Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-01
state News.
We take the following items from tn,

We take the following items from the Camden Bulletin of Nov 2lst
 TIE FIoHr AT CENTRE PoISr- Through private letter from Murtrees- boro, Pike county, we learn that tight occurred at Centre Point, Sevicr county, between the militia and the citizens, in which one of the militia and twelve or fifteen citizens were killed. and several others wounded. Of the citizens killed, are Billy Woodruff, Col. Mcclure, two Hester's and two men who were supposed to be travellers as they could not be identi fed. The letter informs us that the militia took from the citizens in Pike county, all their arms, ammunition and such other articles as might be needed for warike purposes. The difficulty at Centre Point occurred on "Wednesday the llth inst
 DIFFICULTY IN SEVER CoUNTY.-We are informed that difficulty occurred at Centre Point on Saturday evening be- tween the militia and the citizens, in which three citizens and three nilitiamen were killed We understand that the militia arrested some of the most promi- nent citizens Some of these were subse- quently released We learn further that the militia were making dcpredations on the property of citizens We fear this is too true, but will hope for the better. We deem the whole thing a calamity.
 From the Washington Telegraph, we gather some further particulars of the fight
 mo not fight, the murdering at Centre Point The account is pretty much the same as that we have heard already, ex cept that there seems to have been no attack by the citizens, but thatN,he militia began the slaughter wontonly. We have not space for comments
 BAKER We learn from the Daily Bulletin. that this notorious parsonage has left the State with his clansmen to join the Cuban expedition. We hope he may be successful and make Cuba his home for all time so como.
 Arkansas will gladly dispense with his presence. feeling that she is relieved of one of her worst enemies.
 Such men as Baker is reputed to be, can do no good. but harm all the time ]; and wherever they make their appearance, the ct,zens should at once take steps to drive them of or bring them to justice. They are cancers upon the peace and quiet and therefore the prosperity ofour State
 Baker and Clay;on's militia will ruin any people e--Gamden Democrat.
 Our lriend, William Ewing who resides about. ten miles 'fiom this city, in Dallas county says he saw q panther on his place a few days since eighteen feet longtime feet from his head to his tail. aud nine feet from his tail to his head-making in all eighteen feet. It was sort of a cold day that he was seen and was consequent ly drawn up about six feet. or he would have been twenty four feet long As friend William has no mouth for lying, we vouch for the truth of his statement, and with him we say, ''anbody who don't be- lieve it can go to thunder -Arkadelphla Standard.
 Attempt at Suicide Mir John Evans, mechanic of this place, who had been working at Mrs. Roberts, in the country q week or two, attempted 10 take his life on Monday last He stabbed himself in the region ef the heart, but the blow did not prove fatal. Some mental derange ment is supposed to be the cause He is getting Helena Clarion 9th.
 Not Dead-We are glad to announce that Ab ,reen, whom we reported as.be ing killed on election day, is not dead, but still liveth, and will recover and vote the democratic ticket whenever an opportunity offers. Ab is too good darkey to be disposed of so summarily, and we gladly announce his rapid convalescencc.- Jacksonport Herald.