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The Van Buren press., 1875-02-23
Weekly, aud Daily for 1878.


rI,llE approach of the Presidential election give,
i unusual importance to the events and develop
mcnts of ls15 We shall endeayor to describe them
fH TE 'Eh%K 'ga sSS S'1S1s'i Sa. nsx attained crcua
tion of over seventy thousand copies. Its reader,
are found in every state and Terri,ery. and it,
quality is well known to the public. We shall moi
but e %FtGys p1d sdd to e variety and powell
ough newspaper. All the news OF the day will b,
found in it, condensed when unimportant. at full
length " hen of moment and always. We trust. treat
II !. our % aim to make the WEEKLY sun the be-.
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entertaining and appropriate reading Of every sort
but will print nothing to offend the most scrupulou
and delicate taste. y will always conta the mos
interesting stories and romanees Of the day, careful
y selected and egibly printed.
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ton of the best men. exposes the corruption tina
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TO COUNTY TREASURERS.
An Opinion from the Attorney General in
which Treasurers are Interested.
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY. GENERAL,
LITTLE Rock, Feb. III, 1873

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL,
LITTLE Rock, Feb. IL, 1875
Hon w L. MILLER, AUDITOR
Dear Sir In response to the inquiry
whether a coanty warrant, when present
ed to the county treasurer, and mot paid
for the want of funds, " should be 50 in
dorsed. (as provided in section 1889,
Gan,ts Digest) 10y the county treasurer,
have to say that the constitution Of
1874, article is, section /, provides that
no county, city, town. or other munich
pality, shall ever issue any interest bear
ing evidences Of Indebtedness, except
such bonds as may be necessary to pro
vide for and secure the payment OF the
present existing Indebtedness V This
abrogates section 1889, Gantts Digest,
as 10y that section county warrants, after
being ndorsed by the county treasurer,
mot paid for want Of funds, were
made to bear interest at the rate Of six
per ccntum per annum, which it is the di
rect object of the above cited provision
Of the constitution to prevent Very re.
specially yours, 5. Z. llUGHs,
ATTORNEY. General
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Van :Buron
Steam Ferry.
-
U. ;. Mail Stage Route-0uickes
and Best Crossing on the
. Arkansas River.

TTNIE well known andi long establtenee
Ferry ut Van Buren,. Arkansas. u now
under the charge Of the subscriber. The pro-
prietor- having recently put on arRe new
Steamboat. am, with careful and experiences
Ferry men. they feel confident that they car.
give universal satisfaction 10 the travelling
public. Their aim viii he TO meet tn In.
crcasirg demands of the large emigranttrav.
cl 80 Texas.
The st Louis. and Sherman. Texas. Z. s.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 10 :
good guarantee that 1t is the shortest rs 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
Ice expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides Of
the river. and no pains Will be spared to ac-
commodate the public. We shall strive &"
continue to make this the popular route 70
and from Missouri and Texas.
". B.-Ferry Accounts musf be settled
NonNly-No deridfion from this rule.
II. G. RO BARDs, Proprietor.
Van Buren,, Feb. L. 73. u
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Newspapers are necessary evils and peo-
ple will read them. and even b0rroc them, in
ortler to learn what they may have to say. A
Ease occurred recently which is good Illus
tration of the above. A friend of ours step
ned into store, in town. the other day, and
asked il they had copy Of the last Press.
~No," replied the young man, 1--WE don't take
the Press" with a considerable stress on the
word take. All" said the gentleman, with
roguery cleaning in his eyes, 81 thought !
saw the Press laying on your counter, the
other day. $50 you did; but | borro'eed
one to read"
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DEATH WOULD Re IMPOSSIBLE II the procll
nations of the alcoholic nostrum mongcrS
were true. But, alas their terrible excitants
send thousands staggering to the grave. In
stead of adding fuel to the fire ofdiseasc with
such deadly compounds try the cooling, reno
vating, purifying, and regulating effect OF
that nestimable combination of herbal 'uices
and extracts. DR.. WALKERS CALIFORNIA NIN-
EGAR BIrrERs-tlic sole specific for Dyspep-
sia, Physical Debility, Headache, Bilious Col
ic, Liver Com plants, Gout, rheumatism, and
Chronic Constipation
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@ On Mondays q nig--a colored gentle
nd ftripes waving on top Of Mrs Willhairs
ouse, and asked If Mrs, W. wanted to sell her
ouse. That darkie ought to be arrested for
reason and dis" lidlty" for insinuatng that
'hsseever the flag Is heltcd, they want to
sell out" But the practice Of the radicals
! eheir " LIE-ialtO" has led him to believe
istthe old stars and stripes was a" SELF
'hich they made use Of to obtain and hold
over.
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II There were very few valentines sent
this year, but some Of them we have been
shown are startlingly beautiful, and must
recipients. Language would utterly fail to
describe the peerless beauty of the little mis-
dives, but even that pales before the sublime
poetry that met their gaze. The chaps that
sent them. ought to be taken into custody by
the authorities, for they are certainly in ia
xnr of IYNCn-ing.
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Gs- The Cincinnati Commercial asks

Gp- The Cincinnati Commercial asks
Which side will you take gentlemen OF
congress? Will you side with the re.
port Of your own committee, which rests
upon the declared, well settled, and long
established principles Of republican gov.
ernment, or will you, by taking side with
the president and the Clayton ring of dis
appointed politicians, plunge Arkansas,
like Louisiana, into melstrom Of civil
war, through federal and military inter
ference.
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~ The beautiful weather, caused the
boys and girls to take promenades SUNDAY
evening. We passed very aflectionate pair
and as we gvt near them. the young lady
eang, iu soto voce, No old coons need ap-
ply" That withered our hopes in that di'
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EFThc Gazette, Of Friday says: The
Fort Smith railroad. under the new man.
agehent, with Col Hartman as superin
tendent. is in excellent condition, and
doing n good business. New ties have
recently been laid along the entire line
Eight car loads Of railroad iron for the
extension, were shipped up the Ft Smith
railroad yesterday One car load has
already been laid, and the force only
awaits the arrival Of spikes
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E- good joke is told on one o! our citi-
xens. He was a member Of the town council
The changing of the location of the burying-
ground was brought up. The gentleman was
bitterly opposed to it. On closing his speech
oyer be buried in that cemetery, as long as
-" The graveyard remained where it was
lud the gentleman has not been buried
llfye
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g The weather Is beautiful. 1t is really
rtng-like. The birds load the air with their
ngs; the sunlight is dazzlingly bright, and
sceming, going zephyrs fall'as softly upon
r@ceks. as do summers sweetest gales"
'eyything Is lsvely about us, and we are ir-
ptosibly happy.
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'WuAr Know, KNOW" said the great
rReon Magendle "Give me stubborn facts
aro not Tor theories" This IL sound doc.
ne. Possibly medical martinez might be
AM plausible way. to show why DR.
tLxERs VINEGAR BIrrERs ought not to cure
neestion, Headache. Nervousness Liver
mpssint. Muscular Diseases. and Miasmatic
vers; but {" they do In every instance ef.
that object, his fine theory would be a
- q words. AsMagendic said, the world
asmos Mets' not speculative opinions.
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tB- Father Smyth, who came up Friday
reports lively work on the line of the rail-
road.
The Van Buren press., 1875-02-23

IL The young men of the town have
ormed debating-club, which meets every
'rtday night at the courthouse. Public de-
Ates are to be held once a month, Of which
10 notice will be given.
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RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY MORNING

M TUESDAY MORNING.
aver on a stand with about 80 feet on the
|. Weather warm and cloudy-stronp in
tlons Of rain.
annie Tatum at the Ievec,
hughes due tomorrow morning fran
ls1eock. ~"
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IE- Capt. Henry Tatum arrived from st
Isous. by stage, Friday. He will remain here
with his boat, until there l. sufficient water
In the river to let her out.
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~ A pretty occupation is to show girl
low to work sum in vulgar fractions. Tc
emonstrate how two halves make a whole.
The Van Buren press., 1875-02-23

q Richard himself agaln!' ED. is
oldipg forth at his old stand on the corner,
lst below our Office. His old customers will
Rad to know It.
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,it,u There have been several parties on the
annie Tatum during the week Good times
fCoursc.
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IL Mrs. YoungS lecture has been postpo.
pOm led till Wednesday night.
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u French, the colcred man. whose house
ssburned down a short time since, Is erect.
4encw one on the site Of the old.
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t1 The Episcopalians will soon have their
ryan. as we learn that it Is at Little Rock,
waiting shipment to this point. That is
ood.C
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tE- Hon B. j. Brown returned home from
his trip to Texas. on Thursday.
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ES~ The sick people are gcttin. better, we
.re glad to know.
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tB- For seed pototoes, call on James
Orme.
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tE- We had little snow-storm during the
week.
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Financial Condition
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARK.

To Bonds outstanding as per settle
mcnt. January lst, 1874. SBl9i o
To County Warrants outstanding
l.t 1874, I4527 80
To amount allowed Jan. term, 1874, l,S:2 NJ
April J.l0i 10
July term. 1874. 2.i3l O5
To amount allowed Oct. term. 1871, l.155 80
Nov tcall) term 5i3 ij
Total to January Ist 1876, SAlsi 9s
BY amount redeemed by
tax Of 1873. sll.9s7 IS
To balance Warrants ont.
standing Jan. lst 1879. Sl2.lN 80
STATE of Arkansas,
County of Crawford.I
hereby certify that the above l. n full and
correct statement OF the indebtedness OF Craw.
ford county on January the lst, 1870. rs the
same appears of record and of former Official
published notices.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and official seal this
27th day ofJanuary, 1873,
ED. A. SCOTT, Clerk.
BY W. !. ALEXANDER Deputy,
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- Rev. Mr.. McManus preached, Sunday
,rn'ng, at the Episcopal church to a crowd
house. 1t was no doubt gratifying to the
verend gentleman to see large congrega-
mont.
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O SUPERVISOR.

We are authorized to announce III. q. Ha-
ve1-. as a demo ratio candidate for the Office
of Supervisor % Beat. No; T.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to annonnce Hon. r. :
Ford. Of Marion County, as a candidate fol
the ofi-e OF District Attorney ofthe First in.
dieial District; sntieet to the decision off Dem.
oeratIe Nominating Convention if one be held
We are authorized to announce Captain y
y. Bradford of HarrisonCountv as a can
dida;e for the Office of District Attorney OF
be First Judicial District.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
The friends of W. McInuis take this
method Of announcing him as a candidate for
the Legislature subject TO the decision of the
primary election. aud convention of Jackson
and Harrison counties.
FOR CLERK.
We are authorized to announce Mr. Al
bert DeImas. rs a candidate for the Offices of
Circuit and Chaneerv Clerk of jackson couu
ty, subject to the decision of Democratic-Con-
servstiye Convention.
We are authorized to announce Camus III
Alley as a candidate for re- election 20 the
ofice Of Clerk of the Circuit and Chancery
Court Of Jackson County.
FOR SURVEYOR.
We are authorized 10 announce Mr. John
Miller. ~ a candidate for the office of Sur
veyor of jackson county
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized TO announce G w. Da-
Wis. AZ a Democratic candidate for the Office
Of County Treasurer
FOR SUPERVISOR,
We ara authorized to announce III. e.. Ha-
re1-. as a demo ratio candidate for the Office
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MARINE AND COMMERCIAL
NEWS.

R AND COMMERCIAL
NEWS.
OFFICE OF THE P~AsCAGOULA STAR, !
Friday Oct. Ist, lsi5
lFRos FRiDAY, Sept. nth.
ENTERED.
Am. Big. i'll Bowen. Capt. Hall. 563 tons,
Havana, ballast TO Bercler Il DeSmst.
CLEARED.
Schr. IT. Buddig. yors, laa tons, Tndisnola,
10000 Il. lan.ber s. 100 900 shingles by
VESSELS IN PORT.
Sehr, lndiauola, Bloom II3 tons.
SchT. Molly Emua, SLEEPER, 100 tons
Sclr. A. Il Waite. Driss0, "a tons,
Srhr. l. G. King. Sisa, II tons,
Schr. j. u. Meiuuis, Smith, i6tons.
MEMORANDA,
Arrived. not entered, Sebr Zenobia.
To which are 70 be added those aboye. under
he head Of Entered.
LUMBER STATEMENT,
during last year 1874 3d. $50, 40
from Sept, Isl 49,. ..... 623.977
= since Sept lOth........... 100, 900
TOTAL. 1891
REMARKS.
To the above statenent Is per cent should
be a ldeI for lumber shipped in vessels under
eoasiing license, not clearing At the Custom
House.