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The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
Arkansas Abroad.

We find the following notice Of our State
in recent number of the Memphis Post:
.we have. more than once called attention
to the wisdom and thorough good sense dis-
played by the people of Arkansas IN the pres
ent emergency. Unlike the newspaper,r1d-
den people of Tennessee and other Southern
States they pridently avoid political excite
ment, and do not spend their time IN alter
nate whining and cursing because they are
not represented in Congress and have a dis
franchising law. While our people are lash
ing themselves into blind fury and eXpen-
ding their bad blood in ruthless murders ana
innumerable Outrages, they are calhiy anu
resoutely working to develop the resources
of their State. In this they will reap rich
reward. ...,y... ..- ..g.3
The condition of Europe promises us an i'm
migration during the coming year, probably
never yet surpassed i'm numbers. An immense
number of people in the Northern Statcs
tempted by the favorable accounts OF the ell
mate and soil of these States. are very desl-
rOus to find homes in the South In Arkan-
sas is combined every advantage of soil, ell
mate and healthfulness. etc. that any South
ern State can boast. She has, withal, quiet
sensible populations almost. if not quite as
free from the partisan turmoil of the day As q
quite New England village.
We advise all our northern friends who
contemplate removal to the South, to exam
inc, before deciding. the advantages offered
them by Arkansas. There peace and quiet
ness are to be found in connection with all
the other inducements for settlement. We
have no pecunary interest in Arkansas. and
the opinion expressed is our acknowledgements
The people of Arkansas are alive to the inn
/ I..,, tho nt
their State before the country. meeting OF
the State immigration Society which
was lately held. which was largely at
tended. Communications were received from
various sources. which gave evidence that the
efforts of the society are producing good re-
suits. The following resolution was adopted
at meeting: s#-.
Resoited That committee of four be ap-
pointed by the President of the Society. OF
which he shall er ofici0 be chairman. for the
purpose of preparing at the earliest practica-
bic moment.a handbook that shall set forth
the advanta5es offered by the State Of Ar
kansas to, fmmi grants; that this committee be
requested TO call upon the various bureaus of
the society for information within their re-
spective provinces, and for like purpose up
on members of the society. and citizens of
the State, so far and in such a manner as they
may consider advisable"
The following gentlemen were named to
carry out the object of the resolution, viz: r.
j. Y. White. Chairman; Albert w. Bishop,
David L. Shall and Jas. A. Martin.
We have the pleasure of an acquaintance
with Col. White, the Secretary of State; and
Col. Biseop, the Adjutant-General of the
State. Both are gentlemen of much public
spirit. and of the very highest integrity. They
will make an exhibit of the inducements to
immigration that will, we feel sure, prove ve-
ry fatterinT
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

DRowNED-On Sunday last, opposite the
city, negro boy named Henry Robinson aged
about Is years, formerly from No.. was drow-
ned, while helping John Harrison to cross
cattle. He was on mule, and in riding about
after the cattle, to get them started over the
river, he got into swimming water and slip
ped from his mule and was drowned before
help could be got to him. The water being
very high and rising, his body was not recov-
cred.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
Campaign of 1866.

From all We can learn, there is a great deal
of feeling in our sister county Of Washing
ton over the candidates for election to yari-
offices In August next. We are truly sorry to
hear Of fanything of this kind. We desired to
see the people conduct themselves with cool
ness AID firmness. Let passion be laid aside,
for it has ruled our bosoms and councils for
several years past and it is now time to
try the policy of reflection and reason. 1t is
earnestly desired that we elect good, honest,
capable men to any and all oflices, at the COM
ing election. We want no men who cannot
control his prejudices, and who can see no.
thing good in the party which may oppose
him. Such men are, by nature, partial in
their views, and should not be trusted by the
people. snl huls,a Ha er
The choice of member of Congress for
this District will of course occupy a share
of the attention of the people. For this place
we want capacity, honesty and liberality
We want no narrow minded bigot.-
We want no ignOramus. We are well satisfied
that Col. Tibbetts is the man for the occasion.
Judge Greenwood is thrown out by the Herald
at Fort Smith, whether by authority or not
we cannot say. We can say, however, that
while we would do anything in our power to
aid Judge g., we do not see the wisdom of adj
the test oath, upon the ground of bare and
unwarrantcd hope that the oath will be dis
pensed with. Col. Tibbetts can take this oath,
and Judge Greenwood cannot. Sofar as abil-
ity Is concerned, no one who knows Judge G.
has any misgivings, but believing he would
not be able to take his seat if elected, we can
not see the wisdom of giving him our support.
We should concentrate all our votes on one
man. for If we split we may have some one
sad5led upon us who would not represent the
feelings of the people. We have thought,
sometimes, that Greenwood's name was put
forth, perhaps, for the purpose of taking
of votes from Tibbetts. If such is the case,
the plan will be completely fciled, because we
feel certain Judge Greenwood will not lend
his name for any such purpose. Col. I Is the
man, and will be elected. He has as good a
record as many of the present members of
Congress, and If, after his election they
refuses him his seat and thereby denies to
Arkansas her Constitutional representation
we can say 1t was not our fault, for we sent a
gentleman with all the qualifications requr-
ed, and for ability and integrity far beyond
many of those now incumbering the machi-
merry of government. For heavens sake let
us not add more to the dead ,ceight, now in
Congress by sending men oflittlc or no capac-
ity. fl'
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

POLIrIcs IN THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.
collector Smythe, of New York, made
little speech in reply to one from Acting Col
lector Clinch upon assuming his official du-
ties. In addition to the customary talk on
such occasions, about honesty and fidelity,
Mr.. Smythe let fall these significant political
suggestions: esg s 1a Ha'lIr
"The ntimations which l received at
Washington, were brief and to the point. The
President suggested that should see that |
was surrounded by loyal persons, and those
true to the Union and the Government The
Secretary of the Treasury requires that
should employ competent and reliable men
only. And intend to carry out these views
ly, have very little to say. as am no politi-
clan. profess, however, to be true and 10y
al, and I am a Republican. [Applause.l |
would, of course, like to have around ME
those of the same political creed. 1t Is easy
to know what the President means by loyal
persons. He frowned upon secession from the
first-denoulfced the rebels, who, fortunately,
have been brought to their senses. lie now
denOunces the Radicals--thOse of the most ul-
ira cast, at least--regarding them as he die
those Of the other extreme, unfriendly to hin
and the Union he has endeavored to preserve
and restore. do not, however, intend t.
dictate or bring politics before you ut all.
dislike extremes--have been made to suffer b!
them--and only advise the broad, middl
track"
Clearly, the patronage Of the New Yorl
Custom House is to be used to sustain tn
Presidents policy.but probably In libera
and unproscriptive way, according to the spit
1t Of the new Collector
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
SteWart's Mills.

The celebrated mills of the late Capt. Billy
Stewart. on Frog Bayou, is now in full opera
ton under the management of Mr.. Harvey
Stewart. He having just received and putup
New BoLTING CLOTH. is now prepared to
grind wheat on as good terms as any mill in
this part of the State. This arrangement will
be great accommodation to those living in
that section of the country. and, we have no
doubt, will be literally sustained.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

DEATH OF GEN. SCoTT.-Lieut. Gen. WIN
FIELD SCOTT departed this life at West Point.
New York, on the Goth ult. All public busi-
ness was suspended on Friday, the lst, the day
of his funeral, in commemoration Of that il
lustrious officer.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
In the Circuit Court of Washington
County, Arkansas, May Term 66.
ThomasJ. Blakemore, Plaintiff.
rs. a.. In debt by atch.
I
John II. Goodman
and = - Tafaya

JOHn III. tOOUman
and S. r.. Lafave De'ehuah's'
TOMES Plaintiff and defendants having
~ failed to appear and plead or otherwise
answer plaintiffs action. It Is ordered by the
court that the defendants be notified that an
attachment has been issued against their estate
and levied on the following described real es-
tate that is to say: The VIZ of se14; the e1s
of swA and wiz of ne4 and ei1 nw15
of Section sixteen Q6l in Township Is north
of Range 81, West; and the nc14 of'thc nw1
of Section D. in the same Township and
Range; and the ne14 Of the SCI and VIZ ofthe
sel4 dissection three; and the sw14 of the sw v
of section two in township 10. North of
Range 81 west, situate in Washington Coun-
ty, in the State Of Arkansas. as their property.
That this action is debt by attachment; that
Plaintiffs demand, as sworn to. is S323,67, and
that unless they the defendants shall appear,
by themselves or attorney on or before thethird
day of the next term Of this Court at Cir
cult Court to be begun and held at the Court
House in and for Washington County in the
State Of Arkansas. on the first Monday in Au-
gust, A. d.. 1866, that judgment will be enter
ed against them and their estate, sold to salts
fy the same. and that publication be made of
this order as required by law, and that the
same be notice to defendant. '.
a true copy from the record.
Attest CIV. NJ. READ Clerk.
O,I
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

STEAMBOAT DIsAsTER.-The steamer Men,
phis, belonging to the Atlantic and Mississip-
pi Steamship Co., exploded her boilers at the
foot of Rock Island, 40 miles below Memphis
on the 3lst killing and iujuring from 80
to 100. Three pilots were lost. She was val
ued at $4,000, and insured for $4,000 in Gin
cinnati offices. The boat caught fire and
burned to the waters edge. ..
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
More Cases Of Cholera.

t NFw YORK, May 81.
Eleven new cases of c1 Rlera are reported on
the Steamer Union, and thirty eight on the
steamer Peruvian at lowe. quarantine. The
number of sick on the hoNNal ship May 20,
from the Union was As, 0from the Peruvl-
an 3D. of whom IA died.
WASHINGTON, May 80.
The President has refused to pardon Rapha-
ell Semmes. The latter now ask that he may
be permitted to act as Probate Judge of Mo-
bile, without being pardoned.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
MASONIC,NOTTCE.

The regular communications of VAN BU-
REN LODGE, No. g. A. M. MAsoNs are held on
second Monday in each month at Z o'clock p
NJ in their Hall at Van Burcn. Members of
the fraternity in good Standing are respect
fully invited to meet with us.
W.T.. ENGLAND, W. NJ.
D. DICKSON Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

eB- DR.. CHARLES +. BRowN, it will be seen
by his card in to-days paper, has resumed
the practice of his profession in Van Buren.
We are glad to see the Doctor back again, and
his many friends will be pleased to know that
he has settled down to work again.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

tE G.. G.. SCoTT e Co., are now under full
headway, at the old stand of Pennywit, Scott
& Co. The transportation of Capt. JIM to his
native soil. has taken the Rheumatism all out
of him. He is as gay as lark. Call and see
him H fi
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

CD" The mutinous negro regiment that was
taken to Little Rock, last week, returned
Sunday night on the Pilgrim and Argos. Gen.
Reynolds ordered them back to Fort Smith
with instructions, we learn. for the previous
orders to march to New Mexico to be carried
out to the letter. Any further disobedience
of tho s>commands of Col. Howe will Be apt to
result seriously to those engaged.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

cy- The Connecticut Senate and House of
Representatives have elected Orris S. Ferry to
the United States Senate, in place of the Hon.
Lafayette S. Foster, acting vice-president of
the +nitpd States
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

tB' We direct the attention of our readers
to the card Of COLLINS & LANIGAN, Ft. Smith.
They have a large stock of dry-goods and
groceries. and the most beautiful and best ar
ranged store in the State.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

rY- Four boats arrived Sunday night,
Ozark, Pilgrim Argos and American, and not
a paper from either of them did we get. Is it
possible? Have our friends thrown us off?
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

u The Des Arc Citizen, of 26th ult, comes
to us printed on wrapping paper, and reminds
MS of old Confederate times.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

tT" The New Haven, Comm Board of Ed
ucation have voted to exclude colored child
rem from the public schools of that city.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

~" The us. Court for the Western Dis
trict adjourned on Saturday last, having been
in session nearly three weeks. A large
amount of business has been accomplished.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

H A young man recently died in Paris
whose internal organs were reversed-the
heart was onthe right side, and the liver on
the left, etc.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
In the Circuit Court of Washington
County, Arks., May Term, 1866.
Samuel w. Anderson, ! Plaintiff.
-rs In assrmsithY at
John III. Goodman,

""Aih - 'co'"N"> ~DSAS~S'
COMES Plaintiff, and defendant having
~ failed to appear and plead or otherwise
rnswer plaintiffs action, 1t is ordered by the
Court that the defendant be notified that an
attachment he's been issued against his estate,
and levied on the following described real es-
tate, that is to say, the We of the sea and the
ela Of the swA and the VIZ of the ne4 and
the e.. of the nw14 Of Section 10 in Town
ship Is. Range 81 west, and the ne1 of nwN
of Section 81. Township 10, Range 81 west,
and also the neM of the se4 and the W q of
the sea of Section 3 and the swL of tho
swA of section 2, in township 10. Range 81
west as the property of said defendant, That
this action Is assumsit by attachment; that
the amount Of Plaintiffs demand as sworn to
is 1906 90, and that unless the defendant shall
appear by himself or attorney on or before
the Sd day of the next term of this Court at
Circuit Court, to be begun and held at the
Court House in and for Washington County.
in the State of Arkansas on the first Monday In
August A. ID. 1865, that judgment will be en-
tered against him. and his estate sold to salts
fly the same, and that publication be made Of
this order as required by law, and that the
same be notice to the defendant.
true copy from the record.
Attest G.W. N. READ, Clerk.
2W-5l . r.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09
SMOKING TOBACCO.

4 LARGE invoice of Fine Cut Smoking
IA Tobacco, of various brands. will be sold
low to traders by ID. WILLIAMS,
VAN BUREN, June g. 1866. . ...
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

rY- The Pilgrim, Capt. LEVI CHAPMAN
made about as quick a trip from Little Rock
to this place as is on record-about 36 hours.
The Captains motto is know you are right
then 60 ahead.
The Argos, Capt. EUGENE SMITH made the
trip in little oyer that time. a
rY- Capt. Moore, formerly first clerk on
the Argos, is now chief clerk on the Pilgrim.
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

In the Circuit Court of Washington
County, Arlxs., May Term. 1866.
Peter Van Winkle,
John Pearson, lrsr.,1.{
and Chism Pettus plaintiff
late partners under
the firm name H ttt
p. Van Wrinkle q Cos. ..,.t
Us. In debt of att'ch.
Ferdinand +. Zellner Defendant.
COMES plaintiff, and defendants having
Y failed to appear and plead or otherwise
answer Plaintiffs action, it is ordered by the
Court that the defendant be notified that an
attachment has been issued against his estate
and levied on the following described real es-
tate that is to say Blocks, numbered 3D. 81
and 80 in the town of Fayetteville in Wash
ington County. Arkansas. and the se14 of sea
of section 20 in Township 16 north. range
30 west and % acres off of the west side Ofthe
ne4 of ne4 of the said section 20 in said
township and range, and also on one Piano
Forte as his property that this action Is debt
by attachment, that the amount of PLAINTIFFS
demand as sworn to for debt and interest Is
$0OS 90: and that unless the defendant shall
appear, by himself or attorney, on or before
the Sd day Of the next term Of this Circuit
Court to be begun and held at Court House
in and for Washington County in the State
of Arkansas, ON the first Monday in August.
| A. d. 1866, that judgement will be entered
against him. and 6is estate sold to sat
| isfy the same, and that publication be made Of
this order as required by law, and that the
same be notice to the defendant.
| A true copy from the record, '
Attest G. w. M. READ, Clerk.
| Ow- =
The Van Buren press., 1866-06-09

eY" This is the latest version of the death
scene of Stonewall Jackson =" A few mo-
ments before he died. he cried out in his de-
lirium. Order A. L. Hill to prepare for action
pass the infantry to the front rapidly tell
Major Hawks'-then stopped, leaving.the sem
tence unfinished. Presently, a smile of inef
fable sweetness spread itself over his pale face,
and he said quietly. and with an expression as
IL Of great relief. Let us cross over the river
and rest under the shade of the trces;' and
then, without pain or the least struggle, his
spirit passed from earth to the God who gave
| ifv I....
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-05
rhe Pelice Cosn,ulsssoa. m.

BALTIMORE, Nov 3-l2 M.-The city is
perfectly quiet. The streets are almos,
deserted Excitement oil to-day has ent,rel,
disappeared. valiant and Young and Sher-
i'll Thompson are It'll in Jail, not yet baller
out. II 10 reported th.t the c0ui sci for tho,
parties sie eudt ivoring Ia get y writ Ut ha
bcas corpus before some Judge ofthc adpan
ing county. 1t 10 not known pOsitlvel,
what course will be pursued. but presume
such course will be taken 50 that the parties
will be brought before the Court ON Mon.
day.
The steamer City of Paris. from Liver
pool, oath, and Queenstown 25th, arrived
this morning.
The England left Liverpool on the cath
ult for New York.
: The cekly sailing Of the Cunard cx
ira steamers hare been suspended, but the
will leave every alternate Saturday for New
York, commencing In the 9Th.
The Nc chanics' Magazine says: The Brit
ish Government las ordered rs inch k'si
man gun with improved carriage, shot and
powder from the United States. The gun
MANUFACTURED will proably arrive in five ol
six weeks. hen we hope for a setll, m4n
Of the question between the British u 4
American ordinances.
lie iflOcc OIL wares Woulu ieAvc Eng
land for Russia on the fifth Of November
with numerous suite to ai'en'' the MARI ag,
Of the Princes Dagmar with the Czirwitch
The Standard theatre, at the East En-,
Of London. burnt on the 2lst.
MIR. McItac. the Liverpool Agent of til,
Confcderates, who was sued in Court n
Liverpool by the United States Government
to obtain information what property il
his poseession belonging to the late Ccnicd
crate ooelQnsyt. had been allowed :
iorsnieh'ss .aios-- having been abroad si'
The famine in India isalmost ended. A
plentiful harvest bids fair TO restore the
country TO usual prosperity.
A Calcutta letter says II is estimated thai
three fourths of the labonng population ant
halt 81 the lower class Of Agriculturalisi.
have persisted or will perish before the ca
lamity Is stayed
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-05
LATE NEWS


Bats,xosE. Oct. 3-Judge Bond be.
issued . Bench warrant Tor the arrest OF
Nessss Young ard vslient. The Judge
n. summ med the Sheriff before him, and
inouirc., IL 1t wac trne that he was sum.
mnniuv posse. He ssid he Was doing 20 q
the r,.p,,.st Of the nsw Commissioner The
Jnde. warned him 10 desist, and said II DC
lid no, obey he would forthwith cause his
arrest A few new .'0ictrs have oeen sworn
10 by lie new commissioners and are desig.
nn,ci by white ribbons II L. expected that
the old force will arrest them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-05

SAN FRANCisco, Nov. 3-Gcn Halleck
has received intelligence that the remainder
Of the money stolen from Psymaster Glenn,
Of Idaho, had been recovered, and the tWO
soldiers Of the 14th infantry who committed
the robbery captured.
The steamer Active, for Victoria, Van
couvcrs Island, sailed to-day, carrying
&4v, 900 ia treasure.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-05
news
~ TELEGR.fPR.

From New York.
NEw Ivag. Nov. 3.
Walter Westeott, living ct 48O second av-
enue, vas 10 severely stabbed in the saloon
No. 443 first avenue. On Saturday night,
that his cntrails protruded from the wound.
Four rufians we're implicated in the assault
but made their escape and their names are
unknown. The wounded man Was alive
last night.
The Herald's Washington special says
Gen. Grant has At last, most probably per
Instruction from the President. taken up the
Aexicau matter in earnest, and will attend
10 II with aeal 20 Ear % be can be concerned.
On Saturday hs invited Ssno~ Romero, the
Mexican miotster, 20 c0nodential interview
as his headquarters, which meeting took
placs and ;nsaed Tor sO0s time. After Senoe
ReoeEo's departure there was . staff met
ing. What connection this may or may not
have had with Aexscan business . csnno<
Ay. One thing more: There il no reason
to believe that the Me1icsn question has
lpsen 70 opened with France, but that It re-.
mains Just where the last published note
from Drouyn De L'Hays to Mr.. Seward
placed Il. The Goves nmeht j. wait,ng 10
pee bow the French act up TO the irst Of the
CVUStUB yeoVs IL ~ tuet Tune IL u seen that
there 10 any faith exhibited. or tendency
20 duplicate. then such action will be E rel
BY rscon0sndcd - will insure our 6eelin,s
and inteteats 10 b respected
Pre>ide.,t Juarex has written letter. in
which he again asserts his unwilllngness to
consider any pref cts io"king TO ccsson 4
ohe northern States VI Mex CO to the Un,ted
States.
Furthermore. it il we'll known that some
three years sgo Don Jose Domingo Cor,ez
came to this city and proposed before the
executive tie annexation 10 the United
Ststee Of the state Of chihuahua and the
States Of Mexico on the Pacific coast, in or
de-, q he std, to free them from French in
PREVENTION, and that Jusrex instructed Sc
nor Romsso to officially deny that Cortez
l,ad any right to make sny such PROPOSE
tioN
Tee Hss1ld'o Tbssato special says -
0feas dissatisfaction exists on the verdict IN
the CO. q Luwsdcn. The Catholics oil the
city asosst boldly that Luwsden vas dis
charged % religious gvounds, and that the
evidence against him vas stronger than that
againat eNahos.
The Hon. y. Dietary, Of Montreal. in
tenae % apply for admission 10 practice in
Toronto. % bshalf Of the Feniaus. lie has
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-05

WAsnixorox, Oct. 3.-Much solicitude
naturally prevails here concerning the trou'
hlsd cunditlon Of affairs in Baltimore. IL
- r-por. ed that troops were TO day sent Y,
that neighbdhood 10 he ready 10 case Ol
any emergercy, and II there shall be any
hostile demonstrations on the part OF The
authorities. the United States Government
will interfere AND declare the city undeS
martial law, for the purpose OF preserving
the peace.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-05

New ORLEANS, Nov 3 Gene al Kidds
Derintepdant Of the Texas Freedmen .
Bureau i sbout making tour throughou
the State to examine into the condition u
freedmen. He expresses himself Orposed
20 the SsconmesdasiOn Of many ~ decline
making yearly cossfaceo lor ~, which ~
declares will Be fuin0us to their moral and
physicist welfare.
he Indians have appeared in Banda
county and are driving In the settlers