Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-24
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 ment will give nphatically Vi warning, if British subjects join p.vateers sor become n- solved on either side. that their blood will bs upon their own heads. He said there would be no redress from England, "A ship enronte for Liverpool from Charles ton has been insured at fifteen guineas.g
 The Chamber Of Commerce has called the attention of the French Governuent to the un- guarded condition of French shipping in American waters, urging actionin the matter. Lord Palmerston deprecated the present con- iition Of American affairs.
 The navy yards are active, and a powerful squadron Is on the way. The Times says that the United States heretofore upheld privateer. ing and demanded the right of search, both now are turned against her.
 The steamship Canada, from Liverpool, of the Eth inst, has arrived at Farther Point. The generalsnews was unimpUrtant.s 44sss
 Tvleki. a Hungarian patriot, has been n. sassinated Nothing via Londonderry.
 The Desoto has arrived--she met the stssm- CTS Niagara and Huntsville, which had captar-
 Cotton market very dull---prices are uL- changed
 Nsw YoRK. May 2l --The Terrie, having on board l5O kegs of powder, has been seized in North river e'sA sss
 The steamship Edinburgh, from Europe, has just arrived.
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 MONTGOMERY, May 20.--'rhe public pro~ ceedings of the Southern Congress- arc nnim- portant. It is reported that Congress will adjourn to morrow. Various speculations are indulged in as to the probable place of re- assembling. The most popular is that they will re-assemble in July at Richmond. N @ MoNrGoMERY, May 2l.-Gov. Ellis, of North Carolina. telegraphed to President Da- wis that North Carolina has passed unanm mo.s- 1syn 1a N<v.- vention which assembled yesterday. sst
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 NASHVILLE, May 2O-Warehouse contain ing military stores was destroyed by fire yes-9 tefday morning--loss SIT ,O0O, insured for 1000. The house adjoining. occupied by Porter, Johnson & Co.,, wholesale hat store was destroyed--fully insured. ss, .ss..s,,a4s .ss
 MEmrHis, Nay 2l.-The Prince of Wales arrived here from below last evening. Q the steamer Kentucky. The authorities took possession of her. yx sg ~ s.a.
 Nine hundred troops left here for up river, destinationSunknown. @s8f8 sM gsss
 Gov. Harris and Gen. Pillow are now in this city ss gs ~
 Five thousand more troops have been orders ed to rendezvous at Cosinth Mississippi. by order of Gov. Pettus, subject,to order of Gen. Pillow. ~ n..ms sssss.s, < The steamer Kentucky, Capt Lee, of the regular Memphis and Vicksburg packet line, on her way from Vicksburg Sunday morning, half-past four o'clock, when opposite CoIuln- bia, Arkansas, exploded sher mud receiver, which gave way on top, close to starboard side The explosion was upwards, and the ca. bin floor over the boilers was ripped up by the force of steam and water for a distance of forty feet. and from three to nine feet wide, while the fire brick were hurled into the cSfin. A The boat had just rounded out from COumtia. Eleven killed and sixteen badly wounded. Among the killed are the 1st and 2Dd clerks, Capt. Lee scalded, but not dangefohsj 2nd Engineer badly scalded. fNoone from Afkan- g sas on board. FROM NEW ORLEANS. N v
 NEW ORLEANS, May 21.--Russell, the cor- respondent of the London Times, arrived thiss. morning. .
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 LOUISVILLE May 20--Ths Ohio river II this point is raising with eight feet water in the canal. sA
 LOUISVILLE, May 2l.--It is reported that <. 75 Lincolnites and two guns have crossed to Spattsville, Green river, Kentucky.s& @8
 The arms at Padncah are threatened and 4 sion will result in blood. Five cannons will be sent to Paraquette Springs. m
 Much excitement prevails throughout tho State of Kentucky in consequence of repCrta ' that Northern muskets hayH been clandcstne. ly introduced into the State, and have been R placed in the hands of persons sworn to e. crecy. WIZ s Political matters are feverish. ase eA
 FROM PENNsyLvANIA. sPHrLADELpHrA, May 2l.-Ths ship Park hill from Liverpool to Charleston, was eap- tured in attempting to run the blockade. FROM MAssAcHusErrs. q BosToN, Mayl7. -.The steamer Bain bridSb proceeds to Aspinwall to convoy the Califor- mia steamers.
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 The Fire Zcuaves are continuing their pranks. and expounding to the certified g people of this city their very free and easy ideas about property. Yesterday squad