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The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
The Democratic Party,

1t used 10 be a fsvorite pastimc with
Republicans during the war to proclaim
the Democratic party dead, beyond the
power Of resurrection These sages OF
Radicalism have changed their tune "
most emphatically within year or two
In proof whereof read the following
specimen brick " confessions from high
Radical authorities;
The Democratic party to-day is strong
er than it ever was in its history. II
means now to win, and do not say that
it cannot win Horace Greeley in Efcds-
burg.
You make light Of the Democracy, but
to day. in the State Of New York, there
is n clean Democratic majority Of ninety
thousand. We never did have the Irish.
and now we are losing all the Germans.
- -Ne,o York Times, Radical.
Grant with his Ku klux bill thinks he
can kill the Democracy. twill take more
men by million than he had at Apo
matox.- .Nsm York S@n, Radical
A great deal has been said about the
dead Democracy Those who think it is
dead surely never read the story of the
resurrection. There will be signs in the
heavens and on the earth in 1872 when
this Democratic party gets its soldiers in
the field - Springfield Mass RepudH-
can, Radical
He is a fool or 4 traitor who expects
to win an easy victory over the Demo
cratic party in 1874, Grant can never do
it with the bayonet.- New York Ere
ming Post, Radicah
They may say what they please, but
those who are the most confident do not
know these Democrats. They are the
most dangerous when they seem the most
whipped. Do not put any faith in them
and do not trust them In retreat they
are treacherods and often fatal Lon
iScRlc Commercial, Radical
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
Benton County,
Railroad Lands.

We find in the Ozark Tablet of July Odd
the following letter from Hon. +. A, ENGLISH
Of Little Rock, addressed to gentleman OF
Franklin county As it is the opinion of u
lawyer of prominence, we reproduce it ioI
the benefit Of our readers:
LITTLE Rock, June 27, ISL.
DR.. I. a. CARTER
DEAR SIR: Your favor Of the 2lst Of June,
received. As | understand the act Of Con-
gress. the land in each section Of twenty
miles of the l.. II. and Fort Smith Railroad,
vest in the company when the twenty miles
Is completed, and not until then. They can
make no title to tract lying along any Sec
tion Of twenty miles not completed. AS the
road has not reached your county, the title
to lands in your county has not yet vested IN
the company. Any contract made with the
company would be subject to be defeated, on
their failure to complete that portion orsec-
tion Of the road in which the land purchased
lies. Truly, &c,
T.. H. ENGLISH.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
Conservative Convention.

RICHMOND, Va. July 20.-The Conservative
State Executive Committee have decided tc
call q convention on the 30th of August fol
the reorganization Of the party
The unanimity and patriotism, at all times
of the Virginia Democracy, whether In squel-
ching Know Nothingism, accepting the fate
of her sister States Of the South "in the try
ing times" or "the situation when the war
was over, Is worthy the admiration and imi-
tstion Of the people Of the other Southern
States. Statesmen sit in her councils. In
this action Of her central committee, calling
a Convention this summer to organize the
party" they manifest these presence. No
county politicians are attempting to control
the destines Of Virginia, Is evident.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
TT The ex Emperor Of the French

TT The ex Emperor Of the French
seems to endure his fall and exile with
f6rttude, if not with complacency. The
English papers chronicle his movements
with almost as much particularly as they
do their Queens. Their accounts show
that he spends his time in driving and
walking about seeing sights, and making
and receiving calls. On the ith Of July
he visited. in company with the Prince
Imperial, the royal arsenal at Woolwich,
where all the latest improvements in ord.
nance we're exhibited to him, together
with the process of manufacturing the
new thirty-five ton guns 1t is said that
his health is better than when he was
Emperor, and that he is gaining flesh.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

VERY SENSIBLE ADvIcE.-A telegraphic dis
patch to the st. Louis Republican, ofJuly 9Th,
says:
Jas. Brooks, leader Of the faction Oft Re-
publican party opposed 70 Clayton, made
speech on Wednesday to a crowd of negroes
near this place in which he was particularly
severe on the Clayton party. charging them
with many wrongs and outrages against the
people, and advised the negroes to vote for
honest men, even ir they were Democrats /;
that many of the latter could be trusted Il
great deal more than some in their own party.
He also favored general amnesty. speech
was loudly applaudcd by the negroes. Quite
a war has been going on for some time be
tween the Clayton and Brooks factions in this
county for the negro strength. The latter has
it all his own way so far
The Little Rock JoWH0i reports the Rev.
HAGAS GREEN, (cclored), rs having used the
following language at the same meeting,
He sta'cd that he recently made an extern
siye excursion through the State, and that rs
q rule he found the circuit school superintend-
ents negligent OF the colored schools OF the
education interests of the colored people. In
counties where they constituted the political
power, they received some attention while in
those counties in which they were in the mi
nority they were almost wholly neglected,
and very few colorcd school, established. He
held that the school supernteudencv and the
whole school machinery were used with avicw
to the political advantages of certain pOliti-
ciaus IN power in this state. rather than to
supply the educational necessities Of the pco-
pie and especially the colored people and
urged that the people join with. him in on &C
n5ft ~ reform This state Of things and raise
the intelligence of his people.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
TUESDAY, AUGUST l, ISL.

~Hil. the valOrus leader of the "Couyen-
tionists." lately. and the gallant Gauldng.
his ablest coadjutor. gracefully yield to the
voice of the majority. Duul,tn, on the 9th
er hand, is less maGnanimous IN yielding up
that dangerous pride OF opinion, % which
We have alluded, and, IN iHct seems fully
persuaded that there are no honest men IN
the democratic and conservative party of the
state except those who, Tor the time being.
coincide with him, even on question Of par
IS policy. When you have thought over II
more seriously, You will surely agree that
the horizon extends even beyond here your
vision reaches. The greatest of all the Nir-
tues, you remember. lis CHARITY. Little
Rsek Gazette, 22d.
Dunham Is, perhaps, less magnanimous,'
than the other gentlemen who scquesed so
readily In the action of the committee, tor
the reason that he believed more sincerely,
that the will and wishes of the people were
not expressed by the action of the Commit
tee assembled in not calling State Conven-
ton this Fall. The GcseHe ha. never known
the Press to be captious, or to hold back when
the will of the masses is expressed through a
Convention, or the representatives Of the
people in any manner. We had but one de
sire to accomplish in being present at the
meeting on the 10th, and that was for the
campaign about to be entered upon, should
start off on the fright foot" and that the eff
forts there made should command the conf
dsnce and active support OF all liberal mind
ed men of the State.
1t was the province of the Central Commit
tee. to have seen and known that 1t would
be almost impossible to get together TWO
conventions next Spring and Summer-atter
the fist of Aprl-the busiest season in the
year, and 1t was duty obligatory upon
them as competent advisers, to have remind
ed the people of this fact and to have recon-
mcnded a remedy. We believed them and
still believe, that as it was necessary to hold
tleo Conventions before the next Presidential
election, that one of them should have been
ordered for this Fall, and one for next Sum
mer. We feel sure that it would better suit
the convenience of the agricultural and as
well, all other interests Of the State. The
Delegates to the National Convention could
have been appointed this Fall and any other
business deemed necessary, enacted. We
confess, We yielded reluctantly to the decis-
lon Of the Committee, but, nevertheless, enter
earnestly into the organization of our forces,
under the programme Of the committee.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
-)-~&~.~

tG' The citizens of Fort Smith have now
under agitation the project avery commend
able one too of building Bridge across the
river at that place to the Indian country. 1t
will be two years before they can get State
legislative enactmcnts for this purpose. In
the meantime they can give it due reflection.
BY resolution. meeting of Thursday last,
pledging 100000 in city bonds to the work
when completed. A meeting for further ac-
tion is called for next Saturday. Hon. Q. b.
NEAL, of Greenwood, is asked to give the pro-
ject a lift, Something wrong there.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
Religious.
Appeal cf ,he Board Of Missions ct the
NJ Z. Church, South

From the Uestern Methodist of Mem
phis, we clip the following from DR.. Nc
Ferrin, secretary Of the board OF mis-
sions of the NJ T.. Church, south. We
commend this appeal to our southern
Methodist friends throughout the State ;
Rev. AND DEAR BRETHREN:-4ou did
the past year more for the cause oil mis-
sions, than was done the year previous
May we expect an increase this year over
the last | do not mean in contributions
to pay the old missionary debt, but IN
raising funds for general missionary pur
poses. The old debt is nearly all pro-
yded fer and will trouble us no more II
brethren will faithfully redeem their
pledges, and meet what has been assessed
to each conference. But mean to plead
for the cause Omissions on the plan now
projected by the church. The conference
sessions will soon be here, and what Is
done must be done quickly Now, dear
brethren, do not come, or send your
preachers and lay delegates to the CON
ferenccs, without handsome missionary
collections. The board, acting in con
cert with the bishops, have made arrange
ments to greatly enlarge the WORK the en-
suing year, and if the collections fail to
come up, the hest laid plans will be de-
feated. A glorious future opens before
the church the men are ready, now wait
ing, to be sent to new fields; they are
ready to 90 to China, to South America,
to Mexico, to the Indians, to the from
tiers in the far wes.-anyu here, SO that
the gospel may be preached to the poor,
and souls saved. All that is lacking for
a very large increase in our missionary
work is the money to pay the expenses
Of those who are willing to sacrifice all
for the kingdom of Heavens sake.
Now, we beg you to make efforts to
bring up large collections Induce each
member Of the church to give as God has
prospercd him and when all shall help,
the work will be done and no one hurt
VIII the presiding elders see to this i'm
portant interest OF the church? We ash
every preacher, travelling and local, tC
help. We pray every official member
and all the Sunday schools, to come tc
our aid. Let each, let all do theiI duty
and God will bless the effort, and the gos
pei Of the kingdom will be preached tc
thousands who are now without the
means OF grace. Go to day, my brother
and work in the vineyard Of the Lord
tomorrow may be too late for you,
J. B. MCFERRIN.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
FS- From tle RsnfoupVe Dewoe

Es- From the BeatopgHle Democrat we
learn that fatal shooting scrape occur
red in the western part of Benton coun.
tv, one day last week, growing out Of
difficulties between school children, in
which James Recce was severely wound
ed, and his son A. j. Reecc, was killed,
by George Pcarcc, who was afterward
wounded so he died the next day Pearce
and party, six in all, attacked the Recces'
while threshing in their own field. Sev-
eral others whose names were not given
were slightly wounded.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

IL The St Louis Times says, Judging from
the tone of the Republican press of Pcnnsrl-
vania, the Radicals in that State are disposed
to give up the battle before the Democratic
skirmishes have been deployed The Hunt
ington Globe, whose editor isa member Of the
State Central committee, eonfesses the weak
ness of the party, and says;
We want Andy Curtin TO come home
from Russia. He is the only man TO rally the
people and save the State from going over TO
the Democracy. The hearts ofthe people are
not with Cameron, or any OF his dogs
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

fE Virginia papers say that the pow
dcr-tanks found by the wreckers in the
Confederate iron-clad Richmond, now ly-
ing in thirty or forty feet of water Off
Chaflin's bluff, are in good condition, and
the powder as dry and ready for use rs
before it's submersion, six years ago.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

A HINT TO CoNsuMrTIvEs A physi-
clan of no little experience says he has
known several consumptive patients cur
ed by observing the following rule: Live
temperately, avoid spurious liquors, wear
flannel next the skin. and take every
morning half pint Of new milk. mixed
with wine glassful of expressed juice
Of green hoarhound.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
Agricultural Notice.

HNHERE will be a meeting Of the Crawford
County Agricultural Association at the
Court House. on SATURDAY l2rH AUGUST, ut
? o'clock p NJ. \ new basis ofoperaton will
be established under better prospects of a
permanent success: A Joint-Stock Company
opened and every Farmer and Mechanic can
feel himself personally and pecuniarily inter-
e>ted All farmers who are desirous to keep
up with the wonderful improvements in az
riculture, are especially requested to attend.
Let there be large meeting of all who are
interested in their country's good.
Col. NJ. f. LOCKE will address the meeting
J. A. DIBRrLLl
JoHN B. OGNENS Committee.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

The ARKANSAS APPoINTMENTs.-A Wash
lngton dispatch of the 2sth says "scnator
Clayton. after making arrangements to con-
troll all the Republican appointments in Ar
kansas to the exclusion Of Senator Rice, LETT
Washington to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

cS- Col. THOMAS, of the Pine Bluff Press
has been to Little Rock and speaks in high
terms of the Metropolitan Hotel. We agree
with him and especially commend the night
clerk. Mr. MIKE KORAN, as an attentive and
worthy gentlemen.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
M A r r / e D

In Van Ruren, on the ith day of July at the resi-
dencc OF the bride, Judge JAMES W, oASGsTER and
Mrs. MANY NJ. PIrTMAN, both Of this county.
II the court understood itself" ms it always did,
no appeal will be taken from its late decision viz,
that il is not good for man to be alone" nor hide
bua.It ia horse-trough from tightening.
At Fort smith on the 9th ult. by the Rev. D. Nc
Manus, Mr. CDARENcE 7. AsHBRooE, Of Memphis,
Tenn, and Miss SARAH p, daughter of Judge john
/. NEEELER, oil Fort smith.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
eI- The Little Rock Gazette, Of the 22d

eT The Little Rock Gazette, Of the 22d
says:
On Tuesday morning, during the storm,
the lightning struck tree about twenty
steps from tie window of the bedroom OF
Charles G. Scott, Esq The window was up
At the time. Mrs. Scott was the only person
in the room, Mr.. Scott having got up. dressed
and left the room some time before. The
snocr naralyzed Mrs. Scott, who endeavored
to raise from the bed and leave the room, but
feli TO the -four on making the attempt. As
sistance was summoned rcstoratiyes admin
Uttered. and In short time Mrs. :. fn'v re-
severed the use Of her person.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

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
Fqncg D,y Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings
LaceS. Groceries, Hdrd,care, QueeaSlcdre, Class
rare, Boots and Shoes, Hats &c. Also, Can
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. and
we feel confident that we can and Will sell
them at lower prices than ever before offered
in this market.
Our stock will be found full and complete
in all its branches. Our motto is
Small Profits and Quick Sdles,'
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH.
Give us n call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
II. A. MEYER,
Cor Howard-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
Forfeited Lands-l069

We copy from the Little Rock Gazette, for
the information of tax payers, in the West
srn part Of the State, the following list, show
ing the dates Of the expiration Of the time
allowed by law for the redemption of lands
forfeited for none payment of taxes Of lsGs:
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

Ey One lady kept an account and
found that muslin dress for which she
had paid thirty cents yard had at the
end Of the season cost her in the wash
ing and ironing of it sixty three dollars
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01

-" The Missouri Kansas and Texas road
is completed tour miles beyond Choctaw sta
ton in the Indian Territory, and the road is
graded beyond the Arkansas river.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
DI e D

In Van Buren,, on thc iith ult., MoLLIE, infant
danghtor of Mary E, and VI. I. West aged year,
months and II days.
The Van Buren press., 1871-08-01
CORN I!

TWO thousand bushels Of Corn for salt
bv WILLIAMS e WHITFIELD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
Peace Celebrations,

The German citizens of the United States
have recently taken great interest in Father
land The war between France and Gcrma-
ny enlisted their sympathics very naturally
with the latter. When peace was announc.
cd, it chccred their hearts. The demonstra.
tions in this country we're imposing. In San
Francisco, $4,000 persons were in the process
sion. In New York the line streachcd over
distance of fifteen miles, being four times
longer than the entire route over which it
marched. 1t contained $4,000 men, 10000
horses, 200 CARRIAGES, 130 bands of music,
20 drum corps, 600 wagons and other trade
vehicles
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
The Weather,

To Saturday last, has been all sunshine and
promise to The farmer. Saturday was cold,
cloudy day, with high winds. In the even
ing it faircd of, and Sunday morning found
the earth white with frost. Under favorable
circumstances, ice was formed. Another frost
formed Sunday night. This unreasonable
return Of frost has destroyed many Of the
early garden vegetables, though VIC believe it
has not injured the fruit or grain crop.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
90 M Nj E r OLA T.

New YonK, April 24.-Gold l0s South
Carolinas II, new 60. Cotton irregular and
unsettled; sales 1885 bales at l4s. Flour
Southern dropping, common to fair extra G.1OQ1
7.2j; good to choice 7.5099. Wheat lG12
lower winter rcd and amber Western 5GW60.
CHARLESTON, April 21.-Cotton quiet; mid
dlings ii; net receipts 346 bales: exports
coastwisc 1893 sales 300 stock 1852.
LlvEnrooL, April 81 Evening = Cotton
closed fiat to regular upands73; Orleans 7S;
salcs 10000 bales; export and speculation
5000
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
picker,s Ct0ps.

Business calling us to Pickens last week,
we had an opportunity of observing some
thing of the farming prospects, Of the section
elopg tho route. With the remarkably fa-
vorably spring, these could not be otherwise
than iattcring The wheat crop appears
very forward and promises an abundant yield,
unless crippled by rust OF late frost. Oats,
though low, hook we'll and with favorable sea-
sons must yield good crop. We saw good
deal of corn up, and some being ploughcd
the first time. Everybody was busy turning
to profitable account the opening of the grow.
ing season.
We found the town of Pickcns unusually
quiet, "Iango hcg" having been lately os.
tracsed by majority of the good citizens.
We saw no loafers or idicrs about the Court
House, nor any drunken carousing in tho
streets. The town has continued to improve
since our last visit. In addition to several
very creditablc new buildings, number Of
others have been painted and greatly improv-
ed. The most commendablc acteof the citi-
zens, is the erection of an academy and the
establishment, ofa hourishing school in the
town. We were informed the school num-
bared over sixty scholars. The town is To-.
Gated. in a beautiful section Of country, un.
surpassed in scenery, climate, water and cv-
cry requisite to health, and in, country, so
remarkable for the integrity and,tho morality
of its citizens as to need neither judge, jury
nor court.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
Address.

The Democratic and Conservative members
Of Congress fourteen Senators and ninety.
fvc Representatives publish an address to
the people of the United States We give
on extract this week, and will publish the ad-
dress entire hereafter.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
Destructive Fire.

We learn from correspondent, that the
dwelling, kitchen, barn, cribs and other out
houses Of Mrs. MARY BAKER were consum-
cd by fire, in Pickcns county, on the 2lst
instant. A portion of the contents only
were saved. Tho fire was the result of acci-
dent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
TAX NOTICE..

TBIIE TOWN TAX must DO paid by tho
IL FIRST DAY of JUNE next, or the tax
will be doubled.
The books will bc opened, nj Capt Micklcr's
store, from to First Monday of May next.
j. NJ. BEARD. Treasurer.
West Union, s. c., April II, 1871 2G-3
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
Congress.

This body has adjourned. The Amnesty
Bill failed in the Senate. The Ku Klux or
enforcement Bill passed, and is now the law
of the land. We may be able to give it to our
readers next week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
Religious Notice.

There will be German preaching in the
Luthern Church, on next Sunday morning,
Mt 10 o'clock, A. NJ. All members arc re.
spectfully invited. Rev. Mr.. SnIERESBEcK
will oficiatc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1871-04-28
THE S2,L TIE Or ,SOJ-YH C1rROLINli

THE ,S2li IE or ,SOJrTY CTROLINIi
PICKENS COUNTY
wv nEREAS John Chnstain has made suit
to me, to grant him Letters Of Admins
traton on the Estate and Effects Of Temperance
Chastain. dcceascd-
These are. therefore, to cite and almor:sh
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
tho said Temperance Chastuin. deed. that thoy
be and appear before me- in the Court of Pro-
bate, to he held at Pckcns G. H., on the Goth
day of April next after publication hereof at
o'clock in the forenoon. to shcw cause, If any
they have why tho said Administration should
not he granted.
Given under my hand this the 18th day of
April, a. d., 1871.
|. II. PlllLPOT, J.p.p.G
April II, 1871 2G