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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21
ALI SORTS. OF PARAGRAPHS.

ALL SORTS. OF PARAGRAPHS.
 H&D A new State, embracing the ter ritory of the Indian nations and part of Texas, above the latitude of B degrees, is seriously contemplated. It will attach itself if formed, to the Confederate States. sW- Adyices from England, recently received at Norfolk, state that British bank CTS are ready to furnish the Southern Con- federacy with any amount of money that may be required. The producing resources of the South are appreciated abroad. Ka g6y- The Richmond Whig has the fol-
 lowing caution: We beg to suggest to all Southern papers the propriety of omit ting all mention of the movements of troops within our borders. A word to the wise
 aY John Mitchell writes from Paris to the Charleston Mercury that thereis no doubt of the Confederate States being re- cognized by France and England. ol gW A dispatch from Montgomery says that the Virginia Commissioners are urging the removal of the Capitol to Rich- mond. They assert that policy demands it. g@F Flour, manufactured from Texas wheat of this years growth, has been re- ceved at Galveston. ti '
 gGg- The Montgomery correspondent of the New Orleans Delta says: The capital of the Confederate States will pos sibly soon be removed to Richmond. l have heard. it stated that the object of this contemplated change is to place the seat |of Government convenient to the seat ot war. ,s
 gey In 1850 two of Lincolns Cabinet, Seward and Chase, voted in the United States Senate for petition that [" some plan might be devised for the dissolution of the American Union" Are these gem temen any better friends of the Union now than they were then ha
 EEay The London Review takes more sensible view of American affairs than most English journals. In a late number it says: "The best thing that the North and South can do is 10 shake hands and part. They never have agreed, they never will agree, they never can agree"
 gy MT. John A. Klien, of Vicksburg, says that any of the Confederate States can get as much lumber and timber as they desire, to build Notifications on the Mississippi river, at his saw mill, upon the order of the proper authority. He says payment can be made after we whip the Northern rascals. He wants no pay now.
 IGE@ The New York News publishes President Davis late message to Congress, which document it calls an olive branch from the South" and says that nothing could s'be moro dignifed, and in more fla vorable contrast with similar documents from the Chief Magistrate at Washington, than this effort of the head of the Mont gomery Government, to elicit responsive conciliatory feeling" .e
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21
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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21
At Cost and Carriage.

r AM offering my entire stock of DRY | GOODS at cost and ten per cent. Everybody is invited to call and see for themselves. My goods are inferior to none in this market, and my object in selling off at cost and carriage is to enable me to re- plenish with stock which will be bought exclusively with cash.
 augl If s LEVIN HAkKlSoN'
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21

BW- The following is the rate oi pay of the United States regular troops. A part of it only is in cash, the remainder being made up in rations. Ac., at fixed value a.gg 8 mass
 co,one, nor month $21S % Tientan,pt Colonel. per month .... <. 194 % Ma;or nor rnontb b,........... ....... 175 % Tanta;in nor month h................. 118 50 T;P.t aPt",i, ;,,.titarant ner month .... 108 Do caao,,d lieutenant. per month ........ 1O3 30 pronat Second Lieutenant. her month. 103 50 First or Orderly Sergeant, per month 2s oo o Cs.u. CersoraIs nar month ntb,,,..,.......... g % 0o, 0s;,piatas nar month 20 % Masicians. ner month .......... 21 %
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21

OUR WORK is well done, and our rates or charges as LOW as the LOWEST.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21

Esg- Over six years experience in the rrinting Bushes at Des Arc, enables us to Know and appreciate the wants of the public. m Send your Job Work to, and buy your Blanks at the CITIZEN OFFICE, mr13tf
, 1861-01-31

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proinhlv eTert himse1f to hFn9 fo5uard w,d tha ~
infiictrncnt thns net1nittinc t1ess trnftors and
thieves r., a. 1,nnnn;shca a55Serr,, 11nrshntad
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errn n rinn1n nnon tha s-nonth sn-fo ~ - ~.
fairs hcrs Secaea;ar nn4 90 1raa1,s =. aa "a
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narcnt1v a 1isnos;tion r. Terrn;t Il arn,, ,ts5lf
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eratifying to 1,nd one little staie' ho1din1 III ~
Rev T., t1.7. cant al ~ The nation rhose nPon1e
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maeistr,te scorrs IN snc1;fica h,a oEn tonor
an{ thc honnness ~ hia ,ea,,ia 19 ,9arv1an5 % }a
vt 1ova1 a1d 1rne All tEat can h. Gathered
IRON fhat State indicatIs m incrcascd AID grrow-
iuc Upion seutimcnt The editor Of the iarg-
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, 1861-01-31
mr. Lincoln on Compromise&s
fFtQm tbt. Snrirr5ir1d Itu,rrs3 <aQff1

At q late honr last n!ght we received The fol-
lowing tclcg7aphic iten:I
Iii 1s now certain tlat private letters lsyc been
received from AF. Lincoln urgfng bis friends to
Cancellation md compromise A. Il |. stated tat he
indic1tce the border State Resolutions rs rcaaon-
able bafis Of adjustment Aesu.anccs nro riycu
that this is rrt1able- Soon after the electoral
vote shall he counted III the presence Of Conrrese
on the rrcs,nl "Wednesday Iii February. be- viii ac.
quaint LIE public with bis views on The prndinc
Cr,.it lie heretofore has not felt 1t propcr in ad
y2ucs Of oifcf1l information Of the dccfa1Iion nf
his election, for him to take prominent nart IN
the dlroction Of political aflairs."
We, of course, have had no opportunity to
converse with Mr. Lincoln, but such Is our
knowledge Of his views and feelings, that we
have no hesitation. in declaring ttat Mr. Lin.
coin has comm!tted himself to no compromise
whatever, aud that the whole thing is conanl
Of the first waller. ue has steadily refused to
acccdG to The demand Of those who insisted
upoa lis giving his inaugural in advance.
The country may rest assured that in Abra-
ham Lincoln they have Republican Presi.
Gent, ONT who will give them o Republican
Administration. Mr. Lincoln is not commit
va to the Border State Compromise, nor to
any other. He stands immoVnbly on the Chi.
cago Platform, md he will neither acquiesce
no1 Counsel Ills friends to acquiescc In any
compromise that sus7ende1s one iota Of It,
, 1861-01-31
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Jed. Davis at Charleston.
Correspondence Of tho N. Y. Tribune. /

CHARLESTON, IAN. a3, 1861.
Hcnceforth Southern Confede1acy is to bo
the ruling idea The action Of South Carroll
M, SO f1 rs 1t can be controlled, will be shaped
accordingly. Jefferson Davis, who arrived
here this morning, cs.1nt to enforce this idea,
and q modified policy, He was Immediately
called on By Gov. Pickeus, several Of his coun-
sellors, and a number Of the more distinguish
cd actors In the drama Of Rebellion. He urged
the importance Of cultirating good under
thas there ought to be no collision by IN at
tack on Fort Sumter. While the leaders are
disposed to agree on such q course, the tirc-
eaters aud the armed mass, who thus far have
lad their way, ore strongly disposed to reject
1t md hare fight With them q fight is the
grand idea; without 1t secession would be a
failure.
To adopt the jeff Davis policy, they say,
would be to back down; for it would ueccssi.
tate Ito avoid cxpense) the disbauding of most
Of the army now in the field, which, with NJ
oath, they declare would be q clean back-out
"a rehearsal Of the farce Of marching up the
: hill aud then marching down again. 1fthe
peace policy prevails, it will be at the expense
II much Of the enthusiasm that has until now
prevailed among the masses. The idea Of
doing nothing rash and Of cooperating with
the other Cotton States for tue formation of
q Southern ConicdeEacy,' Is growing one,
and think, is destined to prevail, unless Fort
Pickcus, at Pensacola, should be assailcd, when
the South Carollnians would not consent to
wa longer. Their boast is to be first in GRE
1ything; tho slightest circumstance would Ut
any momcnt giye the impetus necessary to
produce collision. The suspicion that SIN
Gle soldier Of marine was On the way from any
quarter Of the globe to reinforce Fort Sum
ter, would be quite enough; The lamenta~
tions aud howlings over the strategy Of Major
anderson that placed him In possession Of
Fort sumtar, and ont Of their power, arc
scarcely less perceptible than they we're ten
days ago.: They never will ccase, l am firm
II persuaded. The privilege which Is nc
corded to Maj! Anderson to do his market
Ing in Charleston, causes to be showered on
the head Of Governor Pickens, daily and hour
II, m untold, amount Of curses. "Star.c
them out" is the cry: Not steak or
potato wonld they let 60 down for Fort
their Tay. The only thing that prevents pop:
ular outbreak to cut Of the supplies Is the
,dea which is knowingly inculcated, that there
Is great stroke Of policy at the bottom Of the
courtesy, and that Gov. Plckens is pursuing =
cunning game. But the idea TINT the Cover
nor i . very cunning uaa is not Tidaly pre-
u: ::..j: -; :'-.ii' -
, 1861-01-31
kITISG CITY INDEBTEDNESS


On Tuesday morning tllc TRIBUNE allu-
dcd To tie well known fact, that $500, 600
osthe present city debt through the instru-
mcntality Of Mayor Wentworth, was being
kised along from year to year at rate Of
interest not less tllan sixteen per cent.-that
the contractors, 1aborcrs and others having
Claims against the city are being paid in
city scrip, dated back 10 the 1st Of May
last, and payable on the 1st Of May next,
bearing ten per cent. interest, and which
scrip is llawked around our streets ut
twenty-five per cent discount-that these
contractors, laborcrs and others much pre-
tcrrcd tie money to the scrip, although the
laltcr ,r:.s dated back several months, and
that Mr. T. +. " Peck had offered to
furnish the city with the amount needed ut
ten per cent interest, but that the offer was
refused by the Mayor. Now, that function
AIRY, in his paper ofyestcrday morning, dis
l',tes every one OF our statements. We
acknowledge 10 one mistake in regard to
these specifications, which We take pleas
tire in correcting. The offer Of Mr. p. F.
". Peck, made 10 the Mayor in person, was
to furnish tie city with money at EIGHT
per cent interest instead Of ten, as We sta
ted. That WAS the only error contained in
our article Of Tuesday, aud tue Mayor
will mt, VIC presume, thank us for correct
ing it. With this sing lie amendment, every
.f srI. H.
, 1861-01-31

: Young Mems Christian Association.
! 4 spccial meeting Of the Young Mems
j: :ChristianAssociation was held Tuesday evening
take into consideration the cxpediency of con-
in its rooms, in accordance with call made to
: tinuing the Association In the future The
importance Of the subject, brought together d
large number Of the active working members,
who felt in all Its weight the seriousness Of
the question to be considered. Areport from
the Finance Committee was made, showing
I; tile poverty Of the treasury, the Society being
: at the present time about $50 in arrears, and
the amount constantly increasing, under the
most economical management. This condl-
tion Of affairs made it incumbent upon the
Committee to take measures to prevent the
accumulation Of liabilities which could not be
; met by the Association.
: The subject was fully discussed By the MEM
bers present, amidst regrets that such cal as
that made to bring the Association together on
this evening ehould have been necessary.
Resolutions were passed lamentinS the want
Of vitality characterizing some departments Of
the Society, and pledging greater zeal in tho
future in prayertully carrying out the objects
Of the organization.
The earnestness cvinced BY all In attendance
gives much promise Of increased usefulness in
the future, During the course Of the evening
. the most favorable accounts were given Of tho
good accomplished In the Noon-day aud Satur-
day evening Prayer Meetings, held in the
rooms Of the Association, which would alone
: make 1t incumbent on the members to contln-
us the organization, and upon all Christians to
lend their aid in it's support. In connection
with, the abovc important works the Associa-
tion has done much in visiting the sick and
afflicted, III a1ording pleasant reading room
as place Of resort for young men who would
otherwise be left destitute Of refuge from
the evil influences which are ever SO ready in
our city to draw such within its destroying
vortex, aud in atfording place where the null
ttude can assemble to hear the gospel
preached On tho Sabbath in popular districts.
: In view Of tho necessity Of continuing the
work, q COMMITTEES Of five was appointed to
take measures for the immediate relief Of the
treasury, in obtaining the assistance of our
citizens in making up sum Of one thousand
dollars, that debt may not clog the energies
and impede the usefulness Of the Association
during the ensuing year. In behalf Of this
object VIC recommend the committee and each
member Of the Association, to oil upon whom
they may call in reference to this matter. Let
cask business man assist in promoting tho
cause, which will have beneficial influence On
young men in his employ. i Let each young
man lend his aid, remembering ho is his
"brother's keeper.'' Let each mother, each
sister-let all unite in advancing the cause, aud
aiding in improving the social, moral and reli-
gious condition Of young men.
TUTuuL KING, Chairman.
RANSOM M. GUILFoRD,
JOHN Y. FARwELL,
P.L. UNDERWOOD,
4. c. LEcK1L, COMMITTEE,
, 1861-01-31

ANNVNNiEK 3ENN XHVU8Es
By reference 10 our special dispatch
from Springfield, it will bc seen That an
amendment 10 tho General Banking Law
lthc State passed the House yesterday by
the decisive vote Of G3 ayes to 6 noes. Our
correspondent says it was the bill known
as the Auditors bill We know Of no bill
bearing that appcl'ation as being before the
House, and we take it for granted that the
oac which passed is identical with that
known here as the Merchants bill.
, 1861-01-31

~ An intelligent gentleman recently for
some weeks a sojouruer in Tennessee, assurcs
us :hat tho people Of the North hare no idea
of Tue cxten, to which military preparations
arc being carried on in tic South, md instan-
res tie sSealts Of Ills own observation In Ten
nessec. The cntire white adult population
sce1n tu lave given themselves up to bearing
arms aud practieing with the same to the
abandonment Of their ordinary pursuits.
Companies Of eayalEy arc being widely organ-
izcd aud thoroughly drilled. In one place
he visited be was a witness ut the field
day of corps Of forty young men. each armed
with the Maynard rifle, ant giving proof Of
excellent craftsmanship in their riddled tar
get One sentiment and note Of ut least prcp-
ars,,ion pcrvadcs thc cntire community oycr
everything else These are the observations
freshly recorded Of citizen Of Illinois inst
returned from the vicinity Of Memphis Com
iug back to our owa community lie pronoun-
ces tnc contrast offered striking and almost
inrretiE}1
, 1861-01-31

Not to uso the superlatiye degree in an In
vidions sense, VIC give 1t as the verdict Of an.
esteemed friend at our elbow that the series Of
Tnbleaux given Mt Bryan Hall last evening and
On Tuesday evening, were the finest ever given
in this city. Certainty all accounts accord to
them superb success.
They were given for the benefit Of the South
Western City Mission, take The, city map, and
see If that is not broad acld,) under the t,i-
rection of the Berean Baptist Church, ami was
Witnessed by largo and delighted audiences.
One very elaborate piece last evening, was
"Maj. Anderson raising the American Flag ut
Fort STUNT er,,' made up most artistlca1ly with
admirable scenic effect. The spectators were
thrilled with enthusiasm, and gave long and
loud tokens Of their approval Thera were uu-
mcrous crcditable representations, but none
more notable Or timely than the above. ...
Yielding to tue pressing desire Of many pcr-
SONS, tho managers have concluded, contrary
to the original determination, to combine the
gems Of both programmes in q grand flna1 at
traction: for tonight, when Bryan Hall will
doubtless be crowded. +-"'
, 1861-01-31

We learn ,hat the Chicago and Milwau-
kee cxcursionists epcnt last Saturday in
Baltimore. There was rulnor in the city
Yesterday to the effect that the Baltimore
Board Of Trade thought it best, in consid-
cra'Ion OF tie present political troubles,
III: TO tender reception or extend any
Other official cour.csics TO their visitors. il
vii! lie remembered that tic excursion!sts
did not visit Baltimore upon invitation,
and it is not probable that they expected
any thing bcyond tho personal courtcsics
OF those business men whose acquaintance
they mi: hi casually make.
The cxcursionists will probably reach
home toni ght or tomorrow morning.
, 1861-01-31
From an Occasional Correspondent j


From an Occasional Correspondent
WARRINGTON, D. C., Jan. =. 1861
The Senate has added many amendments to
the Pacific Railroad bill thepast wsek. 1nfact
60 many arc already attached to 1t that the
probability Of the passage Of any Pacific rail-
road measure Is highly improbable at the pres
cnt session 1t is still strongly urged By the
Californians, Who maintain that it is tho only
way to prevent revolution in the Pacific States.
Letters hare recently been received by Mr.
Scott, one Of the California Representatives,
stating that the project Of Pacific Republic
was rapidly ginning in favor there. It is not
probable, however, that such scheme eau be
successfully carried out The people Of Cali
fornia are mostly from the Northern free
Suites. Their commerce Is mainly With or
through the free States; their institu~
tlons are Esimllar to ours. The same
IL true Of Oregon The project
then, Of men like Scott and 10. Lane, who
hare arisen upon the first wave Of Civilization
In those new states who hive served their pur-
pose and must now give place to ab1cr and
better men, is not likely to succeed very soou.
They would, without doubt, be pleased to serer
the connection Of their States from the Fedc.
fal Government, and upon the construction of
new government these and new parties foist
themseive: upon their people again; as the pat
riots OF the seeding States arc now doing
Burch Of California, colleague Of Mr.. Scott,
says be shall be glad to 60 home and stump
hls State with Nj Scott, uron that issne alone.
main hrm and loyal In thelt allegiance to :the
Constitution.
, 1861-01-31

BIRTHDAY OF WAsuEGroN.-The sailors
will never lower the national flag, or consent
to see the number Of its stara. less. The Sea.
mans Benevolent Society, 4 young and vig-
orous association, will testify. their devotion
to their country and their country's founder,
in this day Of her peril, by making their first
public appearance on the I'D day Of February,
aud closing the exercises with magnificent
ball in the evening. a meeting for arrange
ments will be held this (Thursday) evening, at
eeven O'Clock, at their rooms,.iu Lind's Block,
when all the members arc expetted to be pre-
sent. -
, 1861-01-31
:, Tho City Charter

In an article In your Tuesdays paper under
the aboye lille, we read a. follows, 1iz: 'vThere
are fen provisions which may require addi-
tionnl guards and restrictions nggalnst the abuse
Of power, a very few which, perhaps, had bet
ter be omitted entirely such, for examplc, rs
taking from the people The right of elcctlng
the City Attorney, and comforting upon tho
Mayor the power Of appointing that officer"
wish to add In this connection, also the Off
Ger Of Clerk Of the Police Court. Is thercany
good reason why the ipeopzs should not FIJI
these offices, in time to come, as In time past
Is not our present Charter as It ohould be in.
this respect? II It is, then before the new one
/ passes Jet It in this respect be made confo,ma-
bio thereto. A CITIZEN; ;
, 1861-01-31

Looktn. Ahcod for the Excheuuer.
The New Orleans Crescent thus prctie,res
the method by which Louisiana c1pccts to re-
pleni.h her Treasury:
We hope to have the pleasure Of clropiclinp
more Offers and lenders Of the real materia3
such as the Southern Bank and State DanE
hay. III .de- There arc five insurance comma
uics iu our city which have heavy balances Of
cash on hand. Thcee five COMPANIES can
readily, in casc Of need, loan from $5O, ,O0O to
sl00,o0o, each. II the incoming Adminis-
triion shows fight, VIC have to meet it. Il ia
suggested 10 all our Ianks and INSURANCE. com
l'anics to come directly out ut once, as the
Southern and Statc Banks have done, Let our
State authorities know ut oucc what thcy car
depend On. The Legislature conycucs on
Monday next 1t nuy be the duty Of Louisiana
10 aid The weaker States, such Is Florida and
Texas. Whatever money may be advanced
will he returned with interest. As much az
the costs Of the probable imbroglio viii
amount IL, they will not exceed what the citi-
zc,ls uf New Orleans aud Louisiana spent last
summer in Northern cities. No, that they
will not. So the costs Of war need not be
talked Of On our lags.
We suppose II the companies appealed to
above do not "ccmc down with the dust, !"
their officers will be c,asscd among suspected
r1.rsDns
, 1861-01-31

: 0sE TRAIN DAr.-Tho morning train On
the Milwaukee Road has been, discontinued
aud there will hereafter be but one train day
between Chicago and Milwaukee, leaving Chi
cago at 1880 2. IL ''