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Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
FOREIGN NEWS.

VIENNA, December 17.-An Imperial communication has been forwarded to the Hungarian Diet on the subject of this refusal, couched in severe terms, which intimates that the Government of the Empire will be strictly enforced throughout the whole of the EmperOrs domains, for the best interests and well fare of his Majesty's subjects.
 ROME, December 17.-Invitations from the leading dignitaries of the Catholic Church of the United States. extending to the Pope an urgent re- quest for his Holiness to visit that country, has been received, and is un- der consideration. There are some probabilities ofits being accepted.
 BERLIN, December 17.-It is rumored here that the Emperor Maximilian is detained in Mexico against his wishes, and that he is virtually prisoner, un- der the surveillance of the French off cials, who are said to be acting under orders from the French Emperor, as the latter fears that complications may arise from the nasty withdrawal of MaXimilian.
 PARIS. December l7.-Gen. Almontc, the Minister of the Imperial Govern ment of Mexico, here, has received a telegram by the cable from Mexico. stating that Maximilian will remain in the country as long as God gives him strength.
 DUBLIN, December 17.-Advices from all parts of the Island, up to noon to- day, report all quiet, and there are no prospects of any immediate distur- bance. Patrols of troops have been established in the most suspected local ities, and the arrests made within the past few days have been on the de- crease.
 LIVERPOOL, December 17.-A report has been circulated here that James Stephens, the chief organizer of the threatened Fenian rebellion, has been arrested by the English detectives, while attempting to make his way into Ireland but the Government officers deny the statement, and are as earnest ly searching all suspected persons as 1 they have been for the past two months. Up to noon to-day Stephens has not been seen by any of the civil guard nor the police. Rumors are rife that he failed to reach Ireland, and has gone into IIavrc to await favorable oppor- tunity to take passage on some sailing vessel for the northern coast of Ireland and, that whole coast is now under the ISilant scrutiny of tho English gun
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, December 17.-The bank statement shows decrease of S2,OO0,- 900 in loans and S50,OOO in specie, and an increase of SlO00 in circulation, S2, 7S1, ,449 in exports, and S2,347,452 in legal tenders.
 The Congressional Fraud Committee met at the Astor House to-day. Five witnesses were examined, including a penitent distiller, Several additional distilleries were seized this morning.
 Fenian matters are lively. Arms and ammunition are accommodating. It is stated that two privatecrs have cleared this week.
 The Aldermen have concurred with the Council in selling the site for a postoffice in the City Hall Park, for a half million dollars.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
BY TELEGRAPH
COTTON--3A to s6-GOLD-as 3-s.
LITTLE ROCK.

LITTLE ROCK, December 1.-The Senate joint resolution rejecting the Constitutional amendment passed the House to-day,by vote of sevcnty-two to two, both Houses will take recess from the twentieth inst, to the tenth of January.
 The river is on the decline, with four feet water in the channel.
 The Celeste has arrived.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
Help for the Starving Poor in the
 Southern States,

A public meeting is to be held to- morrow with a view to--sfff organized effort for sending speedy reliefto con- siderable numbers of people in the Southern States who arc reported to be now in starving condition. It is as- serted by credible authority that, in consequence of the failure of crops, following directly upon the desolating effects of the rebellion, there are mot few districts of country in the South where the present supply of food is insufficient to last- -thiTty days, and where there Is neither money nor pro- duce on which to base tke expectation of a future supply ;" that whole vil- lages are living on the closest rations already:" and that 'there arc thou sands of families in South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama who look to the coming winter without hope. and who arc actually perishing to-day from starvation.
 We are sure that an appeal for help for these sufferers will not be made in vain. The same charity, which has so often made itself felt among the per ishing. without reference to their na- tionality or their relations with us, will pour out its bounty in copious streams for the relief of our fellow citizens, without reference to the cause of their calamity.
 Thc organization, when formed, will doubtless find most serviceable co-op- eration from the Agents of the Freed lpcn's Dvgean, as well as from the nu- merous army officers stationed all over the South. who will be as ready to dis pense mercy as they are 10 enforce justice among all ciasses.-(New York Evening Post.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

BOn yesterday evening about four o'clock, the bank at the east of Perry street, known as the Corduroy road commenced sliding, or caving. In a few minutes it extended to either side of the street, in front of the residence of Mrs. Hall, on the South side of the street, and in front of the building used as telegraph office on the north side and within one hours time so rapidly did the work of destruction progress that the telegraph office fell in, and the cave extended up to within few feet of Mrs. Halls front door, caving in 6 portion of the fence and several of tho beautiful trees in her yard.
 It is thought that the recent excessive rains have contributed to this destrue' tive caving. After the great rain o1 Wednesday night last, quite a break occurred near Mir. Tapp's wharfboat (which has recently been dropped dowr to the east end of Rightor street. carry ing in several bales of cotton.- Hclena Shield, 18th.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

SUGGEsTIvE.-A most suggestive in- cident occurred in the senate chamber few days since. Secretary Seward unexpectedly appeared on the floor. He came in very quietly, almost steal thily, and stood for a moment quite disconcerted by his reception. He en- tered from such a quarter that the Johnson men did not see him, and in full view of the union side of the house. Not member recognized him; some looked up and then carelessly went on with their reading or their writing. The secretary hesitatcd moment, then went quietly to a senator, called him, and disappeared with him in a cloak room. When William II. Seward, from his seat on that floor announced the doctrine of the irrepressible conflict the principle upon which our war was really fought-did it enter the mind of any that before the conflict was wholly over he would fall so low in the esti- mate of his fellows?
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
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 RHCHMOND.

RICHMOND, December 17.-H. 5. Lewis, a grand-nephew of Gen. Wash ington, was convicted to-day of the murder ofDr. Rose, of King George county, and sentenced to the peniten- tiary for three years.
 The Express Company's bill, with special privileges, has passed both Houses.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
STATE OF ARKANSAS, l

COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Circuit Court of said county, on the
 Chancery side thereof, in vacation Novem-
 Der the 30th, 1866,
 Emma r. Howell, Complainant l n.,,
 vS. 0' John L. Howell, Defendant. oNorce.
 This day comes the complainant Emma P. Howell, by her solicitors, Messrs Kent and Hedgepeth, and files her bill against the de- fendant John L. Howell, and it appearing from the affidavit to said bill attached, that the defendant is a nonresident of the state. It is therefore ordered, that notice be given to thc defendant by publication of copy of this order for two weeks successivefy, in some newspaper printed and published in this state, the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous to the commencement of the next term of this court, of the pendency of this suit, the object of which is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matr.mony, now existing between said complainant and said defendant, and that unless he shall appear. on or before the fourth day of the next term of this court, to be begun and holden at the courthouse in the town of Brownsville, on the third Monday in February, 1867, and answer the complainant in the premises, the obliga- tions in said bill will be taken as confessed and an interlocutory decree entered accord ingly. WM GOODRUM. Clerk.
 A true copy from the record Attest: VIM. GoODRUM, Clerk.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI December 17.-Gcneral Grant will arrive here to-day and pro- ceed to Washington tomorrow.
 Woodrow, Means & Co.'S Boiler at their mills exploded this morning, knocking the building into fragments The engineer was killed and several other persons injured. Loss, S1O.OOO.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

agrThe Governor of Missouri has succeeded in getting up one fight. The Jefferson City correspondent of the St. Louis Democrat (RadicaD says: Adju- tant General Simpson has just handed me the following telegram from Colo mel Montgomery at Lexington, via Warrensburg Bushwhackers came in to Lexington in force yesterday under command of Pool and Clemens. Colo nel Montgomery demanded the surren- der of Clemens, and on refusal fight ensued, in which Clemens was killed and other bushwhackers mortally wounded. The rebels having made threats against Union men, Montgome- ry has arrested a number of the most prominent secessionists, and holds them as hostages for the safety of loyal citizens.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

OUR PLATFoRM-Let the Southern people be sure to produce, as they easl- ly can, an abundant supply of provis- ions. manufacture their own timber and iron into all the implements they need, spin and weave all the cotton they consume and let only the surplus of the staple, if any, pass over to Low ell and Manchester, to be paid for in hard cash. Let them do whatever may be necessary to secure free Republi- can State Government, and steadily re- fuse, by any debasing compliances, to purchase the privilege of enjoying their constitutional rights in the Federal Union. So employed let them manful- ly meet whatever destiny may be in store for them, secure at least in the possession of their own self-respect.- Nashville Gazette.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

gSEnThe plan of reconstruction pro- posed by the vagrant loyalist committee experimenting the job at Washington, is for congress to declare the southern states territories, erect new states out of them, appoint commissioner to dic- tate constitution and further form of government and otherwise put the mat ter into the hands of these representa- tive scoundrels. The old Persian idea of satrapies was but weak style of modern republication. Nero was an enlightened prince, or at least ought to be set down as such in the light of radi- calism.-f St Louis Times.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

geg-A correspondent of the Boston Advertiser. (Rad.) who attended the Norfolk, Virginia, railroad celebration, writes home:
 "So far as the rebel officers are con- ccrned, they made the best speeches, exhibited the most genuine feeling of friendship, and were decidedly the most compsuionsblo people VIC metz
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
boats, and largely augmented force oi ! the coast guard, in small boats.

NEW YORK, December l7.-Gold l3S. Five-twcnties of '65, 106l5 new issue, lOS1S. Treasuries, 1051S. Tennessecs, 6915. Missouris, 921a. Cotton firm sales 2,500 bales-3l@351ac. Flour hig- her sales TOO bbls at Sll@l6 50. Whca' to 7c higher. Corn to 2c higher Whisky dull. Pork easier--sales 4,50t bbls new mess at $2l 121a @2l 50. Rice quiet. Sugar in fair demand; sales 500 hhds Cuba at 934 @1014.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
ATCTTON! 1!
NE ARK ANSAS,

COUNTY OE 1hAlhlE'
 Tn the Circuit Court of said County, on the
 Chancery side thereof, in vacation, NOvem-
 Der the 2Gth 1866.
 James ". Fields, Complainant Bill for vs. Divorce Ellen N, Fields, Defen dant.
 This day comes said complainant by solicl- tors. Can't & Bronaugh, and files herein his bill against said defendant, Ellen N. Fields, and it appearing from the affidavit thereto at tached, that the defendant is nonresident of this State It is therefore ordered, that notice be given to said defendant, by publica- tion of copy of this order for two weeks successively, in some newspaper published ln this State, the last insertion to be at least four weeks previous to the commencement of the next term of this court, of the pendency of this suit. the object of which IS to obtain divorce from the bonds of matrimony, now existing between complainant and defendant; and that unless she shall appear on or before the fourth day of the next term of this court, to be begun and holden at the court-house in the town of Brownsville, on the third Monday in February next, and answer the complain ant in the premises, the matters and things in said bill contained, will be taken as confessed, and an interlocutory decree entered accord ingly.
 true copy from the record. Attest: WM GOODRUM,
 dec22-2t Clerk.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

E~y- Some one has smartly said that John Morrissey will be President of the Frst National Faro Bank, to which another responds that tho dignity will rest on club-footcd Thad. Stevens. Better Morrissey, for he will be the guaranty ofa square game. and while he would honor the position Thad. Stevens would disgrace it.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
A NEW WHITE HoUsE.-It is de

A NEW WHITE HoUsE.-It is deter mined to locate the White House, and the Presidential park that will surround it, about two miles out of the city, to- ward the northwest. Here the natural irregularities of the surface and beau tiful stream of water will afford every advantage to improve nature by it's de- velopment in the hand of art. It is in tended to make this spot to the natiou what Central Park is to New York the highest development of park and ornamental and artistic gardening.- The land will cost about Sl ,500per acre, so that half million will secure the land. - Washington Correspondence New | ork Evening Express.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
Res~ A special from Washington to

Beg A special from Washington to the Missouri Republican says:
 The House Committee on Banking and Currency, agreed on an important bill to-day, amending the National Banking law. It adopts many of the recommendations of Secretary McCul- loch, and inclines to contraction of the currency. The banks are required to redeem in New York city, but the House, it is believed, will not accept that feature. The section prohibiting any bank from having over million of capital was agreed to, with a provi- sion taking the surplus over that amount from the banks. This surplus will reach S30,000,000, and half of it will be distributed for banking capital in the Southern States. The bill will be reported to the House next week.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

sa~A monster petition, signed by nearly every prominent citizen of New Mexico, has been forwarded to Wash ington, praying for an increase of the military force in that territory for pro- lection against the Indians.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
NOTICE

ITS HEREBY GIVEN, that I will apply at | the next term of the Court of Probate, in the county of Prairie and State of Arkansas, to be begun and holden at the courthouse in the town of Brownsville, on the I'd Monday in January, 1867, for an order to sell the follow ing described real-estate, belonging to the Estate of Jno. c. King, deceased to-wit: The N E of the N of 24, and the of the E of l2, all in town north, range 10 west, for the purpose of paying the debts of said Estate.
 ELIZABETH KING, Adm of
 Estate>JNo. c. KING, Decd. December 8, 1866-decl5-3
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

EE General Grant shook hands with \ boy twelve years old in Washington, few days since, and remarked that he hoped he would not have 10 visit Washington when he became a man, as fl is Q bad place for men io sisit, hut hsruiloss 70 little boys.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

ANNA DICKINSON CHIRoGRAPHY- The Ripon Commonwealth published a very pretty letter from Anna Dickin- son, apologizing for the failure to keep her appointment there. It says about her handwriting:
 "Miss Anna E. Dickinson writes such horrid fist that it is next to impossible to read her letters. Printers get so they can read almost anything, but we had 'stumper' in trying to make out her letter published in another column. We don't know whether it is exactly right or not, but it is as neart6 it as we can make out her hieroglyphics."
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22

Bssgn MT. Beecher, says the Brooklyn Eagle, lately severed his connection with the Independent and transferred the publications of his sermons to the publishers of a rival religious sheet. The Independent people now report the sermons on their own responsibili- ty, thus nullifying any pecuniary ad- vantage Mir. Beecher could hope to ob- tain from the publication of his weekly lucubrations. The parties concerned are all godly folks but this is regarded as rather sharp practice nevertheless. Verify, there is a marked resemblance between the business ways of the elect, and those of the poor devils who must be content to take their chances in the next world, making no claims in ad- vance to reserved place.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
REGARD TO yArn

And not to be Paid for unless re,.
 feotly Satisfactory
 100 Solid told Hunting Watches S25O to sia 100 Magic Cased Gold Watches 200 t0 M 100 Ladies Watches. Enameled 100 n am 200 Gold Hunting Chronometer
 Watches 25O 9M 200 Gold Hunting English Levers 200 to pN 300 Gold Hunting Duplex Watches l5O to 9M 800 Gold Hunting American Watchesl0O to 2a 500 Silver Hunting Levers 5OtoIA 500 Silver Hunting Duplexes 75h 2a 300 Gold Ladies' Washes 5Oh 9a 1000 Gold Hunting Lepines 0to l 1000 Miscellaneous Silver Watches 90 to lD 2,500 Hunting Silver Watches 25to a 5000 Assorted Watches all kinds l0h S
 BG Every patron obtains Watch by this arrangement, costing but S10 while it may be worth $750. No partiaiity shown. -s,ss
 Messrs. J. TICKLING & O., l49 Broad. way, New York City, wish to immedatelr dispose of the above magnificent Stock. Ger. tifcates, naming the articles, are placed in sealed envelopes, and well mixed. Holders are entitled to the articles named on thsr certificate, upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether it be Watch worth S750 orOne worl less The return of any of our certiicata entities you to the article named thereon upon payment irrespective of its worth, sll as no article valued less than $l0 is named ei any certificate, it will at once be seen ha this is
 No Lottery, dut straight: :foruard ltgai#s,
 Transdct'on, which may Dc particpatd
 n even 6y the most fastidiou,l
 A single Certificate will be sent by mai post paid, upon receipt of 25 cts, five for S eleven for S2, thirty three and elegant pe mium for $5, sixty-six and more vslusHi premium for S10, one hundred and most a pcrb Watch for Sl5. To Agents or ths wishing employment this is a rare opporu4 ty. It is legitimately conducted bushes duly authorized by the Government, and opa to the most careful scrutiny. Try a8'
 Address J. IIICkLHNG & O., dec8-3m 149 Broadway, New Ycrk,
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
STATE OF ARKANSAS
William N. Kirkpatrick, ,
 defendant.

This day appeared complainant, by solici- tor, and iles his bill of complaint against de- fendant, praying the enforcement of the vendors lien in the following described lots, to-wit: Lots No. II and l2, Block S9. in inc town of Des Are; and it appearing by affi- davit annexed to said bill that the said da- fendant, William N. Kirkpatrick, is a non resident of this State; it is therefore ordered that he be notified of the pendcncy of said bill against him by publication of n copy of this order in some newspaper printed in this otate' Tor the number of times and within the time prescribed by the statute; and that un- less he shall appear in said court, on or he fore the fourth day of the next term thereof to be holden at the courthouse of Prairie county, in the town of Brownsville m tbe third Monday in February, "A. D. 1867. and then, there except, plead, answer or demur to said bill, the same will be taken as con. fessed against him, and an interlocutorv de- cree entered "'
 , wv. GooDRUM, Clerk.
 A true copy from the record.
 ATes, Wv. Go0DRUM,
 Clerk
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
NOTICE

ITS HEREBY GIVEN, that letters of Admir- | istratou have this day been grantcdNH IS Administrator. of the Estate of ". & Mann, deceased. All persons having cIsi9' against said Estate, are required to eIha them within one year from this date, proPTl authenticated, or they may be precludcd ff'n any benefit in such Estate; and if not Pit sented within two years, will be fore's barred and precluded from any benefit f''n such Estate Notice is also given to aIN', sons indebted to said Estate to come forTNl and settle.
 VIM. NJ. MANN, Adm'r ofthe
 Estate ". A. W. MANN, Dect
 Devall's Bluff, Ark, Nov. IS, lS66,-si"
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
To Whom it May Concern.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I shall IN apply to the Court of Probate of Prairie county, at the January term, 1867, for an or der to sell the real estate belonging to the Estate of Aran Dean, deceased, for the pur- peso of paying the debts of the deceased.
 JACOB R. GRAY, Adm'r, of
 Estate of A, DEAN, Decd December 18th, 18G6.-dec22-1t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
GREAT WATCH SAIR7

ON THE POPULAR ONE PRICE PLAY Giuing erery Patron e Handsome and P. liable Hatch .tor tue low Price "
 of Ten DoUars!
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
To Whom it May Concern.

i NTOTTCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I shall { 1N apply to the Court of Probate of Prairie county. at the January term, 1867, fot an or order to sell the real estate of William Dolin, deceased. for the purpose of paying the debts of the deceased.
 JACOB K. GRAY, Adm'r, of
 Estate of WM. DoLIN, Decd. December 18th, 1S66.-dec22-1t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
DIES ARC HOTEL FOR RENT.

YTNHE DEs ARC HOTEL will be rented to the X highest bidder for twelve months, on Tuesday, the lst day of January, 1867. For further partioula apply to WM. II. HARVEY,
 Proprietor of the House. Des Are, December 9, lS66.-1t
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-22
FRESH ARRIVALS !
HAzEN & McPHERsoN

ARE to-day receiving a desirable addition to their already large stock of Goods, such as Kentucky Jeans; White, Red, and Fancy Flannels; Balmorals; Ladies' Plain and Fancy Wool Hose; Childrens Hose; Mems Half Hose; Corsetts; Stays; Black and Fancy Dress Bind ing; Bleached Domcstc Buttons; Thread; Needles; Linen Handkcrchiefs; Paper Collars; Gents all wool Undershirts and Drawers,
 -AESO-
 Flour, Bacon, Salt, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Castings, large lot assorted Tinware.
 In addition 10 the abovo articles, we are re- ceiving by almost every boat, something to satisfy the wants of the country. Our stock embraces nearly everything the people desire, and we wish to say in this connection, that our prices are made 10 correspond as nearly as possible with the times. We wish all com ing to Des Arc to trade, to call and examine our heavy stock.
 Dcs Are, December !, 1866-decS-tf