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CENTRAL AGENCY.
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NADIliNb iON D. C. KHNilO. R. QUIMBY ATTORNEY for He grosecu- A lion of Gatms aad transaction of business gen. efatig n the sererd EXECUTIVE DEPART MENTS, and before CONGRESS. will continue to attend with promptitude to
 Pfe-Emption and other Land Claims
 The procuring of Patents fer Public Lands;
 lie confirmation by Congress of Grants aud Claims to Land
 Claims for Property lost in, or taken for, the ser vice of the United States;
 Claims for Property destroyed by the Indians pr while in the possession of the United States:
 Claims for Revolutionary Services or services in the Last " ar, whether for Communication, halfpay, or bounty lands
 Invalid Revolutionary, Navy, Widows and half pay pensions;
 The procuring of patents for useful inventions;
 To the interests of bidders for Mail and other contracts;
 To the settlement of accounts with the State, Treasury, War, Navy and Post Office Departments:
 To the remission of fines and torleitures;
 To the interests of claimants before either of the Boards of commissioners sitting in Washington and indeed, 10 any business in the Public Offices or be fore Congress requiring the aid of an agent or ator ney.
 His charges will be moderate, depending upon the amount oI the claim and aXcnto service performed
 Mir. Qumby Is known to most of those who have been in Congress within the ast few years, or who have occupied any public station in Washington but for greater coRgenenee respectfully refers 10 the following named gentlemen:
 Hon. John Nelson, late attorney Ganeral, Maryland Hon ". A. Pearce, U. States Senator :. Hon. Wm. Wilkins, late Secretary of War, Penn Hon. c. M Reed, late House of Rep. U. s. Hon. C, A. Wiekfe, late Postmaster General Ky Hon. [. II. Blake, late Coamis Gen. Land Office, Indiana. Hon. E. NJ. Huntingdon, U. S. District Judge, Indiana. Hon. $. A. Douglass, House of Rep s,, Illinois, Hon, E. D. Potter, House of Rep t. 5. Ohio, Hon. E. WhittIescy, late Auditor P O. Department Ohio, Hon. John Norye US District Attorney Michigan, His Exeelleney Governor Edwards, Missouri, Messrs. Hempstesd and John son, Attornys at Law, Little Rock Ark Hon C. G. Atheron, U. 5. Senate. New Hampshire, Iion J. J. D. MeGFate. House of Rep. U, s. Maine, Hon John Moore, Franklin, Louisiana, A. D. Cove, Esq New Orleans Louisiana, Hon. James Del lit, House of Rep. t. s Alabama, Hon. r. Butler King Georgia, Hon. David Levy, House ofRep. U. 5. Florida, Hon, s. ". Tr0tti 5te House of Rep U s. south Carolina, Hon F. W. Hubbard, late House ol Rep U $. Virgiana, Hon. C. S. Catln, late House oi Rep. U. $. Connecticut, Hon. Robt M'Clellan, late House of Rep. U. s. New York, Hon. Wash Hunt, late House of Rep. U. s. New York, Hon. Jos L. White, late House of Rep. U s. New York Olty 4i~fW.
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The above is copy of the resolutions as It passed the two houses, and which will. we suppose, receive the sanction ofthe Prosi- dent. ltpassed unanimously.
 TOD ROBINSON.
 On the 10th instant, in the Senate, MT Greer introduced a joint resolution. o0erino ia nations gratitude 10 Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson,o which resolution was unanimons- ly adopted.
 On the same day Maj, Kaufman introduced bill setting apart a portion ol the public land, lying between the Arkansas and Red Rivers, for the payment of the national debt read lst and 2d time, and referred to Com mitee on State of the Republic.
 A resolution was offered by Mir. Greer, for altering the time of the annual session of Congress-read a first time.
 On the same day Mir. Kaufman as Chairman of the Committee on ForeignRelations. repor- ted the Joint Resolution giving the consent of the existing Government to the apeyation of Texas to the United Sates." which Joint Resolution was passed through its third req ding on the next day tl9hl--(The rule be- ing suspended on motion of Col. H. l.. Kin ney)-by a unanimous vote of the Senate.
 On the l9th, ill the senate, Mir Greer intro. duced a joint resolution relative to the intro duction of United States troops into Texas read lst time
 Mf. kaufman's bill setting apart land for the payment of the public debt, etc' was taken up, read 2d and Sd time and passed MrLawrence introduced a resolution for the relief of Post Captain E. w Moore-read the first time.
 We are happy to state that Commodore Moore has already been restored 10 his com mand. We are further informed that Congr- ess will probaly adjourn on next " Wednesday.
 We are informed that the propositions from Mexico have been rejected, and that the reso- lutlon. inviting the United States troops has been adopted.
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To his Excellency,
 The Baron ALLEY DE CYrREY, &c., &c
DOES SPECIAL PRoTECTIoNTO THE MA-
 NUFACTURER BENEFIT THE OPERA

DOES SPECIAL PROTECTION TO THE M A-
 NUFACTURER BENEFIT THE OPERA
 TIVE:
 The Whig orators always contend, while advocating a high and partial tariff system that the wages of labor depend wholly upon the latness of the dividends upon manulac- turing stocks. They say to the operatives 9.We look to the tariff to sustain Us, ana expect your vote and cooperation, that WIG may be able to give you better wages The dependent is of course led to believe tha with prosperous season, his wages will bt augmented, and that they will rise or tall 1T proportion as the tariff upon foreign manu- faetures is increased or diminished. But the promises of these electioneering Wings arc very seldom made good after they have ganet the votes of their laborers. So far from tht wages of operatives having been increased II proportion when high tariffs have been m posed, we venture To say they have almos invariably been reduced under the operation of high duties. Since the passage of the existing tariff act, ill 1912, the wages oi large portion of the operatives m thls clty have been reduced, or dddui0Ral tab0r has been exactcd of them without corresponding remuneration, through ..reduction of the speed," and by various other expedlents hay ing tendency to task the energies oi labo for the sole benefit of capital. The wages O others have remained in Statu quo, while those of very small class have been increased where it was absolutely necessary 10 reialr them in opposition to competition from abroad
 A few weeks since we stated that in one o our largest establishments the wages of { portion of the laborers had been reduced materially. while at the same time the stocks of the company wee advancing in the market and it's managers were extending their laelll ties for production. This has served to direc
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The Minister of Foreign Aflairs and Gov ernment Of the Mexican Republic has re- ceyed the preliminary propositions of Tev- as Tor an arrangement or dciintive treaty be- tween Mexico and Texas, which are of inc following tenor: ~ '''N '' ''''
 conditions preliminary 10 Treafg Of
 Peace betleeen .ierico and YeraS.
 list Mexico consents to acknoWledre the Independence of Texas. '''' "2d. Texas engages that she will stimulate ih the reaty not to annex herself or become suolect to any country whatever
 "3d. Limits and other conditions to Inc mater oi arrangement in the final Treaty. "4th. Texas will be willing to remit dis puted points respecting Territory and otbcr matters to the arbitration of umpires.
 Done at Washington. on inc R,,zos
 the 29th March, 1915.
 ASlBEL SMITH, IL. S.I .- .n Secretary of Statc.s'
 The government of the Rcpahlic has asked, Ill consequence, of the National Con gfess, the authority which it has granted. and which Is of the following tenor.
 "lhe government Is authorized to hear the propositions Winch Texas has made. and to proceed to the arrangement or celebration of the treaty, that may be fit and honorable to the Republic, giving an account to Congress Tor It's eSamnation and approval.n
 In consequence of the preceding authori- ty ot the Congress of the Mexican Repub- lle' the undersigned, Minister of Foreign AI- lalrs and Government, declares That the supreme Government receives the four arti- cies above mentioned, as the prelininaries of formal and definitlye Treaty; and further. 'hat Il Is disposed to commence the ncgotia- ton as Texas may desire, and 10 receive the Commissioners which she may name for this purpose.
 LUIS G. CUEFAs. lh. s.1 Mexico. May l9, 1915.
 The above is correct translation of the original.
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S'FE2ARE EROAT EyEgEYgs.

E 'tlf undersigned surveyors of ships. steam boats R and olher water crafts for the Port of New Orleans, having been required thereto, repaired on board the steam boat Eveline, IRWIN master, al hichardsons wood yard, near Carroton, about B miles above the city and after careful eXamina- uoh discovered the cause of the leak o have been knot m one of her blanks, on the sarboord side nearly amidshlps, about half way between the khuekIe and the gunwale, which had been started oal, heIng about inches in diameter, and the ring belis in the starboard bow was also started out from some cause to us unknown, bat represented 10 have been done by striking something under water and causing very bad leak and damage to the cargo the injury to the boat had been repaired. and inc boat unusually tight
 We, therefore, give t as our decided opinion that the beat ls river worthy in good condition, and en- utey ht to proceed on her intended voyage
 We, therefore, recommend that proper and thor ong1 examination be made of the cargo which had been landed fIom her, and such as is in proper condition be re-shpped on board of her, and such part as Is found to De in pershing condition be sent back te the city and sold for the benefit ol whom It may concern
 Given under o,tf hands al the city of New Ofleaas. this Eth day of June. 1915.
 RlCH'D l.. ROBERTSON.
 For RICH'D SWAIN,
 k. |. ROBERTSON. fT.Sl sworn and subscribed before me, this 2lst of JHne 1915.
 II -1W C.. B. SHRl NGER, N0i Pub
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ADDITIONAL DECLARATION. It is understood that besides the four pre- limlnary articles proposed by Texas, there are other essential and important points which ought also to be included in the negotiation, and that if this negotiation Is not realized on account of circumstances, or because Texas, influenced by the law passed in the United States on Annexation, should consent there- to, either directly or indirectly, then the an- swer which under this date is given 10 Tex as by the undersigned Minister for Foreign Affairs, shali be considered as null and void.
 LUIS G. CUEVAS. H. 5 Mexico, May 18th, 1915.
 The above is a correct translation of the original
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CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO 4 TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN MEX IC0 AND TEXAS, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE LAT TER.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, , Washington, June IS. 1915. {

Io Ate Honorable tic .Senaie:
 The Executive herewith respectfully trans mits to your honorable body for its eoHsti- tutiona! advice and action, the s.conditions preliminary to Treaty of Peace between Mexico and Texas" signed on the part of the former at the city of Mexico, on the 18th May ultimo, together with an additional dec- lafation made by the Government of Nlexi- co of the same date, in connection with those conditions.
 The correspondence connected with the above is also transmitted for the imloFna- ton of the Senate.
 The Executive requests the Senate to re- turn the original papers so soon as they shall have received its examination and action.
 ANS0N JONES.
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LEGATION OF FRANCE IN MEXIcc

LEGATION OF FRANCE IN MEXICO. MR. PREsiDENr.-I am happy to be able to announce to your Excelency, that the Mexican Government, after having obtained the authorization of the two Chambers of Congress, has acceded to the four preliminary articles which the Secretary of State of Tex as had remitted to the Charges des Affairs oi France and England near your Govern ment, and which these last had transmitted to me and to the Minister of II, B. M to be presented to the Executive power of Mexi- co.
 The act of acceptation, clothed with the necessary forms, will be handed by Mr. FL liott to the Secretary of State of the Texan government, and your Excellency vii thence find yourself in situation 10 name commis- sioners to negotiate with Mexico the defni- tive treaty between Mexico and Texas.
 The success which has crowned our ef- forts has only been obtained by much man. agemcnt of susceptibiitIes. But l should say that the dispositions of the Executive power have never appeared doubtful to me and that they give me the hope of a solu. ton proper to satisfy the two parties, and to assure their reciprocal well being.
 If in the course which must be given to this affair, can contribute to the wise views and sound policy which animates your Ex- celIency, shall lend myself to il with SC much the more zeal, that it relates to the accomplishment of a work useful to human ity; and if the result answers to our hopes i shall consider the part which have taker in ilssas one of the deeds for which l may most applaud myself in my diplomatic ca, rcer.
 Receive, Mr. President, the assurances o the high consideration with which l am
 Your Excellency's
 Very humble and
 Most obedient serV't,
 BARON ALLEYE DE CYPREY, Mexico, 20th May, 1915.
 His EXcellency Mr. ANsoN JoNEs,
 President the Republic of Texas.
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The undersigned Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of His Majesty the King of the French, and Minister Plenlpo- tentiary of Her Britannic Majesty, cerllly that the above copy conforms with the orig inal, which has been presented to them by Mir. Elliott, II. B. NJ. Charge d'Aflaires to Texas.
 BARON ALLEYEDEC CYPREY, L. s.) CHARLES BANKHEAD. L. S.) Mexico, Doth May, 1645.
 The above is correct translation of the original.
 S. z. HOYLE, Translator.
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

Washington, Texas, June 6, 1915
 SIR:-l have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt of your ExcelIency's letter of the 20th ult., which, together with the official documents referred 10 in 1t, and by which Mexico has given her assent to the prelmi- nares of peace with Texas, upon the basis of an acknowledgment of the independence of the latter, were handed me by Mr. Elliott, Charge dAllaires of II. B. Majesty near this government, on the 2d inst
 For your kindness and courtesy in trans hitting these interesting and important pa pers, as veil as for your valuable services in producing the result which they announce to me, and the offer of continuance of the same good offices whenever they can be use- tRi, beg you to accept my best thanks.- Should the result be the establishment of a good understanding and lasting peace be- tween the governments of Texas and MeXi- co, with the concurrence of their people, the cause of humanity will assuredly be greatly indebted 10 your efforts in its behalf. have the honor to transmit you, here with, for such disposition as you may think proper to make of them, certified copies ol the Proclamation issued by me on the Ath inst. announcing to the people the agreement of Mexico to the prelminaries of peace, and the consequent cessation of hostiiities be- tween the two countries.
 The Congress of Texas will assemble on the 18th of the present month, and d Con- vention on the 4th of July proXimo. These bodies have been convokcd to consider the propositions made by the government of the United States on the subject of Annexation The subject of our relations with Mexico will also be presented to them, and their de- cisions willneeessarily govern ny future ac- ton in reference to the same.
 Accept, Sir, the assurances of high con sideration and respect with which remain, your ExcelIency's most ebedient humble ser want.
 1NGnN IaNES
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ass'@Cea'Ses &C., NAJM. VANCE S BROTHERS, Main street, w have received by late arrivals and offer for sale at the lowest rates
 5 Sacks prime Rio Coffee
 90 Bbs prime Brown Sugar
 , Bbs White Loaf Sugar
 l2 Bbls New Orleans Molasscs,
 Bbls Sugar-house Moasses,
 i50 Sacks coarse Salt,
 60 Sacks fine Salt
 9 Boxes best Sperm Candies.
 ALSO whole, half and quarter kegs, Rifle Pow der, Drop and Buck Shot, Lead, Nails, Iron, &c.. Ali which will be sold wholesale retail--as low as can be got iu the city. Ierms CASH. Little Rock July t6, 1915 14-tt. STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON. In the Jefferson Circuit Court, in chahcefy, al the June special term thereof A.. D. l5i5. June the 5h A. D. 1915.
 Joseph w. Clay and Henry NJ.
 Clay, Compartments, Joseph Woods, II. k. Hill, J. ?. NINETEEN Erwin, and the President, Di rectors & Go of the Planters
 Bank of Memphis, Defendants. 4 ND now on this day came the sad complain "A ants, by solicitor-aId on notion oi sad com plainans and it being shown to the court here that the President Directors Co. of the Planters Bank of Tennessee and the said H. R Hill, are nonresi- dents of thIs State and cannot be served with pro cess herein: It is, therefore considered ordered and deereed by the court here that notice directed 10 said nonresident defendants staing briefly, the objects of this suit and the bill herein, be inserted for two weeks, successivey, in the ''Arkansas Ban ner,' newspaper printed in this State, the last insertion to be at least eight weeks before the first day of the .iext term of this court-and that said non-resdents be and appear before this court on or before the fourth day of the next October term thereof. to be bokien on the 2d Monday of October 1915. and plead answer. or dsm1r 10 said biH. or the slm 8tIi 5. tslep as coalssssd, and deemed enter.d ascosdngif.
 A trie copy iron the records Attest:
 Ta0's 5. JAMES, Clark. .Tply l6th, lsiJ 4i-2w
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NEBotLD respectfully beg Icayt. lo c,n tba ,t. tenton Of the citizens of Little Roe, and its Nie'aiss' to ms large and entire NEW STOCK of ,t hss9 sS0otts ;aald Groceries. ite Is dlsPosed To offer them on the most accommo datng terms All persons ,istihr thp civ ,od wishing to purchase goods, eiter vRolesae q, re tall, would find i to thaie interest te call ana ex 1mlne his stock helofe purchasing elsewhere; as hc E disposed to offer his goods at such prices as will induce persons o puredase, if they want his eonds Hc will receive all Kinds ot country produce and pay as persons may require goods or money In al. dtion 10 his large stock oH hand, he s now oneripa the following goods;
 bale 5-f brown domestcs, 2 u Shirtings
 l-4 SnncoolS shitngs, 2-S Lowells 6
 heaohad domestic, t-t Indian bend shrtings. 4-l Mill river.
 Sc i-i Same old Coon shiI;iues. ! 1 shrtings,
 :. IS twild drillinrs.
 ? pieces rail road dimity
 ., Russia sheetings,
 apron checks.
 linen,
 % Irish linen.
 brown linen, " cGttonadcs great variett American nankiu. 20 superior bed ticking, . hamilton tNllled,
 $ salad blHe
 white tNilled linen,
 2 brown 10 's furniture prints,
 :" brown holland l2 cainbtic, assorted eolotS ' l'fench ginghams. Joa ". fancy prints.
 10 painted lawns, 20 curtain prints.
 !" bishop lawns,
 null muslin,
 , |" hook muslin,
 ! Swiss,
 ID plain aconct
 ID " barred and stripped aeonct, white and black bobiuet, black ihewe,
 figured bo5inet
 black figured thetyle, l9adles aod gents fancy gloves, Ladies fancy dress hdkE
 doz gents black silk cageats,
 pieces black Italian silk.
 1 lbs sewing silk,
 10 patent thread,
 DO dog spool cotton,
 70 lba hank sewing thread 10 dog pins,
 doz nemings needles, Palasols and umbrellas, Hoses, cotton and silk, great variety. 90 pieces maaquo bars. l20 dog tuck, side and reading combs. no :" palm lea hats,
 2a lbs Turkey red, ALSo-A general assortment of school books kept constantly on hand idite Roct, Jaae 2i, isl1. f2-f
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FOT H.0gfsviERe and Cincinnati.

[ 0b n-.-la THE very light daught fast running Sy.a.sf steamer ENELINE, E. Irwin mas s-.aa--a-eaAtcr. will leave Van Buren between the first and fifth of August positively For freight orpassage, apply to
 HENRY X CUNNINGHAM, Van Rliren.
 WEANER& & WALTERS, Little Rock
 July l6h, lSi5. 1f-2w
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STATE OF ARKANsAs, In the Mississippi Circuit MISSISSIPPI COUNTY. Court in chancery, in va cation the 10th day of April, A D. 1915. James D. Smith, )
 rs. BILL FOR DIVORCE Mary r. Smith
 YESlIlS day the said complainant appeared and \ filed ali affidavit, stating that the said defend ant is non-rcsident of this State. and motion of the said complainant il is ordered that notice be given said nonresident defendant, by publication of this order in the Arkansas Banner, newspaper published in this State for the number of times and within the time prescribed by law, that unle9s she appear before the court here on or before inc ith day of the next term hereof 10 be holden at the court house in the town of Oceola iE the eouiy cf Mississippi, on the 2d Monday after the lth Mon day in September next, and then and there plead, answer, or demur, 10 the said bil the same wiil be taken confessed, and decree rendered aecof- diugIy.
 The object of the bill is to obtain decree of d- vorcement from the bonds of malrmony existing between the said complainant aud defendant, be- cause of the defendant abseafHe herself from the said complainant wifhaut reasonable eeuss: for more than one year.
 Witness my hand as Clerk, in vacation, this 10th day of April, A. D. ls45.
 A c. BLACKMoRF, Clerk A true copy test: ...-.5....
 A c. BLACKMORE, Clerk THOMAS & BLAeKMoRe,
 for complainant.
 July 9h., lsi5 Prs fee slO-43-lWl
 Corn and Flour.
 Receiued per SfeaHl- boat LiHte Ben Franklin. S0 SACKS CORN; 5 barrels flour.
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CONDITIONS PRELIMINARY TO A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN MEAl-
 co AND TEXAS. 1. Mexico consents to acknowledge the independence of Texas.
 ?. Texas engages that she will stipulate in the treaty not to annex herself or become subject to any country whatever. ,. Limits and other conditions to be mat ter of arrangement in the final treaty. Texas will be willing to remit disputed points respecting territory and other matters to the arbitration of umpires.
 Done at Washington (on the Brazos)
 the 29th March, 1915.
 ASIIBEL SMITH. L. S)
 Secretary of State.
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East side of Aaia street, Liitic R9cl., .9i3t's, EEPS constantly oil hand, by frequent impor- 1A- tations, complete and excellent assortment of fGOODS-particalariy Of DRY GOODS. All of which he sells al very low Pnces for CASH, All his purchases and sales being made for CAsn, he is satisfied with prices which a credit business cannot afford T.0se persons, therefore, who have cash to lay out a goods, will do well to cali and examine his stock
 By late arrivals. he has received an addition to his assortment, of several beautiful and desirable articles of summer goods,
 July l6H 1915. .il-if
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FS EXAMINING in the Post Office at Little Rock. ES on the 30tf Juue which if not taken out with in three months will be sent to the dead letter office at Washington city.
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Fiafy Dollars Reward.

ID UNAWAN from the subscriber, living at Pal He arm Bridge, about Is miles above Little Rock, on tho sight of the 7th inst, negro man named Mat He IS bright mulatto, about 30 years of age, } feet or inches high-has sore shins, and E rather dlifident when spoken 10. He left i'll Sklf, and suppose descended the Arkansas river.
 will give the above reward nf fifty dollars for his apprehension, if taken ont of the State S25 if fakenln the State and out of this county, or l0 for his apprehension in te county. will also pay all reasonable expenses incurred ID experimenting sad boy. JOHN \. BOYLE.
 The Helena Journal will ~opy four weeks, and
 Psbrm Byidge. Jeiys, IsI5 43-3w