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FoRT SMITH, Ark, Oct. 7. 1866.


DEAR GENERAL am in receipt Of
your letter Of the lst inst, asking nv
opinion in relation to the present poiti-
cal status OF affairs III THIS State. | take
pleasure in replying il is good, and much
better Tran 1 expected to find 80 soon al
ter The bloody contest the people have
just passed through.
Union men are just as safe in this
State is anywhere else. We have our
proportional part Of lawlessness in com
parison with other States. There are but
very few instances ofyolence being com.
nittcd on political considerations, and
where there has been, the wrongs have
been committed as much by the one par
~ as the other. You and | who fought
for the Union from the beginning to the
end Of the Eight, can now afford to DO
generous and magnanimous ] was ANA
zed TO witness with what promptness and
cordially the Southern people embraced
the " declaration of principles enuncia-
ted by the Philadelphia Convention prin
ciples which are Conservative, just and
loyal, that neither you nor | can object
to, while there is nothing in them exact
ing of the ex-rebels terms Of humiliation
and degradation. The effect of that
Convention has been, to some extent, to
quiet the apprehension and fears OF the
people. OF all things the country de.
mands repose. We cannot have that un-
til the Union is cemented on the basis of
representation in the National Congress
by all the States, for taxation and repre-
sentation, under our theory Of Govern
ment, must go together.
l am willing to bury the past in obliv-
ion, and unite with anybody and every
body in the future who, in good faith, de
sires to preserve the national integrity
under the old flag of the Union. The
Southern people have had enough ofwar ;
corporals guard could not be raised
here for another war on the grounds of
the past one. Nothing but just, nation
al and conservative spirit can unite the
people Of all sections of the country. If
politicians would let us have that, indus
try and energy would be revived,
the material interests Of the country de-
velopel, our national debt soon liquida-
ted, and general feeling of kindness
pervade the whole land.
Yours truly JOHN EDWARDS.
To GEN. f. b. BRowN.
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Interesting Letter from Gen. Edwards.

We find the following letter from Gen
EDWARDS to the Hon. f.. B. Brown, in
the st, Louis Republican of Oct. 10:
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. II.
Mr. EpIToR: The following private let
ter, from C'n. John Edwards, Of Fort
Smith, Arkansas, is forwarded TO you for
publication.
Gen. Edwards is Kentuckian by birth,
was STAKEHOLDER by Inheritance; who
believing that the system Of slavery in
the United States WAS injurious to the
white race, manumittod his slaves and re-
moved to Iowa, where, as an active lead
ing Republican he contributed greatly to
the building up Of the Republican party.
His service in tEe army, during tie war,
is the best evidence of his devotion to
The Union, while his proverbial integrity
Of character places the trathfulness ofhis
statements beyond question No man
can form more correct opinion of the
tie sentiments CT the people of the
North.
] am truly yours, Z. 3. BnowS.
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LUTHER c. WHITE.
L. 8. Marshal Western Dist. Ark.
Libel of Information.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICAJ =,
Nestern Dist. of Ark. p

lNlIED STATES OF AMLRICAJ -,
Western Dist. of Ark. 20
TO all ,ch0m il moy c0ncert-Greeting
NOTICE is hereby given. That i'm obedi-
Y ence to a Warrant OF Arrest. issued from
the D.taict Court of the United States for the
Western District of Arkansas. | have arrested
seized and now dctain, the estate. property and
effects following, to-wt:
The W I, Of the sci and the elS of the nell
and ,Wi. of ncl1 and els of swA and swId
OF swl, of see. > in township 2. north Of
range u west: also the nwl of the ne14 Of
see. 80; also the sei4 of se14 of sec. %: also
the nc4 OF nel4 OF SEE. 81; also the oe4 of
nel4 Of sec. 81 all in township 2. north of
range . west, the property of Robt. NJ. fea-
ther>tOne.
That Oh the lst day of October, 1896, libel
Of information was fled in said Court by the
Attorney of the United States for said Dist
trict against the estate. property and effects
property and effects aforesaid. alleging that
the same are forfeited to the United States un-
der the proviSione of the act of Congress. ap-
proved July 18th. 1862, entitled "an act to
suppress insurrcctian. to punish treason and
rebellion. to seize and confiscatc the property
of rebels. and for other purposes, that Robert
NJ. Feathcrstone, the owner thereof. has since
the passage OF said act. and since the public
warning and proclamation given and made
by the President Of the United tateS in par
suance of 9th see of said act, held the several
offices and done and committed the several acts
which rendcrhi property liable to be condem-
ned as enemies property, and for these reasons
which are more fully and particularly set forth
In the said libel of ini0rmation it is therein
prayed that the said estate property and eff
teets may be condemned as enemies property
and become the property of the United States
and be disposed ofas the Court shall decree.
and hereby notify and admonish the owner
of said pro ierty and all persons claiming any
interest therein or knowing or having any
thingto say why the same should not be con-
demncd as enemies property and disposed of
pursuant to the prayer of said libel Otintorma-
ton. that they be and appear before said Court
at its next regular term to be begun and held
on the 18th day Of November A. ID. 1866, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Uni
ted States Court Room in the city Of Van Bu
ren, then and there to answer said libel of in
formation and interpose their claims and make
their allegations in that behalf
LUTHER G. WHITE.
Us. Marshal Western Dist. Ark.
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VAN BUREN, ARK, OCTOBER 26, 1866.
Libclf offlnormation. Z
UNITED STATES or AMrRICN ..
Western Dist. OF Ark. o
a IL may concerR-Grecting

TO all orhom 10 may concerE-Grecting
NOTICE is hereby given, That in obedience
~ toa Warrant Of Arrest issued from the Dis.
trlct Court of the Uhi,ed States for the Western
District of Arkansas, | have arrested. seized and
now detain the estate, property and effects follow.
ing, to-wit:
The swl4 of the sci and the nis fthe sci /
and nwl4 OF nwI of section no. =: also the
nwll and 81 of swl of fscction II. all in town
ship noe, north CT range ~ west, the proper
ty of John Fort.
That on the lst day Of October, 1850 a libel
of Information filed in said court by the Atlor.
neg of the United States Tor aid District, agans,
the estate, property and effects aforesaid, alleging
that the same are forfeited to the United States
und the provisions of the act Of Congress ap-
proved July l1th. 1852, entitled " an act to sup
press Instruction TO PUNISH treason and rebellion,
toselze and confsca, the property ofrebes aud for
other purposes" that John Fort the owner tEereuf
has since the Passage of said ct and since The pub
lie warning and proc lama'ion, given and made by
the President Of the United States in pursuance OF
the 9TH section Of said act held the several offices,
and done and committed the several acts. which
render his property liable to be condemned a. en.
emies' property, and for these reasons which are
more fully and particularly set forth in the said Ii.
bel of intormation it is therein prayed that the
said estate, roperty and effects, may be oondem-
ned as enemies property, and become the proper
ty Of the United States and he disposed of as the
court.shall decree, and hereby notify aud admon-
lsh the owner of said property, and all persons
claiming any interest therein or knowing, or hav-
ing anything to say why the same should Rot be
conicmned as enriuies' property, and disposed Of
PURSUANT to the prayer Of said libel of information
That they be and appear before the said court at it.
next r.gular term TO be begun aud held on the l2ih
day of November A. d 1866. al ~ O'Clock in the
for noon of said day at the United States Court
Room in the city oi Van Buren, then aud there ;c
answer said liotl of Information and interpose
their claims, and make their allegations in that be.
half.
LUTHER c. WHITE.
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Libel of Information.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,) -.
Western Dist of Ark. CD

INliED GlAlES OF AMERlCAl
Western Dist of Ark co
II all rhom IL may concerR--Greeting
NOTlCE is hereby given, That, in obedience
/ Y toa Warrant of Arrest, issued from the Dis
trct Court of the u nted States for the Western
District of Arkansas, have arrested seized aud
now detan, the estate, property and effects fol-
lowing to-wit
The ~ OF nw4 and swH Of nwi4 and n1a
Of swl4 and sci, of ne14 Of sec 81, in town
ship north range 26 west; also the nel4 of
nel4 OF sec. 20. in township north. range 26
west, The property of Joseph I, Harrison.
That on he | At day of October, 1866, libel Of
information was flied ia said court by the Ator.
ney OF the United States for said district against
the estate property and Effects aforesaid alleging
that the same ars forfeited to the United
states under tn Provisions of the act
of Congress, pIroved July II, ls62. enti-
tleo " an act to suppress insurrecion, to punish
treason and rebellion to seize and confscate the
property Of rebels. and for other purposes" that
Joseph 7. Harrison, the owner thereof, has, since
the passage OF said net, and since the public war.
ming and proclamation, given aud made hy the
Pres ldent of the United States IN pursuance OF
the Uh section Of said act held the several offices
and done and committed the several ucts which
render his property liable to be condemned as en-
emies property, and for these reasons, which are
more particularly set forth IN the said libel OF in.
formation it is therein prayed that the said es.
tate, property and effects, may be condemned as
enemies property, and become the property of the
United States and be disposed of as the Court
shall decree, and hereby notify and admonish
the owu,r Of u said property, and all persons
claiming aay interest therein, or knowing or hav.
ing any,hiug TO say why the same should not be
condemned as enemies property, and disposed Of,
pursuant to the prayer of said libel Of iniorma.
ton, that they he and appear before the said Court
at the next regular tenn thereof to he begun and
held on the 18th day Of November. A. d. 1866. at
10 o'clock in the forenoon Of said day, at the Uni
ted States Court Room in the city Of Van Buren,
then and there to answer said libel Of information,
and interpose their claims and make their allega.
tons in that behalf
LUTHER G. WHITE.
q 8 Marshal, Western Dist Ark
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- AT one Of tho churches in Paris. .
young woman Of the humber classes was
married to young man in the same sphere
in life. The priest was making a few ap.
propriate remarks, cxhorting the young
couple to mutual affection and fidelity. Al.
ter he had finished, tho bride, whose turn
it was. briefly said: H'.i
2 Z" Monsieur 10 Cure, If my husband con-
ducts himself as he ought to do. prom.
isc that my conduct towards him shall b
irrcproachab!o; but II he does not. Twill
not bind myself to observe ANYTHING you
hsvctail.' 'Iiit
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Scandal in Washington high life.

This is wicked world very believe,
and | am confirmed in that sage opinion
by a scandalous affair which l may refer
to without any violation of good taste,
since the matter is of one record. 4"
Your. readers will remember that year
or two ago there was wedding here in
high life so .called). A Ayoung but prom.
inent citizen Of a Northern State, who
counted his fortune by millions, was the
happy bridegroom, and the daughter ofa
then Cabinet Minister was the bride. Rare
Jewels, worth hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars were lavished on the fair young
lady, and such wedding was never in the
land since Commodore Bartletts daught
er married the Cuban negro Oviedo.---
Well, there have been many rumors about
the couple just named, and the air has
been thick with scandalous rumors. It
was known that the husband was festive
cuss, and that his thousands were spent
in rotous living-wine, cards and other
ct ceteras But only latterly did the wife
seem to know OF at least to notice the de-
lnquency of her lord when it was pre-
sented to her in such shape that there
could be no doubt of his infdelity or, to
be palmer the services of physician
were required to heal the body as well as
alawyert to heal her wounded sensibilities.
And so she has brought an action for d.
vorce, and will, Of course, get swinging
damages both of which she is entitled
to. albeit the lady herself is very gay
The case will create sensation when the
names are given to the public.
STOPPING to folly is a common thing in
this world, especially in this hot bed Of
corruption. A sad case has just been
made known, where young woman be.
longing to the most aristocratic circle of
the Federal city has gone astray. She had
not been even suspected until few days
ago, when her prolonged absence in New
York, where she had gone on visit, led
to inquiry, and her parents to their hOr.
ror ascertained she had voluntarily be-
come the inmate Of fashionable brothcl
No cause, other than the inmate wicked
ness which the devil sometimes implants
into poor, weak humane nature, is assign.
ed for the conduct Of the woman who
thus recklessly brings shame on the hon
ored name of her family. ly.--Loaisvile
Courier. dal M sss,f,t fioE
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A SHERIFF's ArTAcHMENT--Court was
in session, and amid the multiplicity of
business which crowded upon sheriff
at term time, he was led to the door of a
beautiful widow on the sunny side OF
thirty, who, by the way, had often be-
slowed melting glances on the aforesaid
Sheriff. lie was admitted, and the wild
ow appeared. The confusion and fright
which the arrival Of her visitor occasion
ed, set Off to greater advantage the cap
tivating charms Of the widow NJ. Her
cheek bore the beautiful blended tints OF
the apple blossom; her lips resembled
the rosebuds upon which the morning
dew yet fingered, and her eyes were like
quivers Of Cupid and glances Of love
and tenderness with which they were
filed, rescmbled arrows which only invi-
ted l." beau (pardon the pun) to do
full execution. After a few common
place remarks: N
Madam said the matter of fact
Sheriff, IL have an attachment for you"
a deeper blush than usual mantled the
cheeks of the fair widow, while the
glance of her down. cast cyas were cen
tered upon her Beautiful foot, which half
concealed by flowing drapcry, patted the
floor. She, with equal candor replied:
Sir, the attachment is reciprocal"
For some time the Sheriff maintained
an astonished silence, and at length said
" Madam, will you proceed to court ?''
+" Proceed to court" replied the lady,
with a merry laugh, then shaking hel
head, she said: tan
mo, sir, though it is leap year, | will
not take advantage OF tho license there
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Notice

\ 5 hereby given to all concerned that will
4 without favor or affection, prosecute any
and all persons for cutting or cutting and
using. or in any manner concerned IN the act
Of tfespassing upon the following lands be-
longing to ALBERT PIKE.
Namely whole of sections 3, 4, 5. and 8 I'm
township S and range 30.
Also ma of So section 10, township s, range
81
Also ~ Of nls and ncl4 of nell and nwi.,
Of NV 4. all of section l3, township 8, range
81 H u|
Also sel4 of sel4 and swl4 Of swI section
u township $, range 81. l
Also ella Of nel4, section II, township s,
range 81.
Also VIZ Of sw]4, section SO, township 8,
range 3O
Al of said lands are in Crawford county.
State OF Arkansas. One-half OF all damages
obtained at law for such trcspass VII be paid
TO inlormcr.
RICHARD THRUSTON.
3w2) Agent for Albert Pike
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ambulance;
Buggy and Harness
FOr GalG,

TAPT. Pinkncy offers for sale Il fine TWO
~ HORSE BUGGY, almost new and in
good condition Also. a set Of HARNESS
entirely new and made of the best material
Also, an extra finished, two-horse AMBU-
LANCE, and HARNESS, in complete order.
For their inspection and further informa-
tion, apply to
oct { lstf w. r. ENGLAND.
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NOTICE.
DEBTORS Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the firm Of
"a WARD 3 OtTHMA(D, either by
Nv Note or Account are notified to come for
ward and pay up or legal proceedings viii he
at once Instituted against them. The Notes
and Accounts Of said Grin are IN my hands.
Aug 22'66 q, W ILtOA.
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n. q. Mail Lines
L. 5. Mail Line from Ft. Smith and
Van Buren, TO st. Louis.
THROUGH IN FOUR DAYS.
The Quickest Route to Saint Louis.

VIE Proprietors of this route have placed
l. upon this line, large tour-horse passenger
coaches. iine stock and careful drivers. Every
means will be taken to make this the most
comfortable quickest and desirable route for
pa senSers rs well as thecheapcst and short
est to st. Louis. a.
The stages leave Van Buren. every Monday.
Wednesday and Friday mornings al 9am.
Ar.xes every Sunday, Wednesday and Fri
dry hbrning 1T u III.
Coz ct ut Van BnreH with stage. for Littlt
Rock and way points--close connections mad,
and 10 delay had.
o. TCLLER q Co, ProLrietors.
HIRAM BRODlE Agent, Van Buren.
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Litt-e Rock and Van Buren Stage
CO.Ipany.
THROUGH IN a HOURS.
y. WUL.ER y co. Prnnrictnrs.

q. |ULAER x CO., ProprictOrs.
1--WE Propretors OF TIE above line have
4 placed upon The road good passenger
COACHES, tine stock and careful and evprriet,c-
ed 0n'trs; anu every means viii be taken TO
secure the comfort OF passengers. The stages
pass through the towLs OF Ozark, Clorksripe.
AorTiSt0tsa dltd Le1ciS6Grg.
Leave Van Buren,, every Monday, Wedncs-
day and Friday morning al onr..
Arrive at Van Barren. Sundays, NcGrcs-
days and Fridays, at Gam.
Gl5 Stages connect at Van Buren. with tie
lines to 1t. smith and Eayet,e,le, the same
morning Of their arrival without Unneccs-
sary delay.
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------~----4-s- . $~----
Hon. HENRY G. BURNETT. We find In
the Louisville Democrat Of the 81 instant
the following notice Of Mr. Burnett, who
it will be recollccted spent sometime here
during the war: "i .a t9.F
A letter from Hopkinsville informs us
that Hon. Henry c. Burnett had been
predisposed to cholera for several days
before he was attacked He died ten
hours after he was attacked on the 2Sth
ult if' oa4
The bar Of Hopkinsville paid q hand.
some tribute to his memory, in the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions, which
were ordered by the circuit court to be
spread on its records:
WHEREAS, lthas pleased Almighty God
in his inscrutable purposes, to call away
from our midst, our, esteemed fellow -citi-
zen, the Hon. II. G, Burnctt--struck
down by the arrow Of death in the vigor
Of life and manhood and D'
Whereas, We, the members of the bar
and court, would express our apprecia-
ton Of his many virtues, and the poign-
ancy Of our grief, arising from the pain
fnl dispensation Of providence therefore
be it b&f ~ ~"
Resolved, That we cherish the memory
Of our deceased brother with affection,
and drop oyer his early grave the tear Of
sympathy and regret.
That in his death the bar has lost a val
liable and efficient member, whose genial
humor, manly conduct, gentlemanly and
courteous bearing, andlhigh-toned honor,
endcarcd him to us all. R
"a; That we deeply sympathize with the
family of the deceased in this sad bereay-
ment, and pray the God Of all to shelter
them in their afliction beneath the "shad.
ow Of his wings" ,af t..a...st,..
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Notice to Debtors,

VIVERY person Indicted to SAMUEL
~ ADLER. either by Note or Account are
notified to come forward and pay up, or legal
proceedings will be at once Instituted Inc
Notes and Accounts of said Adler are in my
hands for collection.
Aug. 22,'66 'G. WlLCOA.
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wonted tranquility aud cheerfulness. Al
the proper time Governor Morgan, OF
New York, chairman Of the committee.
arose. and, with becoming dignity, inform.
cd Mr.. Lincoln that he and his fellows an.
peared. IN behalf Of the convention now In
session ut Chicago, to inform him that he
had that day been unanimously nominated
10 she Office OF President Of the United
states, and asked his permission 20 report
to that body his acceptance ofthe nomina.
ton. Mr.. Lincoln, with becoming modes.
y, but very handsomely, replied that he
FELT his insuliiciency for the vast respon.
slbilitieg which must dsyOlye unon that
Office under the impending circumstances
Of the times. but IL God and his country
called for his services in that direction. he
should shrink from no duty that might he
imposed upon him, and therefore he should
not decline the nomination.
After this ceremony had passed. Mr..
Lincoln remarked TO the company that, as
an appropriate conclusion 10 an interview
SO important and interesting a. that which
had just trarspircd, be supposed good man.
ners would require that be should treat
the committee with something 60 drink /:
aud, opening door that led into n room
n the rear, he called out Mary. Mary :, :"
grl responded 20 the call. whom Mr..
Lincoln spoke few words 20 ia an under.
tone. and closing the door. returned again
20 converse with his guest. Ia d few min.
utes the maiden entered bearing large
waiter containing several glass tumblers
aud a large pitcher 10 the midst. and placed
Il upon the centre table Mr. Lincoln q.
iyse. and grayely addressing the company.
said "',cntlemen. We nnst pledge our
mutual healihs ia the most healthy beyer.
age which our God has given 20 man: il is the
only beverage ] have ever used or allowed
% my family, and cannot conscientious.
ly depaF; form u on the present occasion
i u pure Adam ale from The spr ng.' and.
taking ,umbler. be touched Il - his lips
and pledged them his highest respects 10 a
cup ot cold wafer. or course. all his guests
we're constrained 10 admit his consisiency
and % JOIN "a has example.
NF. r.. when he went 20 Chicago. had
but little political sympathy with the Re.
pnb!can onvention which nominated Mr.
Lincoln. bat when he saw. Is he did see
for himself his sturdy adherence 70 a hith
moral principle. be returned an admirer Of
'he ua-. all 9 jealous advocate OF his elec.
'1l.