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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-04-20

School Terms.
a correspondent sends us the following
which We're handed to ''Sl1ule-A Master 2
about to take charge of District School
in this county, not a hundred years ago.
We give the rules "geTbatiat ct spetatfn1 -
1. Eat that is sat be fore you and fine
no falt
2. not to play with scholars and asso-
ciat in chooI ours.
3. Not to show any parshality to schoI-
ars-
4. No lying, no swariug no titeing and
no sooling.
5. If you do not suit us not to keep you,
but to pay you off.
8. We do not suit you, you can at any
time quit the school.
4 Good E.rowse,
A jurors name was called by the clerk.
The man advanced to the judges desk and
said:
"Judge, should like to be excused
cit is impossible" said the judge, de-
cidedly.
"But, judge, if you knew my reasons"
"Well, sir, what are they ?"
Gwen, sir, the fact is" and the man
hesitated.
''Well, sir proceed - continued the judge.
''well, Sudge, if I must say it, I've got
the itch"
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
D I e d.

In this City, on the evening of the 3Oth OF
Of October, at s O'Clock, Miss KAIE JOHNSON
aged IL years months and Is days.
She suffered long. slow, lingering; but I'M
yielding Consumption did its work. For
weeks she was sensible of her condition, and
the last few days of her life were days of tri-
umph. A living faith in the Redeemer, q
sense ofacceptancc with God, a bright hope
ofImmortality took away the Stlhg of death.
She was calm, resigned and happy. She said
to friend: Il once looked upon death with
dread, but do not now, God has accepted
me-
In the evening few hours before her death,
she Joined the Church. received the Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper. and having listen
ed to some passages OF Scripture read at her
request, and giving counsel and exhortation
to some particular friends she calmly, peace
fully, quit this world.
Oh. how sadness comes upon our hearts
when one so young, so fair, so much beloved
is taken from us. Thy will o God be done"
Vaa Buren. Nor. LIST, 1866.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
Our Little Rock Correspondence.
The Legislature...Election of Senators
Speaker, Clerks &c.

! LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 5, 1866
DEAR DuNnAM There will be quo
rum tomorrow without doubt. Mem
bers and Senator's are pouring in from all
quarters. Candidates are busy present.
ing their claims. Some want to be elect.
ed for the honor, and some the pay
while others are starving, and the Legis-
lature will be guilty of murder il they are
not elected.
There are four or fyc clever gentle.
men running for Clerk of the House.
think the race will be between King and
BurSeyin. Hamilton Pike, Wyatt Thom,
as, and Others are candidates for Secreta.
nv Of the Senate Thomas will probably
be elected
The Legislature is not as conservative
as expected to find it; there is no
chance to elect Senator who has not
been identified with the war
The Dispatch says: III 1t Is determln-
ell not to elect man who can take the
test oath, then elect e soldier like Petit.
grew, Brooks, Crayens, Fellows, Pagan
or Churchill, whose record in the wal
makes it impossible for him to take the
oath, and who will be truly q represen-
| tatirs man" ....u
One Of the Senator's will be conceded
to the North West Turner Little Dav''
Walker and Greenwood are spoken Of
Garland seems to be the prominent man
hcreabOuts, The Senatorial question,
however, has not been canyassed much
yet. The organization of the Houses is
the absorbing topic. Eakin, Bunch OF
Brooks will be chosen Speaker. .."
| will write again Tomorrow.
Yours, b.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

A BEAUTIFUL LEGEND. Jesus and two q,
three ofhis disciples went one day from Jcru.
salem to Jericho. Peter--the ardent and ca
ger-was, as usual. by the Teachers side. On
the road to Olivet lay horse shoe. which the
Teacher desired Peter to pick up but which
Peter let lie, as ne did not think it worth
stopping for The Teacher stopped for it, and
exchanged it in the village for a measure of
cherries. These cherries he carried as eastern
men now carry such things, in the bossonl
folds OF his dress. When they had to ascend
the ridge, and the road lay between two heat
cd rocks and over ragged stones, and among
glaring white dust, Peter became tormented
with heat and thirst and fell behind. Then
the Teacher dropped ripe cherry at every
rev rev steps and Peter eagerly stopped for them
When they were all gone. Jesus turned to
him and said with a smile: "IIc who /, above
STOPPING to small thing, will have to bend
his back to many lesser things"
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

CoSFEDERATEs IN MExICo.--A correspon-
dent of the New Orleans Times under date OF
Sept 26, writes from the city of Mexico and
States:
Among the eXC Confederates still remaining
in this country, may be mentioned ex Cover
nor Thomas c. Reynolds, of Missouri who Is
engaged in the practice of law, and as he
speaks no less than four different languages
the Governor is driving a very thrifty busi-
ness. He has also recently received the ap-
pointment ofGeneral Inspector of the Mexi-
co and Chalco railroad, representing the inter-
est of the Government in the same. General
10. Shelby, of Missouri has just arrived in this
city lie is at present engaged in transpor-
tation between Vera Cruz and the Capitol
Major General .B. Magruder is also here, and
says. Tell my friendsihat am still proud as
Lucifer and defy misfortune" The Generals
family is also here with him. Major Law
renee of Missouri, and Major Edwards of the
same State, and Major George W. Clarke. of
Texas, are all here, and though none of them
are getting decidedly rich, they are all making
comfortable living, and have "great expec-
tations.' Generals Hindman and Slaughter
are at Orziba, and n. o. Green. Esq. and Cen
eral Price and Judge Perkins and Governor
Harris are at Cordova.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
The Soldier Of Arkansas.

Mr.. EDITOR of the Press, | desire to bring
before your attention. and through you before
the Arkansas Assembly especially. the Arkan-
sas Soldier. Work has been cut out for the
Legislature to do, by various papers and their
correspondents. 1t is well and the carving of
work to be done has been judicious and we'll
timed and for the public good. The Lcgi,la-
ture will doubtless heed these counsels and
foreshadowings. ...,..,.
But would like to add to this burden OF
"work' proposed to the I.eg,lature-another
and very important work. This is, to make
the manned, disabled and impoverished SOL
diers of Arkansas, who fought in her cause
and at her command, and who are now unable
to follow their ancient, or any avocations OF
able men, and also provision for the families
of such soldiers who have fallen and left them
destitute and powerless to aid themselves
There are cases of each all over our State
They rendered their service when called upon
by the state, because they believed their al
legiance was due the State It matters not
loN was iuC HtiilCal li2h' ~ 'fi''
1t wa, responded to and service was given
Surely these soldiers are entitled to the care
of the State ,cho begot their tcoes and nounds,
in what both then thought a just cause.
1t is for the State to care for them. No
other will. The State must care for its own.
To the call of the State they rallied how they
did so-let the battle field, the lonely. cold,
wet, hungry. and wearing march. the solitary
and exposed and chilled scntincl--let all the
thousand ways by which a soldier tells his
devotion to his country, speak out their teem-
ing record; a history which will be, for long
time To come, u twice told tale beside a
thousand chimney corners On their obedi-
enee to this call of the State, to their deeds
and sutlerings in such obedience, do they now
rest their appeal. Amt they are not the per-
sons who make the appeal. Their friends
find tongue for them; for they do not ask aid
ofany. If their services speak not loud
enough they will themselves remain dumb.
But they ought to getaid. They will get
it. This Assembly, composed of soldiers, will
not forget the suffering soldier who fought
side by side with them for cause which,
though "lost,N was believed to be holy and
was as valiantly defended as it was dearly
loved. They willnot forget the soldier whose
only means for support lie in his Wounds
Humanity will cover their error, and only
remember their devotion. Policy, too-cold
word-demands suclilaid. ''t.'
Yours, J.W. W.
Oct. 3Ist 1866 u.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

INDIANA ELECTIOS.--It is stated that the
Republican majority in Indiana, on the State
ticket, reaches about l4000. On the Congress
sional vote the majority will still be less. NIB
LAcH (Democratic) has a largely increased
majority IN his District. and KERR carries ev-
cry county in his District. These are the Dis
tricts i'll which General lIlLIYER's speech and
letter to KERR were most circulated. which
brought out Il letter from General GRANT to
HILLlER, which GRESHAM published with SO
great flourish of trumpctS. Floyd county
HILLYERs old home. gives KERR maiorities in
every precinct, and nearly doubles his major
ity of 1864. This will be gratifying to the
numerous friends ofGen. /. in St. Louis.-Re-
publican.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Aban
doned Lands.
For Dist Of Ark. ard Iulida Ter.
CIRCULAR, No2i


For Dist Of Ark. ard Iulida Ter.
CIRCULAR, No2i
LITTLE Rock, Oct 26th, 1866.
The undersigned having been assigned by
the War Department 10 the duties of Assist
amt Commissioner of the Bureau of Refugees
Freedmen and Abandoned Lands for the dis
trict of country under his command, in addi-
ton to his duties as Department Commander
hereby relieves Brigadier General j. w
Sprague. u. 5. Volunteers. and assumes
charge of the affairs of the Bureau for the Dis
trict.
Existing orders and regulations will re-
main in force until further orders.
The staff officers now on duty will report in
person. and all other officers aud agents con-
nected with the Bureau in the District will
report by letter to the undersigned at Head
quarters Department of the Arkansas.
Breyet Major John Tyler. Captain Veteran
Reserve Corps. is announced as Acting Assist
ant Adjutant General for the Bureau and will
be obeyed and respected accordingly.
L. o. c. ORD,
Brev. Maj. US A., Asst Com. Bureau OF
Refugees, Freed. and Aban. Lands.
o. ID. GREENE.
Assist. Adult. Gen.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

aS' Cole, A. HENRY. senior partner of the
House OF Henry, Ayers q Co., OF Little Rock,
came up on the steamer Fan Bwea Tuesday,
made short stay in our City and went on to
r. Smith. Col. Henry is making short tour
looking after the interests of this well estab-
hshed concern. He has, we learn, made ar
engagements with Messrs. WHITE a. H.SIEy
to attend toal' business in this city, heretofore
executed by travelling agent. All business
done with this house, through White g. Han
ley we warrant will be accomplished on the
square; they have the fullest confidence OF
the epeople generally, who know that in any
pussiness In which they are interested, tha,
what Is not right they will make right.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
"A corresnondent of tbo po,

A correspondent of the Boston
Commonwealth newspaper in Louisiana,
writes thus; 81 am bound to say plan.
ters from the North have in this region
little or nothingto complain Of avoid
political talks with roughs, or in the vi
entity of bar-rooms, but otherwise | am
rs free-spoken here az | would be in Bos.
ton, and have never had the slightest
cause of complaint, though l am known
as an abolitionist." .ntl
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
Probable Candidate for United States
~. Seuate from Arkansas.

We find in the Washington ID. C) Coastitu-
fondl Union, of a late date the following no.
tice Of the Hon. WILLIAM BYERs. OF this State.
1t Is pleasure for us to say that we can en-
dorse fully the above notice. Judge Byers,
however, having been appointed Superentend-
ent of the Southern Indians, and accepted
the appointment, will hardly become candi-
date. As general thing he has the full con-
iidcnce of the people of the State and no man
could better represent their feelings, than
Judge B, and one who would give more gem
eral satisfaction In his new sphere as Super
entendent OF the Indians we predict, that his
administration, will prove as popular with
the lndians,a and all having intercourse with
this Department, as has his course as a Rep
rescntative at Washington, has been
The name of the Hon. William Byers, men,
Der of Congress elect from Arkanaas, has been
mentioned In connection with the United
states Senate. by many correspondents. and
prominent aud influential persons residing in
the state. They unanimously concur i'm the
statement that Judge Byers stands high
throughout the State. AS an able lawyer-a
high toned honorable gentleman, and a man
ofunqncstionable loyalty. His conduct du-
ring the last session of Congress, seems to
have given entire satisfaction to his constitu-
ehts, as well as to have formed for himself
many warm friends here In the capital of the
nation who would chcertully welcome his re-
turn to this city, clad in the new habili-
ainents the United States Senatorship. His
uhtiring zeal In behalf of the State of Arkan-
sas' ana llle vast amount Of good he has al
ready effected for her, certainly demand
grateful recognition at the hands of her de.
voted sons ~ ' 'T ~ w
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

CorToN SnrPING.-A. NJ. Callahan d
Co, shipped 81 bales of cotton, and John
Austin, 1 bales, to New Orleans, on the
steamer ". 4. CoidweH, at So per bale.
This is the first cotton sent to market
from this place. 1t will be month or
six weeks, before there is much activity
in cotton shipping.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

"A correspondent of the Army and
Navy journal says the experiments at
FORTRESS Monroe prove incontestibly
what was well known to practical naval
officers before, viz: that no monitor in
the navy would stand, for any length of
time, the hammering from a solid ff,
teen-inch shot; and it is doubtful whether
they would stand more than three or -four
blows
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

E- Maj. JAMES II. SPARKS, formerly
partner in the Fort Smith Times and
Herald office, has connected himself with
the Pine Bluff Dispatch, assuming its edi,
torial management. We congratulate the
Major on his return to the State, and to
the editorial chair, and wish him that sue
cess which his energy and ability Justly
deserves. Again, Major, we welcome
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

n MAGNIFICENT sllvertea service was pre-
sehted to Mr.. Kingsley. of the Continental
Hotel at Philadelphia, on Monday, by several
leading merchants. lawyers and manufac-
tures OF that city. as token of their appre-
cciation OF the elegant hospitality rendered the
President OF the United States and his distin-
gt,ished suite during their late visit to that
city. A handsome gold watch and chain.
valued ut S400, was also presented to Mr.. DUFF
". clerk Of the hotel, for attentions bestowed
at the same time.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATEs-Fronl
returns recently sent into the Census Depart
ment at Washington, it appears that the pop
ulation of the United States is now increasing
AT the rate of million year. notwithstand-
ing the fearful ravages of the war. We have
probably at the present time population OF
thlrty-six millions, and there is little doubt
that when the next census is completed in
1870, the people ofthe United States will num-
Der at least forty millions.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

"A negro woman passing the Stacy
House, at Nashville, with rough coffin
on her head, was asked who it was for
replied, "For my ole man" "Whv don't
you get some man to carry it for YOU 2"
SAID u bystander. Poor folks has TO
tote acre own collins now days said
the woman. and hurfietl ON. ="
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
Oct. 3Ist. 1866.

Gen. Bowen arrived home on the American
bringing with him the fine Pigs, we referred
to several weeks since. The General, also
had some of the finest Fowls. that we have
seen any where. Every thing of the kind
adds to the future wealth and benefit of the
country, and we are glad to see men of ener-
gy and means taking such lively interest in
the improvement Of stock In our midst.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

Ihe Radical programme is now pretty
plainly and generally proclaimed. viz: mi
rerSat negro suffrage, on jioodshed and dis-va-
ION The whole story is told in these words,
Ihey feel safe now, and will claim to be back
ed up in their diabolism by the voice of the
people.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

There is not q civilized country
on the face of the earth that would not
Joyrully accept the Southern States as a
part OF its dolninions and grant them
equal rights with their own people
Boston Post
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
inducements to Advertisers.

The Vdn Barren Press offers great in
dncemcn,s TO advertisers - having the
largest circulation. of any paper in West
ern Arkansas and the Indian Country.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

John Billings says if a man is 90.
ing to make business of serving the
Lord, he likes to see him do it when he
measures onions, as wellas when he hol-
lars hallcluyar.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

Rr It docs Us good to see old familiar faces,
The meeting Of the Circuit Court brings to
town good many; among whom we were
pleased 70 take BY the hand, James Gregg and
Alexander Graham. Esqrs., looking as hale
and hearty as of old, ...I. I.,.J ..t.,-.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09
The Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court for this county,
commenced its November Term, on Mon
day last Judge BoLLns, presiding who
appeared more at home in the new Court
Room, than in the little crampcd up place
he has had to hold his Court heretofore.
SQUIRE BOOK, District attorney, for
this Judicial Circuit was present.
The Grand Jurors, were called and
sworn in and after receiving instructions
from the Judge on various offences that
may come before them, retired for delib-
Grafton.
The following are the names of the
Grand Jury:
l.. c. Southmayd, Foreman.
James Gregg,
Alexr. Graham,
John Spoon,
VIM. Turner,
Sorn. Basham,
Palmer Neal,
Elisha Robinson,
William Mars,
Joseph W. Matlock, 0....
George Peters,
Robt. w. Morrow,
;, Peter Kyrkindall,
Charles j Howard,
Columbus c. Johnson,
,Joab Simcoc.
THERE'S quite an extensive docket to
be gone through with, and some very i'm
portant eases to be tried With the usu-
al activity of the Court, all miner cases
will, probably, be disposed of this week,
ready to take hold Of the criminal and
more important ones early next
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

10 ihe United States District Court, Judge
k.i' VIII commence the November
oerm OF Ills Court on Monday next or the day
following The Judge has been indispo.ed
for a few weeks past, and fears were appre-
hended that he would not be able to hold his
court this term. W. ..N III AAL-
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

The TLNAs LEGIsLATURE.-The following
dispatch has been received by the Houston
IeteUdph:
AUSTIN, Oct. IA, lSsG.-The following res
olutions was adopted to-day. Yeas G1, nays
);
BE IL res0iced. That the House of Rcprcsen-
tativcs of the State of Texas do not ratify the
amendments to the Constitution of the United
States. as proposed in article If, in Il Join,
resolution of Congress.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

-7--Much attention is being given in
Georgia to the raising Of tea. Samples
OF black tea OF fine quality, of native
growth, have been exhibited, and it is
said the plant hourishes remarkably well
on the coast. '''
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

~ Judge Bolles of the Circuit Court and
Col. Squire Boon, District attorney, arrived in
town on Sunday.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

tB- From the TT. Smith Herald, of the 9Th
We learn that Alex. Berretta, died at New Or
leans, recently.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

An lrshnan being requested to defn,
hard drinking, said, 'lt twas sitting on q
rock ami slipping cold watcr.n
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

y severe snow storm reported bet seen Dem
yer and Salt Lake. The snow was two feet
deep. Trains with grain for Holidays Over
land Express Company, had seyenty-siy
mules frezen to death. One hundred and six
teen mules were recently stolen by the In
dians ten miles east of Julesburg.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

-, NEW 1UKK, OCT. 81
Inc HerdtdS Montreal special says there is
put one feeling among the Canadians concern
ing the convicted Fenians. and that is the law
must take its cnnrsr ~
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

- ~ "a - > W ASHINGTON, Oct 81.
Gems. Grant and Sherman, and the new
commissioner of Indian Affairs, had con-
ference to-day ON the impending Indian war.
Gen. sherman stated that additional troops
were needed on the frontier, and it was de-
clded to send more TO that section. .
Every effort is being made to avert the
troubles, but adviccs from Indian Agents and
other Government officials do not promise n
peaceful settlement
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-09

NEWARK, n. j.. Nov. /.
3 Hon, Wm. Wright, L. 5. Senator. died this
at S-o'clocS, aged IS years.
The Merchants Insurance Office of this
city, was robbed last night of $4,000 in Coy
ernment bonds; The robbery was effected by
picking the lock of the safe.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-15

BRtoas HoUsE-CHIcAGo.-T popular
hotel, always a faYorire with people from
this section, % hotel which has ever succeed
ed in uniting shose rare elements of motel
character, popularity and respec:abiity, il
about TO materially increase It's claims to
public patronage. During the coming season
i! will be raised some four feet two Inches to
grade, the lover part completely remodeled.
and the entire house refurnishei at an ex-
pense o. some fifty thousand dollars. Mes
SIS. VIM. + Tucker & Co, nave recently
taken iato parsnership with them str. Char
'es ". Baldwin, person long and favorably
Known in Chicago hotel circles as a gentle
man ID every sense OF the word. The firm
name will remain unchanged, The many
friends Of Mr.. George Il. French will be glad
to learn that he will still be found there, 'in
future as in the past;" aud will have the
Immediate supervision of and general super
lntendence of the hotel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-15

The Davenport Gazette is in trouble again:
Its editor was removed from the post Office
because he had turned comprehend Il. e. op.
posed ''the government land now he is howl
ing, like dog with sore head, because a
nine column advertisement, of mail lettings,
has been given to Der Densokrat. The Ga
zatte accuses Der Demokrat of selling itself
for govern ment advertisement, aud says
TT Der Depaokrat) must obey its masters,
and must earn its pay. That an eight or
nine column government advertisement. Civ
en- by Mr. Pr1ce's political enemies, must be
worked cut" To this uncourteons and IN
Just accusation, Der Demotrat replies by de-
nouncing the Gazette as "an infamous liar
and slanderer" It also denies thas II ever
gave even a verbal promise of support to any
one for the piece of patronage referred to,
and adds that such accusations come With a
peculiarly bad grace from press notorious
Tor being an attsche OF King Hiram's political
machinery.