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The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

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
Fancy Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Laces. Groceries, Hard,sdre QaecnSicare, Glass
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 hgures, ana
we feel confident that We can and VIII sell
them at lower prices than ever before ohereo
in this market.
Our stock will be found fun and complete
i'm all its branches. Our motto is
''SmaH Profits and Qutc& Sales"
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH.
Give us call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
II. 4. MEYER,
Cor Boward-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

Gg- What does it cost Fort Smith n
head for testimonials extolling that city
as par excellence for holding the [. 5.
Court inf How much did Sam White
get? The - affidavit" " business is an Old
dodge and played out.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

CRors.-Thc last few days OF clear, warm
weather has made manifest improvement
upon the growing crops. Farmers have had
IN opportunity to piow and clean their crops
and they have embraced the opportunity thus
offered. Wheat Is now being harvested, and
although the amount sown In Craw ford :is
spall, Il promises to be fair yield. We
hope our farmers will next season pay more
attention TO wheat.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

II The Little Rock Republican and STATE
Journal are. just now. having happy time
The Journal charges the Republican Editors
with all manner Of fraud and yillainy, and
the Republican retorts that they are "anoth-
er." When "rogucs fall out, DC"
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

II The Engineers engaged on the survey
Of the Arkansas division of the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad, have progressed to poin,
twenty miles west Of Van Buren,. They
camped last Saturday on Skin Bayou In the
Cherokee Nation.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06
Brick for Sale.
BREWERY * CO.,
w. &. BOSTICK ~ co.

HAVE jus. received a fresh supply of
Goods, consisting in part of
WINES, LIQUORS, ALE & PORTER,
Of the very best brands.
u Persons buying Goods of lis will have
them delirered at their residence if not over
one mile. Respectfully.
". c, b. & co.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

- The Washington Patriot publishes
extracts from forty seven Southern Dem
ocratic papers that take the Nauandig-
ham view Of things.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06
Horace Greeley is and is Not Candidate
for President
LEANENwoRTu, KAs., May .!

Gen. William Larimeert 9f this city Yaqi
Goth, in regard to bringing his name be-
fore the next Republican convention as a
candidate for President. The following
is his reply;
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

~" The Little Rock J0urHal, Jos. BROOKS
paper, is out in favor of general amnesty,
and honesty" in Office holders. This Is the
Brindle-,ail wing platform, in the coming
campaign. Mr.. Brooks, it is said, will be the
Radical candidate for Governor, at the next
nlnctirn
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

- New potatoes are selling In market at
~ PR busI,el cherries 30c per gallon whar-
'lehurries eoc per gallon ducberrles eoc.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06
Post Office Notice.
Posr OFFtCI

Posr OFFICE,
Van Buren, Ark, May 22d, 1871
NoTIcE Is given, that hereafter, no Mail
Matter will be delivered, except to the person
designated, unless a written order Is produc-
ed
2w ;. ID. DoUGnERTY, r. NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06
n office !

4 IL parties holding Coupons on Crawford
~ County Bonds, due on or before the lst
day of May, n. Il 1871 will present the same
for payment at my Ollice in the Court .l4puse
in the town Of Van Burcn, on or bet6lG the
Sd day Of July Il. d. 1871. And further
NOTICE is hereby given, that will re-
ceiye sealed Proposals for the SALE OF
CRAWFORD COUNTY BONDS, to the
amount of the Special County Revenue now
on hand (suppased to be $1,000 until the 81
day OF July, lS1l. 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 T. 1871. IL
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06
Now Goods

A fresh stock embracing all varieties, con-
"a stanty arriving. and selling at prices
lower than known since 1860.
april "a WILLIAMS & WHITFIELD.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06
Special Notice.

/ hereby Notify all persons who have I'M
l. settled Book Accounts with me to come
in and settle, by note or otherwise. at once
and save costs, as will surely place them in
the hands of IN Officer for collection If not
attended to.
\ ! am now selling Goods exclusively for
CASH or PRODUCE, all old accounts MUST
be settled up.
april Il, 1871 NJ. LYNCH
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

EE Cotton in New York, on the lst
June, was quoted widdling uplands III.
At New Orleans firm at 16s@16f.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-06

CHEROKEE - 'ECIsioN.-Ihe circuit
Court of the ,tates at Topeka, Kansas.
has rendered ''S sion in the case brought
by the settlers on t, cherokee Neutral lands
against James F; BOY The following Is an
epitome Of the olfJ IN:
/. That the treaN 9f 1885 and patent oil I,, Io1o
49,. :, Toe sin,,I., -ie to the Cherokee Ind-
inns OF the Neutral leads.
2 That whether the Indians hold the fee or
only the ordinary posSessory right the treaty
of isG6 and 1868 give full title to the pur-
chaser under the provisions, as such was
plainly the intent OF the treaty making pow
e.,
3. That the treaty making power had full
authority to ALLEVIATE the public domain, and
tides so acquired were perfect and indeleasi-
Bile.
4. That to say the government would sell
this land for nearly million dollars pay the
money to the Indians, and then say the pur-
chaser had no title. would be to make the gov
ernmcnta Il party to an enormous fraud.
5. That whether the sale to Mr.. joy was
regular or not under the treaty of 1866, the
treaty of 1865 covered all defects and made
the title perfect.
| 6. That under all the facts and clrcumstan'
ces, the title of james i. JOY to the land II
| question is, under the treaties and patent, :
! complete and perfect title and cannot be sue
ce.snlly asSailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
Business Prospects.

The Baltimore Sun calls attention to the facts,
that c,,utr,rcttoa is now to be the order Of the
day, and says it will be we'll if all men of all
classes take heed and prepare to meet the CON
sequences Of the gradual but inevitable shrink
age of nominal values. for they are only noml-
nal. which has been going on for some time
,.sSt. aud which is destined to continue. 1t has
At last reached the TWO things which. as they
are the slowest to be affected by the food Of the
financial tide are the last to feel its ebb. Labor
and land are both beginning to feel the depress-
iug effects of a reaction against an unnstural
and unhealthy expansion. The year that We
have now entered upon it is thought may not
be very profitable one in a business point Of
yiew-but We hope it will not be one of l"s- or
1iSs SER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Thursday, January 5, 1871.
Guard Against Fires.

The New York Times, in the course OF
timely article on the subject of precautions
agains, fire. declares: that during the cold
weather. prevention, rather than cure. of the
fiery evil, should be considered. To meet the
demands of the case the Times remarks that
all places where fire is used. and all the con-
dun to or from them for smoke or ventilation,
should be closely and frequently examined
All open CRATES should be guarded by suitable
shields Of wire or other close metal bars, and
never left at night without them. Servants
should he enjoined to observe regular and
>crupulous precautions, and not only enjolned.
but watched to see that their employers orders
are obeyed Kerosene and similar fluids
should be kept as much out Of harms way as
possible. and gas-burners near curtsins or in
other dangerous situations, should be Very eau
tiously handled If these precautions are
taken. most happy results will assuredly follow.
aud hence We urge them upon the attention OF
people at this season of the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
Congress-.

In the Senate Yesterday the resolution Of in
aury into the alleged connection Of Senator
Sprague with blockade runners in Texas. during
the war wa<reterrcd II 1 special committee. Nr.
Sumner resolution. calling on the President
for copies Of all papers ana correspondence r.
lating 10 the annexation Of San Domns" Wa>
passed. Tn, bill authorizing the Secretary ot
the Treasury 10 issue three hundred million
dollars additional oflht FIVE I,r Ct. bonds was
passed and now goes II the House. \ re~,lu-
ton directing the Committee on Finance IL in
quire into the expediency of imposing stamp
tax Of one dollar upon applications for official
positions. ana fifty cts. for each signature
when the salary is Sl.nnu or under. and one
dollar when it is over $1,000. was passed. MIR.
Trumbull' bill 10 prevent Mem er> If Congress
from recommending candidates for appointments
10 Office under the Federal Government was
debated, but no action taken upon it. The bill
to pay J. VI. Best. Of Kentucky. for the de-
Strlction of his house. By [. : troops during
the war. was discussed until the Senate Went
into Executive session.
In the House Of Representatives Yesterday,
Mr.. Banks gave notice tbs, on Monday he
would call up the Senate resolution for the ap-
pointment offs Commission TO San Domingo
The Indian Appropriation bill was reported. and
made the order for Wednesday next The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
St. Domingo.

4 letter from Washington dated yesterday
Avs The Democratic members Of Congress
held conference this p. m. at the capitol on
the San Domingo question, and decided unanl-
mously to oppose the annexation project.
They admitted that the manifest destiny
doctrine Of the Democratic party had been the
acquisition Of territory but that the objections
to San Domingo were too great to be overcome.
Some Of these were tina, Dominica only repre-
>ented half the island. that its population was
a half civilized and ignorant nce. and that the
scheme was shrouded i'll corruption They de-
cided unanimously 10 oppose it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
Foreign News.

We have by the morning mail nothing au-
thapt;, in addition 10 whit WAS published III
Yesterday ,iazrttc. \ dispatch from Brussels
has re,nrt that King William has abandon
ed the idea Of entering Paris pon capltu-
la,ion If the forts Paris Is I" lie garrl>"nri and
nrovi,innel t,r two Years: AM the Germans are
n hold Al,ace. Lorraine. Bclt"rt. Biche. and 4
linz, # communication with Paris. After the
unconditional surrender the Ciarlr Rationale
will he armed ANA made Responsible tor the pre-
s.rya,ion Of order in til. capital and the Corp,
I .n;>l,tif will he >umluanrl u nct on the ID
of the following month. England l. deter,
mined u arm. say, = London dispatch. aud
Lord Napier is about Ia >ucrrsd the Duke "f
Cambridge a, Commandment Chirt the army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Secretary Boutwell, estimates that the ne
duction of the revenue from the new tariff will
be AT least $40, NN, 600 per year. Two hundred
and one articles. generally drugs and chemicals,
are placed on the free hist. 1t is supposed by
dispatches from Washington that some leglsla-
tion will be Necessary to pertec, the tariff: and
it is also believed that important changes will
be made in the internal revenue system. Awell
informed Washington correspondent, says it is
thought the principal attack will be on the in
come taY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

,mounr asked is 81. 359. 500 Mr. Wood Of
Ssrsd resolution similar to that Of Nr. sum
ner calling on the President for information n
regarding San Domingo; TO the reception t OF
WHICH Mr. Orh objected On motion OF Mr.
Rogers. the Judiciary Committee was instruct
ed ed to inquire into the alleged frauds az the re-
(,snr el,rtinu in Arkansas and the present con-
iition Of the State. and 10 report what leglsla-
ton is necessary. Mr. Banks desired - have
rhe San Domingo Commission resolutions re
terrea to the Foreign Affairs tommlttee' but
was prevented by an objection from Mr.. Brooks:
Mr. Fitch proposed rs an amendmen, that the
Commission extend its inquiries 10 Cuba ana
the House adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

The editor of the Philadelphia City Item,
closes the old year with this editorial: "A
YEAR ago our heart filed with the goodness OF
our Heavenly Father We wrote and published
If. during the twelve months just passed, We
have injured any one We asked to be forgiven
as We forgive all who have injured Us. We
re-eeho. this sentiment, with emphasis, God
has been good to Us, and We have nothing but
charity and love for the whole world
The spirit which anima,es this paragraph is
worthy of all commentator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

The New Year edition Of The Maryland Re-
publican published at Annapolis. Nd. reflects
much credit upon MeSses. George Cotton 4
Son. proprictor$ on account Of its rch and
elaborate dress. and the general good taste and
arrangement of the variety of styles of type
which adorn its face
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

1t is said that Richmond has been alive for Il
week OF more With Radicals from different parts
of the State who were elected inNovember to va
rious Offices. in their respective counties. They
are looking up persons TO go on their Office
bonds The Dispatch learns that some Of the
party men in Richmond have gone in this way
on halfdozen different bonds. when. in fact,
they are not worth the sum for which they are
bound on the first bond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.
IT. shosc ths ,~ry age and botly 81 hr Tines.

Yesterday the inquest upon the bodies Of the
men killed by the explosion OF the boilers OF
the Baltimore ice boat. Chesapeake was conclud-
ed. Mr.. Reeder. the engineer gave his theory
Of the cause Of the disaster and other witness
IS were examined His own testimony con-
victs him of negligence and csrelessness. The
Jury rendered one Of the most remarkable yer.
diets on retord-"Death caused by toamlng OF
the water in the boilers deceivlng the engl-
neer.
Mr. y. W. Bingham, special agent Of the
Treasury Department. has unearthed most ex-
tensive series of smuggling transactions in Bos-
ton and New York Investigation has develop
ed the fact that prominent Government officials
were in league with the smugg lers. and some G
the parties implicated are now on trial IN Sot-
ton. The smuggling has been going on tor
Years. and Government has been detrauded of
millions
Rumors prevail. says the Wilmington Del.
Commercial of Tuesday, that the extensive
shipbuilline firm of Reaney. Son 4 Archibald
1t Chester have been Obliged IL SUSPEND. We
learn that their works have been closed. and 4 .
operations in progress stopped One Of their ell.
plovres was informed that the firm was obliged
10 make al assignment. ana tnat the future
course of the establishment was As Yet I'M
/. decided.
The L. :. trisate Saranac. flagship Of the
North Pacific Squadron. Was recently named by;
!! mistake in dispatch from San Francisco =!
being overdue at that port. The Saranac h: =
for some time been lying safely anchored with
in the Golden Gate 1t is the Saginaw, pad
dlewheel steamer Of 2S2 tons burden. and car
! wing TWO guns which has become the subject
of anxiety.
The Chesapeake Bay oysters which last Feb
ruary were transferred to the Pacific coast. and
planted in the Bay of San Francisco. have in
creased to q wonderful size, and. as the jour
mails Of San Francisco assert. are much superior
in favor grow more rapidly and thrive better
than the oysters in the beds on the Atlantic
coast.
The act of the Legislature Of Ohio authorlz-
inc the city of Cincinnati II issue bonds to the
amount Of $4,000 900 for the construction Of
the Cincinnati and Southern Railroad has been
declared constitutional BY the Supreme Court
of Ohio.
On the ponds near Boston they are gather
ing beautiful ice. fourteen inches thick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
I pNNi Nc .ATED.

Observing in <ever:.! lrccnt Issues Of th.e TIA
zrttr communications regarding the .r.,w c4t:A
rr a>k 10 l,v lcrlnittr, I" differ viii! |. +. and
J. L. :. in their solutions ii The lH''bI,.!n. AMI
sul,ni, the ,owins Tia" first CON- selling lur
s..i,.ni n 4 discount of liz Ter ct. cast -"
causing :. los Of 8. Cow NJ. c">i 81 =,
the amount. Of which. s.. i il l.:r Ct. and il
or,lrr t. regain the loss upon COW NJ. IS.
COW No. > l. ~ol t"r $%I.22jx$it $780,.
r. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

The early recall Of Ministers Bancroft and
Marsh. and the retirement of Secretary Fish Is
very generally stated in official quarters in
Washington. 1t is said Mr. Fish will positive
" resign in March to be succeeded in the State
Department by Senator Morton. Of Indiana.
By that time the Indiana Legislature, it is said
will adjourn, 50 that Mortons successor can bt
appointed By the Governor Of the. State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Such have been the preparations 70 guard
the Union Pacific road from snow that through
them all. trains on it have been wholly uninter-
rupted. They are running On time from Omaha
to San Francisco, aud hope TO do 81 all winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
come tax.

At meeting Of the Board of Directors of
the State Bank of Virgins at Richmond, held
Yesterday afternoon Mr. VIM. H. Mcfarland
rendered his resignation Us President Of the
bank, and. it being accepted. Mr. John L. Bs-
con VAS elected in his stead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

1t is said that i suit has been instituted in q
Southern State: by person. against another
person, for money loaned by the former, TO Sc
cure the election Of the latter to high Office.
The particulars are not given but the parties
are all ''lo-il men and the election was made
by Legislature: ON which the money! could b*.
used with effect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

The letter received by the Mayor Of Lee>burs.
purporting to have been written by the Mayor
Of Frederick City Nd. offering reward for
the arrest ofG ". Cooper: of Leesburg: Turns
out u have been yillainous hoax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05
PROFESSIONAL.
WIN. KILGOUR.
CHARLES WHITTLESEI.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER.
ATTORNEY AND COUNS ELLOH N
BANkRC PTCY.

Congress having just amended the Bankrup;
Law :" .ha, nearly ii! parties can be d'cnarged
from their deb.- unobstructed by the Ely Per
cent. clause, so-called, another opportunity Offer.
% secure the benefits Of this most effective and
perInsnent measure of re!ie: The abcve-n4med
will make bankrupt busI!r'' y specially VA!
procure discharges vt. the u:y-t l.odera': terms
and t.snssct 81 cuisines. in tEls. line ~ prlces
which csnn". Isl! 20 BE- satisfactory. Being I'M
ted Sts,.s COMMISSIONER NJ ~i.! saiesTo: 70 vi.s
the di,.c-cn: couag!-. on colr: day., aAc taH'
,svc par.is-- The trouble =ad .eSpen:e Of .sTe'a-
trips ~ Ale1and-ia in beginning AID p:oGeea!as
with thei. CASES. Di5chs.gea csn DC OBTAINED
here be:or. Regi..e- Hi! as promptly - II Re-
mond o. elsewhere and a. nuch ies' e1 peate -
,,s,ri.- l. NAV BE- a,i3.-l ina. The Bankrupt acs
in connection. Win Ia. Homestead e1e!np:!oi.
which i! !. nov. believes: will te secured - the
Dsakrap. undo! :h- bankrupt !A~, j. ne oh!! Zee!
relief now oE--rd :" pa-!r- struggling Il. -:
honales. bondage III old debt Address pes IA
ally OF BY !-t:e. II, No. l. ,"Ish Roys! t;'ss:
Alexandria, Va. y i'-!F
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio. has introduced into
the House Of Representatives. a bill which vir'
tuay amounts to prohibition Of the liquor
traffic in the Rstric, of Columbia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Philadelphia city stock. which >ome Years
ago sold much under par-ten 10 fifteen per CT.
while that OF Baltimore city WAS above par.
now sells freely at par to par and ]! That Of
the city Of Baltimore in the meantime: i down
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Gov. Hoffman. of New York. in his recent
Message to the Legislature Of that State. has a
torcible review of the act Of the Administration
in sending troops to New York city. at the re
cent election. The appointment Of thieves and
ieons as Deputy L. s Aarshals. and their
equipment with navy revolvers from Federal
armories. and the utter ignoring of the police
and civil authorities as if the State were in re-
belhon against the Federal authority. is dwelt
upon with severity He s1igmatizes all this AS
bold attempt to control the election. and
speaks Of the terrible results which the con,inu-
auce of such policy by. the Federal Govern
meut, is likely TO produce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Either through the good advice OF Others; or
On his own motion. Mr. j. H. Surratt appears
TO have relinquished his design OF 'lecturins
through the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Vice President Collar has written letter:
which viii be published in few days: advocst-
ing the denomination of General Grant. he is
silent about the second place on the ticker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

The Winchester Sentinel has been purchased
By the Winchester Times: and merged in the
latter naner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Destructive fires occurred yesterday at 81.
Louis. Cincinnati Camden " y. and San
Francisco: besides smaller one, in other places.
The number Of fires thAt have happened within
the last two weeks is unprecedented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

The Cincinnati Commercial publishes a letter
purporting 10 have been written by Orville
Grant. from Chicago TO his brother the Pre$-
dent charging Gen. Bloomfield. Of the revenue
service in that district with having made over
lures to dis.illers through Mr.. Crosby: his con-
6den,ial clerk 10 decline prosecuting charges
against them. for consideration to the amount
Of $4,000. He adds Il also know that there
are men here. as gsugers and Storeleepers. who
have assisted the distillers in stealing whi.key
and receive their pay for doing it, and that
Bloomfield knows it and still retains them in
Office. Now that you are apprised Of the facts,
You are individually responsible for his dishou-
.ety in the future We give this as We tndit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

1, is said that Virginia will have FIVE thou
sand public schools in operation before the close
,f rhis Year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Its AN interesting fact. which the tax payers
Of the country will learn with satisfaction. that
the amended tariff admits Skeletons free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-05

Horace tireeley and Congressman urth. Of
Indiana, are now SPOKEN Of n Washington az
{ commissioners - San Domingo.