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Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

gGJ@ We clip the following paragraph 5 from the .Men,phis .Auataache of the 9th inst, and commend their perusal, espe- cially the first, 10 that class of men who believe in railroads with water privile- ges."
 MEMPHIS AND LITTLE RocK RAIL- RoAD.-The road from here to the St Francis river-ihe completion of which caused so much rejois.Ag al the time-has been useless and worthless for the past three months. IL is all under water, and
 in some places as deep as ten or twelve feet. Not car load of passengers or one of freight has passed over the road for many weeks. The locomotive Is rusty with disuse. and the whole concern is in the most melancholy, deplorable and di lapidated condition. Twenty years ago the government of the United States, and while Arkansas was Territory sent Ma for Bowman out with large force, backed up by ample appropriations from Congress, to construct road leading from opposite Memphis to Little Rock. That officer went to Arkansas and constructed the whole distance to the St. Francis river, with the exception of about eight miles, one of the most splendid roads through an almost impenetrable swamp, that ever stood as monument to the skill of the engineer of the muniticence ol q goYern- ment in any country. This road has with stood the overaows of nearly a quarter of a century, and is to-day the most substan. tial and prominent road in the whole South or South West. This embankment, per- manent and durable, all ready to the hands of the railroad company for the asking, was neglected and the road pushed through the swamp, badly and insufticienty con- structed, an almost hopeless loss. Let the iron in the present road be taken up before 1t rusts and becomes valueless by being so long submerged in water, and wait un- til the next Legislature meets then get the use of the military road upon which to lay the iron.
 ARKANSAS LANDs.-For a while, and when the river was at it's highest, Arkan- sas lands almost ceased 10 be a matter of sale, trade and traffic in this market. But yesterday there was a revival of affairs, and a considerable amount of lands changed hands at formerprices. fmprov- ed plantations are in active demand and bring full prices. The large amounts of the best Cotton lands in the world are in- viting the hand of the enterprising and industrious to make them the most pro- duclive and valuable in the world, and in despite of these overaows they will be cul- tivated to the very last acre. Our sister State presents the strongest and surest inducements to the man of capital ol any State in this Confederacy, and those who havessecured large and valuable tracts will find themselves independent and leave their children rich, We have heard that in North and South Carolina, Georgia, the uplands of Mississippi, Kentucky, and the eastern part of this State that hun. dreds, in many counties, are making prepa- ratious 10 go 10 Arkansas this fall The State has now population of aboat 500,- 900 persons, and we venture the predlc- ton that in five years that number will be more than doubled.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
Abatement of the Excitement-Th Rupture between the Government Officials, etc.

ST. Lotus, May 2.-The Salt Lake correspondent of lbe Republican, under date of the Sth ult., says that the excite ment there has some what abated, and that this is attributed in part to the knowledge the Mormons now have of the practical working of the Jury law passed by the late Legislature, il being complete nulli- ty to the punishment of any crime com mtted by the Monnons. Under this law clerks of the Mormon county courts select the grand and petit juries of the federal courts, and such restrictions are imposed as disqualify every gentle in the Territo- ".
 The rup'are between the Judiciary and Executive Is stated 10 be open and irre- conciable, unless the Governor yields, which he will no, de- and if the Admin istratioa moves ia ine matter detrimental to the Judges. tbey will resign, and pub fish manifesto disclosing darker and bloodier scenes tlau any heretofore ex- posed.
 Judge Cradlebaugh has adjourned the Court al Provo, being unable to accom- plish anything.
 Brigham Yopng delivered temperate discourse in the Tabernacle, on the 7th.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

DEMOCRATIC RANGER.-A new paper, bearing the above title, is to be issued at Clarendon, Monroe county, about the first ofJune next. Messrs. N1cHoLs & Coop WIN, both practical printers, are the pro- prietors. Success to you, gentlemen, may you fare sumptuously, and your enter prise reward you richly.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
Notice is Hereby Given.

FENHAT in pursuance of an order of the Hor-
 orable Court of Probate of Prairie coun- ty, made at the January terra thereof, 1859, will, as administrator of the Estate of Isaiah DunaWay, deceased, on Monday the 1lth day of July, A. D 1859, being the first day of Probate Court for Prairie county, July term, 1S59) at the town of Brownsville, Prairie county, at the courthouse door, between the hours of o'clock A. M. and o'clock P. M, proceed to offer for sale the following lands included in said order
 The South west fractional quarter and north west fractional quarter of section six, township three north of base line, range eight west of the fifth principal meridian containing one hundred and fourteen 14-l00 acres, more or less.
 The north half of section one, south east quarter of section one, and the north east quarter of section twelve-all in township three north of the base line, range nine west of the fifth principal meridian, containing SIX hundred and forty acres-in all seven hundred and ffty-four 14-100 acres.
 The above constitutes the Isaiah DunaWay place, on the road from Brownsville to Searcy forms compact body, and is located in healthy section of country, and in the midst or an industrious and intelligent population ana possesses the advantages of most excellent water, and is universally regarded as one or the most healthy locations in Prairie county
 Fire f+is first rate upland and tAeiEHPfoHe= ments consist of one good two story, double log dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house. barn, stables, and other necessary out houses, the we'll of water most excellent, and by ac. tual measurement sixty-two and one half acres cleared and in perfect state of cultivation, which rented this year at over two dollars per acre at public sale.
 Also, the north west quarter of twenty-sK township four north of the base line, range hVe west of the fifth principal meridian, one nun dred and sixty acres, upon which there IS good comfortable dwelling, out houses, gooa well of excellent water and twenty acres Tn state of cultivation. All of the above lands to be sold-the whole of the homestead in one body, upon the following terms
 The purchase money to be divided in three instalments, one of which to be paid on ths day of Sale. The others at one and two years bearing ten per cent. interest from matufi'y '. Bond and good security required, and title aee"s executed on payment of last installment-4 title bond in the mean time to be given.
 VIM. SANDERS. Administrator of the Estate of Isaiah lNh-
 away, deceased. maya 1-'
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

DEATH or Co., DIcK NAsH.-our New Orleans exchanges announce the death, in that city, of the weli-known and universally popu- lar '' Dick Nash, as he was familiarly called throughout the valley of the Mississippi.
 - The Kansas Hessla states that the ofd- cial vote on the State Consultation was { 6,374 : majority against t, 3 556. The total number of voters in the Territory is estimated at 2O,0O0.
 - The Tsxaa says that fourteen hundred bales of cotton had been shipped from San AMtoAio to Mexico. and sold from nineteen to twsnty-t@o cents per pound.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
R E MO " K D.

g@s~ WE have removed the " CITIZEN OrFIcE," to our new rooms, at the corner of Lyon and Walton streets, up stairs south of-G. W. VADEN's Warehouse i'm mediately opposite the Steamboat Landing.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

fs5~ Hon. A. B. GREENWOOD, late member of Congress from the First Dis trict of Arkansas, has accepted the Con- missionership of Indian Affairs.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

Esg@ Gov. Medary is the most fortu- nate of all the Kansas Governors. The Ohio Statesman copies an article from a Kansas paper, highly commendalory oI his official condaui, and says:
 The papers of lhe Territory very generally speak Of the administration oi Gov. Medary with satisfaction. lie ap- pears 10 be gaining the confidence of the people 10 greater extent than any of his predecessors. The various responsible ties and duties of his office appear to be met and discharged directly and wisely. May he continue 10 have success in his management of the affairs of Kansas"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

PoLIrIcs IN MAINE.-A Democratic State Convention Is to be held at Augusta, Maine, on the 30Ih of June. to nominate State officers, and appoint four delegates to represent the State at large in the Charleston Convention. These delegates will be the first appointed to that body.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
PAINT BRUSHES,
o UIN LIN E .
Spirits T'sgrDemgiee.
Y'eNSk EDNarGgcrA.

V1HE most approved brands, in tin boxes, { by Wholesale and Retail at the City Drug Store. D. P BLACK < Co.
 april 15-
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
INDnpENDENcE, April 30, 1859.

Crops, 8c.
 INDEPENDENCE, April 30, 1859.
 The Santa Fe mail reached here yes- terday, bringing but little news of interest. Other than slight fire in one of the shops adjoining the PiaSa, there had been nothing to excite or disturb the quiet of the place. Business was dull, and will be so until the trains from the States arrive.
 The road, from the crossing of the An kansas, was lined with Navajoes and emi- grants for Pike's Peak. Many were still farther out, and far enough advanced 10 have reached the gold-felds; but from a gentleman just in, we fear that sad dis awaits them. Those who had reached the "diggings," and others en Youte, were enrolling themselves in com panies for Arizona and Sonora.
 A mail is soon expected from California, on the central route. Lieut.. Beale is on the road, and the troops were near the river.
 On the 2d of April, battle was fought in sight of Znni between the RavnjOes and band of the Apaches. Ten of the latter were killed, and-eight of the former The Navajoes lost four thousand sheep The Zuni Indians assisted the Apaches, and several were wounded.
 Emigrants are daily passing through this place for the gold-felds.
 Despite the recent cold weather, we have much fruit uninjured, and the wheat prospects are flatering.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11

- The wealth of Mir. William B. Astor, of New York, is estimated at S6O,000,0 900.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
AND IN ALL CASES or ,ES, WOUNDS,
 STR AINS- anl
WOUNDS.

!
 STRAINS. the moment it is applied to the injured parts, all pain and uneasiness cease. Look odl for CoGntefcts and limitations - purchase only Railways Ready Relief. Price 25 cts. 50 cts, and $l per bCttle [ap'ii l-iy. For sale by D. p. Black & Co.,, Druggists, Des Arc, Arkansas.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-11
Correspondence of the St. Louis Republican. ]
 SANTA FEE NEWS.

Pike'S Peakers Lining the Road Disap- potntment .A,oaiting Thens-Enroiitng tor Sonora, &'c.-Indian Fight-IHe Crops, Sc.
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[coMmuNIcATRD.l

Mr.. Editor:-I notice from the pub
location of the proceedings of the Po-
lice Jury that was is session during
court, that they are getting very lib
erai indeed, Heretofore they have,
fused to pay more than fifteen dollars
for the burial expenses of pauper,
and the physician had to charge his
fee to charity. But there seems to be
a favored part of the Parish, an aris-
tocracy of the Parish, from whence
they do not come with humble petitions
for small pittances, but with demands
for hundred, and the aceak Police can
not efuse the demands. am, for one
opposed to fayoritism; therefore I say
that the Police jury are now in duty
bound to pay ell the physicians for
their charity practice, and they that
have cured the patients much more
than those who have not. Physicians,
come in with your bills, the Police
can't refuse them without showing par
TALLY. And all who have assisted in
burrying the poor make out your ac-
counts large and fuH-they cannot
refuse. Ycnrs, very truly,
FAIR PLAY.
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~ Does the qaandarn editor Of
the Charleston siprcury know that be
hiss violated the postal lava of this
country I lfncs-the ignorant should
bs informed. Writing small letters on
the margin ola newspaper is not al all
cOmHlendable, particularly in :his dem
ccratic administration of affairs.
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1'HR SoUTH w EsFERN.-Our cotem-
posaay Of the Texas Republican. in hi.
Lass issue call upon US to perform mir
clea ri. e. to make the Sou h Western
speak out plainly in regard to their con
ltemplated alliance with the Louisville
Journal, md other Black Republican
papers, in the support Of the first priu-
ciple of Stewards platform-a United
Opposition Party" Of any and all ele-
mems, TO break down the Democratic
party. We haveoften tried to ge a
straight forward answer from our silent
contemporary, but have Invariably failed.
BY reference to its last issue it will be
seer that it has not even noticed The
Republicans hint" and it will not be
too much, to assert that our "kick" will
be treated with silent contempt, or at
the farthest, with something about
Democratic Disafection." When our
Republican neighbor can fud out a
method whereby he can extract blood
from iuFuip, then, perhaps. we may be
able through its fundamentally, TO ex-
tract an original article. or at the least.
a dovetsiIed one, in defence of their
position.--Caddo Gazette.
The oditorof the Republican ought
''to te ridiculous" to think that DR.
Lacy can farnish the South Western
with brains and argument too.
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Our SUPERIOR CIVILIzATIeN.-Th
st. Louis Bulletin remarks as follows
on the late feat of Bloudln in crossing
Niagara on rope.
1t is comforting thought that twice
as many persons as ever visited
Niagara before have been there this
year in hope of seeing rash fool fall
into the devouring waters beneath.
What the cheifest natural wonder Of
the world could not accomplish, the
hope of witnessing death has effected.
This conld have been the only induce
ment, since it requires the same nerve
and the same exquisite skill to walk a
rope Ave feet from the ground, as it
does to walk the rope that spans Mas
ara. The onlyinterest in the perform
anee is the possibility of the failure
and off tragedy. We look with sub
lime consciousness of superior virtue
upon the Spaniards and their bull fight
and feel asickening horror when we
read Of the gladiator games of Greece
and Rome. with their constant sacri-
fee of human life, and then we all
rush to become aiders and abettors in
the suicide of poor stroller. Charm
inconsistency
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~ As Jno Slidsll is well Known
70 have - finger in every pie" and Is
accused of having : something 10 do,
With everything that transpires uaaer
the snn-we desire to know whas he
had 70 DO With The celebrated " 6 III.
FiFesi'ia letter. Of Shreveport. Who
knows but what Eng John eoncoted
that exrostulating letter
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G' Col. E. Hudson. who was ran.
niag for Constable in this parish snd
thestwo adjacent counties 10 Arkamas
says be has Withdrawn from the can.
test, as be fluids it a popular move; he
only come out to feel his strength, in
order TO run FOR the Presidency here
after. Success attend thee, ColokeI.
Wen stndy thy history and support
thee! Bring you ont in The revo:u
tionary war, where you'ft, bled rad
died. Garry you through the bloody
battles of Mexico, and finally wind up
with a peroriation that the natives
can't stand. And al We viii ask wiIT
Re minister extraordinary tolLs Can
ibal Islands.
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w. n. sCANLANO, Editor.


II ER Bins
The 9aExa BAxkra Is isaued every
bFsaAg mozasiag; subscription, per
afnazn. fhIes dollars--il ADVANCE.
ADVERTISEMENT inserted for one dollar
per square of ten lines Or less, for
the frat insertion ard so cents for
snch subsequent one. Liberal do
auCtions made in fapar Of yearly
advertisers, who will tae required to
confAe theEpsel7cs strsctls 10 their
Legitimate bna4ness.
Professional aad BUSINESS ca7ds insert
ed By the year, for zen dollars Eve
dollars for SIX months.
AunoIhcements Of candidates will be
inserted for zen dollar 5---to be paid
in advance.
AL articles inserted for tie benefit of
5: parties or Individuals 1T their own
aolicitatatiorl, will be charged for as
advertisements.
dob work to be.paid for on delivery.
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vIeELANeR conslITTEEs.

We had long since thought that ahs
idea of vigilance committees had died
with the last breath of barbarisrn thai
New Orleans gasped out, but Of late We
| find that the miasmatic stencil beIched
from the lungs Of corrupted city
stiuks to the country territory of ouI
fair State. We have before us startling
accounts from the doings of vigilance
committee formed in ,he parishes of st
Martin, Lafayette. VenaiIlion, and Cal.
casieu, with the avowed purpose oil
cleansing the land of villains. Now if
we are rightly informed, this is land
of law and judicial justice-whereby
wrongs may be righted through the
medium of a civil process. Then what
right have any set of men to resolve
themselves into a bound volume OF
statute law and mete out penalties &C
cording, probably, to their own private
ends and aims. We had long thought
that the statute laws Of our State had
read the death-knc.l Ct that awful ma
MAC monster-Julge Lynch; but no, it
seems as if he yet would assume his
wonted authority in the above named
parishes, to create spot upon the es-
cutcheon of Louisiana blacker than
that Of the Salem witchcraft. These
men would become outlaws themselves
TO avenge outlawry. Which of the
two crimes is the greatest? Or do they
believe in the adage: "Put thief to
catch a thief" as the Franklin Banner
says: We understand that thus far the
vigilance committee have poured their
wrath upon none but poor men. Are
the rich men ofthese parishes all honest!
Or are there other causes which induce
them to pass over their rich law break
ers, and TO visit the poor wretches who
have no friends with such a storm of
righteous indignation! Are there not
some rich men connected with these late
extraordinary proceedings who ale anx,
ious to obtain divers little patches of
land, and some Creole horses and cows
that belong TO some of these prescribed
wretebes, at half price? Is not cum
ming ararice already at work in many
bosom, and many piece Of proper
ty already half sold at an Immense sac
riice 10 the original owner!
Thus it can easily be seen whittier
tend the human passions unchecked
by the influence of law and order.
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LAMA 4 Spur.
TEXAS sTREET-NEAR THE LEyEE.
SHREVEPORT, La,


Would respectfully rail- the aften
Wv ton Of the citizens Of Bossier,
and The world generally that they have
on hand. and are ceaii.tually receiving
the largest, best and cheapest stock Of
Dry Gaods ever brought tn the wharf
Of Shreveport. They would call the
especial attent ion afthose who wish TO
purchase goods, 10 their complete new
and splendid stock. which they are con.
6dent cannot he eauaned in the mar
ket, Their stock consists Of everything
in their line. consisting 10 part Of Dry
Goods, Clofhing, Bouts aud Shoes, be-
sides large supply OF every article
belonging to The wardrobe Ladies'
fancy goods. &c. They also have a
large supply oil Groceries Provisions.
Hardware. Cutlery. Crockeryware
Queensware, &c. &c. Wills
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Ry The Baton no.lpe Gazeite an

.RT The Baton Rouge Gazette and
Comet gives the following news; '+0u
Saturday last, tho cath inst, Gov.
Wick,iffe signed death warrants for
the execution Of Artimese Bennett, for
the murder Of G. J. Jordan. and Eldred
Ward, for the murder of ". w. Smith.
The sentence will be carried into eject
on the 2slh day of October. The Of
fences were committed in the parishof
Caado, and the prisoners are confihad
ii jail at Shreveport"
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4
In another column viii be found 8
Eeirsallar from this gentepaa. directed
to the voters Of Bossisr. parish. DR..
Evans is one Of the Democratic noni-
noes for Representative of this parish ;
and since his nomination, vague accuse
lions have been brought against him. as
to his being a citizen Of this parish. He
defines himself as being citizen Of
Bossiery AID that too, beyond the juris-
diction Of a doubt. These accusations
we're brought against him, by some
interruptions and reckless adventurer,
doubt, for the sole purpose Of defeat
ing his election. DR.. Evans is too high
minded and honorable gentleman to
ask the suffrage Of the voters of Bos.
sier, it he we're not citizen. In our last
issue We promised to set this gentlemen
Alright, and shall use all exertions inc mr.
power to do so. His circular will ex
plain bis position-ah mysterious wits,
pers Of would-be self-important circuIa.
tons to the contrary. We hope. since
the Doctor has come out himself and
nobly defended himself from these false
charges, all doubt will be impartially
removed. That DR.. Evans is citizen
.of Bossier, no man With a due sense
OF honor can deny. He is n citizen of
this parish, and furthermore, one Of
our very best citizens, who is fully ca
pable and qualified TO represent US in
the Legislature, or even much high
or body.
DR.. Evans is an old man, and not a
a house keeper, and several years ago
resided with bis son in-law, Mr. Naples,
10 this paris, on place owned by the
Dr.. and Mr.. Naples. When Mr.. Ma
pies concluded to move to Minden, for
the temporary purpose Of educating
his chi dren the Dr.. not wishing to
remove his residence from this parish,
although he expected to bemostly with
his daughter in Minden, registered in
the Recorders Office, bis residence in
this parish, where his planting interest
lies. He is often at his plantation on
Willow Chute, attending his planting
interest, for weeks at time, supervising
his Plantation. DR.. Dvans owns no
home elsewhere than in this parish, and
has voted in this parish ever since ii
was parish, and can vote no where
else. The constitution says any voter
Of the parish may represent that parish
in The House of Representatives. Dr..
Evans is voter of this parish, and
citizen Of long standing. He comes
before bis fellow citizens as the Demo
cratic nominee for Representative.
He asks to be elected-and ask no more
than any honorable man would ask of
bis friends and countrymen.
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BEILEViU
sFRIDA Y;;s:::::::s OCTOBER IL, 1869.

Eos We .woald request ali candi-
dates who Intend having their tickets
printed ut This Office to send in their
orders "a eally rs possible. This will
give Us good time to print them and
hot be pushed night ahsl'day epon the
heel of the election. Price, ore dollar
per hundred- CASH. IN ApvAxcr.
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OS n.

and warrant No. $3.50 issued to
IL the undersigned for 100 acres,
have lost. Imailed said warrant at the
Bellevue post-offlee in July or August,
1889, the date of said warrant not re-
collected. This is to forewarn all per-
sons from trading for said warrant.
| do hereby declare my intention to
apply to the Commissioner Of Pensions
for duplicate of said warrant.
j. Ell. MARLER.
Bellevue, Sept, 9th, 1859. yl-6t