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HOUSE.

Mr. Johnson of Calhoun, moved the
appointment Of q special committee to
wait upon the state treasurer and ascer-
tain the amount and kind Of funds he has
on hand, and report to the house, Car
sled.
The speaker announced rs such COM
mittee ,J olnson of Calhoun, Davis, Wheat,
l.. l.. Thompson and White.
Mr.. Burton offered the following which
was adopted
WHEREAS, Certain officers Of this state
in the several branches Of the govern.
mcnt, have been recently in open and
armed rebellion against the government ;
| therefore
Resolved, That the committee on judi
ciary be instructed to inquire il there is
any legislation necessary to bring such
officers to speedy and effective punish
ment, and report at an early day, by bill
or otherwise.
A message from the senate announced
the passage Of the house bill authorizing
the auditor to draw his warrant on the
treasurer for the school fund.- also the
house bill to suspend the sale of de!in
quent personal property.
Mr. King introduced bill to regulate
and prescribe the manner in which the
interest and principal on the public debt
shall be paid. Referred to the judicrry
committee. A motion was Immediately
after made to reconsider the vote and
pass the bill at once.
The bill makes 1t mlsdemeanor for
the treasurer to pay out until 1875 any of
the sinking fund on account of interest
or principal. 1t was stated by several
members that there were agents OF the
Holford bonds here, who were endeavor.
ing to get hold Of that fund.
The bill was then placed on its final
passage and passed by unanimous vote.
Mr. Davis introduced bill to change
the name of Clayton county to that OF
Anthony.
Mr. Hixon gave notice bill to change
the name Of Sarber county.
Mr.. Johnson of Calhoun county, NOV
ed that Mr. Erwin of Prairie county. be
elected member Of the State Board OF
Public Printing, vice Warwick, appoint.
ed chancellor of Pulaski county. Car
ried,
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SENATE.
MoKpAY, May Is

MoKDAY, May 10.
PRAYER by Rev. w. w. Keep
Mr.. Brown gave notice that he would
at an early day, introduce bill supend
inp from office any officer of this State
under articles of impeachment. until trial
Mr.. Frierson presented joint resolu'
ton providing for an adjournment sine
die on May 2sth, and asked that the rules
bo SUSPENDED and the resolution read a
second time, which was done. On mo-
,ion of Mr.. Brown, the rules were sns,
pcnded further, and the resolution put
upon its final passage. Carried.
Mr. Brown moved to reconsider the
motion and that it lie on the table Car
ricd. .to
AIR Bcavcs offered resolution, as the
chair had been declared vacant, to go IN
to Tho election Of a president pro ten.
Messrs, Frierson and Askew's names
were placed in nomination. Mr. AsNew
declined. Mr.. Flierson was elected nhan
imously. ,I,,,;o,
Mr. Frierson called up house resolution
in reference to investigating the condnc'
Of senator's in respect to taking up arms
against the State. u,.
The yeas and nays were called
Ycas-Askew, Beavers, Beldin, Brown
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EVENING SESSION.

Senator Ratclf offered the following
bill, which was referred to committee on
judiciary.
Sec. l. BE it enacted, etc, That full
pardon and amnestyis is hereby granted to
ali non-commissioned officers and priv
ates of the unlawful armed nsurrection
recently organized under the usurped au-
thority of Joseph Brooks, for all criminal
acts of insurrection and hostility to The
lawful government of the State. done and
committed by them in direct obedience
to the orders Of their superior officers +:
provided, that they shall have promptly
laid down their arms and retired peace
fully to their homes. under the proclama
ton of the president Of the United States
recognizing Elisha Baxter as the lawful
governor Of Arkansas, and committed no
further unlawful and criminal acts after
the PRONUNCIATION of said proclamation.
Sec 3 That full pardon and amnesty
is also, hereby granted to such of the
commissioned officers Of such armed in
surrection for all unlawful and criminal
act committed by them as such officers,
as the governor of the state may special
ly name in any proclamation he may is
sue for that purpose; provided, that they
shall promptly comply with any such
conditions of the pardon and amnesty as
he may prescribe in such proclamation.
Sec. B. That no person holdirgn civil
office under the state gov rnmcnt or gov
ernment Of the United States, who en-
gagged in or aided and abctted such arm
ed instruction, shall have the benefit of
this pardon and amnesty granted to non
commissioned officers and priyates by the
first section of this act unless specially
named in the proclamation of the COVER
nor as aforesaid.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and
be in force from mud after the 25th day of
May, 1874.
Senator Pollard moved that commit
tee Of five be appointed to investigate the
books and accounts of the auditor, and
that the committee be empowered to EN-
ployed clerical force sufficient (if nee
cssary) to do the work. Adopted
Senators Pollard, Brown, Duke and
Scott were appointed.
Adjourned.
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Operetta!

The ladies and gentlemen, composing
he the Singing Club in Van Buren, have
Er some time been arduously engaged
\ preparing the Oratorio Of Esther,
Which will not only be something new in
Iur town, but decided success. The OBJ.
let of this rare treat is good one, and
re trust all will be present who can pos
IDLY make it convenient Having seen
ONE Of the rehearsals, we can unhesitat,
ngly pronounce it capital, and far ahead
# any entertainment ever given to the
eople of Van Buren. 1t is earnestly
oped our sister city will patroaize this
)perctta.
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ART NOTICE.

Mr.J. c. DOWNING, Artist, will be In
van Buren, about the first of the coming
week. and will be prepared to execute all
Kinds of work in the art line. Mr.. Downing
Has an experience of twenty years and viii
execute pictures in shadows or porcelain ef'
'ect on paper and on porcelain and gems o
al descriptions, cheaper than any bod,
wait and examine his work. Satisfaction
guaranteed. lie comes here recommended
y! 'he best people ofour State. Look cut fol
"''" lor he is coming to stay only n shof
'ne' llo asks a call to satisfy yourselves
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SENATE.
TUESDAY, May 10.

TUESDAY, May ~.
Senate met at TO- Lieue Gov. Smith
in the chair
Roll call-present Is.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Senator Scott gave notice of bill to
repeal the act of April 10, 1869, provid.
ing for paying the interest on railroad
bonds.
Senator Brown presented the following
report:
MIR President Your special committee
appointed under senate resolution direct
ing the appointment of committee tc
investigate and report to this body who
if anv, of the members of the senate
who have not met in extraordinary ses
sion, have been engaged in armed hostll
itics against the legally constituted au-
,horitics ofthis state, beg leave to report
That they have made such investigation
as their present facilities afforded them
and find that John NJ Clayton and Il. A.
Dawson, members of this body, have
becp in the service Of the insurgent Jo-
seph Brooks, the former as Colonel, the
latter as Lieut. Colonel, and in active ser
vice. They have been unable SO far from
the testimony before them, to find that
apy other members Of the senate have
been in actual service IN said lnsurgen'
forces.
B. j. BHovN, Chairman.
On motion Of Senator Dunagn, tue
report was adopted and committee DIS
charged.
senator Beavers was elected. in Tor
rcn's place, on the Board of Public Print
ing. s,,..,,
House Joint resolution No. 2, OF thanks
10 Hon w w. Wiltshire, was read twice
and referred to committee on memorials
A message was received from the house
announcing the acceptance by the house
of petition Of the Hon. .. R. :, Berry BE-, y;
asking for leave to contest the right o. o.
Stephen Wheeler to the Office OF auditor
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A Fitting Closo
The Gazette of Wednesday says,

The close of the rebellion was announced
Yesterday BY the entry Of Gov. Baxter and
his forces into the State House, and the occu-
pancy by the State troops of the building and
grounds The occasion was one of the grand
est In the history vt Arkansas. aud every
good citizen rcjoised. Amid the firing Of
cannon and surrounded by his faithful fol-
lowing-the men who stood by him in the
darkest hour-the Governor entered the build!
ing, Joseph Brooks having previously evacu.
ated going where the "ooaeihe twiieth,
or some other place. No one could tell to
what parts the great agitator had gone.
Thus closes one of the most remarkable
contests that ever arose In the history Of an
American State. We congratulate the people
VI large or, lis close, and especially the people
at home on the grand results achieved
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HOUSE.

Mr. Erwin moved that the Offices e
speaker, chief clerk, etc, be declared va
cant Passed.
The following gentlemen were elected
to the positions declared vacant:
Hon j. II. Berry of Benton, speaker
c. Z. Reid, jr chief clerk; G. W. St Clai'
engrossing clerk Il. S Yerkes, enrolling
clerk, to fill vacancy occasioned by elec
ton Of Reid, chief clerk.
The officers just elected came forward
and were sworn in.
Mr. Berry the new speaker, returned
thanks in appropriate language.
The House bill to authorize the audi.
tor to draw his warrant on the treasurer
for the ..schoo! fund, was passed unani.
mously.
A message was received from the sen
ate announcing the passage OF subsi,
tute for the house bill to suspend the sale
Of delinquent lands: also bill providing
for constitutional convention.
Mr. Davis moved the house pass to the
consideration Of the senate bill providing
for constitutional convention. Carri-
ed
The bill was read first, second and
third times under suspension Of rutcs,
aud Mr.. Pindall moved its reference to
the judiciary committee.
Mr. b. w johnson objected to its ref
crence The man, he said, who killed
that bill in this house should never 90
back to his constituents No bill was
pcrfec We didn't propose to be govern
cd by the present constitution The man
who gets up here and quibbles about a
small matter cannot return home and face
his people.
Mr. Preston thought the bill should be
considered for few hours. He WAS sat
slied no member here desired to kill the
effect Of the bill.
Mr. Conway thought the judiciary COM
mittce could report the bill back by o..
clock
The speaker, Mr.. Berry, (Mr, Davis in
the chaiA) opposed any reference of the
bill He wanted the vote taken at once
and now, without amendment.
Mr.. Mcclellan favored q vote on the
bill at once We hold the destiny of Ar.
kansas in our hands, and should not hes.
itate moment Let the matter be refer
red to the people for them to decide.
Mr.. Pindall withdrew his motion for
reference Of the bill to the judiciary com
mittee.
The bill was then placed on its fina
passage and passed by a unanimous vote
as follows:
Yes-Anderson, Arnold, Burton, Car
ter, Chaneler, Chapline, Coffin, Conway
Cleveland, Crowley, boswell, Davis, Da-
vies, DulIe, Eagle, Erwin, Files, Foster
Glbreath, Gist, Gossett, Hart, Hawkins
Hixon, Hynes, King, b. w Johnson, C.
c. johnson. L. l.. johnson, Joyncr, Les
ter, Mitchell, Mcclellan, Mcclure, Mont
gomcry, Pindall, Preston, Reid, Richard
son, Smith, Sumpter, Thompson, Ihom
ason, Tilar, Venable, Walker, Wheat
White. Wright, the speaker-5o.
| Mr. Erwin moved to reconsider the
vote and table the motion.
Senate amendment to house bill sus
pending the sale of delinquent lands un
til 1875, was concurred in.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY,. :.
The Extraordinary Meeting Under the Call
Of Gov. Baxter.
SENATE.
SATURDAY MORNING, May Il

SATURDAY MORNING, May 16.
The Senate met at 10 o'elock, with 1t
Gov. V. V. Smith in the chair.
After prayer by Rev. w. W. Keep, the
roll was called, with fifteen members
present.
Senator Brown moved that the presi
dent appoint a committee to inquire
whether any Of the members Of the SEN
ate are engaged in hostilities against the
State, and said that such was his infor
nation.
Mr. Frierson asked for further consid
Grafton Agreed to.
Senator Askew introduced bill to be
entitled "An act providing for con-
vention of the people of the State of Ar
kansas, to frame new constitution"
Senator Pollard introduced bill to be
entitled IAN act to redistrict the State
for congressional purposes 1t was read
first and second time, and referred to the
committee on apportionments.
House bill entitled "An act to suspend
the sale of delinquent lands. and for 9th
er purposes" was read.
Mr.. Frcrson asked for the suspension
of the rule on the bill providing for a
convention, and called for the yeas and
nays.
Mr.. Hanks rose from his seat and ob
jected, and said he hoped Mr.. Frierson
would withdraw his motion.
Mr.. Ericsson declined to do SO.
Hanks, McChesney and Duke, object
ed to the haste, in pushing the bill.
Mr.. Dunagan called for the yeas and
nays, and the call was sustained, with the
following results
Yeas Messrs. Askew, Beavers, Brown,
Bum, Dunagan. Frierson, Goad, Jones,
McCabe, Pollard, Ratclitfe, Scott-l2
Nays-Messrs. Hanks, Duke, McChes-
ney-3.
House bill empowering the auditor to
draw on the treasurer for the school
fund was passed.
House bill suspending the sale of delin-
quent personal property untilJuly l,lS15
was passed
Mr.. Ratclff gave notice that he would
at an early day introduce bill to change
the time Of the meeting of the supreme
court of Arkansas.
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About five feet eight or nine Inches high
weighs about one hundred and fcrty or ility
pounds heavy made, erect In person, black
ewes. about twenty four years OF age hair
dark and long. light thin moustache, face red
front teeth decayed. viii usually he found
at:saloons, where liquors are sold and games
played.
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Sabbath School Pic Mic.

The Sabbath Schools of Van Buren, will have
ia Pic Mic on Friday next, May 29th. The
Grounds selected are Immediately North OF
|thc residence Of Avis Smith. The Schools
will meet at the Methodist Church, about
o'clock in the morning. All friends of the
Schools are invited te spend the day with us
al are expected to furnish their own re-
|ireshments, Baskets sent to the church will
be conveyed to the grounds.
CHAs. i. HARVEY.
Teachers and children Of Presbyterian
Sunday School will meet at Presbyterian
Church at o'clock aud march to NJ. Il church
BEN. DECHERp.
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Bum, Dunnigan, Duke, Frierson, Goad
Hanks, Jones, McChesney, Pollard, Rat
cliff. Scott.
Nay-McCabe.
The cnair appointed Brown. Jones and
Belden as the committee to investi gate
the conductlof senator's.
A bill passed changing the time OF
hold sessions of the Supreme Court, to
May and November. Next term until the
4th Monday in November next.
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EHs- The Drummer who writes to
the Fort Smith Herald lying account of
the Baxter glorifcation last week, is sup
posed to be drunken vagabnnd, resid
ing several miles below town, who drums
about the County with Pills. The report
for truthfulness is no better than the fel-
lows general character is for honesty and
sobriety.
nro : ssFTrr7rrf--z.~sr~s-~--T
re- County Scrip for Sale. Apply at
this Office.
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Priv ate School.

AJISS LEILA GARDNER takes this meth
lM cd to give notice, she will open privat
seheel. during the vacation of the public
schools, at the Seminary Buildings,
Commencing May, 18th.
/, Hours from O'Clock to r. Il. m.
Tuition, for a term of six weeks, So 90.
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Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS 1t has come to the knowledge
w of the Executive. that on or about the
10th day of March. 1874, IN Hot Springs Co.,
Arkansas. John Wilds was killed by one Bar
ton David Gillls. ard that the said Barton Da-
yid Gills is still at large
Now. therefore. | Elisha Baxter Governor
of The state OF Arkansas, By virtue OF author
ity IN me vested do hereby offer II reward of
TWO HUNDRED (s200J DOLLARS for the
arrest and delivery of the said Barton David
Gillis.
In testimony whereof, / have herounto set my
hand and caused the seal Of the state to be
Il s1 affixed at Little Rock, this 22d day Of
March, A. ID. bI. -
BY the Governor
j. NJ JonNsos, Secretary Of State,
by frank Strong. Deputy.
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t8~ Capt. c II. Couradt of Little Rock. is
with us for few days. He comes TO take his
silc and the young hopeful " Charles" back
10 the CITY of Roses.' Any one having
Ccights below. on the river, will do well to
tonsult Capt. Conradt. as he is general aGen
pf most all steamboats, coming into the river
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Temperance Pic. Mic.

We are informed that the Temperance
Order Of this place, propose to have a
bic Mic, on Thursday, l.h day Of June.
I've predict that it will be a success. Par
Iiculars in next issue.
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E4- Miss LEILA GARDNER opened yes
terday Private School, at the Seminaty
Building. for term Of six weeks. Miss
Gardncr is one of the best instructors
we have ever had in Van Buren and
speak for her large class.
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tE" The Conservative party ot
Nan Buren Township, hold their meeting for
tlecting Delegates to the County Convention
Dn Monday night next .at The Court House.
tpon the primary meetings depeiids very
)nuch the Kind of Delegate we send to the
F constitutional Convention.
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THE WORLD.
THE WEEKLY WORLD

I : our erea, edition for the country. iteoutains
The latest Prices toleerapha from ~ tbe Mar
kets of the United Stutcs
9 The Farmers page, with all ib' ioiugs Of the
Farmers Club of the American Institute letters from
practical farmers. &e.
A page for the Family Circle Of lively aud pure
reading
I One or two frst-raie Novels during the year.
All the News in concise summary.
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1t will also include Normal Department DIS
tinct from the Colleges that will confer degrees
bur having its appropriate course of study, and q
corpse of teachers who will strive to make il equal
in all respects to the best Normal Colleges of the
country.
Two hundred ann thirty seven benefciaries are
provided for, TO be appointed by the Governor OF
The State tie Trustees Of the University. and the
State and County Superintendents OF Public In
structlon.
Board in private families in Fayetteville can bc
ha | at from 800 TO $3.50 year beneficiary
or normal student pays five dolare ma,rieulatior
fee After this his tuition is frsc Other students
pay from 800 to $50 year for tuition. From SIT
10 800 will be needed Tor annualy FOR text books
which can be purchased at Fayetteville at publish
ers prices
The University has already its formally organ.
izcd Freshmen and Sophomore classes IN the Col
legc of General Science anl Literature and no
pains will be spared to give their full dignity and
value to the degrees that the university will confer
A Farm has been purchased. upon which the
university buildings are located, and its agricul-
tural and mechanical features will be developed
as rapidly ns time and means will permit, and "a
intended by Congress in endowing the institution.
Fayetteville is regarded throughout the south.
west as an exceedingly favorable point for an in
stitution of learning. The location of the tow n
itself is unusually beautiful the air Is inyigorat
ing and the water pure and those who wish TO
educate their children cannot send them to a
healthier spot.
1t is anticipated that daily mail and stage
route will be established between Fayetteville and
ClarksyIllc ON the Arkansas river, where eonnee-
tion will bc made with the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railroad aud thus with the Central, East
ern and Southern portions OF the State.
Over the railroad mentioned, and the Memphis
and Little Rock Railroad, benciiciares are now
passed at laf fare, and it is to be hoped that
other common carriers in the state will show the
same degree of public spirit and liberalty.
For additional information with reference 10 the
University. application can be made to Gen. A l..
BERT W. BISHOP, A. NJ, President at Fay.
ettevile.
Fayetteville, Ark, Feb, 1873
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Presbyterian, 20. 81

poy + G.. KENNEDY, Pastor. Divine Ser
ire every Sabbath, except the Sd of each
I,outb. at II A. NJ. and 7P.M. Prayer meet
[ , Wednesday evening at 7P.M.
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of State, by vote OF 81 tot Referred
to committee on elections.
The special order of the day being the
consideration Of Senate Joint resolution
number 2. authorizing the appointment
OF joint committee Ia inquire into the
conduct of our senators and representa-
tives in congress, in relation tc the late
conspiracy Under suspension Of the
rules it was passed tY the following vote /:
Ayes-l5. Nays; Clayton and Nc
Cabe.
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VINlE well known and long establishes
Ferry ut Van Buren, Arkansas. Is now
under thechargc of the subscriber; The pro-
~ ietors having recentlysput on 'afce New
Steamboat and Sith careful and experienced
Ferrymen, they feel confident that they cab
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
crcasing demands Of the large cmigrant trav-
el to Texas.
The st Louis. and Sherman, Texas. U; 3.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which Is \
good guarantee that 1t Is the shortest as well
as the best route for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can cross 200 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river, and no pains viii be spared to ac-
commodatc the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
", B-Fer1y Accounts must be settled
Monthly No deridtion from this rule.
II. G. RO BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,. Feb. 4, 49, II
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NATIONAL BANK
Western Arkansas,


Fort Smith, State of Arkansas,
At the close of business the '2t day of Februa-
ry, A. D. 1874
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts sTl, 500 81
u. 5. Bonds to secure circulation 1900 W
Other stock bonds and mortgages 2,7l4 SS
Due from rcdecming and reserve agents li,352 q
- " National Banks 5,lll -
- State Banks and bankers 1877 II
Furniture and fixtures 1000 %
Premiums paid 800 ~
Current Expenses 40 ~
Bills of other National banks LOO 90
Fractional Currency (includns nickel ~ g
Legal Tender Notes 1850 90
slS2, $50 73
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in si5,0o %
Surplus Fund 2,I5O W
Discount 100 20
Eycbnnqc 2i5 ~
intsrcst 700 90
Profit and Loss 2, ,lO6 IS
Circulation Outstanding 1900 W
Dividends unpaid ,o,l1Q w
Individual deposits Ia,Il "a
Demand certificates Of deposit ,Si 80
Time Certificate of deposits $500 W
Due to state banks and bankers o,)3s ~
sls2 1878
Up. X. Roors. Cashier of the National Bank of
Western Arkansas, do soemnly swear that the above
belief. r. X. ROOTS, Cashier. ,
sworn and subscribed before me this &,h day of
March. 1876 U. I, sWlrIi,
Correct--Attcst:
'S's"'" (. (: 9 piss; kssrss. Directors.
II. 5. MITCHELL.
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Et' Van Buren, is the best and cheap
es' Furniture market, above Little Rock.
consult our advertising columns.
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Sx- We learn that Lodge Of Royal
Arch Masons have been organized in
Ibis place and will begin work soon.
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HOUSE..

Mr. Pindall rose to a question Of priv.
ilege and presented a petition Of James
r Berryi cdntesting the right Of Stephen
Wheeler to the office of auditor of State
The speaker said The question was
whether or not the petitioner should be
permitted to introduce his proof A vote
was taken, resulting, yeas, 81 nays g
Mr. White introduced bill regulating
the fees of officers in certain cases Re
ferred to judiciary committee
HixOn introduced bill amending the
act organizing the county of Sarber. and
changing the name to Cravens The rules
were suspended and the bill passed by
vote Of 43 to 7.
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g- Col. Ed. Brooks OF Fort Smith. Gen
tra in the Brooks Clayton rebellion, passed
through Van Buren,, Thursday on the stage.
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sI" Mr.. Ja,nes lawson of Little Rocl
Eame up oa the Stage Friday,