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, 1869-02-19
CUBA.

BY the Spanish Sch. emma" which
arrived here on the 31st ult., in three
days from Santiago de Cuba, the Jamaica
News Room and Commercial Exchange
received news that the insurrectionists
had burnt three estates ; that Gen. Val
maseda and his forces had taken Bayamo
and some other small town, but when
they entered them they found that 4hey
had been destroyed by the insurrecti0n-
lists. Business was dull. The emma.
saw Ia steamer, which is supposed to be
the Barcelona from this port, bound
to Santiago de Cuba.
From a private letter we received the
following :--'"The revolution continues
unabated. The Commission sent from
Havana, TO treat with the insurgents had
arrived at Port-au-Prihcipe. It is stated,
offers are to be made of a form of gov
eminent such as that which prevails in
Canada. The negotiation has not yet
commenced. The insurgents are encamp-
ed near Santiago de Cuba. General Val
maseda, with four hundred men attack
ed Bayamo the centre Of the lnsurrcc.;
tionary strength but the insurgents, af-
ter a resistance of three days; set fire to
the town, leaving by night, and taking
away the archives. The place was burn
ing for a week. The women and child
rem, and the aged had some days previ-
Gus to the attack been removed. The
population was about 5000. The insur-
gents continued in the neighbourhood of
Cobre, where a sanguinary engagement
took place on the 10Th. The losses on
both sides were great, and many Cata-
lans persisted. A party of negroes set
fire to and burnt. several estates in the
n%eighbourhood of Cobre. None of the
estates in the n~eighbourhood had gone
about. The troops under Valmaseda
which could not encamp in Bayamo had
to go on to Santiago de Cuba, and were
at Jiguany where they were constantly
harrassed by the insurgents. By virtue
Of the armistice conceded by Gen. Dulce
300 persons who had been incarcerated
for politicatoffences swere liberated.
The Redactor of the 9th inst, publish
es a despatch from Count Valmaseda to
the Governor of Santiago de Cuba, in
which he communicates the taking OF
, 1869-02-19

The Banco del Commerce. has resumed
payments
Sugar frmer, with a better feeling in
the market No. 10 Dutch standard is
quoted at ST reals per arobe. *
, 1869-02-19
HAITI.

Haiti as refugees We are enabled to
lay before our readers the following facts
in relation TO the present position eff affairs
in chat Island. The port of Salu was
hombarded and completely destroyed by
SaInave's troops. The town of Aquin
has been compelled TO surrender. An
engagement has taken place at st. Louis,
and it is expected to surrender. The Gar.
risons of st. Louis and Ciralon were re-
treating on Aux Cages, which is expected
to have surrendered by this time. The
village of Forbeck, three miles from Aux
Cages, is now laid in ruins, and many
lives have been lost. No respect has been
paid to British or other Foreign residents.
There was firing continually day and
night, and the inhabitants were leaving
their homes, not knowing where to fly
to. Salnave has been for+the last few
days, off and on, near Aux Caves and the
immediate ports with two vessels of war.
1t has been reported that the town of
Saint Mare, has been bombarded. The
"Sir Chas. Napier" met two Steamers
near by (which appeared like Fl. M. Ships
of war; no vessels Of wal of any nation
were at Aux Gays. The British and
other foreign residents are seeking pro-
lection at their respective Consulates, the
vessels In HARBOUR are receiving the in
habitants. Business is completely suS-
pended. Provisions are scarce, and at a
high price. There were four vessels
awaiting cargo. The inhabitants are care
full to keep to their dwellings. The "Sir
Charles Napier brought dispatches from.
the British Vice-ConsuI at Aux Cages, to
the Commodore on this Station. The
captain reports that it is pitiable to see
the state of different families, they are
divided, and many do not know whittier
their friends are gone. No money is al
lowed TO be taken away, in fact those
who are fortunate enough to make their
escape can do so only in the clothes they
wear. The refugees are principally
women and Children.
By the arrival on the 31st ult. of the
French Barque "Mathilde,'' from Aux
Cages, we received the following addi-
tional news The people of Aquin had
Cages was threatened by the picquets,
and Salnave himself was off the port IN
the "Galatea," Jackmel was still hard
pressed, but, at the latest moment, had
not surrendered. The "Mathilde" brought
no less than $50 passengers, chiefly wo-
men and children. Among the refugees
we observed two priests, from whom we
ascertained that almost unheard of bar
barity and outrage were the order of the
day, and they themselves having had to
fly for their lives, for nearly seven months
having been hunted and prosecuted, with
scarcely even a shelter. The reports
from all sources are of the most harrow
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J
Five of the most prominent Of the insur-
rectionary leaders had fallen into the
hands of the Government. In an attack
upon Salado 100 of the insurgents were
killed, and it was stated that large num-
bers had surrendered. "These triumphs
of the government and repeated defeats
Of the rebels, inspire the General Com
handing with confidence that the pacif-
cation of the country will take place in a
short time" q 80
The New York papers contain the fol-
lowing kilograms dated 22nd ult. showing
that Count VaImaseda had been Gut
m~an9uvered by the Insurgents and that
his expedition had been forced to return
from the interior = 8.
Havana, January 21,
Via Key West, January %, 1869.
The revolutionary forces in the Cen
trail Department, having determined to
move westward, deceived Count Valma-
soda during his march upon Bayamo by
resisting him with a small foEce while
the main body vas moving upon The
Western Department.
1t is reported that the government has
received a telegram stating that General
Quesada, commanding a large force" Of
insurgents is near Villa Clara.
C~oasling steamers are engaged to bring
back the column of Count Valmaseda
from the scene of recent operations in the
east. ~
Havana, Jan. 20 1869.
The government is in receipt Of des-
patches to the effect that the~insurgents
recently attempted to burn the city of
Manzanillo, but they were handsomely
repulsed by the garrison, aided by the
men-ofwar at anchor in the harbour.
The Spanish frigate Lealtad arrived
here yesterday from Cadiz. While near
the Canary Islands her crew mutinied,
and at one time it was feared ahat the
trouble would assume serious proportions;
but it was suppressed by the determined
conduct of the ships officers. Seven
ringleaders were arrested and landed at
the Canaries. The mutiny was caused
by the supply Of bad water and the ex-
element Of the crew over events in Spain.
Miguel Herrara, a merchant of this city
has been appointed temporary fNesldent
of the Banco del Commercio, and will at
tempt to arrange its affairs.
The steamer De Sofa arrived at this
port to-day.
Havana, Jan. 22-Evening.
The government authorities nave seized
the c~oasting vessel Seis Hermanos Eon
suspicion that she is carrying supplies to
the rebels.
The Spanish officials here are enforcing
the regulations concerning passports with
great s~tringency. Passengers without
passports are prohibited from embarking
or landinu. Travallers hv the Steam prs
, 1869-02-19

rels Rum /; 2413 casks Molasses !; 1920
feet Timber; 400 barrels Charcoal; 20, ITO
Cocoanuts; 49S, 600 Shingles and 81
bales Cotton.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
H A correspondent OF the Missouri

fE A correspondent OF the Missouri
Bsroerdt, writing from this place, under
date OF Nov. IL, speaks insiguiicantly OF
our business and place. The following
are extracts:
"Van Buren, is handsomely located,
and in times past has had large trade,
hut now, over half of the business houses
are closed, and those that are open, don't
se:m to have much basiness.'
II think the glory of Van Buren, has
departed for some more eligible location,
as there seems to be but little business
done save what is done in the United
States District Court, the barber shops
and the whisky shops"
The character Of the writer is well de-
fined in the above, as it shows he mostly
frequented the "rhisky shops" of our
city. He finds nothing that pleases his
eye or is palitable to his taste until he
falls in with the Negro School and its
School Mistress. The writer says:
Il have met with nothing in Arkansas
that seems more progressive than the
colored school at this place, which il.
taught in new house erected by the
contributions of the colorcd people. The
house is tasty and convenient, and would
be credit to many Missouri towns If
built by the white population. Miss
Jarvis, who prcsides over the school, is,
l am sure, = model teacher, a model OF
good looks, and Of good sense her pu-
pills are all bright, cheerful, and neatly
dressed"
He is mistaken in his assertion, that
the "colorcd school house was erected
by contributions Of the eolored people" :"
1t was one Of Uncle Sans donations,
and was done, as he most always does
everything, without regard to expense.
The correspondent "W. L." winds
up his letter with low fling at our Ho.
tel. This is rather ungenerous and un-
grateful, as we learn he slipped off from
it without paying his bill; and this is the
kind that, usually find but little to
please them. We would suggest to
Nv. L. if he should ever visit Van Blu
rem again, to take strole over and
through our mills, factory and stores,
and il his taste runs in any other chan
mel than the beauties of miscegenation'
he may find something to admire, and
also. learn the fact, that Van Buren is fas,
recovering from the devastating effects
of cruel civil war.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

ET The Circuit Court for this county
did not commence its session yesterday
on account Of the indspositien of Judge
HAM II he is not well enough to-day to
take his seat it is Understood, that q
Special Judge will be elected, to try the
cases in which Judge Ham is interested.
With this arrangement the business of
the Court will. not he retarded
Sheriff ANDERSON 10 up and able to give
his attention to the Court. In his alb
sence w. L. TAYLOR, Deputy Sheriff, a
gcntlemanly and well posted officer, will
give sttention to all business in connec-
tion with the Court.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

ET The Mountain Echo, has nearly a
column in reply to n correspondent in
the Press Of last week. II the Doctor
is so dead" as the Echo writer's would
great delight in kicking dead" men,
But We arc thinking, before the canvass
Of 70 is over, the " Mountain Bard" if
he should survive the ravages of time,
will find in the Doctor, the most lively
corpse he ever witnessed.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

~ Our friends of the Fort Smith
Herald are very jubuilant over the arri-
val Of the new Ferry Boat and skipped
their old hats into the river and "cut up
generally" And you want us to come
over with our new hat do you? when
you shoot men down without cause "
and call it an unfortunate occurrence"
too. Well wait awhile till you get cool
ed OFT "old man"
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

~ Dr.. J. V. VAN ZANDr, OF Fort
Smith, was killed on Tuesday of last
week, in that city, by Edward Brogan.
Whisky was the cause. Brogan was held
for trial under $1,000 bond. DR.. Van
Zandt was Mason aud was buried with
honors. The papers Of Fort Smith, speak
Of the outrage very tendcrly. 1t was
only q man killed,
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
EY- The Little Rock Ga.ette of the It

EY- The Little Rock GQ=ette of the 7th
has the following:
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN-L. b,
Cunningham, Esq, State Treasurer dur
ing the war, and prominent citizen of
the State for many years. died at his resi-
dencc in this city last evening,
Another battalion Of workmen mum.
bering $50, came in yesterday for the
Little Rock and Fort Saith railroad.
The work goes brayely on.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

r. Senator Mcdonald and Psaitsn-
tidyy Hodges, beat baltimore Can't, with
sticks in the Little Rock Bank, on the lst
dsy OF December Pretty good way Of
Introducing winter Hit him again, he's
no friends.-N Smith Herald.
Yes, and the Little Rock papers are as
whist n mice about it too. What says
the CsssstsS .a ~ tgs
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

EI We give a large space of our pa
per this week to synopsis of the Prcsi-
dents Message, which crowds out most
everything in the way of news.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

~ BoooY Jonxsox passed down on
the Clarksvills, Monday. The Fort Smith
Hsrald says be 10 always in good spir
its, and will furnish all who want spfrits
10 raise them vp.' Yes, and to kneck
'cm dowA too
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

EE The Ferry at this place is now un
der the management Of Mr.. JNo. NEAL
Mr. HAYMAN is giving his entire atten-
ton to the Mills.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

~ Maj. Z. c. BouDINor, dropped in
on us yesterday, as wet as drowned rat
and as happy as lark. He's come to
Christmas.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

V Here is the last from the Eternal
City: "A Roman noblcman, it is report
cd, has given engagement tokens to Miss
Winnie Ream,"
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
Bar Iron, for 6 cents per h., at
POWELL n DICKSON'S
Poy for your paper.

An Iowa paper adver,ises for q girl
to learn the printing trade. who will wear
pants and saw wood
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
For Christmas F!

ClTRON. Raisins, Currants. Figs, Spices OF
~ all kinds; Sardihes Canned Fruits
fresh CRACKERS; CHEESE; Nuts; Caro-
lima Rice. &c. &c.
Al fresh. For sale by
j. NEAL & co.
dec l4.'G9. on tho Lcvee.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14
FORT SMITH, ARK.

would respectfully call the attention of
the Ladies of Van Buren, and the citizens
of Crawford, Washington and Benton coun-
ties generally, to my large and varied assort-
ment of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.
which will be found the largest ever brought
to this section of the country, and which 1
viii SELL LOWER than ever offered be-
fore.
Ny Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods is also very large, and CALL will
convince the most skeptical that | can sell
as lop, II not loleer than any regular house
in Northwest Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1869-12-14

0. p. Coor; II. /. utss, Sao.o.'0.s.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

THE influence OF THE DEAD.-In the
deepening twilight of 4 summer evening
a pastor called at the residence of one of
his Pensioners, and found seated in the
doorway little boy, with both his hand,
extended upward, holding line. Nv hat
are you doing here my little friend, in
uuired the minister. Flying a kite,sir,
was the prompt reply. ''Flyingyour kite,
exclaimed the pastor Il can see no kite
YOU can see none. g know 1t, sir,
respooded the lad, Il cannot see it, but
| know it is there, tor feel it pull. y
A few years back the angels came and
bore far above us out Of our sight one
that was very dear to us ALL The attach
ment of our heart was not broken. The
connecting ties were lengthed, not broken.
We loved her while here, we love her
still. She loved US while In the flesh.
We are sure that she loves us none the
less in her new condition. Rising higher
and still higher IN the heaven of heavens,
we feel her influence. She is with Christ,
and attached by gentle influences re are
tending toward her peaceful home, with
the prospect of the same glorious COM
panionship
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
Toe Sharp by Half.

An enterprising business man of this
city runs two branches of trade, towit:
a gracery and fish market The grocery
he runs himself, the fish market by
deputy, and every night the latter makes
returns of the proceeds of the days bus
mess to the proprietor. A day or two
since, the grocer found in his fish market
returns d counterfeit five dollar bill! He
didn' like to lose it, and he didn' quite
want to take the chances of trying to pass
it. So he called on an old darkey who
was hanging about the promises and said
to him:
Sam, here a FIVE dollar bill that s
little doubtful. If you II take It and pass
it, III give you dollar oat Of the
change
Very well, said Sam, and he took
the bill and went off. Later in the day
he returned, having accomplished the
feat, and handed over four dollars in good
money to the grocer. That night, the
grocer in counting over the returns from
his fish market, was more surprised than
delighted. to find the identical five in the
pile.
Look here said he sharply to his
market clerk, here's a counterfeit bill
who dye take it Of? didn't you know
twas bad?'
Clerk took it and looked at it mo-
ment.
"Oh-yes," said he, ~ remember
now [ took it frou Sam, the darkey. L
thought it was little doubtful, and
wasn't going to take it, but he said he got
it Of you, so | thought it was all right. -
Further explanation was unnecessary.
l-Hurttord Post. l4th.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

CLEANLINESS A neat, clean, fresh
aired, sweet, cheerful, wellarranged house
exerts a moral as well as physical infu-
ence over its inmates, and makes the
members Of a family peaceable. and con-
siderate of each Others feelings an happi-
ness. The connection is obvious between
the state of mind thus produced, and
habits of respect for others, and for those
higher duties and obligations which no
laws can enforce. On the contrary, a
filthy, squaliG, noxious dwelling, in which
none of the decencies OF life can be OBJ
served, contributes to make its lnhabi-
tants selfish, sensual, and regardless ofthe
feelings of others; and the constant III
dulgence2f such passions renders them
reckless Nd brutal
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
Removal of the Nati0nalGapitai-M Meet
ing at st. Louisa National COnVen-
ti0u Called

A very enthusiastic meeting of citizens
| generally was held at the City Council
| Chamber, in St. Louis, on the evening
of the 10th lust. to consider and take
action upon the question of removing the
| National Capital to the Mississippi Val
| ley. Some of the most prominent citizens
of st. Louis We're present. Speeches
| were made by Hon. Erastus Wells, Hon.
VIM. Finklenburg, Representatives from
st. Louis in Congress; Eton G. Smith.
Mayor; Capt Jas. Brown Lee, acting
president of the Board of Trade; Capt
Barton Able, d. S. Armstrong. and 9TH
ers. After some discussion upon minor
points, the following resolutions we're
unanimously passed:
Whereas, The agitation of the subject
Of the removal Of the National Capital
from Washington City to the Mississippi
Valley has become SO general as to be
national in its character; and
Whereas, The people OF the Valley
States anu the great West hold that the
reasons for the agitation are truthful and
just. and of the highest concern to the
national welfare. and as such the impor-
lance of the subject demands more posi-
tive and definite action on the part OF the
people of the country; therefore,
Res0{oed, That this meeting favors the
calling Of national convention at St.
Louis for the purpose of mutual consId
Grafton of the subject of the removal of
the National Capital to the Mississippi
Valley, by chosen delegates from alsthe
states, and by thus doing hasten a final
settlement of the question.
ResCtUed, That, to obtain wise discus
sion of the facts bearing upon this great
subject, and to secure the end for which
we labor by just conviction Of our coun-
trymen, we make this call for a national
convention, to convene at st. Louis on
the eth Of August next, said convention
10 be composed of delegates from ali the
states and territories, as follows: Each
state to be represented by two delegates
from each Congressional district. and
four delegates from each state at large,
the delegates to be appointed respective
ly by the Governors of the states. The
territories will be entitled to two delegates
to be appointed by their Governors also,
the District of Columbia will be entitled
to two delegates to be appointed by the
Mayor of Washington City.
A committee of five was appointed to
which the whole subject should be refer
red, and with authority to make all
proper arrangements tor the holding of
the convention, and power to change the
day should they deem it expedient to do
so. The commission consists of Capt.
JOS. Brown, Capt. Baton Able Hon. Mr.
Finklenburg. Silas Burt and L. @. Reaves
Only one gentleman present opposed the
convention, VIM. 4. Mcpherson, and he
only because he thought the time too
early. He wished to see unity of action
on the part of Washington Congressman,
and desired that the people of ST. Louis
and the Mississippi Valley devote their
united energy in developing the vast re-
sources aud building up the great mater
ial interests of the valley before they turn
their attention to bringing the national
ca nital IN their nni1 #
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19

EMIGRATIoN TO GEoRGIA.-Georgia
which is the Yankee state of the South
is holding olt Inducements to immi
grants, especially to Germans, and the
Fist German Immigration and Manu-
featuring Company has just been es-
tahlished with capital stock of $50, 600
divided into 500 shares of 800 each
The intention is to settle a colony in the
pine region of the state. to invest the
capital in land ar d machinery, and to
manufacture tar, ship pitch, beer pitch
and turpentine from pine, and pyroligne-
Gus acid ami tanning from oak No share
holder can own more than twenty-i i've
shares, as the design is to make the
company cooperative, and TO identify
every laborer with it. The success Of
this company will lead to the establish
ment of others on the same or 3 similar
plan.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
TOCONSUMPTIVE>.

THE Advertiser, having been restored to health in
a few weeks, by very simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease, sumption--is anxious to
make known his fellowsufierers the means ofcnre
To all who desire it, he viii senda copy Of the
scptirn used Gree Of charge with the directions for
preraring and using th1 same, which they viii find
SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMPrIoN, ASTHMA, EEoNcHITIs, &c
The object OF the advertiser in sending the Prescrp
ton benefit The afflicted, and spread information
which be conceiyes to be ihyaluabe and he hopes ev
cry Sufferer viii try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing and may proyea blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, viii please address
l6-I-1y REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
williamsburg, Kings County. New York.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from NeF-
vous Debility Premature Decay and all the effects of
Youthful indscreton, VIII, for the sake Of suffering
humanity send free all VINO neej it. The receipt and
directions for making the simple repedy by which he
was cared. Sufferers wishing to profit by the adver-
Users experience do so by Addressing in perfect
confdenbe JOHN B. OGDEN,
l6-T1y No. IL Cedar street, New York.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
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