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NJ From tho Little Rock Republican. we get the
following special premiums that offered by the
Mississippi Agricultural, Educational and Manu-
featuring Aid Society
The Mississippi Agricultural Educational and
Manufacturing Aid Society offers the following spe-
cial premiums For best display of fruits raised in
Arkansas. if worthy, slverplated pitcher. to cost
s25 for best specimen of grape wine made in Arkan
if WORTHY oas par Se, IN to 20 be cost
on fair grounds, it worthy, one silver plated ice
pitcher to cost SIS. All 1.-THE above awards to be
Gen. E. ". CAN'T. of Little Rock, Ark, offers the
following premium For best Durham BULL pedigree
stock under three years old 70 best rap bra ns
sl5 best pair Poland China hogs, under one yea 7
old s25; best SOW raised IN Arkansas. open to ail
ages SIS best pair of silver Hamburg chickens. 81
best pair Of silver Poland chickens S. best pair If
old ashicaed " Dominickcr . chickens. s.. -
encourage the cultivation of grasses in this state,
offers: For five acres of best red clover, SO five
Of best timothy $50 five acres Of best Tod-top
$50 iyo acres of best perennial rye grass, $40.
amount Of seed sowed per acre, character OF soil and
fed 10 by three neiehbors who have witnessed the
growth Of the crop. Samples of the growth oferop
less than one hundred pounds each. respectively,
DR.. G.. W. Lawrence also offers, open to all tor best
display Of native wines. silver medal best display
OF fruit apples appears and ounces, silver medal
best display of native grapes, silver medal.
II. ". Wilson offers for ten pourds best Arkansas
butter, Dcst Dcst ulhpiay VI
vegetables, not less than FIVE varieties, 50.
4. G. Morton offers for best silk hat, made in Ar
kansas. silver medal.
b. p Upham offers for best horse shoeing, to be
done the grounds not less than three contestants
and work to be worthy, $40
Young gentlemen Of Little Rock offer for best lady
rider, s25 second best lady rider, $40 third best
lady rider. riding whip.
Col. Henry Page, of Little Rock offers for bes,
sample A domestic, made in Arkansas large silver
medal.
The above are all special premiums. in addition to
the regular premiums. in addition to the regular
premu uims offered by the association,
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RIcHLAND.-The following resolutions were adoptep
at the meeting on the eth ult, Of the Anti-Grant
Club of Richland. Want of compelis us to cur
tail the report:
Resolred That we cordially endorse the action OF
the Cincinnati and Baltimore Conventions in nom
mating Greeley and Brown for President and Vice
President OF the United States.
R,soired, That we cordially endorse the action OF
the state Convention, and that we will endeavOr to
faithfully cary out the spirit of the same which. in
our judgment binds the Conservative party to sup
port the State ticket as has been may be arranged
by the combined Executive Committees.
Hesoired, That cordially invite the cooperation
of all the Reform political elements in the State
Arkansas while do all that is honorable TO drive
from power and position the present corrupt Nation
al and State administrations,
On motion Of r. p. Renfroo, the President was au-
thorized appoint Delegates to the County Cenyen-
ton. Whereupon he appointed said Delegate
Messrs. B. p. Renfroe, Ia. Chapman, VIM II. Byers.
James Smith, W. r. Boiling, j. +. Bushmre, j.
Winters, j. NJ. Mckinney and A. B. Howell.
On notion the President. NJ. +. Locke, was also
added t. the list Of ps ssstesto the County conven
ton.
On motion of Joseph Winters. the Club adopted
the name of Greeley and Brown Club Of Riehland
Township, in lieu Of Anti-Grant.
On notion the Club adjourned to meet at the Prai-
re Grove School house. August TO- 1872, at clock.
NJ. f. LOCKE, Pres.
J. p. ByKRs, Sec'y.
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Conservative Press Association.

Elected. We mean friends Woodruff. as Presi.
dent and Sparks. Secretary of the Conservative
Press Of Arkansas. We believe all voted ave
Now We want a committee on constitutions and
bylaws. AS none Of the rest of our friends ha, Z
placed any ne.ni ninatons in the feel we propose
). LunEam, Of the Van Buren Press, Col
Gaulding. of the ArAsdelphia Standard, and DR.
Barry OF the Monticelonian, as said committee
Let them draw up a short programme. and pub
lish 1t for adoption.
Our object IN pushing this matter is to bring us
hearer each other, particularly during this cam.
paign-that We may go together-and next sum
mer make an exeursion-a of us and families
to some seaport town. Don't believe Arkansas
scribes have ever been tour OF this kind. and
as we will likely be out of the kinks, so to speak
next summer, we believe nothing would prove
more agreeable AS well refreshing, than jauut
east, west or south This will give US look at
the outside world and be the means of forming
acquaintance. that we will never be able to dc
whilst at home. And then, we have vanity
enough 10 believe that such delegation would re.
fleet cre0it upon the State.
The Searcy Record, as above edited by our
young friend, Col. JACOB FRoLICH, suggests our
name, in connection with Col. GAULDING Of the
Arkadelphia Standard, and DR.. BARRY of the
Moniceitoatdn, to prepare constitution and
bylaws for the Press Associatian Uf the State AZ
there will be no opportunity for consultation by
the gentlemen named, we would on our part,
name that old veteran aud sage of the press, Col
Gauldng of the Standard, to prepare suitable
regulations for the consideration of the committee
aud adoption y the association.
Col. Gaulding is an old practical printer and
editor and perhaps better informed as to the wants
anL nee ssties of the profession in the State than
any other mau. What say, Dir. BARRY, shall our
mutual friend GauIdiug draft the bylaws and con
stitution We vote yes The other suggestions
SUIT us.
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Cherokee Lands-Frauds on the Indians

The official stenographer who accompanied the
sub. b.commiitee on Indian affairs of the house of
in their recent trip to the ln'ian
territory has returned. The members OF the COM
mttee are still in the territory, having left Mus
kogee last Wednesday to assist and set price on
the Cherokee lands west of 90 degrees OF longi-
IT, de. which has been assigned to the Usage In
dians 1t is theduty Of the president to fix the
price to be paid the Ch,rokees for those lands and
a, the price fixed by him some time ago $50 cents
per acre. was unsatisfactory to the Chcrokees, a
reconsideration was procured and the president
will probably be guided by the report Of the COM
mittee.
A large mass Of very important testimony has
been taken, disclosing immense and almost m
credible frauds upon the Cherokees. Greeks,
Choctaws and Chickasaws. through means OF cor
rupt bargains made by ludisn delegates with
Washington lobbyists aud claim agents the cen
tingent fees in some instances aggregatlng mi
hors Of dollars, in which delegates had large
pecuniary interest. The committee is said TO oe
very indignant against the persons involved IN
these robberes of ignorant Indians, and the can
collation. and annulment Of all such existing con
tracts will be recommended and insisted upon.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, July 1872.
EDITOR PREsS-

EDITOR PHEss-
In IA late issue of your paper read letter
inquiring "what has become of the school
tund?' This is very important subject
and to none more so than the undersigned.
have paid my pro rata and want my children
to have the benefit of il. As you and Gen.
Pierce are great " bobashelies," perhaps he
will tell you. | am loath to believe that the
money has been pilfered and spent, through
the vigilcnt care of collectors and agents
whom CLAYTON put there. Albeit, as every
b ,dy is Interested in this affair, how would
it do to advertise it something in this style 4:
sTRAYED OR sTOLEN
From the Treasury of Crawford county. Yam
Buren. Arkansas. on or about the lst OF Jan
uary.d larye amount cf money, belonging 10
the School Fund.
And at the same time offering 4 suitable re-
ward to any person that will apprehenl the
thiefand turn him over to sheriff Grady. Be-
ing public-s 3irited citizen, will throw in
quarter How much will you give:
Respectfully. JUSTICE.
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"a The Road Meeting. Thursday nigh,

s7- The Road Meeting. Thursday night. to
take into consideration the proposition made
TO put in good repair the road leading from
Logtown to old man Stoneroads in the Ma
ton. was very well attended. After discuss
ing the subject thoroughly. an Executive
Committee was appointed, with full powers
delegate to go to work at once and put the
road in order. subscription was started
the same night and one hundred and if-
~ dollars subscribed. which has since been
hundred
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:T" Prof BRUuS. assisted by his pupils and
the Van Buren, Brass Band. will give an En-
tcrtanment at the Court House Friday night
next. We feel sure that our young amateurs
will give us a Concert well worth listening to.
And we trust our citizens will show their ap-
probation of the musical talent developing
itselfin our midst nv full house. They de-
serve patronage and encouragement and a
little effort on the part of individual friends
will guarantee them satisfactory remunera-
ton for their efforts.
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RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY, Aug. Q.

The river continues to fall slowly with plenty of
water for the class Of boats in the trade Weather
warm and clear.
The Fort Gibson arrived early yesterday morning.
forty hours out from Little Rock. She left again at
three o clock yesterday afternoon.
The Little Rock arrived yesterday afternoon from
Little Rock. bringing the freight ofthc Utah
The r Gray Was advertised to lo,v. Cincinn at
sr Saturday for Arkansas river
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through to st. Louis withOur
HOMINY-HOMINY.

II. c. HAYMAN Il Sons. l,aving In full ope.
ration their New Hominy Mill. are prepared
10 found At all the stores in Van Buren, an,
warranted to give satisfaction. Orders from
Fort NTH AMI all points on the river prompt
ly filled. 6m.
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Grant VS.. the Jews.

HEADQUARTERS l3rh ARMY CORPS.
DEPARTMENT OF HE TENNESSEE.
OXFORD, Mss, Dec. II, 1892
Genera Order No H.
The Jews. as a class, violating every regulation
of trade established by the reasury department,
also department orders, are ltrcby expelled from
the department. within twety four hours from
the receipt Of this order by pst commanders.
They will, see that all thi e'sss Of people are
fnrr'I.a,ide, passes and sAus.ed to leave. and
truth. 1T Is iffyrsucs9otife"''sir, orf'be
er, my husbands daueA%s, a,,, s :. ,2uS,. ".9s.
sr ,,a;rh s ponsh tu, oas ,,.s :. 6s.dnnas ,ness
ters.
No passes will be gt. this people to visit
headquarters for the purposeef making personal
applications for trade permit
BY order of Major General rant.
JONI A. RAwLIt, Asst. Adj Gen.
Official J Lowell, Capt. I'd Asst. Adj Gen.
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ETA good story is I'd OF a clergy
man in Massachusetts tvn who forgot
his notes on Sabbath nrning, and as
1t was too late to send 4 them, he said
to his audience by way oapology, that
this morning he should i've to depend
upon the Lord for what . might say,
but that in the sfternoons would come
better prepared.
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tS- All job Work, cash on deliv-

sE rousing township meeting Of the
Greeley and Brown Club Of Lafayette. was
held at Frazier's Gin. on Saturday last. Hon.
II. +. THOMSON and Mr. A. ii. CARSON made
speeches. Lafayette is pretty much all for
Greeley and Brown and Brooks
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IF At the hotel Yesterday were Miss Fan
ME Rice, Fort Smith: o. E. Henry, John II.
Saith. John w Hendricks Helena; and Mrs.
Trundleberrv. Van Buren,. r. Republican.
The Republicans reporter has got things
some mixed. We think it must have been
the wife of Judge Huckelberry instead of
Trundleberry. that was booked at the hotel.
Its possible little trundle-6ea berry was
along.
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re- Boston is beginning to import
japanese paper clothing. This paper
from which the articles are made is Who'll
ly water proof, and is thin and light, An
oyercoat weighing only two pounds. The
goods are capable Of being washed sew
eral times, and will last a number OF
months.
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PoLITIcAL.-Capt. W. o. Lattimore has beer
removed as Instructor Of Military tactics for the
State University, and II. L. Burnell appointed in
his stead. The cause for this change and the
prostitution Of the College interests TO political
purpose, is. Capt L. is not Hadley man ana re-
fused TO submit to minstrel dctation. while the
nre,ent incumbent is a willing tool to the Clay
ton Hadley .Hambard outfit. The people of the
State had hoped that politics would not enter into
the matter Of selecting instructors that lnstitu'
ton. but they can see how vain have been their ex-
peetations. THAT SCHOOL MUST HELP ELECT
HApLEY-Noaatdin Echo.
fG p1, ~ rh0t y,n e,re
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sE- The Pennywit Sulphur Spring is at
tracing some attention. Quite number of
families of Van Buren. are now visiting there
for their health. With little expense it
might be made very attractive resort
through the warm months.
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GAINESVILLE ARK. Aug. 2 1872

EDITOR:
1900 of the hard fsted turned out on yes
tcr,lny to hear old Brindle and Hines. Brin-
die came up to the standard-all went away
pleased Hines is plausible speaker. but
he people would rather have w. w. FLOYD,
JESSE TURNER. j. $. DuNHAM. BES I. DU
VAL to ill the post that has been assigned
To Col Hines
Our county is unit in favor of Col. .JoRD,
f. CRAvENs for Congress. You know him.
The people knew him. PHGNIx.
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rr A. the Cincinn,d E,oui,er 50

r1- A. the Cincinn.d Eaquirsr says,
we have never seen a Nan called a liar
in more polite, yet Obvious, terms than
Gen. Grant is by GEM Plesanton, late
Commissioner Of the Iaternl Revenue
Department He sustains Snator Carl
Schurz in the question Of eracity re.
specting the San Doming business.
Grant sent Gen. Pleasantn to Carl
Schurz to assure him, it hewoud sup
port the iniqnity, he should nave all the
patronage his State. Schrz declined
the bribc, and spoke and oted against
the measure Grant dene it, but Gen
PleasaBton replies in the mnner we have
indicated. If Grant reconized the code
of honor he would call On. Pleasanton
out.
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NEW AVID BETTER ARRANGEMENTS.
FOR ST. LOUIS AND TUE EAST.
Only AZ Hours from Fort Smith to
no. 80 -p st. Louis.

Stages leave Fort Smith at p. M, MONDAYS,
WEDSRspAYs and FRIDAYS, arriving at Muskogec at
IL a, IN. next day. connecting closely with NJ n.
u, Railroad, which is now running Pullman sleeping
cars and elegant day cars
through to st. Louis without change.
Through tickets to 81. Louis. Chicago Cincinnati
baltimore, Washington, New York and all other
Esstern points for sale ut the office of the II Paso
Sta,s Company GEO. 4. SPARKS,
Agt NJ. X. h T. X. II.
iulyl-tf
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~ Bsncroft's Little Rock Times contain, this
item at is generally believed that there is
now held in thi. county $3.50 900 Of scrip illegally
issued or forged county scrip. City indebtedness
is not worth picking mp in the street. Pulaski
county and the city Of Little Rock have been well
plucked by the present rings. Poor geese
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.y- We understand that Mr.. GEO. DoNNEL-
LEY has received through Hon. Thos. Boles.
NJ c.. the appointment as Cadet to the Naval
School at Annapolis. Nd and leaves next
month for examination.
The Van Buren press., 1872-08-06

EE It 10 stated that forty per cent. OF
the gross products Of California is from
agricultural sources, while but sixteen
per cent is from gold and other metals
The Van Buren press., 1872-08-06

~ The first male negro born since the
Baltimore nominations has been called
HORACE GREELEY That boys mothers head
is all right. How is the father?
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WANTED AT THE NEW DRUG STORE

10000 lbs. of Beeswax, ,..
5000 lbs. of Ginseng.
Cash and the highest price paid, on appliea-
tion ut tho NeU Drug Store of
april 23,72-tf. +. WALL.
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arrival and Departure Mails from
Van Buren,.

ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
Every day. except Monday. 5hP. NJ.
PROM LITTLE ROCK
sunday, Wednesday and Friday, 5A. NJ.
FRoA THE sARRows
Monday. IL M,
DEPARr FoR ST. LOUIS
livery day. except Monday, A. NJ.
FOR LITTLE ROCK
tMoniay, Wednesday and Friday A. NJ.
FOR THE SARRowS
Monday. Ia L. NJ
Office open on Sunday from 8 to 9 A. NJ.
S. D0UGHERTf.
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CoMpRSDIgM or ruE HIsToRY OF TIE UNITED
SrArKs.-By Hon. Alexander II. Stephens, OF Geor-
sia +. J. Hale Son. Publishers, II Murray Street,
New York.
The above is the title Of a book to be issued this
week which is destined to create a sensation. It's
author is n statesman, who, having been identified
with the history Of our country for nearly two
ratons. brings to his task experience such is
possessed by few of the writers Of the age and who
treats his subject in a manner at once fascinating
and instructive The book should be in every school
room. and in every library in the United States. 1t
is the History Of the country, its unnamed body.
and its pervading spirit Wade Vecum to both stu
dent and statesman; necessity to every one who
wishes to know what has been DONE and why il has
been done. by those who made, and those who have
administered the government of these States; to
every school room. that the young may learn the
true principles of the government which was instu-
ted by their forefathers and grow up constituents
worthy of good representatives. So educate the
young, and there will be a reasonable prospect OF
real reform in the administration Of their govern
ment.
The volume-l2mo.. 5l3 pages. with numerous IL
lustrations-is beautifully printed, and tasefully
and strongly bound. Price, sl50. II not to be had
Mt the local book stores, the publishers will send il
by mail, post paid on receipt Of the price.
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uNHE well known and long established
Ferry at Van Burcn. Arkansas, Is now
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pro-
piietors having recently put on large New
Steamboat. and Sith careful and experienced
Ferrymen. they feel confident that they cah
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
creasing demands Of the large emlgrant trav-
el g. Texas.
The st Louis. and sherman. Texas. U. 3.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 10
good guarantee that II l. the shortest as well
as the best route for travel Of oil kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
he expected. Enclosures for stock and shedA
for travellers are being Loiif e~ both sides ct
the river. and no piId ! toget~ssed to AZ
commodate the p,tIirvo. '~iinil strive "
continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
~ B. Ferry accounts must Be stttlet
Monthiy-No derioiion from this rule.
WILSON II. JOHNSON, Supt.
Van Duren. March /, ~. n
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Twelve OF the Radical !fubers Of The Ohio
hoa;. c..s, Of representatives turned their backs
The Van Buren press., 1872-08-06

sE- Recoller burned Road
Meeting will ID u ,re T,s bo"r. H "p% wbs tor
night The EX>nd ttee have gone
to work in earrest--ar-~ may expect re-
port of the progress Of the work and other
matter incident. 1t is desirable that all, who
can be prPspnt
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OTHER AccEssIoSs TO COME.

He said that he had been in CORE
spondence with the principal men in all
parts of the country, and felt assured
that many more Republicans who had
been yet STILL of equal prominence with
himself, were in sympathy with the Gree
ley movement, and would take an early
occasion to declare themselves to that
effect
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There's ot IYort SATURDAYS los

There's at Work. -Saturday last
was a day CT sensations in Bristol.
Morning revealed the fact, that the
residence Of capt. Martin Fleenor,
had been entered by a thief. who
climbed into a second story window,
from the cellar Sned. His first effort
was at trunk belonging to Miss
Fleenor. He thence went into the
room where Mr.. George Fleenor was
sleeping, and took from his trunk. a
box containing about $120 in money.
Another thief-a negro. had CHM
bed from the roof of Mr.. w. G..
STATIONS kitchen into the second
story room of the house occupied by
Mrs. Saunders and daughter. Hear.
ing noise, Mrs. Saunders supposed it
was caused by the falling of the chair
which held her clothing, and getting
out of bed, her hand come in con
tact with the head of a negro. who
Immediately sprang out of the win
dow and escaped. He had endea-
vored to pick the lock off Of Miss
Mary f. Saunders trunk.
During the day, George Ambrose,
ConfectiOner, was found on Main ST.,
in a drunk and disorderly condition,
and was approached by Sergt. Miles,
on official business, when Ambrose
felt for pistol He was bagged aud
taken to the residence of Mayor
helms, where he aimed to escape by
jumping from the window, and was
twice shot at by Mr.. VIM. Nelms.-
He was recaptured and jagged to
await a sufficient degree of so5riety.
to appreciate town justice.
During the afternoon Abb Cole
man. decidedly colored. and an old
offender was before the Mayor of
Goodson. charged with having sto-
len s. from Monk" a well known
colored man. The evidence was not
quite sufficient to justify giving him
thirty nine lashes, or he would have
certainly received that badge of dis
tinctiOn. Those who heard the ev-
idence, were thoroughly convinced
that Abb got the S..
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1r. James improvements. Mr..
w. w. James is recognizing his
entire block at the corner of Main
Front streets, 1t is his design to
have at least FIVE business houses.
which are to inaugurate more fully
the principle of special trade In one
of these Mr.. Ferguson has his Hard
ware Store. In another it is proba-
BILE that Messrs. Davis & Mcfarland
will open a stock of Grocer's Goods,
including the usual grocery business,
and the heavy class of goods usually
associated Herewith, such as Leather,
Brooms. Wooden ware, &c. In a
third room, now being refitted. Mrs.
Galloway viii open her fall stock OF
Millinery and Mantua making goods
which will be much enlarged. In a
fourth, Messrs. Jno. A. James & Co..
are now opening one of the largest
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BUSINESS.

We call attention to the card OF
DR.. Written, who resumes the prac-
tice of medicine in our midst. The
public will find him a thoroughly cul
tivated and competent physician.
Mr., d. G. Mohler, of the firm OF
Gwin. Mohler & Co., Baltimore, was
in Bristol on Monday. We hope this
good house will nave a generous pat
ronage.
Mr.. Fred. P. Stieff. of the large
and first class Piano House of Chas.
NJ. Stieff, Baltimore, visited our of
fee during last week. Stieff' S
Pianos now adorn many of the best
houses and colleges in this section of
country, and they have given splen-
did satisfaction. There is one of
them in the house of the editor Of
this paper and he is not aware that he
has ever seen one Of finer tone and
finish.
Mr.. S. L Saul has returned with
the largest stock of goods he has yet
purchased
The new advertisement of Levy
Brothers will appear next week.
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stocks Of Dry Goods, Notions. Hats,
Boots and Shoes which they have
ever purchased. A fifth building has
yet to be erected between the latter
and Kings Block. It will be de-
signed for the Tin and Stove business.
These changes are now being made
and will be completed in a short time
and will add greatly to the rapid de-
velOpment of our town trade. Mr..
James has exhibited both energy and
enterprise as one of our business men
and in the end he viii reap the prop
er reward.