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Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
DIES ARC CITIZEN.

TIE CoNvENT1oHs.-We are pleased to learn that the desire IS almost universal that. the Richmond Convention make no nomination until the Baltimore Conven- ton concludes it's deliberations. Those who withdrew from the Charleston Con- vention, and the Southern Democracy generally, are anxious 10 preserve the unity of the Democratic party. and will, therefore, do nothing to widen the breach. We do not believe that the Richmond Convention will make nomination until it is made plain that union is entirely impracticable
 The demonstrations throughout the South, thus far, show determined spirit. The seeding delegates from the Char leston Convention are triumphantly sus- tained. The cause of Southern Rights and Equality are glcrously onward. In Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Ala bama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida l; in truth, throughout the entire South, there is unity of feeling that augurs we'll for the future. se
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
T1r ROO ooo CH.,,rnor ro Ac

TIE $2O,0O0 CHALLENGE TO BE Ac. orprED-The Memphis Enquirer of the the 2d inst. says: We are authorized to state that the proposition of the Messrs. Boswell, of Virginia, to run their cele- brated Planet against any other named horse in the United States for $20,000 to $l5,000, will be accepted by Messrs. Jackson and Cheatham, the enterrrising turfmen of this State and Alabama and owners of the gallant Daniel Boone" Should the banterers maintain their origi- nal challenge, the race may be expected at the ensuing fall meeting over the Ash land Course, Virginia.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
THE DOVER CONVENTION.

The Congressional Convention, for the First District, met at Dover. Pope county, on Monday the l4th inst.
 The Convention was called to order, and DeRosey Carroll, Esq, of Franklin, appointed Chairman. Messrs. John A. Price, of Independence, and W. A. Mar tin, of Phillips, were chosen Secretaries, and a committee on organization ap- pointed. On Tuesday morning the com mittee reported. Hon. DEcIus Me- CREERy, of White, was elected Presi- dent
 Having completed their organization the Convention proceeded 10 business. The two-third rule was adopted, and on the evening of the 18th the balloling took place, which resulted as follows: FIRST BALLOT FOR NOMINATION OF CAN
 DIDATE FOR CONGRESS.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

--One hundred thousand dollars has been subscribed, by ten gentlemen, for the estab- lishment of a cotton factory at Carroton, Miss.
 EARTHQUAKE AT ATHENS, TENN.-The 4Ftttestiay night fight about ghat ocfUck, severe shock of an earthquake was felt.at this place. The shock, which was preceded by a heavy shock was perceptible to the people on the streets as we'll as indoors"
 -- The London Leader criticses Mir. Prentice's 'SWit and Humor in paragraphs'' with severity. It finds neither real wit nor hamor in the collection. ''Jewels so mani festly mere paste were scarcely worth the stEinging.o en tt9
 -" Father wants you to send him two yards of black tweed cloth-he don't care what color lt IS; ana When he KIIls his pig, next week, he'll pay you what you-owe him"
 -Shakespeare had hazel eyes. Swift's optic were blue; those of Milton, Scott and Byron grey: this color is said to be charae- teristic of genius.
 "A lady went to the circus the other day, and was much embarrassed-lest her class leader should hear of her having been there. The leader was very much embarrassed in finding her there, himself
 "A country parson had singular pecu- liarity of expression, always using the phrase '' 1atter myself,n instead of G I believe 'f Having had occasion to exhort his congrega- ton during revival, he hattered himself that more than one-half of them would be damned z"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

TIE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES. - By reference to our telegraphic head, it will be perceived that the Chicago Convention have nominated ABRAHAM LINCOLN. of Illinois, for President, and HANNIBAL HAML1N, of Maine, for Vice President. Lincoln is as ultra as Seward or any of his satellites. Hamlin was formerly in the United States Senate, and has ever been opposed to the South and the insti- tuition of slavery. A darker, or more perfectly negro-loving ticket, could not have been selected from the whole train of A Abolition leaders.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

JOHN c. DAVE, J. H. QuIsEsBERRy and P. A. THOMPSON, candidates for the Legisla- ture, for Prairie county, will address the peo- pie at the following times and places a Clear Lake, Clear Lake township, Monday, June 25.
 Pettus Place, Richwoods township, Tuesday, June 26.
 Hamilton Church. Hamilton township, Wed nesday, June 27. Beicher's, La Grew township, Thursday, June 28.
 Deyal's Bluff, Wattensaw township, Fri day. June 29.
 Nc McEwen's, Centre township, Saturday, June. 30. g ea
 Des Arc, White River township, Thursday, July 5.
 Hickory Plain, Pigeon Roost township, Fri day July 6. 7th. <, Nathan Trotter's, Caroline township, Mon- day, July g.
 Brownsville, Prairie township, Wednesday, July H. ~
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

-" Mrs. Snizzle, my pa wants to kr,.--' he mayn't lend himself to your axe vm p',l f while. He'd alters rather lend than borra..u' r.uls
 -Cuffy said he'd rather die in a rai,,o smash-up than steamboat burst-up. f,'Vaa fo, gi reason--''I If you gifts off and smashed-unr ull' U you is; but if you gifts blowed up on the bo.. ua'
 whar is you9" 0't5
 The following conclusion to lifo :, Robespierre appeared in newspaper g aTbill ~ extraordinary nobleman left no children-Ib bis -Ii hind him, except his brother, who was kins, Is, at tbe same time"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
JUST RECEIVED T'e2s D0@em EE@gs-MSsOgfe@ mayI9-tf G. sS J. McLAREN & GU.
NOTICE

ITS hereby given to all persons, that at 'pf # \ July Term (1S60) of the Probate Court ', Prairie county, Arkansas, will apply TOT .Ss Ss order to sell the following Real Estate, as :n. property of the late Stephen Red, decd; V5I 5I Lots and 10, block 15; lot in block ot D lot in block 36; lot 12 in block 29i 'oIs 4 4 }, 1, II and F, in block 16, in the town V' Des Are, Watkins survey of said town. |.
 Also, 5. w fractional part of section z, ;ss 70 township north, range west, contaiA''' A 75-l00 acres.
 Now therefore, all persons interested 'if if notified to come forward and show causs hs any they have, why such order should not v granted. J. M. ROBINSON.,
 Administrator of Stephen Red, dee'a z.
 DEs ARC, May Il, 1860. mayls-4
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
TIE SEcEDERs.-The Washington Sta has the following. s,

TIE SEcEDEns. The Washington Star has the following:
 Alter due consultation, an address 10 the seeding Charleston Convention from the Democracy of Congress has been pre- pared. and IS being very generally signed by them preparatory to its publication. Il IS understood 10 SC: forth the urgent neces- sity of their return to the Convention, when that body reassembles on the 18th of June proximo, al Baltimore. II is fur ther understood to embrace proof sufficient 10 satisfy the most saepucal of the sece- ders that. on irsassembling, the Convention will adopt as the platform of the Demo- cratic party the report of the Platform Committee indorsed by the delegations of the seventeen Democratic SJayes, and Ihat a harmonious nomination can and will doubtless be made upon that platform From all We have been able 10 learn in the premises, we are satisfied that il will be signed by every Democratic member of both Houses of Congress, not well known here either as disciple of slavery restriction, under lhe plea of squatter sovereignty, or as having been more or less disappointed in not being made Democratic nominee for the Vice Presi- i dency by and through the slavery restric- tion interest in that hody--such expect ants having been much more numerous in Congress than the outside would dream ! of
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

The Ohio Statesman foots up the ex- penses of the Ohio Legislature, at it's last ses- at Ss3. .760, and remarks that it's principal acts were the passing Of a dog law, and the eec- ton of . United States Senator. The States man concludes that the Senator and the dog law are expensive iuxnries.
 sr--The Houston Telegraph says that over 4,6oo tons of railroad iron has been received at Galveston since the lst of January, designed for foadz -hnAc.lnr wi.h Hoss.cn.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

The following report on federal rela tions, was adopted:
 Resolved, That the Democracy of the First Congressional District of Arkansa: approve and reafirm the National Demo cratic Platform, adopted at Cincinnati ir 1856, with these further deciarations
 First-That Congress has no power to abolish slavery in the Territories. Second That Territorial Legislatures have nc power to abolish slavery in the Terrlo. ries, nor to prohibit the introduction ol slavery therein, nor any power 70 destroy or impair the right of property in slaves, by any legislation whatever.
 Resolved, That it is the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of persons and property on the high seas, diction extends. t..s-T
 Resolved. That the enactments of State Legislatures to defeat the faithful execu- ton of the fugitive slave law, are hostile in character, subversve ofthe Consultation, and revolutionary in thelr effect.
 Resolved. That the decision of the Su- preme Court of the United States in the Dred Scott case. Is correct and faithful of the Federal Constitution, and no man is entitled to the name of Demo crat who does not approve and sustain the same in all its paris. ....-
 Resolved. That we fully approve the course of the present administration in out the principles above endorsed, and believe that President Buchanan and his advisers are eminenlly entitled to the confidence and aPpTobation of patriots the Republic.
 Resolved, That we approve the course of those delegates from Arkansas who from the Charleston Convention, upon ,he refusal of the majority of said to adopt platform, sound in principle and just to the South.
 Resolved, That inasmuch as the above named delegates have registered their ap- 1ontment as such, and as their co-delegales who refused 10 withdraw with them have orfeited their appointment by non-com- )lance with their instructions ; therefore, be Presiden, of this Convention be, and le Is hereby directed to appoint two dele rates, of whom Col. N B. Buraow shall le one, and TWO aTteFnaIes, 10 the adjourned Convention at Baltimore, on the 18th of June proximo, with instructions to take heir seats when platform affirming the bove principles shall be adopted, but not iherwise; and with furtber instructions 0 vote for any sound and reliable Demo- rats as candidates for President and Vice President, on whom the votes of a majo- 1 ily of the whole number of Southern itates be united.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

BSs~ The Washington correspondent of the Boston 1raUelier states that it is reported in Washington, on the authority of MT. Everett, that he will not accept the position assigned 10 him upon the Baltimore ticket.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

Gs9~ Wilkes Spirit of the Times says the late prize fight was attended by gentle men ofall ranks of society. Among them were members of Parliament, authors, poets, painters, soldiers, and we blush to add, even clergumen. u.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

WHEREAS, Your committee having ex- amined the written resolutions, approve the same, and recommend their adoption, with the following additions, to-wit;
 l. Resolved, That we affirm and re- adopt the platform adopted by the Demo- cracy of the First Congressional District of Arkansas, at Batesville, in 1856.
 2, Resolved, That we again instruct our nominee, as in 1858, to use all proper means in behalf of the route of the 35lh parallel for the Pacific railway but if the adoption of that route cannot be secured, we will sustain him in endeayoring to se-
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

Be5~ The Mayor of New York has re- received official information that the Great Eastern steamship will make her first voyage to that port. The proprietors of he ship desire to be informed as to the for her reception.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
srRAYEYs OEs STOLEN.

IROM1ny place, 9 miles west of Des A., \ large SORREL HORSE, r hands bsl ,,t one white hind foot. and little white in sh face. below the eyes, shod before. and the rsb fore hoof broken of on the outside. Apv 6s returning him to me, or any Information cos corning him will be thankfully received an liberally rewarded. c. W. CLARK,
 my26-3t Oakland Grove Ark
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

G We are authorised to announce J. L. HoLLowELL as a candidate for reelection te the office of Attorney General, and Prosecu- ting Attorney of the Fifth Judicial Districts, composed of the counties of Yell, Perry, Sa- line, Pnlaski, Prairie, Conway and Pope. at the ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
Prairie County Agricultural and M,
 chanical Society.

Persons wishing to become members of tbi Society are requested to call at the stora ' Washer, Vaughan & Co., in Des Arc, wb.,, R. c. McCarley, Esq, will receive tb,, names and dues. W. ". WAR, See,r
 May 19, If.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
,. SANDERS
DRs. SANDERS & NEgI.

ESIDENT PHYSICIANS. Des Arc. IL IA having formed partnership in the prsc tice of their profession, tender contiDuatio of their services to the citizens of Des Al, and adjacent country. Office-up stairs, co, ner Buena Vista and Woodruff streets.
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Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

E We are authorised to announce J. M.
 KING, as candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Prairie County at the ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
j, 900 Telegraph Poles wanted.

DR0POSALS will be received by the undef- \ signed at the Anthony House, Little ROcS, or by letter, for the supplying along side 0t ? the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad, 0t Telegraph Poles, of the following character and dimensions; Of Post Oak, Sassafras' or Black Locust, 9 feet long, straight, trimmed, and not less than 8 inches at the butt or inches at the top. The poles to be delivered singly, at the distance of 260 feet apart, along the line of the Memphis and Little kOeA Railroad.
 Divisions as follows. Little Rock to Browns ville-Brownsville to Duvall's Blufi-Neaua' son to Memphis. The divisions will be dp. ded to suit the parties along the line. .,i. hn inspector will examine the poles when aein, D. cred, and the cash paid. Those proPosnss between Madison and Memphis will ina ,m an agent at the railroad office, in Madison. Al to be made in writing, up v June lst, and all contractors to conmenc' work by the 4th June. ,
 SNOW & KETCHUM
 Little Rock, May 10, 1860. mayls-A
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

siA 4y sf1 sia BROWNSVILLE. Feb. 10. '60 MIR. EDIroR.-You will please announce my name as candidate for Probate Judge for the county of Prairie.
 Respectfully, J. L. HUNT.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

cure connection with the Pacific railroad by a branch from Fort Smith, connecting with the main trunk road.
 BOONE, Chairman.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

G We are authorized to announce WIL- LIAM D. ANTHONY as a candidate for County Surveyor at the election to be held the first Monday in August next
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

ET We are authorised to announce JOHN E. HUDSON as candidate for the office of Clerk of Prairie county, at the ensuing Au- gust election. fs s.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

EDITOR DEs ARC CITIZEN = You will please announce my name as candidate for reelection to the office of Judge of the 5th circuit of this State, composed of the counties of Conway, Pope, Yell, Perry Saline, Pulaski and Prairie, at the election to be held on the first Monday of August next.
 sA #s afa a{Al4s JNO. J. CLENDENIN. E
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
STEAMED

ERoM my premises on the night of hs ' 11th instant, large Bay Mare, black mane and tail, hind feet white; was thinin order when she left. A liberal reward will be given for her delivery at my place, two miles south of Des Arc. Any information which vii lead to her recovery will be thank. fully received c. k. QUARLES.
 May 18th, 1860-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

QV We are authorised to announce JOHN Il. QuIsENBERRY, Esq, as candidate to represent Prairie county, in our next Legisla- ture, at the ensuing August election. Tfeb8.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

W We are authorised to announce LEVI BYRAM as a candidate for County Treasurer, at the ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

GT We are authorised to announce w E. RAuLsToN as candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing election. aa sEH d7
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

a- GzH We are authorised to announce CHARLES D. TAYLOR, as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of Prairie county, at the ensuing election
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

- GY F. ". DOUGLASS is candidate for County and Probate Judge of Prairie county, at the ensuing August election.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

UV We are authorised to announce WM GooDRUM as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of Prairie county, at the ensuing election.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
DEvALL's BLUFF, Ark,
 .Tapaary Roth ,6O

EDITOR CITIzEN--P Please announce my name as candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prairie County. at the ensuing August election. Very respectfullv Sc.
 feb 15 J. w. BLANTON.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
NEW REIMBURSEMENT.

ISLW ES K "A KB Bh4aSFk M " ..,. II AVING secured the services of an eNp' AI rienced workman, we are now preP,allltS' to do every description of BLACKSMni,lrnc, ING, PE01WV- If A KING, and REPAlRissG' in a style and at prices 'nS. nS, cannot but give entire satisfaction to the puv' lie. We nse none butthe best Tennessee lnl, l,gn Shop on Woodruff street, near the Saw lni'' and upper Steamboat Landing ,o
 FRITH, BAUGH x CV.
 DEs ARC, May 16, 1860. myls-N
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
ESTRAYs.

NAKEN up by the subscriber, at West
 ! Point, White county, Ark, one light bsy MARE, with star in her forehead, and 1, scar on one hind leg, about II or F years old Also. a Mule, about one year old.
 my26-3t" W. E. SMITH.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
To the Voters of Prairie Co.,, Ark.

am candidate for Sheriff of said county, at the election to be held on the first Monday inSAugust, next. VIM. A. A.PLUNKETT. JANUARY 4, 1S60."
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
Dr. 5. Cheniva's InfrmarT,
 WOODRUFF STREET, DIES ARC, PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARK.
Notice to Planters and Slave
 EanUdau.s

NWAIVC UU N ENBEEEEs AhHU SIANt
 holders.
 VHls INSTITUTION is open for the re \ ception of patients. The building isnes' and the rooms large and airy. Every attsn. tion will be paid to the comfort of the ps tients. Wards, devoted to the treatment a slaves, are commodous.
 TERMS MODERATE. Surgical operstion charged extra.
 pr. s. Cheniva will continue the practice 0 his profession ill Des Arc and adjacent coun try. may1s-H
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26

COUNTIES. U E. q. Benton .....s ...... Crlttenden ...... '..'..' ...... ..... l Carroll ...... ...,.. ...... ......s.. , 91 Crawford ...... ...... ...... .....t 2 rsuH Conway. ...... .'.,.. ........' l Fulton .... .....' ....s.. 1 Franklin ..... ...... ...... ...... 1 Green ....s..H.. ........ 1 lizard .s..., ...... ........ l independence '..' '.',g'.'... ...'''. sf Jackson ''..'s ...'ss ''''.' .''' '.''' Lawrence .... ..s....... ...'.. ..'.. Mississippi. l..'.... .'''.' ..''' 's''.' Marion ,......-.- ....,... l Madison .... .....'..'.. .''...''.. Newton .... .,.... -.......... ...... Phillips.... ....,.... POInSett ...... -...' ....... 1 Pope... ..'..'' .''......'. Randolph .................. 1 St. Francis ...... ........'... ....... Searcy.... ..-. ..'..... .... ...'... Van Buren ...-..... ......-..... Washington ...'.... .'....... White .... ......
 - - Total vote ....... ...... ...27 ,
Des Arc citizen., 1860-05-26
Inuuuuremtnts.

Election on Monday, 9th August, 1860.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-03-09

times mentioned many years after as
branding even distant relations. When
Jews quarrel !, may be in the synagogue,
orc vii sometimes say to the other.
! know something about you. don't un.
loek my lips, OF will d,Elace you,
aad wheo l.e Is dared 10 utter al ha
kaows, ], is not uncomuon to reply. It il
esnno, be charged on nearer relative.
r Way, your grya, grandfather, or Jour
saHrih via,in dird, and the box d.l not
20 kr him. Frmalys very rarely or
never attend the corpse to the grave (;
bu, !, Is beart-Iyuding 10 witness ,a.ir
mourning.
When the males retire, ali 81, on the
ground, and bard boiled reg Is Gu, in
pirces among them Their posture is
continued for seven day. during which
seilgrs coma, sometime. 20 The number Of
onv thousand. 10 afIoFJ consolation; and,
should Tue party visited De poor, refresh
ineuis or money Is u.uaIly given secretly.
Tue ligi1 I.l,ced at the side Of the corps,
Is kept la for onn aud thirty days las
Aaron was monrnsd fo- during that
time , il Is the light Of the departed
spirit, AMI according to the elearness or
dimness OF ,he flame, they determine it's
comfort or discomfort. For the FIRST
seven days congregation assemblies
night aud morning, aud every morning
il'e water aud aupkjn are changed under
+ tie idea ihal tire spirit comes and purifies
him-el: with Them. Every anniversary,
tno, light must burn il the same way
Tor four aud twenty hours "a fast must
lie kept ior thai lime, and tue synagogue
must be visited night aud morning, 10 say
koAe>h (payer-) in is behalf.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-03-09

Here he staggered Forward, aud fell
sen>eless 10 the floor.
Loud rose the voice Of the multitude
mingled in the cry of death to the per
jurer 70 as they rushed forward to liher-
ate the as,onished Edgar. james Fair
ley rushed towards birn. and drawing a
pistol from his breast, ared it, excIaim-
ing:
Think not to escape ne thus, Edgar
MarSton-die =
Fortunately his arm was struck up by
an officer. and the ball pierced the ceiling.
The baffied VILLAIN BOXED sullenly
around as though seeking some means Of
escape. Two constablrs stepped forward
to seize him, when he Suddenly drew an
other pistol, and placing 1t TO his own
breast, fired. With a howl of agony and
despair he sprang high in the air and
fell a disfgured corpse at the side Of his
suffering parent. Edgar Marston STEP
ped forth from the hall of justice a free
man, he had undergone fearful ordeal
and came forth without a blemiSh.
Years rolled on, and Emily Somers j,
now Mrs. Marston. Edgar has become
a Judge in the very court which witnessed
the most trying event OF his life, and al
though relentless Time has placed his in
delibIe signet on his forehead, anC
threads of silver are thickly strewr
around her auburn locks, they nevet
cease to thank Heaven for their good for
tune, and bless the memory of the UN
EXPECTED EVIDENCE.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-03-09

TIE MoRAyIASs.-It Is nDw mort
than 1870 year, sinee tIis remarkable
body Of Christians commenced their
labors Tor the heailien. Th-y have nov,
ia tle various lields, 3lz mi-sionarie-,
and Nilhin li,e .pllerg Vi lheir iatiuynes
about $4,000 -ouls. Tie Mgraslau
Cbrisiians. on whom these lpisziaas dee
pend, 81 n0i number oyrr 2D0o0, AID
set flaeir contributions liir iast year, tH
mission purposes, amounted ID nY4 leas
than S50U2i0J. Probably ll.ers is na
society or pret on earth. ulsaae sscgfbes
/ ia ibe cause II missions wlll beas q rou.
5 lrarlsoa wilh THE
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-03-09
LrNTH BY LITup.NG POE Z,

Ihweetly DER the whipping wafer,
Thoundth of muthIc thrike the ear,
Width, tho dethtiued tLoOu for thlaughter,
C4tIleth on the glaidth appear.
The COW bellth, all in wapture Ginning,
Weverbewale rheIr tinklng lh0und,
Twinkling feet 10 echoe timing,
lwip It fhwiftly Ger the gwonnd.
Here we catht athide our twanthporth,
And in dweamy thiIeHth bwood----
Csierd Desan.