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Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

NEW COINAGE oE HALF DoLLARs.-- In short time new coinage of half dol lars, produced at the United Stases Mint will be submitted for approval of Govern. ment. The new coin is the same size as those now in circulation, but is thicker al the rim, owing to the deeper sinking ol the die. On one side is medallion DOT trait of Washington, with the head wreath ed in laurel, and the word Liberty in a scroll over the bust; at the bottom is the date; and around the whole the words "United States of America" in plain raised letters. On the reverse, a wreath of grain envelopes the words "Half-Dol- lar" in the same kind of letter.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
eN- A Washington correspondent

s@r A Washington correspondent o the New York Express iniimates that req estate has decreased 30 per cenlum ir value, in Washington City, since the raid of John Brown. The Washington Mar says there is nothing whatever of truth in that story, and adds that John Browns insane folly has made no change in the value of real estate in that city, or any where else in the South. The Abolition correspondents, who write for Black Re- publican sheets, from Washington City, certainly receive good wages from their employees, unless they "lic low"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

UNION MEETINGS. These meetings continue to be held in the various cite: of the North. On the 18th ut. Union meeting was held in New York city which is announced as having been "the largest public meeting ever held on the American continent" We learn from the Washington Sar that the meeting was addressed by MT. James Brooks, ol the Express, Charles O'Conner, Esq, Ex-Gov Hunt, James S. Thayer Hon. John A. Dix, Prof. Mitchell, and Rev. Dr. Bethune. Letters were also read from the Hon. D. s. Dickinson, Ex- Pres ident Van Buren, Ex- President Fillmore, Hon. Geo. Briggs, (by telegraph from Washington Ex-President Pierce, and the Hon. D. D. Barnard. There were also several speeches made to the crowd on the outside of the Academy, from stands erected for the purpose. The whole number of people present was cs. timated at over 10000. The Mayor presided, and resolutions were adopted to the effect that it is the duty of the people of the North, as good citizens of com mon government, to stand by the Const- tuition, treaties, laws, and judicial decis. ions of the United States; that they pro- test against and denounce all innamma- tory appeals which tend to make the U- non less perfect; that they regard the re- cent outrage at Harper's Ferry as a crime not only against the State of Virginia, bu, against the Union itself, and approves of the firmness by which the treason was punished; and that in their opinion the subject of slavery has been too long mingled with party politics, and as the re- suit has been the creation of sectional par ties, contrary to the advice, letter, and spirit of the Farewell Address of the Father of our common country,-that therefore, t is the duty of planters, farm CTS, manufacturers, merchants, mechanics and oi every citizen, Nonh and South East and West, to discounlenance all par. ties and organizations that thus violate the spirit of the Constitution and he ad- vice of Washington.
 Had this "union Meeting" given it's advice 10 the North and other portions of the country that send up Black Republi. can Senators and Representatives to Washington, there would be at least an appearance of consistency in their assem- bling together and passing resolutions. Why not apply the advice Of Washington to those who are guilty of originating sec- tional parties2 The South has made no innovations upon lhe rights of the North.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
eSg~ Senator Iverson. of Georoia

ssS@ Senator lverson, of Georgia, in a recent speech in the Senate, in alusion tc the probable election of Sherman for Speaker, said: If such should De the case he mould adcise the Southern members to retire from the halls, and let he Union Dc diSsotued. He did not know that they would follow his advice, for he was re. garded as an ultra, even in Georgia"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

IMPORTANT TO EDITORS AND PosT. MASTERS are authorized 10 state, for the information of all whom it may con- cern, that the method of addressing news papers to subscribers by attaching to ca oh copy of the paper printed slip containing in addition to the name of the subscriber, the date when his subscription expires, and in some cases the amount due thereon matter which forms no part of the ad- dress, and is neither bill nor a receipt is violation of the postal laws, and sub- jects each copy so addressed to letter post age.
 The ac, of August 30, 1852. after fixing the rates of postage on printed matter, re- quires that "there shall be no word or communication printed on the same after its publication, or upon the cover or wrap per lherect. nor any writing or mark up- on the cover or wrapper thereof, except the name and address of the person to whom it is sent;" also tha: ''there shall be no paper or other thing enclosed in or with such printed paper" except bills or reu6:nts to subscribers, as provided in the second section of the same act: and that Eff these conditions are not complied with, such printed matter shall be subject 10 letter postage"
 These provisions of the law leave to the Department and to postmasters no option but to charge letter postage on all news papers and periodicals addressed in the manner We have mentioned, It will be for the interest, therefore, of publishers using this method 10 conform in all re- spects to the law, and omit the date and the amount due from the slips containing the names of their subscribers Wash ington Constitution, l7h.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

g@-The Hon. Howell Cobb, Secre. tary of the Treasury, very righteously re- fuses to pay members of Congress mile- age and salary, on the ground that no evil dence of membership exists until speak CTS certificate Is furnished.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
esg- A company of regulators h,

gs9- A company of regulators has been formed in Arkansas county. for the purpose of ridding the county of all horse thieves, abolition emissaries, and other depredaiors on private property. The company numbers four hundred persons who keep strict patrol of the whole county.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
THOMAS ROCKS, EFT AIS Defendants


 THOMAS ROCKS, EFT AIS Defendants. }
 And, now on this day, the said complainant by his solicitors appears and files herein his bill of complaint. The object and prayer of which is to obtain a partition of the south half of the south west quarter of section nine, township three north, of the base line of range five west, of the fifth principal meridian, or a sale and division of the proceeds according to the rights of the parties thereto, in said land. if a partition or division of the land cannot be made
 And it appearing to the court by affidavit attached to said bill, that the defendants thereto, to-wit: Thomas, Mary F., and James B. Rocks, Tennessee, Mary E.. James M. John R.. Marion, Lafayette, Mahulda and Catharine Rocks, William R., Thomas Fl. Bartley, J. D. and Martha Ann Rocks, are non-residents of the State of Arkansas;
 It is therefore ordered that said defendants be notified of the filing of said bill and the pendency of this cause by publication accord ing to law. in some newspaper printed and published in this State, two weeks in success sion (the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the next term of this court of copy of this order, and that unless said de- fendants by themselves or some person duly authorized, plead, answer or demur, or other wise appear to said bill by the third day of the next May term of this court to be begun and held on the fourth Monday of May. eighteen hundred and sixty, the same shall bo taken as confessed and a decree entered accord ingly.
 A true copy from tho record.
 Attest, W. H, ENGLAND, Clerk. jani-2w
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
Reconciliation of Senator R. w. John
 son and Hon. T. c. Hindman.
A CARD.
WAsuINeroN. Dec. 21. 1859.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 21, 1859. The undersigned, 10 whom difficulty between Col. Johnson and Col. Hindman has been submitted for arbitration, recom- mend that Col. Johnson withdraw his card in the Pine Bluff Independent of November 18th, and that Col. Hindman disclaim any purpose to reflect upon Col. Johnson's personal character, or to give him (CoI. Johnson) insult by any lan- guage he (Col. Hindman) may have en- ployed in respect of himself, the Johnson "laction" or "family."
 ROGER A. PRYOR.
 R. TOOMBS. Accepted: Accepted: T. c. HINDMAN. R. W. JOHNSON.
 Signed simultaneously:
 ROGER A. PRYOR.
 R. TOOMBS.
 National Intelligencer.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

Res The Southern students who have been attending Northern Colleges, have abandoned them on account of the abol. tion proclivties of the Professors. This IS the proper way to bring these abolition fanatics to their senses.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

bsas- Hon. JOHN QUILLrS, of Union county. IS recommended by correspon- dent oi the Eldorado Times, asa candi- date for the Gubernatoral chair of this State.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
NOTICE.

TNHE book containing the subscriptions due
 | the Des Are Baptist Church ,is in the hands or JOHN JACKSON. All who have not paid, are requested to call at his store, and pav up without delay. dec2I-ff. r
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
Notice to Builders.

T1 HE undersigned is authorized to contract I in behalf of Prairie county, for the brick and carpenters work of a county jail, propo. sed to be erected at Brownsville, in said county. Sealed bids or proposals to do said work will be received until the 5th day of January next. The first story is to be furnish. ed and ready for the iron work by the 18th Of August, and the second story by the 18th of September 1860. The whole is estimated to require 83,000 bricks, counting P to the cubic foot. The carpenters work will consist of Il windows, ? outside doors, ? inside doors, } fan-ights forgables, flooring and ceiling.
 The contractors will be required to execute bondwith approved securiety for the perfOr. nance of the work.
 Plans and specification may be seen at the office of Can't & Bronaugh, Brownsville, Ark
 nov. 30, td. R. S. GANTT, Com'r.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
SPRAYED or STOLEN

EROM the subscriber living near As
 + DevalPs Bluff, on White river, stSA about the 4th of December, 1859, one eaE..lGg. gray mare years old, had on bell when she left, collar made of raw hide also, two sor- rel horse mules 2 years old, and one bay filly one year old, with blaze in her forehead. All of said animals are branded on the left shoulder with an 0, any one delivering said animals to me will be liberally rewarded, and any information about them will be thankfullv receiVed. A. F. MCCAIN.
 December 21. IS59.=1t
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
UPWARDS OF S12 ,OOO. 900
Losses E'@id 6y she .Esssa
Fire and Inland Navigation.

Elre aMN kmsNmd NAVsS AtsNW.
 Risks accepted at terms consistent with sol vency and fair profit. Especial attention given to insurance of dwellings and contents, for terms of to } years
 The solid service long and successfully tried, and the many advantages the Etna Insurance Company possesses in it's line, should not be overlooked by those ready to insure and under standing their best intereststs.
 During s'stringent times" the necessity for reliable Insurance becomes an imperative duty-the ability of property owners to sus- tain loss being then much lessened
 Agencies in all the principal cities and towns throughout the State. Policies issued without delay, by any of the duly authorized Agents of the Company.
 0y Business attended to with despatch and fidelity. BENJ. BLAKENEY, Agent,
 nov. 30. Des Arc, Ark.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
N AT. GIL LEA ma
N O sp r c lR8 sezZiEg g Excisasively fsr Caf Ia for Ninety Days at Reduced Prices.

seIEiD g EXClaaaiveEy fsr Caf Ia for
 Ninety Days at Reduced Prices. Y WILL sell exclusively for cash, at small l advance on cost, and many articles at cost, for the next ninety days have large full stock of Goods now on hand, all new and fresh. No ACCOUNTS WILL BE OPENED UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF NINETY DAYS, all ac- counts for 1859 are now made out ready for settlement. There are very many persons still owing the old firm of McLaren, Quisen- berry & Co.,, due one and two years ago, who, hope will call and pay us, the claims of the old firm are in the hands of George McLaren, who kept the books, he would greatly rejoice to see his friends and close up those old mat ters, we have certainly been veIy indulgent, and now we hope those old claims will be settled without further delay.
 jan4- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
M T YED.

On Thursday evening last, at the residence of the brides father, near Des Arc, by Rev M. c. Manley, CHARLES W. SMITH, Esq, tc Miss FRANCES B. PERRY.
 ssAll the happiness of earth to thee and thy bonny bride," friend Charlie. The bottle oi wine and wedding cake come safely to hand and was disposed of by the inmates of the "Citizen Office," amidst universal toast wishing that there were enough beautiful Prairie Birds to carry off the affections of every lonely Fsngle man" in the county. We drank, specially, to the ''Crescent Farm,'' and the bright fireside made joyful by the presence of lovely woman.
 "But happy they! the happiest of their kind Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts. their fortune's, and their beings
 blend."
 In Des Arc, on Wednesday evening last at the residence of Dr. J. J. Lane, by Rev. M. c. Manley, MT. BOILING D. PERRY, to Miss MARcELLA WATTS.
 Friend Perry and his bride remembered the Printer, and sent us supply of cake and wine. for which they received ''unted vote of thanks" from the Citizen office. "May peace and plenty crown their days, Cheer'd by affections warmest rays"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04
For Sale,
LAND FOR SALE,

TN Arkansas county, 1900 acres in sec. | tion IT, 19, 20 and 2I, town 3 south, range 3 west. nf
 A portion of the above lands will be traded for goods, &c. The titles to the above land, are undisputed, terms to suit purchasers.
 J. A. MARTIN & BRo., nov9 Land Agents.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-01-04

Garden Seed Garden Seed. LUST received a full supply of Garden C Seed for 1860. Call soon.
 jan4- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11

THE VorE FOR SPEAKER-We copy the following
from few remarks in the House of Representatives,
by Gov Wnslow, on Friday last, as reported in the
Globe:
Mr. Clerk, hold it to be undoubted, in par
liamentary as well as in practical sense, that all
Legislative assemblies, in their primary condition,
are to be divided into two great parties, those who
are i'm favor and those who are opposed to the in
cumbent administration of Government. So it is
in England and so it should be here if it is not so
now. We want organization of the House of
Representatives. That organization is, then to be
effected by those who support this Government or
those who oppose it. What is the controlling fact I?
The members who are opposed to the present ad-
ministraton of the Government number a clear ma
jority of forty-sx votes. If therefore, they cannot
unite upon some common man, in order to seat him
in the Speakers chair upon what principles OF JUS
tce fairness can they expect us who support the
Government, to come to their aid? Gentlemen up
on all sides will bear ME witness that have en6ea-
vOred earnestly and in good faith, so far as it
within my power. consistently with my principles
of right, to secure an organization of this House
In order to effect an anization have forgotten
my party preudices and instincts and voted for an
American. | am willing to vote for gentleman of
the anti-Lecompton party. l willing sir, to
vote for anybody outside of the Republican party
Who in fairness, ask more at my hands :? Can
the Republican party expect me to vote with Them
and help organize the House by the election of one
of them as Speaker? Certainly not; nor can any
such thing be asked expected from the national
and conservative men of this side"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11
The STANDARD.
UnnOticed Heroes.
BY REV. T. HEMPsTEAD.

Woods have their blossoms which VIC ne'er behold,
And skies their worlds whose light is never known,
Ocean its treasures of unnoted gold,
And earth her heroes that ell unknown.
You meet them as you pass, and heed them not;
You may not know what hosts before them fell
You may not count the battles they have fought
The wreaths that crown them are invisible.
Yet they have fought and conquer they have bent,
Night after night. beside the couch of pain;
They have confronted scorn and death, and lent
Their blood To make the stricken whole again.
They have been pilgrims to that desert shrine
Which Sorrow rears in the bleak realm, Despair
Oft have they struggled in that gloomy mine
Where only dust is made the tOilers share
They have beheld their sweetest hopes decy;
Oft have they seen their brightest dreams depart;
Have seen their golden idols turned to clay,
And manly bear within broken heart
Their vailed and mighty scars they ever bear
Those scars that lie deep-burnes9d into the soul,
Won where the flaming eyes OF Vengeance glare,
And the tumultuOus fires of Passion roll.
They have been victors! they ha re conquered fields
Earhs dreaded HannbalS could never win;
They have struck down the sword Ambition weidS'
And trampIed Lust and chained the hands OF Sin.
They have captves their sweet tones have Drought
The erring back to Virtues fOwery path;
Their own and Others hearts submission taught
To Gods high will, and smoothed the brow OF wrath.
They drink the dregs of trembling; but their means
And apguished walls they stitie in the breast;
They say there is en- Ear that hears their grOans,
And in his house the weary Will lind rest
Want, grief the scorn of men, them descend
They only say it is His righteOns will;
With chaSened spirit to that will they bend,
Believing, striving, hoping, loving STILL
Oh. there are daily martyrdoms that we
Heed not-the sufferers are 10 us unknown;
But angels from the walls of Eden
How glorious are the laureS they have won!
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.

Northern Mail arrives daily Except Sundays at 81 p NJ
Closes daily at So A. NJ.
Western Mail arrives daily at Al P NJ,
Closes daily at * A NJ.
Eastern Mail arrives daily at AZ A. NJ,
Closes daily Except Sundays at 20 Pm.
Fayetteville Mail arrives daily at 5 A NJ,
Closes daily at p. VI.
at NJ,
Closes same days at Q P. VI.
Roxboro Mail arrives Wednesday at A. ~.
Closes at l2 NJ.
LeachburS Mail arrives Thursday at l2 NJ
Closes Thursday at p NJ
Carthage Mail arrives Monday and Saturday at p NJ
Closes Monday and Friday at "a 4. NJ
Fayetteville Mail Ua SOmerve arrives Tuesday and Fri
day at P. ~,
Closes Tuesday and Friday at Pm.
GEO. T. COOKE, p. NJ.
Office open for delivery of Mails from A. NJ to p NJ
then ~ TO z. NJ.
Rslsgb, Ssp* ~ 1854
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11
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THE MAGICIAN'S OWN BOOK:
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NGS: I2mo cloth, 400 pages gilt side and back stamp
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Reliable Agents wanted to canvass for " THE MAGIcIANs
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.ag- Editors of Country Newspapers giving the above
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January ), lSin. WET.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11
THERE MUST BE AN END.

"Thc Republican journals" SAYS the New York
Express, affect 20 wonder that they are not permit
ted with impunity to throw FIrEBRANDS into Virgin
ia and other States and that these Southern States
are preparing to fire back.
There are various kinds of FIREBRANDS in this
world; one is of fire ITSELF another of pen, ink,
and paper-inOre dangerous than the real fire, be-
more invisible and secret in its operations
To throw the latter is just bad, certainly, to
throw the first if not worse.
1.-The States are neIghbors-nominal fricndS-and
there duties of good neIghborhood, to say moth
ing Of duties to ones constitution and ones country
When neghborS throw frcbrandS into each others
premises, there must be end of it, or there must
be CoNFLICTS-that is, FIGHTS. Brown was in adj
vance-but only in the ADVANCED what is coming
if there is not end of it.
ITO bring about this end Union meetings, peace
meetings, meeting of justice and fraternity are be-
ing called in the North. Republican journals laugh
at them--make fun of them-but keep on throwing
fircbrands
"See now, reader, what follows, and mark the
difference between men of one day, one era, one
feeling, and of another:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

n WILL SELL ON FAVORABLE TERMS A vALU-
able Tract of Land, lying three and half miles West
of Greensboroush the Salem road containing acres
about One-half of it in timber, which there is good
two story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE with six rooms
each about 9h feet square, Barn, Stables and necessary
out buildings, with good Well of wafer.
The place is well watered and has good meadow lands
The adjoining the West has been recently selected
for the cultivation of Tobacco and portions of this place
thought TO be equally well adapted TO the growth of
tobacco.
Persons in want of place would do well examine the
premises. A credit will be given and bond with approved
security required The title will be until the pur-
chase money is paid.
MARGARET CALDWELL.
GreensbOrougb, Jan. 81, 1853. 4-wtfS
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11
STATE OF NORTHUMBERLAND

STATE OF NORFH-CAROLINA.--P
- COUNTY Il Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions No.
vember Term, ls59-JOseph L. Ballard ct ais. Samuel
Vines and wife, ct alPetition to record will of Benjamin
Briley, deceased.
In this il appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
that Samuel Vines and wife Nancy William Ardin Brley
and -, non-reSidens of this State: it is ordered
by the Court that publication be made in the North Caro-.
lima Standard for six successive weeks for SAID defendants
appear the Term of this Court held the
Court House in GreeHve the first Monday of February
next then and there TO plead demur this Pc
on will be taken pro cDHftSSO 10 them, and heard
cordingly.
Witness Henry Shepperd, Clerk of said Court, at
office in Greenville, the first Monday of August, 1889
H.. SHEPHERD Clerk.
December 9 1859. pr. adv. S5G2ls.l 49-w6t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-11
LEAsBURG MALE ACADEMY.

TIME EXERCISES OF THIS INSTITUTION WILL
IL be resumed the I'd MONDAY of january 1860
and continue 81 weeks. Leasburg is situated in very
healthy and moral community and ready of by
stage, there being rweeky stage line from Barkdaes
Depot, the r. D. Railroad via Leasburg to Hsboro
Board may be had with good families in the village at
prices varying from s. to 50 per month Maj Hambrick
is opening boarding house. Immediately at the
Academy which will be ready for the reception Of board
at the beginning of the session SIS per month
Tuition in Languages $50, English, $l2 so
II. a. ROGERS Principal
December -, 1859. 5O-w5t