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The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14
Hon Isaac roucev.

II is with pleasure, we submit To ou,
readers the communication, on the subiec,
OF the next Presidency. from the pen of one
OF our Oldest citizens, an ardent democ,.,
and true Southerner.
Our correspondent urges the great mcr.
its and high claims. to the Presidency. OF
Hon. Isaac ToucEY, that sterling old New
England Democrat, who has SO often faced
the enemies of Democracy. where anti.
slavery and hostility to the rights of the
Slave States. are almost the sentiments O,
the people. Secretary ToucEY is one of the
bright shining stars Of Democracy in the
East; and when the light of other p-omi.
nent Democratic leaders. in the trying time
OF the passage Of the Kansas Nebraska act,
paled before the dark cloud of Abolition
ism, the orthodoxy of Mr. ToucEY and his
colleague, Hon. Colin NJ IxaEnsoLL, were
the pillars of light that led the Democracy
of New England, and sustained them in
the true faith.
Mr.. Toucey's high order of talents and
great political experience. eminently quail
fy him for the exalted station of President.
His labors in the Senate and Cabinet bear
testimony to his fine practical quali6ca-
tions. and are guarantee for the manner
in which u would discharge the duties Of
that high and responsible Office.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

John Ross was sworn into Office as Princi-
pal Chief, and delivered his annual message
from a stand beneath the over-branching
oaks, in the Public Square, and in the pres
|ence of members of both branches OF the
National Council, and respectable assem-
blage of citizens of the Nation. Wednes-
day the the two Houses met in joint session
and elected a number of Officers. Among
others l may mention, Lewis Ross, as
Treasurer of the Nation. Riley Keys, Da-
vid Carter, Jno. Il. Adair, Jesse Russell
and Lewis W. Hildebrand, Judges of the
Supreme Court. James Mackcy, Judge
for the Southern Circuit, and L. III. Keys,
for the Northern. Charles III. Campbell,
Superintendent of Public Schools, and Jno.
Drew, David Calston, James Brown, Memz
bers of the Executive Council. Riley Keys
was reelected Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, which is composed of the same
Members as the last Court, with the excep-
tion of Mr.. Hildebrand The attendance
of citizens at the opening of the session W as
large and at times quite lively among OH
cial aspirants and respectiAe friends up to
the close of the elections mentioned. and to
which should be added that of Judge and
Solicitor for each ef the nine Dists. or Coun-
ties, into which the Nation is divided. Mr..
Wilkerson a member of the Committe died
in Going Snake District, few days previ-
Gus to the meeting of the Council.
The Principal Chief and Executive
Council have extended a pardon to Mrs.
Morris, her two daughters and son, who
were lately convicted of murder and con-
demned to death, in Coo-wes-koo-weeD Dis
trict. 1t was a subject Of general regret
that sickness prevented, Joseph Vann, AS
sistant Principal Chief elect, from being
present and taking the oath of Office at the
time it was taken by the Principal Chief
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

@ The following is sn extract from a
private letter received by . citizen of this
place. from Charlotte, Va.
Sept. 23d. 1882
Times in Vagina. are
prosperous. property of every description
very high. No. l fellows, field hands,
from e15O0 to e17OO. Nice house girls,
from o145o to 81750. No. l field girls,
from $1,000 TO e145O. Plow boys, from
$1,000 to S150O. Small girls 10 to II
years old, from $500 to e120O. All classes
srs high and the supply not equal to the
demand. Horses that sold for from SI25
TO el60 when ron lived here flour years
since) now command $l75 to $500. Mules
sold here are of small size-sell from
o125 to ITS. Land has advanced in pro-
ruyaion.
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Latest News from California
BY Overland Mail.

The mail which left San Francisco at
noon on the 10Th ult.. arrived here at eight
O'Clock on Friday night last, bringing dates
to the 10Th inclusive. The general news by
this arrival is unimporant. The funeral
solemnities of the Hon. David C. Brode-
rick, took place on Sunday the 18th ult on
the Plaza at San Francisco, "and was the
occasion of gathering together several thou
sand people Of both sexes to take part in
the mournful ceremonies An imposing
funeral oraticn was delivered by Col. E. d.
Baker; the funeral procession which con-
sisted of some eighteen hundred or two
thousand persons, proceeded from the Plaza
to the Catholic Cemetery, where /" the SOL
emn rights of the Roman Catholic Church
for the departed were performed by the Rev.
Father Gallagher in a deep and feeling
manner"
The coinage at the Branch Mint, at San.
Francisco for the week ending on the 18th
ult. was S105. 900 in double eagles, and
$4,000 iu half eagles.
A farmer in Paiaro Valley, Monterey Co.
had obtained the large yield of 2OO6 bush
|els of wheat from thirty acres. California
must be great wheat country.
The Hon. ]. C. McKibben was witness
before the Coroner's jury at the inquest up
on the body Hon. D. c. Broderick.
The seconds of Mr. Broderick, in the late
duel. publish the following Card in the
Bulletin of the 18th -
EDIron OF THE BULLEr1N-In the Herald
OF this morning, under Topics of the
Day., we are reported as saying: "And
II there was any advantage on either side.
IT was surely in favor of Mr.. Broderick.' y
We have not made this statement; nor, at
the same time, have we imputed any unfair
ness to Judge Terry or his seconds.
Further, we have passed no Judgment
upon the press and its peculiar views as to
this unfortunate affair; our duty being
simply to correct statements emanating
either from the friends of Mr.. Broderick or
MIR. Terry, NOT warranted by the facts. This
We have done in all cases.
The Heed Of this morning itself con-
tains the most serious mis-statemeut we
have yet seen. Mr.. Broderick had not the
SHoiCe VI weapons nor were MS Trends
aware, until this publication Of the HERALD
that one weapon was easier on the trigger
than the other. Had we believed there was
any unfairness, there could have been no
meeting. Jos. C.. MCKIBBEN
DAVID ID. CoLroS.
The Mail which left San Francisco on
the 23d ult., arrived here early on Welnes-
day morning last, the stage. as usual, full
of passengers. Items of news by this ar
rival generally unimportant. Judge Tyler
had been arrested by the authorities for his
participation in the late duel with Senator
Broderick.
The Mail of the 26th ult arrived here at
9 o'clock this morning with dates to the
10Th ulr. inclusive. As the mail arrived
Just as we were going to press, we have no
zine 10 make up but short summary of
the news. The Pacific Railroad Conven-
ton adjourned on the oath ult they rec
commend the central route for railroad
Judge Terry has given bond in the sum of
$4,000, and was discharged from custo-
dy. Another severe shock of an earth
quake was felt in San Francisco on the
24th ult
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WALLACE IssrrruTE, Van Buren,,
October 10th, 1899.

At called meeting Of the students Oh
Wallace Institute, held at the College chaP-
eli ON Oct. 10th 1859, Mr.. Walter 3. Mar
shall was requested to take the chair ana
state the object Of the meeting. who' en-
.nouncing the sudden demise OF Col. Alex
ander McLea1l--who died on Saturday, oct.
7th-appointed committee to prepare res
olutions expressive of their grief and sym
pathy with his bereavcd and distressed lam
ily The committee retired. and in due time
returned and offered the following which
were unanimously adopted
Resolred 1st, That in the death OF Col
A. Mclean, Wallace Institute has lost one
of its most worthy and Jealous Trustees,
and this community, one of its most honoS1
able citizens He was kind neighbor, u
friend in whom the utmost confidence could
be reposed tenderly devoted husband and
father, and a gentleman of high tone.
Resolred, 3D., That as Trustee OF Wal
lace Institute, he was ever untiinchlng IN
the faithful discharge of his official duties,
and with ar eye single to its present and
future prosperity-was always one OF It's
warmest friends and advocates, not only in
times Of success, but also in times OF op-
posing difficulties, and his place in that
honorable body cannot be easily filled.
Resoived, Sd, That notwithstanding we
must yield to this dispensation of Divine
Providence, yet we cannot but feel sad
when we remember that he is gone, never
again to commingle with his numeroa as
friends, and while we sympathize with his
distressed family, and commingle our tears
with theiis, we would also direct them q
the great Comforter for solace and for a
spirit of resignation.
' There take your wounded hearts, there tell youl
anguish,
Earth has sorrow that heaven cannot heal -
Resolved, 9th. That a copy of these res
olutions be sent to the Van Buren, Press
with request that they be published, and
also copy to his afflicted, family.
WALTER S. MARSHALL, Chairman.
a.. e. Sadler,)
G. F. Wood, Com.
j. Nj. Morris
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Obituary,

Died at his residence in this vicinity, on
Saturday the 9th inst. ALExANDER Nc
LEAN. Esq, Clerk of the District Court of
the United States for the Western District
of Arkansas. This sudden and unlocked
for event has cast shadow over our whole
community and impressed us again with
the transitory nature of our hold on mortal
| life.
Mr.. Mclean was in town on Thursday,
rode home late in the evening of that day ;
was Frustrated with sickness on Friday
morning. and little after one o'clock, on
Saturday evening, his manly spirit took its
flight from earth forever.
Mr.. Mclean was native Of Alabny, n.
Y. and was one of the early pioneers of Ar
kansas, few Of whom still linger among
us. He came to this country with Capt.
John Rogers. of Fort Smith, nearly forty
years since, and during that long period OF
time has been honorably identified with the
country, in the various walks of life he
has been called upon to pursue. He was
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Crawford
County from 1888 until 1856, and Clerk Of
the Federal District Court from the time oil
its creation until his death, the duties OF
which he performed in a manner most ac-
Iceptable to the people, the Court and the
bar. Few men indeed, have lived in this
country who had more ardent and devot.
ed friends than Alexander Mclean, and
throuShout the wide extent of his acquaint-
ance where his death is announced, many
heart will sadden and many an eye moist
en- as memory calls up the friendship and
kindly intercourse of other years and not
q few widows and orphans will bless the
memory of one who was ever ready to ex-
tend to them the sympathy of q warm heart
and the gcntis courtcsies and kindnesses oi
. benevolent nature. He may not have
been, perfect Alas for humanity who is
exempt from imperfection Bus he was
amiable and kind. Just and noble, frank and
manly, of stern integrity, and utterly inca
pSble of STOPPING to low OF dishonorable
act.
In the suddenness ot this bereavment it
is hard to realize that we shall no more
meet him in the social circle, or see his manly
form ON our streets, or at the Clerks desk
in the Court House, where he has SO long
sat. But it is so-he sleeps with his faith
ers, and the memory of his virtues alone
remain to us.
Mr.. Mclean has left an interesting fami-
ly-a widow and four children, who deeply
lament this sudden and sad affliction, for
as husband and parent he was affectionate,
kind, gentle and indulgent. In their great
bereavement they have the sincere syrpa-
thies of this entire community: And may
. kind Providence guard, protect and pre-
serve the sorrow stricken widow and orphan
children, from all the privations, ills and
of future life. T.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14
Letter from Fayetteville.
FAYErrEv1LLE, Oct. IL, 1859

DEAR SIR: There is nothing interesting
in our dull town with which l can entertain
your readers. We have had the Circus, the
Theater, public speaking, all of which anu
sed at the time, but have passed without
leaving the least lasting good impression.
The last excitement was the speaking Of
MIR. Hindman. The particular friends OF
that gentleman, for several days stirred
round, exclaiming He is coming he is
coming % AT last they exclaimed, +" He is
come !'' The attendance was good Many
ladies' were present, and any number of the
sovereigns were in and out during the
speech. The particular friends of Mr.. H.
took seats at an early hour in front all
glowing with pride and joy at the happy
triumph in wait for them. 1t was THEIR
meeting, THEY were the elect Those who
were opposed to the course of the eccentric
and eloquent Congressman, sat stiff and
grim, determined not to countenance his ef-
forts with smile, wrapt up in all the aus
terity of "sound democracy" looking con-
tempt upon their back-sliding brethercn.
whom they styled disorganizers. But what
was not upon the bills. and not anticipat-
ed, another party presented themselves
The Know Nothings came forward and took
front seats. Soon they began to applaud
the " disorganizers' became affronted at the
idea that their Hindman was taken possess
ion of by these old sharks the old Hunk
ers smiled, and looked the sentence
told you so.''
Thus the speaking went on, and many
passages Of speech were brilliant, others Sc
yere. cutting and annihilating. If all Mr..
81. said is true, what set of scoundrels the
Democratic leaders are, and what a set OF
noodles the Democracy of Arkansas have
been for . number of years.
The effect of Mr.. Hindman's denuncia-
tions and the Know Nothing applause was
to excite suspicion of his orthodoxy, and
l must say in frankness, that although the
speech was good, the effect on Mr.. H. s pop
ulsrity is bad.
Although h the sentiment of the Democra-
cy here is generally against Mr. Hindman,
yet he has some strong friends who will
stick to him, whether he goes but they
start Indignantly when called ".disorgani-
zers.'
The Democracy of Washington and some
other of the mountain counties have resolv-
ed to urge the election of a western man.
suppose every county will have favorite.
Will Crawford be in the ring? Where is
her man bring him out.
1t is believed by some that Gen. Clarke
is to be the m:n. Will his old friends in
Crawford support him, or has Hindman
got the county by the nap of the neck. The
Hindman men and his opposers in Bent ON
county are to have pitched battle. They
are to test their strength in the election Of
clerk 1t will be especial election. Yet the
excitement is mp. and l should not be sur
prised If there is general turnout. This
is to be the first fight of the Old Liners and
thn Irxe Democrats. The latter disclaim
all alliance with the Know -nothings and
hand them over to the Old Liners.
Next Monday begins Court week. when
If anything interesting comes of, you shall
again here from RossY CHEEK.
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Scaled Proposals.

"ILL be received at this Office, until two o.
NV clock. P, M. on Saturday the 29th day of
October next, for the deliverd at Fort Smith, Ar
kansas of
1renty Thousand Bushels Of Good .Ner-
charitable Corn.
Five thousand Bushels. to be delivered in
the ear slip shucked) or before the 81 st dav Of
December next and the balance, shelled and nut
up In good new gunny bags, containing two bush
sis, OF one hundred and twelve pounds each, on or
before the 3lst day of March next
Bids will not be received for less than F,yr rpo,,.
SAND BUSHELS, and the securities named in the let
tiers Of proposals. E
The right of dispensing with any port ion Of any
adehvery when 1t shall be deemed to be expedient
by the undersigned to. do SO, ON giving tb;r,y
days notice is reserved
All bids deemed exorbitant will be reiec.eds
A. MONTGOMERY, Captain
o~ and A. Q. NJ, U. s. A.
Fort Smith. Sept. %, ls59f
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Notice 10 Pre-emptors.

Office is hereby given to all persons who
Il 4 y nave proved up their right to prescriptions
g 20 ti.e lands attached TO the Little Rock and F~s
smith Branch Of the Cairo aud Fulton Railr,sS
company upon the twenty miles eastward Of Van
sSren that the purchase money Of two dollar. ana
hs'y cents per acre for the lands empted, must
the Treasurer Of said Company. and thu. III r,.
sons iaiiing I" make payments by that time. viii
ior1elt their right the benefit Of the prr c,untion
by order Of the Board If Direc,or. of sa;S 7 !,
Tue tue soSk and Fort Smith Branch Of the Cairo Full
Attest. JOIN b. OGDEN. sssx
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

1 See Gard in our advertising column.
of MARrIx 4 SNrH, Hardware merchant,
Philadelphia- From reliable information,
we learn that the firm of Martin & Smith
is one Of the oldest and most reliable Hous.
Is in the Hardware and Cutlery business in
the City Of Philadelphia. Some of ou,
merchants having been purchasers of them
for the last twenty years. Mr.. JESSE L
HOW'LL. connected with this House, il
now in our City, and would be pleased to
take any orders that our citizens may favo,
him with for Hardware.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

~ Hon. GREEN j. CLARK, has signi-
fed his intention through tho Fort Smith
Times. to canvass the County of Sebastian
with the intention of creating an interest
in, and forming an Agricultural Society in
the County. Success to his efforts: He
will address the.citizens of Jenny Lind on
the 2lst inst, and those of Sugar Loaf on
the 22d inst.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

To CoRREsroxDExrs-S commu-
nfcations received during the week, are un-
avoidably crowded out in the present issue
they shall appear next week. We an
under many Obligations to our numerou:
correspondents for their favors.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

~ Large droves of Mules and Horses
continue to pass through our City. going
South for . market. The emigration cross
ing the River at this place is unprecedented
as we learn, being larger than for many
previous years, ,.both going north and south.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14
Georgia Election.

Augusta, TO-, Oct. ..
The Third Congressional District is op-
position.
The balance of the Districts are regarded
as Democratic, though the vote in the 7th
and 9Th is Close
Gov. Brown is re-elected by a heavy ma
jority.
Baltimore. Oct. 5th.
President Buchanan arrived here last
night. and left BY tho Northern Central
Railroad this morning for Wheatland.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

@ WILLIAM WHITFIELD, Esq, of the
Greek Agency. has purchased the DR.. But
Ter property. in the lower part of the City.
and will soon remove his family here and
become a resident of Van Buren.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14
FAST TixE.-Nr. JESSE L. HowEL,

FAST TIxE.-Mr. JESSE L. HOWELL,
formerly of this City. arrived here early on
Sunday morning last. in the overland stage,
having left Philadelphia ON the Tuesday
morning previous. making the trip from
Philadelphia to this place in less than five
days: quicker time than the mail is, in
coming from Little Rock here.
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H Those of our subscribers that have
not settled for their paper and intend to
avail themselves of the Nnefit of advance
payment-must call and settle soon or they
will be liable to pay the extra charge.
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SSORTED LIQUORS.

A SSORTED LIQUORS.
IA l6O Babls. copper distilled Whisky,
80 bbls. and ! bbls. Jones white "
% bbls. Robinson county do. WhiE
% bbls. old Bourbon Whisky,
40 bbls. Pure Bourbon and Rye Whi.f
40 bbls. american Brandy,
2D bbls. Gin.
10 bbls Sweet Wine,
SO 10 gal. Keys Bourbon Whisky.
!. Casks Old Port Wine,
, Casks Old Cogniac Brandy.
2 bbls. Alcohol.
bbl. Jamaea Rum, for sale by
July 6, SO. GEO. +. VIZ
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Correspondence Of The Van Bsres Pyess.
Letter from the Cheokee Nation

Letter from the Cheokee Nation.
Meeting Of the National Council 49, EIec.
tton Of OKcers -. Pardon Of three Fe.
males Convicted Of Murder -. Illness Of
Joseph vann, assistant Chief.
TAHLEoUAH, Oct. Z, 1859.
Mr. -EDIroR-The National Council of
the Cherokees. convened at this place Mon
day the Sd inst. The National COMMITTEES
was organized by electing John Foster of
Going Snake District. President and HI s..
Martin. Clerk. James Sanders of Table
quah District was elected Speaker. and T..
B. Wolf, Clerk of the Council. Tuesday,
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

~ A slight frost-the first of the sea-
son-was observed in this vicinity las,
Sunday morning.
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14

~ On our outside. we publish the Mes.
cage Of Hon. JoHs Ross. Principal Chief
OF the Cherokee Nation. to the National
Council. furnished exclusively for this pa
Der
The Van Buren press., 1859-10-14
Leather. Ac.

ffER and Sole Leather. for sale By
~ sept 30 JSo.. HENRY, WILLIAMS
IN kegs Hazard and Duponts Rifle Pos!
cO sept 80. JSo. HENRY. WiLLIAss s
q groS. Woodman 5 extract Jamaica t;ins
~ sept 80 Jso. HESRr, WnrANs 4
q gros Perry Davis Pain Killer. for SAIL
~ sept 30 JSo.. Henry. WLLIsxs
OH boxes pint and quart Flasks. in s.
oO for sale by JSo. HENRY WILliAsi
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C. C. A. 9.

INHE Dirctors and other Officers Of the
CFavford County Agricultural Society.
are requested to meet at the Court House in Van
Buren, on 70 morrow SATURDAY, the l5th) .t
l O'Clock, p. n, business Of importance to the
Society. n. B. BURROW, President.
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Onlirma tiOn Of Swamp
Lands.

is hereby given, that an additional
~ confirmation of Swamp and Overlooked Land
has been made to the State of Arkansas. in the
counties hereafter named, in the Clarksvile Dis
trict, to wit:
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WOOlcns.

)" z are now opening large etoek Of whit,
and colcr.d Blankets. plaid Linseys. wh;ss
ana cold Flanncls. plain and fancy Sat;na,s a..
s~fs - J HENRY. WILLIAMS 4 "a. W.
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Ferry Flat for Sale.

have for sale new Ferry Flat, length abq.
Il ty feet has been in use only one month an
be sold cheap. VIZ. EYGLN
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SUNDRIES,
~ 100 boxes SARDINES,
l2O doz McMurray's and , y cahQ
LIS Bags Rio Coffee, -
Is hhds prirne sugar.
p bbls sugar house molasses,
= kits choice Mackerel,
boxes Scotch Herring.r
25 boxes Pepper Sauce.
July 6. ,59 GE0 = ws
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MASONIC

AGASONIC-
VAN BUREN LODGE No. 6, A. Y. Masons hold
their regular monthly communications, the night
of the second Monday in each month.
HUGH F. THOMSON, W. NJ H. G. HAYNAN, S.
W.; JAMES WoosLEY, j. W. R~W. Moses, Sec'y
10 O. F.
CRAwFoRD LODGE, No. 6, I. O. o. F.. meet at
their Hall the store Of George Austin every
Saturday night H. PERSor n. g.: H. f. THoxA-
SON, V. G.. ~ VrSsASr. Sec'y.; G. AUSTIN, Treas
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RON.
l. 1000 200 h assorted BAR IRON,
5000 Ii. lL j. t"
$500 10 Horse Shoe Iron.
1000 ib Dandy Tire Iron.
300 ib Hoop Iron.
1900 ID. Plow Wings.
1000 10. asst. Band Iron,
$500 ib. Slab Iron,
1900 ID. asst Round and Square Iron.
10 Smiths Vices,
o Mouse hole anvils.
~ Sets, assorted, Stock and DYE.
81 to 36inch Smiths Bellows,
July 6. SO. GEo. r. We