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LUMBER
T UMBER, LUMBER,

Il
C.B. CHURCH 4 co.
Desire to call special attention Of the Carpenters Ane
Builders, WheelN rights aud CoAehmAker to their eE
tensve and we'll selected assortment Of all the various
kinds OF LambsT, consisting In part Of
All sizes Of White Pine Poplar, Walnut, Oak hh and
Hickory.
fRAMlhd
White Pine, Spruce, Hsmloek, Va. Pine, aud Oak.
FLOORING.
white Pine, Spruce Va Pine. Eastern Shore, and Oak
Cypress, white Pins. Spruce, and Cedar.
VINCE RAILS, POSTS, AND PICKRrs.
@, B. CHURCH co,
mvs-lm Cor. Maryland ave, and Eleventh street.
RADY'S NATIONAL PHOTO
ID GRAPHIC GALLERY,
TsS BROADWAY,
NEW YoRK,
Nearly opposite Grace Church.
Mr. Brady has view and for sale At his Gallery, a.
PORTRAITS OF ALL oEFIoKRs,
Of both services who have diGp EuisAsd themselves in
imperial.
In addition to his varied assortment Of nfsnSSsss Mr.
COLLECTION OF VIEWS
Of almost every pOnt made historic in the recent
nlet which II may be presumed will be valued b. not
friends as mslasntoss Of the trials through which the
nation has Just passed.
Nj; Brady always pays considerable AitsntiOa 10
tx ssw .tyl. Of PORTRAITS IN PORCELAIN bu
bean hFousAsby NJ Brady 70 psEis'uoa. aPa'u
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Tue DIsrRIcr JAn.-The Grand Jury yes
to-day presented to Chief Justice Cartier the fol.
lowing report relative to the condition Of the count
Jail:
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SALE OF GOVERNMENT MEATS
- FOOT OIL.

CHIHR oUAkTEAnAHTHR's oTTIoH
DHPoT OE WAsHIAaHOH,
WAsHIEaToH, d. O., June rs, 1859. \
Will be sold at public Au0tioA at Lincoln Depot.
Geu. 9. u. TOmpkias, anArtsrmAhter. on SATURDAY,
jane q, 1885, a. O'Clock :. N. about
.. H !, TO- GALLONS hkAfSPOOT OLE
In barrels The OIL will be sold BY the ElloA In lots
Of Que barrel with the privileges OF Ave. T-.7'rI
date Of sale
Terms Cash, In 0oSsrhmsnt fund.
- Byt MAJ osa. and ohist ausrI.Sn.si:r.
jslb'N Depot u WAshinGtoA.
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LATE FROM MEXICO.
FREEDnEES BUREAU IN NORTH CAROLINA
LATER FROM MEXICO.

It N u nj a, II X u II 3 :.
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no CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser. having been restored to
health in a few weeks by very simple rene
dy. after having suffered for several years
with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease Consumption-is to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of
the prescription used (free of charge) with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they will find a SURE CURE for
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, Coughs,
COLDS and all TlUoat and Lung Affections
The only object Of the advertiser in sending
the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted. and
spread information which he conceivcs to he
invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing.
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription FREE, by
return mail, will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co.. New York.
March i7-39tf
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

cS~ Our friend HUMEs, of the House OF
Humes & Hamilton, Ft. Smith, sutler of the
Garrison and also of the Company of Regu-
lars stationed at this place, has opened store
in Van Buren,. for the better accommodation
of its members. The branch here Is I'm charge
his attention to the soldiers-but would be
pleased to see any of his citizen friends. Drop
in and see him, first door east of Fellmcrs.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

GoDEY's LADY's Book, for April has been
received and continues to be as interesting as
ever to the female portion of the reading COM
munity, and is, as it should be, household ne
cessity with the ladies. The steel engraving
" The Last Boquet," is splendid engraving
the illustrations of fashions, dresses, hats, en-
broideries, &C. are numerous; and the table
of contents is both highly moral and literary.
l.. \. Cooley, Philadelphia. $500 year.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14
Obituary.

Many of our readers were acquainted with
the parents of the little boy whose death Is
mentioned below. Mr.. Scott was the propri.
tor Of the celebrated Elk Mills, i'm South
West Missouri, and died there short time
previous to the war.-ED.l
DIED.
On the 9Th inst. at the residence Of C. G..
SCOTT. in Little Rock PERRY, son of James
A.and Frances Scott, aged seven years.
The little one came into this world. ushered
by troubles. He saw his fathers body borne
to the tomb, and himself left the youngest or
phan of the family. lie saw-for his home
was in the district where the most barbarous
and disgraceful deeds Of the war were com
fires that consumed the buildings
and Improvements about his widowed moth
er's homestead. and the destruction of the
itself He experienced exile and
the vicissitudes of destitution. On his return
he was welcomed by Death, Peace and Hope
had promised happier greeting.
Affection weeps for him. But it is not Civ
IN for mOrtals to pass away with less cause for
'egret. He was Intelligent, sprightly and con-
iding; and better than all, was sinless. There
was an impress of blessing upon his coun-
enance when his spirit left-an impress we all
,ollld read. 1t was
"BLEssED ARE THE PURE IN HEART"
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility and Premature
Decay. and all the effects of youth
tul indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffering
humanity, send free to all who need it the rec
ipe and directions for making the simple rem
ing to profit by the advertisers experience,
candO so by addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN,
March 17-39tf No. l3, Chambers-st. n. Y.
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Strange but True.

Every young lady and gentleman in the
United States can hear something very much
to their advantage by return mail (free of
charge) by addressing the undersigned
Those having fears Of being humbugged will
oblige by not noticing this card. All others
will please address their Obedent servant,
THOS. +. CHAPMAN.
March 17-39tf S3l. Broadway, n. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

ESr Mrs. Partington says that the coal
porters may say what they please about
religious tracks, but she thinks, in her
opinion, THAT there's no tracks so sugges-
tive Of solemn thoughts as the railroad
tracks.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

eB The best stock of Stationery and No.
tions in Arkansas at S. W. Murphy's Fort
Smith. Orders by mail attended to. Photo
graphs of Union and Confederate officers, 25
cents each. 40tf
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

Eg"A lighted lamp" writes NJ
Cheyne, ais very small thing, and yet
it giveth light to all who are in the
house, and so there is quiet influence
which, like the flame, fills many a home
with light and fragrance.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

cS" We notice that the City Council are at
work on Main-street, cleaning out the cutters
xc. We hope the whole town may be clean
ed up soon. The cholera may make its advent
here the ensuing season, and little precau-
tion may prevent its spread.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

eB- In the absence of Capt. Reasoner,
of the j. s. Hall, from his post on account of
sickness, the boat is now in charge of JOHNNY
WILLIAMS, the accomplished clerk Of the beat.
Whether in the office or on the deck, he is per-
fectly at home: and, were 1t not for his excess
.ive modesty, we would Captain him at once.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

The fine passenger Packet Pilgrim. Capt. J..
Chapman, will leave for Little Rock and all
points below. this afternoon. Passengers and
clippers will take due notice. The Pilgrim
runs with great regularity and has been the
regular packet from this place for several
trips on Saturday, May she long continue to
do so. r..
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VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.

~ S. ~ PettingiH C Co., in Ne@ York an
Boston, are authorized to receire advertising for
the Press, in those cities. ,.....
eE Capt. p. May and Jno. Neale, '7ith c. G..
Scott C Co., Greow Agents at Little Rock
Then uiU receire Subscriptions for the Press.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

- +. c. POWELL received a lot of new
goods by the Steamer Prarie State, from st
Louis. See his advertisement.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

y The snail pox is circulating very free
ay at Ft. Smith Col. Harwood of the 57th U,
5. C.. |. has it.
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FARM WANTED.-Wa antee so or l2O acres of
Cotton land, with some improvement. Price
must be low Address +. NJ. at this office
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

~ We are under obligations to Capt. CLAY
RoBARDs, General Steamboat Agent at Little
Rock for files OF late papers.
The Van Buren press., 1866-04-14

cX3- Maj. Gen. Hunt, formerly in command
of this District. passer down on the Steamer
inyton.
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RIVER NEWS.

The river continues to recede with sufficient
water in the channel for all navigable purpO-
ses. The late rise has caused change of the
bar, opposite the wharf the reef coming much
nearer to the landing than formerly. Arrri-
walls and departures for the week are as fol-
lows:
ARRIVED.
April 9TH. s. Hall from Little Rock
l0th-Allena May Little Rock
" -Prarie State st. Louis.
American. Fort Gibson.
llth-Iespcr Little Rock
!" l2th--Florence Trabcr Little Rock
l3th-Pilgrim Little Rock.
DEPARTED.
March Nth-ArgOs for Little Rock.
April loth-j.S. Hall Little Rock
Z" -Allena May
American g"
llth-Prarie State " ST. Louis.
" 13th-Florence Traber Little Rock.
The Hespcr has gone to Fort Gibson. She
will probably be down to-day
The Prairie State was detained here by the
us. Marshal for, we believe, some supposed
infraction of the revenue laws. She was how
ever, soon released.
Considerable quantities ofCorn, Flour, Po-
tatoes' &c. as well as general freights have
been landed at the wharf, this week. Freights
have been materially reduced. The AVena
-uay brought pound freight from Little Rock
at 40 cts. per hundred pounds and Flour at
70 cts. per bbl. The Prorie State, from ST.
Louis delivered freight from that point at our
wharf for $500 per hundred.
The 7ahieqaah, No. 2, is fully due from Gin
cinnati and may be looked for hourly.
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DRY GOODS
.GRocER1Es!| f:
A. M. CALLAHAN & CO.,
AT TIE WELL KNOWN STAND oP
HENRY CUNNINGHAM,
MAIN STREET,
VAN BUREN, ARK.
W. continue to b''p'
General Assortment of Goods,
which are adapted to the city and country
trade, and shall endeayor to offer to old custo-
mers and friends and all who will favor us
with call,
Inducements that cannot fail to secure
their Trade,
and warrant continuance Of their patronage
which we would respectfully solicit.
We intend to keep
Every thing the People Want,
in the
Dry Good & Grocery Line,
making new additions to our stock on the ar
rival of nearly
EVERY BOAT,
and will guarantee to
SELL AS LOW
as can be bought in
This City or Fl. Smith.
Our stock consists, in part, OF the following:
Prints, Cloths, Flannels,
DOMESTICS, SHEETINGS, SIIRTINGS,
Dress Goods,
LADIES' HATS, RIBBONS.
Nubia, Opera and Shaker Hoods,
Handkerchicfs, Gloves and Hose,
SHAWLS, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
Collars, Nets, Corsctts,
Buttons, Thread,
Hair Pins, Combs, Beads, Belts,
COTTON YARN.
Needles, Pins, knitting Needles,
BALMORALS,
DC, &C., &c, &C., &C., &C.,
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Cotton and Wool Cards,
COFFEE,
SUGAR.
Soda, Pepper, Spices,
Indigo, Copcras, Madder,
BACON,
SALT,
CANDLES, COAL OIL,
LEATHER,
School Books, Stationery, Ink,
Pens, &c.
POWDER AND SHOT, GUN CAPS,
SULPHUR, SOAP
TIN d WOODEN WARE,
Buckets, Tubs, Wash Boards, Brooms,
QUEENSWARE,
Shoe and Securing Brushes.
PLOW,S AXES, KNIVES d FORKS,
Coffee Mills Knitting Needles,
CUTLERY, SPOONS, RAZORS, FILES,
Logwood, Candle Wick,
MACKEREL, WHITE FISH,
Starch, Sugar of Lemon, Nutmegs
Corn Starch, Castee Soap,
GRASS ROPE, NAILS,
Patent Medicines, Liniments, &c.
Garrett & Sons Scotch Snuff
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CHEAP CASH STORE.
j. F'ELLMER,
(Ner. door to Dougherty and CLASH
VAN buren,, ARKANSAS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer, in
GROCERIES
PROVISIONS
KEEPS constantly on hand and for sale
Low PRICES,
Bacon Flour, Mackerel,
s.us,,.. Can Peaches
NhiCS'
&s., &C., &C., DC. &c., DC.
DON'T PURCHASE UNTIL YOU HAVE
CALLED ON
Old Bourbon, Rye and Corn
WHISTLES.
DROP Nv d PROVE THEN.
and Fine
BRANDIES.
WE BUY THE GOODS TO SELL.
THE MAN WITH MONEY GETS
THEM.
Imported and
FINE BOTTLED LIQUORS,
dc. DC. &c.
sT5" We warrant our Liquors as good as any
in this part of the State, and for sale little
cheaper.
az" Call and examine
FELLMER'S
Stock, before
elsewhere.
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD.
J. FELLMER.
Van Buren, Ark, Feb l, '6G. 1y
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10y ~VVAS1
.i.t' ,ti,,,lo "a. ya'cr- .foi,.a IL = I.
Offered in this market sifice the war COM
menced, consisting in part Of
PRINTS. SHlRTING, SHEETING,
TICKING, JEANS, CHECKS,
DENNIS, FLANNELS
SATINETS, and KERSEYS.
Fancy Calicoes, Merinoes,
Delaines, Lawns and Muslins,
Dress Goods, Hosiery, Balmorals,
Canton and Plain Flannels,
Satinets, BroadclOths and Cassimercs,
LADIES CLOAKS,
CLOAK ORNAMENTS & BUTTONS.
Ladies and Gents Flain and Fancy
SHAWLS.
Gents plain and fancy
White Shirts and Bosoms.
Wooden Overshrts, Undershirts and Drawers.
Eramine our Stock before purchasing.
Boots and Shoes,
for men. women and children in every varie-
ty and style,
EXAMINE THEM ..
A complete assortment Of e.
HATS AND CAPS.
School Books, Pens, Ink, Letter and
Note Papers, and Stationery
of all kinds.
GROCERIES
PROVISIONS.
is as complete as can be found in this section
of State and offered as low-consisting of
COFFEE TEA, SUGAR.
MOLASSES, FLOUR, SALT,
BUTTER, LARD,
Bacon, Hams, Cheese, Coal Oil,
Candles Crackers, Spices.
Brooms, Tubs. Buckets, Baskets,
Queensware, Glassware, and
Looking Glasses,
and House Furnishing Goods generally.
MACKEREL, OYSTERS, SARDIENs,
IObstprs, Pickles, Peaches.
Strawberries Pine Apples,
LObsters, Jelles, &c.
HARDWARE & CROCKERY,
COTTON AND WOOL CARDS,
<. c. POWELL,
Is prepared to supply country merchants with
complete Stock of Goods, Of the latest styles,
at as low prices as any house in the city.
EXAMINE OUR STOCK
before purchasing elsewhere.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The New YORK News is now taken
throughout the Southern States, and the
undisputed fact that it has larger circu-
lation in the South than the journals Of the
New York Press combined, will insure the
attention of tho commercial public and the
public generally.
Advertisers now availing themselves of
the opportunity to make known their bust.
ness through the columns of The New
YORK News, are convinced of the impor-
tance of its great circulation throughout
the South, III consequence of the large or
ders received by them, certify to the value
of this journal as the best medium for ad-
vertising, and the public generally de-
pending upon publicity to secure an extern
ssion of business commensurate with enter
prise, should not fail to become acquainted
with the unquestionable advantages to be
derived from announcing, through the
columns of this popular journal, whatever
relates to commercial or financial matters,
no matter what may be the particular bust
ness in which any party may be engaged
Address BENJAMIN WOOD,
New York News Building,
No. 10 City Hal! Square,
Jan II 12~ New York.
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coPv amy CfdD on len.
Any person sending . Club of Fifty FOR
THE SEMI-WEEkLY or WEEKLY NEWS
will be entitled to THE DAILY NEWS
FREE FOR ONE YEAR. The name Of the
Post Office and State should in all cases be
plainly written. To ensure safety in remit
tance, money orders are preferable
SPECIMEN COPIES SENT FREE.
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BlTCNELOR'S HAIR DYE!

TIME Original and lest in the World.
L The only true and perfect HAIR DYE.
HARMLESS, Reliable and Instantaneous.
Produces Immediately a splendid Black or
natural Brown, without injurinS The hair
or skin. Remedies the i'll effects Of bad
dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine
is signed William 4. Bachelor. Also. RE-
GENERATING EXTRACT OFF MILE
FLEURS, for Restoring and Beautifying
tie Hair. CHARLES BATCHELOR,
Oct % fy New York.
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State South Carohna--Richland Dist

By Jacob Bel, Ordinary Of sad District.
WHEREAs Mariah Gonzales hath ap-
w piled to me for letters of admins
tration on all and singular the goods and
Gonzales, late of the District aforesaid,
deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admonisl
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said deceased, to be and appear be-
fore me, at our next Ordinarys Court for
on Friday, the 10Th day of February instant,
at 10 o'clock q. M, to show cause, if any,
why the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal cf t''o Court
this second day Of February, in tho
year OF our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty-six, and in the ninetieth
year of American independence.
JACOB BELL,
Feb 81 Ordinary Richland District
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The SEMI WEEKLY AND WEEKLY News.

The SEMI WEEKLY AND WEEKLY News.
Fhcsc two Journals are made up with
special reference to the wants OF country
subscribers, and contain such variety of
matter as to render them welcome to every
family in the land. In the matter of LITE
RArURE tho choicest stories Of the best
writers are spread forth in their columns,
and moro excellent literary matter is fur
nished in one issue than can be had in
many OK the exclusively literary Journals of
the day. The GENERAL News is admirably
selected and condensed. SO as to give all
the current intelligence in readable a
from every part of the country, and is
always the latest. The COMMERCIAL. INTEL
IIGENcE is carefully prepared, and includes
reliable MARKET REPORTS from all points,
which are not excclled by any journal in
this country.
Send the names OF all friends Of Consti-
tutional liberty, and we will send them
SPECIMEN COPIES FREE.
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esssss ss.. J.
ENHE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders
Il OF the above institution will be held in
the city of Charleston, on the SECOND
TUESDAY IN February next, the 18th day
OF that month.
Place of meeting Hall Of the South
western Railroad Bank, on Broad street
@Hour OF conveninS-l1 II o'clock A. NJ
On the day following Wednesday, tho
1lth-thcre will be an election held at the
same pace. between the hours OF 9 A. NJ
and 3 =. II, for FIFTEEN DIRECTORS
OF the RAILROAD COMPANY and THIR-
TEEN DIRECTORS of the BANk.
Aconmittcc to verify proxies will attend
Stockholders will be passed, rs usual
over tn" Road, to and from the meeting,
free OF charge, in accordance with the re-
solution of the Convention OF 1851
Jan 81 j. Z. EMERY, Secretary.
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South Carolina Railroad Company
Goutii-.I cs:ern Railroad Bank.
}. ~. s,s. ..- t-.-..
..,s.., 49,.
10 1SGt

FEBRUARY 10, 1864.
(ES0LNED. That new Proxies be
~ required at the next annual meet
ln%, and that due notice Of the same be
given to the Stockholders"
The attention Of the Stockholders of the
above institution is respectfully called to
the foregoing resolution, adopted at the
last meeting; aud notice is hereby given
that Proxies Will not be availa bic at the
next meeting lIth proNmo) unless each
signature Is stamped with 4 ten (10) cents
Internal Revenue Stamp.
JOHN y. STOCK.
l.. c. HENDRICKS,
c. j. COLCOCk
Jan 81 "a Committee on Proxies.
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t1ty. OF the Constitution. 4 patriotisn
sufficiently broad to embrace both sections
has been it's only guide, and it refers now
with honest pride to its record to show that
IL mas not turned to the right or the left
under all the violence .of arbitrary power.
True to its principles az THE NEWS has
bccn through the reign Of terror, it chal-
lcnSeS public confidence in its honesty and
independence for the future.
The political transition OF the -prcsci,;
day opens to IflE NEWS new and wider
hcld OF usefulness. Standing now. ~ il
always has, on the inviolability of the Con-
stitutlon, according to the Interpretation of
the strict constructionistS, it presents 4
rallying ground for all, in both scctions,
who arc friends of q generous conservatism.
AS true and tried exponent OF sectional
amlty, 1T occupies position which makes i:
the lifting mediator in holding up to til"
party of order, III both sections. interest.
aud principles that gave breadth and Vi
tality to their alliance. As an intcrscc-
tional agent, devoted to freedom Of clcc-
ton. to trial by jury, to the sanctity Of the
habeas corpus, and opposed now az fol.
four years of terror it has been, to the cen
tralization that darcs to trample on the
rights of States, North or South, THE
NEWS places itself as candidate for sup
port before the great body Of this once free
people.
The circumstances of the moment make
the dissemination of the principles Of The
News a duty of individual patriotism.
Every man who concurs in its doctrine
must, if he enteatain 4 true sense of free
dom, do SO ia no spirit Of Indifference, but
rather with the earncstncss of q high trust
Justified, nay bound in his love of liberty.
to do so, the proprietorp places the canvass lie
makes here of the public generally in the
hands OF those men who give him the ap-
proval ofthcir consciences as his individual
agents. Every reader of The News cannot
avoid the conviction OF duty WHICH is hero
pointed out as the ground Of the request,
that he urges it's claims for q wider support
upon all OF his friends and neiShboes who
give their earnest sympathies to the cause
of S'strict construction, intersectional con-
ciliation, and all the rights of the citizens
under the system set up by our fathers OF
liberty regulated by law. The proprietor
of The News calls, therefore, upon good
and true Conservatives throughout the
country, to discharge, to their convictions
of political right at this great crisis in the
countrys fortunes, the duty of giving to
the influence OF his paper, daily, semi
weekly or weekly, the wider power for good
which it seeks here through the service of
its individual supporters
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-26

A WAC or A LAWYER think very
likely The following laughabe anecdote is old,
but it will well bear repetition:
There is a well known custom prevailing ia
our criminal courts of assigning counsel to
such prisoners as have no one to defend them.
In New York the court finding man accused
Of theft, and without counsel, asked wag
lawyer who was present, to withdraw the
prisoner, confer with him, and give him such
counsel as was best for his interest. The law
yer and his client withdrew and in fifteen or
twenty minutes the lawyer returned into the
court alone.
"Where is the prisoner" asked the court.
"He is gone, said the hopeNl limb. You
told me to give him the best advice could
for his interest As he said lie was guilty, |
thought the best counsel I could offer him was
to cut and run like hi, which he took at
once. He is in Jersey, your honor. by this
time
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A man who had won fat turkey at raf-
fe. and whose pious wife was very inquisitive
about the method Of obtaining the poultry,
satisfied her at last With the remark that the
Shakers gave it to him.