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, 1871-03-30

A yoTne lady, on one occasion, re-
9uTSted her lover to d ine lnysN Well,
Sal, said he, " it is to me an II ward i'm.
Possibility and an outward allovrr.
, 1871-03-30

Made Of Poor Rum, Khislkcy, ProVa
Spitits and Refuse LiduUrs doctored, spicsd
and sweetened to please the taste, called +" Ton.
ics,"" Appetizcrs," {" Ressorers," &C., that lead
the tippler on to drunkenness and ruin, but are
true Medicine, made from the Native Eoots and
Herbs Of California, free from all Alcoholic
Stinulanfs. They are the GREAT BLOOD
PCaIFIElt and LIFE GIVING PRIN-
CIPLE perfect RenoystoT AID Invlgoratoro OF
thc System, carryis:S OF all poisonous matter ana
restoring the blood to healthy condition. No
person can take these Differs according to diree-
tiol aad remain long unEcll
For In1ammLtory and Chronic Rheu-
matlsnI aud GOut, DysDepsia or Iudi-
gestfOu, RiliOuHs Isemlttent and Inter-
mIttent Fcvers, Diseases of the Hood
Liver, Kidneys, and Bladder, these Bite
tiers have been most successful. Suck Dis
eases arc caused by Vitiated Blood, which
IS generally produced by derangement Of the
Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION.
Headache. Pain In tho Shoulders, Coughs. Tight
ness Of the Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructations OF
the Stomach, Bad taste IN tho Mouth Bilious At.
tacks, Palpitation OF the Heart. Inflammation Of
the Lungs. Pain in the regions ofthe Kidneys. and
ahundred other painful symptoms, arc the or
springsof Dyspepsia.
They invgorate the Stomach and stimulate the
torpid liver and bowels, which render them OF IN
equallod efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all
Impurities. and imparting new life and YIgor to
the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptlons. letter.
Salt Rheum, Blotchcs. Spots, Pimples, Pustules.
Bolls, Car5uncles, Ring Worms, scald-Head, Soro
Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch. scurfs. Discolorations OF
the Skin, Humors and Diseases ofthe Skin, OF
whatever name or nature, arc literally dug mp
and carried out OF the system in a short time by
the use of these Bitters. One bottle in such
cases will convince the most incredulous Of their
curative effects.
Cleanse the Vitiated Blood whenever you md
its impurities bursting through the skin in Pim-
pies, Eruptions or Sores; cleanse IT when you
ind it obstructed and sluggish in the veinsi
cleanse it when It is foul. and your feelings will
tell you when. Keep tie blood pure and the.
health Of the system will follow.
PIN, TAPE and other WORMS, lurking In
the system Of so many Thousands. are efeetuslly
destroyed and removed. For full directions, read
carefully the circular aronnd each bottle.
J.wALKER. Proprietor. R. II. MCDONALD
CO. pruggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco
Ca a1t g and 81 Commerce Street. New York,
sotr 81 ALL DRUGGISTS. AND DEALERS,
, 1871-03-30
TEE WEEKLY ARGUS
OFPkRA

TEE WEEKLY ARGUS
oFFhRs
SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS
FI-o PARTIES WHO WILL GET UP
Clubs With view to extend the circulation
Of the ARGus we have determined 20 offer the fol
lowing very liberal inducements t. parties who will
get aP CLUBS.
Read Our Premium List!
To the person who will send us a club Of
ten yearly subscribers we will give FiAe
Gold Ring, worth h-........... .............SIO W
For fifteen subscribers we will give
elegant Moss Agate Ring, worth. 10 %
For twenty subscribers we will give beau
tiful Glass Fruit Dish, mounted upon
triple silver. plated stand, worth......... 20 co
For twenty-five subscribers will give
genuine merican Silver Watch, Worth..... 25 90
For thirty subscribers we will give lady's
gold, worth. ............. 80. 80 90
For .thirty-tve Scribers We will give a
set of Moss Agate welry (breastpin and
ear-rings) wOrth.... 49,. 3,......s...... 35 90
Forfort 'bscribers wilS1ve Ameri-
can 5 OF. 81. Watch, " ~'rth.............. 40 90
For nifty subs eTswe will give a splendid
triple silver piate,. Service, consisting Of
six pi6c $. worth... ''..-..........-.... 81 90
Those who get up cit. must bear in mind that
our terms Cash ieith the of subscribers
and that the number must count yearIy-two six
months subs 1bers will be one. counting for the
| premium.
, 1871-03-30
O Y S T E R 9

There is Oyster Stand attached to the estab-
lishment where parties can obtain fresh Oysters,
served in any style, by day or nig'.t. 2:tE
, 1871-03-30

Carefully compounded by an experienced aPothe-
cary N. D. HILL
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-09-08
IF SO w L:T. Z NOT !

MEssRs. b. II. BENNETT & Son, sue
ccssors to Bennett, Eldridge x Co, Gro
GERS, Burr's frame building, Chatham st,
wish to call the attention of the public to
the fact that they have on hand and are
constantly receiving a large and well Sc
lectcd stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glass,
Wooden, Stone and Earthen Ware, which
they offer at the lowest possible living
prices.
Selling exclusively for CASH, they arc
not obliged as others are, in fixing prices
to add a certain per cent. for interest on
the money which must lie idle, and for
losses by bad debts, consequently they
are confident that their prices the stock
through, viii average from ten to fifteen
per cent. less than can be afforded by
those who pursue the credit system. No
pains will be spared by them to procure
the hest quality of goods, and to keep on
hand at all times a complete assortment.
Their Teas in quality are unsurpassed,
and arc offered rs low as it is possible to
sell a good article.
A full line of Sugars at bottom prices.
Cotlees warranted to suit both in quality
and price
In Svrups Tohaccos, Table Cutlery,
Crockery, Glass Ware, and in short,
throughout the entire stock, they are sat
isticd that they can offer special induce
ments to those who pay down for goods,
All are invited to call and examine
their stock. and to buy if suited, as they
do no, wish 10 sell unless they can give
perfect satisfaction.
cash ~, I f,,. prn1uro
35tf B IT. BENNETT & Son
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-09-08
Business Cards
L. w. HART,
lee & wEAET,

4 TToRNEY At LAW. Na:ary PGhlic and
II Claim Arent Oftc in WicoA' Brick Block,
independence, Iowa. t-iS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-09-08
]. 6. lNOWiR

1 TTODNEYS vt LAW and Real Estate AGENTS.
n 0 ice over Myers store. Nam Street, inoe'
pendcnce, Iowa. 35-tt
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-09-08
BYRON--Townshin So, Range 8.

AlcOck A q pit Sc sc 36 2i2 16 % 26i IL 50
Anderson James VIII NV % 70 70 / ~ 10 81
Bartlc William Winthrop 1t : b 30 4S u Is
do ltSb" "
Beth Thomas sc II 40 1866 } p j. 81
8 Is II = Il l5 81
II 10 81 06
- III 1u1
II 20 13 i, > ~ Is "a
Barrett IL II eQr VIII eh Sc II ga 20 I6 2 16
Bennett Bentley & Co Winthrop
Lot 5, Blk ~ except part of the
lot commencing ~ feet Of ne
cor. running 5 20 #, thence W
W linz of said lot thence
to point of place OF begin
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12


."e river Is still falling slowly. with 80
''"'' on Van Buren, bar. and navigation Is
,pehdsd bat for only tie iightcs boats.
weather clear and pleasant.
nv. =" koaeville from New Orleans and the
~ Rock from Little Rock arrived on We'd
way and being unable to get any higher.
"arged their Fort Smith freight here and
eturned.
John Howard shipped her freight on
|AAle
.'eh 9 Gray left Louisville for Arkansas
.% ny on the 9th inst.
ID, ''''o" WIZ p'o'"''' w "
,"e Importer. Nightingale and ArInadilla'
arrived at Little Rock, but will he un-
!, 70 reach here on the present stage of~a-
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

K. A Caldwell has been promised, by
the Hambards, the Office of Circuit Su
pcrintendent of Public Schools, if they
can induce the Governor to remove Hen.
derson, which Ham thinks can be done
easy enough
A petition was circulated BY Judge
Ham, In Fort Smith, for the removal OF
Judge Fitzpatrick, and the app in men ,
of j. II. Huckelberry in his place -
Mountain Echo.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

u II the female who flirts and plays the
coquette, could realize the detrinent to her
reputation which 10 sure to follow upon her
thoughtless levity, there would be less cause
lor' less actual repentance among the fair sex.
.nah one meets with at this time IN every day
|lle. Could every lonely woman feel and be-
!evely how differently the sensible OF the OPP
poslle sex enjoy the society and smile of the
|ound .nd minded female. as compared With the
any; hs%rrtess belle Of the day, how different
would be the department of thousands In So
.e,y' who are now reared only for display
'hd coquettry--| |Idceriu Magazine.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

n The steamer Roser.ite, Capt oAM Ap-
|lus In command. arrived al oai landing early
Friday morning. Thi- i, one OF The Desi low
kater boats in the New Orleans trade. The
lDos.riiie worked two i,ou.s iry ing to get
yer the bar OF Lees Creek and not succeed
lug readily gave IL up ana came back to Van
Buren. She reports but Is inches on that
bar. Van Buren, Ill probably be the head
|of navigation until further rise. Passengers
|Ar down river from Fort Smith can patron
is the Toll Gate Road, and take passage at
MLeyec. Don't be backward, gentlemen.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
Post Office News Room

Wsare glad to know that our enter
Phslng Deputy Postmaster has opened
News Room, at the Post Office. where
"e st, Louis Dailies and Weeklics and
vi The P;etorials and Monthlies can be
'M' Let sufficient encouragement he
gwen the enterprise to make il a paving
'aa permanent Institution, Subscrip-
"on' received for all papers and furnish
ID at short notice.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
Toys--Toys!
p. COTTRAUX,

90. Gar. Ave., Fort Smith, Ark,
uAS just received the largest and best as
n sortment OfTOYS and FANCY CAN
DIES. &C., ever brought to this Market. Also,
FRESH CANDIES and TAFFY of our own
manufacture. SPONGE. POUND and FRUIT
CAKES Of the finest quality made to order.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

The Masonic Fraternity. of Ozark. give
rand Entertainment ON the 9th of De-
.nber, at their Annual Installation of offic-
~, The committee promise am Exhibition
s,,tby OF the place aud Masonic Order and
.. have no doubt they will we'll fulfill their
.,ai,es.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

GEN. r. F.. LEE.-We have a half dozen
l,rye beautiful pictures of this distinguished
patriot sent to us for sale. 1t is pronounced
10 be the best likeness Of Gen. Lee ever is
med. In order to dispose of them at once
we are authorized 10 sell them at reduced
Dr,ce. Those in want should apply soon.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

rzrWe acknowledge the invitation OF the
Committee of the Presbyterian Church to the
roncert given for benevolent purposes, at
rort smith on the 5th inst. We were not
,b. to be present, but learn that it was fine
fair
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

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. Hard.odre, Qaeens,eare. Glass
,cdre, Boots and Shoes Hats &c. Also, Can
ton Mattiugs 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 a call. and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully, %
IL. A. MEYER.
Cor. Howard-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

fF The Boone County Adoocote has
zen deprived Of the official printing oI
several Counties, by Gov HADLEY Col
NEWMAN should have known better than
70 have been caught at the Brinlle tai
gathering at Fort Smith on the 20th ult
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

t1- The readers 0f the Press, visiting Fort
Smith shopping, will find it to their advan-
age to cali on JoHN CUNlSINGnAM & Co.. and
Mr. H.. A. MEYEn They have desirable
stocks Of Goods and cake grcs, pleasure in
Aswing them.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

n 1t will be noticed by referring to our
.dvertising columns, that T.. A. LAUENsrEIN
las bought out the Stock and Pictures Of the
Railroad Saloon, formerly kept by MIR. Nc.
Elpy. lfyou want to wet your whistle, ="
and too many do, just drop jD az Lowen-
hen's and do it.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

~ We learn that Clay Collins, depu-
|g sheriff of Franklin county, was killed
at Roseville last week, while attempting
TO arrest man by the name of Holman.
Collins was killed by the father of the
man he was attempting TO arrest with a
draw knife. One Of the parties has been
arrested and the other made his escape
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
The Van Buren YIess,
VAN BUREN,. ARKANSAS.

.rGen. PIERCE. of the Patriot arrived
on the Little Rock Friday and took pri-
-. conveyance to Fort smith. The Lille
~, wss not able to get over Lees Creek bar.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
MR.. SUMNER

No effort was made to-day to restore
Mr.. Sumner as chairman OF the commit
tee on foreign relations, IS had been an
,cipated, for the reason that the tutillty
of such a course had been demonstrated
in tho Republican caucus, which met at
halt past one o'clock to act on the list OF
committees MIR, Sumner had a good
many friends. hut it was not deemed ex
ped.cut to restore him just so long as he
was hostile to Grant
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

tE The Fayetteville News announces that
capt BARD has been appointed Assessor for
darlington County rice WILSON 5 HREkvE
nmoved. Shrecve was u Brindle-tail.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

,9- We were favored on Friday wi,a a call
rOm the energetic lnsusance agent Mr.. J.
|Dg BAUM. Mr. DE Baum represents the Gene
nl Insurance Agency Of Nn NJ. CK.vENs Y
Co., Fort Smith, who are rcprescnting some
h the best companies in the country.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
Illinois, Miss curl and Texas Railway

The road beu and ties now ready for the
iron on this read extend from the lily OF
Cape Girardean. southwesterly nearly Tor ior-
ty miles. The gauge determined upon Is
three and half feet. the same as the Texas
Pacific road. The iron for the Illinois. Mis-
souri and Texas road. recently purchased ~
England. Is thirty five pounds to the yard
IL Is now decided. as y part Of the arrange
ment by which the first mortgage bonds have
br,n placed to extend the road through tit
counties of Southern Missouri and Northern
Arkansas to Van Buren,. Arkansas where i
!. nj connect with the Arkansas branch Of the
Atlsntic and Pacific road.-St. Louie Demo
cydt.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

~ Mr.. II A. MAYER. Of Fort Smith. was
aver Saturday looking after large lot of
t..ivht left here by the Roseriile and Lille
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
THE CUT DIRECT
RECEIVED IN SILENCE,

The presidents message was read in
each house without a single open mark
Of appreciation or dissent. The general
impression is that it is an adroit presi-
tial campaign document. The portion
about amnesty created a good deal of
surprise The president has completely
changed front within week on this very
question
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
WASHINGTON, Dec. Z

Congress has ended its first Legislative
week, both houses having adjourned to
day until Monday. The Senate to-day
finally arranged its committees, so that
each house is alike in that respect, aud
can go ahead next week with the prelim
mary work Of the seSsion. IT is not be.
lieved. however, that any business of
Importance will be transacted before the
holiday recess, though an effort will be
made to pass a genera amnesty bill.
There is desire among good many
members to take recess from Decem
bcr 2lst TO January 10Th
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

~ The Fort Smith National Bank
has suspended-owing to financial diiii
ulties.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
THE VICTIMS.

The concession was in reality dclive-
ry Of the whole class, which numbers
among Its members some of the best
families in the place. to death, for al
though eight have only so far been exc
cutcd, the thirty-two others are condemn
ed to the chain gang for periods varying
from two to ten years, and in them it will
be impossible for these young men to
survive the fatigue and torture to which
they will be submitted. The eight vic.
tins were really, by far, the most merci
fully treated. The eight were born in
the island. the Others Of some Of the
above are Spaniards and bitter enemies
Of the Cubans. The mothers are all Gu
hans
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
i.i.EGRAfh NlWS.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican,
WAsHINaroN. Dec. 4.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.
THE OPENING OF CONGRESS.
Ihere was less of special interest in
The assembling of Congress to day than
has been noted at the opening of a long
session in many years The attendance
OF members in each house was largely in
excess of quorum, while Tue spectators
simply filled the galleries. There was
no unusual crowd
DIsGUsrED.
Ehe announcement of the standing
committees in the house was an event in
which the annual message seemed sec.
ondary. The complexion of the ways
and means committee, with Dawes of
Massachusetts at its head, excited the
most comment, and an analyzation com
pletely disgusted the Pennsylvania tariff
men The con mittee stands as follows ::
Protectionists Messrs. Dawes of Massa-
chusetts, Kelly of Pennsylvania, May
nard OF Tennessee, Roberts of New York
"A Revenue reformers and Democrats
Messrs. Brooks Of New York, Kerr of
Indiana, Beck of Kentucky, Burchard of
Illinois and Finkeinburg of Missouri.
Mr.. Burchard of Illinois is not so pro-
nounced reve reformer as Mr.. Finkeln
burg, but has generally voted for low
rates Of duties. The Pennsylvanians, as
stated, are disgusted with the status of
the committee and declare that it is con
stitutcd in the interest Of free trade, and
warn Mr.. Blaine that he must have no
vice presidential aspirations as far as their
State is concerned. The committee will
enter upon the work of revising the tariff
as soon as the treasury department com
pletes the preparation of some statistics
bearing on the subject.
THE CUT DIRECT.
The speaker gave Gen. Butler the cut
direct, owing to the rumored truce be
tween the two 1t was expecte | that the
latter would have an important chair
manship, but he was reduced to the ranks
and given the clerical position of the
head Of the committee on the revision of
the laws
RECEIVED IN an ENCC
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

n Hon. GRAN Wilcox returned from st
Jouis Saturday afternoon.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12

Arms have they, yet toll not-cha.rs'
Fves have they. yet see not--necdles.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
s'arng ARRESTS.

On SATURDAY., acting Capt Gen. Cres
po. after visiting the medical college, and
after having failed to discover the perpe-
traitors Of the glass breaking enormity,
arrested tue whole class, composed Of
forty six young men. On Sunday the
home guard, the volunteers, $500 troops.
were reviewed on the ground, and as soon
as they were dismissed they broke into
shouts and yells, and demanded the heads
of the decorators of Castenon's grave
AS the tumult increased in the evening
Gen Crespo, who probably intended to
have the offenders tried by civil court,
becoming alarmed, bowed to the will Of
the volunteers, and consented to have
the whole class tried by drum head mar
tial
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
CUBA
New YoRK, Dec. 4

The details fthe Havana massacre are
interesting. On Thursday. itie 23d ut,
there being no lecture to tDe first class
OF medical students, young men under
eighteen years Of age, some of them went
to The cemetery and in frolic, foolish
Of course and highly reprehensible, broke
The glass of the niche of Gonzalo Caste.
mons gcave The fact got to the cars of
the volunteers, their enemies and a nun
Der at once went to verify the fact The
rage or the volunteers was fearful They
ran to their armorics for guns and roam
ed about the city like wild beasts Most
OF the houses wesc shat up and the city
seemed deserted by all except the velun.
tcera ~
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
THE PRESS oyERAW ED.

The newspapers Of the city are abso
lutcly afraid of the i'll will of these brutal
volunteers. who united in manifesto de
manding the blood OF the young men
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
Bourbon Whiskey.

VT7OODFORD'S Burbon Whiskcy. suita-
wv ble for me, icinal or any other purpose.
Go and get the best at
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
a - = = : : Isas| -
RIVER NEWS.

''v 'or Me Press.
The Van Buren press., 1871-12-12
Ayers
parilla

Is widely known
~ one Of the most
efectual remedies
ever discovered for
cleansing the sys-
tenn and purifying
the blood. II has
stood the test of
years, With = run-
stantly growing rep
utation, based on IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

Ms-A CARD.-The Inmates Of the lnfrmary
at the Poor's House, in Alexandria, desire to
return their thanks to Mr.. and Mrs John Ste
phenson for the happy Christmas which they
enjoyed, and for the refreshments furnished to
them at the expense Of the Superintendent and
his wife. Nor would they omit to remember
and record the unvarying kindness they uni
formly receive, in sickness and in health, at this
institution, and the attention paid to their phys
ical and spiritual condition. Mrs. S. is one OF
the best Of women. After breakfast on Christ
mas, presents were sent into them of cakes, pies,
&c. then they had good dinner. In the az,
ternoon religious meeting was held, conducted
by Mr.. Clifford, and committee of the Christ.
ian Association. (They have Church services
every Sunday, the leaders being Messrs Gift
ford, Herbert Patton, Pitts Driscoll, Baker
and Shcckell.) To these gentlemen and others
they also tender their thanks for Christmas pre-
SCENTS. Their hearts are full Of gratitude.
They know that the good citizens of Alexan-
driu will be glad to know that the Inmates of the
Infrmary are made happy and have plenty OF
food and clothing and comfortable beds.
They desire and respectfully request that Mr..
Snowdcn will cause this card to be inserted i'll
the Alexandria Gazette.
Alexandria Poors House. Dec. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
From, the Pacific Coast.

SAN Francisco, Dec 29.-There is no in
terrupton to travel on the Pacific R. r. from
San Francisco to Ogden. Trains are running
regularly on time. The roads between San
Francisco and Sacramento will be in running
order in day or two if the storm abateS.
Three Car loads Of japanese and Chinese
silks valued at two million dollars will be sent
eastward on Tuesday.
One hundred and eighty tons Of Chinese and
japanese teas will be forwarded overland TO-
day. 80,
Two sons of Robert Jones, aged respectively
10 an ] 3 years. were frozen to death near Flr,
GINA city yesterday.
OMAHA, Dec. 29.-Mr. Clark, Assistant
General Superintendent Of the Union Pacific
Railroad, telegraphs from Laramie that the
Union Pacific and Central Pacific roads are
now free from distractions by snow and all
trains are moving on time.