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The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
Progress Backward.

BY referring to the proceedings oi the
City Council in last weeks Press 1t Will
be seen that the Council reduced the
sDram Shop License from one hundred
dollars per annum to fifty dollars. This
action of the City Fathers has taken many
Of our thinking citizens by surprise.
Men usually act from motives, ana
especially when acting in legislative ca
pacity, and as the City Council is the
Guardian of the interests Of the communl-
ty, it is to be hoped they will favor the
public with the reasons that induced
them to take step So inimical to its wei
fare. Licenses are imposed for two rea-
sons: 1st, To raise revenue; Ind, 10
limit the extension ofany business or oc-
eupation that may become hurtful to the
community, by making the cost of carry
inc it on so great that but few can engage
in it. Dram shops were certainly not re
quired to pay license to raise revenue, for
no other useful or Legitimate occupation
is taxed by the city Why, then, were
Dram Shops made an exception? 1t Is
because they are not beneficial to society,
either morally or physically-they de
'stroy wealth without compensation; they
destroy the health Of mems bodies and
minds, which depriyeS the community OF
their labor and their wisdom; they make
men violators of the laws Of the country,
which imposes additional taxes on hon
est industry to keep up jails and guards,
and courts of justice, at an enormous
expense, to coniine and try criminals,
made 50 through the agency Of these
Dram Shops; they are the sluce gates
Through which come nine tcnths Of all
the evils that afilict community. 1t is
well established by observation that
wherever Grog Shops are most plentiful,
there flourish poverty, murder, robbery,
idleness, immortality and all crimes known
to the moral or civil law. Young men
arc led to form habits of intemperance
and gambling, which units them for fn-
ture usefulness and brings misery to their
families, and troubles to their neighbors,
In view Of these facts, the action Of the
City Council, to say the least, seems cX-
traordinary, and the community at large
is entitled to know why the source Of
most of their evils is thus increased by
legslative action. Coon ORDER.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

FEMALE BRoKERs-With its other
novelties, New York, has firm of Fe-
male Brokers. We gather the following !:
Two policemen had to be stationed at
the entrance in front of the offices of the
lady brokers, to keep out the crowd of
callers The offices, "a Broad street,
where Mesdames Woodhull and Claf'in
are now transacting business in stocks
and bonds, were visited by hundreds of
brokers, all of whom had business with
the lirm--a large sign warning visitors
that no admission was allowed, except
on business.
The ladies are thoroughly in earnest,
and feel considerably amazed at the dam
aging statements made by some of the
sensation papers in regard to their inten-
tons and operations in the midst Of our
financial center 1t has been again stated
to-day that the lady brokers are really
backed by Commodore Vanderbilt, who,
it is said, assists them in their business
by his vast experience, and warns them
not to mind the jeers of the press or the
public.
For the present, the firm of Woodruff,
Clafin d Co, are the great sensation on
the street, and the bulls and bears find
great relief from the turbulence of the
Long Room in few minutes chat with
the lady brokers.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
Alexander H. Stevens.

The Macon Telegraph and Messenger
contains noble and pathetic letter from
his distinguished statesman, which we
know our readers viii thank us for copy
ting:
/ am now little better than | have
been-am able to sit up, read and write
a little; but | cannot walk or even stand
without assistance
Please accept my thanks for the inter
est you manifest in my well being, both
physical and spiritual. Be assured | am
perfectly resigned to the will of God in
all my Affections | endeavor, with the
patience of Job, to bear whatever awaits
me under His dispensations, and with a
full faith in His mercy, through the atom
ing mediation of the Redeemer; and also
further, with a firm belief that " all things
work together for the good of those who
love Cod and put their trust in him.
A leading object with me for years
indeed from early youth, has been SO to
live-so to conduct myself in all things
so to discharge, by the assistance of
DlNlHS UTdCc, All lHc uuuIes Oh Jlls pro-
bationary term, as to be ready to leave
this sphere of existence tor another, a
brighter and a better one, whenever the
summons for my departure may come
This world, however much | may have
been engaged in its active scenes during
my day, has never had any real attrac-
tions for me. | have, it is true, taken a
deep interest in them, but at all times
more from a sense of duty than from any
other consideration.
| now feel deep interest in what is
going on in our State, and in reply to
your inquiry on this subject, all | can
say is, that if utter no word to the pub
lie, and take no part, even feeble as am,
it is only because | do not see that any
thing | could say or do could possibly
effect any good Cod in His infnitive
mercy, only knows what is to become Of
this country and its institutions.
can say no more now, except to re-
peat my thanks for your letter, and re-
turn to you my best wishes, now and for
ever. Yours, truly,
ALEXANDER II. STEPHENs.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Do Nor WHITEwAsu Trees. We late
ly saw a beautiful apple orchard on Mar
tha's Vineyard all whtewashed. We were
sorry to see it. Do not whitewash trees.
Apply whitewash to fences and houses,
but use something more appropriate on
trees. Strong soft-soap suds would be
far more effective and appropriate. Sup
pose you were covered from head to foot
with a coating of whitewash Do you
not suppose it would stop the insensible
perspiration? Spread ashes freely about
the trunks and under the trees. Do any
thing but whitewash.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
ALEXANDER III. STEPHENs.
irs;- General Grant has not yet reach

TS;- General Grant has not yet reach
ed the end of his first Presidential year,
and already there are unmistakable symp-
toms of an approaching rupture offriend-
ly relations with his party in Congress.
Indeed, the first collision has already oc-
cured, in the rejection Of the nomination
Of Mr.. Hoar for Judge Of the Supreme
Court. THE principal reason for this
rejection" the Chicago Tribuae says, ''is
to be found in an under current of hostili-
tY which exists between the administra-
ton and the majority Of the Senate -
The Tribune attributes the Senate's ac-
ton TO ''spleen," . which is rather q dan
gcrous element for a President to en-
counter among his party friends. Has
Grant the wisdom to avoid provoking
further manifestations of 1T; Probably
not. He is stubborn and a good hatcr
Even Andy Johnson kept peace with the
Radicals through the greater part Of the
first year, and his successor may contrive
to follow his example somewhat further
There is time and room for realization
Of poetic justice within the next three
years, in open war between Grant and
Congress--a new impeachment trial
possibly conviction, for a tenth of
Grants notorious corruptions in the dis
position ofpatronage would have sealed
Johnson's doom-and then ? Well, Sher-
man is Grants most devoted friend he
commands the army; has schooled it
pretty thoroughly in the suppression Of
popular government at the South, and
would know how to do it elsewhere he
is notoriously contemner of our pres
ent political system, and probably would
hesitate no more at capturing a lot of re-
fractory Congressman, ifoccasion requir-
ed, than he did at burning Atlanta. On
the whole Congress might not come out
very far ahead in fight with the "man
on horseback" and this possibility is
strengthened by the fact that the people
have lost all confidence in Congress, be-
licye it to have become hopelessiy cor
rupt, and might hesitate to cspouse its
cause with that enthusiasm which alone,
in such contest, could command sue
cess. .--CiEn. Enquirer.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
Manhood: How Lost. How Restored.

JUST published new edition of DIR, CuLyERwELL s
CELERRATEp Essay on the RADICAL CURE without
pedieinol Of SPEEptToGRuGA, or seminal Mental aud
Physical ncnpacity, ,mpcdimene to marriage, ETC..
also. CONSUMPTION, ErtLEpsY, and FRS, induced by
self Indulgence or sexual cXtrsragancc
~ Price in scaled envelope on'y cents.
clearly demonstrates from thirty years successful
practice, that the alarming consequences of self
abuse may be radically cured without the dangerous
use of intarnal medicine or the Application OF the
knife; pointing out mode Of cure NJ once simple,
certain aud efoctual. by means ofwhich every suffer
err no matter what his condition may be, may cure
himself cheapy privately and radically.
ne This Lecture should be in the hands OF every
youth and every man IN the land.
sent, under seal, in plain envelope, to any nd
dress paid, receipt Of six eenis, or two poet
stamps. Also Dr. Culverwo's - Marriage Guide, "
price 25 cents. Address the publishers,
CllAS G, KLINE 4 CO.,
ly lg7 Bowcry, n. Y, Post-ofrce box $50.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Es- The New Haven Conn. } Register
says, Radical papers complain that the
Democratic members of the South Caro-
lima Legislature voted for colored man
as Judge Of the Supreme Court! 1t
was " Hobson's choice" the African was
SO much the superior of the white scar
pet bagger," that they could not hesitate
between the two The Hartford Goa ant
says "the Democrats Of the Palmetto
State are not so particular about color as
they were" Well-it is very evident
they are quite particular about charac-
tcl
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
TYs- The earliest official act of Go

IS- The earliest official act of Gov
ernor Walker, after being sworn in as
Chief Magistrate Of Virginia, was to ap-
point John l.. Marve. Jr., of Fredericks,
burg, Lieutenant Governor in place Of
John f Lewis, elected United States
Senator. As a single stroke of the artists
pencil gives character oft times to apor-
trait, so the first official act of our Gov
ernor gives assurance that he is in SYM
pathy and accord with the people who
have honored him with the highest eflice
in their gift. The newly appointed Lieu
nt-Govenor is not only Virginian
of cultivation, intelligence and conspcu-
Gus purity Of character, but he was the
choice Of the assembled wisdom of the
party of Virginia for the Of
flee Of Attorney General.-Eaqatrer.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

CoNNECTCUT IN History No spot on
this continent has produced so many
eminent men, literary, intellectual, and
practical, in proportion to the inhabitants,
as Connecticut. Mr.. Calhoun once re
marked that he had seen the time when
the natives Of Connecticut, including the
graduates of Yale wanted but five of
making a majority in Congress. De
Toqueville at Paris dinner. once said ::
"Connect de coot, dc little yellow spot
ON the map, dat makes de clock pedlar,dc'
schoolmaster and de senator. De first
give You de time de second tell you what
to do with him, aud de third make you
law and civilization. And gentlemen, that
lectle State you call Connect de coot is
one very great miracle to me,
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

DENTIsTRY.-We are pleased t o an
nounce to the citizens of Van Buren, and
the surrounding country that Mr. A. W.
AEExANpER, a practical and mechanical
Dentist, has located permanently in our
city and tends his services to all desiring
work in his line. Mr. ALEXANDER, comes
among us well recommended and we, with
pleasure, cordially recommend him to our
people as worthy of their patronage. See
card in another column.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

lTs~ Why don't you trade with me p
said close fstcd tradesman TO one Of
upr new corners the other day
n You have never asked me to, sir.
have looked all through the Press for an
invitation in the shape of an advertise
ment, and have never yet found the sight
MANY. never go where | am not in
4ited."
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
RIVER NEWS.
rIrSnAY. Feb. %

TUESDAY,, Feb. %.
The river continues 10 fall, with stage Of
water by the Guage of . feet 0 inches above
loNv Mater mark. Weather cloudy and cool
--lhdcatlons of a storm,
The river Is lower than it has been since
lNsoFall andnavigatlon well obstructed.
The only arrival for the week has been the
DassidReiie from Little Rock.
xssf ArS'daaid Is at Little Rock waiting for
u rtse to get up.
I, Xhe Importer is about 20 miles below wait
ttxb rise.
he Fort Gibson Is due tomorrow.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
It.- Our enterprisng friend B BEN

Es~ Our enterprsing friend b BEAR,
of Fort Smith, passed through our city
on Saturday last on "shanks mare" "
H. got off the DardaneVe, which was
wind bound just below the city, all day
Saturday He was on his way home from
the eastern markets, with large and Sc
lect stock of goods in his line.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

A STERN JoKE, Coy Geary, Of Penn ,
at an evening reception held at the oxecu-
tive mansion at Harrisburg, excused
himself from dancing on the plea that ;
Il have not danced since the war w
legs are too foH Of Jvl'et holeS p Where
upon the Easton (Pa. } ArgHs suggests
that if the valiant Governor really roceiv-
ed any wounds in battle, they would be
less likely to interfere with ssltation than
with sitting down,
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Ey- A horse that is in the harness evet
ry day needs an abundance of food. and
the right kind. Oats make more muscles
than corn, and should always form par
Of the food of hard working horse
Corn gives plumpness, and imparts
warmth. The colder the weather, the
more corn; the harder the work, the
more oats.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

ES" Frank T, Green Of Nashua, n II ,
is the champion hog raiser thus far. He
recently killed six hogs of the White
Chester breed, all from one litter, and / Z
months old, which weighed respectively
620, Gil, Gi2, 67i, GS2 and 745 pounds
an average of 6G7 pounds and an aggrc-
gate Of 4204 pounds.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Ef~ The White River Journai has again
changed hands. X b. Carlee, the pres
ent editor and proprietor, retiring with
thenumber dated February 9th, We un-
derstand that the Hon. Stephen Wheeler
will hereafter conduct its columns us edi-
tor, and that it will in all respects be a
live; thorough going Republican journal.
Il Il Repu6itcaR.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Fs~ An Ohio editor is getting particu
lar about what he eats. Hear him; "Thc
woman who made the butter which we
bought last week is especially request
ed TO exercise more Judgment in proper
tioning the ingredients. The last batch
had too much hair in for butter, and not
quite enough for Il waterfall. There is
ma sense IN making yourself haldheaded
il butter is sixty.live cents pound"
Fer When is blow from II lady well
come? When she strikes you agrceably.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Ey- We notice that f. w. CLARK, cd
itor of the Kaufman TEX star and son
ofGREEN j. CLARK, Esq, formerly of
Greenwood of this State, is dead
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
FOR SALE,

w MORE than One Hundred Lots in the
town of Van Buren, and number of
YQluabie Farms in Crawford County.
JESSE TURNER,
Agent for the owners.
feb 16, 'G9-4m
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

lrF- BLANDY ENGINES are the
&ost for all purposes. Order from JONES,
McDowELL a. Co., Agents at Little Rock.
'3tsa fch %
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
Farmers Attention !!

To All whom these Presents shall
cOme--Grccting.
X NOW YE that the Red WangdOO-
IN die Mill, Is now read for business; !;
and will be run on the 35th parallel against
the "Thayer Snag Boat" w. +. Denchla a
Co.'S Railroad, or any ether Velocipedc men
in the State. And that for aud In considera-
ton of every Three Bushels Of good
Wheat, at the Mil delivered, One Hun
drcd pounds of Superiinc Flour will
be given. with the Shorts and Bran thereun-
to appcriaining.
Furthermore, Cash on hand for good Wheat
at full market value.
BRIGHT 4 PERRY.
July a70a,em,, ..&s
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22

Eg- If you want a good MILL and
ENGINE, buy a BlaRdy from JOKES,
Mcdowell & Co., Agents, Little Rock.
In Ooh
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-22
YAY BUREY
STEAM FERRY.
U. S. Mail Stage Rouss.

'INlIE well known and long established Yes,
l. ryat VAN BUREN, Arkansas. b po0
under the charge Of the subscriber. The Pro.
pretors having recently put on q Largs NsU
steamboat. and with careful and experieuep
ed Ferrymcn. they feel confident that thsy
can give universal satisfaction TO the travel
ing public. Their aim will b. to meet the In.
creasing demands of tue large sruiSrsnt tFays
el 10 and from Texas
The st. Louis and sherman, Texas y. 3.
Malls are carried over this Ferry, which u .
good guarantee that 1t il the shortest - Weu
as the best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat -
the river and can cross 1y0 wagons and teams
per day and no detention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for Stock and Sheds
for the accommodation of travellers are being
built on both sides of the river and no gains
will be spared to accommodate the public. w 9
shall strive to continue to make this the pops
lar route to and from Missouri and Texas.
ii. c. lIAYMAN, Ssprswsssssxt.
Van Buren,, Ar. 1869. -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-10
Harris MagnoIian Cough Drops
PRICE PER BOTTLE > CENTS

PRICE PER BUTTLE > CENTS.
This medicine can confidently be recommended for
all diseases of the Throat Bronchial Tubes and Lungs
1t is invaluable a remedy for Coughs Colds Loss
of Voice. Sore Throat Influenza Diptheria Bronchitis
HOarseness Group, WhOOping Cough Asthma and Spit
ting of Blood 1t does not profess to consumption
but from the largely demucent and basamic character
of the ingredients Of which it is composed il is claimed
that it will do all for this dire disease that am Cugb
Medicine can do
This medicine contains 40 OPIUM, or other ingre-
dent of deeteriOus character and may be given with
the utmost confidence and safety in every stage of the
disease and to patients Of every age Dose from ten
drops easpOonful according to the age of the pa
ent, and repeated in every instance as the urgency
the ease requires, in two, three four hours
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-10
THE DAILY CHRONICLE.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-10

The want of u medicine of this character l.
been felt by the community, and has induced I.
prietors, by thirty years trial in private to
duce ii for the benefit of the public as staple
medicine. 1t does not act astringent alone
by reducing the acidity of the secreting membrane
of the bowels, reduces the Inflammation hence
forms q thorough cure.
The propretors take the liberty Of stating 10 the
lie that no more perfect receipt which Is guar
for the of the above -mentiOned diseascsJ eKs
the world, being entirely vegetable and cOntainin.
sugar Of lead or other nOxorIS drug or mineral
they would further say that the preparation has
the hearty approval of numerous physicians who L.
used it.
DIRECTIONS:
To adults tablespoonful after each passage or 70,
times day; 10 children under ten half-tabIespoOI
ful required. To children under five a teaspOOnfr
To children under two three Tablespoonful
required. and by carefully administering as directed
will never fail.
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Notices in Local Column, ten cents per line ~
Notices in Special Column, FIVE cents per line
Marriages and Deaths inserted without charge
Terms for announcing candidates $1,000.
All bills due upon first insertion of advertise
ments; those with regular advertisers to be paid
monthly.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-10
Damon's Stock Powders.

THESE POWDERS ARE PREPARED FROM
flying properties and when administered to Horses pro-
duce the most beneficial results. As a laxative they
expe from the stomach and intestines all foreign sub
stances As tonic they increase the tone and strength
OF the system; and as purifier they cease the bloc
and lay the foundation for strong and healthy circt
excellent remedy for all the diseases to which this "
bic animal is subject. Their strengthens the lun
and gives smooth and glossy appearance to the ski
and by increasing the appetite give vgor and strenf
to the whole system.
Price. rs cents per Box.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For Lung Fever, or any symptoms of the disease
4 tablespoonful three times a day.
For Chambers HeaveS Distemper, Founder, COuzf
and other complaints to which the Horse Is suhses
give tablespoonful three times day until q cure
efeeted-which is generally produced in q few days
These powders, if used two or three times week, n
ring the spring and winter months, will prevent
horse from being attacked by these dangerous disc
and greatly increase their usefulness.
DAM0NS STOCK POWDERS FOR Mich O.
These Powders are valuable in increasing the
tity Of Milk in the Cow, and should be used by
farmer. It increases the appetite and fattens
strengthens the animal, and while increasing the
tity of the milk, makes the butter firm and sweet
e. j. SANFORD. &
wholesale
aprn6r
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(OFFICIAL.
GREER REQUIRING PAYMENTS TO BE
MADE WHERE CURLING HAS BEEN
An

On motion of Alderman Munson, il is hereby ordered
by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Knoxville
that all persons owning property where curling has
been put down in the City of Knoxville shall, within
nents as required by law that the Chief Marshal by
the aid of his Assistants shall that this order is
strictly enforced The Recorder is directed to publish
this order in the three daily papers of the City for the
space of ten days following its passage.
JN0. S. VAN GLIDER, Mayor
GEO. NJ. WHITE, Recorder. june S-d10t.