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The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
An Indiana Fraud Discovered
From tho indianapolis Sentinel ]

lTfou lno inulanapNils ScntlnelJ
1T has just been discovered that the
State of Indiana has been paid twice v
the Treasury department Tor boats which
Senator Morton obtained when he was
Governor, for use in the war Notwith.
standing that the government holds his
receipts for payment IN full, the claims
were presented and again paid The cv-
idence looks as though an immence
fraud had been practiced, and the par
ties implicated will be asked to rise and
explain
The above is telcgraphed from Wash
ington, and we suppose there must he
foundation for the report, or else it would
not be given with SO many particulars
On examining, yeaL ago. the annual II
nancial exhibits of the State officers. we
found that there had already been collect.
cd from the Federal government on In
diana war claim account. more than had
been paid out by the State for military
expenses OF all kinds during the period
of the war, and such subsequently that
we're fairly ehargeablc to was expend-
lures, and yet the State is claiming from
the general government a half million of
dollars or more on account of war
claims II the 50 called military expen
ditures durinethe war that were disburs
ed under the State authority could be cx
humcd and investigated there would re.
suit an exhibit of extravaganza, corruption
and fraud that would astonnd the people.
III Morton's boat CLAIM i,as been paid
twice it will be interesting to find ont by
whom 1t was done and what becames Of
the proceeds The Tammany fraud pale
into insgnifcance when compared With
the stealings Of Radical rings operating
through the general government. the
State governments, and IN fact wherever
COVE nnent money is being expended
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
Murmondom.
SALT LAKE. October !

SALT LAKE. OCtODer ..
A special conference Of the church of
Jesus Christ Of the latter day saints, was
held to day in the new tabernacle; about
5000 people were present with the three
first priests. Brigham Young, Geo a.
Smith and Daniel II Wells, the twelve
apostles and the high priests and other
church dignitaries, on the platform
Among the speakers were Geo. o Cam
non, who aspires to succeed Brigham,
and Brigham Young Jr. His remarks
were generally bitterly denuncatory Of
the Federal officers whom he termed the
ring of the Cannon, and said he did not
anticipate the Mormons would have TO
leave the Territory; they have broken no
laws and had not violated the Consti'u.
ton the prosecutions now inauguratetl
against them would only enhance the in
tcrest and accelerate the progress of the
work of God. He rejoiced that the devil
was not yet dead, for they were not yet
perfect. and his services could not yet be
dispensed with. brigham, jr., spoke
most excitcdly lie said the Mormons
had settled this mountain region, and
they were entitled to .hhA exclusive use,
occupation anu enioyment of it; they
asked no iavors or assistance from an,
source they delled their enemes. the
government Of the United States inc!ua-
ed, The government officials now per
scouting them were tools of the devil,
and he prayed God to curse them all for.
ever He said, violent gcsticulations,
you must trust to God and keep your
powder dry, and don't fail to have on
hand good supply of fixed ammunition
The latter remarks were received with n
universal amen, loud cheering aud clap
ping of hands. The regular semi annu-
al conference begins tomorrow 1t will
last three days. and addresses are ex-
pccted from Brigham sr
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
Cor, Garrison Ave. g. Howard Sts
FORT SMITH, ARK.

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
Fancv Dyy Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings.
Laces. Groceries Hdrd,cn'e, Queens,cdre. Glass
,oare. Boots and Shoes. Hats &c. Also, Cam
ton Mattings 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. andl
we feel confident that we can and will sell
them at lower prices than ever before offered
in this market. a -.f
Our stock will be found full and complete
in all its branches. Our motto is
".SmaH PROFITS and quick So'es,'
and our terms, i..iI .E/LH't.t-
POSITIVELY CASH;
Give .lsi "a call. and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE cay.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
II. A. MEYER,
Cor. lIoward-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10

ET Republicans are making great
to do. because the County Court levied
. tax of snty 2A per cent. Let the pco
pie call to mind the rate Of taxation un
der Democratic rule and compare notes
then let the RAIDS inform the people
wAy the taxes are higher. Let them tell
us the public necessity that called for the
MALTA, and the consequent MALTA tax,
etc, etc. While they are explaining
they might say few words about the
Holford Bond swindle, and the State aid
to railroads.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
A Taxed PEOPLE.

We commend the following extract
from the Richmond ENamrer. Ii nee
no comment and fits our State rs well as
any other. Let the people read it anu
ponder upon the gloomy future, II these
cor,norants are Ia be continued in power.
Does /. not behoove every one VINO has
IA spark of patriotism, t. put forth every
energI 10 destroy the power oil the parry
that seems determined 10 ruin us
The Radical Convention did not stay
long. IN day they came and went On
yes. they have scattered-rlng stieaked
and spotted. Gone--many OF them
where the grapevine twincth But they
did not tell us how it is that the debts OF
ten Southern States which they have mis-
governed for five years, have been IN
creased TWO tIUNDED AND FOUR
TEEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
They did not explain how the debt OF
poor Louisiana, where they have mixed
schools, has been run up to S76,OOO,OOO
They did not point out how it happens
that Texas has to raise $500, 900 OF tax
es this year They did not indicate how
| it came about that in Mississippi the an
nual county taxation alone is nearly 81
co., 900, while in Louisiana 1t Is over
84,000,000 They made no signs on
these questions.
Nor did they tell US about the Fsde
raj taxation. They did not tell the poor
colored man that his salt is taxed l9S per
oent his pepper llO per cent. his rice
s. per cent his soap 70 per cent his
o,ndles 40 per cent, his blankets 24O per
cent. I, his window lass 90 per ccnt ; his
spade 40 per cent his plough 40 pei
cent. his hand saw rs per cent. his hat
40 per cent {; his stockings 70 per cent
the sheets on his bed 50 per cent. his
water pitcher 40 per cent. his fe
wooden frock 100 per cent. her shawl (ii
she has onc) 900 per cent Oh no, MIR
Porter, the president OF the Convention
and Mr. Scuator Lewis, and Mr.. Plat
and Mr.. John Harman, and the alternat,
Of Col Lindsay, did not dllate OH this as
pect OF the matter. They did not tell The
poor colored man, or the poor white
man, that he saw the day break through
a taxed window and shaved himself witt
| laAeu I'sLDi uiAl NuSHcN Hio law w
taxed basin, and pulled on his taXe(
boots and his taxed breeches and comb
ed his head with taxed comb and sea
soned bis hoecake with taxed salt, an'
baked it on taxed griddlc; and dranl
his taxed coffee, swectened with taxed s,l
gar, and stirred with taxed spoon, on
Of taxed cup; and ate his miding will
Il taxed knife out of a taxed plate au'
yeared his horse with taxed harness, AM
] hitchcd him with taxed traces to u taXe'
I plough and covered himself from tn
sun with a taxed hat; and wiped tn
swent from his forehead at MONDAY wit
a taxed pocket handkerchief and urge
his famished steed with n taxed whip
shod with taxed shoes and qucnched hi
thirst Mt mid day out Of taxed pitcher
and munched bis scantv dinner out Of
taxed bucket; and filed his taxed pip
with taxed tobacco; and watched his vii
at night sewing with Il taxed needle by
taxed candle on Il piece Of taxed cloth
and laid him down to sleep under take
blankets on taxed bed, in u taxed shir
which had been washed about a week bt
fore with taxed soap
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10

a. The following notice Of our young
friend MCCONNELL, 10 from the pen OF Col
WYATT G. THOMAS. the taleLted editor OF the
Pine Bluff Press:
Col. II. T.. Mcconnell. Of the l.. r. Republi-
can. b 10 ab Heated the tripod to resume the
pia,t &c of law. His writings exhibited a n.
mliarity with books and men. liberal habit
ofthinking and courtesy truly commend.
able In these days when the newspapers o
our State. especially. are 80 greatly addicted
wrote with ease and huency upon most ol
subjects from grave to gay. from lively to
severe " and never became 50 much of . par
tixan as t0 be neglected. ~ the prop,ieties Of
life. We wish we could say the same OF his
60 .lsborsrs upon the Republican and Other
n,en,lcrs or the Press that we know OF
lie has our most friendly wishes for hissuc.
cess ct the forum aud In hIs present field ol
h. tion.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
Gathering of Honorable Bodies

From toe Little Rock Gazette we gather the
following: ... ...r. -a...
The Little Rock Conference meets in First
street NJ. h. Church, South on Wednesday the
rst day of November Bishop McTyeire pre-
siding. and will be composed Of all the preach
srs IN the conference. = ....
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Of the
State NJ. w. Grand Master j. VI. Hanks, pre-
siding, Will meet on the same day.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter, A. +. Il A.
vi. Of the State, meets on the ID Of Novem Der.
and will remain in session two days. Grand
High Priest f IL English presiding
The Masonic Grand Council. Grand Master
) Danneliy presiding, convenes on the ith OF
November, .....
The Grand Lodge of Masons meets on Mon
day. the 9th of November. Nj W. Grand Mas
ter ;. W. Williams presiding
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
Grant and the Germans.
Ertract from The Speech of Hon. CG'
Schurze, at Nasheii(e, 7snnsssee.

FELLOW CITIZENS when the kind IN
vitation which called me here was pub
lshed in the papers some over jealous
partisans, who had long been doubling
my orthodoxy, threw up their hands in
holy horror, exclaiming, " You see now
how far he is gone, some Of tie most
prominet rebels in Tennessee are among
those who invite him, and yet he accepts
their invitation. " lplead guilty 10 the
charge; and more than that, while am
happy to meet the steadIast Union men,
who, in tic hour Of peril, faithfully sup
ported the national cause, | am equally
happy to stretch out my hand to all men
who. having stood against Us during the
ci,,.;, war, are now read 3 to work for the
restoration OF un,v,-m peace, harmony,
friends hip and true brotherhood And
had lost brother in the great conflict,
and were TO meet here the man who took
his life, M Land and heart would he open
TO him did he show himself ready to
work with me for that great end And
thus thank YOU, l'nionisls and Contcde
rates, republicans and Democrat native
and adopted citizens, white and black.
fellow citizens all, thank YOU from my
whole heart for the friendly welcome
YOU have given me And my gratitude
for this high honor can show in no bet.
ter form than by laying before YOU in
what | am going TO say the sinccrest
feelings of my heart and the maturest
convictions of my mind without fear and
partiality.
have been called here by no selfish
aspiration. You can give me nothing
that would promote my fortunes. l. can
not bc a candidate for the Presidel cy,
owing To u benignant provision of the
Constitution, which declares foreign born
citizens ineligible; a high constitutional
privilege l might call it, for it exempts
us from that most malignant of all mo al
diseases---a disease almost snre to XII
whomsoever it attacks-thc Presidential
fever Neither do come here as n par
tisan to coin little capital or this or
that political organization, for the wei.
fare OF the American people stands to me
above all party interest. have, then,
nothing to ask OF you but that you hear
me, not loi NY tHuSc. DUt IoT your own
for that OF our common country.
You have invited me to discuss before
you the present condition OF public af.
fairs aud the problcms they impose upon
us. will state them as they appear to
my mind in brief review ~
After review of the present condition
of public affairs, aud an earnest argu.
ment in favor Of general amnesty, the
Senator gave hts reasons for e.
orroslNG THE RENoMiSArIox OF GRANT,
as follows:
When j, the other day. in q public
speech at Chicago, declared that would
not support President Grant for re elec-
tiom on account of the tlsgrsnt violation
Of the Constitution he has committed in
the San Domingo case, great many of
my Republican brethren were shocked be
yond measure, and raised cry of high
treason against the party, while some of
the feeble in mind exclaimed that my
making such declaration was sure sign
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10

IL There is wide division and bitter feel
ing. ~ to who shall be at the head Of the Re-
publican party In Sebastian county. Tie
Minstrel or Clayton wing. headed by Gen'l
FIERCE Of the Patriot he'd a meeting at
Greenwood last Saturday. to reorgsnize and
appoint 3 County Executive Committee. at
which Senator Clayton was expected. The
Brindle or Brooks wing, headed by v. DELI
OF the Nc,o Era and CHAIRMAN of County Cen.
trail Committee. have called Mass Meeting
at Fort Smith. on the Goth day Of November
next, to do the same work proposed to be
done by the other side.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10

tE- The report of the speech of Senator
Clayton, published in our last should have
been credited to the Little Rock Gasette.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10
M a r r I Fl D .
DIED

In Craw FORD County on the 9th Of October, Ma
PArMcg ToHix liz gemains were taken to Tho
Catholic Cemetery, at Fort Smith, To- interment
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10

calls the following distressing intelligence:
Hon. Thomas NJ. Bowen. late associate JUS
tlcs Of the supreme court. siid late president
of the NJ. o. Il X. II railroad. and lately APP
pointed governor of the little municipality Of
Idaho, has returned from the latter territory
having resigned his position. Governor Bow
en- reached the city by last evenings train
accompanied by his lady.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-10

- There Is no more "hsck scratching >
bp.we.n the Herald and Patriot. They are
going sor" each Others eyes.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19
MEDIcAI pRoPFRTTFs on EqG,

MEDICAL PROPERTIES OF EGGs.-
The whits Of an egg has proved Of late
the most e~fficaciOus remedy for burns.
Seven or eight successive applications
OF this substance soothe pain and
e~tfectually exclude the burn from the
air. This simple remedy seems pre-
ferable to cOllodion or even cotton.
Extraordinary stories are told of the
healing properties of anew oil, which
is easily made from the yolk Of hens
eggs. The eggs r first boiled hard,
and the yolksare then removed, crush
ed, and placed over a fire, where they
are carefully stirred until the whole
substance is just on the Pointo OF catch
ing fire, when the Oil separates and
may be poured of. One yolk will
yield nearly two teaspoonfnls Of oil.
It is in general use among the colon
lists OF South Russia, as q means OF
curing cuts, bruises, and scratches.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

A Kansas billiard table is thus de-
scribed: First in the middle Of the
floor was a lsrgegoOds box, on which
was laid abouta wagon load Of sand
stone, covered with eight yards of
blue jeans. For pockets they had old
boots, about No. 10; for cues they
used old broken hoe handles; boiled
eggs for balls; and TO count this lovely
game they used dried apples on a
clothes line"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

A Colorado saloon keeper said Of a
rough crowd: at couldn't get their
whisky strong enough for them, so
after trying every way, I at last made
q mixture Of poison oak and butter
nut. 1t fetched 'em. I called it the
shepherds delight;snd it was apOpu-
lar drink. The first Pike I tried il
en- yelled with delight; the next one
took two drinks and turned q double
somerset in theroad beforethe house.
Apeddler came along, and after he
took several drinks Ofmy shepherd
er's delight, he went off and stole his
own pack and hid it in the woods"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

A Love Story-We were nearing a
small skirt of woods, the horses at
their best speed. I had determined
in my " mind that when we reach
ed a particular spot 1 would pop the
question, and so I did, but-would
you believe me?-she said no. Just
as the word escaped her lips, Ipurposly
ran the sleigh over q stump. Out we
went-she 10 cool herself in the snow
Ito cOunteract the damage she had
given my affections. Her first words
after getting into the sleigh were, EI-
cuse me sir, I wished to tell you to
notice the stump. My wife often re-
fers to the sleigh ride, butte this day
she believes it was an accident.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

Frank Holloway, a shrewd equine
cOnfscatOr of Iowa, while being hOtly
pursued recently, by the victims Of
several offenses, repaired TO a Sheriff
in Wisconsin and told him that he
was in pursuitof a honse thief and L
he would lend him a fresh horse in
place of his blown one, and $50 in
money, IL would be quite an accom-
mediation. The request was complied
with, and he escaped again, richer in
strength and pouch. TEI
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

An old farmer went into a drug
store 6 short time ago, after an alma
nae. He was handed one Of JAyne's,
but Indignantly refused il, saying
that it was a7d-d humbug. Last
year." said he, II lest a couple of
tons OF hay by one Of his almanacs.
The book said it would be pleasant on
a certain day. and / left my grass out
and lost it. I won't have either his
almanac or his medicine" And SO
the chap took another sort.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

The newest GhieagOnese method of
getting an honest living, according to
a local authority, sis TO go round at
night with an accomplice, and play
tom-cat under the windows Of irasei-
bic bachelors. Then they throw
boots and bootjacks, and hair-bTush-
es, and erockery and-and things at
you, and you pick them up and sell
them forOld rags We got part Of a
bedrooms set worth $3.50, last night,
and tonight We are going back to get
the rest of it.n
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19
LIVERY & FEED A B

II P BASSETT, WOULD IN
h form the public that he has purchas-
edthe lot formerly occupied by the Frank
lin House barn, andhas erected thereon, one
OF the best and commodiOus Livery Stables
in the State. b fact that he has a cOnVe-
uient location, the best of livery stock; gem
tlemanly and accommodating men In his
employ, cannot fail to win for his stable q
large share OF public patronage. Nj. b. viii
he happy to wait upon his old customers
and a. many new ones IS will favor him
with their patronage. Call and see the new
stable and examine the stock. Particular
aftentfou given 70 boarding and feeding
horses. You cannot find better enjoyment
than riding in the new carriages, made by
Drennon GoiEt, expressly for this stable.
June l, 1871
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

1.-TWO Memphis editors have been
calling each other a lot of things, and
now both Of them have their meals
brought 10 them In the sanctum, for
fear if they 60 out to lunch they may
meet each other, When they are
Obliged to 60 out for 3 drink they are
disguised 50 that no one viii know
them.h As gentlemen?
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19
Paints in all Colors,
eMahoninu Iron CoIured Paint
The Davis Vertical Feed
SEWING MACHINE

rs NOW TAKING THE LEAD
amongthe drst-class machines Of the day.
There are nearly one hundred at work In
Trumbull County, n all giving the best
satisfaction and all been sold within the last
few months. The Feed used in the Davis is
unlike any others and presents anew work
ing principle long desired in Sewing Ma
chimes, making 1t one OF the most novel,
valuable andimpOTtant features ever patent
ed. We challenge the the world 10 produce a
machinea as simpleinits construction strong
in It's working parts, Is easy to use, and thai
will do the range OF work as the Davis. Its
working parts (Which are only l) are made
Of the best imported steel, are compact,
strong and durable; each point OF friction
being ca~se-hardened 50 they will wear,
longer, with less expense for repairs than
any other machine.
The attachments Of this machine are ac-
ceeded by all to be superior to any other
machine in the ease with which they are
handled, n the worK they do. We defy
the most experienced operator in the world,
on any other machine TO turn q hem over 4
Of an inch wide without folding or bnsting
on One yard OF cotton cloth, straight or bias,
that will excel one that can be turned on
the Davis by q green hand with fifteen min
utes practice. II excels in Cording, Braid
ing. Telling. Quilting. Binding, Hemming,
Tucking DEMONSTRATING and Gathering. II
win gather a rufie. gather and stitch on one
band, or gather the ruftie and stitch it be-
tween two bands at the same time without
machine. Come whether you wish TO pur-
chase or not It will be shown you with
pleasure.
Send for illustrated catalogue Of prices
Machine OIL, Needles for the Davis, Howe,
Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, &c. for sale
Office and sales room in Adams Bookstore,
E. S. KNEELANO,
Gen1 Agent for Trumbun & Aahoning Cos.
June q. lS7l-Sm'
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LOWELL. Mass, Q. s. 4.
O~EsIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR

DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR
DSALE-Dr. F. Myers having purchased
q lot on the east side OF the public square.
Warren. Obfo. offers for sale his present
residence situated on the corner Of High n
Chestnut Street, on reasonable terms. The
proved and underdrained, and contains
thereona good barn and other necessary
o~ut-houses. Grape vines and Shrubbery in
abundance, besides q great variety OF fruit
trees, all bearing. This uesidedce is splen-
didly situated and within q few minutes
walk OF the business portion Of the city
b Street on which the house stand is
severed n all connections made thereto.
A good well OF water. ifnotthe bestin town,
Is en- the above premises. For further par
ticulars enquire Of or address.
DIR. F. MYERS, Warren, o.
5 March q, 1871.
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HnW 10 GRnW BEAUTIFUL.-Me

How TO GROW BEAgTIFUL.-We
copy the following from the WorkiRg
Farmer:
The woman who is Indifferent to
her looks is no true woman. God
meant woman to be attractive, to look
well, and TO please, and il is one Of
her duties to carry cut the intention
of her Maker But that dress Is 10 do
it all, and to sufnce, is more that lean
be brought to believe. Just because
I do love to see girls look well and live
to some purpose, I would urge upon
them such a course of reading and
study as will confer such charms as
no modiste can supply. n. P. Willis
wrote a very pretty paragraph on the
power Of education to beautify. That
It absolutely chiseled the features ;
that he had seen many a clumsy nose
and thick pair Of lips so modihedfhat
by thought awakened by active sem
timent as to be unacceptable. And
he put it on that ground that we so
often see people, homely and unat-
tractive in youth, bloom in middle life
into q softened Indian summer OF
good looks and mellow tones.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-07-19

One night as Edwin Booth, as
Richeheu, had finished the lines.
France, my mistress, my welded
wife, who shall proclaim divorce
'twixt thee and me2n a deep voice
from the audience answered, "Chi-
cago."
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