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Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

ERUPTION OF VEsuvIus. -Amidst the excitement and the conAagration of war
 Vesuvius will urge its claims on public at tention. Its forges are more active than those of the nations which are now apply ing the resources of science to the con- struction of weapons for human desruc- 'tion. The mountain beats them all and with the quiet assurance of undispuled power, hourly it is laying waste the rich lands growing with all the promise of harvest. Any one who looks at it from Naples, observes large river of fire actu- ally flowing, but apparently arrested and attached to the side of Vesuvius. Within the last three months it has increased wonderfully in proportion. Itis no longer a rill-it is a sheet of fire-it has risen and overhowed its banks; and God help the poor small proprietors who have in- vested their all in little portions of land now incrusted with lava!
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

TIE AUSTRIAN CoMMAxpER-IN-CHIEr. A German correspondent, in stating that the Austrian Emperor has left Italy for Vienna, and that the chief command of the army of Italy has been conferred upon Field Marshal Hess, remarks:
 It is stated Hess has required to be fully authorised to act entirely at his own dis erection. In order to cross the Mincio, the French will have another battle to fight, and perhaps more than one. If General Hess is an able officer, as he has been represented, he caniprove it on the fifth act of the Italian war, by an able defense ofthe Mincio line. In all probability the allies have the heaviest work still before them.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

ArrAIRs IN UrAH.-The news from this Territory is still of the same tenor. Il is impossible to bring to justice the authors of the Mountain Meadows massacre-the most terrible butchery in these latter days, without doubt, perpe.ra.ed by Mormons, led by those high in clerical authority. Between the army and the Governor there is distrust, and almost open hostility be- tween the latter aud the Supreme Judge. Conflicts of jurisdiction constantly occur, threatening a popular outburst while no Gentile is safe whois not protected by the troops of the United States.
 Such. from the tenor of private corres- pondence, seems to be the condition ol affairs in Utah. Memphis Ledger.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
MrssrssIrr1 DEMOCRATIC CoNcRE.

-
 MIssIssIrPI DEMocRATIc CoNGREs- SIGNAL NOMINATIONS. The Democratic Congressional nominations in Mississippi present as firm phalanx as the nominees for State officers. REUBEN DAVIS has been nominated in the lst District; l.. 0. c. LAMAR in the End WM. BARKsDALE in the 3rd; o. R. SINGLETON in the 4th, and JOHN J. McRAE in the 9th. Speak ing of Hon. J. J. McRAE's nomination, the New Orleans Crescent says:
 The nomination was unanimous and by exclamation. This is compliment of which any man may well feel proud, es- pecially when nomination is equivalent to an election as 1t is in the present case. Ex- Governor McRae entertains extreme Southern views--denounces the laws against the slave trade as unconstitutional 3--and holds that the re-opening of that trade would redound to the advantage of all the slayeholding communities. We pre- sume that he will be elected without oppo- sition. Consequently, an unanimous som- ination and an unanimous reelection, will show pretty conclusiyely that the people of his district coincide with him in opinion, and heartily endorse his political views.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
Rich Lands For Sale.

IT OFFER for sale Three Sections of Land | lying in the southeast corner of Pulaski county, in the vicinity of the Clear Lake country. No land is superior to this in point of soil-being part of Col. E. F. Potts' en. tries. made many years ago. The portions offered for sale consist of the east half and the east quarter of the west half of section IS southwest quarter of section '; section 21 west half of section 27 east half of section 2S-all in township south, range west.
 Terms-one-third cash {; one and two years with six per cent interest, for the balance.
 For further particulars, apply in person tc me. twelve miles east of Des Arc, or by letter through the Des Arc post-ofice.
 Ry% The True Democrat, Little Rock, will give this notice six insertions, and send account to this office. -
 JOSEPH T. HARALSON,
 iul2O-6w Agent for E. F. PoTTs.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27


 CALIFORNIA STATE TIcKEr.-At the late Democratic State Convention of Cali fornia, the following ticket was nominated For Governor-M Milton s. Latham, ol Sacramento.
 Lieut. Governor-S. c. Downey, ol Los Angeles.
 For Congress-John c. Burch. of Trin- ity, and Chas. L. Scott, of Tuolumne. For Supreme Judge-W. w. Cope, of Amador.
 For Attorney General-Thos. H. Will Hams. of Fl Dorado.
 For Clerk of Supreme Court-Chas. s. Fairfax, of Tuba.
 For State Treasurer-Th Thomas H. Find. lay of Nevada.
 For Comptroller--Samuel H. Brooks, of San Joaquin.
 For Surveyor.G General-Horace A. Hig. ley, of Alameda.
 For Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion-A. J. Moulder, of San Francisco For State Printer-C Chas. T. Bolts, of Sacramento.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
DR. ". A. THOMPSOV, REFORM PHYSICIAN,
/r.to of McT ov, ,nraevilla Tennessee\

(Late of McLemoresville, Tennessee.)
 HAVING LOCATED IN DIES ARC, PRAIRIE CO, ARK, ID RESPECTFULLY tenders his professional fG services, in it's various branches, to the citizens and public generally. REFERENCES :-Rev. B. W. Mcdonald, Rev. A. E. Cooper, Mai. J M. Alexander, Mai. J. H. Alexander, H. J, Hansbro, Esq, r. w. Gabbert, M. D., Memphis, Tenn; Rev. P. A. Walker, Rev. Thomas Taylor, New Castle, Tenn; S. P. Cutler, M. D., Holly Springs, Miss; Prof. E. G. Burney, A. M., Oxford, Miss; Rev. Hugh Quinn, M. D., Palo Alto, Miss. OrrIcE-Evans Horne's building, third door up stairs, Buena Vista street.
 july13-1y.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
j UpwARp AND OswAnD.-Tbe Apous

UPwAnD AND OswARD.- .-The Augusta (Ga. ChroniclNsays that MT. Alexander Stephens, in his great speech at that city
 on the End inst. announced himself in
 favor of the repeal of the laws against the slave trade, and the revival of that trade i;
 and also m favor of the repeal of the neu.
 trality laws, so far as relates to Spain.
 These interesting subjects are enlisting the thoughts of the ablest and wisest states men in the world. We hope Mir. Ste phens's speech will be written out by him. self, and published in full. Meantime we must congratulate the repealers and the slave-.rade openers that their cause is on. ward and upward.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27


 TIE NEW CoTroN CRoP The follow ing estimates are copied from cores
 pendent of the New Orleans Picayane,
 who writes from Montgomery, Alabama i: Estimating the last crop at 3,750, ,000 bales, what may we reasonably expect the yield of the present one will be? Let us add 100000 bales for the 100000 hands which have been brought South and put to making cotton; then add three per cent. to the natural increase, and deduct five per cent. from the last crop, to give US an average crop. (say, 3,573, 500 bales ) and we shall have the following figures 3 ,573 500, to which add 100000, and three per cent more, ll2, ,500- making 4.0S6 ,000 bales as the crop of the present year. It is too early in the season to rely upon this estimate, but give the figures as a reasonable approximation. Perhaps some will think my estimate "wild," as
 many regarded that which 1 made las
 season, of 3,700,0O0 bales; but I would
 advise my brother planters to buy theil bagging and rope at the present low prices, and prepare in time for packing
 their crop in cheap bagging, and not wal
 and pay such prices as spectators may choose to impose.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
MoRE WILD ArRrcASs.-We heard a

MoRE WILD ArRIcASs.-W We heard a gentleman who is nupto snuff say yester- day, observes the Mobile Mercury of the 2d. that another cargo of Africans had been landed upon our Gulf coast, within a few days, and that the captain of the crah that brought them was in our city, he had seen hiin and talked with hlm.- We bear of another tratficker in human flesh who is buying gang of negroes in Virginia. Horrible men!
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

Ppsr DFrtor CHAxar.- The Postmast. CT General has ordered the discont,nuance ofthe Distributing Offices at Chattanooga, Tuscufhbia, Abingdon, Vicksburg. Match .ez, and others. to take effect from and aller the lst inst. Postmaslers through out tho country should observe this order and not send matter to these offices for distribution, as il will result in delay and confusion.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

l WAsHINGToN THE MESSIAH OF THE JEWS. Some weeks ago, a handbill. ad- dressed to The Sons of Abraham" was posted in various parts of New York. Il purported to be written by Jew, and stated that eighteen centuries had elapsed since Jerusalem was wrested from the chosen people of God, since which time cruel persecution has been the lot of the Israelites; and yet the great Deliverer, promised by the prophets, had not come. In consequence of delay, many Jews had become infdels, and some had given their faith to the crucified Nazarene. The ad- dress concludes by asking, Has the Messiah come. or do we look for another?" In reference to this document, the Cincin- nati :" Israelite," the organ of the Jewish people in the West and South, makes the following strange declaration:
 "As regards the Messiah, we, in the United States, are satisfied with the Mes siahship of Washington, just as the prophet Isaiah was satisfied with the Messiahship of Cyrus"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
EDUCATIONAL.
.A c If R D

A NOTICE having appeared in last
 h weeks CITIZEN, signed by CHARLES w. SMITH, warning all persons from paying OF giving up any notes held by me, and given for the purchase of Lots in the Town of Des Arc |:
 This is to notify all persons concerned, that hold myself ready to give complete chain of title to all persons holding the bonds of Smith
 & Catlin, or of S. P. Catlin, for titles, when- the title from Judge GEORGE c. WATKINS, for the property originally claimed by the said Smith & Catlin, in my own name-the part nership formerly existing under the name of SMITH & CArLIw, having been dissolved, by mutual consent. s. P. CATLIN. Des Arc, July 27, 1S59.-[f]
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

TIE FINAL RESULT IN VIRGINIA Full official returns make Letcher's ma. jority 5.470. The Richmond Whig and other kindred papers are still rejoicing and charge that Democracy IS on the wane in the Old Dominion, an emanci. pationist elected Governor, and the State semi-abolitionized.
 Facts and figures put to flight all such nonsense. Though Virginia has always been true to Democracy, like the othei States, her majorities have varied. h lS40, she gave Van Buren 1892 majori. ty; in lS44. Polk 5,S93 in 1S4S, Cass l ,473; in 1854, Johnson 6,S5o; in 1852 Pierce 15.2S1 in 1855, Wise 9.92l and in 1856, Buchanan 29,396. Consid- ering the extent to which the " swapping system was carried, and the personal contests in several districts, Letcher may feel proud of his majority, and the demo- cratic party sanguine of rolling up mol less than 0,000 for the Charleston nomi- nee, in 1860.
 John Letcher's public record is com plete refutation of the charge of abolition or emancipation.
 The fact that fletcher received a ma jority in the tenth congressional district, IS harped upon, and made the basis of the charge that he owes his election to semi abolition votes," and but for his over whelming gains" ill this district, he would have been defeated. Neither of these as- seriions are true. That district has al. ways been one of the staunchest demo- cratic districts in the State. It has never swerved. It gave large majorities for Var Buren, Polk, Cass, Johnson, Pierce, Wise and Buchanan. They have always elect ed true southern men to Congress from that district. and, in 1851, gave majori- ty of l,lSl against George w. Summers for Governor, who had uttered abolition sentiments, which he never retracted, thaI would make Giddings blush. These facts are sufficient to refute all assumptions o1 unsoundness on the slavery question, and Ito show that, in voting for Letcher, they only followed lhelr democratic instincts.
 The charge that he made " overwhelm- ing gains" in that district, is equally un- true His majority is less than Buchanan's in that district, by 2,097; and 2,239 less than Clemens's, in 1857, when he had opposition for Congress. His majority in that district only exceeds Fuckers about 40, who is regarded as one of the strong est pro-slavery men in the State. Letch- CTS loss in that district, compared with Buchanan's vote, was us great as his loss in the fourth district, which is the largest slave-holding district in the State; and greater than it was in the first, second, third, seventh, eighth, ninth, and eleventh districts. His loss in the counties and districts west of the Blue Ridge moun- ,ains, compared with Buohanan's vote, was as great as his loss east of the noun tains.
 These are indispntable facts, and suffi- cient to satisfy every unprejudiced mind that emancipation or abolition had nothing to do with this contest.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
To TIE PATRONS or THE CITIZEN.

To THE PATRONS or THE CITIZEN We are not in the habit of making apolo- gies, but the meagre appearance of our editorial columns during the past two months, perhaps. requires an explanation. The hand of affliction is upon us. We have been confined to our bed at least half of the past two months, and from present indications long months must yet elapse before we can regain that health and vigor which it has been our good for tune to enjoy. until recently. thus far through life. We have concluded that jostioe to ourself and family requires that we should seek rest and retirement, as the only sure means of restoration to health. This rest we cannot find and conduct a newspaper. For near five years we have toiled unceasingly, both day and night, te build up an establishment that would sup. port oursef and family, and at the same time defend the interests and rights ol .thoss amongst whom our lot had been cast We have no reason to complain SC faFas our business is concerned we have not grown rich but have been enabled to {. firnish food and raiment' for those fol whom 1t is our duty to provide.
 Justice to all demands, therefore, tha we should offer the l" Citizen Office" fo sale, and in our next issue we shall mak, known terms. &c.
 ~ There is . considerable amour duo u for subscription, advertising, Jol Work. &c. In | few days we shall for ward each delinquent his account. w need every dollar, and trust that ou Aiends w;ll pay us promptly. for now Ii truly our time of need.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

THr NAPOLEON GuSs.-A letter de- .scribing the battle of the Salferino. says: Tbe new artillery decided the day. Their hollow balls can be found with complete precision at two miles distant; fourteen seconds IS required to travel that distance. when they strike they burst with frighiful effect. This artillery completely denoraIiz- ed the Austrians, and they proh,ed by the storm to retreat.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
NOTICE

HNHE undersigned having been Appointed u Administrator de bonis non, of the Estate payment; and those having claims against the same, are required to present them duly au- thenticated, within the time prescribed by law.
 VIM. L. DEWO0DY, Admir-. July 20, 1s59.-[6w.]
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
CERTAIN CURE FOR HOG CHOLERA

To THE EDIToRs OF THE LOUISVILLE JOURNAL :- Gentlemen: Will you be so good as to publish the following sure remedy for the hog choleras" Puverize and mix well the following
 ingredients: Four pounds of sulphur; four
 pounds of madder; two pounds of salt
 petre; two pounds of black antimony. Give to each hog one spoonful twice la day, night and morning, until cured. As a preventive, give to each hog one tablespoonful twice week.
 This remedy has been used extensively in our neighborhood, and in nearly every
 case it has effected cure. As preven- tive, we think it infallibe.
 THOMAS D. DALE. WILsoNvILLE. Spencer Co.,, Ky. June, 1859
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

THE undersigned having been appointed IL Administrator of the Estate of John A Dewoody, dec'd., all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate pay ment; and those having claims against the same are required to present them duly au- thenticated, within the time prescribed by law.
 VIM. L. DEWOODY, Adm'r. July 20. 1S59.-T6w1
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

Bsy The population of Lombardy and Venice, which have been directly governed by Austria. is about five millions. If the Emperor Napoleon redeems his promise to liberate them from the Austrian rule per manen,ly. he will have given freedom to nearly twice as many people as were in the United States at the time of the Rev olutionary War.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

eDr Hon. Samuel Anderson. of Mur- ffeesboro, Tennessee, died at Helena. on the 18th inst, aged 75 years, at the resi- dence of his son-in-law, Jas. Tappan, Esq.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

SwAMP LANDS. The Commissioner of the General Land Office yesterday trans mitled to the Governor of Arkansas two patents Nos 10 and ll --of swamp lands in tue Little Rock district containing res pectively 27 ,027 6l and 6.05l. .55 acres.
 Washington Star, 18th inst.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

D~ w. H1cKs and A. M RArrER have retired from the editorial charge of the Ssarcy Eagle. w. A. BslLEr. the publisher, takes charge of its columns.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

The London Times, which, month ago, was strong Pro-Austrian organ, has now veered entirely around, and appears to be as strongly for the French and Italians in its sympathiss.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.

THO those who have, or may hereafter pur-
 l chase Town Lots in the Town of Des Arc, as described below, of s. P. CATLrN of the firm of SMITH S CATLIN, and hold the joint bonds and have executed their notes therefor, not to give up or pay the same.
 The sale of any of said Lots by S. P. Catlin, in his individual name is unauthorized, as the firm of Smith S Catlin has never been dis
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

GY- There have been seven or eight deaths from sun-strokes, in Memphis, Tenn, during the late excessively hot weather.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
LAMAR, Miss, May, 1859.

SIR:--At regular meeting 0f the
 X State Agricultural Bureau of Mississippi in November last. resolution was unani-
 mously adopted, requesting the under
 signed to correspond with the heads of State Agricultural Associations in the South, as to the benefits to be derived from holding annual Planters Conventions" " It is impossible in communication like this to enumerate the advantages to be de-
 rived from annual meetings of intelligent representatives from the slave-producing States. At these conventions we can | |learn the efforts made annually to promote the agricultural and mechanical interests l of the different States, and the success of such efforts; determine what State legis-
 lation is necessary to advance these inter- ests; the best manner of collecting and publishing agricultural statistics, etc. If you think the suggestion of. holding 1 these conventions made by the State Bu- reau wise, will you take the necessary 1 step to carry out the great object in view, and suggest the time and place of holding lthe first meetings
 Very respectfully,
 THOMAS J. HuDsoN, l President of the State Agr. Bureau of Miss. P.S. I would suggest Nashville, Tenn, as the place, and the 10th of October next
 as the time of holding the first meeting. T. J. II.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27

1r Secretary Floyd is dangerously, and 1t is feared, fatally, ill.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

VVHE undersigned having been appointed IL Administrator of the Estate of Parmelia Childs, dec'd., all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate pay ment; and those having claims against the same are required to present them duly au- thenticated, within'the time prescribed bylaw.
 CHARLES T. OLDHAM, Adm'r. July 20, 1859.-[6w.1
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
COTTON IN ENGLAND.

We find in the HorticuI,urist the fol- lowing interesting statistics in regard to this crops:
 Cotton, as raw material, admits of be- ing wrought into garments for the poor at the low sum of twelve cents ger pound weight, whilst a single pound of long staple cotton, with eighty-five cents, can be made to furnish employment and wages to the extent of one thousand dollars for the inch. The material for a full dress of outer garments, if composed of wool, would cost not less than eight dollars, while the same quantity ofmaterial for cotton, and of more durable quality, would be two dollars to two dollars and a half. The laborer's wife may purchase a neat and good cotton for eight cents per yard, mak | ing dress for filty-six cents.
 The cheapness and utility of cotton have commanded for it preference which is almost universal, not only for decorations and clothing, but for book-binding, as a substitute for leather, and for other pur- poses. The waste cotton made during the process of manufacture, IS wrought into coarse sheets and bed-covers, which are sold at from twelve to eighteen cents per pound The residue of the waste is used for the manufacture of paper, the cleaner portion being for writing paper, and the sweepings from the floors of the factories supply large proportion of the paper mills of Lancashire with the raw material of the paper which is used for printing books and newspapers.
 An advance of an English penny in the price of cotton, per pound, amounts to twenty millions of dollars year. The present stock in Liverpool is only equal to the consumption of three weeks. That from Africa last year would run the entire English mllls just oNE. HouR! The en- tire failure of a cotte1, s1ep would entirely destroy, and perha 1gA er, all the man. ufacturing prosper %5al Hand possesses: : a reduction of the W rom three to one million of bales, wodId reduce the manu- featuring and trading classes 10 irretriev- able ruin. Millions would be deprived of flood, and, as a consequence, Great Britain would be involved in series of calami- ties, politically, socially. and commercially, such as cannot be contemplated without dismay.
 In view of this state of things, the manufacturers have formed themselves in- to Cotton Supply Association, for the purpose of didusing information on any new project for the culture of cotton. But lhey have already ascertained that obsta- cles exist, local or political, which would render 1t inexpedient to raise the neces- sary capital for an investment. They are looking eagerly, anxiously, to Africa and India; in the former there can be no hopes for immediate results. The remodifcation of the government of India may possibly produce a change, and great efforts will now be made to do something practical in the way of European settlers, tenure of land, improved modes of transit, and bounties for encouragement.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
Family Grocery. J. w. w ALL A CE,

Des Arc, ArK.,. K EEPS constantly on hand general -A A assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES, which he offers for sale on reasonable terms. ALso-All kinds of Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, &c.
 GT The highest price, either in Cash or Groceries, paid for Butter, Eggs, Poultry, and all kinds of country produce. may4.tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-27
PLANTERS CONVENTION.

MR. MoRRrLL:-I have received the following circular from Hon. THOMAS J.. IIuDsoN President of the State Agricul- tural Bureau of Mississippi, which com municate for insertion in the CITIZEN. It proposes to hold a Planters Conven- tion," at Nashville, Tenn, on the 10th of October next. IL is the wish of MT. huD- SON that the attention of the press, through out this State, be called to il. Mir. H.. informs me that he has sent copy of this circular to his Excellency Gov. CONWAY, with the request that he should appoint delegates to the proposed Convention. It is to be hoped that our Governor will take some interest in the matter, and comply with MT. HIS request. There is little doubt but that much good and great deal of useful information may be derived therefrom.
 Yours, etc., J. E. GATEwooD.