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Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Spring and s U m m 9 r
 GOODS!

JuSG 6eCcRFCu a v,
 JUST received, my entire stock of SPRING .) AND SUMMER GooDs, embracing almost every description. sold in Arkansas. Great variety of cheap and costly rich dress goods. lace points. summer shawls, of various styles. and ladies wear in great variety. Jewelry, watches, clocks, ready-made clothing, hats. bonnets. shoes, boots, hardware, queens. china. glass and earthenware, medicines, per- fnmery, books, stationery, fancy goods and yankee notions. straw cutters, corn shelters, carpenters tools good assortment of tobacco
 indigo. madder. quinine. pepper. spice, soda. soap, starch. glass. putty, white lead, trunks
 valises. horse and mule collars harness, chains saddles and saddlery, saddle trees, spun cot
 ton, cross cut saws. axes, nails, in short almost any article called for in such estab- Iishments in the West, all of which are for sale as cheap as the cheapest, for cash in hand. or on the usual time to solvent and anrIl. J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02

a TAKING THE CENsus.-,Tames c. M Hicks, Esq has been appointed Deputy Marshal for taking the census of Prairie county. He ewill commence on Monday next. Every citizen should aid him in obtaining all the, informa- ton necessary to complete this important mis- sion
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
DIED.

In Des Arc. on the 16th ult.. WILLIAM. son of W. D. and Mary J. Goodwin, in the 3d year of his age.
 - On the 29th ult, at the residence of Allen H. Swaine nesr Pleasant Hill, Prairie county, Ark. Elder w. w KIDD. formerly of Middle Tennessee, aged about 30 years.
 --ln Des Arc, on Sunday evening last, Mrs. SARAH 4. A. FRlTH consort of w. C, FRIrH in the 29th year of her age.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02

LocKE's FAMILY GaocERY.-Charles Locke has opened Family Grocery, on Buena Vista street. opposite Washer, Vaughan X Co $. Dry Goods house. His stock is fresh and his nrices low. as he sells for cash exclusively.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02

PRAIRIE CIRCUIT COURT - The Circuit Court of our county met at Brownsville, on Monday last, J. J. CLENpENIN Presiding Judge The charge to the Grand Jury by his Honor, was replete with sound sense and comnendable desire that they should discharge their dnties and see that the laws should be mantained. The following is list of the C and Jurors:
 Joel Driver, Geo. Hallnm, Richard B. Robinson. J. c. Ford, J. M. Coyle, P. M. Horton, Jno. S. Williams, Andrew Stewart. Jno, H Bulls A G. ,Cummins, Geo. Lesley. John Tyler, Lott Johnson. H. Reynolds, w.. B. Sullivan, J. T. Fleming.
 The Grand Jury remained in session until ThWday. We learn that but few bills were found.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
R his Church.

E,der J. VI Cox. breaches in Des Arc on tbs 1st and 3i Sabbaths of each month. - Rsgalqr Conference day. Saturday before the 3d Sabbath in each month.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
JUST SECEIV ED

TUST received complete assortment of .D Reaiy-Made Clothing, all sorts Summer Goats. Pants and Vests, fine Cloths, Cassi' mere Coats and Pants. Satin. Velvet, Cassi- mere, Linnen. Marseilles, Silk and Cotton Vests and many other styles, Shirts, Drawers, Socks. Neck Ties. Handkerchiefs, &c., of all most all kinds. Prices as low as at any house in Arkansas.
 april J. Il, QUloENDEh VIII,
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Prairie County Agricultural and Me.
 chanical Society

Persons wishing to become members of this Society are requested to call at the store of Washer, Vaughan & Co.,, in Des Arc, where R. c. McCarley, Esq, will receive their names and dues. w. w. WAIR, Sec'y.
 May 19, If.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
DpsArc Statinn--Wet ethOdist Ep's s-
 cODaI Church. South.

M c. MANLEY Preacher in Charge Divine service will be held at Watkins Chapel, every Sunday morning. Also, every Sunday nipht.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
s25 REWARD

D AN AWAY from the subscri CT. about the
 h Sth of May 1862 two negro bovs--one named Amzie. the other named Reuben
 amzie is about 22 or B years of age. black raw -honed and rather tall weighs about 160 or ITO pounds, Reuben is also dark. rather heavy set about 20 or 2t years old. can read
 plain print. Also there is another boy with them who bt longs to Mrs. Barrow. named George about 16 or 19 years old black and rather raw-boned will give the above re- ward for the negroes Reuben and Amzie. de- livered in any jail or to me. at my place in Pulaski county, Ark. Any information con corning said negroes will be thankfullv re- ceived. and liberallv rewarded by addressing me at Bayou Meto P. O.. Pulaski county, Ark. [mayl9-tf] JOEL JOINER.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
.Tusf KPcrsUpa.

I JUST received, great variety plain Gold J Rings, Plain, Chased and Sett Rings o. tho finest Gold. Breast Pins Ear Drops z Sleeve Buttons. Vest Chains, Gold and Silver Watche.. Gold Pens, Beads Dolls. Purses, Portmouies Watch Keys, with Steel tips. violhs and Strings, Fish Hooks and lines Of almost every description. some ready for use. Work Boxes, Fairia Cologne and Perfnme'y generally. Thermometers. Hair Brushes, Leather and Silk Watchguards, Rubber Hair Pins, Silver Thimbles. Green Goggles. &c,. togethe, with my former extensive stock or Notions. makes out full assortment. For sale cheap. ~
 april J. ii. QUioEN bEhni,
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Re d the Citizen.

WYE will sell on Saturday the 3Oth of w June. to the hi hest bidder, the follow ing property: Lots l, 3 and 3 in block 34, we'll improved; ots and ? in block 46. well improved; Ios II and 12 in block 46 lots l0 II and 12 in block 34; lots [. g, 10. s, and I2 block 58. Terms for improved p oper- ty. one third cash and balance in six and twelve months. wi interest, at ten per cent :; unimproved one third cash and balance in six months, without interest.
 PERRY & PETTEY. DEs ARC. June 2, 1S60-4t.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Dr. S. Cheniva's Infrmary,
NOTICE

IFS hereby given to all persons, that at the | July Tenn 1s6O) of the Probate Court of P. airie county, A kansas. will apply for an der to sell the following Real Estate. as the property of the late stephen Red, deed. viz |: Lots and 10, block 15: lot in block 3l ; lot in block 36; lot l2 in blork 29; lots ?, 3 4, Il and 12, in block 16, in the town of Des Arc Watkins survey of said town.
 Also. s. W fractional part of section 2. In township north, range west, containing A 75 100 acres.
 Now therefore, all persons interested are notified to come forward and show cause, If any they have, why such order should not be granted. J. M. ROBINSON.
 Administratos of Stephen Red, dec'd. DEs ARo, May Ii, 1860. msyp9-at
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
wranks! B a.ksii

In addition to our regular stock of blanks, such as deeds of Conveyance; Quit Claim deeds, &c., we have just printed Sherif,s tax-deed--drawn by B. b Turner, Attorney at Law. Searcy, White county" This form IS acknowledged superior te any other in the State.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
SANDERS. '' L' NhA
 DRs. SA- DERS & VEIL,

EsIpENT PHYSICIANS Des A,c, Ark, O haSkng formed partnership in the prac- tice of their profession. tender continuation oe their services to the citizens of Des Arc and adjacent ccuntry. Ofice-up stairs, cor ner Bnena Vista and Woodruff streets.
 my26-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
~rvv CsTasr.ISE7MENT.

TTAViNG secured the services of an eSpf.. I'll rienced workman, we are row prePs,.p,a to do every description of AGAsM, \, s1S z ING pIOW-MAKlvG, and REPAIRING !u a style and at prices fnat e.nnot hnt give entire Satisfaction TO the pnh- lie. We use none but the best Tennessee iron. n Shon on Woodruff street, near the Saw Miiis ""~ sf FRITH. BAVGH & co.
 nrsApc Mat l6. lsCo. nyi9-lr
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
pr snyte ian hur",

Rev. D L. Gray. will preach at the Presby- terian Church in Des Arc, on the 2d and 4fh Sabbaths of each month, during the year 1869.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
MUST AND WILL SELL
 AT SOME PRICE.
 LA IES' F 1 N B Dress Goods

I AM now offering inducements to purchas- | CTS or Ladies' Fine Summer D ess Goods, in order to reduce my over supply. having much larger assortment than this ma, ket seems to require. which purchased this Spring in the New Orleans ma ket of the latest and most des able styles. have~a large assortment of Staple Goods, and general assortment of everything usually found in Dry Goods store in Arkansas, all of which l am offering to sell as low as any house in this country; nd in- tend to sell. sooner or later, in some way, for cash or on credit, to any pnrcha>ers who are solvent in Arkansas and can pay at the end of the year or soon thereafter.
 my26-tf J. H QulSENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
The Belle of the South.
LUST RECEIVED.

Tx BOXES Shoes and Boots.
 Ie) Also,
 1000 Apple Trees, from the nursery or Brady Price of Lauderdale county, alabama' being selection of the best qualities of fruit in the country. ~
 ian15- q. & Mel ak KEN e- SO. :
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Teachers Wanted at Hickory
 Plain. Prairie County Ark.

Plain, Prairie county AFK. VIE wish tn open School al the Hick- w orv Plain (Male and Female lnstitnte) ) bv the first of August next. and desire o pro- cure a competent male and female teacher for that purpose Teachers desiring situations, will please let ns hear from them by letter or personal interview. We also, wish music teacher.
 We wonld say to teachers, who may not be acquainted with he location of our school, that we have large and well arranged house, situated in beautiful and pleasant country. surrounded by as good society as can be found in the State.
 We have ample arrangements made and be- ing made, to accommodate teachers and pupils. Correspondents will please address either the Secretary or President of the Board of Trustees, at this place.
 JOHN c. DAVE. President.
 X. J. THoM.s. Secretary.
 HICKORY PLAIN, ARK. May 12. 1860. I'm.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02

 rRAYED

EROM my premises on the night of the I Ilth instant, large Bay Mare. black mane and tail, hind feet white; was thin in order when she left A liberal reward will be given for her delivery at my place tw miles south of Des Arc. Any information which will lead to her recovery will be thank. fully received C. K. QU ARLES.
 May l9h lS60-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
sTnayED OR STOLEN.
Merchants of Arkan sas.
 WHOLESALE Dry Goods 5 Clothing 2,

WYE ARE NOW IN RECEIPT OF our second w large stock of Goods this season, bought by one of our fl m in person. in latter part Of April, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. The Merchants of Arkansas will find it to their interest to examine these Goods, Tn get ting up replenishing bills. We sell no Goods at Retail or to
 OnsUmprs. But offer Inducements to the trade inst will compare with any other market. Particular attention paid to filling orders.
 SOUTHWORTH. NANCE & CO.,,
 264 MAIN STREET, MEMPHIS, may 12-1y
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS, May ~5' J,ha steamer,s news caused less frmness in cotton and he market closed dull. Prices were irregular. Sugar firm at 6a@7a Mo- lasses 33c.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
J. H. QUtsENBERRY.

Sanford's Ceiebrated Mrdw Cutters, TUST received and for sale, at reduced pri- J ces, a lot of Sanford's 4O blade Straw Cutters. [apr11] J. H. QUIsENBERRY
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02

Case of Medicine containing " vials. and a
 large wo, k giving full directions SID oo For sale at this office. For sale Wbolesale and Retail at Hatfield and Wright's Homro- pathic Drug Store, Jefferson street, MempniS' Tennessee. apr28-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
HADFIELD & WRIGHT'S
 HOMEOPATHIC

SPE glFDG l|gMEDlESs EyEvER AND AGUE BOX CONTAIN
 T. ing vials, with full directions warranted
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
NilT CE.

A IL persons indebted to me for the pur- "A chase of property in Des Are, must make P rebi. G .tf SIP. CATLIN.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
F UR Ni TU # E!

WHEAT FANS AND TRANSFERS. VIE have in store one dozen superior w Wheat Fans, which we willse CHEAP.
 ALso--Two Wheat Thrashers, warranted to do good work. Call and examine. For sale by STEWAkIi& BhODS.
 ulnel5-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Memphis Market.
MEMPHIS APPEAL OFFtcE.
 Tuesday. May 29, 1860.

MEMPHIS APPEAL OFFICE.
 Tuesday, May 29, 1860. CorroN.-The market yesterday was with out change. We heard of the following sales 2I ats. TO at $, 30 at sa, 252 at g, at II, 7 at l1S at l2c. - Inferior ...394a Middling lO9@ll Ord,nary..... 5 @6i Good Mid'g III @ll1 Good Ordinary I @7i Mid'g Fair.ll t9l 2a Low Middling 8 @si | Fair. i2toelS
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02
Castings and Nails.

TUsT received and for sale large assort- J ment of Castings and Nails, direct rom the manufa ctory in pittsburg.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-06-02

LIGHT and heavy, Single and SN7 Two Horse Flows just received szexSS and for sale by febl8-1 STEWART < Bko's.
, 1860-07-31
letter from Senator Fltxpntrtck.-!fe
fs-riaFc4 hIs Preference Tor BEeckln"

EsriaTcs hl. Preference Tor 1sFeckin~
ridge and Lane.
Wz7=xzxA, July u. 1s6o.
HoS, J. l.. II. CcaRr-D<ar Sir Tour iaror
Of the 18th inst. hus just BEEN received. lou
say tia. there js good deal Of speculation u
IN nv preferences for tue candidates now be"
fore tia country for lhe Presidency and Vice.
Presidency" aud that ycu would be glad It
moi consistent with my feelings, that would
inhicatr them"
The Office OF Vice President is high posi-
tiou. aud one, nomination for which, II teaa"
cred me BY Uaited democracy, upon prop
e. platform, an frank to SAY, would net nave
II could not accept the nomination with Mr.
Douoiss. for the reasons set forth in n!y Ies1ef
of declension, and for others, which said IN
that letter. would not then impose. l d,H=r
entirely from him on the territorial auession,
As set forth in my letter to Mr. uudgns last
fall, md as indicated By my tote On the sonale
resolutions, commonly sailed TIE DAYS ~ teso. 'o.
lusions,'' which pas.ed the Senate At the 'ast
session Of Congress.
Differing as widely as ne do upon the question
Of popular or tauatser sovereignty, and tho
protection Of alaro property in tho TeT1i.oE1es,
could not havs accepted The nomination with
Mr. Donzlas, on the platform presented, With
out suhiecting myaen to the innputation Of haT-
ing abandoned well-matured opinions tor the
hope Of obtaining power and place.
would have supposed that these opinions
! publicly expressed. md my drclension Of the
nomination for tho Sice-ptesidenty. would have
been sufficient guarantee that IN selecting
from the candidates would at least Tote for
those whose political sentiments conform most
nearly to my own. have always beea DEMO
cra', and adhered vita fidelity to the principles
and usages Of the party. The divisions and dis
ruptions Of the Convention 1T Baltimore SHOULD
lie, and feel assured are, depIored and regretted
By all Democrats, md By none, an sure, more
than myself
According in sentiment nth tha platform
upoa which Breckinridgc and Lane hare been
nominated, shall as u matter Of couExe yield
them my support
Very respectfully, ycur obediens se1rant,
lin Ffr1pArHick.
, 1860-07-31

"Occasioaar' writes "A interesting accounted
the funeral Of Joseph Gales. We CLIP para
graph or two:
- President Baehanan s.t ut the right land be-
hind the head nt tbs coffin, and COL Seaton at
the lett Ii were inclined TO pmlosophise and
roiat moral, tow ,hrii;ns!7 sasc:ive onea
Sentences might be made By this siagse group;
especially SO when the Kev. Dr. r5ne dwe!s
with su,h simplicity aud affection on the hon
ored and honorable character Of the deceased,
and landed bis euoTts ;or good-haslog the tai
ents 10 do eyi.-in this great foeas OF tsmpsa-
lion. But It is time, not for gha.tly contrasts
between The dead and the living. but ot honor
Then came The family aad re:a-
tire. of the deceased, who we're numerous, IN"
Gliding all The branches Of the Seaton, Lee,
Msy, Monroe, and " alker fsuiEfaa, among them
Miss Julian1a May, the American pr'nA donna
After the blood relatises and their klu caua the
attaches Of tbs office.
Tie Presidents carriage mere
Was intsrposed, aad was followed BY the eos-
poratiou and lts officers. Then came me ser-
rants Of Elking.on 10 the humber OF tesea- 13
teen prominent among them ras Mnse' Mt:
Gales body-servaat and driver, rho m19nt 1e
seen every day for years driving ihe cos} ntue
family cosch to the office IN seTentn S',eGt na
puIl,5c 20 opposite the door, be'p'ng-hali car,
rylno-hiu invalid matter into tn. dustcosereo
tn story brick
, 1860-07-31

vhi1a Buctana3 is on tia stump for BEeck-
in.ioae. md vhiia Mr. Douglss hea become the
iiiueFzu& candidate, showing. himself nj the
various railroad depots and collegn commence
nents, and making stump speeches in bis own
iar hc;n c.iIsd % out to speak, Abraham Lincoln,
he Republican candidate, is staying quietly. at
home and preserving that modest reticence that
proper decorur. in candidate his always de-:
mardea. until this shameless era Of Presidential
deuagogues and self pnder5- We believe that
the people will approve Ar:. Lincoln's Eaethod
Of conducting bsmself in this canvass. It may
be said in apology for Ar. Buchanan that hs
don't know nos 10 be decent, aad for D1eck-
inridge and Douglas tia. they are SO badly
scared as rot to knew what they are about.
They are too djgetty to remain quietly at
home. II ous was disposed to d 30, he would
be Mzsid, lest the other should obtain soma
advantage orer hiua.-D<:roi: Tribune.
, 1860-07-31
!; 4 Sale Of Pr1ncspa1ltie4.

TIE President has issced q proclamation TOR
the sale, in October next, Of four and three
qu-rter millions Of acres Of public lands IN Ntn-
nesota, and for tha sale, next month, OF seEen
millions Of acres in Kansas and Nebraska Hare
Is territory though 10 set up ball dozen king"
doms Of The Europcnn dlmen:ions. Belgium,
Holland. Hanover, the PApal States, and the
Swiss Confederation, are each OILY abcu: one
half as large as the territory n7v trou1 at to tho
hammer. Greece cont:sns two thousand square
miles less. No one Of the German States Of
Wu1iemhurx, Saxony, Esdeo, Hesse Casee@,
Hesse uarmstard', Aeckisabarg Schwerin, u
denburs or MESSIAH, Is much ,nore than one
th,rd OF this extent; and IN fact NIL OF them fx-
c.pt WurtembuF, are less than ouetourth oft.
The 1;her German States do nos in the u.sre-
gate. exceed cue half Of this amount Of ierEi-
tory. Tuscany, paros, Lucca md 3fodeuu, sal-
ded together, would maks about seren ten,hs Of
it. T.is super1uous slice OF our public lands
which We are putting up ut auction, Is about
c-sixth ~ large rs Great Britain herself, one
tenth AZ large u France or Turkey, uud ono
filth as Large as Prussia. Truly, .herc is space
enough hers for manufacturing pri1cipalities
and powers without nun,her. and without ever
missing tho ground. When |: oil gets nicely
fenced in, and the squa:ier sovsreigns hare
taken possession, the Llipusiau kingdoms Of
European sovereigns will not b. worth compar-
ing with our Btoadtuagiau dimensions.
, 1860-07-31
Standard Fire Insurance Company.
Th. following is from tic nancy * ie!e Of
~

Standard Fire In.nrance Company.
Ths following il from tic nancy * is!e Of
the y. Y. Uori4:
In the money article oF our paper Of Thurs
dar, some remarks we're made about tile tirc in-
surance companies, il connection With tie t.F.
erett aud l1endrick Hudson frauds. and the
name OF thu standard ln'uruncc Company WIS
associated with them in Il manner calculated 10
xire the public wrong impression.
Upon inquiry We arc satisfied tha. tho capsts!
of tie Standard Fire Insurance. Company was all
paid in cash, and 1t has all been invested upon
bond aEd mortgage security in this city and
Brooklyn, excepting ore email amount in on
Acrs. Tho property, in mast Instances, being
worth twice the amount ioaned npon it, and in
no Instance worth less than half ~ much more.
It also appears tha: this company las not par
ticipated IN the eIo.ts made ty sume companies
to reduce the rates OF Insurance, but las in all
Instances sustained the same rate or premium
wi.h the Oldest and best cumpaaies. All Of its
elicers, excepting the president, Vim. Cripps,
E-q., have Ecsn acquainted with tie business Of
iuhur,rE against lire, and the secretary wa5
brought up to that business; 80 that they are
not liable to the charge Of ignorance OF the
business of insurance. Under their manage
mens the company h.s done slfe. paying, uEd
honest business, and has earned the good u9io-
ion O.: all who hare been insured By it, AMI Of
the other insurance companies IN the stree:
l.. Z. Alexander, Es1, No, l>9 South Water
street, is the Chicago Agent Of this Company.
, 1860-07-31

Nli1etpoLt!efGE Of Lee 1Ht3 AQu 4touEe-l
Ii NarrI. July q, lS0'-
To-day has Witnessed at this p'ace The largest
political gathering ever held in this county.
Early in tue morning tue people began to ar
riye by hundreds and continued to poEr into
town until noon, when it was estimated that
fro or six hundred teams and from 5000 to
10000 persons had arrived. About tno o'clock
tie crowd repaired to beautiful grove east Of
town, where reai old fashioned barbecue WAS
served up ii cxce!sen. style. The various ae|e-
cations, from 3iandinsrilie, Te11e.Iaute, Car
thage, Pilot Grove, Ft. Green, Pontcosuc, Dal-
las City, Nauyoo, and Fl. Madison, were met AID
escorted into town, by thirty three young la
dies, representing the different stut.s and .ls;r
" OF fort; young men On horse back who cast
tl!cir first yotc next fill. After dinucr The
the speaking commenced ut two diG> rent stands
1t one stand Mr. Greely o. Q,incy and l.. H..
Waters o. Macotnb held their hearers sWll
bound with abe and eloquent e1uc:dnticns Of
Rcpub!icanism. while ct the other Capt Beri.
I'fentiss and young Henry King Of Quincy, and
II. ". Mckinney Esq. Of -Sauroo, poured vol
ley after vollfy Of grxpe into the democratic
ranks, and By their eloquenee aa3 l'eic, and wit,
brought forth frequent and long continued ap-
plause from the multitude tha. stood around.
The ert rciscs were agreeably entertained by
music from the Carthage brass b.od. The
Fort Madison brass band, aud militia band
ftou Terrc uautc.
Taken altogethtr the meeting WAS one Of tic
mas. successful and enthusiastic deucc*tra-
tions ever witnessed and I assure you that
Hancock county will roll up ! majority for the
Republican Ticket in Nov, that will make the
shanocracr treo.ble in their boots X