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The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
Dorc1 North ruCARoIIsA.-On Mon

DoUGLAs IN North CARoLrSA.-On Mon
day night last, says the Raleigh n. O.
Standard, Henry w. Miller, the Democrat
ic elector for this district, addressed the
people in the Court House in this city, on
the condition Of parties and of the country,
at this time, and on the subjects of slavery
and the Presidency.
The Court House was densely crowded
by highly intelligent audience. Mr..
Miller held their earnest and undivided at
tention for the space of two hours, in one
of the ablest and most eloquent and most
conclusive efforts of his life. He planted
himself on the broad ground of non-inter-
vention, and the decision of the federal
courts on the subject of slavery in the Ter
ritories. He showed that this has uniform
ly been the ground OF the National Demo
cratic party. He asked nothing more now
lie did full justice to Judge Douglas, de
claring him his first choice for President.
and expressing the wish that he may be
nominated at Baltimore.
His sketch of Judge Douglas services
to the South and to the Union was greeted
with the most enthusiastic applause.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
Gen. Geo. w. Clarke.

The Helena Vote Book. of the 9TH inst,
brings out the name of Gen. CLARKE, as
candidate, for Congress in this District in
opposition to Hon. L. C. HINDNAN. The
General has many friends in this section Of
the State who would like to see him in
Congress. The Vote Book talks after this
manner:
+" Without the knowledge or consent 81
Gen. Geo. w. Clarke, we take the liberty
of suggesting his name to the tried and
true Democracy of this district, as a true
Southern man, steadfast Democrat and an
able gentleman, who can be elected to Con
gress over Hindman, if he will accept the
offering. What do the Democracy of the
District say to the suggestion? We shoald
be pleased to have an carly response from
the Democratic press, and trust that Gene
raj Clarke will yield to the wishes of ma
jority of the Democrats of this District.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

~ Mr.. VIZ. WEscorr, of the House
Of McStea. Value & Co.. New Orleans, AZ
rived in our city on Sunday morning last,
by stage from Little Rock. He represents
one of the best firms in New Orleans, and
all orders received by him, can be depended
on as represented. The name of " Billy
Wiggins." is ;" ahousehold words,'' in this
section of the State, and if there is a spot
or trader in this region, that he does not
know. it is not worth knowing. Mr.. Wes-
colt makes a short stay-then goes direct
to headquarters-fll out you orders with
out delay.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

A ATRArToR ScouRGED-It seems the lux
ury of lashing Summer, belongs exclusive
iy to South Carolina. Nj. Chestnut made
the following reply to the speech recently
delivered by the Massachusetts blackguard ::
"Mr. Chesnut made brief response to
Mr.. Summers speech, speaking of it as an
extraordinary one. After ranging over
Europe, sneaking through the back doors
of the English aristocracy, and fawning at
their feet, this slanderer of States and men
had rc-appeared in the Senate We had
hoped. after the punishment he had receiv-
ed for his former insolence, he would have
learned propriety, but he had reached his
former vulgarities and mendacity. The
Egyptians defy reptiles, but it remains for
Northern Abolitioni4s to deity an embodi-
ment of malice. msdlAoity and cowardice
He was nos inelins put further punish
ment on the receiver fof former punish
ment, who had gone howling through the
world, yelping out volumes of slander-he
would, therefore, endeavor to keep quiet
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

Is- The Petersburgl, Va, Express re-
ports negro's speech as follows In front
of the Central Warehouse, a philosophical
darkey, leaning lazily against one Of the
wheels of dray, thus delivered himself to
a brother Jehu, who was disposinS of him
self similarly: ''All niggers ought to fee /
the dignity OF bein' except free niggers what
dunno what dignity am. Dis minute I'm
wuii about fifteen hundred dolars,'' and he
gave demonstratIve gesture with his left
toreflnger, " and heap of white folks can't
say dat for deyselves. Now, dar," and he
pointed to gentiemanly vagrant,' !. is a
white man; he couldn't turn himself into
money to save his life. Mone'n dat. he
amt wuff noffin, an he won't do noffin. |
feeis de dignity OBJ de fack, an dat's what
makes me say what do say
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

SAILING OF An Arctic ExPEDrrIox.-
The barquc George Henry, Capt. s. O.
Buddington, and the schooner Amaret, ten
der to the George Henry, (formerly the
Rescue of the Grinnell expedition) sailed
from New London, Connecticut, on Tues
day morning. \ letter says
'' The George Henry conveys Mr.. C. F..
Hall. his Esquimaux guide with the boat,
sledge, and outfits to the Arctic ocean,
Mr.. Hall will probably leave the vessel at
Sussex Island, where he will probably pro-
cure boats crew Of Esquimaux, and from
thence proceed to survey portion of the un-
explored region lying between Cape Will
oughby and the entrance to Fury and Hec-
la Strait; passing through the strait to
Boothia and King Williams Land, where
he expects to obtain additional particulars
relating to the fate of Sir John franklin.
1t will be remembered that at this place
Capt McClintoek found several relies of
the ill-fated expedition under the command
Of Sir John franklin
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

The FALL OF VIZ. H. SEwARD.-The
nomination Of Lincoln came with terrible
astonishment to the friends Of Seward, at
Auburn, New York-his residence. Its
effect is told as follows, in the Auburn
Democrat =:
Chicago has verified the old adage that
=" republics are ungrateful." The friends
of Governor Seward, in this city, had re-
ceived dispatches from the most prominent
men in the Conventioa, which rendered his
nomination suIe on the third ballot and
so confident were they Of success that on
Friday morning arrangements were perfect
cd Tor grand celebration as soon as the
event was announced by telegraph a can
non was taken from the Armory, and plant
ed in the Park, the cannoneers Were sta
toned at their posts, the fire lighted, the
ammunition ready, and all waiting for the
signal to make the city and county echo to
the joyful news. Sundry baskets OF cham
pagne were carried to one Of our hotels, pre-
paratory to a general salute of small aims
in the celebration. The result of the first
ballot was received by Gov. Seward, who
was at his residence in this city 1t was
favorable. Loud shouts rent the air, and
the Jealous adherentsof the ''irreprcssible"
champion were with difficulty restrained
from g lstsie@s ssat|s to the trumpet
|sP~ks; ths' txunsq4 the cannoneer with
out, the cannon tc5fhe heavens. and the
heavens to the EARTH" in proclamation Of
the joyful tidings.
The Governors grounds were thronged
with his friends, eager for the dispatch
which should announce his nomination
Along the wires flashed the result. Lincoln
was nominated. The messenger arrived at
the Governors gate, so pale, trembling
and speechless with agony, that even the
lions that guard the Governors mansion
were moved to tears. Silently and sadly
the doctor delivered the message. His Woe
begone face told that the &C Defender of the
Rights of man " was sacrificed for Abra-
ham Lincoln, the bar-room politician, who
when compared with Gov. Seward, is as
g Satyr to a Hyperion" The house of joy
was turned to the house Of mourning.
Meanwhile the cannoneers were waiting pa
tiently for the signal. The Doctor approach
ell them-his face as long as one OF the rails
that &c Honest Abe Lincoln" used to split
and ordered the cannon back to the ar
mory. He " would not fire for democrat
ic victory" and was so little of a soldier
that he could not see the utility of firing at
funeral. The order was obeyed. In fu-
neral procession the frithful procession the
faithful band marched to the armory
(through by-streets, )depositei the cannon
and dispersed.
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Take Notice.
White Sulphur Springs,
Crawford COUNTY. Ark

>HESE springs formerly known as the Messrs
l. Heafds springs, and situated ON the Van Bu
rem and Little Rock stage road II miles east of the
iofiner place. are now being improved, and are
ready Tor the reception of visitors and the enter
'ainihent OF travellers. Preparations are ample all
can oe accommodated Those, desiring to spend
me season here with their families and wishing to
'i" themselves can obtain n cabin or cabins on
ee grounds Tor trifie. EataUles of All binds
fnishe az Your door at the lowest country priees
-ehea!,er than living at home These prsf rripo
iiae' ieinaie, or families will BE- furnished
win rooms ready for their reception in the bn;id
Ing proper Bath-rooms will be ready in Iu. ,;,,.,
Come. come !. invigora,e your ,iebihuted svs.
,sh aud cheer up your dropping spirits Quaf th.
Iihped stream and plung beneath its crystal s,,r
iace- Inc ehxer Of life Is flowing freely. while
hundreds and thousands are suffering and p;nin,
and aking for want of such medical treatment .s
a use OF these waters afford. They are a certain
cure ior ehiils and fevers, kidney affections. en-
iargeinent OF the Spleen all cutaneous and
u,soroers OF the system generally thorough nu
fiher oi the blood. This state upon the a1tI,r;
- " 'hose hvlng IN the vicinity, who have been
ing ,heir virtues and witnessing wonderful cures
ioi The last twenty two three wears
See Geological report and also adyert;sam.n, os
springs. ~ A'eSe
RATES OF CHARGES.
Fer week, {room furnished, lights, washing, e
day -
single meal, so
lodging, Se
other charges in accordance with services ,.rd
ered- G. ". MORRlS.l
p. A. MOSES, ( r'cpr'efors.
Entertainment by Rep a. w Nor~,.
june, Is, 1860 an,sn
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~ The Little Rock True Democ,

~ The Little Rock True Democra,
speaks of the nomination OF Col. j. NJ.
BRows, for Representative from this coun
ty, as follows -
"Mr. Brown was formerly member o.
the House, and then had few if any supe.
riors in that body. We have no doubt he
will in the coming Legislature maintain his
former reputation. We do not know Mr.
Maxcy."
Col. Brown will be found to be an hon
est straightforward Notwithstanding his
duty, will not hesitate to do it without fear
or favor.
JOHN MAxcY, Esq. is strong substan-
tial Jacksonian Democrat-a farmer by oc-
cupation, it will not therefore be expected
from him long, windy speeches-but the
interest of bis constituents will be carefully
looked after, nevertheless.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
LONDON. Saturday. May .

The CHAMPoNSHIP.-Bell' Life, this NOR
ming announces that meeting took place
between Sayers and Heenan at the office,
yesterday, to discuss measures for terminal
ing the dispute between them as to the pos
session OF the champions belt. 1t was Ill
timatelv agseed that two new belts, exact
counterparts of the one so much coveted,
should be made, the money for their pur-
chase to be raised by public subscription
Each candidate was to head the list for the
one to be held by his opponent. The old
belt will remain in possession of the pro-
prietor of Bells Life. to be fought for by
whoever may aspire to the honor of wear
ing it. Sayers has engaged to retire from
the prize ring.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

Az ESoRMoUs IE.-Judge-, late of
Mississippi, who was a gentleman remark
able for proclivity to exaggerate and tell
hard stories, on one occasion was seated in
front of the principal hotel in Clinton anu
sing group of gentlemen with his pecu
liar narratives, when he delivered himself
as follows
Gentlemen, in East Tennessee. where
was raised, | knew a man who had the most
astonishing strength in his jaws and teeth
of any man that ever lived. | saw him
once, standing on the sunny side of barn,
with his old wool hat under his arm, filled
with black walnuts, and he just put them
in his mouth and cracked them as easily as
one of you would crack a chestnut -
The auditors exchanged looks OF incre-
dulity. y quizzical and facetious blade,
known as Kentucky Sacheliord, was pres
ent, AMI heard the Judges story and re
marked
- No doubt Judge, Of the truth of all
you have said. Some meg are remarkably
strong. Now, in South Carolina, where l
lived, one of my neishbors was noted for
the extraordinary muscular strength OF his
arm. L remember to have seen him take a
hard pine knot, place it in the hollow of
his arm at the elbow, and by suddenly
bringing his forearm upward, he SPLIT the
knot into splinters, and pressed out all the
turpentine in a stream -
The narrative Of kentucll was received
with peals of laughter. Judge NJ - be-
came indignant, and springing to his feet
with clenched fists and flaming eyes, ex-
claimed
" hent~ck, that's an enormous lie -
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
DEATH OF WILLIAM G.. PEEs

DEATH OF WILLIAM C. PEEsroN-The
death Of this distinguished statesman and
orator Is announced as having occurred at
Columbia, ). c., on the 22d ult. lie en-
tered the Senate of the United States in
1888. as an earnest supporter of the politi-
cal principles of Mr.. Calhoun. In 1881,
when MIR. G. went over to the Democracy
and Mr.. Van Buren,, Mr. Preston adhered
to Mr. Clay and the Wings, thus separat-
ing himself from his early friend, and the
prevailing political opinion in his State
lie resigned his seat in the Senate in 1912,
and soon after was called to the Presidency
OF Columbia College, in which position he
remained until his health failed him: He
was one OF the most brilliant orators our
country has produced, and enjoyed an un-
bounded popularity while in the Senate.
lie was one of the most genial and COM
panionable Of men,
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
Notice.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received a the
~ Oihce OF the Assistant Quarter. Master at this
posi- u2til II o'clock. NJ, on the 21tSNlav of June
1901 for furnishing the Quarter Masters De-
pi'fi'nent with 06o0) Six Hundred Tons OF Prairie
HAY !22io lbs to the ton,) of good. sound. vel!
cured merehantable quality 10 be we'll stacked
9hIer the direction Of the Quarter Master and TO be
delivered as follows:
tsNl Two Hundred Tons by the 10Th day oi
August, 1850.
s%oo Two Hundred Tons by the 10th day
OF September, 1850.
SxUC Iwo Hvndred Tons by the 3is, day oi
october, 1850.
AT least two good securities will BE- required fer
.he faithful performance of the contract. whose
ha,nes and residence will be mentioned in the nd
~ btds will be received for each delivery of t2'V
auired
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
Dds or bid deemed by him too high NOT IN com
pliance wirh this notice.
Proposals to be endorsed " Proposals for Hay
and to be directed to the Assistant Quarter Master
VS. CABELL, Capt. and A. Q. NJ, U. 5 a.
A. Q. N. Office. Fort Cobb |. Tl
May l2th, 1860
June leo.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
Grand Railroad Barbecue,

1t is proposed by the citizens of Crawford
the 4th Of July.
At a meeting held on the I'd inst, for
taking action in the matter, the following
gentlemen were appointed committee to
make necessary arrangements, who will, no
doubt, after deliberation. give a program
me for good celebration
Samuel H. Hays. Jas. NJ. Brown, Sr.,
C.. q. Scott, Josiah Vinsant.
DIR. Ric' d Thruston, Hiram Brodie,
VIM. Edwards.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

SAIL BoAr.--Two of our most enterpris-
ing citizens. Messrs. ENGLAND and Hay.
MAN, who by the way, are always Oh the
lookout for something to benefit and inter-
est our quiet city, have just completed a
fine Sail Boat, for the qualification of them
selves and many friends. Having COM
pleted it on Saturday last, ready for launch
ing. the members of the Brass Band were
invited to take a seat in it, and accepted,
and were drawn by four horses through
several of our streets on their way to the
river. The Band discoursed some of their
best music, and for the salute given us in
passing our office, we make our lowest
bow. Sail Boats on the Arkansas River,
are about as rare as "hen's teeth" and its
passage through the city attracted univers-
al attention. We notice this trim craft is
named "Helen," probable, after one of
Van Buren's fair daughters.
Long may she yay.'
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

T1- The young lady. about whom the
love troubles of the young Prince of Wales
have begun, and which have led, according
to rumor, to his visit to the North Ameri.
can colonies, is the Lady Caroline Villers,
daughter of the Earl of Jersey, and grand
daughter of the late Sir Robert Peel. of
whom the Countess Of Jersey was the eld-
est daughter. She is very young, not over
Il ; the Prince not 10 until November next
1t may be held to be one of the plaques of
high station, that. if these Young psonlo
really love one another that they should be
separated /; and that, whether they do or do
not, their names should be mixed up with
scandal on both sldes of the Atlantic.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
New Goods !
WIZARD & SOUTHMAYD, have iu,. =,
wv ceived u large assortment of
SUMMER GOODS
to which they ask the attention of purchasers.
May IL, 1860.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, !


County OF CRAwFoRD,J
Were had the following preceding in the Circ,;,
Court Of said County. in vacation. on the CLs"
Gerry side thereof, on the 18th day Of June ISsn
STEPHEN WILSON, Complainant
Va, Bill for Divorce
CYSTuIA ANN WILSON, Defendant
On this duy comes the said complainant bv a.;
solicitors and having heretofore on the 1tl dsr s
February A. D. 1860. filed his Bill against the al
defendent the object and prayer Of which are =,
obtain a divorce from the bonds Of matrimony No.,
existing between said complainant and defcudan.
and TO annul and set aside the marriage contra,
heretofore entered into between said parties.
And it appearing from the affidavit oi said com
plainant filed with said Bill, that said defendsn.
is a none resident Of the state of Arkansas /. :;
therefore ordered that you Cynthia Ann Wilson La
and appear before tire Judge of this Court in Cb,n
cery at n court to be held at the court house in tL
city of Van BuIen, in Crawford county, Arkansa.
on the last Monday Of July next, and plead, an
demur to said Bill, or before the ith d.r
of said term or the same may be taken rs confess
ed against YOU. And that notice of the pendepcv
Of this suit be given by publication of this order
in some newspaper published i n the state Of Ar
kansas for two weeks in succession the last inse-
ton being least four weeks before the next term
of said court, /, W. TALKINGToS, Clerk
\ true copy from the Record,
2w50 Attest, l. W. TALKINGroS, Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

How To SELECT FLoUR.-First look a
the color; if it is very white, with a slight
ly vellowish or straw colored tint, buy lit
If it is very white, with a blush cast. or
with black specks in it. refuse it. Second,
examine its adhesiveness wet and knead a
little of it between your fingers if it works
soft and sticky, it is poor. Flour from
spring wheat is likely to be sticky. Third,
throw little lump of dry, smooth, per-
pendicular surface if it falls like powder.
it is bad. Fourth, squeeze some of the flour
in your hand if it retains the shape given
by the pressure, that, too, is a good sign.
Flour that will stand all these tests is safe
to buy. These modes are given by old
flour dealers, and they pertain to matter
that concerns everybody, namely, the staff
of life.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

@ BY the Fort Smith Herald, We learn
that Col. B. T. DUvAL, arrived home on
the 9th inst, after an absence of several
months, at the East. His many friends
will be pleased to learn of his safe return.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15
The Pacific Railway.
WAsHINGrnN. June 6.


The select COMMITTEES, appointed for the
purpose of considering the expediency Of
line of railway 10 the Pacific, held a meet
ing Yesterday. An amendment was intro
duced and carried, inserting the Southern
Texas, Elpaso. and San Diego. During
the deliberations of the committee, the ques-
ton arose whether the friends of the ex
treme northern route could move an amend
ment in the House Tho chairman replied
that he would call the previous question as
regards the Southern road. \ vote was
then taken on reporting the amended bill
to the House which was rejected.
Postmaster Fowler's Defalcation.
WASHINGTON, June 6.
The report submitted to the House by
the Postmaster G eneral, in reply to reso-
luton for the investigation OF the dcfalca-
tions committed by the postmaster of New
York, says 1.-The accounts of Mr.. Fow ler
postmaster of New York city, have never
been legally settled during the administra-
ton of Jas. Buchanan"
WAsHINGTos, June 6.
The Senate amendment to the army ap-
preparation bill was concurred in by the
House yesterday. This amendment pro-
vides for. the formation of a regime ent of
Texas volunteers for the protection of the
frontiers.
The President, yesterday, gave his sigma
ture to the bill, passed by the present Con-
gress. increasing the pay of navy officers
about twenty-five per cent.
The japanese Embassy took leave of the
President, yesterday. They leave for Bal
timore Oh the evening train to-day.
New ORLEANS, June 7.
LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvEN-
TIoN.-The Louisiana Democratic State
Convention adjourned to-day.
The acts of the sccedcrs at Charleston
were condemned.
1t was resolved that the delegates from
Louisiana are pledged to support the nomi
necs Of the Baltimore Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

TAKING THE CENsUs.-D. DIcKsoN, ESQ.,,
Deputy U. s. Marshal, has been selected BY
Col. B. j. JAcowAY, to take the Census of
this County. He entered on the duties of
his appointment the first Of June. Mr.
Dickson is a fit man for the position-no
better selection could have been made.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

SWAMP LANDS IN THE CLARKsvILLE DIS
TRIcr.-Patent No. 3. for lands in this dis
trict has been received. This, with those
heretofore received, includes all the lands in
confirmed lists Nos. and 2. In other
worls all the swamp lands in the Clarks-
vile district are patented to the State, ex-
eept those offered at the public sale last
faA, The patent for those, will soon be
Aere.-True Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

@ We learn that man by the name
OF Snow, was killed at, or nesr Clarks-
vile, last Saturday. in . difficulty with
another man, whose name is unknown to
opr informant. Snow was stabbed Eve
times with bowie knife. The cause Of
the difficulty we are unable to state.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

re- An Irishman, on cnlisting was ask
ed by the recruiting officer. :" When YOU
get into battle Paddy. will you fight or
run - All, faith" replied Pat, with a
comicai twist of his countenance, I" I'll be
alter dom your honor. as the majority of
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

ArrLEs.-Col. JAMES NJ. BRowN, will
please accept our thanks, for a'nice basket
OF Apples sent us. They are the first ripe
apples we have had our eyes on this season.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

RENovAL.-The attention of all interest
ed, is called to the Card of BRUFr, BROTHER
& SEAvER, Of New York. They have re-
moved their business to Broadway.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

Sr. LOUIS CARD.-Wec call the attention
of Merchants and Traders generally through
this country to the card of Nessrs NORTH,
Scorr Il Co., of St. Louis. Missouri.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

~ G. F. HARVEY, Artist, will close
his Rooms this week. for . short time. He
win b absent . month or six weeks, and
on his return viii! be prepared to take pic
ture on q more extensive scale
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

@ L. G. SoUTHMAYD, of the House oil
Ward d Southmayd, arrived this city from
New Orleans. Tuesday evening. by Over
land Stage to Fort Smith.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

BIO BEEr.-The Beet sent Ms by Mr..
L. WHhsf, is decidedly a beet-a beet that
Is hard to beat-weighing n lbs. This
fog SO early in the season, is . large growth.
Mr.. w. has the finest vegetable garden in
the city.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

E 1t is given out that Mr.. BUCHANAN
exclaimed the other day "When will nv
trouble cease have had Douglas, Walk
er, Forney, Covode and Fowler on hand E.
and now comes an internal cargo of captur-
Ell niggers to add tosmy vexation."
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-15

~ See the "Take Notice" of discou-
so'ate Pill" in the advertising columns
of to-day's issue.