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each sI,r.. e.: :, r,o.n,,u ,... ,,.ax ..,. ,a.
tx "sr "or " ~ ta ,aa insa W n
returned homo some report !hat t,sy hsye fo'!nd
aSn ~ ~ m e.
IT, 1oms arc somsmos lossd % fsr 'ls psees
r,.i 5s sn e ss9 ss .s's.sg1 osg o'sss
Gars-soyoral roads hAyo lost sll tsssk Of some ot
cannot now be accounted for.
& When business IT, dull foreign Gasn aro allowed to
The general opinion is tL.t t. @ System III should bo
e % liz ossa pss as
aud dcmnrrnge allowance for every day the car Is
kept beyond tho time covered by mileage. which
should 10 lxetl beforehand. Tho majority Of those
who havo replied favor tho mixed sysom Of mileage
and dcmurrage.
proportion to tho amount earned by tho road tang tho
ownor operates rregularly md unfairly ~ no more
and tho car promptly returned than If Il Ii detained
mon. for dick roturn, hcnes complaints Of needless
mud wrongful detention arc very humorous.
Tho per dlem u tho true measure Of value to tho
turn to @ cars % to tho owner w as quicky a. possible.
Tho objections urged to q per dom rate are:
Figst-The complication Of accounts, II each road
ia to kcep Its own.
Seco,,I-The liability Of roads to obstruction from
natural causes, and from pressure Of tralio which
might 10 forced on q road BY ita connections In qnan
titiea exceeding iH accommodations, in which
per dion den1arrago would eoon amount to cx-
cced!ng tho valio OF the freight
1A.rd-rho number Of disputes md dehials Of la
b!lity to domurragc, and clatrB for exemption that
Sua tSs n,res fs se Ts e might DO for
Fonrth-Each road. to Bayo hire, would return all
fSSrogn s1rs as sGSn a. % sa Of Keeping
necessary quantity Of empty hau1age, especially on
intermediate roads.
having hat short han OF az no9 'nies on which ths
III pckur up and rcturu;og to tho iuucton would not
bo less than would sutce for much longor haul Of
soy &eo ln;es. >. ,-,,,
,r,, r,nrr. T., ~ .ta., ~ s,.,in tian W ~ @
Charcea nnlcss somo uau vera ndontcJ Ly which lin
disputes aud clatnH would be settled by disintcrest-
81 party and ~ which he ruiea and nenalea agreed
" so ~ W , u ~ w. @ @ M ~ rGt ad onas.s
by consent Of the nnrtiea nerrstcd Tho mioaoo rita
carries with it no penalties, hence tho complaints Of
ia inability to satisfy the conditions Of tho traffic. To
adopt any other system without pcnaes for intrngo-
sa ~ % w are he pss q
roin8.stoek to associato themselves md to cay on
order to enforce their rules .ley must crcae ind
pendent authority endowed with tho requisite power.
Vhis can 20 done oniy oy tue -
w4ich Woulu %ork aa follows: .-..
Each junction sends in returns Q? cars delivered to
and received from coHnectoNH; The different roads
m a5e achttc1 and credited and balances struck monthly
Iae accounts ate kept ~ between the Clearing House
M o a9 1
r. ,ss Gssfag House soss r. amount
re ~ FoaGs being thus mucn simpHaea. Tbs manager
spSfS ,ss te sa ana Eoaas
shg,r s'ahann inability to receive cars; any roads
not "a 70 ab'o n0" tSr sush notice, would
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MARRIAGES.
MALONlY-JFNKINE-At tho residence Of tho
eElde's nas9Hs, Sy ,hs av G. Hoi}mys M5 Daniel
Chicago.
Rev a. w. Denn Mr. GeurEo e. FTy nf Gbioago and
Miss Sue Al. LAWYER, Of Frooport, III. No. cards.
ADENOOlI-WAAD-Aiondny svcning, Jan. 49,
1871 by Elder George G. Mullins, OF tho Gentml Chris
tim Church, Mr.. tuhu Baduuoch aud Miss Dlcmcnco
Ward, ntl Of Chicago,
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and win make an excellent delegate.

and will make an excellent delegate.
Col Jabez Nj. Smith comes from Sa
line. lie was a member of the conven-
tion OF 6l, and is one OF the soundest
lawyers in the state. and Of character
without i speck or blemish He ~ a
democrat
Dr j. w. Sorrells, democrat, and a
good man, is reported elected in Scott
Capt b. ii kinsworthy. good man,
and the democratic nominee, is elected
in Sewer without opposition. His peo.
pie will have no cause to regret their sc.
lection.
Hon Lewis Williams, (dem J who has
served his county creditably in the legis-
laturc, comes from Sharp lie will make
Il good delegate
Hon William NJ. Fishback and Col X
L. Pulliam, the delegates from Sebastian,
will both be good delegates The for
mer was member of the convention of
81, and is n lawyer of ability. lie was
federal colonel, and under the Murphy
government was elected to the United
States senate. Col Pnlliam is leading
merchant, and one of the best men in Sc.
bastan. That county will be well repre-.
sentcd Both are democrats.
Mr. b b Chsm comes from Sarber.
He is young man a merchant. and will
represent his people faithfully. He is
democrat
Col. II. G. p Williams and Robert
Goodwin, OF Union, are both democrats,
and among the best men in that section
OF country.
Gen. A. r. Witt comes from Van Blu
rem. He was state land agent at Fayette-
vile prior to the war; colonel in the
confederate army, a member Of the state
senate IN 1885, is a democrat and thor
oughly good man. He holds a commits
sion AS brigadier general of the militia
b +. Walker, NJ. f. Lake and r. w
Thomson come from Washington All
democrats and all good men. Mr..
Thomson made an excellent member of
the recent legislature.
Hon j. N. Cypcrt and Hon. j w.
House, both democrats and both good
lawyers. come from White. The former
was member of the convention of 1868.
Mr. House has served in the legislature,
and though young is a strong man in de-
bate. White did nobly
W. j. Thompson, Il good lawyer and
most excellent man, the democratic nom
inee, comes from Woodruff
Capt j. L. Harrison, a lawycro Of good
ability, fine debater and worthy man
in every respect. comes from Yell He
is a democrat.
Randolph sends John Miller, Jr, an
excellent man and democrat Mr. Mil
Ter is brother OF Hon Wm r. Miller,
of Batesvllle
w w. Bailey. good man, comes
from Boone He is democrat
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VAN buren,, July 10, 1874

EDrroR OF THE V. B. PRrss
We notice by your paper Of last week
that the Messrs, Brodic have been using
their influence to induce your subscrib.
ers to discontinue the Press. We sup
pose, if this is so, it is on account of
your differing with them in the choice OF
delegate to the Convention. Surely you
had as much right to your choice as they
to theirs. This action of theirs is mat
ter of astonishment to both your and
their friends Have they forgotten
the defence made by the Press for them
in the unfortunate difficulty ofa younger
brother with Jesse Morton, and how you
worked for them in times that true men S
friendship was desirable--that the blood
thirst Anderson party threatened to de-
stroy the Press Office for that defence
And have they further forgotten the
more recent trouble with the notorious
John Reed The action Of yourself and
the prompt sustainance from the Press
for which it was openly attacked and
they char ged with murder by the Fayette-
willie papers. or all sins we think IN
gratitude the meanest. But go ahead II
will take more force than those crying
out against the Press, can bring to break
1t down. o
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Its conductors started with the definite aim
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which they have never tor moment lost
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The influence of the periodicals Of the day
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"A certain gentleman who has geology
!" 'e oran," took a trip to the chaly
,r",Ss' not for the elfe-imparting elixir that
",ght there procure. so much as the desire
,vv''Ve IN the waters Of Frog Bayou for the
roOos'eal curiosties which might there lie.
i .s."''ng entire the spring. he makes his way
~" "e bayou. Divesting himself Of all the
H., h. '''n'nts that would prevent successful ab-
ws .aOn' he wades into the stream. The water
r, pr"Vrc ne searched. barely covered his feet.
|.a, sun from Its meridian height. imprint-
.,, ,'es ieverish hot upon the geologian's
kb,s ,su 'orm' and still he CROPPED for curious
~m1 shells. lie now uses Mrs. winslow's
""'hg Syrup as an external application.
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B- Who should drop ia on us unawares
tie other day but eur Old.time wooden nut
meg friend Charles +. Isham. looking little
older but full of lite as ever. Charley is of
on a rusticating trip for a month or so. AT
ter spending a while with his many old-time
friends here, he goes down near Ozark to
visit friends We are glad to meet him and
go back to the scenes of our boyhood. May
he live long and enjoy the pleasures of this
world to be gathered in the great hereafter
with loved ones gone before.
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Eyy Col. GEO. + WHITE lett on the
Stage, Friday, for Clarksville thence to
Boston, to remain during the summer
months. Col George has the best wis hes
of many friends for pleasant trip, lots
of fun and a safe return A word or two
from the " hub, " George, ifyeu please.
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REMOVAL.

|. y r. BROWN, M. D., has removed
r. : u'hce from the Wallace House to Col.
W. T. Whites store, on the Levec.
'se anticipates being absent for sew
:" .' months this summer, and the Doctor
:" weep house during tho intrem.
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rlyllE well known and long estaIisshca
Ferry ut Van Bnren. Arkansas. Is now
under the charge of the subscriber. The pro.
pictors having recently put on arge New
Steamboat. and ith careful and experienced
Ferrymen, they feel confident that they can
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim VIII be to meet the In
crcasing demands Of the large cmigrant trav.
el TO Texas.
The st Louis. and Sherman. Texas U. B.
Mails are carried over this Ferry. which ts
good guarantee that 1t Is the shortest rs well
as tho best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river. and can cross 200 wagons and teame
Der dav. and no retention on either bank peed
be expected Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Ut
the river, and no pains will be spared 70 Ac-
commodate the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route -
and from Missouri and Texas.
~ B. Ferry Accounts must De settles
Monihiy-- No decidfior from this rule.
II. &. RO BARDs, Proprietor.
VAN Burtn, Feb 4, 70. Il
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Dry.
Lazy.
Sleepy.
GOOD lights to sleep.
Files are becoming very al1ectionate.
The song Of the mosquito is beginning
TO be heard.
"A good audience listened to the enter
'a'nment last Thursday night.
-George White has gene north in search OF
this health.
There was load of peaches In town last
Saturday.
y good crop OF wheat has been raised
!" he county, and the farmers are very
happy.
Everybody and their wives and children
nave gone to the springs, and Van Buren Is
lonely.
:" isaacs" Glass has gone into the bat bu.
,"e~' lie captured seven, the other morn
ny ana they will bat no more again for
Fever
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Gg Hons. w. NJ. Fishback, r. +.
Pulliam, Of Sebastian, and II. +. Thema-
son, of this county, delegates to the Con
stitutional Convention, started down
Thursday evening, expecting to arrive at
Little Rock Saturday afternoon. Mr..
NJ. Lynch left at the same time for the
Fast
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T4- Col John L. Humphrey and wife
of to,t Smith, was over Wednesday and
spent the day with their friends. The
colonel has just returned from a trip to
Washington city, as witness in the Sto
~ impeachment case.
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Es- Gen. Jas. Pagan, U. S. Marshal
for the Western District Of Arkansas,
passed through on the Stage, Friday
enroute to Fort Smith, where
i've understand that he will remain until
ahe Convention decides whether he is en-
ttled to a seat in it or not.
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T1r The Van Buren, Brass Band were
out Saturday, the fourth, and after play
Ing for a while in the shade Of the Court
House, made several calls at the resi-
|denc. Of our citizens Hon. Jesse Tur-
ner responded to the call on him in a
very appropriate little speech. We ac-
AkuOwlcdge the call at our residence.
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rg- Mrs. Dr. Pernot started last week
Nor few months visit with her sisters in
FSt Louis Mrs p is in poor health and
Il is hoped that the trip will do her good
Rrhe Doctor went as far as Muscogee
with her and saw her start comfortably
Hon the way.
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OBSERVER.

nv When d Cincinnati man goes up
To- a bar to drink, and is asked what ne
will have, he says: Give me some
and family light, ana tne
bar tender knows just which bottle 10
hand down.
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rs- All job Work, cash on deliv-
Presbyterian, 20. s.

Rev. j. G. KENNEDY, Pastor. Divine Ser
vice every Sabbath, except the Sd of each
month. at IL A. NJ. and JPN Prayer meet
;ur Wednesday evening at 7P.M.
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Eg- The Fourth of July passed off in
Van Buren without any public demonstra
ton Quite number of fishing parties
and pic-nics were on hand.
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Iy- James S Austin, son of John
Anstin, Esq returned home last Thurs
day from Massachusetts, where he had
been at school for the last two years.
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ts Several families start for the Penny
Mit sulphur Springs this week.
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t8- Col. A. Z. Curry. Superintendent: OF
The Transfer Company, came up Sunday.
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AD- The Constitutional Convention
,onyenes at Little Rock to- day
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EgA Greek maiden being asked
what fortune she would bring her hus.
band, replied in the following beautiful
language: Il will bring him what gold
cannot purchase--a heart unspotted and
virtue without stain, which is all that
descended to me from my parents.
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Efy' Silence is of different kinds. and
breathes different meanings.
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NATIONAL BANK
Western Arkansas,

Fort Smith, State of Arkansas,
At the close of business ON the 27ta day of Februa-
ry, 4. D. 1874:
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts ss4, ,0s0 "A
u. s. Bonds to secure circulation IS. 600 90
Other stock, bonds and mortgages 3,0l4 So
Due from redeeming and reserve agents 1919 10
National Banks ,iu 80
' =" state Banks and bankers 70j 81
Furniture and fixtures 1000 90
Premiums paid 5000 90
Bills of other National banks 800 90
Fractional Currency (including nickel 2l3 so
Legal Tender Notes II 900 90
sls6, ,30s -
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 5000 90
Surplus Fund 2,750 %
Exchange 20 IS
Profit and Loss 3, ,136 50
Circulation Outstanding 1900 90
Dividends unpaid 6,062 50
individual deposits 30. s3s 56
Demand certificates of deposit 1896 30
Time Certificate of deposits 5000 90
sls6,3o 43
], p. X. Roors Cashier of the National Bank of
Western Arkansas, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true, to the best Of MY knowledge and
belief p. X. ROOTS, Cashier.
May, 1874. &. 7, SWIFT,
Correct-Attcst
(Sgned) u. BArR.
Il. X. DuvAL, Directors.
p, n. Rosrs. }
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GORDON n. PEAYj FoP''e'o''
vTNHIS well-known hrst-class Hotel having
l. been entirely ref,rnishesl with new furn-
iture, Is open for the reception OF guests.
III The Dining Room Is now open on the
regular Hotel plan.
april l4,74tf
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS
little Rock. Ark.

I'VE in continual receipt OF large and fresh ad-
ditons TO stock and purchasers assured they
cen always mud full and com plcte assortment
which. we offer low for cash iane'7yf
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uc' S"sS'
DR. r. Joyner is reported elected in
Poinsctt He was member of the late
legislature and up with the times.
Hon j. II H. Scott comes from Pope.
He is one Of the best men 10 Arkansas.
He has served his county frequently in
the legislature, and is at present mem.
Der of the state senate. His father was
Il territorial supreme Judge and mem.
Der Of the convention Of 1885. Mr. Scott
has been living in Arkansas about fifty.
six years. He is democrat
Mr.. y. Reinhardt, of Prairie, is a stcr.
ling good man, and will make worthy
delegate. He is democrat
The delegation from Pulaski we are by
no means proud Of Gen. Pagan was q
major general in the confederate and in
Brooks army, was a member OF both
houses OF the Legislature prior to '6l, and
is well known throughout the state Mr..
Barnes is lawyer of some reputation.
He is from Kentucky, where he was re
publican politician Of some note, being
at one time the candidate Of his party for
lieutenant governor. Butler and Perkins
are colored men. neither having any par
ticular points worthy of mention. All
these delegates are Brooks or Clayton
republicans, except Gen. Pagan, who
may ,be classed a Brooks or Clayton
democrat Whether or not they will be
admitted to their seats will be question
the convention will have to decide.
st. Francis sends good democrat and
IA good nan in the person Of John NJ.
Parrot. He is a good lawyer, was
membe of the legislature of 66, and has
filed various positions oftrust creditably,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-19

A few of the HERALD pamphlets
are still unsold. If you have not al
ready mailed some to your Eastern
friends, do so at once, and call early to
secure them.
The editor of the Danbury NeapS
asks: Scan the watermelon be sue
cessfully cultivated on sandy soil, in
q rural town of 1000 inhabitants, and
theological institute located near by,
containing 100 students studying for
the ministry?
In q recent address q Milwaukee
orator says, "Go back with me 1900
years." Here now is a chance for the
man who is writing Susan b. An
thongs biography to learn anecdotes
about infancy.
A portion Of the machinery of the
Beet Sugar mill at Alvarado has been
removed to the new location in Santa
Cruz county. Mr.. Bonesteel, the SUI
perintendent, is lying dangerously
sick at San Francisco. The manufac-
tory will be cor tinued at Alvarado by
another company, who havepurchased
machinery to replace that removed.
1t will be somewhat different from
that employed by the old company.
The Carson Tribune says that Char
ley de Long has written a letter to a
gentlemen of Esmeralda county, in
which he announces his determination
to make a fight for the position of
United States Senator, and says that
he intends making it very warm for
Sharon or any other man who may
enter the lists with him. So a lively
time may be expected. s'..3
George Story, who was shot at
Canada de Mores, or Strawberry Glen,
about fifteen miles southeast from the
Mission San Jose, is rapidly recovering
from the effect of his wound. The
shooting is supposed to be connected
with some land matter, in which par
ties named Whitlock are interested.
The injured man is the principal wit
ness in a charge of perjury. Story is
California pioneerand person Of good
reDute.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-04-19
A farmer from Richland confirms all

"A farmer from Richland confirms all
of the flattering reports concerning
crops in that section. This week will
inaugurate hay cutting pretty gener-
ally among the farmers. Notwith-
standing the fact that the natural hay
and clover is in good supply, much Of
the rye and barley, as well as the
abundant volunteer crops of different
kinds, will be cut for hay. The wheat
in some few places, as we'll as other
grain, is beginning to fall over in con-
sequence OF the rather high winds
which have prevailed for some time
back; but no serious damage in this
direction is anticipated. Sheep own
ers are generally engaged in shearing.