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Pears-Well, sir, believe you are here
for the purpose OF dividing the repubii-
con party. Loud cheering
Clayton-l am here by invitation of
the officers of the Grant club, and pro-
pose to treat them with more courtesy
than YOU have done, am not running
this meeting. lfyou don't like what I'm
saying, you can go home. The words
which followed were drowned in the noise
and confusion
Pears-l claim to be an American citi-
zen The balance of the sentence was
lost in the interminable confusion which
ragged in all parts of the hall
Clayton--Now, Mr.. Pears, il the club
had invited yea or Mr Brooks to address
them, | would have listened patiently, or
withdrew from the hall The sooner you
sit down, the better for you and the au-
dience Loud noise and confusion, in
terspersed with cries for Brooks You
came here to create disorder, but do not
intend to be mislead in my course by
your pantomimic performances.
After a few more remarks the senator
retired, the band struck p,and the crowd
yelled Justify for Brooks. After the mu-
sic ceased the calls continued, but W. II
Gray (col. J, of Helena, was introduced.
AT this the Brooks men (negrocs) com
menced leaving the hall, swearing they
wouldn't stay and listen unless their side
could be heard and there was the great
est confusion. Gray begged them to re-
main II few moments only. At last, rails
ing his voice to the highest pitch, he said :
"The black man that leaves this hall, re,
fusing to here negro, is traitor to his
race Long and enthusiastic cheering
This had the effect to stop the crowd, or
der was soon restored, and Gray com
menced a harangue on the subject OF
harmony, and we departed.
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Az INTELLIGENT Doe.--The MArshtisld
mo CiGzsa gives an instance Of re-
marksblc intelligence on the part Of dog
Of that town. The dog had been decoyed
to Springfield BY some teomsters. and
chained up. Mr.. Abbott, hearing o. his
whereabouts, sent word to release him.
which was accordingly done Frank at
once made for the depot, and patiently re-
mainsd there until train-iime After wait
ing there for versl hours. two trains came
laundering along, one bound east, the other
west. Franks tail now gave evidence Of
unbounded joy, and without going through
the usual ceremony OF the ticket office. he
jumped on board the eastern train, detcrm-
ned to "deadhead it if possible. Upon
arriving at Marshtisld, without making any
inquiries as to what place it was. he bound
ed off the train, and made his way home,
seemingly. "the happiest dog alive. "
What makes i, remarkable is the fact that
he came alone, and was the only passenger
that got of the train at this point, and still
more that he should get en- the right train
started few minutes before the eastern.
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Educational.

II compliance with a previous invitation,
! had the pleasure ofattending an cxamina-
IN, dinner and exhibition given by the
Iclland District School, at Prairie Grove.
)der the charge ofJ. +. Byers. teacher, on
Rday last. When we arrived there was a
|odlv number assembled and still wagons.
|riagcs, and pedestrians were seen making
|er appearance from almost every direction.
|Thero were some sixty pupils who partici-
(ted, and performed their parts well, reflect
X great credit upon both themselves and
|cher
From nine o'clock An. till twelve was ta-
fn up IN the examination of the primary
|Asses, and then all present marched to the
Piles which were loaded with chickens,
frk mutton and delicacies of all kinds, in
fundancc; the tables being under the special
|arge Of Messrs. j. Brunk, j. kiblcr and j..
. nters.
|At two O'Clock p. NJ. the school was again
Piled to order. The evening was taken up
4 the examination of the advanced classes.
fd reading Of some excellent compositions
essays. one very excellent essay on FASH
p by Thomas Bushmre After which the
pool adjourned till six o'clock ?. NJ. at
|heh time there was n large crowd assem-
|ed to witness the conclusive exercises, con-
fling of dialogue. defamation and tableau.
|hch were well conducted and very much
|plaudcd by the audience.
|AIl the exercises were of an encouraging
|aracter, showing considerable proficiency
The students for their opportunities.
Upon conclusion Of the programme an elo-
|snt aud iorciblo address was delivered by
le teacher, Mr.. Byers, on the subject Of cdu-
ltion, and the duty of parents to educate
Esir children
The assembly dispersed about IL o'clock
delighted with the days pleasure, and
Ming grateful to all who had anything to
f with the excellent management Of the af-
|r II. B. G.
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Post Office News Room |!

We are glad to know that our enter
ising Deputy Postmaster has opened
News Room, at the Post Office, where
E st. Louis Dailies and Weeklics and
the P.ctorials and Monthlies can be
d. Let sufficient encouragement be
ven the enterprise to make it paying
d permanent institution. Subscrip-
us ,Svelscu 70, oil psp~ss anu Iurnisn-
at short notice
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The Van BuIsn BuuIIssn Press, Press
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.

cprAr OFrER,-Peters Musical Monthly
october is to hand, containing fifteen
|" n,i,ul pieces of music, printed from full
,,usic plates. 1t can be had for thirty
-, The Publisher also offers to send, post
"a for one dollar, six back numbers, con-
ing from ninety to one hundred pieces of
-. new music, worth at least $50. Send
:, order to the Publisher, j. l.. Peters, 500
f,oadway. New York, and our word for it
| :, will get your moneys worth.
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RIVER NEWS.

We have had rise Of inches since our
ta.
Fulton" the Little Rock. Arkansas. cor
IePndent of the New Orleans BaHeth'
C0Vs on the 10th inst: "Captain i. Jen
t'awln, OF Little Rock, will commence load
Fsa hatboat for Fort Smith Tomorrow, to
! 'owed up by horses. His rates viii 81 5o
Ft loO pounds to Dardanelle. and W 90 per
"ored to Fort Smith, and ths Arkansas IN
rance company proposes to insure on any
(''ooat under his charge at the usual rates OF
I'm CHARGED on steamboats, In this river
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rs- Talking of Sweet Potatoes: We saw
the Store of GEO. AUSTIN, the other day, a
,tatoe of the Yam species, that beats all
satlon and the rest of mankind" 1t was
ised BY Capt. w. 4. BRIrToN and the beau
Of this species is they are exceedingly pro-
lc. Captain Britton will the Potatoe for
le this Fall for seed. They are exactly suit
to our bottom lands and we should all get
M rnnlu
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Valuable Building Lots.

S r. LYON, offers for sale o valuable
ack Of Land, situate in Log Town 1t
pleasantly located and laid out with
reefs and Lots. For sale at a bargain
or further information apply to G
'MCox. If.
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cry X. F.. LEE.-We have half dozen
.-re beautiful pictures of this distinguished
.,riot sent to us for sale. 1t is pronounced
i, he the best likepess of Gen. Lee ever is
,sd. In order to dispose of them at once
;. are authorized TO sell them at reduced
.;ee Those in want should apply soon.
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------ A very curious mode of trying the
title to land ia practccd in Hindostan -
Tw, holes are dug in the disputed spot. in
each Of which the plaintiffs and defend I
ants lawyers put one Of their legs, and re
main there until one OF them is tired, in
which case his ellen, is defeated In this
country it is the client and not the lawyer
who puts his foot in II.
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M,. II .vouny m other, WI

- Mrs. H., ayoung mother. was eH'
hibting with considerable pride to num-
ber OF admiring friends her 6r't baby
Finally approaching Dan. stoy of five
wears, the happy parent said " Dan, |:
no: .hi. dear little baby" Dan hss'taied
a moment, turnsd up his eyes and answer
ed "Yss. but ito baldhsaded."
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

IF Hon. Taos. BoLEs, was in our town
I.dnesday. The Judge is looking well, ap-
tars in fine spirits and has no doubt but that
will be able to oust Cheap John from
Is seat as Member of Congress from this dis
rict and occupy the same himself. 1t will
! rather hard on Gen'l. EDWARDS if he does
her having thrown himself into the arms Of
[nator CLAYTON and the Radical party. Per-
bps Judge Boles is too sanguine.
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A CONSERVATION.

D'Israeli in . speech at iIughenden
to-day declared that the Queen was physi-
cally and morally incapacitated from
reigning any longer The CONSERVATION
is so great that some of the journals will
suppress this portion Of the speech, but
Others will publish it.
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rs- DR.. WALL, of Clarksyille, where he is
rgaged in the drug business. arrived in this
pwn, by stage, Sunday morning last, and
Emaining over only one day, left yesterday
|orning for st. Louis, whore he goes to re-
Eenish his stock
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"A cure for dissipation Stay at'hofis'
p,Ihy.
A bad sisn--To sign another mans
ime to note.
The navy Of Brazil Is said to have
|'vT yet lost a vessel.
Carpets are usually bought by tn. yard
pa worn by the foot
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= Agood dercon, making an official
visit to dying reighbor, who was very
ckurl's sh and unpopular man, put the usual
question, "Are you prepared to go, my
friend - "Oh, yes saia The man, Z" l
am !" WELL said the simple-minded
deacon. 81 am glad you are. for all the
neighbors are willing ~
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FRANCE
PARIS, Sept. %.
A CONSPIRACY.

The journals to day have reports of the
discovery Of conspiracy in Paris for the
restoration OF Napoleon, 1t is stated
that the Napoleon prefect of police, Pie
tric, was at the head of the conspiracy
here, and that he was acting under direct
instructions from the emperor.
LoNDoN. Sept %
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican,
WASHINGTON, Sept 26.
A NICE DISTINCTION.

NICE DISTINCTION.
An ex-rebel soldier, one of Long
streets men, has had his official head ta-
yen off, and is no longer u clerk in the
interior department The subject was
considered in the cabinet, and finally re-
fcrred to Att'y-Gen Akerman, who de-
cded that an ex-confederate soldier was
incompetent to hold any official position
under the Fourteenth amendment In
bis own case, having been member Of
the Georgia Home Guards and an officer
on Toombs staff, he is excepted from
the prohibition, for the reason that he
was never expected to do any fighting
Longstreets case has not yet been reach
ed
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-- "My DEAR" said an affectionas-
spouse to her husband, "an ! net your one
" treasurer" "Oh, yes" was tho eeol
reply, land I would willingly lay it MP in
Heaven
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- The following correspondence is
(d to have taken place between mer
pant and one Of his clients:
Sis, your account has been standing
ko y,s-s; l must have it settled immedi-
ply
Answer" ST.. things usually do settle
\ Standing; regr,H that my account Is an
kc.ption. IF i. has bee. standing teo long
oppose yon let it run li:t.s.'
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NelOdeon For Sale.

A No. l Meloden is offered for sale at a
,AgGAIN. 1t is a superior instrument and in
bod condition, and only sold to give place
e a Organ. Apply to Rev. j. c. KENNEDY.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

ts- JAS, II. PRATT, Esq ofSebastian coun-
I, Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial
Ercuit. has been suspended by the powers at
Ettle Rock.
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Foreign.
LONDON, Sept. %
FEARS ASSASSINATION.

A dispatch from Versailles says Presi-
dent Thiers is disturbed by fears as to
the safety of his life, and that his cham
Der is guarded by night patrols.
FRANCE.
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Fancy Glassware,

DRESERVE Dishes, Glass Sets. etc, etc. as
l. well as a flili assortment of Goods usual
ly kept in general store Call and see for
yourselves. All goods sold very cheap for
cash or country produce, at
july c. +. HARVElS.
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No one rsmody Ia louder
called for by the necessities Of
the A;ncrican people than .
sure and safe cur6 for Fever
and Aguc. such We ars now
enabled TO offer, with . perfect
certainty that il wfl sssdicsls
tho disease, and With assur.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03
Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fovcr and Aguc, intermittent Fever,
Chill Fever, Rsmittent Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever. tes
and indeed all the affections which arise
from malarious. marsh. or miasnatio
poisons.
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A Cure for DYspepsIa.

In the Gazette Hebdomadaire DR.
Contaret recommends for the form oi
dyspepsia in which there is difficulty in
the digestion of starchy articles of food
for the use of the nitrogenous substance
developed in buds and grains during
their termination, and known as didstdse
or m9ltine. This substance, as is gen.
orally known, induces in hydrated starch
the process of catalysis, by which it is
converted into deytTipe and glucose
the forms which ali starch and sugar
must assume before they are fitted for
nutrition. The organic matter contained
in the mixed saliva, and fluids OF the
small intestine, are, in health, sufficient
to establish this process; bqt, IN a con-
dition of the alimentarY tract character
lied by alteration Of deficiency Of saliva
or intestinal juices, this substance prom
ises to do for starch and sugar in intes-
tinal digestion what pepsin does for the
albuminoid articles of food. He en-
ploys the remedy in doses of two to six
grains after each meal, and says that II
never acts prejudicially on the digestive
organs.
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A Genuine Radical.

The Boston Post wittily describes the
appearance and "doings Of an igno
rant and unprincipled old demagogue in
San Domingo. He was resurrected by
Grant from the private life to which he
had been consigned, after desperate re-
sistance, to serve as willing tool for
the Sal Domingo firm Of land specula.
tors, consisting Of Grant, ingalls,, Bah
cock and others, and sent, as one of the
Commissioners, with a report already
provided for the purpose of the mission.
Here is the pen and ink sketch Of this
prOfane old asraFian and Radical
Bluff Ben Wade never before figured
in the character Of tourist, except
when he went West as a railroad in
spector, and San Domingo is a constant
source Of wonder and admiration to his
untutolsd mind. The inability Of the
natives 30 speak English is in itself
strange enough TO one who cannot swear
in any other language; but when 1t
comes to palaces without window
glass, and with rotten stair-cases, and
to foriresses containing the identical
room ia which Columbus vas impris-
oned, il is not strange that Mr.. Wade s
curiosity should know no bounds. He
is, in fact, the liveliest member
in the Commission, travelling about
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What is it that makes all those men
who associate habitually with women su-
perior to others who do not2 What makes
that women who is accustomed and at
ease In the society Of men superior to
her sex in generai2 Solely because they
are in the habit of free, graceful, con-
tinued conversations with the other sex.
Women in this way lose their friYolity,
their faculties awaken, their delicacies
and peculiarities unfold all their beauty
and captivation in the spirit Of intellec-
tual rivalry. And the men lose their
pedantie, rude, declamatory, or sullen
manner. The coin Of the understanding
and the heart changes continually. Their
asporities are rubbed of, their better
materials Polished and frightened, and
their richness, like the gold is wrought
into finer workmanship by the fingers of
women than it ever could be by those Of
men. The iron and steel of their char
aeters are hidden, like tho character and
armor Of a giant, by studs and knots of
good and precious stones when they are
not wanted in actual warfare.
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A Derivation OF GentIeman.

In the age of Valentinian the con,
verts to Christianity in the Western En-
pire consisted chiefly of the middle
classes in the towns. The agricultural
population still adhered to the tradi-
tions and supersttions of their ances-
tors with such tenacity that the word
"Pagans," which literally signifies the
inhabitants of the rural districts, be-
came generic name for all classes of
idolaters. In the higher ranks, the
Christians were chiefly found among the
officers of State and the ministers of the
Imperial Court, who were for the most
part unconnected with the patrician
body, and owed their elevation either to
their military services or imperial favor.
The old patrician families, who affected
to trace their descent to the great aristo-
cratic houses of the ancient republic
the "Gentiles," as they loved to call
themselves-adhered to polytheism,
which now alone afforded any external
evidence of their hereditary rank; and
hence gentleman" or gentleman" "
came to be used indifereptlY for man
of exalted birth or polished manners,
and for one who rejected the truths of
Christianity,
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Golden words for the Young.

II is safer for me to abstain than Ia
to drink. If l should indulge in drink,
/ am afraid / should not stop at the line
which many call temperance, but should
become slave to the habit, and with
others of stronger nerve and firmer pur-
poses go down to a drunkards grave. II
Indulge, | / am not safe. II abstain,
my children will not be cursed with a
drunken father. We talk of the dignity
of human nature, and of relying upon
our self-respect for security but there
is no degradation so low that man will
not sink into, and no crime so hellish
that he will not commit when he is drunk
There is nothing so base, so impure, SO
|mean, so dishonest, so corrupt that a
man will not do when under the law OF
sin--of appetite. Safety is to be found
in not yielding ourselves to that law
But if it could be proved conclusively
to my own mind that could drink and
never be injured, yet with my views on
the subject, it would be my duty to alb
stain. / could not be certain but others,
seeing me drink, might be influenced to
drink also and being unable to stop,
pass on in the path of the drunkard.
My example would, in that case, be evil;
but / ask, am | my brothers keeper 2
Yes, am responsible for my influence,
and lest it shall be evil, / am under n
high moral and religious obligation to
deny myself that which may not injure
me, but will injure him. If l neither
taste nor touch, nor handle, nor counte-
nance, then my example will not lead
others to become drunkards. - Governor
buckingham. i ~ "
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EconomicaI generosity.

Perhaps the best instance of economi
cal generosity on record is that of the
old lady who told the preserver of hei
life that she would not diminish the re-
ward heaven had in store for him by
offering him anything in this world
There are quite number Of good pious
people in every community who would
be likely to initiate the old lady's ex.
ample under similar circumstances
However, we do not intend to preach a
sermon on the subject, but merely to re-
produce little anecdote which we find
in the Troy Times. A few days since a
certain lager beer proprietor of that city,
who is noted for his closeness, lost his
pocketbook containing upwards of 5000
A young man had the good fortune to
find it, and discovering the name of the
owner upon some papers in the pocket
book, he returned it to him safe and
sound. The grati6ed Teuton, after
counting the money and finding that it
was all right, thus addressed the finder:
" Bob, you is one honest man. / tells
you what I'll DOLL shake you for the
lager"
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The Pope 20 Put Himself at the
Head of an Army.

Pail Mall Gazette Rome letter.
1t seems certain that forces for the re-
covery of the Ponti6cial States are be-
ing mustered in Belgium, a country
whose independence rests on its neu-
trality, and that when all is ready the
Pope will leave Rome and put himself
at their head to lead them to the field.
The Questor at Rome has just seized at
house in the Corso a photographic
stone, representing the bronze cross as
sumed by the Crusaders on their enroll
ment. | send you fac-simile of this
badge, which bears on one side the in
scription, "Cruciata Oatholic9 Militia
Jesu Christi" etc., etc.; and on the
other side the words, "Chfistus vincit;
Christus regnat; Christus imperat in
eternum; pro Petri Sede ct Ecclesia. "
The whole is surmounted by a Royal
crown, with the motto, Rex Regum."
Funds are pouring into the Vatican
sufficient to meet every exp Sc. Du-
ring last month the Pope eeeived
|. l0l 900 francs, and since the lst of
February this sum has been swelled
by 400, 600 francs more Nearly all the
officers of the Pontifcial army, ald the
bulk Of the soldiers, have embraced the
crusade, and are receiving their old pay,
while volunteers are mastering in every
part of the continent. General Kanzier
IS in Belgium; and tho day before yes
terda7 Commander Fillippani proceeded
to Brussels with Gls6i;"tches for the Nun
clio and the Archbishop of Malines, W.. W.''
are believed to relate to the expedition.
An attempt will be made to effect Papal
rising in Rome, and Monseigneur de
Merole is laboring zealously to prepare
this mine. Every morning the ex-Min-
lister of the Police reports to the Holy
Father the accounts brought to him by
his emissaries Of the temper of the popu-
lation, and no pains are spared to foster
every germ of discomfort. The Ponti
fetal Ministry is reconstructed, and con-
stantly assemblies at the VATICAN, where
it discusses these proceedings and keeps
watch on the situation.
There is no doubt that the Italian
Kingdom is in a very bad plight.
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Souvenirs.

By some curious maneuver which we
cannot explain, statement of the con-
tingent expenses of the War Department
for the past year contains items, amount
ing in the aggregate to nearly half q
million Of dollars, which ought to have
been disposed of long ago, and which,
as we read them now, recall some memo
ries not calculated to increase our ma
tional pride. Here we have set down in
the bill :ss-ts
For special train to convey Governor
Morton and staff.
For expenses incurred by direction OF
Major General Butler in paying organ
lists, sections, and choirs for services rem
dered upon funeral occasions, and on
Sundays in Christ Church and St. Paul {
Church, New Orleans.
For expenses incurred in developing
evidence. a HfE la
For two dozen handouts.
For ll2 pairs hand shackles 26 leg
shackles.
For 900 sets Adams patented hand
cuffs and Al balls and chains.
For anklets, 4 chains, and IA pounds
of rope.
For u pairs of handouts.
81
30 -"
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MEMPHIS TENN: MONDAY EVENING MARCH 90 1871

from ruin to ruin, and from
fort to palace, with spectacled eyes wide
open, the stump of cigar in his mouth,
and quotations from Mother Goose on
his tongue. One of the strangest effects
of this experience upon the bluff ex-
Senator is the cultivation of reveren-
tial spirit, as seen in his reflections upon
the ruins of the Convent of St. Francis
81 have seen the retribution of the Lord 7"
he exclaimed, as he passed out of the
shattered doorway. Probably no other
member Of the Commission had observed
it, and now it remains for Mr.. Wade to
explain whether that makes for Or against
the annexation of the island.