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Democratic Conservative Convention.

Pursuant to call in the Van Buren Press
made at the instance and call of the Demo-
cratic Conservative State Central Committee
The people of Crawford County met TINS
Aug Sth 1874. in Convention, at the Court
House. In Van Buren,
The meeting was called to order by Hon.
Jesse Turner. when A B. Howell was elected
Chairman, and Ben Dscherd, Sec.
The object of the meeting was explained
by the chairman to be the selecting OF Dele
gates to attend a. Democratic Conservative
State Convention. to be held at Little Rock
at some future time yet to be designated
On motion of Robert Nettles. Esq. 1t was
resolved. in view of the short notice given.
and for the purpose of giving ample time for
full representation from the entire county
that this convention adjourn. without select
ing any delegates, until Saturday, August
Goth, 1874
On motion off S Durham, it was further
resolved, that the chair appoint committee
of three for the purpose of calling this cen-
vention together at an earlier date than the
time specified. should it. from the action of
the State Central Committee, be deemed nee
essary.
Whereupon W. a. B. DavcnperN W. ii. By
ers and Ben. Decherd were appointed said
committee,
On motion the convention adjourned.
A. B. HOWELL, Chairman.
Ben. Decherd, Sec'v.
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CT The Fort Smith Herald is a med
ley. Last week it wanted New Par
ty," the old Democratic party would OF
do by long ways. The Republican
party would not do--it is too corrupt.
This week, they want Democratic
Party, that is in opposition to the Demo.
cratic Conservative Central Committee,
Gazette, Baxter, etc.
The Herald is at sea. They want the
Democratic Convention nominees, if they
meet their ideas Of the men. If the
nominees do not suit them, they will op-
pose them.
We differ with the Herald. for We are
in favor Of the nominees of the Conven-
ton, having the fullest confidence in the
Delegates to be convened to make suit.
able ticket--a ticket worthy Of the sup.
port Of the great masses Of the Demo.
Gratis of the State.
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TdE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

The Democracy Of Arkansas compose
the only party to whom the redemption
Of the State from the hands of Clayton
& Co., can with any certainty be entrust.
ed. The Democratic party is the only
National party, that binds with the ties
OF affection, the. East and the West, the
North and the South. It's the only par
ty, gathering strength from day to day,
to which all eyes, more particularly from
the South, are looking to wipe out the
frauds and corruptions Of the present
National Administration, and relieve the
oppressed and down.trodden States OF
the South.
TO the Democracy Of Arkansas, must
her people look at the next great strug
gle for the redemption of the State. All
good men, no matter what his former po
litical opinions should unite with this
party, and strike blow in the coming
election, that will lay out Clayton and his
sharks and plumbers that infest every
nook aud corner of the state, for all
time. A A"New Party" is only weak
device of this class of men for an extend
ed lease for the robbery Of the people
under a new name.
We endorse fully, the call for Demo
cratic State Convention by the Central
Committee. and further pledge, before
hand our hearty support to it's nominees,
Not like some, who pledge themselves so
far. that If the selections suit them they
will CO operate in the support of the tick
et In other words, if Governor Baxter
proves to the choice Of the Convention,
they will not abide by its decision or sup
port the ticket nominated. Having the
fullest confidence in the integrity, patri.
otism and good Judgment Of the mem
bers Of the convention to assemble, we
are ready pledge our unqualified support
to its nominees-let it be ELISHA BAXTER
or any other good man whose name has
been mentioned IN connection with the
head Of the ticket. II it is the wish of
the people that Gov Baxter should he
their standard. bearer in the next struggle
and he will stand fully upon the platform
Of the democratic party, let it be so,'
and We hope the threats Of some i'll ad
vised democrats, that they will not yield
to the expressed wish of the convention
unless it agrees with their views, be pass.
ed by unheeded. Let the Convention do
its duty. and the masses Of the people Of
the State will see that their work 10 duly
and thoroughly ratified at the ballot.box,
on the day of election.
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Intervention by Congress.

The aim and argument of the radical
press of the State, is to invite the inter
vention of Congress in the affairs of Ar
kansas. And what is the most singular,
is the fact that some prominent citizens
of the State, pretending to have the good
of the State at heart, are indirectly Civ
ing aid TO those insurrectionary abctors
of Congressional interference in our State
at this time. 1t is most certa n that the
new Constitution will have been referred
to the people and adopted before Con
gress meets, and we cannot believe that
so high handed an outrage on the rights
of the people will be perpet.ated as the
overthrow Of their almost unanimous ex
preston for new Constitution and new
officers under it. This is an extract
from the Pine Bluff Republican of a late
date
The congressional investigating com
mittee is hard at work taking testimony
were it not for the large amount of space
taken up in the publication Of the L. 5
laws we would publish in full the state
ments that have been made. There is
one thing certain, if there is any citizen
in this state that believed Baxter had
been legally elected governor of Arkan
sas by the majority Of the votes cast in
y, be will by this time have come to the
conclusion thoth" r., neon wonderf,ii!y
mistaken, The facts Of grave frauds
having been perpetrated in election re
turns are being daily elected by hosts OF
Witnesses, and establishing the fact be-
yond doubt that Jo,eph Brooks was
elected governor by large majority
What congress may do in the premises
with these undoubted facts before them,
we are unable at present to predict; it is
certain however TO cause some consid-
cradle discussion and we believe will
eventually result in the passage of a joint
resolution recognizing Mr., Brooks as
the governor of the state The only
great question involved in the contro
versy after all and the only one which
congress ought to take into considera
ton, is whether Mr.. Brooks received or
or did not receive the majority Of the
votes cast at the election in y for gov
ernor; if he did not receive the majority
of votes he should not be installed as
governor but if they find beyond doubt
that he did he should be at once recog-
nized and placed in the gubernatorial
chair, and all law abiding citizens who
believe that the will Of the people should
be obeyed will applaud congress for their
action.
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Farmers Convention.

A Farmers Convention was held at Sulphur
Springs Craw ford county, Arkansas. on the
Sth day Of August 1874, consisting of the
townships of Van Buren,. Lees Creek, Jasper.
Cedar Creek Lafa, ette and Mountain. and on
motion DR.. s. r. Cox was called to the Chair
and Leonidas Neal was elected Secretary.
On motion it was ordered that the chair APP
point committee of one from each township
to report II programme for business. The
chair appointed A. Gooding, + &. Whitesides.
John b G. Turman. +. |. Stewart II b Hale
j. 5. Wnfrey and Henry Ramey as commit.
tee The committee brought in ,he following
report:
Resolred, That the Farmers Conven ion of
farmers to be held at Oliver Springs. on the
10Th of September be changed to the 22d day
of August, 1874.
I'd, Recommend that Committee Of Five
be appointed AS a County Executive Commit
tee to conduct the farmers campaign in the
coming election.
3D.. Your committee recommend that the
following named gentlemen be appointed on
said committee. a. GoOding. Leonidas Neal
+ |. Stewart, w. A. b. Davenport and j. f..
Wintrey
On motion the report was received arc the
committees discharged.
On motion the report Of the committee was
adopted.
On motion It was ordered that the Van Bu-
ren Press be requested to publish the proceed.
ings Of this Convention.
While the committee on resolutions were
out the Convention was entertained with
speeches by Messrs. b. F. Wolf and Joseph p.
Byers, which the farmers seemed to be well
pleased with.
S. II. COX, Chairman.
LEoNipAs NEAL. Secretary.
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ADJOURNED.

The Mass Meeting called for saturday
last to select Delegates to the Democratic
State Convention, adjourned to meet at
the Court House two weeks from next
Saturday 1t was proposed and appeared
to be the sense of the meeting that each
township appoint Delegates to represent
it, that a full expression Of the will and
preference of the majority Of the voters
may be more fully represented in the
election Of the Delegates to the State
Convention
An attempt was made to have the meet
ing adjourn to Oliver Springs and COM
bine with the Farmers meeting at fu-
ture time. but the resolution failed to
carry.
w. a. B. Davenport, w. NJ, Byers and
Ben Decherd were appointed to call the
Convention together before the time ad.
journed to, if it should be found necessa.
ry from the call of the State Central Com.
mittee.
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rE Tie Fort Smith independent give

Ey The Fort Smith Independent gives
the particulars Of the prisoners IN the
Jail at Greenwood ovefpowering the
keeper and getting out. The alarm be
ing given and being closely pursued, oIc
Of the prisoners by the name of Dumas,
colored, turned and fred and killed a
young man by the name Of Blakeiy. He
had taken the pistol from the guard.
Later--We have learned since we re-
ccived the Independent from a gentle
man of Fort Smith, that Dumas was re-
captured and placed again in the Green
wood Jail, and that on the following
night he was taken out and hung by un-
known persons.
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NASHVILLE, Aug
Kentucky Election.

A Louisville dispatch of the Sd inst,
says:
Reports from the State indicate that
Jones, regular democratic nominee for
clerk Of tho court OF appeals, has beaten
Cochran. Independent, by large majori,
ty. In this city the Democrats probably
carry everything, though the negro can
ddates for two of the offices are running
very close.
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About Registration,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE

EAfIltlNt otfltF
Little Rock Aug 4, 1874.
To the Registrars OF the several Counties OF
of the State:
GENTLEMEN. Notwithstanding the Leg
islature at its late extraordinary session pass
Ell an act providing a special mode for the
registration OF voters at the election for Dele
gates to the Constitutional Convention the
law providing for a registration Of the quail.
lied electors of the state. before every general
election. remains in full force. The regis
tTars appointed By III in 1879 were recap
pointed on the LIST inst. and their commits
sions are now being issued and forwarded.
Unless the Constitutional convention shall
otherwise provide the registrars will proceed
as heretofore, to make n registration of the
qualified electors In their respective counties,
under existing laws.
ELISHA BANTER.
Governor uf Arkansas,
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Farmers Preliminary Meeting.
''.- stfeHuR SPRING, Aug. s, 1874.

SULPHUR SPRING, Aug, 5, 1871,
j. S. DUNHAM--
At a meeting Of the Farmers of Jasper
Cedar and Lees Creek townships. at this
place, to-day. the time for holding the Coun-
ty Convention. at divers Spring was chang
ell to Saturday, Aug 22d. Consequently. all
primary meetings will have to be held very
soon.
Jasper. will hold their primary meeting on
Saturday, Aug. l5, at Bullock's Gin.
Cedar Creek, hold their primary meeting
on Friday, Aug. II.
Van Buren. at the Fair Grounds, Wednes.
day Aug 10th.
Riclland'on Saturday, Aug. Is.
Other townships not heard from.
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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 Burcn. on
Saturday, August 29th, 1874,
at . o'clock, for the purpose of selecting two
or more Delegates to represent Crawfo
County in this Convention.
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ET A special dispatch to the St. Lou

1 A special dispatch to the St. Louis
Globe, of Aug, 4th, from Fort Gibson,
says.
A band of Indians entered Fort Glib
son last night breaking open the Jail and
liberated an Indian charged with the
murder of white man in the Indian ter
ritory, and confined by the U. S. mar
shal On leaving they discharged their
guns close to the commanding officer S
quarters They threatened that If any
Mnrc Indians are confined that they will
burn the town. Such things may be
looked for at any time, there being only
six or eight soldiers in the garrison.
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To the People of Crawford County.

Permit me to present to you my name for
,thc Office Of County Clerk. And in doing so.
invite the most rigid scrutiny into my char
acter and qualifications.
You want Il man of sufficient business ca
pacity to be able readily and efficiently to
perform the duties of the office faithfully to
guard the interests of the people; obliging
and courteous to parties having business in the
Office
Should you find me wanting in any respect,
pass me by. For, on my merits | am willing
to stand, and to your verdict cheerfully sub
nit.
If, on the other hand. | am deemed compc-
tent, | ask but a fair consideration AT your
hands. With respect
BEN. DECHERD.
Van Buren, Aug. s. 1874.
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Democratic Victories.
NORTH CAROLINA.

NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, Aug. T.
Large democratic gains are reported from
every section. Wade county has gone demo-
cratic by gain of some six hundred votes.
Tie state has gone largely democratic. with
the almost certainty of seven out of the eight
congressional districts. The legislature will
be largely democratic. There i, great rejoe-
ing and much enthusiasm among the con-
servatiyes. Business is generally suspended
every one being eager to learn the latest
news.
IArER.-The state election yesterday was
quiet as far AS heard from. Democratic gains
are reported in Every section. There Is large
democrats gain in this city and the precinct
adjoining. over the vote of 1872. The state
has undoubtedly gone democratic by from
five to ten thousand majority, with seven out
of the eight congressman
TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE, Aug.7
Every ward and district, except the thir-
teenth and twentieth. have made liicial re-
turns. The regular democratic ticket is cleo
ted by majorities ranging from two to three
thousand Judge Cooper was elected chancel-
lor over Brlcn bya majority OF thirty-two
hundred and fifty, and over Brien and McClain
together by a majority of nine hundred and
thirty-two. The two districts to be heard
from will not change tie result either way
over one hundred. The result throughout the
state. as tar as heard from. Is that the demo-
Gratis have swept the state and elected their
candidates in every county. Knox county
yoe. democratic by from three tn ninS hun
dred majority.
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LITTLE ROCK
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
The Most Complete, Thorough and
Practical Institution IN the
Country.
Located in Martins Block, Corner
OfThird and Main Sts., Little
Rock, Arkansas.

rVIIIS Institution offers superior facilities
l. for preparing young AID middle aged
men and women for the counting ROOM ana
for the management of business and financial
affairs.
The full Commercial course as presented In
the Preparatory. Theory. Actual. Business
and Banking Departments OF the College, em-
braces critical instruction to those who may
REQUIRE it, in Reading. Spelling and Arithme-
tic Book keeping. by Single and Double En-
tr,, as applied to business pursuits OF every
descriptions Business Premiership, CONNER
cial Calculations Mercantile eCorrespondences'
Detection of Counterfeit Money, Lectures on
the Science of Accounts Business Activities,
ORGANIZATIONS. Economies, Business Forms
Business Customs and Etquettes. Commercial
Law. Finance and the General Laws OF Trade.
TERMS
(Paqable in ddudnce)
Life Scholarship full Commercial
Course. Soo oo
Full Course in Telegraphing, by
sound and paper ~ w
SDecial Discounts miU be made TO Clabs
and DESCRIBING iartts,
Usual time required to complete the Full
Commercial Course-from 10 to l5 weeks.
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 25-ly.
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E% We have heard the name Of Joseph
Matlock Of Jasper township, spoken of
as a suitable candidate for Sheritf-sub.
iect to the decision of the Farmers con.
veution.
Also, Capt Jack Winfrey Of Lafayette
township, has many warm friends who
would like to see him occupying the
Sherifi's Office
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Proclamation by the Governor,

WHEREAS. II has come to the knowledge of
the Executive, that Daniel Wilkcrson was
murder on or about the 18th day of July.lS7k
in the county OF Lincoln. by one William
Lewis. and said Lewis 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 n reward Of
TWO HUNDRED $4,000 DOLLARS for the
arrest and delivery of the said william Lew
Is. to the sheriff Of Lincoln county.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal ofthe
tI..s State tn be affixed. ut the City OF
Little Rock, this 10Th day OF Juty,
A D 1874.
ELISHA BAXTER, Governor.
BY the Governors
J. ". JOHNSON, Secretary of State,
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cF Under the apportionment bill OF
the Convention. Franklin and Crawford
Counties compose one Senatorial District
and each county has ore member OF the
legislature.
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Sober Men for Office.
Van Buren, Aug. s. 1874.

Mr. EDITOR:
Permit me to say few words in your pa
per for the purpose ofsuggesting to the farm
ers the Importance of nominating not only
honest, capable but also softer men for the
different county Offices
1t is too often the case that men addicted to
the excessive use Of Intoxicating beverages
are chosen to ill public Offices And believe
it is safe to say that they almost as often
prove inefficient. How can an officer be eX-
pectcd to be prompt and accurate in the dis
charge OF the duties of his Office when his
mind Is continually muddled and obfuscated
with strong drink? How can you trust one
whose conscience is scared and deadened by
habitual drunkenness
1t is to be hoped that the farmer, will nomi-
nate capable, honest and sober men for the
various county offices. BUCK,
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Eg The Little Rock Republican is not
pleased with the manner the members OF
the Convention transact their business.
We did not suppose they would be. They
pat Thomason and two or three Others
on the back every little while-and still
are not happy.
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cS- The new apportionment of Con-
gressional Districts by the Convention,
this county is made part OF the 4th
district, which is composed of the follow
ing counties:
Randolph Lawrence, Sharp, Fulton,
lizard, Baxter, Marion, Searcl, N,wto, !,
Boon, Carroll. Madison, Wash nglon,
Benton, Crawford, Franklin and Pope.
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Militia.

The following commissions have been
issued for the militia service in this
Couaty. Colonel, Robert w. Miles; Ma
jor, p. H. Hoyle; Captains Jas d. Haw-
kius, N T. West, w. 7 England, Samu
el Steward, w. b. Shoemaker, r. II.
London, Joseph Matlock and J. c.
Wright
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22d Of August.

1t will be noticed from letter from Sulphur
Springs. that at the me. ting OF the Farmers al
that place, Saturday, the time for holding The
the Farmers Nominating Contention was
chasged to the 22d of August. instead Of tl'
10Th Of September This change was made il;
Of an early day for the election
than was expected when the time for the 18th
Of September was designated
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Hurrah for Memphis.
MEMPHIS, August 6.

The election to-day was unusually qui-
ct. The interest manifested in the elec-
ton by the merchants was never more
intense before, nearly all the stores being
closed, and the proprietors and clerks
were at the polls working for the con-
servative ticket; and notwithstanding the
lines between the black and white races
were strongly drawn, more coored men
voted the conservative ticket than ever
before. 1t is generally conceded that the
conservatives have swept the city, AMI
will carry the county and elect the entire
ticket by 1900 to 20OO majority. The
official vote will not be known before to
morrow evening.
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Warming Order.

In II, l.. Holliman's Justice Court, Crawford
County, Ark.
w. w Allison. PIN.
VS. Complaint at law.
Charles Clayborn. Deit
The defendant Charles Clayborn. Is warn
ed to appear in this Court within thirty days
and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, W..
w Allison.
". l.. HOLMAN, j, =.
July 6. 1874, piw
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ET Jas. Greig, Esq, Of Lees Creek,
was in town last week He is one of the
best men OF the County. Wants no
" new party, and will support the nomi-
nces Of the Democratic State Convention
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LATER.

The city is wild with enthusiasm to.
night over the result Of the election. The
Avalanche and Appeal offices are illumi-
mated, guns are being fired, and great
display of fireworks over the conserva-
tive victory. 1t is believed now that the
Bartlett or conservative ticket is carried
by over 1000 majority, and that the ma.
jority in the county will reach 5000.
kilograms from the surrounding coun-
ties show heavy democratic gains.
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tB- Crawford county has three Steam Mills
grinding Wheat besides the Mulberry Mill
just on the edge of the county that gets at
least third Of the wheat OF the county.
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EE From the Gazette OF Tuesday, we
get the following:
Capt r S Yerkes, formerly connected
with the Gazette, was married at the Pres
byteran church Sunday night to Miss
Minerva Cogburn. We wish the couple
a happy and prosperous future.
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EE a young man, supposed to be l..
Reed Thompson, having friends or rela
tives in East Cornwall, Connecticut, com
mitted suicide at ST. Joseph, Mo on the
Sd inst.
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fE Col. 8. T. DuVal IS back at Fort
Smith 1t is expected he win commence
overhauling the I" old calami les y OF ex
marshals Britton and Roots.
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tT Mr.. Louis Graf will accept thanks for
fine sample Of Grapes from his Vineyard
His grapes are suffering from drr weather.
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ET Washington dispatch of the 4th
inst, says:
The attorney general has received and
accepted the resignation of Newton j.
Temple, district attorney for the western
district of Arkansas.
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ANNOUNCEMENT. A

Ma. DuNHAM-
Please announce me as u candidate for
County Clerk.
Respectfully,
Aug. S7i BEN DECHERD.
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- The steamer Kitty Hegler, so long
high aud dry on sand bar below Little
Rock, has been got into water again.
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tE- The crops of corn and cotton will fall
short one-third from the excessive dry
weather.
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IT, Attention is called to the announce
ment and circular of Mr. Ben. Decherd as a
candidate for the Office Of County Clerk. Mr.
Decherd runs Independent of the nomination
of any party.