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Seeds, Plants, Trees, Prepaid by Mail

My new priced descriptive Catalogue of
Choice Flower and Garden Seeds. % sorts OF
either for 81 new and choice varieties of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs Ever
greens Roses. Grapes. Lilies, Small Fruits,
House and Border Plants and Bulbs; ono year
grated Fruit Trees for mailing; Fruit Stocks
Of all kinds Hedge Plants. &c. the most com
plcte assortment in the country, will be sent
gratis to any plain address. with i. D. box.
True Cape Cod Cranberry for upland or low
land. $6 per 1000: 81 per 100; prepaid by mail
Trade List to dealers. Seeds on Commission.
Agents wanted. b. NJ WATSON, Old Colony
Nurseries and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth,
Mass. Established 1912.
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Proceedings of Town Council.

Council Room, Van Buren,, March 313.
Regular meeting. Present. Hon. T. X
johnson, Mayor; Aldermen, Whitfield, Rob
crts. Ilayman and Pernot
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap-
proved.
RKroRTs OF COMMITTEES.
Alderman Whitfield chairman Financc
Committee reported books, ETC., Of Marshal
and Treasurer correct. Report received.
Alderman Pernot of Street Committee, re-
ported that Mr.. Wolf had given notice he was
going to fence his lots in the McGee Addi-
ton, and by so doing would obstruct the road
now leading from Broad street. The com
mittec therefore asked permission OF the
Council to open said street and construct such
bridges. etc as are necessary.
Motion of Alderman lIayman to receive re-
port and authorize Street Committee to re-
ceiye bids for the above work. carried.
Alderman Ilayman. chairman of Speeia
Committee to inspect Breakwater. recon-
mended that 1t be repaired at once and that
the sum of $50 be appropriated for that pur-
pose Report received and appropriation or
dercd.
On motion of Alderman Roberts additional
remuneration was allowed W. Iloifstatter. o.
Naxcy and \. Mathcs rs witnesses in Tracy
suit.
T.HI. INN, Nrn -, tpI a M
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EI- A shooting affray occurred al
Browns landing, Arkansas, on the St.
Francis river which had fatal termina
ton The parties to the affray were
Capt Tucker and Major Haynes, both
farmers near Phillips bayou. 1t is stated
that Tucker had rented land from Haynes,
and on Monday they quarrcled about the
crop which had been raised the past sea
son, Haynes having agreed to furnish the
materials and to take his pay by sharing
in the crop High words passed between
them On Saturday they again met at
Browns landing, when the quarrel was
renewed Haynes drew pistol and fired
at Tucker four times. Two Of the bull
let's penetrated his heart, and the third
entered his head He died instantanc
ouslv. Major Haynes surrendered him
self to the authorities. and Is now in Jail
rt Helena Il R Republican.
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CIVIL RIGHTs IN MISSISSIPPI Civil
rights" is developing itself gradually
The restaurants felt an effective quletus
on the bill as far rs they were concerned
by closing up and opening private board
ing houses, with rates which poor people
cannot afford to pay Only think, two
dollars and half for dozen oysters,
and five dollars for Il plate of hash or
fish ball The only sufferers by the bill
thus far are the coiored BARRIERS. There
are no white BARRIERS in Jackson, and
these BARRIERS are dependent entirely on
white custom. The falling off in their
custom is great, and shops which former
" kept man waiting half an hour for
shave, on account Of the crowd, are now
empty, and the hands enjoy themselves
playing marbles or spinning tops on the
sidewalk -Mtmphis Appsa|
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HOMINY-HOMINY.

II. c. HAYMAN & Sons. haying in full ope-
ration their New iIominy Mill. are prepared
70 execute all orders for IIOMINY. 1t may
b found 1t all the stores In Van Buren, ana
warranted to give satisfaction. Orders from
Fort NTH aud all point, on the river prompt
ly ailsd. sm.
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Amateur Concert.

The members and friends of Harmony
Council. Temperance Reform. will give a
Theatrical. Vocal and Instrumental Concert
an Thursday and Friday nights next March
ss,h and 2sth. at the Court House. We have
mo doubt that we shall havean entertainment
well worthy Of patronage. aside from the
Ysudable object had in view-the benefit OF
HARMONY Council. that should command
well filled house. Recolleet Thursday night
next and be on hand
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EF A male infant, about one day old
was found in basket at New Orleans re
Gently, accompanied by note containing
the remarkable statement that tho child
never had any parents, and was thus
compelled to 90 out for living.
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The following accounts were presented and

On motion the above was ordered paid.
Motion of Alderman Pernot to adjourn un-
til Monday night, March 10Th. carried.
COUNCIL Room, Monday March TO- 1873
Council met pursuant to adjournment. The
entire Council present
The following proposals to do work on
Broad street were submitted 10 the Ioun,,, ~
p Courtail, :. ;. Mathcs, Joe Nvland and I
II. Mathes.
Notion Of Alderman IIayman to reject all
the above bid, except 7. II Mathes, carried
Motion Of Alderman Lynch that the Grave
Yard Committee be authorized to contract for
such work rs they deem necessary IN the
Cemetery. carried.
On motion OF Alderman Lynch j. ). Dun
ham, account OF S53 for printing was al
lowed. FIX JoiNsoN' Mayor
Ri PpARsoS, Recorder,
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Agents Wan ed
roR rHE
FUNNY SIDE OF PnYSIC.
500 Pd1es, $50 En1rarin1s.

An interesting and amusing treatise on the
Medical Ilumbugs Of the past and present.
H. exposes Quacks. Impostors. Travelling
Doctors Patent Medicine Vcnders. Noted
Female Cheats. Foatune Tellcrs and Mediums
and gives interesting accounts OF Noted
Physicians and Narratives of their lives. 1t
reveals startling secrets aud instrncts all how
TO avoid the ills which flesh is heir to. We
give exclusive territory and liberal commits
sions. For circulars and terms address the
publishers. j, 3. BURR HYDE,
Hartford, Conn. or Chicago Ill.
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tF Mr.. d. c. WILLIAMS sold at Auction on
Saturday last. 1000 to l.500 bushels Of Corn
Il the Court House door, from IS to so cents
Der bushcl for cash or note with approved Sc
Nnrity.
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EE The Albany Aryus will publish
table to morrow showing that in 81
counties holding town meetings the
Democrats and Libe ais carried 2C
against five last year, making a net gain
on their side of SO towns.
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tB- The Mail Contractors on the Little
Rock route. have put on four-horse coaches
and increased time to daily trips. to connect
with the Railroad. Leaving about o'clock
4 n the morning.
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COLD SSAP-Thc warm, plcasaat weather
we have had for two weeks past. closed last
night and this morning we have cold, wet
freezing weather. 1t is too cold to rain and
las every indication offs snow.
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JOHNNY WnIrE.-The Little Rock Gazette
OF the 10Th. SAYS
Hon l. c White, member from Crawford,
Z has been absent from the house number Of
dave, attending his son johnny. who is a page
In the house. and who ha. been quite i'll. The
ittle fellow is now improving and is able to
lie about
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~ The love which is nursod through
shame and sorrow is Of deeper and ho-
lier nature than that which is reared in
pride and fostefed in Joy.
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tE The steamer GibsOn got up as far as
NE mouth Of Mulberry. stored her freight for
Above and returned. She got up farther than
~ thought she could on this stage Of water.
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IF We are indebted to Hon. SENATOR
CLAYroN. for the Message and Documents OF
The State Department.
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PAY UP.

All indebted to us for subscriptions and
other work. will oblige us greatly and please
thpse we owe more, by calling and settling
iheir accounts. We know that money Is
seurce and hard to get but we trust our
friends will make an effort in our behalf.
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tF Saturday was a busy day at the Col
slectors office. Taxpayers kept Sheriff Gra-
dy and his Deputy hard at work.
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tE The Tri-Weekly Herald. Fort Smith
has suspended for season. The Editorwants
rest from the arduous duties.
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wfT Adam and Eve entered the Gar
den Of Eden in the spring time, but wer'
snaked out in the .fdH.
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M, e. Church, South.

Rev. W. +. Boiling. Pastor. Divine SER
vlee, every Sabbath at IL o'clock. a. NJ. and
sSclock F. NJ. Prayer Meeting every We'd
n.sday evening at o'clock.
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IL State Scrip is quoted, selling, at Little
Rock. at J3@56 cents.
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RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY. March %.
The river Is too low for navigation OF Steam
boats. Weather cold and cloudy and indica'
lions NJ snow
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IL Judge STORY passed through on the
Stage for Fort Smith.
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TT We are indebted to Hon. B. j. BRowN
Tor State officers reports.
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Teachers Institute

II. A. PIERCE, School Superintendent OF
this District. gives the following notice to the
Trustees and Teachers:
FoRr SMITH, ARK, March !, 1873.
You are hereby Notified that Teacher S
Institute for the County of Crawford. will be
held at the Public School house at Van Buren,,
commencing Monday, April 7th, and Ill
continue four days. All teachers are required
80 attend. and those not attending will have
their certificates revoked.
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VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.
Arrival and Departure Mails from
Van Buren,.
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
dov exeept Monday. 81 P. NJ
FROM LITTLE ROCK
a.sday, Wednesday and Friday, A. NJ.
PROM THR NARRows
NApday. ."
DEPART FOR ST. LocIs
nvsry day, except Monday, A. NJ
FOR LITTLE ROCK
w.aoosdav and Friday, 5A. Nj.
FOR THE NARRows
l2ha p NJ
,slece open on Sunday from 5 to 9 A. NJ
s. DOUGHERTf.
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TTNHE well known and long estaslishsd
Ferry at Van Buren. Arkansas. 10 nov
under the charge of the subscriber. The pre-
pr ietors having recently put on 'arge New
Steamboat. and with careful and experiences
Ferrymen. they feel confident that they can
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to mect-the In
creasing demands Of the large emigrant tray-
cl to Texas. :.
The st. Louis. and Sherman. Texas, U. :.
Mails are carried over this Ferry. which Is .
good guarantee that It Is the shortest rs well
as the best route for travel of all kinds.
| This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
| the river, and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides OF
the river and no pains will be spared tn ac-
commodate the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route 70
and from Missouri and Texas.
~ u Ferry Accounts must be sseHs1
Monthly No deviation from this rule.
II. G. RO BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,. Feb. T. 70. u
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~ P6v rs Whnt YOU ore.
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x- All job Work, cash on deliN-
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BALTIMORE, March IL.
Mary NJ wife Of Hon, Rcyerdy John
son, died this morning, in the seventietll
year Of her age.
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GALVESTON, MARCH TO.
Superintendent Dnrand announced the
of the Houston and Texas
Central railroad to Red River City, con
Meeting with the Missouri Kansas and
Texas road. Through trains will run
from Galveston, Houston and st. Louis,
the Gath.
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down the hearing of the case for twelve O'Clock to
GIILEN AFTER GREEN.

The Legality or Comptroller Green's
App0fntment At Issue-The Once
Claimed by MIR. Gillen Duly Elected
Writ or Quo Warranto TO Issue.
In 1870 the charter OF the city was passed which
provided that the ONCE OF Comptroller should be
an elective office, and that when a vacancy should
occur 1t should be filed by appointment by the
Mayor, which. however, should only be good until
the first OF January next succeeding the next
general election, at which election o successor
should be elected for full term OF four years.
Later In the same session there was inserted in
the tax levy. for that year provision
that the then C0mptroller's Connolly
term should expire within five days, and
pointment from the Mayor. Under this last act
Connolly was appointed by the Mayor, although
his hrst term by election had not nearly expired.
that act the TAX Levy Of 1870 in the case Of Huber
versus the People, that the act was unconstitu-
tional as to all matters outside OF the matter ex
vide funds for the government OF the city OF New
York, and as necessary consequence from that
decision the provision making the Comptroller an
appolntedr oficer was VOID except IN case Of d-
and Mr.. Geren was appointed by the Mayor. Under
the decision above referred to Mr.. Gilen claims
that ina Green's appointment Esn was only valid under
present year. and that an election to fill the ONCE for
new term became necessary In the fall OF 1872.
lie placed himself before the people as caneidate
claims that he was unanimously elected.
Yesterday Mr.. Gilen was sworn In by Judge
Loew in Part OF the Court OF Common Pleas.
He was accompanied by his counsel, Mr.. Malcolm
Campbell, who intends to test the legality OF the
election by quo warranto In the Supreme Court.
The oath taken by Mr. Glllen was to support the
duties OF the ONCE OF Comptroller Of the city and
county OF New York to the best Of mis- ability.
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UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. "a, 1873.
The business before the United States Supreme
Court may be briefly stated as follows:-
About twelve cases. OF more or less Importance,
which were argued at the last term OF the Court,
were held over for decision at the present term,
among them two cases from Utah, one OF which
case OF Clinton ct al VS.. Engebrecbt ct al. some
two years since-whether 1t Is the duty OF
the United states Attorney for the ~ Territory
accused OF offences as well against the laws OF
the United States as against the laws OF the Ter
Attorney upon the theory that the courts estab-
lIshed In the Territory were courts Of the
Sedsea upcn The as + the to oSs
cited above this decision must be oyerruled,
Tor it was therein held, the late Chief Justice de-
rtOrial courts and not courts OF the United States
The other Utah case presents the question OF jurs
der the act OF Congress organizing the territorial
government Another important case held over
comes rom the supreme Court OF Iowa,
and presents the question whether the va
rious State laws and particularly those OF
Iowa. forDidding the manufacture and sale
with the provision OF the fourteenth amendment.
1t Is contended that inasmuch as such liquors are
recognized as property by the federal laws no
State can deprive It's citizens OF the right to hold
and deal in them in a proper manner. and
that the party whose property has been seized and
virtue or the amendment cited, and TO immunity
In the luture.
A case lnVOiVihR the constltutiOndIlty OF lne En-
forcement act, also argued last winter by Reyerdy
Johnson against the consttutionality OF the act,
also on the docket for decision, but the pardon
OF the party by the President on account OF ex-
tenuating circumstances in the case has neces-
sarily concluded the case b. abatement. Mr..
Johnson was quite anxious that the case should be
decided last term, and was hopeful OF decision
sustaining his position, relying somewhat on It's
sanction by the then Chief Justice,
number OF cases were also ordered for reargu-
ment, mostly tax and railroad cases resisting the
exactions OF the Revenue Department..
The docket is very iull, and, under the new law
allowing appeals and wrlts OF error from State
courts wherever federal question is raised the
test, must continue to increase, and perhaps even
TO the extent TO require remedy.
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eighth ofa grain small dose wounds Of the small in
testnes considered surgery much more danger
morphla in accordance with the degree Of pain the pa
tent suered considered Gutherie good authority on
MILITARY TESTIMONY.
Bird W. Spencer was next called and testified that he
IN hs With on the day
July riots The question to whether witness insisted
ba S S . e; sz
threatened to help break open the Tombs and hang
Stokes did not remember that he ever threatened
Gusavus 4 Fuller also former Captain in the Ninth
in the employ Of The Erie RaroSd had ep With FISK
often, and was with him at the time Of his death The
pistol was objected to, but was overruIedS Had seen
isk undress and never saw pistol in his possession
have carried pistol without his knowing it
COL. CHARLES BRAINE
was next called Colonel Of Ninth regiment and
Mas Was intimate with Fisk remembered the July
carrying one failed business Fisk never gave
me Inc Race on ane Erie Railroad was formerly Major Of
ment for Fisk because thought It was TO the Interest
wards was taken into Ft emeo oms oqnsi e ate
wards because got salary larger than made a. stock
RECORDER HAcKETT ON THE STAND.
- Hon John X Hackett was then sworn-Had been in
rdsks presence nee when he aacketp had pistol in his
EMANUEL MOSQUITO ON THE STAND.
Emanuel Musquito was then put the stand-WaA
cut Fisks clothes dsrs the pants Of deceased were
member that Colonel Fisk ever gave orders to have
pistol pocket put in his pants
MR.. CURTIS RECALLED.
Mr.. Francis Curtis was then recaed-He stated that
he approached the staircase he heard Fisk excaim
Wont some one protect mef'
but we're now admitted. The Court then ad-
iOurned.
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infancy, and continued In that capacity until few
years ago, when, becoming disabled through Ill
health, the company sought to cancel their con-
tract with him. His income from commissions ct
this time amounted to nearly $4,000 year. Ne
gotiations were had as TO o compromise, Mr. Gates
claiming 100000 as q fair sum TO be
paid him in closing out the agency; while
the company, without making direct
oner, intImated that they would consider
one at about figure Of $25, ,000 The plaintln, who
mad been for i've DEFENDANTS most active and
successful sub-agent, and was finally engaged inde-
pendenty by the company, claims that he was
specially retained by Mr.. Gates TO act for him In
these negotiations, with the promise that he would
pay him $3.50 Ii matters were arranged without q
law SUIT, and that through his influence the COM
pany was brought up from $25,0 to $5o,00o which
sum was paid to the defendant. The defendant not
only denies that plantin acted in his behalf but
asserts that he In the interest OF the company,
tried to depreclate his claim. On former trial or
this case the jury disagreed, but this OCCASION
after stirring address, by the plaintiff in person.
verdict was rendered in his favor for the full
amount claimed.
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

The Alleged Dcfalca tion i'm the Atlantic
National Bank-TriaI OF Frank L..
Taintor.
Yesterday Judge Benedict sat for the purpose
OF resuming the trial OF Frank L. TaiRtor, who is
indicted for having embezzled about $40o,OoO the
property Of the Atlantic National Bank of this
city, Of which he had been cashier.
Mr. Bliss, United States District Attorney, ap-
peared for the prosecution on behalf OF the
ment and MI. A. o. Hall and MIR. John Sherwood
defended the accused.
Taintor, who was dressed in q suit OF dark gray
and looked in pretty fair health had a long con-
versatlon with Mr. Hall. He is a man OF small
stature and slender build. Judging from his
features, one would say that he is person of
siderable intelligence, though 1t has been said--we
do not know with what truth-that his mind has
lattery been somewhat impaired. He has been a
After the jury had taken their seats one OF the
jurors, Mr.. Oliver Bryan, rose and, addressing the
Court, said-Y0ur Honor, beg to be excused from
attendance upon this case in consequence of an in
cendiary fire at my house last night The fire has
destroyed property to the amount OF about 500 0oO
The consequence is that my family have been thrown
out OF doors, and the occurrence has so unsettled
my mind that am utterly unable to give proper
attention to this trial. lhope will be excused.
Mr.. Bliss (who was suffering under considerable
hoarseness) Il have no objection whatever.
Mr.. Hall-Of course, under the circumstance, we
make no objection to the gentleman being cx-
cused.
Mr.. Bryan then retired nom the jury box.
Judge Benedct-Swear another juror.
MIR. BLIss-Before that is done, ] would ask the
indulgence OF the Court. 1 came down here this
morning with the intention OF opening the case to
the jury; but / am suffering under an attack or
hoarseness, and the state OF my voice is such that
II | were to commence speaking now know
should be obliged to desist in ten minutes after.
therefore ask the Court to adjourn the until
Monday, and II by that time am not able to go on
with it, shall find some one who can.
Mr. HALL-Most undoubtedly; we acqulesce in
the very proper application OF Mr.. Bliss. We want
to hear his voice as well as che jury
Judge BENEDIcT-We will now adjourn the case
until Monday. Then we can draw the other Jury
man.
The case was accordingly adjourned.