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The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11
The Great Greeley Gathering in New
York

From the St. Louis Republicans New York
dispatches of the ith, we copy the following
notice OF the great meeting ratifying the
nomination of GREELEY and BROWN, on the
3D.:
The Greeley mass meeting in and aroand
Cooper Institute tonight was one of the larg-
est political demonstrations In the history of
this city. The hall was SO dcnselv packed
that not another human being could edge his
way into the lobbies or aisles. The square
outside was well filed by an enthusiastic
concourse. The stage of the hall was beauti-
fully adorned with flags, with Il fine oil picture
Of Greeley in the centre. The wall was hung
with banners inscribed thus Public domain
must be preserved for actual settlers =" The
civil authority must be supreme over militia
ry 40 president shall ever be a candidate
for reelection - Shall be president, not of a
party, but the whole peoples" The writ OF
habeas corpus should be zealously upheld, as
the safeguard of personal freedom :" " Uni
versal amnesty, with impartial suffrage"
THE TEMPER OF THE MEETING
Was uninterruptedly and most cordially for
Ireeley. Every mention of his name caused
tremendous applause intermingled with de-
mands for his appearance. He absented him
self. however, from the meeting, which was
SPEECHES INSIDE OF THE HALL
Were made, successive.y, by Senator Upton,
Ex-senator Doolittle and Gov. Bradford OF
Mary yland, occupying about three-quarters OF
an hour each. Senator Tiptons voice did not
I'll the immense hall, but those who heard
him rewarded his vigorous onslaught on the
administration with frequent rounds Of APP
plause and outbursts of laughter for his hu-
morous hits.
EX-SENATOR DOoLITTLE
Was listened to with profound attention.
Every word of his speech being audible to
5000 men in the audience. He dwelt mainly
on the probable action Of the Baltimore con-
vcntion, and argued that il could not but ac-
cept the Cincinnati platform, and must also,
if It hopes to succeed, indorse the Cincinnati
candidates. If the Baltimore convention
places its own candidates in the field, the
election of president will devolve on Grants
carpet-bagsers in Congress. Mr.. Ooolittle
av0wed hi, own most hearty approval of both
the Cincinnati platform and candidates. He
had taken many a severe blow from Greeley
and could return it with great goodwill; ; but
no matter, for universal amnesty is now in
fashion. Though some say that Greeley is
too cOnfding and has never had executive ex-
pcrience, yet he is intelligent IA man Of most
varied Information. OF perfect integrity, and,
like other presidents, responsibility will
steady him and develop executive faculties.
The Baltimore convention can hardly be so
blind ne to force Grants reelection by insist
ing ON a triangular campaign. The speaker
predicted that Greeley and Brown will be
susta ned at Baltimore. and triumphantly
elected by drawing off frcm Republicans
votes by hundreds of thousands.
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Franklin County Democratic Convention

III pursuance OF a call of the County Demo-
cratic Executive Committee, the Convention
convened at Ozark on lst June, and was
called to order by L. L. Witch, Esq, Chair
man OF Committee. DR.. L. L. Blackburn was
elected Secretary.
The appointment Of delegates to State Con-
vention being the principal object, Messrs.
L. l' Witch, W. A. Carter and W. J. Parks
were unanimously selected.
The Convention decided to hold the next
County Convention on Wednesday the 3lst
day July, to nominate County officers and
delegates to the Congressional and Senatorial
district conventions. Recommending at the
same time that the township primary meet
ingS, to appoint delegates to County Con, en-
ton. be called to meet Saturday preceding
the last Wednesday in July.
by unanimous vote it was decided to have
an old-fashloned Democratic Barbecue and
grand rally at Ozark on that day. to ratfy
the nominations, extending a general invita-
ton to every body, and instructing the chair
man to invite gentlemen to address the peo-
pie, and further instructing the canvassers to
see every Democrat and solicit from him
contribution to defray expenses.
During the intermissions in the business Of
the Convention, the audience, which " as large
and enthusiastic entertained BY speeches
tIom Messrs. Woodruff. Turner, Felker and
Potts, who exposed in mastery style the in
famies OF Radcalsm generally, but ventla.
ted more especially the legerdemain perform
ances financially OF the Radical knights
who dis grace the County offices OF Frank
lin.
Everything considered the meeting was 4
complete success and the forerunnero Of Radi-
cal defeat and disaster and harbinger of a
better time coming"
After adopting a resolution to have the pro-
cecdngS published in the Gdzette and Press,
the Convention adjourned sine die.
l.. L. WITCH Chm'n.
f. W. BLACK3URN. Sec'y.
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The NoICE or PENNSYLVANIA DEMO-
GRATIS Judge Asa Packer Of Pennsvlva.
mia is decided that the Democratic party
should indorsc the Cincinnati platform
and make no nominations. He said re-
Gently: "If the Convention at Bati
more will do this Mr.. Greeley will be tri-
umphantly elected and the country will
have an honest man in the chair Of State,
while peace and quiet will once more
prevail" The same letter says that among
other Democrats in Dauphn county,
Penn who hare expressed themselves
in favor of Mr. Greeley is Judge Broad
head, ex.speaker of the State Senate
". Y Frpress
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Political Notes.

The New Hampshire delegates to Baltimore
are out-spoken Greeley men,
The 1Iuntcrsvllc Advocate says that Gree.
ley will get a majority Of 10000 in Alabama
Confederate General Geo. +. Pickett Of
Richmond, Va" wears 4 white hat and hur-
rahs for Greeley.
Senator Rice Of Arkansas declared in Lou
isvillc the other day that Greeley will get all
the Democrats in Arkansas, all the Republic
co,,s Except the Clayton faction, and will car
rv tha STATE by majority Of at least ten
thousanu
Tho Banpo," Democrat makes its point
rather cleyerly when itsays: "Our genial
neighbor Of the Nhlg Is anxious that we
should quote some OF the hard things that
racy, We prefer the rood things he is now
saying. The things that Paul said a'er tIlai
remarkable MONDAY vision are rememS're,u
and repeated by the whole Christian worh.'
while the things that Saul cid before the yis-
ion of light are forgotten.
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How II is in Pennsylvania.

The Cincinnati revolt did not end the
intestinal disorders of the Radical party.
There is a tremendous row in the Grant
faction in Pennsylvania. Poor Col. For.
ney, who avows that he will stick to
Grant to the last, declares, also, that the
Radical State ticket is a miserable thing,
and that, mot changed, will not only be
beaten, itse t, in October, but will lose
the State to Grant in November. Hart
ranft. he says, is Cameron's man, and he
demands the removal Of him and the sub
stituton Of some one else in his place
On the other hand, the Cameron ring say
that lIartranft shall not be removed
the party shall support him, and if it
fails 70 elect him, Grant shall not have
PENNSYLVANIA in November.
In contrast with this quarrel stands
the pleasant picture Of the Democratic
State ticket, cordially supported by the
Pennsylvania Liberals, and indorsed by
the New York Tribune, the Chicago Tri-
bunc, and other leading Republican sup
porters OF Mr.. Greeley. Col. Alex. *.
Mcclure promptly repays the Democrat.
ic support which he received in the Fifth
Senatorial district. last winter, by now
supporting Buckalew against lIartranft ;
and there is not n Greeley Republican in
the land who does not wish that Bucka-
lew may be elected.
This spontaneous coalition between
Democrats will exhibit itself everywhere
during the campaign. Whenever the
Liberals need help against the Grant par.
", the Democrats will promptly give it
to them and whenever the Democrats
need assistance, the Liberals will as read
liz furnish it.--T Louts Republican.
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EXCLUSION TO GIBsoS.-The steamer Little
Rock made the contemplated trip 10 Fort Glib
son leaving here on Tuesday morning last
She had quite number of pleasures seekers
from this place, and Fort Smith added still
larger number to the trip. All speak in
high terms Of the attention and efforts of her
officers to make the excursion one OF pleas
ure The Van Buren Band went up and dis
coursed as usual, most excellent music. We
wish to thank the ever-courteous officers OF
the Little Rock, for an invitation to make one
of the number-but could not make it cor
venient to accept the generous hospitalities
OF our friends.
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IL All job Work, cash on deIiv-
Half Fare to Little Rock.
ry'.

The elegant steamer LitHe Rock will take
Messengers to Little Rock, during the Demo-
cratic Convention, on the 10th Of June, for
half fair-that is one fare for the round trip.
She will try to leave here about Sunday
or Monday 18th or 18th, reaching Little
Rock in good season.
Mai. ADAMS gives notice 10 the same effect,
that all boats in his line, take passengers at
this time. on the same terms
This gives good opportunity for any par
ties desiring to visit the capital, to do so
alta reduced passage. Rooms secured on ap-
plication WHITE & HANLRY, Agents. lw.
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t-s" Little Rock has no money in it's city
treasury. Other towns may make capital out
ofthis item, and those TO whom the city is in
dcbtcd would also admire to do so.
The above is from the Little Rock Repubii-
eCn, Notwithstanding the Scrip of that city
is below par, it is palmed Off all along the
river on those that are green enough to take
It. There is no more reason why this scrip
should crcuat in Van Buren than that our
Scrip should circulate there-and 1t Is time
its cir cuation is put a btop to, outside OF
their own city.
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Post Office News Room

We are glad to know that our enter
prising Deputy Postmaster has opened
Q News Room, at the Post Office, where
the St Louis Dalies and Weeklies and
ali the Pctorials and Monthlies can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it paying
and permanent institution. Snbscrip-
tions received FOR all papers and furnish
cd AT short notice.
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WILLIS DRuMMoND, Comm'r
FAYETTEVILLE. Ark, May 20, lS7.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, May 20, 1872.
Mr.. WEBsTER:-
In your issue of May 10Th, | find letter
from Commissioner Drummond. to Mr.. Chas.
l. McClung. to which invite particular at
tention' The Graduation act of lth of Aug.
1854. requires proof OF subsequent settlement
or improvement, to entitlc the party entering
to Patent. All Of the entries made between
the Attn OF August. 1854, and the Sd of March,
1857. were by am act of Congress, of that date,
Validated" IT." that is. patents were allowed to
issue without such proof. But all entries
made since the 81 of March. 1857, will be va
Gated, unless such proof is made The Com
missioner SAYS: ''Such lands are subject to
Homestead entry, unless the graduation entry
il cancelled at the General Land Ofice." |
feel confident that there are hundreds ofsuch
entries in this and adjoining counties. where
the lands are held under certificates of pur-
chase without any attempt to make the nee
cssarv proof to cntitle them to Patents, It is
impr obahle that in few months some gene
raj order will be made, declaring all such en-
tries void and open up the lands for Home
stead entry.
We should all feel obliged to Mr.. Charles
J.. McClung for giving the information with
hi. efficient aid. have had my own entries
perfected by him. and ! recommend to all
who have not procured Patents to apply NJ
once to him ut his Office at Fayetteville, or
some land agent to get up their proofs, and
procure for them their Patents.
You will confer favor on your readers, by
giving this letter place i'll your paper.
Yours, ID. WALLER.
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TT The big Erp0rtcr, Capt John A. vii
liams new boat is the largest and most complete
stern wheel cotton boat that floats TO tho New Or
leans port. She arrived here yesterday afternoon,
and by the side of our Packet boats is perfect
craft. She returns today, when our citizens are
invited to make an inspection. We will refer
more fully next week.-Mrs. Arkansas fayorite
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

~ A company Of Choctaw Indian Ball
Players, in charge Of two white men spent a
day ortwo in Van Buren, waiting for a boat
They have in contemplation tour of the
Northern States, giving exhibitions They
while here gave an exhibition Of their skill
TO quite large audience 49,
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Homesteads are not Subject to Taxation
by State and County Authorities.
LFrom Fayettevi!le Eeho.


The following letter from the commissioner
of the General Land office at Washington,
will show that llomestcads are not subject TO
taxation, until after the patent has been is
sued from the General Government,
DEPARTMENT OF THE lNTERIoI,/
GESERAL LAND OFFICE.
Washington, ID. g., May 81. o72. J
c. t. MCCLUNG, EsY., Fayetteville, Ark
Sir: In reply to the inquiry contained in
your letter Of April 2lst 1879, addressed to
the Hon. Secretary Of the Interior, and refer
red by him to this office, would state,
l,t, That lands entered under the act OF
August 4th, 1854, for tho actual settlement
and cultivation, are subject to Homestead en-
try unless such graduation entries are can
celed on the records OF this office.
2d. Lands entered under the acts of August
ith, 1854, and May 2Oth, 1862, are not liable to
taxation by the State. while the title remains
in the United States.
Very respectfully,
WILLIS DRUMMoND, Comm'r
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t$- Mr.. +. A. KLINE, recently OF Fort
Smith. has made a business connection with
the ChOctd1 Vindicator, published at New
Boggy. c. n. Mr.. 4. Kline is worthy, en-
ergetic young man and we wish him success
in the newspaper business.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

EF Miss CADDIE POWELL, her mother and
Miss STELLA WALLACE daughter Of the late
Col John W Wallace. who have been absent
III California FOR year past, arrived home on
Thursday. They made the trip by railroad
to Gibson and from there by stage.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

tF WELLS. House and Sign Painter, is do
ing a Wholesale business in Sign Painting
He is posting his work on every corner al
most. The new sign he painted for the Press
gave the impctus-D. c. WILLIAMS is his last
and WHITFIELD & Co. have two in the works
Nr the front and side OF their block
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

sT- The City Fathers attention is called to
the new Bridge at the head of Broad Street.
1t is In an unsafe condition, and unless re-
paired, the city will have to pay for damages
to horses and carriages, some OF these days.
A stitch in time" etc.
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Eg That Danbury News fellow says {:
The majority Of women care but little
about suffrage. If the backs to car seats
could only be followed out so as 20 ad-
nit of their bustles tapping over, the
ballot might 60 to thunder for all they
care
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

sS~ Maj. Tnos LANIGAN and wife, Of Fort
Smith, returned home on the steamer Err
porter, last night from a trip to Boston, New
York and New Orleans. They have been
from home two months. The Major, as usual
is looking in fine health
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

sE To Mrs. NAT. MATLoCK we are indeDt
ed for basket of delicious cherries. The
incest we have seen this year. II you wish
to engage to put up cherries call on Mr. MAT
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

IF The new Bank at Fort Smith is now in
receipt Of a portion Of their new bills. This
Bank Is in the hands of reliable and compe-
tent men and will. we have no doubt, prove a
success
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

IT. Mr. +. f, Henderson of Fayetteville in a
letter in the Fort Smith Neu Era of the 10th, dc.
nounces Gen. Pierce, Of tie Patriot MS wilful,
deliberate, intentional and unmttigated liar, and
if his face is true index to his will, he would
add and thief As VIC copied the article of the
ter in reply.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

tE- Coils. PErrIGREw and CARTER, of Fay
etteyilc and Hon. ak CARALoFF, Of Ben
ton county, were in town on Monday on their
way to Little Rock.
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- Mr.. w. d. Moore, who has been in
poor health for a year past, left on the steamer
r. G. Grdy for a trip through the Northern
States. We wish him pleasant trip, safe re
turn and wed health
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~ The new and elegant Erporter. in cor

tE- The new and elegant Exporter, in com
mand OF Capt. JoHS a. WILLIAMS. and Capt.
JoHy BIRD Chief Secretary. from New Or
leans, may be looked for here every hour.
The Exporter was built expressly tor the Ar
kansas river trade and this is her first intro
ductory trip to the river. We are sure her
officers will receive warm welcome from
the mouth OF the Arkansas to the head OfnaV-
iratiOu,
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RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY, June, II.
The River has risen about eighteen inches in
the past three days, but is now again at n stand,
with about thirteen feet in the channel.
Weather clear and pleasant.
The Little Rock arrived from Fort Gibson
Thursday noon and left for Little Rock in the eve
ming.
The Fort Gibson arrived from Little Rock Mon.
day morning. and went down again at noon,
The big Exporter arrived from New Orleans
Yesterday evening and will return at noon TO. day.
The Mallie Rngan is due abrnt Saturday,
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Arrival and Departure Mails from
Van Buren,.

ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
Every day, except Monday, 81 P. NJ
FROM LITTLE ROCK
Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, 5A. NJ
FROM NARRows
Monday. Il NJ
DEPART FOR ST. LOUIS
Every day, except Monday, A. N.
FOR LITTLE ROCK
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A. VI.
FOR THE sARRows
Monday, l21a P. NJ
Office open on Sunday from 8 to 4. VI.
S. DOUGHERTY.
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DrHocRATIC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ~
special dispatch from Tallahassee, Fla of the
ID, SAYS the Supreme Court on Saturday de-
cided that W. D. Blotham, Democrat, was
elected Lieutenant Governor OF Florida by
A5 votes 5. T. Day, Republican, has hitherto
filled the position,
IL
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sS- Major SPARKS, Of the Herald, made
lying visit to Van Buren,, on Wednesday last.
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

tss- Capt. jeff. Baldwin came up on the Er-
porter Inst night.
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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
FaHcy Drv Go0as, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Laces, Groceries, Hdrdrdre QueenSwae, Glass
rare, Boots and Shoes, Hats &c. Also, Cam
ton Mattings and Oil Cloths, which
we arc 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 DE found full and complete
In all its branche-. Our motto IL
".SmaH ProdH and quick Soio,'
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH
-Givc us a call and YOU will be satisfied
that VIZ MEAN WHAT WE cay.
no TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully.
II. 4. MEYER,
Cor. HoNard-st. and Gar. Ave.
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TNIlE well known and long established
Ferry at Van Buren,. Arkansas Is new
under the charge of the subscriber. Thepfo-
prietors having recently put on arge New
Steamboat and With careful and experienced
Fcrrymcn. they feel confident that they can
give universal satisfaction to tho travelling
public. Their aim win be to meet the In
creasing demands Of the large emigrant traV-
el to Texas.
The 81. Louis and Sherman. Texas, L. n
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 10 4
good guarantee that IL Is the shortest as we'll
as the best route for travel OF all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
tho river, and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day, and no retention on either bank need
he expected. Enclosures for stock aud sheds
for travellers are being bnilt on both sides OF
the river. and no pains viii be spared to ae-
commodats the public. We shall strive TO
continue 10 make this the popular route 30
aud from Missouri and Texas.
". B.-Fsrp AccoHis must % sest'sd
Monthiy--No deriatioa from tbs rMe.
WILSON u. JOHNSON, Supt.
Van Buren,. March !, ~. u
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House g. Sign Painting

GLAZING,
Paper Hanging and Vanishing.
Shop Rear Of r. N. NsaTs Store, Fan
Buren,.
THOMAS A. WELLS.
ian l.T2m6
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HOMINY-H0MINY.

w c Sons, laying in full ope-
ta,jop their New Hon. ny Mill are prepared
70 execute all orders for ,'o'"iN ~ may
b. found at all the stores in Van b"reh, anu
warranted to give satisfaction. orut'' "o"'
Fort Smith and all point, on the rive. p'''"p'
ly filled. pm
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ray for the Pyc".
The Van Buren press., 1872-06-11

COW AND CALF.-f'or sale young Cow
with young CALF, gentle and kind, at bar
gain. Apply at this office. 2w.
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Gov. Browns Letter Of Acceptance.

JEFFERSON CITY, June /.
The following is Gov. Browns acceptance Of the
Cincinnati nomination for yico-president:
Executive OFFICE,
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To Hon Carl Schurr, president; Hon. George W.
Julian, yiec-prcsidcnt, and Messrs. W. F., Mclean,
John g. Davidson j. H. Rhodes. secretaries Nation,
al Convention Of Liberal Republicans Of the United
States
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For tho relief anA
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mcnts In the stsm-
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are 4 mnA
aperient, and an
excol.cn, plrgahya
Being purely vcge
table, they contain
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raj whatever, MuoA
serious sickness ara
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MILLvlLLE. FLA, I
Sept. %, 1869. s

Sept. %, 1869. s
Dr.. VIM. Fl. Tut:
DEAR SIR-In my young days l was
rather wild, and became the victim OF
a loathsome disease. was treated by
an eminent physician, and thought /
was cured. After moving to this State
l was Mortified at finding that the dis
ease was making its appearance again,
in secondary form. Ulcers formed in
my mouth and on different parts of my
body. ] also became afflicted with
severe Rheumatism. l employed diff
ferent physicians, and used various
patent medicines for months, all to no
purpose. During visit to Jackson
vile / saw your Sarsaparilla and
Queens Delight, and concluded to try
it. have taken dozen bottles, and
believe that the poison is entirely driv.
en- from my system. intend cOntinu.
ing it, however, to make sure thing
of it, At the request of your agent,
send this to you. You are at liberty tt
use it as You like.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN II. GUILFORD.