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The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11
Senator Summers Speech.

Wcpublish a condensed tclegraphi'
report Of Senator SuMYER's Speech de-
aouncing Gen, GRANT and his admins
trstion. The administration journals,
generally attempt to makelght Of it, but
the Springfield, Mass, RepuJiicaa, the
leading Republican paper in that State,
takes rather more serious view Of the
case than the EreHiag Post:
The great Massachusetts senator be,
lieves Gen Grant to he a hopelessly un
/ iii man TO fll the chief magistracy, and
has frankly explained to his countrymen
the reasons upon which this conviction
is based. Evidently he weighed his
words before uttering them; the people
will weigh them with equal care now that
| they have been uttered With regard to
their probable efrecs upon the politics OF
the year, we have no predictions to make
! The ayowal Of Mr., summers sentiments
and fears certainly comes pretty late in
the day perhaps too late to change the
| result at Philadelphia, But it viii cause
u profound Sensation throughout th,
country-m all sections Of all parties
Here in New England, and especially here
IN Massachusetts, it is not too much tc
say that it modifes, to greater or less
extent. the condition of the canvass
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Circuit Courts at Fort Smith Legal

From the Little Rock Gazette of the lst. we
learn that, in the Supreme Court of the
State, "anothcr decision was rendered regard
ing the much-mooted county site question Of
Sebastian county. After the last decision of
the Supreme Court, holding that there could
be but one County site land that was Green
wood, and there could be but one set of Coun-
ty officers, and that Probate and County
County should be held at the County site, the
question arose whether the act of 1861, rcquir
ing tho Circuit Court to be held ut Green
wood aud at Fort smith, would be valid un-
der that decision For the purpose of testing
this question, James n. Jones filed petition
for writ of hdjeaS corpus, alleging that he
was illegally held by the sheriff under the re-
cent decision ofthe Supreme Court, being de-
tanned under an order Of the Circuit Court
held ut Fort Smith. The Court holds that the
act of lsGl requiring two terms Of the Circuit
Court TO be held in SebastiAn-one at Fort
Smith, the other at Greenwood-is constitu-
tional. The opinion says Of the act;"
1t does not disturb the Circuit or Probate
Courts previously established at Greenwood,
the County site, only 50 far aS it in part re-
strict. their territorial Jurisdiction. 1t does
not undertake to disturb the wrts of the
County As a quasi municipal or political cor
p0latiun. Ii does not Interfere with any Of
its corporate powers or the authority that
had charge Of the fiscal Affairs Of the County,
etc, as was the case In the act of March -,
1871 But this act merely in effect establishes
a Circuit and Probate Court at Fort Smith.
and defines their territorial jurisdiction.
Could the General Assembly DO his as far as
the criminal courts as concerned and no,
violate any constitutional provision? We
think it can.
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The Cloven Foot.

The Missouri Republican says;
4 circular Is in circulation in New York for
q iree-trade mceting in opposition to the Gin
cinnati presidential nominees. The Signers
say the convention was Induced to accept an
evasion of the revenue reform issue by refer
ring IL 10 the several congressional districts.
They 90 on to say that in thus acting the
convention has failed TO represent our con-
yictions of duty" and then call for meeting
Mt Steinvay hail to day (30th) to be addressed
hy Hon. David A. Wells and Edward Atkn.
son. Now what viii be said of these gentle
mea when it Is remembered that both were
members Of the committee on resolutions at
Cincinnati and Joined in reporting the plat
form Just asst was adopted? That is the fact,
and it will NOT be denied.
Marx well nhat we have said: Gen Grant
and his strikers, and seekers will leave no
stone unturncd to cripple Greeley and Brown,
in the coming campaign. An attempt is be-
ing made to induce the Baltimore Convention
TO put ont ticket composed of Democrats,
and rev comes this movement, headed by
men who helped to frame the Cincinnati plat
form. In that PLATFORM il viii be remember
cd, the tariff plank is omitted and the matter
referred to the several Congressional Dis
tricts, to be settled by the people, in their
choice of members Of Congress. This is right
and proper Congress IS the power which
regulates the tariff, and while Mr.. Greeley Is
sn ayowed protectionist, lie has virtually
pledged himself not to ueto any tariff biHthat
may be passed jg Congress Hence, any free
trade man, Democrat or Republican, can con-
sIstently support the Cincinnati ticket upon
the Cincinnati platform. We expect to ad-
vocate revenue tariff in our congressional
election and will not support an ayowed pro-
tectioniSts if it can be avoided by any earthly
means.
Now. this free trade movement, is only one
of the hundred and one tricks to be played by
oilice-holdcrs, in order to weaken the liberal
candidates and insure the reelection of Grant.
We hope the people win not be caught by
such chaii, All such diversions are inimical
to the Cincinnati movement, and the people
ought to irown down the authors OF them.
Let the great array OF rcformers march on
and trample down all such indictments,
They mean no good to us, and desire only
personal aggrandizemcnt.
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List ofGranA Jury
A. j. CooMrR, Foreman.
The County Convention.

The Conventions yesterday, was well at
tended, Although not a, large as at some
time, there was representation from all bat
one township Delegates were present that
have not met IN Convention for two years
past. showing that the old war horses OF the
party are waking up, The acceptance OF and
fully indor,ng the Cincinnati nominees met
the cordial and earnest appreciation ofall
present. The Convention, we think, very
wisely declined making nominations for
County officers. at present. Six weeks before
the election, is soon enough 10 make selcc-
lions or center upon those best fitted for the
duties Of the Offices.
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Atlantic G Pacific Railroad-S5th Par.
allel Route

On the Goth Of April, there was fled by the
Atlantic Pacific railroad company, and ac-
ceptcd by the Department ofthe Interior, the
map aud prohles ofth Arkansas Branch of
the Atlantic & Pacific railroad. from the
point where the main road touches the Cana
dian river, in the Indian Territory, along the
north side Cf that river TO it, mouth, where
on the north side Of Arkansas river, iH accord
ancc with the provisions of the Charter Of the
Company. to n point at or near Van Buren,.
c"rreS loudcut of the Cherokee Idr5cate,
of June l,t, writing from Washington City.
says that the y. L l.. Co. has. by the puoyis-
ions Of the Treaty of lSG5, 10 right to CON
struct more thln ono road through The Chero-
kec Nation, and that the Cherokee Dele
gates viii ask to be heard npon the subjrct
and insist upon the compliance, on the part
Of the Government, with the provisions Of
that Treaty. Without investigating the
matter, We are Of the opinion that, as the
Charter of the \. q 7. K. Il. was granted
some ears prior to the Treaty OF 1866 that
trcaty has no bearing upon this matter; and
that. even il it has. the Cherokee Council
would grant The necessary right of way, ON
mature consideration.
Public attention is ut this time called to the
construction of II route to the Pacific on the
35th Parallel, and delegation from Caifor-
MIA, in lis interest has lately visited St. Louis,
and Is now in the eastern cities road on the
35th Parallel is impcratiyely demanded and
will be speedily built. Van Buren is, by its
location, an important point on the line OF
road. Let Memphis wake up and look after
her intercsts-she has more at stake than any
other CITY but, She sleeps
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ST. JoHN's COLLEGE REcoRD.-We have re-
ceived the first number of the st. Johns Col
lege Record of Little Rock, neat and attrac-
tive eight page paper, abounding in excellent
instructive and amusing reading matter. The
enterprise is wholly due to the efforts OF the
college. and is a most commendabe one. The
subscription is only one dollar per year.
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M A r r I e D Z.

In Van Buren, on the 5th inst. by the Rev. j. I.
Kennedy Mr.. A. WALLACE WARD and Miss HASsAH
ii only daughter Of Mr.. John Austin. all OF this
place.
1t was only the other day that wo were permitted
to launch forth the blssfu sea of matrimony one
Of our sweetest daughters We again have the pleas
ure to announce the fulflment of the pledges that
unite two devoted hearts in one. WALLACE has laid
sege and successfully captured one Of our most beau
tifu and interesting young ladies. 1t was fore
ordained event-grown up together from childhood
TO maturity what other result could have been ex-
pected Every way worthy of each other, We do
heartily congratulate the young couple. and their
immediate friends on the contamination of this the
happiet noment. of their lives, and may the voyage
over the troubled of matrimony be one of perfect
bliss-realizng that they or. to boar "na '"-b'"'
give and forgive that they may fully meet the grand
expectations of youth brightest hopes. The happy
congratulations and best wishes ofhosts Of friends
go with them.
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tEr The citizens OF Little Rock, propose to
do the handsome thing by the Delegates to
the Democratic Convention on the 18th. by
entertaining them while there free Of cost. 1t
Is an act Characteristic of the wcll-known
generosity of.thc citizens of the Capital City.
The Delegates on their arrival will report at
the Gssene Office.
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LITTLE Rock TIMEs.-We are in reception
of the second number of the new Liberal pa.
per just started at Little Rock, under the
Editorial management of Major EDWIN BAN
CROFT. The Iimesis large SO column paper,
and sustains the nomination of GREELEY and
Brown, with the Majors acknowledged abil-
ity. We wish the Times financial as well as
political success
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DI e D

Departed this life, this morning June llth, 1872 at
5o'clock, at Van Buren,, Mrs MARTHA A. SULLIVAN,
wife of Mr. John Sullivan, in the &th year Of her
ago.
Funeral takes place tomorrow at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
from the Bostick House. Friends are invited to at
tend without further notice.
Washington, Arks, papers please copy.
In Van Buren,. on the 10th inst, Mrs. MARTHA
wife Of Richard Bryon and daughter of A. B. Will
Jams.
Funeral at the Presbyterian Church this, Tuesday
afternoon at 3]a o'clock. Friends are invited to at
tend.
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TT Capt BowiIS, Of the steamer Gibson,
wishes us to announce that he will be at Van
Van Burcn on Saturday next Providence
permitting and will leave the same night for
Little Rock. arriving inful time for the Com
ventions of the 18th and 10Th. Delegates and
others.niny depend on the Gibson.
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The Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court for Crawford. Judge l..
d. HAM presiding, opened its session early
on Monday morning. The Grand jury was
empanecd, and after the receiving the charge
Of the Judge proceeded right at work, The
Court Is working hard for the avowcd object
short az possible, that the farmer and laborer
may be relieved and return to the almost Inn
pcratiye demands Of their crops. The Judge
we feel sure viii let no time be foolishly
wasted
Wcare indebted to W. W. ORRlCN Dcpdty
Clerk, for the list ofJurorS:
List Of Grand Jury:
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u Mr.. \. NJ. CALLAHAN left for Boston,on
the steamer r. c. Gray last Tuesday, for the
purpose OF placing his two little boys at
school. MIR. Callahan viii be absent two or
three months, part Of which time he will
spend examining the Cotton Mills Of Massa-
chusetts. lie Is one Of our best and most en-
termisiDg business men and we wish him a
pleasant, as well as successful trip.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

cF Advertising brings trade-just what
merchants want these dull times. The Press
is read in all parts of the County. Bring In
your advertisements
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11
Call of the National Democratic Com
mittee for a Convention.

The National Democratic Committee, by virtue Of
the authority conferred upon them by the last Ma
tiona Democratic convention, at meeting held this
day, Mt New Nork, voted to hold the next convention
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for Presl
dent and Vice President Of the United States the
ninth day Of July, ls12, at Il o'clock ~, IN
the city 9f BsltmesA The basis of representative,
the number Of senators aud representative in Con
sress is each state, under the apporonment Of the
census of $50. Each State will send delegates ac-
cordingly and invite the cordial GO operation Of
all conservative citizens who desire the restoration
Of constitutional government and perpetuaon Of re.
publican Institutions.
John Forsyth, John VI. Harrel,
Chas B. Dyke WILDER +. Storey,
Isaac f.. Eaton, Albert Voorhees,
Qdn Bowie, Chss W Mast,
Chas A. MantI, J. W. McCsrdle,
Jno McGrogor, Jas =. Barr,
Chas III. Siminton, John Hancock,
John Goode, VIM VI. Converse,
James Ponder. A. IL ColQutt,
Nm Niblack, Thos G. McCrcary,
Sylysnas u. Lyman, VIM A, Moore,
Chas T. Hooper, g, T. Miller,
larry Bingham, Jno G. Thompson,
Gideon Bradford, VIM b. Bote,
II. b. Smith.
AUGUST BELN0NT, Chairman,
FRrn'K O. BRUCE. Secretary.
SNEV YORK Nav s. 1872.
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TT The Little Rock RepuLlicsn proposes,
that Senator BES. Rics, Chairman of the
GRANT National Committee, he turned out
and senator CLAYTON put in his place RICE
IL tor GRErLEY and BRowE.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

lE- We find the following in the ST. Louis
Republican of The 9th. Mr.. SANGER resided
in Van Buren, tor quite a number Of years be-
fore the war-and has relatives and friends
residing here;
fMr. !. NJ, Sanger aud Capt. T. 3. Sewers,
private secretary of Sam. Chicote, principal
chief Of the Creek Nation. are stopping at the
Planters. These gentlemen are merchants
at Ockmulgee, the capital of the Creek OF
Muskogee Nation, and visit the city to lay in
It stock of simmer goods. Besides, Mr. San
ger takes back with him TO his country. as a
matrimonial prize. a pretty brunette Creek
girl. who was the daughter of leading Creek
her, maiden name being Hannah Iargee,
Her education commenced in the Lawrence
Female seminary and was completed at Bon
homme Female seminary in this city.
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~ We are glad 10 note the return of Mai.
Thcs. c. Peek and family from Mississippi.
There Is no place like Arkansas. Mai. l.. Is
Ia excellent health, and i. to remain here
permanently.
We. in common with the press Of the State
extend cordial welcome. You have been in
Arkansas, Major too long to give it up very
easy,
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JOB WORK.

We are prepared to execute all kinds OF
jon WoRK-PosrERs, PROGRAMMES, CIRcU-
LARS, BILL HEADS. CARDS, etc, etc. equal TO
any Office in Western Arkansas, at reasonable
rates.
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tFy~ The Fayetteville Democrat places at
ANS for Governor, and Col. J. Il. PETrIGREw
for Congress from the 81 District. Both OF
whom, would do honor to the positions.
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CE We are indebted to o. p SSrDERs
frank for the speech of Hon JOHN EDWARDS,
delivered on the 9th of February-received
June 5th. That is good for Snider.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

tE- Senator CLAYTON. as Chairman of the
Minstrel State Central Committee, has called
meeting OF the committee at Little Rock,
ON the 18th of this month.
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The Attitude of Messrs. Pendleton and
Thurman.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says the letter Of
Hon. G GORGE Ii, PENDLEroN, to a member of
Congress from Illinois, puts an end TO any
doubt that may have existed in regard to
what he thinks is the duty of the coming
Democratic National Convention. lie is clear
'y and unequyocally of the opinion that both
party and public interests demand the in
dorsement of GREELEY and BROWN. The let
ter has the true ring, and will be gratifying
TO his numerous friends. The following ex-
tract contains truths that are worthy of re-
publication:
"In considering the objections raised to
Greeley as to his past rec ord, he argues that
they are ridiculous, and he asks whether the
same objection will not apply TO all Radicals
named at Cincinnatig 1t is not the past
which l. TO be taken into account, but the fu-
ture conduct of the candidate designated to
represent the Liberal movement, Ii an un
Objectionable record is desired. n straight-out
Democrat should have been advocated from
the beginning. But, he says, it is not con-
sistent to indorse one Radical and refuse to
support another The opposition to Greeley
i placed, he says In two clsSSes-frst,
those who are not sufficiently clear in politi
cal sagacity to see that there IS no chance for
4 Democrat; and second, those who secretly
desire the reelection of Grant. The feeling
of the times, adds Mr. Pendleton. should he
above personality, and all should strive to Sc
cure good and efficient government.
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now pEcFIvED by GRANT.

Tho first dispatch to hs eject rcceNc ed by the pres
idcnt was trom senator Mortou aud va. read to him
10y Gen. Dent. The president listened TO 1t. smiled
rs iii wasR matter of course received the cungratu-
with his tayorics in that quarter and TO escape the
anticipated rush OF friends " repeat the compliments
Of the season.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

Ia Hon. WALDoN T.. WRIGHT of Little
Rock, for "reasons best known to himself "
announces himself an Independent candidate
for Lieutenant Governor of the State.
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IN THESLNArE.
rnG NO raEsInkNLLAL .ANnlpAtes.

The senate was TO session ON the river and har5or
appropriation ii,l, ami dry rs the discussion was,
senators did not to seek relief from 1t in mlui-
rics tor the latest convention gossip.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

ts~ Cotton in New York on the sth was
quoted at as cts.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11
Ill. NRMs IN MAsHINGrnr

WA.utNGroS, June6 6.
Telegram, have been pouring in here all day, Civ
ing the proceeding, at the Philadelphia convention
in each important detail but save with the fact that
they were read, created hardly ripple Of excite
meut ia loss than one minute after the result be-
came known, messengers were dying in constant sue
'esson from the telegraph office to the White House
with dispatches for the president, informing him of
ms rnnnmImliInn MN nnnIlnn LLnn.
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JENKS BROWN;
COMMERCIAL AGENT.

Represents the following Saint Loua
Houses
ADEN, BURR Il CO., Flour and Com.
mission.
r. SUFFERT 4 CO., Produce and Pro.
visions,
LEWIS DORSHEIMER, Saddlery Man.
ufaeturcr.
CLAFLIN, ALLEN & CO., Boot and Shoe
JobberS.
BRADFORD Il RAINWATER, Hats,
Caps and FurS.
JOHN 6. ALLEN SONS, Dry Goods,
Notions and Clothing.
FISHER & ELAN, Tobacco Manufac-
turerS.
J. H. GARNUART & CO.. Imported and
Domestic Liquors.
! STEWART 4 NEEDlIAM, Western Agents
for CLIMAX MOWERS, REAP
ERS. WAGONS ~ HAY CUT
TIERS, and manufacturers of Grubbers
Stump Pullers, etc.
dec. l7'7l.yl
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FRrp'K o. BRUCg. Secretary.
GNKw YORK, May S. 1872.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

When the roll wa, called the votes stood
35l', for Wilson; 32l,e tor ColhN Before
the result was announced Virginia changed
her vote to Wilson. securing him the nOmina-
tien. \ tremendous confusion arose the
state, changing their votes and after some
cheering W il-on was nominated unanimous
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Coui1i't;' Surveyor,
Town Lots for Sale !

O0n LOTS in McGEE'S ADDITION,
HONI adjoining the city Of Van Buren,
Among which are many Of the most desire
able locations for residences in or about tho
citv. Apply to Mrs. MARY A. MCGEE
Van Buren. jan l7tf
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INDIlNl Mill arlOtT.

And that Wilson will only add to the ticket in those
quarters whore no addition was necessary 1t also
suggested that the moral drawn from the change W II
be that the convention only slishted that part Of the
sdminisrati0r which had no patronage to dispense
in order to have some small revenge for being COM
PEELED 70 swallow that other Uatt which dispenscs all
the Offices.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

There is some speculation here tonight as to how
the defeat of Mr.. Celfax will be received by the par
~ at large. and whether Wilson will bring any new
strength 10 the Grant ticket 1t is generally con.
ccdCl that
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CARROLL COUNTY.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Speech


Correspondence of the Union and American.
HUNTINGDON, July 81, 1S72.-It has
been raining here about six hours. The
ground is perfectly saturated, and if the
rain continues il will damage farming in
terests.
Our city authority has been doing live
ly business the present week owing to the
unusual demands Of .e.ss
THE FIGHTING DEPARTMENT..
Saturday was considered the fighting day
--oDe man receiving dangerous stab, and
another being knocked down, but the
Mayors record shows that this tendency
has not been checked in the least.
Monday was the day for Thomas and
Baker, and Riggs and Bakers fights. Tues
day was hull, only broken by drunken
quarrel. Wednesday, the present writing,
there have been two fights already, and the
fighting hour has not yet arrived at that.
Everybody is looking forward to to-mor-
rows election to decide a very close con-
test between the Republican and Demo
cratic candidates for the various county
offices. No one, we imagine, can foretell
the result, but the present prospects are in
favor Of the Democratic candidates.
HON. d. A. ENLOE rHr
is now on brief visit to this his native
county from Lebanon where he has been at
tending the law school.
In answer to many solicitations he nlade
a speech in the chapel of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church yesterday. The au-
dience was large and enthusiastic. He
dealt with vigor on the various corruptions OF
the present administration and exposed the
Revenue defaulters in manner that made
some of the GRANTEES quake in their boots.
Mr.. Enloe is spoken of as candidate for
elector for this district.
The man that would do ADLER service for
the peoples candidate for President could
not be found. WATCHMAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-03
Announcements for Office.
HORACE GREELEY AND THE
IRISHMEN.

The New York Metropolitan Record,
edited by an Irishman, contains the follow
ing questions and answers:
"Who was the unhinching friend of Irish
independence in the dark days of rs?
Horace Greeley.
"Who gave his time and his money to
help them? Horace Greeley.
"Who raised his voice on behalf of Irish
patriots in British prisons? Horace Gree
ley.
"Who came to the rescue Of Ireland
when famine was sore in the land? Horace
Greeley.
''Who has been ever the avowed enemy
Of bigQtIy and intolerance? Horace Gree
ley.7
Our contemporary might have asked
what Grant has ever done for the Irish, and
the answer would have been, Nothing but
to put his soldiers, like so many sleu.h-
hounds; on the track of the Fenians. Mr.
Wilson, who is on the ticket with Grant,
said in the hey-day Of Know Nothingism:
awe must charge the laws of the land, and
prevent these ignorant, degraded paupers
here from voting and holding Office"