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The Van Buren press., 1872-04-30
PENNSYLVANIA MATTERS.
WAsHINGToN, April 23

WASHINGTON, April %.
Aleck Mcclure has put vast amount
Of energy in the cause during the last two
weeks, and will probably take over to
Cincinnati one of the ablest and most in
nuential delegations that has ever attend
ed a national convention from that
State. Compared with the Grant dele
CATION to Philadelphia, it is as Con
gross OF statesmen to a gang of ward
roughs The dissatisfaction with the
Republican State ticket is so great that
there is strong talk of withdrawing it.
Generals White and Todd, who were
nominated for Congress at large, have
not yet accepted and, it ia rumored, will
not.
Col. Jordan, the present Secretary of
State, has declared himself opposed to
the new ticket, and will most probably
unite with the Liberals
A BLOODY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE
AUTHORS OF THE CAss COUNTY
BOND swlNDLE.
HOLDEN, Mo, April 81.
A mob stopped the eastward bound
train on the Missouri, Kansas and Tex
as railroad at Gum City, in Cass county,
this afternoon, and murdered j. r. Cline,
j. c. Stevenson and S. +. Dutro. Stew
enson was member of the county court.
and the presiding Judge when the recent
bond excitement was raised. Cline was
the attorney who was implicated. Du.
tro was killed simply because he was in
their company The mob threatened to
kill any person who hereafter identified
either of them in court or elsewhere, and
said they had just commenced their work
of murder. Some OF the mob were mask
ed. and all had revolvers or shot guns.
There were about seventy five or one
hundred men
WASHINGTON, April "a.
Mr. Ransom was sworn as Senator
from North Carolina Mr.. A. S. Thur.
man said that now for the first time since
1861 every seat in the Senate was filed,
and. every State represented.
CONNECTICUT.
HARTFORD, April "a.
The Evening Post of this city publish
es this afternoon the Connecticut re
sponse to the Cincinnati call 1t has not
been circulated generally in the State,
and no special effort has been made to
procure signers. 1t contains forty
eight names, among which are several
who we're prominent in the formation Of
the Republican party and number Of
Germans. Among the signers arc ex.
Mayor Timothy NJ. Allyn, Hon. Mark
Howard, David Clark, Hugh Harbinson,
Hon. David Gallup, Thomas NJ. Clark,
A. +. Rice, Hon c. s. Fessenden, Hon
David A. Wells and Others. A consid
erable delegation will go TO Cincinnati
from this State.
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The Van Buren press., 1872-04-30
Receiving. Forwarding,
4e8e.. - SlAi
Commission Business
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

TINiIB undsrsiensd now having pssssssisu d. ~
j large fire-Proof Building near ths 6sse4bea9
Receiving. Forwarding and Computation Businsss.
Thankful for past fnvoss, We hoye 70 merit 49,
tinuancs Of tho same. RsspeetfullyI
q, JOHN W. WILLIAMS 4 CO.
RssHs 20 Kramer. Miller Co.. .. n. fsskR.:
Little Rock. August ], ISL ~
The Van Buren press., 1872-04-30

VINHE well known and long establishsd
Ferry at Van Buren,, Arkansas, IL new
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pro-
prietors having recently put on . Large New
Steamboat, and With careful and experiences
Ferrymcn, they feel confident that they cas-
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be 10 meet the In.
creasing demands Of the large emlgrant trav-
el to Texas. ease
The st. Louis. and Sherman, Texas, U. 8.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 70 2
good guarantee that II 10 the shortest ~ well
A. tho best route for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat 81
the river, and can cross NV wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank neea
bc expected. Enclosures for stock end sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides u
the river. and no pains will be eparsd 70 49,
commodxte the public. We shall strive 70
continue to make this the popular route 70
and from Missouri and Texas.
N. B-Fsrv Accosnts mssf % sstttse
AonsAlt-No deviatioa from tAis rsle.
WILSON H. JOHNSON, SuDt.
Van Buren,. March I, ~. u
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

The Fulton Telegraph says: W.
venture tho assertion that no congres
sioual or senatorial convention ever held
in this district so fully and fairly repre-.
sem ed the wishes Of its constituency, az
those held in Mexico on Tuesday last
To say that the candidates put forth are
representative men, weuld not express H.
So far a. our county is concerned, the
people are really enthusiastic Judge
Buckasr, the Democratic nominee fol
Congress. was made the unanimous choice
Of the convention on the 6rst ballot, and
We doubt not the news was received joy
ousiy ever almost the entire district
HIS superior qualifications for the Office
are indisputabls. He has filed to thu
satisfaction of the people every Office te
which he has been elevated, and viii
doubtless 6ll the full measure in this
Judge Buckner has been q special favor
lite in our county for many years. HI
was our circuit Judge when the Wal
broke out, aud gave universal satisfac
tion. His record suits the Democracy
Of Callaway, and his triumphant slectlor
in November (Which is regarded a. I
matter of cour.s) will be hailed will
pleasure by US all.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

THANKS. FRIENDS, THANKS de-
sire to thank the citizens of this commu.
nifty for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon me 10 my business transactions with
them; and as I have opened another
large and complete stock Of Notions, &c :,
ask them for q continuation Of their
favors. As heretofore, + will sell nv
goods cheaper than they can be bought
else,ohere. Almost anything you can call
for in the notion line I have in my store /;
also large stock of boots and shoes for
men. women and children, which l will
sell for very little advance on 6rst cost !;
also a complete line Of ladies and gen.
tlemen's hats, together with groceries -
cheaper than they can be bought else.
where Of same quality. Aud speaking Of
groceries reminds me Of thirty odd years
ago, when sugar was sold at 20 pounds
tor q silver dollar-and the money was
equally US legal as tits now, though not
quite so tender.
nl6 w. s. COOPER
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
GENERAL REGISTRATION
OF 1872.

Ordered by tho County Court 'ha
General Registration Of voters Of Lincoln
county for the year 1872 be held Oh
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Octo
Der 7tb, 9Th and 9th, 1872 10 each Elcc
tion District 10 said county.
The Election Districts, places of Reg
istration, and names Of Registrars, are as
follows
Election District No. AL that par,
of Monroe ownship lying north of Bobb'.
creek in township 40, range 2 and 3 east,
and all Of township 40, range l east.
Place Of Registration-Chantllly. Johu
j. Alexander. Registrar.
Election District No. 10. All that
part of Monroe township lying south Of
Bobb's creek in townships AZ and 40,
range 2 and 3 east, and all Of township
48, range l east. Place of Registration
Chain OF Rocks. B. +. Campbell,
Registrar.
Election District No. All that part
of Hurricane township composed Of
townships so and 81, range east, and all
of township so. range 2 and 3 east, lying
north of the New Hope and Falmouth
road, and the town Of Falmouth, and
lying west Of Lost creek, from the sign
board at August Sours' north to the New
Hope and Falmouth road. Place OF
Reeistratlon-New Hope. Moroica r
Watts, Registrar.
Election District No. 11-All thai
part OF Hurricane township composed of
township so, range and 3 east, lying
east Of Lost creek and township SO range
2 and 3 east, lying east and south Of
Lost creek, and the New Hope aud Fal
mouth road. Place of Registration
Star Of Hope church. V. A. Prewitt
Registrar.
Election District No 3-Clark town
ship. Place Of Registration-Post Oak,
VIM. Miller, Registrar.
Election Districts No. 4-Bedfort
township. Place Of Registration -Coar'
House, Troy. Moses Bond, Registrar
Election District No. 4-Union town
ship. Place Of Registration-Auburn
James Wilson, Registrar.
Election District No. 6--Prairie town
ship. Place Of Reg;stration-Truxtou
George f. johnson, Registrar.
Election District No. 7-Millwoo'
township. Place of Registration Mill.
wood. Horat,o G. Glare, Registrar.
Election District No. S-Waverl,
township. Place of Registratiou-Louis
vile. Charles W. Gillum, Registrar.
Election District No. 9-Ninevel
township. Place. of Registration-Nin
eveb. John c. Williams, Registrar.
Attest: f. G. CAKE,
Clerk County Court.
By j. NJ. MCCLELLAN. D. C.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

Next Tuesday the registration OF
voters will commence in this county, and
continue three days. There are eleven
registering precincts in the county, the
boundaries of which and the names OF
the registrars may be seen BY reference
to the notice in the Herald. Don't fail
to attend and register, for if you do, you
cant vote at the November election, nor
for two years longer, until the next gen
eral registration. Be wise and register
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

We understand that Mr.. H. B. Ellis
Of this place has reserved official infor'
nation from the Grand Worry Secretary,
that the executive committee Of the Grand
Lodge I. U. G. T. State Of Missouri, at
. recent session held 10 St. Louis, dsci.
dsd upoa him fos State Lecturer. This
10 . very honorable and lucrative posi-.
zion, being the highest salarisd Of any
81 the Graud Lodge efacsrs. M. Ellis
has been very ssaleus member Of the
Lodge for the past two years, aud has
gradually worked himself sp this posi-.
siop. A. depsty lecturer he has o.
ssuissd quite . ss~bss Of hodges 10 this
sosnty, end mauifsstsa = very war~ is-
ss,sst 10 his labors. HE friends aiIt b.
sf>> - Ass' u tis yropetisa.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Teachers Institute.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens # Lin.
coin county, and especially to the Teachers, that
the next session of the Teachers Institute will
be held at the public school house in Troy on
the 9Th, 9th and 10th days of October, 1872
All persons interested in the cause of education
are requested to attend.
The school law requires all teachers Of public
schools tn attend each session Of the Institute
/ hope they will not be remiss in their duty.
WIN. S. PENNINGTON,
Sup't Public Schools.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

For SALE One of the most desira-
BILE residences in Troy, 2 story frame
with I rooms; a fine variety Of fruit
trees, and well embelished with shade
and ornamental trees good well at the
door between one and two acres ground
attached, and about half way between
the center of town and the contemp plated
depot of the St. Louis and Kookuk rail
road, which is expected to be in running
order by the 1st of January next. With
n two hours and a half run Of st. Louis
For particulars address H., p. o box 81
Here is a rare chance tor bargain and a
N ost beautiful home.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Taxes! 1872. Taxes !

Frederick Wing, Collector Of Lincoln
county. Mo, will meet the tax payers at
the times aud places set forth below for
the purpose Of receiving their taxes:
Burr Oak Mills, Monday, Oct. Ia.
Elsberry Mills, Tuesday, October l5.
New Hope, Wednesday, Thursday, FRI
day, Oct. 16, II. l8.
Walnut Mills, Saturday, Oct. 10.
Chantilly, Monday, Tuesday and Wed
nesday, Oct 81, 22. 23.
Argent's Store. Thursday, Oct. "a.
Old Monroe, Friday, October 20
Chain of Rocks, Saturday, Oct. 26.
Auburn, Monday. Tuesday and Wsdnss'
day, Oct, 20, 80, 30.
Millwood, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Oct, 81, and Nov and 2.
Louisville, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Nov. 5, 81.
Ninsvsh, Friday, Nov. 8.
Kenuedy's Store, Saturday, Nov. 9.
Truxton, Monday, Tuesday, "Wednesday
Nov IL, IL. l3.
Lynn's Mill, Thursday, Nov. IA,
Post Oak, Friday, Saturday, and Mon
day, Nov Is, l6. IS
Troy, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, Nov. 10. 20, q.
Bring description Of land; will no
have time to exsmins deeds. Also re-
me mbe. that II che taxes are not paid o.
the fivst of December the Law compel
the Collector to collect them by force
and that there is no property essmp
ftou levy ard sale for taxes.
+. WING, Collector
Ss.t. lS. 1872. LiBosls sss0ty. Me
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

Wm. L. GatswOod, Esq, the Demo
cratic candidate for state senator, was in
town this week. We are favorably i'm
pressed with this gentleman, and feel
confident that be will faithfully represent
the people of his district. He is a gen
tleman of ability, intelligence and stanch
Democratic ideas, just the qualities thai
are required to make good representa-
tive Of the people Of the Eleventh dis
trict.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

Attention ia directed to the card of
Mr.. Jacob Hartman, who gises notice
that he is at all times ready to furnish
dashing rigs to gallant young gents who
glory in moonlight rides. His stable is
the brick one on main street. He also
runs the mail and passenger lines from
Troy to Wsotzvillo and from Troy to
Louisiana.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

Judge A. H. Bucknsr addressed the
citizens at this place last Monday after.
noon. He made an able speech, and
cleared up some false impressions that
grew out Of his remarks here about q
month since, i. e., that ho was attempting
to drag into the canvass old war issues
and records. The Judge 10 . Liberal
man all over, and wants to see old fsud'
buried. He is tho very man to represent
10 iu Congress, and We have no doubt be
will be elected. The rain prevented hin
speaking at New Hope last Saturday,
according to appointment.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
The Pbiladelphia Press, Forpey'

The Philadelphia Press, Foruey's
paper, says that Buckalsw, Democratic
candidate for governor, will carry that
state by $4,000 majority. Tho Gran,
rings are very blue, and God grant they
may be defeated; for if the Democrats
carry Pennsylvania, the chausss for
Grselsy's election will brighten with each
day frsm then till November.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

The demand for Telegraph Operators
is constantly being increased by the num-
Der of new railroad and telegraph lines
which are being opeuod up in the West
and South, thus making Telcgraphy one
of the most profitable as we'll as most
pleasant employ msnts in the country.
To young persons Of either sex We offer
superior advantages to learn this art, as We
have a short line expressly for learning,
also the benefit Of practice on one Of the
principle lines in the country. We shall
endeavor to procure situations for our
pupils as soon as competent. Terms SIC
per month in advance.
ABBIE G.. VAUGHAN,
Pc A Telegraph Office, Troy, Mo-
aug1m3
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

AccIDENT.-While Sam HUT, an old
colored man Of this place, mas ricing
along the road north Of Troy, last Sun
day evening, couple Of men in buggy
drove spon him and SO frightened bis
horse that he jumped and threw the old
man, breaking several of bis ribs and
hurting him very badly. We learn thai
it is probable his injuries may prove
fatal
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Lend Us Your Ears.

Friends, We have striveu along almost
shrough smother year without positive
demand for you to pay US what ysu are
owing on notes and accounts previous to
the 1st of January, 1872. We now
make this urgent call and demand, hop
ing that you will fully appreciate eur
wants and come forward without further
notice, and make US glad to give you
more accommodation.
PARKER, CREWS l. CO.
&. w. PARKER,
For HUT l. PARKER and PARKER & Co
October 1st, 1872.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

We were shown a pear the other day,
grown on the farm of Mr.. W. T. Powell,
that weighed thirteen ounces, and meas
ured 1T by III inches. l. was the
smallest of seven grown on the same
tree, and was of the FIRST bearing.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of admin.
~ istration were granted to the undersigned
on the estate of Matilda A. Hiler, decd, bV the
Clerk of the Probate Court Of Lincoln county,
Mo-, on the:7th day of August, 1872.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required'to exhibit them to the administrator
for allowance within one year from the date Of
said letters, or they may be precluded from any
benefit of said estate and If not exhibited
within ,wo years from the date OF said letters
they will be forever barred.
sep4n36 +. g. SITTON, Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
AdmlnistratOr's A Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of admin.
~ istration were granted to the undersign n ed
on the estate of Thomas f. Foley, deceased,
by the Clerk Of the Probate Court of Lincoln
county, Mo on the day of Sept'r, 1872.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to the administrator
for allowance within one year from the date Of
said letters, or they may be precluded from any
benefit of said estate, and If not exhibited within
two years from the date of said letters they will
be forever barred.
seplS ANDREW B. FOLEY, Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters tes-
~ tamentary were granted to the undersigned
by the Clerk Of the Probate Court of Lincoln
county, Mo-, on the estate of Mary F. Vertrees,
deceased, on the Goth day of Sept, 1872.
All rer ons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them for allowance to the
Executor within one year from the date OF
said letters, or they may be precuded from any
benefit Of said estate, and If not exhibited within
two years from the date Of said letters they will
be forever barred.
oc2 BENEDICT CRUMP, Ex'r.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

If you let next Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday pass without registering,
remember that you cant vote for any.
thing for two years mors-until the next
general registration. Then don't let the
opportunity slip BY.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Final settlement.

~ administrator Of the CO. partnership estate Of
Lowell h Hamilton, will make final settlement
of his administration Of said estate at tho next
term Of the Probate Court Of Lincoln county,
Mo-, to be begun and held in Troy on the second
Monday in October, 1872.
aug2ln34 GEO. A. HAMILTON, Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

GRAND JURY.-P. g. Shelton, fore
mas; w. G. Finley, Gabriel Thompson
g. W. Creech, James Wells, Thomas H
Hudson, WIN. f. HALEY, Herman Sha
per, Wm. II Priest, John s, Dyer, j. j
Alexander, Wright Nichols, o. c. Nc
Kay, W. w. Shaw, P. G. Massey, II. c
Reeds, Peter Springston, Richard Won
mack.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

EPISCOPAL SERVICE. The Rev. Dr.
Jennings, Rector of St. Johns parish
Prairieville, Mo, will conduct Divln.
service in the Methodist church, at thi,
place, on Tuesday, October 18th. Ser
vice will commence at p m. All per
sons are invited to attend.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

No business, no duty, should hold our
citizens away from the registering pro-
cinets next Tuesday. We owe duty to
our county aud state and country which
we can not fulfil unless We repister.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

"Etsrnal vigilance is the price Of lib.
erty." Register next Tuesday, so you
can vote for the incoming of more
liberal national government, that will
take the tyrant's heel of Of the neck ol
the South.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

Tho "Novelty" sells HATS very cheap.
Ladies, Gentlemen, Girls and Boys sup.
piled very cheap. Call and see. No.
tions, Queenswsre and Glassware cheaper
than they can be bought elsewhere.
w. s. COOPER.
apl8y1
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

We are sorry to state that Mr. F. G.
Cake is very sick With inaamatory rheu.
matism. He has been confined to his
bed fer more than q week, unable to
move without assistance.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Final settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN Executor of the estate of Milton L Lovell'
deceased, will make final settlement of his ad-
ministration Of said estate at the next term Of
the Probate Court of Lincoln county, Mo-, to be
begun and held at the court house in Troy on
tho second Monday in October, 1872.
aug2ln34 GEO. A. HAMILTON, Ex'r.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
For Good Turnouts
GO To THE BRICK
LZTERHNT.4BLE
ON MAIN STREET,
IT R O Y. M O.

B"c les and Horses to hire. Horses boarded
by the day or week.
l also run daily mail and passenger line to
and from the st. l.. X. h N. railroad. The hack
will leave Troy ~ o'clock in the morning, maxi
ing connection with both the EasterR and West
ern bound trains. My hacks and teams are kept
in good order, and careful drivers manage them.
n30tf JACOB HARTMAN.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02
Review OF Magazines for October.

by S. NIX. r.
ScRIBNERs MONTHLY Published by
Scribuer Il Co., New York. S4.00
per snnum.
But two years have elapsed since this
magazine first appeared, and it has i'm
proved steadily aud wonderfully from the
f.st number. II has been enlarged, aud
each number 10 profusely illustrated by
our best artists. I cannot but mention
the "ktchiugs" in the different numbers.
The expressions on tho faces tell the
story, so admirably done are they, with.
out the need of the pretty poem which
generally accompanies each design.
They are mostly the work Of Miss Led
yard and Thos. Worth, to whom great
praise 10 due.
The 6th volume Ssgiss with the No
vembor number, and great attractions are
promised for the ensuing yoar. Dr..
Holland, the editor, will have a story Of
American life commenced in November
and continued throughout the year. SAKE
Holmes, who must be . woman, writes
the most charming love stories with the
sweetest poems, and will contribute during
the year. Miss Anna G. Brackett, we'll
known here in the West ss q postsss, 10
named as q contributor for the year.
Bret Harts has one of his characteristic
stories ready, and only awaits the illus.
tratious to be published. With oil the
avsilatle talent possible, Scribuer's can
not fail to stand at the head Of all the
magazines 10 thu country, both as regards
literary merit and the character Of its
illustrations. DR.. Holland gossips most
delightfully."- about "Topics Of the Time"
and Mature and Science 10 bis "Old
Cabinet at "Home and Society,""
REVUE DE LA MoDE:-Translated and
published in Paris and imported by s
r. Taylor, S16 Broadway, New York
50 SO per annum.
This monthly takes the place Of "Dis
Modcnwelt," which it promises to surpass
in every respect. 1t seems almost i'm
possible for such to be the ease, for ode
Modsnwelt' was as near perfection as i,
is possible for a fashion Journal to be
Should it succeed, We may have good
cause to congratulate ourselves on having
such a perfect gem brought within our
reach.
Mr.. s. T. Taylor also imports lie Bon
Ton. This magazine always contains
four or Eve highly colorsd steel fashion
plates, and a paper pattern Of some fash
ionable garment. In addition, there i,
also o ticket, for which the holder can
get any pattern Of her own selection
S6 per annum.
, The NURSERY Published by John l.
D Shorey, Boston, Mass. $3.50 pc
anuum.
Dvu', forgot the little ones when yol
subscribe for magazine for yourself
Children are uuconsciously educated b.
their surroundings, and in view of th
it is always vel to give them abun1an
L opportunities for culture, and the bes
means for it. One of the best is appro
priately called the Nursery, and shoul'
, be fouud'in every nursery in the land
Learning to read with the charming pic
lures and pretty stories becomes au eas
:, and pleasant pastime instead of a drear
task
Subscriptions received at this Office 70
! any or all Of the above magazines.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

Yc ex disfranchised Democrats Of
Lincoln county, don't fail to register next
Tuesday, and cast your maiden vote
since the war for good and liberal men
who are trying to.rcstorc peace to the
South aud prosperity once more.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

NJ. T. Britton, grocery merchant, Troy,
Mo, is paying 9 cents per pound for
bacon and II cents per dozcn for eggs,
cash. Bring along your produce. He
keeps large supply Of family groceries
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-10-02

IF you want GROCERIES at what
they are worth, call on W $. Cooper at.
the Novelty Cash Store. Don't believe
what others say. but call it is no trou.
BILE to show goods was told by a lady
that merchant said my goods we're very
inferior, but after examining them she
bought, and said she would call again.