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Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-10
srocKroN, Mnv n. 1855.

tTOcKTON, May II, 300.
Dear Sr-IIaving entirely recovered from my sick
ness, avail myself of this opportunity to return my
thankful acknowledgements for the relief that you have
given me. When | think of the distressing bodily
weakness, headache, fearfuuess, want OF confidence,
dizziness rcstlcssncss weakness in the limbs, loss of
memory confusion of ideas, dislike OF society," noe
turnal emissions, and many other symptoms, which
had made my life trabe, can hardly express the
gratitude feel for my eNsteuce had become bur
then me, and nothing Afforded me the least gratii-
cation whilst feel perfectly well and can enjoy
life to my entire satisfaction. Knowing that there are
many afflicted as have been, you have permission to
make use Of this letter as you think proper Believe
me, gratefully yours, NJ. MICHELLS.
10 DR.. l. J. Czapkay San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-10
A GRAND HOLIDAY
GIFT CONCERT
WILL BE GIVEN AT THE
MARYSVTLLE THEATER,
On which occasion
sol Valuable Prizes
VIII be distributed among the Ticket Holders.
TICKE ETS ONLY ONE DOLLAR:
TOTAL VALUE OF PRIZES
$27,500.
CONSISTING Or
Valuable improved city property
Homestead Building lots,
Money, Horses,

ONE SPLENDID PIANO-SEvEN OCTAVE,
Gold Watches, Grover e. Baker Sewing Machines,
Musical Instruments consisting of splendid Guitars,
Vions and Brass instruments; together with choice
collection of Valuable Books, all subiects-latest
editions, by all the most noted authors Also vari.
ETY. of articles suitable for Holiday presents
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-10

GANNA NtNTO NIdN 10, TNID.
Dear Sir-Such is the thankiulness feel for the
preservation OF my health of both body and pind and
believe fmy life, that hope VIII not be cousid-
cred intrusive in rendering my thankful acknowledge
ments for restoring me to hea tn and making my life
boon worth preserving, when it had become II bur
then too great TO bear. Victim as to vice that
had undermined my constitutions and developed Il
train OF nervous symptoms, such as nervous debility,
headache distressing imidity, self distrust dizziness
love of solitude loss of memory and want Of resou-
tion, besides loss Of strength and energy, which had
made my waking moments wretched and my steep un-
refreshing, and fast bringing me to the grave but
thanks IS your skill, | restored 20 health, v.L0r,
and energy Hoping to guide others where they may
hnd relief, you have my permission to make this pu,-
ltC Gratefully yours, LEONARD WAITE.
70 DIR, l.. J. Czapkay, San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-10
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Marysville Council No. 10, II. & S. NJ,
Stated Meetings are held the first Mondays
January, April, July and October at ~ p NJ.
CHARLES RAISH, Tn. III NJ.
TuRo A. CouLT Recorder.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31

REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL.-The re- moval of the Southern Capital to Rich mond seems to be generally conceded The Montgomery Confederation of the 2lst, in speaking of the subject, thus justi- fies the act:
 Public neccssity-a desire to do every thing looking towards the expansion and progression of young, but great Conted- eracy, has prompted the distinguished and patriotic men who compose our Congress to take this step. While we regret 1t, we certainly have no faul, 10 find with those who we know have been actuated by the purest, the most patriotic, and the most disinterested motives.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
Miss Bethell's Address.

| GENTLEMEN Having been appointed to present to the Cavalry company this flag, l
 perform the task with emotions of pleasure,
 while you go forth as brave soldiers in defence of an injured and unsullied country. May bright laurels be wreathed for each and every
 one of you and in the struggle which now
 seems inevitable: Your mothers, your wives
 and your sisters look to you for protection.
 Guard we'll the sacred charge now committed
 to your keeping we have no misgivings of the future, for we have confidence in your valor and honor, trusting in the God of rights, we commit our cause and ourselves in your hands, therefore, the ladies of Des Arc have prepar- ed for you this flag, in token of our confidence, accept it and bear it with you wherever our country's honor may call her brave soldiers, and when you gaze upon it's folds, remember the donors, that they will sympathize with you in all of your hardshps of war, when the wild war steed shall neigh fercest, then proudly bear aloft this banner, let it inspire your hearts and nerve your arms to manly deeds. Yes, this occasion is both pleasing and sad, since it seems every sentence uttered, every action performed is the funeral knell of once fair and happy land. While the unhallowed con- test is being waged upon us, we cannot face the honors of the battle field, but we can pre- sent to you a parting memento that our hearts are with you, and when you are called to front in scenes of bloodshed, courage and even death, reflect upon the folds which are now thrown to the breeze, and as they stream in beauty and brightness above, let your hearts be in spired in deeds of heroism and valor, forget not the donors who will daily breathe in fer vent prayer to the God of battle for your pro- lection and success. An infuriated unc0nst- tutional party is trying to impose its outraged cruelties upon us. This flag you will please ac
 cept, and beneath it may you perform duties
 which will wreathe your brows with wreathes of gratitude and honor.
 Onward our cause is just and right, Let every banner fly;
 We fear not threats of Northern might, Their millions we defy.
 Yes, the gallant sons of Des Arc, Are leaving their homes and wives To protect our Southern rights,
 They Fl sacrifice their lives.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31

justice, in writing, by personal service :. by leaving copy of such notice q, 't ,pI usual abode of such justice. that such ,as ,D' will be levied and appropriation made Z, the next term of said court, and if sn% % justices do not attend, then the ins,;o" that do attend may, by vote of he mail, ivy, levy such tax and make such app,oD,; atons as aforesaid. TIT
 Be a fiuther ordained, That this o,G nance be subject to repeal either in wbo. or in part, by legislative enactment.
 Adopted May l3, 1861.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
An Ordinance to Authorize the Levying Tax for Military and other
 Purposes.

Be H Ordained dy Me People of Me &ate of Arkansas, in Comvention dssems- bled, That the county court of any county in this State may levy and collect tax on all objects of taxation for State purposes, for military defence, and such other pur- poses as they may deem necessary for the protection of their respective, counties !; Provided, That said Tax so assessed shall not, In any one year, exceed one- fourth of one per centum on the assessed value of said property, and that said coun- ties may appropriate the internal improve ment fund, and all other funds of their respective counties, except the school fund, for the purposes aforesaid.
 Be at further ordained, That, when any county court shall deem il expedient 10 levy tax or appropriate any county fund for the purposes aforesaid, 1t shall be the duly of such county court, or the judge thereof, 10 direct the sheriff 10 notify each
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
Proclamation.

TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CONFEDERATE sTATES When people who recognize their iu- dependence upon God, feel themselves surrounded tby peril and dtitficufty, il bg- comes them to humble themselves under the dspensatiop of Divine Providence, to recognize His righteous government, 10 acknowledge Ills goodness in timrs past, and suppiicale His merchul protection ior 1 the future.
 The manifest proofs ofthe Divine Bless ing hitherto extended 10 the efforts of the people of the Confederate States of Ameri. ca to maintain aud perpeluate public lber- ty, individual rights and national inde- pendence, demand their devou and heart- fuI gratitude. It becomes them to give public manifestation of this gratitude, and of their dependence upon the Judge of all the Earth, and to invoke tine continuance of His favor. Knowing that none but a just and righteous cause can gain the D- vine favor, we would mplore the Lord of Hosts to guide and direct our policy in the paths of right duty, justice and mercy, to unite our hearts and our efforts for he de- fense of our dearest rights; to strengthen our weakness; crown our arms with sue. cess, and enable Us 10 secure a speedy, just and honorable peace.
 To these ends. and in conformity with the request of Congress, l invite the peo- pie of the Confederate States to the ob- servance of day of fasting and prayer, by such religious services as may be suita- ble for the occasion, and 1 recommend Thursday, the 18th day of June next, for that purpose; and that we may all on that day, with one accord, join in humble and reverenlial approach 10 Him, in whose hands we are invoking Him to inspire us with proper spirit and temper of heart and mind to bear our evils, to bless us with His favor and protection, and to be. stow His gracious benediction upon our Government and country.
 Signed JEFF. DAVIS. By the President:
 R. TooMBs, Secretary of State.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
N'OTECE.

TOHN H. FISHER, and all other person, y that can set up any claim to the N. F. of the s. W. and the N. w. of the s E. of Sec. 9, T, N. R. 3 W, that shall pro ceed to take the depositions of certain wItnss ses, before Henry Linthecum, J. P. of klch' land Township, St. Francis county, Al kansas at the Ebenezer Church in said Township on the 18th day of June 1861, to be read as esr dence before the land agent at Jacksonpor', ,' O' the 1st. day of July 1861, to enable him to as :. eide who has legal right of pre-emptlon " !" said land, at which time and place you can V' present and cross-examine said witnesses:
 Given under my hand, J. W. MORKio'
 May 30, w. St.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
Uniform of the Confed derato States Army.

The New Orleans Pteayune of the 25th, learns that the army regulations have been issued for the uniform adopted by the War Department ofthe Confederate States, and are as follows:
 The coat to be of cadet gray cloth, short tunic, double breasted, two rows of but tons down the breast, two inches apart at the waist, and widening toward the shou- ders. Pantaloons of sky-blue cloth, made full in the leg. The different corps of the service to be distinguished by the color of their trimmings-bue for infantry, red for artillery, and yellow for cavalry. The buttons to be of plain gilt, convex form, three quarters of an inch in diameter. In the artillery corps, the buttons to be stamp ed with the letter A.; and Tn infantry and cavalry, the buttons will bear only the number of the regiment.
 For the General and the officers of his staff the dress will be of dark blue cloth i, trimmed with gold; for the medical depart ment, black cloth, with gold and velvet trimming. All badges of distinction are to be marked upon the sleeves and collars. Badges of distinguished rank on the col lar only. For Brigader General, three large stars; for Colonel, two large stars; for Lieutenant Colonel one large star i; for Major, one small star and horizon tai bar; for Captain, three small stars ; for first Lieutenant, two small stars; for a second Lieutenant, one small star.
 For General and staff officers the but tons will be of bright gilt, convex, round- ed at the edge-a raised eagle at the cen ter, surrounded by thirteen stars. Exte. rior diameter of large sized buttons, one inch; of small size, half inch. For off, cers of the corps of engineers the same button is to be used, except that in the place of the eagle and stars, there will be a raised E in German text. For officers of artillery, infantry, rihemen and cavalry, the button will be plain gilt convex, with a large raised letter in the center-A for artillery, for infantry, etc. The exterior diameter of large sized button, seven eighlhs of an inch; small size, one-half inch.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
sy'OTEGE.

kFR. II. M. GROSYENOR and all others M concerned, are hereby notified, that ee Saturday the 22nd day of June, 1881, will proceed 10 take the dispositions of witnesses at the office of H. P. Vaughan. J, F., in the Town of Des Arc, in Prairie county, in the State of Arkansas, between the hours of eight o'clock 4. M., and six o'clock P. M of said day, to be read iii evidence in my behalf befoe the land agent at Jacksonport, on the 2gth day of June 1851, for him 10 decide which has the legal right of presumption, you or l, 10 the east half of the eonth west quarter, and the north half of the south east quarter of section nine (9) in Township fonr CD north of lls base line, in range five (5) west of the hf'h principal meridian, at which time and place you can appear and cross examine my witness. es if you see proper, and at the same time and place produce your own witness, if you wlsh allowing me to cross-examine them.
 Given under my hand,
 JAMES M. COX.
 May % 1861. Tri- Weekly St.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
The First Martyr and Hero.

The example of Jackson, the. propre- or of the hotel at Alexandra, in slayi ng the presumptuous invader, who hau led down the flag of our Confectionery, Is wor- thy of the admiration and imitation of all true sons of the South. If it be true that he was murdered by an overwhelming force of the enemy, his nalne and deed should be held in grateful memory by eve ry son of the South Regarding the dan- ger-the inevitable penalty which such an act invoved-it was display of hero- ism and self-sacriice worthy of the noble cause in whose behalf it was made, and should confer immortal honor and renown upon the name of the brave patriot.
 The name, so renowned in our history, has received new lustre from this act of lofty devotion and sacrifice. In history 1t must forever be associated with those im- mortal names
 s'That were not born to die,"
 whose patriotic deeds and death have been sung by poets, eulogzed by historians, and consecrated to popular love and admira- ton in monumental marble. A suitable recognition of his patriotic act, and an ample provision for the family of the de- ceased, are sacred duties of the Govern ment and people of the Confederate States. - N Q. Delta.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
DIXIE
soUrHRoxs, HEAR YOUR COUNTRY CALL YOU
BY CAPTAIN ALBERT PIKE.

 Soutbrons. hear your country call youl Upl lest worse than death befa you To arms to arms to arms III Dlxle! To! all the beacon fires are llghred, Let III hearts be now united To arms to arms to arms in Dixie /!
 Advance the flag of Dixie
 Hurrah hurrab For Dixie's land we'll take our stand,
 And live or die for Dixie
 To arms to arms!
 And conquer peace for Dixie Hear the northern thunders mutter Northern flags in the South wind flutter:
 To arms, etc. Send them back your fierce defiance! Stamp upon the accurs'd alliance
 To arms, etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie! etc. Fear no danger Shun no labor Lift up rifle, pike and sabre
 To arms, etc. Shoulder pressing close to shoulder, U ct the odds make each heart bolder se To arms etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie etc. How the south's great heart rejoices, At your cannon>S ring VoiceS5
 To arms etc. For faith betrayed and pledges broken, Wrongs inflicted, insults spoken
 To arms, etc. ~
 Advance the flag of Dixie, etc. Strong as lions. swift as eagles, Back to their kennels hunt these beagles
 To arms! etc, Cut the unequal bonds asunder Let them each other plunder
 To arms etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie, etc. Swear upon your country's altar, Never to submit or fater,
 To arms etc. Till the spoilers are defeated, Till the Lords work is completed.
 To arms etc. Halt not, till our Federation Secures among earth's powers it's station!
 To arms etc. Then at peace and crowned with glory, To your children tell the story,
 To arms etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie etc. If the loved ones weep in sadness, Victory soon shall bring them gladness:
 To arms etc, Exultant pride soon banish sorrow Smiley chase tears away tomorrow
 To arms etc.
 Advance the flag of Dixie etc.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31

THE PRIcE OF ARMs. - Sabres, with sheath and belt cost from $7 to $l0 each, according to quality. Cutlasses, such as are often used by artillery, cost $2. A breach loading carbine costs $l7. Sharpe's rife, most effective weapon, about the same. Revolvers, (navy revoIvers are preferable to the army pattern) cost from 1926 to $50 pair. A six pound brass cannon, used in flying artillery, costs 5000, and the gun wagon $500. Arm strong's twelve pound riled cannon, Gan English gun, of which many are now be- ing imported) cost ell2 6s. Sd., or about $560. A six horse calssion, for artillery ammuultion, costs $l00.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
Des Arc Rangers Flag Presentation.

UeS AIC AsdhSe Ao5 AAcoon0oCAon'
 On Tuesday last, this Cavalry company numbering over one hundred men, left for Little Rock, where they will be mustered
 into service. The adieSof Des Arc pre- pared flag which was presented them by Miss MATT BETHEL in a neat and wel.timed address, which we give below. A. W. MCNEIL, Esq, received the flag on the part of the company. We will not attempt description of the scenes of part ing on that occasion. This is the second company that has left our town to engage in the defence of the South and her rights. We hope to be able, in few days to pre- sent our readers with a full list of the members of this company.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
NOTICE

ITS hereby given to all whom it may cohesf assin Il that l, Samuel Kennedy, as Admlnis''S'ssa 'sa of the estate of John Kennedy, deceaseqa .,e S, apply to the next Probate Court, to De no,' 4 at Brownsville, Prairie county, Arkahsa',e ,e the July term thereof, 1861, for an order syfd of the following land, to wit : The north hsrN ';rN the northeast quarter of section twenty -e'Th De, in township four north, range six wes', wya".,lg, longing to the estate of the said John heH''' to pay the debts of said estate.
 SAMUEL KENNEDY, .M
 Adm'r of J. c. Kennedy, qsF May 1, l86l-6w
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
Eky= Col. M. c. Galloway, the senior

slG- Col. M. C. Galloway, the senior editor of this paper, lei, the. city several days since, and ere this is doubtless in Pensacola. M. w. Clusky, Esq, also ofthis paper, is now in Lynchburg, Vir- ginia, attached to the Confederate forces, as is also MT. Geo. Pollard of this paper. Frank Foster, our mailing alerll, has been at Pensacola for two months past The Avalanche office is not yet deserted. There are several of "us" Jeff who are on ly waiting for actual hoslilities 10 com- mence before we shoulder a musket.- I Memphis Avalanche, 24lh.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31

ARKANSAS FIRST This Reg eiment, whose headquarters have heretofore been at Camp Rector, five miles above Memphis. near Mound City, Ar kansas, afler much palavering by one General Bradley, has changed it's location (not to Bearfield's Point-not to opposite Needham's Island and Cut OH-not 10 op- posite Randolph to position six miles south of Randolph, on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi, which, we learn is to be made impregnable.
 It seems that portion ot the Regiment had located at Barfed's Point, for the steamers Conway and Bracelet were stop ped there by Bragg's battery. Hav- ing no order from Gen. Bradley they turned back. Gen. Bradley in the mean time had taken passage from Memphis on the Hartford City, and on meeting the Bracelet, was hailed, and Gen. Bradley permitted her to return up river. The Conway was not so fortunate as to learn of the whereabouts of Gen. Bradley, and returned 10 Memphis.
 Persons having friends or relatives in the Regiment, we presume will address them as heretofore. to the care of "E. M Apperson & Co.,, Memphis"
 We trust that Gen. Bradley has chang ed his notions, in reference to ca Seces- sionist being no better than Black Re. publican" Whether he has or not, we would be unwilling 10 serve under him unless he repented in sackcloth and ashes. The Convention will be 'long remember ed'' for rewarding submissionisls who "were changed in single night and be. come vociferous secessionists. This Reg. iment were entitled 10 the preference ir the call for Regiment 10 rendezvous al Lynchburg, Va, and then to place such a General over them as Bradley, was adding insult to injury. Will this man Bradles resign, or will he hang on to his position to the detriment and injury of gallant Regiment of men, who, we are we'll sat- isfed, regard him with contempt and oblo- quy. Will the Military Board at Little Rock have compassion on Col. Cleburpe' s Regiment and place Bradley in some oth. CT position-anywhere, so that this "bad rubbish may be gotten rid of"
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
W OFFICE.
ITO ALL persons in any manner

NlO ALL persons in any manner 'a'e l. ested in the estate of Martha T. Shulou ', deceased, take notice: that the undersignesa. ., administrator of the estate of Martha I. olI pull, ford, deceased, will apply to the Honoiao' ss' Probate Court of Prairie County, Arkanis', s.' at the July Term thereof, which will pc us. gun and held at the Court House in said coeI ,sI, ty, on the second Monday in July, A. D' ,uI for an order to sell the following descf,gNs N lands, belonging to said estate, viz; S.s :" w. of Sec. 29, T. 4, N. R., 6 w.
 GEORGE TRAVIS, AdmF' May 30 I'm.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31

aI- The Southern Congress has pass ed bill repeating all patents not owned in whole or in part by citizens of the Con- federate States. Among others of this class Is that for Moree's electric telegraph.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31
Public Meeting at Brownsville.

At meeting of the citizens of Prairie county, at Brownsville, on Monday, May 27th, 1861;
 On motion, JOHN w. ADAMS was called 10 the chair and J. c. MoRRILL appointed secretary.
 R. s. Can't, Esq, explained the object of the meeting to be 10 take into consider ation the action of the citizens of Pigeon Roost township in hanging three negroes and a white man, who had planned an in- surrection.
 Also, the issuing of bonds by the Coun- ty Court of Prairie county, for military purposes, was taken into consideration, and it was suggested that bonds be issued in sums of $50, in ordersthat the means may be more efficiently used.
 On motion of R. s. Can't, Esq, in was RESOLVED, That the action of the citizens of Pigeon Roost township in the investigation of a contemplated servile instruction in that neighhorhood, and the execution of the guilty parties, is hereby fully approved, and that we, the citizens of the county of Prairie, hereby pledge ourselves to share the responsibility of that action with the Vigilance Committee at Hickory Plain, and to sustain them in that action as far as in our power. On motion, Resolved, That the issuing of bonds by the County Court be reduced to $50, instead of the sums heretofore designated. On motion, Resolved, That the Commission CTS have the power through the County Court, to raise the amount of interest on the bonds to as high as 10 per cent.
 On motion, Resolved, That the Prosecuting Attorney be requested to enter NoLLE PROS. in all cases of misdemeanor, where persons have entered the military service of the Confeder- l ate States, or the State of Arkansas. After the above proceedings call was made for those who wished to take county bonds. The call was responded to by the following gentlemen, who took the follow ing amounts wHhaut interest.
 B. F. Ford $500; Wm. c. Hagen $500; J. M. King $200 John Williams $200 Sim Horne $l00; A. J. Thomas Sl00; Skillern & Mulherin $l00 Skinner & Robinson $100.
 Dr. W. E. Sullivan then announced that he would be one of five to take $l00 each, which was promptly responded to as follows:
 Dr. W. B. Sullivan Sl00; B. F. Ford $100; Dr. Wm. c. Hagen $l00; John w. Adams S100; J. c. Ford $l00.
 T. J Payne contributed horse worth Sl00. JOHN ". ADAMS,
 President.
 J. c. MORRILL,, Secretary.
 By private letter from A. ,. Thomas, one of the Commissioners. dated yester- day, we learn that $l, l,500 of the bonds have been taken.-Ed. Citizen.