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The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29
Excursion-Snag Boat.

On Tuesday last the citizens OF Var
SBuren to the number Of about one hun
tlred, availed themselves Of the kind in
sitstion of Captain HoUsroN, and made
4 trip some miles down the river on the
Snag Boat s. TAayer. On the way down
B tremendous snag was drawn just below
the bend This seemed to be an old
h residenter but, although some 75 feet
long, he was persuaded to "come out OF
4 fhatn by the splendid machinery and
pulling apparatus with which this
boat is furnished. After being safely
hauled on board, the snag or tree was
but and sawed in the most approved fash
lon, and by piece meal returned to the
bosom of the Arkansas After this the
boat passed on down to Mrs. Knox S
Landing. Here all disembarked and paid
1lrs. X. friendly visit On returning to
Die boat found good square meal await
ing us. Paid our respects, and soon
found ourselves running "afoul of an
cther "big snag," opposite Charley
SCOTS field. This one was disposed of
n a summary manner, and after amputa-
tng its root and cutting up its body, sent
II back to its old home, "consid erably
disfgured but still in the ring " Arriy-
Cd at the wharf about sundown, all safe
md in fine spirits. The thanks OF the
cxcursionists are hereby rendered to
Captain HoUsroN and Captain JAMES, the
courteous purser, and officers and men
Of the boat generally, for the kind treat
ment of the party; and all wish them a
long and successful life, and may they
long navigate the Arkansas close to Van
Buren,.
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ny MOTHER.

Who's first to show a tender hand, .
Who's first to love and serve tliec,
Who first with pleasure did demand,
4 skill 10 form thee lovely?
Thy mother,
Who's first to drop in thy behalf,
With sympathy SO yearning;
A tear while but silly laugh
Reciprocates her earningg
Thy Mother.
Who first taught me, the golden rule;
To shun all tending evil
And that there might though present cool,
A future burn with fever?
Ny Mother.
Who thinks Of me while I'm away;
Declared of her kind teaching;
Whre strangers words transform they may,
A check from red to blesehing?
My Mother.
And when all other friends forsake,
And cast my name as evil;
Who loves ME more and's e'cr awake,
To yihdicatc though rivalcdp
My Mother.
While from the world oft receive,
A charity so chilling;
| glance at home and can believe,
One tear for me Is stealing
From Mother.
Why not my mother, then, be dear,
Who's love is never ceasng;
Who e'er bestows tender care,
Though friends may be decreasing?
My Mother.
And if in after years perchancej
From moral I'm dgressing,
I'll turn and need not but glance,
To know twas not the teaching
OF Mother.
Ozark, Arks., June, 1869. LEA.
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To COnsunnptivcs.

THE Advcrtiser,' having been restored to
health in few weeks, by a very simple reme-
dy, after having suffered several years with u
severe lang affection and that dread disease,
Consumption. Is anxious to make known to
his fellow-su sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of
the prescription used (irec of chargc), with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they viii find SURE CURE roR
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, etc. The
object of the advertiser In sending the Pre-
scription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread
information which he conceivcs to be inval-
liable, and he hopes every sufferer will try
his remedy, as IL will cost them nothing, and
may prove a blessing. Parties wishing the
prescription, will please address
REv. EDWARD \. WILSON.
Williamsburg, Kings County, NJ \.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

GRAVE YARD.-It is whispered that the
Board Of Alderman suggest the purchase
Of a piece Of land for Grave Yard.
This is, We think, move in the right d-
rection, The present burying ground is
nearly filled up in all available places !;
and new one is not only desirable, but
will soon become a necessity. We hope
the committee having this thing in charge
will not let it die on their hands The
great trouble, we presume, will be to get
suitable piece of land near enough to
the city, say within mile and a half or
two miles. All citizens Of town and
country should interest themselves in this
matter, and if they know of a suitable
place that can be purchased, let the COM
mittec know. A Grave Yard should be
large enough to enable the surrounding
country to also bury their dead in it. We
may speak of this matter again.
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aifs.

An undignifed king-jo- liking.
An unprofesssional fee-coffec.
The greatest composer-death.
Eyes that draw trade tradc--advcrt.isc
Time servers--penitentiary larks.
The key note to politcness--B natural.
What we all do at once-grow older.
Men are covet us. s.set-so say the la
dies.
The worst omen--to owe men money.
To prevent sen sickness--stsy ashore.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

EC- Attention is directed to the card
in our paper of ROWLAND d VALE, Claim
Agents, Fort Smith, Arkansas. They
are highly recommended and have great
facilities at Washington for successfully
prosecuting ehims and making collcc-
tons. Promptncss in all business mat
ters entrusted to them, will be their motto
and they ask for n share of business.
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fS- After an absence of a wear, our

f1- After an absence Of year, our
young friend JOE CLEGG, returned on
Friday last, to the home of his adoption.
He has been absent the past ten months,
n the old country" his native land, to
visit his aged parents, and it was his
rtvilege to arrive home in time to pay
tAc last sad tribute to his father, who
died in few days after his arrival out
Joe is looking well and hearty and is
hsartily welcomed back by his many
fiepds.
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E0 POETRY dedicated to the City Con
Dare ish Won pig plack dog,
lie runs nit after dc pigs,
And he pites de cows tails,
Ven he can ketch him,
And he hash no collar on.

re- The streams are all up and we
have had no mails for several days from
Saint Louis The weather is warm and
cloudy with prospect Of more rain. The
river is rising from above and we have
every Indication of an overflow An
overflow at this time would be the ruin
OF our planters on the river.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

e7Y- 1t will be noticed by referring to our
advertising columns, that DR.. SEALS, Dentist
has arrived in our city and opened an Office,
at the residence of Mrs. McBRIDEs on Main
Street, opposite the Court House. The Doc
tor comes to our city well recommended as a
skillful and mechanical Dentist, and all desir-
ing work in his line, will do well to give him
an early call.
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Errors Of Youth.

A GrxTLEMAN who suffered Tor years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay. and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion. will, for
the sake OF suffering humanity, send free to
all who need It, the receipt and directions for
making the simple remedy by which ne was
cured. sufferers wishing to profit by the
advertisers experience, can do so by address,
ing, in perfect confidence.
JONI b. OGDEN,
No. AZ Cedar-st, New York.
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tB- Peters Musical Monthly for June is on
our table. 1t contains eight pieces Of choice
music. Dark Eyes " among them.
J. l.. PETERS publisher, l9S Broadway, n.
Y. Terms 50 per year; Sl.50 for six months.
1t is now published in two volumes in the
year, commencing in July and January.
Now is the time TO subscribe.
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tB- The steamer Economist, Capt. PORTER
arrived from New Orleans on Tuesday last.
She comes to us looking as nice and neat as a
new pin, and will enter, as of old, in the line
between this place and Little Rock. She has
polite and accommod ltng officers, and will
command = share of patronage.
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tS- All persons indebted to the Common
School Fund Of thi. county, are directed to
he Advertisements in our paper of b.
MowS, Esq, who is.attorney for the collect.
Of to settle up these claims. 1t will be found
10 the interest of parties concerned to call and
consult with him at once.
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"A French woman, who had lost
one Of her eleven sons, Chartered with the
undertaken about the price Of the burial.
saying: "Now look here, sir, you mustn't
be hard with mo; shall be a good Gus
toner I've got ten children more
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

ft- The Clarhsrille, Capt REAsoNER,
ssme in on Friday with a big trip Of
hight and a fine passenger list. After
3kcharging here, she passed on up to
Dbrt Gibson. We are indebted to Capt.
4RSER and our young friend JIMMIE
&forr, in the Office for late papers.
8The ClQrksriNe returned Sunday, ar.
Ming here about 3 o'clock, having left
Gibson the same Inorning, Capt, Reas-
0ncr reports heavy rains and the streams
md the main Arkansas all rising.
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Fr y We .re indebted to the proprietor ofthe
News Depot at the City Cigar Store, Fort
SRith, for late reading matter. Subscriptions
Will be received by DICK PEARSON, for this
Depot, at the Post-oniee in Van Buren fer
Hpcrs and magazines
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

ANEW GOODS, Just received and opening
at +. NJ. Meals,
cVh h'istrg in part of Gents and Ladies' SUM-
IN Goo The fastest assortment of La
Is and Misses HATS in town. Our stock is
NV and fashionable and our prices but little
1bove cost. Before purchasing call in at
I'm +. NJ. MEALS.
N B.-U. S. Marshars Receipts taken for
morchandise.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

3B- The attention OF the citizens Of Van
Npren and vicinity on visiting Fort Smith, is
nspectfully called to our very large and well
eojccted stock of READY MADE CLOTHING for
Bring and summer wear, Furnishing Goods,
L(aen Shirts, Neck-ties, Bo,cs, Collars, Hats
POS and Shoes, etc, etc.
I'm. BoCQU1N & REUTzEL.
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"A Yankee doctor has contryed 10
extract from sausages powerful toni",
which, ho says, contains the whole strength
of the bark" lie calls it "sulphats Of
canine"
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

ED" c. II. HERR, has removed his Tail
oring Shop to the McGee building, OPP
positc George Austin's store. Entrance
on the South side Give him q trial ; he
is a good tailor and makes nice fit
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

mrf- Attention is directed to the adver.
Wcment OF TuYNG & DRAKE, offering
Aich for sale at their yards near Fort
6nith. There isno excuse now, for the
city authorities not repairing the delapi-
dat tc side walks in our city, They offer
kick at reasonable prices,
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

-" Ma, if you will give me an apple
| will be good" " No, my child, you must
not be good for pay-you on 5ht to be good
for nothing
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

No person ever got stung by hornets
who kept away from where they we-e. 1t
is Just so with habits.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29
LANDRETHS
Garden Seeds.

I ANDRETH'S best Garden Seeds, just re-
IL ceived fresh and new, from the proprie-
tor. Call carly and make your selections, at
feb9 GEO. AUSTIN
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

Conversation is game in which all
mankind are our competitors.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

ty- Found some six weeks since, a valuable
bhlch Of small Keys with ring and chain at
t9fhed The owner can have the same 10y
Moving property and paying for this notice.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

Troubles are like babies, they grow
bigger by nursing.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

The Fort Gibson and the Gconoh"st are the
regular packets for Little Rock Tuesday.
The CiqrksrRle went through 10 Fort Glib
son on her last trip.
The american went into the dock at Mem
phis on the 10Th inst. for repairs. She VIII
soon resume her place in the line
The Van Bven Is undergoing repairs at
Little Rock and Will soon be ready for busi-
ness.
Major JSo p. ADAMS has contracted for
three new boats for the Memphis and Arkan-
sas River Packet Line, to be built at Cincin-
natl and completed this fall
800 -
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RIVER NEWS.

The River at noon yesterday was rising
with 16 feet above low Mater. We have had
heavy rains at times the last week The Of
ticcrs on the CidrksrHle, which left Fort
Gibson sunday morning, report the river ris-
ing at that point when she left.
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IT Capt. y. Nay and Jao Meade, with c. q
Scott & Co., are our Agents ut Little Rock
They piU reeeire subscriptions for the Press.
.g- s. II. PettingiH & Co.. in NeU York and
Boston, are authorized to receive adsertising for
fAe Press. in those cities.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

The wise man bushes at his faults, but
is not ashamed to mend them.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

snrrr4y- The Rev. C. II. GREGORY, of
can learn something Of inter
~ 10 him by Supplying at this office.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

Law of Humanity, in relation to social
evils. An Essay for Young Men, on Physio
ogicai Errors and Abuses, incident 10 Youth
and Early Manhood, with the humane view Of
treatment and cure. Sent in sealed letter en-
velopes free Of charge. Address Dr.J Skill
LIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association
Philadelphia, Pa .. L,. aug. o-l!
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Dissolution Of Co-partnership.

HNIE partnership heretofore existing be-
j tween the undersigned. by the name and
style of Collins q Lanisan, has this day ex.
pircd by limitation
The business will hereafter be carried on at
their Old Stand, on Garrison Avenue, by
Thomas Lanigan, who will also wind up the
affairs Of the late firm.
JAMES NJ. COLLINS,
THOMAS LANIGAN.
IN retiring from the firm ofCollins 4 Lanl-
gam have to tender my thanks to the public
for the liberal patronage they have bestowed
OIL mo- and hope my friends will continue to
extend the same to Mr.. Lanigan.
JAMES NJ. COLLINS.
HAVING to settle up the business Of IN,
late firm of Collins Il Lanigan. all who are II,
debted are requested To pay with the least de-
lay practicable. so as to avoid the unpleasant
necessity of placing their accounts In the
hands of collector.
am also compelled to close all accounts
and coniinc myself to "A STRICTLY CASH BUsI-
NESS more particularly as ! will sell alta very
small profit, and some goods OF which | have
too large a stock az dcthd! cost.
TBos. LANIoAN.
.
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TAV BUREy
STEAM FERRY.
IsHaal
U, S. Mail Stage Route.

'INilE wei known and long established Fer
J. ry at VAN BUREN,, Arkansas. Is row
under the charge of the subscriber. The l.ro-
prietors having recently put on Large Ne's
.Steamboat and with careful and experience
ed Ferrymcn, they feel confident that they
can give universal satisfaction TO the travel
Ing public. Their aim will be To meet the In
creasina demands of the large cmigrant trav-
ei to and from Texas.
The st. Louis and Sherman. Texas, y. s.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which II .
good guarantee that il Is the shortest rs well
Ms the best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river and can cross 400 wagons and teams
per day and no detention on either bank need
te expected. Enclosures for Stock and Sheds
for the accommodation Of travellers are being
built on both sides OF the river and no pains
will be spared to accommodate the public. We
shall strive to coii:nae 10 make this tile popu-
lar route ~ and from Missouri and Texas.
". B.--Eer7y accounts must be settled
mosthiy---no desiatioa from this rule.
II. C, HAYMAN, Saperintsndsnt.
Van Beren, Ar. 1sGg.s u
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!. fJ A henpeckcd husband says that
Lore marriage he fancied that welded
sD would be all sunshine, but afterwards
Wound that it was all moonshinc.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
..hioRE than Ons Hundred Lots, in the
oown of Van Buren,, and number Of
ZPluabh Farms in Crawford County.
W JESSE TURNER,
Agent for the owners.
NSeb l6,'69-4m
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81 The County Court Of Crawford meets
y Monday next, July 9Th. H..
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

T~ The American, Is on the ways for re-
rs at Memphis. She will be overhanled
oughout and come back to us clean and
1sz&fet as rose. Captain LEVI CHAPMAN has
n In charge.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29

e Maj. JSo. ID. ADAMS, has contracted
three new boats to be built for tho Arkan-
n and White rivers. lie has the mail con-
~ for both rivers.
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-29
CHS. f. HARVEY,

Memphis and Arkansas River
Packet Company.
go H.'
Tri-Weelly U. $. Mail Line.
The elegant Passenger Packets of this line
THOMAS II. ALLEN,
REESE PRITcHARD, Master.
Leaves Memphis Tuesday at pm.
" Little Rock, Friday, at 5 p. m.
w. A. CALDWELL,
r. l.. UAINEs Master.
Leaves Memphis. Tuesday at 5p. III.
Little Rock, Sundays at 5 p. hi.
OZARK,
Ii. BLAspELs, Master.
Leaves Memphis Saturdays at 5 p. IN.
Little Rock, Tuesdays at p. M.
Making connections at Little Rock with the
Company's new and light draught packets to
Van Buren. Fort Smith, TT. Gibson and all
Intermediate points. Leaving Little Rock,
Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at pm.
FORT GIBSON,
JSo. WooDBURN, Master.
ANEpIClE
LEVI CHAPMAN, Master.
VAN BUREN,,
JAMES BOwLIS, = Master
Thus making three trips week to Fl Smith
and Van Buren,, connecting at TT Smith with
the steamer
FORT SMITH,
Ed. B. NowLANp, Master
for Fort Gibson.
Through bills of lading given for freight
to and from New Orleans, Memphis, st. Lou-
is, Louisville and Cincinnati.
Freights delivered at destination at all stag
es of the river, without storing or delay.
ANY persons desiring to ship by this line
from the north. cast or west to any point on
the Arkansas river. should have their goods
consigned TO "NemphiS dHd arkansas R(rer
Packet CompanH" at Memphis, (ofcc No. 3Oi
Front street. Mosby block) Those shipping
from New Orleans should consign TO MEM
phis and Arkansas River Packet Company,
Napoleon
JOHN D. ADAMS,
iune President.
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Manhood How Lost, How Restored

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TOBACCO

is one of the largest ever before opened ii
Western Arkansas.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-10-07
CHARLESTOWN, THURSDAY, o
POETRY
THE MAIDEN'S DREAM.

! had such a beautiful dream, mother,
As lay ON my bed last night;
Oh, could You have shared it with me, mother,
Your breast 'tWould have filled with delight.
! had been to the old churchyard, mother,
BY the grave Of my father dear;
And kuclta offered up prayers, mother,
And ON it shed many tear.
And ere came back to our home, mother,
The sun in his glory had set;
The clouds were so tinted with gold, mother,
That the scene can ne'er forget.
The nightingale sang in the glade, mother,
Ny hear; to his music beat time;
And thoughts that came into my mind mother,
Were iraught with a spirit sublime.
And when had fallen asleep, mother,
] dreamed in the chJrchyard again
! stood aud aloud on mine ear, mother,
There burst forth Heavenly strain.
And when looked uP u the skies, mother,
Mid llgiuus OF angels so fair,
My heart ,-aped with joy when ! saw, mother,
Ny eyer-b,ioycd father was there.
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NO. s..

girl. Look for yourself among the class. 1t
is not truel All that we girls need is dress"
MAXWELL lifted his tist aud dashed il through
the air. lie ground lis teeth, aud turning
away left the room, slamming the door violent-
ly behind him.
His wife took oiT her hat and cloak and furs,
aud dung herself down at the table and buried
her face in her handkerchief.
The door opened again, anl Mainwell put
in bis head.
You have deceived me- he said, E" but
come--you are MY wifc--I will try aud bear
it."
She sprang to her feet and confronted him.
Your wife. am 2" she exclaimed. "lour
wife, and doomed to live with one who does
not love her, but was in love with her circum-
stances No sir; you may go. will not live
wife unloyed FOR myse!f-you must take me
thus or | viii stay. Sdll can work"
lie closed the door aud retired down the
stairs to the street, clenching his hands aud
teeth as he went.
"The horrid disgrace Of it" he muttered.
The derision that will be my lot. Aud then
to marry such girl
But at the street door he tarred lie had
struggle with himself there all alone. Sud-
denly he turned aud dashed impotuously up
stairs, flung open the door of the room, seized
his wife in hisarms and casped her to bis heart
My wife" he whispered in her ear. "Such
you are and ever shall be before God and tho
world"
"Now begin to think that you do love me,
she sail, smiling in his face. "You do, love
me? You really think you do, Georgc?"
lie elasped her moro tightly to him.
Come then" she said, though of such
parents as these, poor as they are, should
not feel ashamed-yet they are not my parents,
but have only played part in which have
instructed them. Shake hands with them,
George they are worthy people"
Aud lie did shake hands with them, aud
what is moro, he helped them.
A Merry party was gathered that evening
at Maiuwols house party consisting Of Dir.
and Mrs Mdiuwell, aud their guests, Mr. and
Mrs. Ellsworth, the young lady acquantOnces
Of the watering place, and Ned Whitaker.
Ned never was in better spirits, nor let it be
stated, were Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth who for
gave their laughter and her husband without
hesitation
q say, Gaorgc," said Ned, whispering in
Mainwcrs ear, 1.-TWO can play at that game,
can't they?'
Mainwel took Nei's ieering very soberly.
"Yes," said he, after few moments Of
thoughtfulnes "aud the experience has taught
me a lesson What fools the pride Of wealth
makes ofus ALL thought she ought to have
taken me regardless Of my circumstances, for
myself alone, and without hesitation even.
And yet when she tested me, myself was
found wanting. Shall we ever learn to disrc-
gard persons occupation, and to look only
at the character and soul 2"
Ned shrugged bis shoulders obviously.
Il think have learned this lesson" Main
wclladdcd
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This Hand Never Struck Me.

We recently heard the following most touch
ing incident; A little boy had dSI Ills body
was laid out 10 a darkened, retired room, wait
ing to be laid away in the lone, cold grave.
His afflicted mother and bereaved little sister
went in to look at the sweet face Of the pre-
cious sleeper, for his face was beautiful even in
death As they stood gazing upon the form
Of the one 20 beloved aud cherished, the little
girl asked to take lis hand The mother at
first did not think it beast, but as the child
repeated the request, and seemed very anxious
about it, she took the cold, bloodlcss hand Of
her sleeping boy, and placed it in the hand Of
bis weeping sister.
The dear child looked at it moment, ca
rcssej foudly and then loozedup TO her mother
through her tears Of affection and love, and
said:
Mother, this little hand never struck me%
What could be more touching and lovely.
Young readers, have you always been 30
gentle to brothers and sisters, that, were you
to die, such a tribute as this could be paid TO
your memory Could brother or sister take
your hand, were it cold in death, and say,
"TLis hand never struck me p