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Smyrna times., 1860-02-02

A WESTERN LAWYERS PLEA AGAINST TIE
FAcT.-Gentlemen ofthe Jury The Scriptures
saith Thou shalt not kill ;" now it you hang
my client you transgres8 the command as slic k
as grease, and as Pnmp as goose-egg N a
loaier's face. Gentlemen, murder is murder,
whether committed by twelve jurymen or by
an humble individual Ike my client. Gentle
men, do not deny the fact of my client having
killed man, but is that any reason why you
should do SO! =! No such thing, gentlemen; you
may bring the prisoner in equity" the hang
man may do his duty, bat will that exonerste
you! No such thing; in that case you will be
murderers. Who among you is prepared for
the brand of Cal TO be stamped upon his brow
to-day Who, freemen-whO in this land of
liberty and light. Gentlemen, | will pledge
my word, not one Of you has bowie-knife or
pistol in his pocket. No, gentlemen, your
pockets are odoriferous with the rerlumes of
cgar-casrs ard tobacco. You can smok? the
tobacco of rectltude in The pipe of II peaceful
conscience but hang my client, and the scply
alligatOrs of remorse will gsllOp through the
internal principles of animal viscera, until the
spinal vertebra of your anatomical construction
is turned into railroad for the grim, CORY COB
lins Of despair. Gentlemen be ware OF fcommt-
ting murder beware of meddIing with the
eternal prerogative! Gentlemen, adjure you
by the manumltted ghost Of temporal sanclIty.
to DO no murder. | adjure you by the love you
have for the esCulGnt and continental gustO OF
our native PuTHpki0, to co nOmurder. | ad are
you by the set in the flying ensign of our cmln
clpaIed country, to do no murder! ! djure
you by the American Eagle thai whipped the ami
versal game. cock of creation, and now sits roost
ing on the magnetic telegraph of times Illus
lrIous transmngratIon, to DO no murder! And
lastly, gentlemen, if you ever expect to wear
store-made coats, if you ever expect free dogs
not to bark at you, if you ever expect to weal
boots made OF the free hide Of the Rocky Noun
tain buffalo; and TO sum up, fyou ever cxpec
to be anything but a set of sneaking, loafng
raecally, cut-throated, braided small ends o
humanity, whitfield down to indistinctablllty
ucquit my client and save your country.
The prisoner was acquitted.
Smyrna times., 1860-02-02

REMARKABLE FINALE TO THE CHICAGO Sic
KLEs CASE --Kaufkoie Runs AUay ,cith Mrs
WiE!iGmS.-Our readers are already familiar
with the features of an affair occurring not
long since IN Chicago, where an outraged hus-
band named Williams, a young German, al
tempted to avenge himself ia Slcklcs, by
shooting Kautholz The latter received Sc
we're wound, and, but for the brave defence
made by his dog. would have been killed. Wll-
llaIns made a straight rush to the jail, and de.
manded to be committed, saying it was "a
Sickles' case" He evidently believed, and
openly expressed a wish that Kaufholz would
die. The latter, however, didn't die, but " on
the contrary, quite the reverse" for he sent
for Mrs. Williams, and while the husband was
cooling hIs rage in jail, and waiting for death
TO avenge his wrongs, kautholz was enjoying
the society and attendance of the frall and
tickle dame, uuder which treatment he recov-
cred sn fast that on Thursday, the guilty couple
packed up their traps, with everything of Will
l'ms' that they could lay their hands en- CHI
cagO Press, 2lSt
Smyrna times., 1860-02-02

ONE SCHOOL Boy SHooTs ANOTHER DEAD
A son Of Col. Elijah Sobree, of Todd county,
KY, was killed in the school-hoUse at Trenton,
few days since. The boys of The school bad
been practising upon the credulity and fears ot
one of their number, by inducing him to believe
that young Sebree had been making threats
upon the lad armed himself and walked DELHI
erately up TO Sebree, in the school house, and
shot him dead.
Smyrna times., 1860-02-02

II you fall into misfortune, dsengage your
self as well as you can. Creep through the
bushes that have the fewest briars.
Smyrna times., 1860-02-02

THE sea is not rich soil, yet rich crops are
constantly produced by blowing it.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
APPALLING DISAsTER!!

| Collision on Lake .hichigdn-Loss of me
 &eamer Lady Elgin- Three Hundred Lives Lost Only .Ninety- -eigM Persons
 Saved-F. 4. Litmsden and family. ot
 NeD Orleans, among fhe Lost.
 On Friday night, Sept. 2. the Lady FL gin left the DOT, of Chicago at half past l l o'clock. for Lake Superior. with between three and four hundred passengers on board. Among them were the Union Guards of Milwaukee, composing a part of some two hundred and fifty excursion ists from that city
 About half-past two o'clock in the morn- ing, vessel, the schooner Augusta, Capt. Malott, of Oswego, came in collision with the Lady Elgin, and when about ten miles from shore. The vessel struck the steam CT at the midships gangway, on the lar board side; the two separated instantly, and the Augusta drifted by in the dark ness. At the moment of collision there was music and dancing in the forward cabin. In an instant af.er the crash, all was still, and in half an hour the steamer sank be- meath the waves. passed through the cabin; the ladies were pale but silent ]; there was not cry nor shriek; no sound but the rush of steam and the surge of the heavy seas. Whether they were not fully aware of the danger, or whether their apallng situation made them speech less, cannot tell.
 A boat was lowered at once, with the design of going round upon the larboard side to examine the leak. There were two oars, but just at that moment some person possessed himself of one of them, and we were left powerless to manage the boat. We succeeded in reaching the wheel, but were drfted away, and thrown upon the beach at Wine,ka. Only two boats left the steamer; one of them con- tained thirteen persons, all of whom were saved; the other boat eight; but four reached the shore alive, the others being drowned at the beach.
 Before l left the steamer the engine had ceased to work, the fires having been extinguished, and within thirty minutes the Lady Elgin had disappeared. The force and direction of the wind was such that the boats and fragments of wreck were driven up the lake and would reach the shore along in the vicinity of Wnetka. As I stood upon the beach helplessly look ing back along the route we had drifted, ] could see in the gray of the morning, ob- jects floating upon the water, and some- times, thought, human beings struggling with the waves. f4-v
 The above is from the statement of the clerk of the Lady Elgin. It is estimated that there were three hundred and eighty five persons on board. Of this number three hundred were excursionists, fifty re- gular passengers, and thirty officers and crew. Ninety-eight persons are reported saved.
 Among the lost is Col. F. A. LuMsDrN, the principal editor of the New Orleans Picayune, with his wife, son sixteen years I old, and two daughters.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
NEWS ITEMS, &c.

- It is said that the only very intimate friend that Louis Napoleon has at present IS Baron Rothschild, the head of that family !; and that the thing that is being matched out between them now is the long cherished pro- Ject of the Baron, to get himself made "Klng over Judah in Jerusalem" A great descent from David's harp to Rothschild's money bags.
 A LETTER from the Archduke Max imillan, of Austria, to Lieut.. Maury, an- nounces that he will soon visit the United States.
 - The Atlantic telegraph is abandoned. The late attempt to raise the cable met with Behring's Straits now begin to be talked of as the next route for attempted inter-continental telegraphic communication.
 - Garibaldi has written letter to Victor Emmanuel declaring his intention of conquer ing Venetia. Austria and the Pope are con cocting measures against him.
 - The population of the United States is supposed to amount to upwards of thirty-twc millions, according to the census now in pro- gress
 -M Major Donaldson, United States Army has presented to the Maryland Agricultura Society two four-horned rams, captured iron the Navajoe Indians. He says that this breed Of sheep have sometimes six and even sever horns on each headl
 - A Southern Planters Convention vii be held at Holly Springs, Mississippi, on thu 10th of October next, This meeting Is ex clusiyely disconnected with politics, having Tor its object the improvement of the condi non and the independence of the planter upol home production. The great interest Of ag flculture and mechanics will receive the nn divided attention of the delegates.
 "A correspondent of the London New says that Garibaldi has appointed Col Forpe 10 the command of the fortress of Melazzo me New York Tribune says he IS the maj who first encouraged the plans of the aboiluoh ist John Brown, and then deserted him.
 The Piedmontese government have IS sued proclamation, saying that no more as hstance for Garibaldi will be allowed 'eave, as Garibaldi has what soldiers he wants ana as others will go to him when he call 'asn. The proclamation excites DO attention
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

STILL THEY CoME.-The Washington Con stitution has reliable information that the Hon. John A. Wilcox, of Texas, who has been North to organize the Houston forces, ana to eet up electoral tickets in his favor In tne several States, has avowed his determination to 20 for Breckinridge and Lane.
 The Augusta (Ga.) Dispatch relates that negro boy, who had killed wni'e man. was burned at the stake at that place Twelve persons took him from the sherin 5 custodv. giving bonds for his re-delivery, af- fer which they tried, sentenced, and executed tho murderer. returning his ashes to the officer.
 The Columbus (Ohio) Journal, Lln- coln organ, goes deep into figures Tn the pro cess of analyzing the records of the Chicago and Douglas conventions, and reaches this conclusion: 70,
 0So Mr. Lincoln was nominated oy .0a more votes from the South than were cast TOT MT. Douglas Yet the Douglas organs ciaiin that the nomination of MT. Lincoln was maot hv sectional Convention, while that oi Douglas is 'Nationall'"
 INsuRREcrIoN IN GEoRGIA.--By Passeh- per last night from Atlanta, we learn that ln' telligence had been received from AdalrsVilie m the Georgia State road, that negro pio' had been detected in that neighborhood. Las Saturday night was to have been the time'
 Northern white man, concerned, was TUT down with dogs and killed by the citizenS-- Montgomery Mail, 23th ui''
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
Total, .... l6,569 13,OO7 S9l Gantt's maj. 3,562

GREEN, or MISSOURI, TO BE RETURNED TO THE SENATE.-The St. Louis Bulletin says; The returns from the country indicate that the friends of MT. Breckinridge will have ma iority in the next General Assembly. There is no doubt that sufficient number favorable to the reelection of Senator Green have been returned to secure that gentleman's triumphant election next winter. This of itself, is suf- ficient victory, and the result will be hailed with delight all over the country by the adyo- cates of sound Constitutional Democracy.
 --Sauta Anna, formerly dictator of Mex ico, is living in splendid retirement on the West India Island of St. Thomas.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

Gov. FoorE.-This gentleman, believ- ed to be citizen of Mississippi, but not permanently citizen of any place, has become the principal Douglas orator upon the Hastings of Virginia. He has spo- ken in several localities, and lastly Tn Richmond. We think the support of Gov. Foote is really an injury to any cause or man which he favors. He has boxed ev- cry slde of the political compass, and was Kpow-Nothing in 1855. Are Demo orats willing to affiliate with such man as he9 If Judge Douglas relies upon such trading politicians as Foote to advo, cate his claims in the South, he will ma himself without Democratic supporter m November. He smells too strongly ot the culvert ever to win the confidence ot the Virginia Democracy. [Lynchburg Re' publican. .-.-
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
RIVER NEWS, &c.

G5Y1 Capt. Coles new Napoleon and Jack sonport U. S. Mail packet, Kanawha Valley passed up Saturday morning and returned Monday night.
 a5Y- The Masonic Gem, Capt. Pillsbury passed up Thursday night and returned Mon day evening. ohe is due from Memphis Sun day evening. TT
 Ogy The S. H. Tucker, Capt. Nick Jones passed up Friday evening and returned Sunday morning. She is due from Memphis agair Sunday night. s h'a
 OpY The Hazel Dell, Capt. Reese, passed down Thursday night
 Gw The Frontier City, Capt. Houston passed up Monday night, and is due down to- day.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
New Orleans Market.

NEW OHLEANS, CoPe' iv, T. H'
 The cotton market closed with declining tendency, having declined 5. The sales or to- New Orleans Middings. The sales of the past week amount to 14,500 bales. The re ceipts of the past week amount to 32,500 bales against B, 300 bales during the same time last year. The total receipts of the season amount to 57 ,000 bales. The stock at this port amounts to 104, $50 bales. The coffee market closed firm at 13t@15ac. The sales of the week amount to 4,050 bags; the imports amount to I2 900 bags. The stock at this port amounts to 16 ,25O bags, against 1850 bags at the same time last year.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
e1y- The Memphis Bulletin of Saturday

e5y The Memphis Bulletin of Saturday last, gives the following which is copied from the books of the Merchants Exchange, and were among the sales of the previous day :- "0n 'Change, hhds. sugar o 10 cts; 50 bbls. superfne flour o S5 75. Outside, 50 bbs. mess pork @ S21 %; 1000 S. c. hams @ IA cts; 200 bags coarse salt @ S1 10; 30 bags fine salt @ s1 30; 50 sacks onions @ 60 cts; 100 sacks white corn @ 62a cts; 65 sacks mixed corn @ 5S cts; 119 sacks oats @ 40 cts.; 9 sacks yell low corn @ 50 cts; 133 bales strict middling cotton @ 10a cts.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
DIES ARC HOTEL ARRHV ALS UP TO 12 O'CLOCK, YESTERDAY.
GR. W. NEwBY, PROPRIETOR.

(R. W. NEwBY, PRopRIEToR.J
 L. D. McKissick, E. c. Mcdowell, J. H. Borum, Memphis; c. c. verser, Tenn; T. E. Thomas, Pa.; W. L. Kirk & Lady, Atlanta; J, F, King. Brownsville; J. J. Wilkins, Allan ta;J. T. Sharp & Son. Yell CO.,; c. o. Clay, Memphis; L. J. Ewing, Dover; W. l.. Hyne- man, J. W. Martin, Little Rock; P. Fitzwil- liam, New York; c. W. Mayberry, Jones' Hill; M. S. Godbey, Tenn; J. S. Bogard, Sa- lem Miss; R. Taylor, Texas; J, S. Clarke and Lady, Tenn; H. Harris, Brownsville; D. W. Davis, Hickory Plain; Miss Sallie Davis, Con cordia, Miss; Miss S. Devarr, Little Rock.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
SIGN OF THE BIG 4

r,.Ncrs HoLT, BOOT AND SHOE MANU- FAcTURER, dealer in FRENCH CALF-SKINs, s,nr-LEArHER, OAK-TANNED SoLE-LEATH- r, and FINDINGS of every description, at the uod Stand," sign of the "BIG BooT," one aoor East of J. A. Jennings & Co.,, Buena Vista street, Des Arc.
 Call and have your work done, and make vour purchases at the "oldest established bonseu Satisfaction guaranteed.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

-The Jefferson (Texas) Herald says:-- ss We learn by gentleman who left Marshall on Thursday morning, that the incendiaries who fired the town of Henderson on the 9th inst, have been overhauled and sumnarily punished. The facts as related to us are briefly these Three persons left Henderson immediately after the confagration under very suspicious circumstances. They were followed by committee of citizens, and over- taken on the road to Marshall. Perceiving themselves pursued, they turned to fight, when one of them was shot dead from his horse: and the other two were taken and hung forth' With1
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
rsou,e Manufactory.

o,BR1EN, having opened his BOOT TORE opposite the Nucleus House, is now .n.red to do every description of work be- si,o to the trade--from the PuMP-soLE
 ar to the SCOTCH WALKING BOOT. Mate ..I and workmanship superior to any in this ..rv of the adjoining counties. REPAIR ING neatly executed.
 Having no other professional business to .t.,d to but that of my trade, I shall be s,nnd at all times in the establishment.
 TERMS CASH. may5-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

FALL AND WINTER GooDs.-McLaren and Jackson are in receipt of their heavy stock of Fall and Winter Goods. They invite Gall the world and the rest of mankind" to examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere, See their advertisement.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
EDITOR DEs ARC CITIZEN:

EDITOR DEs ARC CITIZEN:
 You will give notice that I will meet the Assistant Electors of Prairie county at as many of their appointments as my business will permit, to advocate the claims of the Ma tional Democratic candidates, Douglas and Johnson. Yours, truly,
 BENJ. BLAKENEY, Sept. 18th, 1850.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

DENrA..-Drs. Harrison Sweyer having dissolved partnership, Dr. SwEVER will con- time the business at his rooms, upstairs in Iackson's new building. Dr. S. bears the reputation of good Dentist. Give him
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA ]! CEN wATVFp pFvacIrATES TRITXIII.O n

NEW ORLEANS, Sept l0.--The Uni ted States mail steamship Bienvile arriv- ed at this port to-day from Havana, with advices to the Eth inst.
 A cargo of slaves were landed on the eastern coast on the 9th inst. No par,ic- ulars of the landing had reached Havana CENTRAL AMERIcA.-The steamer Os- ceola arrived at Batabano on the 9th inst, |, from Truxillo, bringing later advlces from the movements of Gen. Walker. The English man-of-war Yearns arriv- ed of Truxillo and ordered Gen. Walker to surrender the town. Walker obeyed the command, and retired down the lower coast with force of eighty men.
 According to the last advices, Walkers force was reduced to twenty-five men by the continued attacks of the enemy.
 In one of these attacks Walker was se- verely wounded in the face. Seven of the wounded followers of Walker at Truxillo were placed on board the Yearns.
 One of Walkers Colonels was killed during his retreat from Truxillo.
 When the steamer Oscec'a was leaving Truxillo, Gen. Alvarez was entering the town with force of three hundred men.
 NEw ORLEANS, Sept. 10.-The brig Kate has arrived at this port from Ruatan, with dates from Truxilo to the 3lst She sailed from Ruatan on the 2d inst.
 She brings four persons who were con- nected with Gen. Walkers expedition.
 Gen. Walker evacuated Truxillo on the night of the 2lst. At the last accounts he was pursued by the enemy. Only one man was killed. No opinion has been formed as to the fate of the rest of Wal ker's party.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

FINE PEARs.-Our esteemed friend JOHN COCHRAN, Esq, living 24 miles southwest of Des Arc, has our thanks for the fine pears he l.ft in our office few days since. May he live many years to enjoy the " fruits" " of his I .boru
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
RELIGIOUS NOTICE,

DEs ARC STATIoN-METHoDIsT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SoUTH.-M. c. MANLEy, Preacher in Charge. Divine service will be held at Wat kins Chapel, every Sunday morning. Also, every Sunday night.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19

ARrEsrAN WELL.-The contractors are making the necessary arrangements to com mence boring an Artesian Well in Des Arc.-- The location is on Lyon-street, south of Buena Vista. Why not bore this we'll in the Public Square? The whole town would then b. accommodated. As it is 1.-THE FEW" will realize all the advantages, while THE MANY :" will have to pay for it
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, oePItmDtF IF.
 Flour closed at $5 co. Corn closed active at 4sc. Oats closed buoyant at BOG. The sales of whisky to-day are unimportant; quoted at 19.c per gallon.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
At Cost and Carriage.

IT AM offering my entire stock of DK Y t GOODS at cost and ten per cent. Everybody is invited to call and sec for themselves. My goods are inferior. to none in this market, and my object in selling off at cost and carriage is to enable me to re- plenish with stock which will be bought exclusively with cash.
 aug1 If LEVIN HAkRlSON.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
 MARKETS, &c. CITIZEN OFFICE, DEs ARC, Wednesday,, Sept 19. 1860.

COTTON RECEIPTS FOR THE PAST WEEK. Stewart SS Bros, received bales, which they bought at 10c.
 Robinson & Branch received IS bales.
 W B. Crocker & Co.,, received ? bales, which they bought at 1oc.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
To the Friends of Douglas and Johnson:

The undersigned solicit the supporters of l the National Democratic nominees for Presi- dent and Vice-President, to meet at the May OTIS Office in Des Arc, Saturday next at one | o'clock, to form a Club.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
Dwelling House for Sale.

1.-TWO Rooms papered, entrance Hall, Gal ] lery, Kitchen, Servants Room, Dining Room, Pantry, three Lots, fine Well, Garden &c. Is located in desirable part of town, buildings all new, good bargain and easy terms. Applyto J. H. QUISENBERRY,
 aug25-4t Real Estate Agent.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
Opiuions of the Press and Public

Op1n lOnS or the H'FeSS au O !, uUlICs
 Moore's Patent Sewing Machine. There has been one in our family for the last month or more. It gives complete satisfaction. and is liked better the longer it is tred--it is sim pie and easily worked, and does not seem lia- be to get out of order.-[ Texas Christian Ad- vocate.
 Moore's Sewing Machine.-This Machine is one among the best, and is reliable and ac- curate on all descriptions of work.-l Daily Gazette, Dayton, O.
 Moore's Patent; the very best in existence. Every family should have one.-[ Evansville (Ind.) Enquirer.
 Moore's Sewing Machine.--We have one in our family, and our better half is very much pleased with ie, not that it is really better than Growers & Bakers, but it is simple and cheap CT than they are. It makes as beautiful and substantial stitch as any of them, and will be used by the masses of the people, Memphis Christian Advocate.
 (From B. Fulsome, Sumpter, S. C.)-DEAR SIR :--I am we'll pleased with my machine. think can say. with all truth, it is as good as any of the machines that are now selling For $10o For family machine think it the very thing.
 To whom 1t may Concern :-I have thor oughly examined the machine known as Moore's Sewing Machine, and candidly assert that I consider it the best cheap machine ever saw, and in fact, the only really practical one. believe it to be all that is claimed for it-simpe, strong and durable, and for fam fly machine, fully equal, if not better than any other Sewing Machine in market, regardless of price.-TH. H. Smith, Vice President of the Ohio Mechanics Institute.
 E. w. Martin, Attorney at Law, Pine Bluff, Ark, writes think it the best machine have ever seen, which is, believe, the con viction of all who have witnessed it's operation. Rev. A. R. Winfed, writing from Camden, Ark, says, with reference to number of ma chimes sent to that place; "The machines are doing splenddly."
 (From R. S. Jones, firm of Jones, Brown & Co.,, Memphis ssI have used Moore's Sewing Machine in my family about six months, and | it gives entire satisfaction. It is simple and easily managed, and does equally well all kinds l of family work.
 The above notices are only few of tht many which might be given, but these art deemed sufficient to satisfy all reasonable per. sons of the superior excellence of the Moore's Patent Every Machine is fully Warranted | The low price of this machine, its adapta- tion to all kinds of family and plantation work every family
 | Agents in Arkansas.
 J. F. James, Little Rock; Mrs. j. A. Cunning ham, Pine Bluff; Rev. A. R, Winfield, Camden J. w. Johnson, Monticello; l. c. Hicks Brownsville; Goodwin & Son, Batesvlle;J. c | Merrill. Des Arc.
 It is the intention of the proprietor to estab fish agencies throughout the State. Person wishing information with regard to agencies etc., will address K. P. WATSON,
 sep12-1y Memphis, Tenn
 H- Needles for sale at $1 per dog; Hem l mers, $5 each.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-09-19
.EOTHCE

HEREBY GIVEN, that will as Execu- l. tor of the Estate of George A. H. Smart, deceased, made application at the October. term A. D. 1s60, Of the Probate Court of Prairie county for an order to sell the follow ing real estate, as the property of said George A. H. Smart, for division among the heirs, to-wit The S 1 of the N E l of sec. 34 in township north, range west, containing 80 acres. Also, the N W l of the E ] of sec. 34 town 5 north, range ' west. 40 acres
 JAMES SMART, Executor.
 September 5, 1860-1m