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The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
E:a- The Natoma arrived on time al

EH- The Natoma arrived on time at
the Bluff yesterday, bringing the mail
She passes down tomorrow morning.
On her last trip up Hon. Rev. White col
ored) Of Helena, with his "lady," met the
Natoma at the Bluff from this city, went
on board and demanded a birth for her
in the ladies' cabin. Capt. Carrot 1uls,
the gentlemanly clerk, referred him to
Capt, w. j. Ashford, who told him that
there was 4 place below for colored la
dies OF distinction--that no negro on
earth could have Il room in the cabin Of
the Natoma while he commanded. White
replied that he caused the public carrier
law to be passed by the Legislature, es
pecially for the benefit Of Capt Ashford,
he having refused him cabin passage in
1869, and that he would sue him for SlO,-
600 damages. He is represented to have
been very insolent and defiant but finally
had to 20 below.--Line Rock Gazette.
That is the way to do it, We glory in
the spunk Of the captain of the Natoma,
May he live long and enjoy the univer-
sal patronage Of q discriminating public.
Would that there were more AsHFoRDs.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

DIVISION OF LABoR-A certain preach
er was holding forth to somewhat wea
ry crowd, when he :" lifted up his eyes"
to the gallery, and beheid youngter
peltins the people with beans, The min,
lister was about to administer sharp and
stringent rcprimanl for this fragrant act
Of impiety and disrespect, but the youth,
anticipating him, bavled out. at the top
of his voice;
"You mind your preaching, I'll keep
EN- awake ~
The scene that ensued may he safely
left to the Imagination.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Ey- Colonel GORDON n. PEAY, Of Lit
tie Rock, made US flying visit on the
the steamer Gibson. The Colonel says
work is progressing on the Fort Smith
and Little Rock Railroad, and confidence
in the enterprise prevails at the Capital.
With this road running through one Of
the richest belts of bottom land in the
world, and passing several thriving towns
on the route, our State will assuredly,
take her place among the wealthy sister
hood Of the Union. The people along
the line of the road, and, in fact, through
out the State, should be untiring in their
zeal for the completion of this road
1t is not for the interest of any one or
any limited number Of individuals, but
for the people Of the entire State. Col.
PEAY, who for years has been the Clerk
of the Chancery Court Of Pulaski coun-
t., has been relieped by worthy success
sor by the name Of IPuAM, VINO, we be-
licve, formerly figured ignominiously as
an officer of CLAYToS's Militia God
save the country, when such men must
give way to such men. Alas. alas
We hope to meet Col. PEAY again soon,
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
Eayarian Bitters.

Most every paper we take up have
wonderful tails to tell about the wonder
ful virtues of this and that Bltters. Ne
wish to say one word in regard to H9g-
heimers Bavarian Bittsrs. Having tried
them thoroughly we can safely rec
ommend them to all threatened with
chills or fevcrs, as almost sure prevent
i've, if not sure remedy, after the chills
have once taken thoroughly hold, AS a
tonic bitter they are not surpassed by
any Of oar knowledge and are sure anti
dispeptic in their effect on the system
Give them q trial, KRONE d. DlTroN OF
Fort Smith, have them for sale, by case
or retail, aud they ought to be in every
store in this city.
p S-Col. J. w. Wallace have the
Btters for sale.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

VOTE OF TnAsKs.--At q meeting Of
the Van Burcn Cornet Band, the follow
ing resolution, voting thanks, was unaui-
mously adopted, and ordered to be pub.
lished in the PKLss:
ReSolcca, That the thanks of Van Bu-
rem Cornet Band be and they are hereby
rendered to the citizens of Van Buren, for
their liberal subscription to aid US III the
purchase Of musical instruments for the
use Of the Cornet Band.
CuAs. RIBLING, Prcst.
S. PERNoT,) coo,.
JAS. CROSSE wv %
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Balance due Parent Society,

Balance due Parent Society, 500 9l
Number Of Bibles and Testaments dis
tributed gratuitously, flfty-two.
Contributions were then called for, and
although the attendance was very small,
S35 so was raised.
The thanks Of the Society are due to
those gentlemen whose liberality enabled
the Society to realize this sum,
1t is desired by the Parent Society that
auxiliaries should canvas their counties,
but owing to our impoverished condition
as Society, it was deemed unadvisable
to make the attempt at present.
Any person, by paying one dollar, into
the treasury of the Society, becomes a
member for one year. Donations may
be made to the Society at any time by
paying the same to the Treasurer De
pository and Trcasurcr's Office, on Main
street, opposite the Court House.
CHAs. +. HARVEY,
Secretary Pro Tenn.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
To COusunptiyes.

THE Advertiser, having been restored to
health in II few weeks, by very simple reme-
dy. after having suffered several years with a
severe lung affection, and that dread disease,
Consumption, Is anxious to make known to
hi, fellew-suflerers the means OF cure.
To all who desire it. he will send "A copy Of
the prescription used free OF charge, with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they viii Ind SURE Cure FOR
CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, etc. The
object of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
seription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread
information which he conceiycs to be inyal
liable and he hopes every sufferer will try
his remedy, as II will cost them nothing, anu
may prove blessing. Parties wishing the
prescription, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburg, Kings County, \. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Ed A great want experienced IN our
city at this time is that OF Dwelling Hons
,es. Several are needed at this time for
immediate occupancy. 1t would be a
good investment for any one with the
means TO so invest, to put up several
neat, comfortable, convenient but not
very expensive houses for rent We
know Of no better paying stock.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

E=g Two Of the Base Ball Clubs, the
Clippers and the X, X. Ks, of this city,
had friendly game on Friday last, which
resulted in 81 talles for the Clippers and
q for the X. X. KS. This, is, we be
lieve, the first game this season Of the X.
X. ks, \ little more practice, boys
then give the Clippers another trial. 1t
will never do to "givc it up so.'
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
RIVER NEWS.

The late rains caused a rise in the river of
fully tour feet. 1t Is now slowly declining
with, by the guage, 5 feet inches above low
water mark.
ARRIVED.
Thursday, Fort Gibson, Little Rock.
Saturday American, :"
bEPARTED,
Friday, Fort Gibson Little Rock.
Monday, American,
The Fort Smith left Memphis, where she
has been repaired, last Thursday, fer Fort
Gibson. She will probably arrive here to-
day.
The Economist has been sold, and has gone
to New Orleans, where she will be turned
over to her new owners.
Captain TOT ENGLASD's New Ferry Boat
may be looked for at our landing to-day. The
American passed it at Roseville.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

\TNEW GOODS. Just received and opening
~ at +. NJ. Meals,
consisting in part of Gents and Ladies SUM
NER GOODS The fastest assortment of La
dies and Misses HATS in town. Our stock Is
ncwand fashionable and onr prices but little
above cost. Before purchasing call in at
I'm +. NJ. MEALS.
n. B.-U. 8. Marshal's Receipts taken Tor
merchandise.
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ny- We have received circular from

Ay- We have received u circular from
Mr.. Brock, Superintendent Of the Ar
kansas Deaf Mute Institute, to which we
would gladly give room had we the space
to spare. Suffice it to say, that tue In
sututc is now prepared to receive all the
pupils that may present themselves
They will be provided for by the State
in all respects--trayeling expenses eX'
cepted. Applicants should not be less
than nine nor more than thirty years OF
age, free from vicious habits or con'a'
gious disease. In cases OF extreme pow
erty the law provides that the County
Court shall furnish transportation Any
information desired can be obtained by
addressing NJ l.. BRocK, Principal Deal
Mute Institute. Little Rock, Arkansas
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~ The Rev. Mr.. HARRELL puts upo

GJ- The Rev Mr.. HARRELL puts upon
our table the annual catalogue Of the
officers and students Of the Clarksville
Female Academy, Of Tennessee, for 1863.
1t is under the supervision Of the Meth
odist Church, South, and is considered
one Of the best and largestinstitutions in
the South
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

ry The Fort Gibson, on her trip up
hs. Thursday, landed at our wharf an
other large lot Of machinery for the new
Cotton Spinning Factory of a. NJ. CAL
LAnAY, Of this city.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
ErrOra of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects OF youthful indiscrction, 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 he was
advertisers experience can do 50 By address
ing, In perfect confidence.
JOIN B. OGDEN,
No. ~ Cedar-st New York.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
DR., HUNTER

CONTINUES to treat all private diseases,
" syphilis in all its forms, Gonorrhea,
elect, Structure Orchitis, and all urinary dis
eases and the effects Of mercury are com
pletely eradicated; Spermatorrhca or SEMI
nal Weakness, resulting from self abuse or
other causes. and which produces some of the
following effects, rs blotches, bodily weak
ness, indigestion, constipation, aversion to
society, unmanlne., dread Of future events,
loss ofmemory, indolcncc, noctural emissions,
aud finally prostration of the vital powercan
be fully restored to health. Persons afflicted
with this or any other delicate, intricate. or
long standing constitutional complaint,
should give the Doctor trial. lie never fails.
The Doctor publishes medical circular
that gives full exposition of vencreal and
private diseases, that can be had free at Office,
or by mail for one stamp 1t gives clear
delincation of all the diseases and conditions
resulting from the refringcment of the moral
laws, eXcesses. indulgences, exposures, and
imprudences in married or single life Every
sentence contains instruction to the afflicted
and enabling them TO determine the precise
nature of their complaints.
The establishment, comprising ten ample
rooms is central. When it Is not convenient
to visit the city, the Doctors opinion can be
obtained by giving written statement ofthe
case, and medicines can be forwarded by mail
or express. in some instances, however, n
personal examination is absolutely necessary,
while in others daily personal attention is re-
CURED. and for the accommodation OF such
patients there are apartments connected with
the Office that urc provided with every requi-
site that is calculated to promote recovery in
Guiding medicated vapor baths, All prescrip-
tons are prepared in the Doctors own Labo-
ratory, under hi: personal supervision. Med
ical pamphlet at office free, or by mail for two
stamps. No matter who have failed read
what he says. Office No 1873 Third street
between Green and Walnut streets, near the
Postof,ice Louisville, Ky. Office hours 8 a.
m. to p. M; Sundays, 10 a. IN. to l2m
July PLY.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

E6- Our citizens going to Fort Smith,
will recollect that our friend BAER has
purchased and removed to the BosTICK,
GmrFITu & Co.'S large brick store house,
where young "SmNALL" will be pleased
to wait on them Both Of these boys, by
good rights, belong on this side Of the
river
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

re- Attention is directed to the card
IN our paper Of ROWLAND d VALE, Claim
Agents, Fort Smith, Arkansas. They
are highly recommended and haze great
facilities at Washington for successfully
prosecuting claims and making collec'
tons
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
rDr r. ID. SEALS Dentist, of

rDr. r. d. SEALS Dentist, of
c.r.syille, has returned to Van Buren,,
will remain here for few weeks.
He may be found at his room at Mrs
ucBrides, occupied by him before. All
,.oting work in the Dentistry line,
.bould make early application.
Work warranted and satisfaction guar
.nteed.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Es- A company Of Governor CLAY
TONS negro militia. composed of fifteen
or twenty men, paraded on Saturday last
They were sweet scented" looking
set. You don't catch wide-awake, SEN
siole darkey in any such mess.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

can't. p. Nay and Jao. Neale, ,eih c. G
& o.. are our Agents at Lille Rock
NV" ill reeeiue subscriptions for the Press.
- & II. Pettiagal C Co., in NeW York and
g'.lo,., are authorized to r''s''s aa''F''s'''''
=, Press. in those cities
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
ry- 4 farmer near LAFAYETTE, Indiat

Ty- A farmer near Lafayette, Indiana
says that in plowing, he broke sort OF
crust in the earth, from which came a
most offensive odor, then smoke, then
fame-which was with difficulty sup
pressed by throwing dirt upon it. A
German who was holding the plow, ex.
claimed, dat ish hell.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

RAIy.-We have had, the past week,
several refreshing rains, which have been
of immense value to tue crops, Corn
NAV be considered as made beyond al
most any contingency, and the crop in
This locality will be large one. Cotton
!, doing we'll and promises fine yield.
The rain has been general over the
county.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

re-" A visitor Of the famous Blue
Spring in Florida, says the spring, which
is half mile o. so from st. Johns Riv-
er, is eighty or ninety feet across and
some fathoms deep 1t boils up with
such force that boat cannot be rowed
upon it. The stream which is thus pour
ed out makes a river ninety feet wide and
six feet deep.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

rT A company Of Gypses have been
encampcd for several days on the out
skirts Of the city, the female portion OF
which have been engaged in fortune tel
telling but we think their success, hnan-
cially has hardly been commensurate
with their efforts put forth in the bust
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Ey- The New ork Sun Republican,
says Grant "is like yellow dog in the
menagerie--he is too small for lion, he
don't look like a tiger, and nobody wants
TO sec dog"
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
EDITOR OF THE Press

|
| wish to cali attention to the danger
or great damage that will ensue to prop
erty from the state of the Slough above
the ferry landing The banks are falling
in every rise that takes place in the river
and from every hard rain. / think it is
matter that should engage the early at
tention of the City Council, for the long
er it is delayed the more it will cost to
make it safe. l have no idea of the prob.
able cost it would take to make it secure !;
but am sure that, although we all have
now realizing knowledge of taxes, that
our citizens would not object to be taxed
for the purpose. In fact, the whole city
front, above and below the wharf, is in
danger, and should be protected; and as
the low water season is approaching, now
or soon is the time to attend to it.
think it is the opinion of most if not all
of our taxpayers, that all or the greater
part Of the city revenue should be ex-
pended on the wharf and in securing the
city front, instead of frittering it away in
doing little here and little there, to
very little benefit ! hope the Council
will take immediate steps in this very ur-
gent matter, and that our citizens gene
rally will consult and advise among them
selves in regard to avertirg the danger
which threatens their property.
TAX PAYER.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Law of Humanity, in relation to social
evils. An Essay for Young Men. on Physio-
ogica Errors and Abuses. incident to Youth
aud Early Manhood, with the humane view Of
treatment aud cure. Sent in sealed letter en-
velopes, free Of charge. Address Ord Skill
LIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association
rhiladc!phia, Pa aug o-l,
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

~ Washington county -four is sell
ling in our market at S4.O0 per hundred
mounds, and we will probably soon see it
$3.50 per hundred
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

PuaILIsrlc.-Some fellow not having
the fear of the law before him, badly pun
mcled a member of the late Legislature,
from Lafayette county so-cailed, y few
nights since We did not hear the par
ticulars Ga<ette.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

tE- For cheap Paints, Oils, Glass and every
thing else found in Drug store go TO the
Whole Sale and Retail House of j, W. Smell
SER & Co., Fort smith. July l9--tf
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
FOR SALE.

Monr than One Hundred Lots, in the
town Of Van Buren, and n number OF
Valuable Farms inCrawford County.
JESSE TURNER,
Agent for the owners.
feb l6, 60-im
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

LITTLE Rock AND FoRr SMITH RAIL
oo,p--We learn from the Gazette that
Can't MEADE and his corpse Of engineers
engaged in the survey of this road, after
having located the route from Little
Rock to Pittsburg, in johnson county, a
distance of nearly 100 miles, have return
cd to Little Rock for the purpose of set
ting the stakes on the first division Of 80
niles, in order that grading may com
mence Immediately. This done, the par
ty will return to Pittsburg, and finish the
mrvey to Van Buren and Fort Smith
Everything looks cheering for the early
completion Of the road.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

E1 Charleston has arranged for the
transportation of $4,000 Chinese to South
Carolina by the Pacific road. New Or
leans has contracted for 5000.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

- On grave stone In Maine appears
the following inscription: "Uur little
Jacob has BEEN taken away from this earth
ly garden TO bloom in asuperior flower
pot above"
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

E4y- He that cannot live well to-day,
will be less prepared to live well to NOR
row.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

EF- You can often see dam by q
mill site, but you cant always see mill
by dam site.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

ty- For cheap Drugs 90 to the Whole Sale
Store of j. w. SMELsER q Co., at Fort Smith,
Washington street. July l9-tf.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

rx- The De Witt Sentinel estimates
the loss Of crops in Arkansas county, BY
the overflow, at 100000.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

E%-A full blooded Japanese has enter
ed the freshman class at the Connecticut
Wesleyan University for the next term.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

E- Capt. PAY MAY slipped down by
Our city on the Amsrican
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Ey- An Iowa girl, ten years old, pick
ed one hundred quarts Of Strawberries in
one day.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

- What did blind wood sawyer
take to restore his sight =? Ho took his
horse and saw.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

butchers Lightning Fly-Killer
Death to the Living! Long live the Kill
err, lmjuly
Sold By Dealers Er.y'ohere'
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

- When is is n woman not wo-
man When she is a little dear.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

Es- Flour from new wheat is selling
at the steam mill at 81 TO $3.50 per hun
dred.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03

tg New Whole Sale Drug Store just open
ed by J. w. SMELsER & Co, at Fort Smith on
wosbinpton street. July l9-tf.
The Van Buren press., 1869-08-03
Crawford County Bible Society.

The annual meeting of the Crawford
County Bible Society was held at the
Presbyterian Church, on Monday eve
ming, 10th day Of July, 1869 Rev. JonN
RHYME, Agent of the American Bible So
ciety, was present, and delivered an ap-
propriate and forcible address on the
mission and work Of the Bible Society.
After which an election was held for Off
GERS for the ensuing year.
d. Dickson, Esq, was elected Presi
dent; DR.. j. A. DIBREL1, Corresponding
Secretary; and CHAs. f. HARVEY, Treas
urer.
The Treasurer report for the past
year was read and approved. 1t show
ed:
Amount of books bot of Pa
rent Society lO6 OF
Freight and charges on same, 10 80
One blank book for Society, rs
By cash reed for books. S72 10 Sl27 30
from contrib'ns, % 20
SO 35 $40 35
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VAY BURE.y
STEAM FERRY
,sisse
U. S. Mail Stage Roate

fI'iiE well known and long establish
i ~ at VAN BUREN,. Arkansas. y
under the charge OF the subscriber. ! fs
prietors having recently put on a Ierg
.S,eomboat, and with careful and -
ed Ferrymen. they feel confident tisa
can give universal satisfaction to tile
ing public. Their aim will be TO ineet ~
creasing demands Of the large cmigTlnt
el to and from Texas.
The st. Louis aud sherman. TexA&
Mails are carried over this Ferry. = lis,
good guarantee that it Is the shoftest e
~ the tes, regts for travel Of all klntN
This Ferry has tbe largest and best hes
the river and can cross $50 wagons abd
per day and no detention on either bar
be expected. Enclosures for Siock sga
for the accommodation of travellers 3ta
built on both sides of the river and ~
will be spared 10 accommodate the pAi9
shall strive to continue to make tnlS Sthe
Lar route TO aud from Missouri and 'leA-s
N. D. Ferry accounts mastbe
moathiy--ao deUiottOn .from tbs ~
il. c. HAYMAN, SaperiH:ess
Van Buren, Ar. lSG9,s
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-01-30

Ships are tossing at sea,
And ships sail in to the windy cliffs of the shore;
But the ship that is dearest to me,
Will never come in with the tide
VIII ripple the bay more,
Riding in with the tide
Under the froth of the foam,
ana the yeasy surge and the shudderng gusts Of ran
Lies the lad who will never come home,
His white face hid in the sand;
lie neither has pain
Under the sea-weed and sand.
Down by the reefs and the shells,
Gown by the channels that furrow the dolorous deep
Where the torn sails rise with the swells
And swing in the pulse of the sea,
lie is only sleeping a sleep,
Down in the sorrowful sea.
mn Above him the wreck and the drift,
~ ieuit east and the dark and sad glow in the west
The currents that change and shift
And the rain-blown face of the storm:
There is nothing but silence and rest
Under the beat of the storm.
Tangled in riggngs and ropes
ana Fenced by the eek of spar and ruin of mast
The purple sea-plant gropes
And wanders my dead
lie shall waken and rise at last
mhen the sea gives up its dead.
; So in the dark and the dawn,
h the gloom OF keels and the shadow of ships
My mariner sumbers on.
While am awake and forlorn
With weary song my lips
Out OF my heart forlorn.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-01-30
Critical Notices ofthe Press.

Hopcrs Bdsar contains, besides pictures patterns etc
variety of of especial and interest the
y articles on health, Dress housekeeping in all its bran
ches its editorial matter is specially adapted the circle
intended to interest and nstruct and has besides good
stories and literary of merit 1t surprising
that the journal with such features has achieved in a
time immense for something Of its kind
sired in thousands of families and its publishers filled
the demand-Neir York Erening Post.
Whether consider its claims based upon the elegance
and superiority of the its typographical appearance
the taste and judgment displayed the engraving the
literary contributions contained in its pages unhesita
tngy pronounce it be superior each parcu
lar to any other similar publication here abroad-a
Legal Inteltigencer.
We know Of other English American journal Of fash
ion that pretend approach completeness and
Fork Times
1t has the merit of being sensible of conveying instruction
of giving excellent patterns in department and of be-
ing well stocked with good reading
Retectr.
To dress according to HGrpers Bazdr will be the aim
and ambition of the of Amerca-BoSton transcript.