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Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

HALF VorEs.--It may be rather late to explain what fractional votes mean, as recorded in the proceedings of the Charles ton Convention; but as we have heard the enquiry many times made, we con- sider 1t better late than never.
 The representation at Charleston con- sisted of twice the number of electoral votes to which the various States are en- titled The Electoral College consists of 303 votes-the number of delegates enti- tied 10 vote in the Charleston Convention therefore numbered 606; but in voting or balloting the electoral votes only were re- garded n declaring the result Hence, if the two delegates representing an elec- toral vote thought differently. and voted for different men, it divided their vote one fraction-one-h being thrown for one man, and the other half for another. In voting by States the result was the same. For instance. take Tennessee her eIec- toral vote is consequently she had twenty four delegates. Suppose nineteen of the twenty -four 10 have voted for one candidate and five for another, the vote would have been recorded nine and a half and two and a half--aggregating twelve By bearing in mind that the delegations were double and that each delegate voted pendently, the reader will have no difficulty in accounting for the half votes reported in the proceedings, Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

A TEXAS TRAeEDY.-A letter from Austin, dated April 18th, gives an account of terrible ragedy which was enacted in that city of the l7th. It appears that some dozen men, living on OnIon Creek, eight or ten miles from there, rescued a prisoner from the hands of the sheriff, while having his trial for the supposed murder of an old gentleman named Ed wards, living in the neighborhood of the above named parties. They shot thirteen six-shooter bullets into his head and body. He breathed for some two hours after, The prlsoner's name was Fancy. He was arrested in October, 1857, for shoot
 ing the son of the above named Edwards, and was cleared in the spring or summer of 175S, on the ground of insanity. This happened in the Court House, and two of the parties engaged in the killing were arrested on the spot and are now Tn Jail.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

ANARCHY IN UrAH.-Big families are not always peaceabIe. The Mormons seem far from 1t. Gov. Cummins has informed the President that Utah is in condition bordering on anarchy, and some action is necessary therefore on the government to relieve the Territory from present and impending evil He alludes to the bands of desperadoes whose con- duct renders the tenure of life and prop erty uncertain, and requests either that Judges will be sent out in place of those who have deserted Utah. that the Probate Courts be authorized to exercise the powers claimed by them and granted by the Legislative Assembly; or adopt some means of safety.
 He requests that 800 soldiers be re- tained there, as the withdrawal of the entire army would be injurious and un- just
 Gov Cummns states the population Of Utah IS 52,000 or 53,000, though il is larger estimated by the Mormons.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
TO THE, LADIES.

I TAKE this method ot informing the Ladies of Des Arc, and surrounding coun- try, that l have this Spring, purchased very extensively, all kinds of Goods in their line, from the cheapest to the most beautiful and costly. Space in this paper would scarcely enable me to enumerate the various articles, which consists. in part, of Prints, Ginghams, Tarlton, French Poplin, Printed Organdies, Plain and Embroidered Swiss, Brlliantine, French Cambric, Organdy and Jaconet robes, English and Grape Barege, Chambray printed linens, Lawns, Silks. and general assortment of trimmings; Summer Shaws, Barege and Silk Shawls; Barege and Silk Mantles; Lace points, Mantillas; Belle of the South, hoops; Bonnets, Parasos, Hose Shoes, Handker- chiefs, Gloves, Veils, Head-dresses; Plain, Sett and chased gold rings, and general as- sortment of Jewelry; Rubber hair-pins, per fumery, combs, belts, ribbons, needles, pins, silver thimbles, Sc-, &c. We will take great pleasure in showing them.
 We feel sure of having as great variety, as pretty and tasty styles as ever brought to the West, having taken great care in selecting in the largest and best wholesale houses, all of which I guarantee to be new and fresh, and the latest fashion and prices, as low as any merchant can sell them, for cash or on the usual time.
 april J. IT, QUfsENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
rxoy,e uawufactory

C. O'BntEN, having opened his BOOT STORE opposite the Nucleus Rouse, is now ,,ronared to do every description of work be- i.arinc to the trade--from the PuMp-soLE ,,oor to the SCOTCH WALKING ROOT. Mate -;.1 and workmanship superior to any in this .rv of the adjoining counties. REPAIR ING neatly executed.
 Having no other professional business ss 1 to attend to but that Of my trade, ! shai' De foaIrS fomTpMs CASH. may5-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
Inform tion Wanted

nF my brother. SAMUEL Y. WHITEHEAD. O who left Halifax county. North Carolina in 1889. for Mississippi, and supposed to have settled. or lived, near either Vicksburg or Natchez. Any information directed to me at Hickory Plain, Prairie county, Arkansas, will be thankfully received by distressed brother HENRY WHITEHEAD
 R5R~ Vicksburg, Natchez and New Orleans papers will please copy.
 April 2S. 1S60
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

A CLERGYMAN ROBBED IN Doc eERY.-In Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday afternoon last, Rev William L.. Hodges, of the Apostolic Baptist church, Williamsburg, visited porter house, not far from his place of worship, and after remaining there some time became drow' sy. A waiter of the establishment, a coIored individual, named George Mead, took advantage of this 10 pick the rever- end gentleman's pocket of fifty-one dol lars, and also his best sensation sermon. What totally depraved fellow that man is-we mean the t0aiter.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

eeBT The Richmond Examiner, while deploring the occasion of a disruption of the Democratic party, and avowing the attachment of the people of Virginia 10 1t, says:
 Although the telegraphic despatches winch will arrive at a late hour will no doubt tell us what has been the action of the Virginia delegation, we are now igno- rant of their course. Their position has been of great embarrassment The Democracy of Virginia have always been true to the South upon every question of political interest which has vet arisen.- Her counsels, example and advlce have always exerted wholesome and restrain ing influence upon her younger and more lmpetuous sisters of the South, and when her Democracy is called upon to strike blow at the real and practical interests and the rights of the South or destroy the nationality of the democracy, they will prove true to those States whose interests are identical with her own"
 The Richmond Enquirer says:
 "The despatches from Charleston, pub lished in Tuesdays's and to-day's papers, announce the disruption of the Charleston Convention by the secession of several Southern States. It does not appear at the writing of this, what position Vir- ginia has taken, but we have no doubt her delegates will not divide Virginia from her sister Southern States"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
Erecaggur,s Sale.

IN conformance with an order of the l Probate Court of Prairie county. Arkan- sas, granted at the January term thereof, 1860, l wlI as Executor of the Estate of Geo. A.. H. Smart, deceased, offer atpublic sale at the court house door in the town of Brownsville, in said county, on the 29th day of May next, the following property, viz: One negro girl named Lucy, aged about 2S years; Two negro boys, one aged about 10 years; the other about 8 years. Sale within lawful hours.
 TERMS. Ms.-One-third cash-balance on the 1st January. 1861. Bond with approved seca- rity will be required. JAMES SMART.
 febt5-3m. Executor.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
WNSVILLE HOUSE,
 BY THOMAS GRAY DromnsuiIlf, 31rairie Go., Ark.

TyHE 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.
 GgY~ The stables are convenient and com fortable, and plenty of provender and good ostlers always at hand.
 The proprietor solicits continuance of patronage. Charges reasonable [apr28-6m.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
aTcN OF THEE BIG <

rn,Nc1s Ho1r, BOOT AND SHOE MANU- FACTURER, dealer in FRENCH CALF-sKINs' s,nr-LEArHER. ORPHANED SoLE-LEATH- rn and FINDINGS of every description, at the Wold stand.u sign of the ''BIG BooT," one door East of J. A. Jennings & Co.,, Buena Vista street, Des Arc.
 Call and have your work done, and make
 ,,,rcbases at the s1 oldest established bonse.v Satisfaction guaranteed.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

Ba5@ The bleaehed remains of the em-
 grant party massacred at the Mountain
 Meadow, in Utah, have been collected ln- " a single grave, and stone monument. sssAloaI in form, fifty feet in height, now marks the spot where they rest. Thls IS surmOunled ' by a cross of red cedar, we've ', feet in height, on which IS carved .Me following inscriptions: "Vengeance n n nnmne, l will repay, saith the Lord on the base of the monument stands q gaAlte slab. into which are cut the gords; Here l20 men, women, and 0hldren were massacred in cold blood < ssafly In September, 1857. They were Tom Arkansas"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
s p rim g and s II z1a m c r
 GOODS!!

Just Received @ Quisenberfy's. LUST received, my entire stock of STRING C AND SUMMER Goops, 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- fumery, 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, valses. 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- lishments 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 punctuai, ai,purchasers
 april J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

PARToN's LIFE OF JAcKsoN.-Prof. G. Craighead, A. B., has been in Des Arc, dur ing the past week, delivering the 2d volume of this invaluable work. Those having sub scriptions at points in the interior are re- ouested to forward them to us, with the amount subscribed, and we will secure the work for them.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
.Eaxsa RgecpsveN.

I JUST received, great variety plain Gold J Rings, Plain, Chased and Sett Rings of the finest Gold. Breast Pins Ear Drops, Sleeve Buttons, Vest Chains, Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Pens, Beads, Dolls, Purses, Portmonies, Watch Keys, with Steel tips, Violins and Strings, Fish Hooks and lines of almost every description, some ready for use, Work Boxes, Fairia Cologne and Perfuinery generally. Thermometers, Hair Brushes, Leather and Silk Watchguards, Rubber Hair Pins, Silver Thimbles. Green Goggles, &c., together with my former extensive stock of NotiC~s, makes out full assortment. For sale cheap.
 april J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
wsanka, u angks'

In addition to our regular stock of blanks, such as deeds of Convey Quit Claim deeds, &c., we have just printed "sherif7s tax-deed-drawn by B. D. Turner, Attorney at Law, searcy, White county" This form is acknowledged superior to any other in the State.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
Town PronertV For Sale.

FT1HE undersigned offers for sale lots 1 and
 \ in Block 50 The improvements con sist of frame building with four rooms. stack chimney. An excellent cistern on the This property is situated one block South of Watkins Chapel, and is very desirable. Terms of sale liberal.
 apr28-Im. F. WETHERINGTON.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
sag~ The Austin (Texas) State Ga

Bss The Austin IeXas) otate Ua- aelte of the 18th uh., says:
 Providence again smiles upon this far Mnd' The prolific soil, refreshed by aOundant rains, now teens with luxurlant vegetation. Corn and cotton, small grain shd vegetables of every description, have oeen lndaed with a new and more vigor- OuS life. Our. broad prairies. natures
 Prks and meadows, watered by numerous
 SFeams, and relieved of uniformity by a'caslonal hill and timber, feed countless
 afoVes of cattle, horses, mules and sheep
 and goats.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
New Orleans Market.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

NEW ORLEANS, Way '. The sales of Cotton day amount to T. 900 bales the advices per the steamer Bohe- milan caused greater frmness; New Orleans Middlings are quoted at 10a@1lc. The Su- gar market closed firm
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
DIES ARC HOTEL ARRIVALS
UP TO 12 O'CLOCK. YESTERDAY.
[R. ". NEwBY, PROPRIETOR.

c. R. McCauley, Ark; James Simpson, Texas; J. M. Griggs. Jr., Ark; J. A. Short, do1-Eli Hooper, do. B. F. Lee, Stoney Point; R. c. Foster, Ark; N. B. Tucker, Tenn; M. Pride do; N. Athers, Ark; J. J. Lane, town; W. II. Chambers, do; A. M. Harmer, Memphis; B. Sanders, Miss; P Bittick, Tenn; W. C. Haugh, Ala; S. D. Beardland, Ky. P. A. Harvey and lady, Tenn.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

PRAIRIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The next meeting of this Society, will be held on the Fair Grounds, one mile West of Des Arc. on Saturday the 2d of June.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
,yVN ggEg E1.

A LOT of Mems and Boy's Straw Hats, "A Mems Dress Hats, Mems and Boys fine Soft Hats, Mems and Boy's fine and coarse Wool Hats, SSc., for sale at low prices
 april J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
nos Arc StatiOm-~M e tn Odi st EpSs-
 conag Church, South.

M.C MANLEY, Preacher in Charge. Divine service will be held at Watkins Chapel, every Sunday morning. Also, every Sunday night.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
g. BEs Eg 4 I' E !,
 DEALEP IN

foreian an0 Amerilan Marble,
 MONUMENTS, TOMBS,
 HEAD AND FOOT STONES, sc.
 (Corner Gayoso and Shelby Streets,)
 MEMPHIS, TENN.
 A LARGE variety always on hand. Draw A ings of all the latest patterns which may be seen by calling. Also Iron Railing of every pattern furnished to order.
 G5y- am receiving Marble Work Manu- factured by steam. and have reduced my prices 9 per cent, and consequently can sell at New York prices. apr28-tf. CLOTHING FOR T5sE MILLION. c WILZINSKI & CO, corner Buena Vista O. and Woodruff Sts. At the old stand of Washer, Vaughan S Co.,, Des Arc, Arkansas, Wholesale and Retail dealers in Clothing and GentIemen's Choice Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises and Car pet Bags. With everything to complete a Gentlemen's Ward Robe.
 We take this method of informing the citi- zens of Des Arc and adjoining country, that we have established ourselves here with de- cidedly the largest stock of Clothing ever brought to Des Arc; our stock is new and varied and made up in the best manner. Manufacturing ourselves, it enables us to sell 25 per cent. below Memphis Prices
 apr28-1m. S. WILZINSKI & co.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

The Cleveland Plaindealer, in speaking of the celebrated amalgamation Republican stronghold in that State, (Oberlin), says that there are so many colored persons that the streets constantly wear dark appearance, and ras has to be burned on cloudy days to enable white people to get around.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
MARKETS, sc.

CITIZEN OFFICE, DEs ARC,
 Saturday, May 12. 1860. { COTTON RECEIPTS FOR PAST WEEK. A. Stewart & Bro's., received 9 bales, which they bought at 5@11c.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
Valuable Town Property
 FOR, g ALE.

I WILL sell on Saturday the 18th day of | May next, the following describedproper- ty, in the town of Des Arc, viz Lots l, and B. in Block Lots 1, ?, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, II and 12 in Bio k 10, Erwin survey. Lot in Block 24. with warehouse, &c.; Lots and 4 in Block 38, with dwelling house. The above property will be sold without fail Terms made known on day of sale
 apr2S-t S. JNO. A. FRITH.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
The Belle of the South.

TUST received large assortment of Hoop J Skirts, at all prices including two dozen Belle of the South, 24, 30 and 30 hoops, great improvement.
 april J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
presbyterian Cssurcs,.

Rev. D L. Gray, vii! preach at the Prcsby- terian Church in Des Arc, on the 2d and 4th ssbbaths of each month, during the year t860
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
Memphis Market.

DAILY MORNING BULLETIN OFFICE
 Tuesday Morning, May 8, 1860. -:CoTToN. There was a fair demand for Northern account, yesterday, resulting in the sale of 436 bales at unchanged prices, to-wit i: 90 bales at cents-25 at 4-S at 4a-91 at D. 66 at 6-6 at 6a-6 at sBB-l24 at 10-11 at 102 and 10 at II.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

-A convention of bloomer damsels is re- gSlted to have resolved that they will wear shs shSst dresses or nothing. What an awful x sselg It would be if they shouldn't wear the saeFt dresses!
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

Sanford's Celebrated Strato Cutters, TUST received and for sale, at reduced pri- J ces, lot of Sanford's 40 blade Straw Cutters. [apr11J J. II. QUISENBERRY
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
JUST RECEIVED.

TUST received complete assortment of J Ready 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. H. QUlSEN bEhhf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
HADFIELD & WRIGHT'S
 HOMEOPATHIC

Case of Medicine containing " viaIs, and a
 large work giving full directions Sl5 % For sale at this office. For sale Wholesale and Retail at Hadfeld and Wright's Homeo- pathic Drug Store, Jefferson street, Memphis, Tennessee. apr2S-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
MEMPHIS COTTON QUoTATI(
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, May 7-P, M The Flour market closed at $5 60@$5 65. Western Mess Pork is quoted at ST 25.. The Lard market closed firm at 10ac.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
A Chance for Good Bargains l!
Saddl sry Just Received.

TUST received lot of Saddles, lo-wit :: J Quilted Spanish, Roll Cantles and Texas Mems Saddles, Plush, Hog Skin and Calf Skin Seat Side Saddles, assorted Brides, Martingaes, Girths Surcngles extra Stirup Leath CTS, Webb and Leather Reins, Fine Buggy Brides and Buggy Collars, Buggy, Riding and Wagon Whips, OK and Whip Thongs. Horse and Mule Collars, flames and Traces, Saddle Bags, Trunks and yaises, Wooden and Plated Stirup Irons, Birdie Bitts, Martngale Rings, Spanish, Yucatan and Mexican Saddle Trees. Cotton and Worsted Grth and Bride Rein Webbing, general as- sortment of Bride, Girth and other Buckles, Saddlers Stitching Thread, Needles. Awls and Handles Bride Rein Snaps, Common Tacks. Gimp and Brass Tacks, Sc., &c., all of which am offering cheap for cash, or on the usual time to solvent purchasers.
 apr21- J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
WHARF BOAT
 AIT JACKSONP0RT

rVNHE undersigned has located the ''CRES- | CENT' permanently at JAcKsoNPoRT, and is prepared to RECEIVE AND FORWARD all goods and merchandise to all points above and below on White and Black rivers on the most liberal terms.
 The Cabin will also be fitted up as a HO- tel for the accommodation of passengers and travellers.
 will also keep on hand large and well assorted stock of GROCERIES, which will be sold as low as can be purchased at any point upon the river.
 The patronage of the community srespect- fully solicited, and every endeayor will be made to give entire satisfaction.
 JAS. CARLTON. Jacksonport, Ark, April, 1s60 apr28-1m.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
CLOTHING FOR TIE MILLION.
FOR SALE. i.

A HOUSE AND LOT 75 FEET FRONT, "A by 40 deep, will be sold for two-thirds its value to cash purchaser, if applied for soon. [apr2S] APPLY AT THIS OFFICE
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
lust Received.
NOTtCE.

IT, persons indebted to me for the pur- A chase of property in Des Arc, must make psyP' psaI1.tf S. P. CATLIN.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12
Cs sTnyt nIu.
AVER Y,s FLOWS.

LIGHT and heavy, Single and esSSsS-5EFvss==z7 Two Horse Flows; just received .sSss1sSf and for sale by feb1S-] STEWART x BROS.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-12

WYE have now in Store a large assortment
 w of < Cooking and Heating Stoves,' completely trimmed, for sale low. Call ant examine. [feb1s] STEWART N BROS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-10-19
From the New Orleans Catholic STANDARD.
The Catholic Vote.

Every four years on the eve of the Presidential
election. hear the cutlery Of the politicians abou
the Catholic vote" The very name is an insult Il
the Catholic body besides being based upon a cal
umny The epithet implies and it Is probably mean
to imply that Catholics all vote together. moving il
unison like a flock Of sheep under the guidance O.
their shepherd This is patent SANDER; for Cath
OCs like other citizens are in the habit of vOting
their sentiments, and Of being in consequence much
divided in political opinion.
1t is true that they were all compelled through
selfrespect, and in natural selfdetenCe. to vote
against the know-Nothings at the last Presidential
election. The tactics Of their adversares which
made opposition to the Catholic religion political
test, left them alternative but to vote for the
Democratic nominee No one could blame them for
this. for the issue was plainly forced upon them
But before the advent of Known Nottingham, the
Catholics of Kentucky, tor example. were probably
much divided in sentiment their fellow citizens
the majority of them, we believe, especially in the
country, voting with the cid Wing party.
At present. Catholics are again divided in Ken
lucky and elsewhere between the two sections into
which the Democratic party has been Unhappily
split. 1t Is not true that the whole Catholic body Is
in favor of Douglas; we know Of many of them in
Kentucky, both of native and of foreign BIRTH who
are warm advocates of Breckenridge. Elsewhere
this is probably in even a more marked manner.
Thus, in New York, the nominee of the breckenridge
party for Governor, Mr.. Brady, is Catholic, and
the great Catholic leader of the New York bar
" COLOIf I1S(ll 'llSO Il
the same political ticket. In Massachusetts,, in
Maryland, and more particularly in the more South
ern States, this is even still more the case.
Perhaps the most contemplate allegation, made
by certain unprincipled or smallfry politicians, is
that which asserts that all Catholics in the country
viii vote for Douglas because his present wife hap
pens to be a Catholc!! This is false as it is insult
ing. How many Catholics voted for General Scott
when the cutlery was raised against him that his
wife and daughter were Catholics. and that he him
self was perhaps inclined in the same way Not
perhaps one in hundred. And why? Simply be-
cause his politics, or those of the party which he
represented, did not tally with their own political
principles.