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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01
HOW THE ABOLITION DOCTORS
DISAGREE

Greeley, in his labored defense of the assassin
Brown, says that he was driven into his present
course by the conduct of the "Border Rufians"
that he had gone to Kansas peaceable citizen
to settle, but attacked by the pro-savery men,
his property destroyed, &c. Allthis had rendered
him desperate and made him anxious for vengeance.
The argument of Greeley is ergo, the "Border
Ruffians" are responsible for the Harper's Ferry
conspiracy Now all this stuff is kicked over both
by Brown himself and his dear friend James
Redpath, a correspondent of the Tribune Brown
said in recent conversation with Senator Mason,
that he did not 60 to Kansas to SETTLE but because
Of the difficulties" Now, hear what Red path says,
which corroborates what Brown says of himself
"For thirty years he BROWN secretly cherished
the idea of being the leader of servile insurrecton;
the American Moses, predestined by Omnpotence
to lead the servle nation in our Southern States to
freedom; if necessary, through the Red Sea Of
civil war, fercer war ofraces. 1t was no ''mad
idea" "concocted at fair in Ohio" but mighty
purpose, born of religious convictions, which he
nOurished in his heart for half lifetime. When
the horizon of freedom looked gloomy in Kansas,
he took leave of his wife and the younger children,
and, with several Of his sons-four or five of them
went out to Kansas. He thought the hour was
approaching for his work to begin"
Now, we see what all Greeleys excuses for Old
Brown amount to. 1t is proved conclusively that
he went to Kansas not peaceful settler, but for
the purpose of doing just 'ehot he has done an
Virginia., and the "Repubican" preachers and
politicians supplied him there with Sharp's rifles
to do what he has now done. According to Redpath
his purpose has always been the same. Surely
this revelation throws great light upon Kansas
affairs, and proves what has often been contended,
that the "Black Republicans" supported these
wretches in Kansas for the purpose Of forcibly
attacking the institutions of the South. Ofcourse
thousands deluded into the belief that it was
all done defense against the Missourans but
the leaders knew better all the time.-Ncw York
Day Book.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

By virtue of Deed of Trust executed to by David
Smith for purposes therein named will expose to
public sale at the residence Of said Smith, the goth
of November, that VALUABLE PLANTATION con-
tanning about $50 ACRES, lying six miles from
Lnconton the Tuckaseege road.
Terms will be made known on the day of SALE
F. NJ. REINHARDT, / r.
j. B. SMITH, ONN''
October 25, 1853 84-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01
Increase of net Revenue
$4,000

After paying this dividend and making the due
appropriation to the sinking fund.- there will remain
surplus of $4,000 at the disposal of the COM
pany. The debt of the Company, bonded and
floating, has been reduced Sl27,00 within the
year.
1t is highly encouraging feature of the exhibit,
that of this increase, the greater portion has been
in the local business of the road.-W Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01
Mormon IDEA OF HEAvEN.-Elder Middemas

MORMON IDEA OF HEAvEN-Elder Middlemas,
leading Mormon Elder recently defined, in a
sermon from the Tabernacle the Mormon idea Of
heaven. They believe it to be material world,
governed by the same natural laws and astronomical
principles as the earth, is only much larger than
our little star that it takes 5000 times longer
to turn on its orbit than it does. The Elder also
believes that they have telegraphs and editors in
heaven. This last statement would seem to cast
doubt the entire theory: it very unlikely that
editor ever goes anywhere where there is not
sorrow and tribulation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01
N II III IDtTO-NJ
a. G.. WILLIAMSON, Sec'y.

HoGUE Observation-Disclosures Hogue, sentenced
to be hanged for the murder of S. II. Parish, has
been respited by the Governor until the 9th of
January. We hear that numerous certificates,
&c, touching Hogue's sanity have been sent to
the Governor, well petition numerously
signed by persons of both sexes, praying pardon.
Under these circumstances we think the Governor
could do no less than grant respite, that in the
mean time he might ascertain whether or not
Hogue's is proper case for the exercising of the
pardOning power.-Rdleigh Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01

Five persons were killed by the explosion of
boiler in steam mill in Edgecombe county
last week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01

B5- 7. J. BOstick Esq, of Richmond county, has
resigned the Office ofSheriff account ofill health
and Mr. John j. Bennett was last week appointed
by the County Court his succcssor.-FuyetteoHle
CdrOlinidn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01

A DEAD MULE-Wm. Hunt Esq, informs US
(says the Carolina Spartan,) Of the death, on the
18th instant, of a mule, whose age fixed beyond
all question, was 81 years. Twenty years ago this
mule was given to him by connection because
too old for efficient service but, by good treatment
and care, he workedt regularly and advantageously
until two months since. This is certainly a
remarkable instance oflongevity in mule life, and
deserves special mention. In appreciation of
faithful service Bob was decently buried by his
owner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 25th.-Seventy houses on
Magazine Street were burnt yesterday morning
Loss estimated at S50O0O0
The Indians are ravaging the Rio Grande above
Brownsville
Cortinas, the Mexican outlaw, with SOS men,
threaten to burn Brownsville
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01

WILMINGTON & WELDON R. R. Cove learn
that the Directors in the above company have de-
clared dividend of per cent from the profits of
the last six months, making, with similar dvi-
dend for the first six months, dividend of per
cent. during the year.
The following figures exhibit the business of
the Road in round numbers:
Gross receipts for the year ending 30th
Sept, 1859 SAT- 800
Operating expenses for same time 242,3OO
Increase of receipts over preceding yr $4,000
Decrease of operating expenses $500
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-01

DESPERATE ENCOUNTER WITH RUNAWAY
NEGRoEs.-The Louisburg On. CO. Eagle of
a recent date, says:
A desperate and sanguinary battle occurred in
that portion of Nash Co, known Reed Marsh,
one day last week, between Mr. J. w. Hamlet and
his dogs, on the one side, and three negroes
armed with scythe blades on the other. Mr. Hamlet
accompanied by man named Price, had been
hunting for the negroes, who, their retreat
being discovered, showed signs of resistance.-On
resorting to his pistols, Mr. Hamlet discovered that
in consequence of the powder being dampened,
neither of them would go off. Mr. Price was then
despatched to the nearest habitation for gun, Mr.
Hamlet, MEANWHILE with his dogs preventing the
negroes from either attacking him, or escaping
themselves. On the arrival of the gun regular
melee took place, which resulted in the death of
one dog and the manning of seeond-the serious
ifnot fatal shooting zone negro through the head
one through the knee and, it is supposed the fatal
cutting of the third Mr. Hamlet, himself, was
uninjured The two negroes least badly hurt
were sent to their owners, Mrs Manning and
DIR. Battle-the third was left in charge of
physician at Nashville.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

For the Des Arc Citizen.
 MR. EprroR: great deal has been lately said about the removal of the seat of Govern ment from Little Rock to our town, and the taxpayers have actually pledged themselves to raise sl00,000 to assist the State of ArlSan- sas in building tenable, not to say decent Capitol. propose to make some suggestions on the subject to our townsmen, which occur to me, if adopted and carried ont, would con- duce vastly more to the direct interest of Des Arc, than the one already proposed, and of course the immediate and permanent improve ment of our beautiful town, is the great desid. eratum with all persons connected with this Capitol question. We have unfortunately in- cHrred the deep odium of our neighbors of Little Rock in mooting and keeping mp this excitement and with good reason too, for if THEY lose their public buildings they lose about all that makes their city one of any note, with river furnishing the most uncertain navigation, without a Railroad, and indeed WITHOUT ANYTHING BUT A VERY REMOTE POSSIBILITY of getting one from Memphis that
 
 FUND, to the contrary, notwithstanding, left high and dry tw 0 miles west of the great Rail- road route from Cairo to Fulton. The struggle with her is for life or death, so far as her com mercial position is concerned. Let's ignore this removal question for the present. Des Arc, unlike Little Rock, does not require the extrancous influence of the Capitol with it's biennial assemblage of Legislative wisdom to make her commercial importance. She has White, glorious Old White. for constant nav igation--constant too, without the help or in- reference of Federal notice, neglected as she has ever been by the powers that be, without the appropriation of one single dollar ever having been made to open or keep open our noble river, she still rolls on her placid cur rent bearing upon her bosom the freighted wealth of a most magnificent farming country. This gives us all the outlet we want towards the East and South. But to make Des Arc a place of first importance in our State we MUST have an outlet West, and upon that hangs her destiny. We are near, or on, the 35th parallel that child of the administration--we want
 
 BUILD TT. Let us hold a public meeting in Des Arc and memorialize our Legislature now in session, to put through the White river Railroad charter, from Des Arc westward, giving us a chance to develope our energies; then let us pay up and appropriate thatS100, ,o0o with all the rest we can get, to the starting of this Railroad. We can build it thirty-ive miles with scarcely cut, or fill, exceeding four feet. Let us at any rate see what can be done to stirup onr citizens to the importance of this matter and convince them, that in a money point of view,t is the interest of all of us to put our shoulders to the wheel ourselves RIGHT NOW, and my word for it, the first shrill whistle of the Locomotive upon a road leav- ing Des Arc for the west, will prove the death knell to all doubts and misgivings, and make Des Arc, what she should be, the Memphis of White river. A TOWNSMAN.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

IRISH SECRET SocrErIEs.-The Bel fas, (Ireland) Mercury, commenting on the arrests of the members of ihe Phoenix Club, says:
 "rhe club was preparing 10 recieve with open arms the regiment of American militia which We lately heard so much about as coming to Ireland to see once moro their na- tive land. This was the oslensible object for such an unprecedented visit from the American militia; but, coupling their avowed intention to come with the fact of an illegal society being established in lre- land to receive them. il is eviden to us that they only wished to feel their way Col onel Ryan was to command them, and their stay in Ireland was to be something about six weeks. During that time they were to encamp (that was the military word employed) in the south and in the north. Great things were, no doubt, ex- pecled from the Yankee invadeEsr who would have endeavored 10 spread as much disafection and disloyalty as possible in the breasts of the ignorant people who would have focked round them. In fact, there cannot be doubt ofthe object of their intended visit, and the result now proves il. The British governmen, has very properly put stop to their coming, and since they have been stopped, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has issued proclamation agains, illegal societies, and their recent arrests of the members of the Phenix Club have ciosesy Followed tue proclamation.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
For the Des Arc Citizen.
 FOREIGN DICTATION.

MR. EpIToR: notice in the Memphis pa pers of the 10th inst, the proceedings of a meeting held by a portion of the citizens of Memphis, relative to the Memphis and Lit tie Rock Railroad, in which it seems to me. a spirit of interference and dictation in the affairs of another State seem high, and a wart of confidence in the ability and integ- rity of the Legislature of Arkansas is pre- dominant. That meeting resolves, "That the Chairman of this meeting appoint commit tee of - members, whose duty it shall be to memorialize the Legislature of Arkansas upon the importance of granting such ma- teriai aid to that Railroad as will insure it's speedy completion from Memphis to Little Rock.o Why the necessity of ''memoralz- ing the Legislature of Arkansas upon the im- portance of granting such material aid, &c?" Do not the Legislators of the State of Ar kansas understand well the ''importance" of the thing, if ihere be any importance attached to it? This project has been on foot now for several years, and our people ought to know by this time what to do with it, but these Memphis people who held this meeting and unanimously passed that resolution (wonder how many voted) think that in all probability if they don't put their shoulder to the wheel if they don't interfere, and enlighten the Arkan- sas Legislature by the intellectual sparks pro- rial" and the 'simportanee of granting such material aid" why the Legislature will pro- bably fail to see the 'importance" of the thing, and fail to grant ''such material aid'' as our Memphis friends think is necessary for ssspeedy completion" Seriously, 1 think this resolution slam upon the intelligence of our Legislature, and of the good people of the State who selected the members composing that body. It is to be hoped, that the Legis- lature will do whatever that body may think best, without reference to, and independent of, any foreign influence, or dictaton that may be brought to bear upon any subject. If we are to look to Memphis or any other foreign port, to ascertain what Legislation is neces- sary, it is a bad state of affairs. We can man. age our own affairs, and if we conclude to grant s'material aid'' to the construction of a Railroad, can do it in our own good 'smate- rial" way, without dictation, and without the necessity of having few persons in Mem phis put themselves to the trouble of infating their bellows by way of 'smemorial setting forth the importance" of the thing. And if we grant any "material aid" will do so, in a ''material" way, without any mortgage upon any navy yard, that Uncle Sam may establish within our borders, and in a fit of liherality give to any of OUR CITIES. CATO.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

THE CoNrAGIoN OF ExAMPLE.-In Chicago there has lately been conven- ton of blaoklegs to revise Hoyle, reform the laws of poker, and We suppose also 10 compare notes on the subject of stock ing" cards and cheating at roulette. In New York, the "gonifs," (professional thieves have lately had public ball, al which male and female pickpockets, and pocketbook s,uffersIheld up their heads mad danced with the unblushing faces of honest men and women. Such examples are contagious.
 In Ohio, the State Central Committee of slave s,ealers have called a State Con- venlion to hear the reports of their agents upon the operation of the U. c. R. R. The burglars come next. .s, .e..-.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
DE9 ARC WEEKLY CgTgZ B y {.

V THE WASDERER AND THE LAWS RELATIVE TO THE SLAVE TRADE.-The Washington correspondent of the .Nem phis Appeoi in recent letter says:
 Ilappears from all the facts elicited in the examination of the persons summoned, 1, in the case of the Wanderer, that no real Africans, fresh from their native shores, were landed on the coast of Georgia, as they all understood and could speak Span ish, making il evident they were shipped from Cuba. where negroes are much cheaper than in his country, on account of the supply being kept up by imporla- tions from Africa. Perhaps the owner of the Wanderer, after landing his cargo of real Africans on the coast of Cuba, as- eerianed he could make a speculation by purchasing resident negroes and bringing them to Georgia; or. what is more req sonable, he obtained them for his own use. This case, and that of ihe Echo, has given rise to considerable excitement on the subjec, of existing laws relative to the slave trade, and the proposition to repeal the same, would not meet with such gen. eral opposition in the House, as the reso- lutions relative to re-opening the same Tn the Congress preceding the present, met with favor, as the impression is general the laws now in force are imperative where properly tested. Seward has in- troduced resolution into the Senate which has been agreed to, requiring the Judlcl- ary Committee to report whether any amendments are necessary to the present laws. This repeal of those laws is gain ing favor every day.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT BATES
 VILLEm

.Nasonic Hall, Registers Ofcc, Posi-
 O6ice, S-c., Destroyed-Loss S50,000.
 We learned, yesterday evening, from passengers on the U. S. Mail packet, Fortune, tha, a destructive fire occurred at Batesvile on Sunday night last.
 Our iniorman,s stated that llle Ma sonic Hall, Registers Office, E. c. But ler's produce and grocery house, the Post Office, Jewelry establishment, and sev- eral other houses were consumed. w. P. Byers & Son. occupied reem in the Masonic Hall as law ofice-they lost their books and papers. The books and papers in the Registers Office. as also those in the Post Office, were destroyed The loss in property is estima,ed at $50. 900, to say nothing of the valuable pa pers and public records that were con- sumed.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

THE OBJEcr OF THE CosFEREScE.- The object of Gen. Scouts present visit to New Orleans is said to be a personal con- ference with Gen. Twiggs as to the force that might be detached from his and an. other department. for the purpose of the military occupation of Sonora and Chi huahua. according to the recommendation of the Presidents Message. Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

FRoM LITTLE RocK.-- The mail fail edso bring us the True Democrat last night. but we learn privately tha, the Legislature convened again on Monday "a quorum being present. We learn. also. that Hon. o. c. Scorr. one of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Court, islaying at the point of death. No hopes are entertained of his recovery
 Lfthe Postmaster at Little Rock would do his duty, the Little Rock papers would reach here the day after publication They are now from four to six days in coming to hand sa s8osl na oa
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

bs9- On the borders of Green Bay, Wisconsin, there are thirty-six saw mills, with an aggregate capacity for running 400, ,000,O0 feet of lumber annually. And this does not take into account the shingles. 18th. and ,imbers Esngisc,urei.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

DEAp.-Gen. Henderson, Chief of the U. s. Marine Corps, died very suddenly, in Washington, on the 6,h inst. He had been in the service half century.
 fN- Notwithstanding the great pros periry of the English manufacturers, France seems to be steadily gaining on England in the consumption of cotton.
 No MoRr SMALL Norrs.-By the act of the 18th March, 1858, no bank in Tennessee is allowed to issue or pay out notes of less denomlnation than five dol lars
 ssS- A bill is ready to be reported for the admission os Oregon into the Union.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
CHANGE OF DAY OF PUBLICATION

In orderto 'sut the departure of the various mails from Des Arc, we have been compelled to change our day of pubica- ton to Friday, instead of Saturday, as heretofore. This will enable our sub. scribers to receive the latest news through our columns. aaaaaa ges asaa I
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
JUDICIAL ELECTION.

We are requested to announce that Judge JOHN J.. CfFNpENrN, is candidate for re- election as Circuit Judge of the Judicial Cir cult, composed of the counties of Conway, Pope. Yell, Perry, Saline, Pulaski. and Prai- rie, at the election to be held on the Second Monday of February next.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
. WANTED.

A IL those who are indebted to us, either by note or account, to come forwad and pay up. Weare compelled to have money to pay our debts, and we must get it from those who are owing us, Come soon and set tie, and twill save cost and trouble to us both.
 a FRITH & JACKSON. January 1. lS59.-Im.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
TOWN ELECTION.

nN MONDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF FEB NJ RUARY, 1859, there will be held an election at the Mayors Office, in the Town of Des Arc, for ONE MAYOR, FoUR CoUNcILMEN, and ONE TowN CONSTABLE AND COLLECTION.
 GEORGE W. VADEN,
 Janl3-2t. Mayor.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21


 TRIBUTE TO GEN. QuITMAs.--The following beautiful and touching passage occurs in the euIogy pronounced in the Senate of the United States, on general Quitman, by Jeff. Davis:
 Faithful to his country, endeared to his friends. honest in all hisDrelations. public and private. respected by his neighbors. language fails me to express the tender and exemplary relation winch he bore to his family; he closed long life of public usefulness having impressed uponthose who knew him best the conviction that every day made him bu. more and more neces- sary, not to his family only. but to his coun- try also. Athome, and in the midst of his relatives and friends. his mission was ended. and life's fitfni fever passed on the lzh of July. 1858. He died, leaving be- hind him that good name. withou. winch '.glory is but tavern song"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

b6 The Nashville News says Il knows venerable old man in Williamson county, who has passed, by three-fourths of score of years, the period allotted to human life being now eighty-6ve years of age who never took a chew of tobacco though making in his life millions of pounds who never smoked cigar or pipe, and never had on pair of boots.
 RrvoIurIoSARr SrocE.-The wife of the Count Montalembert, who was recent. ly tried and condemned by the tribunal of France. for too free public expression of his opinions on the affairs of Government, is niece of the late General Lafayette. IL is said she has great influence over her husband. and he was mos, probably en. couraged in the expression of his too lip- eral sentiments by her.
 p1- Gen. Pierce and lady were in Naples 6, !asl accounts.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
SALTED PORK.

IT AvING advertised about three months Il since, to engage to deliver Pork Hogs at Des Are, without being able to close any con tracts, and prices spoken of being lower than mine cost, have determined to kill at Buffalo Guy, and iil future engagements at Des Are at Memphis prices. Applications received at bunalo City within 30 days, will receive prompt attention.
 JOHN H. QUIsENBERPY. Des Are, Ark, lan. S, tsss--3t.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21

a,TELEcRAPH LINE FROM MEMPHIS TO DEs ARc.--Our citizens have already ta. ken over $3O00 stock in this enterprise. The subscription may be seen at the :. Citizen Office" where those wishing to take shares are invited,o call.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-01-21
MARRIED:

On the goth ult.. in Tipton county, Tenn: by J. B. Brown, Esq, MT. V. P. KELLEY. Of White county, Arkansas, to Miss Sarah UP CHURCH.