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Tho Prince Of Wales Declines.

Tho Prince Of Wales Declines.
We learn that the following letter from
the Prince of Wales, declining to visit For,
Smith, passed through on the telegraph
wires to that city, yesterday. the 11th inst
ST. Louis, Oct. 8, 1860
JUDGE LYNCH AND OTHERS, COMMITTEE OF
INVITATION, Fort Smith, Ark
Gentlemes: His Grace. the Duke Of
Newcastle, will carry to you my sincere re
grets that our brief stay in the South ives
tern sovereignties will prevent me from Wis
iting the young and fourishing cities O
Fort Smith and Napoleon. l have been
informed that certain phase of American
civilization can be seen to advantage only
among you. This feature of Republican
simplicity. the trial and execution of pris-
oners by self-constituted tribunal of citi
zens, Independent of the regular courts, il
certainly brilliant innovation, although
not original with yourselves. having beer
long practiced in Mexico and some of tn,
O"uuiO4t 1blhuuS ue 8U4lr OF 1893 III
France was greatly assisted in such matter.
by an instrument styled the 'guillotin,
which 1 beg leave to recommend to your
favorable notice.
The possibility of being suddenly seized
and summarily hung if my horse CHANGED
to resemble another which had been lost hy
one Of your calm, enlightened citizens is mo-
remarkably enticing. The practice SAVIOR.
more of Draco than Blackstone more Of
yourself than either and /. who have new.
er wandered from the shadow and protec-
ton Of that Egis of Anglo Saxon liber
ty. the common law, naturally feel som.
timidity on entering your perilnus borders
But as Distinguishing mark of our fs
vor to yourself and companions, receiv.
the Gordon dAonneur. with which, trust
your own officials will surround your de
serving necks.
Accept the assurance of our most CRATE
ful consideration.
(Signed) RENFREW.
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From tie Mobile (Als) Cdn,paisn Register.
r.eteer from California
BESrcrA, CAL, Aug. %,


Hon John Forsyth :-Gwin and Latham
have both returned, and. rs remarked IN
political speech the other day at oacramen
70. "Gwin has arrived with the Pacific
Railroad Bill in one pocket. and senator
Latham in the other T. This has called
Latham ont, and in his speech at Sacra-
mento last Saturday night. nc gave out
that he was /" fornenst 6win for United
States Senator, and it is q positive fact that
this expression is the only one that caused
him to be checred during his entire speech.
Il is generally understood that had not La
than committed himself at Fayetteville,
Ark, on his way home. he would have
been as good Douglas man as ne was
when he left here last fall. AS it is now.
his old friends whom he has deserted, look
upon him with loathing and may say
contempt. The rumor here of the purchase
of Lime Point, if true. for S2O",OOO, Is the
last nail in the coffin for Gwin, and KNOCKS
the present Administration colder than
wedge.' The Administration party OF
those who so long ruled and ruined oui
State. are in despair, for, as Gov. Downey
remarked in his speech at this place few
nights since. there are 10000 Democrats
like himself in this State who will support
thu party and its nominees. Douglas and
johnson.
Mr.. Forsyth, 1 have not the pleasure
of your personal acquaintance, but dc
know that you served me and mine whilst
wa, a prisoner in Mexico. and l would
not deceive you under any circumstances
let me tell you, then, that the Black Re-
publican vote in this State, will not exceed
20, 900 that Douglas will get $4,000 and
the boilers about 25 900 or $4,000 votcs.-
Our leaders are Gov. Jno. G. Downey, Ed.
mund P. Hodge, the Judges Of the Supreme
Court Baldwin, Field and Cope, all oul
State officers but one. Gen. Denver, four
Governor of Kansas) Gen. J. A. McDou-
gall, Gen. Sam. A. Barker, and too many
others to mention. Whilst the boilers
haven't a single speaker but holds office
and leans it for the time being to keep him
self in. We also have 27 Douglas papers
to II boilers and 6 Black Republicans
many of the second class having been es
3ablished since Gwin arrived and brought
the news of Lime Point being purchased
Please do us Californians justice and res,
assured we know no sectional party in this
State, whether Mr. G-;s. says 80 or not
Yours, SONORA.
NORTH ALABAMA.-Our esteemed friend
S.P. Winston. Esq, returned yesterday
from summer tour through North Alaba-
bama. He brings cheering news from the
Avalanche Democracy. Douglas still gain
ing and Breckinridge scarcely in the race
Bell was stronger than he liked to see, bu,
not sufficiently so as to prevent our carry.
ing that portion OF the State by hand
some majority over both the other candid
ates. He reports all our strong men hard
at work, and his brother Gov. Winston
although not yet quite recovered from his
late accident. is indefatigablc in his exer.
tions and most sanguine OF success.
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~ We find in the last Parallel the
card of Messrs. WHEELER d SPARKS. o,
the Fort Smith Tsmes. appealing to it.
patrons 70 come forward and settle. Ths
A5Sses, WIZ We uHttcrssuuu, Fc-aPPcF II
soon Is navigation commences, 50 that an
Office can be obtained. The we'll known
enterprise Of the gentlemanly editors is a
sure guarantee of paper equal to any in
the State:
TO TIE FRIENDS AND PATRONS OF Pr sNrrn rMEs
The FIRE which occurred here on Thurs
dav morning last, 10Th inst, entirely con.
sumed our ofice-a loss of more than S..
900 in material alone, besides the sudder
interruption of our business. Our sub
scription book containing the nance o.
subscribers, dates, and amount paid, wa
lost in the fire. To our subscribers we ap
peal for the payment of their dues, and u
owing. We hope will answer with prompt
ness, as our present necessities are ursen
and upon the faithful and speedy paymcn
of what they owe, depends the re- appear
ance of the Times.
Owing to the unnavigable condition o
the river, it is impossible to get printing
presses. materials, and the necessary tx
lures for some time to come
Our loss is very heavy. as we had on
large power press that cost us about 8 son
and four other presses, amounting to owe,
5000, and the largest selection of type il
the western part OF the State, together will
paper. ink, &c.. &c., making between 3,
900 and 4, 200.
On the morning o. the fire our pape
was ready to so to press-the forms mad,
up, but owing to the Office being in tn
Sd story. and rap,dity with which tn,
flames spread, we were unable to save bu
little; out Of more than 200 cases of type
we only saved 10. and few bundles Of pa
per which were in the 2nd story.
We are indebted to the Editors of tn,
Herald and the Parallel, for the kind offe
of their presses and type for the continu
ance of the TINES but owing to the crowd
ed condition of their Offices, and there be
ing but one newspaper press in each office
we thought it advisable to discontinue on
paper until We could see our way clear.
We now close. by again appealing t.
those indebted to send in what is duo to US
as our loss is too heavy for US to do an,
thing without money. The Times wa
published just t~o years and eight months
Several persons have come ..rrward an
paid up literally, and we hope we shall
have the pleasure of announcing that all o
our subscribers in arrears, have been alik.
liberal.
WHEELER d Sparks.
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e. A. II. Stephens, in his recent speecl

~ A. II. Stephens. in his recent speech
at Atlanta, Ga., said
"Mr. Douglas had been charged with
having said in his Norfolk speech THAT if a
Southern State seeded he would assist
Lincoln, if elected President, in cocrcing
her into subsection. / am here to deny the
charge. Mr.. Douglas held no such Ian
guage. Mr.. Douglas did say that when a
candidate for President was elected accord
ing to the prescribed rules of the Constitn-
ton be would defend him in the discharge
of his Constitutional duties, but whenever
he undertook to usurp unconstitutional au-
thority-or commit any aggression upon
the rights Of the South he would assist in
hanging him as high as the Virginians
hung old John Brown. Mr.. Douglas said,
furthermore, that the election of Lincoln
was not cause for disunion. agree with
Mr.. Douglas"
Again:
Stephen A. Douglas stands to-day like
Saul among the prophets, a head and shoul-
ders above any man in the Government.
He is great in intellect, pure in heart, firm
in purpose, consistent in principle, and an
unfiinching patriot. believe that by his
election, that the Union will be preserved,
and all the blessings Of civil and religious
liberty perpetuatcd. But the night is dal /
and-stormy-and as the old iron ribbed
ship glides the pillows of fanaticism, there
can be seen but one single, glimmering sta,
and that Is Douglas. And my country
men, beseech you, in the name of our
common country. and as oo-partners in
common cause. to rally to our standard
and all will be well
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Election News

From the reports in our telegraphic col
uuu, it will be seen that the State election.
in Pennsylvania. Ohio and Indiana have
gone largely in favor Of the Black Repub
licans. For tins result. tks Seceders and
the Adninistration ass. and must be held
rssponsibIc-wish an united democracy the
result would have been different Proba.
bly, in these States, rs in Maine. the Breck.
.inridge men gave their votes to the Black
Republican candidates.
Later dispatches indicate a gain Of fou,
democratic C0ngressmen in Ohio.
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Lat tho Law be Execueed s

This is the determination Of the citixsa,
OF Van Buren,. and large majority Of the
people "f the county, Notwithstanding the
outside pressure of portion Of Washing
ton county, to have the murderer Davis
hung up without trial or ceremony. Ru-
mors were prevalent about town on Monday
evening, that an armed force of two hun-
dred men would be down from Washington
county. and take the prisoner out and exc
cute him forthwith. The universal senti.
ment OF tho people of Van Buren,. was
that 1t must not be done. and preparations
were made accordingly for the protection of
the Jail. and an armed company of two or
three hundred men kept watch all night,
and held themselves in readiness through
the day, to.answer at . minutes warnin @
q call to arms.
The company from Washington and the
upper part Of this county. assembled on
Less Creek. Mon.lay night and Tuesday
and after mature deliberations.
knowing the determined opposition of our
citizens to any such course being taken, re-
turned to their homes, contented to let the
Law be administered according to the stat
ute of the State.
Mr.. GEoRoE GRoss. the Deputy Sheriff.
in the absence of J Drown, oncrih. has
pcrnrUnsu, at tho request of some of our
citizens. to Judge GREEN. fora special term
OF Court. to be held here on the first Of
for the trial of Davis, which
request. under existing circumstances. he
will. we have no doubt. comply with-ihc
trial be had. and the sentence of the law
speedily executed.
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VAN BUREN -
FEMALE SEMINARY.
PIrycnAI.
F. P. LEAvENwORTH,

F.P. LEAvENwoRTH, Prrycirll.
XyILL commence the Fall Session Of 'h'
wv School on MONDAY. Sept 3D. assisted BY
competent teachers in such number as the lairOa'
age Of the citizens will warrant.
The scholastic year is divid~ 4 into two sessions
of five months each. Ample accommodations have
been provided for all who may attend ani 70
pains will be spared to make the course tho'or!A
and practical
Mr. DeJeune. who pos ssesses the confdenca oi ID,
community will have charge of the depart.
music.
Terms Of Tuition for Session of five rs-s'ss
one-half in advance.
Lower English branches Writing. Geog,
raphy. Arithmetic. &c) Hw
Higher English branches Botany. Rhet-
oric. Algebra, Geometry, Chemis- ,o,
try. Astronomy. DC, a'm
German, French or Latin W@
Music on Piano @@
Use Of Instrument WV
Drawing (Crayon) ~
Boarding. including washing. lights and ias.
can be had in respectable families for sS'Vor ?"
week.
All applications to enter the Seminary mus S
made TO one of the Trustees.
WILLIAM +. ENGLAND,
JAMES A. DIBRELL. Ro,-in
CHARLES G. SCOTT, : Tru.,e,,
JOSEPH J. GREEN,
ID. C. WILLIAMS.
Van Buren,, Ark, Sept. lst, lsGc.
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ANOTHER OLD SETTLER DEAD

ANOTHER OLD SETTLER DEAD.-Capt
JOHN ROGERS, of Fort Smith, died OF
Monday last, at his residence in that City
at the ripe old age of 81 years. Capt.
Rogers was one Of the early settlers in AR
kansas, and laid out the town Of For
Smith. of which he was the proprietor
His funeral was attended by all the old set.
tiers in this City. also, by the Masoni,
Lodge and is said to have been the larg
est funeral ever attended in Western Ar
Kansas
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Solomon z. Clark, ESQ.

Douglas Elector, made. we learn, on Thurs
day evening last. the best speech that has
been delivered in the county during the..cam-
paign. A sound argumentative speech
not tissue of false assertions and glarine
inconsistencies, without . shadow of argu.
ment to sustain them-as made up the
harangue of the gentleman who spoke il
the afternoon of the same day. We regret
exceedingly that we were not able to be
present. Notwithstanding the hard rain, q
large and enthusiastic number were present
and expressed themselves much pleased with
the speech.
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~ While shall giro to Breekinridge
and Lane, the nominees Of tie Baltimore
eonrentios-geaslenen Of tried potriotism
and sosnd priseiples-a hearty and eordiat
sxpposz. I SEE NO PnosrEc- OF THEIR
HEcfIox, EITHER NJ the PEOPLE Or OTHER
wIsE.-Hon, James L. Orr.
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12

EE We call upon the bolters to keep in
mind the fact, that if Stephen A. Douglas
is withdrawn from the Presidential race
Abraham Lincoln ,cll be elected President
of these United States, ritkou the sAado,c
Of a doubt. But if John c. Breckin-idgc
IS withdrawn, the Democratic ticket ,ciH be
friNmphanly elected
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John q. Fellows, Esq,

Will address the citizens of Crawford, on
National politics. in behalf of the election
of Bell and Everett. on Wednesday next.
B. j. BRowx, Esq, in the absence Of
Col. BCRRow, will reply in advocacy OF
Breckinridge and Lane. And JOHN T.
I.ouDos. Esq. for Judge Douglas.
Let there be general turnout of all par
ties.
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A.sention-.hs Fifth!

The Officers of the 5th Regiment. Ar
kansas Militia. met in this City yesterday.
for drill, and will be continued to day. The
Regiment rank and file. will parade to-
morrow for inspection and review Col. j.
I. HuMrHnEY. Commanding. We regret
exceedingly, that old age will deprive us
Of taking part in the parade and marching
after the music of fife and drum.
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12

r. Among the Misses there are some
which are not particularly well liked ; i. ..
mis-treatment, mis-informed, mis-directed.
mis- guided, mis-construed, mis- s-believed.
mistaken. mis-conceived, misunderstood.
and mis-interpreted.
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A CoRREcr LIsr.-The following is q
correct list Of the papers in Virginia that
support Douglas Index, Richmond True
Democrat, Petersburg; Recorder, Freder
icksburg; Vindicator, Stanton Star,
Lexington; Democrat. Fincastle Register.
Hsrrisonburg; Democrat. Harrisonburg
Spirit, Charlestow !; Star, Morgantown ;
German paper. Wheeling; Plaindealer,
Melbourne ; Chronicle. Ravenswood In.
dependent, Piedmont-14.
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~D DR.. H n. CASE, it will be seen by
his advertisement, has arrived in town and
raken rooms at Mayor WALDExs. His
stay will be short, and eally calls should
be made
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12

% The Breckinridge editions allege that
the Bell and Everett organs support Doug
.as. Why don't they let their readers know
that Greeley and the Black Republican or
gans are mauifesting the intsnsest interest
IN behalf Of Bre.kinndgs ?-Exchange.
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12

BREcKINRIDaEIsM ON DEcLINE.-The
Searcy Eagle. heretofore. strong Breckin-
ridge and Lane advocate. has taken down
their names. declining to give them further
support
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MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC RES.
IDENT COMMITTEE.

The following named gentlemen have been cho
sen to constitute the members of the National Dem
ocratic Resident Executive Committee.
Hon. ALsrHr Rusr, Of Arkansas
Gen: JAMES I. PRArr, of Connecticut.
Hon. WILLIAM MoSrcoNEar, of Pennsylvania
Hon. JAMES Craig, of Missouri.
A. D. BANKS. Esq, of Virginia.
Hon. C. L. VALLAxprGnax, of Ohio
Hon. Joux A. McCLxRxAxD of Illinois.
Hon. CHARLES H. LARABEE, Of Wisconsin
All communications should be addressed to
Hox MILES TAYLOR, II. C.
Chairman Nat. Dem: Res. Com. Washington. D. @
JAMES 8. HoLLAxp,
Secretary of Committee.
II. @. FAM, Treasurer
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Divine Service.

Rev. Mr.. SAMPLE, of Fort Smith, will
preach at the Presbyterian Church, on
Sunday morning next, at 10 o'clock.
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Douglas Club !

Aspeclal meeting of the Douglas Club,
will be held at the Club Room, tomorrow
SATURDAY NIGHT. Every member
is invited to be present
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Take Particular Notice

A IL persons indebted 70 the subscriber. ciih,-
IA by Book account or Note will please :,
come forward and settle Immediately and say,
cost. " is Necessary that my business should i
settled at once.
oct 5. IA AK. FOSTER.
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~ The Breckenridge men in uI;,..
are fast falling into line with the De-
cy, to beat Lincoln. and that probasr
more than l,500, if SO many in the ".
State, will bolt.
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Wanted immediately !

II or 90 BRIcKLAyrRs who can find coa...,.
I'D employment and good wapes-lay ever
S:s..nrday night. Apply at the building on Ga;
rson Avenue or at Suite 4 Springs Fort Saith
oct 5 IA ELI BLACKBURN
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12
The Columbus (Ga. Daily Star saws

"The Lawrenceville Mws. which hoist
ed the Breckenridge flag after his nomina-
ton, has proved failure, and its editor been
compelled to sell out for want of sustain
ing patronage. 1t will, in the new hands,
support the cause of Douglas and johnson
that being the popular sentiment OF that
section.''
A letter from Richmond, Va, dated
Sept. 1s, 1860. says:
From all can gather from individu-
ais with whom 1 meet here, from letters. !.
and from the press, am satisfied :h ct
Douglas is steadily gaining in popular ia
vor in this State. and, indeed, Throughout
the country. Gen. Millson is doing good
service, and is making some of the finest
speeches of his life. He is arousing tho
people in all the counties of his district
and bringing many to tho support of Doug
las in this important struggle"
@ Four Breckinridge electors in North
Carolina have declined. Three of them
Haywood, Keen and Bouldin) have declar-
ed for Douglas, and one Henry w. Miller)
for Bell
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@&
DENTAL NOTICE

nR. II. N. CASE, Of Little Rock. will, a..
IL short time in this City. and can l., Nv
at the residence of Mayor WALDEN. VIII
wanting work in his profession, of all descrip,;
are invited to call pun
eB- My stay in Van Buren. mist necesssr;,- 4
short and any wanting my services, will plea...
call at once.
Oct I2, 1860. ,tr
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12

in a long letter in favor Of -
takes bold and sensible grounJ nJJ0uslas
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12

Will divide time even. with any regular Electors
Dell and Everett or Breckinridge and Lane
tickets.
The Van Buren press., 1860-10-12
& T. CLARK,

Eleet~ at largeon the Douglas and johnson tick
Ct, will address the people the Presidential is
sues. at the following times and places:
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BOYS CLOTHING.

lust opening large lot Of Youths anu
~ Clothing. and for sale cheap, at the nfpR
spt ,, 1860. SAMUEL Aph'''
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-12-07

most simple question in the world, said:-
"What is to be doncI"
"Let me Jump out Of The window as !
came in said !, In sickly tone of voice,
for the thought came to me that to achieve
this end, must make some desperate dis
play of myself in style Of costume which
deprecated. She relieved me Instantly
with:
NO, that will not do. lhere are people
moving about and you will be seen"
1t was MY turn TO stammer out;
"What Is TO be done ?" For saw that
the little hazel-eyed girl was superior to
me in presence Of mind and energy of ac-
tion. She did not wait long to answer my
question.
You must lie still here while get up
When have left the Dom you can rise
dress and go away at the first opportunity,
was her response delivered in a quiet, bust.
ness like manner.
And so | did. Under May Stevens COM
mand | buried my inrnding head under The
ted-clohes, and kept it well covered till
heared the retreating footsteps on the stairs
which was but a few moments, though il
seemed an age; then with desperate bound
sprang from the bed, and tcrned the key
on the departed one. 1t was the ouickes
dressing ever made, and l will venture
TO SAY that no man ever sneaked out Of Iii
apartments more stealhiy than did.
Next morning we met. May Stevens
and ], at the breakfas, table, In the char
acier of the newly arrived that morning
and were formally introduced, during tn,
ceremony Of which, we astonished ever,
one present, and planted thorn Of wonde
in the sides Of Netie and Carrie, by burst
ing simultaneously into hearty laugh
which we never fail to repeat when til
memory of our first meeting comes up.
And now, Cousin Jane, you have ,h
story of how first met my wife,