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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-30

II BAILY, Attorney at Law,
Os New Bloomfield, Perry Co., Pa.
:. aS- Office in the Court House, with j. Il. Shuler.
ESQ. Refers to b. McIntlre, Esq. June q, 1871,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-30

WIN M. SUTCH, Attorney at Law, and Mill.
w tary Claim Agent,
New Bloomfield, Perry co.. Pa
as- Objective doors West of +. Mortimer
St0re--371y
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-30

4 NHAS. j. I; MCINTYRE, ,Attorney-at-Law,
~ New Bloomfield, Perry CO.. Pa.
So All professional business promptly and faith
fully attended tO.-32ly.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-30

CtHAS. A. BARNETT, Attorney.at-Law,
~ New Bloomfield, Perry CO., Pa.
nA- Ofice-adioining Mortimer Store.-321y
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-30

q II. GALBRAITH, Attorney-at-Law,
~ New Bloomfield Perry CO., Pa.
aS- Pensions, Bounties, Back Pay and all
Claims against the Government promptly collect
ed. Office with VIM. A. Sponsler, Esq.-321y.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-30

TOHN G. SHATTO, Surgeon Dentist.
- New Bloomfield, Perry co., Pa.
tistry All kinds of Mechanical and Surgical Den
prices done in the best manner, and at reasonable
AN-OI1ice over MOrtimer's stOre.-32lY
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Professional Cards.

WIN. A. SP0NSLER, Attorney.atLaw,
strHnt tUteeNad1ellnlng Mad hls @ residence on EaSs
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

SUcnI FAME.-NJt far from Tai
pan, on the Palisades, the tree is point.
ed out from which Andre was hung
1t is rather notable feature in the
landscape, and as a local memorial
helps to break the monotonous refrain
of "the house in which Washington
slept.
A traveller was under escort of a
farmer whereabouts, who pointed out
the tree.
"That's famous tree there"
"What is it famous for ?"
II don't remember exactly, but !
beleivea General was hung there once. -
What General &c General Wash
ington ?"
"Yes, that was his name"
"What did they hang him for ?"
"Wcll, he captured somebody, be
licve, I don't remember exactly"
WASN'T it Andre ?'
cay, chat was it; they hung hin
for capturing Audrc. l remmeber,
now.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

At social party in town, whore
humorous definitions was ore o' the
games Of the evening, the question was
put, what is religion p Religion
rel:cl one of the party, more famous
as man of business than as a man of
w.t--''reiigion is an insurance against
ire in the next world for which hon
es;y is the best Policy
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

It is re atcd, = at as some fric DIS
of Ca rpbell, the author of Hohenlined
were leaving his room after late sup
per, one Of the number hal the misfor-
tune to fall down long fight of stairs.
The poet, alarmed by the noise, opened
the door and inquired, What's that,
"Tis I sir, rolling rapidly" was the
prompt reply of lis fallen friend.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

A Danbury Deacon nearly CT turcd
FIVE boys who had been devastating
his chestnut trees, on Sunday after
noon. Shaking his fist after therretrat-
ING forms he angrily shouted; "The
sneaking little devils? If I had hold
of 'em one minute, d and then sud
denly cspying his pastor on the scene,
he impressiyely added, I'D pray for
I'm !"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

A purely mechanical punster sug-
gests that young women have adopted
the masculine exercise of boat racing
because they think it's row-man-tic.-
Nothing of the sort. It's because it
developes the chest, and makes them
row bust.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

COMMUNICATIVE is kind Of the
city" said an Cd fellow, as lie stepI ed
mp to the fountain in front Of the
Portland post Office, and drew forth
bottle, poured therefrom a liberal
quantity of n. f. r. into a dipper,
smoothed it with very little pure
Sebago, and tossed it off with much
tranquility. Eyes, ve~y kind of the
city, and great public accommoda-
tion," he murmured, as he returned
his bottle and moved on.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

A saloon keeper, having started bust
ness in building where trunks had
been made, asked a friend what he
had better do with the old sign,
Trunk Factory" 90" said the
friend, Just change the T to a D, and
it will suit you exactly"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

They have at last discovered mon
ster at Narragansett. Instead of a sea
monster it is a she monster a toothlsss
old main, who goes about talking Cos
sip and SANDER and creating SANDER
gensrally.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

ISFATuATED.-A young lady at the
Ohio camp-meeting asked the prayers
of the assembly, because she could
not set her eyes uron a certain young
man in her neighborhood withuot feel
ing as though she must hug him to
death.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

Sometime ago pious Cincinnati
widow advertised for every christian
living in the city to send her ten cents.
She realized twenty cents, indicating
an Unexpectedly large number of
Christians in that city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

"Yoa never saw such aharpy lot Of
people as we Lad yesterday" said a
landlady in Indiana to newly arriv-
ed guest there were thirteen couple
of them. what, thirteen couple
just married ?" "Oh, no, no, sir;
thirteen couples just divorced"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

NEARLY SwIYDLED. - An Illinois
woman sold her husband to another
female for 1920. The purchaser came
near being swindlod by paying the
money before the delivery of the
goods, but on threatening prosecution
the husband was handed over in good
order.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

An experienced dark nurse says -
ait isn't much trouble to take care of
sick persons; most on EN- don't want
anything, and if they do, they don't
get it."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-01-23

A New Hampshire farmer describes
the hay crop by saying that "the grass
boppers all got lame in trying to jump
from one blade Of grass to another"
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
cts Of the administration:

These contracts were awarded to straw men
at low prices: in that lay the cheat, the d"ccD-
ton, It was not intended chat the buildings
should be constructed under the contract sys-
tenn. That was not the game of the admins
tration Ring" They awarded the contracts
atSCrtain prices. These were given to the
public. But the original contractor, soon
gave up the jobs and then the Ring vul-
lures fastened their bcaks Ia the Treasury,
and drained its lileblood to the last drop. In
some instances the actual cost of structures
were over $500 600 above the contract price.
When this practice was extended to all part,
of the country. the waste ofmOney can readi-
Iy be estimated, It amounts to millions, all
of which has been pockctcd by the men who
are uOW cIamortng for the denomination of
General Grant
The rerult Of all their wicked and corrupt
waste of the peoples money has resulted in
taxation Of the most uuhcard of character.
No people in the world are more heavily bur-
dCnCd with taxation at the present time than
those of the United States. Taxes are iniur-
ing business. decreasing the price of property.
preventing the development Of ail the indus
trial Interests of the country. ENpcuScS,debt
and taxation go hand in hand. One brings
and continue, the other. All are opposed to
the best Interests Of the people. Gen. Grant
represents these elements. reelected cN-
pCnses will increase, and with them demands
for money from the people, The present ad-
miniStmfiOn will be that Of the future In ts
financial aspect. There will be no reform /;
there can be none. Gen. Grant is in the hands
of bad men, corrupt men, lie j. a willing in
strument in all their schemes, aud his re-elcC-
ton would be a calamity OF the most alarm
ing proportions. That can be avoided by
concert of action among the honest patriotic
men of the nation, and such is the duty Ofthe
hour.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
Political Notes.

Mr. Popham Il Virginia delegate to Grants
convention, rose. when the voting came on
and made an impression little speech. lie
shouted, " Sic Semper tTaHHus' FTgiRia r0tes
for Granti" The English is, $50 Virginia
treats her tyrantS! Virginia votes for Grant,!
II wish not to disturb your cigar Mr.
President" " said Horace Greeley, ct" bat, sir,
the people sent mo" "Sent YOU for what ~
demanded the imperial Grant, They sent
me sir to knock the chains OF di>francscment
from every American citizens, and to beat
your sword in pillow share
The Brandon tNIis,issippD Republican
SAYS: We are sorry to say that we are al
most alone among the new paper fraternity
of Mississippi in our advocacy Of the nomina-
tion of aight-out Democratic ticket 10y
the Baltimore convention. We say we will
vote for Greeley as a choice of cyils-as be-
tween him an Grant-but we don't want to
vote for either
\ gentleman who arrived in the city ves-
terday from Washington. says the Memphis
Appeal Of Wednesday, informs us that Mr..
Andrew johnson has become one o the warm
est of the advocates Of the cause OF Horace
Greeley and B. Gratz Brown The cx-prcsi-
dent declares it his fixed belief that it is the
duty of the Baltimore convention to indorse
the Cincinnati nominees.
The Detroit Volksblatt, one Of the ablest
German papers in the northwest, says: We
do not belong to the admirers of Greeley, but
personal differences must, in such a case. sub
nit to the general interest. Whatever Gree
lev might formerly have said or done against
the Dcmocru ic party, Is now no longer of
any consequ nc = He has put himself on
purclo Democratic ground by the acceptance
of the Cincinnati platform
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
A Charcoal Sketch of the Philadelphia
Convention.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago TribuncI

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
The embaming of the body Of the late
soldier, L. 5. Grant, took place to day
in sufficiently solemn manner The
euloges were nauseating and lasted all
day. Nothing was said but Grant, Grant,
Grant, and the small body of claqners
screamed bawled, raped and roaicd to
the boundaries Of their moneys worth.
Morton McMichael was called to the
chair and presided with urbane inelliclen
cy, discharging bis mind of speed
gartcful enough to rid him of the OBJ!
ton Of his numerous sons and depend
cnts in Federal Office, and then relapsing
into inconsequentiality. AS result
there was a great want of dccorum, and
the speech makers broke in with lip ser"
vice Dick Oglcsby, Of Illinois, made
the most effective speech, walking to and
fro, up and down the earth, and Joe
Hawley congratulated him at the finish.
ing Tom Settle, the newspaper boys
candidate, was made permaLeut presl-
dent. He was brothcr.in. law of Steph-
en- A. Douglas, and L. $ Minister to Pc
ru under Grant. He is Il good looking,
black haired, youngish man, and behaved
with dcision. He is sustained by Il fear
ful lot Of scalawags and carpet baggcrs,
like Tom Lee. Of Raleigh, n shoulder
h tier, and Kchoe.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
Post Office News Room

We are glad to know that our enter
prsing Deputy Postmaster has opened
a News Room, at the Post Office, where
the st. Louis Dailies and Wceklcs and
all the Pictorials and Monthlics can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it q paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip-
tions received for all papers and furnish
ed at short notice.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
80 . %

Tue MoprL FLorrER Logan, the
Senator from Illinois, is the model trim
mer of the age After operating for
some months with the Liberal Republi-
cans and anti Grant men, standing by the
side Of Schurz, Trumhull and Sumner, he
suddenly hops over on the Grant side,
and pushes himself into the front ranks
of Grants eulogists and defenders. This
is only cquaed in agility by the memoir
able and sudden summcrsault Mt the be-
ginning Of the war Of the same incom-
parable harlequin, when at one leap from
the most violent secessionism he landed
in the very center Of the most virulent
assailants and pursucrs Of the South.
These incidents remind us Of well
authenticated conversation between
Logan and Sumner The latter was
suggesting to Logan objections to a GER
tain measure which he (Logan) was adj
vocating, on the ground that it met the
demands Of public sentiment All"
exclaimed Senator Sumner, General
Logan, public sentiment frequently fops
very quickly and violently"
1T can't flop any quicker than can,
was the ready answer Of the Illinois &C
robat " o. T.meI
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
tg- We had the Measure TO meet two

tS- We had the pleasure to meet two of
our young frieGds, just as we were about
starting from Little Rock Friday night, Capt.
EUGENE SMITH and capt. PAT MORRISON
They both couduct the elegant and popular
steamer Thos. n. AtSer. Of Maj. Adams Line
-ECGENE is Commander and PAT is chief
Secretary 1t would be hard to find two more
accomplished and compctent stcamboatmcn.
May they be as successful in winning the ia
vor of fair ladies, as they are in winning the
good will of the travelling public, who fall in
10 their hands.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

Mr.. HENDERSON AGAIN.--In the Fort Smith
Ter, the length of which precludes its publica-
ton. from Mr. f. E. HENDERSON to General
PIERCE, editor of the Fort Smith Patriot, in
which he denies, emphatcally the charges
alleged against him by Gen. Pierce, and de-
nounccs the General in the scverest terms.
Mr. H. also speaks ofJudge Ham in language
by no means complimentary. And our Cir
cut Court is presented by him in rather an
unfavorable, but pe.haps, true light. lie
alludes to it thus:
"If we had "A pure judiciary would realize
but little difficulty in meeting my aCcusorS.
But what redress could expect in our circuit
court AS it now stands? Has not the late de-
felopments throughout the circuit shown,
that its protection is only thrown around
murderers thieves and raScals. while it has
been made the engine OF oppression and ty
rauny over those who had the manly indie
pendence to think, speak and act as free
men.
The above are the words of Republican
snd an office holder, who knows the workings
Of the judiciary, and, therefore it is presum-
able knows whereof he speaks.
We are not particularly interested on either
side of the war bet~ecn Mr. Henderson and
Gen. Pierce, and only desire to see tair play
The SFQUEL--E. f. Henderson School Su-
Ierintendent Of the 5th District. has been re-
moved. and Gen. Pierce of the Fort Smith
Patriot appointed in his stead.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
-. % q

~ One of the funniest things /, that the
New York World and the Chicago Times.
which are now clamorous for straight
Democratic ticket" at Baltimore, both advo.
Gated Liberal Republicans for President be-
fore the Cincinnati Convention, and pledged
to them the support of the Democratic party.
The World was for Adams aud the Times for
Judge Davis. As straight" men, Horace
Greeley viii favorably compare with either.
- tiHctaadti Enquirer.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
cy All job Work, cash on deliv-
~ -

t9- We are informed that the corn and cot
ton crops, throughout Crawford county, are
promising, notwithstanding the damage done
them by the heavy rains which fell the latter
part OF May.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

Brutal MURDER-The Cherokee AdC1cdte
of the 18th inst, gives an account of a most
brutal and horrible murder of a nap BY the
name Of John Iovet, on Grcenlcaf Creek
eighteen miles from Tahlequah. The pcrpc-
traitors Of the atrociouS deed are unknown
but the officers Of the law are using every eff
fort to ferret out and bring them to justice.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
- .

tB- For good, fresh, fat beef, 20 to TT
Dcchcrd e Bros Drug Store. Price per ID, S
to cts, We have come TO stay and warrant
10 give satisfaction. Try us and see 2w
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

WAGES OF MECHANICS N ErRofE,-
The following figures are from the Brit
ish Foreign Secretary's report to Parlia
ment, being the average daily rate paid to
mechanics, after being reduced to our
money Austria, 81 Belgium. 90 cents /;
France, 81 10; Denmark, GO cents It
ally, 40 cents, Netherlands, 10 cents {,
Norway, 90 cents, Sicily, 30 cents Por
tugal, 10 cents, Prussia, 10 cents; Rus
sia, Is cents Sweden, 60 cents; Swift.
zcrand, 60 cents.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
Arrival and Departure Mails from
Van Buren.

ARRIVE FROM LOUIS
Every day, except Monday, 5ia ?. NJ.
FROM LITTLE ROCK
Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, A. NJ.
FROM THE SARROwS
Monday, Il NJ.
DEPART FOR ST. LOUIS
Every day, except Monday, A. NJ.
LITTLE ROCK
Monlay, Wednesday and Friday 5 \. NJ.
FOR THE SARROwS
Monday, l2l2 p. NJ
Office open on Sunday from 5 to 9 4. VI.
S. DOuGHERTY.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
HOMINY-HOMINY

II. c. HAYMAS & sons having in full ope-
ration their New llominy Mill, are prepared
70 execute all orders for lIOMINl. 1t may
he found at all tho Stores in Van Buren, anu
warranted to give satisfaction. Orders from
Fort Smith an all points on the river prompt
ly filled. GIN.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

MORE RECRtUTs.-In Cook County Texas. a
few days since, the citizens succeeded in cap
turing some.4O or 80 horse thieves, ana muir
derers-who were connected with band
numbering as many more-;heSe gentlemen
they suspended 'twlxt Heaven and Earth.
The balance Of the party finding Texas too
elevating for them. are retreating to Pauls
Valley, to join the Devils Brigade VtHdtcd-
tor BOggv Depot, c. n.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
tg-Onr popular Young friend Cant. y. ro.

tS-Onr popular young friend Capt.r Ho-
NAN. holds forth as chief Clerk at the Metro
politan. at Little Rock. He is we'll calculated
for the position and the House is fortunate in
its selection. The" European plan is play
ed out, " so far rs this Hotel Is concerned. and
old Hotel STYLE
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

~" Lieut.. Sidney S. II. Dickens, Of her
majesty's man-of-war Topaz died on board
the steamer Malta May 2, while on his way
to England from Bombay. Lieut. Dickens
was the NTH son Of the late Charles Dickens.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY. June, II.

TUESDAY. June, II.
The river declines slowly with a stage of
water sufficient for navigation Weather
clear warm and pleasant.
The Fort Gibson arrived from Little Rock
early yesterday morning and lcf, for Little
Rock in the afternoon.
The river boats generally have laid MP for
the season
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

would respectfully call the attention OF
the citizens OF Crawford, Washington and
Benton counties and public generally to our
large and we'll selected Stock of Staple aud
Fancy Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Ldces, Groceries Hardrdre, Qneens'rare, Glass
rare, Boots and Shoes Hats DC. Also, Cam
ton Mattings and Oil Cloths, which
we are now receiving by every boat.
These Goods were all bought when goods
and cotton were ut their lowest figures and
we feel confident that We can and viii 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
".SmW Profits and Qaiek Sa's','
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH
Give us a call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT VIZ SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS
Very respectfully,
II. A. MEYER,
Cor Howardst. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

ts" 1t is rumorcd that the New York
World will soon come ont for Greeley instead
of Grant. II will undoubtedly settle down
at last upon what it believes to be the win
niny side ~. LDulS ILncS.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

COW AND CAIF.-~f'or sale Young Cow
with young CaLr gentle and kind, ut bar
gain. Apply at this Office 2w,
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
A New Railway Llne-St Louis and
Arkadelphia.
From st. Louis Republican, June 10. J

From st. Louis Republican, June l9,l
Col. James VI. Morley, chief engineer of the
Iron Mountain railroad, and also of the Cairo
aud Fulton branch, Arkansas, arrived in the
city Yesterday from Little Rock. Ne imports
the following information in regard to the
CAIRO AND FULTON BRANCH.
The iron. which is purchased in England
and shipped via New Orleans, l. arriving to
put down on the track from the Missouri state
line to Arkadelphia, the county seat of Clark
county, and at the head of navigation on the
Ouachita. Arkadclphla Is also the centre Of
fine growing and cotton region, and
is 222 miles from the Missouri boundary line
The grading on this road is progressing and
the work Is being pushed at such rapid rate
as to insure the opening of the road between
1t Louis and Little Rock by October next.
Work has already been commenced south of
Little Rock, and It i expected to be ready for
trains early in 1873.
Bids are being received for the building of
bridge across the Arkansas river at Little
Rock 1t is the intention of the company to
begin this structure at once and complete 1t
bv February next This bridge will be about
$50 feet long and a substantial structure.
The ARKANSAS BRANCH.
The grading and bridging Of the Arkansas
branch ofthe Iron MountiOn road within this
state, aud which connects with the Cairo and
Fulton at the state line is finished and but %
miles of track remain unaid. twill be COM
pleted in August next.
COUNTY SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The counties on the line of the Cairo and
and Fulton below little Rock have subscrib
ed literally to the rOad--the sum subscribed
amounting to 100000. Saline county sub
scribcd $4,000. Hampstead $50 600, and Clark
county 100000. The completion of this great
through line will be of immense importance
TO st. Louis, and our merchants are to be con-
graduated on the increased fail trade being
opened TO them from this new quarter,
,r" Governor Brown thinks it not unlikely
that he will visit Arkansas sometime during
the campaign. lie has written the following
letter to Colonel Trczcvant, of the Augusta
Bulletiu,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. May 2G, 1872.
Ny DEAR SIR: | have your favor of the
18th. and thank you for the support which
the Bulletin gives to the ticket, and which 1t
has heretofore given to the liberal movement
| trust It may be possible during the summer
for me to visit your State, and shall certain
ly make every effort to do so, as | feel that
Arkansas did her part nobly at Cincinnati
As to what points it will be possible for me
to visit, | cannot yet say, but will correspond
with our friends and write you later. think
you may say IN your paper, that it Is my pres
ent intention to visit Arkansas and take a
part in the canvass. Yours truly.
y, GRArz BFowN.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25
CARSOl'S STABLB.
Van Buren, City
SALE, FEED AND LIVERY STABLE,
In the rear of Bosiica -


VlNHE undersigned takes this opportunity
to announce to the citizens Of Van Blu
rem and vicinity, and the travelling public
generally. that he l. now prepared " fully
supply the great need Of first class LIVE
RT STABLE at his establishments first door
In rear Of Bostick & Cos.
Carriages and Buggics. new and con1modi-
Gus, with fine double or single teams. on hire
by the day or journey at reasonable prices.
A fine stock Of Saddle Horses constantly
on hand
DRAYING Special attention given to
the hauling Of goods TO and from the boats,
and draying of all kinds.
cN- We are adding new Stock and Carri
ayes, aud shall spare no pains TO give satisfae-
ton In quality and price.
Term. cash aud rates reasonable.
A. II. CARSON.
Van Buren, May Ito
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-25

sS" Rev Or Huston, OF Baltimore, the al
legged seducer of Miss DrlScOll, was acquitted
Saturday night 10th inst, by the ecclesiastical
tribunal, before which he was tried.