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Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

l A BEAurIrL ExTRAcT.-The follow ing paragraph is from the Wisconsin Farmer:
 To the majority of men we are satisfied that the soil is nothing but dirt; but to the chemist who knows its origin, its na- ture and its capabilities, it is wonderful mixture of those beautiful elements, which, in their ever varying forms, be- come the ambient air, the liquid ocean, the precious opal, the amethyst, and the still more precious diamond or delicate blue-beil and the violet. the amarynth, the lilly. and the rosebud the spear of the bluegrass and the cedar of Lebanon or. again, the ruby lip, the lovelit eye, noble, palpta,ing heart and yet more wonderful brain! These are jewels of which the soil is composed, aud out of which the husbandman so unheedlngly strives to force the food hunger craves. Henceforth as he turns the furrow of the field, let the sleep of his thoughts be broken by the reflection, this earth thus stirred up by my plowshare, is doubtless composed in part of the ashes of ancestral heroes whose deeds are the history of the past, and whose mortal remains are the plastic ma terial out of which we are building the bodies of men to-day.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

Gov. SEYMOUR AT ST. PAUL.-Hon Hora.io Seymour, of New York, has been making speech at St. Paul, Min. nesoa, which has turned all the milk oI the New York Tribune into vinegar No wonder. when he read the following home thrust in it:
 "How came slavery in these United States7 Who brought the negro from Africa2 The South never had ships The men of New York, where I came from, the men of Massachusetts, and the men of Rhode Island, were those who stole them from their homes, and brough, them over to the shambles here. Alp. .pluuse. They held the views which laid the foundation of slavery, in the theology of that time. They sold Quakers into slavery; they sold the family of King Philip into slavery. These were the sen timen,s that existed in the North in our early days. When the Constitution of the United States was formed; when the dele. gates from the different States met in Convention, the question of slavery was there, and it was asked, When shall the slave trade be put to an end 2" Geor- gia says now! Virginia now. South Carolina says not yet! Massachusetts not yet and New Hampshire said not yet, the slave trade is profitable. Laugh ter. The great business of New Eng land at one time was the manufacture of ratm--pure rum, and they took it to the coast of Africa and exchanged it for slaves. Laughter.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

SENATOR DoucLAs.-We had hoped to hear no more about the probable nomi- nation of Mir. Douglas for the presidency by the Democratic party He may be nominated, but it will be chiefly by the States thal will not support the election oi him or any other Democrat nominated by powerless minority of the pariy-by doubtful Democrats, to say the least--over the heads of an overwhelming majority of the most trusted leaders, and of the rank and file of the party. This nomination will be censure upon the most earnest efforts of the party and its avowed princi- ples. We are not among those whe join in unmeasured abuse against Douglas, but we must say, that he has contributed for the astthree years more than any one man to distract and weaken the party, and his nomination, under all circumstances will disgrace it.-[Grenada (Miss.) Lo- comotive.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

TIE DRED Scorr DECISION REruDrs- rEn.-Judge Douglas and his supporters occupy position in direct and palpable conflict with the Dred Scott decision. The two positions are antagonistic--yet the advocates of Squatter Sovereignty are en- deavoring to reconcile them. and to make 1t appear that they are perfectly harmo- nious. MT. Douglas declares that slavery cannot exist in the Territories without friendly legislation. The Supreme Court has decided that the taking of Dred Scott 10 Territory, by his owner, did not affect his title to him. Douglas says Territo- " has a complete legislative power over local and domestic questions as the State of Pennsylvania has. Onihe other hand, Judge Fancy says Congress cannot exer- else any power over slavery in the Terri tories, except the power to project it; and that the Territories being organized under an act of Congress and the Federal Con- sli,ution, cannot be vested with any power which Congress cannot exercise itself.-- The position of Douglas and his friends insidiously and coveriIy undermines the Dred Scott decision. The conflict between them is by no means obscure--i. is as ap- parent as the monday sun.- Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
SALE OF LANDS.

DY virtue of an order of the Probate Court ID of Prairie county, October Term 1859, on TUESDAY the 29th day of November, it being the second day of the Circuit Court, we will offer at public sale to the highest bidder. at the courthouse door in Brownsville, the fine Plantation known as the late residence of Milley w. Ware, to wit: The s. E. Or. of Sec. 19, and s. W. Or of Sec. 20, in T. 5, N R. 9 W.-320 acres. There is on this place thirty-fve acres of open land, all fresh and in fine state of cultivation; there are two good dwellings and other necessary out buildings, a good garden, two springs, and good orchard The stage road leading from Des Arc to Fort Smith runs through part of this land.
 ALSO-the s. w. Or. of Sec. 9, in T. 4, N R.8 W-16O acres-in the woods, lying on tho same road. Persons wishing to examine these lands will call upon J. E. Ware or Sampson Moore, near Atlanta.
 TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash, the bal. ance in one and two years from sale.
 JAMES E. WARE and '-T #h SAMPSON MOORE, Executors of Milly w. Ware, deceased
 October 19, 1859. 2t
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
r ,OSTi

COME where not far from Wilds' Landing, O on White River, the following papers,
 One Due Bill for S276, 99-100, signed "Geo. w. Walden, per Plunkett," One Due-bill for $100, signed "A. J. & G. McLaren,'' One Due- bin for slo5, signed s'Jesse Martin;" One note for $220 signed ''S. F. Burgess" and '.John Jackson" as security One Due-bil for S22, signed ssS. F. Burgess" One note for S25, signed ssWm. Ellis;" One receipt from '' w. Simpson, constable," for about S24. One Due-bill for S33, signed (" Jno. c. John- son;' One note for S6, signed "H. L. Barnes;'' and other papers not recollected. All persons are hereby forewarned from trading for, or paying these Notes or Due-bils. Any person finding and returning them to the undersigned will be literally rewarded.
 JAMES M. HUEY.
 October 10 125Q-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
 or THE Prairie County Agricultural Society,
TUESDAY-rIRsr DAY.


 The Third Annual Exhibition of the Prairie County Agricultural Society open ed at the Fair Grounds m Des Are, yes- ierday. On Monday heavy rain, &C., companied with storm, gave certain indications that the crowd would be small yesterday nevertheless very respectable number assembled on the Grounds at l o'clock, P. M.
 After the usual announcements and formalities by the officers of the Society, Col. o. H. OATES was introduced to the audience by the President, who proceeded to address them about an hour, in a speech which was in every point of view credi- table to his head and heart. He demon sirated the great advantages to be realised from Agricultural and Mechanical Asso- citations, and urged in an eloquent and forcible manner the necessity of the culti- vation of he mind 70 enable man prop erly to cultirafe fhe soit. We hope Col. OATES will furnish his address for publi- cation. The Exhibition will open again at S3 o'clock this morning. As we go to press our streets present lively appear ance from the large number added by the arrivals last evening and this morning.
 eET A Grand Tournament will come off tomorrow afternoon.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
The Frederick and Terry Duel-Uni-
 ted States Troops Fortifying San Juan.

The Frederick and Terry Duel-Uni. ted States Troops Fortifying San Juan
 ST. LoUrs. October S.-The following is additional intelligence per the overland mail of the 18th ult.:
 Some of the San Francisco journals are endeavoring to make it appear that Sena- tor Frederick was the victim of a conspl' racy, but the most prominent assert that the duel was capducted in strict accord. ance with the c6de-duello. Senator Bro' derick's pistol was discharged before i was raised in line with his antagonist. Judge Terry's shot struck Broderick neal the right nipple, carrying away his breast bone. Broderick suffered intense agony from the time he was shot until his death All the flags of the city were placed al half-mast, and other emblems of mourning were exhibited.
 Judge Terry has been arrested. The public are much incensed against him. Senator Broderck's funeral was the mos imposing ever witnessed at San Fran CISCO. gss..ae An election took place in Nevada Ter ritory on the 7th ut. The constitution which was framed in July was adopted and a full territorial ticket was elected headed by Isaac Roup, governor. Dates of the llth ut. had been received from Victoria. 4s51fr
 The United States troops on the Island of San Juan were throwing up fortlfica' lions on the summit of hill below the Hudson Bay Company's station. ,.
 The Portland, Oregon, papers of the 10th ult. publish the reply of Gen. liar ney to Gov. Douglas letter of Angus 18th. In this reply he accepts Gov. Doug las explanation as an apology for hi past conduct, but he evidently reposes nc faith in the governors professions. ant declines to withdraw his troops until h, hears from President Buchanan.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
THE GEORGIA SrArr ELECTION =

THE GEORGIA STATE ELECTION - The returns from this State indicate the election of the following Congressmen:
 lst district, Peter F.. Love, dem. 2d, M. J. Crawford, dem; 3d. Thos. Harde- man, Jr.. opp. 4th, L. J. Gartrell, den. i; 9th. J. w. H. Underwood, dem.; 6th James Jackson, dem. Eth. Robert G. Harper, dem. {; Sth. John J Jones, dem. The last two districts. however, are very close. In the last Congress the Aneri- can party had two members-one from the third and the other from the Eth dis ,rict. The Democrats have the Governor and Legislature.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
Boz Senator Clay of Alabama, in a recent speech at Huntsville, closed as fol- lows:

pH- Senator Clay of Alabama, in a recent speech at Huntsville, closed as fol. lows:
 "I need not tell you that will not sup. port MT. Douglas or any one occupying his platform. although nominated by the unanimous vote of the Charleston Con- vention of the Democratic party whatever. 1 love the Democratic party for its princi- pies. will not abandon those principles for policy. prefer the right, even with defeat, to the expedient with success 1 prefer truth to triumph. 1 love the U- .nion of the Constitutions Union of equal, independent sovereign States. but love my native State, my nursing mother and my grave yet more and 1 should be a failhless and dishonored guardian of her rights, did 1 consent to abdica,e the power and abandon the du,y of Congress to pro- tect the property of her citizens, whenev- CT or by whomsoever assailed, wherever the Federal flag floats. Protection is an inherent right of citizenship, guarantied by the Federal Constitution as expounded by the Federal Supreme Court, and when you surrender it you will cease to be free- men, and to deserve the rights, privileges and immunities of freemen. As your trustee and servant will not do so at the bidding of Squatter Sovereignty, National Democracy, or State Rights Democracy yea, al the bidding of the Legislature or the people of Alabama. If commanded 10 do so 1 will resign my trust. retire to the deepes, seclusion of private life. and, hiding my face in shame and humiliation, and sealing my lips with silence about such cheap and worthless things as States Rights or Freemen's Rights, become a quiet passenger on the ill-fated bark of the South as it drifts ingloriously down the stream of Time into the black and ,ideless sea Of infamy and oblivion"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

The Cleveland Herald publishes the name. of bridesmaids and groomsmen as we'll as the "happy couple" It says: "We see no im- propriety in our so doing, and assurediy next to the fact that friend has been married come the questions, sWho stood up with themi Who gave the bride away ?"
 The Richmond Enquirer states that Mr. Letcher, the Governor elect of Virginia is ly- ing at home in very dangerous condition from an attack of erysipelas, disease to which, for sometime back, he has been sub ject, but which now is more formidable than usual.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
Great Excitement at Brownsville, Texas

NEw ORLEANS, October 10. .-- Late advices received from Brownsville, Texas. state that the place was attacked on the 20th ult., by party of guerillas, who killed five of the citizens, broke open the | jail and freed the prisoners. The Mexi- can portion of the residents sent to Mata- moras for aid. The guerilas, headed by Contenas, the person who shot the sheriff of Brownsville last July, while attempting to arrest him, numbering one hundred men on horseback, rode into the city and posted their sentinels. Gen Caravagel and others arrived from Matamoras and persuaded the outlaws to leave the city. For, Brown is garrisoned with Mexican troops from Matamoras. A patrol was formed by the citizens after the evacuation, The outlaws encamped near the city, two hundred strong, and Gen. Caravagel visi
 ted them in their camp and obtained a promise that they would not molest the citizens of Brownsville any further. The citizens still expected an attack as the outlaws have boasted that there are others on the list to kill. An express has been sent to San Antonio for troops. An ex- tra from the Brownsville Flag office thanks the military and civil authorities of Ma,a- moras for their mediation in behalf of the citizens of Brownsville. The Flag planes the Government for leaving them defense- less. The sheriff and posse of citizens came down from Point Isabel with the steamer Arazona's mails without interrup- ton. The cause of the attack is Cortina' s desire to be revenged for alledged injuries. The citizens have mostly fled to Mata- moras. Taa WAW Af
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

The Masonic Grand Lodge of Tennessee commenced it's annual session in Nashville, on the 3d inst. The Union says there was quite large attendance, nearly all the Lodges in the State being represented. s..ar
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
NEW FURNITURE STORE

Corner Buena Vista and Woodruff St's.,
 Des Arc, Arkansas. w take pleasure in informing af our friends that we are receiving new and we'll selected stock of Furniture, which we are desirous of selling on liberal terms. Our stock comprises every thing usually kept in first class Fur niiure House. re
 We invite all to call and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
 oct19-6m. w. M. COMBS & co.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
Dissolution of Partnership.

THE partnership existing previous to the | 1st day of April, 1859, between the un. dersigned, was that day dissolved by mutual consent. Being desirous to close our indebt- edness, we hope those owing us will place us in position to do so very soon.
 SAMUEL CARR.
 SAM. R. BROWN. October 1Q 1S5Q -oct5-1m
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

Nk1- The Ouachila Conference of the M. E. Church, South, will be held at Mon,i- cello. Drew county, commencing on the 2d day of November next. The preacher for the Des Arc Station. may be expected here by the third Sabbath in November.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

KEEP IT BEFORE THE PLANTERS, VNHAT at no place can they do better than at l Quisenberry's new store, in buying negro
 shoes, blankets, kerseys, osnaburgs, linseys,
 cotton stripes, wool hats, socks, &c.,. &c.
 Terms, as accommodating as elsewhere.
 | Oct19 H
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
Keep it Before the Ladies.

THAT at Quisenberry's new store can l be found large stock and very great va riety of Fall and Winter Dress Goods, Bon nets, Shawls, Dress Trimmings, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Collars, Undersleeves, Flouncing, Shoes, &c., &cy at fair prices.
 oct16.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
LAND AND TOWN LOl
 FOR S A l. E


 T DESIRE to sell 160 acres good high lan l. II miles west of Des Arc. well tfmbered The $ w of N w 10, S1 of N Eg, Y IT of E9.T4N W; also 40 acres well timbered one mile above Des Arc, also w of w ani N W of w sec. 13. 80 acres, also s E of y 1 E and N k of E 26. 80 acres, T5N5E also " w 90 T N 4 W, 80 acres abOh3 miles above Des Arc; also E sec. 3l, T | N 3 w 320 acres, upland well timbered witt | fine white oak stave timber, and other fn steamboat wood, about 3 miles above Giam Glaize; also, 160 acres well timbered land al joining the town of Aberdeen also, 400 ara on White river, about 12 miles above AusQA excellent land in what is called the Ig Reach, splendid location for farm all wood yard 320 acres choice upland lonIs| west of Camden, the grading of the raifeI runs through the south part of it, and adFI win be located on or close to it; also, Fl acres rich cotton land about 12 miles south Fulton, adjoining the farm occupied by ThnI Ivy; also, an improved tract of 32O acres miles west of Wittsburg, St. Francis coaagI 1000 acres in scattered tracts in White coni9I and various tracts in different parts of N State. Also valuable lots Nos. 1, 2, ands block 29, Buena Vista street, Des Are; ssI l2a feet front, 120 feet deep, being part 0I < No. 2, block 26 in the heart of business; 'SR half interest in the house and lot at the st'nE boat landing, formerly occupied as a PTlnllf office, which is we'll suited for grocery N ceiving and forwarding business, stean'E stores, Sc. Those desiring to purchase IahE or Des Arc lots will do well to call and1 the undersigned before closing trades, pall'I larly those desiring to pay ALI CASH.
 sep2l-2m.] JOHN H. QUISENBERNE
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

MARzIED
 On the 18th inst, at the residence of T. G Nc Clure, by D. B. Johnson, Esq, MT JAMES WoRTHAM to Miss CATHARINE F. SMART, all of Prairie county, Arkansas.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19
EXPELLED.

EXPELLED.
 T P. GREEN has been expelled from Prai- C. rie Section, Cadets of Temperance, for violating the pledge. By order of the Section, .o B. F. MUNROE, w. A. oct141t. A. c. MATHEWS, R. S.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

Keep it Before the People, THAT at Quisenberry's new store 4n Il Des Arc, is the place to barter off their merchantable surplus of sweet potatoes and other products to advantage. octl9
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-19

Keep it Before the Wide, Wide World, THAT Quisenberry is determined to
 Il sell his goods, has large stock, all new goods. good goods, and cheap goods. oct19
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-06
Naval Officers and their Uniform.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

NEW YORK, nov D, 1909
is the subject Of much comment amongst civilians
that great number Of naval officers daily in the
streets and public places in uniform, less, and
that, forgetting themselves they guilty Of ndiscre
tons, to mild phrase Having the interests Of the
service at heart take upon myself to endeavor TO
rect this popular Owing to the scarcity Of mid
shipmen, system prevails in the navy Of appointing
masters supply this deficiency. These young
accordingly and by custom they allowed gold band
their and naval buttons their vests and coats
and no more. AS soon az shipped, these young men
proud of wearing the button, don their uniform and pa
rade the streets feeling like "bould soger boys" In
republican coNntry il Is not customary for officers
Of either "arm Of national defence TO wear their uni
forms, save on special occasions; and such being
den appearance Of much "brght work. in Broadway,
&c. and the proprety Of so doing Some masters mates
have usurped the uniform Of line officers Of the navy and
have passed themselves of as SUCH Some young man
thus appointed inferior and by their conduct
fleet dscredh the service generally for outsiders
observers not going to inquire who they areey
the button displayed, and that is sufficient The navy
number of such appointed officers. am mot that
they allowed any uniform whatever would suggest
that some uniform be given by the department. totally
different from the line, to the Coast Survey officers, for
they are In no manner connected with the navy. do
not wish 1t to be understood by this article that am
ashamed Of my uniform, grudge the wearing OF II by
Others; only their mpropreties ndtscretons, when
thus equipped cast reflections the officers Of the navy
would be much better II no officers their uniform
ashore, for in country II ha demands for she
gives II TO us. Abroad 1t is entirely different
IIEIyTENANr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-06


Nov. l.-Wm. H. O,cen u.s. Edgar M Nason.-Moton
granted payment Of taxable costs; be adjusted by
the clerk on notice, &c.
Caroline r. Wedauood ns Joshua n. Cbudnder.-Moton
granted. Costs 70 abde the event.
The People ts. Charles RickdydsonThe afdavits made
before the Police Justice show that the prisoner proposed
to Little 70 retain the money which he sent with 10 the
bank, and knowing the money TO be tho property Of
Winslow, Ianer o. he took the money and concealed
It. II s not by any means clear that this evidence the
prisoner could be convicted Of grand larceny The money
was the property Of the firm although the possession Of
their servant and taken from him without his consent II
would clearly have been larceny The assent Of the
servant would not alter the nature Of the offence If
70 nothing than embezzement the evidence
is ample to sustain the charge Of receiving the property Of
another knowing to have been cmbszzed and the only
ground on which the discharge Of the prisoner sought
that the clerk under eighteen years Of age when the
crime committed II this be true, that crime could
not be charged upon Io and the prisoner would be
liable The District Attorney offers prove that title Is
mistaken about his age. the prisoner should be dis
charged on this writ the District Attorney could apply for
new commitment, additional proof and IL would not
be credable administration Of justice to discharge
prisoner from custody such technical obecton when
the District Attorney offers supply the defect in the ev
dence, and to establish the guilt OF the prisoner The
evidence may be received and producing proof that
the correct age Of Little Is eighteen years the prison
must be remandcd.
CORPORATION CASH.
The case Of McSfedon II Baker The Board of Supsr-
ttors is set down for this morning at hapas IL O'Clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-06

AT meeting Of the democratic voters Of the Eighteenth
ward, held Inst Thursday evening, was resolved tat
they repudiate the nomination of Theodore Voorhees,
for Assembyman Of the Fourteenth district, he had
been q member Of the American party, and was even
the nominee of the wings for the Office for which he
Is nominated.
Mr.. Parsons the Mozart Hall candidate for the Sixth
Senatorial district, publishes card to-day In adver
tising columns declaring his views many topics q
State and city interest.
Dusc1AIMIsG Rad Morvs.-The Independent Democratic
Committee of this city deny, in a communication sent u.s.
that they have authorized any collections to be made rom
candidates or others, that the committee has been
ganiDed for ny such purpose.