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Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
REMOVAL OF THE SEAT 0E GOV ERNMENT OF THE STATE FROM LITTLE ROCK TO DE5 ARC A FAIR PROPOSITION.

We have honestly entertained Ghe opin- ion that the removal Of the State Capitol from LitlIe Rock 10 Des Arc, would be an adraniage to the great mass of the peo-4 pie of the State. zIt is hardly necessary that we should rssproduce the many ar gnments we have used Tn fovor ef the change.
 We propose that the Legislature, now in session, pass q law submitting the ques. lion ,o he qualified voters Of the State, as the August election, IS60 Let those sssi ff:ssSs 5f the fannusl vate zs ; and those onposed se the ressaas.l yos. " LITTLE Rocg.' We have ever enter ssinsd the doctrine that the majority of she people are rigtss--in reference to all questions of State or national policy, = and wo are willing. in reference ie this question, 10 submit il lo the will oi a majority of The qualified voters oi lie State. What say our contemporaries al Eistle Recx5
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
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CooEY LABoa IN CunA-The Matan- aus correspondent of the Havana D5arl0 dwells wlIa peculiar satisfaction upon the happy resull of the introduction of coogy labor in that part of the Island. The work on two or three plantations, beth ia eiield and mills, Is now done entirely By Chi nese; and the writer expresses the conf dent conviction that If the importers would lower the price totNelVe or fifteen ounces (S204 t5 S255) the well known demand for labor would be mel so as to save the planter. At present the ruling price IS about twenty oslyssss SpanisiI--
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
A RusssAa OeFxros.-The Rassi

A RussgAx UpFxIoN.-The Russian organ publisaed at Brussels. h speaking of the Presidents hankeriag aner Cuba, says:
 Toe war which might result from il would be far more disastrous than ihe Crimean war. which has cost so muct gold and blood 0 the world. Il would be war with narlon whose products are ske first element of industry 10 all parts of the world. and whose eaaaaaeesss.ll ss ss.- tereoagse makes an important branch of iucosne for most governments. l. would be a violent rupture of all lhe arteries of commercial eircala.lou; t would be fatal separation between Europe. which needs America. and America, which can dispeasr Wi.h Europe. Take from Eng land the geld Of CaliloFnis and the couon of Loaisiana. and her industry viii ut once be siopped in it's prosperous action. We siHcereiy hope that such q terrible { lcew renee wlll not take rla-e.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
NOTICE or CONFIRMATION
 OF T A KETTLES S!

.ATOTICE is hereby given to all whom it TLv may eoncern. that af the November term of Prairie Circuit Court, 1859, I will apply for condemnation of title, othe following des- crlbed lands lying in the said county of Prai- rie, State of Arkansas, to wit: The V. E. of section B. township5, north, range 10, west, I60 acres, assessed and taxed for 1851. in the name ai Mary C. Jackson, and sold by E. L. Dismakes, Sheriff of Prairie county, at the conFt-hoase door in the town of Brownsville on the i2th of March, 1855, and purchased bV V. 3. Dairymple for three S1-I00 dollars amount of stdte and county lax, penalty. costs, and charges, due thereon, for 1854. The eer- titeate of purchase was transferred by " B. Dalrymple Co John II. Qmseaberrv, April 3d ls55. and an the 3d of March. ts57, the SGer- iHexecuted to the said Qaisenbesry, the as signee of the said DalfYmpge, his Sheriff s deed far the said land above described, and on the 9th of January, ts55, the said John H. QaisenherrY deeded the same to me.
 Asasathe M E. of sec. 36, township 3, north. raaga s, west, l60 acres, which was as- sessed and taxed for fs54 in the nameef Cath erine V. Robinson. and sold by E. E. Dis- mikes Sheriff of Prairie county, at the court haase door in the town of Brownsville eoun- ty of Prairie, on the E2th of March, ts55 and purchased 5y V. B. DalFymple for the sum Of four 9f-t00 dollars, the amount of State and
 
 for the year 1S34. The certificate of purchase was transferred by the said Dairymple to John F. QsIssenbesry the 3d of April, 1855, and on the 26th day of February. 1857, the certificate qt purchase wlth the transfer being produeed @ the said E. E. DismHkes, Sheriff as afare- said, ss, the said sheriff, executed to John H. Qaisen5efry as shesifss deed for the said land, abeve described. and on the 9eh of Jan nary. IsSS, the said John H. Qaisenberry sald the above described lands to me.
 Now, therefore, ali persons who can set up aay righf to the lands so purchased in coase- qMence ct any Enformalitg, or irregalarity or connected with such sale, are Hoti- led to appear aE the November term of the Cirguis Court for Pfairie county, A. D., 1859, and show cause why the sales so made should not be confirmed.
 GEORGE W. HANNA PER J. E. GArEwooD. ian 2S-6w-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
Justice to the Northern Democracy.

Tine friends of fle South in the North efn States have been struck down unllE tliere are but few left to sland up to our Constitusianal rights. But those few should be- loved and cherished by the South with a gratitude lhat knows no bounds. The weachery of Douglas and has iellow.conspiratofs is no eydenea that Inc entire Nor llern Democracy is talnted with the sarue heresies which led them aslray. Men once nigh ia the confidence Of the Na9onag Democracy have deserted us, t IS true but when they abandoned that high Constitutional platform upon which tiie party has placed itself in rela- lion to the slavery question, and paadefeti 10 the wild and nlsehievous spirit of abo- htionlsm which threatened the peace and stability of the Union, tAe party al once expelled them from IS communion and denounced their doctrines as anti-Demo- cratic and destructive of that spirit of con-. cord which should pefvlds is members ia all sections of the Union.
 Tns is bY no means tlge strongest evi- derce shat can be submitted 10 establish tie claim of the Northern Democracy upon the confidence and esteem Of lhe rarty in al quarters oi tie country. In all their State Conventions, resolutions have been submitted and adopled as broad aud catholic as the Union itself. There has been no hesltatlen or faltering upon this natter From Maine to peunsyIva-
 ma. and lar in the Northwest. where the party Elsg has Iast been ralsed amid tAe ieeFs and taungs of bitter and exaltaat opposition. gsls same spirit of devotion toI lie Constitution and the rights of the ssv- arai States under that instrument, has been. and is now, manifested There isl one common Iaitli, one common and uni versal language n whleh shai laith isl voiced. and sent abroad From State aIler Ssate ia the North has been ennn- ciaFed those Democratic principles which commended themselves to the notice ofl naen of every party, ansa all has ceased except tbat which proceeds from the lanauclsn of the Anti- Slavery sentiment, or the nnsainaiag and | senseless bigotFy Of religious madmeu. In Congress the Northern Democratic [
 
 members have stood tiem in their atach- neat to those principles apon which lucy were elected. On all the great ques- ions which have recently agisased the National Assembly aad eenvelsed the soaaiey. fhe Northern wing of the Con- slilusional Democracy has stood firm, IsI vas tsgm when the Compromise Meas lres we're passed when the Missouri Compact was repealed. and when the great principles Of selE-government was by the adapnoa of the organic law. organizsng the territories Of Kansas and Nebraska. These are the teachings si hsStssy, and taey claim tie serious as- reagian of those who are disposed 10 over look < not disparage the claims of the Northern Democracy epen 'he conSdence of she whole party.- Memphis Ava lanche
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
,9 ARC WI KIsY GgggZ BU.

PASSING AwAY-The New Orleans Plcayuue, aIIuding to the Eighth of Jan uary proceeding in that city, says of the $ Veieraus:"
 Like ieayes of autunn the littIe band of veienns of the ilustrious battles of IsI4-I5 are fast dropping away. Each year gaihers some of the buds with the generations of inc dead. The remnant are looked upon with the greatest interest, as they are now the remains of a past generation come down to our day. A lit tie over thirty whites and some twenty blacks constituted the number belonging to this city who formed part of the cor tege yesterday Some of the few that are left are yet hale and walk with as erect a carriage as when they tTod the battie- field, forty-ive yenrs since but the ma iority show the weight oI years. In a few years more the Eighth will be cele- brated with no veterans to give interest to the occasion.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04


 rSS- Mr. Jonv HlyeaKsR, Foreman and Superintendent 0f the Msuphs Bulletin Company. died in that ely on the morning of tie 26sa als-, ei sgasian Of blood upon the brain, within eight or nine hours aiter he was struck down. Speaking os lie deceased, the .EEemplsis Bslzst1u says
 We are much stunned bY the sud dsaness ~ sg befeasement to do justice 70 tue nles 4 this excellent man and worthy essi1ass In lis dealh we have lost friend $ wels as al Invaluabie auxiliary, while lhe conaMaaisy al large a4s beea deprived of oae Of it's most esefal citizens. EIe was temperate, as- sidaously industrious. and preesninen,lv slsslsFul iu his vocation i loyal and irae man, the dcath-slrolse fell upon him willie he was n he harness of duties.
 NIT, Htehier Ieaves q Taas5Iy og saver al small chiadfen, bat t wili bs sa4slacs tory so his acqaainiances 10 know tl.ist although | connected from pfopries5rssssp ID the BalieaIn Company he lad bv hss fFagalay and industry aecamalaseda ! ca4a- petenl iadepsHd eaee. and that those Ae leaves behind hfm are a5ege want.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
RAILRoAn MEETING.

4 meeting of the citizens of Dcs Arc, hold on the evening of the 3fst nit, for the pnrposeof taking Into consideration tho adop- ton of the best means offIrthering the project of a Railroad from tlds point, by wss-ss Gss- danelle to Fort smith; the meeting was or Eanized by calling J. c. MoHHiir, to the, Chair, ani appointing J E. GArEwoop, Secretary.
 The object of the meeting was explained by the chairman. IL having been suggested that the bill chartering the Road had passed the Legislature. it was deemed best to wait until we received the charter before doing anything further; and, on motion, committee of five were appointed to call future meeting and prepare suitable resolutions. The chairman appointed oH that committee W. " Wair, J. E. Gasewoad, Dr. F Sanders, H. P. Vaughan snd Z " Martin. F. that committee the Following naEred gentlemen were: on notion added, to-wit: Messrs $. 2. Catlln, !. lobe, c. ". vaaien, T A. Frith, Juo. Jackson. M M. Erwin, Geo .W Glenn, Col 5. R. Brown. J E. Glenn, George McIver, andon motion, the chairman was added so the committee. The meeting then adjourned.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04


 0vaaLssD CArfsoaxM MAsL--Jas. Glover, Superintendent Of t!ie Overland Maii Company, maises . ifnliess attempt n the eolumns of the .ianphas .appsal io apeIogisr ior the fallnrs u delivering this mail promptly nt Memphis Mr. Glover, like many offers who have been essenli-. ally hunbngged, adherss to the idea that. this mail can he carried by ight draaaht steam boats from Little Rock sa Fort smith. There K not Iinse negro on tiaat uncertain stream hut would Iaarh a; sie idea. The fau,e from Liule Rock to Madison has been imposed upon GIta de-. par,ment at Washington. as suitable for. conveying the c s. Mil n four-liorse post coaches, the year round. TIlis k as great mistake, as the is!sa of navigating Arkansas river from Isngle RaeIs io Fort Smith the year round. We admit that through ihe summer rnonths sae route from LitlIe Rock lo Madison is over passabble road, but It that season Of Ghe year the Arkansas river Is dead low. It is therefore plain that one portion of this route wlll always defeat she other.
 The Memphis branch of tIlis raad should be disconttuned. unless Col. Burrrn- ynELD and hts Agants cease heing led bq the nose, aud influenced by a set of men who use their exsrsions for tie benefit of certain locasions, regardless of sae bcst and shortest route.
 The route from Des Arc to Fort Smith Is the shortest, and over the best road Six months in the year tlle malt should be broug9il rom Memphis so Des Arc, over laad, and the other six months bg steam boats. This would ensure promptness in is delivery at Memphis. ard until t is changed from the elbow route ta LiaIe Rock. failures will continue 10 be amour ced, and finally the Memphis route will be discontinued.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
! E. GArnwoops sscsry.

Coon NEws.---sVe learn from autnen- tic source that the Secretary of the Interior upon a review of the decisions Of the com- missioucrs 0f tte general laud-oiEice. has decided tllat the act of March 3d, 1857, confirms aii lands selected and reported as ssss-;;s;s.j ;siiis 5ssrsHHoweti lHndis t wit be tint 5ii tis6su iaaslis were confirmed that were approved by the sur- yeyor general, ba, under the decision of Secretary Thompson, all the lands selected by the first locating agents will be al once confirmed, This will give the State five or sir millions Of acres more, will restore Eto market thousands of tracts that are now suspended twill bring the matters connected with swamp land grants b . happy ter. nination and be of great benefit to our State.
 The whole Inatter will be properly pre- scented to the General Assembly, when we shall refer to t again- f.itlle Rock True Democrat.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
Dissogution and New Firm.

IT B. CROW having purchased the entire st {. interest of J. 4. H1FS, in the Goods. Notes. Accounts, sSc., of the late firm of Hnii & West all persons indebted to them will settle with the new firm of ". c. WEsr x Co. The new firm are responsIoie for the outstanding debts of the late firm of Huff & Weqt- J. A HUFF,
 J. B. CROW,
 " c. WEST West Point, Ark, Jan. 2s, 1s5s.-im-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

PRESIDENTIAL AsPIRANrs.-A cor respondent of the Southern Monitor says the following figures will be the ages of the persons named in the year 1860 {. Gfittenden viii be 77, Mclean 76 Rves Fl. Bell 72, Com. Stewart S2, Seward 70, Choaie 69, Cushing 6s, Hunter 67, Ham mosd 70, Breckiafidge 3S. Bigler 69, Dix 67. Dickinson 70. Cass 5I, A. v. Brown 70, Wise 5l, SIidell q. Douglas 4q.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

EG5 Rev Joseph + Phsian. minis Ter aE the Methodist Episcopal ChaFeh. died al Rockford. Coosa Co. Ala. an the iTti uit. He had served for number of years as principal and associate clerk ol he House of Representatives and secre- laFY Of the Senate of Alabama. and was dssss1qaislaed for fidelity to duty. usbaaity and amiabfliy.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
AaxAssAs LANDS We elip the E4l

AHxAssAs LAsDs.-Eye elsp the fal- lowing paragragh from the LsasssilLs Dsosoerat of the 26th alt:
 l, $ generally known that the so-caIled ' swamp Lands. n the State Of Afkan- sas, comprise portiou of fhe best lands sn she Slate. sueil $ the Character of those lands Iying Ifl Pfairle and AsLaa- sas coontiess and on the borders of White and Arkansas rissfs both of mhsch arr nayigable streams. that for richness et soil. beauty of location and acinas value. slsey are unsufpassed Bat she object of tsis Is io say 10 OCT friends that a portion of these !aaas is offered for sale or ap- proved barer at rates that opght 10 in- dsee "a immediate purchase Mr. " A Holland No SIS Market street. near Second, IS the agent Tor these lands. and ssit give al the necessary information Io tas1se who may favor him wiih 8 cali and as sseh opportunities Fassly eeeaF. we Wo7'd say 70 anr friends. look 10 t in sine
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
A SPECIAL CALL.

| IL these indebted so the firm of Watts Il & Bethe!, and Lana & Bethell, are re- fGestsst te come forward and close their ac- coants either by note or oSheFwise. as we wish to close ap the basiness of the firms.
 WATTS < BETHELI- jsn7f-st- LANE S BETHELLI..
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
WDGCTkE. ELEgTH0y.

We are requested to announcr, that Judge JoHv !. CLExDrNgN, is candidate for re- election as Circuit Judge of the Judicial Cirz chit, composed of the counties of Conway Pope. Yell. Perry. Saline. phIaski, and Prai- rie- at the election te be ssesss on tie Seconai Monday of February next
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
DTED

Near Hickory Plain, Prairie county, Ark, on the 23d December last. LUCINDA Sur, and JAMES surTs on the 24th, SARAH SuIr; on the 18th MARY sU1T, and on the 18th FRANoIs suIT, all of Typhoid Pneumonia. All of the deesssesi had z tnatalFi and left the brightest evidence of happy transit from mortality to immortality.
 The above named persons had but recently emigrated from Henderson county, Tennessee, and while in astrange land the hand of death was laid upon them. The widowed mother, brothers and sistars of the ieceasesi, will ever feel the deepest gratitude fer the ready sym pathy and kindly aid which they received from the hands of those by whom they were surrounded. c. F. B.
 1R- Memphis Christian Advocate, please copy.
 Iii Richland township, St. Francis co., Arkansas. on the 18th ult., Mrs. OEIvE G.. MrEEs, consort of J. R. Miles, in the 35a year of her age, leaving three children and six or plans to mourn the loss of parent and pro- tector
 Truly do we sympathise with our friend Miles in the loss he has sustained For sev- eral years the deceased was resident of our town; she was ever the friend to the distressed and the orphans who found a home under her tender and motherly care, wiilever retain that recollection ofher many virtues which can only be realised by those who have been simi- lariY situated in the journey of life. M.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
s JONES, # R r Y s T tt

LATE O r NASHVILLE, T INN, NTOW on White river, for the purpose of IN finding location, respectfully announ- ces to the citizens ee Des Arc and vicinity, that he has taken room NEARBY OPPOSITE THE NUcLEUs HOUSE, where he will remain a short time, and would be pleased to wait on those wishing correct hlNenesses.
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

sJ In the Louisiana Senate bill has been introduced authorizing Ihe licensing of gasnbling houses in the city Of New Orleans. and fixing the .ax on them at SIS 600 per annun.
 h she House. notice of a bill relative to Alfiean apprentices vas passed
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

LoursrASA U s. snvAroa-Hon. . P. BraSamIs, was reelected to the '. s. seuaae, on lhe aath ut, hy the Leuisiaaa Legislature. The vote stood nrniaFnin 57, Gray 50, Randall Hum 5.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
NEWS ITEMS. Sc.

DEATH OF THE OLDEsr Mas IN VrH- GrxIA.-Mr- Phillip Jessie. aged 20 years, died in New Garden, Russell coun- ", Va, on the 1st oi D..cesnbef. IL IS stated that short lime before his death he was able to attend to his own house. hold affairs, and that whiie in his hun- dredlh year cn, and split one hundred rails.
 Ion" writes from Washington to the Baltimore Sun that if the feeling of indignation exist III Spain to the extent in dicalesi. cur Minister. Mfr Preston, will not be reeiesed. IL is well known that the Spanish government hesnated 10 re- .ceive Mr. Soule.
 sSas The Madison Pioneer thinks that St. Francis county, Ark, will subscribe enc hundred thousand dollars toward the compIesiou Of Lhe Memphis and Little Rock Railroad.
 es Brancfi's bill 10 give Buchanan $50, GOO 00o, to get Cuba with, IS sad 10 be identical with that passed by Congress for the purchase of Loaisana. as also the S5S 0G9 .(ld66 biiii of Mfr Folks ainissration. l. IS also said 10 provide that no portion of inc money appropriated is to be expended unlii after the conclusion 0I treaty with Spain in which she agrees 10 eede the is- land, and an accurate account isto be rem dered Congress of the mode in which the money IS used.
 The amount of taxes collected in Cnha IS SS2S, 000 0oo-ahont $46 !a each Inhabi!ant.
 esgThe annual fair of the United Sietes Agricultural Society for 1859 will be held al some place in the valley of the Mississippi or of the great lakes, west of Ohio.
 REI The New Orleans Deltl notices 'swoman's rights' lecturer in that city, calling herself Lady Indiana, who is said to be d sister ofthe famous Florida chief, Billy Bovlegs, and who was stolen from the Everglades when child, and subse-. quently educated in Maryland She is said Eo be remarkably intelligent.
 CAUSE IF c sru. QurrmAs's DE4rH. Hon. J. j. McRae, ot Mississippi, in his ealogy of General Quitman in the House Of Representatives, on the 5th states thal he ..fell victilnto the Nation- al Hotel disease, winch had proved fatal to so many distinguished men" This was .he belief of General Quitman him self.
 aEE The New Ofleans Delta ef late date say: There is q gentleman in lhis city, sa merchant and planter and we regret to add, bacheior, whose income this year will reach the handsome sum of five hun- dred thousand dollars, who, tyenty-four years ago. wasa clerk with salary of fifty Idollafs q month"
 THg NAvY.-A thousand hands are employed al the Navy Yard at Philidel- phia, whose wages amount .o @50,000 q month.
 s15 A meeting has been held in Grant county, Wisconsin, al which resolution were passed pledging the people against the payment of taxes, State, county, and town. The reasons assigned are that there has been much extfavagance in pub- lie expenditure Providence has with held it's usual bounties from he people. and that 1t is but just that tae oliice-holders should share in the general compulsory economy induced by the hard tim es. [
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
N o TT c E.!

1T HAVE associated with me in business 6. f " & j. E. Glenn, under the name and tile of j. A..Frith < Co, and would respect fully solicit a liberal share of the public pat rouage, and will have in short time, a very extensive stock of goods, and would request all those who wislto buy, to give us acall, before purchasing elsewhere.
 JEO 4. FRlTH < co. feb 4-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04

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 WHo WILL TAKE THE Cur IA prop osilion has been submitted to US by rest dent of our uneqgaled cotton. growing dis srct, that we cordially approve of and hope our planters will respond in the same good nalured spifit of emulation. Our own shares of the dutles, consequent on the exhibition,we accept of most cheerfully. Tke proposition ds made by the asore- said planter is substantially this. sThat one hundred (nlore or less) Arkansas river planters deposit at the Independant office, five dollars to be invested ina Silver Service, which shall be retained as pre- mium for the best producing stalk of cotton exhibited by any planter in the aforesaid district who shall have entered his name as one of the competitors. The day of exhibition to the between 1st and 10th October. Five disinlereated plantersto be appointed as judges
 Our own view of the writer's proposition, and our sense of justice would lead US "a add. that no indlsldual be allowed to com. pete for the prize, but such as have enler- .e ed their names and forwarded the five dol lars--for which amount We will make our selves personally responsible when receiv- ed-nor vii! the Ffize be awarded to the stalk showing the aFgest number of squares or forms. but to the stalk promising the greatest yield Of cotton, size, shape and general appearance to be taken into con- ssderatiou.
 Having no agricultural fairs, by which premiums may be awarded, We think the above plan good one, by which fo present to the world the capaeity of our soil for producing the great Southern staple, We shall be glai Ito see ail our planters take a paFt in tAis lFial ioa the cup,
 Send up and enter your names in the sweepssake for tenth October l. is. nee essary Chat the matter be decided at once, so that each may plaal for winning stakes II Jefferson Independent
Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
Books aRd Stationcra.

IrE7RkEg JUST received. a general assort- < -s-ssssssY ment of BOOKS and STATION ~HAs-A-zy ERY-faI in every department usually required in this country; for sale cheap. "
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Des Arc citizen., 1859-02-04
.Ie eNeHry ansI Noti0ms.

Lamssersiale Factory Agency. LUST RECEIVED, direct from the Lander .J dale Factory, in Alabama, ten bales of
 nabnrES- and lot of spun Cotton, for sale. ians G. $ ]. MeLAREN.