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The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
Editorial Convention at Little Rock.

We venture to suggest to our brethren of
the press In this State, that we have Il con-
venion ut Little Rock on or about the 22d of
February next, composed Of all editors and
publishers, democratic or republican. who
are opposed to the present odious printing
law; that we prepare a petition to the General
Assembly asking Its immediate repeal; and
that we then take charge Of Llvermore, of the
Memphis and Little Rock Road. and visit
Memphis during the Madigras festival on the
25th offcruary What say cur friends?
The above we clip from the columns Of the
Augusta Bulletin. We endorse heartily the
idea Of an Editorial Convention, not merely
for the purpose Of pctitioning the Legislature
to repeal the printing although We most
heartily wish it wonld-but for the purpose
of forming an Editorial Association for our
mutual Improvement protection and benefit
Nothing SO tends 10 build up the country
press rs an united effort upon the part Of the
respective Editors; and the genial association
with each other IN convention, tends to soften
and round the corners Of those little editorial
asperities that so often creep into the col
umns OF all papers. Let US have u conven-
tion BY all means, and organize our forces
What does the guild say ?-Pyairie County
Democrat.
We agree with the papers above. Lei us
have Convention Of newspapers. on the
2Jth or later,
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
Senatorial Election.

The Fort Smith Herald, Of the 9Th, extracts
from our article last week on the State Sena-
torlal election, and endorses our views IL
says
We are pleased to know that Capt. Brown
Is still on the track. Capt. Brown made the
race with Col Arbuckle and. with anything
like fair registration, and in the absence OF
the Craw ford county ballot box shifting.
would certainly have been elected. In h. j.
Brown the people will find "a man worthy of
the position to which hc aspircs, capable.
honest alive to the interests ofthe peopie,and
fearless In th, ir defence.
hoped that there will not be so much rascality
as in the late election rs now it will be only
a contest between two persons for the same
Office. We hold 1t to be the duty of every
man IN the district to come out,
and by all lawful and honorable means in
their power secure the election of Captain
Brown. The election win be upon the same
basis of registration as the last one; and il
there be no more scratching and We cam
not see how there can be-and all the people
that are registered be permitted to vote.
Brown will, beyond question, be returned for
the office of State Senator from this district.
II is to be hoped that the fiiends OF reform
in Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian counties
will wake up, and make n lively and detQrm-
incd effort to secure the election Of Capt. b,
j Brown, and the defeat of any Radical cam
didatcs that may be put forward.
Keep an eye on the ballot box, vote if YOU
can; and let the supervisors see that every
vote cast skall be counted, and no more.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
Derlorable.

No one, who desires the prosperity OF our
country and who feels an interest in the good
name of the American Nation, can look upon
the immense number of cases Of fraud In high
official places. developed by the many investi-
CATIONS now pending before committees
State and National without the deepest cha
grin and mortincation The case ofpomeroy.
of Kansas. only shows how very dangerous
Il the ground up,n which the purchasers OF
offices stand The revul,on of feeling in To-
Ieka and throughout the State of Kansas as
well rs the entire country, maulfestS hcalihy
feeling among the masses. II shows de-
termination among the people to frown down
fraud, and Il only requires nm uncovering Of
its hiaeous face. even by questionable means,
to arouse their yirtuous Indignation Men in
high position, even next to the highest in
the gift of the people, stand TO day con' lcted
OF bribery and even open lying and perjury.
Senators and members Of the House OF Rep
resentativcs, at Washington, stand before the
world as bribe takers, and men who have al
lowed the true interests OF the people to be
sold through them, the peoples trusted ser
wants. Our National Legislature has become
a grand investigating committee. whose in
yestigations invariably disclose the most out
fsgeous fraud and vi!!ainy In the eyes Of
the world, we stand. to-day, as Nation rife
with official raseality. Thank God, we find
this corruption confined to men who openly
opposed the late Reform movement. And
well might they oppose it. when we now find
that they would have been the sufferers in
the proposed cleansing Of the political Augean
stable. Let us hope that the present Congress
will not dare TO permit thi, session TO expire
without niiictlng merited punishment upon
those who are already found guilty, and thus
permis many Of these corrupt officials to es-
cape. II it is guilty Of this gross outrage
upon the sense of justice of the American
people. the entire Congress should be held up
TO the scorn and contempt of all good men.
and the great Republican party, the party of
progress and great moral ideas, should he
held accountable. BY their course in this
matter, the people will be able to Judge of
their fitness to further control the dcstinics
of this Union.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
William Pope Noble.

William Pope Noble is dead. But short
week ago he left his desk. complaining OF
slight palm in the chest and severe cold, Dut
buoyant with high hopes and Frightening
prospects aud at midnight the small gather
ing, who yet fingered in the editorial rooms
of the Times were shocked to hear that hail
an hour previously their old time friehd ana
faithful co-worker had brcathed ms last;
Possessed of many qualities that endeared
him to his associates. and blessed through all
vcissitudes with a gcnialty and Christian
charity that commanded the respect OF all
the gap which his untimely end Will create
both among hi, cOpSerss, and in the com
munily. would be difficult TO I'LL. Born, II we
are not mistaken, in New Orleans. almost his
entire life has been passed among US. we
can remember him Years ago rs one 81 thc
brilliant gathering OF youth who then com
posed the Boys High School of the First Dis
trct Graduating with honor lie next APP
peared as lecturer on chemistry. attracting
large audiences of his felow-studcnts and
other friends At the conclusion OF the war
lie attached himself TO the reportorl4l stan OF
the Times, and through series OF Years con
tributed much to the attractivenes> OF TINS
journal. In 1868 he was elected to the Gene
raj Assembly from the Eleventh Ward, and
throughout his official career manifested the
same fidelity TO duty and strict Integrity
which has distinguished him through life.
At later day he was attached TO several
of the city Journals. aud it was only at the
beginning of the present month that he re-
turned 10 the scene OF his former laOors.
Those " ho knew him well and keenly appre-
ciate his admirable traits, deeply sympathise
in this the hour of their ailliction. with his
bereaved family, and tender to his sorrowing
widow and fatherless little children their
heartfelt coincidence
The above motive is from the New Orleans
Daily Times. Of the lst Of February. WILLIAM
POPE NOBLE was the only son of Mr.. j A.
Noble OF this cityl This unexpected death
was a crushing blow to his aged father. who
was looking forward to bright future for
his only and very promising son.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
COliaX, Credit MObilier and Intcm-
nHrHncR.

Vice President Colfax lecturcd on Sun.
day night in Baltimore on the evils of in
temperance Speaking Of intemperance
led to the subject of legislation for in
temperance, and speaking of legislation
led in the most natural way in the world
to Credit Moblier. NoteveR this round
about approach was necessary, for very
few people would disagree with Mr. Col
fax il he had boldly placed the Credit
Mobilicr frauds MS among the most con.
spicuous instances our time affords Of the
evils Of intempcrance. There are other
kinds Of intemperance than the alcoholic
sort Instead Of dwelling upon this oh
vious and fertile topic, MIR. Coltax sim.
ply took advantage Of his audience and
the publicity of the occasion TO make a
personal plea in connection with recent
disclosures -- Chicago Tribune.
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ez- or all the Southern Radicals, who

~ OF all the Southern Radicals, who
have played conspicuous part in the cor
rupt and outrageous process OF recon-
struction, nobody seems to be SO utterly
dethroned from influence or gone into
such disgrace with his own political
household, as Ex-Governor hadley, oil
Arkansas. Col. Trezsvant of the Angus
ia Bulletin, speaks of him as "a cunning,
sly, deceitful, lying. INSCRIPTIONS carpet
bagger, which for descriptive language
of personal application is concise and
explicit enough to suit almost any case,
but the complete nonentity that he has
become in his own party, condemns him
far more forcibly than words. st Louis
Times
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

kT- The Chicago Tribune, in speak
ing OF the present Vice. President Of the
United States, tscs language the like of
which has never been employed towards
a Vice President siace the days Of Aaron
Burr. II says:
No man during this generation has
been more conclusivcly proven cor.
ruptionist, . bribe. .taker. a liar and per.
jnrer. than Schuyler Colfax. There is
not loophole Of possible escape.
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d. H. MOORE, ". II. II, SHIRLEY AND OTHERS

ID, H. MOOKE, W. Ii. ii, SHlBLE1 AND oIHEk>
Geathmen: Your highly mplimentary
note, requesting me to become candidate for
the Office Of State Senator from this District,
IL before me.
While shall ever be found ready and will
ing to do all in my power to serve the people
of my District and of the State, yet eircum-
stance. prevent me from becoming a candi-
date for the position named In the first place
Capt. b. j. Brown was the choice of our Dis
trict by the action of the District, at the late
election. and having offered as candidate.
feel 1t the duty OF the Conservatives to give
him their support Secondly, ! was disfran
chised by the lith amendment to the Federal
Constitution and by the ruling of the Gov
ernor, mot Of any court, am still disfranchised
by the State Constitution, and i'll should be-
come a candidate and should receive four
fifths of all votes cast would be declared incl
igible and any Radical receiving one-ilfth of
the votes would be declared duly elected, be-
ing the candidate receiving the highest num-
Der of votes and being qualified. And again,
other matters ola business nature, prevent
my compliance with your kind request.
Hoping the rcosons set forth may fully con-
vince you and all my friends of the correct
ness of my conclusion in this matter, remain
as ever,
Your obedicnt servant,
G.. WILCOX
Van Buren, Ark, Feb. 10, 1873.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

c1g- Our country readers and others will
notice from Town Ordinance published In
our paper that there is a penalty attached to
wrgons unhitched in the public streets Of the
Town. 1t Is but minutes time to unhitch
your THANKSGIVING thereby the risk OF your
team getting startled and running OFF
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az Make It special business to attend the
election on Tuesday next and cast your vote
for BENTON j. BRowS for Senator. Captain
Brown Ia entitled to the united vote of the Re-
form party And especially should Crawford
county give him large vote, being one fher
uIf fiInn.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
Resolutions of Respect.


At a stated communication of Van Buren,
Lodge, No. 6, =. & A. NJ held at the Lodge
Room, in the city Of Van Buren,, Arkansas, ,on
the Sth Of February, A. D. 1873, A. l.. 1915. the
following preamble and resolutions were pre-
sented and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. We are called to mourn the loss
Of our worthy Brother, HARVEY STEWARD
whom death has removed from among us, in
the prime OF his usefulness, and has deprived
the community In which he lived ofa public
spirited citizen. a kind neighbOr and genial,
pleasant companion. lie was exemplary in
all the relations of life. being an affectonatc
husband, kind and indulgent father and a
faithful friend. The Masonic Fraternity has
lost a faithful workman, whose labors COM
manded the approval Of the Master and chal-
lenged the respect Of the Brethren There
fore, be it OIL. ~
Resolrsd That VIC tender 20 his bereaved
family our heartfelt $ mpathy and coincidence
in this their great aiNcton.
Resolved, That we wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
Resoirea, That the Secretary be requested
to furnish the family of Brother Steward with
a copy Of the resolutions. Also, a copy to the
Editor of the Van Buren, PRESS for publica-
ton. CHARLES 7. IIARyEY)
!: 4 wal,Acr WALL. WARD Committee
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

tE- The Senate memorial, of the Arkansas
Legislature, to Congress for a Territorial
Government over the Indian Territory was
defeated in the House, on vote ofl2 to 80.
Sir. Kent did not believe the State Of Ar
kansas had any more right to olrgislate for the
Indian nation 1t had for Louisiana.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
sxTwo memorials to Concr

~ Two memorials te Congress
passed the Arkansas Senate ON the lst
one asking the organization of Terri.
torial government in the Indian country ;
the other asking the passage of law
giving bounties to soldiers alike, regard
less of color
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

tS- Tax payers have until the 3lst of
March to pay their taxes, before any penalty
attaches
The taxes in the town Of Van Buren, it is
said, will be found third larger than ever
before. Never were the people in so poor a
condition to meet the extra demand.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

rT Senator Poneroy appeared by
counsel before Judge Morton, of the
District court, on the 3lst, and waving
examination gave bale of $50 GOO for his
appearance at the June term OF the court.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

tH- Col. A. +. RoBISsoN, Chief Engineer
OF the l.. X. 4 +. S. Railroad Company, adver-
tises to receive prcposale 10 finish tho Ma
chine Shops Of that companp al Argenta. We
arc glad to ace work progressing.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

Connecticut have nominated HENRY r. lIA-
vrS, Of New London County, for Governor
The canvass exciting between him and HAIR
RIsoS ofNew Haven.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

ry j. b. Conover, Republican,, was
elected United States Senator 10y the
Florida Legislature on the fifth ballot,
yesterday. twenty-seven Democrats vot
ing with the Republicans.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

- Mr.. l.. CRAyv and EuoixE KLySK have
lust rrturned safe and well from prospect
sng tois through portion Of Tsxas. wearc
Indebted TO Mr.. Crate fof flies of Western
Texas papers.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

EF' Ex-Governor Hadley, Of Arkan-
sas, Deputy Secretary of State Streng,
and Mr.. Otis have gone to Washington
TO appear before the Senate committee
Of Privileges and Elections
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

tT- The Fort Smith Ne,c Era says that Col
J. A. LocKnARr ofthis town has good show
for U. 5. Marshal BRIrToN's position. Ex-
Gov. llADLEY is also talked Of as an aspirant
for the place
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
DIE D.

On the 2jth Of December, 1872, at her resi-
dence in Franklin county. Arkansas Mrs.
ELIZABETH BoURLAND, wife of Henderson
Bourland.
"What 4 world were this,
How uncndurablc is weight ii they
Whom Death hath sunderd did not meet
again"
d. L.
arkansas Gazette please copy.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
For State senator.

WYE are authorized to announce Benton J. Brown,
w ofCrawford County, a. candidate for the Of
fcc Of State Senator. from the Eighth Senatorial
district comprising the counties Of sebastian; trsw-
ford aud Frnnklin. Election on the 18th OF Eebrun-
~. A. ID. 1913.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

lF A man who was arrested for
stealing corn was asked lis business
- em physician, your honor '
" Whet branch ol he profession do you
make "a specially 7" Il sm d corn ex'
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

tT- A correspondent of the Fort Smith
Herald asks Col. w. NJ. FIsHBACx to become
. candidate for the Stat Senate.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

kT In China wives are q legal tender
for debts, and hankrupts, MS rule, do
not conceal their effects.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

Hg A bill passed the house of rebre-
sentatives removing the political disabil-
tiles of Robert NJ. L. Hunter.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

kT The President, on the 3lst, ap
proved the act abolishing tho franking
privilege.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

re- Let every Democratic aud Reform vote
be cast for B. J. Brown. on TUESDAY next.
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11

Eg c II. S!oromb, prominent citi-
zen and merchant Of New Orleans, died
on the 3lst,
The Van Buren press., 1873-02-11
To Hon. Granville Wilcox.

We, the undersigned citizens OF Crawford
County and voters in the Sth Senatorial Dis
trict. take this method of expressing to you
our desire. in view of the order for another
election for Senator from this District, that
you become a candidate to ill that position.
Aware that you are too well known to ma
jority the voters of the District. to make 1t
necessary to detail your merits or particular
fitness for our representative in this capacity.
we yet feel 1t duty. and take both pride and
pleasure in referring 10 your work and ser
vices in the late political campaign in behalf
of the people and reform. Amongst those
who labored faithfully for the interest and
good of the people. and success of the party
in the canvass prior 10 the late election. no
one stands more conspicHously boiore the
people than yourself for the carnestness and
ability with which you devoted your time and
efforts to their common good. Approaching
your services and assured ofyour ability TO
honor the position we desire you to aspire to-
we can assure you Of hearty and liberal sup
port, If our wishes in this matter meet your
appreciation
ID. W. Moore. w. II. II Shibev.
A. Wallace Ward, Charles T. Ward,
VIM. Whitfield. Geo. Austin,
Thomas II. Ilxson, Geo. Gross,
II. Pernot and many others.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-01-17
An Inter-Oceanic Canal.

The project of canal across the Isth-
mus of Darien has been revived by the
suggestions made on that subject in the
report of the Secretary of the Navy.
The Philadelphia Age argues the ques-
ton thus i:
Russia, England, Germany and Aus
tria are now in the field as our compel
itors. They must be met, and the
United States put on an equality with
them as to time and distance of trans
portation. They are using the Suez cut
off. They no longer round the Cape of
Good Hope. They have a canal which
lets them into the waters that wash the
shores of Asia in a direct manner
On the contrary, a ship starting from
Philadelphia for an Asiatic port, has to
pass around the extreme southern point
of this continent before it can shape
it's course in the desired direction.
This causes loss of thousands of miles
as to distance, and days upon days as to
time. While European vessel lodges
the Cape of Good Hope, an American
ship must brave the storms of Cape
Horns before spreading its wings on the
Pacific. This can be avoided by ship
canal across the Isthmus.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-01-17
/ awards showed Indictment and independ-

awards showed Judgment and independ-
ence in the committee ON Berkshires.
Having said thus much about the col
or, I now propose to offer a thought
touching the hair. In the letters I am
constantly receiving from customers,
the hair comes in for q large share of
epistolary confab. Some want scarce
any hair; others prefer much hair and
no matter how coarse; some say they
would not believe for moment that
any hog of different hair to their pecu-
liar ideas was pure bred. But now we
are to remember that the Neapolitan Ga
hog almost destitute of hair was used
in forming the Berkshire breed. So was
the Essex a constituent in his "make
up" Then no one acquainted with the
principles of breeding should be sur
prised to find diversity of hair in the
Berkshire hog. Occasionally we see in
the same litter some pigs with fine thin
long hair which is generally preferred,
and some with short rough coarse hair,
others with medium hair, all of the very
same blood.
For one Iregret to see the naked hogs,
for to say the least of it, it always
argues tenderness and delicacy. A
good strong and abundant suit of hair
is indicative of a good and vigorous
constitution. The long fine smooth plum
colored hair is the acme of perfection in
Berkshire hog. But we cannot, with
out a fair hearing, throw away every
pig that does not come up to this standard.
I believe the time is near at hand
when we shall have Swine Herd Book,
or its equivalent, and then we can bet
ter head off these sharpers that are
scattering broadcast over the land these
mongre1 Essex pigs for pure Berkshire.
Yes, the time is at hand when the legiti
mate breeder will enjoy comparative
protection from the outrages of the
sharpers and the low sharps.
r. P. LEDBETTER.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-01-17
Ready Money.

Ready money is an excellent thing to
have on hand. No matter if it is only a
little sum. If it is only sufficient for
the current expenses it is a great con-
venience to say the least. Any one who
has tried and compared the credit with
the cash system will readily admit the
correctness of the above remark. When
you buy for cash you generally get
things cheaper-get better weight and
measure and all the favors the dealer
can extend to his patrons. On the
chronic credit system the matter is usu-
ally reversed. If you try to avoid
credit by borrowing, you improve mat
tiers very little if any. Hence, we give
this advice Turn an honest penny
whenever you can, and always have srf-
ficient money on hand to meet your
small engagements. Farmers usually
depend upon their one crop for the
means necessary for the expenses of
the whole year, and it is singular
that they should thus depend upon the
one single source, while the Opportuni-
ties for profit are more varied on the
farm than in almost any other branch of
industry. Put yourselves to thinking
and do not miss single opportunity
for earning dollar, or a dime even
Persevering industry begets economy,
and both combined beget competency
and fortune.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-01-17

A FIXED FACT IN PHARMACY.-Con
ering the multitude of diseases, it is
amazing that we live. In view of the
countless remedies for them, it is won
derful that we die. Unfortunately.
however, all the diseases are realities :;
whereas most of the remedies " are
humbugs. One exception to the latter
rule demands the recognition and ap-
proval of the press. We refer to DR..
Joseph Walkers Vinegar Bitters. OF
the doctor himself, we know nothing;
but of his medicine we can speak from
observation, for it seems to have found its
way into almost every household. Prob
ably it is more extensively used in this
country, as a family remedy, than any
other preparation, although it has not
yet been before the world three years.
Wherever we go we hear of it, and
whenever we hear of it, the comments
on its efficacy are enthusiastic. We
have questioned sufferers from liver
complaint, remittent fever, fever and
ague, chronic headache, vertigo, irreg-
ularities of the bowels, indigestion,
rheumatism, neuralgia, govt, kidney
diseases, and affections of the lungs, as
to it's effects, and the uniform answer
has been, cit is doing me good" Be
lieving that "what everybody says must
be true, we have no hesitation in adj
hitting that Vinegar Bitters is the great
medical success of the present century.