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Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
STATE FLAG OF VIRGINIA.-The Vir-

STATE FLAG OF VIRGINIA.-The Vir- ginia State Convention, before adjourning, adopted the following ordinance:
 The flag of this Commonwealth shall hereafter be made of bunting, which shall be deep blue field, with circle of white in the centre, upon which shall be printed, to show on both sides alike, the coat of arms of the State as described by the con- vention of l776 for one side of the seal of the State, to-wit:
 Virginia, the genius of the Common wealth, dressed like an Amason, resting on spear with one hand, and holding a sword in the other, and treading on Ty- ranny, represented by man prostrate, a crown fallen from his head, a broken chain in his left hand, and scourge in his right. In the exergon, the word Virginia over the head of Virus, and underneath the words, Sic Semper Iyrannis."
 The ordinance charges the Governor with the duty of preparing the flag for the public buildings, ships of war and troops in the field, and declares 1t shall be known and respected as the flag of Virginia.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
Onward. ROVER.

Onward our cause is just and right; Let all our banners fly; We fear not threats of Northern might, Their millions we defy. With heart to heart, together we
 Will meet them, when they coine, And strike the blow for victory,
 For Freedom, and for home. Onward! let Carolina's brow
 Still wear the victor's crown, Let her proud name forever be
 'Mong records of renoWn. And by the mem'ry that endeared
 Her heroes of the past, Let her brave honored sons defend
 Her standard to the last. Onward our new born Southern flag Must never know disgrace; Where Freedom and bright honor reigns Must only be it's place. In the first battle for our rights
 It proudly waved on high, And meath it's ever cherished folds
 We won the victory. Aye! and the proud old Union flag
 For once hath fallen low, And now again o'er Sumter's walls Its folds shall never flow. No, by the God of Liberty,
 We'll plant OUR coLoRs there, And win beneath them, victory,
 Or in it's ruins share!
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17

Stony Point to see Mai. Woolen's boys, Jonas and Manual. They told me they would be in. and Capt. Dave made it up that was to git all knew. Capt. Dave was to get all in this neighborhood. Rog- CTS Jack was to be Captain over dar. MT. Williamson told me to git all the forces l knew. Major Wooten's Jonas was to be Captain. We was to meet at Cypress Bridge.
 Testimony of MT. Dunlap's Lewis:- This white man, Tom, told me he was uaken up company. We was to com- mence here, and then go to White county. When he got ready, he would come on Sunday and let us know it. told some of the boys we would make poor speed. We was going to kill Turnage first, was going to do all I could, we was goin to kill women, children and all. MT. Tom was goin to school us, Big Dave was to be our Foreman. l was goin to use sythe blade for my weppon, we was goin to take houses and then git guns.
 The testimony of some twenty others lead to the facts, as stated by the testimo- ny of the three negroes that were exc cuted.
 Thomas Williamson having produced no satisfactory testimony to prove his in- nocence, he too was hanged to the same gallows, and on motion, 1t was agreed that the Committee notify Norman Webb to leave the State of Arkansas within ten days.
 By order, it was agreed that the pro- ceedings be published in the Des Arc Git izen. A. A. PITTMAN, Pres.
 D. w. HOOD, V. Pres.
 P. J. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
At Cost and Carriage.

Y 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 plenish with a stock which will be bought exclusively with cash.
 aug1 If LEVIN HARRlSON.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
LINCOLN CLAIMS ALEXANDRIA, VIR-

LINCOLN CLAIMS ALEXANDRIA, VIR- eINIA.-It Is stated from Washington, that MT. Bates, the Attorney General ol the Lincoln Government, has gwen ms opinion that the retrocession ol Aiexan- dria to Virginia was unconstitutional,
 The retrocession of that portion oi the District of Columbia, which originally be- longed to Virginia, was made by act ot Congress seventeen years ago. The Lln- coln Government must be hard pressed for an excuse to cross the Potomac to be compelled to go back and behind that.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
REPORTED FOR THE sEMI-wEEKLY CITIZEN.

Negro Insurrection in the Vicinity of Hickory Plain-itsy Detection Trial by the Community Execution of the Leader
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17

eI- The news of Arkansas secession was officially received by President Da- wis on the 7lh inst. A national salute was fired in honor of the fact.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
OUR WORK is we'll done, and our rates of charges as LOW as the LOWEST.

GlF Over six years experience in the Printing Bushes at Des Arc, enables us to Know and appreciate the wants of the public
 Send your Job Work to, and buy your Blanks at the CITIZEN OFFICE. mrl3R
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
BY J. O. MORRILL,.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

!,na hn Column .5O % 75 100 o hdvertisements may be renewed at any time bv having for composition, $1 per 1000 ems. 'pisnlayed advertisements charged for the space occupied.
 Transient advertisements, one square (l0 lines or less) for the first insertion, sl; Each subseonent insertion, 50 cts. Payable when the advertisement is discontinued.
 Persons advertising by contract, will be re- stricted to their legitimate business, and all notices, etc., charged as transient advertise ments.
 Personal advertisements, if admissible, will he charged double the above rates, and must be paid for in advance. Publications intended to advance private in terest, will be charged at the regular rates of advertising.
 Simple announcements of Deaths, when the facts are furnished will be published as items of news but obituary notices and tributes of respect will be charged for as adverti aements, at half the usual rates.
 R1r Announcing candidates for State and District offices, ST; County offices, s5; Town ship, offices S3, invariably in advance.
 lE Calls on persons to become candidates are charged at the usual rates, except when eeisons making the calls are subscribers to our paper, Payment in advance.
 f5gy Political circulars charged as adver- &isenents
 fr Advertisements not ordered for a spe- cited tlne, will be inserted till forbidden, and charged for accordingly.
 Rg All advertising to be paid for quarterly.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17

GT Our old customers are solicited to send us their work. Those who have not tried us are requested to give us call.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17

On Saturday, the 4th day of May, a large concourse of the people met at Hick- ory Plain, and the following proceedings were had. An Investigating Committee was appointed, consisting of the following
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
CONSTITUTION

THE PRAIRIE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
New Fall Goods:

AT BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S. EERESS GOODS; Poplns; Plain and Printed -ED Mcrinoes; Thibct Cloths All Wool De Lanes.
 Wool Plaids, Opera Cloths, Prints, DeLaines
 LADIES CLOTH,
 Blue, Pink, Sofcrino, Drab and Figured
 OPERA FLA NNELS:
 --SHAWIS--SHAWLS; Brocha and Wool, Long and Square, Striped and
 Plaid. Zephyr Hoods-Glovcs, Hosiery X White Goods !: Bdlmorel Skrts-Diamond Hoop-skirts; Shaker Hummelshine,, red and white; Wool Flanncls-White and brown; Canton Flannels-Brown and bleached Cottons,
 Boots! Boots! Boots! Mems Boots, Boys Boots. Childrens Boots, La dies Balnorel Boots, Morocco Boots, Prunella Boots, and Lots of Shoes for the Children CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS AND CoTToN
 DRUGGETs-lIoRsE BLANKETS Over-Coats Frock Coats; Sack-Coats; Busi- ness Coats ; Good Coats, Poor Coats all kinds of Coats, Pants and Vests. at
 BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S. Trunks, Carpet Bags and Valises- YANKEE NOTIONS /; HARDY WARE AND
 CUTLERY: Powder and Shot-Lamp Oil-Kcrosene Oil-- Burning Fluid
 GROCERIES, CROCKERY, FLOUR, MEAL and FEED-and sundry other things, to be sold cheap for Cash, at BISHOP & SEDG WICK'S. Litchfeld, Sept. 17th, 1881. tf-22
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
LATEST NEWS! MunsOn ShOeing the Troops. Az0rd YInseS esl'e R7Nst.

TEHHERE is no use of peoples going barefoot, -H when they can get BOOTS and SHOES so cheap at MUNSON'S. I have taken and fitted up the Old Stand formerly occupied by S. G. Beach & Co.-in the neatest possible manner and filled up to the walls with Boots and Shoes of every description, selected with great care from the New York market. They cannot fail to give satisfaction. I can truly say, I have Q larger and better Lot of BOOTS and SHOES than were ever brought to this market before, by any shoe-dcaler or merchant. They only need to be seen to prove the above. therefore respectful ly invite all to examine my Stock of Goods be- fore purchasing elsewhere. I have on hand SHOES at all prices, from 10 cts. to $3. LOO per pair Also, BOOTS from S1.75 to $7,O0-Boy's s Boots and Cack Boots, a large supply, and an endless variety of Cacks. I shall keep on hand every thing known to the trade in the shape of Findings. I shall sell at small advance from cost, Morocco, Linings, Bindings, Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails, Brstles-or any thing I have on hand, should any favor me with their patronage.
 N. B.-Particular attention paid to Making and Repairing. My work is well known. Give me your orders, and will give you your mon- eys worth. If fail to do this, leave the work on my hands, wish all to remember I have but one price for perfect work. My terms are Cash.
 Thankful for past favors, I hope to merit a fair share of public patronage.
 WEST MAIN STREET, Ltchfeld
 52-tf Doors West of the Court House.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17

NAUGATUCK RAILROAD. - NEW AR " RANGEMENT, - On and after Tuesday, August P, 1861, Trains will run as follows:
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER.
 CONC NoETn-Leuue Bridgeport: 10.16 l, Ms for Winsted, connecting with the 800 N. train from New York. and with the 9.45 A. M. train from New Haven, and connecting at Waterbury with train to and from Hartford.
 1920 P. M freight train for Waterbury.
 5OS P. M. for Waterbury, connecting with the 800 P. M. train from New York, and the 1. 30 P. M. train from New Haven.
 On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, this train will be continued through to Winsted, re- ceivng pass sengcrs from the Providence, Hart ford and F ishkill Railroad.
 Go1NG SouTH-Leaue Winsted: $50 A. M. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven, con meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER.
 LA P. NJ. for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven, connecting at Waterbury with train for Hartford.
 Leave Waterbury: s.15 A. M. for Bridgeport Now York, and New Haven.
 825 A. M. freight train for Bridgeport.
 3.lS P. M. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 Leave Water5ury for the North 12.0s P. M train for Winsted.
 700 P. M. for Winstcd on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
 The stage from Norfolk connects with the LA A. M. train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival the To- 15 .M train from Bridgeport The Woodbury stage arrives to connect at Seymour with the 8.15 A. N. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. M. train from Bridgeport.
 The Stage from New Hartford, Otis, Colebrool, Burlington, Litchfeld and Bethlem. arrives to connect with the ], A P. M. Train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival of the 10, Is A. M Train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage for Harwinton leaves Litchfeld station on the arrival of the 1915 A. N train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage from Watertown connects with the 8.15 A. NJ. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. M. train up from Bridgeport.
 Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcottville daily. on arrival of the 1915 A. NJ. train from Bridge port.
 A discount of five cents made to passengers purchasing tickets at the office.
 CHARLES WATERBURY, Superintendent
 Bridgeport, July P, 1S6l
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
A T a Court of Probate holden at New Mlfo A within and for the District of New Milfol

A T a Court of Probate holden at New Milford A- within and for the District of New Milford, on the 7th day of October, A. D. 1861.
 Present-Samuel D. Orton, Judge.
 On motion of Horace Merwin of said New Mil ford, Administrator on the estate of ANN WuEA- TON, late of the town of New Milford within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising in a weekly newspaper published in Litcbfeld in Litchfeld County having a circulation in said Probate Dis trict, and by posting copy thereof on tho pub lie sgn-post in said town of New Milford, near est the place where the deceased last dwct in said town. SAMUEL D. ORTON, Judge.
 All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 25-t3 HORACE MERWIN, Adm'r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
NORTH WOODBURY ACADEMY
 -AND- FAMILY SCHOOL.

EV. VIM. T. BACON, on fine farm in N D. the beautiful Village of Woodbury. will receive into his family pupils of either sex, and afford them all the comforts of pleasant home, With the most thorough instruction. The school IS under the care of J. G. BLYTHE. A. B., an ac- eomPiished cor and experienced teacher Boys fit- Music taught if required.
 The year is divided into two sessions of five months each, commencing the first of May and November. The second quarter of the first ses. sion will commence on the 18th of July.
 For circulars, Sc, apply direct to Rev. w.. T.. Bacon, Woodbury, Conn. sm-la
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
ADELINE T. WHEELER
 (vs. Order Of Notice. EDWARD s. WHEELER,)J

GTATE OF CONNECTICUT, Litchfeld Coun- S ty, ss., New Milford, October 1st, 1861.- Upon the petition of said Adeline T. Wheeler of said New Milford, praying for divorce from her husband, the said Edward s. Wheeler, for reasons in said petition alleged, which petition is made returnable to the Superior Court to be holden at Litchtield within and for said Litchfeld County, on the first Tuesday of November, 1861. It ap- bearing to and being found by the subscribing authority, that the said respondent is residing out of the State of Connecticut, and is believed to be residing and staying and staying at New burg, Orange County, and State of New York Therefore,
 Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said petition be given the respondent, by publishing this order in the Litchfeld Enquirer, newspa- per printed in Litchield in said County, two weeks successfully before the session of said Court, and by deposting certified copy of said petition and this order of notice thereon endorsed enclosed in an envelope by some proper officer, postage.paid, in the village of New Milford, di- rected to said Edward $. Wheeler. Newburg, Or ange County, and State of New York, at least two weeks before the session of said Court.
 DAVID c. SANFORD,
 Judge of the Superior Court, and
 25-t3 Supreme Court of Errors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
FEMALE HEALTH! FEMALE HEALTH!

FEMALE HEALTH! FEMALE HEALTH!
 Thousands of females suffer from Arrangements peculiar to the sex. First, and most common among these is FEMALE WEAKNESS or WHITES, or LEuooRRHEA, with it's constant attendants, LAS sIruDE. REGISTRATION, LAME or WEAK BACK, and who thus suffers, and in hundreds of cases. health is utterly undermined. Old-school medi- cines and drugs do but little good-often much 3nluIy but HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEO- rA!HIo FEMALE PILLS are just the thing, re- aeying as promptly, and curing perman sntly. ooLar worth will do more good than quarts of 1! n!osLums or six months attendance on a doctor. Six boxes for $1. Single boxes 25 cts.
 DR. F. HUMPHREYS & CO.,,
 No. 562 Broadway, New York.
 oold Dy C. B. Maltbie, Falls Village J. Catlin, Go Hort9neid A. St John, Kent; G. F. Afford & Zee advertisement in another column.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
DIED.

DlL1). In this village, Tuesday, 18th inst. Mrs. Thaddeus Hungerford, aged 75. In Torrington, Sept. 12, Carrie L. Baldwin, aged 20 years [Corrected.] At Sharon, Ellsworth Society, Mrs. Mary Ann Lockwood, aged 48.
 In Sharon, Ellsworth Society, Miss Lucy Lord, daughter of Capt. Erastus Lord, aged 42. In Sharon, Ellsworth Society,a son of Mr. Cal 'via Peet aged 12.
 In Woodbury, Oct. 10th inst, of scarlot fever, Carrie Preston, youngest child of &. B. and Frances A. Minor, aged 4 years, B months. "The bud within it's little cup,
 Exposed so sweet blossom,
 Tho Saviour kindly took it up,
 And put it in his bosom."
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
Boots and Shoes,

FHNHE undersigned has opened BOOT, SHOE -2- AND LEATIKEP STORE in Wadhams' Granite Building-whcre can be had all kinds of Mems Coarse, Kip and Calf BOOTS.-Also- Women's Work of all kinds, from fine Kid Slip to heavy Leather Shoe.-Children's and Youths Shoes of all kinds and prices. LEATH- FIR of all kinds and in any quantities.
 N. B-Particular attention paid to Making and McndiDg to order, and all work warranted.
 D. c. MONSON. Wolcottville, May 6th 1861. tf-3
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
NEW SPRING GoODS2 F. ID. MCNEIL.

lst Door East of the Courthouse, N S now receiving a supply of SPRING GOODS, N selected with great care, for the early Spring Trade-and for novelty and extent, cannot be surpassed-viz. :-
 Spring De Laines. De Beges, Mohairs, Challis, Calicoes and Ginghams, Denims, Stripe Shirting, Tickings, Bleached and Brown Shirtings, Lin ems, Collars, Bosoms, Neck Ties, Hdkfs., Gloves, Hose, &c., Sc.
 Cloths, Csssimeres, Vestings, Tweeds, Ken lucky Jeans, Farmers and Mechanics Cassi- meres, &c., Sc.
 Paper Hangings, Borders, Window Shades, Sc. Also, complete New Stock of Sugars, Teas, new crop P. R. Molasses, Peeled Peaches FLOUR of various kinds and qualities; Herd s Grass Clover, and Red Top Seed, Sc. Sc.
 The above Goods were purchased in New York during the past week, for Cash, and buyers may rely upon getting desirable Goods and Groceries, lower than ever before offered.
 Litchfeld, March 20th. 1861. H48
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17

A Court of Probate holden at Kent within n and for the District of Kent on the .21st day ot September, A. D. 1861
 Present-Leman Beecher. Esq. Judge.
 on motion of Lewis B. Sherwood, Administra- tor on the Estate of CHARLES JuDD' late of Kent within said District, deceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their and directs that public notice be given of th;s order by advertising in a newspaper published in Ltchfeld, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Kent, nearest the place where the ceceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 23-3t CHARLES B. ANDREWS, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Prize Poetry.

Let chieftains boast of deeds of war, And minstrels tune their sweet guitar, A nobler thome my heart it fills
 In praise of HERRICK's 8 matchless Pills. Their cures are found in every land Amid Russia's snows-and Afric's sand, Their wondrous works the papers fill, Produced by HERRIcK's s matchlcss Pills. Does disease affiict you? Do not doubt This charming compound will search it out And health again your system fill,
 If you fly at once to HERRIcK' Pills.
 They're safe for all-both old and young Their praises are on every tongue;
 Disease, disarmed, no longer kills,
 Since we are blessed with HERRIcK's Pills. lg Put up with English, Spanish, German and French directions Price 25 cents a box. See advertisement on Sd page 3-1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
or TGE7.

fE<11E Subscriber having sustained serious -E loss lately, would like to close up his bus- ness in Litchtield, and would like to dispose of the remaining part of his GROCERY. It is Q good place for any any one wishing to do Grocery Business. Also, wish to inform those that are indebted to me either by book account or note, that they must call and pay me by the first of October or they will find their accounts and notes in the hands of an officer for collection. Also those that have claims against me, call, and I will pay them any time before the first of Octo- ber WM. H, WHEELER.
 Litchfeld, Sept. 3d, 1861. tf-2O
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
LITCHFIELD INsTITI1TE
VHNIE next Term commences Wednesday o 8 16th "

VMHHE next Term commences Wednesday Oct. JH 18th. o''' A Gentleman of refinement and ability will as- sist as Vice Principal in the Male Department and Mathematics, including Bookkeeping.
 Competent Teachers in all Branches, The Normal Glass will be continued.
 Familiar Lectures by Scientific and Literary men.
 Elementary, Common, Higher English, s4 CO., $500, $6 per quarter. Languages Lat in, Italian, Spanish, German, French, each addi. tional $200 Music-Piano, Melodeon, $9.OO- Guitar, S6 OO-Use of Instrument, S2OO.-vo- cal Music and, ,Pencilling, no charge. Drawing and Perspective, s4OO Grecian and Oriental Painting, Water Colors, Pastel and Mono:C Chro. matic, $6.O0. Oil Painting, $500. Fuel Sl .OO
 E. TAYLOR, Principal. Ltchfeld, Sept. 18th. 1881. 3t-s2
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
Assessors Notice.

FENHE inhabitants of the Town of Litchfeld li- -E- able to pay Taxes, arc hereby requested to delive to either of the Assessors, or at the Town Clerks Office in said Town, on or before the 1st day of November prox., properly attested, a true list of their Polls and other Taxable Estate by them possessed on the 1st day of October, lsGl. Persons not attesting to their Lists wit in said time, cannot avail themselves of an ap- peal from their assessment, to the Board of Re- lief.
 Persons wishing Blank Lists can obtain them by calling on either of the Assessors, or at the Town Clerks office.
 DANIEL SToDDARD,
 ANDREW J. PIEKPoNT,
 LEHMAN BEACH, Ass essols.
 ToMLINsoN WELLS,
 FREDERICK M. PoRTER Litchfield, Oct. lGth, 1861. 3t-25
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
EDUCATION.

VOUTH of both sexes, or adults whose edu.
 A tion is incomplete, can receive private or public instruction in all the Branches of an &C., complished Education, at the Collegiate Insti- tute, during the Fall and Winter, at such time, as will suit their own convenience. all the 'neces- sary Text Books will be furnished free of charge This offer is made for the special benefit of those who from any cause are prevented from attend ing School-but who wish to repair early neglects ol to fit themselves for School Teachers
 26-2t JAMES RICHARDS, Principal
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
The R Rensalaer Polytechnic Institute
TRCY, N. Y.

TRCY, N. I.
 YHVHE thirty-eighth Annual Session of this -1- School for thorough instruction in the Nat. ural Sciences and Civil Engineering, will begin September 18th, 1861.
 A department for instruction in Military Sci ence and Art has been instituted.
 Inquiries may be addressed to Prof. CHARLES DRowSE, Director of Rens Pol. Institute, Troy, NY. 1t-3
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17

ISrRICT of Washington, S. Probate Court, 1 October 9th, 1861.
 Estate of Marvin Wheaton, late of Washing ton in said District, deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Pro- bate for said District will be sold at Public Auc tion to the highest bidder, on the 7th day of November, at one o'clock, on the afternoon (un- less previously disposed of at private sale,) so much of the Real Estate of said deceased. as will raise the sum of Eight Hundred and Thirty Five Dollars and Fifty Cents.
 Sale to take place at the late residence of the deceased in said Washington. Terms made known at the time of sale.
 25-t3 WILLIAM D. WHEATON, Ex'r