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Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
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e9- We are glad to note that an i'm. portant change has been made in relation to the importation of India Bagging, in. stead of its coming first to Boston and then South, it now is imported direct to New Orleans, and thus the price is re- duced by having the Boston commissions cut off. Direct trade is what the South needs and although a single article is here noticed, yet, it is the initiative steps of a move in the right direction. Strange to tell, however, we are indebted to British houses for this move.-[ Memphis Ava lapche.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
A c A R ID 1.

A rumor having gotten abroad, in this com- munity, that the preacher in charge of nes Arc station, has assumed the power of mak- ing his own appointments every Sabbath at Watkins Chapel. We the Trustees and Stew ards of said Chapel, do assert, for the benefit of those who have not made themselves ac- qnainted with the usages of the Methodist Church; that this power belongs exclusively to us; who in this instance have acted in strict accordance with the rules of the Dis cipline. ". H. BROCK,
 in behalf of the Trustees and Stewards.
 Des Arc, Feb. 9, 1860.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

at the same time, will gather around about him friends strong and devoted, who will stand by him in the sixth trouble and not desert him in the seventh. The at- tempt, therefore, of certain politicians in Arkansas 10 break down Col. Hndman, destroy his influence and cripple his pol- tical prospects, must needs prove mag niicent failure; and they may as we'll forego embarking any further in so fruit less an enterprise. The people are with him, and despite the islanders of his ene- mics and the double-dealings of pretend ed friends, they will adhere to his fortunes as long as he proves himself worthy of their esteem and confidence, and not desert him at the bidding of bankrupt politicians. venal editors and interruptions wire-pullers, who through corrupt motives would draw him down to their own de. graded level.-T Vicksburg Sun.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
 CLERK WANTED.

A YOUNG Man from the Western or South I1 ern portion of Prairie county, who can bring good recommendations, can get good permanent situation in one of the best dry goods store's in Des Arc. None need apply unless they can first produce letters of recom- mendation from good and substantial citizens. As to morals, industry, etc, they must be of the very best quality One acquainted with the business preferred. Wages as good as any other merchant can afford to give in this country. Address, A. B., through the Des Arc Post Office, within fifteen days.
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Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
The Charleston Convention.

The Charleston correspondent of the New York Journal cf Commerce, writes
 The visitor at Charleston regards with no little interest lhe hall of the South Carolina Institute, in which the Demo- cratic National Convention Is 10 be held on the 23d of April next. The audience
 room is spacious, admirably lighted by long windows on three sides, and IS capa- ble of seating 2500 persons. A stage occupies the end, and there are galleries upon three sides. There are also con- venient private rooms on both floors, and easy access is had 10 all the different apartments. The ceiling is beautifully painted in fresco by no less an artist than the brother of Garibaldi, the hero of Italy. The entire hall has been recently fitted up with special reference to the meeting of the convention. The proceedings of that body will have no small influence in shap- ing the future destiny of the States.
 Where the multiiudes who will be pres- ent at the coming convention, will be lodged and fed, IS question Of consider able interest. The greater part of the available space of the principal hotels and boarding houses has already been engaged, and those who apply late will fare badly. Nevertheless, extensive preparations have been made for ;he accommodation of vis- tors, and all that can be done for their comfort, will be. Charleston has two fine hotels-the Mills House and the Charles ton Hotel. The latter, for good accommo- dation, substantial fare, and attentive walters, is noi surpassed by any in the It is granite edi6ce, faced by an imposing colonnade, and is one of the chief architectural ornaments of the city. IL is also < Union house-its manage ment, we believe, being equally divided between northern and southern men.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

MISSISSIPPI DELEGATES TO THE Cox : vENrIoN OF SOUTHERN SrATEs.-The J fkson Mississippian says the two Houses of the State Legislature met in joint convention on the night of the 9th inst, and selected the following gentlemen to represent the State of Mississippi in the Atlanta Convention:
 Samuel S. Boyd, of Adams; Wiley P Harris, of Hinds; 4. M. Clayton. of Marshall; Samuel J. Gholson, of Monroe; w. R. Hill, of Yazoo; Henry Dickinson, of Lowndes; Hiram Cassedy, of FranK- lin
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

TIE TROUBLES ON THE Rio GRANDI
 FRoSTIER.-Recent events on the Mexi
 can frontier make il positive that nothing
 less than an effective force will bring th,
 robber Corlina and his Mexican adherent
 10 proper understanding Of the chaTac
 ter Of our people. An American steame
 on Ihe Rio Grande has been fired inlo.-
 An advance guard of Capt. Tomlnsor
 was fired upon from the Mexican shore
 and guard of American baggage wag ons encountered some twenty-five Mexi cans on this side of the river and drove them across. The Mexicans kept UT their fire from the opposite side, morially wounding Fountain B. Woodruff. Forty. nine Americans crossed the river and at. tackled Cortina's command, who they found posted behind a strong picket fence. We give the following particulars of the fight which the New Orleans papers of the l7th quote from the Brownsville Flag of the 9lh.
 Their cavalry numbering about fifty, were drawn mp in sight. When Ford came up within quarter of mile of the Mexcans he formed his line of battle opposed to that of the enemy-faced to the right and moved to the right. By this maneuyre the bank of the river was gained, and an admirable position secured to fight from. The Mexicans opened the engagement by pouring in a volley. The Rangers gradually worked their way up the bank of the river, and annoyed the Mexicans by sharp and well-dirscted fire. When the firing had lasted an hour, Lieutenants Pugh and Rogers, with small party of mounted men, moved up this side of the river and opened on the enemy's left flank. The cavalry re- treated and Ford ordered charge, which was galantly made. The enemy fled, and the Rangers pursued about three quarters of mile, when night pu. an end to the fight. The loss of the enemy is thought to have been twenty-five killed. It is reported by Mexican authority to have been sixty killed and wound ed. The Rangers loss was one mortally wounded and two slightly. There were horses, arms and other trophies taken on the field. We have been well assured that had our men been mounted. they could have annihilated the whole force of the enemy, which was not less than two hundred strong.
 Our forces recrossed the river the same night; but the next day, Ford and Littleton, with forty-eight mounted men, went back, and there remained until some time during the night ensuing, when Ford received an order from Maj. Heintzelman, U s. Army, to re- turn to this side; the latter having conferred with the representatives of the Mexican au- thorities, who had promised to guard the against attack from the Mexican side; whereupon Col. Ford and Capt. Littleton with their forty-eight daring spirits, returned to this side.
 MIscELLANEous.-The Flag has also the items:
 Important information was received here yesterday, which we are not privileged TO make public. All we can say is that the fruit Is fast ripening-that too, on the parent stem
 Lieut.. Ramsey, U. s. A., of Capt. Stone mans command, came in last evening. bring ng along as evidence that scouting companies ire needed at this time, one of Cortina's men, whom he captured at Las Rusias, where Capt ,toneman is at present encamped.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

THE CHARLESTON CoNvESrIoN.- Mos. of the delegates will be appointed to the Charleston convention now in few days. State conventions will be beld for that purpose in Iowa, Des Moines February 9; Michigan, Detroit, February 22d; Pennsylvania, Reading, February 29; Louisiana, Baton Rouge, March 5; North Carolina, Raleigh. March 8; Geor- gia, Milledgeville, March l2; New Jersey, Trenton, March 2S; Arkansas, Little Rock. April 3; Missouri, Jefferson City, April 9.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

THE FREE.TRADE ,ALLIANcE.-After all that has been said of the bad feeling supposed to exist between the English and French, those powerful nations have established new bond of Union between them. France has adopted principles of free trade and effected treaty of com. merce with England upon that principle. This is certainly one of the age. Our Minister to France, MT. Faulkner, it is said, is instructed to negotiate with that government treaty upon the same prin- ciple.- Memphis Bulletin.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

TIE KENTUCKY REFUG EEs.-The Re- publican party newspapers are bowling at a great rate over he recent expulsion of some nineteen abolition missionaries from Kentucky. They were Garrison aboli- ,onists who undertook to settle in Ken lucky not long since. and there 10 dissem- mate their views of the fitness of things. The doctrines they preached and taught were those of naked incendiary abolition ism; and they were therefore no more fit to be at large in Kentucky, than so many mad dogs. They may be thankful that they got back into the on.slavehoding States without losing their ears. Never theless, their case is being represented in all quarters of the North as one of un- justifiable persecution and outrage. The truth is. 1t was as proper to drive them from Kentucky. as it would be to drive from Cincinnati a gang of so many known burglars and incendiaries. We fancy that the people of Cincinnati would not rest content with simply expellIng persons of so great danger 10 their peace and property, if the existence of such a gang among them was well known. They had been supported in theIr labors
 in Kentucky by money raised at the North; and the very act of giving money to support abolition missionaries in slave holding communities is an aggression in principle, after the fashion of the raid of John Brown; leading, of course, to in- creased discontent in the South with the conduct of the North with reference to southern domestic affairs. Washington Star.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

DEATH OF Cor. mAY.-Col. Charles May, U. $. A., who distinguished himself at the battle of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, the taking of Monterey, the siege of Vera Cruz, and the battle of Cero Gordo, died in Washington city on the 9th ut.
 AN Ex-BAPTIsT PASTOR ENTERS THE EPISCOPAL MfNIsTRY.-The Bishop of Rhode Island held an ordination in Grace Church, Providence, on the morning of Advent Snn- day. when he admitted Mir. J. F. Tnstin, late a minister of the Baptist denomination, to the holy order of Deacons.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
nM- Pennington. he Black Rennhli

B% Pennington, the Black Republi- can presiding officer of the U. S. House of Representatives, is classed moderate. :" Yes! but not moderate enough to be restrained from voting for Sherman; nor moderate" enough to be objectionable as candidate for Speaker to Sherman him. self and the rest of the sgners of the Helper book. "Moderater Out upon such a contemptibe apology for Abolition insults. Mississippian.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
B r T FILE CIR A PHI!
pRocEEp1NGs or cnNGr $

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 16.-The Rouse met to- day at 12 M., Speaker Pennington in the chair.
 After prayer and the reading of the jour nal MT. Bingham introduced bill for nulli- flying that portion of the acts of Territorial Legislature which provides for the establish ment or prohibition of slavery
 After brief discussion. the hill was re- ferred to the Committee on Judiciary.
 Mir. Sherman offered resolution instruct ing the Post Office Committee to inquire into the expediency of letting out the entire postal service by districts to theowest responsible bidder. The resolution was adopted
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
LATER FROM NORTHERN MEXICO.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.-Major Phelps, of the United States Army, has just arrived in this city from Northern Mexico. He reports that body of five hundred men. supposed to be robbers, but calling themselves Tacubayans, were marching from Durango on Chihuahua. The Governor of Chihuahua had sent to Fl Paso for United States rifles It is intimated that the United States Government will iI- terfere in favor of Chihuahua. President Buchanan has the subject under consideration.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
Democratic Meeting.

The Democracy of White River town- ship are requested to meet at J. E. Gate woods office, in Des Arc. on Saturday next, to appoint delegates to County Convention to be held at Brownsville on Monday the 12ih of March next.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
ARREST OF A FREE NEGRO TRADER.

AUGUSTA, Ga., Feb. 16.-A man calling his name Andrew J. Rodgers, and hailng from Herena, Arkansas, was arrested here to-day on the charge of abducting free negroes, and selling them into slavery. He had effected a sale at Macon, Ga., and was conveyed to that city for trial, in charge of an officer from Macon
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

LOUIS NAPOLEON AND THE PopE.- The Paris Univers has been suppressed by the government of Louis Napoleon. It is an organ of the Catholic party, and has been free in its strictures of the policy pursued by the French Government toward the Pope.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
MOVEMENTS OF CANDIDATES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16-It is generally un- derstood, in political circles, that, if Senator Douglas fails to secure the nomination for President, at the Charleston Convention, he will transfer all his strength and influence to Senator Stephens, of Georgia.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
s@r We extract the following from

Bsa5E We extract the following from the article of the Atlanta (Ga.) Con- federacy, on the eleton of Speaker:
 A Black Republican, a Douglas Free soiler, and Winter Davis Know Nothing have been elected as the principal officers of the House of Representatives. Thus far the combinations against slavery is strengthened. The popular branch of the Government is in the hands of the incen- diary or John Brown party. The poor South makes no demonstration or resis- tance. She submits like the manacled slave.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

T s.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.- The following named Senators were to-day appointed on the special committee to examine into the report to the Senate on the various questions tonch- ing the protection of slave property in the Territories of the United States, viz: Messrs. Green, of Missouri, chairman; Gwin, of California, Bgler, of Pennsylvania, Fitch, of Indiana, and Chestnut, of South Carolina.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

AcRIcULrURE.--Lke Arkansas, Ken. lucky has been negligent of the claims of agriculture so far as legislation is concern. ca Tn its favor. The present legislature oi 'na' State has, however, appropriated S5,. ooo 10 the State Agricultural Society, and ]" IS also proposed to arrange State bu. reau of agriculture.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

JuDGE DOUGLAS AT CHARLESTON Judge Douglas has said, within day or two, that he thought at one time he was gaining at the South, but that he now doubted, and was by no means certain that his time would come before 1864 Jefferson Davis denies that Douglas has the ghost of change at Charleston. | Washington correspondent.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED.

N GENTLEMAN of good business qual- IA fcations and moral character. having cash capital of from two to five thousand dollars, and can devote his whole time to bus iness; can get an interest in an established Mercantile house in Des Are
 Address, W. W. M., Des Arc Post Office.
 feb-2o I 260.2t
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
BIanks. RAanksi.

In addition to our regular stock of blanks, such as deeds of Conveyance; Quit Claim deeds, &c., we have just printed ''sherif's tax-deed-drawn by B. D. Turner, Attorney acknowledged superior to any other in the State.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
PARTNERSHlP NOTICE

WYE have associated with us in business w Mir. S. LovvENsTEIN. The business will hereafter be conducted under the style and firm of CANS, RosENBERY & Co.
 L. CANS & co. DEs ARC, Feb 9, 1S60.-1m.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
UNITED STATES AID FOR MEXICO.

WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-It is stated from reliable sources that the Juarez government of Mexico has accepted the preferred aid of several thousand citizens of the United States Large tracts of land have been ceded to them in several of the Mexican States.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
STRAY HORSE.

CTRAYED from the subscriber, E@
 O living iR Des Arc, on the Sth n- Ehn stant large sorrel horse, about six NI $T teen hands high two white hind feet, saddle and harness marks, and other marks not recol- lected He is quite foolish about his head being handled. About nine years old. He had on saddle, bridle, martingales and halter, when he got away. Any person returning the horse, or giving information so that can get him will be liberally rewarded.
 feb-22-tf. w. H. CHAMBERS.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION PLATFORM.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.- The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says that Mir. Bright, the Chairman of the National Democratic Committee, has named Messrs. Green, Fitch, Bigler and Chestnut, as the committee for organizing platform for the Charleston Convention.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS n11I

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The President has approved the post office appropriation bill, as passed by the Senate yesterday.
 The bill appropriates s4 ,296, ,000 for arrears due by the Post Office Department for postal service previous to the 30th June last, and S4,o000o0 for the expenses of the department to the 30th June, 1860,
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

- Henry Winter Davis, of Maryland, has been burned in efiigy in several places at the South for voting for the Republican candi- date for Speaker of the House of Representa- tiyes.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

- The students of the South Carolina College at Columbia, have come out in suits of grey kerseys, made at the mills of firm in that city.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

r.n.,. A large cotton factory, capable of ,1nn.ng onaag 2,ooo spindles, has just been nnt in gPssa'ion at Jefferson City, fouisIana' bv Mr
 L' \. Lane, of New Orleans. y MT
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
C. A. HUDSON,

C. A. HUDSON, AND JOINER, Also, Dealer in Sash, Doors, Mantles, Window and Door Frames, Sc.
 G1yr Shop corner of Erwin and Park streets.
 DIES ARC, ARKANSAS. N. B.-CoGins made to order, on short notice. feb22:1y
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

- The merchants of Texas, in favor of direct trade, propose line of steamers from Belgium to the Gulf ports via Charleston.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
BRECKENRIDGE DELEGATES TO CHARLES
TON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Pennsylvania delegation to the Charleston convention will support Vice President Breckinridge for the Presidency.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
STEAM MILL FOR RENT OR
 SALE.

WILL be in perfect running order on the w banks of White river, at Buffalo citv. Arkansas, within sixty days, first class New Steam Circular Saw Mill, that will cut five thousand feet of lumber every 10 hours. The mill will be for rent or lease at $500 per year, payable monthly, in lumber, at mill prices, or for sale at cost and carriage-O One-third cash, balance in twelve months. The mill is not to be moved from Buffalo City. Apply to
 J. H. QUISENBERRY, feb-22-l860-3t. Des Arc. Arkansas.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
HAzIETT coNvIcrrn.

CHARLESTON, Va. Feb. 13.-Hazlett, one of the Brown conspirators, was convicted on Friday.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
NEW II. S. rnEAsunrn

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Mr. Bowler, of Tennessee, has been appointed U. S. Treasurer, in place of MT. Casey, deceased.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
JUST RECEIVED,

\ BOXES Shoes and Boots. Ic Also,
 1000 Apple Trees, from the nursery of Brady Price of Lauderdale county, Alabama, being selection of the best qualities of fruit in the country.
 jan15- G. & J. Mel AREN & co.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
MONEY WANTED,

THE undersigned is now making arrange
 ! ments to start soon, for splendid stock of Spring and Summer goods. Come and see me. [febs-l J. H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22

OniOn seEts and GaFden seed.
 LUST received ? barrels Onion Sets, and a C large stock of all kinds of the very best Garden Seeds. Also, Irish and Sweet potato sale by [febSl J.H. QUISENBERRY.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-02-22
PAOWs,
Pa-OWS.

LUST received, 2S one and ESssts--7 J two horse Avery Flows, for ssszs sAsszxsz seed. [feb8] J. H. QUISENBERRY.
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short and spirited battle the Spanish defeates
them, with but small loss.
the Moorish troops retired h disorder
Az latest accounts tlie whole spanish army wa
4 encamped at some distance north Of Mcgee Valley
having crossed the mountain passes without meet
| ing any opposition.
The Spanish army in Africa Is to be considerably
augmented
The retirement Of Count WaIewski from the
French Cabinet, In the present state Of political
affairs on the Continent, and the generally
opinion that the pamphlet entitled aThe Pope and
pursued by the French Emperor. has caused his
Holiness the Pope much alarm, and he had as
sembied the Sacred College to consult upon the
policy to be pursued at the present crisjs.
The Pope, III his address to the Sacred College.
declared that he would suffer exile and martyr.
dom rather than fail in the sacred 1uissinr trratad
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market closed daiI the sales amounted Is 55d1
bales, including 200 sold n haaals Winding 81
leans y qnoted a iii c There HeFe soo nr,shsi.
"a Corn sold to-day AT Doc. III Sg1c.
CINCINNATI, Jan. a. The safes il F,aay ,x,
sisted Of 200 bbla. At IS 30 to Us IS: lie nsykst
closed firm Western Mess was held out Of liz
market Corn IS quoted at soc. per bnshel: he
market closed generally dull There were mn
bbls Of Whisky sold at 2Oa 10 aose. per gallon.
PORTLAND Jan. Is Private letters received w.
the Novia scotfan report III unfagorabIs state 81
the Cotton market. James Hevfft h Go. report
that the advices brought from he United states
by the last steamer from New York depressed the
market They quote decline Of 1Is since FIJI
day. the 9Th inst, and state that prices are hYegu
lar. They foot up the sales for ele three business
days since the sailing of the Africa $4,000 bales
The imports FOR four days amounted 10 Is, 300
bales They report that the quantity known 10 be
at sea amoHnts to 10000 bales, against ITO 900 at
the corresponding period last year They report
all other articles at Liverpool as generally I'M
changed.