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The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08
Central Pacific Railroad.

We notice that the Fort Smith Herald
OF the II inst, is very jubilant over the
prospects Of getting a railroad to that i'm
portant and growing metropolis of western
Arkansas BIT we regret to inform our
cOnJrere that he has been hoaxed, as the
proposed consolidation of the Memphis and
Little Rock and the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railroads, was disapproved by the
stockholders of the first named company.
No contract has been made for the construc-
tion of any part Of the road west Of this
city, and we very much fear that the gallant
Gen. FORREST, and the brigade Of three
thousand workmen will postpone action yet
awhile. But we are informed that new
terms OF consolidation are now being ncgO.
tiated, which will secure the completion Of
the road to Fort Smith in q easonab bic
time
We are only induced TO notice this sub
ject in this manner, for the reason that to
excite undue expectations in the mind of a
community always has depressing effect
in the end We hope therefore that our
friends in the west will be patient and hope
tnl, and prepare to do their whole duty
When called upon for it is the work OF
years, and will require the expenditure Of
millions to build railroad through the
mountainous regions of western Arkansas
AS our cotemporary of the Van Buren
Press very justly observes, it is now too
late for the people of the city Of Fort Smith
to secure any share in the control of this en-
terprise. We believe it will not be the
policy of the company to receive subscrip-
tions to its capital stock, but they will ex-
pect the merchants, and others interested
to take their bonds to the utmost of their
ability, and thus aid all in their power to
push forward the great work. '..
We observe by the printed report of the
Il. Il. " +. company, that while their
plucky little neighbor, Van Buren, has
taken stock in the company to the amount
OF $4,000, Fort Smith with population
two orthree times as great, and with in
terests far oatweighing those of all the in
termedate towns along the road combined,
has not subscribed dollar. We hope.
then, that when the proper time arrives,
the citizens of that enterprising place will
act IN such manner as to deserve the good
fortune that is surely in store for them.
Whenever a consolidation of these two
most important roads shall be effected, we
shall have something more to say on the
snbject,-L R Gazette.
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HOUSE

january JO.
House met Prayer by the chaplain.
Mr., Tracy, of Fulton, moved recon.
sideration Of the vote by which the
amendment to House bill "A, allowing
negroes to testify IN all cases, as witness
cs, was rejected. Motion prevailed
The question was then taken upon the
adoption Of the amendment Amendment
adopted-ayes 40; noes 80.
The further amendment Of House bill
"a, known as the civil rights bill, pro-
posed by the majority Of the Judiciary
committee, striking out the words "cvi.
dencc in courts" in section Ind was taken
up and adopted--ayes 4l, noes "a
House then resumed the consideration
Of House bill 94. known as the civil rights
bill Bill passed--aycs 80, noes 81.
Mr. Cause moved n reconsideration of
The vote, Mr., Newton moved the uost.
ment Of the reconsideration until to.mor.
row, Lost House refused to reconsid.
er the vote.
Mr. Wilcox introduced n bill to amend
chap. II, Gould's Digest Read twice
and placed on calendar.
Also bin to change the time Of hold.
ing the probate court of Crawford coun-
F Read twice and placed on calendar
Also bill to provide new charter
for the city Of Fort Smith, and to extend
the limits of the same. Read twice and
placed upon the calendar,
Mr. Newton, by leave introduced sew.
eraF amendments to the present consitu.
tlon Of the State. Read frs, time.
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From Washington.
Nrw York, Feb. 9.

NEw YORK, Feb. =.
Rumor in Wall street, has ii that a
crisis OF threatening nature, hangs over
many Of the insurance corporations al
the city, owing to unprecedented losses,
by fires, marine disasters, etc, during the
past year. Yearly statements were pub
lished by some of the most prominent
companies yesterday, by which it appears
that many OF them cancelled capital rep
resented by their script.
Navigation OF Long Island Sound is
completely closed for miles in extent to
the right and left Of Throng's' neck, and
heavy wagons cross New Rochelle to
City Island. -. ..-... ..'.
The Times Washington special says
that the House judiciary committee have
been satisfied that the testimony already
adduced, including that of Gen. Batter,
is sufficient TO warrant articles ofmpeach
mcnt against the President This con-
clusion is based upon the testimony OF
radicals only There has been no testi-
mony yet heard in behalf of the Presi-
dent, and when this is offered, it may en-
tirely change the mind OF the committee.
The 7ri5nnes special says that Gen.
Ashley has just come into possession OF
some very important facts exceedingly
damaging to the President.
The World says there is formed plan
for the reported new plan for restoration
The President has asked for the opinion
OF leading southerners, and he will
submit the facts TO Congress in his mes
sage. 1t is thought that it will commend
itself to liberia! republicans
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

EXTENSIVE FIRE.--We learn from Capt. Hi
ram Brodie,. the ST. Louis stage agent at this
place. that quite an extensive fire took place
on the morning Of the Sd of Feb. at SPRING
field Mo, breaking ont in the SouthW West
Union Press Office, about o'clock. No in
surance on any of the property. Loss, sup
posed to be about $4,000
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SENATE.
January 80. 1867

... JdHuaiN oO, 1oO'.
The special business of the hour being
the engrossed bill No. 46, entitled san
act to establish common school system
in this State" The bill, as amended, was
read by the Secretary, and being put upon
its third and last reading was passed
ayes II noes Is.
The next business in order being the
consideration of joint resolution from
the House relative to charges and speci
fications against Elias Harrel, Judge of
the eighth judicial circuit Of the state OF
Arkansas, the charges and specifications
were read by the Secretary, and the reso
luton accompanying the same, when Mr..
Hicks offered a resolution that the Senate
do not concur in the resolution Of the
House that Judge llarrel be removed by
virtue Of the address presented
Pending action on the motion to adopt
the resolution of concurrence, offer
ed by Mr.. Hicks, an interesting discussion
on the merits of the case was had by Mes.
Sis. Hicks, Fellows, Turner, Williams,
Cravens and CAN'T Resolutions Of non
concurrence adopted
Mr.. Turner, from the committee on the
judiciary, to which was referred Senate
bill 20 authorize executors and admins
traitors to purchase real estate in certain
cases. " reported the same, without amend
mcnt, and recommended its passage -
Read third time and passed.
On motion the Senate adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
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tE Maj. c. BANznor, who is in command of
the Frccdmen's Bureau, at Fort Smith was a
passenger upon the American on her last trip.
The Major has had his District somewhat ex-
tended. He is gentleman in every sense of
the word and all having business with that
department will find him so.
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Is appreciated. In the course of new de-
yelopements, shall be pleased to COM
mnnicate TO you from time to time such
facts as may he of interest to your read
ars ID
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

-"Now, then. my hearties," said a
gallant captain, you have a tough battle
before you, Fight like heroes tilk.sour
powders gone;-thcn--iun. I'm a little
lame, and I'll start now" ~
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

tE Hon. A. II. GARLAND, writes to the Edi-
tor ofthe Ft. Smith Herald, that his name,
used to the call Of the meeting of the loyal
men Of the State Of Arkansas" was done with
out authority and meets with his unqualified
dlsapprobatlon." lie requests his name to
be withdrawn from the list. ..,..rr
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

sT- The Florence Traber arrived Tuesday
last, with good freight. We noticed Capt
Gro. WOLF, in command. and that old veter-
au steamboatman, Capt. TRoBRIpoE, in thS
Offlre. .tf r| .I "....
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HMr. C.F.IAgyEY is-agent ofthe "llart-
Gyd. Fire Insurance Company This Is an
Sla pnd reliable company, and In case Of an
accident. no doubt isen nter:aiued Of the prompt
payment Of all liabilities.
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

tFWILLiAM B. CALHOUN, formerly con-
nectcd with the IT. Smith Herald, is now as
ISOLATED rs one ofthe Editors and publishers
OF the Little Rock Coasereatire.
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

'atTDr. c. +. I,RowN has taken an Office in
the Wallace House, opposite Eagle block
where he may be found during usual Office
hours, when not professionally engaged.
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tS- We are authorized to announce TII0S.
J. CHURCHILL "a a candidate for Lieut.
Governor, at the election to be held on the ?2,l
Of February next. sr,. n p
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

tH- Our friends, a. WATSON and w. II.
SMITH, arrived from the Rock, yesterday
morning, on the Hesper.
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

cS-we arc authorized to announce Mai. b
T. nEMPsTEAD. Of Washington, as a candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor at the ensuing
February election.
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

tTI Hon. JEssrE TURNER OF the Senate, will
please accept our thanks, for documents, etc.
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Inducements to Advertisers.

The var Barren prsss offers great in,
dnSements 10 advertisers - having the
larges, circulation Of any paper in West
~h Arkansas and thc Indian Country.
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Fort Smith, Feb. 9Th 1867.

ts-The steamer Bertha, Capt YERKEs, left
on Sunday for Cincinnati Southmayd 4
Hamilton shipped 80 bales Of cotton by her to
New York. In all, she had GO or 70 bales of
cottonand q large quantity of hides and pei
tries. We noticed at the wheel, Capt. LEVI
CHAPMAN which TO our minds is n sure guar
antee that the Bertha will make a safe and
quick trip. Orders sent to Capt. iERKEs to
the care of Williams, Boal, 4 Co, i5 west ID
ST., Cincinnati will be time for the return trip.
sSs Hon. GRAN. WILCOX of the House of
Representatives, will accept our thanks for
tayors.
tT-Contributors to the Press who wish to
insure the appearance Of their articles, must
send their names.
CIRCUIT CouRr-The trial Of Simpson
Brown, mulat,o, indicted with six others,
including two white men, for the murder OF
DR.. A. w. Webb and his son Mott. en- the
night of 18th June last, was concluded yes.
,erday, Judge Bartlett closed his charge to
the jury at IL l2 o'clock, when the Jury
retired, and after an absence Of about ID
minutes returned verdict Of guilty OF
murder in the first degree. ..
Throughout the entire trial, lasting nine
days, the prisoner maintained the utmos,
eomposule, excepting in several instances
only to be noticed by q close observer
The sentence of the law was not pronounced
upon him, but will be, in all probability,
to-day - Ga=eNe.
Brown was sentenced by Judge Bartlett to
be hung on Friday the lst Of March.
- . Q . -
ES'Thc Free Masons Of Washington are
abont to erect n Masonic Hall west Of the
Patent Office. to cost $l20,000 II will
be q magnificent cdiice, "i'''' H
fF Pay us what YOU owe J
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tE-ContrbutorS to the Press, who wish to
insure the appearance Of their articles, must
send their names.
The Van Buren press., 1867-02-08

Is" Hon. GRAN. WILCOX of the House of
Representatives, will accept our thanks for
tayors.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08

Protest against Governor Flanders.
New YORK. July S.-The Herald's New
Orleans special says: 4: Eminent jurists in
New Orleans have forwarded Joint opin-
ion to President johnson, urging that the
issue of bonds for levee repairs by Gov.
Flanders are illegal. 1t is sent out as a
protest from eX-Gnv. Wells against the as
sumption of his office by Flanders.
Preparations to Resist Fenians.
The Herald's Ottawa special says: 1t is
reported that 250, 1000 men of the militia are
to be organized and drilled. This now
comes into Mr.. Cartier's department. The
real object of this is to create patronage
and gain support for the Government,
while the alleged object is to have force
to meet the Fenians, maintain order, etc.
The force is too large for the alleged OBJ
ject and too small to cope with the United
States. The scheme is therefore an ex-
Lravagant absurdity.
Health Report.
NEW YORK. July There are no cases
OF contagious fever on the hospital ships in
the lower bay, and there has been only one
death at the quarantine during the present
year.
Superintendent Kennedy has issued an
order forbidding the transportation of
liquor through the Metropolitan district on
Sundays.
An Ottowa dispatch reports that the mill
tia bill will be the first measure laid before
the Federal Legislature. The Government.
it is said, will have majority of 65 votes in
the Federal House.
Juarez to Convoke Congress.
The HeIald's New Orleans special says
Late advices from Juarez's headquarters
state that Juarez will convoke Congress at
the Capital, into whose hands he will de-
liver the Government and then tender his
resignation.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08
FROM ST. LOUIS.
Accounts from she indian Cour

Accounts from the Indian Country
ST. LOUIS, July GA Topeka, Kansas,
special saws: The Usage Indians have left
their reservation in the southern part oil
the State IN regular style, their rear picket
ed, and allowing no whites to approach
their camp. Little Bear, chief of the Lit
tie Osages, says their agents were never
with them, and attributes the present dis
affection in the tribe to them.
Little Bear refused to go to the plains
with his band, and has no control of them.
They said they were going to hunt buffalo,
but that they stole eighty horses, and Brig.
Gen. Kelly, of the militia, who reports the
above, believes they are on the war path.
Gov. Crawford has written long letter
to Senator Ross on the subject of Indian
affairs in Kansas, in which he says outrages
will probably cease for a week or two, as
the Indians meet Col. Leavenworth and
Maj. Wynekoop, at Salt Plains, in the
Southern part of the State, and receive an
nuities. But as soon as they receive these
goods they will return to robbing and muir
dering.
The Governor deprecates the peace COM
missioners plan, says war is the only way
to settle the troubles, makes strong ap-
peal to Con gress for aid, and charges some
of the Indian agents and traders with gross
Misrepresentation in stating that the In
dians are quiet and peaceable, when 1t is
notorious fact that they are numbering and
scalping whites wherever found.
The Governor further says five thousand
persons have been killed the past year, and
declares if Congress will not protect citi-
zens, the Kansas railroad interest, and pre-
vent the blockade of the routes of travel,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08
CABLE SPECIALS.
Celebration of the ourth i'm Foreign
Cities.

celebration of the Ourth i'm Foreign
| Cities. .....
NEW YORK, July 6.-The following are
the Herald's specials: .t.. ID
PARIS. July 4.-The Americans public
fete, which was arranged to take place in
the BOis de Boiogne to-day, in honor OF
the national anniversary, was adjourned on
receipt of the news of MaXinilian's death.
The day was celebrated, however, with a
brilliant banquet, given in the Grand Ho-
tel. Two hundred and fifty ladies and gen.
tlemen were present. James Milliken, of
Philadelphia, presided.
BERLIN, July 4.-The Americans in the
Prussian Capital observed the 4th of July
by meeting at the festive board and dis
cussing a good dinner, given in the Hotel
des Route. The Hon. T. s. Fay presided
VIENNA, July 4.-The Hon. Mr.. Motley,
ex-Minister of the United States to the
Austrian Court, having left this city tor
Switzerland, Gen. Post, U; s. Consul, pre-
sided at fine 4th of July dinner, at which
the most harmonious feeling of patriotism
prevailed.
BRUSSELS, July 4.-The Fourth of July
dinner in the Belgian Capital was given at
the house of the Hon. H. S. Sanford, United
States Minister to the Kings Court. The
Minister'S residence was illuminated in
fine style and several other hou .es deco
rated with American flags.
hOME, uly f-1De f1O0. w hlDg,
United States Minister to the Pontitical
States, being absent from Rome, there was
no public celebration of the day in the
city.
The Herald's cable corresponce has the
following:
LONDON, July f. The Fourth of July
was appropriately observed by the Ameri-
can residents here. There was a dinner at
the Lingham Hotel, to which select party
was invited and grand reception given to
guests. The United States Minister was
present and made an appropriate and patri-
otic speech.
BERNE, July 4.-The U. S. Minister be-
ing absent from Berne on the Fourth of
July, a banquet, a fine affair, was given In
the Schweizeah Hotel of Lucerne.
LISBON, July 4.-Admiral Goldsborough,
in command of the U. 5. squadron, having
gone to CherbOurg, France, with his flag
ship, the Fourth of July was celebrated in
grand style by the U. 5. steamer Swatara,
which remains here.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08
FROM NASHVILLE.
Radical Meeting at FraukI lin, Tenn. :.
Serious Disturbance between Ne&r
Leagues and Whites

hadtcal Meeting at Frank liu, Tenn. -
Serious Disturbance between Negrc
Leagues and whites.
| NASHVILLE, July 7.-John Trimble can.
didate for Congress, and two candidates fol-
the State Legislature (Radical) had an ap-
po1ntment to speak yesterday at Franklin
| Williamson CO. A large number of per-
sons, white and black, attended, among the
latter members of loyal league, about &c
in number, who paraded the streets in re-
gala, with bands of music aud armed, oc-
casionally firing a salute.
The candidates were heard without in
terruption. The speaking lasted till about
half past four in the afternoon.
subsequently, however, Mr.. Trimble,
when not present, was denounced on the
public square, and one of the Legislative
candidates badgered for something he had
| said. Much excitement arose. Symptoms
of ill feeling between some whites and the
colored leaguers We're developed.
The leaguers retired in bad humor to a
grove, where they We're followed by q son
OF DIR. Clitfe, who in a conciiatory address
advised them to disperse. They agreed to
do this and marched back to their hall.
| By this time night had ensued, and after
slowing away their regalia, &C., they left
the hall and returned to the public square.
where collision Immediately occurred. Ii
is alleged that they were fired on by a
party of whites aud colured Conservatives
Cady, livery stable keeper, firing the
first shot.
The fire was instantly returned. The af-
fair lasted but a few moments, halt min
ute perhaps. There appeared to be voll, Y
in the attack, and a scattering reply, result
ing in the death of Cady. who was shot
through the heard, and wounding eight
whites aud eighteen blacks, three ofth lat
ter mortally.
The conservative black Radicals were
much exasperated, and threatened to renew
the fight. bui DR.. Cliff in6erposed and pre-
vailed upon them to desist.
An official Investigation may be neces-
sary to fix the responsibility for this mur-
derous affair. .... .-
On one hand it is charged that the COL
ored leaguers were armed, in menancing
department., and desired a fight; on the
other that they had been previously and
repeatedly assailed, were armed in self de-
tense. and the attack eVinced preparation
and design.
1t was apprehended that the difficulty
would be renewed to-day, but all is quiet
A company of the 45th Regulars left this
place for Franklin this p. NJ. to maintain
quiet.
The affair is deplored here by all parties
Saturday afternoon one of company of
militia stationed at Tullahoma, was shot
and killed by Dewitt Bennett, captain in
the rebel army. Inspector General Hunt
has taken steps to preserve the peace there
and to have the murder investigated.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08
Cleveland marker-July Z,

FLOUR-Demand moderate. and prices of good
grades st. adv q. UNCHANGED. We quote: Xxx
spring SHE'S; Ky led winter $le@lS so; xxx
white winter Sl49I6.
he aT-Dull and heavy. Sales 2 cars No. 2
Milwaukee spring a. % 20 from st. re.
CORN Q iiet hut frrner; sales 1000 bush and .
cars No. at S5c from store
OATS-Dul Sale car No. at roc from store.
RHE-Vert quiet aud nom,nal.
BARLEN-Dull al, nominal. 80
PORK Quiet and stead'; les 20 brls No.
city raeked me, at S22; No. do do $2l 90; Clear
.LARD-Quiet city rendered steady at l3c in
tierces. ... ..e .. .---.s
SMOKED MEATS-DAmand ctve and market
frm. Sa es sOC0 lbs sugar cured hams at l6hc:
5000 lhs plain hams at Sc; $50 lbs shoulder az
lie; 1000 lbs Dried Beef at 23c; Clear rib Bacon
19hc; Break ast Bacon l5c.
NESS BEEF-Dul; city packed extra steady
,CHEEsE-Dull at7slsxc for inferior to choice
.ALCuHUL AND SPIRITS Quiet and un. p.
changed Alcohol, 9s per cent. a 4094 IS: Col
oene spirits - IS; Neutral Proof Spirits % 4s9
2 zs.
PETROLEUM-The mark ct is frme in tone but
very quiet, and pric mainlv nominal. We
cont to quote Is@2tc Tor stan lard white in
bond: 1895 for free.
LAKE KEFlSH-Unchanged at the follo wing figures:
hite fish $6 so; upper lake pickerel Sc 90; Lake
Erie pickerel IS IS: trout 81 so: herrin. 81 rs.
FEATHE RS-in fair demand at 8 6 s5c. acct rd-
ing to quality.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Texas Conxention


New ORLEANS, July 5.-The Republican
State Convention met at Houston yester.
day, and elected Gov. Pease permanent
President. The other officers are three
whites to one black. The attendance was
mostly black, oDly twenty three whites be-
ing present. A stormy session is expected
and there is some fear of riot. No resolu-
tions are adopted yet.
Yellow Fever.
Six cases OF yellow fever are reported al
Galveston, and two deaths from black
vomit. The Mayor has ordered free use Of
disinfectants There are no fears fthe dis.
ease becoming epidemic.
Officers at Vera Cruz.
NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-The Austrian
steamer Elizabeth has orders to proceed to
Vera Cruz to bring the Austrian and Mexi.
can Imperialist officers and troops to this
city, and will return Immediately. Col
Ludrey and other officers of the Vera Cruz
garrison who arrived at Mobile, have come
here.
Gen. Sheridan and the City Council.
New ORLEANS, July There was much
excitement over rumors that Gen. Sheridan
had removed many members of the City
Council. 1t is pretty well established that
an order is prepared, but the General
changed his mind and decided to wait tor
the legislation of Congress.
Governor Flanders.
Gov. Flanders was to leave last night for
Washington.
The Bond Attraction
The reported abstraction OF 100000 worth
of Louisiana interest bonds was under in
yestipatiOn,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-08
SURRATT'S TRIAL.
Proceedings on Saturday.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The prosecution
announced the case closed. They have been
unable TO find Mr.. Duell, who they desired
to examine relative to the cipher letter.
They closed without prejudice to the right
to submit a motion hereafter for the admis-
sion of Duell's testimony.
After a protracted discussion, it was
agreed that Mr.. Rhodes be rec lied, also
Susan Ann Jackson, to whom the prosecu-
tion also put some questions
Mr.. Bradley moved to rik, out all ev-
idence relative to Jacob Thompson, as he
had not been connected with the case.
Judge Fisher said it was not worth while
to cut the case to pieces. Let the defense
go on and examine witnesses and all these
points will come up for argument here
after.
Mr.. Bradley submitted an objection to
other portions of the testimony.
The Court ruled it not the proper time to
make objections.
Mr.. PIerpont said all the evidence would
be connected before the trial was over.
Judge Fisher said application to put in
additional testimony could be made at any
time before the case was given to the Jury.
The defense accepted the ruling OF the
Court.
Mr.. Bradley then opened the case for the
defense.
The court took recess until Monday.