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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

Phenomenal.

A special dispatch to the st. Louis
Democrat, gives the details of a some
what remarkable phenomsn which mas
been recently occurring in Springfield
Illinois. Tho particulars as stsenin
the dispatch, are as follows under
date Of May 10th:
Quite a sensation Is created In cor
tain circles ofIour city BY some rumors
of a mysterious bell.ringing at the
residence of Frank Fleury, Esq, on
South Sixth street. 1t appears tnat on
last Thursday night the servant wa
called to the street door oy = iVsu
peal Of the door.bsh, ana wnsn inc
door was opened 1t was founo that nc
one was there. Relieving that some
malicious urchin had been the oeli-
ringer, the matter was soon forgotten.
Shortly afterwards the bell was again
rung, and upon again opening ths
| door, nobody could be discovered any
where near the premises. A watch
being now set, In a short time there
was another peal without any appar-
enr cause. A close inspection OF the
bell.knob led to no discoveries OF any
hidden wire or string which could nave
been attached to pull the bell from
some hi~ding-place In the vicinity.
After several more ringings 81 the
same mysterious kind, the wire was
cut close to the bell, to d%isconnect the
same entirely from the knob and hx-
ings, but with no result ; tho ringing
occurring as before at intervals. It
was strange that the bell would stop as
soon rs some u entered tine room'
and only n few times did 1t happen
that 1t rung while some n was pres
emit. While Investigations to discover
the cause Of this singular and certainly
very strange phenomenon were being
made, an old bell which had not been
In use for years and Ind no connec.
ton whatever. started with q loud
peal. The two bells were now going
and keeping the thing up at intervals
from 8 O'Clock P. II. until about mid
night. Upon closely watching the
bells It has been discovered that the
tongue begins to oscllliate Mt first,
slowly communicating the movement
to the other part, until tine music
begins. A young girl living In the
house seems to have some unseen in-
fuence over the bell, it having been
observed that it begins to move as soon
as she enters the room, and rings out
loud upon her leaving 1t. All OF this
Is calculated to create some DOUBTS
about the veracity Of the reports, but
for the fact that the persons who are
making the statement are Of the high
est responsibility, aud have investi-
gated the matter out Of no other de-
sire than that Of unraysling a mystery,
and In the hope Of finding a natural
cause for this strange occurrence.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

-Welike to see Justice done, oyenifI
1t be toward a Democrat, and; there
fore. deem the comments Of the Enter
prise upon the action Of Mr.. Casserly,
IN returning his back pay, uncalledl for
aud unfair. Mr.. Cssssrly Is the second
Of our Pacific Coast Congressman who
has had the honesty to refuse the steal,
and his letter, returning it to the
Treasury. Is, to say the least, generous
and manly. He voted against the
grab from Its inception, aad consis-
tently refused his share; but he doesn't
say In bis letter to the Treasury De-
partment, that he returns it "wlth
loathlngS and scorn . either for the
money or the men BY whose votes 1t
was passed; on the contrary, he says
that for reasons he deemed sufficient
he voted against the bill, and con-
cludes In the following careful and
considerate language:
"In taking this course l would not
be understood as rejecting In the least
on members of Congress who zee their
way clear to the adoption Of the opPo-
site course, as many Of them are so
we'll known as honorable and dislnter-
estsd mon Ia their public and private
life BY those who know them best rs to
make Il impossible for me at least to
impugn their motives or deny their
good faith"
Whatever may be Mr.. Casserly's
faults, not the least Of which Is the
fact Of his being a Democrat, we think
1t but just to give him honest credit for
a good action. Honor to whom honor
is due. Is an old motto, and we are
glad to recognize and give due weight
to an honest act in these days SO pitt
fully lacking In official integrity, even
should we find it performed by a polit-
ical opponent. 1t Is not by faint
praise which Is worse than open con-
demnation, that we may expect to
raise the standard Of honesty among
our public officers. In all good actions
to give men credit for pure motives Is
preferable, and Outlines In lncites to
farther acts of rectitude. A mans
motives arc to be judged first by his
acts. By thi, criterion, and in this
particular, Senator Casserly has acted
honestly.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

THE Erie Investigating Committee
of the New York Legislature, severely
csnsurs Gen. Sickles. After cordemn-
Ing the expenditure Of money In the
transfer Of tho management OF the
company, and its reimbursement out
Of the company's treasury, and the
part taken In that operation BY Gen.
Sicklss. they say: 1.-The spectacle OF
a United States Ministsr to q foreign
court leaving his duties there and
lending himself to the execution Of a
scheme OF this kind, Is not calculated
to heighten u respect for, or inspire
confidence in the integrity Of the pub
lie service under our Government" sd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

VEarrAMASs arc supposed to be
more p~eaccsable than carniverous hu.
mans, but a vegetable raiser In San
Francisco got drunk yesterday and his
wife and babies slept In the barn.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

The Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany report their earnings for April
at 81, 1872, 900, an increase Of $ls3,0OO
over the same month last year, and
$412, 900 over the same month in 1871.
The earnings Of the first four months
of the year are given at $685. $50, an
increase OF 1854, 800 over the CORES
pondlng period in 1872 and $l,9s6, 800
over ISL. 90 nsoNazE -
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

ExBRYorrc.-An I'D dwarf in Rome
has been arrested for keeping a school
for thieves. He had at the time about
one hundred pupils, some being trained
in one and some In other or~ailcnes,oI
the stealing art, according TO their
taste aud a6ility.-Et.
Some OF those Italian adolescents
will emigra,e to this country by and
BY and become eminent congressman
There is nothing like education for the
business of life. "a, the twig Is bent
etc.nOsc7 5ltguS 70 W5lo3i6iSsry
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19
LOST OR MisLAID.

Cosr1pRScE SILVER MINING CON.
u pany stock.-Certineate No. 951, for
Twenty Shares, issucd 70 !. Glazier d Co.,
Trustees; Certificate No. 12o, Issued to 3. A.
RIchardson & Co., Trustees. Transfer having
been stopped. the finder will leave the sams
with GEORGE T. NARYR. my1sN
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19
NEW STYLES, PATTERNS AND
sPECIALTIRs OF THE SEASON.

Also an extensive variety Of Fasey Goods,
embracing many lines Of Novelties. which,
tions, can be had In no other store In Virginia.
Owing to the recent heavy decline In gold,
and our AZ d policy as to profit, wo have much
pleasure In stating that we are enabled 70 mark
the goods ct 9 Reduced scale Of Prices,
suited TO the times, which ladies' will please
note.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-05-19

KATE WILLIAMS, Of Peoria, ILL.,, will
not stand any nonsense. She limited
her lover to two kisses. He took
three, and she knocked him down.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

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4 an safely assure my subscribers that these
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5efable in every particular. A little discern
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fae epatterm sent with either Of my journals
re @orh more than tic price Of the book alone.
rms new work comes In place Of La France
tsaante; 1t is published in Paris especially
y0r this house. The January and February
umbers give some excellent remarks re-
fardlng the making ofdrcsses, In the article
'eaded practical and Theoretical Dress
nakmg." These suggestions viii be ofines-
unable value to a good drcssmaker. Speci-
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our address Oh receipt of40 cents. Rscue dc
Node surpasses every other fsshion journal
FM Kind. 1t Is imported from Paris, trans
a'ee In English. The cuts are very fine, and
~styles represented are as practical as they
re ~.anuhll. 1t gives with each copy y pat
WIN sheet OF its most choice representations
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Proceedings Of Town Council.

COUNCIL Room. VAN BURES, ARK, Feb. 3'73.
Ata regular meeting ofthe Common Coun-
Gil OF the Incorporated Town of Van Buren,,
the following proceedings were had, to-wit
Roll called. Present: Hon. p. r. johnson,
Mayor; Aldermen, Pernot, Roberts, Whitfield,
Hayman and Lynch; Recorder, Pearson.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and ap-
proved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Alderman Whitfield, chairman Of Finance
Committee, reported the Books, etc, of Mar
shal and Treasurer correct.
On motion of Alderman Lynch, report was
received.
Alderman Lynch, chairman of Street Com
mittee, reported the Bridge in McGee Addi-
ton and the Bridge near Mr.. Callahan's Mill
in need Of repair.
On motion Of Pearson report was received
and committee ordered to make necessary re-
pairs. Carried.
Alderman Hayman reported the Break Wa
ter in very bad condition-needing imme-
diate attention. Report received.
Alderman Whitfield moved that q commit
tee consisting of the whole Council be ap-
pointed to examine the Break Water and re-
ceive bids for necessary repairs. Carried.
The petition Of s. G. Hanley and others
praying that Jenny Lind Tables be exempted
from tax for the year 1873. was read and on
motion Of Alderman Hayman the petition
was received aud prayer granted.
Alderman Pernot moved that wharfage on
regular packets be reduced to five dollars.
Carried.
A communication from Mr.. B. +. Bearden
claiming further remuneration as Clerk OF
Election, was read and, on motion Of Alder
man Hay man was laid on the table.
Motion Of Alderman Lynch to suspend the
rules to put the following Ordinance on final
passage was carried BY the following vote :
Yeas-Lynch, Pernot. Roberts, Hayman and
Whitfield. Nays-nene
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Town Ordinance.
An Ordinance to Prevent Accident
by Runaway Teams, &c.
COUNCIL Room,
VAN BUREN, ARK, Feb 4, lS73.}


Be IT ORDAINED by the Common Council Of
the incorporated Town of Van Buren,:
SECTION LIST. That hereafter it shall not be
lawful for any person or persons to leave any
team of Horses or Mules litchcd to any Wag-
on. Carriage Buggy, Cart or other vehicle.
within the cooperate limits Of the Town of
Van Buren except they be left in an en-
closure) without some person in charge OF
same, ~...e -.
SEC. ID. After five days notice by publica-
tion of this Ordinance. it shall be the duty Of
the Town Marshal when he shall find in the
corporation limits any Team hitched to any
vehicle as prescribed by section ! of this
Ordinance. he shall take charge of the same
and arrest the party who has charge Of the
same and take said party before the Mayor,
who shall. on proof Of the fact. fine said
owner, or driver. or other person in charge
Of same, one dollar and costs, and the same
shall be In his charge until such fine and costs
are paid. P. II. JOHNSON, Mayor.
r. /. PEARSON, Recorder
Motion Of Alderman Haymsn that above
ordinance be published In Van Buren, PRESS
for two weeks, carried.
The following accounts were then present
cd and allowed:
II. c. RoBards for rent ofCouncil
Room two and hal fmonths. $40 81
4. j. Britton, store license re-
funded 10 90
J. 7. Lytle. hauling pauper to
Cemetery, 3 90
J. Brodie, removing dead car
casses. 0O
J. S. Brodie. one months salary
as Marshal. G6 GO
A. Mathcs witness fec in Tracy
suit. 90
o. Maxcy, witness fee in Tracy
suit NO
W. Hoffstatter, witness fee In Ira
cy suit, %
II. |. Pearson, one months salary
as Recorder, etc, % OO
SAB 4S
Motion Of Alderman Pernot to suspend the
rules and make appropriations for the same
carried.
Motion Of Alderman Psrnot to adjourn to
next regular meeting subject to call Of Mayor
carried and Council adjourned.
PR. JOHNSON. Mayor.
r I. PEARSON, Recorder.
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Exciting Time in Johnson.
CLARKsvILLE, ARK, Feb. l. Is

CLARKsvILLE, ARK, Feb. |. 1873.
DEAR PREss:-
Clarksville 10 getting to be lively place !;
there was four men shot yesterday-two
killed and two wounded. 1t happened thus
About ten days ago, Dudley Turner arrived
here; on the day after his arrival. he was at
tackled by George and Sidney Wallace; they
said to Dud "Did you say we shot Dickey ?"
Dud. not being prepared to defend himself,
said: F" take it all back" Whercupon Sid
struck Dud over the head with pistol, and
shot at him twice, but failed to hit him. AZ
ter the shooting, the Wallace boys rode out
Of town smoking q cigar as II nothing had
happened. No attempt was made to arrest
them.
Ten days after this fuss, (Which was yes
terday). while George Wallace was coming
out of Eison Saloon. Dudley Turner stepped
out of Rogers Store with shot gun and shot
George in the back. After nc was shot, he
walked into John Browns Store and said.
oh !" and fell dead. lie was not armed, and
did not suspect that Dud. would attempt to
shoot him.
The same evening Jim Davis, who lives out
on the stage road and two miles from town,
was shot through the head with II bucks shot,
while he was at his table eating supper, kill
ing him. No one knows who did thcdeed.
Messrs. Taylor and BorkiLgs were wounded
when bud. shot at George, Dud. not seeing
any one on the street but George, shot the
others accidentally.
Sidney Wallace is at large and 1t is my
opinion that he will kill Turner before he
leaves this town, II Turner does not get him
first. Yours, on the WATCH.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

ET A Moorish king had q son who
had been travelling in foreign countries =
long time to learn the habits and Gus
toms Of the various nations After he
had concluded his visits, and returned to
the princsly home, son and father were
occupying the same chamber one night,
and the young prince not feeling dispos.
ed to give himself up to Morpheus, com.
menced reading the Koran aloud, which
awsks his highness from his quiet rest.
The prince said: Father, see how
yoar other children sleep, without think
ing Of God "My son, said he, ait
would be far better to sleep than to watch
and enumersts the faults Of your broth
ers
Moral-Nevcr stay awake to hunt up
others faults
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
SENATE.
February 6, 1873.

February q, 1878.
The senate went into committee ofthe
whsle to consider senate bill 10 establish
4 board Of supervisors for each county,
and define their jurisdiction. The gov
srnor is empowered to appoint the su.
pervisors-one to hold his Office until
the lst January, 1874 and two until the
lst January, 1875, and thereafter Que
shall be elected every two years On
the lst April, 1878, the board shall as
semble at the courthouse and shall elect
a president. The board shall divide the
county into three districts, which shall
be numbered one, two and three, and in
tho even-numbered districts, the voters
shall elect. on the first Monday in No.
vembcr, 1873, and every two years there
after, enc member Of said board, and in
the odd-numbered districts the voters
shall elect one member on the first Mon
day in November, 1874. The county
clerk is made clerk OF the board. Tho
board takes the place, in all respects, OF
county courts, Their powers are First,
in all matters relating to county taxes.
equalization Of assessments, disburse
ment Of money for county purposes, su-
perintendcncc Of road overseers, super
intendence Of paupsrs, etc. All laws in
which the words county court" occurs
are amended so as TO read "board OF SUI
pervisors. " This bill was introduced by
Senator Torrans.
The first and second sections Of the
bill were considered, when the committee
rose and asked leave to sit again.
Senate bill to establish an insane asy-
lum was referred to committee on educa-
| ton.
Adjourned.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
Van 3uren
Steam Ferry.
&
U. 5. Mail Stage Route--Quickess
and Best Crossing on tho
Arkansas River.

VINHE well known and long cstablisheo
Ferry ut Van Buren,, Arkansas. IL 1ov
under the charge of the subscriber. Thepre-
p,ctors having recently put on . Large New
Steamboat, and with careful and experiences
Ferrymen, they feel confident that they can
give universal satisfaction 10 the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
crcasing demands Of the large cmlgrant trav-
el to Texas.
The st. Louis. and Sherman, Texas, U. ..
Malls are carried over this Ferry, which 10 2
good guarantee that It Is the shortest as well
as the best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can cross 700 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank nee4
be expected. Enclosures for stock aud sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river. and no pains will be spared to ac-
commodate the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route 70
and from Missouri and Texas.
~ B.-Fe,ry Accounts mvst Be seffie1
Nonthiy-No deriation from this rule
II. g. no BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,. Feb. I. 73. 0
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

Ian EXCELLENT PEN.-We have been fa-
bred with sample card OF the celebrated
rpcnccrian Steel Pens, and after trying them
lite thoroughly are convinced of their su-
prior merit. These pens are comprised in
teen numbers, each differing in flexibility
I'D tineness Of point, so that the most fastid
IIs penman cannot fail to find among the
teen just such a pen as suits him. The
pencerian Pens are famous for their elastic
J Of movement. smoothness of point and
feat durability, and are a nearer approx xima-
Rn to the real Swan Quill Pen than any
ing hitherto made. They are manufactured
England under the supervision OF the
figinsl inventor of Steel Pens, the venerable
)siah Mason, and Joseph Gillott-the latter
|aking few of the numbers after the models
the late Z, X. Spencer, the famous penman.
Pley are used very largely in the common
hools Of the United States, in all the princi-
y commercial colleges, in the government
Ices at Washington, and In the banks and
)mmcrcisl offices throughout the country
lc sale reaching an enormous quantity an
jmlly. For the convenience Of those who
Jay wish to try them. sample card OF the
(,encerlan Pens may be had by mail by en-
losing % cents to Messrs. Ivison, Brakeman,
|kylor h Co.. 1873 and 40 Grand Street, N.
( or the pens may be bought at almost any
lore where pens are sold.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
HOUSE.
February s, 1873.
BILLS INTRODUCED.

BY Mr.. Cunningham: Joint resolu
ton that the legislature adjourn sine die
on Tuesday, February 25, at II O'Clock
m. Read first time,
House bill to exempt ministers from
working on the highways was read n
third time and passed-ayes 81, nays 3.
The joint resolution. proposing ah
amendment to the constitution exempt
ing $500 worth of personal property
from taxation was read second time.
Mr. Cunningham meved to amend by
striking out $500 and inserting a40O.
Mr.. Reid offered an amendmet making
The amount $500. Tabled.
Mr.. Berry, Of Benton, moved to amend
BY striking out $500 and inserting 5000
Tabled.
Mr.. Furbush moved to amend by in
ssrting all citizens" instead OF "heads
of families Tabled.
The house then resumed the consider.
alton Of the business temporarily laid
over.
Mr.. Kingston moved the joint resolu.
ton be ordered ongrossed for third
reading
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
Agents Wanted
pOR TIM
FUNNY SIDE OF PMYSIC.
900 pooss. 950 En0rapia0s.
'ages, $50 En1racjnQs.

An interesting and amusing treatise on the
Medical lIumbugs Of the past and present.
H. exposes QuackS lmpostors, Travelling
Doctors, Patent Medicine Vcnders. Noted
Female Cheats, Foatune Tellers and Mediums
and gives interesting accounts Of Noted
Physicians and Narratives Of their lives. II
reveals startling secrets and instructs 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. b. BURR q HYDE,
Hartford, Conn, or Chicago, Ill.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

The SOUTHERN CULrIvArox.-A Monthly
pagazine for the Plantation, the Garden and
be Family Circle. Athens. Ca: W. J., Jones,
|ditor and Proprietor. Terms, - a year in
hvsnce.
There 10 a practical matter OF fact air, about
be Cultirdtor, which commcnds 1t with wen
|srful favor to the average farmer Of the
|oouth. and secures for 1t upon that class, =
|"ld which cannot be broken by the claims
7 moro ambitious competitors. 1t enters
th the number before us, upon its Slst vol
me- and has our best wishes for 1t. continued
Prosperity -Soathern Christian Advocate,
faeon Go.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY, Feb. II.

TUESDAY, Feb. II.
.'e River is on rise. Since our last 1t has
%, w a"sut two feet. aud the prospect now
lac Ss"u large river. 1t rained steady all
% - "'Sh' and is still raining mp to time we
Thu" o'oson got down to Little Rock last
w,,hy night and is most probably on her
~ :, pack to this point.
|,he mo.. exporter, when last heard from, was at
|tLs a'I, s, waiting for rise and she may be
NAV hs New Orleans boat up. We wish It
fro1, ve y. her luck to take out the first load
IRON this place. WV ' ''"'
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PAY UP.

All indebted to us for subscriptions and
2ber work. will eblige us greatly and please
ose we owe more, by calling and settling
cir accounts. We know that money is
|nrcc and hard to get but We trust our
bends will make an effort In our behalf.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
VICK'S
FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1873.

rINUE Guide 10 nov published Quarterly, 25 cents
L pays for the ycar, four numbers, which 10 not
half the cost. Those who afterwards send money TO
the am cunt of One Dollar for Seeds also
order Twenty Ave cents worth extra tho price paid
for tho Guide.
The January Number Is beautiful. giying plans for
making Rural Homes, Dcsgns for Dining Table
. mass Of information invaluable TO the lover o.
flowers.
One hundred and nfty pages on fine tinted paper,
some hvs hundred Engraving, and superb Colored
PIati and Chrome Cover The first edition Of two
hundred thousand Just printed in English and Ger
man, and ready 10 send out.
JAMES WICK. Rochcstsr.N. Y.
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1873. THE WORLD.
1873.
THE WEEKLY WORLD

THE WEEKLY WORLD
Is our great edition wednesday, for the country. II
contains:
/. Tns LATEST PaicKs (telcsrsphcd from all tho
Markets of the United States) of Live Stock Coun;
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Of Money, Stocks, and Freigbts in New York and
Europe. . , go,
3 THE FARMERS PAeR, with all tho doings Of tho
Farmers Club of tho American Institute, letters
from practisal farmers, and scientific discussions
on profitable farming. ~
g. A Pack ron rnR FASEr CIRCLE. Of lively and pure
reading,
1. ALL rnK NEws in concise summary.
THE sEMI-wEEKLY
Contains TUESDAY and Friday all tho contents Of
tho Weekly and the cream Of the Daily.
THE DAILY WORLD.
Price for one copy for one year. 90 inciudi Sun
day Edition, e12l, beginning any day and At the
same rate per month for any part Of a year.
THE WORLD ALMANAC FOR 1878,
Ready about January ]. 1871
Ono copy, post paid, Is cents; hso copies, post
paid, 81.
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ltH- Special attention 10 called to the card
1Capt. L. D. NASH. in this issue. Capt. N.
loposes to run Legitimate business and any
|ntters in his line entrusted to him will be
Ionptly and properly attended to. Send
I'm your business. lie will do all his card
fomises rer6. sat.
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HOMINY-H0MINY.

~ hArMAS 4 Sons. having in full opc-
|s'0a 'lieir Nsw Hominy Mil, are prepared
execute all orders Tor IIOMINY. 1t may
s'oand At all the Stores In Van Buren, anu
. ''ahted to give satisfaction. Orders from
" allsd. s,n