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 TIE ELECTION - THE RESULT IN PRAIRIE CoUNTY.-The official returns, which we published last week, show that RECTOR, for Governor, carried the county bv 30l majority; CAN'T, for Congress, 4S4 majority, and DAVE for Representa- tive 40 over QuIsENBERaY.
 DAvIE's majority would have been much larger, doubtless, had not the JoHN- SON men raised the question that Col. DA- VIE was on the Johnson platform, as they termed it, and that he (Col. Davie) must support Johnson to be consistent. We are well satisfied that had Col. DAVE been present at the election he would have voted for Judge RECTOR. He is not with the Johnson faction, and is the last man that would support them at the ballot box.
 The efforts of the Opposition to elect MT Quisenberry were strong and well arranged in the Northern portion of the county especially. But they have been handsomely defeated Col. Thomson is an Old-Line Whig, and deserved better treatment than he received at the hands of his pretended political friends.
 Col. DAVE was compelled to be absent during the canvass, but must feel highly gratltied that the sterling Democracy oi Prairie have stood by him as the exponent of their principles.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

eSy- There seems to be but little doubt that HINDMAN is reelected to Congress from the First District. CAN'T, thus far, is leading MITCHELL in the Second Dis trict. We give the votes of the counties in both Districts, as far as they have been heard from.
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Tn Des Arc, on Saturday night last, 11th inst, at the residence of Capt C. Brock, MT. CHARLES S. PITTMAN, in the 24th year or his age.
 TThe deceasedwa native of Florida; moved from thence to Arkansas in lSol, ana hao re- sided here during the past nine years. lie was a gentleman of rare worth and was hlghiy esteemed for all those ennobling qualities fha' constitute the good and exemplary citizen.- To his brother, sister and immediate assocl- ates--those who knew him best--his loss Will long leave void that cannot be filled. lie left full and convincing evidence to all, that he was iourneying to better land, where the turmoils and troubles of this world will bt felt no more, and that he wonld enjoy thai full fruition which is prepared for those who ''live righteously and walk humbly" through their earthly lourney.1
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

Rr- The Syracuse Couripr. one of ,be mosl influential Democratic papers in the North, has taken down the names of Douglas and Johnson and hoisted those of Breckinridge and Lane.
 sa9~ Tie Convention which nomina, ted MT. Douglas, also nominated MT. Fitzpatrick. Mir Douglas was In faysr Of squattes Sovereignty, aud Mr. Fitz- patrick had recently voted agianst it in the Senate. What love of principle
 KANSAS BILL.-John Bell voted agains the Kansas Bill. His supporters in Geor, gia passed resolution at the time tba, i, oppose the Kansas Bill was to oppose ,b, rigtis of the South.
 -Woman are a great deal like Frenci
 has--yev pretty to look at, but very las wrong.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

has 10 do with the result, be the negro's Paradise. Economically regarded, then, the question of negroes or no negroes in the Southern States is brought within a narrow compass. No blacks-no cotton. Such is the finality.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
A PoLrrroA1 LETTER FROM EXPIRE.

A POLITICAL LETTER FROM EXPIRE s1DENr PIERCE. Gen. Pierce has written aletter to Mr. B F. HalIeu, in which he pronounces tha, gentleman's exclusion from the Baltimore Conventon "a clear violation of right and says there has been. in fact, no nomination made In com formly with the established and recognized usages of the organization, and hence sound and faithful men find nothing in the proceedings, so far as nominations are con cerped. to bind them to party fealty." He expresses the wish that there may be a cordial union in all sections in support ot Breckenridge and Lane, and failing in that, favors the joint support of common electoral ticket in Pennsylvania and other States.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

LEAVING TExAs.-There is more emigra- tion passing north from Texas than ever be- fore known here. Movers say that in Texas starvation stared them& the face, and they they are looking for a country where they can obtain breadstuh, ,-LVan Buren Press.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
DRs. BFHs SONG & TUCKER

RESlDEMT P+TSlGlANS, SURGEO.N'S & .fCCO COUCHEURS. TVAVTNG formed partnership, offer \ their professional services to the cltl- zens of Des Arc and surrounding country. From their long experience in their profess sion they hope to share liberal patronage. N5y~ Particular attention given to all chro- nic diseases of females.
 OFF1cE-Bnena Vista street, first room up stairs in Perry & Jaekson's new building ang15 If
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

sSy- We are without reliable returns as 10 who is elected Governor. Reports from Little Rock indicate the election of REc-
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY.-Con- gress passed an act in lS45, "to establish a uniform time for holding elections for electors of President and Vice President in all the States of the Union" The act fixes the election on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November" r"-which this year is the 9th day of the month. All the electors must be chosen or appointed on that day except in case of the filling of vacancies in the Electoral College, or where State failed to effect an election on the day desig- mated.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

v
 BELL AND EVERETT CLUE MEETING IN DEs ARc.-We were not present, but learn from friend that there was consld- erable enthusiasm at this meeting on Mon- day evening, at the Mayors office, such as is calculated to carry off the youth of the country, unless there IS similar move ment on the part of the Democratic party. A respectable number of names were en- rolled, and outsiders strongly solicited to join the Club. The truth is, they made a splendid beginning, and no mistake. We must look at things as they are and not as we would wish to have them. Several gentlemen were called on to address the meeting, but declined at first, after which some one proposed that it was usual for the Old Soldiers to lead the way in all emergencies and great battles, hence it was the duty of Dr. Sanders to lead of. That old soldier of the cross come before his fellow-cilizens and was received with great ecat. The Rev. gentleman mani fesed quite a clerical dignity of manner, he spread his wings heavenward, in order, it is supposed, to bathe his unfruitful mind in the fountain of immortal eloquence, but alas for the frailtes of human nature, il was mo go," he did not succeed as well as the King of France, who marched up the hill and back again. for the fact is the Rev. gentleman did not ''get up at all, J but pitched into the Democratic party and belabored 1t in way that "gentlemen ol the cloth" are in the habit of fighting the devil The Rev gentleman arrived at the conclusion that MT. BRECKENRIDGE was the tail end of the Democratic party. He l fretted and foamed over the Democracy until he got up such an excitement In his mind, that he never once took into account that there was an abolition party in the country--a singular fact for a Southern Minister of the Gospel. The Rev. gen. lleman took his seat exhausted, probably, sSTo bathe his wearied soul
 In seas of heavenly'rest,
 Where not a wave of PARTY rolls | Across his peaceful breast After the Rev. gentleman taking bis seat Mir. T. J. lobe was called up. He noticed all the parties in the field, and tried to show his friends that Douglas would be President in spite of the devil, if not he hoped that gentleman would so divide the Democratic party as to elect Bell & Everett. Mir. J. did not seem to suit the Bell crowd, for while he was speaking his friends looked like Tam o. Shanters wife:
 s'They gathered their brows, like gathering storm,
 And nursed their wrath to keep it warm"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15

WHAT DoEs lr MEAN? A !" Congo Club " has been formed in Port Gibson, Miss. The object is 10 secure State legis- lation for the supply of more African labor The Club design to be somewhat quiet" /" however, until after the coming election.
 aG5~ Geo. w Curtis the United States Supreme Court Judge who made the Abo- li1on argument in the Dred Scott case, dis senting with Judge Mclean of Ohio, from the opinion of the Court, recently made a speech in Massachusetts advoca- ting the election of Bell and Everett. Mir. Bell, il seems is a good enough Abo- ltionisl for him.
 Rsy~ The Hon. James B. Clay (son of the great Henry Clay) addressed Breck- inridge and Lane meeting at Richmond, Ky. and announced his warm support of the platform and the candidates.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
At Co.'S and Carriage,

r AM offerin my entire stock of DRY
 GOODS at cost and ten per cewt. Everpody is invited to call and see for themselvei My goods are inferior to none in this mrket, and my object in selling off at cost andcarriage is to enable me to e plenish with stock which will be bought exclusively w,h cash.
 aup1 if LEVIN HARRISON
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UNIVERSITY of NASHVILLE
Militsy 11 sa> College.
RERlIEN LINDSLEY, MD, ,DD

T BERlIEN LINDSLEY, M.D.DD 4 Chancellor of the University, and Pro. lessor of Dentistry and Geology.
 Cor. B.s. JOHNSON, Superintendent of the Military ollege, and Professor of Engineer ing. Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
 J.R. SEwARr, A. M, Professor of Greek and LatinLanguages and Literature,
 GEO. SBLAcKIE, A. M, M. D., Profesioi of Botafr and Natural History.
 REV. ] W. HoYTE, AM, MD, Professai of AIena and Moral Philosophy, and 8iblltaI Literatue.
 R. WHITMAN, Adjunct Professor of An. cient Laguages.
 J. G.ANGIApE, Teacher of French an Drawig.
 c. WINSTON. M. D., Surgeon.
 The irst term of the Academic year, ltov- ,61. commences on the 3d of September. lNo
 Theecond term commences on the zlia o JanuaT, 1861 Commencement exercises 1aA rlace M the 18th of June, 1861.
 Tuiion, boarding, washing, fuel, room. oa servats' attendance, and use of arms. s@ per trm MatricuIation fee, $5. staasRs are rquired to furnish their rooms. t's' neerhg, French, Spanish. German pfaslis' Bookkeeping, and Fencing, each slo P termof twenty weeks. a
 sadents under fourteen years of age VIII notbe admitted. .
 B the aid of Military Discipline, eiiee's govrnment is established, and health, Pnyys PEya calculture, good order and industrious na0s arspromcted, for Catalogues, or additional intof'asu'7 arglv to any member of the Faculty, or
 W25-3m B. R. JOHNSON, suPF
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
MARRNED:

On the 7th inst, by Elder J M Cox, Mir E. w. SMITH to Miss MARTHA WHITLocK all of this county.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-15
AUCTION. COMPRESSION, ESTATE
GENERAL AGENCY,
 DIES ARC, ARKANSAS.
Y AM prepared to receive all kinds of MER- \ cHANpIsE, GROCERIES, PRODUCE. &c., &c.,
 FOR S HE ON co MESsiO9, Eit}5er at Auction or Priuate Sale, or er-

FOR S HE ON co MEssiO Either at Auction or Priuate Sale, or er-
 change for Lands
 will enter, buy and sell lands as an Agent. Parties desiring to sell improved or wild lands, as we'll as those desiring to purchase, mi ght do well to apply to me. An experi- ence of more than fifteen years in Arkansas Land Agency business, furnishes to me all the information necessary to properly transact all land business promptly.
 aug153m1 J. Il. QUlSENbEhhK' <
 REFERENCES Robertson x Hudson; Elm erson, Brewster & Co; Byram, Hind & Bliss, New York Garvin, Bell & Co.,; Chamber- lain & Tapp; Cannon & McCampbeIl, Louis vile, Ky Babcock & Kernochan; E. Reilly & Co.,; Payan & Carhart, New Orleans. Col Robertson Topp; Col. J. H. McMahon; Gen R. V. Richardson, and old citizens Of Men phis. Tenn. Burr & Co.,, Batesvllle, Ark. Pool. Pullam & Co, Jacksonport, Arkansis' Johnson & Peay, Napoleon, Ark.
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Later from CalifOrnia-Bv Over.
land Mail.

MALLoY's STATION, Jan 1.-THE CaIifa, :.
MIA Overland mail of the 2eth nit. pass,
this station this morning. 'o
Business at San Francisco was unchanes,
The steamer John L. Stephens and sbin
Golden Eagle arrived on the oath. 'F
The Hudson Bay Company was about I'll
withdraw its agency from the Sandwich Il
lands.
The Portland, Oregon, Advertiser, of the
TIN OF December, says the United Statsa
steamer Massachusetts,, bonnd to Vsncotyer
pied San Juan, was detained at that port h,
ice. ~
The grape crop of California was less mi.
season than during any season since ls64
owing to the frost and bad weather.
The quartz mining is still going ahead
Both the Liskigen and New York companie.
are doing well. p""'es
The Russian corvettes Ryander and Ma.
7!th OF January intending to return via NswI
York. 'e"l
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GREAT MEN.-Homer was beggar; Plau-
tus turned mill; Terancs was q slave; Boe-
THUS died in Jail; Paul Borghese had four
teen trades, yet starved with them all; Tasso
was often distressed for few shilings; Ger
vantes died of hunger; Camsans, the writer
of the "Lusiad," ended his days in an aims
house; and Vaugeles left his body to the sur
geon to pay his debts. In England, Bacon
lived life of meanness and distress; Sir
Walter Raleigh died on the seaffold; Spenser
died in want; Milton sold his copyright of
paradise Lost" for $75, and died in obscur-
ity; Dryden lived in poverty and distress;
Otway persisted of hunger; Lee died in the
streets; Steele was in perpetual warfare with
his bailiffs; Goldsmith's 'Vicar of Wakefield
was sold for trife, to save him from the
grasp OF the law.
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INTERESTING TO THE LApIEs.-At recent
scientific meeting in Edinburg, crinoline
dress was exhibited, one half Of which had
been immersed in solution of sulphate of
ammonia, in order to test its non-combusti-
bility. On a light having been applied to
the crino line, the part CT It which had not
been stepped in the solution was at once en-
veloped in flames, but the only effect W hich
the light had on the other part, was to char
it. This was considered satisfactory expe-
riment, and it was stated that as ammonia
was only Cd. per pound, it was accessible to
the humblest lass. 1t was stated that the
crinoline used in the royal establishment
was stepped in totally different solution,
but that its cost prevented its general use,
and that the cheaper solution was equally
eticacious.
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A Re'o Statue to Washingtoa-It is propo-
.ed in the Maryland Legislature to erect
statue OF General Washington to be placed
in the Senate chamber, upon the yery iden.
tical spot where that ."Great Patrlot'' rp.
signed to the assembled Congress of the
United States, on the 23rd Of December.
1898, his commission as the commander ia
chief of the revolutionary army, under which
he contaminated, with his gallant compeers,
the "National Independence" of our "Glo.
rious Union" The statue is to be of Amer
lean marble, of life size, by an American ar
list.
INHuMAN MorHER.--Julia Ann Cady, a
married woman, living in Chenango, N. Y,
few days since, took her own child, four
years old, born before her marriage, and
stripped it OF its clothing, and then put it
head foremost into the stove, holding it there
until she supposed it dead. She then placed
it in bed which she set on fire, and went
10 the neighbors. The child, however, re-
covered itself so far as to escape from the
bed and cut of doors, where it was found ia
tally burned.
Singular Cosncideaes.-Three married sis.
tsrs, residing in different plaees--one of then
a resident Of Lynn, Mass. have each with
in the past year presented their husbands
with twins, 1t is rot often that one family
is so blessed in one shart twslve.nopth.
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Mr.. Nelson, of Tennessee, on Dissolution
In lecture at Baltimore, on Monday night,
Mr.. Nelson, an American member of Con
gress from Tennessee, said:
] can never think of the dissolution of this
Union. Dissolve the Union, the thing is i'm
possible. Enthusiastic applause. How
could we divide it-how separate our Nation.
al airs, how divide our common glory?-
Applause have always thought that il
ever the two sections of this Union were ar
rayed against each other, and two opposing
armies were to meet, marching to the tune
Of Hail Columbia. / think that as they ap-
preached each other and heard the old IA
miliar air, that they would throw down their
arms and rush into fraternal embrace. Dis.
solve this Unien, never. No, sirs, its dissolu-
zion would roll back the tide of civilization
Co such an extent that it would never recov.
er from it. The dissolution could do no good,
and would only result in some conqueror
subduing all and placing crown upon his
head.
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Young kady Rendered Desperate.-A
young lady living in Shaker Prairie, ILL.,, fell
desperately in love with young man, who
exhibited 40 reciprocacy of attachment.
He was married last week to another lady,
and the disappointed girl, as soon as she
heard it, started tor the river to drown her
self. She was overtaken and brought back.
A little after she jumped into well, but
was rescued. A little later she got hold
OF butcher knife and stabbed herself in the
side, intiicting dangerous and PROBABLY Ia
tai wound.
Going through Thick ana Thin.-Thoma
jefferson was tall and very thin. General
Knox was short and very thick. The tno
met one day at the door OF Washington's
house in Philadelphia While they were there
bowling in the street, each insisting that the
other should take the precedence, up comes
Mr.. Peters, wit OF that day, who casting
a sly glance from one to the other, pushed
boldly between them, exclaiming, "pardon
nae, gentlemen, If in my haste dash through
thick and thin"
Painful Situation.-Las Monday a young
man in Huntington, Conn. was caught BY
his clothing on shaft offs hob,joiat factory,
and @hirled around sixty times minute, SO
that his boots and stockings were torn off
by the velocity. His screams brought i'm
mediate help, the gate was shut, and when
liberated it was found that he had broken
one ankle, dislecated the other, and recsiv-
ed severe bruises on the body.
Accidentally ChoEed to Dea th.-On the
2sth ultimo, Mr.. Rye Coulter, who resides
in Botetourt county, Va, was accidentally
choked to death. 1t appears that he went
out to get stick of wood, after procuring
which he started to return with it Oh his
shoulders, when, as he was ascending a hill,
he stumbled, and the wood becoming tangled
in his cravat, choksd him to death.
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Another ElOpement.

Some few weeks ago, the elopement of the
wife'of a prominent Brooklyn physician caus.
ed considerable stir in the fashionable circles
of the 'City of Churches The wife of wei
known gentleman in this city, who wasl
formerly member of the Legislature, (savs
the New York Express has now run away,
(some say with boy OF Is, and Is enjoying
= new honeymoon in the neighborhood Of
philadelphia.
The bright young gentleman, who has thus
displayed his precocious propensities, is, or
was drug clerk in q store on Hudson street,
He has long been on intimate terms with the
faithless wife, who was never suspected of
any wrong, although her manners in the
circle where she moved sometimes subjected
her to remark. She is woman of consider
able wealth in her own right, owning
couple of large buildings on Broadway, be-
sides having good sum of money invested
in stocks, bonds &C., and was one of the
leaders OF fashion in her set.
On abandoning the kind and loving part
ner, who has shared her joys and sorrows
for the last eighteen years, she generously
left everything in the way of property be-
mind, but about $4,000 in ready cash which
will be amply sufficient for fashionable
tour, and with which quite dash can be
cut in Philadelphia and other country
towns.
The runaway lady is possessed OF great
personal attractions, and is about thirty six
years OF age. She is the mother of five in
leresting children, one of whom, girl six
teen years OF age, feels the blow severely ,oc-
capying, as she does, good position in
society. The father Of the runaway, an
aged man in wealthy circumstances, is also
greatly distressed. The husband, naturally
shares the same feelings, but has determined
not to pursue his faithless spouse, who, it is
believed, will repent of her folly and again
return to her home.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
MERCHANTS HOTEL NORFOLl

John Smith, Jr., Proprietor.
Samuel Smith, E Roberts, VIM Bury,
L D Michae:, E l. Perkins, William N Nash,
N G; s r Harrall, Gates County, G; Geo.
W Smith, VIM Heath, York county; Sam,
II Page, Z Marshall, U s Navy; Robt W
Gibbs, Isle of Wight; } II Charles, Steamer
Glen Cove; James Bullock, Baltimore; VIM
R 0verton, South Mills, N e.
OCEAN HOUSE, PORTSMOUTH,
Capt. G. C. Bartling, Proprietor.
. Mrs Julia Aimes, M Corbettt, 8 II Nal.
licott, W Jones, Virginia; W j Goodwin,
District Columbia; Reynolds, Sunsbury, N
q; Grassland. N Y; John A White, Phil
adelphia.
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FARM FOR SALE.

nNE OF the most desirable Farms in tn is sec
OF the farm called POMFRET, adjoining the
farm OF Mr.. Virginius Denby, on the Elizabeth
river, four m lies from Norfolk. Its location ia
Superior to any in this section of country, It
contains fifty acres, twenty-five of which are
in cultivation. 1t has on it Comfortable ,sot.
tage, with all the necessary out buildings. tits
we'll stocked with Fruit Trees of both dWarfand
standard kinds. There is attached to il a fishe-
ry, said to be one Of the best on this shore
mere Is On the farm between two and three
hundred loads Of manure
Only a small portion of the purchase money
VIII be required, the balance to be paid in wear
~ installments, with the interest. For more
minute description enquire of
SO. MERWlN, or to
Ia ~ ISAAC M. SMITH, l49 Main St
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NJ A Rim E NEW s .
PORT OF NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
ARRIVED.

AHuRsDAt, Sah'y ~.
Steamships s. r. Spaulding, Howes, from
Baltimore, bound for Boston, put into to finish
loading.
Steamer Louisiana, Russell, from Baltimore,
Schr Leroy Osborne, from N. ,mdz, for
sundry persons, to Rowland & Bros.
Schr Leader, Moore, from York River, corn
to Mellen 4 Santos, and Rowland Bros.
Schr Starlight, Berry, from Gloucester, corn
TO M Smith Il Bro, and Mellen 3 Santos.
-.Schr Jefferson, Jarvis, from York River. corn
to Mellen d Santos.
Schr Masena, Read, oats to Mellen & Santos.
Schr Gazette, Chase, from Providence ballast
to master.
Schr Chief, Eldridge, ii ON Providence ballast
TO Delk & Lindsey
schr James H Taylor, from Richmond, coal
to master.
schr st Cloud. Thomas, from Smithhe d pro.
duce to master.
schr B Ur4uhsrt, Adams, from SIN ithdeld.
produce to master.
Schr A Finley, Cooper. from smithfield,
produce to master.
schr Matilda, Churchill, from N Y, in bal.
Sloop Peu, from Back River.
cotton.
Schr Mary, Walker, with corn
Schr Jennie Hunter, Matthias, from n. c.,
slaves and cotton to X Biggs & Co.
Schr George Tatem, with cornI
Boat Susan Gregory. with corn.
Schr A G Sykes, corn and lumber to odom y
Clements.
Schr J Bell, Shute, for iR. /.
SAILED.
Steamship r Spaulding H0wes, sailed Tor
Boston to-day at Tone O'Clock, after taking in
1000 bales Of cotton, and 400 bbls. of tar.
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Bank Directors for 1900

The following are lists of Directors of the
Virginia and Farmers Bank in this City snd
Portsmouth appointed by the Stock holders
snd the Executive, for the present year:
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
BY the Stoekholaers. By the Executive.
hiyer Myers. Charles A Santos,
John E Doyle, VIM Lamb,
Henry Lepage, James E Barry,
'George Reid.
FARMERS BANK: OF VIRGINIA.
Duncan Robertson, D s Cherry,
Henry Irwin, W B Rodgers,
'kader Biggs, *W d G Ellis,
rWm II Smith.
VIRGINIA BANK, PORTSMOUTH,.
John G Hatton, Gerard Henderson,
stephen Cowly, SDr A Smith,
W II Peters, Arthur Wilson,
TJethro A Jenkins.
New Directors.