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The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02
Don't Fail to Register

We understand that a report prevails In
some OF the remote townships that none but
Radicals are permitted to Register, or vote; ;
and strange 10 say some unrenecting persons
have been deceived by this shallow device.
Such reports cnanate from the unprinciplcd
trickstcr>, who unscrupulous a. 10 the means
employed are struggling with the aid Of the
bayonet TO build up Radical black republi-
can party In our midst. Bad as the condition
of things j.. and unpromislng as the future
appear, to be. a few privileges yet remain TO
the people.
All except a comparatively few enumerated
in the infanIon. Reconstruction bills. are per-
mitted To Register. and after Registering to
vote for whom they please. When called
upon to exercise this important privilege, we
hope they will exercise II judiciously and vote
for no Radical negro equality man for any of
flee whatever, no matter how loudly lac may
pratc of loyalty and uniohism fer the worst
r'bcls and traitors and those whom the friends
Of Constitutional government have most rea-
son to fear, are the Radical black republican
leaders in and out of Congress. These habit
ual oath breakers have set aside the Constitu-
ton Of the United States and established a
military despotlsm over ten States of the
Union. They have proclaimed negro equality,
or rather negro superiority in the South by
eniranchising the blacks and disfranchising
most of the leading white men, and this is
to be soon followed by the almost total dis
franchsement of the white population Of the
Southern States. This Is done not because of
their love for the black man, but because of
their iicndi,h hatred of the whites. We again
appeal to all who can, to go forward and Regis
ter their names and make a last effort to save
the State from the disgrace Of Black republic
can r,lc
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

Re- Hon. Il. {. HiNDMAN has written q
letter to the Little Rock Gazette, in which
he denies in the strongest terms possible,
that he had given In his adhesion to the
Radical Party. Mr.. Eindman urges that
every one who is qualified. should regis
ter and also to vote for good and true
men for the Conventon-thats such is
their duty. We make extracts from his
letter in another column.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

CRops.--The corn may be said to be
safe from almost any contingency We
are having entirely too much rain for
cotton, but still if it should come off dry
and remain so for some time, with late
fall we may have an average crop in this
locality, Old corn is now selling here at
81 90 to l,25 per bushel. Owing to the
great prevalence Of wet weather but little
wheat is being thrashed.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02
A TANEERY.

We have heretofore called attention 10
the wants of the county, in this respect
and TO the feasibility of the establish
mcnt in this ncighborhood of good
Steam Tanncy. No where we think
could there he found q better locality Tor
such business. The demand for leather
of all kinds, is great and the supply of
hides, material, etc. usel in tanning I'M
limited Then We ask why does not
some one enter upon the business? Let
any one reflect for a moment upon the
amount OF shoes aud leather brought
yearly to this market all Ofwhich comes
from the East or from St Louis and the
Ohio river, and they can see the profit
that would accrue from manufacturing
here at home Even the difference in
shipping the hides. and then bringing
back the leather or shoes, or whatever
the hides are made up into, would be
really good profit. Strange we say
that some one does not enter into this
business. The outlay in capital would
not be great, and the profits, we have no
hesitation in saying would be remunerar
tive. Who will start good Tannery?
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

fxY" The. attention of the Masonic Brother
hood, of Western ARKANSAS, Is called to the
following. card of the Grand Master of this
State to its various Lodges. We have no
doubt, that there is many destitute widow
and orphan. of deceased Masons in this part
of the State, who would receive any help at
this time rs God send. The attention of
Lodges in this vicinity are invited to the card
OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER
GRAND LODGE OF ARK, a. +. AND A. VI.
Little Rock, July IL, 1867.
10 he l|orshipfUl Masters and IIimdeas Of the
Masonic Lodges cf ArkanSdS:
WoRsHIpFUL SIRs AND BRoTUERs--The NJ
W. Grand Lodge of the State of New York
having, In the exercise of noble and gener-
Gus masonic charity. donated two thousand
dollars Tor the relief Of the destitute of the
SOUTH and our llustrious Brother John W.
Simons grand treasurer of said Grand Lodge,
having sent to me five hundred dollars of
that sum, to be distributed to the destitute OF
this state, You will select and send to me the
names and conditions of the most destitute
and needy within your several iurisdictions
preierring the widows and helpless orphans,
IN order Tint may be- thereby aided ia dis
tributlng said donation. with others Of q siml-
lar character TO the most destitute and de-
serving. and execute the charitable intention
Of the donors
Fratcrnally. f.. III. ENGLISH
Grand Master ofMasons of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02
A SrNS,Err u .pKFy nppro in Rich

A SENSIBLE DARKEY.-A negro in Rich
land township, made the enquiry of per
sons who had returned from being reg.
istered, what the oath was they had to
take" They told him it was to support
the Constitution, of the United States,
etc. lie said he would not near do dat
--~he knew lots Of folks he would not
help to support A sensible darkcy
that, he probably had his eye on the
government bond holders.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02
sy Are black men entitled to mo

Ey- Are black men entitled to more
privileges than White men? We are led
to this enquiry from a case that come up
before the Board of Registration on
Wednesday last. Two negroes went to
Texas with their masters eight or ten
years since and remained there until about
three months since when they returned to
this State They were born in Tennes-
see They applied for Registration here,
their cases were taken under advertise
mcnt by the Board and we understand
after due consideration were admitted to
Register. Is there question whether
white man could register under such
circumstances We say not. He would
be rejected at once Without spirit
of fault finding with the decision of the
Board, we would like to ask if the de
cision is correct one?
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

tB- We learn that several citizens Of this
county, who have made application to be
Registered and in whose cases some doubt ex
listed as to their eligibility have been taken
under advisement by the Board Of Registers
this county. 1t strikes us II the members
will adopt the standard of their own qualifca-
tions to Register, and apply 1t to others, there
will not be many but what will pass "Fair
play Is a jewel"
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

FS" We learn from the Camden Her.
aid of the 25th ult. that up to the oath
there had been Registered in nine town.
ships in that County, 474 whites-26G
blacks--total, 740
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

Col. DEL. FLOYD JONES, Post Com
mander, at Ft Smith, and Superintendent
of the Boards of Registration for this
portion Of the State, was in attendance
on the Registration here, on Wednesday
last. The Colonel is very efficient and
well Informed officer, as well as courte
Gus gentleman. The West is very for.
tunatc in the officers assigned to her.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

votes, los. by that neglect OF ours. On,
ultra radical prosecutors are thus elected
and We make ourselves responsible her
for such outrageous tyranny as that os
Fletcher in Missouri, or of Brownlov !.
Tennessee. How dare a true friend ~
the south take this burthern on his con
csience:
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02
inducements to Advertisers.

The Van Burea Press offers great in
ducements 10 advertisers - having the
largest circulation of any paper in West
crn Arkansas and the Indian Country.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

tH"Dr. R!cH TnRUsroN, has our thanks for
basket of early Pears. The Doctor has given
long years to the cultivation of Fruits of all
kinds, and has, undoubtedly, the finest and
best adapted selection Of Trees and Vines for
thesouthern climate, Of any Nursery in the
Southwest The Pears were delicious and
did not 60 slow-that Is after We got them
home.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

TT Walrussia the late added posses.
sions to the United States, has been a,
tachcd to the department of Washington
territory, and Gen. Rossesu has been .s.
signed to command.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

THE Fort SMITH BAND-This Band
under the leadership of that accomplished
musician NEALY READ, came down to ouI
ualage, (from the city of Fort Smith on
Saturday evening last. We, as well as
many of our citizens were sercnaded an(
highly delighted with their music Mem
bers of the Van Buren, Band took then
in charge on their arrival here and die
the honors of the occasion. We in conncc
ton, with our citizens generally make ac
acknowledgements for the qualification re
ceived and hope we may have the pleas
ure of again welcoming them on this side
OF the river Come, don't stand on tn,
order of coming-but come right along
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

g Judge James .Scull, an old and
prominent citizen of Arkansas lately
died at his residence in Pine Bluff Judge
Scull was n cadet at West Point, at the
time that jeff. Davis was q member OF
the same institution and was room mate
Of his.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

tS" The Board of Registers for this county
continue In session to-day, and tomorrow
Let every one that can come forward and
Register.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

Re- Some twenty in all have died
with cholera at TT Arbucklc, up to the
Goth of July, composed Of soldiers and
teamsters.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

fS- Sebastian county, in eight town.
ships Registers 5,S5 votes. Two more
townships arc to be registered, including
~ Smith
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

r. GoDRY's AND ARrHuR's MAGAZINES
are both with us. There Is no discount
on them. Send up your subscriptions.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02
Crawford County

The following is a correct list Of tic voters
Registered in all of the Townships of this
county. up to Thursday morning:
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

REGlsrRArIoN.-ln five townships In Jetler-
son county, there were 267 votes registered
100 whites and II blacks.
The Van Buren press., 1867-08-02

EF- Prentice says as great liar rs
BrownIow is, he doesn't belle his looks.
The New York herald., 1867-03-11
WEsTcHEsTER INrELLIGEECE.

INTERESTING CEREMONY ST. PAuL's EPscopAL CHURCH,
MoRRIsAMA-The services at this church last evening
were OF an exceedingly impressive and interesting
character In addition to the ordinary evening ceebra
tion sixty persons OF both Sexes including many
elderly gentlemen, received the rite Of confirmation
from the Right Rev. Bishop Potter. The prayers les
sons and psGer read by the rector, Rev. DR..
Appleton, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Holden, rector Of
Trinity school, New York. After the ceremony had
quent extemporaneous exhortation, in the course Of
which he cndeavored to impress deeply on the
minds OF those confirmed the grave and important
she course ne of thsr Christian ans
for which they would bc held accountable that day
when they shall be called to at tho bar Of the
dcred in highly cred,able manner by the choir under
the direction Of the organst, Mr.. Hutchinson
TIE New ScHooLuoUsE, NoarH New YosK-The cor
Of the schoohouse to be erected In Con-
cord avenue North New York, is to be laid this after
noon The plan OF the proposed building has boon
drawn up DO as to embrace all the modern improvements
necessary to the health and scholastic training OF chill
a. well as mental culture extensive gymnasium s 70
be introduced.
ALLEGED ArTEMPTKD ASSAULT WITH KNTE-A an
early hour yesterday morning man named Henry
Holly, residing In Morrisana got board one Of tho
Fordham Railroad cars, shortly after the latter had
crossed the Harlem bridge going up and, beng at the
time under the influence Of liquor made several attempts
70 pick quarrel with the passengers and alleged
finally drew large knife, with which he endeavorcd
strike John Ksars the conductor who fortunately
creating good deal Of excitement among tho
he suddenly rushed from the car During tho course OF
the day he called the ONCE of the company and
and impored tho matter would mot bc placed in tho
hands Of the Law.
The New York herald., 1867-03-11
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SUPPOSED FATAL sTAsBMs AFFAIR.

Two nfsa Arrested ON suspicion-Coroner
scbirmer Called.
Shortly before twelve o'clock Saturday night John
Murphy, man thirty years Of sga was passing up
Catharne street, Oak with several friends, when
two strangers going in the opposite direction jostled
ae,inst him, and ono Of them drew knifo and stabbed
him In the upper part OF the abdomen innictng fcar-
fu and doubtless fatal wound The occurrence was 90
sudden that Murphys friends know nothing Whatever OF
n t,ll he exclaimed sIm stabbed Tho ran away
but were pursued, and one Of them named George
Jacobson was overtaken and arrested Tho other man.
whose pamc ID said TO be George Thomas, sue
ceeded In making his escape Murphy was i'm
mediascly conveyed to Bellevue Hospital, where
the attending physician after examining the wound cx
pressed fears that would provo fatal In the course OF
eight hours The men who were with the wounded
individual Afterwards went TO the Oak street police sta
ton and left their with Captain Thcne; but they
aid not think It possible for either Of them to idensy
sray from thc casghi During tho night tho search
was kept up for Thomas, and carly ycssernhy mo,nos
giving that ws .asoasn o bons me guilty
nsrv Thomas denied all knowledge Of tho stabbng;
but he was taken before Justice Bowling and commit
'sC vssssrasv Afternoon Coroner schmsr notified to
.ss the ante statement Of Murphy before whom
ira priaonerp were confronted Tor sdenuhcaton
- STATEMENT MURPHY. 49,
John Mummy stated that he had been drinking with
friends IN store on the corner q a s tna
sore ma when about twenty yards from the place We
met the prisoner and OF my comrades spoke inc
man who subsequently stabbed me; caught nold o. the
man and aid "You had better 60 home. young man
Is said this no stabbed me- was somewnas unacl nc
innuencoof liquor and am mot certain ina, could 'csn
tifv tho man that stabbed me; think however, INA.
the prisoner George Thomas Is the man. pu. sm S nV'
noeyc: the man who wounded me eft tne knifo SUCK
n - me and n pulling il out cut some o the nngen Of
| nv len hand; think Il was a long thin knife
Barthoomew Mccarthy Of No. eS Oser street. ,essuc1 -
that be was one Of the party with Murphy a. tne time
the stabbing whom about twenty-five yeras ION .ns
public house they met two men, one OF wnoM ~: .
jacobson; in moment afterwards Murphy was ~. sopeo
thcre was NO qusrrsing between them AI,er ." Mf"s
| Jacobeou mid that he had not stabbed MURPHY.
Il also appeared by the testimony OF cmccr -
Anderson thst he had informed by the keepor ~
the sailors Boarding House where ere, 's Osvep CLOCK
IN the cap Of Thomas was found near wnere murphy
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On tho evidence ptsseaied the jury rendered the fc
LOWING Verdict -ls1hat John Murphy was wounosa ~
either OF the prisoners George Thomas and george
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the result Of Murphy's injuries -.
Murphy Is la6orer and lives at No. l24 Cherry street
| p S.--The wounded alive at eight r ..
yosisday, but his recovery 10 despaired o.
The New York herald., 1867-03-11

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The New York herald., 1867-03-11
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

-sE VRsET SrsFEr GiARLRRs.-yesterday morning Tho
SPORTING arrested Saturday evening corner o
Yesey and Washington sreet BY Captain Greer Of the
Tnrd precinct sided by several OF his men,
ralgnei before Justice Doygng al the Tornos Oaicer
Phillips charged that Taomas Ward kept and maintained
ror' room ON the second I'or o. premises noflheas.
trner OF vescy and Washington streets as common
gambling room, whero the gambling game OF faro" s
played for money. On entering he place The witness
dealing the cards. and James MrKecn officiating
cuekeeper Ward admitted that he was proprietor of
Ward 10 hail n The sum Of 500 to answer before tho
Court OF Sessions McKeon, the euekecper was held in
persons arrested in Wards place were discharged
SACHS TnE SnopIIrrER--AsorzER COMPLAINT AGArxsr
HM.-Harman sachs alias Isaac Morris thc shoplfer,
who arrested on Saturday msrning for being en-
gagged with another man In robbinga in Beekman
street. Is involved in stll further trouble. On the 7th
inst ho hired room OF Luna Levy, 172 Mulberry street.
giving the OF Isaac Morris, but after Occupying Il
Two nights cecamped, locking the door aud taking
the key with him Luna eventually succeeded In gain
Ing access the roo and found that two bed sprcais
two vases clock and other articles to the OF SIS
had boon stolen and carried away Detective Woodbridge
OF the Sixth precinct, subsequently, found portion Of
the stocn goods in the apartments 0 the prisoner 20S
East Thrty.sevcnth street. Sachs also held for
trial on this latter complaint.
ARREST OF PocKErBooK sSArcHR Peter Woods was
arragned before Justice Dodge yesterday charged by
Mrs. Catharine Butler, OF 15S Madison avenue with
snatching pocketbook out OF her hand whilo she
walking along Madison avenue. Woods was seen to
snatch the pocketbook by Mrs Baker. who was in
pany With Mra Butler and Dr. Bassett, Of 65 Madison
avenre and was pursued by the latter who, together
with an officer OF the rwon,y ninth precinct succeeded
In arrestng Woods and found tie pocketbook the
place where they arrested him. Ho committed TO
answer in default Of $500 bail
DEoaDrRLY House KEErERs.-The parties arrested by
the officers Of the Second District Court and Of tho
Eighth precinct on Saturday night last charged with
inc Of
street, arragned before Justice Dodge yesterday
and held TO answer
A NOVEL LAncESY.--Fredcrick Cook, seaman on
board the bark Adamant, now lying at pier 4S East
river, arraigned yesterday at the Essex Market
Police Court charged. complaint Of Charles W. Best
mate OF tho vessel with the larceny Of tho flying
jib Of the bark The allegation against the accused
rested upon tho testimony ocer Tzmaurice, OF the
Seventh precinct who stated that about half past twelve
O'Clock on Saturday he Cook leaning the side
Of the vesscl the act OF passing largo roll OF canvas
into junk boat alongside, whereupon be called 10 h,
when Cook drew back tho bundle and the boat moved
OIL. Justice shandley held Cook for examination.
The New York herald., 1867-03-11

Arrest Of q Railroad OvcrcOnt Thicf-Found
Dcnd--saIo or the Balance Of Dcnning's
P0int--Pcdestrinn Fcnt. ssta
rouonKaxrsm. March ., 1897,
The great vigilance recently exercised by the Hudson
River Railroad Company u this station in tho matter Of
overhauling thieves resulted last evening IN the
arrest Of colored man named John Martin, who had
stolen two overcoats and three blankets from sleeping
car. rnis, morning AR. John Thompson appeared be
fore the Recorder counsel for the railroad company
and had the prisoner remandsd TO jail for further ex-
amcation on Monday. ~
The BODY Of an unknown man was this week found in
road that had been filled with snow for about six
weeks, between Montgomery and Walden, 0rame
county Nothing was found OF his person 70 Indicate
who be was or where he was from. -
am informed on reliable authority thft Aae Boston,
Hartford and Erie Ferry Extenslon Railroad Company
on "Wednesday purchased the IemaninE half of Den-
nInes Point neRr FIshkil for $4,000 The price pad
for shs Arss half IVES $4,000, making total OF
e12s,00o
The cslsbra&ed Jack Shepard has commenced to walk
steadily in room for one hundred hours at Rhinebeck
Tor hgh weGer He started - sx O'Clock last svsnnG