Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-17
FROM ESSEE.
petition.

MEMPHIS, May IT Dispatches from Mont gomery the 14th say the spy Anthony has been shot by order of Gen. Bragg. Col. J. J. Gaines has been recommended by the Arkansas troops for Major of the Battal lion artillery encamped at Camp Rector. An election for officers of the regiment took place on Tuesday-P. R. Cleburne, Colonel Pat ten, Lieut.. Colonel J. E. Glenn, Major. On "Wednesday a flag was presented to the Jefferson Guards at Mound City, by Miss Etta Bocage of Pine Bluff. There was another presented yesterday to the same Company, by Miss Lillian Rozell of Pine Bluff, who arose and delivered the following address: "Our beloved countrymen-we greet you to-day to present your brave band with this banner arranged by the ladies of Pine Bluf-those dear to your hearts and firesides-with souls ripe in loyal patriotism, we strive with happy willingness, sparing no toll or labor in en- deavoring to make the offering-this hag-to wave o'er the glorious and gifted sons of Jefferson. and that with every breeze may be waited endless chimes of your honor, valor and glory. Our hands have made it-your hearts must defend it. You go, brave ones, to struggle in the dearest cause an American heart has at stake-the rights of this hallowed land of the South. Remember it was LIBER- rY-NOT UNION-for which our forefath- CTS fought. And, now that your own cher= ished State has barred her bosom to breast the storm-struggle for her retain for her a BRIGHT constellation in the brilliant galaxy of Southern States. Not the aggressors-but the wronged=-you secure the miles of an all-wse and just God, who will extend His eternal arm for your protection. Let the sacred motto be inscribed on every heart, sHoyI SOFT oUI NALY PENsE,' or Evil be to him who evil thinks.' This banner we cons sign to your care-with prayers and tears sent up to heavens throne in your behalf by them who daily pray. Our hearts are with you. Accept our FAREWELL" FROM PENNSYLVANIA. HARRISBURG, May 15.-Col Anderson ar rived here to-day-immense concourse of peo- ple present-he was enthusiastically greeted and cheered He stated to Gov. Curtin that John c. Breckinridge would join him at Gin cinnati, to take command under him. The announcement caused profound sensation. Col. Anderson also stated that the European steam CT that arrived yesterday brought large quantity of improved arms for the federal government, and that each succeeding steamer will bring more.
 HARRISBURG. May 16-An attack on Wheeling is apprehended tomorrow.
 Gov. Curtin will sign the Stay Law.
 Seventy-fve Representatives of the Penn sylvania Legislature, with their speaker, have tenQereQ LQe1r SerVlCeS IO 0ov. OuTtlH
 FROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, May 13.--Preparations indi- cate that the Government intend contest at Harper's Ferry.
 The Government declines the application of the British Minister for permission to ship certain productions, particularly tobacco, from Virginia to England, to fulfill Government contracts.
 WASHINGTON, May 15.-The Government, by the advice of Gen. Scott, has accepted four teen additional regiments from New York. He reported that the Virginians are throwing up defences within spy glass view of Wash ington.
 Gen. Scott emphatically approves of Gen. Buffers proclamation.
 It is probable that Marshal Kane, of Balti- more, will be arrested. spy has been arrested with despatches for Gen. Lee.
 It is understood that the Government is full ly prepared to protect the Union men of West ern Virginia.
 It is reported that Ross Winans, IS to be sent to Annapolis for trial.
 ! Gov. Hicks says that Maryland will have