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The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
Extension of 8. P. Railroad.

From the Fayetteville Democrat, we
learn that the South Pacific Railroad
Company are beginning to wake up to
the interests OF connection by rail with
the Valley of the Arkansas river The
Democrat says
Judge Walker returned from Boston
on Thursday evening We have had no
opportunity of conversing with him at
leugth on the subject of his mission, but
learned enough to know that the South
Pacific Railroad Company propose at
once to begin the survey of the road and
build it from Peirce City to Fort Smith
Our people will in a few days be called
upon to subscribe stock either under the
charter of the ArYansas Western Rail
way Company, or another to be gotten
up, as the matter is SO arranged that II
we fail to get control of that charter
new organization will be formed But
the assurances were from the gentlemen
controlling that charter when Judge
Walker left Philadelphia that it would be
transferred to the South Pacific Railroad
Company, The South Pacific Company
propose to take half the stock required
for the building of the road.
Judge Walker comes back buoyant and
elated at the prospect of our having rail
road connection with the outside world
at an early day. He will devote bis time
and energies towards the consumation
of this all important matter The peo-
pie should feel under lasting obligations
to Judge w. for the service already per
formed by him, and we doubt not will
second his noble efforts with hearty
good will. We learn that the proposition
to take stock will be presented in such
shape that there can be no ohiecting and
that every one will take some,
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
rE- The Republicans in the Cd Cor

EF- The Republicans in the I'd Con
gressional District, have nominated SSY'
DER, Gov. Clayton's candidate, as was ex'
pccted-and the same result will be wit
messed in this District. A special dis.
patch to the Little Rock Gazette, dated
Camden the 4th says
"The Convention assembled to-day
". V. Smith, of Lafayette, j. w. Mason
(colorcd) Of Chicot, and o. p. Snyder
of Jefferson, were the prominent candi
dates. From the commencement it was
plain that the thirty was packed for Sny'
der. The proceedings were noisy, par
tal and unfair-so much so against the
colored aspirant Mason, that the Chico,
delegation withdrew from the convention
1t is thought Mason will run rs an inde
pendent. At 3 p. m, Snyder received
the nomination
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

RALEIGH, Aug. g.
The election yesterday was attended
with scenes of riot and bloodshed be
tween the negroes and whites. The cleo
ton returns are meagre, but indicate
largely increased Conservative majority.
Throughout the State there is heavy
falling off in the Radical vote. The con
servatives claim four of the seven Con
gressmen, and large majority in both
branches Of the Legislature, but nothing
definite is known yet
Mr.. Turner, the editor of the Sentinel
was waylaid on his way to the depot at
lIillsboro, Orange Co., and arrested by
Holden's militia. Both parties here bit
terly denounce the outrage.
The vote in this county is very close,
with heavy conservative gains. The re-
publicans confidently expected 1000 maj
in the city, but received only $50.
Judge Brooks of the L. S. Court, it is
said will issue writs of habeas corpus for
the Caswell prisoners. The conserva-
tves gained congressman in the Rock
ingham district.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

GsS~ A correspondent of the st. Louis Re
publican writing from Peirce City, Mo-, un-
der date ofJuly 3Oth, says:
ain my last letter | referred to the agita~
ton of the question of building a railroad
from this place to Fort Smith, Ark, via Ben
tonville aud Fayetteville. This project since
then has beeu fully developed and a company
has been organized and charter obtained.
Hon. John ). Phelps has been elected presi-
dem of the company and prominent citizens
who al c Interested in the building of the road
are now In Boston comforting with the dircc-
tors of the South Pacific railroad on the sub
ject Of building the road as soon as possible.
Mr. lnncs, engineer, is at present taking n look
over the proposed route preparatory to max
ing the survey This road will undoubtedly
undoubtedly be built and st. Louis will have
one more great facility for extending her
trade with Western Arkansas and Northern
Texas"
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
@- Notwithstanding all our disinte

EU- Notwithstanding all our disinter'
ested efforts to keep peace in the Hap
py Family" there will be breaking
ont" among the faithful. The editor OF
tire Fort Smith New Era now threatens
to play thunder with a certain "Satanie
Clique" that he, DELL, has been after, lo
these many years, and which is now rear
ing its majestic head, in frightful proper
tions. Don't now, VALENTINE, don't
you might hurt somebody's feelings and
create an unpleasantness in the family.
Keep eool--don't let your "angry pas
sion rise.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

eT Capt. W. B. NowLASp writes us from
Memphis, that the first Of the two low-water
boats for the Upper Arkansas, being built for
the Memphis and Arkansas River Packet
Company, viii be finished and ready to leave
by the first of September. lie says 1t is the
most complete low-water boat that has ever
been launched for this river. Captain BILL
knows just as well as any other steamboat
man. what is needed In low water for our rlv-
or and we have no doubt will fill the bill conf
pletely, and give us craft well worthy OF the
popular Captain and Superintendent
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
cE- The Dardanelle Convention called

CE- The Dardanelle Convention called
on the 1st September, to nominate Con
gressional candidate for this District,
will probably be postponed until the last
of the month This will meet the appro.
baton Of Conservatives of all portions
Of the District, as the 1st of September
was too early. The personal claims of
no man should be taken into considera-
ton, but the good Of the whole people
made the basis of nomination.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

ET Says Don Piatt: "The cadet of
West Point graduates into Office. He
becomes, ofright, an officer, and is put in
command Of men who are not possessed
Of the right of promotion, and are
thought to be by their officers no better
than slaves. Very well, this colored ca
det remaining ut West Point graduates,
and is then an officer. As such he goes
in command of white men, to order them
about like dogs"
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
Third Congressional District

A convention of the representatives OF the
people of the 81 District, who are. opposed 10
Hadicalism and in favor of an honest and eco
nomieal government, will be held at Darda-
nellie, on Thursday, the iirst day OF september,
10 nominate a candidate to represent that
District in the next Congress. All the coun-
ties In the District are requested to send Dele
Rates.-L. X. Gdxette.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

I The Little Rock Republican intro
iuces the new st. Louis and Arkansas
Packet Cos. boat, the Lille Rock, to the
patronage of the people with an article
that would damn any boat in the Arkansas
river. Let us have an explanation from
CAPTAIN HoUsroN.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

EH The Knoxville Whiy says East
Tennessee has raised this year five mill.
son bushels Of wheat, and will have q sur
plus OF three million bushels for sale.
More than has been raised in that section
Tor twenty years.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

tE Judge JonN +. WHEELER, the veteran
editor Of the Fort Smith Herald, passed
through our city on Thursday last on his way
home. He returns from trip to Louisville
st. Louis, ETC., well pleased with the overland
route to the outside world.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

EV- From the Little Rock Gazette we
learn that Maj, w. w. CHoLLoR, of New
Albany, Ind, has been rc-appointed to
the Indian Agency, for the Chickasaw
and Choctaw Indians, vice OLMsTEAD.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

A SOUTHERN BLooD- -FEUD.-The Mem.
phs Ardldnche of the 31st contains the
particulars Of the murder, about twelve
miles from the city, of Col. Thomas Dick.
ems, one of the chief actors in feud cul.
minatng in the death Of ten persons, and
lawsuits extending through fifteen years
1t has the bloodicst and most remarkable
vendetta in the history Of the South
Says the AcaidRche
Colonel Dickens had passed Friday
night with his ncighbor, John c. Bolton,
who lives on Big Creek about six miles
northeast of Raleigh, in this county,
Yesterday morning, he mounted his horse
and started for home, distance of four
miles, and while riding leisurely along,
all alone, about a. m, and not suspect.
ing any evil or harm, he was suddenly
fired on by an assassin concealed in the
underground near the public road. The
iiend discharged the contents of a double
old man, instantly killing him and man
Cling his body dreadfully. The work was
deliberately done; both barrels were fired
one after another, with an interval of a
few seconds. AT the first fire the old
man was shot off his horse, and after he
fell to the ground the second fire was
heard. The gun was loaded with buck
shot, and as the assassin was within ten
PAGES Of Colonel Dickens, the effect of
the balls was terrible, mangling and tear
ing the body to pieces. The horse turn
ed back and was caught at Bottoms store
by the young man in charge Of it, The
shooting had been heard plainly in the
direction from which the horse came. and
the blotches of blood on the saddle and
rump of the horse at once spoke of muir
der. But the terrible catalogue of crimes
linked with the Bolton and Dickens fami
lies instantly appeared to the minds ofthe
people at Bottoms store, and it was with
difficulty that any one or more could be
found brave enough 10 go TO the scene of
murder.
WHO DID THE DEED?
Is the question asked by every one, and
answered by no one The deadly feud
between Wade II. Bolton and Thomas
Dickens is involnntarily alluded to as
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

-" Got any ice at your end Of the ia
Bile, Bill ?" mo; I've got the next thing
to it," whats that ?" "a serious
cold"
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

EGpeases per Session Of 90 eeehs
Primary Department, $40 90
Preparatory l5 to 20 90
Collegiate. % 90
Contingent fee 81 per session.
Nert Session begins Sept. 201, 1870.
Fees to be paid in advance, or satisfactory
reference given. Boarding in the vicinity OF
the College from s2 50 to 50 80 per week.
For further information address any Of the
Faculty. aug i'70 i'm
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
German AccOrdians,

PEST in market; also, Violins, Guitars,
- iamborincs, llarlnonicas. etc. in large
supply, at c. +. HARvEY's.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
Take Notice. --StO|sn Property.

INllE undersigned takes this method to
L give notice, that he has in his possession
one SORREL HORSE, captured from DAVID
Cherokee Nation. This horse las two gun
shot wounds on his body. supposed to haye
been made in q late fight with Ross by par
ty in pursuit The horse is about years old
and has collar marks-lGia hands high, and
is ssupposed to have been stolen by Ross in
the Choctaw Nation
This is to give notice to the owner to ap-
pear and prove property, within thirty days
from the date hereof or the Horse will be
sold at public auction to pay expenses.
ii 5. ANDERSON. Sheriff
Crawford County.
Van Burcn, Ark, Aug. 9,'70. 3w
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
The Purest Liquors
july 40

A ND WINES for medicinal and commun-
"A ion purposes, at Drug Store of
July 4 WHITE & LYLE.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
Extracts

t'OR the hdk'fs, Colognes, Pomades, Brush
i es. Toilet Articles, etc. just received at
Drug Store of
July WHITE 4 LYrLn.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
To the Merchants of Arkansas and
Indian Country

CLARK BROTHERS q CO..
33O Broadway, Nm, June 18th, 1S70.)
ANlNG made permanent arrangements
l. to remain with Messrs. CLARK BROTHERS
y Co, Manufacturers, Commission Merchants
and Wholesale Dealers in
Hats, Caps, Furs, Straw, Goods, Parasols,
Umbrellas, &c.
take this occasion SO to inform you, and to
solicit your esteemed patronage.
The business of the firm originated over
thirty years ago, They pay cash for every
thing, and their great facilities for purchas-
ing and manufacturing enable them to offer
the most liberal terms.
The Stock for the opening Of the FALL
TRADE will be the largest ever oEend in
this market and distinguished in particular
for variety, extent, and low prices.
shall take it as a compliment, if you call
and see me and examine our Stock before
making purchases.
Yours Truly,
WILLIAM J. LARGEN.
july lO Of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09

| would respectfully call the attention of
the citizens Of Crawford, Washington and
Benton counties and public generally, to our
large and well selected Stock of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Laces, Groceries, Harducare, Queenspare, Glass
rare, Boots and Shoes Hats &c. Also, Can
ton MattiDgs and Oil Cloths, which
we are now receiving by every boat.
These Goods were all bought when goods
and cotton were at their lowest figures, and
we feel confident that we can and will sell
them at lower prices than ever before offered
in this market.
Our stock will be found full and complete
in all its branches. Our motto is
"SmaH Profits and quick Sales,'
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH.
Give us call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
JoE W. BossERr & Co.
Cor. Howard-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1870-08-09
WHO DID THE DEED =!

Is the question asked by every one, and
answered by no one. The deadly feud
between Wade II. Bolton and Thomas
Dickens is involuntarily alluded to as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

At the meeting of the Board of Managers OF
the Military Asylum, to be held on the first OF
July at the Togus Asylum, the Gardiner Re-
porter learns that the question of building a
road from Gardiner to the Asylum is to be
considered. A survey has already been made,
and direct route of only four miles in length,
has been found practicable. The managers
the, Reporter understands are in favor of the
project, provided the town of Pittston and
city of Gardiner will also aid in the enter
prise to some extent If built, the road would
be of considerable benefit to those two places,
as it would carry all the trade of the Asylum
there, TO say nothing of the trade Of large
tract of territory beyond the institution that
would be drawn in that direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
STATE CONVENTION.

We again remind our readers that the
Republican State Conv ention will be held
in this city on Wednesday of next week.
Let the caucuses be well attended and full
delegations be sent to the convention. A
full and fair expression of the popular
sentiment in relation TO matters to come
before the convention will give harmony
strength and success to the party in thu
coming election. For that let all labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

There will probably be no contest of
any importance for the republican nomi-
nations to Congress in this State except in
the first and second districts. In the first
district there is considerable opposition to
the denomination of Mr.. Lynch, and in
the second district Hon. VIM. =. Frye of
Lewiston win be brought forward in
opposition to Hon. S. p. Morrill,, the pres.
ent incumbent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The delegates of the republican voter:
of this, the Third Congressional District
will assemble in this city, on Tuesday Of
next week, to nominate candidate fol
Member of Congress. Let us have full
convention. Let every town send its rep.
resentative republicans, and the campaign
be opened with enthusiasm. As the State
Convention will take place on the day
following the Congressional Convention,
the assembling of delegates will have a
double interest.
The Portland Press in its leading article
of Monday morning favors the nomination
of Mr.. Perhan for Governor. The closing
part of the article is as follows:
Gen. Hersey is an able man and com
nlands the respect of the entire organlza-
ton of which he has SO long been n faith
full and efficient member. The time has
been when his nomination would have
been fit and fclicitpus, and that time may
come again But it seems to us that cir
cumstances conspire to place his claims
and the advocacy of his cause upon mar
rover basis than his merits entitle him to.
He is forced to rely too much on party
machinery and the efforts Of personal
friends-which, by the way, we do not re-
gard as inimical to the success the party
nor improper in themselves, but as matter
in which the common public feel little con-
Germ. %D
Mr.. Perham will likewise be aided by
party machinery and personal friends.
But If he succeeds he will be less indebted
to these helps than to the sentiment OF the
people struggling for expression through
the character and known opinions of "a can
didate. p -
Mr.. Perham represents and is the ex-
ponent Of an idea and of moral sentiments
which are. and ever must be, the true
strength and reliance of the Republican
party. As the encouragement ola correct,
healthy moral tone and feeling in political
action are of vastly more consequence than
the advancement of any man, however
friendly our feelings toward him may be ;
as the success Of that party which to us
appears the only one advocating proper
principles Of government is of much great
er concern than a prosperous issue to the
schemes of politicians and as we are will
ing to confess ourselves extremely anxious
to conciiate to our organization that great
number Of sincere men who left us, from
conscientious motives, last fall: and very
DESTROYS to keep to ourselves that great
force which is derived from the earnest
conviction with which these men press
great moral reform; we are led to the con-
clus;on that the wise and expedient choice
for the convention to make will be that OF
Sidney Perham. ..l....... -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The disinfecting power of water has been
receiving considerable attention of late. With
the exception of charcoal, it is said that no
other substance is so perfect an absorbent of
odors. 1t absorbs its own volume of some
gases, and more than six hundred times its
volume of others. For instance, of ammonia
gas, which is one Of the largest products of
decomposition, six hundred and seventy cubic
feet is absorbed by one of water Another
offensive odor, always present where animal
matter is dccaying, arises from sulphide of
hydrogen. Water absorbs two and a half
times Its own volume of this. These facts
are worthy of remembrance and practical at
tention' quantity of water placed in an
open vessel in a sick room, and changed
often, makes an excellent disinfectant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The New York Herald of recent date
had the following account of a painful case
of hydrophobia:
''The passengers in the gentlemen's cabin
of Fulton ferry boat, on the passage to
Brooklyn, about half past five o'clock yester
day afternoon, were surprised at the antics of
handsome and well-dressed boy of about
thirteen or fourteen, who had been noticed for
some time looking with an expression of
dread and horror at the water through the
cabin windows. But when he suddenly howl
ed like dog, an inkling of the terrible truth
came over them. and one gentleman called
aloud, Gentlemen that boys got hydropho-
bia.' Two stout men seated near the lad had
presence of mind enough to seize him instant
ly and keep him in his seat, while the rest of
the passengers gathered round in dumb pity
at the horrible fate threatening the little VIC
tim. On the arrival of the boat in Fulton
ferry slip, on the Brooklyn side two stalwart
policemen appeared and took the boy to the
station house in York street.
On the way up Fulton and through York
street, large crowd followed the officers and
their stricken little prisoner. The officers
held him tightly by his wrists, and kept one
thumb each pressed against his cheeks to
prevent his biting them, while third officer
cleared the sidewalk of the gazing and plying
throng. The little fellows eyes were blood-
shot and his face red and flushed with agony
and exhaustion. At every three or four PAGES
he would howl or bark and attempt to leap
forward like dog, or he would try to snap at
the policemen who had him in charge. AT
the station house all persons were excluded,
but the curious throng remained around the
place for some time. The officers were una
bic to find out the boys name or residence or
any further facts connected with him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The Wing says that little Indian boy aged
five years, son of Stephan Stanislaus, resid-
ing on Mattanaw cook island, near Lincoln,
playing among the drifting logs. His body
was recovered Thursday afternoon, and taken
to Oldtown Friday. This sad news will be a
heavy blow to Mr.. Stanislaus, who is now on
the West Branch drive with Ross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The following officers were recently chosen
at the Mechanic Falls Savings Bank meeting
o. b. Dwinal, Pres; NJ Cushman, Vice
Pres. A. b. Dwinal, Sec. and Treas; The
Trustees are J. A. buchanan, Jason Hall, c..
II. Dwinal, M. Robinson, B. p Batter. C.
F. Whitman Esq, was voted in as one of the
members. The Treasury will soon be in a
condition to receive deposits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

Rochester, New York, has produced a
case of spontaneous combustion. A closet
into which no light or fire of any kind had
been introduced, was discovered full of
flames. An Investigation led to the con-
clusion that the fire originated spontaneous
ly from some rags which had been thrown
into the closet after being used in oiling
furniture. This, at least, is the story of a
local paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The Wing says a locomotive and tender for
the Belfast & Moosehead Lake r. r., arrived
at Bangor Saturday night, and were loaded
as scow schooner, to be to be taken down
river to b elfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

Bart Wentworth, of Lebanon, met his
death in the river near East Rochester last
week, while on his periodic spree. The Bid
deford journal says Mr.. Wentworth was a
worthy citizen, man of some property. and
but for his unfortunate habits, would have
been now, live, happy and respectable
man. 1t is not known whether it was an
accidental death, or self destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

In 1868, Russia furnished 35 per cent.
and the United States Is per cent. of the
wheat imported into England. In 1869,
this country furnished IS per cent. and
Russia a. Our contribution to England,
in 1869, was equal to 2 t,Go5, 479 bushels OF
wheat, besides l,7ll 900 barrels of flour,
equal to about 33 600, 900 bushels. All but
3 per cent. Of our gain exports, in 1868,
went to British or colonial territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The new ''tug Adelia," belonging to the
Dresden Ice Co., (Arthur Berry and others,)
has arrived at Gardiner, as we learn from the
Reporter. She is fine looking craft, and
her services will no doubt be constantly re-
quired ON the river this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-07

The Mail says that at the annual meeting of
the corporators Of the West Waterville Saw
ings Bank, John Aver, A. p Benjamin, B. c
Benson, L. d. Emerson and Joseph E. Ste
vens were elected trustees. At a subsequent
meeting of the trustees John Aver, Esq, was
reelected President and G. I. Stevens Treas
urer and Secretary. The Bank is reported to
be in fourishing condition, the deposits for
the last year amounting to double the sum
anticipated by the friends of the institution.
They declare a semi annual dividend at the
rate of eight per cent. per annum.