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|UMENT TO GENERAL R E. LEE.
ILife-Si2e Of Gen. ROBERT f..
| Il, Engraved on Steel by A. B.
Salter, under the direction of
1.-The American Art Union.

Executive Committee of the Lee Ne
Association, OF Lexington, Virginia,
constituted and appointed GEo. 7. FRY,
3aRta, Georgia. their General Agent. TO
the Association the Pictures and En-
y Portraits of Gen. X. +. Lee, to raise
Tor the purpose of erecting and deco
Il suitable monument over the tomb OF
Al X. L. Lee, at the Washington and Lee
rsity at Lexington, Virginia.
his goodness and virtues may always
t prominently before every household,
the auspices of the Memorial As,ocia-
We will furnish to all who admire him.
e willing to contribute to build mon
to his memory, with the only perfect
S. lliic size that has ever been pub
of Gen. Lee. These Portraits will be
ply by subscription.
>. G.. MATLoCK, of Little Rock, is the
al Travelling Agent for Arkansas, and
visiting our town, and will call upon
|izens for their subscriptions to this Por-
The price brings it within the reach
y 10 wish to keep fresh in the memory
|cellcnt good man and master General,
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RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY. June l3, 1871.
The river Is declining. and the bars
pig pretty prominently. Weather clear
farm.
ARRIVALS for the week past were the I'M
from New Orleans, and the regular
Rock packets, Dardanelle and Little
Dardnncllc arrives here every Satur-
pd leaves for Little Rock every Monday /;
'e Little Rock arrives every Wednesday
aves every Thursday.
Nightingale from Cincinnati, apd the
lville from New orleans, are both due
p OF the week.
Importer, with John Bird in command,
~ from New Orleans Wednesday after
fhd len the next day for the same port.
'ok from here some 80 bales of cotton.
r. c. Gray Capt. II. s. YERKrs in COM
lett Cincinnati on the 10th for this river
|ay be looked for here early next week.
elegant Little Rock packet Ddrdane'le,
MAT llousToS commanding, and the
Iigh and polite Mr.. IIAINEs In charge OF
P'ce passed up Saturday night on her
y time. Returning left here yesterday
on some sixty bales Of cotton, which
well for the popularity of the Darda-
officers. II there Is any Eastern cotton
PR shipment, Capt. Mat Is sure to get it.
JEFF BALDWIN Is turned loose on us
'lust spreading himself.
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An Editor in Heaven. +"

Such is the caption of an article which
has been going the rounds Of the papers
for some time, and which appears to be
something new " under the sun. "
Just as if editors were not in the habit
of going to Heaven, Wen venture to
say that a grcaterproportion of them 80
to the home Of those who have perform
cd their mission of mercy on earth, than
any other profession or calling that poor
morals fill
An editor in Heaven. There's no
thing strange about that, at all It's al.
most moral as well as professional i'm.
possibility for them to 60 anywhere else
Once upon q time, after the demise Of
member of the "c0rps editorial, " he
presented himself at the gate of the
4" Holy City," and requested admission.
The door keeper asked him what had
been his occupation while on Terra
Frma? He replied that he was an ed
tor. "Well, - said the Watchman, owe
have crowd Of your kind here now,and
they all came in as dead heads. If
you pay your passage you can come in
y
control OF a parsonage you ruled, ty
ranicaly down below, ''-meaning the
" devil "
Not having the wherewith to 60 in,
our brother of the "quill and scissors
posted Off and presented himself at the
entrance Of" Clootie's " dark domains.
A very dark compleXioned gentleman
stood sentry, and asked in q gruT voice,
" who comes y "An humble disciple
of Faust" was the calm reply. Then
hold on, you can't be admitted" " ex.
claimed the Gentleman in Black, evnc-
ing considerable agitation and fercely
scowlng upon him " "Why not2' dc.
manded the typo, who began to get
somewhat huilish and looked around
for a 4" sleeps foot +" with which to force
an entrance
"Well, sir, " replied his sable majesty,
"we let one Of your profession in here
many years ago, and he kept up con
tinua row with his former delinquent
subscribers, and as we have more Of that
class Of persons here than any other, we
have passed law prohibiting the adnis.
sion Of any editors, only those who have
advanced our interest in their papers on
earth, and even those we keep in sopa-
rate room by themselves. You have pub
lished many things operating against US,
and always blamed the Devil with every
thing that went wrong, so you cant
come in. We enforce this rule without
respect TO persons, >. for .our own peace
and safety, Now travel. - Casting a
droll leer at the outside sentinel, our ty.
geographical friend started or again, de-
termned to get in cup above" This
time he took with him an old file Of his
paper and presenting it to the guardian
of the Celestial City, requested that it
might be carefully examined, and they
could see whether lie was entitled to a
free ticket. In due course of time the
conductor came along and took him in,
telling him that he had been a martyr to
the cause Of human improvement, and
that resolutions had been passed to adj
nit all members Of the " art preservativc'
who had abused the Devil " while be
low. He added that as they were pun
ished enough by their being with the
" devil all their future punishment is
commuted He further stated that not
one delinquent newspaper subscriber
could be found in Heaven.
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Post Office News Room !

We are glad to know that our enter
prising Deputy Postmaster has opened
News Room, Mt the Post Office, where
the ST. Louis Dailies and Weekles and
all the P,ctorials and Monthics can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it a paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip-
tons received for all papers and furnish
cd at short notice.
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ct of Congress, approved March ith, 1871,
Division is made for payment by the United
for all articles taken from Loyal Citizens Of
klthern States, during the late war, by Officers
BIER Of the Union Army for the use Of same,
which compensation was not given at the
taking. Parties entitled to payment for ar
l. "a ken, are hereby informed that the under
are prepared 10 forward and collect ali claims
kind. Also. to
IAN PENSIONS in favor Of miner heirs,
!, or others entitled b. same.
Farther information, apply 20
WILCOX ~ ALEXANDER, Attorneys.
[Buren, April; ISL. 3m
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Valuable Building Lots.

S. R..LYoN, offers for sale valuable
track of Land, situate in Log Town 1t
is pleasantly located and laid out with
Streets and Lots. For sale at a bargain
For further information apply to G
WILCOX. IT,
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School Examina alton.

Examination of the School taught by
LUCETTA HARRELL, came off on Friday
The pupils showed proficiency not
ted in children 50 young, and their pro-
reflects great credit on their accom-
ID teacher.
night an exhibition was given, consist
f recitations and dialogues, which was
The children all did re-
ally well and the large audience SEEM
,hly pleased, and everything went OFF
antly.
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REroRrEp REWovALs.--We understand
that dispatches have been received by
parties in the city, reporting the removal
of District Attorney VIM, G. Whipple,
and Of Gen. Catterson, and the appoint
ment OFFS r. Harrington to succeed the
District Attorney, and Isaac G. Mills in
place Of Gen. Catterson. Mills, it is pre-
sumed, was appointed on account of his
activity and alacrity in procuring and
furnishing Democrats with extra certii-
Gates Of registration, at the election last
fall r. Jouradl
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1890

= mr.. r. THRUsToN has ripe Peaches-of
'orIy Hale variety-so il is said
|. "a and no mistake. Before we had got
-. with the above, our friend NORTH
ant upon our table sample Of Peaches,
!. early variety, raised on the place of
, Tbruston. They were not only ripe,
arge and delicious for so early. The DR..
Derhaps, as fine Nursery of Trees and
/. as can be found at any town in the
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r The general exercise of the Public
Of, of Van Buren, will take place this
!, Itis desirable that the patrons OF the
is and others feeling an interest in
, should be present. See special notice
:. HELM, the Principal of High School on
..linnt
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EE The horse flies are so bad > on
the Arkansas river in The vicinity of
Grecnleaf prairie that some Of the farm
ers in that neighborhood are compelled
to plough by moonlight. We heard the
other day a man offer S25 to any one
who point him to something at once so
offensive and haamless that it would re
pei or destroy the insects without injur-
ing the quadruped.--C Cksrokee Adpocate
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g. At the Central Mdrket-kENNEY Il
x-you get the choicest ROASTS and
iES at cents. We have come to stay
ropose to sell meats at the lowest fig
And by strict attention, hope to share
kral portion of patronage. wv
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Van Buren, Debating Club.

is Club has its weekly meetings regular
the Court House. Hon. JESSE TURNER,
esident, and member, seem to take great
est in the exercises. The question for
.e on Thursday night, is, "Was the
ution of Mary, Queen of Scots justifia-
All who feel disposed are invited to
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SODA WATER Drop in at DR.. w W.
BAuYs, Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith,
and try his SODA WATERPROOF and
nice. You will find it superior to any
before offered in the city. 3w.
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ty- Call at HARvEY's and see the celebrated
American Cooking Stove. the best in the
market Also, those elegant Croquet Slip
rers for ladies and children 3w
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Col, GEO. f. WHITE, in the absence OF
Jas. O. CHURCHILL, three or four weeks
as filled very acceptably the position
+ Magistrate of our city and dealt out
anded justice to all, during the inter-
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Capt. Ed. B. NowLAND came up on the
lnelie Saturday night, and we had
mt call from him Monday. on his return
the river. We notice from the Pine
Press that he will soon take charge OF a
b the lnwnr riNnr
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AK EFFECTUAL REBUKE On his way
homo from his last tour in Ireland Rev.
Rowland Hill was very much annoyed at
the reprobate conduct of the captain and
mate. who were greatly addicted to the un-
gentlemanly habi: of swearing. First the
captain would swear at the mate, and then
they would both swear at the wind.
"Stop, stop. shouted Hill, "let me
have fair play, gentlemen, it is my turn
now. ~
cat what is your turn y asked the cap
tain.
"At swearing, replied Hill.
After waiting till his patience was ex-
haustod, the captain urged Mr., Hill to be
quick and take his turn, for he wanted to
begin again.
"No, no." said Hill, "I can't be hur.
ried have a right to take my own time
and swear at my own convenience, "
Perhaps you don't intend to take your
turn, responded the other.
Pardon me, said Hill, "but | do as
soon as | can find the good OF doing so. "
The rebuke had its desired effect there
was not another oath heard on the voyage
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Lumber-Lumber.

Mr.. " b. MOONEY received by Flat and
Steamboat the past week. large and desir-
able lot of Lumber. Orders fill from plank
to 100, 900 feet
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We are indebted to Mr.. A. j. MEAD
Van Buren, for sample of "Chicka-
umsr The seed we're brought by Mr..
n Tennessee and are two varieties.
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VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.
REMOVED.

office of the VAN buren, PRESS has
removed to rooms OVER THE
n OFFICE.
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The growing crops have much improv-
er the favorable influences Of the fine
" for the past week.
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The Post Office at Pleasant Hill In this
, has been established and Mr.. W.
ley appointed Postmaster. This fills
long needed.
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Ey~ Why is a young lawyer like the
national currency? Because he is a. lc-
gal tender and somewhat green.
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w. C.. EOSTICK g. CO.,
Family Groceries
MAIN STREET.
AtMs Store formerly occupied Jy A. G. Stark.

WILL keep on hand general assortment
w of Staple and Fancy Groceries, which
will be sold low for cash. Country Produce
and Hides, Pctries, Furs. Bees
wax, Chickens, &c, taken in exchange at lib
eral rates.
sept 27.'70
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r Sandy's lee Cream goes off like "hot
this warm weather.
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Our market is well supplied with early
cherries and the berries of the season.
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SINGULAR COMPROMISE.
Y VERSAILLES, June s
THI ORLEANS PRINCES.

In the assembly to day the debate on
the removal Of the political disabilities
of the Orleans princes, adjourned from
Monday, was resumed The committee
reported in favor Of abolshing the law
Of prescription, when Tniers rose and
said he had opposed the abrogaton of
the law because he believed such action
would be dangerous, lie only assented
to the views of the committee on the
princes engaging not to sit in the assem-
bly, and not to enter into any intrigue
against the republic. The safety of the
republic had been confded to him and he
should not betrsy the trust. The assem-
bly, then voted to abrogate the law Of
prescription by Asa yeas to 103 nays,
and proceeded to declare valid the elec-
ton of Duke d'Aumale and Prince de
Jonville to seats in the assembly by a
vote of 418 to ll3.
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PARIS, June s.
A MARQUIS AssAssIyATED.

"a hAhSc'H ASHhHolNAlLb'
The Marquis Gallifet was assassinated
to-day by the widow Of one Of the COM
mCnsts who was shot by his order,
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a BEAT-Thirsty gent enters the bar
room of a frst-class hotel early in the
day;
Landlord, guess I've got sense
enough to take drink this morning.
ObsequiouS bartender furnishes the de-
sired beverage, and the thirsty gent smiles,
smacks his lips, and remarks;
We'll, old top. that's prime, but I'm
cussed if I've got cents enough to pay for
it "
Exit with Aying colors.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ispecial Dispatch 10 The Republican,
FRANCE.
VERSAILLES, June
THE CONDITION OF THINGS.

VERSAILLES, June I
THE CONDITION OF THINGS.
NJ Picard has been appointed Gov
ernor of the Bank of France, and NJ Ro-
tundc has been appointed procurer gene
sal
The report of disturbances in Lyons is
false.
The trial of the Communist leaders
held here as prisoners will commence at
once.
The first trial will be that of Nj. Assy.
Louis Blanc has written a letter to the
Figaro, deuouncing the Commune.
1t is said that Jules Ferry will be ap-
pointed minister TO Washington
LONDON, June I.
There is news that Favre is preparing
a reply to the manifesto of Prince Ma
poleon. Thers insists on giving the re-
public fair trial.
THEIRS BURSTS THE FUSION.
On the highest authority / state that
the fusion of the monarchists has wholly
failed, owing to the intrigues of Theirs,
who privately eXults over the certainty
of maintaining a nondescript republic,
with himself as chief, as in the case of
Prim, in Spain, for an indefinite period
MORE TROUBLE APPREHENDED.
lncessant attempts are being made in
Paris to induce the soldiers to fraGernize
with the people. Intense dissatisfaction
prevails among all classes, and fresh
trouble is feared.
SINGULAR COMPROMISE.
La Nerte says that compromise has
been effected by which the law exiling
the Orleans princes from France will be
repealed, and their election to the As.
sembly be declared valid The princes
are, however, not to take the seats to
which they have been chosen, and must
agree not to intrigue for the throne 1t
is said that Theirs has given his consent
to this plan. La Nerite estimates the
damage to Paris, fighting and confagra
ton, at eight hundred million francs 1t
is said that sixty million francs worth of
merchandise was burned, exclusive Of the
Docks de Ia Vile and the warehouses.
VERSAILLES, June 8,
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Exit with flying colors.
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NOTICE.
WE have disposed of our large and well Sc
w lected stock of Drugs, MEDICINES, &c .
to Messfs Decherd Bros, who will continue
the business at our Old Stand. And in retir-
inc from business we have to return our
thanks to our friends and the public for the
very liberal patronage extended to us, and
take Measure in recommending our success
ors as every way worthy Of the continuation
of the same to them.
We have also severed our connexion in
business. ....
l.. c. WHITE.
JOHN T. LYTLE.
Van ruren, Ark, Oct cath, 1870
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A RIVER FIGHT.

Escape Of Convicts from Blnckvell's Isla nd
They Are Pursued by JaiIer and Taken
Back-A Struggle ON the Water-One Of
the Prisoners Takes to the Water.
John Smith and william II. Wilson, two black.
legs, who are constantly rowing around Backwell's
Island, were yesterday arrested by deputy keeper
charged with providing boat and tackle and at
tempting to the escape OF Charles Watson and
John Gorens, two convicts from the prison. Early
yesterday morning he missed two Of his prisoners
and at once went In search of them, Arriving at the
edge OF the river he saw four men In q boat at
short distance from the shore, two OF whom mmedi.
atey md themselves when he approached the
water. Suspecting that these were his men he
jumped inc barge boat, and, though two TO one
he soon overlook them. lie leaped into the larger
boat the instant he was alongside, and pistol In
hand, ordered them back to the island. THIS they
reluctantly consented TO do, and when the boats
bow was turned toward the shore one OF the con-
victs leaped over the side OF the boat the water
The jailor went after him and dragged HIM into
the boat again. Another row ensucd, but eventu-
ally the plucky jaler got them to land, and after
caging MS BIRDS again took the boatmen to the
Tombs, where Judge Hogan holds them in default
Of $4,000 bail each to answer at the General Ses-
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ART NOTES.

Reception of tho Antique School Of the
Academy Of Desian.
The first annual reception was given by the pupils
OF the Antique School Of the Academy or Design on
Saturday evening. This school has been ia opera
ton under the present system for two years.
During this time Professor L. Z. Wilmarth has, by
his earnest cooperation with the council OF the
academy, succeeded in establishing what New York
has never had-a first class school OF art. At
present the only branches taught are drawing from
life and casts. Professor Milmarth studied wi h
&c rome in Paris, and teaches his system, with what
success the exhibition OF the last three days has
shown. The officers OF the academy hope In time
TO Introduce other branches OF into the school, so
that We may hope 10 possess " nat New York needs
so much-an art school like those or Paris and
London. The medals for the first time presented
to the scholars were this year both carried or by
ladies'. If thus Is the case next year we may expect
some extraordinary productions The presentation
took place in the lecture room, where addresses
others.
The first Elliott medal. OF silver, was taken by
Miss Mary Louise Bascom, young lady beginning
to be known In art circles. Her studio Is in the
Association buildings The second medal, In bronze,
was given to Miss NJ. Sidney Bayiies, member or
the S0rosis cluD, though not as extreme In her
views as most OF them. They have both worked
success Those receiving honorable mention were
Arthur Daintry, whose drawing Of ''lhe oupp-
cant" competed very closely win Miss Bascomb's
group OF ''SieDus and Bacchus'' for the first price
N. 5. BOodgood, George Hatzer Charles NJ. Dewey,
Raymond Dabb, Frank d. Lendner.
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SUPREME COURT-SpEClAL Term.
The Sfafuia of Lin

The Statute of Limitation Case Again.
In the Case OF Graham us. SeOrer.-A further
explanation 1t seems Is necessary set the matter
at issue in this In true light before the public.
The HERALD on sunday last gave the defendant's
view OF the case sort Of set on to the report of
the case as 1t appeared from court report the
previous Friday. Now, the plantIfr wants his say,
In which he says
The facts foows-In November 1850 Sclover and
Middleton under the firm of Selover Co., kept
hotel In San Francisco and the Middleton carried
the business of Also under the
dleton Hood. Captain Graham, the I'D said Novem.
Der lcb0, occupied rooms and boarded In said hotel
while there sold to Seover Co., Middleton Seover, the
which to be paid by the drafts OF Middleton 4
Hood Selover 4 Co., payable three, four and six
months after date and bearing california interest The drafts
drawn by Middleton Hood accepted by Seoyer
Co.. and delivered to Graham In exchange for his ship
cargo and those drafts paid day
They now amount to over $4,000, California interest
by Graham at which computation nearly 1900
HIM by Seover The statement that those
bound the drawers well Selover the acceptor
taken notes given Middleton one OF the draw
that, the
y absurd stat ment.
seover testified that which alleges were thus
that the $4,000 II Is alleged
that their acceptances covered 2 were
tied at nifty cents the dollar II is also submitted
supposing Seovers statement partner
Middleton COMPROMISED with Ar sasu Co. for x50Oi,
Middleton $40UJ-aN OF which Captain Graham
nes-he Graham never received part thereof
efrom such n compro-
mise.
This covers In brief, case which must be de-
cided in the courtS-the only tribunal-and oatside
OF which it has only been referred our columns
to correct an alleged error which, In fact was not
called Tor in view OF the facts IN either CASE