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The Van Buren press., 1866-02-24

sion of hostilites had progressed ana
was still progressing as fast as they coulo
expect. That | doubted if any acuon on
their part would be regarded as the actor
Arkansas, but that any respectful repre-
senta,ion of facts from them In their IN
dividual capacities in the nature OF a
pctition to Gen. Reynolds, to President
Johnson. or to the National Congress-
would doubtless receive every proper
consideration At the same time call
cd their attention to the poverty OF their
country, and how much better 1t would
be for them to give their personal atteh-
tion each to their own affairs, rather than
botherthemselves with the general mat
ters of politics. -,
After | left Little Rock, ] learned that
the convention had adjourned. SO that
hope things will remain as quiet as be-
fore. Indeed, so far as my observation
goes. there is perfect satisfaflon felt by
all classes of people, except on the part
of very few who are looking to future
combinations involving the local and un
important State officers. | found every
where in the South large number ol
our officers and soldiers looking out fol
land and employment; and l doubt no1
that during the next year all the lanc
which is cleared will be under the direc
ton of energetic young men, and that al
branches of business in Arkansas will b'
stimulated by the presence Of class O
men which has not heretofore existed il
tnat State. Single individuals now tray
ell unarmed from one part of the State t(
another, and General Reynolds is rarely
called upon to afford military protection
to any one white or blank.
am, with respect, your obedlcnt ser
want
W. T. SHERMAN, Maj, Gen. Com.
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EYy- We wish to direct the attention of
our readers to the card of Messrs c. G..
Scott a. Co., in our paper. Charley Scott
is too well known to need any recon-
mcndation from us. They are prepared
to do as large a business as any firm this
side of st. Louis. Shippers of cotton
and all other kind of goods will do well
to read their card, for their facilities for
receiving and forwarding merchandise,
cannot be surpassed,
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no one, citizen or soldier, whO questioned or
doubted TINT their freedom pas as reN ossa-
red IN Arkdasas as in Ohio. Gov. Mura
ply said that negroes could acquire t
to real estate, or any kind of prOpof
and the Courts, both Federal and STATE,
would protect them. There was uni.
versal expression Of confidence in the
present condition Of affairs, except On
the part Of some former rebels who
thought the present test oath prescribed
for them was too stringent and severe
A convention of them, convened | know
not how, was in session at Little Rock
when was there, and committee from
them waited on Gen. Reynolds and my
self and invited us to attend. We agreed
to 90, provided no debate or proceeding
were in progress during our visit. On
entering the hall, the President address
ed us in language as earnest and loyal as
possible, and asked our advice. respon-
ded and gave them the best advice knew
how. amounting substantially as follows
.rllat political matters, since the conclu
The Van Buren press., 1866-02-24
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democratic State Convention, for
the nomination of State ticket to be
voted for at the election in that State
next April, met at Hartford on the 7th
inst, and made the following nomina-
tions:
For Governor, JAMES Z. ENGLISH,
1t Gov. EPHRMM f. HYDE,
Sec. State, JESSE. OLNEY,
g. Treasurer, IIEMAN II. BARBOUR,
Comptroller, THos ii. klNGsBuRY.
Resolutions endorsing the restoration
policy Of the President were passed
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SHERIFF OF CRAWFORD CoUNTy.-Mr.
JAMES ALLISON, has received the appoint
ment, from Gov. Murphy, of Sheriff, of
this County, to fill the vacancy occasion
ed by the resignation of Mr.. Sills. From
what we have seen of Mr.. Allison We
should say that he will make good and
efficient officer, It's the duty Of all well
disposed citizens, to assist him as far as
possible in executing the laws and main
tanning order.
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Death of Mrs. j. B. Ogden.

Dust thou art. and unto dust thou shalt
return" although uttered thousands of years
ago can never be forgotten by us poor mOrtals,
because its truth Is ever and anon brought to
our minds by the dccease of our friends. We
look around in our community and miss the
faces and forms of many one who mingled
with us. in bye-gone days, amid the giddy
whirlpool of lile's vicissitudes. We inquire
for them. They are dead. Death has made
terrible havoc in our midst. One by one the
grim monster has robbed us Of those whom
we love to remember. We had scarcely time
to recover from the shock experienced at the
death Of one of the most promising young la
dies of our city, ere the funeral kncll of Mrs
OGDEN falls upon our ears. She was native
of New Jersey, and came to this city i'm 1913
where she continued to reside until her death
BY II native kindness of heart, and excellence
of character. she rendered herself dear to the
hearts of all with whom she associated. She
was Il lady of eminent piety, and exempliicd
her purity of heart, by "godly walk ant
wel-ordercd conversation :" and her dcatl
will leave vacant place In the hearts of hcl
friends that time will prove unable to fill. Sh,
feared not the approach of the dread meSsen.
ger; but having fought the good fight" sh,
had nought to saddcn adying hour. but quiet
| ly passed away like one "who gathers th,
drapcry of his couch about him, and lays him
self down to pleasant dreams"
Alas! what painful thoughts will move
The passions Of each heart,
While we stand by the lov'd ones graves
From whom we've had to part
'TiS then the souls with anguish riven,
The mind finds no content;
Wewcep for those now pasSd away,
To them our thoughts are bent.
Memory causes many tear
To gistcn in the eye,
! And silent course adOwn the cheek,
Aswe bid our last goodbye.
We dread to turn our steps away
From that dear sacred spot
Where Slumbers now 50 peacefully
One who'll never be forgot.
But wen not mourn thy loss, dear friend
| Thou hast the better part;
| Thy spirit dwells among the blest,
! And Joy now ills thy heart.
Thy voice Is tuned to notes of bliss;
no sorrow dost thou know;
+, We woG.d not rob thee of thy Joy,
To have thee here below.
Wen bid thee now carth's last FAREWELL
And thou shalt quiet sleep
Under the ground where thou art laid,
Meath where green crdars weep.
Sweet one, we soon shall meet again
For all, ere long, will lie
Beneath the cold and silent sod
Our souls will join on high.
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NATIONAL BANK.-By lately received
New York dates, we learn that the First
National Bank of Fort Smith has been
authorized to commence business with 4
capital Of SJ0,OO0
Sixteen hundred and thirty National
Banks are now in operation.
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An Absolute Necessity.

III there is one want more than anOth-
cr, under which Van Buren at present la
bors, it's the need Of Il good school for
young ladies and misses. We have now
no school of this class. And for an
accomplished and competent teacher no
better situation and opening for a -four
ishing seminary could be selected. Weun-
dcrstand that a lady, everyway qualified
for such position, passed through our
city, on her way to Fayetteville, few
days since, for the purpose of opening a
school there AS there is one or two
good schools already there, we are not
sure but she might be persuaded to settle
at Van Buren,. Let our citizens make an
effort to establish n school here that will
command the patronage of the surroun-
ing country. Will they do it?
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Rt" We learn that the citizens of Fort
Smith have had meeting for the pur
pose Of devising some plan for therelief
of the dcstitution Of Sebastian and con
tiguous counties. We have had no pa
pers from our sister city, this week, and
do not know the result of the meeting--
We hope however, that some system may
be adopted, so that relief may be afford
ed to those who actually need it; and to
prevent imposition upon the Commissari-
at, at Fort Smith We can safely prom
isc the hearty cooperation of Crawford
County in this laudable and charitable en-
terprisc. We will notice the matter again
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A CARD.

NsAASA>s .
TNHE undersigned having located at this
place, and established themselves in the
General Grocery, Receiving, For
warding, Commission and Cotton
Business,
respectfully solicit the patronage of the pubic,'
and feel confident that business experience
of more than 80 years in arkansas, affords them
sufficient knowledge of the wants and psourc-'
es of the State to enable them to meet the de-
mands Of the public in their line. Wewill keep
constantly on hand full assortment of
Groceries, including Plantation and
Steamboat Supplies,
EITHER AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL; and our
facilities are such as to enable us to sell as
cheap as can possibly be sold in this market;
and occupying as we do, commOdiOus brick
warehouse. on the levee, known as John Col
Inns old stand" or the "FennO House." are
prepared to receive and forward freights
promptly and cheaply, and will make liberal
advances on Consignments for sale, and
prompt returns. .....
Eve are successors to Pcnnywit Scott & Co"
of Van Buren, Arks., and will endeavOr to
sustain the reputation of the old firm.
C.G. SCOTT & co. I
LITTLE Rock, Feb. II. 1866. tfG
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D I e D

In Crawford County, on the I'd inst. Mrs.
Mary f.. London, wife of John l.. London,
aged 20 years. ......
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General News.

1t has been settled by the radical caucus
to adjourn Congress on the 22d instant No
measures were adopted to restrain the Presi-
dent from removals and appointments
though the scheme was regarded as ingen-
ious but there was no one found ready to I'M
dertake to "bel the cat" 1t would require
two thirds vote of each House and this could
not be obtained
In the Republican caucus, Mr.. Sherman
advocated going home and fighting the Presi-
dent. 1t was deemed inexpodient to pass
any bill interfering with the appointing pow
err of the President
There is not much doubt rs to the confir-
nation of Mr.. Randall to the Post Office De-
partment.
The reason given by Governor Holden for
not signing the call for convention of South
ern loyalists, is that he does not desire to con-
meet himself with any entangling alliances.
There has been an extraordinary decline in
wheat in Chicago, owing to excessive specu-
lations. Regular Spring wheat closed at
81 65.
A horrible affair has been perpetrated near
Marion, Alabama. Mrs Kensington, living
near that place, was brutally outraged by a
negro, who was arrested and escaped. About
ten days ago, the residence of the outraged
lady was entered, and she was brutally MUIR
dred. Her skull was crushed to pieces, as
were those of a little boy and girl-her
children
The culture of silk in California has been
uniformly successful
Mr.. Bernard Fost, residing near Ellicott's
Mills, has committed suicide.
Mr. Speed has sent in his resignation as
Attorney General His letter is said to be
more emphatic in his disapprobation Of the
Presidents policy than that of Secretary
Dennison.
The elaborate report of the Committee on
the Monroe Doctrine will be presented to the
House early this week 1t strongly sustains
the doctrine.
The nomination of John Foster, as Collec-
tor of Customs for the district of Wilmington,
n c., has been confirmed.
Gen Sherman has had formal reception
at Boston. He visited the Navy Yard, Bunk
er Hill Monument, and Harvard College He
was to have had grand reception at Fanuel
Hall
The appointment of delegates to the Phila-
delphia Convention has been postponed till
next week by the Committee at New Or
leans.
The loss by the burning of the Academy of
Music at Cincinnati is greater than was sup
posed; it reaches $e5, ooU.
The steamers City of London, 5axonia,
Napoleon III, Bremen and Britannia have
sailed for Europe with 81 ,292 900 in specie.
The Presidents Veto of the Freedmens
Bureau bill, has been rendered Of no effect by
the passage of the bill in the Senate and
House, by more than two-thirds vote
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his words of something more stirring than
regimental bands, we have failed to see him
meet his partner in "the war-like dance,
with anything like the vigor expected. The
Marshal has blundered wofully, and accord
ing to last accounts, was cutting the pigeon
wing before his audacious enemy and making
a grand advance to the rear.
So complete has been his failure, that we
are decidedly of opinion that the very best
thing his royal ma ster could do, provided the
war continues, would be to send for Generals
BEAUREGARD and MCCLELLAN, and let them
show what American gencralship can accom-
plish with his great army, which, though thus
far beaten and out generated, ought still to be
able to do good fighting. If he doesn't do
this, the probabilities just now seem to be that
he will very soon require new, and much
smaller, map of his imperial dominions.
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In MemOPiaH.

Mr.. JOHN H. KIRBY, one Of the Reporters
of this paper, died yesterday at one o'clock,
after brief illness, and leaves, us, in common
with his numerous friends in this city, to la
ment his untimey loss. He was valuable
member of the DAY Books staff, and valued
not only for his professional activity, but for
his great amiability of character Mr.. KIR-
BY served during the war in Co. f., 4lst
Virginia Infantry, and bore upon his person,
the honorable testimonials of his faithful and
valiant service On the retreat from Gettys-
burg his health gave way. After being dis
charged from hospital he was detailed on
light duty in the Medical Department
He died in his thirty second year, and had
made for himself many friends by the ur-
banity of his manners and the kindness of his
heart.
We extend to his bereaved family our cor
dial sympathy, and append the following ex-
tract from the notice which appeared in the
Virginian of this morning:
He was a young man of much promise;
it is sad to think that ore so gifted in all the
graces of person and mind should be COIL
demned to fill so early a grave. In grief for
his sad fate we write-may the earth rest
lightly upon him, whom all regret
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up, discussed until two o'clock, when the
Senate went into executive session, and soon
after adjourned.
HousE.-The bill authorizing the construc-
ton of bridges over the Mississippi, for rail-
road purposes, was discussed and amended.
Mr.. Hogan was called to order, for an express
sion rejecting upon members Of the House.
After some debate, the bill was passed.
The report of the committee on the case Of
breach of privilege, charged against Mr.. Ros-
seau, was read; after considerable debate, it
was laid aside without action.
A bill was reported, giving Congressman
$4,000, for each Congress, and mileage at the
rate of ten cents.
The RoscCe Conkling-Fry Committee re-
ported, and the House adjourned.
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ssiOnai.

SENATE.-The Joint resolution o. the House,
relative TO bonntieS to colored soldiers was
recommitted to the Military Committee.
A resolution, to. appoint committee was
adopted, consisting Of three Senators and five
Representatives, on TIE subject Of retrenah-
ment, to sit during the recess of Congress,
and report by bill or otherwise
A bill for the relief of the Portland suffer
ers was ordered to be printei. 1t appropri-
ates a sum not to exceed $4,000.
The bankrupt bill was made the special
order for Monday.
The bill authorising the Secretary of the
Interior to lease such of the public lands as
contain mineral springs to certain response
BILE persons, was postponed till the first Mon
day in December.
The bill to secure the speedy construction
of the Northern Pacific Railroad, was taken
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A General wanted.

1t was understood that Marshal BENEDEK
was to show his genius as d soldier, by pre-
venting the junction Of the armies Of the Elbe
and Silesia
This however he failed 10 do, and the Prus-
sian eagles are triumphant The Marshal gave
us some grand specimens Of eloquence on
taking command of his magnificent army,
letting off, as it were rhetorical fire works in
his address; but up to the battle of Lundowa,
although he had the 'heroic music" we quot
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CF1ALYBEATE SPRINGS.

Reaction Acid. Specific gravity, 100O.s.
Gaseous Contents :-Carbonic kcd.
Solid Contents Carbonate of the protoxide of
Iron, Silicates of lime, and Iron, Biearbonate of
Lime, with traces OF Soda and Potash.
Each Pint of Water contains Oxide of Iron,
O.49; Carbonate of Lime, Ola; Silicic Acid, 0.42
Potash, trace; Soda, trace.
Total solid contents in 1000 grains of Water
LOS, Gone grain and 5-1O0.)
DAVID STEWART, Analyst,
jyl0-lm-d&,o Baltimore, Md.
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Analysis of Mineral Water from the
Springs near WarrentOn, n. @.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING

WHITE SULPHUR SPRING.
Specific Gravity, 1OoO.l. Reaction Acid
Gaseous ontents.-Sulphuretted Hydrogen
and Carbonic Acid.
Solid Contents Suphate of Magnesia, Sui
phate OF Lime, Carbonate of Magnesia, Carbonate
of Lime, with trace of Potash, Soda and Silica.
Total solid contents in 1000 grains of Water: -
20 i One grain and 26-100 Wis Magnesia,
0.14 Salts of Lime, O.s4; Silicic Acid, 49, Pot
ash, trace; Soda, trace.
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The Science of Government in one
Maxim.

There is no need for us to introduce Mr.
ScHELLABARGER to the readers of the DAY
Book He is already known to them as
sta tesman of the ''otf- with-his-head-s much
for-BUcKINeHAM" school of politics 1t was
speech of this off-hand orator and inspired
pub lcist, that an editorial brother in Lynch
burg thrust into the stove, to the great dis
gust and virtuous indignation Of the Alex
andria Journal, fate which, however
richly deserved, was unfortunate for our
friend, as he will find his chimney demora-
lied this winter and the draught inverted
russrrrrrous member has recently dis
closed his idea of the science of government,
with the most charming simplicity and frank
ness. In the famous dark-lantem caucus Of
the Radicals, Mr.. CooK-if any one knows
who this patriot is-offered resolution, dec
not to adjourn until it passes some law to
prevent the removal of Union men from of
fee" whereupon, Mr.. SoHELLABARGER, seeing
the monstrous absurdty, we presume, of call
ing Radical ofice-holders "Union men," Of
tered a substitute, containing the downright
inquiry, "what shall be done to keep our
friends in office 2" The distinction made by
the patriotic SCHELLABARGER, shows nice
appreciation on his part Of the difference be-
tween the friends Of the Radical majority and
the friends of the Union; and it is especially
refreshing to hear him acknowledging such
amiable Anxiety to administer the government
on the f1esh-pot theory. The spectacle pre-
sented by this group Of patriots, was at once
instructive and melancholy
1t showed them, 50 to speak, in their shirt
sleeves to the country, with their coats OF
many colors laid aside and the people can
measure their proportions better For our
own part, we feel grateful to them for the free
dom of their utterances We didn't require
to he admitted into the green-room of their
party to understand how they got up the sor-
ry farce of Saving the Republic bat many
honest people at the North will be emil shtened
by these frank disclosures, who, otherwise,
MtbihS III iioho VI 'io iooo-'iSutS, ihiSiit nave
believed in the reality of the play, and the
truth of the speeches made by the actors
These eloquent patriots, who professed to
play CATO, or, in imitation Of the noble
CCRTIus, are ready to plunge into the
yawning chasm Of the Treasury for the
salvation of the country, and their own
profit, have enlightened the people most
happily by the freedom of their expressions );
and we thank the honorable member with
the hard name for the just distinction
which he has so pertineutly drawn between
Union men" and ''frieals" of the Radical
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The Latest Foreign News.

The latest by the Nova Scotian contains
the following highly importa1t news:
London, july 6.-The Prussian and Ital-
ian reply to the proposed arnnistice has not
yet TRANSFERRED. There are Iulnors that the
Prussan reply is not favorable.
The Morning Post thinks that Congress
will shortly assemble, and that the French
Government will propose general disarma-
ment.
In the Commercial circles Of London peace
is regarded as virtually concluded.
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Great Battle at LudOWa-Defeat Of the
Austrians-I4, 900 Prisoners Taken.


is regarded as virtually concluded.
Great Battle at LudOWa-Defeat Of the
Austrians-i4,OOO Prisoners Taken.
Liverpool, July ga great battle took
place on the Sd near Ludowa resulting in the
Prussians obtaining great and complete VIC
tory. The Prussans took IA 900 prisoners.
There were great losses in killed and wound
ed, but no estimate is given of the numbers.
The Austrians sent in flag of truce.
The Prussians were commanded by the
King in person. They met the Austrans I'M
der Benedek between Horitzlahd Koniggratz.
The battle lasted twelve hours. Until 10
o'clock a. M, the battle was favorable to the
Austrians, but after that hour the advantages
were with the Prussiaus.
A two o'clock p. m, after an obstinate de-
tense, the Prussians carried by storm the
strong position Of the Austrians after which
the Austrians were quickly driven out of
other positions, and by seven o'clock p. m,
the Austrians were in full retreat to Konig-
gra z, pursued by the Prussian cavalry,
The Austrians were in a complete rout.
The road was streWn with baggage which
they threw away
The number of killed and wounded ON bath
sides was great, bat owing to the extent of
VIC bdltiS uciei, IL Hdo not Set ioCH dSCci ttu"
ed.
The Prllssans claim to have captured up
to the evening of the 4th, $4,000 unwounded
prisoners, 116 cannon and several flags.
Three Austrian Archdukes are reported
wounded. Prince Lichtenstein and Prince
Undischgaz were taken prisoners. Gen.
Festitns, commander of an Austrian Corps,
lost a leg. Gen. Cnunthume was shot in the
head and Col Bender and another staff officer
were killed
Intense enthusiasm prevailed, at Berlin,
where the Prussian victories were announced
with salvoes Of artillery.
The London Times of the 5th says The
suddenness and magnitude OF the Austrian
calamity are too overpowering for any man
to speculate ON the possible consequences on
the deStnies of the Austrian Empire
With The exception Of a few tortresses of no
more avail in m,dern warfare to stay the
triumphant progress of ii victorious army,
than Josephstadt and Tannengralz have
proved to be, Renelek has nothing in his rear
but open country, nothing between him
and the capital but vast smooth battle field,
where the cannon, the cavalry, and the dread
needle gun of the Prussians will have free
play.
The Austrians have done enough for the
honor of their arms. They must now pro-
vide for the safety of the State, and this can
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L Incorporation from the Legislature of the
State OF North Carolina, and the further appoint
ment BY the Commissioners mentioned in said
act, at Tarboro, N. c., on 18th May last, we
shall open subscriptions for stock to build Rail-
Road from Williamson, N. c., to or near Tar
boro' N. c., on the 10th July next, at our Office
'unlS KADER BIGGS co.