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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10
WHAT THE NEw YoRK NEws S..

WHAT THE NEW YORK NEws S.v,
 Says the New York News of the 9a1 This city is full of individuals who c,. demn the war measures of the admin;.,.. ton; repudiate the false, insidious, treaeb erous policy 1t has pursued, since the Al ofMarch; are alive to the dangers tb,, menace the country from successful Abo litionism; view with horror the inaugu,, ton of an epoch of "fre, rape, and slauol ters;" and shudder from the prospect or an internecine strife between the slsv, holding and non-slaveholding States,- Nay, more, they regard the excitemeO, which has been gotten up, since the bom. bardment of fort Sumpter, as to ero, extent artificial and unnatural-the resul, or the combined machinalions of parlisaD wlrepullers, secret organizations, and ve. nal office seekers; they have no doub that there will be speedy and terrible re. action; that, in the desperate, unscrupu
 ous game MT. Lincoln and his adviser are playing, they will be the losers and that a general uprising of the people will, eventually, driTe them, bankrupted in character and position, from the high DO. sitions they hold"
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10
President Jeff. Davis.

Crafts J. Wright, Esq, who was class mate and room mate of President Davis graduating at West Point al the same time has communicated to the press some ol the traits of character of the distinguished Mssissippian. He says of him:
 President Davis is gentleman-cau. tlous, quiet, acting decisively. The natural inclination of the mind of Presi. dent Davis Is military af1airs. As secrs. tary of War, he had large experience.- In the line of his duty he has made him. self thoroughly acquainted with the capae lty ot of the country-its Ines of attack and defense-the power of the forts, de. pots and stations. While performing hn| duty as all officer of Government, he knew no party-he would know nothing but eff. clency and ability in the performance oil his duty or appointment to office. HsI left his position without shadow of charge. He will not now know anything but efficiency. He will surround himself only with those who are competent. Il know most of the officers about him to be the most efficient in lhe service. This statement IS due, not only to relieve Da.I vls from the charges of official improprie. ty so often made, but also that we may not underestimate his ability, nor be deceived as to his policy"
 He tells us that caution is one of tho habits of MT. which, while he takes every possible measure to concen 'rate information in regard to every pon and measure-yet the same will preven him from allowing any to know his ulif mate purpose. It is these qualities ofMt Davis that make those who know him 50 apprehensive of the fate of Washinglo City. He may be occupying George.owa Heights, or the city itself, before we, Ous here, could hear that he was marching
 LCin. Enquirer, (Union,)
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10
The Contemplated Insurrection in the
 Hickory Plain Neighborhood.

We are in receipt of a private letter from the Hickory Plain neighborhood, da' ted yesterday, which states that Tom Williamson, the white man who was te lead the negroes, together with the follow ing negroes: Big Dave and Lewis, be- longing to R. E. Dunlap, and Jeff, be- longing to Col. John c. Dayie, were to be hung to-day, between the hours of l2 and ? o'clock, P. M., until they are dead !! dead :! The balanee.of the negroes i'm plicated are to be whipped severely; some are limited to so many stripes-others are to receive as much as they can live under. Three of R. |. Dunlap's negroes are to be banished from the country. The writer adds:
 "There are still signs of something yet to come. Guns have been fred in cypress bottom, north of Hickory Plain, at a late hour, for several nighis, which are sup posed to be signals. We are about to start out a scouting party. We have no Tears of our negroes just now, but are confident that something will be attempted by soms mean white men, who we hear are lodging about every night, although we have no idea who they are. One white man is still on trial, but l can form no opinion as to what disposition the commit faa wilI t,,a lEo If bie caeo
 Big Dave and Lewis are very much affected, and are singing and praying nearly ali the time. Jeff. says he does not care if they do hang him-he seems perfectly indifferent as to his fate. Will Hanson, the white man, still says he Is not guilty, but declares he does not care for hanging" #********.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

HE BLOCKADE PRocLAmATIoN.-The
 telegraph has already informed our read
 CTS that on the 18th uIt., Lincoln had is.
 sued hls proclamation ordered bloCkad'
 Ing ol the ports of the Confederate States.
 The following extract from this abolition pronunclamento informs us how this block ade IS 10 be enforced:
 T or 1his purpose competent force will oe posted so as to prevent entrance and e4it ol vessels from the ports aforesaid. i, therefore, with viewto violate such block aae' a vessel shall approach or shall al tempt to leave any of the said ports, she Will De duly warned by the commander o one ot the blockading vessels. who will endorse on her register the fact and dale 'l such warning; and if the same vesse 'hall agaln attempt to enter or leave the 'iockaded port, she will be captured and 'ent to the nearest convenient port, for iuch proceedings against her and her car 5o' as prize, as may be deemed advisable
 And 1 hereby proclaim and declare thaI any person, under the pretendsd au horlty of the said States, or under any 'lher pretence, shall molest vessel of lbs United States, or the persons or cargo on 'oard of her, such person will be held to the laws of the United States or the prevention and punishment of Pl acy.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10
DIES ARC SEMI WEEKLY CITIZEN.

We present the public, today, with the first number of the SEMI WEEKLY C1TI- ZEN. To sustain this enterprise, we must have not less than teoo hundred aud ffty .cash paying subscribers. We propose to try the experiment for six months, so all who wish our SEMI WEEKLY for that length of time, must forward us $2 CO.,
 Near seven years have elapsed since the CITIZEN was first established. In September, 1854, when the first number was issued, Des Arc contained less than one hundred souls. Now we have pop ulation of over fifteen hundred. We have a semi-weekly river mail, also semi weekly line of stages from Des Arc west ward. We are entitled to tri-weekly mail, westward, and we trust the contrac- tors will do their duty in this matter, and not overlook the interests of Des Arc and the country from thence to Fort Smith.
 Will the people of Des Arc and adja- cent country, together with the residents of the White river valley, sustain us in our attempt to establish a tri-weekly paper?
 
 We'll see!
 g Postmasters, and all others, who are anxious to obtain the news, are re- quested to exert themselves in behalf of our new enterprise. g The money (S2, must in all cases accompany each name of a subscriber, which secures the Ssmi- Weekly for sif months.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

GUNS or SOUTHERN MANurAcruRE.- The columbiads that made the first breach in the outer wall of Fort Sumter, were made at the Tredegar iron-works, at Rich mond, Va. On receiving the news that the columbiads had made this breach, q large crowd of the citizens of Richmond marched in procession to the Tredegar works and gave it three cheers. In re. sponse, the propretors hauled out several large cannons just finished to order forlhe Southern Confederacy, and made the earth quake, as the Charleston Courier calls il, with DiHanoH salt peue.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

gsg We learn from the Pine Bluff '1t-Nesos. of the lst inst. that the Circuit Court of Jefferson county commenced its session on Monday the 29th ult, and that after empanneling and charging the Grand i Jury, 1t was announced from the bench that the civil docket would not be called for trial, but the criminal docket would be proceeded with as usual
 The same paper adds, that at meeting Of the Pine Bluff bar on the 27th ult., it t was unanimously agreed to withhold the sale ot property advertised by the Sheriff. Tn pursuance of this agreement no sales were made. on the return day, last Mon day, but the executions were continued over to next term of the court.
 This was considered necessary to pre- vent the sacrifice of property at this time ot pecuniary embarrassment.
 sg We suggest similar course in Prairie county Our Circuit Court meets on Mon. day the 27th of this month.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

nsJ We invite attention to the letter of our correspondent Cor" who gives an accurate description of affairs since the Rector Guards left Des Are. He writes spiritedly, and we hope to hear from him . often.
 X We find in private letter the follow ing; We have about sixty men-six men mess together. Near me is mess composed of M. M. Erwin. Dr. F T. Sweyer, L. T. Cox, Ed. Carroll, A. But Ter and J. H. Balding. MT. Erwin reads chapter to his mess, from one of the Testanents presented us the day before we left Des Arc, every night, just before the cannon fires for the lights to be put { out.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10
The Stern Logic of Events.
Yours. etc.

Under the above caption, we find in the Bangor (Maine) Democrat, the following article It shows-de6ai.ely that tho editor, 11ARcELLus EMERY, Esq, views the con- dition of affairs from proper stand point He is one of the few noble spirits at the North who thinks for himself, and in the uuerance of sentiments and facts dares to beard the Lion in his den;"
 The rapid ful6llment of all the predic- tions of Democratic speakers and writer's as 10 what would take place in our beloved country in the event ofa sectional triumph in the election of President, need no, be attributed to any gift of prophecy; 1t is the result of the STERN LoGIc OF EVENTS. Poorly read in the history of government, and poor student of human nature, must he be who, in the face of the warfare which the Black Republican party has been for years waging upon the institu- tions of the South, could not have foretoId the disruption of the Union, and the dis asters that might attend that disruption.
 Now that we have entered upon civil war, let those who would read the story of the future, appeal to that same "stern logic of events. What does 1t teach ? We speak by is instructions.
 Ii teaches that, if Abraham Lincoln shall persist in attempting to carry out the policy indicated in his reply to the Vir- ginia Commissioners, the fifteen slave States, numbering more than 12,00O,O ,OOO of people, will unite in a common cause o1f defending their fresides and homes.
 lt teaches that every man, within their limits, capable of yielding sword or L. yelling 2 rife, will take the field, deter mined like their revolutionary fathers of old, to repel the invader, or to die in the attempt.
 It teaches that, sooner or later, the fate of every No. o.r1hern army sent within their. borders, will inevitably be that which over 1 ook those of ..he British tyrant which were landed on our coast to rivet on our 'orefathers the chains of slavery.
 It teaches that the a. mics of the North | Alay IJGCL WILL OCCdSlOlal IluIlpHS may 1urn few cities, and de vaslate a few fields; may rob the Southern mother and Ter tender children of their pea, ,ceful and luet homes; may here and there incile 'ervlle instructions; but successes like hose will only provoke the wrath of Hea- ,en, and raise up for the South "armies to ight their battles for them"
 It teaches that, at last, after one. tbree even, or ten years shall have passed awav l liter our armies have vanished before inc lever failing aim of the Southern rife he irresistible charges of Southern cavaI. { y, and the terrible rayages of a Southern lmate; after myriads of Northern homes i ave been made desolate, and poverty and i istress shall begin to stalk abroad in the Ieets ot our cities and villages.-tben he hearts of our people will yearn for I eace, and peace will come. 2 IL teaches that the independence of the f Confederate States will be recognized, and | T
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

STALL TIE CoavENrIoN Pass A STAY LAw?-This question is exciting good deal of discussion throughout the State. That such 2 law should be passed to pro- sect those persons who have already or may be called into military service, we have not the least doubt. They should De protected against any execution or civil process of
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

any kind during their absence. Mlssis- sippi has passed such law, and her soI- diers are thus protected, and have no fears that their property will be plundered by either just or unjust claims and executions during their absence. Let the Arkansas Convention do likewise.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

the post being in charge of Col. ?. McRoe' of searcy, White county. The following is a'lIst of the companies here:
 YELL RIFLES, Phillips county, Capt. p. R. Cleburne, go men. HrvDmAN GUARDS, White county, Capt. H. B. BIakemore; 45 men, BORDER RANGERS, White county, Capt D. McRas ; 52 men.
 PINE BLUFF ARTILLERY, Jefferson county, Capt. r. Stake 41 men. HARRIS GUARDS, Monroe county, Capt. J. T. Harris; P men. JEFFERSON GUABDs, Jeasrson county, Capt. C.. Carlton; 86 men. REcroR GUARDS, Prairie county, Capt. c. ". Glenn GA men.
 The following is list of the rank and file of the Rector Guards:
 c. ". Glenn, Captain;
 J. E. Glenn, 1st Lieutenant;
 c. S. Poleys, 2nd Lieutenant;
 Geo. Murray, Sd Lieutenant;
 M. H. EFwin Commissary i. H. B. Kendall, Orderly Sergeant;
 T. H. Osborne, 2nd Sergeant;
 C. 4. Hanson, 3rd Sergeant;
 Wm Lee, 4th Sergeant;
 c. G. Locke, 1st Corporal
 B. r. Munroe, 2nd Corporal
 T. Jeff. Woodson, Sd Corporal
 J. c. Butler, 4th Corporal;
 J. II. Balding, 5th Corporal;
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-10

You must excuse the dictatIon of this letter, for I am writing in my tent, where music is playing, some whistling, some singing, others all making some kind of a noise.
 1 will write again.
 Yours etc. COP.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-11-01
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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-11-01
DR.. BIGEL0W,
CONFIDENTIAL PHYSTCl

CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN.
OFFICE No. 10 NORTH Sd, ST.. ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Nearly opp. the City Hotel, entrance on Sd
and Vine SITS.
RR BIS TREAT ENT OF ALL
~ PRIV .4TE DISEASES is more Ea
speedy and permanent than any other Sasa
physicians in the city. Cures guaranteed
No mercury used.
manuta cturer all my own medicines
which are pleasant to take, and will thor
oughly eradicate all diseases from the sys-
tenn in Il very short time.
Those unfortunate young men who have by
. secret infatuation Of self-abuse, untitled
themselves for either business or society, and
produced those fearful effects in body and
mind, so much to be dreaded; to such we
would say that having treated hundreds OF
such cases every year of his practice in the
city and surrounding country: land which
testimonials in hispcssession will show can
offer uou permanent and effe;tual cure
Medicines sent by Mail or Express. Persons
as a distance, treated by letter Addres,
p. O. Box 1896, enclosing stamp.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-11-01
SHERIFF'S SALE.

State of Iowa, 4 S.
Howard County, :
NOTICE is hereby given that on the Goth
~ day Of October A. D. 1861, at the honr
three O'Clock P. NJ, at the front door Of the
Court House IN Vernon Springs Township
and county aforesaid, will be sold at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash the fol-
lowing described premises taken on special
execution to me issued out of the Office OF the
Clerk Of the District Court of said county in
favor of William Rice as plail..if, and
against Henry B. Thompson as defendant: to
wit: all the right title and interest which the
defendant Henry B Thompson had on the
25th day Of June A. D. 1851, OF at any time
thereafter, of to and in the west half ca the
north east quarter of section No. Thirty 1901
in Township No. ninety nine {ssl NORTH of
range Fourteen (l4l west, Of the 5th P. N i.
in Howard County, Iowa. Done at Sherit's
office, Vernon Springs Sept. 9th, A. D.lS6l
P. T. SEARLES, Sheriff Of said County.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-11-01
DR.. J. BOVEE DODS'
Imperial v inc BitterS.!!

from AL who have not used them. We chal-
leASe the world H. produce their equal.
These BHtCrS for the ahre Of Weak StomUcks,
General Debility. and for Pu1fmag and En-
Tsch'ng the Blood, are absolutely unsurpassed
by any other remedy on earth. To be nssnr-
ed OF this 1t Is only necessary to make the
trial. The Wine Itself is Of very superior
quality, being about one third stronger than
other wines; warming and invigorating the
whole system from the head to the feet. As
these bitterS are tonic and Alternative in their
character. so they strengthen and invigorate
the whole system and give Il fine tJac and
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the circulation. removing distractions, and
producing general warmth They are also
excellent Tor Diseases and Weakness pecul.
lar to FEMALES. where a Tonic is required to
| siren CITIZEN and brace the system. No Lady,
who Is subject to lassitude and faintneSseS
! should be without them, they are reviyifymg
| in their action.
THESE BITTERS
Willn onlv ours but Prevent Diseases
and in this respect are doublv valuable to the
| person who may use them. For
lNClPlENT CONSUMPTION.
Weak Lungs, Indigestion, Dyspepsia Disees-
| es OF the Nervous System. Paralysis, Piles,
| and Tor all cases requiring g Tonic
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AIS [,ESg.aS,? .A5SED!
| For Sore Throat 50 common among the
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| book-keepers Tai0rS. SeamstreSses. Students
Artists. ADD all persons leading seaentary
life. they will prove truly beneficial.
! As i Beverage, they are who eSome, inno-
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| s:ve strong drink and who visa to refrain
tromit. They are pure and entirely free
from the peiSons contained in the adaiterlted
Wines and Liquors ~ith which the country
/, is flooded.
| D,.ease, and should be used by al who ll7e
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tsce|y innocent and harmeless, they may re
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Physicians, CIergymen and tempcrance
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sist in spreading these truly valuable BIT
| TERS over the land, and thereby essentially
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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-11-01
Or, J. .3DW8E; LUDD1'
IMPERIAL ZINE RlTTERS

Are composed of q pure and una1ultcrated
Wine. combined with Burberry. Solomon s
Seal, Comfrey, Wild Cherry Tree Bark. >pik-
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They arc manufactured by d. Dods himself,
who is an experienced and successful Physi-
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the quack nostrums which food the country,
and against which the Medical Profession are
so Justly preiudiced.
These truly valuable Bitters have been so
thoroughly tested by all classes Of the conf
munity for almost every variety Of diseases
incident to the human system that they are
now deemed indispensable as
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PURCHASE ONE BOTTLE!
Costs but Little! Purify the Blood
Give Tone to the Stomach! Renovate the
the System! and Prolong Life
Price 81 per bottle, 8 bottles for s..
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CHARLES WIDDJFIFELD& Co.,
SOLE PROPRIETORS,
72 William Street, New York.
rFor sole by druggists and grocers gene
rally Throughout the country. n1O6yl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-11-01
Prof, L, Killers
HAIR INVIGORATOR.

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For restoring hair to its sri Sinal color with
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