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w. J. MONTAGUE.

The public have been apprised Of the un-
timely death of our much esteemed friend w.
J. MoSrAGuE; yet owing to The continuous
relation he bore toward all ssho knew him.
! time does not succeed in pursuin" to erase
/ him from our memory; but every day seems
! indclibly to impress us with u true sense of
our lost.
! Conscious Of the fact.that the motive which
actuatcs man To raise his own hand and strike
the fatal blow, must have emanated from pt n
derou' trouble. And while conversation with
Mr.. MONTAGUE gives rise to various opin-
ions, we have no satisfactory evidence as to
the latent cause propagating the trouble,
which brought him to his death.
| lfany, or either OF the expressed opinions
be true, he leaves nothing perceivable that
would rebound deleterous to his character
If it was his failure in business, it was not
| from any extravaganza of his own, but from
his generous heart in yielding TO wants of
others. But few believe that his assets do
not exceed his Indebtedness, if collections
could me made. II it was his ecclesiastical
troubles his character stands to-day pre-cmi-
nenl above the few accus ations, His cnarac-
ter has ever been that of u high tone gentle
man; and though he possessed an ambitious
spirit. no one can say, in truth, he was not
honorable in all his transactions.
When we speak Of his bcnevolencc we are
reminded of the oft times we have sat beneath
his roof, which was ever welcome to his
numerous friends and with him have given
audience to the peals of piano music given by
those who seemed to be the true idols of his
heart. reverting to which will ever remind
them of the loss of true parent indeed.
W. j. MONTAGUE was man who dotted
much upon his family. and took great pride
in the educational interest of his children
and endeayorcl to inculcate not an arrogant
spirit but one OF nobility. We feel safe in
saying to his bercuvcd children, that his ad-
vice has ever been judicious. And while
christmas came and found one absent from
around the freside. and while you miss your
dearest friend from the family circle, think
not that all is lost. but remember your claims
upon your companions. And ever ever re-
member that with your father died not your
friends Ifyou would be loved follow the
integrity of your beloved parent and mani
fest like interest in the advancement OF pub
lie good.
Iastly-and which j. a boon TO those who
live" let n consciousness OF innocence aud
fcarlessucss of any accusation be thy brazen
bulwark.'
Mr.. Wallace has taken out letters ofadmin-
istratiQn, and will wind up the estate Civ
ing satisfaction 10 all concerned. Mr.. Wal
lace is son-in- law of the deceased, and il Just
the man to have taken charge ofthe business
We do not think that any other man could
give better satisfaction. LEE.
OZARK, Dec. 27th 1869.
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THE NEW YEAR.

Commencing with the New Year, We
are determined to adopt more thoroughly
the cash, or pre- payment system in oui
business From now on, we shall enter
no naue on our subscription book with
out it is accompanied with the money OF
its equivalent. II we should tell oui
patrons, that at least a third of our sub
scribcrs were behind in payment from
one TO four years, they would hardly be
lieve II. bat it is truly SO. Necessity
cempclls us to adopt this system, and w
shall try TO adhere to it without regard to
friend or foe Those that arc behind in
their subscriptions, will have to the first
Of February to settle up Ii their ac-
counts are not squared up by that time
VIC shall be compelled TO strike their
names from our books and put their ac-
counts In hands for collection.
- Every reasonable man, will see the
business Of our demand, and in treating
all alike. AS We shall, we hope to give no
cause for complaint.
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rF VIC were greatly pleased to tax

cF We were greatly pleased to take
by the hand on Wednesday last Major
WOODRUFF, senior proprietor Of that ably
conducted paper the Little Rock Gazette
The Major, and his beautiful young wife
made = flying visit to the West for OBJ
servation and recreation. We regret that
their stay with us was so short, for il
would pleased us to have demonstrated
to them that although our city makes
small pretcnsions, il is ever ready to dc
honor 60 its defenders and friends,
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kr The dwelling house. occupied

EE The dwelling house. occupied by
the Rev. w. A. SAMPLE, of Fort Smith
Was burnt down on Tuesday night last
Mr.. Samples looses most everything be
has. Ho has the pity of a large circle of
friends. But as Josh Billings says;
PITY il about the meanest wash that
one man can offer another | had rather
have a ten dollar green back that had
been torn in two twice and pasted to
ycther, than to have all the pity thare IL
on the upper side of the earth
Approaching the sentiment Of Mr. Bill
lings, well go a Y. Rowing the Reve-
rend has admirers aud friends on this
side Of the river, books are open at this
Office
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~ We call special attention to Ii

~ We call special attention to tho
advertisement, in our paper of the Hous
es Of BUssEr & Co., New Orleans, and
JONES, Mcdowell d Co., Little Rock
Most all of the merchants and shippers
Of the West, have had business relations
with the Little Rock House. and have
always found them prompt and correc,
in every particular. We have had more
or less business with this House or its
branch, ever since the war, and have
fodnd them prompt and gentlemanly in
every transaction.
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Bar Iron, for & cents per lb., at
POW ELL & DECISIONS.

rE- The Fort Smith papers arc crow
ing Justify over three Hogs, killed by Mr..
JERRY KENNADY, few days since, weigh
ing $50, 49l and 3S9 lbs, which we must
confess, for this country lis some pig"
But it is way Uncle Jerry has, of doing
most everything he puts his hand too.
going the whole hog" When we go
to Fort Smith to live, we are going to
get house next door to Uncle Jerry
and his estimable wife; over six hundred
pounds of lard-no wonder the "old
man" looks so fat and slick. However,
before our friends over the river crow to
much, we admonish them to wait awhile
until the "honest miller" of our town,
kills his shoats. Wen show you what
honest corn will do.
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Ev Smiths Bell Ringers, gave to large
audiences two very interesting and pleas
ing entertainments in This city last week.
The vocal US well rs instrumental music
was of superior character and charmed
all who were in attendance. The Bel
Ringing was novelty that had never be-
fore exhibited at Van Buren, and many for
the first time witnessed this performance
From here they went to Fort Smith and
on Friday last passed down the river on
the INinais. We can commend them, tn.
Bell Ringers, to all rs al entertainment
worthy of patronage.
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A CARD

From Maj. BoUDINoT Of the Cherokee
Nation, and Gov. WALkER, of the Choc-
taw Nation:
Mr.. EDroR Tho following item, appears
in the Missouri Republican, of the 2Oth Dee"
among its Washington Dispatches:
"Thc United States District Attorney for
Arkansas has informed the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue that there are three tobac-
co manufacturing companies i'll the Indian
Territory, that are turning out manufactured
tobacco In immense quantities without payl
ing the first cent of revenue tax. and says
the products OF these factories are supplying
the Southwest. steps will be taken To en-
force the revenue laws in that section of the
country
The statement of the District Attorney,
that the factories in the Indian Territories,
are supplying the Southwest" or any other
section Of the United States. without paying
"the first cent of revenue tax" or without
paying the full tax required by law, Is a no.
torious falschood.
We call attention to the following ccrti-
Gates Of the merchants of two of the largest
towns on the frontier. There is not a dealer
in tobacco, in the State of Arkansas. or any
Of the United States, who has been supplied
with tobacco from the factories referred to
without the stamps being affixed according to
ln
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aHoxoR CONFERRED ON Young ARKAN-
s,AS.r-Mr. John 5. Shibley. of Van Bu-
rem, Arkansas, has been elected Naledic-
torian of the present graduating class OF
the MEDICAL department of the University
Of Nashville. q8n
We find the above item in the Nash
vile Bdaner Of late date. This is a dc
served compliment to very worthy and
deserving young citizen Of this county
son OF Mr. Henry Shiblcy. It's graft.
flying to know the success of Mr.. Shib-
ley, for he is sef-madc man; who by
hard and untiring industry at his books
has acquired what many one, with
greater and better advantages, would
have failed in. We congratulate Mr.
SHIRLEY and all OF his friends in this vi
cinty, on the high mark of esteem that
has been awarded him, and We have no
doubt bright future of prominence and
usefulness in his profession is before him,
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ELIAS C. BOUDINOT.
TANDl WALKER.

We, the undersigned merchants ofVan Bu-
rem and Fort Smith, Arkansas, by request of
+. c. Boudinot and Tandy Walker, state. that
we have never at any time purchased or had
in our possession any tobacco manufactured
in the Indian Country, except the same was
duly stamped according to law:
+ G.. Powell & Co. Powell 4 Dickson.
White & Hanley. j. Neal Il Co. J. w. Wallace,
ID. a. Mckibbcn, J Ill Harris. Henry W..
Smith. Edward CZarniknow. Henry Nathan.
Thos Lanigan. i. Baer, w W. Bailey. d. G..
Williams a. Co. Chas. + Harvey, Michael
Lynch G.. Austin. VIM. y. Smith, f. W. No
BILE, +. VI, Neal j. ilinkle d Bros, Jas. NJ.
Wood. n +. Cornelius. J.. Lessng John Aus
tin, Jno w Cunningham y Co, Wolf Bro. &
Co.. Louis Titles. H. stone. Krone Dtton,
Buckley d Ayers, l. W. Fnller John Dodson.
William Breen. II |. Faconcr q Bro, Hand.
lin Il Ncnney. llagliu & Pape. Bocquin &
Reutzel, Casper Rcutzcl. Charles Bracht.
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kFr The Fort Smith Hsrald moves in.
TO its new brick building this week. Con.
sequcntly they will issue no paper the
coming Saturday. We congratulate our
friends on thi. evidence of prosperity.
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aEC. Mr.. CHAs. G. Scorr, President of
the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad
Company, came up on the steamer Mary
Bqya, Saturday, and is making short
visit among his friends at his old home.
He speeks chceringly of the prospects Of
the speedy completion Of this Road
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Durham was over on Thursday, He
did not have on his neu hat--don't be.
licve he's got one. How is Dutch Mill
Road now, Dunham 2n-Herdid
Come over Judge, and see about the
hat. dutch Mill Road No bottom
No bottom
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VAN BUREN at COURT HOUSE,
on the 3Oth of Jan. and remain ten days.
viii remain from 10 a m, to 3 p m, at each
precinct.
their interest to attend and settle promptly,
and save additional costs, as the time allow
cd the Collector for the settlement of the Tax
es for this wear Is so short, he cannot indulge
the people as heretofore.
Those paying on Lands had better bring
their Deeds or list of their lands,
H. $. ANDERSON,
Collector Of Taxes for Crawford Co, Ark
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~ Our esteemed friends of the Her.
old, try hard TO natter themselves, that
we are in fighting way at what they may
have said. Mad, we would as soon think
Of quarreling with our great grsndmoth-
es. Don't DO 50 foolish old friends
Blaze away.
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If YOU want the best custom made
Boots and Shoes, go to
POWELL < DECISIONS.

ly- Major SrARKs of the Herald, and
Col. Jos BossERT, of Fort Smith, were
over on Thursday, on business connect.
ed with the Insurance Office.
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CouSrr Alp FOR RaiLRoAps.-Tht
question Of County Aid being granted tc
the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad
by Bonds to be called for when the work
reaches its borders, having been agitated
at this session Of the County Court, it is
understood that the Court will adjourn
until the First Of February next, that tic
question may be brought in legal and
proper manner before it, that action may
bc taken. 1t is not only proper, but il
is the duty Of Crawford County, who is
unquestioaably the mother Of this great
Railroad project. to be the first to extend
the helping hand for the completion OF
the work, which will prove ofinestimable
value to the whole surrounding country.
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Estray Notice.

w and Abraham NJ. kce, three citizens of
the Co. of Craw ford and houscholdcrs therein
having thereto been appointed by John ).
Rainwater. n Justice OF the Peace of aaid Co.
have this day viewed a certain Mare. shown
to us by James Guhcy as an Estray. Said
mare Is bay. fourteen hands high. years
old and branded on the lett shoulder with
the letters (supposed to be- +, with three
small white spots on the right thigh; some
saddle marks. And we value said mare to
he worth S3S. Done this the 29th day of Nov.
1850.
JAMES ELLISON,
WIN. II. BURCHFlELD.
ABRAHAM NJ. kEE.
Appraisers.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Goth Of d,y Nov, 1889.
JOHN =. RAINwATER, J.P.
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Little Rock and r. g. Railroad Co.

SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
Little Rock Ark, Dec. Is. 1869.
NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting
~ of the Executive Committee of the Board
o. Directors Of this Company held this day,
the time for payment OF the call of ten per
cent. of the stock subscriptions made on the
% day of September last. was extended three
months from the 18th of December.
Stockholders are notified 10 make payment
on or before the 18th day of March, 1870, to
either OF the agents named in my former no.
tice, dated ith September, 1860. who are au-
thorized to receip, for payments.
j. II. IIANEI,
Sec'y and Treasurer, pro TEN.
ian I.T03w
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E~ Capt JIM STEWART is Agentiot
the Packet Company's boats and his Of.
ficc is at Brodie's Hotel.
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Tax n Office.

TINHE Collector Of Taxes for Crawford Co.
Ark, will attend ut the different Elcc-
ti0n Precincts, in the County on the days and
date, below specified for the purpose of Col
lecting the Taxes for the year 1869.
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r. The steamer Gibson is looked for
every hour---then goodbye Captain Eu-
orxxsa t..s4 fjagc D8.i4 ani 4a ~
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Nails, Iron, Horse Shoes and
and WcodeI- Ware, for sale by
POWELL . DICKSON.
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Powell g. Dickson, pay tho high
est prico for Beef Hides.
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Ifyou want Patent Medicines and
Drugs, go 10
POWELL. 4 DECISIONS,
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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-
mcnt Of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.
which will be found the largest ever brought
to this section Of the country, and which
will SELL LOWER than ever offered be-
fore.
My Stock Of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods is also very large, and CALL will
convince the most skeptical that can sell
as l0r i not !o,ger than any regular house
in North West Arkansas.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-04-19

Mr.. Pierce, the lion tanner Of the Eu-
ropean circus, was seriously injured by
one of his lions during his performance
in the cage at the Rink in New York on
Tuesday evening.
Four school boys at Shorthand ILL.,,
pounded a schoolmate, named Ferguson,
so severely that he died in few hours.
The young murderers average about ten
years of ago. Ferguson had informed
the teacher ofsome oftheir misdemeanors.
Governor Haight, of California, is al
most unanimously condemned for approx
ing the bill granting $4,000 out of the
public school funds for the benefit Of the
Catholic schools of San Francisco.
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Mutual life. liolo sss,sss,ea

Mutual liie, ltOlo sSo,vse,oif io'o'
Inquirer says he would call the at
tention of the public to the old Yer
mont fire insurance company" sound,
safe, ETC., etc. That the dollar and ten
cent companies are established upon the
same plan" etc. The public will please
allow me to show where our Inquirer l"
makes u mistake by comparing his /" in
surance bubble to that sound and relia-
BILE fire insurance company. Practically
fire insurance company is merely an ac-
cidental insurance, company insuring
against loss of property by fire only, it
does not take building and goods new,
and insure against final loss, no matter
what cause fire, wear, tear and decay.
On the same ground the dollar and ten
cent company would be safe if they
merely insured against death by accident,
as an old or infrm or sick person would
be no more likely to die from accident
than young person, perhaps less likely,
being more cautious or less venturesome.
But AS they now propose to insure against
death from whatever cause, they combine
accidentals and certainties, they prepare
for the accidents which may occur on the
way but make no preparation for the fnal
and certain loss. The last named are
constantly maturing without an equal and
accumulatiDg capital.
Inquirer" l presume that yon art
aware that q very worthy, honorable and
intelligent citizen Of Middlebury made
the same mistake which you are nov
making, took the agency for one of thest
dollar and ten cent companies" but
am very happy to say his experience va
ries somewhat from yours, for l under
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Congress.

In the Senate, Tuesday, the Utah bill
was reported from the Committee on Ter
ritories, with amendments, making, how
ever, no material changes; new sections
are added, making it unlawful for the
Mormon authorities to grant divorces !;
providing that women may sue for and
recover compensation for labor and SER
vices performed while considered as
spiritual wives" and for the punishment
of advising or countenancing polygamy
even by being present at that marriage
or sealing ceremony" A short debate
took place on the resolution for joint
committee on Indian Affairs, and then
at ! o'clock, the Georgia bill was taken
up.
The time in the Honse was taken up
by a discussion on the Louisiana contes'
ted election case Of Hunt against Sheldon
the sitting member The majority report
favors the latter, and the minority thefor
mer. Mr.. Bingham reported back the bill
providing for annual terms of the United
States Circuit and District Courts for thu
Northern District of N. Y, at Elmir;
on the third Monday of September an(
it was passed. Among the bills introduc
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-04-19

A- The schema against heterodoxy
created much dissatisfaction among the
members of the Ecumenical Council some
of whom absented themselves when the
vote was taken. The result of the vote
in the council was, however, all that the
Pope could have asked. Infallibility was
voted by most of those present without
flinching. The probabilities of full
settlement of the question so as to give
his Holiness no more trouble are rather
lessened than otherwise by the discussions
The discomfort is already assuming al
alarming form. Forty suspected person.
have been arrested in Rome and Other
Papal cities from whom information has
been extracted of a conspiracy in the Pa
pal States to overthrow the government
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NEW BRITIsH NATURALIZATION BILL.
The British House of Lords has sent
down to tho Commons very important
bill, designed to settle the long-pending
difficulties about naturalization, in which
our own Government has been involved.
With respect to children born within the
British dominions, whatever may be the
nationality Of their parents, the bill as
sumes every such child to be n natural
born subject, and merely guards against
the evil Of double allegiance by declaring
that, if he be also the subject of some
foreign State, he may register declara-
ton of alienage after coming of age, and
so shake off his British nationality.
With regard to aliens in Great Britain,
who have heretofore been allowed to hold
land for only twenty-one years, all such
restrictions are now taken away, though
it is provided that an alien shall not be
qualified by the possession of land " for
any office or for any municipal, Paria-
mentary, or other franchise"
Another important part Of the bill re-
lates to the settlement of the old British
doctrine, which has given rise to so much
difficulty in this country, that once q
British subject always British sub
The new bill formally conlers on British
subjects the right TO renounce their ale.
glance, and lays down the correlativt
principle that, on becoming naturalized il
foreign country, British subject for,
ieits his nationality. Heretofore British
subjects could become naturalized abroad
without intending to renounce allegiance
to their own Government. To meet tn,
case Of such the bill allows them two
years to make their choice of citizenship
Within that period they may resume
British nationality by making a statuablt
declaration, and taking nm oath of allie
glance; but they cannot plead British
nationality within the country of thei
naturalization unless permitted to do S,
by the laws Of that country. A fn.i see
ton requires Il resideAce of three years il
order to take out naturalization papers il
Great Britain. The bill appears to hav
been received with much favor by tn
press of England, and it will probably b
concurred in by the House of Commons
with little or no change.
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stood he was very successful, insured a
large number in about a weeks time,
without investigating the matter), but
upon looking into the subject, threw up
the whole thing, sent back the policies,
and very honorably told those whom he
had insured that it was not what it rep
resented to be. You have been working
this thing, | understand, some months,
and have not been able to dupc n single
person. | would recommend to you the
example of our other dollar and ten cent
company agent, and further | would adj
wise you, and do it in kindness, to ''post
up little before writing more on insur-
ance, you will perhaps make less false
statements, and appear better before the
public.
E. p. ROBERTS,
Ag't Mutual Life.