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The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
Senator Ransom.
The Faa Confsdegats Gsners! ddmittsd
10 a Seat in Congress
Correspondence Boston Glob.


To-day there walked 70 open space in
front of the Vice President gentleman
whom sarcastic Radical reporter in the
gallery above, characterized as 1.-The ad-
vance guard of the Confederate army. =
1t WAS appropriately amended by the
suggestion that he was 'it's rear guard y
Ex. Major Gen, Ransom of the Confed-
crate army was sworn in as United States
Senator from the Old North State. and
so the vacant chair, originally made so
by the Inauguration Of movement for
which so much was sacrificed, was Hlled
by man who was avery gallant aud be-
lieving soldier in the army which strug-
gled to make these vacancies iinality.
The associations were indeed peculiar.
The special nature of all represented in
the presence of that very handsome and
dignilied looking man, came up in vivid
and striking memories Senator Ransom
is the first man who has entered the Sen
ate after such service. In the House
there are number, and the seat Of
Brooks as well as the home Of Calhoun
is represented by an American negro.
Senator Ransom is a man OF about 3S
or 40 years Of age. He is tall, over six
feet judge, and finely proportioned.
Very dark in complexion, bis close trim
med black beard and hair, "a well as his
keen dark eyes, make up what the ladies
might say, slightly changing the tense,
with rare old Chaucer--as
"Piercirg their hearts with his pulchritudc. "
lie is lawyer By profession; was, as
can be seen, a young man when the re-
belion began. He was among the first
% enter the rebel service, and was,
believe in the field to the end, serving for
long time as major.gencral and doing
severe service. He is Southern Demo
crat Of the strctest sect, but personally
modest and unobtrusivc in pressing his
opinion, though likely to be useful ally
to his side Of the chamber.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
Richland Township.

ALMA. ARK. April 30.
Nix. EDIrcR.-In pursuance of the regular
appointment, the Richland Township club
met at Alma, on Apri; 9th, at 2 Z. NJ. Tho
meeting was called to order by the President
Colonel NJ. + Locke, who stated the objects
of the club there being quite number pres
ent who had not attended the club r-eeting
previously, after which he delivered = very
torcible and stirring speech, in which he
urged the importance ofa thorough orGani-
zation OF AL persons opposed to Radical ad-
ministration and corruption in Office; and
also gave the Radical administration thor
ough exposition, which so aroused the audi
ance tS sense of their danger, should the
present political party remain in power for
another term of Office. that large addition
of membe were made to the CLUB
Upon motion OF ", H. Byers. the preamble
and resolutions adopted by the cldb on the
18th inst. were read by the secretary and a.
there seemed 10 be some misconception in re
gard TO the first resolution, Il committee of
three, on motion and second. was appointed
by the Chairman. G composed of the following
named gentlemen. to-wit: W. ii Byers, John
r. Bushmire and j. NJ. Mckenny, TO draft Il
substitute. WHICH uldilc lle lOlioN lllH IepbGl
WHEREAS. lnasmuch as there has been
some miScenception in regard to the first
resolution. adopted at the meeting of the
Richland club on the 18th inst. so that it has
b zen construed by some to mean that We op-
pose all persons who were connected with the
political party now in power. we deem it ex-
pedirnt and proper, that We should offer the
following IA substitute and an explanation
for said resolution:
Resolued. That we, portion of the people
of traw ford county, State of Arkansas. in
convention assembled, do hereby agree to
use all honorable means In our power, TO pre-
vent the election Of any and all men to office
at the ensuing elections. who uphold and in
dorsc the principles and corruption of the
party in power
ON motion of j. G Betten, the Chairman
appointed committee of three. to-Wit: j.
VI Mckenny. A Griffin and W 5. Hopkins,
to select suitable political name for the club,
which reported that they won d recommend /:
Anti-Grant Club. of Richland Township. V
AS the most appropriate name. which was
adopted; after which the club adjourned, to
meet at the Prairie Grove School House, on
the llth of May.
ME-. LOCKE, Pres't,
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Track Laying on the Little Rock and
Fort Smith r ailroad.

The Little Rock Journal of the 18th. has
this to say of the work, progressing on our
Railroad:
Since the commencement of work on the
extension of the Little Rock d Fort Smith
r lroad, track laying has been pushed with
great energy aud speed. On Monday morn
ing last at o'clock the construction train
with tools and Il force Of 30 workmen left the
o her side of the river. Since then up to last
evening about So miles Of track have been
laid. leaving only AZ miles to be put down
by the 18th of May in order to secure the land
grant. We learn that the expectation is that
by Friday evening next the entire ten miles
to be completed Will be in working order.
and train daily run thereon to accommo-
date the people beyond Lewi,burg.
We wish We could assure our readers that
the work oftrack laying would not stop with
these ten miles. but that it would he contin-
ucd until soon the engines whistle would be
heard in Clarksyile. fifty miles from Lewis
burg. The readbed to the former town il all
ready for the iron. and the estimate for the
completion Of the road to there, has been, we
believe. set downat $4,000
Some sixteen cars Of iron have been daily
sent ont from Huntersville. 1t takes nine
ear loads of iron, or 43S bars each 2I feet long
to the mile. The last of the bolts and spikes
necessary for the present work came yester-
day on the Mary Boyd, and were forwarded
to their destination to-day.
The parties Immediately experimenting the
work Of construction are Col John q Steacy
and Mr.. Tom Scot: at Huntersyillc, and on
& Bannstpr. who Is spoken of rs one of the
II cham pion ck-layerS of the United States
All concerned from the highest to the lowest
appear to take hold OF the work with vim
and as if it was labor of love.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
The Prospect of Rousing Times in Indiana
New York Herald Correspondence.


In Indiana this fall there will be ter
rible struggle tor Morton's place, and the
intention probably is to run Hendricks
against him. Morton is hard worker,
giving eighteen hours day to his can
vass, and will not surrender his place
without desperate struggle. He is the
only one who ever carried Indiana
against the Democracy, and the reason
why Hendricks and the Indiana folka
look SO encouragingly toward Cincinns
ii now is the expectation of reciprocity
when Hendricks makes his fight for the
Senate and Voorhees, for the Governor
ship.
Indiana" said Murat IIalstead to
day, in conversation with me, is vol
cano, charged with wild and desperate
forces. The campaign this fall in that
State will be the greatest ever known,
and Grant knows well that it is the cen
ter Of the position. George w. Julian,
the old Republican war horse of the free
soil district, has come over to the Liber-
ais in very significant letter The Dem
ocrats Of Indiana mean to vote solidly
for the Cincinnati nominee if he be such
= man as Adams, and in my judgment
both Indisna and Kentucky are dead set
in favor Of Cincinnati's man. if he be Of
<ho r,.s ht sort "
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ez- The New York Evening Post. Repnb-
lcan. thus speculates upon Arkansas politi-
cal affairs.
The Republicans af Arkansas appear to DC
pretty Thoroughly divided. The Clayton fac
lion have called a convention ~ meet on the
18th Of May. Four days after that the Brooks
faction viii hold a State Convention. to nomi-
nate candidates for State offices in addition
to sending a second set Of delegates to Phila-
delphia. On the 18th of June the liberal ke-
publicans will hold State convention Tor the
purpose of opening the state canvass W With an
independent ticket which 1t Is supposed WI, ii
be made to unite all the opposition to the
CLAYTON faction, whose corruption ana bad
management have disgu'ted all respectable
people
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Mount Vernon.

An appeal to The People Of Arkansas in
BehaJ Of the Craze Of Washington.
Mrs. Charles G., Scott, of Little Rock. in be-
half of the Ladies Mount Vernon association,
and who i. the vice regent for Arkansas. has
issued the following circular to the people of
this State, which we commend to the earnest
attention of our people:
LITTLE Rock, April "a, 1872.
To the People Of ArkaHsas-
As the vice regent of Arkansas for the
Mount Vernon Ladies association, it is my
dutN to call your attention to the noble enter
prise inauguratsd by the ladies' OF the United
S ates To purchase and hold Mount Vernon.
tne home of the beloved Washington, Il place
known in history to all people. and place
tcred in the hearts of all Americans Tne
place has been purchased. aud is now owned
by the ladies of the United states, but it is
greatly out of repair and the object Of the
present move is to improve it and put it in
good condition. No argument can bc needed
to induce our people to contribute to this
worthy object-the mere statement must en-
list all our sympathles. as well rs call torth
every effort to insure it, success but ! must
ask that Our State will do such part Il, will
reflect credit upon her, and viii place her by
lne sue OF tne Hrst I'D t!lls WORK ol eHllK lKHtth-
ed patriotism. | will. as soon us can, appoint
ladies at the different towns in this state,
whose duty it will be to solicit and collect
subscri ptions and remit to me ut this place.
to he transmitted to the general council and
when appointed pronpt notice thereof, with
the necessary instructions Will be forwarded
with the notices of appointment. | am sure
no more will be required by the appon,ee. to
secure their cordial and Jealous support of
the undertaking. Very respectfully,
CAROLINE l.. SCOTT,
Vice Regent Mount Vernon Ladies' Asso-
citation.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

tF We noticed last week the return Of
Capt. PAT MAY and Mr.. BKawNrIELD from
their Texas trip Capt May tells uS that they
made stay Of several days with our old
friend and former elow-townsman Mr. IHos
wALpoS. Mr.. wallon has large Grist
Mill. Saw Mill and Cotton Gin. and is doing
a large business We are glad to learn ofthc
prosperity Of out esteemed friend. Mr. May
and Brownfeld were well pleased with their
visit at Mr. Wallons, and were entertained
with that liberality him and his family know
so well how to show.
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Little Rcck ana Fort Smith Railroad.
The Land Grant, What Distntsre'ted
Parties Say.

P0rtieS say.
LITrIE Rock. April 26. 1872.
TO JONI G. STEAcr, of the firm of fPearce
Stcacy d Yor.ton-
Sir. The undersigned creditors Of the firm
of pcarce, Steacy q Iorston. holding claims
to the amount of about sll6,000 in the aggre-
gate against said firm FULLY appreciating the
honest strenuous efforts made by yourself TO
meet and pay OF said debts. and being entire
ly satisfied that the failure TO pay said debts
resulted from circumstances over which you
had no control and believing that 1t Is great
ly for the interest of all concerned that suf-
tcent amount of iron should lie laid down
upon the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad
before the 18th day of May proximo, to save
from forfeiture the land grant Vade by the
United States to said road hereby request
you. to the end that said land grant may be
saved. to lay down ten miles OF iron on said
road. west from Lewisburg. in the county of
Conway in the State OF Arkansas. hereby fill-
ly and entirely ~rtIcaSng you from all and
every pledge heretofore made to us not to lay
down said iron until the debts of said hrm OF
Pearce. Steacv q lorston had been PAD OIL
bv the Little Rock and Fort smith Railroad
company in Pursuance OF the contrsct enter
ed into between said railroad company ana
said Pearce, Stelcy & forston.
JAMS LAWSON,
&c. SCOTT.
HENRY PAGE, state Treasurer;
SropDARD Bios. X Co,
". 5. OLIVER,
w S, OLIVER. Sheriff;
NJ Rose,
Tnos. LArrERrY,
j. ". BripkLMAS,
J.J SUrroS,
j. II PERRY.
Il P G1-etts
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
nv Tho Dardanelle Transcript G

EF The Dardanellc Transcript con
tains the following There are two
Young men, Jon.s a Mcnefee and James
NJ. Monelec, living in Dardanelle, Ark
who q heirs to one hundred and TWEEN
tv millions OF dollars now lying in the
bank of England, with the brakes and
Mencfccs Of middle Tennessee, Mrs II
ID Glenn and her three sous, OF Ken
tucky, and others Of Kentucky, middle
Tennessee and Virginia, whose names
are not yet known. Gen, W. u Bates,
Of Nashville, Tenn. and j. T. Benjamin
of London, are employed in the case,
and should the parties succeed in prov
Ing their relationship to the deceased, Sin
Fraucis Drake, Of England, which they
can do beyond doubt, they will all be
very rich. "
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

tT- Mack iiamlnctt the pleasant and popu-
lar Agent Of the Memphis and Arkansas XIV
er Packet Company (but every body knowns
Mack returned few days since from hur-
ried trip to New Orleans and Memphis, IL
Is at his desk again. hanked by his right
bower. Major Frank Watson In behalf of
Pine Blum we throw down the gauntlet to
any other city in the State (or ont ofit,either)
to produce as excellent Steamboat Agents
Pine BItF Press.
We don't like to brag much, my dear Major.
but Van Buren, ba, a Steamboat Agent in
Col. GEO. z. WHITE, that will knock the pins
from under anything your city can produce
Our best hat on that. Major FRANK WATSON.
we know, is hard to beat-and the young and
handsome MAcK NAMMErr, is some. But for
a competent, energetic. prompt business
agent, we 20 our bottom dollar 'on GEORGE
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

III That trining no account negro, Jim.
pAraleo was discovered Saturday night steal
lug side Of bacon from the store OF Mr.. Ell
Illcr but made his escape with it before he
oould be arrested Search was made for him.
NJ he has, so far, eluded arrest. This young
Sascal was In the company Of Bob Bostick the
night he entered the store OF W. c Bostirk
~ Co., and we had not much doubt then. and
nyc less now. that he was participant in
hat robbery.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

sJ- Moses u. Edwards, f. m. c. was ar
raigned before U. 5. Commissioner Harrison.
thi, week, on a charge Of passing counterhis
money. He was held in bond of $500 to ap-
pear at the next term Of the L. ) Court at
Fort smith. tdyetterWe Democrat.
Moses. we believe barbered some in Van
Buren. ut one time.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

1ex- Mr.. J.J. SYLVESTER, Superintendent
the st. Louis Merchants and Arkansas
y-r Packet Company, spent several days in
I r town last week. Mr. ). is a brother-in-
Nv of our popular Young friend CONRAD,
.,rk of the steamer Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

!tF A meeting of the kansas City ana
Dirt smith Railroad Company" will be held
Y Fort smith on the 18th day ofJunc for the
{1ection of Directors. See call in our adycr-
|&ng columns. This is an important rail-
Dad to Van Buren, and should have the at
nation Of our citizens.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

tg \ large portion Of the colored people
# Van Buren, celebrated the First OF May, by
:, o., Mic on Wednesday last. at the crossing
pat Rock Bridge. We learn that the
arrnngeme,ts were all under the manage
msnt or the colo. red" Brindletall y wing OF the
RennsIicnn party Ct Crawford Alderman n
STEWARD Is. we believe, the ieaucr VI .''s
wing. Its intimatcd that the Hoyai blues
wiI, make him walk the plank. They want
no aspiring fractions subjects IN the h'"S'
His case, and some others, were discus ~" :"
priyate council Friday night with some o''
terness So says our reporter
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

|s1- Col JAS. o. CHURCHILL, Clerk Of the
s District Court. and wife spent the day
our town Saturday They are a couple
|at the longer you know theIa, the better you
ke them.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
HOMINY-HO HOMINY.

II. HAYMAS & Sons, having In full ope-
ration their New Ilominy Mill, are prepared
:. execute all orders for HOMlNY. 1t may
bc found at all the stores in van buren, anu
warranted to give satisfaction. Orders rom
Fort smith and all points on the river prompt
ly hllcd o"i'
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Special Dispatch to the Republican,
INCREASED Mon ourRAGKs.
HOLDEN, Mo. April %.

~ HOLDEN, Mo, April %
The reign of terror in Cass county, in
stead of abating. is on the increase, and
the civil authorities are perfectly power
less to enforce the law The lives aid
property of the people are at the mercy
of the mob. Twelve men, Old and re
spectacle citizens OF Harrisonville, who
were bondsmen OF Cline. together with
the minister who performed the last rites
at his funeral, were ordered 10 leave to
day within twenty -four hours, or be shot
They accordingly left, and are now ex
lies from their homes. The mob is fu
rious. and haya decrecd to slay all the
principals in the bond matter, their bond
men and all who sympathizs with them
and attempt to defend them. Nothing
but the strong arm OF the law will pre-
serve the peace and bring the murderers
to justice A strong company OF MALTA
arrived here this evening from Kansas
City, commanded by Capt. Phelan. Our
feel somewhat relieved, but hope
that Gov Brown will feel that one com
pany is small force to contend agains
AN armed organization OF one or two
thousand desperadoes.
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@lH- We are more and more pleased with
Ae proficiency Of our Band every time we
ear them. Cramped in a small Band Wagon
ey are not able to do themselves justice, but
T lev appeared to good advantage on Friday
Ryertheless.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

ztE- Capt. john PRIrcHARD. of Fort Smith,
agent for the most complete single Buggy
y at we have seen for long time. Manufac-
I red at Frcdonia. y. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

~ Paran stevens. the well-knoV hote'
proprietor. and principal owner OF the ilth
Avenue hotel died Thursday night at his
residence In New York. 4.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

Tup SULPHUR SPRINGS Work Is going on
rapidly at the Dardancile Springs. by the
18th of June the buildings Will be ready 70
receive visitors and the springs WIZ DC nteea
m In beautiful ,tyle --Ddrdsnelle Nanscrtpt
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

" II Judge LAFAYETTE GREGG. Of Fayettc-
vile. was In town Wednesday, on his way to
Little Rock, to occupy his place on the Su'
prcmc Bcrch Of the State Judge Gregg Is
oAo of its most prompt and Eardworking
members. ...
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

lF- VIM. Beck who was mortallv wounded
In the fight at Going snake Court House. died
on saturday last His death makes the mum
ber of the Killed. eleven.-- Cherokee ddrOcdte'
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

Sg- Albert Pike, of Arkansas, is
smoking his mecrschaum and stroking
his long beard at the St Dennis hotel
New York
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

Sfs-W. J.LARaIN returned from the Noun
ins, Fridav-and opens his samples for a
Nv days again in our city.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY. May, Z.

TUESDAY, May, Z.
The river is falling with feet on Van Buren bar
Weather clear and warm.
| The Mallie Ragon from Louisville, the John How
ord from New Orleans, and the Robt sempie from
piney with q tow Of lumber bargcs, arrived on sun
tny.
"a The John Howard left Sunday for New orlean'' ana
0e Malle Ragon go, Of for Louisville ycftcrdSy.
The Little Rock arrived yesterday afternoon win
Sbis load. and viii ,csrc fo- Little Rock at noon n'
A,
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

tY Col. LOGAN ii. Roors, L. S. Marshal
Western District of Arkansas. passed up on
the DardaaeHe, Thursday morning.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

XtF Major JAS II. SPAEs of the Herald and
ID. GALLAGHER Of Fort Smith, we had the
casure ofmeeting in our town on Thursday
he Major rs usual looking well and in fine
opria.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07
ArRIL 26Jh, 1872.
EDITOR OF Press

EDITOR OF Pass
presume you are aware that large quanti-
ties of lands has been entered in this County
under the Graduation Act, for which no pat
ents haze been issued yet. Certain creatures
calling themselves lawyers have been taking
advantage ofthe people who own this descrip-
tlon of land and in order to put a stop to this
unjust proceeding. wrote to Judge Boles on
the subject. Enclosed you will find bill he
has introduced for the benefit Of the people,
who own such lands-please publish it for the
benefit of all concerned and by SO doing you
will oblige.
Your Friend, JAMES GRElG.
Mr. Boles, on leave. introduced the follow
ing Bill in the House or representatives.
February 18th, lS72-read twice. referred TO
the Committee on the Public Lands, and or
dcred to be printed:
10 coNriRM CERTAIN ENTRIES OF LANDS
THEREIN NAMED.
Ben enacted Ly The Senatc and Hpusc OF Rep
psssntafires Of the Uj.!t.d States Of america IN
Congress in assembled Ihlt all entries OF
public lands under the at to graduate anu
reduce the price Of the public lands suoJec'
to entry to actual settlers aud cultlvators. ~
proved the fourth day Of August eighteen
hundred and iiltyfour made prior TO the
passage of this act. in which the purchaser
has made the affidavit and paid the purchase
Money AZ required by said act. and the in
,tructons issued and in force and in the
hands Of the register at the time of making
said entry, are hereby lcgslizrd and patents
shall issue to the parties espectively, except
ing those entries under said act which the
Commissioner of the General l.and-Ol'ice
may ascertain to have been fraudulcnty or
evasivcly made: Proriaed, That this act shall
not he so construed as to confirm any OF said
entries which have heretofore been annlled
and vacated by said Commissioner on account
Of fraud. evasion Of law, or other special
cause: And prOrided further, That nothing
herein c 1ntained shall be so construed rs to
deprive any actual settler and cultivater of
of his right to any land on which he resided
at the time of an entry by another person un-
der the act to which this Is an amendment
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

tF Mr. WM. WHITFIELD is improving in
health and is able to be at his Store several
ours in the day.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

wouId 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
Eaacy Dry Goods. Dress GOODS, Timmiags,
Laces. Groceries, Hardpdre. Qaeensuare. Glass
,care, Boots and Shoes, HAS &c. 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 VIII sell
them at lower prices than ever before offered
in this market.
Our stock will be found full and complete
i'm all its branches. Our motto Is
".SmaN ProdLs and Quich Sales
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH.
Give us a call. and you viii be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT We SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
II. \. MEYER,
Cor. Iiouard-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

%fGJ- Mr. w. A WATSON. of Cane Hill called
a us Wednesday. He represents the pros
Jet for a large fruit crop, this season, very
he in that section.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

MooRr, OF the House Of
.IiIE a. MocRp Of Darn l'''''' VIZ 'o""
kome W wed,esday morning. from UP " ''
1ous.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

re- Til. scholars aud friends of the colored
o6hool Of Van Buren, on Friday next, give 4
Uc-Nic. .....
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

-sE;- The Circuit at Fort Smith. has been
~ bshing along, the past week, between doubts
ond fears. Thomas II. BARNES was elected
0pccial Judgc-Major HAM, not being pres
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

1lF The steamer R. c Gray left Cincinnati
~ the ID Of May for this river. She may be
MDked for here the first of next week.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

LIT Good assortment of Stationary
4 the Post Office. I'm
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

3%- Mr.. Estes and wife, after an absence
4 two years at Vicksburg, returned to Van
Burcn, on Thursday.
The Van Buren press., 1872-05-07

EtS- Col. r. NJ. JOHNSON and daughter
Sssed up to thcii home on the DdrdaneAe.