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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06

A MAN VINO NEVER OWED MoRE
THAN FIVE CENTs.-A correspon-
dent of the Fredericksburg (Va)
Ledger, writing from Essex county,
mentions the death Of a remarkable
and worthy old gentleman of Rich
mond county, Mr.. John b. Sisson,
in the Soth year of his age. He
was an industrious man, and had
accumulated some property, which
he LET, to his only daughter. He
was soldier in the war of l612.-
He often remarked that he never
owed any one but five cents during
the eighty years of his life, and that
was balance on bill of goods pur-
chased of old Mr.. HUT, deceased,
the father of solomon S. HUT. He
said he could not sleep that night
because Of bis owing FIVE cents, and
he gos up very early the next MORN
ing, went to see Mr.. HUT, and paid
the FIVE cents. Never before or af-
forwards did he owe any persons
one cent.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06
General Advertisements.
City Beef Market,

WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE.
THE subscriber has opened Market tor The
sale Of Fresh Meats-Porlk, Beef, Mutton, &c,
and asks for liberal share Of patronage. Call
and zee for yourselves and satisfaction will be
given Fair prices paid for Beeves, Sheep and
Hogs.
jani3-1y r. w. SHUGART.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06
SOUTHERN FRUIT TREES.

The undersigned offers, for sale this season
choice selection OF Sauihsrn Grated Fruit
Trees. embracing Apples, Peaches. Pears.
Plums, Small Fruits &c The stock Is fius sud
thoroughly aerlimated 10 our soil.
Respectfully,
B, W, VAN DYKE, Nurserymanan.
July u ls72 MsEisssA Go.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06

A nervous man in the sleeping
car on night train from st. John,
hearing the conductor call out
Jackson Brook" seized a companion
in the berth above him, dragged the
unfortunate man out into the middle
OF the car, shouting at the same time !:
''The axel's broke ~ II was some
time before be was Gained down.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06

PROFANITY never did any man the
least good. No msn is the richer,
or happier, or wiser for it. 1t COM
mends no one to any society. 1t is
disgusting to the refined !; abOmina-
BILE to the good; insulting to those
with whom we associate degrading
to the mind; improbable and inju>
rious to society.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06

Young lady--to a beau of whose
company she is getting tired-"l
hope you're not nervous, because
that clock has a queer effect ON peo>
pie. All my gentleman acquain>
tances start when it strikes ten, and
it's just going to strike, so if you're
nervous perhaps you'd better go be-
tore 1t begins" He went.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06
Hardware and H0uSefarniSltng.

Nails, Axes, Broad Axes, Boys
Axes, Axe Helves, Planters and
Gooseneck Hoes, Garden Hoes,
Rakes Shovels, Forks, Meat Cutters
Smoothing Irons, Cross Cut Saws,
Files, Trace Chains, Hames, Well
Pullies, Well Buckets, Cotton Jute
and Manila Rope and Lines, Coffee
Mills, Sifters, Knives and Forks,
Spoons and Pinking Fluting Irons.
Bristol Brick.
GRIND STONES q EIXTIIRES
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06

An inquiring man hereabonts
thrust bis fingers into horses mouth
to see how many teeth the horse
had. The horse closed his mouth
to see how many fingers the man had.
The curiosity Of each was fully salts.
ssd.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06
Tea Trays, Tea and Coffee Cannis-
tiers, Candlesticks, Dredge
and Pepper Boxes,
Dust Pans.
Wood and Willow Ware,


Buckets, Tubs, Keelers, Sugar
boxes, Flour Tubs, Churns, Peck
and half buchel Measures, Bread
Trays and Bwols Wash Boards, But
ter Prints, Spiggots, Rool Pins,
Clothes Pins, Potatoe Washers. Beef
Mauls, Brooms, Hearth and Wisps,
Backing, Stove and Whitewash
Brushes, Floor and Hand Scrubs,
Clothes Market and Fancy Baskets
in great variety, Coco Jute and Bug
gy mats. All Of which he will sell
on the most reasonable terms. Give
him call.
Marietta, Ga. Jan LIST, 1873.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-06-06

No man ever did designed iniu-
ry to another without doing great
er TO himself.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
The Nathan Irving Makes a
Startling Confession.

A New York dispatch ofthc 22d says
Before Irving, Of Nathan murder 70
toristy, WAS moved from the police head
quarters, he wrote confession ON eight
pages Of toolscap and sent it to the dis
triet attorney. 1t states that on the 18th
Of May, 1870, Dan Kelley, Caleb Jenning,
Murwise, alias George Abraham, and
himself (lrving) were met by man
named McNally in NJ sdion park, The
latter had a whispered conversation with
Kelly, and pointed down on Twenty
third street After McNally went, kel
ley told Irving he had a good job that
it was at old Nathan's house, and lie was
very rich man The family not being
at home. hey wenld be let into the
boase to work the safe without opposi-
ton On the evening prior to the mur
der they all met in Madison square by
appointment After seeing McNally,
they waited till morning, VIXEN they went
to the house McNally wiped his face
with pocket handkerchief, being a sign
that all was O, X They then entered
the house and went into the cellar where
up stairs into the room whcre the safe
was Irving heard noise and went mp
to the same floor and found things scat.
tered about lie saw Kelly wiping blood
off his hands. They got S232 in m money,
besides bonds, stock, etc. The safe was
opened before he reached the room. Irv-
ing also noticed bloody fagcr marks on
ba { ia Il
leys shirt bosom They lef! the house
and got on the Third avenue car, and
went down town Kelley was excited.
He said Il had to kill tho old fellow
didn't mean to do It, you know that
dog got from Lick Jones left behind;
do you think it will get us into trouble p
They then went into the house in Nor
folk street, where woman washed Kel-
lys' shirt, for which he gave her twenty
dollars. Irving claims he can produce
Nathan's pccketbook, the bonds, etc,
and prove that Kelly committed the mur-
der, and will do so if the District After
noy guarantees not to prosecute him on
any Of the charges ROW hanging over his
head here. Kelly said that old Nathan
came to him while he was at the safe.
Nathan seized him by the throat. Kelly
tried to shake him, but could not lie
hit Nathan on the head Nathan rushed
at him again. and Kelly tried to strike
him and settle him to save himself The
District Attorney wants Irving to sub
stantiate his charges before giving the
desired guaranty, bu. Irving demands
! IL L. Il;
yulse anything, So the matter stands.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Relief, &c.

Much ink l. being used In loud cries FOR re-
lief from taxation. through the columns o
she various journals throughout the State
Several plans have been suggested rs being
feasible and calculated to bring about the de-
sired result. Prominent among these is the
immediate assembling Of the Legislature and
call FOR State Constitutional Convention
by that body. The idea of calling Conven-
tion has been repeatedly broached in the pub
lie prints OF the State, and reasons for and
against urged.
Prior to the late registration, we were de-
cidedly opposed to auy call of the Legisla-
ture, or of Convention. Now, since the
registration and election to fill vacancies, We
find by actual count that there Is but little
chance of succeeding In call for Censtitu-
tional Convention before the Senate, Ii j.,
by its majority, decidedly opposed to any
such call. If the Legislature should be call
ed together, in our humble opinion, it would
result in the expenditure Of much money and
not secure us the coverted boon asked for. II
xeuld isss, should be submitted directly t'
..,e in an +, proclamation Of the Governor
We have no doubt that it would carry.
But It is urged by some, that the legisla-
ture should he assembled anyhow for the
purpose of relieving the people from the bur
den of taxes now grieyously crushing them
Could the Legislature do this if assembled
We think not. They might pass what Is call
ed "relief bill" but in fact would be only
postponement Of the evil tax collecting day
The Republican party by its shortsig GIFTED
policy and miserable mismanagemcnt, have
fastened upon the people a most expensive
governmental machinery. Many Of tho SUI
parfluous offices are created by constitutional
provision and cannot be destroyed by the
Legislature. Nothing short of Convention
and a change in the Constitution can relieve
us from many of these ellices The Iegisla-
ture II assems sled ,could not call a convention
and consequently could not thns relieve MS.
If a Convention is now called, IT must be by
some other means. And until the expenses
Of the State government are reduced by a
timing out OF officers our taxes cannot be
materially reduced. The relief desired, can
not then be found in an assembling of the
Legislature. Further, we are fully satisfied
that il the Legislature should be called to-
gether. it would be but a means afforded Me
Clure, Bowen & Co., to harass and annoy
Governor Baxter. 1t would give them fine
field for intrigue, and by the management OF
such men God only knows how long the as
sembly would remaa in session, continually
adding to our state debt.
The Legislature disgustcd every body out
session. for the sake of the good name Of tho
State let the thng sleep the long sleep tina,
knows no resurrection, and not be brought to-
gether by the trumpet call of Gov. Baxter
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Guardians Sale

DURSUANT to AN Oredr of the Circuit
/ Court Of Crawford County, made at the
September Term, 1873 will be sold at Public
Nendue to the highest and best bidder at the
Court House door in the County of Crawford
on the
First Monday in January, 1874,
within the hours of judicial sales the follow
ing described Real Estate, belong the Estate
of Joseph j. Green, deceased, to wit:
Lots No /, ?, 3, 4, s. and 6, in Block,
tNo. "A,
situate, " ing and being in, and constituting
part Of the Town Of Van Buren, in the Co.
Of Craw ford aforesaid, and described as such
on the plate of said town a comfortable
Dwelling House and the necessary outhouses
are situated Oh these lots making it dcsirea-
ble property for any person wishing to locate
in Van Buren,.
Terms Of Sale, Three months credit; the
purchaser giving bond and approved secu-
rity.
JAMES \. DIBRELL, Guardian
Of the minor heirs at law Of
Jos. g. Green, deed.
JESSE TURNER, AttorNsy.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Alma Grange Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, Dec. 4th, 1878.
BASKET DINNER AND SPEECHES.
ALMA, CRAWFORD Co. ARK.i
Nov. 2Sth, 1873.

ALMA, CRAWFORD Co, ARKt
Nov. 2Sth, 1873.
DEAR Mr.. DUYHAM-
am instructed to request you to give
notice, that on Thursday. the 4th day of De
cember, proXimo, there will be Celebration
of the Anniversary OF the Patrons Of llus-
bandry ut Alma. Crawford County. Ark. The
same to be given by the Order especially and
such ether persons as desire to contribute.
The Programme to be as follows:
The Grangers are respectfully invited to
meet the Alma Grange at 10 o'clock. a. NJ, at
the Alma Academy for the cXempliiiation OF
the work. After which one speech will be
had bleore dinner; after which we propose
to partake OF a substantial Farmers Basket
Dinner, and then have more speeches,
We extend a cordial invitation to every
Farmer. because this /, a Farmers Institution
and calls upon every tiller of the soil for his
aid and cooperation, and we desire to place
the reasons before them, which in our judg-
mcnt make it proper and necessary that they
Join the order. And we invite others who
are not farmers, because we desire that all
will hear, understand and help rs to save the
Come out Mr. Editor and bring
your folks, and say to all, come.
Respectfully,
NJ. +. LOCKE, NJ. Of Alma Grange.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
DIED.

On the 26th ult., at Prairie Center. Ark, on
the line OF the Little Rock and Memphis Rail-
road, Mr.. JkssK ID. TURNER, late of Pittsbo-
ro. Catharine County, \. C., aged about 2J
years. and enlv son Of Mr.. David Turner OF
that place, and nephew of Hon. Jesse Turner
Of Van Buren,.
young man, OF quiet and unpretcnding de-
pertinent, yet OF kind heart and generous i'm
pulses. Those who knew him here will re-
gret his death, while In his distant home the
news will fall with crushing wight upon a
bereaved parent and other friends, not pre-
timely
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
The Home Of Mra. Leo

The Alexandria Va. Gazette, all1d.
ing 10 the recent death of Mrs Gen. Lee, -,
thus touehingly refer, to the cruel in
justice Of which wo regret TO say or
government has been guilty OF practising
towards the venerable woman who has
now passed away
For several years she had fondly
cherished the hope Of ending her days a,
Arlington, the parental maRsiOn-her
own home and the home OF her children
There she was born, there she had been
married, and there her children were
born Naturally all her affections clus-
tered arouad this, TO her, hallowed spot,
and as years rolled on she beeamo mere
and more anxious to rcturn to the old
homestead, where lie buried the remains
of a devoted father and motls,, and
whore she had hoped TO have peacefully
surrendered her spirit to the God who
gave it, surrounded by all the recollsc.
tons Of happier days. But in this she
WAS doomed to disappointment di ap
p0intmont that, added TO her recent
heavy bereavencnts, finally broke down
shattered constitution, and death en-
sued. Sbe felt keenly the wrong i'm. osed
upon her by the government. that, with
out the shadow Of right or justice, but
merely by the strong arm Of power, with.
held from her her own and her ehidren's,
in violation Of the very laws under which
the property was =, first seized and few
there are in tho land, We should think,
who will not regret that this injustice
was perpctrated, and who will not now
bs willing that restitution shall be made
to ths descendants of her whose soul
has passed TO happier home.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

1 Alexander H. Stephens paper, tina
Augusta Constitutionalist, saws that
Georgia has begun 10 raise something
besides cotton, and hopes to see more
iron than cotton turned out in that State
il txenty years. They are developing
lne copper mines, and one ceanty has
produced, this year, u million dollars
worth Of irsn. lime and lumber. This
diysrsincation ofsouthsrn industry ought
70 be encouraged In every way. The
cotton mills started down there rs an cx'
pertinent are uniformly prosperous.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Administrators Sale.

DUkSUANT to an Order Of the Honorable
l. Circuit Court Of Crawfor made at the
Term, 1873 ! will sell to the high
est bidder Mt the Court House door in Van
Buren,, within the hours of judicial sales, on
the
1st Monday Of January. 1874,
the following described Real Estate, belong
ing to Josiah Foster jr., decd, to wit;
The + = of s W \ Sec 2, sW 4 Of NV a.
W of ) W i, Sc 1 offs w . See II,
Township s, Range 81 west. Also,
4-7th interest in lots 9,and 10, and
all of Let / block |, in + "a
of ) W a Sec l3 TO, L
80 west, in log town.
These comprise some Of the best lands in
the County. with Improvements on part.
Terms of sale one-halt cash down; bal
lance six months credit. Note with approx
ed security required. Must bring two-thirds
of appraised value.
b. J. BROWN. Admir-
of estate Josiah Foster, jr, deed
Nov %, 1878. I'd
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
ExecutriX'S Sale !

- URSUANT to an Order Of the Circuit
J. Court Of Crawford County !nade at the
September Term, 1873, will be sold at Public
Nenduc to the highest and best bidder, At the
Court House door in the County Of Crawford
on the
First Monday in January. 1874,
within the hours OF judicial sales, the follow
ing deserted Real Estate, belonging to the
Estate of Josiah Foster Sr., deceased, to wit:
The n T. a OF the ) E a, and the 5 W Il Of
the ) f 4, and the ) + of the T.
Of Sec. lG, T s r 81 Wand the f =
of Sec. H. rs, r 81 W. ana all
that part OF the ) W
of Sec l., + 8, X 81 W,
lying South of Frog Bayou.
all situate, lying and being in the county Of
Crawford aforesaid.
These are valuable lands, all more or less
improved. and well adapted to the growth OF
any Of the crops cultivated in this latitude.
Terms of Sale TArcc months credit, the
purchaser giving bond and approved securi
ty. ...
JULIA G. FOSTER, EXecutrix
Of the last will and testament
Josiah Foster, ST., deed.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
AchnOwled cement.

The contribution of seventy five dollars
from lyanhoe Lodge OF Van Buren, to the suf-
fering Of Memphis, il will be seen from the
letter below has reached its destination. 1t
Is certainly very gratifying the citizens OF
Van Durcn, as it must be much more so TO the
Knights that this occasion OF distress was i'm
proved, to show ths citizens Of Memphis that
their tufTcrlngs and prompted the generous
mite towards the relief Of the needy brether
We are sure Van Buren's warm-h hearted citl-
zens, ever alive TO the distress OF others, viii
never regret the timely aid bestowed:
KNIGHTS OF PyrnIAs.
Office Of Grand Chancellor, u l., Tenn
Memphis Tenn, Nov %, 1873,
And Pythian Period the 10th
JoHE CLARK, Esq.,K. of r. and $.
Ivanhoe Lodge, No. p,
Van Burcn, Ark.
DEAR Sin AND BRoTHRR--
Your valued favor OF the 10th Is to hand
containing $40 90. Its receipt caused emo.
items to influence me, that to say the least of
were kindly in nature to our far distant
brethren In the West; the amount being fal
above that which could haycshecn reasonabl,
expected. The broad generosity expressed
IN the Suggestion that should no relative oi
member of our order need relief the amount
should be applied to alleviate the suffering OF
the numerous Widows and orphans OF our city
affords me additional means to carry ont that
grand idea expressed in that glorious word
CHARITY. With an assurance from me that
your generous donation shall be properly APP
piled. tcnderyo eur heartfelt gratitude.
And have the honor TO be,
Yours In Pythian Bonds,
Il s, JIJkES, G.. C.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

ScAooL TRUsTEr's MEETIHG-At the meet
ing Of School Trustees of the county, ycstcr-
day. we have no efYlcial account Of the pro-
ceilings. but learn that the Superintendent
Of last year. was allowed $3.50 in county scrip
for his services of about six months, and yot-
ed the amount for the coming year, $500.
Mr.. Joseph p. Byers after several ballot
ings, was elected county Superintendent.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Madame Bszline.

Though deeply affected by the suspense
she is now undergoing, the wife Of Mar
sha Bazsine does not loge courage She
deems her husband entirely innocent, and
asserts that she never for moment
doubted that the marshal will be honor
atly sequit'cd This lady, new about
twanty GTe years cf age, is very hand
soms-very firmly devote to her hu :.
band, and very boldly acts in his de.taeA
whenever the opportunity presents itself.
She 10 Mexican by birth, and brought
the marshal an enormous fortune. Sic
dow reside, at Versailles with her two
children, in very retired manner. her
only occupation being to visit the mar
shal, and make daily appeals to all such
vice TO him She makes 50 light of the
charges against him as to greatlyeneour-
age the marshal, who, for .omc timo af-
ter her visit, writes less and remaius
more quiet She talks TO the marshal Of
hi, approaching scqui,tal--of their i'm.
mediate departure for Pau--a watering
place the marshal much likes, and as
sures him that, in her society and that
Of his children, he will forget the grief
and suspense of the trial and its captivi.
ty La Marcchalc is very pious. She
is a devoted Catholic. and insists upon
religious converse with her husband very
frequently Since the commences Of the
trial Nine. la Msrechale has very dill.
gently read all the newspapers, and en-
deavors to keep from the light OF her
husband all comments on the part Of the
press she thinks would be likely to dis
courage or wound him.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

FIRE ar WITH OAK We learn that Fire
:..,rred at White Oak, Franklin Co.. at the
Stage Stand. burning the barn and span Of
horses. belonging to tho Stage Company.
Fire supposed to have originated In careless
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Warming Order.

Justice Bettcn's Court, Richland Township.
BLACK & CArHGY, Plaintiff,
against
Matt Terrell. Defendant
THE defendant Matt Terrell is warned to
appear in this Court within thirty days from
this date. to answer the complaint of the de
PENDANTS, Black & Uathey.
JOHN c. BETTEN, J. P.
Dec. l. 1873 Az
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

II The string band under charge of Prof
Bruun. is progressing finely. MIR. Bruuh un-
derstaads his business CtdrksrWs Enter
prise.
You will find him svsryway competent and
trustv orthy.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
N office.

OFFICE FoRr SMITH AND VAN BUREN,
TURNPIKE ROAD COMPANY
Van Burcs, Ark, Nov. 18th, 1873
NOTICE is hereby given that at meeting
~ of the President ad Directors of the Fort
Smith and Van Buren, Turnpike Road COM
psny. held in the Office OF the Company in
Van Buren, aforesaid, on the 18th day of Ne
vember. 1873 it was ordered that the sum Of
two dollars (s2 o0) be and the same is hereby
assessed on each share OF the stock in the
Fort Smith & Van Buren, Turnpike Company
to pay Indebtedness of said Company. oHgi-
natlhg in the construction OF the Turnpike
Road, and To repair the same and for the
erection Of a Toll House on said Turnpike
Road. and the said assessment to be made
payable to the Secretary and Treasurer Of
said Company, at his office, in Van Buren,
uforesaii. on or before the 18th day of De-
eember next. and that the Secretary and
Treasurer give notice Of the same
n. G. DECHERD.
Secretary 4 Treasurer Of the Fort smith &
Van Buren, Turnpike Compady. 3w
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

Col. W. p. BoupIsor, the able editor Of the
Cherokee Advocate, retired from .hat paper
on the 18th ult. lie is succeed by J. l.. ApAiR
who 10 a gentleman Of fine ability, We well
come the new editor to this important post
Of trHst.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

~ Hon B. J. Brown, was called quite
suddenly ts Clarksville Saturday morning to
the bedside Of a dying Brother. Mr.. Jas. B.
npown
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

~ A. N. CALLAHAN & Co.. are buying all
the eatton offered, and pay the highest mark
ct price In cash.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
Dissolution,

f(NHE firm under the styly Of LYrLE & CArsos. Is
J. this day dissolved by mutual consent. The Liy.
cry business will be continued as heretofore at IN.
old stand by the JonS +. LYrLE. Both parties Arc
authorized to settle accounts due the firm.
JOHN T. LYLE,
A. II, CARSON.
Van 9uren, Arb. Nov. S.'.3 i'm.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02

EF A Philadelphia paper says that
few people know the virtues ETA little
lump Of lime. No, that's -. II must
be d" all in vsur eve" to he appreciated.
The Van Buren press., 1873-12-02
OFFICIAL PAPER.
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS 1t has come to the knowledge Of the
w eYeeutiye that on the - day of October 1873.
in the county Of sebastian. State Of Arkansas, DR.;
Fowler killed by one 4. |. Akin, ana the said
A. l. Akin is still at large;
Now therefore. |, Elisha Baxter. governor OF Ar
kansas by virtue Of authority vested in me by the
constitution and laws Of the State do hereby oher
reward of two hundred dollars for the arrest and
conviction of the said \, j Akin
In testimony whereof, | have herounto get my
hand and caused the seal Of the state to be
IL. 81 affixed at Little Rock, this 9Th day Of
ELISHA BANTER.
By the Governor:
j. NJ. JoHNsoS, Secretary Of state.
BY Frank Strong. Deputy.
DESCRIPTION. .
The said A. |. Aiken is about thirty five years DID,
six feet high dark eyes black hair, dark complex
ion and weighs about ono hundred and eighty
pounds,