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The hydraulic press., 1860-06-23
Laying Water Pines.

It must be manifest to our citizens, that
San Juan has heretofore remained in an ex-.
posed condition to the attacks of confiagra-
ton. FIRE originating any place in the
western portion Of the town, and once fairly
under way would almost certainly prove dis
astrous. Nothing but miracle could pre-
vent it from sweeping off a large majority of
the business houses.
We are pleased to state, that hereafter a
contingency of this kind will be amply pro-
yided against, at least in that portion of the
town above named. Those of our citizens
residing on Main street, west of Flume, a
short time since entered into contract with
Mr. Frank Smith, by and under which, the
latter agreed to make and lay down along
said street, for distance of $50 feet, gall
vanized iron pipe, eight inches in diameter,
with four plug: thereon, for hose attach
ments. This pipe has been laid down, sub
merged at the distance of about twenty in
ches from the surface. 1t is connected with
the main fume of the Eureka Lake Compa-
ny, at or near the northwest corner OF the
Union Hotel, and extends down the street,
along the edge of the sidewalk, on the north
side, a distance of nearly 200 feet, to the
northwest corner of Jesse Orren's saloon
From thence it passes in a diagonal line
across said street, to the southwest corner
of @. P. Stidger's Law Office. The plugs are
situated about l 85 feet apart; the first being
in front of G. Schardin 4 Co.'s saloon; the
last, as above stated, and the remaining two,
equi- distant from the extremes. The whole
pipe, with plugs complete, including the ex-
pensc of laying down, will cost $665, or
$266 per foot.
The scheme Of laying this pipe, was pro-
jected by Messrs. Schardin and Stidger, who
labo.ed industriously to get the money sub
scrihed for the construction of the work
They may well he proud of the success
which attendedthsir efforts for the security
afforded by the enterprise, is beyond the
power OF computation. In the event of a
conaagration, at a moment snotice, four vol
luminous and constant streams of water can
be let on sufficient under ordinary circum-
stances, to qnell the raging element, despite
its utmost efforts to gain destructivehead-
way.
Now, the question arises, why do not our
citizens residing east of Flume street, at
once set about procuring subscriptions for
the extension of this noble improvement
Their property is equally exposed in fact,
more SO for the winds generally prevail
from the west; and without such a work, if
a fire should occur, it would be next thing
to impossible for them to escape its fury
What signifies $665, or even six Thousand
dollars, in comparison with the loss which
would be certain to overtake theml
There is no time to lose. Summer is upon
US, with its long days Of ardent sunshine,
which dries up the frame houses, and makes
them as inhamable as tinder. Therefore,
set about the Improvement at once and be
sure you will never have reason to regret it.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
New Orleans Market.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug

NEW ORLEANS, huSusI i', T. 'i'
 The cotton market closed firm, with sales of to-day of 600 bales at 10i to l0ac. The sales of the past week amount to 29S0 bales. The receipts for the same time amount to A. 800 bales, against 236o bales last year. The exports of the week amount to 7500 bales. The total exports of the season amonnt to 3.205, ,250 bales. The receipts at this port ahead of last year amount to 462,50o bales. The receipts at all Southern ports ahead oi last year amount to 1000 bales. The re- ceipts of the new crop to date amount to o2oC bales, against 1250 bales during the same time last year. The stock at this port amounts tc 51 ,O0O bales.
 The four market closed quiet at s5 3o9Ss 40. The demand for corn is quiet at 55c foi m ixed and 65c for yellow. Rectihed whisky is quoted at 1slc. The coffee market closed firm
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
RIVER NEWS, &c.

GT The U. s. M. packet Sam Hale, Capt. a' Dougherty, passed up yesterday morning. bound for Jacksonport. She will be down to- morrow morning, bound for Napoleon. W. F. Briscoe, her clerk, has our thanks for late papers.
 eQT-The U. S. Mail Packet Medora, Capt. Iimms, is due from Napoleon on Friday morning, and returns again on Monday rnorn- ing on her down trip. Capt. Butler Coles, her clerk, has our thanks for his many favors.
 GB' The Memphis, White and Little Red River packet, A. W. Quarter, Capt. Riley Jones, passed up yesterday morning, and VIII return this morning. Her clerk, Capt. Pete Fleming, has our thanks for late papers.
 GB- Capt. Jno. D. Adams will run White River and New Orleans packet during the coming business season.
 RAILROAD IRoN.-The contracts for deliv' eflng iron for the Memphis and Little Rock Kallroad between Devalps Bluff and Little ROCK have been awarded to Capt. Jno. D Adams, who delivers 5000 tons at Devafl'' o'ulf, and Capt. Danly, who delivers 1000 ton opposite Little Rock. These contractors re- ceive the iron at Napoleon.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Political Speaking.

Dr. c. W. TAYLOR and Gen. H. F. THoM- AsoN, candidates for Presidential Electors, will address the people of Arkansas, at the following times and places, viz; Ozark, Franklin CO.,, Thursday, Aug. 2a. Gainesville, Johnson CO.,, Friday, August 24. Dover, Pope CO.,, Saturday, August 25. Dardanele, Yell CO.,, Monday, August 27. Russellville, Pope CO.,, Tuesday, Aug. 2s. Lewisburg, Conway CO.,, Weekday, Aug. 2e. Springfield, Conway CO.,, Thursday Aug. 30. Searcy, White CO.,, Saturday, Sept. 1. Des Arc, Prairie CO.,, Monday, Sept. 3. Clarendon, Monroe CO.,, Tuesday, Sept. 4. Helena Phillips CO.,, Thursday, Sept. 6. Madison, St. Francis CO.,, Saturday, Sept. B.. Friends will please put up posters in the various neighborhoods, so that the people may have full notice. Appointments made by friends omitted in the above, at suitable places on our route, will be filled. The ladies are respectfully invited to attend.
 GEORGE W. TAYLOR.
 H. r, THOMPSON.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
UNIVERSITY of NASHVILLE
 Military 1BS. College.

r BERRIEN LINDSLEY, M D. ,DD. J Chancellor of the University, and Pro- lessor of Chemistry and Geology. s,a e
 Cor. B. R. JOHNSON, Superintendent of the Military College, and Professor of Engineer ing.
 JAMES F. HAMILTON, A. M., Professor or Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. J.H STEWART, A. M, Professor of Greek and Latin Languages and Literature. GEO. s. BLAcKIE, A. M., M. D., Professor of Botany and Natural History. REV. J. w. HoYTE, AM, MD, Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Biblical Literature.
 R. W. PrrMAN, Adjunct Professor of An cient Languages. J. c. ANeGADE, Teacher of French and l Drawing.
 c. K. WINSTON, M. D., Surgeon. l '61, commences on the 3d of September, lsbO. l The second term commences on the 27th Of | January, 1861 Commencement exercises take rlace on the 18th of June, 1861. | Tuition, boarding, washing, fuel, rooms: servants attendance, and use of arms, Sloo per term. Matricuation fee, $5. Students are required to furnish their rooms. Engi- neerng, French, Spanish, German, Drawing | Book Keeping, and Fencing, each $l0 per term of twenty weeks.
 Students under fourteen years of age will not be admitted.
 By the aid of Military Discipline, effective government is established, and health, physi- cal culture, good order and industrious habits are promoted.
 For Catalogues, or additional information apply to any member of the Faculty, or
 iy25-3m B. R. JOHNSON, Supt.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
- Se- B Y T. FILE R APH
Hon. Jno. c. Breckinridge.

MEMPHIS, TENN, August 17.-The following dispatch was received here to day by the associated press: "New Y York, August l6.-The Washington correspon- dent of the New York Herald in writing 10 that paper says it is currently reported that Breckinridge has called consulta- ton of his friends to decide the propriety of withdrawing from the Presidential con- test" l wish to know if there is any foundation for such report. It is pub lished in this evenings .Argus and is cal- culated to injure you. Shall l give the report denial. expect one.
 JAS. COLEMAN.
 LEXINGTON. Aug. l7. JAMES CcLEMAN.-There Is not word of truth in 1t.
 JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
DIED

Suddenly, in Des Arc, on the night of the 18th inst, Capt. ARTHUR BEATTY, in the 67th year of his age.
 Capt. Beatty was a native of Rockbridge county, Va. He was resident of Memphis Tenn, near fifteen years, and some eighteen months since removed.to Des Arc. He was in every sense an honest mana true and devoted christian. A consistent and exemplary mem- Der of the Presbyterian Church, his death has left void among his brethren that will be hard to fill. A soldier in the war of 1872 to 1915, he was entrusted with the discharge of high and important duties, by Gen. Jackson, and ''knew no such word as fail" in carrying out the orders of his commander. His remains were inferred on Friday last, followed to their last resting place by large number of our citizens. The funeral services were attended to by Rev. D. L. Gray.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
A Few Words of Warning.
PRAInrr CouNrr. Anrnst 1a 1ol

| THAiRiE COUNTY, August 13, 1S60
 EDITOR CGTIzEN-DEAR SIR:-After read Ing the account in the papers of the depreda- tons of the hell-hound abolitionists in Texas: our citizens will no doubt take into consider atlon the loose discipline exerted upon our negroes. have farmed for several years, and in different States, but never in my life saw such perfectly uncontrolled neighborhood of slaves in my life-others can say the same each farmer in Prairie County can take it home to himself. Our negroes are allowed to tramp the county over with no pass, and if they have one, no one ever demands it. There is certainly patrol in every neighborhood. but what use are they? With such facts be- fore us as are related in aforesaid article, can we rest satisfied to let such loose state of discipline exist? can we rest easy. When there is even probability of such calamities befall- ing us? or more particular upon those far more dear to us, our wives, our children ?- Who can tell, unless there are some to watch. when the hell-hounds will be in our midst :? are they not driven from Texas? and where could they find country so suitable to their designs as Arkansas, if our sister counties are generally as negligent about such matters as ourselves? Prevention is better than cure, and after due consideration, we sincerely trust that every patrol will be more jealous in per- formance of duty, and if they will persist in being as negligent as they have been, then each community should take the matter in hand. No farmer should allow his negroes to go off his place without written pass, and stragglers found outside of their masters fence should be taught not to do so again in plain and unmstakeabe terms, in the old fashioned way, am yours,
 A EApMrp
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Continuation of Tax Titye.

NOTICE is hereby given that Jesse A. Bo IN gard purchased at Sheriff's sale, for non- payment of taxes, the following described tract or parcel of land, lying and being situ- ated in the county of Prairie, to-wit:
 The S. E. Or of Sec. 26, T. N., in R. 8, w. of the 5th principal meridian, containing one hundred and sixty (l60) acres, lying in said county of Prairie. Taxes thereon three dollars (s5 00), due for the year 1854, which amount he paid for said tract. Now, there fore, all persons who can set up any right to said land, or any part thereof, in consequence of any nformality, irregularity or .illegality connected with such sale, are called upon to show cause at the May term of Prairie Cir cult Court, and the chancery side thereof, on the fourth Monday of May, 1861, to be held at Brownsville in said county, why such sale, so made, should not be confirmed, pursuant to petition to be filed by me in said court for l that purpose. JESSE A. BOGARD, iy25-6t By Williams & Martin, Solicitors
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

- Louis Napoleon's life is now said to be in more imminent danger than ever, owing to the enmity against him of the friends of the Pope.
 "A London correspondent says that Lord Elphinstone, who recently died, and who for long time was Governor of Bombay, was sent to India when the Queen was in her teens because her Majesty was deeply in love with him.
 The artesian well at Columbus, Ohio, has already reached the unprecedented depth of twenty-four hundred feet, or nearly half a mile. It is the deepest well in the world, but as yet discharges no water, nor exhibits any signs of it.
 Two abolitionist have been hung in Tex as for distributing arms to slaves.
 -During the month of July there were two hundred and twenty-three deaths in Mem phis.
 -Mr. Peeler, who realized $400, ,000 from the sale of patent blow, has given one-half of that amount to the Methodist Church South.
 -F P. Stanton, formerly Representative in Congress from the Memphis district as every one knows has joined the Republican party. The last we heard of him, was at St. Louis on the 23rd ult., making speeches for "Ald abe" and Ham-Iin.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE.
Breckinridge and Lane Ratification
 Meeting at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, August l7.-A Breck- inrdge and Lane ratification meeting was held in this city last night. The meeting was che of :he largest of the season, and was addressed by Ex-Governor John J McRae, of Mississippi, and others. The people were greatly disappointed on ac. count of the Hon. Wm. L. Yancey mol having arrived.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
,Ian,e Mannfacfory.

o,BREN, having opened his BOOT ,roeE opposite the Nucleus House, is now 0iod ..,sd to do every description of work be- P''r ,nr to the trade--from the PuMP-soLE
 r to the SCOTCH WALKING BOOT. Mate 'OI' ", and workmanship superior to any in this '''. .ar op the adjoining counties. REPAIR INC neatly executed.
 'r u,ving no other professional business to attend to but that of my trade' I shall be s'"nd s'' at all times in the establishment.
 TrRMs CASH. may5-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
e1cN OF THE BIG 4

F,.yc1s HoLr, BOOT AND SHOE MANU- v.cTURER, dealer in FRENCH CALF-SKINs, sDr.LEArHER, 0AK-TANsED soLE-LEATH- 7" - and FINDINGS of every description, at the an,d m stand,v sign of the ''BIe BooT," one ,..r 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 ;.,,sv Satisfaction guaranteed.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

MAsoNIc.-At regular communication of Lake Bluff Lodge, No. 124, of free and ac- cepted Masons, began and held at their hall in Lake Bluff, on the 21st day of July, A. D. 1860, A. L. 5s60, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year, to-wit: E. c. Atkins, w. M.; W. J. McCombs, s. " J. F. Din widdie, J. w.; J. M. Humphreys, Secretary; L. w. Mann, Treasurer.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Virginia Democratic Convention.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. l7.-The Stan ton Va, Gazette, says:
 Several propositions for compromise between the Brecknridge and Lane Con. ventlon at Charlottesville, and the Douglas and Johnson Convention at Stanton, have been made, but overwhelmingly rejected
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
B. WASHER. HI. P. vAUGHAN..R C. M'cARLEY. Washer, Vaughan 6 Go, Staple and" Fancy
 DRY 4OODga

AeGA D 4hA&A >~ A. V ~ - -
 Caps Boots Shoes, Hardware, QuEENswARE, &c.,, &c.,
 Des Arc, .4r EaMs Ns 1. IF EEP on hand heavy lot of Plantation N Goods; every variety of Goods for gen tlemen's and ladies' wear. We have large and well assorted stock Of White Goods, Elm broideries, Handkercheifs, Gloves, Hosiery , Black and Fancy Silks, &c.
 A good assortment of Cleths, Cassimeres, vestings, &c. A heavy lot of 10-4 Brown and Bleached Sheetings and Brown and Bleached Sheetings and Drills, all grades and widths
 A good lot of Tobacco and Cigars.
 JeWelry in sets from $10 to $150 Breast pins, Ear and Finger Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Watches, Lockets, &c A large lot of Trunks, Carpet and EnamePd Bags. good stock of Ready-made Clothing, Boots and Shoes. We have large stock of Ladies' Dress Goods, such as Fancy Silks, and Berages, Organdies, &c., that we will sell for cost to cash buyers
 We have d lot of Negro Brcgans, left over from last fall, which we will sell at sl % to sl 35. We will sell the remainder of our stock of Hats at cost.
 We have two-horse Carryall to dispose oi cheap. In fact, we will give you good bar gains in all we sell--come and see.
 ise-tf WASHER, VAUGHAN & co.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
prIIGIOUs NOTICES.

u.prrsT CHuRc - Elder J. M. Cox ,,s,ches in Des Arc on the 1sti Sabbath of zach month. fz Tnra ARC SrAT1oN-METHoprsT EPISCOPAL ranacu. SOUTH. M. c. MANLEy, Preacher '" rharqe. Divine service will be held at Wat E;ns i Chapel, every Sunday morning. Also. avery Sunday night.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

LocKe's NEws DEpoT.--We are indebted to W B. Locke for copies of Harper's Weekly, New York Clipper, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, and other publications, of the latest dates. For further particulars read his new advertisement in our columns.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
DES ARC HOTEL ARRIVALS UP TO 12 O'CLOCK, YESTERDAY.


 W. Smalley, Independence Co.,; R. P. Jones, Miss; T. Roberts & Lady, Co.,; N. Hill, Mem Pnis; P T. B. Wamock, Clarendon; Scott & Ford eoo,; B, K. Rodgers, c. W. Hurley, W; D. MN1gers, Mg J. J. Boatright, c. w. Boatright, B. pplchae, J. c. Johnson, West Point; Henry booth, John Critz, searcy Nj. G. McLaugn- uun, Little Rock; c. S. Conklin, Clcinnatl Iyon' W A. Rust, Little Rock; R. FTezevans' s "anLensaw; E. ". Douglass, W. J. Jones, h. 1 tr, G5annt, Brownsville; S. J. Kennedy, Co; h n D. Normont, Memphis; Henry c. Mott, Co; ss C' Wells, J. M. Dyer, Tenn; L. D; Har, o0'ohy;J. B. Austin, St. Louis.
 Alt is stated that Heenan earned thirty, ,%s Thousand dollsfs during his trip to England
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
- The massacre of Christians in syra i

- The massacre of Christians in Syra IS said to have reached from 7500 to 5000. The number of villages destroyed is 157. The de- tails of the barbarities on all ages of both sexes are sickening. The Austrian frlgate Kudets Rag has been ordered to proceed to Syria, to cooperate with the vessels of other powers. Russia expresses desire to act With England and France against Turkey. Atele- pram from Paris says the Sultan of Turkey has addressed letter to the Emperor Napo- leon, deploring the Syrian atrocities and prom ising to punish the guilty parties.
 MrrHopIsM IN GREAT BRITArN.-An Eng fish paper says: |" Wesleyan Methodism IS one of the wonders of the age and of the world The increase of it's membership during the mast ecclesiastical year was fifteen thousand four hundred and sixty-nlne full memoers' anu twenty-six thousand seven hundred and forty six remain on trial. The candidates TOT tne ministry are more numerous than In any TOT mer year. The missionary collections TOT tne year amount to S700,OOO."
 MT. A. Dudley Mann is strenuousiy advocating the employment of the Great Eas.' ern as a freight boat between Norfolk ana NH ford Haven, England. In late letter ne says ssThe Great Eastern will herself be so I'm nroved as to cross from the Chesapeake t' Milford Haven in eight days, carrying any number, not exceeding 4,0o0 passengers, an1 from 15, ,oOO to 10000 tuns of freight In mI oninion she can receive on board 20,ooo oale of cotton, besides large amount of flour wheat and tobacco"
 -The Charleston Mercury says of th' uress of South Carolina: There are Tn th State of South Carolina thirty-seven newspa nars. and of these there is not one that taKe any part in the national politics. that does no spnnort the nomination of Breckinridge ant | Lane.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

PREACHING AT ATLANrA.-Rev. J. s. Me .rIsrER, Agent for the American Bible So- cietv, will preach at Atlanta, on Wednesday tbe 18th of September. Services will com msnce at Il o'clock. A general attendance is rannasted. = .-----
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
LANDS FOR SALE,

n N Prairie county, in.town 2 south, range 6 l. west, 80 acres. Town south, west, 520 acres.
 TN Arkansas county, in town 3 south, range IL west, $40 acres; south west, 160 acres; south west, 480 acres 5 south west, 680 acres. as TN Jefferson county, town 3 south, range l west, 670 acres. IN Jackson county, town 5 north, range 4 l. west, 4200 acres. These lands will be sold, part cash, balance on time.
 For further information apply to
 GATEWOOD < MOON,. mar21-tf. Des Arc, Ark.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

AnrEsIAN WELL.-The Committee appoint ed to contract for boring an Artesian Well in Des Arc, -Messrs. John Jackson and J. H.. ouisenberry, are ready to receive propositions from all competent parties. See advertise mani ..
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

HARVEY & CoopER's VARIETIES. These rentlemen give their second entertainment at fine hall near the Nucleus House, this evening The ladies are specially invited to attend Change of programme from their last perform
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Douglas Democratic Convention in New
 York.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. August l7.-The Douglas Democratic State Convention has finally selected a full electoral ticket for this State. The ticket is satisfactory 10 the Bell and Everett State Committee, who have been present during the entire sitting of the Convention. One third oi the electors are members of the Ameri- can organization. Reuben H. Walworth and Herman J. Redfield are chosen as electors for the State at large. Resou- tions were passed endorsing the doctrine of on-intervention as enunciated by the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas and incorpo- rated in the platform adopted by the Front Street Theatre Convention al Baltimore
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Breckinridge and Lane Electoral Ticket
 in Iowa.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, August l7.-The Breckinridge and Lane Democracy of this State met in Convention yesterday at this place, and nominated full Electoral tick
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Frisnds and Fellow Citizens of Prairie 9H County, Ark:

feel it my duty to return to you my sim ,sre thanks for the liberal support which received at your hands in the late election for Treasurer of this county.
 Your obedent servant,
 WILLIE LANGFORD.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Mount Vernon Mills,
 DIES ARC, ARK, FIRTH, BAUGH & CO.,,

THESE Mills are now in operation, cut
 ting lumber of every description to order-
 ALL KINDS OF LUMBER Will be kept constantly on hand, so that cus- toners can be accommodated on short notice,
 RT Prices will be found as low, as at any other mill for choice and clear lumber.
 @F Connected with the above mills is d No. 1, Lath machine. Customers wishing Laths will be supplied promptly. These Laths arc far superior and cheaper than the ordinary split Laths.
 RE Attached to the above mills we have Grist Mill, and will grind corn at all times, when there is as much as ten bushels of corn in the mill.
 GE Arrangements have been made with steamboats, to deliver lumber at any point on White or the Mississippi rivers. apr28-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, August IT, ?. M. The market for -four generally closed un- changed. whiskey has advanced ie, with sales of 900 bbls.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

Sanford's Celebrated Straao Cutters,
 TUST received and for sale, at reduced pri- J ces, lot of Sanford's 40 blade Straw Cutters. lapr1i] J. H. QUISENBERRY
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

YTHAT forewarn all persons from cutting
 l. or removing any logs, bushes or timber of any kind. of of any of my lots in the town of Des Arc, as the law will be most rigidly enforced against any person or persons for so doing. $. P. CATLlN.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
MARRIED:

On Monday evening last, at the residence of Jno. A. Firth, Esq, by Rev. T. Sanders MT. SAMUEL N. JACKSON to Miss FANNIE E. FLEMING, all of Des Arc.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22

Case of Medicine containing IT vials, and a
 large work giving full directions $l5 % For sale at this office. For sale Wholesale and Retail by Dr. Geo. Hadfeld, Little Rock, Arkansas. apr 28-tf.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-22
CtHaArr RIVER.

Pocahontas to Cherokee Bay ...............| Doniphan. an..................;