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The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05
Joseph Brooks Testlfes.

o. the 22d (Thurs lay J, says ,he Ga
setle, Hon Joseph Brooks testified be-
fore the Clayton investigating commit
tee. Notwithstanding all reports to the
contrary, it would seem that the commit
tee is neither coming to Little Rock, nor
has the investigation closed. The cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Commercial
tclegraphs rs follows, in reference to the
testimony Of Mr.. Brooks:
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
The Clayton investigating committee
have concluded the examination Of Hon.
Joseph Brooks who was examined by
the prosecution two days, and by the ac
cuscd only five minutes
The witness had been elected State
Scnator on regular Republican ticket,
from Little Rock, III 1870, by large ma
jority. He swore to the revolutionary
character Of the organization of the leg
islaturc in the Clayton interest. The
Clayton majority Of members holding
over in the Senate had rejected the ere
dsntials of witness, who was kept out of
his seat for twenty five days, until after
Clayton's first election to the United
States Senate. After that election, wit
ness was sworn in as Senator. He was
a Senator eight days, after which, with.
ont any contest or notice thereof, or even
any intmation that his right to his seat
was questioned, he was elected on the
report of the election committee and un
der call Of the previous question. Whilst
this action was yet pending in the Senate
q Claytonte Senator came to witness and
stated that he would call on Clayton,
who was then governor, and ask the lat
ter to have Senate adjourned until next
day, so that witness might have time to
prepare an answer. The Claytonte SEN
ator came back to witness and said he
had seen Clayton, who, with Mcclure and
Bowen, Supreme court judges, and now
acting as attorneys for Clayton, promis
ed to consider the matter. Another
ClaytoAte came to witness and said he
would also 90 TO Clayton to have the
latter procure an adjournment
Witness had several conversations be-
fore the State election Of 1870, with Or
ra A. IIadley, the present acting govern
or Of Arkansas, in which the latter said
that if witness and friends would coop
crate to secure Clayton's election to the
Ssnats, and Hadley's succession to the
governorship, then Clayton, lIadley, and
all the power Of the federal and State
governments would be used to make
witness governor Of Arkansas in 1872.
Before the second Senatorial election
Thomas NJ. Bowen, then Judge Of the
Supreme court, and now Clayton's at
torncv. came to witness and declared
that he was authorized hy Clayton to
promise that il witness would secure
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Claytontes in the seats that were then be-
ing contested for fraud from tho Hot
Springs district, Clayton promised he
would have witness admitted to the
State Senate, aud those ON the same Re-
publican ticket with the witness seated
in the lower House.
After this and before the second Sena-
torial election, witness received mes
sage from Clayton to meet him at mid
night to adjust matters. Witness wont
and met Clayton, Bowen and Others.
Clayton told witness that il -he (witness)
had been admitted TO the State Senate,
and his friends to the legislature, he
(Clayton) could never have been elected
to the United States Senste. Clayton
also said that he had projected the COM
mittee to investigate the alleged frauds
in Pulaski county only to cyunterbalancs
the movements against him that he
(Clayton) supposed were being made
in Washington City; Clayton said that II
witness would come to HIM that the re-
port could be made all right This was
the report upon which Clayton based his
award of the certificate to Edwards.
Witness swore that gentlemen con
nected with the Arkansas Central Rail
road company had told witness that the
award of State aid to that road had cost
the company one hundred thousand dol
lars, and one Of the same gentlemen stat
ed said award had cost in cash sixty
thousand dollars.
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EDITOR PRESS :

At a stated meeting Of Harmony Council,
Temperance Reform, held February ~ the
following Preamble and Resolutions were
offered and unanimously adopted, which you
will please insert in your paper;
WHEREAS, For the favors conferred and as
sistsnce rendered by Mrs. A. J. Ward, Miss
Sophia England. Miss Ella Whitfield, Messrs.
j. s Durham, Editor Press, j. A Lockhart,
County Clerk, J. y. Grady. Sheriff, l.. c.
Southmayd, G.. Wilcox, r. |. Pearson and
Others, who are not members of Harmony
Council to the Committee Of Arrangements
in getting up and giving the Entertainments
OH the 18th and 20th of offebruary, we feel very
grateful and for which we desire to make
public acknowledgements; therefore
}aesolcsd, That the sincere thanks Of IIar-
mony Council. No. Il, I. X. be rendered the
above named ladies and gentlemen, for their
disinterestcd and valuable services and kind
fayors which materially aided in the success
Of the entertainments; and. that the members
Of this Council will ever hold them In CRATE
fili remembrance for the same.
Resolyea, That the hearty thanks of this
Council be offered 10 the Bourland Band. for
the excellent music discoursed by them. on
these occasions.
RssDlred, That Il copy Of the Preamble ard
resolutions be furnished the editor of Press,
with request that they he published in his pa
per GEo. WOOD, X. ;.
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t7y- Mynhecr Paul Dietrich. of Milwaukee,
feeling his earthly tabernacle stored with
troubles. to be expelled, decided. after full
enquiry and investigation. to employ ayers
Pills. In his haste to purify his Dutch stom-
ach. he mistook the directions. to Z. and
swallowed 27 for n dose. This created. of
course. an p-raul-ing internal rebellion.
But Paul went through the fight like a hero.
and came of victor at last with \ renovated
system which he proudly exhibits as proof Of
the wisdom Of his choice. lie advises every
body to take Doct. Ayers Pills, but kindly
advises his friends who are ambitious of fol-
lowing his example, to "pe sure and take der
right bottom. y Minnesota Telegraph,
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Mr.. EpTroR -

Mr.. EpHoR:-
The following Valentine have reason TO
believe is the production of one of the fair
daughters OF our community. Although not
intended for publication, 1t has merit in ad-
dition to the fact that it proves We have young
ladies among US who have accomplishments
for the kitchen as well as the parlor; who
know how to keep man in good humor by
keeping buttons on his shirt, as well as be-
quilting his weary hours by the entertainments
of music who knows how to nurse the sick,
as well as to entertain the healthy. As have
no means OF knowing the fair proposer, |
hope all bachelors, young and old, who are
tired of the miseries of single blessedness, "
will take notice and look for partners lust
suited to relieve their miserable condition,
(where they may be found. Not that am
tired of their useful and fascinating society,
bur in the largeness of my generosity love
to see others happy il myself must continue
in misery. %. VALENTINE.
L. S.-Thc heart breaking scene of the las.
two lines, might be avoided by slight hint
as to the identity of the fair writer.
knowing that you need Wile
As partner for your life,
To share your joys, soothe your woes.
And sew the buttons your clothes.
Before the present " Leap Years" through
thought that I'd propose to you
And lay my heart at your disposal
Though much l fear dread refusal.
am tall, but then for you
Twould only make the balance true
And grave and gay by turns am
In temper, gentle as a lamb!
Oh such a charming wife I'd make.
fmy most worthy self you'd take.
can cook and can sew,
can play the piano too,
Dance the schottische and Quadrille,
And nurse you well when you are ill.,
Now if you should Indifferent be.
To all these charms | offer thee
And roam still further down the lane
Of life's sad troubles and its pain,
In hopes to find in Cupid's grove
Some tenderer, cooling, turtledove-
Twill break this tluttering heart OF mine,
Then-gene-wll be your valentine. F."
February Il, 1872.
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EV They have a room in the Insane
asylum Of Maine with six beds in it, in
which those patients are placed who have
an inclination to commit suicide 1t is
said they never attempt to kill themselves
except when alone, and by giving them
company all the time, this propensity is
continually counteracted, Suicide is SO
disgracefu and unbecoming an act, that
even a lunatic will not commit it in the
presence of another.
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Post Office News Room

We are glad to know that olr enter
prising Deputy Postmaster has opened
News Room, at the Post Onica. where
the ST. Louis Dailics and Wcehles and
all the P.ctorials AMI Mouthlies can be
had, Let sufficient encouragement be
given The enterprise TO make it paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip-
tions received for all papers aud furnish
ed at short notice
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tB- Major BOURNE. repre- senting the Com

tE- Major BOURNE representing the Com
mercial Agency of Maj. G. A. MEYER, WAS in
our town Saturday. The Major. it is suspect
ed, was looking out for suitable office
room, for the removal of the Arkansas head
quarters of this company to prominent place
on the line of the " Memphis, Little Rock and
Pacific Railroad Company" We trust our
Fort Smith friends will take things moderate
ly-not all come at once. But here Is our
hand to YOU.
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| would respectfully call the attention OF
the citizens of Crawford, Washington and
Benton counties and public generally. to our
large and well selected Stock of Staple and
Fancy DRY Goods. Dress Goods, Trimmings.
Ldces, Groceries, Hardcare, Qaeensrdre, Glass
,eare, Boots and Shoes Hatsr5e. 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 at their lowest figures, and
we feel confident that we can and will 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
"lSmaH Profits and quick Sales,'
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH.
Give us \ call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT We SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully.
II. A. MEYER,
Cor lIoward-st. and Gar. Ave.
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tF foods household Magazine is one of
mark the age Rstaodist Home Journal, Phil
adelphia Pa.
II has been improving ever since we knew
ita good criterion for the futHfe.-CoVter.
New Market. Canada
The articles are short, piquant. and ofsueh
unquestionable excellence, that this periodic
nj ought to be both familiar and welcome in
very many households. Issued at one fourth
price OF the larger mouthles. Woods il n
marvel of chcapHess and first-class quality
com bincd .-Ne,c York Times.
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ty- The Lit1e Rock brought to our place
yesterday, two or three families from Tennes-
see. who come to settle among us. They are
the kind of settlers the county needs and we
extend a cordial welcome to them. They
consulted the Press to learn who had places
for rent or sale. but found none offered. Fre-
quentiy mtu lose the sale or rent Of their
places by neglccting to advertise the same, at
he small expense of two or three dollars.
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Dental Notice.

DR.. K. ID. SEALS. of Fort Smith. will visit
Van Buren on Friday next, the Sth of March,
and remain over Saturday. All desiring work
In his line, please call on him at the residence
Of Mrs. f. PHELPS, opposite the Court House.
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1T Our old friend General GAriiS. from
over the river, expresses desire and deter
minaton to come to our town to reside, and
contemplatcs building himself hne house
We shall be glad to class the General as one
of our ciIiZens.
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HOMINY-H0MINY.

II. G. HAYMAN & Sons, laving in full ope-
PATTON their New lIomny Mill, are prepared
b. execute all orders for HOMlNY. 1t may
De found at all the Stores in Van Buren, anu
warranted to give satisfaction. Orders from
Fort Smith and all points on the river prompt
IN filled. 6m,
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tELYNcH's Saw Mil is now in oppera-
ton. Bring along your Logs and take away
YOUR Lun,ber. You will lind Mr.. CRoMpIoN,
a clever gentleman and mechanic, in charge,
who will give personal attention, and see that
the patrons of the mill have their orders filled
10 their satisfaction.
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cy- Hon. J. -. JAcowAY, OF Dardanele,
.ranie up Oh TIE steamer Gibson Wednesday
Gnd went on upto Fort smith. Mr.. Jacoway
Is one of the rising young men of the State,
Ind when Arkansas resumes its place in the
Union again, we expect to see him occupy
positions of honor and trust.
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tE We will find room next week for an
article or the Coal Mines, ETC.. at Spadra,
sound in the Fort Smlh Independent. Major
MEYER will prove the right man in the right
place in this enterprise to make it a success,
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

cY- The offices of the Fort Smith Herald
have been removed, the Editorial and Busi-
ness offices to No 72, Garrison Avenue and
the printing Office to Green Street, one and
half squares from the Avenue. We congratu-
,ate the Herald on occupying building of
its own--and wish it continued success.
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: > - =
RIVER NEWS.

A TUESDAY. March ).
KThe River is stationary at this point, with
tNo feet on Van Buren, bar.
Weather clear and pleasant.
81 The Fort Gibson arrived on Wednesday
with good freight, and left for Little Rock
on Thursday. She will arrive again to-day
"a tomorrow.
A& The II. c. Gray arrived from Cincinnati
saturday and left this morning
MI The Little Rock arrived yesterday and de-
Hrted for Little Rock this morning.
'# The John Howard was due at Little Rock,
6om New Orleans, on Pridsy last.
sW The Armadllo lett Cincinnati for Arkan-
q River last Wednesday.
'@ The Nightingale il IN tic River.
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IN GEN. II. T.. LEE.-Wc have a half dezon
hrge beautiful pictures of this distinguished
patriot sent to us for sale. 1t is pronounced
~ be the best likcress Of Gen. Lee ever Is
NGd. IN order to dispose Of them at once
Ne are authorized TO sell them at reduced
price. Those in want should apply soon.
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Methodist Sunday School.

The Sunday School of the Methodist church
will meet next Sunday afternoon at half-past
one o'clock, instead of nine o'clock in the
morning. CHAs. r. HARVEY, Supt'
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Il cE- +. G. WHsTEsiDEs e Co, have Just Or
dercd new Steam Engine tor runping Corn
elil, and Cotton Gin, from lIAYMAN & Sons.
Jt will be similar to the one that furnishes II.
q Sons with power for their Mills.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

cE- Mr.. MCQUEEN, representing the House
sf Jones. Mcdowell & Co.. Little Rock, came
iip on the Gibson Wednesday. lie is too well
known to need commentator.
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sY- Attention is called to the advertise
n,ent in our paper headed " Hair Work. " of
l1rs. FRANK STEWART. Any one wanting
york of this kind done, should give her a call
Ind examine her work.
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cY- Judge c. b. NEAL passed up or We'd
nesday, for home. lie is just from Washing
ton, and has nothing of importance, to tell,
about the situation between Clayton snd his
Sccusers.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

Eg- The first coiored members ever
admitted to Masonic Lodge in New Jer-
sey were initiated in Alphs Lodge, No.
116, at Newark, on Monday evening
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

ty- The groccrs of New York have petit
toned Congress that in case of a reduction Of
tho duty on tea and coffee, ninety days time
be granted before the law goes into effect.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

tB- MATHEW Horn has Superior Seed Po-
tatoes. Also various kinds OF Marketing.
Give him call at the head Of Main Street
hear tho Bosticli House.
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sS- The London dispatch says a miscreant
fired a pistol at Queen Victoria. while driving
on Constitution bill, Friday afternoon, but
happily without effect. The would-bc assas-
sin was promptly arrested.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

handsome Chamber Set. Cheaper than ever
before offered in Van Burcn, for the quality.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

:g Col w. =. DENCELA arrived at Little
Block on the 25th. lJs NESTS with the Rail
road men there
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N<p-~S

t8 Saturday is" IIomny day." at HAY
MAN & Sons.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

sE- The Fort Smith independents is TO be re-
moved to the old Herald tuilding-where the
young and Old Wheclcrs will be found at
Rome.
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MONEYS Lumber Yard Removed
" Stokes Street.

W. b. Mooney has removed his LUMBER
YARD, to the lots on StokeSStreet, between
bhe Presby tcrian and Methodist Churches
1here can be found the largest and best gene
ri assortment of LUMBER in the place, and
q prices LOWER than ever before oiferec
n Van Buren,. Give him call and satisfy
Yourself. 3w
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

- Phil. Smith has had a general clearing
put on Fighting Row." 1t got too hot tor
philip.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

CITRON, Raisins. Currants. Flavoring Ex-
~ tracts. Ground Spices. Catsup, Sauces.
Jellics. Pickles. Chow Chow. Oysters. Lob.
sters. Sardnes, salmon. Potted Tongue and
Ham, and canned Fruits OF every kind.
Cheese, Crackers. Soda Biscuit. &c.
y. NEAL * CO.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

RI half bblx. Bourborn and Rectifed
C(D WHlSKEY, just received and for sale
low, at wholesale only. ~
oct u. LII Ntu.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

IT, W. c. BosTICK & Co. have In store Co
conuts. Oranges. Lemons, &c.
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05
Just Received,
Saltl Saltl

N Sacks Of Salt for sale, Just received psrssn
jsnu ~ ~ 49, W. 9. BOsTIcx.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,

FOR ths relief ~
cure Of Ill deranN
mcnts In the et60s
ach, liver, and bsv.
els. They are . uM
aperient, and -
excellent purEsdvs.
Being purely ve0e
table, they coutsb
no mercury or mine
raj whatever. nuce
serious sickness Anl
sarerinGh prev1k
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05
Bourbon WhIskey.,

XI7OODFORD'S Burbon Whlskey. stIta-
w bic for medicinal or any other purpose.
Go and get the best. at
The Van Buren press., 1872-03-05

German AccOr,lians,
ID EST In market; also, Niolins. Guitars.
ID Tamborncs, lIarmonicas. etc, In large
suppy,at Z. r. HAKvEYs.
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According to the New York
World, it costs twenty-seven per
cent. of the whole receipts to
have the internal revenue collect
ed in Arkansas by General Grants
friends, the carpet-baggers,
while in Illinois it only costs two
per cent. In Texas the cost is
over twenty four per cent, and
in Massachusetts less than three.
In Mississippi it costs twenty
three per cent, and in New York
less than three. These carpet.
baggers are very expensive, not
only to the Southern people, but
to the United States. 1t costs
more to collect two hundred and
thirty eight thousand dollars in
Mississippi than it did to collect
six hundred and twenty-seven
thousand dollars in West Virginia
Ofcourse, these revenue collect
tors think they have the best civil
service system in the world, and
are all for Grant, in order that il
may de continued.
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MINDEN.
II. W. Paul,
BOOT AND SHOEMAKER,
MINDEN. la

Despectfully announces to his friends
Ii and customers of Bossier parish
that he keeps constantly on hand large
and well assorted stock of
French CaB-Skins Moroccos, etc.,
&c, and is prepared to make Boots and
Shoes of the best quality and most approved
style Would call special attention to the
reduction in his prices. Boots $l2 to SIC
shoes s. to s.. Do not ask for credit, neces
sity compels me to do . cash business
P.W. PAIL.
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A man endeavored to find
out the age of a horse by
counting his teeth. Those he
couldn't see to count he felt
of. He told the doctor who
sewed up his hand that this
was a hard world for a labor.
ing man.
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The Greeley revolt is destined
to carry all before it in New Hamp-
shire. The Portsmouth Times
says: eff Greeley gains from the
Republican ranks in other parts
of the State as he will in this city
and county, he will carry New
Hampshire by from 5000 to TO-.
1000 majority"
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Foryour own, as well as your
children's sake, learn to speak
low. They will remember that
tone when your head is under the
willows. So, too, will they re
member a harsh and angry tone
Which legacy will you leave your
children {?
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SEEDS, sCIoNs, Etc.
vick's Floral Guide for 1872

Edition of 100000 Copies Published.
IT is elegantly printed on fine tinted paper,
Il in two colors, and illustrated with over
300 Engravings of Flowers and Vegetables,
and TWO COL0RED PLATES.
The most beautiful and instructive Cata-
lOgue and Floral Guide in the world-1I2
pages, giving thorough directions for the
culture of Flowers and Vegetables orna.
menting grounds and making walks, sc.
Forwarded by mail, for ten cents, only
one-quarter the cost.
Address, JAMES WICK,
NIL pms Rochester, New York
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Arizona Territory, Nov. s.
District of Columbia, Nov. q
The presidential election will
occur in all the States on the
fifth day Of November.
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Happy are the families
when the government of par
ents is the reign of affection,
and the obedience of children
the submission of love.
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NEW ORLEANS CARDS
The Singer Manufacturing
Co.'s New Family Sewing Machine
Sewing Machine Sales for
1871.

THE magnitude to which the Sewing Ma
Il chine business has grown is only sur.
passed by the rivalry Of the various compel
itors, few of whom are unfamiliar with the
numerous articles resorted to for the CON-
mendation and sale of the particular ma
chine sought to be sold
If the number of sales be any criterion of
the merits of the different machines, it can
not be denied that the Singer, owing to the
popularity of what is known as our "New
Family machine far surpasses all others,
for we sold in 1871 over fifty-two thousand
more machines than any other company, as
shown by sworn returns of the companies,
which returns are made under tine licenses
granted them by the owners Of the sewing
machine patents
Annexed are the returns snoken Of: