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sion could hardly be calculated. Rock
bridge had taken premiums for wine,
brandy, and bulls at the Augusta Fair, and
there was no reason why the catalogue
should not be greatly enlarged. They had
lime, cement, marble, iron, manganese, por-
celain clay, hay, grain, cattle, horses, fruits,
liquors, manufactures, and their water
power was equal to any demand that could
De made on 1t. They would be repaid for
their subscription in the very expenditures
OF constructing the road. It would be not
gift but an investment. 1t would cost
them one dollar per capita for twenty wears
10 pay the principal, and there was no req
son why the stock should not be above par.
Suppose the road made through the heart of
the country, with good paved roads,
such as they would then be able to
have, leading from Kerr's creek, Buffalo,
and all the main points on either side of
the line, and what picture Of activity,
energy, prosperity, and usefulness, would
be presented. Lexington would then in
deed be great literary centre-her schools
would be unsurpassed; her market, now
one Of the best in the State, would give the
farmers and artisans the best prices for
their products. He exhorted them TO put
every shoulder to the wheel, and vote $780,
900 unanimously if possible. The worst
wish he would express for any opponents
of the measure was that its friends might be
able in two or three years to ride them on
rails from one end Of the county to the
other.
The splendid mess hall Of the Virginia
Military Institute is nearly completed, and
II ia proposed to have in it next Wednes-
aay the llthl grand dinner in honor Of
the anniversary Of the Institute. Our pea-
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1868-11-10
Letter from Hon. John Quincy Adams.
OUINCY, Oct. 81, '6S.

QllNCIf Wv ~ w.
IA. R. Brown, Esq, President Jackson
Democratic Association of Lowell :
DEAR SIR: am very much pleased to
receive from you the intelligence % H..
election as On honorary member OF .,ou'
Club, and accept the compliment with
great satisfaction. Pray ASSURE your
members Of my sensibility OF the honor
and the kindness they have shown me,
and, assure them that no man more hear
ti,y appreciates the need we have IN these
days of little good, stout Jacksoniap
Democracy. have just come from a
country where they feel the benefits and
blessings of the reconstruction lavs--the
Radical Constitution; and if l ever need
cd anything to intensity my devotion to
the supreme law of the fathers, l found it
there. II our friends only knew what a
curse it is to be RECONSTRUCTED" they
would meyer slack their struggle until the
Unibn WIS restored TO every State, and
the inefiable blessings of the old Consti-
tuition secured 10 every man, no matter
if he is white or was rebel
YOURS, truly, 5 f .a.
... r". AL. a, JOHN @. ADAMS.
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EE The circumstances connected with
the murder of Hon. James Kinds are re-
corded in the Republican. SO far as our
information extends the statements COM
ing from that source are correct. They
are to the effect that, Col. Brooks and the
deceased were, while riding on the road
to an appointment, near Indian Bay, and
about half mile from that place, the
former being about fifty yards in adj
vance of Col. Kinds, heard the latter
speaking, and, turning around, observed
Geo. Clark riding near to and conversing
with Mr.. Kinds, carrying dOuble-b bar
relied shot-g in his hands. This how
ever, did not excite any alarm in Colonel
Brooks, as he knew not but Clark might
have concluded to 60 to the speaking, and
he gave no special thought to the matter.
But moment after he felt shock, heard
report ola gun, and knew that he was
himself wounded. His horse also being
shot gave sudden bound; but as he
jumped the colonel looked behind, heard
another report Of the gun, and realized
the appalling fact that not only himself
was wounded but Mr.. Kinds was also
Not, and so seriously wounded as to fall
as Il dead from his horse. Col. Brooks
then passed rapiGii,y to the place c! meet
ing, and told the sad tale. Men passing
and returning soon found Mr. hlIts ~
ing in the road still alive and rational, buv
conscious Of the fact that his wound was
of such serious nature that but few
moments more remained Of his earthly
career" A vehicle was procured to con
vey the wounded men to his destination,
but he died on his way.
This man Clark may be remembered as
former partner Of Mr.. Hyde, the auc-
tioneer, Of this city. The better opinion
is, land so reports say, that he is not OF
sound mind. The attempt to make him
appear representative democrat in this
atrocious act, is simply idle and cannot
be sustained Outside ofall principles of
humanity tho injury thus done to the
party is incalculable. We cannot palliate
or excuse such acts. The opprobrium
belongs to the perpetrator, and, whoever
he may be, it would DO our pleasure to see
him brought to justice To bring arms
to country, make great display, and
pirate about the Ku Klux and the demo.
cratic party is insinccre. The good PEG
pie Of Arkansas dcprccate the act and
can be commanded to n man in sustaining
the law in that behalf IL. Gazette.
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TT We must confess ourselves sur
prised at the rapid popularity obtained by
lhe Texas Tonic Syrup as a cure for
thills and fever. The proprietors have
fccpntly been obliged to much increase
lheir force to supply the great demand.
1he purity of the medicine and its great
value as aremedial agent, carefully pre-
pared as il is, form the chief reasons for
Ibis success, unprecedented perhaps in
The annals Of medicine. Mansfield d Hig-
bee, sole proprietors, Memphis, Tenn.
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f1r Robert ]. Walker being asked b

FER Robert J. Walker being asked by
a Philadelphia money operator whether it
was true that tho expenses of the Govern
ment we're annually increasing, and that
since 1865 to an average of S46,000,000
per annum, answered not only that the
fact was so, but also that the same rate OF
increase would of necessity continue,
without decrease Of expenditures or an
increase Of the revenue Heis compe'
tent man in this matter, and speaks by
the card.
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rry.ro OSr.-We learn that on Friday
nst after the election, Col. S. F. CoorET
sde a bet of ten-to-one" with II. F.
HHoxAsoy, that Grant would be elected
hat Is giving great odds, but we think
n Colonel had "dead thing" when
n bet was made. Anyhow, Thomson,
Nj more confidence in the success OF
Lymour than we had. ....-.I q .
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their trust and join their peoples plum
derers, | have no definite information. II
may tnrn out that means not strictly le-
gal have been used in that direction
Here Is a chance for another Committee
Of Investigation. ne
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n Tn LITTLE CoRroRAL.-With the No
tmber plumber this excellent publication
r young folks, put on an entire new
tess, and appears in neat paper covers,
Terms only SLO0 year, with premium.
1recimen copies win be sent to any boy
iho wants to get up club, free of cost.
Address Alfred L. Sewell, publisher, Chi
e,oo Illinois. 1870 .e3si 3 4ggs e'fssa
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oh Saturday two boys in Beverly.
Ontario, amused themselves, one by blow
ing blaoks,aith's bellows, and the Other
by placing his mouth over the nozsle. The
first blast blew the breath Of life complete
ly out Of him. W I'd Hf
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hI,.,r uANlFAcTURE.-We were shown
uss.lay last by Messrs. BosTIck 4

kInalr uANuTACrUREs~-W were SHOWN
l rasstlay last by Messrs. BosrIck 4
AZ. Agents of TANDr WALKERS To
10 Factory in the Indian country, as
, specimen Of tobacco as we have
y Witnessed, This company have as
\ mechanics employed as can be had
the country and are determined to
kre no pains in manufacturing tobacco
n will command the trade ofthis Wes-
In country. Iln.J >iH'
these gentlemen have sent for Tobac-
Seed of the best qualities which they
h distribute gratis to all those who
Ia to raise the weed No better or more
,pftable crop can be sown thantobacco,
those having information as to its cul-
re-a home market isat once had. We
hi our farmers will give their attention
this matter. Duo notice will be given
Aen the seed may be obtained in this
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1868-11-10

ky The late Thad. Stevens said that
Kelley of Pennsylvania and Charles Sum
ner were the only two men In the Radi'
cal party who were [" such id idiots as
to suppose reconstruction was constita'
tional." ~ ....s
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VAN BUREN, FERRY.
LARGE FOUR-HORSE FERRY BOAT.
U. S. Mail Stage Route,

vTNHE well known and long established Fer
l. nv at VAN buren,, Arkansas. Is now
under the charge OF the subscriber. The Pso-
prietors haviag recently put on a Netc Four
Horse Boet and with careful and eNpcrteac-
ed Ferrymen. they feel confident that they
can give universal satisfaction to the travel
ing public Their aim will be to meet the In
creasing demands of the large cmigrant trav-
81 to and from Texas.
The Sc LOUIS and Sherman. Texas, U. ).
Mails are carried cxer this Ferry, which Is
good guarantee that il is the shortest rs well
rs the best route for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river AND can cross 800 wagons and teams
per day and no detention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for Stock and sheds
for the accommodation of travellers are being
built on both sides of the river and no pains
wiltbc spared to accommodate the public. We
sluaN strive to continue to make this the popu-
lar route to and from Missouri and Texas.
". B.--Ferry accounts must be settled
moathly-no deriation from tbs RUE.
H. G. IfAYMAN, Superintendent.
Van BWen. Ar. 1865. tt
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No, z, Main Street, Van Buren,,
f. N. MEALS OLD STAND.

DEGINNING anew we feel determined tc
ID offer better inducements than erer bgore
Approaching the friendship shown to us by
hundreds of our customers. we shall spare nc
efforts to make continuance Of their patron.
age with the new firm both agreeable ano
profitable to our friends.
Therefore we ask you to. come and see us
come and look at our Goods come and buy
of us. We will not he mdersold by any one
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Law OF Humanity, In relation 10 social
evils. An Essay for Young Men. on Physbt
ogical Errors and Abuses, incident ~ Youth
and Early Manhood, with thehumane view OF
treatment and cure Sent IN sealed letter en-
velopes free Of charge. Address DID Skill
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tF Attention is directed to the adver-
kement of W. NJ. BozARr, Of Fayette-
jue, offering his Buildings and Goods
n sale. A bargain is offered. -f B"
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fty We are under obligations to the
Ulcers of the steamer Fort Gibson, for
package Of papers. She arrived on Fri
by morning early with good freight.
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Manhood: How Lost, How Restored.

Just published, new edition Of Dr. Caiuer-
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sT~This Lecture should be In tho hands o.
every youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal in plain envelope. to any ad
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Similar resolutions were tried in the
first session of the Fortioth Congress,
only to meet with opposition from the
Choctaw delegation and defeat But
during the recess between the first and
second sessions of the Fortieth Congress,
the holders, or" attorneys" for the claim
ants, had the Indian officials "properly
seem" and the records Of the last session
show that Messrs. Pitchlynn and Folsom
consented to the payment OF the claims
against which they so vehemcntly pro
tested during the two previous Sessions
Tho resolution accordingly "passed boil,
Houses few days previous to adjourn
mcnt and am informed the claims, to
the amount oil $25S,0i2, have just been
| paid. a.uv -. YM,. va.
During the two and one half years con
sumed in putting this job through, " Tho
letter of the law has, in no instance
been openly violated, 1t has been, sc
far as is now known, strictly speaking, .
legalized swindle
Regarding the nature Of the means USED
TO induce the Indian officials to betray
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-07
Ex-Governor Orr Hauls the Democ-
racyvOyer the Goals. -

Governor Orr, Of South Carolina, who
is now in this city, las been giving some
of the leading Democrats here a piece
of his mind on the. bunglingsway the
Democracy have beenmanaging matters
of late. To one of them, who was a
delegate to the Tammany Convention,
he said that the nominations Of Sey-
mour and Blair were both great mis-
takes. Seymour, because he represented
impracticable and obsolete ideas, and
Blair on account Of his revolutionary
letter. Besides, Blair was a military
man, and the Democracy set out with
the idea of having a great civilian states
man, and they should have been consis-
tentin thatidea. Pendleton was equal
" Objectionable on account of his iden-
tity with old worn-out policies If the
Democracy had nominated Chase, the
Governor said his name, so long identi-
fed with the abolition OF slavery, would
have enabled the Democracy to carry
every Southern State Now, they might
possibly carry Georgia and Alabama-
the rest would all go for Grant He
further said that it was a great mistake
for the Southern Democracyto insist on
being represented in the Convention
that the. crowd Of Confederate Generals
there had a bad effect, on the public
opinion of the North, and a bad influ-
ence on the Convention. Wade Hamp-
ton, for instance, whom ne spoke of in
high terms, had come home, and public
ly Stated that he had procured the in.
sertion in the platform of the declara-
tion that the Reconstruction ,Actswere
usurpations, unconstitutional, revoll-
tionary and void ~ and so the Cenfeder-
ate element in the Convention openly
arrayed itself against Northern senti-
ment and re-opened all the old issues
Much sensible talk Of the same kind the
wise and patriotic old Governor adj
dressed to his hard2headed friend, but
with as little practical effect, We fear,
as his sagacious counsels TO his head
strong brethren in South Carolina. We
learn that Governor Orr has Just been
appointed a Circuit Judge in South Caro-
lima, but that he has determined to take
up his residence in st. Joseph, Mo-, in
order to resume the practice of his pro-
Ffession under more favorable auspices
than the disturbed condition Of affairs
in South Carolina admits of.-St- Paul
+ =(Minn. Press, 10Th instant,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-07

The. FATE OF TIE NEGRo.-The Rich
mond Eaaminer concludes an article on
the subject Of the tate.of the negro, with
the following truthfM remarks, which
we commend to the attention of the ne
groes:: "There is.no party in the North,
nor any party, Which secretly'desires to
see the whites ofthe South ruled BY ne
groes; and the Southern States made
negro provinces. Fdr less do any avow
it. In 1.-THE long run, blood is thicker
than water, even among the most un-
principled men Of the whiterace Moth
ing is:clearer, in the future, than the
fact that the negro will be cast aside by
the Radicals as soon as he has served
their purposes in the present contest
And it is safe prediction that the ne
groes will have no more implacable enc
mics than those who now profess to.be
their peculiar, friends, just so soon as
these professions are no longer profits,
Bile. If it were necessary to sustain this
OF opinion, Ion which, is based on general prin,
.ciples, by specific proofs, nothing is ea-r
.sier than to point to the, course roflthc
Radicals in the Georgia Legislature, and
even the conduct of the Radical Cen
trad Committee in this city"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-10-07

| for your work; if you stick by the yes
sci you shall have $1,000, so you see, tits
yourinterest to stick by. her, to the last
Make up your minds,- for we must. abe
out, of this in a, jjniffy. Tommy beekon-
ed me to one side, and as we were ofthe
same way of thinking that the sooner
we were out Of the schooner the better
for. us, we spokeup and said that we
though ht we would leave then, if there
wassno objection, so the captain went
below and got some money and handed
us tweaty-three ounce-pieces each. at
the same time asking if any one else
wanted to throw awayssix hundred dol
lars by leaving the vessel; but no one.
did not speak, and Tommy and | went
into the forecasstle and: got shift of
clothes, and shook hands with one or
two of our shipmates, and stepped into
the. boat, and were pulled ashore: bY two
of the men. ..;;,i.s ,..s. -
We stopped on the rock for while
after the boat landed US, and, seen the
schooner weigh her anchor, and. get un-
dersail, and stand out to sea. We scarce
ly spoke to one another. forwe felt, at
least, l. did, as though we had been cut
ting some man throat for the few dol--
lars that were tied up I'M an old shirt at
our feet -
The schooner was fast-crawling out to
sea, Tommy and I turned to climb the
.hilfbehind us, thinking good deal
about whether we were thieves only, Or
thieves aud ~murderers' too. We laid
down under a tree at the top of the hill,
and at daybreak started on foot for Ma
tadzas, good long walk, if you'll look
at the map of the Island.
But at last we got there, and what's
more, got a. berth in a sugar-dugher
bound to Bristol. '''
What became of the schooner / don t
know, but I reckon if she'd been lost,
or captured. you,folks here would have
heard more Of it, for she was owned
here, so Lheard; guess the schoon-
er that was burned off the Double-Head-
ed Shot Keys about that time, must
have been her. The crew, I was told,
was picked up by brig and taken to
New, York, all eScepttwo and them the
mate report to have been lost overheard.
Them two was. Tommy and. /. ],
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The Retort Of a Fallen Despot.

One Of the sublimest Of satiros was
uttered with the dying breath of one Of
the meanest of the Roman cmperors.
Tacitds relates that when ViteIlius, af-
ter this fall, was staggering under the
blows and imprecations of the mob, he
replied to tribune who taunted, him
with his misery, Nevertheless have
be en- your emperor" If he was 50 vile
and detestable wretch, what was to
be thought of the people who had &C
cepted him as their ruler, who had. paid
him honors only alittle lower than those
accorded to the gods, and with whom
his edicts had been as unquesticned
and potent as the nod of Jove him
self ~
There is something in this historical
example that comes home with terrible
significance to the case of the American
people in relation to the rule which has
been over them for the past several
years. However Indignantly they may
repudiate this rule: hereafter, history
will adjndge them to have been part
ners in it's share. = The whole combi-
nation of knaves and fanatics who have
been harrying, plundering and running
the country, are destined doubtless to
fall from their opprobrioys eminence
and sound the lowest depths of popular
execration and contempt But in that
event may they not all retort upon the
people, as ViteAius retorted upon the
insulting tribupe':rs" Nevertheless, We
have been your rulers. We have had
despotic sway in your land We have
done our will with your laws, with your
government, with your money, with
your very bodies in war o. peace, ard
for years you were Jealous and proud
to do our bidding. You bowed down
to lift us to supreme authority, rs an
elephant knecls to let his puny rider
mount. Had YOU not been sclf-abased,
we had not been exalted. II we have
been architectsofthe country ruin, you
have furnished us with the implements
and the materials for the work. Fool
ish, blind, impious, mad, proAigate, and
reckless as ou rule may have been,
what is in all these aspects but nrehec-
ton of your image2 e
The Roman tribune had no answer
for the oserwhalmingretort Of Vitellius
Are the American people any better
prepared to meeta like eretort from their
fallen despots The sequel showed that
the Roman mob, willing to change ty-
rants. wasincapable of destroying tyran-
ny. What willithe sequelashow inthe
case of the American peoplei2 They
have it in their power not only to h,lrl
from power their detestable rulers, but tc
drive despotism to its last covert and
extirpate it from the land. Will they
do SO 2-New Orleans Crescent.
/
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