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The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
THE SUN.
Weekly, aud Daily for 1873.

TINIIE approach Of the Presidential election gives
i unusual Importance to the events and develop
ments Of 1873. We shall endeavor TO describe them
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Tys- DR.. Decherd has written us little
note in which he says: :" The young man
who wrote that article about my falling
nto the ditch, will do well to remember
that those who live in glass houses,
should not throw stones While there is
nothing remarkable about my falling in
to this ditch of dark night, yet | must
confess that there is something mysteri-
Gus, a, ry mysterlsus in the fact Ola young
man. at seven o'clock m. falling
fat in mud hole, near level, good side
walk. The gentleman must he a spr'tu
aHst." Wesuppose the doctor would in
sinuate that we were " ctherialized.' and
as consequence did not have that con
troll over our pedal cxtremites necessary
tn render nmbulaton save under clrcnm
s,cnces of difficult nature. Doctor
Won are mistaken We fell, not because
mental disarrangcmcnt had made us M
capable of keeping our icct' but on ac'
count OF a disposition on the part o.
those members to move faster than ou'
head We might have been "splrtua'
ist." but if so the spirit was in the ieet
and not the head.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
Smith Enters Washiagtea !.
The New York Tribune tells the sto


Yesterday morning. dirty and footsorc,
with cotton seed in his tangled beard,
marsh mud on his legs, favor Of tur
pentlne about his tattered garments, and
no baggage except Yonley's Opinion,
which was strapped to his back like
knapsack, the fugitive crossed over the
long bridge and presented himself at the
national capital. With what feelings he
approached the city Of refuge we may
never know, but We can guess. Dreams
Of formal reception by both houses OF
congress, . state dinner ct the white.
house, a confidential interview with Mr.
Williams on the subject Of Yonleys
Opinion, and triumphant return to Lit
tie Rock, with the garrison Of Washing
ton marching few days Ia advance,
and an iron clad gunboat going up the
Arkansas river, had cheered him in the
dark nights Of his fight, when he camped
in the swamps or slept up tree. He
went straight to the attorney generals $
office. The colored messenger at the
door Of the great cabinet minister was
startled from his dccorum by the specta-
Gle OF this extraordinary figure coming
up the stairs, aud muttering "more
troops" at every landing Fancy Smiths
feelings, you who can, when Judge Will
Jams received him with q cold salute,
heard the name Of Volney v. Smith
without emotion, looked at Yonley's
Opinion in disagreeable sort Of way,
and remarking that he didn't command
in the southern states any more, aud was
not granting calls for more troops now
a-days to any extent, politely bowed the
wayfarer out, aud resumed his reading
Of the Tribune Worse yet was the con
dition of things at the capitol. The re
publican members of congress, having
had a surfeit of ntermeddlng, were en-
tirely Indifferent to the merits of Volncy's
case, and refused even to read the cele.
brated Yonleys Opinion. Gen. Grant
seems to have been busy. The populace
was apathetic. There was nobody to say
a word of welcome except Poker Jack,
aul with that worthy Gov. Volney V.
Smith 10y this time is probably preparing
to assure the northern people that under
the rule Of the usurper Garland. "intimi-
dation reigns supreme. and deliberat.
ing how to get home again afterwards at
least expense.
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FASHIONS.

IL you want reliable Fashion Magazine,
send to 5. L. TAYLOR for the Revue de la
Node, or lie Bon Ton, or La Mode Eleganie,
all three Paris Fashions and imported.
Price, La Mode, S3 30; Bon Ton, Sc: La
Mode Elegant s: monthly.
5. 7. Taylor will visit the South this wint-
er to Teach his invaluable System of Dress
Cutting. Dress makers should bear this in
mind, as it is IA rare opportunity for ladies to
avail themselves of thorough system of
dressing making. Any person desirous of in
structons can I've advised at about what time
he will be at the point nearest them, by
writing to
S. L. TAYLOR.
SIG Broadway. y. y.
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THE ST, LOUIS REPUBLICAN.
4 JOURNAL OF NEWS AVID POLITICS
PROSPECTUS FOR 1878.

The REPUBLICAN will begin the New Year with asub-
scrption list greatly increased over that Of any pre-
vious year. and with n general business justifying
enlarged arrangements for the publication OF Meoes
aerspaper the West. Having special correspond
ents at all the principal centres, and enjoying the
advantages of an extensive telegraph service its Ia
clites are unrvalled for collecting news Its corps
of editors and reporters very full, embracing gen
tlcmen of experience and admitted excellence in
their several departments. The editorial tone Tor
which the RgrusLIcAS has achieved so much fame
viii, be maintained, and. in the discussion ofthe
current topics Of the day. this journal will aim to
enforce its views with consistency and vigor, but
with moderation and candor.
Free TO CONNIE upon events In the political world
from stand point Of true Western independence
the RxrcaLrcAS will not dsappoint those who look
to Il to advocate hereafter tho conservative doe
trncs for which 1t has battlcd long and 50 earn
cstly. The usurpaticns of the Washington admins
tration-prohigacy ana reckesspess by those In au-
thority-thc attempt to perpctuate tyranny by the
Capitalization OF powcr-will meet no tolerstion.
The emanci ipation Of the South from military and
"corpct- -bag" domination--the deliversnco Of the
West from tho bondage Of the Eastern monopolists
these will be matters Of profound concsrn and
slant attention. But with them the development Of
the vast material interests Of the Mississippi valley
the cncouragcmen. Of the spirit Of enterprise and
prouress-ths improvement Of our national wator
ways-in short, the Inauguration Of Western and
southern business policy. will engage n large share
of the REpuBLIcAxs efforts. The paper will strive
to promote the ruccess Of proper measures and OF
proper men looking for It's reward not to The praise
of PARTY hacks. but to the commendation and en-
couragcment Of the whole people.
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The Concert and supper.

The above entertainment, given at the
Court House, Christmas eve, was, like
all things that our Van Buren, ladies un.
dertake, q highly enjoyable affair. The
costumes of the singers, both male and
female, were supposed to have been such
rs were worn by our great great great.
great-grandfathers and mothers, ::and If
1t is the case, they certainly had very RI
diculous habits. The singing, under the
charge of Mr.. A. NJ Callahan, was most
excellent. That memory stirring tune,
"auld lang syne,' was beautiful, and call
ed to our mind lovely days and scenes
now buried with the past Yankee
Doodle" was goOd, and revived in our
mind the good old " training days" ere
we from boyhood had grown The solo,
by Mr.. Callahan, in the character of a
very old man, was the feature of the eve
ming. The last solo, and chorus, The
Yankee Tea Party" was the funny thing
Of the concert, and was pleasurably re-
ceived by the audience. The brass band
did admirably, and added greatly to the
pleasure of the occasion In fact it
could not well have been dispensed with
The supper table was spread with every
thing that was delicious to the taste, and
every one seemed to do justice to the Vi
ands. 1t was midnight, before the merry
hearted ones turned their feet homeward,
and left the banquet hall, only to remem
Der as it one of those happy spots, one
of those green oases that here and there
are scattered over the Great Sahara Of
human life May all who Joined in
the festivities, that night. live TO enjoy
many similar occasions.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

PLAIN QUESTIONS FOR iNvALIps.-liaVe the
routine medicines of the profession done yo"
no good? Are you discouraged and misera-
BILE? If so, test the properties of the new
Vegetable Specific. DIR. WALKERS CALIroR-
MA VINEGAR BIrrERs already famous AS the
finest invigorant. corrective and Alternative.
that has ever seen the light. Dyspcptics and
persons of bilious habit should keep 1t within
reach. IL they value health and ease. decl.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

PHYsIoLoGIsTs SAY THAT OUR BODIES are re-
newed once in seven years. The material of
which they are reconstructed is the blood,
and unless 1t be fully charged with the cle-
ments OF vitality, the strength and health of
the system decline. OF all blood dcpurents'
DR. WALKERS VINEGAR BITrERs Is the safest
and most infal!iblc. There is no disease.
arising from deprivation OF the blood wh'ch
1t will not speedily cure. oecl'
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Ven .8urOn
Steam Ferry. 2! 4
U. =. Mail Stage Route Qnickcs
and best Crossing on the
Arkansas River.

TTWE well known and long establhhed
i Ferry ut Van Buren, Arkansas. = now
under the charge Of the subscriber. TbePfos
prietors having recently put on taSQe ae1
Steamboat and aith careful and cxpertenc.d
Ferrymen, they feel confident that they cab
give universal Satisfaction TO the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet u . ths
creasing demands Of the large cmigrsnt ersv-
ell to Texas. ~ ss&a
The 81 Louis. and Sherman. Texas. U. =.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which u q
good guarantee ti,rt II is the shortest ~ well
as the best route for travel Of all kinds. fsg
This Ferry has the largest and best boat ON
the river, and can cross 2O0 wagons and teAms
per day. and no retention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock aDd sheds
fur travellers are being built on both sides ef
the river. and no pains will be spared 70 af-
commodate the public. We shall strive ta
continue to make this the popular roate =
and from Missouri anil Texas. s''p
~ B.-Ferry Areomnts msst be 'sseelet
Moathly-No deridtien from this rule. s@
IL. G. RIO BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,, Feb. 4 az, "a SIS "a, IL
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for Christmas.
Give him q call.

c.B;" Once again into our sanctum cometh the
Star SDangled Banner the December number
and the one which closes its twelfth year of sue
cess. Few are there who know not this splendid
paper, with its 40 long columns, siEe OF Ledger
illustrated. and just erdmmed with the very oest
reading Poems Tales. Stories, Sketches VII,
Uumor, and Fun. II also contains the celeora'ed
Rocucs' Corner" in which every Swindier'
Humbug, Quack and Fraud in America has oeen
il. and will he ful'g exposed. For 1910 every
subscriber receives the paper fully prepaid. and
either pair Of charming prang" Chromos' an
elegant Dictionary. Album. Book, or choice o'
twelve premiums-sny one being worth more than
rrice Of the paper. which is only $i.oOo year
No paper is more thoroughly established, bet'e'
known or better liked. Specimens for o cent"
He who fails to subscribe fails to do what ~
,bould do Send 81 to BANNER PUBLISHING
co. Hindale N. II.
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rzs- Thoro ia n rotoh,o nocul;ar;tv in

EF There is a notable popularity in
the issue OF post office money orders in
France The telegraph wire is invaria
bly, used by the issuing Office, so that,
long before the order can be presented,
the announcement Of the liability has
been received Thus the nuisance Of be-
ing refused payment because the dupli.
cate or "advice" has not been received,
which causes delay until the next post
comes in, is entirely prevented At some
of the French post offices you may pay q
sum Of money to the credit OF some per
son in another place, and may telegraph
the fact to him, whercupon he can draw
the money without having to wait for the
transmission Of the order through the
post in the ordinary way.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

E4s- Sunday was the anniversary Of
St John the Baptist, and he being the
patron saint Of Masonry, and the day the
regular one for the einstalaton of officers,
the masons, and a large audience beside,
assembled at the Presbyterian church to
listen to Masonic sermon. The sub
ject.s,of the discourse was light, John
was the" voice Of one crying in the
wilderness, prepare ye the way of the
Lord, make his paths straight" lie
spoke OF the principles OF Masonry !;
said that no one who was profane, in
temperate, lcentious or dishonest, could
in any manner nc good Mason.
All Masons must believe in God, as the
Great Light "In Him WAS light, and
the light was the life of men" The
sermon was to the point, and Mr..
Kennedy, was listened to throughout
with great attention.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
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THE LONDON ART JOURNAL.
Ar A Cosr OF 25 CExrs A PART.
Parts !, II and III are just Published.
THE ART JOURNAL.

Complete in IL monthly parts. 'at 81 each. Re
producing the best fhll-page ilustra-
tions from the earlier volumes
Of The Aldine.
Each monthly rart will contain six superb plates
with accompanying descriptive matter, and
whether for binding or framing. will be entirely
beyond competition in price Or artistic character
Every impression will be n'o't carefully taken on
the finest toned paper. and no pains will be spared
to make this the richest production Of pres,
which has won, in marvelously short time,
world. wide reputation.
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Ty- We like to see the boys enjoy
themselves. but must declare that it is by
no means pleasurable to awake in the
morning, and find your door barricaded,
or some doctors sign hung an the front
ofyour porch This, boys, is too bad,
and you ought to be ashamed of it. Fun
is fun, and we do not blame you for hav-
inc all you can, but it is not funny to
the owners of property which you by
such actions mutilatc and deface. Don
do it any more.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
Crave Yard Sexton.

PHILIP SMITH, having been again
elected Sexton of Van Buren, Cemetery,
is the only person authorized to attend
to the duties of ntcrments. He will give
prompt.and personal attention to all calls
and guarantees satisfaction.
Nov. II, 1874. ow
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A large collection Of pictures Of different szes
aud on almost every conceivable subject have
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offered at price intended 10 make them popular
in every sense.
Envelope No l containing 50 beautiful en-,
cravings, is now ready. and will be sent. postage
paid, TO any address for ONE DOLLAR. A lib
eral discount to agents and teachers.
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Eg- There will be a " sciopticoh eShl'
hilton at the Court House, THURSDAY
night, the last Of tha year, for the oene
fit of the three Sunday schools. Admit
tance 25 cents, children 10 cents
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TT The last week has been rife with
fun-a concert and supper Thursday
night, sociable Friday night, and ball
Monday night AS We thought Of the
merriment of our young people during
the Christmas week festivities, we invol
unfairly exclaimed: "Oh, would that |
were young again"
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W. j. Largin will spend most of his time
in New York city. where he will be prepared
to fiji all orders in every line; while r. T
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Presbyterian, 20. S.

tey. ]. C. KENNEDY, Pastor. Divine Ser
,;ce every Sabbath, except the Sd Of each
month. at II A. NJ. and 7P.M. Prayer meet
Inc Wednesday evening at 7P.M.
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EF Willie Drcnnen, Stewart Scott,
Willie Garrett and Morchead Cornelius,
stud dans of the A. |. l.. are at home
spending, the holidays
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~ We are indebted to Capt +. G.
WnlrEsIDEs for a good contributor o.
back bone aud spare ribs. Tue captain
is ever mindful Of his friends, and par
ticularly at this time, they came in good
play; for if a printer needed backbone,
the time is during the Christmas holidays.
Thank you.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

Ey-It may be interesting to those to
whom the fact is already not known, to
learn that New Years day is not only
kept in cOmmemoration of the com
mcncement Of new year, but is also
the feast Of the circumcision. The jew.
ish law required the circumcision of all
male children on the eigth day of their
lives. And on that day Mary appeared
with her God babe to perform this obi
CATION. The eighth day after Christmas
is New Years, and is, therefore, kept in
commemoration Of Christs circumcision
by the three Christian denominations,
Catholic, Greek and Episcopalian.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

GF The brass band was on the street
Friday morning, and welcomed with me
lodious strains the dearest holiday in the
year
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY MORNING.

TUESDAY MORNING.
The river Is rising slowly with feet on the
bars, Weather warm and rainy.
Steamer Maumelle, Capt. Jim Bowlin' ar
rived Thursday and went down next day.
Steamer Dugan arrived Saturday and VIII
remain here for rise.
The Mary Boyd arrived just at night sun
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BIBLE DEPOSITORY.

A LARGE supply of Family and Pocket Bibles and
n Testaincnts are constantly kept for sale at the
Depository of the Crawford County Bible Society at
tho Store Of ClIAS. +. HARVEY, opposite the Court
House
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

rF- Van Burcn is the best and cheap
est Furniture market, above Little Rock.
Consult our advertising columns.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

ry- Fire crackers and pistols shared
the honors with whisky in the celebration
of the natal day OF the babe OF bethle'
hem.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29

kF Africa was excessively jubilant
through the day, Christmas.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
NEW. MUSIC.

A choice selection of new ana pop
ular MUSIC, for sale cheap.
Apply to
=, w. DAUGHEHTY.
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rr A lively crowd at the Ladies' Aid
Society Supper Thursday night
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-29
Ey There was a Christmas tree al
Mr. Whtfed's residence, Christmas eve

ExrW orkmen are doing all they can
to improve the distressingly mundy con-
dition Of the lower part Of st. Mary S
street. The difficulties that so thckly
beset the way of the walkist or rdist,
are disappearing Large rock are being
thrown on the bed of the street, which
when crushed will form splendid road,
and will confer a great benefit upon the
persons who reside or have business in
that locality. ....
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rF The negroes had religious service
Fridsy morning.
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