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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24

Convention stock is rising in all quarters
ofthe State aud will be fully equal to a
handsome majority today. The necessity
for the Convention is becoming more aud
more apparent every day. Itnow remains
only for the Convention friends to make
proper efforts to bring out the vote.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24

FIVE want an independent and untram-
melled judiciary, we must vote for q Con-
yention and have the Constitution SO
amendedas totake away from mere par
tisan majority Of the Legislature its pres
ent power to remove Judges at its will.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24

Iu this, the last issue Of our paper prior
to The vote on the Constitutional Convcn-
tiOn question, We would earnestly call up
on our fellow citizens to do their whole
duty in this most important election. Act
as frcemon, have voice and take a part
in forming an organic law for our State,
which will secure and guarantee to every
citizen his dearest rights, unaffected by
popular caprice or dcspotic power
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24

The Wheeling Register says, the negroes
in West Virginia are admitted to vote, both
by reason Of the fifteenth Amendment Of
the Federal Constitution and the Flick
Amendment to the Constitution of West
Virginia. And yet, under our present
Constitution they are not counted ia the
basis Of representation 10 the State Legis-
lature. This ought not to be 80. Being
equal with tho whites in all civil and poli!-
ical privileges, thoyshOuld also be cnumerat-
ed within rest ofihc population in the basis
of representation, and thus made to cxer.
else the duties and bear the responsibilities
Of citizenship. The Constitution must be
amended in that respect and tho Couven.
furnishes the specdiest and most satisiac-
tory mode ofamcndment.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24

# tie taxpayers Of the State wish to
avoid being ground to the earth in tho
vain endeavor to pay tho principal and in
terest Of the public debt in thirty-four
years, they should vote for u Con.
yen,iou in order that the Constitution may
be 50 altered as to afford relief.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24
The Public Debt.

The position taken by the Berkeley Mass
Meeting in regard to the public debt, has
been endorsed by almost every speaker and
meeting throughout the State. Even the
few advocates Of a Convention who sttemp.
ted to delude the people into an abandon.
ment Of that wise provision which prohibits
the Legislature from saddliug ruinous
debt upon the State, have retreated from q
position so unpopular and untenable. Our
adyi4s from oil the counties enable US to
say that the Convention will not contain q
single delegate who will not be pledged to
oppose the establishment ola public debt
in any manner Or form --Brchange.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-08-24
TEE WEEKLY REGISTER.


Don't forge. that to day, will be the day
on which the Convention question will be
settled. We call upon the friends Of q
Convention IN every Township in the
County to consider himself a committee Of
Of one to bring bis neighbor to day, to the
polls. This county can aud will give a
majority in favor Of calling a Convention,
if the friends Of the measure will only do
their duty on election day, by securing a
full turnout Of the vote. Go to the polls,
taking your ncighbor with you, early, and
work! work..
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
THE MEDICAL ADVISER.

This a new medical work by REIN THoMP-
son, NJ. ID. 1t is large work, of over thou
sand pages, and is full, accurate. and COM
prehensive treatise on the Laws of Health and
Disease, written In language adapted to the
comprehension of the professional read
er.
We believe this work Is eu'nently worthy
Of the confidence and approval Of the public
and invite you to devote Il few minutes to a
careful consideration Of its claims. 1t is not
a sensational work in any respect; 1t is not
written TO Introduce or support any fayorlte
theory it does not profess to have discovered
any new or wonderful panacea for the B." ills to
which flesh is her;" but gives in plain lang
uage such results of medical science, rs are
recognized and approved by the highest au-
thoritics.
Its author Is Physician divide reputation
and recognized ability, permanent member
of the American Medical Association, and q
successful practitioner for forty years; while
the work itself has received the unqualified
endorsement of many of the most eminent
Physicians in the land. You have therefore
the highest possible guarantee that the work
is entirely reliable, and that you may place
implicit confidence in its teachings.
Health is a treasure of such priceless value
that man will sell all that he has to obtain
| it when it Is lost yet it is true beyond doubt
that in majority of instances its loss is the
result of ignorance and earelcssness. If the
causes Of disease had been properly under
stood, they might have been avoided, and the
strong man might ueycr have become an in
valid.
Again, there are frequently accidents and
sudden attacks of disease, which require
prompt attention before the services ofa ply
sician can be procured. We cannot choose
the time Of their coming. They come In the
night, in the storm, or when beyond the reach
Of immediate professional aid, and hours must
pass before relief can be obtained. Meantime
the patient experiences the most terrible suf-
ferlng, and his friends are in torture o
anxiety lcst help may come too late. In sucl
cases the MEDICAL ADVISER" being alway,
at hand will suggest remedies which vii
greatly relieve the sufIerings, and in many
instances save the life of the patient. Here
1t Is ray of light In dark place, and its val
ne cannot be computed in dollars and cents
| This Is what the Hon. JAMES y. DRAKE VI
d., of the Missouri Medical College, st. Louis
says of this work;
From my examination Of the 'Medica
Adviser by Rein Thompson, NJ. d., TAX
pleasure in recommending Ii TO popular IA
/ - a 81.
on the Laws OF Health ana Disease ever pub
lished in this country, and AS Il valuable ad
dition to medical literature
Published by the National Publishing Co.
Memphis. Tenn. Mr.. THMAN WEST is the an
thorizcd Agent for Crawford county, and vii
cali on our citizens for subscriptions,
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

ES- 1t will be noticed by referring to
our advertising columns, that the firm of
Powell 4 Dickson has been dissolved.
Mr.. Dickson goes out and Mr.. +. c.
Powell continues the business. The
business Of the House, will be under the
control of Mr.. l.. ID. JOHNSON, who has
been connected with the Store for num-
Der Of years. f. q. leaves in few days
for New Stock Of goods and proposes
in . few weeks to offer bargains that will
open the eyes Of the natives. sa 81
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

cT The Fort Smith Ncw Era propose
that application be made to Maj. ADAMS
that he take the CITY Scrip Of that place
at par, for all freights transported to that
town on the packet line. Won't the Ma.
jor draw one of those modest smiies OF
his when he reads the application. II
this proposition is not satisfactory, Ma
jor, how would old Confederate currency
do? There is little of the "stuT '
laying round loose in this section.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

OgLAnAMA-Mr Harlan introduced n
bill in the Senate on the goth, to ratify
aud carry into effect the constitutional
form OF government for the Indian ter.
ritory, adopted Dec. 20, 1870 at Okmul-
gee by the general council Of the said
territory, held by the authority of the
government Of the United States. Re.
ferred.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

ET We wish to call the special atten-
ton OF ill persons disfranchised under
the Constitution of the State of Arkan
sas, to the following appeal of the Demo
cratic and Conservative Members Of the
Legislature. And we would advise all
such to take immediate steps to mike ap
plication for relief!
2o Ae eisiseas 9; the .stttts Of Arkansds,
trho, by Me la, ad. Sd and An subdi.
visions Of Section three Of article eight
IF the Consolation Of said State, are
disqualified from registering or roting :
We, the undersigned, members of the
General Assembly Of the State Of Arkan-
sas, believe that the time has now come,
when every effort should be made under
the Constitution and laws of our State to
remove the political disabilities under
which q large class Of our best and most
Intelligent citizens have for the last five
Years been laboring. His Excelency,
Powell Clayton, the Governor OF this
State, in his message to the General As
sembly nj the present term thereof, states
that |" law and order, peace and security,
reign throughout our borders
"old ieuds are rapidly dying away
and recommends the removal Of polti-
cal disabilities in all meritorious cases.
From present indications all parties seem
disposed to forget old prcjudices and
animositirs, and TO be actuated bya com
mon desire to extend the elective fran.
chise to all citizens, without distinction,
SO that all may enjoy equal rights, privi-
legcs and immuntics under the laws of
our State.
We, therefore, earnestly recommend
that each and every one ofthose, who are
distranchised under the Constitutional
clauses above mentioned, will avail him
self Of the opportunity now presented,
aud make petition to the General Assem-
bly, for the removal OF his political disa-
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

Col Robinson, chief engineer, Col Sta
cy, chief contractor, and {. g. Scott, di
rector Of the Little Rock and Fort Smith
Railroad, have spent the last week in oul
city. Col. Robinson has been engaged
in selecting the route for the road
through the city.-V. Is. Press.
We were not before aware that the
road would pass Mrough the city,. S
Herald.
You will be "aware" when you sc,
the steam horse snorting up by For
Smith on the NoRTn side of the river
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

~ 1t is rumored on the streets, that
Mr.. RoBERr II. Love, of the Chickasaw
Nation, had died suddenly at his place in
the Nation. Mr.. Love had moved his
family to Van Buren, and purchased pro.
pcrty, and had returned to the Nation to
settle mp his affairs, contemplating set,
tling here permanently. We trust the
ruuor will prove untrue.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

ET Mr. ak. CARALorr having dis
posed OF the Bentonrilie Trareler, the pa
per has come out under the name OF the
Arkdnsds Democrat, under the Editorial
Management Of ii. l.. COLEMAN, Esq,
and published by Cary n Cook. The
second number is before us, presenting
q fine appearance aud ably written up.
We wish the proprictors abundant sue
cess. There is no better field for Demo
cratic Journal In the State, than Benton.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

The CONNECTICUT DEMoCRACY.--Thc
Democratic State Convention OF Con-
necticut, met in Hartford on the 18th
inst, renominatcd the successful ticket OF
last year as follows: For Governor,
james L. English; Lieut.-Governor, Ju-
Illus Hotchkiss; Secretary ofState, Thos
N. Waller Treasurer, Charles NJ Pond
Comptroller, Seth II. Logan.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
Notice Of Dissolution,

HAVING disposed of my interest in the
IL Copartnership OF POWELL & DICK
son. to f. G.. POWELL, who will settle all
liabilities Of said firm and continue in his
own name The business. Our former copart-
nership is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent.
ID. DICKSON.
Van Buren, Ark, Jan. %, 1871.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

ET Col. II. L. MCCONNELL, made us
flying visit on Monday. The Colonel
occupies the editorial chair, and very
ably too, OF the Fort Smith Nep Era,
in the absence Of Mr.. Dell. We were
pleased to see him looking so well.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
Town Ordinance.

An Ordinance Granting TIE Right o. Way 10
Tie Lutle Cock and Fort Smith Rdiirodd Go.
thronJh certain Streets and Alleys IN the
7ora Of Van Barren, Arkansas.
DE II ORDAINED by the Common
ID Council of the Incorporated Town OF
Van Buren,
That the Right of Way be and the same is
hereby granted and cedcd to the Little Rock
and Fort Smith Railroad Company of suiii-
cicnt width for Railroad Bed and Drains on
each side, through the following Streets and
Alleys of said Town, TO wit;
Commencing Mt the foot of St.John's street
and running up same street across Broad It,
thence up st. James street, thence across
Webster, Jefferson. Main. st. Joseph. st. Ma
rvs, Washington. Perry, Stokes. Thompson
Lafayette, and Columbus, with the privilege
of running Switch down Washington street
to the Ieyee-prOrided, said switch or branch
conforms to the present grade of said street.
and across the Alleys in Blocks No. 33, 90, %.
~ and Il, on the line survey a, made BY Geo.
W. Hughes, (from the crossing of Lafayette
and Columbus streets in October, a. d. 1870.
And il is ftyther Ordained, That in the event
of n change in the location of said Road to
the river side, of said town. the Right of Way
Is hereby granted and ceded to said company
through Line Bois de Are and Columbus.
crossing Sycamore, Vine. Drennen. Broad.
Jefferson, Webster, Main. Washington and
Iafayettce streets. Pr0rided. that in the
adoption of either route, the Grade of said
Railroad shall conform to the present grade
Of Main street at the crossing thereof
On the adoption of either route the right
OF way to the other hereby cedcd is to be-
come null and void
Said grants of Rights of Way are subject
to all the laws governing the running of
Railroads through or across Public High
ways.
Said Railroad Company to he responsible
to property owners for any damages that
may occur to them by reason of running of
said Road through or across said streets and
alleys
j. o. CHURCHILL, Mayor.
Gro. +. WHITE. Recorder
Van Buren,, Ark. Jan, 20, 1871.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

~ Mr.. ID. B. SicKLEs, Financial
Agent Of Arkansas, furnishes the New
York Amsrican Ra,iroad JoWaa tht
following information in regard to oul
Railroad:
The Little Rock and Fort Smith Rail.
road running up the Arkansas Valley
from Huntcrsyille to Lewisburg, is in an
encouraging state of progress. Over
ninety miles have been graded and made
ready for the ties, and the track is being
laid as rapidly as the iron is furnished
Fifty miles of track have been laid and
trains are now running regularly to and
from Lewisburg. The fifty miles beyond
that place will be completed by the first
day Of May next if the material is
promptly supplied The road is in splcn.
did condition and the management OF the
work of construction could scarcely be
improved. The State authorities arc
much gratilied with the condition and
progress of the road, and all the require.
ments of the law have been faithfully
complied with. An inspection Of the
work has recently been made by dis
tinguished civil engineer, and he pro
nounced it superior to that of any re
Gently constructed road in the South
west
The company has recently been re,or
ganizcd, and the Boston interest has Sc
cured the absolute control of the ole
corporation together with all its rights
franchises, etc, etc. At meeting of th
Board of Directors held in Little Rock
few weeks ago, Mr., John c. Pratt wa
unanimously elected President Of tn
company, and Mr.. Edward Adams Treas
urer.
When completed the financial condi
ton Of the company will be us follows
viz:
$50 miles railway valued at S3,500,00,
1,000,0 900 acres of land val
ued at 100000
10000 State Bonds val
ued at 10000,
Total slo,Oo0,o0'
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
Special Notice.

INOR the generous patronage heretofore
l. given me in business, feel grateful, and
shall prove my gratitude by good bargains
and prompt attention to all who may choose
to call on me.
Mr. l.. ID. JOHNSON. we'll known to the
patrons of the store. will conduct the busi-
ness hereafter; which fact of itself is guar
antec of respectful attention..
AIR. DICKSON will give his attention, for
time, to the settlement of the business OF
the old firm.
+. c. POWELL.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

Ere Gen. FRANK l.. BLAIR, was elect
ed Senator from Missouri, on the 10th
inst, by vote Of SO to 3S, for all other
candidates.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
100000
Tar The Jud1e Wheeler. nam,

EJ- The Judge Vheeier, named after
our esteemed friend JonN +. WHEELER,
Of Fort Smith, will be here the last ofthe
week That popular and thorough
stcamboatman. Capt. W. b. NowLANp, is
in command. The Judge jIheeler is a
counterpart Of the Dmham, and will en-
ter the New Orleans trade.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

re- The R. C.. Gray, Capt, YrRKrs,
from Louisville, will be along this week.
Get ready your orders and cotton for the
East.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

~ We are under obligations to Hon.
v. DELL, Senator, and Judge Z. d. NEAL
Of the lower House, for Public State
Documents.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

fT The New Orleans packet Impor-
ter, will be here in day or so. Get your
cotton and orders ready.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

Il - Gen. JoHs EDWARDS, passed up
Wednesday night, to Fort Smith. No
certificate Of election in his case has been
issued yet. $50 ~ N eaA
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

Eg Judges HAM and j. ID, WALKER,
arrived from Little Rock on
W Wednesday--and passed on up to their
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

A MASONIC BALL will be given at the
N Federal Court Room, in Van Buren, on
Thursday Eve, February I'd, in the interests
of Van Buren, Lodge for the purpose OF add
ing to the Fund for the purchase of Carpet
&c. for the Lodge Room.
All friends Of the Order and citizens gen.
orally are invited to attend without further
invitation.
TIckErs-Lady and Gent Including re-
freshments) 81 80.
Good music has been secured.
sS- Tickets for sale at ID. c. Williams 4
Co.'S j Neal IL Cos. +. Meals, j. Hinkle 4
Bros, Van Buren. Also,
j. W. WCUNNINGIIAM'S FORT SMITH.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
N7ICIi'S
NICK'S
Floral Guide for 1871.

TNIlE first edition of 100000 copies Of Vicks
l. Illustrated Catalogue Of Seeds and Flor
al Guide, is published and ready to send out
100 pages anfyn Engraving of almost eve
nv desirable over and Vegetable. 1t is
elegantly printed on fine tinted paper, illus
trated with 300 fine wood Engravings and
two beautiful COLORED PLATES. The
most beautiful and the most instructive Flor
al Guide published. Sent free to all my Gus
toners of 1870, as rapidly rs possible, with
out application. Sent to all others who ord
er them for 10 cents, which is not half the
cost. Address, JAMES WICK,
ian 2l. Rochester. NY,
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
SAD NEWS.

Harry Clay Drenncn died on board the
steamer Clarksvilc while en- route from New
Orleans to this city. The steamer was due at
our wharf last night bearing his last remains
Mr.. Drenncn was taken with conjcstiye
chill on board the steamer below Nicksbnrg.
at which place medical assistance was obtain
ed, and il was thought he would recover, but
he was afterwards taken with relapse and
died soon after entering the Arkansas river.
This intelligence will strike &d blow to the
hearts of his numerous friends and relatives
in this city, where he was well and favorably
known rs young man Of exceedingly bright
promise. Harry G. Drcnncn was the son OF
the late Col John and Mrs. Kate Drcnnen of
Van Buren,, and the brother of Mrs Charles
G.. Scott. of this city. He was in the 10Th
year of his age. Our cordial and heartfelt
sympathy is extended to his bereayed rela-
tiycs and fricnds.-Li'tle Rock GdSette, 2Oh.
The remai.s of HARRY DRENNEN, were
brought to Van Buren OH the steamer Gibson
Sunday night, and were followed to the grave
on Monday, by large procession Of relatives
and friends, and inferred by the side of his
father and mother, in the family yard llar-
ry was cndcarcd to us by many ties and 1t is
with sadness that we are called to record his
early death,
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

Ey- The County seat question of Sc
bastian County is being revived again.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad
TINE CARD.

Arriving at Huntersvilc i.30 p. m.
sr Stage connection between Lewisburg, Van Bu-
ron and Smith.
Coaches will also leave the principal hotels at Lit
tic Rock for transfer Of passengers to and from the
station at lIuntersyille.
For further information. inquire at tho General
Office of the Company, Real Estate Bank BUILDING
corner Of Markham and Com streets, stairs.
d. W. q. BROWN, Gen Sup't.
LORING s, RICHARDSON, Gen'l Ticket Ag't.
nov %, 7Otf
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24
FOR RENT
Town Lots for Sale /!

SnA LOTS in McGEE'S ADDITION,
AUV adjoining the city Of Van Buren,.
Among which are many Of the most desire
able locations for residences in or about the
city. Apply to Mrs. MARY \, MCGEE,
Van Buren. Jan l7tf
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-24

An Ordnance Granting TIE Right o. Uay TO
Tie Lutie Cock and Fort Smith Rdiiroad Go.
tkroHyh certain Streets and Alleys IN the
InrA Of Idn Bnren, IrkdnSdS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-02
OBJ aap Spy: aalqucr, Saturday Momimg September g. 1884,

| lature is the interesting part of the campaign
| there. Messrs. Harlan and Allison are
candidates, and the prospects of the
first for reelection are, as they
should be, Frightening daily. Iowa elects
a full state ticket, as do California, Maine,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, New Jersey,
Louisiana, Maryland and Massachusetts, MiSss-
sippi elects legislature. Pennsylvania and
New York elect portion of their state officers
the former an entire legislature and the latter,
the house and part of the senate. Illinois elects
one congressman, Texas four, and California
three: while Wyoming and New Mexico elect
delegates and the territorial legislatures.
In the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New
York, louisiana Maryland and Wisconsin, the
new legislatures will have to select successors to
senators whose terms expire on the 4th of March,
1878.
Besides these elections, next years campaign
will be charged with the fate, through the legis-
latures then TO be elected, of no less than thir-
teen senators, all but one of whom are republic
can The redistricting their several states under
the new apportionment, will fall to these legisla-
lures.
The states required to fill senatorial vacancies
due at the beginning of th0ncXt executive term,
are, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Ne
vada, New Hampshire, New York, North Caro-
lima, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Wiscon-
sin.
THE NEW CENSUS AND THE VOTE.
Taking one in six as a reasonable ratio for
voters, and you will have the following total in
the states named, and those which elect the en-
sninn winter.
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AS the population of the remaining states and
territories is but Is, 1853 O35 it leaves, deducting
the population of the territories and this dis
trict, 427 $50 in them, voting balance of 1885,,
0S1. The states classified, with the exception of
Georgia, Maryland, Oregon, are those whose
electoral votes are almost certain to be republi-
can. The vote of the four states named, on the
basis / have made, will be 3l4 $780, which will
leave, allowing the republicans no other state,
large majority on the excess of 637, DOS, But
we are sure to carry the other three New Eng
land states, with a vote of 1888 $40; also Michi-
gan, Minnesota, Nebraska and Mississippi
429, 463, making total Of 763,429, of
which, from the condition of parties
in the states named, we are sure
to have very large majority. We can thus
afford to lose Indiana, and as we are almost
certain Ct Texas, and even Missouri, on a fair
and active canvass, we might give New York to
Tammany and elect the next republican candi-
date for president by large majority. There
is a movement on foot for third party, but
that is much more likely, if it develops, to hurt
the opposition than the republicans. AT any
rate the elections of this year, and the choice of
senators, will be an excellent test of popular
opinion. It seems to me to be sweeping in the
direction of an overwhelming triumph for our
principles and policy. OBSERVER