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4 ARKANSAS LEGISLATURES.
NOTICES OF BILLS. n8rk

as4. NOTICES OF BILLS. fHfF = az
BY Senator Whits, of Phillips: To
re district the state for congressional
purposes.
Senator Torrans introduced bill to
abolish county courts, and to repeal all
acts fixing salaries OF county and pro.
bate judges. Referred to the committee
on Judiciary. and two hundred copies or,
dered printed
i; 'Sepator'white. Of Pulaski. INTRODUCED
a bill to establish and maintain system
of free schools in this state. Read and
referred to the committee ON education.
House bill to enable probate court 10
appoint guardian for insane persons,
was called up. Read third time, and
passed unanim ously
House joint resolution, requesting the
postmaster general to change the mail
service on route 1924, from Little Rock
to Fort Smith, from q tri weekly to a
daily service, was read third time, and
passed unanimously.
The house memorial to congress, to
make good the title OF certain lands un-
der the graduation act entered between
the years 1854 and 1861. was read the
first time
The special order Of the day, to amend
an act fixing the salaries Of certain Off
GERS, was taken up and passed
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The Louisiana Conspiracy.
Disclosure betors tho Senate Elections
Committee--The State Given TO
,tN Grant BY Fraud.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.
7 The committee on privileges and cleo
tons met this morning to consider the
Louisiana question Among those pres.
cnt were Gen. McMilen, the senator
chosen to I'll Kelloggs vacancy by the
Fusion legislature, Mr.. Ray, the newly.
chosen Kellogg senator, and Msssrs. Da
gonta, Janin aud Ogden, representing the
citizens of New Orleans. Messrs. Da
ponta and Ray were examined. The in
quiry Of the committee was directed
chiefly to the return OF the presidential
electors The important fact was elicit.
ed by Senator Carpenter that the election
Of the Grant electors was proclaimed
without scrap OF election returns from
any parish before the board which gave
these electors certificates. Mr.. Ray ex.
hibited great confusion on being asked
the question IL il were possible that a
proclamation was made by the board
without any returns from sny OF the par
ishes. The witnesses representing the
citizens party made a good impression,
and Republican senators appeared much
surprised at this new mode Of electing q
president.
Gov. Warmoth and Mr. F. II. Hatch
arrived this evening, and are at Wizards.
The former expresses much qualification
at the prospect of full investigation by
congress, and says it can have but one
result. He is to appear before the sen
ate committee tomorrow. Warmoth 10
a tall and remarkable fine looking man
OF good address and conversational pow.
ers
The decision Of the state supreme court
in Louisiana sustsining the Kellogg usur.
patton was fully expected, and creates no
surprise here. This body was packed by
the carpet baggers some folr years ago,
and 10 dependant for its existence upon
the Kellogg legislature, as it is known
that one of the fret acts Of the Fusion
legislature would have been TO impeach
these judges for gross corruption and
high crimes in Office. Chief Justice Lud-
wig is said to have been u party tn the
original contract between Kellogg, Dur.
rell, Norton and Billings, for Norton to
have the long term in the senate, and
Durrcl to get the first vacancy on the
United States supreme bench. tf
In addition to these facts the docu-
mcnts sont in by order Of congress con
tain remarkable dispatch from Collec.
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What Mr.. Froude Says.

Mr. Froudo in one of his recent lec-
lures paid this compliment to tho priest
hood and people: II do, not question
the enormous power for good which has
been exerted in Ireland by the modern
Catholic priests. Irel md is one OF the
poorest countries in Europe, yet there is
less stealing, less cheating, less house
breaking, less robbery OF all kind, than
in any country Of the same size IN the
civilized world. In the district where
lived we slept with unlocked doors and
open windows wi h rs much security as
If we had been-l will not say in London
or New York. fos | should have been ex-
,remel, sorry to have tried the expert
men in either place Laughter i
say we mi ght as well lave been with the
saints o. Paradise tor any danger TO
whlcb we were exposed. Applause.
In the last hundred years impurity has
been almost unknown in Ireland. This
absence Of vulgar crime, and this excep.
tionai deiicac, and nodesty Of character
is due to their everlasting honor, to the
influence ol the Catholic clergy.
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The Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad

We are extremely gratiiied to nctice
the energetic and public spirited manner
in which the new management has inar-
gurated several much needed changes
and improvements in the runninS of this
road. and cali attention to the advertise
mcnt In another column of tho new time
table, to take effect on Monday next. 1t
will be observed that q passenger train
will leave the western end OF the road in
the morning, so that passengers may
take the morning train TO Memphis, or
remain all day in Little Rsck for bust
ness. This train will leave aArgenta for
Perry on the arrival Of the train from
Memphis in the evening. The accom-
modation freight train withsA passenger
car attached will run as ushal, leaving
Argenta in the morning and returning n
the evening Our friend Chidester has
put on four horse coach daily line be-
tween Perry station and Clarxsvile, run.
ming tri.weekly between the latter point
and Fort Smith, soon to be made daily
line. Upto this time, the only connec-
ton west from Perry has been by tri-
weekly two-horse stage Ticket Offices
have been established on this side of the
river, and a place for the reception OF
small parcels and express packages for
the road. The new arrangement con.
templates a transfer omnibus and wagon.
The fares have been reduced nearly one
fourth AS soon as the track reaches
Clarksville. which will be about the first
Of May, other changes and improvements
will be made. The new management evi,
IDENTIFY appreciates the wants of TIE pub
lic and we know from all past experience
in the operation OF railroads. that liber.
al compliance with these wants is the irue
policy Little Rock Rsl,GNicon
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V'ICK'S
FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1873.

VNHE Guide is now published Quarterly. 25 cents
j pays for the year four numbers, which 10 not
half the cost. Those who afterwards send money TO
the amount Of One Dollar more for Seeds may also
order Twenty five cents worth extra the price paid
for the Guide.
: The January Number is beautiful, siying plans for
making Rural Homes, Designs for Dining Table
Decorations, Window GArdcns, ~, and containing
flowers.
One hundred and fifty pages on ine tinted paper,
some Ave hundred Engravngs, and superb Colored
Plnti and Chrome Cover. The first edition OF two
hundred thousand Just printed in English and Ger.
man, and ready TO send out.
JAMES WICK. Rochester, n, Y,
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HOUSE
.InnnnrN lT.lSI.

January 81 1913
Mr. White offered re oiulion ,haLthe
COMMITTEES On cities and towns be repair
ed to inquire ayo the expcdioucy Of pen
mitNng cities ana FOWLS 70 collect ,aci.
own taxes Lies over
Mir Mcleod .a,r@dutad oil! N sin1
county license fot ss.iing liquor $50, IN
stead Of 800 pes year Referred t.
committee on ways and means
Mr Berry OF Benton, introduced a
bill providing for the election, on the Sd
OF March, Of prosecuting attorneys, as
ssors, justices OF the peace and con
stables One hundred and fifty copies
ordered printed and referred 10 the jua
ciary committee.
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Executive Letter.
The Govsrnor's Course in Cases WAer,
Persons acre Elected to Appoins
ive OFFICES.

(. .E - ra.A -..a4 = q, 81 81
The following letter, says the Little
Rock Republican. from Gov. Baxter to a
gentleman pro minentin political circles,
in regard to the course he intends to pur-
sue in cases where persons were elected
to appointive offices. will be read with
interest, not only by those who are per-
sonally concerned, but by the people
generally: 'stla a3tt l.ot't' il 81 y
K -ExEcUfIvE DEPARTMrNr, :ARKANsAs,
I LITTLE Rock, January 20, 1873.
| SIR. Your communication Of the 25th
inst, desiring information as to the
course intend to pursue in cases where
parties we're elected at the last general
election to offices that are filed by APP
pointment Of the executive, has been re-
ceivcd and duly considered.
| 1t is true, as you say, that during the
| late political campaign l promised the
people that where person was fairly
elected to an appointive office, the cleo
| ton should be regarded as the best in
dorsement that the party could receive
for the office, and that in the event of a
vacancy occurring. l would sppoint ac
cordingly.
lam now disposed to adhere to those
promises. and carry them ont faithfully
and to the letter. But in my efforts to
do this find it very difficult 10 satisfy
all concerned, as much confusion pre-
walls respecting the true meaning and in
tent of the promises spoken Of and ma
nv persons claim the right to positions
which they were not fairly elected In
order that no misunderstanding may eN
ist upon the subject, have adopted q
series OF rules which shall hereafter OBJ
serve in determining all such cases, and
these are:
| That no election will be cen ilered US
fair,
First-Whcre the candidacy Of the
party was not open and public in its char
acter. .W
Second-Whcre the party has not re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast IN
the county or township for the OH a
claimed, except there were more than tw o
candidates in the field, when plurality
of the votes will be sufficient.
Thirl-W here no vacancy legally ex
isted at the time Of the election, or unless
the time of the Office expired with the
last administration.
All persons claiming an appointment
under or by virtue of such ELECTIONS, will
be required to furnish evidence through
the Office of the secretary of state, that
they were fairly elected.
Very respectfully,
ELISHA BANTER.
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~ A young lady teacher in Law
renee Sunday school caught boy smil-
ing last Sunday. Said she: "What are
you smiling at, Johnny ~ Nothing
num-" was the answer. 81 know bet
ter, said the teacher severely; "new
tell me what it was. Johnny looked
frghted as he stuttsringly said: "I-l
s-sse yer n newspapers 8 sticking out
num- /" Tho teacher sat down suddenly
and arranged things.
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tH Jake Young. celorcd man, was huns
on Friday. about 101a O'Clock, the penalty o.
committing rape lie appeared rather in
different to his fate and had nothing to say Of
interest. The early hour Of hanging disap'
pointed good many from the country, who
did not get In town In time.
-Phe Rev. W. I. Boiling, at The request o.
Young attended him to the inale--closinp
NTH fervent prayer to the Throne OF Grace
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500 Pages, 200 EngrdriNgs

An interesting and amusing treatise on the
Medical Hunibugs OF the past and present.
" exposes Quacks lmpostors. Travelling
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and gives interesting accounts of Noted
Physicians and Narratives Of their lives. 1t
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SENATE.
January 80, 1873

JaHUaTy oU, 1910.
Senator Clayton called up the special
order of the day, being the consideration
of the substitute reported by the finance
committee for senate bills 27 and "a, en-
titled :" An act to repeal certain sections
Of tue acts making state scrip receivable
for county taxes.
After warm discussion, the bill pass
sd-yeas Is, nayse
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PAY UP.

All indebted TO us for subscriptions and
ether work. will obige us greatly and please
those we owe more, by calling and setting
their accounts We know that money Is
scarce and hard to get-but we trust our
f,,ends will make an effort in our behalf.
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~ Senator Harlan SAYS he waa i'm

~ Senator Harlan says he was igno.
rant OF Mr.. T. c. Durants payment Of
$4,000 to aid in his (fIarlan's) election
to the U. s. Senate, until some time
after the money was expended. Per
contra. Mr.. Durant says that the two
checks for $4,000 each were made by
him upon Harlan's personal solicitation; |;
that they were made payable to the order
Of James Harlan, aud that they we're dc.
livered to the person to whose order
they we're mado payable .I .st
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H0MINY-H0MrNY.

-. '. hArMAx 4 Sons. having IN full ope-
ration their Nsw lIomny Mil. are prepared
80 execute all orders FOR liOAuNY. 1t may
os 'ound at ailths Stores In Van Buren,. ana
warranted to give satisfaction. Orders from
tort Smith aal all points on the river prompt
Dy filled. An,
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ET A correspondent Of the Hartford
(Conn Times sends 1t the following =
which win do "A bright boy here, who
10 just learning to read, asked his father,
the other evening, what Crcdit Mobilier'
WAS. 'Oh, it's our ,aafiosal game, my
boy. You'll be able to play 1t when you
set big, and go to Congress. ."
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Tines TEST Time tries all things,
rejects those which are useless. and holds
fast to that which is good Stoves with
ont number have been invented and
patented, but soon gave up the ghost.
The Charter Oak has stood the test OF
seventeen years, and is steadily increasing
in favor.
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COLD SNAP-The coldest weather for long
time was on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
The thermometer was down to 10 and II de-
grees below zero. The ground covered with
snow and good sleghing which was i'm
proved TO the best Of our limited means.
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~ There was no truth IN the report III
circulation Sunday, that u 5. Marshal BRIT
TON was dead We have siftcd the report
thoroughly and there is no truth in 1t. Mr.
Britton has 'heen quite sick, but was on the
mend Mrs. BRIrToN leaves this morning
for Little Rock, by private conveyance to the
end of the railroad.
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TNHE well known and long cstablIsbsd
il Ferry at Van Bnren. Arkansas, Is now
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pre-
prietors having recently put on Targe New
Steamboat, and sith careful and experiences
Fcrrymen, they feel confident that they can
give universal Satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
creasing demands Of the large emigrant trsv-
el tn Texas.
The st. Louis. and Sherman, Texas, u. 9.
Malls are carried over this Ferry, which 10 .
good guarantee TINT II Is the shortest ~ well
as the best route for travel Of MI kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat -
the river. and can cross 2O0 wagons andt teams
per day. and no retention on either bank nee4
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river. and no pains will be spared 70 ae-
commointe the public. We sllalI strive -
continue to make this the popular route to
nnd from Missouri and Texas.
~ B.-Ferg Acrownts must js sstils1
Aonthiy--No derfation from tAfs rsis. ei HN
III. q. RO DARDs, Prorvtstoe.
Van Burcr. Feb, L. rs. M tf
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SE The Mrs. Fitzhugh of Virginia,
who claims from Congress $3.50, 600 for
wood cut off her land blythe Union army
during the war, is one Of the Dent fami-
ly, and a cousin Of Mrs Grant
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1873. THE WORLD.
1873
rny WEEKLY WORLD

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of Money, Stocks. and Freights in Nsw York and
Europe.
2. TaR FARMsns' PAas, with all the doings of the
Farmers Club Of the American instituto letter.
from practical farmers, and scientific discussions
on profitable farming.
3. PACK FOR rnE FAMILY CIRCLE. Of lively and purs
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4. AL raE Nkws In concise summary.
THE sEMi-wEEKLY
Contains Tuesday and fridayj all tho contens Of
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Tue DAILY WORLD.
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TIE WORLD ALMANAC FOR 1873,
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One copy, post.p paid, 25 cents; 6vo copios, post.
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-F Mr.. JoHN HEARD, of Mckinney, Texas.
native of Van Buren. arrived here on We'd
nesday. lie reports everything flourishing
In Texas.
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tT We learn that Capt. BowIIN, County
Clerk. has employed Mr, JACK WILLIAMS to
assist him In his duties. Mr.. Williams is a
very competent young man and will no doubt
keep the Office. as heretofore. in good trim.
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The President in an official order, is
sued throunh the State department, says
that the executive order efDecember H.
relating to the holding Of State or munic
ipal offices by Federal officers, applies to
the Offices Of aldermen and councimcn,
and to all officers under all town or vii
lage governments, with or without sala.
ry or compensation.
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AIvpR NEWS.
TUESDAY, Feb. 4.

"a 20 t'i1i af7it - ~
The River has gone back to ia old stand
po'"t-lcss thap2 feet on the bars. Weather
warm, aud snow about gone. No arrivals.
Up to the date Of Friday, 3lst, the Fort
''oson had not arrived at Little Rock, from
,'er last trip here, Reported on . bar above
Lcwisburg. Z q 80 r
The Exporter ieft Now Orleans on the goth
Mt, for this river ,..s,ts. -,-.sp
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eB- Scarce Irish Potatoes. and vegetables
of all descriptions. Now Is the time for farm
crs. who have to spare. to bring to market
Prices, high and quick sales.
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CE- Col. j. II CLENDENNING. Of Fort Smith
passed through on the Stage Friday morning
from Little Rock to his home.
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eB- Col LOGAN II. RooTs and Maj. TIsDALE
stayed day with us Thursday on their re-
turn 10 Little Rock.
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tF Mr.. JNo. NEAL and Col. j. A. LOCK-
HART, arrived from Little Rock, on Wcdnes-
day morning
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III Judge HUCXELBERRY and wife left on
Friday for his homo In Boone county.
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M. e. Church, South.

Rev.w T. Boiling. Pastor, Divine SER
x;c.s every Sabbath at II o'clock. A. NJ ana
o'clock r. NJ. Prayer Meeting every We'd
nrsday evening at o'clock.
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ET Embel ished truths are the illum.
mated alphabet Of larger children.
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NT Topeka man has lost his wife and
$3.50 in cash Both left with dry goods
clerk
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A. H.. GARLAND, President;
w. C. RArcLlrrE, Secretary;
". Nj. BRANpoN, Treasurcr;

NJ The Missouri legislative commit.
tee to investigate the alleged bribery in
the late senatorial election, has thus far
failed to implicatc Bogy.
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JOHN u. COUGH HORACE 0kEELEr.
This work Is n complete history Of all
branches OF industry. processes OF mannfae-
tire. etc In all ages II IL a complete ency-
clopeda of arts and manufactures. and Is the
most entertaining and valuable work of in
formation on subjects Of general interest ever
offered to the public. We want Agents In
every town Of the United States. and no
Agent can fail to do well with this book.
One agent sold l33 copies In eight days,
another sold 36S In two weeks. Our agent In
Hartford sold 3g7 IN the one week. Specimens
sent free OH receipt Of stamp.
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A Female College.
The Efforts 10 Establish q First Ciass In
shtution at Little Rock.

The following circular will explain it.
self.
LITTLE Rock, Jan. 90, 1873.
To the People Of Arkansas:
Not quite two years since "A corpora.
ton was formed under the laws of this
state for the purpose OF building and
carrying on first class female school at
this place, known and called the Arkan-
sas Female College, at Little Rock,
The board Of trustees consisted Of the
undersigned, who are still acting in that
capacity. The plan is to proceed immc-
diately to purchase the grounds and erect
the buildings, upon securing. sufficient
subscriptions In order TO Insure and
hasten subscriptions, the trustees, with
the sanction and oo-operatiSn Of the Lit
tie Rock Annual conference, have engsg-
ed the services Of Rev. A r. Winfield,
who will at once engage in canvassing
the state, and be is most cordially rec
omr ended TO the friends OF education
and improvement everywhere in Arkan'
sas.'i,' 4 r,5 eN' '# {I
No argument can DO needed to COM
mend this project to you, 1t speaks for
itself, and proclaims its own merits. The
trustees urge. you to aid De. Winfield all
you can, that, at an early day, female
school may be in operation at the capital
of the state, which will more than com.
pcnsatc for the money and labor expend.
cd In its erection and completion--one
which will be a substantial and lasting
ornament to the state.
A. II. GARLAND, President;
w. C. RArcLlrTE, Secretary;
". NJ. BRANDON, Treasurer;
+. II. ENGLISH, z. 0. HoorER,
&. G. GoDDEN, j. j. MCALAoNr,
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WASHINGTON. Jan. %.

FEDERAL OFFICERS IN MUNICIPAL Posi-
TI0Ns
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The following circular will explain i
self. .ttl.
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Fay for tao Pre-"