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The Republican journal., 1871-09-14
The Dust of a Rose

turn the key in this idle hour
OF an ivory box, and looking, 10!
See only the dust-the dust of flowers
The waters will ebb the waters will flow,
And dreams will come and dreams will go,
Forever.
All, friend, if you and | should meet
Beneath the boughs of the bending lime,
And YOU in the same low voice repeat
The tender words of the old love-rhyme,
1t could not bring back the same old time
No, never.
When you laid this rose against my brow,
| was quite unused to the ways OF men,
With my trusting heart | am wiser now,
So | smile, remembering my heart throb
Them
The dust of a rose cannot blossom again
No. never.
The brow that you praised has colder grown,
And hearts Will change-I suppose they must
A rose to be lasting must blossom i'll stone;
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust;
Dead are the rOse-the loye-and the trust
Forever.
The Republican journal., 1871-09-14

The practice of grinding or crushing hay
aud straw, instead of the usual method of
chopping it, rs an article of food for do
mestic animals, IS coming very much into
favor. The digestlbilty of these sub
stances, as Is well known, is much increas-
ed by steamlng and softening with water :;
but very marked Improvement in the con-
dition OF cattle, it is said, is speedily OBJ
served in consequence of the adoption of
The process referred to. 1t is maintained,
also, That horses fed with ground hay are
much less liable to suffer from attack of the
cholic than when the food is chopped, and
that an appreciably smaller quantity will
supply sufficient nutriment, less passing off
~ the form Of undgested fibre. The opera
Non Of grinding is effected by mill stones,
OF any other conveniently adapted arrange
lheht' very soft article OF food being pro-
duceu which Is extremely acceptable to the
cattle.
The Republican journal., 1871-09-14

Farmers should not allow themselves to
be frightened into sacrificing their stock
this fall because hay is so scarce and likely
to be high. The fact is, this scarcity of
hay is confined almost wholly to Maine, and
even in Aroostook county the crop was
never so heavy before. The market will
not be materially affected, and while corn
can he bought for s. and 80 cents bushel
don't talk of selling good cows for $25,
and six and half feet oxen for SO a yoke.
undoubtedly considerable stock will 20 in-
To the meat barrel the coming fall, but as
soon us the scare IS over, prices will settle
down at reasonable figure and stock rails
ing or stock keeping won't be so far below
par aS At present
The Republican journal., 1871-09-14
: Talk With Bangor Democrats.


a n y han. str of
rIapbourls. shingles latbS md 7 tnow NOT
what else. If faces mn tbe stream and down
thn stream. and presents m eyer-renewnS bar
ricode 10 tbe i.snuliiuo shins h.rEs hrigs
snbonnoro sjnony ,nJ mo. thit nuSb aocb other
fr.ntir,lly in tbeir endefTor. to ovnrcome their
rnnstamti ~ i,ifari,," @nnonent it,s no nse
The Inmber niles oct IKE hest of it. Once
throuoh the Ial,vrinthinn maZns. Won are whirl-
ed nWay in - cl6ud Of ,lust TO \ hotel that goes
un ever ana ever So many stories high, and
shortly afterwards commnnce iourney sky-
ward Bylesolutely nutting one foot forward
Of the other, the course Of lime and favorable
circumstances brings Won at length 70 an alot-
tee, apartment, from which Won look down
with lofty &c ntempt upon the littIeness of man
below. The assignable reasons for these airy
aspirations is not the natural love of Bangor
cans fog getting high but, as before explained.
lumber is plenty here, and building lots in
high latituje> always cheap. Having spent
the last half of one day in getting up in the
world, YOU dedicate the first half of the next in
coming lown again. And with feet once more
firmly planted ON terra tirma. and chance to
get a GOOD honest look at Bangor you come to
the conclusion that it is an attractive city after
ALL with lots of wide. inviting shady drives
and ariStocratic avenues faced by imposing
The Republican journal., 1871-09-14

Out on the Union Pacific, railroad of
iicials put on q good many trills, and John
Weed, one of the division repaircrs, is one
of the most airy roosters that is known at
the West. He is noted chiefly for two
things-his overbearing disposition and
his enormous feet. One day he was stand
ing near turn-table where some men
were atwork, when Jimmy Duffy, an Irish
wag recently from the East, approached
him, and the following dialogue took
place ''Can you give me the time, Mr..
Weed?" 1.-The time, you impudent rascal"
exclaimed Weed, viewing him scorntully.
"\Nhat business have you to ask questions
of your superior ?" Il beg your pardon,
SIR" said Jimmy, "but seeing your wor-
ship wore a watch, and wishing to know
the time, l thought it no harm to inquire. -
Weed was Modified by Jimmy's iattery
and drew out his watch and to the aston
ishment of all present, who had expected
to see Duffy knocked down for his temeri-
ty, informed the interrogation that it want
ed two minutes of u o'clock. ''Thank you
Sir" said Duffy, adding with malicious
grin, his eyes bent on his superlor's feet,
''if We will be so kind, Weedy dear, as to
step on the turn-tablc | will move around
your boots so ye can 60 to dinner. At
last accounts Jimmy was out of q situation
and was on the lookout for some one who
would lend him sufficient money to "get
across the plains" en- ronte for home
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
Little Rock Gazette Report.l
JANUARY %, 1871.
HOUSE.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.


Asking the return of House bill appro-
priating S25, 900 to pay expenses of the
General Assembly.
Mr.. Smith moved that we refuse to ac-
cede to the request, and that a commit
tee of five be appointed to confer with
like committee of the Ssnate on the same.
Mr., Howard thought the action of the
Senate unprecedented The bill origina-
ted in the House, passed this body-went
to the Senate, passed by them, and re-
turned to the House. and he did not know
Of any parliamentary law which would
sanction the House in returning the bill.
Mr.. Clayton thought the motion to ere
ate committee of conference an unheard
of proceeding-we had no right to take
any action on a motion originating in the
Senate.
Mr.. Fulton thought the action of the
Senate a very strange proceeding. we
ought to know what object the Senate
has in view There must be something
at the bottom of it.
Mr.. Thos. Wilson favored the appoint
ment Of the committee.
Mr. Smith thought the action of the
Senate irregular They might have ask
ed the return of the bill, but kept their
reasons to themselves-that they had re-
considered it. He did not know why the
bill should not pass
The motion of Mr.. Smith, to create a
committee of conference and refusing to
accede to the request of the Senate, pre-
vailed.
The chair announced as the committee,
Messrs. Smith, Clayton, Howard, bar
bour and Padgett.
House bill in relation to railroads, was
then taken up. 1t authorizes the levy
and sale of railroads the same as other
property.
Mr.. Chamberlain moved to amend the
title of the bill so as to read, "a bill to
donate Sl0,000,000 to certain railroad
companies" He thought it wiped out
all liens Of the State on account Of State
aid.
Mr. Neal moved to amend so that the
interests of the State may not be affected
thereby, which was adopted. He was not
one in favor of building up railroad mo-
nopolies for the interest Of a few indi-
viduals.
Several other amendments were made,
when the bill was recommitted to judi
ciary committee.
Adjourned to 10 a. IN. tomorrow.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
THE LIGHT IN THE EAST.

This is the title ofa new, valuable and COM
prchcnsive religious work; embracing the
lives of the most eminent men from the earli-
est times to the present day.
One of the great merits of this work is,tha'
it comprises in one volumne that which is u.s.
ually spread out through great many books
so that it may be said it is in effect complete
library of religious literature in itself.
Such work is needed in every household
to strengthen the faith of the aged and keer
the young in the path virtue, being perfectly
free from sectaran bias, beautifully embel-
lished with over 200 fine engrayings and S5(
pages it merits an extensive circulation anC
cannot fail to win its way into every family
as the work commcndS itself to all.
Prof CALVIN HALL, the authorized agent
for this valuable work, who is now canvass
ing the County, will remain in town for few
days and we commend him to the courtesy
and patronage of our citizens, and trust he
will meet with that success commensurate
with the rare merits Of the work.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

re- In recent sermon in Cincinnati,
while speaking of the press, the minister
said: "It does the practical thinking for
large portion of our people. They are
too busy or too indolent to do it for
themselves, so they get a man to sit up
nights, state the facts, draw the conclu
sions, and advocate theory for them, do
the whole up in a convenient package,
and slip it under the front door. In half
an hour, while they sip their coffee, they
have not only learned exactly what is go
ing on in the world, but exactly how they
ought to think and how they ought to
feel about the mixed-up business in this
great, rushing world Of ours"
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

duly elected, should fail, from sickness
or other cause, to take the oath within
the prescribed time, this bill would de.
clare the office vacant. which would ope-
rate as great wrong aud outrage,
Mallory had been panied and surprised
at the course the debate had taken. He
was the introducer ofrhe bill, and would
state that his purpose and object in intro
ducng the bill, was simply to declare in
what cases vacancies in Office shall be as
certaincd That there was now no law
on the statute books providing for that
purpose; and that as the constitution
contemplated the passage of such law
it ought to be passed. The law was not
solely for the purpose of ousting the lieu
tenant governor; but if it was, he would
be bound to vote it, as his constituents
had so instructed him.
Mr. Archer said he was opposed to the
bill, because he regarded it retrospective
in its provisions.
At o'clock the bill was passed by the
following vote:
AyeS-Belden, Dugger, Dell, Gala
CHER, Hadley, HARRISON, Hodges, Hem
ingway, Howard, Mallory, Martin, Rush
ing, Sarber, Snyder, Torrans, White,
Young-lS.
NoeS-Askew, Archer, Caraloff Dullie,
Elliott, Frierson-6
Adjourned to-day after tomorrow
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

Dir MopENwELT.--Thisl Illustrated Mag
zine for the Ladies surpasses all others. 1t
gives YEARLY over Sixteen Hundred lllustra-
tions. 200 patterns, 1000 diagrams for braid
and embroidery, and II large hlghly-coioreo
Stsel Engravings. 1t is published in europe
and read in twelve languages. ms 'ourha,
isx great favorite with the ladies, ana VIII
shortly reach circulation of 10000 1t mas
only to be seen to be admired.
Terms-One year, "a numbers, only 80;
copies, monthly, 80 cents. On receipt OF 80
tan copies will be sent one year (only ~ oo
each), and one extra copy to the head OF the
clnb, For 80 cents extra Bonnet Plate VIII
be sent with the second number of Die Nod
emtrelt every other month.
Address Publishers Die Modenwelt, Cahal
Street. New York.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
Hg The new steamer Jndgc Wheele'

EE- The new steamer Image Wheeler
Belonging to the Memphis and Arkansas
River Packet Company, made its first ap
nearance at our Levee on Saturday morn
inc last. She is the exact counter part
of the j. s. Dunham, and enters the
New Orleans trade-one Of the two boats
leaving port every two weeks, making
regular and direct connection. Capt
". b. NowLAND, a thorough and popu
lar steamboatman, who superintcnded
the building of these boats is in com
mand Of the Judge Wheeler.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

rg- We wish to call special attention
70 the advertisement of Mr.. ?. FRIzzELL
of New Orleans, who is here for the pur-
pose of purchasing of Cotton, Hides
and Peltries, direct from the planter and
farmer. Mr.. f. comes well recommends
ed from Fort Smith, where has been pur-
chasing largely of Cotton and Hides,
within the past month. 1t will cost no
thing to give him cafl at WHITE d
HASLEY's.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

An Ordinance Granting the Right OF Way 10
tie Lttie Rock and Fort Smith Raiirodd Co.
through certain Streets and AUeys in the
7oun Of Van Buren,, arkansas.
DE IT ORDAINED by the Common
ID Council of the Incorporated Town of
Van Buren,.
That the Right of Way be and the same is
and Fort Smith Railroad Company Of sufi-
cient width for Railroad Bed and Drains ON
each side, through the following Streets and
Alleys of said Town, to wit:
Commencing at the foot of ST.. Johns street
and running up same streeC across Broad st.,
thence up st. James street, thence across
Webster, Jefferson, Main, st. Joseph. st. Ma
ry's, Washington. Perry, Stokes. Thompson
Lafayette, and Columbus. with the privilege
of running Switch down Washington street
to the Leyee-prOridcd, said switch or branch
conforms to the present grade of said street,
and across the Alleys in Blocks No. 80, 20 ~.
q and II, on the line survey as made by Geo.
w. Hughes, Utrom the crossing of Lafayette
and Columbus streets in October q. d. 1870.
And IL is FURTHER Orddined That In the event
of a change IN the location of said Road TO
the river side, of said town. the Right of Way
Is hereby granted and cedcd to said company
through Line Bois de Arc and Columbus.
crossing Sycamore, Vine. Drcnnen. Broad,
Jefferson, Webster, Main, Washington and
Iaiuyctteo streets. Pr0Utded, that in the
adoption of either route, the Grade Of said
Railroad shall conform to the present grade
of Main street ut the crossing thereof.
On the adoption Of either route the right
of way to the other hereby ceded Is to be-
come null and void.
Said grants of Rights of Way are subject
to all the laws governing the running OF
Railroads through or across Public High
ways.
! Said Railroad Company to be responsible
to property owners for any damages that
may occur to them by reason of running OF
said Road through or across said streets and
alleys.
J. 0. CHURCHILL, Mayor.
| GEO. z. WHITE, Recorder.
Van Buren,, Ark. Jan. 20, 1871.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY. Jan. 81, 1871.
Tho River Is falling with II stage of IL feet
by the Guage. Weather cloudy and cold.
The only arrivals and departures. since our
last are the Little Rock from Little Rock and
the Judge Wheeler from New Orleans.
The Fort Gibson Is due to-day from Little
Rock
The X. c. Gray from Louisville, is due the
last OF the week..
The Importer has, probably, turned back
from some point below.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
" The late Thad.

EF The late Thad Stevens, upon
whose property executors are now sitting
says the Albany Argus, "was unmarried
but had eleven illegitimate children, many
of them mulatto. These from time to
time, he gave large sums to, which was
creditable Mr. Stevens was habitual
gambler, passinga portion OF every night
before a faro bank. He was an avowed
infdel, although he accepted, when dying
some minstrations at the hands of the
Sisters Of Charity.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
Valuable Building Lots.

S. r. LYON, offers for sale q valuable
track of Land, situate in Log Town 1t
is pleasantly located and laid out with
Streets and Lots. For sale at a bargain
For further Information apply to S. II
Lyon or at this office. If.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
| The Van Buren, Press.
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.
Post Office News Room

We are glad to know that our enter
,rising Deputy Postmaster has opened
/, News Room, at the Post Office, where
H. St. Louis Dailies and Weeklies and
III the P,ctorials and Monthlies can be
aad. Let sufficient encouragement be
xivcn the enterprise to make it paying
and permanent institution. Snbscrlp-
lions received for all papers and furnish
ed At short notice.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
~ Pay for your paper.

Ey- 1t is difficult to conceive anythin.
more beautiful than the reply given by
one IN aflliction, when he was asked how
he bore it so we'll: "It lightcns the
stroke,' he said, " to draw nearer to Him
who handles the rod"
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

- An excellent old deacon, who, hav-
ing won an old turkey at a charity rattle,
did not like to tell his severe orthodox wife
how ho came by it. quietly remarked, as he
handed her the fowl, that tho Shakers gave
it to him.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

Es- Excellent wooden shoes are man
ufactured by the Swedish colony in
Maine. A pair costs forty cents, and
only two hours time is consumed in the
manufacture
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

EE Col. j. A. LoCKHART, of Sebastian
County, has been appointed by the Gov
amor and confirmed by the Senate, Clerk
of this County; and we believe has en-
tered upon the duties of the office.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

Ev Notwithstanding the travelling and
weather was very disagreeable, the Judge
Wheeler took from here over $50 bales
of cotton.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

ES- DoUGuERTY & GLASS have Just re-
ccived large and splendid assortment
of PAPER HANGINGS, WINDOW
CURTAINS, &c. Give them call.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

EF- Prof. j. B. Turner, of Jackson
vile, H., well-known horticulturist,
states that the peach buds throughout
Central Illinois wer all killed by the cold
snap in December
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

Ey- Call on Mr.. p Frizzel for ex
change No. | on New Orleans and Saint
Louis II.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

PRIVATE BoARp.-A few single gentleman
can find board, in private family, on appli-
cation Of this office. I'm.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31

Es- Col Mcconnell and DR.. Field of
Fort Smith, passed down on Friday for
Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1871-01-31
JANUARY "a, 1871
HOUSE.

lIoISbs
Mr. Neal, from the judiciary commit.
tee, submitted a minority report, signed
by himself and Messrs. Mason and How
ard, against the adoption of the resolu-
ton for adjournment on the first OF
March, because they thought it entirely
too early at this time, when we have no
idea of what legislation will be necessary
to consider aresolution of this character
Mr. Waters thought six weeks longer
sufficient to enact all necessary lcgisla-
ton, and he moved that the considera
ton of the subject be postponed to
Thursday evening next, at Z p. m, in
committee of the whole.
Mr. Padgett moved to amend by say.
ing Thursday week.
Mr.. Waters opposed the motion.
Mr.. Meek did not desire to remain
here longer than was necessary. When
ever we pass certain laws, and repeal a
few of the infamous, odious laws that
now disgrace our statute books, he would
be ready to go home. What have we
accomplished as yet for the interests of
the people? Nothing. They are groan-
ing under the burdens of infamous taxa
ton, and we have done nothing for their
relief Some of our best citizens are la
boring under political disabilities, and
appeal to you for the removal of the
same, yet nothing has been done. Until
something was accomplished he could
not consent to pass resolution for ad-
journment.
Mr.. Thos. Wilson said he had had
some little experience in legislation, and
this was the first time he ever saw reso-
luton for adjournment introduced so
early in the session.
Mr.. Padgett's motion to postpone to
Thursday week was then carried-l7 to
80.
Adjourned until 10 a. IN. to morrow.