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The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
Postage of Newspapers and Periodicals

A bill to be entitled an act to establish the
 rates of postage on newspapers and periodi-
 calls, and to dealers therein, through the
 mail, or by express, over. post-routes.
 SECTION 1. The Congress of the Confeder- ate States of America do enact, That persons engaged as dealers in newspapers and periodi- calls may receive by mail any quantity of such papers and periodicals as they may order, on the payment, at the place of delivery, of the same rate of postage as is required by the ex- isting law to be paid by the regular subseri- bers to such newspapers or periodicals
 SEC. ?. It shall be lawful for persons en- gagged in buying and selling newspapers and periodicals to carry any quantity of such pa- pers and periodicals over the post-roads of the Confederate States, outside of the mail, upon pre-paying the postage at the same rate charged to regular subscribers to such papers and periodicals, into the postoffice nearest the place of publication or purchase thereof, and such pre- payment shall be indicated by the stamp of such postoffice, or by writing upon the paper so sent
 SEC. 3. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall forfeit and pay the sum of fifty dollars, to be recovered by action of debt, in the name and for the use of the Confeder- ate States.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
Our Indian Neighbors.

The majority of our readers are, no doubt, aware that the Cherokees have, almost unani- mousg, resolved to join their fortunes with those of the Southern Confederacy. The other nations and tribes had already entered into a treaty to the same effect. The chief, John Ross, in an able address to his people, informed them that he was for neutrality as long as there was hope of it's practicabHity but after calm view of the whole matter, advised them to sever those ties heretofore connecting them with the old government. In this, MT Ross has exhibited not only pat rotism, but statesmanship and deserves credit therefor.
 This action makes the Indian Nations west of us united in our common cause. It Itremoyes a cause of apprehension from the minds of many It shuts out from the abolitionists a vast territory, in which they had hoped to operate to our prejudice. It gives us thou sands of brave warriors for our allies. It brings peace and security on our frontier, and throws our western border hundreds of miles further towards the setting sun.
 We cannot help thinking that the impor- tance of this movements has not been properly estimated. It is great victory, though a bloodless one, and it's influences and result will be felt for all time to come. We congrat- ulate our readers on the success of Con- missioner Pike and the results of his mission. But the whole Confedracy will be benefited by the alliance with our brethren of the for est, while our enemies cannot but feel that a blow has been struck, which they will carry as a wound for many day.-L True Democrat.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
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The London Tines o1 e 3r.A
 The .mss Aas sece6uy been gieng f5ra some of the most scathing expositions of the folly, bombast and malignity of the North, in waging it's unsuccessful war on the South The Manassas defeat has unsealed the lips of the Thunderer, and it's denunciations and sar- casms have been unsparing With pre-emi- ,neut ability it has laid bare the inconsistent cies, and infdelity to principle which charac- terhe the Lincoln party. Its castigations are fearfN and the Black Republicans vince un- uer 'nehlke the schoolboy under the rod of mereiesSSchool-master. We clip the fol- towing rom >Qe of it's latest dissertations
 e We are not ih3ing fault with the Northern 0ta'es TOT gong @war. We have repeatedly dulnitteG that the Nderal party could not be qnPecteu I1. to view t1e> >dismemberment of the though civil war is the host frightfu of ali wars, the Americans pung9 into it with less concern than would have beeo shown bv any European State in adopting Automatic ouar- rel. Though the people of theSontb were of the same flesh and blood with Ae people of the North, and connected with hem bv a thousand links of interest and fesing. the Northerners instantly heaped every e>nceiva- be opprobrium on the heads of the So9hern- l CTS
 A Muscovte Minister would speak nore moderately of insurgent Poles than the cfi : zens of Massachusetts spoke of the citizen, of South Carolina; and certainly Lord North never used such language as the New York Journals have been necessarily hurling at the S'rebels of 1861." Any suggestion or arbitra. tion has been fercely rejected, and even be- | fore the blood of the people was fairly up l profered mediation was received as deadly insult. Nothing but war, conquest and tri- umph would satisfy the States whose alliance had been repudiated The old French cry of "Fraternity or death'' was interpreted to mean, "Be my brother or will kill you,'i and that, after the capture of Fort Sumter was the sentiment of the North. The people would listen to nothing but plans for an i'm mediate campaign. Their statesmen seized the opportunity of establishing 'sgigantc system of outdoor relief0 for themselves in the shape of Protective Tariff, and, having catered in this manner for class interest, they provided for the war in the most extravagant and improvident manner. They have just pro. posed to raise, not by taxation, but by loan, a sum greater than the whole expenditure of this country in the most costly year of the Crimean war. Five years of such borrowing as they have now begun would saddle them, at the proposed rate of interest, with charge greater than that of our whole national debt. Of course, standing army becomes an inci- dental necessity, and with it approaches ano- ther and more alarming apparitien. Our cor respondent speaks ominously of "some cone ing man, whose face no one can see yet, but his footsteps are audible, and the ground shakes beneath his tread" Perhaps before twelve months are over we may see how a military dictator will deal with universal suf frage and other popular institutions.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

d5~ The Northern papers are exulting that Col. Tylsr's regiment by good running, man at Summersville, the other day. One of them says:
 A single regiment of ony 900 men surprised at breakfast, by 5000 rebel infantry, 400 cav airy and. ten pieces of artillery, instead of sur rendering, as did Kentucky regiment under Humphrey Marshall in the Mexican war. formed in line of battle, and showed fight.
 Col Marshall did not surrender in Mexico. Capt. Cassius M. Clay, now Republican idol, was the ndividual.-[ Louisville Cou- rier.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

KEEP BACK THE CoTToN.-The following shows the importance which our congress at taches to the policy of keeping the cotton crop away from our sea ports during the present restrictions on our foreign trade. Theplanters and factors who have adopted this course will find much to reward and encourage them in this warm commendaton of our rulers:
 Resolved, That the congress heartily ap- prove of and commend the course pursued by the cotton planters and factors of the country, h sending no cotton forward from the inte- rior to the seaports of the Confectionery du- ring the existence of the blockade, and the de- termination of the insurance companies to in- sure the crop only when retained on the plan tation.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
Take Notice.

VGORGE MORLEY, KILLGORE, and O all others concerned, that on Saturday the Fist day of September, 1861, shall pro- ceed to take dispositions at Cotton Plant, Ar kansas, before Peter P. Crawford, J. P. in St. Francis county, to be read before the State Land Agent at Jacksonport, Arkansas, on Sa- turday the 2Sth inst, to decide who has the legal right of preemption to Ell of s. w and lots II and of N. W. of section 2, T. N., k. w., at which time and place you can appear and cross-examine my witnesses, if you see proper.
 A. M. KLUTTS. Des Arc, septE1s, 1s61-3t.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
Administrators Sale.

IT WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE \ highest bidden, at my residence in Centre township, Prairie county, Arkansas, on the 18th day of October next, the following pro- perty Two fine cows and calves; one yearl- ing steer; a. number one Indian Pony; good feather bed, bedstead and bedclothes; two IT. fe guns; one SOW and four shoats; one mans saddle.
 TERMs-Notes will be required, with good security, payable on the 25th of December next.
 SAMUEL KENNEDY,
 im'r. of John c. Kennedy, decd. Sept. Is 1S61.-3t
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
n- Messrs. J. Mat. Jackson, Geo. McD

Nay" Messrs. J. Mat. Jackson, Geo. McD. Vance, John S. Perry and Wm. T. Perry, of the "Des Arc Rangers" arrived home on We'd nesday last These gentlemen were all in the thicxest of the fight at the battle of Oak Hill, near Springfield, on the 10th of August. Jack son lost the long finger on his left hand, which was mashed by Minnie ball and afterwards cut off by the surgeon Vance had the heel of his boot shot off, and was grazed by ball. J. S. Perry had his right arm broken with Minnie ball between the wrist and elbow. w. T. Perry was shot through the left thigh-a flesh wound, These gallant young men de- serve the praise and respect of their country men. We are pleased to see them improving, and amid the greetings of relations and friends trust that they may soon be ''themselyes '' again"
 JOHN B. PERKINS and J. STRICK. PERRY. arrived home on Monday evening. Strick. re- ceved flesh wound in his left arm. We learn that McCulloch's men are encamped in the Indian Nation.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

TIE NORTH CAROLINA DISASTER. - The surprise and capture of Fort Hatteras by the Federals, much as it is regretted may prove beneficial, in awaking greater vigilance, in reference to our defenses. Itmay be expected that the enemy will assail us at every exposed point on our extensive sea coast The States on the Atlantic and the Gulf have been aroused to the necessity of guarding against such attacks, and will doubtless be stimulated to increased vigilance by the success of the assault on Fort Hatteras.-[ Memphis Ava lanche.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

How. A. H. GARLAND.-This gentlem an addressed the people here on Monday, on the subject of the Cotton subscription to the Con- federate States. His effort was creditable to himself and interesting to his hearers. He adverted to the present and future prospects of the Confederacy and showed conclusively that in sustaining the government the planter was but sustaining himself that if the gov ernment failed all was lost, and that the Southern planting interest must go down with it--that the institution of slavery could only be sustained by maintaining the government of the Confederate States. Want of room must be our excuse in not presenting his ar guments at length
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

GsY~ By private dispatch from Capt. c. w. Coles, we learn that the steamer Kama wha Valley left Memphis last evening, and will arrive here on Thursday, bound for Jack sonport. She will pass down Saturday.
 The, Sam. Hale will leave Memphis on Sat- urday, arriving here on Monday. These boats will hereafter make regular trips, and the mails for the White river valley should be made up at Memphis.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
DyED

On Saturday evening last, of congestive chill, T. W. CASEY, aged about 35 years.
 - On Sunday morning last, ROBERT FRANKLIN, son of o. M. and L. B. Neff, in the 7th year of his age.
 - On Saturday night last, near Des Are, KATURAH, daughter of Simeon and Sally Horne, in the 3d year of her age.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

fY- The Camp Meeting eight miles south west of Des Arc, which commenced on Thursday last, w. learn, will close to-day On Sunday last over eight hundred persons were in attendance. The hospitality dis pensed by those having camps, and the fine basket dinners spread, presented feast of good things which were readily disposed of The attendance of preachers was large, and great interest was evinced by the audience. The most perfect good order prevailed.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

f~ We are authorised to announce Hon. A H. GARLAND, as a candidate to represent the Third Congressional District of the State of Arkansas, in the First Congress under the permanent Government of the Confederate States. The 3rd District is composed of the counties of Pulaski, Saline, Dallas, Calhoun, Union, Jefferson, Bradley, Drew, Ashley, Chicot. Desha, Arkansas and Prairie. Elec- tion Wednesday, November 9th.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
NOTICE.

FTyO all whom it may concern: 1 shall petit I tion to the next Probate Court of Prairie county, at the October term thereof, 1861, for an order to sell the following real estate, to wit: The N E l of the N E l, and the s E l of the N ], and the N E ] of theS E 1 of section twenty two, (22) in T N, R5 W,ly- ing in said county of Prairie, in the State of Ark, and containing one hundred and twen- ty acres, belonging to the estate of Jesse M. Waterfield, deceased.
 H. P. VAUGHAN, Adm'r. Des Arc, August IS, 1S61--1m.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

A CosTLY ARMY-It is said that each re- cruit to the army of the United States cost a bounty of about $100. In order to get the 9, ,O00 new recruits, it will cost the gov ernment $2 300 900 extra, to say nothing of their regular pay and incidental expen ses.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

NEGRO MAN DRowNED.--On Saturday last a negro man belonging to T. R. Lawrence, Esq, while saving a log off in the boom near Massrs. Frith, Baugh & Co.'S, Steam Saw Mills, lost his balance, fell into the river, and was drowned. He was valued at $500.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

GaT The Hickory Plain Male and Female Institute commenced it's Third Session on the 2d inst, and has now between fifty and sixty students. Prof. GARNER is an able teacher, and the school is located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the State.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
NOTICE

rNO RICHARD GILL, and all others | concerned, I shall proceed to take the de- positions of certain witnesses before Henry Linthicum, J. F., at the Ebenezer Church, in Richland township, St. Francis county, on the 20th day of September, to be read before the Land Agent at Jacksonport, Arkansas, on the 25tE day of September, 1861, to enable him to decide whether have legal right to pre- emption on the following described land: Lots number IS, 19, 21 and 9, in the w fri. l of frl, sec. 6, T N, R 3 w, at which time and place you may appear and cross-examine my witnesses and produce your own, if any you have, allowing me the same privilege. Given under my hand this 18th day of July, 1861.
 W. E. WELCH,
 by GEO. w. MABERRY, Agent. Sept. II, 1s61--3t.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
NOTICE.

fEy0 all whom it may concern: l shall pet- IL tion to the next Probate Court of Prairie county, at the October term thereof, 1861, to be holden at Brownsville, in said county of Prairie, in Che State of Arkansas, for an or der to sell the following real estate, to wit : Lots number 1 and 2. in block number 42. Lots number II and 12, in block number 60, in the Watkins survey, of the town of Des Arc, in the county of Prairie, in the State of Arkansas, belonging to the estate of John c. OsteDberg, deceased.
 H. P. VAUGHAN, Adm'r.
 Des Arc, August 2S, 186l--1m.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
REMOVAL!

TNHE undersigned has removed his Carpet l and Curtain business, to the Jackson Block, 363 Main Street, where he is prepared to show the best assortment of Carpet and try, Brussels, Super and Common Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Mating, Cocoa Mating, etc. Silk, Damask, Lade and Common Curtains, Tasses, Loops, Bands, Picture Cord Corni- ces, etc; Buff and White Holland of differ ent widths; Gilt, Landscape and P Shades. Floor Oil Cloths, from six to twsa Noar feet wide.
 Finkle & Lyons' Family Sas hE Mat4 me, the best machine made, for fNsA $aS cs 13O. The best of workmen on sna e eut, make and lay carpets, hang cur. Hs. shaaes, &e.
 H. M RfsyEsER,
 Jackson Block, 363 Haif Memphis. ie30-tf
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

Passive suggest to our farming friends that they carefully gather their peas, as they Will bring good price. The Southern army, and private families will need them instead of the army bean, which it will be impossible to supply them with. GATHER ALL YOUR PEAS.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

Gdy- John Ardry, living some five miles West of our town, was arrested on Tuesday morning last, accused of murdering his wife on the night previous. An inquest was held over the body of the deceasa aad the evil denoe caused Ardry to be committed. A posse. left with for Brown ,s yesterday morning.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

The counties of Pulaski and Jefferson are omitted in this list, because agents have dis cussed the subject thoroughly in them, and lists have been distributed in both for some ,tme If friends of the project will make oher appointments easily filled in the line of thosemade, they will be attended to also.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18

public on the Cotton Subscription to the Con-
 federate States, at the times and places named
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
J. c. MoRRILL, EDITOR.

DIES ARC, ARKANSAS: WEDNESDAY,. .... SEPTEMBER IS, 1861.
The Des Arc weekly citizen., 1861-09-18
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