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The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
An Honest Confession.

1t is an old saying, that an homes,
confession is good for the soul, The
statement is put in as evidence before the
Congressional Investigating COMMITTEE
at Little Rock, by Mr.. Brooks attorneys,
that the ballotbox at Van Buren, precinct
was changed at noon, on the day OF clcc
,ion, and the ticket, headed by Brooks,
defraudcd out Of over 300 votes right
here AS many of the ballot.box stuff.
ers in other parts Of the State are con
Tossing to their own crimes before the
committee, why not invite certain parties
about here to testify, They could tale
unfold, if they would, that would take the
palm for unblushing crimes. Why not
have them before the committee? We
understand that w. w. Orrick, Esq,
flew the track to avoid appearing be-
fore the committee.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
JOHNSON COUNTY'S ILIAD.
Two Of the Wallace Boys Shot-0n,
Killed aud One Wounded

1t has been but few days since we an
nounced the shooting, which may yet
prove fatal, of Deputy Sheriff Kline, who
executed Sid Wallace on the 18th of
March last, and Mr. Banks, Of this city,
while proceeding quietly along the road
between the depot and Clarksville. MIR.
Kline is yet alive, and it is to be hoped
will recover.
We now have meagre reports Of still
more bloody tragedy, near the same spot
on Monday evening. AS VIM. Wallace,
brother OF Sid, and Robert Wallace, his
cousin, were riding along the road, they
were shot by some unknown person
from the roadside, Robert being killed
and William, it is thought mortally
wounded. Who did this latest deed OF
blood is not known.
THIS is but continuation Of the trag.
edies commenced in 1871, when Dickey
was shot by Sid Wallace, and which fin.
ally ended in the assassination of Consta-
BILE Ward and Judge Meers, and finally
in the execution of Sid Wallace 1t is
feared the end is not yet
1t is hardly necessary to say that this
vendetta has no political significance
whatever, as charged by the Republican
few days ago.--Gdzette, July 22.
Robert Wallace diedfromhis wounds
and William is getting well.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
WHERE THEY ARE DRIFTING.

II is clearlyevident that the plan and poll
cy of the Brooks-Clayton party Is to break
up and dcmolish through the congressional
committee and congress, the reconstruction
of the state by the constitutional convention
now In session at Little Rock. The follow
ing editorial from the Republican. shows
what they will do, If they can control the
committee and congress. We ask those who
are following in the wake of the mouth
piece Of Powell Clayton, whittier they are
dritingy" Shall the almost unanimous YER
dict of the people of the state be disregarded
to CRAFTY the desires and ambitions of a few
men. the most damnable. that ever cursed
a downtrodden people:
"Thc question which congress must finally
meet and determine is. whether there is re.
publican form of government In Arkansas
the officers of which are chosen in the man.
ner prescribed by the constitution and laws
of the state. Under this inquiry, and in the
determination of the question, it strikes us
that congress will inquire as closely into the
title of one claiming an election under a new
constitution as under the old. Arkansas is
now a state of the union under full fellow
ships its legally elected officers are the repre-
sentatives OF the state and those who claim,
in the future. to exercise these powers will
be compelled to present their genealogy, and
establish the fact that they are the lineal de-
scendants. born in lawful wethock of the
state government that the congress Of the
United States admitted into the union on the
Goth Of June 1868. In tracing this title Of
descent. il congress should find that the new
state government was born under such cir
cumstances rs TO render it probable that 1t
was one WHO had forcibly invaded the mari
tai bed. we think congress would brand the
brat rs a bastard. and treat it accordingly.
How the CO committee are going to avoid, or
how congress is going to avoid. inquiry into
the question as to whether the Legislature
was convened by proper authority in a case
like the one now under consideration without
Sinking duty, is not within our power to
answer. and we do not believe either will do
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
THE FARMERS PIC MICS.

Taking seat with our friend, Senator
Brown. in his buggy, we started for the far
mer's pic mic at Deans place, arriving at the
grounds at about 10 o'clock. We supposed
that it was to be an occasion OF reunion and
amusement among that class Of our people
We had expected that our fancy and ears
would be pleased and tickled with the pretty
speeches that we were to hear; but 10 and be-
hold, the first strains that fall upon our ears
is the song OF the last campaign, and Gran
Wilcox entertained y us with first class
political speech He was followed by gem
tleman whose name We have forgotten. Af-
ter this. we went to dinner, and here and
there, scattered around among the emerald
hued trees, were parties bent upon giving full
vent to their appetites. At our table were
Dr. Winn. Col. and Mrs Locke, Misses Locke
and VIM. and Mr.. and Mrs Amasa Howell,
To the last named lady we are indebted for "A
drink of cordial; it came at the right time as
we needed something to relieve the depress-
ion occasioned by Grams speech. After dim
ner Col Locke delivered a practical speech to
the farmers, which was well received. He
was followed by Senator Brown, who showed
up some of Grams misrepresentation, after
which Gran. made a short reply. and the ora :
ting closed. The young folks danced. and en-
joyed themselves hugely. The farmers de-
serve much credit for the excellent manner
in which the entire pic mic was managed.
We stopped all night with that genial soul,
Capt. Jack "intrey.
Saturday. the next day morning. we started
early for Oliver Springs, and on the way
stopped ut George Rudy's. lie has got the
best place in Craw ford county. He is an en-
terprising. go-ahcad fellow, and deserves to
be, and is successful, in all he attempts. After
a short ride we reached the springs. A large
crowd had assembled, and preparations were
made by the young people to enjoy them
selves. About IL O'Clock SenatOrBrOwn made
the opening speech. 1t was good speech
and was replete with good advice to the farm
ers He was followed by Col. Locke. and
then the meeting adjourned till after dinner
After an hour of respite the crowd again as
scmbled to hear Mr.. Turner. He gave them
some excellent advice AT the close of his
remarks, Gran. Wilcox was called tor and
responded in very happy manner. lie dis
carded politics, and delivered an amusing and
instructive speech. lie was followed by
Gen, Burrow in neat and appropriate ad
dress after which the crowd commenced de-
parting for their homes. The occasion was
one that will be happily remembered by all,
and reflected credit upon the farmers Of our
county. -
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Saturday, August Sth, 1874,
Democratic and Conservative State Con
Vention,

The Central Committee of the Demo.
cratic aud Conservative party Of the
State, in anticipation ofan election to be
ordered by the new Constitution, now
being made, have called State Conven-
ton of the representatives Of this party,
to meet at Little Rock, directly after the
adjournment of the Constitutional Con-
vention, for the purpose Of making nomi-
nations for State offers.
We concur in the wisdom Of the reso
lutions Of the committee in the assem-
bling, at that time, of the representatives
of the Democratic Conservative people
Of the State to put forth men to fill the
various positions OF trust, designated by
the new Constitution. There should be
but one mind among those who wish the
State returned to the control Of major
i'y Of the voters in it: to put forth a
ticket in every respect worthy of the con
fdencc Of those to whose support it will
day claim. While we may have prefer.
cnees for gentlem II that we should be
pleased to see occupy such trust under
the new government to be inaugurated,
we are ready to yield and give hearty
and ready support to any gentlemen who
this Convention may select for standard
bearers, in the all important. coming
campaign. We hope the Convention
will not only be largely attended, but
represented by the best and most patriot
ic men from every part Of the State,
The call of the committee will be found
in another column and under the basis
Of representation set forth. this County
10 entitled to two votes in the Conyen
ton.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
FARMERS MOVING.

Just before abe winding up of the Pie Me
at Oliver Spring, Saturday. few of the
Farmers present organized Il meeting to
take preliminary steps for the holding of IA
Convention OF Farmers and Working Men.
After a discussion of the question. it was
concluded to meet ut Oliver Springs on the
18th Of September, to make nominations of
candidates for Offices called for by the new
constitution. We noticed that several men
prominent among the number, VINO opposed
very bitterly the Farmers movement at the
last election very active in starting this.
The Farmers and Working men should
guard well their every act, and not allow al
low ticket to be packed on them, that does
rot in any particular represent their wishes
and interests. Look ont for aspirants who
are 18th them only when they want office.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

The result Of the late constitutional
election in Arkansas shows how glaring
have been the frauds which have been
perpetrated since reconstruction, under
the rule of carpet baggers who have con-
trolled the destnies Of that unhappy
state. Heretofore the respectable whites
have not been permitted to have any voice
in the management Of their own affairs,
which were taken in charge by adventur.
ers from the north and the worst class OF
negro desperadoes. No matter how the
people voted, the public planderers had
the counting and returning of the votes
they, and not the people, selected all pub
lie officers The Clayton party carried
things with so high hand, however. that
a la ge part Of the colorcd voters became
alarmed. while all respectable white men,
who had acted with the republican party
became disguised with the condition OF
affsrs. Hence the revolt of Gov. Bax'
ter, aud the attempt by Clayton and his
adherents to eject him from office The
result, as we have said, is significant be-
ing a majority Of $4,000 for a constitu-
tional convention, which was favored by
the people and opposed by Clayton and
his crew. Unless the president interferes
the convention will adopt constitution
which will secure free and fair elections in
the future, and this being accomplished
the carpet. .bssgers may as well pack Their
sacks and leave at once. Thus good
sometimes comes out OF evil--New Yorh
San.
But for the efforts of few Office seek
ers in the democratic party, the Clayton
Brooks party would be everlasting dead
dead
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
Before the Congressional Committee.

Among others examined by this com
mittec,
j. w. Anderson was sworn. Was a,
Van Buren, in Crawford county, ON ihs
day Of election. Did not know Of any
tickets being taken out and others srbsti'
tuted. He knew that fifty Baxter votes
we're put in the box before the polls were
opened. The names were placed on the
poll books before the polls were opened
This was in Richland precinct He saw
the ballots put in.
Col. Howard-Who lid it2
The witness declined to answer this
question.
Anderson, it will be recolected was
employed in the U. S. Marsha's office
under w. A. Britton and acted as one OF
the clerks of election in Richland pre-
cinot. Was there ever more shameless
set Of scoundrels {?
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

We notice that observation-disclosures smith
Is still kept ont OF his seat In the convention.
but not one word Is said about Frerson, But
ler Eagle and others who hold positions in
the legislature. judiciary. etc. Oh, consten-
cy thy name isn't Bourbon.
That Is mistake. Smith took his seat on
his first application and was sworn in as a
member. So much for Bourbons."
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
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ENTIRELY FREE FROM ALCOHOL.
The only thing known that will take the place
of MIX Coffee and Tea.
This plant will produce the best Of BEER in
3 to 5 hours. at the small cost Of cents per
gallon. 1t Is a new thing In this country. and
no family should be witho at IL. One package
will be sufficient to supply a half dozen faml.
lies with the beer. Persons desiring to 10 so
can club together and send for n package and
divided the same at a trihing cost. Full d.
rectons for making and using the Beer ac :
compan, each package. On receipt Of 81,
will mail. post paid. a package Of the Beer
Plant neatly put up and sealed to any Post
Office in the United States or Canada. Send
money when convenient by p. o. order or
registered letter. Address.
l.. l.. OSMENT, Cleveland.
oMlN Tenn,
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
Words of Counsel.

| We find in the New York World the follow
ing letter written to a citizen of Texas. The
advice of Senator Eaton is as applicable tc
Arkansas rs to Texas and we ask for 1t q
careful perusal Senator Eaton is a man
of all men, whose counsel under any and
all circumstances, is well worth needing:
"IIARrFoRD, CoNS., June %, 1874.
My DEAR SIR: You place me under obli-
cations for your kind note of the 3lst of May
\ ou may tcel assured that feel deep inter
est in the welfare of the abused people OF
your section OF our common country. and no
effort of mine will be wanting to place you
in the position belonging TO you AS matter
of constitutional right OF all the thousand
and one things which will meet you in your
coming canvass ! of course know nothing,
and therefore could not speak; but generally
can say, what would be ouly patent to every
thinking. rejecting man, that your duty
would be to harmonize all conflicting opn-
ions, presenting thus firm, serred front to
the common adversary. Place in nomination
for your several offices, especially national Of
gees. only men of prudence and caution, at
the same time bold, firm. and outSpoken. The
near future--the coming four years-will
measurably determine the condition of the
south, and she should have, in all public posi-
tions, especially in Congress, her best her
truest bodest and most sagacious men. The
states rights men of the north see and feel
profoundly your sittuation. | believe the
republicans of my section are becoming
alarmed at the rapid strides that centraliza
tion has made in the last ten years; and
hence the victory in my own state. to be fol-
lowed. trust, in New York in November.
Should we succeed in New York in the fall. |
shall regard the presidential election in 1876
us half won to our hands. | am not a san
guine man. and am fully aware of the vast
corrupting power that Is arrayed against the
Democratic party, yet do not permit myself
to fear the result. There are ten southern
states which will be certain tor the democrat
ic candidate in 1876. The granger feud in the
west must be favorable to us, and the very
large western German vote. heretofore almo t
solid republican, will, am quite certain. be
in the future nearly solid with us. Now, this
Is my opinion of the outlook at the present
moment. Texas we regard, of course, as one
OF the certain states, You vii soon be the
empire state of the south; therefore see to II
that all your power Is given 10 proper men,
who In the future will place the destines of
your state with the states-ri2hts men of the
north, and all shall be well; we will stand by
YOU shoulder to shoulder and meet the foe
manfully. 1t will give me great pleasure to
hear from you at any time relating to your
political matters, rs shall take earnest inter
est in all that relates to you in Texas | in
tend, if my Ii e and health are spared to visit
your state within the coming two yoars. In
great haste, very sincerely, etc,
"WILLIAM w. EATON"
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

~ An Alabama correspondent Of the
Atlanta (Ga } Herald gives good reasons
for the prediction that Alabama will, in
November, go anti Republican by from
1000 to $4,000 majority that George S.
Houston (long time in Congress before
the war) will be the next Governor; and
that the next Congressional delegation
will be five Democrats TO three Republi.
cans.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

.S" Who is at blame? The old town well
is in state of complete neglect. and the wa
ter no longer assuageth the thirst of the pass
er by. Why is this? Who has the control
of this matter? 1t is something that should
be attended to. First it is public we'll
Second, it is necessary that there should be a
supply of water in case of fire in the centre
of the town. What is public well? 1t is a
well where water can be procured for public
purposes. Many of the strangers who come
to our town. find no public well where they
can stop to take n drink for when they 20 to
the old well, they are told it is not fit to use.
The wndlass has been taken away, and now
in case of fire, there is but poor show to
stay the.fames. This thing ought to be look
ed after, and remedied People tell us, that
pretend to know, that if the well were clean
ed out the water would be rs good rs ever
A tube of iron, six feet long is sunk in the
well, and the rust from it has ruined the wa
ter. This ought to be removed, and the well
dug TO the sand, and the water be as good and
plentiful as ever. TO whomsover the duty
belongs will they not see to it Immediately ?
viii they do it?
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

~ Mr.. Clinton L. Cobb, Of North
Carolina, a Radical candidate for re.elec
ton to Congress, is bowed down with a
weight Of woe. He says "If / go fol
the Civil Rights bill l am beaten, and il
don't 20 for 1t am beaten and what Am
I to do?"
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

kT The New Orleans Picayune de.
clares that " there has not been an occa.
sion since the horrible misgovernment OF
this State began that single word from
President Grant would not have arrested
all the evils from which we have so great
" suffered"
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
-e@>S .
Ig' Michael Leahy, whC

Es' Michael Leahy, who recently
graduated at the Pittsfeld Mass High
School at the age of q years, obtained
his education under difficulties. When a
child, while playing on the railroad track
he was run over by train, and it was
necessary to alnputate both arms so close
to the shoulder that no perceptible
stumps are left. Nevertheless, he has
persevered in his studies, has not been
absent or tard? once in his four years
course at the High School, and has be.
come proficient in the branches there
taught, turning the leaves of his book
with his tongue. He has also acquired
a very legble and even handsome style
of penmanshp, which he executes with
his mouth.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
Crawford County.

In response to the call Of the Democratic
Conservative State Central Committee, all
Democrats and Conservatives in harmony
with this party and the objects OF the meet
ing of the Convention. are invited to assem-
BILE at the Court House in Van Buren,, on
Saturday, August Sth, 1874,
at o'clock, for the purpose of selecting two
or more Delegates to represent Crawford
County In this Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

EF Mr.. Eugene Kline, who was shot
at Clarksville by cousin of Sid Wallace,
is improving and will undoubtedly get
well.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

EX Gov. Baxter offers reward OF two
hundred dollars for the arrest OF Robin.
con who shot Kline.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28

sS~ The <. appears in the Fort Smith
Herald, in communications, dated at Little
Rock. JEFF" Wilcox may be a trump"
but very Indifferent and not winning one
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-28
Notice !!

NOTICE Is hereby given that hn aS Ssw. sS,lw.
~ ton will be made to the Boaruo' al tho
visors of Crnw ford County. ArkahsIh,s, hsye saj
October Term. 1874 of said Board 10 ,,rout n" ard
Board appoint viewers to view, view,C;ns 'jy at the
establish q County Road commen'i,SSs ~ tcuu.
Arkansas river. IN or near Section nce ,~ TO snd
ship9 range 10. and running tnen.d a,ad ID Of
interscctiny the Little Rock stage aS' on
near Section 8, township 8. range w00p
july II, 7iwi a"N
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The full Commercial course as presented In
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Business Customs and Etquettes. Commercial
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| Usual time required to complete the Full
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| Students can enter the College at any time
| as there are no vacations.
| Be sure to visit or address this College be-
fore going elsewhere.
AARON BALES, Principal.
July 2s-ly.
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Proclamation by the Governor.
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS, 1t has come to the knowledge of
the Executive, that John W. Fincher did, on
the l7th day OF April. 1874. murder samuel
II. Ross. IN the county of Nevada. and that
the said John w. Fncher is now at large.
Now. therefore, Elisha Baxter. Governor
OF the State OF Arkansas by virtue of author
ity IN me vested. do hereby offer u reward of
TWO HUNDRED (S200l DOLLARS for the
arrest and delivery of the said John w. Fin
cher, to the sheriff of Nevada county.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal ofthe
LIS State to be affixed. at the City of
Little Rock, this 10th day OF June,
A d 1874.
ELISHA BAXTER, Governor.
BY the Governor:
j. NJ. JOHNSON. Secretary of State.
by Frank Strong, Deputy.
DESCRIPTION.
John w. Fincher Is seventeen years old, has
no beard dark sandy hair. blue eyes, COM
plex'on dark, about five feet ten inches high.
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For Rent.

OUSES to Rent. ,1,as
IL Lands to Rent anu h''''
for the year 1873. -,
3 Rooms suitable for offices, con,' con,.t at onel
Court House and Main Street. Apfn,t, M,
to ii. " ho
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81 Pay as what you ore.
The New York herald., 1874-09-08
Another Reprimand.
COURT cALENDARs-TH1s DAY.

sUPREME CouRr-CHAMBERs-Held by Judge
Westorook.-Aos. 8, ii, IL, ID IA, 40, SO, o., 60.
Call 10.
MARINE CoURT-TEIAL TEEN-Part Held by
JndPe Gross.-Nos. S. 89 go "a, 30, 81, 55, 80, 62
o. IS, SO, 81, 6s. 60 Part Held by Judge Spaud.
ing--Nos. SO, "a, 35, 80, 81, 3s, 49, 40, u, A. 49, A.
IS. 40, ~. Part S-Held by Judge McAdam-Court
opens at ten A. M.-Nos. 272o, 1922, 1920 4442
4462 45os. 6o44, BIB, 6247, $3.50, b522 57O, 5719
$751; $780, 5Ssl, 5SS2, $3.50, $500, 4lsI, 457i 533l
$780, $751; $685. 5a7, 641o $780, 66s2, sss4 5o37 6Io
$780, 5245 532 637s 544o $780, 5so4, 5S3S, 6o45 5S48
$3.50, 1858, 1864.
CouRr OF GENERAL sEssIoNs-Held by Judge
sutherland.-1ne People VS.. JOnn Huggardi, Will
lam Mehen, Bernard Reilly and Henry Burns,
robbery; same vs.. George O'Bren, Philip Connell
and Thomas winters robbery; same VS. Frank
Russell, robbery; same VS.. Patrick Dobblns, elo-
nious assault and battery; same VS.. John farrell,
felonIous assault and battery same VS.. Jonn
Hunt and Cornelius Tobin burglary; same VS..
william Smith and Thomas Downey. burglary
Same vs. Peter J. Walsh burglary; same vs: Asa
n. Lyon, grand larceny; Same VS.. Charles HOW
ard grand larcenJ; same vs.. Anthony gillespie,
larceny from the person: Same vs. John Dona-
gher larceny from the person; Same Va. Elizabeth
Tracy, assault and battery; same vs. Emlna
Walterk dlanrdnrix bnpsA.