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Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

THE LEvEE CONVENTION The meet ing of planters living in the valley of the Mississippi between St. Louis and New Orleans, were to convene in Vicksburg on Monday last ThaDhjects of the Con- vention have been fully set forth through the public press, and there will doubtless be full attendance of those interested in establishing system of leveeing for the whole section of country subject to over- flow by the waters of the Mississippi and its tributaries.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13


 PuRcHAsE OF CUBA.--A telegmphic dispatch to the Louisville papers. dated Washington, June, 30, says: "Our ex- minister to Spain, MT. Dodge, has pub lished card, in which he says that while the prospect of acquiring Cuba by purchase under the present circumstances is in- suspicious, he has never even intimated that the proposition in any way involved the honor of Spain, or tha, the purchase might not at a future time be effected. He believes the course recommended by the President will lead to the consumma- tion of that object by honorable nego,ia- tion.''
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
Virginia Congressional Delegation.

Virginia Congressional Delegation.
 The following are the names of the gen tlemen just elected by the people of Vir ginia to represent that State in the mex Congress:
 l. John s. Nilsson, Dem; 3. M R. H Garnet, Dem; 3 D. c. Dejarne,te, Dem 4. William o. Goode, Dem; 5. Thoma. s. Bocock. Dem; 6. Shelton F. Leake Dem; 2. Wm. Smith, Dem; g.. Alex R Boteler. Whig; g. John T. Harris. Dem 10. Sherrard Clemens, Dem; II. Alber c. Jenkins, Dem; l2. A. H. Edmondson Dem; l3. Ebert s. Martin, Dem.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

SWAMP AND OvERFLowED LANDs.-- On the 24th ut. a patent, numbered 8. of Swamp lands in the Little Rock dis. trict enuring to said State. under the gran of September 2S. 1850. containing ll9.. l3O 66 acres, was transmitted by the Acl. ing Commissioner of the General Land Office 10 the Governor of Arkansas [Washinglon Star.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

NATIVE AFRICANS IN MISSISSIPPI The following letter was sent to the Gal weston (Texas) .Nsscs, of the 14th ut. It was written at Artesian Spring, Miss, under date of the Sth ut. The writer says:
 have this morning returned from a visit to MT. Smiths plantation, near Can- ton, Miss. He has sixteen of the bona
 fde Africans, all young and likely. They look like our negroes-work well, plan, corn, hoe cotton, &c. Two of them can do as much work as an American negro j; and Pompey, who is more intelligent than the rest, can do as much now as an ordi- nary field hand. They are learning to speak our language. Pompey converses very we'll. They are not wild, but, on the contrary, very docie and good servants.
 They have been in America some four or five months. They have the brands and marks of the tribe from which they came. Their front teeth are filed, and present novel appearance when they laugh. They have model feet. The pret- tiest shaped foot I have ever seen is that of boy some eighteen or nineteen years old. He is perfectly black, and negro to the back bone; but he has beautiful feet and hands. They are contented, and when one is whipped the others laugh.
 MT. Smith has been offered fifteen thou. sand dollars for the lot. which he refused to take. He expects next year to make as much with these sixteen "wid" Afri- cans as any other planter in the county with sixteen "tame" ones. 1 say this for the benefit of those on Old Clancy and other portions of you. State, who are pay ing fifteen hundred dollars for negroes from Virginia, when these can be bought for five hundred dollars, and less.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13


 MrssrssIrpI DRxocRArfc STATE Cox vEwrrox.-This body assembled at Jack son on the 4th inst. JOHN J. PErrus. of Kemper, was nominated for Governor i; B. R. WEBB, of Pon,o,oc. for Secretary of State; E. R. BcRT, of Noxubee, for Auditor. and M. D. Haynes, of Yazoo, for State Treasurer.
 The following platform was adopted by the State Convention without dissen- ting voice:
 RESOLVED, That we re-announce as the ba- sis of party action the platform of principles laid down by the Democratic party at the National Convention of 1856; and hold that the doctrine of ssnon interventiono with the institution of slavery in States, Territories, CT District of Columbia, does not, nor was it in tended to conflict with the assertion of the power of Congress to protect the property of the citizens of the several States, who may choose to settle in the Territories which are the common property of all the States.
 RESOLVED, That in the language of the Su- preme Court of the United States, .sthe right of property in slaves is distinctly and expressly affirmed in the Constitution'-and ssthe only power over it conferred upon Congress, is the power coupled with the duty of guarding and protecting the owners in their rights," as thus declared.
 RESOLVED, That Mississippi will stand by her sister slave-bolding States in insisting up- on the enforcement by all the departments of the Federal Government of their constitutional rights as thus expounded by the Supreme Court of the United States
 RESOLVED, That in the event of the election Eof Black Republican candidate for the Pres dency, by the suf4 ages of one portion of the Union only, to rule over the whole United States, npon the avowed purpose of that organ ization, Mississippi will regard it as a decla- ration of hostility, and will hold herself in readiness. separately or in concert, to co -ope- rate with her sister States of the South, in what ever measures they may deem necessary for the maintenance of their rights as co-equal members of the confederacv.
 RESOLVED, That we feel it incumbent upon the Democracy of Mississippi again to declare that the acquisition of Cuba by the United States is commercial and political necessity, and that we will hail with pleasure every proper measure that looks to it's accomplish ment, and further, we can never consent to it's appropriation by any foreign power. RESOLVED, That we endorse, in the main, the policy of the present Administration.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
DR. W. 4. THOMPSON, REFORM PHYSICIAN,
(Late of McLemoresville, Tennessee.

(Late of McLemoresyille, Tennessee.)
 HAVING LOCATED IN DIES ARC, PRAIRIE CO.,, ARK, Respectfully tenders his professional servi- ces in it's various branches to the citizens and public generally.
 REFERENCES:-Rev. B. w. Mcdonald, Rev. A. E. Cooper, Maj; J. M. Alexander, Mai. J. H. Alexander, H. J. Hansbro, Esq, McLemoresville, Tenn; T. c. Gayle, M. D., L. 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. c. Burney, A. M, Oxford, Miss; Rev. Hugh Quinn, M. D., Palo Alto, Miss.
 OFFIcE-Evans & Horne's building, third door up stairs, Buena Vista street.
 july13-1y.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

STATS R1cars DEMOCRAT. JAMES M. JAcKsos, Esq, has become associated with MT. RoDoEas, as co-editor and pub- fisher Of this able journal. MT. JACKSON is gentleman of fine requirements. and well qualified to fill the position he has assumed.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

assemblage collected at the new rooms on Buena Vista street, at night, where the hours, until near s'noon of night,n were industricusly appropriated to stripping it on the light fan tastic toe" Never have we seen so large an assemblage of pretty women in Des Arc. Truly,
 sNsture was here so lavish of her store.
 That she bestowed until she had no more.''
 Thus ended Anniversary week in this section of country May each revolving year bring to us all the same rational enjoyments, new acqusintances, renewed friendships and all the blessings vouchsafed to our species.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

ss Two men lost their lives during the celebration of the Fourth of July, at Memphis, Tenn. Jacob Twerfel was killed by the premature discharge of a cannon. and Frederick Maunshausen died suddenly, from the effects of sun-stroke. The deceased were both members of mili- iary companies, and were buried by their companions ia arms, with the usual honors.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

"THE OLD.LrrE DEMocRAr"- The prospectus of a new weekly journal. which is soon to be established at Little Rock, will be found in our advertising columns. We learn that the best editorial talent has been secured. The first number will be issued early in August.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

k0 President BUCHANAN. through our Minister to Mexico. ROBERT M. Me- LANE, has promptly demanded satisfaction for the atrocities and indigniiies com mitted upon Americans. during the recen. days of terror in Mexico.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
n- The Act of the iast Legislature

9 The Act of the fast Legislature ofthis State, " to prevent the people from being defrauded by bank paper,' went into effect on the 4,h inst. and it is now unlawful for any person or persons to " receive or pass, sign, countersign or in- dorse, any bill, bond, note, check or tick ct. of less denomination than ten dol lars, with an intention that the same shall pass as currency" Any one violating the law, shall be deemed guilty of mis- defheanor, and fined {. no. less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, at the discretion of the jury"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

The publishers of the San Francisco BULLETIN were fined one hundred dollars for publishing the confession of Mrs. SIcKLEs This was perfectly right, and all others who published it should have been served in like manner.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
.M Q mmt Vernon .ntsIs

F O R . L E. THESE NEW, Large and Commodious MILLS, inferior to mona in the State, are offered for sale, on reasonable terms.
 Having recently made extensive additions to this Establishment, and spared no expense in using none but the best materials in putting tip inc machinery, good practical mechanic will find this one of the best locations in Arkansas. The demand for lumber is not confined to Des Arc alone, although the place is rapidly inn proving; but millions of feet of lumber are yearly conveyed to various points on the White and Mississippi rivers.
 GT Any person or company who may wish to establish
 A FLO U R I N G-M l l. l. at Des Arc, will find the building and ma chinery of this Mill well adapted to that pur- pose.
 T Other business claiming my attention, will give good bargain in the sale of this valuable property.
 iul13-tf JOHN A. FRITH.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

On the 24th ut. an affray took place at Huntsville, Madison county, in this State, in which Warren Sans and Forest Black, were killed, and two or three others wounded-one of whom, son of the late B. H. Smith on, was shot in the leg.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
After the Above Sale,

On Saturday, July S0th, 1859, T WILL OFFER FOR SALE, to the high l. est bidder, the following property, viz.
 LOTS and 8, in BLOCK ?, Unimproved; LOTS g, 10, II and 12, in Block ?, on which is one-story framed Dwelling House, containing two rooms and hall, a portico in front, together with kitchen, smoke-house, garden, &c. Lors l, and 3, in Block 3, unimproved: Lots 1, ?, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, II and 12, in Block 10, unimproved.
 These lots of ground are all situated in the
 F R " IW S U R y EY of the town of Des Arc, and are near the business portion of the town,
 9T The terms of payment will be made known on the day of sale.
 jul13-3t A. S. ERWIN.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
DIED 1:

In this town, on Thursday. the 7th inst, of typhoid fever. after a lingering sickness of seven weeks, Miss MARY ANN RUDIsrLL, late of Memphis, Tenn, aged eighteen years.
 IThe ss Memphis Bulletin" " and the Corinth Nib ss Cross City" are requested to copy.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
M A s oNIC

A THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC PRO IVY CESSION AND INSTALLATION OF ~ THE OFFICERS of LAKE BLUFF LODGE, No. 124, on the Third Saturday in July. it being the Sixteenth Day of said month
 EV Sister Lodges, and members of the Fra ternity in good standing, are fraternally in- vited.
 By order of the Lodge:
 iul13-1t J. w. BLANTON, Secretary.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
A well-Improved Farm

FOR SA LIE. UyHE undersigned offers for sale his finely IL located and well-improved Farm, situated in Prairie county, in Caroline township, twen- ty-five miles west of Des Arc, and four miles from Atlanta. It contains
 SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES, about one hundred of which are in cultiva- tion On the premises are a good two-story dwelling-hou and four negro houses fine barn, stables, &c. !; together with one of the best wells of water in the country. This farm is we'll known as the
 ff Erwin Place.,'
 GT For further particulars, and for the conditions of sale and terms of payment, ap- ply to the subscriber, at Des Arc, Arkansas.
 jul13-tf A. s. ERWIN.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

stills within the System renewed
 Health, and Resolves and Ex-
 terminates all Chronic and
 Constitutional Diseases.
 This great and glorious remedy shcu,u r's 4 hailed by the human race as speclsill l,a ssl from the Almighty, to regenerate diiap''s' humanity. .;,;aa, Dr. Radway & Co.,, are the only Physls,sssii assi and Chemists in the world that have succesyIarr in discovering remedy that will eiiecsta% eN:e'sas. eradicate from the human system cohsslsasa 1, na. al diseases and ailments, transmitted lf0n rents to their children.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
UNIMPROvED LOTS. VIZ.

UNEMPLOYED LOTS, VIZ:
 Lot No. 10, in block 36; lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, II, and 12, in block AZ; lots l, 2, 3, g, 10, II, and 12, in block 52; lots 3, 4, 9, 10, [, and 12, in block 54; lots 3, 4, 5,6, 7,S, 9, 10, II, and 12, in block 5S: and all the lots in block 62. The terms of payment will be one- fourth in cash, and the balance on the first of March next, with lien upon the property until the entire purchase money is paid
 will also sell the large and commodious Two Story Framed StOreHOuse, now occupied by Messrs. J. A. FRITH & Co.,, (formerly occupied by Messrs. FRITH & JACK SEND This old and popular stand is we'll known to the public, and is one of the most desirable locations in Des Arc. Any person wishing to purchase business house here, will not meet with such another opportunity. This house is on the southwest corner of block 24. The lot and house have front of twenty five feet on Buena Vista street, and one hun dred and forty feet on Lyon street-being the west half of lot I, in said block. Back of the store-house is a warehouse, and in the ware house is good and large cistern, all in order.
 GU Possession will be given on the first day of January next, and perhaps sooner. The terms of sale will be one-fourth in cash half the balance on the first of March next; and the remainder on the first of January, 1S6l-- with lien upon the property until the whole purchase money is paid.
 iun29-4t-Tts1 WILLIAM JACKSON.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

G0r On the 9th, 7th, and sth, we heard of various fishing parties, reunions, visits, etc, throughout this and the adjoining counties.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13

BARBEcuE AT HrcKoRy PLAIN, ON THE 2r
 rNsr.--Our Hickory Plain friends opened tn,
 anniversary week by a barbecue, which was we learn, alike creditable to both their char
 acter for good order, and ample arrangements for such an occasion. We hear the address of
 our friend, D. ". DAVIS, Esq, spoken of in high terms of praise.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
AHNIvRRsARY WEEK
nARnEcuEs, INcIpENrs. ETc.

The eighty-third anniversary of American Independence was duly celebrated ty the people of Prairie and adjacent counties. The entire week seems to have been set apart, not only by "thc sturdy sons of toil,. for com memorating the birthday of the nation, but the merchants and professional men forsoek their offices and business-houses, and, resting from their labors," attended barbecues. fish ing parties, etc. This is as it should be--the light feelng-and the right way of keeping mp devotion to our country and her institu- tions.
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OMNIBUS NOTICE

THE OMNIBUS will can for passsngsrs-rain
or shine, day or nightr-in any part Of the city.
All orders left with J. r. Tswsbury, At the Rail
road and Steamboat Odos, opposite the BiIlines
House, will fsesivo prompt attention. Leave your
orders and procure ticket and you can rest -
sursd that you will be called for. Ordinary Bag
gage frec. Tickets ~ cents.
p.S.-HavinR the Iargest spring wagon in the
city, I am also prepared 70 move Pianos and Fur
niture on the shortest notice.
fsb7ldIy W. s. WINS, Agent.
IOWA INATlTUTIO EOR DEAF AND
DUMB, AT IOW VA CITY.
g1NHIS Institution IL now open for pupils. Our
4 accommodation have been enlarged and i'm
pr0xsd.
Board and Tuition without charge.
Those aiding to extend this notice viii confer
benefit upon "a unfortunate class.
WIN. +. IJAMs, Principal.
Oct. 8, 'bo-d6w1n
vtsHR BOOK on THE CHAPTER, or Morritorial
1 Instructions in the degrees Of Marx, Past, and
Most Excellent Master, and the Holy Royal Arch.
BY Albert @. Mackay.
For sale BY OdDRN, BRoWNRI.L 90.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

AN ACKNOWL EDGM ENT.
TN behalf OF the young ladies Of the Ksokuk Pc
i male Seminary, the undersigned would no.
knowledge the kindness Of various friends Of edu-
cation in this city, In tho gift of about 500 for
the purchase Of valuable school apparatus; the
kindness Of DIR. j. u. Sanford in tho loan OF .
mAnikin, fns skeleton and charts, for the uss of
. class in Physiology Of Edward Kilbourne, Esa
in the donation Of Magic Lantern with astronom-
cal slides for illustrating Astronomy; and to DR..
Marsh, in giving TO the class in Chemistry the ad-
vantage OF his Chemical lectures and experiments
ct tho Iowa Medical College.
G. A. WILLIAMS.
Keokuk, Nov. Z.
KEOKUK FEMALE SEMINARY.
FI,HE second torn oN this Institution will CON-
i meAce on Monday, Nev. I4th, In the basement
Of the Chatham square Church, corner Of 7th and
Morgan sts. These rooms have been found dry and
cool and sasy Of access.
The Teachers secured to instruct in their differ
emit departmsntso Of study, are the following;
Rev. G. A. WILLIAMS, Principal;
Mrs. s. r. WILLIAMS;
Mrs. K. HtCRAvEN;
Miss l.. COPELIN.
Mr.. O. @. ISBELL, teacher Of Vocal Music.
Prospectus Of the Institution vii be publisnsd
and can be obtained application to the President
or Secretary of the Board Of Trustees, or to the
Principal.
WIN. THOMPSON, President.
I'll. SrRoss, Secretary.
Noy.T, '59-d
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A New versfsn ~ an Ola Song.
rHx GROWTH on PuBLac sEHrfnKEr

AR-LtJohn Brown had Little Injun."
Old John Brown, he had . little Niger,
Old John Brown, no had little niger,
Old John Brown, he had little Niger,
One little niger boy.
[Chorus by several voices.
DfsTRIcr ArronsKY 0uLp---0ne little, two little,
SECRETARY FLoY p--Three little niger.
MlssRs. MASON And VALLASDiaHAk-Four lit
tie, i've little,
Mn. BUcnAHAH--Six little niger,
Giov. WJsn--Ssven little, eight little,
WAsnIHaron CoEsrITurIoN--Nine little Niger.
NEW YoRK HKEALD-7en little Niger bow.
DExocRAr1c PAEss THROUGHOUT the Country
In reeitatire)Ien fheHs6nd little Niger boys all
armed with pitchforks eight feet long. and COM
mandsd by TWENTY fhossand aboiitionists.
Interval in which the election Ia supposed to
have pasted.
HERALD AND ConsTIrurIoN-.Ten little nine little,
Eight little niger.
AUTHORITIES or VIRGIEIA-Sevcn little, six little,
Five little Niger.
AUTHORITIES or WAsHIseTos-Feur little, three
little, two little niger
PEoPL4 or rRB CouNrRY--fIn accents of surprise
ct the upshot Of the wholc)-one little Niger boy
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Jorje w. Jones, alias George W..
Jones'

Jones'
Yea, verify Jones The Honorable Jones!
Not to speak it profanely, George W. Jones |!
Or, rnther to speak 1t in the dialect Of the
Gazeta Official, Of the 3lst Of August, 1859,
(said Gaceta being printed ct Bogota,) under
the august heading of presentation del Min
istro de los Estados Unidos''- Homo, able
Sir General JoUs ~. Jo~ss, nomerado poy
81 Gobierno dc Ios Estados Unidos Ministro
Residents csvcd ds Ia Confederation. -
Reader, Jonesl Jones, readsrl Jones, and
reader We wish you Joy Of this new acquaint-
ance Many and wonderful have been, in
foreign parts, the representatives Of our hap
py Republic, and many and complimentary
have been our notions OF their tolls, tri-
umphs, tribulations, struggles and public
agonies. But the Hon. Rr. GENERAL Jorie W..
Jones, TO use vulgar but by no means Dip
lomatically digniied expression, did, on the
3lst OF August, "beat the crowd" Appear
ing before the Senior Prssidsnts--we trust
in an exceedingly rich, new, and highly gold
buttoned uniform--the Honorable Sr. Jene-
raj Jorje W. Jones made one Of the finest
speeches ever articulated in Bogota, either
upon the 3lst OF August or any other day
Ore whc ES..!. .sao~ s our nearly love OF een-
uine eloquence, has sent ~ copy OF that
speech. After . careful perusal thereof, We
are prepared TO extend to Sir GENERAL Jorie
". assurances Of orr distinguished consider
alton. an other words, the Senior j. w. 10
zone Of them" Jones, your hand! The
worl d shall know Of your eloquence, o rift
cd, honey-tongusd Jorie w. Jonesl For in
the difficult art Of diplomatic rhetoric, ws do
not know your equal, Jones! How great are
you Jones In tho science OF "f1bbing Il in0
tho soap, We mean, Jones. How you rub
bed it into the Envoy Of New Granada near
the august person Of 8. E. james Buchanan,
Presidsnts - los Estados UMidDs-hou You
proDoanced the said Envoy-lhs GENERAL Pa
dro Alsantara Herran--to Be excslsatG (ex-
cellent), -fdslisin,o (most faithfully, hobil
luseful), = disiinguido (and distinguished
O., Jones oan do il when he tries. And he
tried. And he did it.--[N. Y. Tribune.
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SHEER GEFsS SALE.
STATE or IOWA.

Stair OF IOWA, &C
Les CoUHry,
DY virtue OF IN Execution to mo directed, issusd
- by the clerk Of the District Court Of said
ty, in favor OF A. Hosmsr and against Henry
Strong, John Early, I. H. Allyn and John Max-
bidder 1t the door OF the Clerks Ones Of the Dis
trid Court Of Leo County, lows, q Ksokuk, in
said county. on tbs 9Th day Of December, A. D.
1859, between the hours Of . o'clock .. and I
O'Clock P; N. of said Day, the following ProP.rsy,
Ia ALSO lots anA In block ll8, MI in the city
a keo2uk, Lee county, lows. Taken and levied
upoa - the property Of John Early to satisfy said
writ OF execatton. WIN. 81. LEIGH,
ksoknk, Nov 1859. Sheriff Lee Co.
nov1A
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sMERIFF,H SALE.

SHEMEFfsN AALE.
STATE OF IOWA, &c
LEE CoUHrr.
pY virtue Of . special Execution to mo directed.
- issued by the Clerk OF the District Court Of
said county, in favor Of Amos II. Brswn and
against Patrick Madden. have levied spOn, and
will cell - the highest bidder ct tho dor Of the
Clssk's Ones II the District Court of Lee Ossntv,
Lows, at Ksoksk in said county, on the Sth day Of
December, A. d. 1859, between the hours OF .
o'clock =. m. and o'cIsck p. N. Of said day, The
feet deep Of lots eleven lll) and twelve On In
block hundred and eighty (lSe), in the eaty Of
Keokuk, Lee cssnty, Iowa. Taken and levied upon
~ the property Of Patrick Madden, 70 satisfy said
writ Of sxssution. WA. n. LRECH,
Sheriff Of Leo County.
Ksokuk. Nov. 8. 1859 -uyld