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The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

tE- At a meeting of the State Central Ex-
ecutive Committee Of the Democratic and
Conservative party of the State, held at their
rooms on the 9th of May, 1871 the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Arkansas State Gazette
icing in full harmony with this committee,
and the only paper at the capital representing
~ tPA itfkahsaMs tkah e. md AK that its circulation be
extended to all portions OF the State, 50 that
Through this medium the people may be in
formed at all times as to the political move
,nents Of the party.
Resoircd. further. That the Secretary be in
stincted TO furnish copy of this resolution
10 the Conservative papers of the State for
publication. GORDON n. PEAY, Pres.
Thos, c. Peck, Secy.
Are we to understand by the Central Com
mittee being in :" full harmony" with the Lit
tie Rock Gaseae, that they are opposed to
calling Convention? All that we desire is
that the great mass of the people should be in
harmony with the State Central Committee,
And We know of no better way to bring about
such a state of affairs than that at no distant
day Convention should be held. We would
readily wave our opinions to the better
Judgment of the Central Committee than
that we should have another Dardanelle
Convention"
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

DEVELOPMENT OF ARKANsAs.-We copy tn,
following extract ofa long article on the de-
velopment Of Arkansas, from the Little Rock
Republican
"The happy influence exorted upon the
country by the construction of railroads has
q recent and powerful cxemplification in the
development of the country permeated by the
Little Rock and Fort Smith road. The town
OF
VAN BuREN,
Crawford county which is one hundred and
fifty odd miles from this city, has already re-
eeived an impetus from the certainty that
within a few months it would be the terminus
Of the road until the bridge over the Arkan-
eas is completed. Reliable information APP
prises us that at least three hundred inhabi-
tahts have been added to the population OF
Van Buren within the past few months: and
that beautifully situated town is certain tC
become one of the most populous and pros
perous places in the State as the approach oi
the railroad upon which large number Of
laborers are now working) hastens the deyel.
opment Of the surrounding country"
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

GRANT ALTOGETHER PLAYED Our -
Gen Grant is following the course of his
predecessors, but every effort lie makes
with view TO secure his reelection
seems to fail. The San Domingo an.
nexation scheme, out Of which he expect
ed to make popularity, has utterly failed.
The ku.kldx coercive policy, which was
intended to put the political power in
the South under the control of the Ad.
ministration. and to operate upon the
prejudices Of the North, is likely to prove
as disastrous as the San Domicgo affair.
Even the negotiations under the Joint
High Commission to settle our difficult
ties with England began to be unpopu-
lar and to look like q .fosco. The 6nan-
cial policy Of the Administration and its
party, for which SO much is claimed, is
repudiated by the mass of the people.
In every respect Gen Grants Admins
tration is declining in popular esteem,
while the opposition is daily gaining
strength York Herald.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16
Ey- The decision in the Boudint

Ey- The decision in the Boudinot 10
bacco case, before the L. S. Supreme
Court, should admonish our Indian neigh
bors to begin to put their house in or
der for change in their national condl'
ton. fl is but fore-runner Of the pas
SAGE Of Territorial bill and the "gob-
bling up O.. the poor Indian. Treaties
and Constitutions are of no binding force
in these DAYS
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

kF We found the L. S. Court located
at (well designated) the "Hole in the
Wall, at Fort Smith, when we were over
last week. The room gloomy and dark
and rank with nigger and Indian. The
new U. S. Marshal Roors, enters easily
and readily upon the duties Of his office
and we are ready to believe he will
make prompt and courteous officer. j
w. DoSsELLEY presides in the office and
II will be hard TO better fill his place.
Judge STORY is disposing OF the bust
ness before the Court, with commendablt
zeal.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

"Dunham, your dirt road is not a sue
cess, we trust your railroad will be-
Herald.
The dirt road belongs to Fort Smith,
and did you ever know anything "suc-
cess" that she had to do with. You are
as prolific Of projects as dog is full ol
fees What is scrip worth
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

Es- K. A. Dana, OF the new York .Sun,
formerly Assistant Secretary of war un-
del Lincoln, talks thusly -
The Democratic journals call Pres-
dent Grants jocmey through the coun
try swiming round the circle" This
term is borrowed from Andy Johnson's
famous excursion. But there is one
great difference between the two cases
Johnson was making speeches all the
time, and Grant has never made more
than one speech in all his life. This he
repeats whenever he is forced; but as
there is nothing in it, it makes no differ
ence, Johnson was killed by his speeches
combined with the folly Of his acts
Grant is killed by the folly Of his acts
Withhold any speeches at ALL
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

~ From the Fort Smith papers we
see that L 5. Marshal RooTs has gone
back on Col. J. W. FULLER as his Chief
Deputy in Western Arkansas, and has
selected RICHARD KEENs. The new Mar
shal is not disposed to put any but Brin-
"details on guard. lie believes in the old
Jacksonian doctrine, that to the /" yictors
belong the spoils.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

ET A rather serious joke was recent
ly played upon the North Carolina Leg
islature. One of the members died, and
it was resolved to convey the remains
home at the expense of the State; and
when they inquired into the matter, it
was found he resided in Vermont.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

Es- The Brndlctails are organizing
throughout the State, to control the next
Radical State Convention, for the nom
nation Of Delegates to the National Con
vention. They are determined to, shove
CLAYTON to the wal.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

Ey- Rumor has it, that Judge f. d..
HAM, has left for Washington, to try and
have Col IIUNT, the present L. S. Assess
or for this District, superseded by Ton
SCoTr of Fort Smith Let the war go on.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

Es- The Arkadelphia STANDARD, one
Honest John Edwards earnest sup
porters in the last election, thinks now,
that he should be dubbed d" Cheap John. y
How is that for low?
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

fE The two BUzzARDs, that were ar
rested for passing counterfeit money at
Fayetteville, forfeited their recognizances
not appearing for trial at the U. s.
Court
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

ESs- The Little Rock Gazette says
The Colossal brought up another load
of iron for the Fort Smith railroad on
SIN Law.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16
A Democratic State Convention

The Fayetteville Democrat of the 18th, has
an excellent article on the proposition of the
Arkadelphia Standard, calling State Con-
vention. We extract as follows:
ave notice an excellent article in the
Southern Standard urging the necessity of a
Democratic State Convention to assemble at
Little Rock some time this summer. We
agree with our contemporary that the sooner
the party thoroughly organizes and promul-
gates its platform of principles, the better
will be the chances of success. Let Conven-
tion, then, of the Democracy of the State be
called and let it be done at as early day as
practicable. And, when they DO assemble,
let the Democrats of Arkansas stand upon a
platform of PRISCipLEs-a platform that has
In it not one plank of what is generally called
policy" II the principles be laudable and
patriotic. then Il strict adherence to principle
J. always the best policy. AS in the charac-
ter OF a single individual. the compromise OF
principles for thc,sake of a bargain never fails
eventually to deteroate and destroy whatever
at good that character possessed; so in the
ease Of political parties, the compromises OF
real principles for seeming policy" will as
certainly dsintegrate and destroy rarty as
any other cause will bring about the logical
consequence of its own effect. F"
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16
Notice !

A IL parties holding Coupons on Crawford
IA County Bonds, due on or before the lst
day of May, a. d. 1871. will present the same
for payment at my Office in the Court House
in the town Of Van Burcn, on or before the
Sd day Of July a. d. 1871. And further
NOTICE is hereby given, that / will re-
ceive Sealed Proposals for the SALE OF
CRAWFORD COUNTY BONDS, to the
amount of the Special County Revenue now
on hand supposed to be $1,000 until the Sd
day of July. ISL. Said proposals to be en-
dorsed Proposals to sell County Bonds and
signed by the parties holding said bonds or
their agent.
JOHN l.. SHANNON. Co. Treas.
Van Buren, Ark, April IL, 1871. II
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

H1 .uc IalcsI sensation in the ku
KluN line is the Bacon episode in White
county-we refer to the visit Of the Doc
tor Of Medicine to the st. Louis Republi
can sanctum under the mistaken idea that
he was talking to the editor of the Demo.
crat Those who know the real cause OF
the youthful doctor leaving Searcy will
not fail in just appreciation ofthe deer
damnation Of his taking off" and should
this meet his eye he, too, will sympathize
appreciati, siy. The mothers of Searcy
will deem it the worst lot Of Bacon ever
brought to the country Il. R. Journal
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16
N Office.

NE will expose for Sale at Public Auc-
w ton on Saturday May 9th, at 10 o'clock
morning, at our Ware House, in the Town of
Van Buren, the following described proper
Desk ana Stool lnvu oa,c,
3 hid Charcoal ] Letter Press.
l lot Distillery Tubs l Force Pump,
&c. &c. &c.
Belonging to Wolf & Bro. We sell to pay
our claims for advancing. storing, etc,
against the same.
WHITE HANLEY.
April II, 1871. 2w
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

RAILROAD ASSESSMENTS. The assess
ments imposed upon the Little Rock and
Fort Smith, Cairo and Fulton, and Mem
phis and Little Rock railroads by the
Jerks of the various counties, pcrmeated
10y said roads, has been estopped by Q
decree Of the chancery court. The point
taken in this action, as we are informed
is that said companies are especially ex
enptcd from certain taxation for the
present. The other companies Of the
State are not, however, so fortunate and
will have to pay up-L. II. Republican,
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

FATAL DIFFICULTY A difficulty occur
ed at Billngslcy, in this county, on
Thursday last, between Lemuel Rief and
Samuel Shannon, in which the latter was
shot, and we learn, mortally wounded
We have not learned the cause of this
unfortunate difficulty, but will be in pos
session Of the facts soon, as Mr.. Rieff
came in on yesterday and surrendered
himself for trial.-FdyetteviHe Democrat
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

few get rid of ccckroaches, sell
yure house and lot, flee to the mountains.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

nS- The Little Rock Gazette of the llth,
says Hon. Thomas Boles and Gen. Edwards
are both in the city, taking testimony as to
the Pulaski county election frauds to be used
in their contest at Washington.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

tg- The local y the Little Rock Gazette
has boon taking a\ook at the ladies garters
Hear him talk:
Elegant garters of blue velvet are worn by
our fashionable young ladies. To the windy
weather of yesterday are " e indebted for thi:
information.
That is tolerable for "high!'
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-16

e. The u. 5. prisoners attempted to
burn out Of Jail at Fort Smith, the first
night after they were taken over.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
Muming the Throat.

What is the mode of protecting
the throat from colds where a per.
son is very susceptible to them p
The common way Of protecting
the throat is to. bundle and wrap It
closely, thus overheatipg and rem
dering it tender and sensitive, and
more liable to colds and infamma-
ton than before. This practice
is all wrong, and results in much
evil. Especially is this SO with
children, and when in addition to
the muffiing of the throat the ex-
trenitieS are insuficiently clad as
is often the case, the best possible
conditions are presented for the
production of sore threats, coughs,
Group, and all sorts of throat and
lung affections. 1t is wrong to
exclude cold air from the neck,
and if it is overheated a portion
OF the time, when it is exposed,
some form of disarrangement of
the throat will be apt to occur.
The rule in regard to clothing the
neck should be to keep it as cool
as comfort will allow. In doing
so you will suffer much less from
throat ailments than if you are
always fearful of having little
cold air come in contact with the
neck. Any one who has been ac-
customed to have his throat muf
fled should be carful to leave off
gradually and not all at once
Herald OF Health.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
Walk Erect.

Walking erect not only adds
manliness of appearance, but
developes the chest and pro-
notes the general health in a
high degree, because the lungs
being relieved of the pressure
made by having the head down.
ward and bending the chest in,
admit the air freely and fully to
the very bottom Of the lungs.
If an effort of the mind is
made to throw the shoulders
back, a telling of tiredness and
awkwardness is soon expert
enced, or it is forgotten. The
use of braces to hold up the
body is necessarily pernicious;
for there can be no brace which
does not press upon some
part Of the person more than is
natural, hence it cannot fail to
impede injuIiously the circula-
ton of that part. But were
there none of t csc objections,
the brace would soon adapt it
self to the bodily position, like
a hat, or shoe, or new garment,
and would cease to be a brace.
To maintain an erect position,
or recover it when lost, in a
manner which is at once natu-
raj, easy and efficient, it is only
necessary to walk habitually
with eyes fixed upon an object
ahead. Il little higher than your
own-the caves Of a house, the
top Of a mans hat, or simply keep
your chin a little above a hori-
zontal line; or it will answer to
walk with your hands behind
you. If either Of these things
is done, the necessary, easy and
legitimate effect is to relieve the
chest from pressure, the air gets
in more easily, develops more
fully, and permoateS the lungs
more extensively, causing more
perfect publication of blood,
imparting higher health, more
color to the cheek, and compel
ling a throwing out of the toes.
To derive the highest benefit
from walking, hold up the head,
keep the mouth closed, and
move briskly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
VALUABLE. TABLES.
9t1.ays Taken Up.
LIST. Rindof Animal is giren-2nd. Color
3D.. Description 4th. Ase--5th. Posters
nams--6th. Tinrsand Place of arrsst-
7th. Valuation.
LINCOLN couSTY.

LINCOLN COUNTY.
Sou and five PigS-Sow black and white
spotted, split in each ear; David Tipps, 10th
dis, March 22-$5.
THO Oren, one pale red the other deep
red, one marked with swallow-fork in right
ear, the other crop off left ear and swallow
fork in right, years; Thomas Monks, 18th
dis, March 4S25. -
DC, deep red, little white between fore
legs, crop and split in left ear and crop in
right, 3 years; Hutcherson Manley, 10th
dis, March 6-$12. =. %
Bullock, red and white specklsd, very
small for his age, long tail and large horns,
underbit in beth ears and swallow-fork in
right 4 years; g. F. Renegars 9Th dis, March
6-$S.
Steer, red brindle, smooth crop of each
ear, underbit in the left, about IL years; NJ.
B. McLemore. goth dis, Feb 9-S7.
Heifer, red, star in face, no brands or ear
marks, 2 years old; A. D. Summerford,
10th dis, Feb 11-S4 so.
Steer, red, two or three small white spots,
smooth crop, split and underbit in left ear
about Is months old; W.. Pitts, 10th dis,
Feb 1885.
Coar, red lrindle, little white on her
back and legs, no horns, split in each ear,
aboute years old; John Rogers, 18th dis.
Jan 16-$12.
BEDFORD COUNTY.
Horse, sorrel, both hind feet white, small
white snip on nose, white spot in forehead,
has fstula, 151S hands, about 10 years by
Geo. Ivie, COL, Bird dis, Sept. 1880.
MADISON COUNTY.
Mare, chestnut sorrel, blaze face, both
hind feet and left fore foot white, branded
on left shoulder with letters ~. A." about
IA hands, about 6 years Bonj. b. Clark,
June 16-$97 so.
LIMESTONE COUNTY.
Colt, mare, bay, in bad order, 2 years; j.
". Thompson, on Mrs. Mary a. WaltOn's
plantation Feb. 2S-$10.
Tt0O Oren-one deep red, hind feet white
to the knees, white along the belly, bunch of
tail white, uuderbit and split in each ear /;
the other pale red, heart-shapod white in
face, white back, belly, tail and hind legs to
the knees, half under-crop in right ear and
swallow-fork in left; Joseph M. Petty, Nov.
$40.
Mare. bay, no marks or brands, about Is
hands high, about 10 years old; Fred Nc
Williams, (cord) Nov. 29-$75.
lst- GILES COUNTY.
Mare, bay, right hind foot white, small
blaze in face, blind in left eye, I6 hands high,
16 years old; Mrs. Mary A. Rhea,nea Camp
bellsyille, Jan 1856.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST
ders, the
GREENBACKs or PRODUCE,

which will exchange fo- Groceries.
Thankful for past favors, invite the pub
lie to call and see me before purchasing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11

GARGLE FOR SORE THROAT.
Strong sage tea, J pint; strained
honey, common salt and strong
vinegar, l tablespoonful of each /;
Cayenne pepper, pulverized, /
rounding teaspoon; steep the Cay,
enne with sage strain, mix and
bottle for use. Gargle from tour
to a dozen times daily, according
to the severity of the case.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

DURSUANT to an order of the Clerk of
Il the County Court of Lincoln county,
Tennessee, upon the suggestion of the adj
ministrator of the estate Of Mrs. Susan
Smith, dec, of the insolvency of said de-
cedent's estate notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against said estate
to present them to the Clerk of said Court,
authenticated, on or before the LIST day
of September, ls7I, for pro rata dis
tribution, or they will be forever barred.
feb16 j. T. CATHEY, adm.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11

LICE ON CATTLE.-Water in
which potatoes have been boiled
possess a poison fatal to lice
Dip in a large sponge or wool
en- cloth, and wash the cattle
freely, choosing sunny, warm
day; comb them with a curry
comb, and see for yourself the
effects of the water.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11

LEMON CAKE.-0ne cup of but
ter, warmed; three of powdered
sugar; five eggs, yolks and whites
beaten separately; one teaspoon
ful Of saleratus dissolved in one
cup of milk; four cups of sified
-four; grated peel of one lemon.
Add the juice just before putting
the cake into pans.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11

1t is said that if planks are cut
in the direction east and west as
the tree stood before cutting, they
will not warp; but we think the
statement doubtful.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11

tend the lungs, but increase
their capacity of exercise; and,
finally take no medicines ex-
cept as aids or additions to the
course of life recommended.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11

PUMPKIN PUDDING.-One-half
pound butter, one. half.pound SUI
gar, two pounds pumpain, three
eggs, nutmeg, spice, a glass of
brandy, rose water and wine.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
Lincoln County Directory.

H. B. MORGAN, Sheriff.
w. A. WILLARD,
G. S. COLE, Deputy Sheriff..
F.. F. BRowN, ti
w. P. HIoKERsoN, Judge of Circuit Court
RANE MCKINNEY, Clerk do do
JAMES II. HOLMAN, Attorney-General.
A. S. MARKS, Chancellor.
DAVIS w. CLARK, Clerk and Master.
H. c. COwAN. Judge of County Court.
JoHE Y. GILL, Clerk do DO
JAMES D. SooTT, Trustee.
P. D. BoYcE, Register.
n. O. WALLACE, Ranger.
WIN. B. HEDGPETH, Tax.Collecter.
Z, G. MCLAUGHLIN, Coroner,
HENRY HENDERSON, Surveyors Entry Taker
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
Come and geeUs!

We take in exchange for Groce-
ries Greenblcks, Bacon, Lard, Corn,
Flour, Meal, Sc. All articles that
we have not, We cider for our GUS
omra. teb24
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
To Measure am Acre.

To aid farmes in arriving at accuracy in es-
timating the amount of land in different fields
under cultivation, the following table is Civ
en- by an agricultural paper:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-05-11
The Housewives Table.

By which persons not having scales and
weights at hand may readily measure the
article wanted to form any recipe, with
out the trouble Of weighing. Allowance
to be made for an extraordinary dryness
or moisture of the article weighed or
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-10

| LIE New DODGE The are many
lodges in this wicked world. Dodges
confront one at every turn, and one is
compelled to study how to dodge the
lodges. A song that was very popular
ten years ago, called "Tiie Dodger," ac-
quainted the public generally y with a num-
Der of the striking peculiarities of that
famous character. But that song grew
old, as everything else must Go, and we
look around for some new dodge, and We
have it right away" All that is neces-
sary to do in order to get sight of it is
to call on Sheriff Loudon and ask him to
show you the " latest improved" Dodge.
The Dodge that the Sheriff has is no
humbug, but is the famous Combined
Moving and keaping Machine, called the
Dodge. There is no better machine in
the market. The Sheriff has this season
sold carload of them, and has ordered
another load, which is expected to ar
rive here every day Buy the latest i'm
proved new Dodge of Sheriff Loudon,
who guarantees satisfaction to all pur-
chasers.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-10

How SMALL EXPENDITUREs Count.
Five cents each morDing-a mere trifie.
Thirty y-five cents per "eek-not much ;
yet it would buy coffee and sugar for
whole family, slS,27 year-and this
amount invested in a savings bank at the
end of year and the interest thereon at
six per cent. computed annually, would
in twelve years amount to more than
s6S9-enough to by good farm in the
west.
Five cents before breakfast, dinner and
supper; you'd hardly miss it. yet it is
fifteen cents a day-M05 week
Enough to buy a small library of books.
invest thi. as before, and in twenty years
YOU have over $4,000. Quite enough to
buy good house and lot.
Ten cents each morning-hardly worth
a second sbought yet with it You can
buy paper of pins or spool OF thread
Seventy cents per week-H "ouio ouy
several varcs of muslin $3.50 Ill one
year deposit this amount as before and
YOU would have 50 $40 in twenty years,
quite snug little fortune. Ten eents
before each breakfast, dinner and supper
thirty cents day. 1t would buy
book for the children 2,1O week.
enough to pay for years subscription
to a good newspaper; slo6 5eper year
with it you could buy good melodeon'
from which you could produce good
music, 10 pleasantly while the evening
hours away. And this amount invested
as before, would in forty years produce
the desirable amoun. of sl5,OOO.-Er.