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General Assembly Of Arkansas.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, Jan. 10.
Senate met at 10 o'clock and was called
to order by Mr. Sims.
On motion Of Mr.. Watkins, the com
muncation from the Governor announc
ing certain appointments-to office, and
asking concurrence Of the Senate therin,
was taken up.
Mr.. Watkins moved that the Senate re-
fuse to concur in the appointment of La
fvyette Gregg, as Chancellor of the Court
of Chancery; and the vote being taken
upon the nOn-concurrence. resulted as
follows: Ayes 81, nays |.
On motion of Mr.. Fellows, the Senate
voted upon confirming the appointment
of Mr.. Walker; and the appointment was
confirmed, ayes 20, nays ..
Mr.. Fellows, from Committee on
Claims, reported House bill 10, for re-
lief of. X. Berry. late Auditor of Ar
kansas, and recommended its passage
On motion of Mr.. CAN'T, the bill was
put upon its third reading and passed.
MIR. Thompson, by leave, introduced n
bill entitled an act to incorporate the
Lawrence County Mining Railroad Com,
pany-railroad beginning at Powhatan,
and ending at the Rock, or Calamine
Zinc Mines, in said county Read Sec
Ond time and referred to the Committee
on Internal Improvements.
A message was received from the House
announcing that the House was ready to
receive the Senate in convention, where
upon the Senate repaired to the Repre-.
sentative Hall.
After the election, the Senate returned
to their Chamber, and on motion adjourn
ed until Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
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HOUSE.
MONDAY, Jan, 2i

MONDAY, Jan. 2l.
Mr. Collins moved that certain circu.
lar circulated in the House on Saturday
last, by James ID. Butler, relating to the
public printing, be spread upon the Jour
nails. .r.. ..
Messrs. May and Wilcox objected, as
the handbill referred to, was no part of
the proceedings Of the House, and if
placed uponjhe journals, would place
the majority Of the members in false
position. Mr.. Collins, by consent, with.
drew his motion.
Mr. Thomason obtained leave and call.
cd up the bill TO lend the faith and credit
Of the State 10 aid in the construction OF
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N0TICB TO DEBTORS.

4 Ii persons indebted to NJ. LYNCH,
IA either by Note or Account, are hereby
notified to come forward and pay up at once.
All who do not pay attention to this summons
by the lst of January, will be sued to the full
extent Of the lava word to the wise Is suf-
ncicnt-comc forward at once and SAVE
COST. as am compelled to settle up this old
business,
Country produce Of all descriptions will be
taken at market price: such us Cotton, Corn,
Wheat, Hides. Petrics etc. etc.
All persons desiring to payin produce. will
deliver at Lynch's Brick Store Main street.
Van Burcn.
oct i-l6 i. G.. LYNCH.
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To MAKE HAsrY PUDDING. Make your
pudding and leave it out on the doc, step
to cool, carefully shutting the door after.
wards. In five minutes return and you
will find It the hastiest pudding imagin-
able, it being, perhaps. five or six blocks
off already.
How TO HAVE SAUCE At A MoxIx7's
NoylcE.-Order your negro servant to do
something which be does not like. You
will get more saucs than you barssipsd for.
II that docs not do. 60. into 'ow with
cabmsn. aa
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SENATE.
MONDAY, Jan. 81.

MONDAY, Jan. Il.
Senate met at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Hicks, from select committee to
whom was referred Senate Bill No. II,
entitled an act for establishing separate
Court Of Chancery in certain counties, re-
ported a substitute for the bill, and rec
ommendcd its passage. Report adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Hicks, the substitute
bill was read a second time and put on
calendar
Mr.. CAN'T introduced a bill to be en-
titled an act for calling in outstanding
Auditors warrants. Referred to Com.
mittee on Auditors and Treasurer's Re-
ports. ......,
Mr.. Watkins introduced bin to in.
crease the salaries Of Judges of the Su.
preme Court Referred to select COM
mittee Of five.
On motion, the Senate adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
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u. Mail Lines
U. s. Mail Line from TT. Smith and
Van Buren, to st. Louis.
THROUGH)IN OUR DAYS.
The Quickest Route to Saint Louis.

'TNHE Proprietors of this route have placed
l. upon this line. large tour-horse passenger
coaches. fine stock and careful drivers. Every
means will be taken to make this the most
comfortable, quickest and desirable route for
passengers. as well as the cheapest and short
est to st. Louis.
The stages leave Van Buren, every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings at am.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday and Fri
dry morning at Gam.
Connect at Van Buren, with stages for Little
Rock and way poins-close connections made
and no delay had
.. TULLER & Co, Proprictors.
HIRAM BRODlE, Agent, Van Buren,.
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N otice to Debtors.

DERS0NS indebted to J. Henry, Williams d
j Co., are requested 10 come forward without
delay, and make settlements with the undersign.
ed, ana thereby, save expenses Of suit You can
make easier settlements with US than you can with
lawyers, and save costs. and something in the
way Of back interest besides.
hcc. II. DC. WILLIAMS.
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Little Rock and Van Buren, Stage
Company.
THROUGH IN "A HOURS.
O. TULLER 4 CO., ProprietOrs.

O. FULLER 4 CO., PrOprietOrs.
TNIIE Proprietors of the above line have
placed upon the road good passenger
coaches. fine stock and careful and experience
ed drivers; and every means will be taken to
secure the comfort of passengers. The Stages
pass through the towns of Ozark, ClarkSriile,
NoristOtra and LeWiSJTg.
Leave Van Buren,, every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday morning at Q am.
Arrive at Van Buren,, Sundays, Wednes-
days and Fridays. at G am.
y Stages connect at Van Buren,, with the
lines to Ft. Smith and Fayetteville, the same
morning Of their arrival without unneces-
sary delay.
oct. 4.'66 HIRAM BRODlE. Agent.
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VAN buren, NURSERY.
Southern Fruit Trees for Southern
Planters.
By the Single Tree; by the Dozen } By The
Hundred or Wousand One two and
three gear old; Summer, FaN
and Winter Fruit

TTAVING been chiefly engaged for the last
III 20 years in the cultivation of Fruit and
Fruit Trees, and in the meantime having tes
ted thoroughly nearly every variety of choice
fruits grown in the t. s., north and south,
very many of which have proved worthless,
especially northern fruits, and long since ex
terminated from my orchard, substituting in
their stead Others suitable to the sunny elm
ate of the south. Whereby | feel certain of
having cullcd from the numerous Catalogues
of the country the choicest selection of accli
mated trees ever before offered In this market
at prices as reasonable rs can be afforded at
any southern Nursery IN the L. s.. Send on
your orders. If you don't know the varieties
wanted by name, call for so many summer;
SO many fall and so many winter varieties,
and will. in all cases, send them so assorted
of best varieties of each. Send for Cata-
logue of names in which will be found some
instructions as to time Of planting and mode
Of culture.
RICIID TIIRUSTON. Proprietor.
Val de Pomme. Oct ~. Van Bnren, Ark
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GROVESTEEN g. CO.,
PIANO FORTE
MANUFACTU RERS.

499 Broad,say, --- New York.
vINIIE attention of the public and the trade
l. is invited to our NEW SCALE. I OCTAVE
ROSEWOOD PIANO FOR7E'S, which for
volume and purity of tone are unrivalled by
anv hitherto offered in this market. They
contain all the modern improvements. French
Grand Action, Harp Pedal, Iron Frame, Over
strung Bass. etc. and each instrument being
made under the personal supervision of Mr.. }.
II. GRovEsTEEN who has had practical eN-
perience of over - years in their manufac-
ture, is fully warranted in every particular.
The "GROvFsTEEN Piano foote's" recficed
the Aicard Of Merit orer all others at tie
Celebrated Hoids Fur. a.#-f
Where were exhibited instruments from The
best makers of London. Paris, Germany, Phil
adelphia Baltimore, Boston and New York T.;
and also at the American Institute for five
successive years, the gold and silver medals
from both of which can be seen at our ware
rooms
BY the introduction of improvements we
make still more perfect Piano Forte. and by
manufacturing largely. with strictly cash
system, are enabled to offer these instruments
at price which will preclude all competition.
Terms: Net cash in current funds.
Descriptive Circulars sent free 3ml7
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Masonic Notice.

The regular communications of VAN Bu-
,REy LODGE. No. G, A.Y. MAsoNs are held on
second Monday in each month at Z o'clock L.
NJ in their Hall at Van Buren,. Members OF
the Fraternity in good standing are respect
fully invited to meet withus.
W. +. ENGLAND, w. NJ.
u. DICKSON. Secretary.
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DIR. l.. G.. WHITE,

MAY. as usual. be found at his Office IN
wi the Drug Store. Having received the
appointment of United States Marshal, ana
being ply ysically unable to endure the hard
ships of country practice he is compelled TO
>onfne his professional duties within the clty
limits, but will do all that may be possible for
his country friends. r...-. .t..rg.
Van Burcn. Feb. ]. 'G6. U
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Prevailed ; ayes SO, noes 81.

prevailed; ayes SO, noes 81.
Mr.. Wheeler offered resolution &c.
turning The thanks through the Legisla-
hre. of the taxpayers Of the State to
Gov. Murphy, for his action in refusing
to appoint members Of the commission ~
Washington. ....... ....g
On motion Of Mr.. Tracy. the resolu-
ton was tabled Two members voting
in the negative.
Mr.. Berry, Of Carroll, offered Iesolu-
ton fixing Monday the 2Sth inst, at 3 p.
m, as the time for election by joint con-
vention of both Houses, Of State Land
Agents. Carried
On motion, the House adjourned until
Q l-2 clock to morrow. f..
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FORM OF CERTIFICATE.
The undersigned postmaster at -----
State of -, certhcs under his oath of Of
lice that he is acquainted with the above guar
antors and know them to be men of property
and able to make good their guaranty.
Dated
tJan. 20-6t.l
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THE GREAT INJUNCTION CASES.

Arguments in the United States Supreme
Court For and Against ObssructinG the Opc-
ratIens or tho Rcconseraction Laws In the
Late Rebel States. WASHINGTON, ADr,, u 1867
Tho Supreme Court room was denscIy crowded to-day
BY attorneys At Law and Others including number Of
Senator'S al attracted by tho anticipated proceedings
consequent tho Mssisspp and Georgia petitions to
test the constutonaty Of the acts for the better gov
srnment Of the rebel States All The judges Of the court
we're on the bench
The motion made on Friday last by Mr.. sharkey for
leave 70 nlc bill Of injunction behalf Of tho State Of
Mississippi against President Johnson and General Ord
having been reached In its order,
Mr.. SuARKEr said-I desire, n tho Court please, 10
bring forward the application Of the state Of Mississippi
for an Injunction, which believe set down for to-
day. The posnAUn occupy b somewhat singular. !
understand III now 70 no application 10 Ole bill
The Cmxv Jusrcs-Befors you proceed, perhaps u 10
well TO state that motion to Ale bill IL usually granted
a matter Of course In this court IT. however, u Is
suggested that the bill contains scandaous impcr
tnsnt natter In other respects improper and unfit
70 be received, the Court win either examine the bill or
refer 70 haster for examination In this case the
Attorney General objected 70 tho bill in lmsne
tanning matter unnt 70 BE- received. That IL the only
point which be considered and upon that point
FOR The compainanta AZ the Attorney General takes tho
sirmave upon this point the Court will hear him nst
Mr.. OCosoR-u your Honors please IN respect 70 the
case spoken Of yesterday OF tho bill od by the state OF
Georgia IL may be quite proper 10 suggest herewhat
the Attorney General made inquiry about yesser
dsy-as 10 whether these cases, % far A. they might
need any special observance ia this Initial STAGE would
Be spoken 10 togeher separately. II together have
bus 70 say that am In attendance on behalf Of The State
Of Georgia together with associate COUNSEL for the pr
poss Of procuring the leave Of the Court 70 nle that bill
and take out subpwnA
The Arrosnsv GsxEnAr,-I win state 10 my brother,
OCOnoF, that am not now advised thst the point upon
which make objection 70 the fling OF this bill applies
70 the bill which no proposes 70 Mo In behalf OF the
state Of Georgia RTho point Of my objection ID that
this seeks 70 make the President Of the United States
a. such President, party defendant In ths Court
object 70 The bin on that account soandalousy mean
In the legal sense of the term.
The CBTBv JusnCn-The Couyt win now consider The
question relative v The ball nied BY Mississippi alone.
M 6aAnKKv-1he question suaGeseed by the Attorney
General VIII necssGy aElse In The dIscssslon o. ths
drawn before ~ mSd Ne MI; end that b ths only
chBscton y VIM - aaeWWeG y 90 ums ~ ~ col
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FoRrIETH CONGRESS.
Extraordinary scssIen or tho Senate.
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1867.

Extraordinary sessien Of tho Senate.
WASHINGTON, April IL 1857
COUNSEL ron run TREASURY DEPARTMENT. IN rHs COURT
or CLAnxa
Mr.. CHANDLER, trep) Of Mich, offered resolution,
which was agreed so directing the secretary Of the
Treasury to inform the Senate whether he or any
has authorized and employed an attorney solicitor
10 represent the department before The Court OF Claims
been employ cd and what fee Is 70 be paid him for hls
services and out Of what fund and under what law
authority he has boen 90 employed
1IK FINAL ADJOURNMENT ON TUESDAY NKxL
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the resou
on that the Senate Saturday next q four O'Clock,
Sr srIra, rep, q Mas.. hoped the resolution
would be postponed until tomorrow - the Senate was
nS now executive ~ business % There
vacancies and the duty Of the Senate, 20 far -
they could. 70 sec that they were allsd.su
ms,ninr here they could have these vacancies filed II
was said yesterday there were nifty vacancies and that
should have been filled before now. He was not dis
posed 10 remain here countenancing sucn Delay. lie
AGAIN sns b s ny Senators remaining
Mr. sunSsR rsplied-By rejecting nominations when
were bad and confirming those which were good ne
He should do Ill he could 70 insure the appointment o.
good officers who the night side. who agree with
Congress and who sustain the policy which Congress had
Mt Mossn, trep) Of Me-, did not see how tne day Of
could now % s,c - Ssd prepsc that
the President Of The United states BE- requested TO In
form the Senate whether he had any further commune
cations to make requiring the advice and consent Of the
Senate and any, what time u would suit his conve.
niencc to transmit them, that the Senate may nx
day for adjournment He said they did not Know, but
only presumed, that many more communications were
vet 70 DO made snd conSaderng thai the senate had
5ecn bers ave months thsy had right 70 know what
on n any the President Intended 70 make.
They were convened 10 sxtsscgdinafy session. what
vas The occasion for this ssusonS any ~ all existed
40 ali a. extraordinary ssssion but ths was not now
sne csse shsre uas no Inauguration when the present
svn5 ira administration when they len here after
sne rsS SESSION q shs Yity .nstn Coers the onoes
we're npsd, but whom they rssu4ea y wssmneson sny
msn the Senate rave their consent, 0sd been wmcved
by the President They wero now In ne nin monsn %
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ncs ,nscroT s srsice 4 entiticd The President ma
the senate IA which IA said the Senate Il specially
called Tor spccial purposc This purpose IL not
senate e,ectsd them On mere perty grounds The Prcs
dens cannot wall ncrit the senate 10 leave these great
d,srh.rx Assiss hscomsS tbsv rcsmsc "a nsrfoyrs
shssrs ss A's 11''s' os '-s'
Mr. HOWE remarked how far this was o,cai be could
onld not rcrit shs 1 Leave ~ present: that he hed
further occsson for them ana that thew could nos leave
sside The resolution 70 sd,ourn Let them alter il
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county out OF our immense domain Be done with this
SIory YOU have gathered hope You win treasure up"
Mr. Nye answered that part Of Mr. Dooittles remarks
abous courmations saying that Generals DIX AND stead
party had bsen confirmed
Nj. Doolrrrlx Inquired why they were confirmed and
Mr. Nrs replied thai the question was asked centuries
ago why one man was taken and another left and II
TO the Senator that those confirmed were in luck and
those rejected were not In luck
Mr. DOo1nI.s sSr,ssd ~, Why the majority . confirmed
Mr.. Nrs rsplied-Ths soldiers mostly aze killed In
battle. not The esnsrAis CAughtsE) Oncen were not
a the prvatsa Soldiers are cut down and rest where
their friends know not II he bad his way mot man
rso &c y sss sndossnsss o. The senate. - $50
Mr.. DoolnrIs said some had fallen and others had
Mr. Nvs replied thoy ought 10 have fallen, and others
me senator from Wisconsin that shoss with
wS1 o Ss ' WIN sSs A' .s .
HIM he could MOI vote Tor him for . foreign
appointments unless The change ~ pocs vas = marked
marks in reply 70 NJ Dooss NJ Nys ssid be, ike Inc
Senator, loved bold man. but u was bold man who
who listens TO tho voice Of the people, and u ID the
bad man who disregArds IL
Of .ss FUTURE :so% Se.ss &c q ne ssssS
position which 4 and hs trends occupied Two o.
battles q truth, justice ssd che conitusion Il was
true he lsfs ne dsmoeratic party in ~ Daimy
win the rspsbsan party ull ne rebellion VS. crushed
Now the republican party had entered On policy de-
~, ss y: S: s e. 81 "a Win Ss
bat be went sgMn win Ne mihonV. He bossssd mot
himself II today Or tonoow bus vhaa th4g bad ssen
oossn, New York ed yvhsFs VG&o eioolious had
saksu pacs go Y shev tha ~ peope lssaaisnsd
With ~ rsoossEsotlea peaicy swdsd % ~ county
~ b'zcs "a IS ssssssr nssn HsvnA m hs ~
marie teok cs1ssasa e enu1e = 1s 0penss!isss sss.
NJ sde Wa ne tRas - vissx \ bsesns
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From the Fairfield Herald.]
Grinding Corn for Horses.

ME. EDfToR-I have Just concluded a sc.
ries, OF experiments in grinding corn for
horses. Corn ground into hominy, such rs
we use for the table. will increase in bulk
not less than 26 per cent. or. In other verde,
100 bushels ground as n bove will make las.
This was the smallest increase shown du-
ring my experimenting, several lots gaining
much more. have been feeding six quarts
corn per head, four at night and two at din
ner.l lam now giving the same of hominy
with decided Improvement, in fact, my stock
are fattening every day. especially the old
oEes. Where there is plenty OF long forage,
prefer the hominy to meal, for the animal
ehews the former, thei eby bringing into
play the muscles Of the jaw and mouth.
necessary for the expulsion Of the requisite
amount of saliva to mix with the food !;
the latter H. e. meaD would probably do
better where it WAS intended to cut forage
and mix; here the cut forage would furnish
substance for action Of the jaw. / have
no hesitation In saying that am saving 20
per cent by grinding. even supposing that
n paid one tenth for toll commend the
above TO my fellow aarvationists of the
South. 1t is almost as important as the
convention question. use n four horse
engine. and one OF McCreight's incompar-
able reverse grist mills" which easily
turns ont 10 bushels per hour Yours
... 7. W. WOODWARD.
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Tx RIGHTS or MrSonrrrEs.- otber
reforms advocated ia the British Parliament
by the philosopher Of that body; John Stu.
art Mil, 10 the right of minorities 20 rspre.
sentation. IL is a strange fact that. In
countries where popular suffrage Ia the re-.
cogniZed basis OF Government. the ninor;ty
however large, should be smothered bv
the majority however small. To rsme.
dy this anomaly. Mr.. Mill proposes that the
House be ccmposed on The basis of one
member Tor every 5000 votes cast, and that
every candidate who receives tbst ppmbe,
be returned, in whatever part of the country
MS voters may live. In tbis way, the nm.
represented minorities Of several Borough,
or Counties might combine and secure a
member OF Parliament The difficulties in
the way OF this plan are easily surmounted,
ihere would naturally be q tend eaoy for
the most popular or emin, MT candidates TO
engross nearly all the voice, where local
interests did not Interfere but, by counting
more than 5000 votes for each cand,.
date, and allowing each voter 70 put upon
his paper second or .hird name. which
should be counted in case his first choice
should have a superfiuous number. the pro.
portion could be maintained. In this man
ner there would be represented, not onlv
organized parties. but all opinions enter-
tanned by certain unmber Of people in
common. which now have TO take their
chances in the general scuffie