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The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23
THE SITUATION.

1t was generally supposed, when the
Constitutional Convention was called by
the Legislature, that all Democrats, at
least, woul4 be happy, when Clayton d
Co. over lesqed. themselves and broke
their own backs and that of the Republi,
can party in the State. Yet, what do we
find THAT there are not places for
all. and the Clayton band seeing that all
want to be leaders, that there is a chance
for them to rise again by the help OF
those dissatisfied, and at once they make
a bid for the sore headed Brooks Demo,
Gratis The Little Rock Republican, pre-.
pairing to lead off for reform, asks these
men to go with it. And, strange to say,
many are biting at the bait and following
these false gods, knowing that that paper
and those men have, by frauds, thieving
and rascality, brought about the deplor-
able condition in which we find our State.
We find men, who have stood shoulder
to shoulder with us fighting this vile
horde, being led off by their seductive
promises into the camp of the enemy
and making direct war on their former
friends. There is duty resting on the
masses who desire good government
the redemption Of our State from its po-
sition Of slavery, to take it out Of hands
of the thieves and robbers who have had
control of it for six years, and place il
on sure foundation,to keep aloof from
these men, touch not those who are now
afliliating with Clayton, Brooks Il Co
The masses ofthe people are right, when
not misled by designing politicians. You
know at once that no man afiliates with
these men for the good Of the State, but
for their own personal gain, Any one
who reads the articles in the Little Rock
Republican of the 18th, can but see what
it is after. to- build up its fortune agair
by the assistance of the dissatisfied
Brooks Democrats, and when it does ge
into power it will kick them overheard
and we will find the State in worse con
dition than before. Look well to your
leaders.
The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23
Don't be Deceived.

Gen. Thomson, in his canvass on the
stump and privately, is trying hard to
coax the supporters of Gov. Baxter
into the belief, that he is not Brooks
man nor Baxter man. Does he say he
is in favor of Gov Baxter remaining
quietly in the Executive office until the
election to be called by the Convention,
shall order otherwise? No! Does he
say if he is elected to the Convention, he
will use all means to protect Gov. Bax
ter in the quiet possession of the office,
until relieved by the election of another
man? Not word of it
No man that knows Gen. Thomson
but knows very well that when he was
asked in the Convention, that nominated
him, who he was for, as between Brooks
and Baxter, to which in substance he re-
piled
That He WAS FOR THE MAN
THAT WAS ELECTED AND HE BE-
LlEVED THAT BROOKS WAS E.
LECTED,
he expressed his honest, interchangeable
sentiments. He thinks to day as he did
then, Notwithstanding, by special plead
ing, he attempts to throw dust in the
ewes Of the unsuspecting that do not
know him so well.
When the committee Of Brooks officers
at Little Rock, as below, sent word to
Crawford, and all the other Counties,
that they were determined
to CARRY THE CONSTITUTIONAL CON-
YENTION. AND CONTROL THE SAME,
and that all our friends are IN good spirits,
a vast majority, in our favor, both at home
and abroad
Very respectfully,
EDWIN BANCROFT,
+. B. BLANKS
LEE 5 THOMSON.
LuCIEH j BARNES,
JOHN 5. DUFFIE.
they mean what they say.
They mean to go further than that,
and as the Fort Smith Herald says, are
determined, if they can get possession OF
the Convention, to put Joseph Brooks
in Gov. Baxter's place, if for only
twenty. four hours. ="
We repeat, if Thomson is elected and
Brooks has majority of friends in the
Convention. they will attempt to put
Gov. Baxter out and put in Brooks, who
they will keep in until a new election is
had under the act OF the Constitution
that is to be made by the Convention.
Are you ready-are you willing voters
of Crawford county for another rebellion
to be inaugurated to CRAFTY the thirstng
ambition Of Joseph Brooks and his fol
lowers? If not, vote for the Farmer S
candidate,
JAMES SANGSTER.
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that is the word. Poor fellow.
" United You Standardized You
Fall"
FARMERS,

II you ever expect, with any good re-
suits, to figure as class in The selection
of the officers of the County, it is all
important that you are successful with
the candidate you have put out at this
time, for the suti'rages of the people.
"United you Stand-but Divided you
Fall. {" IT there are any Farmers or
Grangers. who are disposed to ignore
the meeting at Black Oak, and support
Gen. Thomason, they should well weigh
the consequences before doing so, In a
few months. Farmers and Patrons will be
again called on to make nominations of
County officers, If any are dissatisfied
with Judge Sangster, their candidate
now, and do not yield their preferences
to the wishes OF the majority as ex.
pressed at Black Oak. how can they look
for harmony and united vote at the
at the hands of the friends Of Judge
Sangster in any election hereafter.
You should he united, Farmers and
Grangers, on whoever you put out If
there are dissentions, it should be before
the candidate is in the field. after that
your cry should be. forward ali, Stand
united and victory is certain.
Drop, then, all personal preferences,
and give hearty support to the man
you have selected from among your mum.
her, for this important trust.
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True to the Farmers that put him
in Nomination.

Judge Sangster, true to the Farming IN
te.ests that put him in nomination, re
ccived all the fattering aud coaxing OF
the ring" to get him off the track,
with Characteristic good grace; but
persisted in his fidelity to the promise
given 20 the Patrons and Farmers that
had so highly honored him over the many
other worthy farmers, fully as cou petent
to flll the duties imposed by the election
Failing to coax and cajole him. they tmn
to bitter and unwarranted denuncia,ion
of and belittleing him as man, speaking
of his abilities in the lowest and con-
temptuous manner.
Judge Sangster is not, it is true, an
Ogden, Thomson, or a Wilcox, but he
is, nevertheless, truthful man. and one
whose good sound judgement and rea
soning bowers are the equal with most
any Farmer in the county.
The g office seekers ring" in Van Blu
rem, hold up to view, prominently, the
Importance of sending larger to the
convention. Follow out their reasoning
in every county of the State, (and that
is the feeling Of these men J. and YOU will
have a Convention of LAWYERS and moth
ing else-and after they have finished
their labors, it would require, as the old
saying goes, a Philadelphia lawyer to ex.
plain to ordinary minds what they had
done; or in other words, their work
would be so complicated that plain M
pretending man could not unravel their
work at all.
Is it desirable that such should be the
case? Far from it. 1t would be better,
IL two. thirds Of the Convention were
Farmers. or men not identified, at all
with the law. The laboring interests o;
Washington county have ignored the am
bilious aspirations of the LAWYERS in that
county, and have nominated land will
elect too) three Farmers. And if the
Farmers of Crawford act wisely and
unitedly, they too. will be represented
wisely and discretly in the Convention
by Judge JAMES sANGSTER.
The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23
Ig What was Thomson answer

IE- What was Thomason's answer to
the question put to him, to-wit: if the
question came up in the Convention as
to whether Brooks or Baxter was Gov
ernor, how would he vote? Did he an
sSer? He lodged the question as be
did in answering Pixies argument Said
he did not see how that question could
come mp. No, he who would abuse all
former friends individually protect Clay
ton & Co = dare not answer that question
here according to his sentiments-it
would cook his goose in this election.
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Good Cheer.

The news We get from all paris Of the
County is cheering. The personal friends
Of Judge Sangster in every section Of the
County, are giving him hearty support.
They are not noisy and demonstrative,
but they are at work and the result q {
their labols will be felt on Tuesday next.
We warn them, however, not to spare
their efforts, but to work necessarily,
night and day, until the night of election.
Let yonr vote be full and the victory for
Judge Sangster will be the more glorious.
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ONLY Ten Votes!

One Of thoseslmpl4 minded but very
clever boys fom Lafayette township,
came in on Wednesday, with the report
that that township would not give Sang
ster Ten votes. Our young friend should
go right back t. his mother. We have
no doubt the toung man is impressed
very fully with that IDEA. But we have a
very different report from Lafayette, and
that the Faiuers candidate, Judge
JAMES SANosria, will on the day of elec-
ton roll up ABUSING majority in that
township now daimed SO strongly for
Thomson.
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BROOKS OR BAXTER.

A vote for Gen'l Thomson, is one in
dorsing the late rebellion of Brooks,
Clayton & Co. But vote for Judge
James Sangster. indorses the manly
stand Gov. Baxter, has taken to redeem
the State from the hands Of the plumbers
who have overriled all law and cency,
the pas six years. Baxter men, are you
ready to indorse Joseph Brooks, by q
vote for Gen'l Thomason? We think
not! Let no outside issue be brought in
to becloude the vision--it is Baxter OF
Brooks.
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kE Thomson. in relating his griev
snces the other night, at the Cour, House
almost dared any Democrat to go bach
"n his nomination, and looked knowing
" and winked and blikncd at certain mer
in the audience, like horse with the
hooks, and stated that they might run
for Office some day. We ask that gen
tlctnan il he supported Mr.. Houck, the
Conservative nominee, for Town Mar
shsl at the last town electon2 He did
not, but voted for the Independent candi
date, and WE CAN PROVE IT.
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SOW is THE TIME.

Now is the time for The Farmer to
show his faith by his works" If be-
lieves that Farmers, as class, should be
respected in degree to their worth they
should make the power they possess, felt
at the ballot box on the 30th of June.
it is to be no boys play, for the "oflice
seekers ring will leave no stone unturn
ell to defeat your candidate. A victory
now, for the Farmer candidate, is a
fsre. ordained defeat to the "otllce seek
ers" at the Fail Election.
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Brooks. Clayton II Co.'S Order to the
Faithful in Crawford County to
get possession of the Con-
stitutiOnal Convention.

Below is the Brooks order to his hench-
men in this county to elect none but a
BROOKS MAN, to the Convention.
LITTER Rock, May 20, 1874.
DEAR SlR-Thc undersigned have been APP
pointed by the friends OF GOV. Brooks com
mttee on correspondence. and to invite YOU
to meet the Congressional Committee which
has been appointed (who will shortly visit
this city OF the time you will be advised Sc
as to reach Little Rock in order to meet and
advise with them.
We have the honor therefore. most earn
estly to request your attendance upon that
occasion. and to suggest that you come fully
prepared to explain the outrages OF which
we 50 justly complain. We would further
state that we have determined to u-e all fair
and honorable means to CARRY THE CON
STITUTlONAL CONVENTION. AND TO
CONTROL THE SAME, and that all our
friends are in good spirits. and that the
press and people seern to be by vast MAORI
ty, in our favor both at home and abroad.
Very respectfully.
EDWIN BANCROFT,
+. b BLANks.
LEE 5. THOMSON.
LUCIEN j. BARNES,
JouN DUFFIE.
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The Packed Convention {.

The office seekers ring candidate
and his few followers about Van Buren,
express great indignation that any OF
those that took part in the Democratic
Conservative Convention, as Delegates
that forced Thomson in nomination
should now oppose him. 1t will be rec
objected that three townships were moi
represented at all, and that three we
know sent up Democratic Delegates in
obedience to the call They were not
sent to y Peoples Convention or to put
in nomination Peoples candidate and
no intimation was given them by any
proceedings had that they were in such {
Convention. But, 10 and behold. as
soon as Thomson gets out Of the Con
vcntion, in order to catch Republican
votes, he placards himself as the Peoples
candidate, thus totally ignoring the Con
vention that put him out
Now. we say, if Thomson is not
bound by the Democratic Convention
that put him forward as their nominee
then no one is bound by any of its pro
ceedings We deny the right of Gen'l
Thomson to lead the Democrats and
Conservatives, that were in that Conven'
ton, under the garb of a Peoples ticket
into q new combination, to be called the
Peoples Party, in which Powell Clay
ton, Joseph Brooks d Co. are to be tho
leaders. We have no objection at oil, t.
Gen'l Thomasoh fishing for votes in an,
quarter he chooses. but it is very silly il
him to preach up the want of consisten
cy in others, when be is the first to VIC
late his obligation and to throw dowr
the bearer that bound the Convention to
getber. The d-l himself could not fol
low, if he wished to, the " office seekers
candidate in all Of his vacilations ant
meanderings, and it is nonsense and fol
ly to ask good Democrts and Conserva
tives to do so.
Another fact Of the Convention refus
ing to allow Delegates from this Town
ship, who were favorable to Mr.. Turner
to be represented by proxy, absolves thu
Delegation of Van Buren from being
bound to its action. The reason th,
President of the Convention gave was
tn they, the Thomson men, were afraiC
that if Mr.. Turner had full delegation
that they would capture the Convention
The whole thing was farce, only equalec
by the brazen impudence of Thomasor
to force himself on an unwilling constit
uency.
The Convention, we say in conclusion
is now binding on no one, and our ad
vice is, for all to vote just as their con
sciences dictate. If they are in favor
Of Joseph Brooks getting control of th'
State, they should vote for Gen. Thoma
son But if not, they should work ant
cast their votes for
JI-DGE JAMES SANGSTER
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Monday, June Sth 1874,

in the Senate Chamber. at the Capitol Of the
State, in Little Rock, and will be in session
for period OF thirty (3l) days. for the pur-
pose of receiving such claims, hearing proof
thereof and auditing the same.
Parties presenting claims will be required
to have the same verified by themselves or
their duly authorized agents or attorneys. and
stating that the services were duly rendered
and the articles charged for are at the usual
market prices in the localities where the same
were furnished. In all cases where the par
ties hold certined accounts or vouchers from
officers. they must be presented along with
the verified statement of the accounts The
board reserves the right to require addition
al testimony in regard to any claim present.
ed. The board will also expect the muster
rolls Of non. commissioned officers TO be pre-
sented. duly certified. As the time for pre-
senting claims Is limited It is earnestly re-
quested that all claims will be promptly pre-
sented.
Il B. BEAVERS.
JNO. B. BURTON,
]. Il. EAGLE,
Military Board.
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Hon. r. Nj. Gunter.

Jn,tice has at last been meeted out to this
gentleman by Congress in awarding MIN
seat in Congress, in place OF Judge Wiltshire
The following, from the House, report ef the
10th:
Mr. Robinson. from the committee on elec-
tions made report in the Arkansas contest
ed election case showing that the sitting
member was not entitled to "A seat an1 that
Mr. Gunter the contestant was. The report
which was unanimous. was agreed to without
division. aud Gunter was sworn III, taking
the modified oath.
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JUICE JAMES SAGysTER,
. This is how the "ofIice seekers

ET This is how the "ofIice seekers I"
candidate grects vote from the country
Thomson" Howdy, howdy, howdy.'
"Howdy." "Ho do you DOR "Tol
liable" "How are you?" "Tollablc. "
Your folk, we'I?" Tollable." How.
yourni "Tollablc." Neighbors al
wellf" "Tollable. "How's yourn Y
" Tollable." "All for me this time p
I" ,Sorfer Toi(aJie."
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off the Huse bill to abolish the Court OF the
Western District Of Arkansas, which was re-
ferred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Clayton's efforts were to have 1t slumber with
the committee. The following Is from the
Senate proceedings Of Friday:
Senator Wright from the committee on jn-
dietary. reported, without amendment, the
bill to abolish the Western District Of Arkan-
sas. Placed on the calendar.
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JAMES SANGSTER.
" Ingratitude !"

This is the theme Of Mr.. Wilcox 5
song. AT the meeting Wednesday night,
he charged the Press with deep ingrati-
tude toward him. We have not room or
time now for reply to the gentleman
but will take occasion after the election
is ever, to put the matter in its true isht
INGRATITUDE T.
His chief stock in trade, in this cam
paign, is to denounce Hon A. II Ga
land and Gen. Bob. Newton, of Little
Rovn as the head of q /" ring" as bad az
that of Cla,ton's, who wish TO contro
the State for their Own aggrahdIzement
Now, how long has Nj, Wilcox
thought this way of these gentlemen
We have a letter before us from Little
Rock, in which we are Informed that not
long since, Mr.. Wilcox appealed to
Messrs, Garland and Newton, to present
and urge (dnd Mey did) his claims to
Gov, Baxter for his appointment to the
Judgeship of this Circuit now filed by
Judge Ham, but who, it will lie remem.
bercd, contemplated resigning, Gov.
Baxter was assured that he was warm
supporter of his administration-and he
was, as the files of the " B. Press will
testify, But after the Brooks rebellion
was inaugurated and it looked SO ripe
with success, the gentleman went over to
Brooks, having had, we learn, already
his promise of the appointment to that
position. What shall we call Wilcox S
denunciation Of Garland and Newton,
whose only crime is the warm support
they gave Gov. Baxter in re.instatng
himself in the Office he had been forcibly
elected by Brooks and his followers:
"INGRATITUDE y
that is the word. Poor fellow.
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H A vote for Judge Sangster is one
sustaining Gov. Baxter in the stand he
has taken for the freedom of the people
0S the State. A vote for Gen. Thoma.
son, is one indorsing the rebellion Of
Brooks and step towards reinstating
Clayton 4 Co. In power again. Choose
bctwsen them, frecmen Of Crawford
County.
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Road N office.

NOTICE is hereby given, that an app"r pppner.
~ ton will be made to the BOARD OF 'T Tpy,n
visors of Crawford County. at the Jua Glow,
1874 of said Board. to have said boaru living
lay ont and establish County koau v" Sec.
at point on the Section line between re 3,
tions 81 and %. in township D. norlh ln" nong or
west, IN said County. thus runn,ng mi River
and @ Lees e Gree Creek % 70 termnal point wh,sdd wnsd
shall be the place Of intersection Of SAID r'a as
so viewed. with a county road KIN" .,'o north
Road District No l6. and at or near sn lue and
east corner of Section Is. In sa'a Tow"
range. ,urprD.
June 9,7i anu
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Private School.

MISS LEILA GARDNER takes this metl,
NI od to give notice. she viii open a prlvat
School. during the vacation Of the publi
Schools, at the Seminary Buildings,
Commencing May, 25th.
Hours from O'Clock to IL. a. m.
Tuition, for term Of six weeks, So 90.
The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23

EF No man will ever have occasion to
regret the vote given to Judge James
Sangster after his election. II, as the
"ring" say, he is an "ignorant old
fool" he can do us no harm in the Con.
vention. Thomson, may. 1t is best to
be on the safe side, and vote for
JUDGE JAMES SAGysrER
The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23
Announcement.

EDITOR OF VAN BUREN Press:
At the solicitation of many farmers and
friends, have consented to become candi-
date for Delegate to the Constitutional Con-
vention from Crawl ford County. Election to
take place on the Both inst. Please announce
the same
JAMES W. SANGSTER.
The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23
An Appeal to the Ladies.

At Gen Thomason's speaking, Wed.
nesday night, the Ladies were specially
invited and some twenty or more were
there. ThomasGn, after reciting all his
grievances, appealed to the Ladies with
tears in his ewes, to come to the assistance
of husbands, fathers, brothers and sweet
hearts to help him out Of the political
mire he is nonndering in. Now, as Gen.
Thomson has appealed to the Ladies of
Van Buren, to lend him their aid, it is no
more than fair that the Ladies in the
country, mors especially the wifcs and
daughters of Grangres and Farmers, who
have called their Brother Patron from
the Plow to the political field, should
show their devotion to his interests by
taking active part in advancing the
claims of the Farmers candidate. If the
Ladies' connected with the Oranges, all
over the County, will only exert their in
fuence to see that every vote is polled
on the 30th Of June,
JUDGE JAMES SANGSTER
will be trumphan,ly elected, And in
opposition to Gen. Thomason's appeal
to the Ladies here to rally to his help,
we osk you to show your faith in the
candidate espoused by your husbands,
hv earnest work
The Van Buren press., 1874-06-23
LAMATION OF ELECTION
EyFCUTIyEO OFFICE,l

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,l
LITTLE Rock, ARK, May -, 1874 J
The State of Arkansas to the Sherifs OF the
several Counties, greeting:
WHEREAS. By an act of the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Arkansas, approved May
18th, 1874. it is provided that a Convention
of the people of the State is called to assem-
bic at Little Rock on Tuesday. the lith day
of July. A. ID 1874 for the purpose OF framing
"A new Constitution and providing for and
putting the same in force, and that an election
shall be held at the several election precincts
of every County of the State on
Tuesday, the 3Oth day OF June,
A. ID. 1874, for the purpose of electing dele
gatps to said Conventions;
Now, therefore, l. Elisha Baxter Governor
of the State of Arkansas, do hereby proclaim
that on Tuesday. the 3Uth day OF June, A. ID
1874 an election by the qualified electors o.
the State of Arkansas in accordance witt
said act will be held ut the several election
precincts OF each County ofsaid state for The
following number of delegates to said Con
stitutional Convention from each County, re-
spectiVely, to-Wit: