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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
Major General Robert E. Lee.


 On the 23rd of April a mot interest," ing ceremony took place in the National Convention at Richmond. on the occasion of the presentation of Gen. Lee to the Convention, subsequen; to his confirmation by that body as Major General of the land and naval forces of the State of Vir- ginia.
 We append the closing remarks by the President of the Convention, and the mod est but eloquent reply of Gen. Lee. The whole affair reminds us of the purer and better days of lhe republic. The Presi- dent of the Convention said:
 Sir, we have by this unanimous vote ex- pressed our convictions that you are, at this day, among the living citizens of Vr- ginia, first Tn war; We pray to God most fervenlly, that you may so conduct the operations committed to your charge, that it will soon be said of you, that you are first " in pcace," and when that comes, you will have earned the still prouder distinction of being " first in the hearts Of your counlrymen
 l will close with one more remark.
 When the father of bis country made his last will and testament, he gave his sword to his favorlte nephew with an ln- junction that they should never be drawn from ther scabbards except in self defence or in defence of the rights and liberties of their country, and, that If drawn for the latter purpose, they should fall with them ID their hands, rather than reluquish them.
 Yesterday your mother, Virginia, placed her sword in your hand upon the impled condition thai we know you will keep to the letter and Tn spirit, that you will draw 1t only in her defence, and that you will fall with it in your hand rather than the object for which il was placed there should fall. (Applause.
 MAJOR GENERAL LEE.-Mr. Presi- dent and gentlemen of the Convention: Profoundly impressed win the solennity ot the occasion, for which must say 1 was not prepared, accept the position as- signed me by your partiality. would have much preferred had your choice fal- len upon an ab!er man. Trusting in AL mighty God, an approving conscience, and the ald of my fellow citizens, devote my self to the service of my native State ln whose behalf alone, will ever again draw my sword (Applause.
 The Chair was then vacated, and some time was spent in the introduction of Del egates to Major General Lee, and the leuder to hlm of congratulations by the members.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

DEFENCE OF MoBILE-It said that the citizens of Mobile being thoroughly aware of the unsafe condition of their city against an attack from the fleet, held a private meeting a few days ago, and appointed a committee to make known to the Secreta- " of War and the Governor of the State, the state of things which existed there.- This has been done recently and 200 kegs of powder, several cannon and other things in this connection, were forwarded from Montgomery to that point. Mobile will be hereafter able to defend herself effect ively against all hostile corners.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
PATRIOTIC MERCHANTS. A New Or

PATRIOTIC M ERCHANTS "A New Or- leans correspondent writes:
 ''I cannot conclude without a word as 10 the patriotism of our merchants. am personally acquainted with several whom have heard say to their clerks, go your salaries shall be continued as usual, and whenever you return, be il next month or next year. your place will be open to you. And l am told that A. B. James, t whole sale dry goods merchant, said to one of his clerks (the son of a widow) that his safa1 wouffdi be sut TTs UTder whiie he was absent; If he behaved we'll and re- ceived the appreciation of his officers, hls salary would be increased on hls return j; and If he fell, his mother should be paid hls salary, weekly, for five years Hea- ven will prosper such nobility of soul, Heaven will defend the land where lives such men,"
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
FRANCE AND THE CoNFEp ERA

FRANCE AND THE CONFEDERATE STATEs.-In an interview between MT. Faulkner late U. s. Minister 10 France, and M. Thouvenel, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, the latter remarked that the practice was now clearly under stood, to recognize governments once clearly established beyond dispute, and when the new American government ar rived at that point he presumed il would be recognized. Thouvenel then demand ed information about the new tariff, which he said, deeply affected French Com merce. Faulkner answered that the tariff would be modified by the extra session of Congress.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
A ARTICL E VIII.

$ 1. The Board of Managers may mak such Rules, Regulations and By-Laws as the may deem proper, consistent with the Cor
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
RM The New Orleans Picayune say

BNB Ht IVtW OTT5duo IUu J uHc suy that fifteen hundred free negroes of that city have enrolled themselves as ready, if allowed, to perform military duty, and fight shoulder to shoulder with the cili- zens, as their fathers did in 1914"
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
gMPROv PRO PERTY ON BU E
 MA VISTA STREET FOR SALE.

THE East half of LOT No 6, Block 25, on Buena Vista street. in Des Arc, is offered for sale on reasonable terms. The building was formerly occupied by J. W. Wallace, as Family Grocery The location is one of the best in town. For terms, &c., apply to
 ian 1S-tfl J. c. MORRILL,.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
CONSTITUTION
THE PRAIRIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. |
OFFICERS s :.

President, B. F. FoRD Vice President, A. o.
 Edwards; Secretary, R. c. McCarley {;
 Treasurer, c. A. McIver; Corresponding
 Secretary, T. B. Kent. DIeEcToRs.--S. R. Brown, J. c. Morrill,, Sim
 Horne, B. B. Allen, J. c. Davie, B. M
 Barnes, D. P. Black. A. Ragland, R. Me lver, A. F. Mccain, D. w. Munroe, c. D. Taylor.
 BUILDING CoMMITTEE.-D. P. Black, A. O.. ~ Edwards, D. w. Munroe. PREMIUM CoNMrTTEE.-TohnS S. Pearson, R.
 McCarley, R. Nc cIver, J. s. Williams. RING MAsTER.-John s. Pearson. HERALD-W. w War. MARSHALL. c. Warner.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28
splnii- Wprkly Cltilpn.
BY J. c. MORRILL,.
pugTJsHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. s4 A YEAR-$2 FOR SIX MONTHS. INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

One Square, ten lines or less. S1 for the first assertion. 50 cents for each one following:
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

fT- Over six years experience in the Printing Bushes at Des Arc, enables us to Know and appreciate the wants of the public,
 Send your Job Work to-. and buy your Blanks at the CITIZEN OFFICE. mr13tf
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

Advertisements may be renewed at any time by paving for composition. S1 per 1000 ems.
 Displaved advertisements charged for the space occupied
 Transient advertisements, one square (10 lines or less) for the first insertion, Sl; Each subsequent insertion, 90 cts. Payable when the advertisement is discontinued.
 Persons advertising by contract, will be re- stricted to their legitimate business, and all notices, etc., charged as transient advertise ments.
 Personal advertisements, if admissible, will he charged double the above rates, and must be paid for in advance.
 Publications intended to advance private in- terest, will be charged at the regular rates of advertising.
 Simple announcements of Deaths, when the facts are furnished will be published as items of news but obituary notices and tributes of respect will be charged for as advertisements, at half the usual rates.
 GT- Announcing candidates for State and District offices, $7; County offices, $5; Town ship, offices S3, invariably in advance.
 FY- Calls on persons to become candidates are charged at the usual rates, except when pc, Sons n.aking the calls are subscribers to our paper. Payment in advance.
 GT Political circulars charged as adver- tiscInents.
 ky Advertisements not ordered for spe ciied tlme, will be inserted till Forbidden, and charged for accordingly.
 fT-A All advertising to be paid for quarterly.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

GyY- Our old customers are solicited to send us their work Those who have not tried us are requested to give us call.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

OUR WORK is we'll done, and our rates or charges as LOW as the LOWEST.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-28

ARTICLE I.
 TITLE OF THE SOCIETY = This Society shall be known by the name of the 'EPrairie County Agricultural Society,"
 ARTICLE IT,
 S l. The officers of this Society shall con- sist of President. Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors.
 s 9 Officers and Directors shall hereafter be elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting of the Society in March, and shall hold their offices one year, and until their successors are chosen.
 3. In the election of officers and direc- tors, plurality of votes cast shall be necessary to elect VacaAcies may be filled at any meeting of the Society.
 ARTICLE TIT.
 s 1. The President. Vice President, Secre- tary, Treasurer and Directors. shall compose Board of Managers, majority of whom shall constitute quorum for the transaction of business, and it shall be the duty ofesaid Board to manage the property and business of this Society as shall best promote the interests of Agriculture, Horticulture, the Mechanic Arts and Household Industry; and they shall hold and conduct Annual Fans and Exhibi- tions, and distribute premiums to the persons exhibiting the best and most mertorious speci- mems in these several departments.
 ARTICLE "
 2 l. IL snail De the QuLy or the PFeSIQenC to preside at meetings of the Society, and of the Board of Managers The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his absence.
 ARTICLE V.
 $ 1 It shall he the duty of the Secretary to make and keep a neat record of the proceed ings of the Society, and of the Board of Mana gers, and to perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned hitn by the Society or its Board of Managers.
 2. The Secretary shall keep book for the special purpose of recording the names of the Annual and Life Members, and the names of donors, and the amounts contributed by each; he shall as soon as practical pay over all monies received by him to the Treasurer.
 ARTICLE VI.
 s 1. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all monies aud property due the So ciety or donated for it's benefit. and to dispose of the same only as directed by resolution of the Board of Managers, certified by the President and countersigned by the Secretary. He shall keep an account of his receipts and disbursements, and report the same with proper vouchers to the Society, at its annual meetings, and to the Board of Managers as often as they may require; and shall give bond for the faithful discharge of his duty in such surety and sums as they may deem proper.
 ARTICLE VII.
 $ l. The Annual Meetings of this Society shall be held on the 2d Monday in March of each year, at such place as the Society may designate.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07
The Hatteras Expedition Spreading
Terror nj the South.

Copious extracts from the Petersburg
Express, of the ID inst, which will be
found elsewhere, convey good idea of
the intense panic and excitement created
at the South by the successful coup demain
upon Fort Haiteras. "For the credit of
the State" the editor of Raleigh paper
"forbore to describe the scene which fol-
lowed the reading to the Legislature. by
the Governor, of the dispatch announcing
the disaster" It is hardly possible to de-
scribe the terror and apprehension which
the capture of the fort has spread through-
out the State and Eastern Virginia. Wo-
men and children are fleeing into the in
terror. The movement of considerable
bodies of troops on their way to Richmond
was conntermanded, for the defence of
meuaced and unprotected towns upon AL
bemarle and Pamlico Sound. North Car
olina had been so completely surprised,
and is found so utterly defenceless, we
cannot help wishing that something more
than a demonstration upon single point
had been undertaken. With moderate
force only, every important point in the
eastern part of tue State might have fall
len an easy conquest, and blow, over
whelming in its consequence, might have
been struck.-N. j. World.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says, in contradict
ton to the New York Times correspondent,
that the action of General Fremont in de-
clAring martial law over the entire State of
Missouri, is in pursuance of express in
structions of the War Department, trans
mitted to General Fremont by telegraph.
General Fremont possesses the entire con-
fidenec of the War Department and of the
Administration. The latter has placed uu-
limited command of men and absolute
power within the State of Missouri in the
hands of Gen. Fremont, and he is expect
cd to use both to bring back Missouri to
the position of loyal State.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07
a peserxed Tribute.

GRAFTON, Sept. 9Th, 1861.
Eds. LHLelLigeneer We are delighted to
again have with us, the gallant hero of the
Phillippi races, Gen. Kelley, the native
Yirginian, the Napoleon of the Northwest,
who SO gloriousiy opened the ball that
commenced rolling at Camp Carlile, and
while resting at the Burnt Bridge, so
frightened nine hundred rebels at Al dis
tauce of 40 miles, that they fed in the
greatest CONSERVATION, and only escaped
the rolling of the ball by getting beyond
the Allegheny mountains.
Gen. Kelley has, by his gentlemanly
bearing, (evincing both the qualities OF the
soldier and civilian,) endeared himself to
all with whom he has become acquainted.
The masses have the utmost confidence
in the man, as well as the General and
the citizens of Taylor feel the greatest de-
gree of security in the presence of the
man that, like Washington, sis first in war
and first IN peace"
We are glad TO learn that the glorious
First Virginia Regiment are again to rally
to the rescue, 10 complete the good work
so well inaugurated by them at the Phil
lippi races The new State of Knnawha
must erect monument to tue memory of
Gen. Kelley aud the First Virginia Regi-
ment. KASAwHA.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

HERE are the Cleveland I4amdealer's
answers to the questions that some of the
Vnllandigham faction are in the habit of
putting to it:
Q.-wbat ais the 18th of August plat
form?
A.-White feather.
Q.-Why don't you go the pnrty2
Awe join ourselves to no party that
does not curry the flag and keep step to the
music of the Union."
Q.-ShOuId we not all hang together on
the PLATFORM
A.-No. You should all hang separate
ly on it, or come off from it.
Q.-Whatdo you expect to gain byyOur
course?
A-Thc approval of conscience, the
curses of traitors, and the plaudits of pa
triots.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07
Not So.

Our advices received from Western vir-
giniN inform us that some of the United
States Quartermasters are paying of the
soldiers With Wheeling money, flooding the
country with that currency, which is at a
large discount. This is an uutusti6able
proceeding, which no officer possessed of
patriotism or integrity would be guilty of.
The Government pays the discussing OH
GERS in gold, and none but the meanest of
mankind would take advantage of his pc.
sition to make q profit out of the soldiers.
We clip the above from the Cincinnati
Commercial just to say thatthere is not one
word oftruth in it so far as VIC are inform
cd. OF course such procedure would be
outrageous.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07
1st virginia regiment.

A vigorous effort is going on to re-or-
ganize this regiment, and, we think, SO far
as this neighborhood is concerned, with a
very fair prospect of success. Lieuts.
Melvin and White, ofthe two Brooke coun-
ty companies, are exerting themselves to
organize companies, and the probability is
that they will both succeed. The service
is much more tolerable now than when the
first companies enlisted. There is no lon
ger any necessity for exposure or excuse
for mismnnagement; and the men who en-
list under either of the above tried officers
may rely upon being well treated. The
soldiers receives SI3 per month, from the
time he is sworn in, in addition to his ra-
tions, clothes and shelter, and at the ex-
piration of his term of service, which can
not exceed , years, and may terminate in
that many mouths, a bounty of 500 cash
and Il chance for land warrant. To men
out of cmploymentthe opening is good
one. Payment is now made, we believe,
every two months RelLs6urg Herald.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

a WASHINGTON despatch to the n. Y.
Tunes says that the proclamation of Gen.
Fremont is still the subject of much COM
ment. The Government had not given in
strucions for any such declaration, nor
was it known here that such was 10 be
made. But, nevertheless, there is not one
member of the Cabinet who does not ap-
prove and sustain the principles declared
by Gen. Fremont; and that Gov. Gamble,
of Missouri, is there to demonstrate against
the extension Of Martial Law over the en-
tire State, and to speak for the restOra-
ton of the Provisional Government, of
which he is the Chief Executive, but he
will be unable to induce any change. The
President is determined to induce energy
aud frmness in commanders by sustaining
them in such measures as they may deem
necessary to insure success, and he will
take no step backward.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

During the past few days considerable
quantities of "Knnawha cotton have come
to town, some of it for storage, but most
of it for shipment East. For such wool us
last year brought IS to IS cts. per h., pri-
ces this year remain about the same as
last. For higher priced woods the demand
falls off as the price increases, until, for
the finest grades, it is believed that there
is no present demand whatever. Thirty
cents per ID, we believe, is the highest
that has yet been paid for any lot of wool.
Farmers, perhaps, do not need to be eau
toned against disposlng of their wool, or
other crops, at an extravagant deprecia-
ton. Should the war have II speedy ter
minAtion, rs is not improbable, the de-
mand for fine wool will again be speedily
felt, and, though prices may not rule so
high for some years, the chances are that
they will be, at any rate, much higher than
nol0 offered. WelIs6irg Herald
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07
A Bold Act.

On last Sunday afternoon, Lieut.. Bailey,
of the Firth Cavalry, scouting in advance
of his men towards Falls Church. discoy-
cred, beyond Vanderwerken's House, earth
words. On reaching the top of hill on
which the batteries were planted, he was
approached by a number of mounted reb-
els, who, regarding him as their prisoner
already, took few precautions to secure
him. Lieut.. Bailey shot the foremost with
his pistol, and wheeling about, rejoined his
men in a few minutes The bullets of the
enemy whistled by him harmless, as he rode
away, save wounding a horse belonging to
one of the Priyates.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

TIE New York papers still believe the
story of JEFF. Davis death. The Herald,
of course, having first given currency to
It, must stick to it till the contrary is
proven Reports from Washington say it
is believed there, aud that it has been con-
frmed. The Herald thinks the cOufeder-
ates would do their best to conceal the
loss at this time, on account gifts effect in
Kentucky, which they regard as nearly
won over. The Times, also, thinks there
is nothing improbable in the announce
ment, and says it will be regarded as a
severe blow by the confedcrates, and thinks
Aleek Stephens will make but poor sue
CesSor, rs he is an invalid aud has not the
physical force, even if be had the military
genius, (which he has nOt,) to head the re-
bellion successfully.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07
ROGER W. HANSON.
Lou1sY1LLE. sem. 3. ls6l.

RoGEn W. HANsoS-.SI: Yours of the
I'd inst is received. You sought "redress"
for the very articles you complain of by
publishing scurrilous pamphlet, and if
you t'demand" any more "redress," you
may get it in the game way orin any way you
can. l shall not appoint "time and
place" for meeting you, for wouldn't go
two stems to meet or avoid you. As for
killing you, think that have done that
efectually already, and / don't care to
waste powder and lead on carcass. They
can be pat to better use in these rebellious
times. Respectfully,
GEO. d. PRENTICE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

A NAN named James White was executed
at Salem, ILL.,, on the 18th ult., for the
murder of Andrew ]. Applegate. White
was a Desperate, and refused to be hung,
threatening with instant death any man
who should enter his cell. He had pos
sessed himself of heavy iron chain,
which he kuntted at one end, making n
formidable weapon. Ammonia and chloro-
form were injected into his face, without
success. He finally proposed to the Sheriff
that he would submit if allowed dinner,
drink of whisky, and permit to exist
till one o'clock in the afternoon. After a
struggle of an hour longer upon the scat
fold, in which the desperate cursed and
refused TO wear the white cap usual on
such occasions, the unhappy wretch VAS
hung.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07

TINS Surveyor of the Port of New York
has seized some twenty-five vessels now
lying there, which arc partly owned at the
South, The fifteen days grace allowed by
the Presidents proclamation were suffered
to expire by those interested in them were
suffered to expire without any steps being
taken to secure themselves Such shares
as eau be proved to belong to Southern
owners will, Of course be confscated 70 the
scusrnmsnt. TIE value. OF them will
amoant, when sold, 70 several hundred
thousand dollars. This, With the suns
seised in transisu through the North, Will
make an Item in the per contra side Of our
war expediture.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-07


THE victory at Hatteras has fallen like a
Paizhaa shell among the confcierates in
Virginia, and from all accounts has created
the utmost consternation. They now have
an enemy on three sides. With Butler in
the rear, Mcclellan in front, and Reynolds
and Rosecrans on the flank, it would real
ly seem that they are getting into a trap
something ike the corral into which wild
elephant hunters deeoy their game. We
hope, and have every reason to believe,
that this diversion on the North Carolina
coast will be followed mp vigorously. One
effect of it will be to scatter the army that
menaees Washington and Western Virgin
Ia. Intelligence has been received here
that Lee has left Western Virginia on
itdouble quick" for the new seat Of War
A very large portion of the enemy's forces
must at once be drawn of to the coast to
protect them from an advance in that di-
reetion and if the movement shall be
followed up as it ought along the South
ern coast nearly all the Confederate army
will shortly be Withdrawn from VirginiH;
for, do what they may TO prevent 1t, the
soldiers from the Southern States will in
sist on going home to defend their cities
along the coast, and their families against
npprehended insurrection.
Such policy as this, then. looks like
the beginning of success. Attack the re-
bellion in its weak place, which can be
done as soon as cool weather comes draw
away from the border the army that has
been crushing beneath its weight the I'm
ion strength of the border States relieve
the loyal people ofthose States, and they
will soon, with the aid and cooperation
of the Government, restore those States to
aposition ofloyalty. This will drive the re-
bellion into the cotton States where it be-
longs, and there 1t can be dealt with in
whatever way may be necessary to effect
ually put an end tOit.