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PUcnIsuc.-our little enierprisiug
neighbor-the village Of Tumwater-is
getting noted.of late, as the scene of sever
al little pugalistie encounters We admire
the pluck Of its citizens, as a little display
of that pugnacious spirit which leaves a
bloody nose or black eye is decidedly re-
freshing 10 these dull times Call the sher.
If
, 1860-11-09

Health, Strength and Happiness are OBJ
tanned by cleansing the Blood Ofits impurities Blood
we told on the highest authority. is the Lie
or at least the medium Of Life to the Body; and u '
we know the great feeder Of every part Of the fame'
Thus the blood is the great channel of disease; conse
quently good or bad state of the system, or constr
tuition is less than good or bad state oil
the blood. We have made the composition Of 'no
blood our study, and satisfied that two tWo-thoS
OF all diseases are caused by its impurities
Believing the above facts, we made ourselves y
quainted with the BLOOD CHEMICALLY with view -
a reliable medical agent, that would correct ~ tne
impurities Of the blood, and at the same time
ally cure all diseases arising therefrom. we naSo
succeeded beyond our most sanguine expectations ~
thousands can testify who have tried the virtues
the preparation known by all professional men a.
HALLS sARsAPARILLA YELLOW DOCK AND
lODIDE OF P0TAsS.
Beware Of ignorant imtaiors. The genuine is soa y
everywhere by respectable dealers, in preference "
all others. - 1908
R.HALL q Co,
Sole Proprietors.
em3s lI3 and llJ Clay street
, 1860-11-09


INTERESTING TO BUSINESS Men = The
STATIONERY TRADE.-Gradually the light
dawns upon US, and one by one the facts
break forth, that we, nation of q ten
years growth, are fast becoming civilized.
Not only the ruder marks of intellect, as
manifested in the various mechanical con-
trivances of our mines and farms, but liter
ature and the 6ne arts are taking unto
themselves local habitation and name
in our midst. Stationery follows closely
upon the heels Of refinement, and few per-
sons are aware Of the extent and import.
ance Of this branch of our trade. The
word Stationer, originally, signifed Book
seller, from his occupying q stand or sta
tion, but as the publication and sale Of
books increased, it was separated from that
of the other, the name Stationer remaining
with the Vender of Paper, Ink, Pens, &c.
At this day, and in our country, Book
and Stationery store is a perfect thermom:
eter Of the nature, extent and quality ol
the community. Wherever you see neat,
well-kept establishment of this kind, with
gentemanly and intelligent proprietor
you may be sure you are in the midst of an
intellectual, refined and well informed
people.
About two years ago Mr.. Albert l.
Bancroft, brother of the eminent Publisher
and Bookseller, conceived the idea of Ia
king Stationery and making it separate
and distinct branch of trade, devoting hi,
best energies to that alone. No house ex
clusiyely Stationery had as yet been start
ed upon the Pacific coast. Accordingly
after having spent one year in preparation
the requisite arrangements were consum
mated for receiving regular supplies frou
the Mills and Manufactures of the United
States, England, France and Germany
and the enterprise launched in San Fran
cisco, early in 1860, under the name of A
L. Bancroft & Co., Mr.. II. II. Bancroft
becoming junior partner in the firm.
So far it has proved decided success
there not being town of any consequence
in California, Oregon, Washington or Utal
which does not contain one or more custo
mers of this house. Closely allied to tn,
interests of this new firm, stands the ole
house of Ii. II. Bancroft & Co.. with it
large warerooms crowded to overaowing
with books in every department of litera
ture. The customers Of these two house
derive great advantages in their being ablt
to make up their entire stock from them
and by each department Of their business
F being carried on separately and upon it,
own merits. We heartily say, patronizt
the new house of A. l.. Bancroft & Co
they deserve it.
, 1860-11-09

MORE GoLD-A correspondent of the
Portland AdrOeate, writing from Walla
walla, says; The country is in excite
ment. Capt. Pierce and eleven other,
have returned from q prospecting tour il
the northeast. They say that one hun,
dred and fifty miles in that direction they
got washingS yielding eigth to fifteen cents
to the pan. They will return again to
spend the winter there. They are dry
diggings, on Clear Water, a tributary Of
Snake River. The direct route is through
the Nez Perce reservation.
, 1860-11-09

B@- A large bag Of mail matter belong
ing to the people of Polk and Yamhill
counties, Oregon, was brought to this place
last night by the Brother Jonathan. l0The
bag was labeled Olympia" Such care
lessness on the part of the San Francisco
Post Office deserves the seTerest censure.
, 1860-11-09

B5-The press and materials of the Wash
ington STANDARD arrived by The steamer
Brother jonathan last night. We are re-
QueSted by Mr.. MuRPHY, the publisher, to
state that the paper viii be issued in ten
or twelve days.
, 1860-11-09

pSr We understand that some fine pho,
tOgraphic views of the Capitol grounds
were taken last week by Mr.. G.. FoRD, of
SteilaeOOm, and that they will be immedi-
ately forwarded to the proper Department
at Washington. =
, 1860-11-09

BS- A lady observing q little one. ap-
parently lost in the street, accosted her
with the question, "Whosc child are your
" Child of wrath, ma'am," cried the little
urehin, dropping a courtesy, us if address
ing the parsoD. The lady resumed and
said, Where was you born ~ Born in
sin, ma'am," pcrsevered the diminutiVe
theologian zee
, 1860-11-09

D@-Some editor says that q dentist in
bis vocation always looks down in the
mouth. We should say that editor was
slightly exhilarated and enjoyed good
spirilsn ------
, 1860-11-09

BaSsThe editor of the NORTH Hea has
found an Indian exterminator Wonder il
he has anything to do with the Northern
Light.
, 1860-11-09

p9~ The steamer Oregon, on her last
trip from Porilrnd to San Francisco, took
down six thousand boxes Of apples
, 1860-11-09

FoRTIFICATIoNs AT PoINT DEFIANcE.--We
learn that Lieut.. CASEY, Of the engineers,
now stationed at SteiIncoom, has been late
ly examining this point, under instructions
from the proper authority, with a view 10
the erection by government of Notifications,
soon ms Congress. shall make the necessary
appropriations, and to secure the lands
against being pre-empted by settlers. The
suppOstion is, that this point at no very
distant day will be made a second Sebasto-
pol or Gibraltar, costing an outlay of sew
eral thousand dollars, mounting hundreds
of guns, and biding defiance to all that
pass that way. There is good anchorage
above, and good landing, with an easy ac-
cess to the point; and fine springs of water
in the immediate vicinity. We believe the
result of Lieut.. CAsEY's examination has
been forwarded to Washington
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
DR. T. EacGOWN's 4 SARSAP PARILIAA

And I@did@ of lP@Gasho DREPARED FROM FRESH ROOT, THE L only kind on which physicians or the public can rely, old root being inert Its components are extolled by some of the most distinguished physicians in the world, as Fordyce, Brodie, Bell, Re-, for the cure of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Syphilis, Scrofula, Diseases of the Eyes. Ears, Head and Skin, Throat, Neck, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach, Bladder, Womb, Female Complaints, Dropsy, Old Sores, McGown's Ointment to be applied,) Tumors, PimpIes, Eruptions, &c. It makes the skin Clear and Smooth, and should be used in Spring and Summer to Pu- rify the Blood and prevent Sickness. Large bottle, $1 50. Small, Sl %.
 Dr. T. McGOyyn's Essence of Tar-A certain cure for Bowel Complaints and Diseases of the Lungs. Il
 Dr. ". HEcGOsym's DOgvVOOd and EfOm-A certain and permanent cure for Chiils and Fever, Ague Cake or Enlarged Spleen, Night Sweats, Debility, Dyspepsia, &c., &c. .ai V
 Prepared and sold at No. 143 Main street. Memphis, where Drugs and Medicines may be purchased CHEAP FOR CASH
 Sold in Des Arc, Arkansas, by !
 c. L. BALSLEY Druggist.
 Atlanta by Corn & Dobbins Grand Glaize by H. Wheeler. alo april22-1y.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
STATE OF ARKANSAS, ,

STATE OF ARKANSAS, ! k CouNTY OF PRAIRIE. %. Ln the Circuit Court of said County, at
 the May term thereof, A. D. 1s6O.H Mckinney & Co.,, plaintifs,)
 Nat. Gillian, defendant. } el TNHIS day came said plaintiffs, by their att | torney, and on his motion it is ordered that publication be made in the Des Are Citi- zen, notifying said defendant that an attach ment has been issued against him, founded on an account in favor of said plaintiffs, for four hundred and forty dollars and eighty cents; and unless he shall, by himself or attorney, appear on or before the third day of the next term of this court, to be begun and holden in the town of Brownsville the 26th day of November, 1860, that his estate will be sold to satisfy the same. And its further or dered, that said publication be inserted in the Des Arc Citizen at least two weeks successive ly, the last insertion to be at least thirty days before the first day of the next term of this court
 A true copy from the record.
 Attest WILLIAM GOODRUM, Clerk.
 August 9, 1660--2t.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
BRO w NSVILLE HOUSE,
 BY THOMAS GRAY, BromnsuiIls, 1Drairie Go., ark.

TTSHE above house continues to accommo-
 \ date all who desire it, with board and lodging. The location is desirable, and the proprietor spares no pains to make his guests comfortable.
 0yT The stables are convenient and com fortable, and plenty of provender and good ostlers always at hand.
 The proprietor solicits a continuance of patronage. Charges reasonable. [apr2S-6m.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
The Democratic Platform.

RESOLVED, That the, platform adopted by the Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirm ed, with the following explanatory resolutions:
 lst. That the government of territory, or ganized by an act of Congress, is provisional and temporary, and, during its existence. all citizens of the United States have an equal right to settle with their property in the Ter rtory without their rights either of person or property being destroyed or impaired by con- gressional or territorial legislation.
 Ed. That it is the duty of the Federal Gov ernment in all it's departments to protect, when necessary. the rights of persons and property Tn the Territories, and wherever else it's con- stita tional authority extends.
 2d. That when the settlers in Territory. having an adequate population, form a State constitution, the right of sovereignty commen- ces. and being consummated by admission into the Union, they stand on an equal footing with the people of other States-and the State thus organized ought to be admitted into the Fed eral Union, whether it's constitution prohibits CT recognizes the institution of slavery.
 4th. That the Democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of the Island of Cuba on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just to Spain, at the earliest practicable moment. y
 5th. That the enactments of State Legisla- lures to defeat the faithful execution of the fu- gitive slave law arc hostile in character, sub versive of the constitution, and revolutionary in their efact.
 9th. That the Democracy of the United States recognize it as the imperative duty of this government to protect the naturalized cit izen in .allslIis rights, whether at home or in foreign lands, to the same extent as it's native born citizens.
 Whereas, one of the greatest necessities of the age, in poiticah commercial, postal and military point of view, is a speedy communi- cation bettgeenthe Pacific and Atlantic coasts j; therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That the Democratic party do hereby pledge themselves to use every means in their power to secure the passage of some bill to the extent of the constitutional author ity of Congress for the construction of Pa cifc railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean, at the earliest practicable mo- ment.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
STABLE
 BY T. F. GREER & BRO,

o INZNeS2/ T H E proprietors of h
 Esg2SS E8gSSlS>fs~ this Stable, which is A,As -2lz-S2- the oldest establishment SI " of the kind in Des Are, situated on Buena Vista street, near the Public Square, are pre- pared as heretofore, to accommodate theA customers with HORSES, BUGGIEs, CARRIAGES, &c.. on short notice.
 Ngy We are prepared to accommodate any number of horses, by the single feed, day, week, or month. We attend to the stable our selves, and can assuree all that their stock will be well attended to.
 [pY- To the citizens of Prairie, White, St. Francis, Jackson, Monroe and Pulaski coun- ties, we are under peculiar obligations for their liberal patronage; and can assuree all E'even those who come from afar of,'' that no effort shall be spared on our part to please them, as in by gone days.
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Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
SOMETHING NEW. CARPET 6 CURTAIN STORE

UNHE undersigned has opened ONE PRICE \ Cash Carpet and Curtain business, and i: now prepared to show to his friends and the public an entirely new stock of Carpet anc Curtain Goods, Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels Super and Common Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Mat ting, Cocoa Mating. etc. Silk, Damask. Ladt and Common Curtains, Tassels, Loops, Bands Picture Cord, Cornices, etc.; Buff and White Holland of different widths; Gilt, Landscape and Plain Shades Floor Oil Cloths, from six to twenty, four feet wide. r
 Finkle & Lyons Family Sewing Machine the best machine made, for from S55 to $780, The best of workmen on hand to cut, make and lay carpets, hang curtains, shades, &Sc.
 H. M GROSVENER,
 Webster Block, l59 Main St., Memphis.
 je30-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
Tariff of Prices White River Freight
 ...4. and Passage.

TIdgt5 Money, Jewelry and other valuables, per cent and bill lading to be signed for.
 ET Price of Freight from Napoleon to Des Arc, 30 cents per 100 pounds, Passage $5 co.
 Gp- Price of Freight from Des Arc to Memphis, 50 cents per 100 pounds; cotton $1 per bale. Passage $S. ..-. Passage from Memphis to Indian Bay and Des Alc, $8; Nigger Hill and Augusta, $9 Grand Glaize and Jacksonport, $10. h iulv 3-tf .-ta.e .=
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
Magazines,

we have received from Col. II. C. Douglass,
agent for the "Cosmopoltan Art Association >,
a copy OF the Art Journal, for December, and
the large steel engraving, " Falstatf MASTERING
his Recruits" 1t represents one of Sbak.
spsare's che racters, Sir John Falstatr receiv.
ing In Justice Shadows office the recruits which
have been gathered for his dragged regimen" ."
Inc Art Journal is a beautiful specimen of the
art typographical, and lis matter is of the verv
highest character. By consulting the adver-
tisement in another column, and calling upon
Col. Douglass, full information can be had in
reference to the Association.
The Eclectic Magazine, for January. con.
talns two splendid steel engravings by Sartain
-"Henry VIII and Annie Boleyn." and "Tbe
Divorce Of JoGephine." The Letter Press is
excellent.
Arthur's Home Magazine, for January.
comes out in a new dress, and contains two
beautiful steel ngravings-The Morning Bath
and Mays Happy New Year.
The Pennsylvania, a daily, tri.weeklv and
weekly newspaper of Philadelphia, is an .ble
paper of the Democratic school, and we'll worth
the support of those desiring such journal
lis editorials on the affairs of the day and ma
ton eVlnce much aud mature reflection. See
Advertisement.
1he National Republican is the name of
ne" penny paper at Washington, now in its
thlrd week. 1t is conservative in lis tono
though endorsing the policy of the incomin
administration, is well edited, and rapidly
growing into favor. Persons in need of n
washington paper Of the dominant party will
Ind the Republican desirable sheet. FERNS
for the daily, per year, SO so; weekly, 81 90 !;
three coFl'S' weekly 50. Lewis Cephane &
Co., publishers.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
TO the People of the United States
A RECOMMENDATION,

Numerous appeals have been made to me b,
piOus and patriotic associations and citizens, il
view of the present distracted and dangerou.
condition OF our country, to recommend
that day be set apart for HUMILIATION
FASTING AND PRAYER, throughout the Union
In compliance with their request and NV
own sense of duty, designate FRIDAY, THE
4th Day OF JANUARY, 1861, for this purpose
and recommend that the People assemble on
that day, according to rheir several forms OF
worship. to keep it as solemn Fast.
The Union of the States is at the present
moment threatened with alarming and immed-
ate danger; panic and distress of a fearful
character prevail Throughout the land {; our la
boring population are without employment.
and consequently deprived of the means of
earning their bread. Indeed, hope seems to
nave deserted the minds of men. All classes
are IN state OF confusion and dismay, and
the wsest cOunsels of our best and purest men
are wholly dlsregarded
La this the hour of our calamity and peril TO
whom shall We resort for relief but to the God
OF our fathers HlS omnipotent arm can only
save US from the awful effects of our own
srlnes and tollles-our own ingratitude and
guilt towards our Heavenly Father.
Let US, then, with deep contrItiOa and peni.
tent sorrow, unite in hum5iing ourselves be-
tore the Most High, IN contessIng our individ-
ual and national SINS, and IN acknowledging
the justice OF our punishment. Let us implore
Him to remove from our hearts that false pride
OF opin which would impel US to persevere
u wrong tor the sake of consistency, rather
than yItId u jnst submission to the unforeseen
ex gencl"S by wh'ch we are now surrounded.
lie us with deep reverence beseech HIM TO
resiore the friendship anC good will which pre-
va led IN former days among the people of the
several States; and, above all, to save US from
the horrors civil ard blood -guiliness."
Let our fervent prayers ascend 10 His Throne
that lie would not desert US in this hour of ex-
treme peril, but rememser US as He did our
fathers IN the darkest days Of the Revolution,
and preserve our Constitution and our Union,
the work of their hands, for ages yet to come.
An Omnipotent Providence may overrule
existing evils for permanent good. He can
make the wrath of man to praise Him, aud the
remainder of wrath he can restrain. Let me
invoke every individual, in whatever sphere of
life he moy be placed, to feel personal re.
spOnsbl.ty to God and his country for keeping
thIs day holy, and for contributing all in his
p""er TO remove our actual and impending ca
lamItIes. JANEs RCCuAHAN
WAs4ISGToN. Dec. IA, l96O.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
Officers of Md. x Del. Railroad.

The meeting of the Stockholders of the
Maryland and Delaware Railroad, at Easton,
on Wednesday last, resulted in the election OF
the following officers:
President-Gen. Tench Tighman, Talbot
county.
Directors-Samuel Hamblston, Talbot CO.;
James Merrick, Queen AIMS CO. ; Robert Jar.
rel G. w. GOldsborough, David Knots, Caro-.
line CO.. William Slaughter, Delaware SAM
M. FELTON,, Philadelphia.
Secretary and Treasurer-I. C. w. Powell,
Talbot CO.
No change in the engineer department.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
Wendell Phillips' Lecture on mobs

Boston Dec. 1G, le6O.-WendeIl Philips
spoke to-day, at Music Hail. before the Twenty.
eight Congregational Society, on the subject Of
Mobs and Education" His remarks were Bit.
ter sarcastic, and vitupsrative. During his re.
marks Mr.kPhlllPs was frequently hissed by
snme' and loud y applaudcd by others, The
hull was crowded, and the excitement yerv
great. detachment of police in disguise was
secreted in the hall, which had the effect of aw.
ing the people.
When Mir. Phillips left the hall to return to
his home, ne was followed by crowd ofthirty-
nVe hundred persons, yelling, groaning, hoo.
ting and theatenln :. Phillips would have beep
assaulted but for the interference oFhis friends
and the police. 1t was most boisterous and
exciting scene. The Union mea are detsrmi.
ned and desperate. The military were attheir
armorles, ready TO be called out in case their
services were needed.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
Christmas is Coming.

There is already unmistakable evidence that
" Christmas is coming" On every side the
necessary preparations are making for that
usually interesting and joyous occasion. The
confectionery and toy shop windows begin to
present fine appea rance, and all kinds of
goods are displayed in the most tempting man
ner. There is no mistake about it, " Christ
mas IS coming" and that. too, very rapidly
The jolly old Krss KringIe will soon be round
with " oceans" good things. The little folks
are Jubiant in anticipation of the old fellows
advent.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
Christmas Presents.

TOYS OF every description from Auction.
80 per cent cheaper than usual; a large and
varied assortment consisting of London WAX
DOLLS, for 20 cents, and ten other kinds of
Dolls Building Blocks, Games, Wooden. Chi.
na Brlttanla and Lava Tea Sets.
CANDY TOYS-Fruit and Ornamental
China Gard Baskets, Vases, Cologne Bottles.
lnk'stands, Motto Cups and Saucers, Mugs. &c
A general assortment of
CONFECTIONERY and FRUIT
Fine Candies in small fancy Boxes. sni,obIo
for Presents.
IRY OUR TWENTY-FIVE CENT My
TURES.
Layer, Bunch, Valencia and Seedless RA
SINS Extra Rasns in small Boxes Currsnts
and C!tron.
DRIED FRUIT for Pies, such as Apples,
Peaches and Prunes.
All klRds OF Plain and Fancy Cakes; Mincs,
and other Pies; Loaf Bread, Rusk, Buns &c
HENRY BEARNE,
ueclo Market st., Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20

MR. Washington City is the CEN
"e VI great interest TO the people Of our coun. .
uy' 10 an sections. Certainly the Great Ma.
t1o"al no Convention of Delegates from Union
iayeF meetings. which has recently been
held there, is as important TO the CIR st,an
as any event which can be cbroni.
For report OF lis proceedings we are
Pd'!en'y waiting until next Friday evening
when we hope our Iellow-citizens will nnife
with us in prayer for our country. and hive
their hearts cheered by the good news of Gods
trace, as told by the different delegates who
met there Our Delegates will be present at
WARDS HALL, Friday Ereming, pm
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20
Dedication

The new Methodist Protestant Church at
Clayton, DEL, (Smyrna Station) will be dedi-
Gated to the worship of Almighty God on Sab
bath, the Both inst. The Dcdicatory Sermon
will be preached by Rev. II. d. Valient, of
Hartford, assisted by Rev. John Roberts, from,
Centreville, Md. Services to commence at
lO2 o'clock, a. m, and 7 p. IN. The public are
respectfully invited to attend; and though our
house is not completed, yet we hope to b. able
TO make it comfortable on that occasion.
D. F. EWELL, Pastor.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20

TIE President has appointed Philip f. Tho
mas OF Maryland, Secretary of the Treasury.
III pace OF Howell Cobb, aud Hon. J. s. Black,
OF pennsylvania, Secretary of State, in place
OF flon' Lewis Cass. 1t is understood that f.
ID stanton, of PiftsJurg, will succeed Judge
slack as Attorney General. Mr.. Cass resign.
ed because the President refused to send
troops to Fort Moultre Mr.. Pickens has been
erected Governor of South Carolina on the
seventh ballot.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-20

The meeting at the Presbyterian church
commenced on Thursday last, is still eontinu-
ed, and seems TO be growing in enterest. Rev.
Mr. VallaDdingham. of Newark, assisted the
Pastor last week, and delivered several heart
searching sermons. Mr.. Thompson seems
deeply impressed with his responsibility as
pastor of his congregation, and is making ear
nest and, we hope, affecting appeals to his au-
diences to consider their spiritual and eternal
interests. Mr.. Thompson expects the assist
ancs OF several ministers from abroad to take
part in the services. which will be protracIed
to the close of the week. Preaching every
evening at o'clock. by Rev. VIM. C. Cum
ninghsm. of BlairsVilie, Pa, and the Pastor of
the church.