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The Van Buren press., 1872-10-22
Attention All |!

Every man who has been refused Reg.
istration, by the President of the Board
Of Registration, should appear at Van
Buren, on either Of the days Of Review,
commencing on Saturday October l0tl
and continuing the 2lst, 22nd, 23rd, oath
and 25th, that their cases may be heard
Quite number have been rejected on the
ground that they were Read overseers
before tho war. There 10 not the least
ground for any such ruling, and when
the President Of the Board reflects on
the question, he will think as we do
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For the Legislature,

thereby announce myself as an Independent Re
publican candidate for Representative from the sth
senatorial District, composed of Sebastian. Crawford
and Franklin counties. And would respectfully ask
the support Of all the voters in the District My
Views on all the various political topics will be given
10 full at all the different places Of public speaking
in the District. If elected will do all in NY power
10 carry out the wishes Of the citizens Of the District
Very respectfully, d. II, DlNllBlSS.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-22

gS- A man is on trial in Massachu-
setts for killing his mother in-law. II 1t
has come to tha. point in New England
that one must be caught up and put in
the prisoners dock, like common felon,
for simply killing his mother in-law, then
farewell to all the liberty on this conti'
ueUt
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ley Our " Reporters account Of a meet
ing of the candidates at Ozark, was received
just as v c 10 TO press. 1t having been sent
Off on the wrong track. We regret ii, as 1t is
matter that will be too late for another week
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sT- The Registration OF Crawford county,
has reached over 1000 votes, notwithstanding
quite number have been refused. Quite
large number have made no application, that
are fully qualified TO register There are a
few days lett yet in which to apply. Let them
be improved.
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Eg- The best game Of bluff in San
Francisco is played by young girl Of
eighteen She has been known to
" raise her opponent $4,000 on sin
gle pair, and is worth a quarter of mil
lion, the proceeds Of her "poker' per-
forlnapccs
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DIED

In Van Burcu, on the morning orthe I'D inst, Mr.
SAMUEL GRAY, formerly of North Carolina, aged p
years.
Mr.. Gray has been resident Of this place some
three or four years was a good citizen, and had
made many warm friends. He leaves wife to mourn
his death His Funeral will take place from his late
residence this afternoon.
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CITY Marshal.

Wo ore authorized to announce JOHN 5. BROpIE,
as q candidate for City Marshal at the November
Election subject to the endorsement Of the Reform
City Convention.
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In the northeast. With such men As Miller
and Tappan and HAMS, we would have polIcd
q solid vote. Il. R. Jarstte,
Wcll why don't thg stick? Themoyewos
not new to either Of ITEM, taking the Gazette
ms evidence. Hunterw was well aware OF the
new move, for he agcptcd at the earnest
solicitation Of many persons, from every
yuartcr of the State = And Gen, Tappan in
his letter below, declhing, gives the lie to the
statement that the peple were solid for the
ppw ticket,
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n. he- { vooa plctnre framc

Dan Anderson, he wood picture frame,
dip.
Miss Lon King. beL. shell comb case, dip.
Mrs. Ada ). DeCJ Jerd, best shell picture
frame, dip.
Mrs jesse Turner / stdIsplay penmanship,
dip.
Mrs.J. 5. Durham, III best display penman-
ship Ger.
Miss Ann Clegg, 'est oil painting, own
work, dip.
Miss Ann Clcgg, best water painting, own
work, dip.
Mis-. A. II. Carson. best she'll frame and pie
turr, dip
Mrs. Jesse Turner, best oil portrait. dip,
Mrs D. G. Williams, best transfer picture,
dip.
il. |. Pearson best dental work, dip
We have room for mention Of only a small
portion Of the entries an most OF the depart
ineuts and on account Of the pressure OF the
crowd, and the extent Of the displays, thtre
NAV have occurred sAne irregularities IN the
awarding Of the preni iums,-ior such the As
sotalion asks the Indulgence of the people
Especial and thankful mention is made OF
the following displays. They did much TO
culyeu and add interest to the Fair and are
therefore entitled 10 dis notice.
Dr.R.I Pearson, dkplay Of dental tools.
Dr. A DiJrell, diilay Of surgical instru-
mcnts.
II. G. Robards display Of pictures and pho
tograpAs.
joe CIegs, display of many kinds curio'i-
ties and oddities.
Mrs Ada ) Decp I'd, display ofojl paint
ings.
Charles + uarvt display Of musical in
strumcnts, fancy ~, toys, etc
Decherd Bros. jbasty of fancy druggist ar
ticIcs, perJmCry- th3
Mr., Emily IL Mocititd display oi mouse pants
and flowers =, ,,,,.ot.
81, and n cyINfrtiof Acr curositics.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fees for Candidates Strictly in Advance
State and National, s''W
Legislature and County, VW
Township, o."
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GEN, TApPAS' WITHDRAWAL,

EDITORS WORLD; hccepted position on
the Hunter ticket, behving at the time, such
Subsequent events hse determined the fact,
that the continuance "A third ticket in the
field, would tend tostrongthcn the Baxter
ticket to the injury the Brooks ticket, Not
willing to assist, eithr directly or indirectly,
to such an end | havtthis day rendered my
resignation as a candiate for Lieut. Govern
or, i, {. TtPPAN.
Helena Oct Q. 1872
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At the residence of Col. Squire Boone, one milo
East of Ozark. by Rev. E. NJ. Roach, Mr.. CREED
HUNTER to Miss CgNER BooSE, both Of Franklin
County, Ark.
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JENKS BROWN,
COMMERCIAL AGENT.

Represents the following Saint Louis
Houses
ADEN, BURR & co, Flour and Com.
mission.
II. SUFFERT & CO., Produce and Pro.
visions,
LEWIS DORSHEIMER, SaddIery Man.
UfacturGr.
CLAFLIN, ALLEN & CO., Boot and Shoe
JObbcrs.
BRADFORD Il RAINWATER, Hats,
Caps and Furs.
JOHN G.. ALLEN d SONS, Dry Goods,
Notions and Clothing.
FISHER & ELAN, Tobacco Manufac.
turcrS.
J. II. GARNIIART & CO., Imported and
Domestic Liquors.
STEWART d NFEDHAM, Western Agenl
for CLIMAX MOWERS, REAP.
ERS. WAGONS Il HAY CUT
TIERS, and manufacturers Of Grubbcrs
stump PulIcrs, etc.
dec. l7.'7l.y1
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. GRAN. WILCOX and Col, j. II. CLENDEN-
ING, will address the people the political issues
of the day, at
Lees Creek, Crawford co, Thursday, October II
Evansville, Washington co, Friday, October IS
Boousboru Washington co, Saturday, October 70
Cincinnati, Washington co, Monday, october list
Bcntonyillc, Benton 60, Tuesday, October -
Elm Springs Benton co, " cdnesday, October p
Fayetteville, Washington co, Thursday, october y
Huntsville, Madison co, Friday, October -
St. Paul, Madison co, Saturday, October ~.
Clarksyillc, johnson co, Monday, October %
Dardanellc. Yell 60, Tuesday, October -
pcrryvillc, Perry co, Wednesday, October 30
Lcwi.burg, Conway co, Thursday, October 81, 10
o'clock A. NJ
Little Rock October 3l,t at night.
All are inritcd-Ladies included. A fair division
Of timo will be given to the opposition
Oh 'rm. Reform EN. Com.
Hon. T. NJ CUSTER candidate for Congress in
the 81 District. will address the people the politi-
cal issues Of the day at the following times and
places:
Van'Burcn, Crawford co. Tuesday. October -.
Fort Smith Sebastian co, Wednesday october y.
Roonsboro Washington co. Friday October ..
Fayetteville, saturday octqbcr@.
RentonyIlc Monday, October p.
Naysvillc Benton co, Tuesday October %.
fair division ortimc will be given to the oppos-
ing candidate, the Hon. W. W. wiltshire. full at
tendance is solicited. ,r,n,,
Chairman Con. Com.
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COTTON is KING !
COTTON IS KING :

AND THAT FACT CAN BE ASCERTAINED
BY MAKING APPLICATION To.
WIN WHITFIELD & CO.
WM. WHITFIELD & co.
Pure Wines, Brandies and Whis-
kies, cheap at T.. Wallis.
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A Large Supply

hF Periumeries, Hair Oils. Pomadcs, Toi-
- let Soaps, fine white CASTLE Soap. dc. at
'UIl G.. t. liARNEl'S.
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FOR GOVERNOR.
JOSEPH BROOKS,

Ta supt. Of Public Instruction,
THOMAS SMITH.
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For Associate justices Of Supreme Court,
WILLIAM NJ. HARRISON.
JOHN I. BEARDEN.
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[GENERAL NAruRE-No. 2Il


An act supplementary to the act entitled
Gan act to prevent the determination b
fur bearing animals in Alaska"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House 81
Representatives of the United States al
America in Congress assembled, That tbs
Secretary of the Treasury be, and he N
hereby, authorized to appoint one agent
and three assistant agents, who shall BE-
charged with the management of the seal
fisheries in Alaska, and the performance Of
such other duties as may be assigned "a
them by the Secretary of the Treasury; and
the said agent shall receive the sum Of ten
dollars each day, one assistant agent tia
sum OF eight dollars each day and two as
sistant agents the sum of six dollars each
day while so Employed; and they shall
also be allowed their necessary TRAVELLING
expenses in going to and returning from
Alaska, for which expenses vouchers shall
be presented to the proper accounting Off.
GERS of the treasury, and such expenses
shall not exceed in the aggregate six hun
bred dollars each in any one year; provided.
that such agents shall never be interested
directly or indirectly, in any lease of tie
right to take seals, nor in any proceeds nor
profits thereof, neither as owner, agent
partner or otherwise.
SEC. z. That the Secretary of the TreasuFy
be, and he is hereby, authorized to erect
Westinghouse upon each of the islands d
st. Paul and st. George, for the use Of said
agents, the cost of both not to exceed SIX
thousand dollars.
Sec. 3. That the said agents be, and they
are hereby, empowered to administer oaths
in all cases relating to the service of the
United States, and to take testimony in
Alaska for the use of the government in
any matter concerning the public revenues.
Approved March 5, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-21
OFFICIAL.
Laws of the United States Passed at the
Second Session of the FOrty-First
Congress.
GENERAL NATURE-No. IL


GENERAL EATURE-No. /.
An act relating to the limitation of steam
pressure on towing and freight boats on
the Mississippi river and its tributaries.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
provisions of an act entitled "An act to
provide for the better security of life on
vessels propelled in whole or in part by
steam" etc, approved February twenty
eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy-One,
so far as they relate to the limitation of
steam pressure of steamboats, used exclu-
sively for towing and carrying freight on
the Mississippi river and its tributaries, are
hereby so far modified as to substitute for
such boats one hundred and fifty pounds of
steam pressure in place Of one hundred and
ten pounds, as provided in said act for the
standard pressure upon standard boilers Of
fOrty-twO inches diameter, and of plates of
One-Q of an inch in thickness; and
such boats may, on the written permit of
the supervising inspector of the district in
which such boats shall carry on their bust
ness, for a period of six months from and
after the passage of this joint resolution, be
permitted to carry steam above the stand
ard pressure of one hundred and ten pounds,
but not exceeding the standard pressure of
one hundred and fifty pounds to the square
inch. j. @. BLAINE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
SCHUYLER COLFAX,
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
Approved, December 20, 1871.
L. S. GRANT.
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miles west of the most western point of
Madison lake; thence north along said
meridian to the latitude of the junction of
the Yellowstone and Gardeners rivers;
thence east to the place of beginning, is
hereby reserved and withdrawn from set
Element, occupancy, or sale under the laws
of the United States, and dedicated and set
aoart as public park or pleasuring ground
for the benefit and enjoyment of the people
and all persons who shall locate or settle
upon or occupy the same, or any part
thereof, except as hereinafter provided,
shall be considered tFespasseI3, and re-
moved therefrom.
SEC. 2. That said public park shall be un-
der the exclusive control of the Secretary of
the Interior. whose duty it shall be, as soon
as practicable, to make and publish such
rules and regulations as he may deem neces-
sary or proper for the care and management
of the same. Such regulations shall provide
for the preservation, from injury or spOlia-
ton, of all timber, mineral deposits, natural
curiosities, or wonders within said park, and
their retention in their natural condition.
The Secretary may, in his discretion, grant
leases for building purposes for terms
not exceeding ten years, of small par
GELS of ground, at such places in said
park as shall require the erection of
buildings for the accommodation of
visitors; all of the proceeds of said leases,
and all other revenues that may be derived
from any source connected with said park,
to be expended under his direction in the
management of the same, and the construc-
ton of roads and bridle-paths therein. He
shall provide against the wantOn destruc-
ton of the fish and game found within said
park, and against their capture or destruc
ton for the purposes of merchandise or
profit. He shall also cause all persons tres
passing upon the same after the passage or
this act to be removed therefrOm, and gem
orally shall be authorized to take all such
measures as shall be necessary or proper to
fully carry out the objects and purposes of
this act
Annrnrad March 1 1879
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GENERAL NATyRE-No. 25.l

An act for the relief of George w. Morse.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States Of
America IN Congress assembled, That the
Commissioner of Patents be, and he hereby
is, authorized to entertain and exercise
jurisdiction over petitions of George w.
Morse tor the extension of two letters-pat-
emit granted to him on the twenty eighth day
OF October, eighteen hundred and fifty six,
Tor further term Of seven years from the
day on which such extensions may be
granted, and to hear the testimony of the
applicant and determine upon the said petit
lions in the same manner and with the same
effect as if the original terms of said patents
or of any foreign patents covering the same
inventions, had not expired, and to grant
or refuse such extensions upon the same
principles, otherwise, that govern his de.
eisiOns upon such applications when made
under the law of July eight eighteen hun.
dred and seventy; provided, that no per.
son shall be held liable for the Infringement
of said patents, if extended, for making use
of said inventions since the expiration Ofthe
original terms of said patents, and prior to
the date of their extension: And provided
further, That any person, firm, or corpora
ton now engaged in the manufacture of
firearms and using said invention, shall be
entitled to use the machinery made or con
strueted by them for manufacturing the
same since the expiration of the original
terms of said patents, without liability dur
ing the term of said extension.
Approved March IL, 1872.
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proved, February 6, 1872.
GENERAL NArURE-No. Ill
An act for the relief of Alexander Smith
and Halcyon Skinner.

An act for the relief of Alexander Smith
and HalcyOn Skinner.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Commissioner of Patents be, and he is
hereby, directed to grant Tehearing of the
application of Alexander Smith and Hal
cyOn Skinner, for the extension of letters
patent granted to them on the fourth day
of November, eighteen hundred and fifty
six, for Improvement in power looms; and
he is hereby authorized to to revive and ex-
tend the said letters-patent for the further
term of seven years from and after the
fourth day of November, eighteen hundred
and seventy, notwithstanding the original
term for which letters-patent was granted
has expired, and the said patentees had
patented the said invention in foreign coun-
tries, and such foreign patents had ex-
PRED before the fourth day of November,
eighteen hundred and seventy, if in his
Judgment the said patentees were the
original and first inventors of tne invention
described in the said letters-patent, and
the invention is useful, and the patentees
have failed, without neglect or fault on
their part, to obtain from the use and sale
of the said invention a reasonable remuner-
alton for the time, ingenuity, labor, and
expense bestowed upon the same and the
thereof into use. And the
said letters-patent, when so revived and
extended, shall have the same effect in law
as if it had been originally granted tor the
term of twenty-One years; provided, that
all persons who at the time of the passage
of this act had constructed, OF caused to be
or used looms en- the plan of
the said invention, shall be at liberty, dur
ing such extended term, to use and vend to
others to use said looms so constructed or
used.
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GENERAL NAruRE-No. POT

An act transferring certain powers and 4.
ties to the Department of Justice. a.
providing a seal therefor.
Be it enacted by the Senate and HON.
of Representatives of the United States :
America in Congress assembled, That n
and singular the powers conferred and dT
ties enj0iRed by existing laws upon the s..
rotary of the Interior relating to the n.
prisonment or discharge of convicted Il
tenders against the laws of the UniteI
States, OF to the reform school and isil +
the District of Columbia, be, and the sam.
are hereby, transferred to the Department
of Justice.
SEC. 2. That the seal heretofore providas
for the Office of the Attorney General, shai
be the seal of the Department of Justice
with such change in the device as the Pres.
dent of the United States shall approve
and all books, papers, documents, and
records in said Department of Justice MAJ
be copied and certified under seal in ~
same manner as those in the State Depar,.
ment, and with the same force and effect
Approved, March 5, 1872.
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GENERAL NArURE-No. 81

An act to authorize the payment of du-
plicate checks Of disbursing officers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That in
place of original checks, when lost stolen
or destroyed, disbursing officers and agents
of the United States are hereby authorized,
after the expiration of six months from the
date of such checks, and within three years
from such date, to issue duplicate checks,
and the Treasurer, assistant treasurers, and
designated depositaries of the United States
are directed to pay such checks, drawn in
pursuance of law by such officers or agents,
upon notice and proof of the loss of the
original check or checks, under such regula-
ton in regard to their issue and payment.
and upon the execution of such bonds. with
sureties, to indemnity the United States, as
the Secretary of the Treasury shall pre-
scribe: Provided, that this act shall not ap-
ply to any check exceeding in amount the
sum of one thousand dollars.
SEC. 2. That in case the disbursing officer
or agent by whom such lost, destroyed, or
stolen original check was issued, be dead,
or no longer in the service of the United
States, it shall be the duty of the proper
accounting officer, under such regulations
as the Secretary Of the Treasury shall pre-
scribe to state an account in favor of the
owner OF such original check for the amount
thereof, and to charge such amount to the
account of such officer or agent.
Approved, February ., 1872.
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GENERAL NATURE-No. ~

An act to admit certain machinery i'm
ported from foreign countries free Of
duty.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Calcasieu Sulphur and Mining Company of
New Orleans be and is hereby permitted to
import, free Of duty, under such rules and
regulations as the Secretary of the Treas
ury shall prescribe, certain machinery and
accompanying implements for the purpose
of and to be used only In making a series
of experiments in mining for sulphur in the
parish Of Calcasieu, In the State of Louisi-
ana; provided, that the value of such i'm
pOrtation shall not exceed the sum of seven
ty-hve thousand dollars, and that said ma
chinery and implements be imported within
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[GENERAL NArURE-No. 4.I

An act to change the times for holding cir
cult and district courts of the United
States for the western district OF Virginia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That, in
stead of the times now fixed by law, the
circuit and district courts of the United
States for the western district of Virginia
shall hereafter be held as follows: At Dan
vile, on the Tuesday after the fourth Mon
day of February and August at Lynchburg,
on the Tuesday after the third Monday of
March and September; at HarrfsOnburg, on
the Tuesday after the second Monday of
April and October; and at Abingdon, on the
Tuesday after the fourth Monday of May
and October. And all FecOgnisances, indict-
ments, or other proceedings, civil or crimi-
nal now pending in either of said courts,
shall be entered and have day in court, and
be heard and tried according to the times
Of holding said court as herein provided.
Approved, February l, 1872
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roved, February ?, 1872.
LGENERAL NAruRE-No. 81

An act to exempt the IRON steam ice
boats constructed by the city of Phila-
delphia from the inspection required by
the act of February twenty eight, eigh-
teen hundred and seventy-one, entitled
''An act to provide fer the better security
of life on board of vessels propelled in
whole or in part by steam, and for other
purposes
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
iron steam ice-boats, constructed by the
city of Philadelphia for the purpose of
keeping open the navigation of the rivers
Delaware and Schuylkill during the winter
months, be and they are hereby exempt
from the inspection required by the act APP
proved twenty eighth of February, eighteen
hundred and seventy-one, entitled "An act
to provide for the better security of life on
board of vessels propelled in whole or in
part by steam, and tor other purposes"
provided, that this act will expire at the
end of six months from and after it's
passage.
Approved. February 6. 1872.
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GENERAL NArURE-No. 161

AN act to set apart a certain tract of land
lying near the head-waters of the Yellow
stone river as public park.
BE 1t enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America IN Congress assembled, That the
tract OF land in the Territories of Montana
and wyoming, lying near the head-waters
OF the Yellowstone river, and described a.
follows, to wit: Commencing at the junction
OF Gardine-J river with the Yellowstone
river, and INNING east to the meridian
passing ten miles to the eastward of tbe
most eastern point of the Yellowstone lake
thence south along said meridian IN
the parallel Of latitude passing ten miles
south Of the most southern point
Of Yellowstone lake; thence west alone
said parallel to the meridian passing fifteen