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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

Go to the Fashionable Tailor, FitZ-
patrick, when you want n fine suit of clothes.
Ii you desire recommendation, ask amy of
his numerous customers, and you VIII be
told thai" Fitz." always does his work well-.
giving line work, good material aud reasona-
bic prices.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

The Sake Brothers are Ell route for
Los Angeles with thirty thoroughbred Dur
ham bulls of al ages, direct from Kentucky.
They will arrive November 10Th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

~ The tile ofimmigraton is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New York Ha, and buy
u new one of DESMOND They say there IS no
comparison between the two. 212o
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

Ten yards brown factory for 81.
Eight yards extra heavy Al factory for 81.
Ten yards do do 80 inch for 81.
-Four spoOlS Brooks thread 1or 25'cts.
y AT the BAZAAR. corner of Main and Reque-
ma streets, opposite the u. $. Hotel. "
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

Four pair seamless hose for ST.. .agtt. t .s.s
Three plir diamond toed shaker socks for
81 ~.
and Requenn streets. opposite u. y. Hotel :"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

For The best Bit cigar ever sold in the city,
go 10 the /" Itlentical," % Main street,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

For t.; hrs, genuine Havana cigar, apply at
the "Identical," 3S Main street, Perry Il Riley
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

Init al note paper - cents per box, at the
ldeutical" IS Main street, Perry Il Riley
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Assets, S2l,OO0,-
0U Agency State Investment Insurance
Company, Fire and Marine, Assets, $3.50 900,
at lirodricR's Book Store, near the Postoffice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08
ANNouNcEME ENTs.

AVN ~ " w z WI = ~ ' y.
For Mayer.
At the request of many influential citizens,
p. EAUDRY E.
will be candidate for Mayor at the coming
municipal election. oct6
For Mayor,
/ am candidate for the office of Mayor, at
the next Municipal Election, and solicit the
ny 'GEo. o. TIFFANY, sr
For Mayor.
At the request of many citizens, the under
signed announces himself q candidate for
Mayor at the net Municipal election e sn;,,,,,
Los Angeles, Sep. 18th, 1874.
For City Marshal.
JACOB +: GERKENs is Candidate for
City Marshal. octlls
For City Marshal.
ID. =. HARTLEE announces himself as a
Candidate for the office of City Marshal, at
the coming ection. oct2
For City Marshal.
FRANCIS BAKER, ex-Marshal. announc-
es himself as a Candidate for the Office of City
Marshal at the coming election. sep30
Eor City Marshal,
EMIL HARRIS. Detective Officer, desires
to announce himself as a candidate for our
next City Marshal. sep2D
For City Marshal.
JOHN j. CARKILI.O announces him
self as Candidate for the Office of City Mar
shall at the coming Municipal election.
For City Treasurer: ..t.
HI. FLEISHMAN announces himself as a
candidate for CRY TREASURER at the ensu-
ing election. Sepl6
For City Treasurer,
lIERMANN NIEDECKEN, Sr., announ-
ces himself as a candidate for the office OF CITY
TREASURER at the ensuing Municipal cleo
ton. sep24
For City Treasurer.
JAMES MELLUS announces himself as a
candidate for the office of City Treasurer at
the coming election. r.4r sep29
For City Treasurer
j. L. WARD.
- seplS
For City Assessor.
JOHN II. NORRIS.
octl*
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-11-08
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

oNE DOLi.N NR per square OF ten lines, first
Insertion, and TWENTY-FIVE cents per square
Tor each subsequent Insertion.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
so THEY GO.
4 assassination at Pleasant HH-Trogedy
al RoseriNe--Suicide at ClarksriUe
-Nurdsr at Mars Hill, and
another IN Sdrbe, County,.

The Little Rock Gazette of Saturday,
says the following series Of murders came
to hand yesterday:
David Smith, while plowipg in field
near Pleasant Hill, on Thursday, was shot
twice and killed, by Thomas Damrond.
Domestic trouble was the cause. Dam
rond scapcdA---,----.-----,--r--.rsrvrr.
deed was committed with double barrel
ed shotgun The deceased was an es
teemed citizen, and the affair is universal.
y regretted. The encounter was a per.
sonal difficulty.
a man named Wilson, living at Clarks
vile, blew his brains out, Thursday. The
deceased was a stage driver, and the
cause of the deed is said to have been
domestic trouble.
At Mars Hill, Lafayette county, on the
30th ult., Ed. Strange, u farmer, who was
under the influence of liquor. shot and
Instantly killed a saloon, keeper named
Lester
A few days ago, son-inla law of Hon
Seth Spanglcr, of Sarbcr county, was
killed in personal encounter Little
Rock Gazette.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Our Letter from the Capitol
LITTLE Rock, Nov. %, 1877.

LITTLE Rock, Nov. 2S, 1874.
j. S. DuNuAM-
DEAR SIR: The last of the Congress
sional Investigating Committee, Hon
Mr.. Sayler of Cincinnati, Ohio, left yes
terday. He is the only one OF the Com
mittce with whom | became acquainted
He impressed me ravorably. Is pleas
ant compancnablc, and intelligent gentle
man. and unless am greatly mistaken
will make to Congress most favorable
report on Arkansas affairs
The Brooksites, Smithtes and other
malcontents, are weakening on Smith and
falling back on Brooks, in whose interest
a bold and daring attempt will be made
before Congress, backed by report from
Poland and Ward, to reconstruct the
State, and establish b, oOks in the GOV
ernor's chair ] have strong confidence
that their scheme will fail. True, Its
principal supporters are men OF indoml-
table energy, and desperate fortunes po-
ltically, and will leave no device untrleo
to accomplish their wicked purposes
But then the party in power at Washing
ton, crippled and disheartened as 1t ls'
by recent election reverses, will not be
likely to try this hazardous experiment
IL
Gen. Grant himself is becoming hs'ie
cautious. and will not be hasty to encour
age more reconstruction in Arkansas
with the certain prospect of its disaster
ous effects on the fortunes Of the Repuo
lican party, already tottering to its fall
u send you a copy of the Bill introduc-
ed by the Committee on Finance, entitled
" An Act to proride means for paying the
erpepses Of our State Government and TO
retire The outstanding Auditor's Warrants
and Treasurer's Cirtifcates.' This bill
will probably, with some amendments
become law. Its projectors think II
will answer the double purpose OF alb
sorbinp the outstanding "scrip ano
raising the means to defray the expenses
of the state government; other measures
will follow, looking to the condition o
the state debt. How much is it How
was it created? And what is to be done
with it? Grave questions these, whlcl
ought to be approached cautiously ane
acted upon wisely, not overlooking II
such action either the rights of the peopi
or the honor of the state. We hav
quite number Of other important bill
before us, copies of which will sen'
up in day or two n
Very truly, JESSE TURNER
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Ben Buffers Successor.
From the New York Tribune.


Mr.. Charles p, Thompson, the man
who has made himself immortal by de
feating Butler, seems to be most desir
able kind Of man to have in Congress
He made speech at n jubilation meet
ing in Gloucester on Wednesday night,
and In it uttered these unmistakable
sound ideas: ." stand now as no parti.
san. | am not the servant of the demo
cratic party; | am not servant Of the
republican party. shall advocate the
principle upon party grounds. shall
be unworthy of the confidence that has
been placed in me if | understand what
the democratic party meant when they
put me in nomination, which was that |
should carry out those principles which
] believed to be right--that | should
serve my country first, and by serving
my country know can best serve my
party In this canvass there are some
important questions. One ofthem is the
financial friends who voted for me did
so because | was sound upon that ques,
ton. You may ask il am in favor of
the colored man answer yes, am in
favor Of the white man and the colored
man. l believe they are both entitled to
equal rights under the Constitution.
believe in equality of duties. l would
not go for u law that would discriminate
in favor Of u white man or a black man
| want the same law for all
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
A CARD.

VAN BUREy, ARK, Dee s, 1874.
EDITOR v b. Pass:
Having at the last meeting of our
Common Council resigned the Office of
Mayor Of the Town of Van Buren, and
having fully. and hope satisfactorally,
explained my reasons for. so doing, de-
sire now through the columns of the
Press to return my sincere thanks to the
good people OF this town for the gener-
ous support they have given by their
vote in elccting me to that office. Wish
ing each and every inhabitant Of our
beautiful town prosperity and happiness
and that it may ever continue to grow
and prosper. | am respectfully,
j. j. BURRow.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

E1' Mayor Burrow, at the regular
meeting of the Council, last night, ten.
dered his resignation as Mayor Of the
city Of Van Buren. Mr.. Burrow, having
been elected justice of the peace, as well
as Mayor, it was decided by the Attorney
General Of the State that he could not
hold both offices. Consequently he re-.
signed the position of Mayor. An elec.
ton was entered into for his successor,
without any choice, Hiram Brodie recei.
wing three votes-Hayman, Pernot, and
Miller. Jas. NJ. Wood, three votes
Bowlin, Lynch and Southmayd, Record
er, the Mayor not voting. The Council
adjourned untilto morrow night. Mayor
Burrow is entitled to vote, and it is
his duty to cast it unless the council can
he agreed on a candidate.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
The Congressional Vote.

The returns of the election held on the
3D. of November, from all the counties
have been received. except Mississippi in
the First district Tne vote in that dis
trict-giving Cause 200 majority in Mis-
sissippi-~will foot up about 42Oo majorl'
ty for Cause.
In tie Second district, Slemons has
1850 votes and Clayton l0,5S3, giving
Slemons a majority OF 1867.
In the Third district, Judge Wiltshire
has IL 1873 votes; Hynes, 6,33l; Thorn
ason, l,496; Wilshire's majority over
Hynes, 5,4o2 Wlshire's majority over
Thomson, l0,237. Wilshire's majority
over both tIyncs and Thomson, 1906.
In the Fourth district the vote was
very light, there being little over one
fourth OF vote polled. This was be-
cause there was no formidable opposi-
ton. Gunter received 1928 votes and
Landers 7SS Gunter's majority, 7O4O.
Thus it will be seen, three weeks after
our general election, the democracy again
carried the state by 9.705 majority. This
at an election which the republicans
themselves admit was fail, and Mt time
when they admitted also, that the entire
republican strength was polled, while
hardly half the conservatives voted. This
of ITSELF ought to be sufficient to stop
the mouths of the radical consprators. -
l.. Il. Gazette
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Take Notice.

From aud after the first day of jana
ary. 1875, publishers of newspapers VIII
bo required to pay postage in advance at
the mailing office, under the new postal
law, on all newspapers sent to suoscrio-
crs out of the county wnerc published
This arrangement makes 1t necessary
that all subscriptions should be paid in
advance. Consequently all subscribers
in arrears must pay up, rs 1t Is not just
or reasonable that we should be asHeo
to pay the postage in delinquent cases
Two dollars and ffiy cents in advance
will nav for the Van Baren Press, one
year, including postage.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
EE Colored men reDresentinU twont,

EF Colored men representing twenty
counties of Alabama, met at Montgom
cry few days ago to devise measures
for wholesale emigration to states where
the colored race is in the majority They
can change their spots if the leopard can
not, and there is prospect that the AL
ALBANIA negroes will move in large mum.
bers
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

EE' ldlcncss is the nursery OF crime.
1t is that prolific germ of which all rank
and poisonous vices are the fruits. 1t is
the source of temptation 1t is the field
where the enemy sows tares, while men
sleep. Could we trace the history Of Il
large class of vices, we should find that
they originate from the want Of employ.
ment, and are brought in to supply its
place.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
H0RAT1o SEYMOUR.

The New York correspondent OF the
Charleston Ne,cs and Courier says what
every Democrat in and out of New Fork
will indorsc, that ex Governor Seymour
is by long odds the ablcst Democratic
statesman in that State, and therefore
the fittest man to represent her in the
United States Senate. Not only DO the
Democrats of New York desire to see
him there, just as they desire to sec the
ablest man in Pennsylvania, Jeremiah
S. Black, representing that State in the
Senate, but he is called by the Democra
cy of the whole Union. 1t is to be mop
ed that his deciiuation will be ignored.by
the Democratic members of the Legisla-
ture. The intrigues of Fenton and his
friends, about which the Republican pa
pers are making so much ado, VIII
amount to nothing, cs the democrats
have a clear majority on joint ballot
Memphis appeal.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
MARRIED.

At Muskogee, Greek Nation, at the resid-
ence of the brides parents, on November
IL. Mr.. THEODORE LACY, formerly oil van
Buren,, Ark. to Miss FANNIE NJ. FOREMAN
[Well, well, The. 1t seems but the other
day. that we knew you as alittle boy. Allow
us to congratulate you on the new depar-
ture" and may you and your lovely Indian
bride always find the new life bright and
happy. as together you travel onward the
rugged journey that looms mp before us ALL
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
High School Examination,

IN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
" the 23d and 2ith of December, there will
be Public Examination of the pupils of my
school previous to their dismissal for the
Christmas Holidays. The examination of the
Upper Intermediate and High School classes
will be written, that of the younger pupils
oral. Rhetorical exercises on Thursday af-
ternoon. The parents and guar. ians OF the
children and all interested are cordially in
vited to attend.
THE SCHOOL WILL CONTINUE
After the holidays, with no other intcrmis-
sion, until the mid sum mcr vacation
LEILA GARDNER.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

~ Col. A. P. Curry, superintendent,
OF the Valley Transportation Company
was In town Saturday. tie speaks en-.
couragingly of the prospects of an early
commencement Of work on the Little
Rock and Fort Smith Railroad We
hope to sec the work pushed to speedy
completion.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Hc. for Christmas!

BY referring to our ad. columns, it will
be seen that F. g. c. Miller are now
ready to fit out "Old Santa Claus for
the Holidays. They have a splendid
stock, and at prices to suit the hard
times. Drop into their New Store and
examine their stock.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Now Is the Tima.

To repair and put in safe condition your
fnes and chimneys. Mr. M. w. DREW
RY having returned after completing his
contract at Fayetteville, is now ready to
attend to nll calls in the masonry liuc
You will always find his work well done
See his advertisement in our paper and
give him call.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Notice.

STATEMENT Of claims against the Coun
~ ~ of Craw ford and allowed by the Board
of Supervisors at the Special, Nov. 9Th lS14,
viz:
John u. Ogden. making county map. $50 90
Margaret Lynch. washing for
prisoners, u Is
j. a. Lockhart, clerks fees, Il0 so
Hiram Brodlc, feeding prisoners, 81 80
| hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Is a true copy of list of allowances made
by the Board of Supervisors at the Special
Session thereof on the 9Th day Of Nov A.p.
1874
Ed. A. SCOTT Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
5000 REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS it has come to the knowledge
w of the Executive. that during the month
of October, 1874 two men incarcerated Tor
murder, did break Jail at Osceola, Mississippi
county. Ark. respectively named Steve shet-
stone and John G. Fair.
Now therefore. l. A. II. Garland. governor
of Arkansas by virtue of the authority vest
ed ia me by the constitution and laws of the
state, do hereby offer reward of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS,
IS ,OO) each. for the arrest and delivery OF the
said Steve Shetstone and John {. Fair to the
sheriff of Mississippi county.
In testimony whereof. | have hercunto set
my hand. and caused the seal ot the
f. ST state to be affixed. Done at Little
Rcck this, the lith day of Noyem-
Der, 1874.
A. II. GARLAND, Governor,
BY the Governor:
b. b BEAVERS, Secretary OF state.
DESCRIPTIONS:
Steve Shet.tone is about five feet eight inch
es high. square built. sandy hair and Whl>kerS
rather curly eyes blue quick spoken.
John G.. Fair is about five feet ten or eie' :
en- inches high. hair and whiskers rather red
but had very short whiskers when he escaped
ewes blue and rather large talkatiye.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Road Notice.

vi f. heirs Of Rachel Ross. whose residence
l. Is TO the undersigned petitioners are
unknown, John Il. Henry of New Orleans,
La, David Walker of Fayetteville. Arkansas
the heirs of Elizabeth II Moore. non-rcsiJ,
ehts OF Crawford County, Arkansas, and the
heirs OF the Estale Of John Drcnncn, deccas.
ed' VINO are non-residents of said county. nrc
hereby notified that by virtue of an order
made by the Board of Supervisors of Craw.
,ord County. Arkansas, on the 9th day Of
November, 1874 Board of Viewers will
meet on the 10Th day Of December, 1874 M
the town or Van Burcn. in said county to
survey, view, and locate Road comrnencino
at the terminus of Water street, in the said
town OF Van Burcn and on the dividing lima
between section 2i and %, town 0. North
range ~ west thence to or near the hanks os
the Arkansas river, thence along tIe bants 80
said River to Lees Creek. crossing said cra.r
at the most practicable point for A Bridgc
across said Creek below the Foster ford os
such viewers determine upon. thence West,
wafdly to the Indian line. or intersec,,n,,
Road District No. lG. near the rcsidenca -,
Robert Norwood, Section 10. town o ranue 10
ives. terminating ut said line, or said noint.or
intersection. Said Board of Viewers to oJ'
lonrh from day to day until said Wow anl
survey Is completed. W." "'''
A., JOHN IL DECHERD. ct al
petitioners.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

@ Col W. J. Largen is in town for
few days before leaving for the East,
Merchants will do well to make additions
~ his order book See his card and
consult him.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
5000 REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.

"IHEREAS it has GENE to the knowl-
w edge OF the Executive. that on or
about the sixteenth day of October, 1874, at
Cooper's Landing. Arkansas county. Joseph
r. Nieks was stabbed and killed by one Frank
r. Sanders, and the said Sanders is still at
large
Now, therefore |, A. II. Garland. governor
of the state Of Arkansas by virtue Of author
ity vested in me by the constitution and laws
of the state. do hereby offer II reward of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS,
(S2O0) for the arrest and delivery of the said
Frank L. Sanders to the sheriff of Arkansas
county.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the
L. state to be affixed at Little Rock
this, the 18th day of November, A.
1874
A. II, GARLAND, Governor.
By the Governor:
b. b. BEAVERS, Secretary of State.
DESCRIPTION:
Said +. u. Sanders Is about five feet ten
inches high. red Completed. large long nose,
grey eyes. and thin upper lip. exposing his
front teeth, thin visaged and raw-boned.
walks erect and Is twenty years of age
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

EE Attention is called to the procla
nation Of Mayor Barrow ordering an
election. according to law, Of three
school directors for the Van Burcn school
district. 1t is desirable that good men
be elected
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

EC The proprietors Of the Clarks.
vile Enterprise announce, in the issue OF
the 9th inst, the suspension Of the pa.
per after that date. Reason, want of the
money due the Office
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Warning Order.

In Justice j, J Burrows Court, Van Burcn
Township.
G. F. Brown, Plaintiff,
against
CHARLES lIoPPING Defendant.
The defendant Charles Hopping. is warned
appear in this Court within thirty davs and
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff G. F..
Brown.
j. j. BURROW, J.P.
Nov. II, 1874 4w
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
Notice 4!

I FRANK McGlL!.. do hereby chollence
1 sam johnson. of Fort smith. in catch
weight, to fight him challenge for the sum
of 81 900 or $1,000 according to the rules of
the English prize ring, in ninety DAYS or
three months.
FRANK McGILL.
Van Buren, Nov. 2G.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

E1 At the annual meeting of the
school trustees Of Crawford county. on
Monday, the 7th inst, at the Court
House. Mr. Burkley Neal was elected
school superinten lent for this county.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

EH in Louisiana they knock the shcr.
Ia ont of bed, ask him where the next
doctor lives. and then I'LL him up with
buckshot through the window.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF IlTTLrl
ROCK AND FORT SMITH RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given that the regular
4 annual meeting of the Stockholders In
the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Com
pahy VIII be held at the Office of said Com.
nanv IN the city OF Little Rock. Arkansas. on
,ne so Monday, being the 2lst day of Decom.
per A. ID. 1874 between the hours of o O'Clock
a. NJ and ~ o'clock NJ. of that day for the
9,ees,on OF nine stockholders to serve as a
ensuing year. and for the Transaction Of snnh
business as may be brought before the meet.
Given under my hand this 2sth day of No.
vember A. ID. 1874
JOHN c. PEAY, Sec'y,
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

Efy' The president has finished his
message. During incubation he trained
on fish, oatmeal porridgc, toast and
water and other brain. giving stimuants
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

Mrs SALIlE REID has been appointed
cngrossing clerk Of the House. and she
is said to be cminently well qualified /;
vet the Gazette aud Press must make it
appear magnanimous in the House to ap-
point the wife Of a republican. so that
Congress won't get mad at Arkansas. -
T Ft. Smith Herald.
II did show liberal spirit, that is
fact, OH the part Of democratic legisla
ture, with less than half dozen radi'
hect that the Ueraids allies publish
broadcast over the north, that a republi
can can hardly live in the south with Sc.
curity of life. We thought the fact was
worthy of note However, Major, we
won't encroach upon your domain You
can continue tn take Clayton d Co, as
much as you please.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08
DESCRIPTIONS: +:

DESCRIPTION:
Said Smith Is about thirty-iive years DID,
fie feet six or seven inches high. slightly Dut
compactly built, weighs about one hundred
and twenty or one hundred and twenty five
pounds light complexion. has straight very
lioht brown hair. gray or light blue eyes,
small features: is quick and nervous in move
ment and speech, Of taciturn disposition, but
ready and sufficiently polished in his address
When last seen he had on dark business
suit, and wore light mustache and full goa
tee. .
The said Wheeler is about thirty four years
and Strongly built, light complexion, straight
brown hair. light blue eyes, iull lower lace
manner courteous and decided.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

EF The Brooklyn Argus relates a
rather striking incident. 1t says: "Ihe
announcement of Mayor Havemeyer's S
death fell nowhere with more dramatic
suddenness than in the courtroom where
his honor was defendant in the Kelly Ii
bel suit And how quickly then. before
the -arim--napnt- pf,r N pqlrttiAt4lttN.
And so it goes always. Somehow, no
matter how 6ereely interested we may be
in any scheme or work, the dragging in
upon us Of that grisly old intcrloper,
Death, has an effect which hasn't varied
much since the world cooled off.
The Van Buren press., 1874-12-08

ET1f Garland can't get a response
from Smith, he will he temporarily hap.
py with Wheeler Walk up, Mr. w.