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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-04-02
Destruction Of Duxbnry Hal by
Fire.

This fine building, at Chorley, Lancashire,
England, was the residence of VIM. Standish,
Esq, and has recently been almost totally
destroyed by FIRE. The Boston Conrier saws:
"This ancient and stately residence, for GEN.
turtles, Of the Standish family, has con-
ection with the history Of the famous puri
tan, Capt. Miles Standish. Capt. Miles
Standsh was born in Chorley, near which
Duxbury Hall is situated, and, according to
his own account he was the rightful heir ia
the Standish Glands and living surreptitious.
| ly detained for him." Duxbury, Mass.
where Capt. Standsh settled after fghtinn
the battles OF the Puritans, was named aftel
tho seat or his ancestors, and u representa-
tive OF his descendants, some years since
visited England to make good the American
| Standish claim to the estate, but without Of
| feet"
ET"hurrah," said Ike, as be read tn,
fact In the papers, sshere's Oregon admitted
to the Union" "a furriner, should Judge, >
remarked Mrs. Darlington, looking very wise
~ at the steam that arose from the tea cup.
and Turned IN ono cloud near the ceiling
"but I'm glad they've let him come in to en-
JOY OR political rights and lef,s and othe,
prerogatives. There's room enough, and thu
lsHi - WI iHoshuhous thouiu De extended
| don't believe man should BIO cut of be
cause he WASN'T born in this country 70,
twen.y-one years, which, Of course, wasn'
any fault OF his, for everybody would be Dor,
here If they could have their own auction
consulted. a. means, said Ike, "a new
state" 'sWell, child" replied she, 'sth
odds y only the difference States or men
tbs oil the same. Let 'em come in to on,
glorious CONSERVATION, whore the eagle sbal
spread its broad opinions over 'em, and max.
'em happy in an unlimited bondage Of broth
erhood, like the Siamese twins.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-04-02
CITY nc ecOrder

u. s. MERRIAM Is candidate for rc-clectio6 to
the Office Of City Recorder, at the April election.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-04-02

MRssRs. EpIToRs Please announce S. Il. CAvkY
a. candidate for Alderman Of the Fourth ard
at the ensuing city election.
MANY VOTERS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-04-02
LATER FROM THR NORTH.

The dates by this arrival are no later than
those received via Tehuantepec.-l Alta, 7th.
LATER FROM THE NORTH.
Our dates from Portland are to the 23d
ult. The following 10 the only item of In
terest:
Ho, FOR WALLA WALLAl-Already there is
very considerable emigration flowing into
those rich lands, which have, by Gen. Har-
ney's wise policy, beeen thrown open to
sturdy, Industrious, enterprising settlers
From present indications there will be 1000
persons here before the spring closes, chiefly
from Oregon.
The Willamette valley will be strongly
represented there in men and stock, and we
| learn that quite number Of our citizens will
leave Portland within the next month to es-
tablish themselves in new homes in the Walla
Walla.
To this population let there be added the
bulk Of the heauy emigration expected du-
ring the coming season from the old States,
and we may not be surprised if before an
other year that country will compare favor
ably with the most pepulous districts of
Oregon both in numbers and wealth. 1t Is
doubtless the finest country for stock raising
known upon the Pacific slope Portland
Standard.
GTThe following honorable testimony to
the cstimable character Of the colored citl-
gems of Louisiana is creditable alike to them
and to the editor who has the manliness to
publish 1t in the face Of the present univer-
sally corrupted sentiment on that subject
The New Orleans True Delta protests
IL tonsc to fyr,,
against free negroes in Louisiana, OF whom
there il sa large native resident population,
correct in their general department, honora-
BILE in their intercourse with society, and free
from reproach so far ns the laws are con-
ccrned not surpassed in the inoffsnsiveness
of their lives by any equal number Of per-
Sons in any Mace. North or South.n
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01


 GREAT BRIDGE.-The Victoria bridge, which is now building over the Saint Law renee river, at Montreal, Canada, by the Grand Trunk Railway Company, it is stated, is the greatest work of the kind in the world. For gigantic proportions and vast length and strength, there is nothing to compare with 1t, in ancient or modern times. The entire bridge, with its abut- ments, is only about sixty yards short of two miles. It is five times longer than the Brlllania bridge, across the Menai Straits, seven and half times longer than Waterloo bridge, and more than ten times longer than the new Chelsea bridge, across the Thames. The Victoria bridge has twenty-four spans, of two hundred and forty-two feet each, and one great central span-itself an immense bridge-of three hundred and thirty feet. The road is car- ried within iron tubes sixty feet above the level of the river, which runs beneath at a speed of about ten miles an hour, and in winter brings down the ice of some two thousand miles of lakes and upper rivers, with their numerous tributaries. The weight of iron in the tubes will be upward of ten thousand tons, supported on massive stone piers, each of solid masonry.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.

The latest advices from the seat of war state that no general battle had as yet taken place.
 The Emperor Napoleon had reached Genoa, and issued a stirring address. Count Buolhas resigned the Austrian minis- try.
 England has issued formal proclamation to the effect that she will maintain strict neu- trality in case of war
 The steamships Fulton and c it y of Man chester arrived out on the 18th inst. M Stoeckei, the Russian minister, came passenger in the Asia.
 Napoleon was expected to proceed to the army on the 14th inst. The King of Sardinia has visited Napoleon at Genoa
 The Sardinian bulletins continue to report retrograde movements of the Austrian army. whose head quarters were at Rabbo and Tu- rin.
 The Austrans were increasing their forces, near the castle of St. Giovanni, on the road from Placenza to Stradela. They have con- structed lodges near Vigoano and Motto Wis., conto to protect their retreat.
 The Sardinian bulletins says: C Our sol- diers pushed forward as far as Cuisine Distra, near Vercelli; our artillery began cannon- ade, but the Austrians did not reply. Our troops have retaken their former position.''
 TURKEy.-The agitation in Turkey is still increasing, especially at Bosina. The Turk
 
 trian Government has stopped the transmission of political news to Constantinople by tele- graph.
 The Grand Duke Constantine has strongly recommended the Greek Government to pre- serve strict neutrality. Joseph Surge, of Birmingham. is dead
 The following is Napoleon's address to the army in Italy q Soldiers, I come to place myself at your head to conduct you to the combat. We are about to second the struggle of country now vindicating Independence, and rescue it from foreign oppression. This is sacred cause which has the sympathies of the whole civilized world. l need not stimu- late your ardor, every step you take will re- mind you of victory. In the Via Sacra of Ancient Rome inscriptions were chiseled up- on marble reminding the people of exalted deeds. It is the same to-day, in passing the Mondivi, Marengo, Lodi, Castiglione, Arcole and Riyoli. You will be in the midst of those glorious recollections and be marching in an- other Via Sacra. Preserve that strict discip- line which is the honor of the army here forget it not There are no other enemies than those whom you fight against in battle. Remain compact! Abandon not your ranks to hasten forward. Beware Of too great enthu- siasm, which is the only thing I fear. The new armes de recason are dangerous only at a distance, they will not prevent the bayonet from being, what it has hitherto been, the ter rible weapon of the French Infantry. Sol- diers ! let us all do our duty and put confidence in God. Our country expects much from you. From one end of France to the other the fol- flowing words of happy augury reach us: :" The new army of Italy will be worthy of her older sister,"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

WaAT ARE CoNsoLs ?-Every one who reads the accounts of the European money markets no doubt desires to know what " consols" are. They are three per cent English stocks, which had their origin in an act of the British Parliament, consolidating (hence the name) several separate gov ernment stocks into one general stock, called in the act Consolidated Annui- ties," and commonly quoted, for brevily, as " consols" When the consolidation took place. the principal of the several funds thus merged amounted to nine mll-
 lion, one hundred and thirty-seven thou sand, eight hundred and twenty-one pounds sterling but, by the founding of additional and subsequent loans and parts of loans into this stock, 1t amounted on the 9th of January. 1886, to three hundred and fifty-six million, seven hundred and sixty-eight thousand, two hundred and |fifty-eight pounds sterling. Since that period only one loan has been raised, that for compensation to the West India plan ters, on the emancipation of slaves twenty million pounds sterling, and few millions hare been paid off. The total at the present time is between three hundred and seventy and three hundred and sev- enty.five millions. This stock, from its amount, and the immense number of its holders, is more sensitive to financial in- fuences than any other, and is, therefore, the favorite stock for the operations of spectators and jobbers. Its dividends are payable semi-annually.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01


 RUNAWAY MATcH-An old gentle man in neighboring county, the father of a fair young daughter who wanted to mar " young man against her parents will, brought her to this city few days ago, and secured for her, as he thought, safe quarters at one of our hotels, the landlord of which being charged to allow no one to communicate with her under any circum- stances. But '' love laughs at locksmiths" and at landlords too. Yesterday the damsel managed to get out on some pre- text or other, and was met on the street by her lover, when the two made the best of their way to parson, who soon made of them tone flesh" The gentleman took his new bride to another hotel, where they are al present sojourning. The land- lord of the hotel at which the young lady had been placed, upon missing her.. went in search of his charge, but did not 6nd her until after she had passed from under his protection to that of one whose claim to her was paramount to that of all oth- ers.-T -TMemphis Avalanche, 20th ul,.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS, May 27.-Sales of 600 bales of Cotton; Orleans Middling life. The quotations are nominal. Sales of the week i6,750 bales. Receipts of the week 5,750 against 12,750. Exports 22,500. Total ex- ports 1,63S,5O0. Receipts ahead of last yeas 1s2 800. Receipts ahead of last year at all Southern ports 681 ,000. Stock in port 120, 300 against 229, ,500 Flour closed with declin- ing tendency at $6 624. Corn closed dull at $l 05. Oats closed.quiet at 72c. Coffee clos ed firm at III to 12c. Sales of the week 4,150 bags. Imports 17,750 Stock in port 32,000 against 26 800.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

To BAPTIsTs IN DEs ARC AND VICINITY All Baptists in Des Arc and adjacent country are requested to meet at Watkins Chapel, in Dcs Arc, on the second Sabbath in June, for the purpose of organizing a Church. Rev. II. T. WEATHERLY will preach on that day, at II o'clock.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

LADIES SALOON. --C. T. Oldham, Esq, has neatly furnished the front room adjoining the sCosmopolitan Restaurant" as Ladies' Sa- loon, and is fully prepared to furnish Soda Water, Ice Cream, Confectioneries, Sc. These hot and sultry days furnish ample reasons why the Ladies should be escorted by their husbands or beaus to this well arranged saloon.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

EF If you wish pair of fine boots' or shoes; or wish to purchase French Calf-skins, s;ds Leather, Oak-Tanned Sole Leather ana r;rd;rgs of every description, call at to'BRiEN x HoLr's, sign of the "Big Boot," on Bnena Vista street. See their advertisement In our .o,nmns Thar 25-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

LEAD ORE.-Canada Howell, Esq, residing nine miles south of Des Arc, has left in our office rich specimen of lead ore, found near the surface in ploughing one of his fields. Competent judges affirm that it will yield 50 per cent. of lead, including l6 per cent Of
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ARIZONA.
 NEW ORLEANS, May 27.-The steamship Arizona arrived from the Brazos to-day, with dates of the 23d inst. She brings $200,000 in specie.
 VERA CRUZ, May 23.--Santa Anna's titles have been restored, and Miramon writes him to return to Mexico via Tampco.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

SEVERE ACCIDENT Green Darlington, young man employed at the Mount Vernon Mills, in attending to the Lath machine, had three of his fingers, on his left hand, taken off, last evening, in attempting to draw splinter from the Lath-saw. His wounds were dressed bv Dr. l. J. Lane.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

MORTALITY AMONG HoGs.-A dreadful mor- tality exists among the hogs in various por- tions of Prairie and adjoining counties. Hun dreds have died within the past few weeks. The disease seems to be what is termed sF Hog Cholera D
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

FtRE.-The alarm of fire, last Sunday morn- ;nr. was caused by the burning of the chimney of Messrs. L. Cans & Co.'S store, on buena Vista street. With the aid of few citizens the proprietors soon extinguished the flames
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
Memphis Market.
MEMPHIS APPEAL OFFICE, 2 Saturday May 28, 1859. {

Saturday May 28, 1859. CoTroN.-The news by the Asia, though an advance, and the determination of England to remain neutral in the war just com menced, has been interpreted to be unfavora- ble, and our market was stagnant yesterday sales being very few and small, at less favora- ble rates.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

w We are requested to return the thanks of the Baptsts of Des Are, to the pastor and elders of the Presbyterian church, for their kindness in granting them the use of their church building, for their regular worship twice month.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 26-The Secretary has requested our merchant vessels at sea always to display the United States flag as promptly as possible whenever they meetan armed crui- ser of any nation.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

w.surp& X VAUGHAN's SALEs-ATTENTIoN I.D,rs.-Wednesday next (sth June) has been set apart exclusively for the ladies, wno are, re, one and all, invited to attend. Their sales VIII he kent up until the 22nd of June
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
nes Arc Station Methodist Episcopai
 Church South

JOHN F. CARR, Preacher in Charge. Divine service will be held at Watkins ms Chapel, every Sunday morning (excePs dau .ne a and 4th) at Il o'clock. Also' every 'u"' .;0ht
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
FROM THE KANsAs GoLp MINEs.

ST. LOUIS, May 26.-Mr. James Maginnis of Lockport, who has just returned from the Plains, publishes statement in the Demo- crat, in which he says The Kansas Gold Mines are the most stupendous humbugs that have ever been perpetrated upon the American neople
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

BROWNSVILLE ECHO n-This filthy sheet, Tn its issue of the 25th ult., contains an article abusive and basely slanderous, not only of the editor of the CITIZEN, but which goes still farther, and speaks in the most derisive and wanton manner of his relatives.
 In order that the public may know who Benjamin F. Coulter is, (the acknowledged author of these slanders,) we will publish a small portion of his history. Sometime in the cold month of December, 1853, this dark specimen of humanity was found in distress, near burning log, in the vicinity of Des Arc-diseased, lousy, an outcast-having fled precipitatey from the frowns of " ONE" whom ne had wronged We provided shelter for Rls ioathsome carcass, procured physician, had his meals conveyed to him; and finally, having restored him to health, and caused him to Feiease thess hold of the lice from his body" all by dint of hard scrubbng with soap and olher essentials, we put clean raiment upon pim, and gave him ployment--restoring him 'o deeency, and enabling him once more to lift HIS eyes from the ground. And this is the
 Base hireliRg" who succeeds T. T. Smothers ,n editing the " Echo.n The proprietors of 'nat sheet made woful :" swap" Mir. Smoth- ''s IS gentleman in comparison with all such esu's. We know no wrong of which he has s, .e' been guilty, that will equal in turPitude m e aamning sins'' of this ungrateful wretch. -he earieature of us in his sorry apology for
 newspaper, is in unison with the asinine pro- ~"Fily Of his rrurient taste, and ftly repre- cents his idea of prominence in the world '0w Instincts, vulgar habits, and groyeling assoelatons. Will the people of Brownsville tolerate such mass of corruption in their @iast? "Dog, get thee goner
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

FRESH VACCINE MATTER.-Dr W. betneii has Fresh Vaccine matter.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
Fresh Spring and Summer
 G. GOODS, J. A NH1T0 g GOO

CAT THE OLD STAND ON BuENA VISTA sT.,)
 DIES ARC, ARK,
 A RE in receipt of their large and we'll se- "A lected stock of Spring and Sum- mer Goods, which are now open for the inspection of purchasers. Their stock com prises every article usually found in Dry Goods houses, and is, in part, as follows:
 Osnaburgs, Domestics. Cottonades, Stripes, Calicoes, Lawns, Muslins, Bereges, Organdies, Silks. Satins, Laces, Hosiery, &c.;
 Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods of all kinds; Latest styles of Ladies' Dress Goods, or every style and pattern; Boots, Shoes, Saddlery, Hats and Caps; Cutlery of the most superior character; Queensware. Glassware, Hard ware, Wooden and Willow Ware; Books; Sta tionery; Clocks; Looking Glasses; Per- fumery, Combs, Brushes, &c.
 Also-Drugs, Medicines, Sc.
 aprilS-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
COMMERCIAL INTEL


 Liverpool dates of the 14th inst.
 COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
 LIVERPOOL, May 14.--Cotton-The market opened at an advance of a, and closed at an advance of l. The sales during the week amount to 53,000 bales; the sales on specula- ton were 4,500 bales, and for exportation 5000 bales. The estimated sales on the day of sail ing were 5000 bales. On Friday the Cotton market generally closed steady at the follow ing quotations: Fair Orleans 7s; Middling Orleans 1916; Fair Mobile T; Middlng Mobile 6s Fair Uplands q; Midding Up- lands 7-16. The stock in port is 542 .O0O bales, of which 50S ,00O bales are of American production. The advices from Manchester are unfavorable. The Cotton market gener- ally closed dull and with declining tendency. The market for Breadstutfs generally closed with declining tendency.
 LATEsT.--Saturday noon-The Flour mar ket generally closed with declining tendency. and was held at an advance of Cd.
 LONDON, May 14.-The money market is slightly easier. Consos for money closed at 9ls@9ls, and for account at91i@91a.
 LIVERPOOL, Saturday. sales of Cotton to-day are estimated at 5000 bales. of which 300 was to spectators and exporters. The market closed dull
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
Brick-Laving, Mastering, Sc.

TNHE undersigned Respectfully informs the Il .citizens of Des Arc, and adjacent country, that he is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line, such as CIRCULATING, PLASTER ING, CISTERN-FINISHING &c. From his experience, he guarantees entire satisfaction.
 apr3-tf J. A. OWEN.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
GupERNAroRIAL NOMINATION..

BATON RoUGE, May 27.-The Democratic Convention, wh oh has been in session in this city for three days, nominated Thomas Moore Ga Slidell man) for Governor, on the 16th bal lot. The contest was very close.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
FI.VE W.aTCHEN!

FIVE Ws7ICHEN! no THOSE persons who are very par
 ticular with regard to time, we can now offer Watches perfectly adjusted and regulated, which will give entire
 SATISFAC TlON
 in time-keeping. We know this by trials of the watches; we are aiming to supply TIME KEEPERS, and are giving attention espe- cially to the regulation of all our watches, so that our customers shall not be troubled with faulty. or irregular pieces of machinery, that have only the appearance of being watches, while in fact they are not so. We shall all ways hold ourselves in readiness to make good every thing we say in regard to all that we sell. J. E. MERRIMAN & CO, mar 25-tf] 253 Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

White River Masonic Lodge meets on Friday evening, 10th inst.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

PRAIRIE CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Circuit Court for this county, Hon. J. J. Clendenin, Presiding, was held at Brownsville during the past week. The Judge discharged his duties in his usual pleasant and agreeable manner. We have seen no man upon the bench who exceeded him in giving satisfaction to all who come before him. His charge to the Grand Jury was all that could be desired, embracing concise statement of the law, and the duty they owed to themselves and their fellow-citi- zens. The following is list of the members of the Grand Jury:
 James Jackson, D. M. Percifield, Robert Dodson, Joab Music, Miles Ferguson, Wm. R. Hodges, James Emerson, Jas. M. Robert son, Jeremiah Bronaugh. Daniel Harshaw, M. B. Briles, David W. Munroe, Wm. Mag by, Wm. J. Nc Combs, Josephus Tucker. Samuel Young.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
COLD PRESSED CASTOR OIL.

EREE from Lard Oil or any other cheap II oils, this article is warranted to be pure unadnlterated, for sale at the City Drug Store by the barrel, half barrel. gallon or in bottles to suit purchasers, at low figures to Wholesale Dealers. D. P. BLACK Co.
 april 15-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

TION. NEW YORK. May 27-The steamers Vest ernport and Caledonia of the Paraguay expe- dition, have arrived at this port.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
DESTRUCTIVE coNFLAGRATIoN IN KEY

BALTIMORE, May 27.-By the arrival of tn surveying schooner Howell Cobb, it is report ed that the principal portion of Key West ha been destroyed by fire.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01

SPRING AND SUM M E R
 DRY GOODS!!
 4 ND respectfully announce to the citizens "A of Hickory Plain and vicinity, that they are determined to offer rare inducements to those wishing to buy goods cheap. Our stock is well selected, and bought at the very low est figures. Consisting of Cloths, Cassimers, Vestings, Satinetts, Cassinetts, Tweeds, Cot tonades, Linens, Linen Ducks, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Hardware, Cutlery, &c.
 We especially invite the attention of Ladies to our large stock of DTess-goods. Such as Silks, black and fancy; Berages, Lawns, Ging- hams, Organdes, Painted Jaconets and Mus lins; Challies, de Berages, Silk Tissues, Ho- siery, Gloves, Bonnets, Shawls, Mantles, &c. Also, heavy stock of Ready Made Clothing.
 We are determined to sell goods at the very lowest rates, as our motto is quick sales and small profits. Those wishing to purchase, can rest assured that they will give unusual good bargains. Come and see us, as we take pleasure in showing goods, whether we sell or not Imar 25-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
Window Glass,

A IL the different sizes, at Wholesale or Retail, and any quantity of Putty in bladders at the City Drug Store, Des Arc, Arkansas. D. P. BLACK & Go.
 april 15-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-06-01
o U I N IN E

ERENCH, English and American, Whole U sale and Retail, at the City Drug Store Wholesale purchasers will be furnished at low figures. D. P. BLACK & Co.
 april 1s-