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The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Who'd Making the Fuss2

When Vice President Wilson visits the
south. lie expresses the liveliest sense of pleas
ure at the welcome he has received. When
Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsy lvania. travels all the
way down to New Orleans and back. he de
clarts that he has never before known the
southern people. and that had he known them
better the force bill would have received no
countenance from him. When General Bart
lett formerly of Massachusetts. an officer Of
the Federal army during the war. and now
resident OF Richmond. V returns from the
Concord Centennial where he made Il speech
declaring that he found no difficulty in ii ing
and succeeding In the south. number of
gentlemen. many of whom had fought
against him during the war. visit his resi-
dence. sercnadc him. and heartily welcome
him home. Railroad conventions. steamboat
conventions. press conventions. commercial
conventions. composed of members from all
parts of the country. meet and talk over their
business and entertain each other and mutu
ally enjoy themselves. without once recalling
the fact that thete WAS ever n war. or that
there Is now any line that marks distinct and
adverse sections of our country Even here,
new. in Louisville, we have the National Med
zeal Convention, composed ofgentlcmen from
each section, and every state of the union
who are earnestly united in giving their
hours Of bu.iness to the advancement Of the
science that call, them together, and who. as
InUtU uIllct give IUtIT lflslTt 10 ITlcTVID IN
tercourse and common enjoy ment. Many of
these gentlemen gre familiar with field hos
pital tents and not all of the same pattern
and stamp; yet they seem 70 give no thought
to differences OF the past. To sectional lines,
and north and south oplnio' and feeling.
Looking in upon them at the Calf House. last
night. rs they mingled harmoniou-ly and
pleasantly in the parlorS and corridors it
was only evident that they belong to the great
ur m nG nd tI,,,ft tI,.tr l,iseI
are limited only bv the bounds of humanity.
who is it, then who is keeping up this Sec
tional feeling? Who are the men in the
north whc are constantly misrepresenting the
south. and who are the men 10 the south who
Ming the tirebran1s over the bordrr2 Per-
haps General Bartlett offered the only xpla-
nation Of their anomalous situation when he
clared to his Richmond neighbors. the other
night, that their worst enemies are a few men,
more bravely than they fought and are push
ing themselves forward for office. under the
impression that the war-spirit. past or pres
ent Is the only spirit that can win IN politics.
-LOmier Journal.
" 70 the latter clause we heartily respond
Amen. In our own state those men who new
talked much with their months are the ones
who would pile fine kindlings upon the dy-
ing eufbers Of ill-will, rather than see them
totally extinguishea A halt-dozen carpet
baggers. who never did days service in the
federal army, except. perhaps, AS camp.fol-
lowers, united with the former class which
we have mentioned, are the ones to whom we
are indebted for the misery and misrulc of
the last ten years in Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
HwoRD IN SEASON
Crawford County Agricultural and He.
chanical Association.

Mr.. EDITOR: win you permit me through
the Prsss to info,m the stockholders in the
Crawford County Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Asso, iation, that he society owes between
four and five hundred dollars. and a judgment
has been obtained against the Fair Grounds
by one of the creditors. and it Ill onl, pay
small portion ofthe debt II sold at this time; /;
the other creditors intend bringing suit
against the individual stockholders. each be-
Ing liable according to the law for double the
amount OF stock held. Now would 1t not be
best for the stockholders to pay sufficient
amount TO relieve the society from debt and
avoid the cost OF suits, tor suit will be
brought against each indi, idual stakeholder
and ii they will not pay voluntarily they will
he compelled to pay the debt and costs beside.
IL the money is raised they can save the
grounds which ought to be kept by all means
In order that all may know who are liable
append list of stockholders with amount Of
held by each as they appear on the books Of
the company:
Shaber N Lynch 4, a b Howell 4. Daniel
Michael =, Il MGain A, Il II Love 4. A Wal.
lace ward 4. Brode /, G. Bosiick 4. W
Mooney l. Charles Harvey |, & Wilcox 8.
Jesse Turner 5. A Dibrel 4, A NJ Callahan
l. E u Whitesides L. k X Scott l. Hiram Bro.
die T. kiInbrough 4, J Neal 2. NJ 4 West l.
Rlcllaru ThrustoD 4. + 81 Neal 2 Levy Chap
NAH !. vi Epxlnd l, T NJ McGee Id A
Noble George Wood lsJ Il Ogden jr j. j A
Lockha 4, W + Merrill L. & NJ Thompson ].
o King 2 ID II DiviDiss 2. George Austin
2, George Z Gross 4, VIM ii Northcutt 2. X 4
Olingar l. A O'Bryan 2. IF Brown /, James
O'kane !. Foster ST. |. George Foster /,
5 Ramsden w II byers |. r Gates |, A II
Lacy l, Lynch |. Z Grady 2. Wm q
league !. X N 1hurston ], Charles + Rowe
!, Rogers l. j Is Baker |. B b kuyke
dali !. Boatrlsht !. II Thomason b
Collins 3 NJ NJ Me:,zell /. RS Roberts !. d c
Williams A. A Carson 2, j kibler 2, + Ad-
ams james Heard, !. b Johnson 2,JK p
Herself !, II N Couch /. lIoratio Mathews |.
b J Brown 3 j NJ Baxter, 2 Geo 4 White !,
Nettlesl 4, A NJ Couch |. NJ + Wagoner /.
John Stevenson q J N Mckinney, VIM. Wilson
!, } X Meadors l. T. Bushmre 2. John How
ell l.G W Scaltliny l. Joseph tlegg 2. 6 &
Lytal !. 4 Miles2 } d James 2. II l. Holli-
man 2. Charles Miller |, Frederick Miller l.,
ii Hayman l. Al Ward |. VIM Hay man 2.
Geo Rudy 2. Charles Hopping |. J Dunham
2. ID ii Creekmore !, Harry Steward 4. f ID
Steward 2. W Wynne 2. James Allison l.
Dean l. Charles L Ward ]. l. + Bryan l.
VIM Sills 4 j Britten 2. Joseph Winters L. 5
NJ Hays 2 Elias Hays |. Robert Lawson 2.
Robert Norwoodl |. = King |. !. & White 2,
Sol Basbam q = X Cox l. Geo W Bears |. w
W Brown |. Ellis Petu- ] j NJ Vinsant l.
James Wright 2. Robert Miles 2 L Ii Hoyle
2, Nm Whitfield 1. j { Tyrone |.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Crop Prospects.

The Toledo, Ohio, Blade, Of the 18th
inst publishes an elaborate crop report,
carefully compiled from statements by
competent parties, at $50 points in Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri aud Iowa.
These statements indicate that there has
been from one fourth t. one third Of the
wheat crop winter killed but that this
has been nearly off set by the increased
number Of acres sowed, and the quanti-
ty Of spring wheat put in, will, if every.
thing is favorable, hencefor,h, bring the
production up to that ofan average crop.
u.shtalFih .shtsallFihn9ap Is of last years crop
still remains in farmers hands. No con.
siderable quantity Of wheat is reported
as having been sowcd. The amount OF
corn put in this year, greatly exceeds
that Of last year.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
" school Marm Abroad. F"

The following comes TO us from Alma:
Mr. Callahan has received his rdggon. tents,
etc. and Is making preparations to leave Ar
kansas for while.-Van Buren Press.
Let us have a spelling match, do.
ALMA. March Ia 1875.
Turning to "Worcester's Comprehensive
Dictionary of the English Language. I'VE find
that the author defines Wagon as "a heavy
four. wheeled carriage. for the conveyance OF
heavy good, He quotes Mr.. Todd as saying
that "pdgon is st icily conformable to ety.
mology. but WAGON Is the prevailing form. y
We prefer and intend always to use but one
in writing wagon. but hco will frequently
creep into our columns. We acknowledge tC
too many errors in our paper-this time, how
ever, the rery sarcastic critic has put her foot
in it,"
Let us have spelling match, do '--IN
ALMA.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Louisiana.

Hon. VIM. A. Wheeler, Of the Louisi-
ana investigating committee, has addres'
sed letter to the New Orleans Times,
and, in answer to the question, whether
the Louisiana adjustment is success or
failure, writes:
~ firmly believe that Louisiana has,
at last, caught inspiration from the new
order Of things. and that, exhausted as
she is, with tumult aud violence. with a
Just government and the education Of her
people, the last just now her greatest
need, she will rise with steady but slow
pace from what seemed to be her utterly
hopeless condition. In regard to the re.
seating Of the four democrats in .he house
Of representatives, Mr. Wheeler says no
one can be found in Louisiana to assert
that at the time these four dem scrats
we're unscated there was quorum of the
house. so these four democrats we're new
er legally deprived Of their seats. being
legally entitled to their seats, and having
done nothing to forfeit them, their re
instatement was on account Of simple
justice, which all fully understanding the
facts must appreciate.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Miss Leila Gardner's School Picnic.

Last Friday was day to be remem
bered, no; only by the young generation
Of Van Buren, but even the dignity of
fathers and mothers was dispensed with
for day, and as when young and sport
i've they mingl, d with the girls and boys
at different games. The sun shone out
beautifully and proud nature in her glory
seemed to he alive to the cheerfulncss Of
the occasion The picnic was given un-
der the auspices of Miss Gardn RS school
and the spot selected for the affair was
beneath the foliage Of majestic oaks,
on the bank Of that bubbling rivulet,
Flat Rock, where mirth reigned supreme
The crowd had mostly assembled by ten
o'clock. Now and then the arrival Of
wagons and carriages would add jolly
girls and boys to the number; then all
were anx pusly awaiting the arrival Of
the string band, that adds most every.
thing TO the sport, when the burst Of mu.
sic, most melodious, from the distant
hill. side, famed Ger the green woodan,I
by the gentle wings Of zephyr. turned
back the minds of all To recollect the
pleasant meetings Of by gone day at the
same spot. and enabled the listeners to
greet with warmer hearts the present pic
uic season. Soon after ten ali were en-
gagged, some at games and some in thr
quadrlle or fascinating waltz and polka
Noon came on, and the contents of the
many baskets were spread about under
the shades Of the trees, and everybody
seemed to have as good appetites as usu.
al or course a splendid dinner wa ser
we'd. as is always the case when we have
anything OF the kind The ladies OF
Van Burcn are noted for their capacit,
for getting up good, luscious ealables,
and more especially for enjoying them
A spring close by supplied the crowd
with almost ice cold water. After spend
ing an hour in this delightful manner.
the attention Of all was turned, some t.
dancing, some resuming their places on
the croqu-t ground, and some, By two's
wandered far into the wood to rob ma
ture Of her sweet roses and blossoms.
Thus the day passed of, and evenings shades came
And ehi@ed in all the voices. I'm tired, let me
We've danced the whole day long to manya beau,i-
We're tired Of it now but will go the third Of June
The temperance have their day, and we II from cares
All get your baskets ready. and We will so again.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
The Lien Law

BE IL ENACTED By the General assembly IF
the State of ArhGnsas
Section l. That sections 4096 and 4099
of Gantt's Digest. which provide that la
borer's liens shall take precedence and be
preferred to landlord liens, for rent, be
and the same are hereby repealed
Sec. 2. BE ii further enacted. That
whenever any landlord shall indorsc upon
any written agreement made bv and be-
tween his tenant and the employees Of
such tenant his written consent to the
terms Of such agreement, then, and III
that case only, shall the lien of such EN-.
ployees have precedence over that Of the
landlord, and that only for the compen.
sation specified in such agreement; the
services therein specified having been
rendered towards the production of the
crop against which the landlord lien at.
taches.
See. 3. That all laws in conflict here.
with are repealed, and this act shall be in
iorce from and after its passage.
Approved January s, 1915.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
M 0theY Name.

Every political event. for the last two
years, has clearly shown. to the observ-
ing mind. that the democratic party Of
the country, under their own simple ban
ner Of =. Democracy" will lead the hosts
to victory. in the camraign Of 1875. The
democracy Of the state Of Arkansas, as in
years agone. will join hands with her sis.
ter states Of the south and west, and con
tribute her mite to accomplish great
and lasting victory, The following, from
The Richmond, Va, Enquirer, expresses
our sentiments:
may rest assured. the democratic party will be in the
field at the next presidential election under its
banners. leaders and name and all who may not be
the G ,eeley, NOV vemsnt will be tried. We have had
enough o. that and prefer e @ it alone /, wears
fruits. and II for defeat, why we shall break the
hearts OF none who are not heart and sou in the
proclaimed. and our leaders men in whom the party
can have the fullest confdence-who have been tri.
ed in all the past and found faithful to the union and
the constitution There will be room for neither
bourbons nor independents. as such; but all must
give in adhesion to the liberal progressive and pa
iotic democracy, which is to be the party Of the u
ture not the past 1t will not necessarily make any
enemies, nor repel those who may be in sympathy
with its objects; but will require zeal and devotion
from its membership and submission TO its leader
ship the part of all who may volunteer their ser
vices to secure its 1t cannot afford to yield
again to tho cry of expediency. 1t has led in all the
victories dur ng the past year and the people. by
their acts and votes have shown that their
in its honesty Of purpose and devotion to the coun
try has returned. The issues through which it, for
the time being. lost power are dead but the party
has survived and awaits restoration to favor. The
signs OF the times were never so propitious.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Quick Time.

The steamer Gaumelle, which left Little
Rock. Saturday afternoon. a. o'clock. arrived
here Monday morning At Is minutes to z. ma
king he trip in 81 hours and As minutes, taking
Van Buren time.
The Ella Hughes. which left Little Rock a
lew siinutes later on the same day, arrived
here just one hour and fifteen inmates behind
the Maumelle This is good time. The Hughes
put OIL flour. meal, corn, bacon and sGndry
miscellaneous freight for our merchants.
Quite large number Of ladies improved the
opportunity to take trip to Fort Smith on
these boats. and we are led to judge from thfs
that both boats are popular with the ladies OF
Van Burcn.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
DIE D..

TOBIN-0n the 18th inst, few miles below Van
Buren,. PHILLIP ToBIN.
The deceased was born IN Ireland. and
came to this country when in his early man
hood. and was Il devoted lover Of his native
heath. and. like all his conntrymcn. was a
kind-hearted man. His death was very sud
den. He ate q hearty supper Tuesday night.
and Wednesday. at II NJ, he was dead. Our
warm svmpathieS are with the afflicted fami-
ly. lie was a Catholic but his sudden death
prevented his reception Of the last consola-
tions of ihe church May he rest in peace.
BR0DIE-In Van Buren, on the 18th inst q. VI.
ERODE eldest son of the late Capt. Hiram Brodie.
aged 50 years.
But few months ago. Mr.. Hiram Brodic
was laid away in the bosom of mother earth ::
soonofter that Mart. buried sweet child. To-
day he finds resting place beside their bod
les. Who does not know Mart. Brodie. and
who entertained any but kind feelings toward
him? Everybody inquired. with anxious so
licitudc for his health. and when it was whis-
pered round that Mart was dead, a press of
gloom strobe into every heart" We remem-
ber him before the wa, and through its drea-
ry length until its close We knew him a;
the whocsouled, genial companion. and
always found him surrounded by those WHO
were welded to him BY his sincerity and
nobleness of heart We knew him when the
roseate hue Of health bloomed on his cheeks
and when " consumption's ghastly frm' had
despoiled them of their glow. and yet we
never knew him save it was to greatly re-
spect. lie was an affectionate son. a kiad hus-
band a tender father. and a true friend, and
leaves behind him large number OF friends
who will ever cherish, revere. and love his
memory.
The hearty sympathies Of all our people are
with the family relations Of the deceased.
May Tie who tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb, comfort them. and stay the troubled sea
of ailliction upon which their grief-beleag-
uercd barQue is tossed.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

Maj. Levette. having completed ,.i' sur
veys OF the different routes ofthe Little Rock
and Fort Smith railway. pulled up stakes,
Saturday, and dropped back to Ozark. We
have found Maj. L.. in the associations we
have had with him. a courteous and afable
gentleman. but II he has settled his mind to
any definite route. we have not been able to
understand 1t One thing. however. we may
rely upon. that the best interests of the com.
pany will be consulted, rather than those Of
towns or individuals.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

tT The Gazrtte, OF Tuesday. says: 1T Is
announced that A. Anderson. Henry NJ. Coo
per and z. b. Sturges have been appoiutetl
commissioners to examine the twenty miles
recently completed on the Fort Smith rail.
road"
Mr. D. r. Winn. Of Hope was shot by
Col. Richard II. Gaines. the representative OF
New Orleans mercantile house. Mr.. VIM
died Sunday. The affair creates profound re.
Yret in ucmpstrad connty."
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

Mr.. Ben. Decherd stole away from the
plow, Saturday, and came to town.
Old Uncle Elisha Estes wants wife.
Refers to uncle Ed. Scott
The handsome bouquet sent our local
completely dvmoralizcd him. Another would
stand him on his head.
The town Of Alma has an election on Sat
urday. the Goth, fora justice Of the peace.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
ES- The Hartford. Connecticut, Times

says
"Before the war Connecticut sold to
the southern states various manufactured
articles, clothing, hoes, axes, saddles.
carriages, and hundreds of other things,
to the amount of about $4,000, 600
every year. This great market kept shops
and factories busy here that are silent
now II Grant 4 Co will keep their
hands of the south, call off the horde Of
plunderers. and leave the people to re
cover their lost prosperity in their own
way, perhaps We may gradually recover
a part Of this lost trade and business
But not till then
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Don't forget Memorial Day, on Thursday
The J-ih
Miss Leila Gardner's school. picnic,

Miss Leila Gardner's school picnic, last
Friday. was n complete success. We were
prevented from attending In person. but from
all who did we hear enthusiastic encomiums
The little ones. Of course. were happy. We
heard OF a gentleman. who is not rery young
played " humble peg" He says he couldn
chaw the peg worth cent. 1t was . merry
time. and Miss Leila deserves credit for Its ex-
celcnt management. 1t should be repeated
before long.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Mr. Kennedy school has closed.

+ tn The great majority Of pe"ple' are dpsi ;
rcus, OF besag happy and hxlt. hearted, but
dizzy lesa .aeheS biHiousaess, Indigestion,
and numberless other aiiings preventa" con.
so dtvoutly to be wished" All
the dependency and gloom eventutting from
diseases OF the sttnach may beprevented by
the use Of DR.. William Walkers Vinegar Bit
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

The Fort smithers. after practising three
or tour weeks In spelling. challenged our lads
and l,ssies to meet them. last Thursday night,
In Fort Smith. for TIE purpose Of comparing
the spelling capacities OF both places. 1t was
too transparent. and nobody went.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

Col. Walker Moore and Mr.. J.. II. South
ma, returned from Little Rock. on the Maui
melle, Monday morning.
DIR Brown offers five dollas's reward to
any one that v i'll return his strayed pony.
Henry Beutzel was over from Port Smith
yesterday.
Rev Mr. Hunter is stirring ~ the sain
and sinners of Logtown with long pole.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

Our entcrprising young friends. Austin.
Martin 4 Ward. sent to st. Louis. a few days
ago. q sample OF wheat to be exhibited by
Mr.. Martin. on change. who Is In st. Louis
and to have 1t classified there. This enter
prising firm leads in this matter, as 1t does in
every thing else.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

EE Lexington, KY, dates Of the l4th
say that Gen Breckenridge remains un-
changed. He is still free from pain, and
those in attendance upon him are less
apprehcnsive Of his sudden death than
they were. He saw few visitors to
l,,.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Obituary Resolutions.

At a meeting of Van Buren Lodge, No. 6, +. & A.
NJ, held at their hall, on the 10th day of May, the
following preamble and resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, Death has again invaded our household
and taken from our little circle devoted brother
an honored and respected citizen, GEORGE NJ. BRo-
DIE.
Resolped, That we deeply deplore his departure
from among u.s. and regret the loss sustained by our
Order and society at large.
Resolred 2nd. Thst incur brother George NJ Bro.
die we have ever recognized an upright man, kind
parent and faithful brother Mason.
Resolped 3rd, That extend to his bereaved fami-
ly our sincere coincidence in this their hour of grief
and trial, and confidently point them to the promises
of the Great Giver Of life.
Resolved 4h. That we wear the usual badve of
mourning for thirty days and that . copy of these
resolutions be published in the Van Buren, Press,
and certified copy be sent to the widow Of our de-
ceased brother.
!: !: !: {; {: E,ls:s: S$;s4:'''' $$;4.: Committee.
l.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
TOWN OF ALMA.
Redemption Of Land.

NOTICE is hereby given that l.. C. White has re 4.
~ deemed the ne 4 offs =. sw4 of sw a and
10 aeies on the south part ot the Sc 4 offs W a,
see is, I 10, 81 west; and Berkeley Neal redeemed
the sc = OF =. sec 8, 2yw, sold respectively
as the property. of Soioman Henderson and NJ.
Lynch sold by j. p Grady. sheriff and collector Of
crawford counry, Arkansas. for delinquent taxes
Tor the years 1870 andlS7l.
In testimony have hereto set my hand and
3w. ED * SCOTT Clerk
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

Ex-Governor Garland granted par
dons to J. Enyart, IT,, and Stephen b. I'm
yart, convicted at the April term, 1875,
Of the Washington county circuit court
for assault. and sentenced to three years
in the pcnitentiary,
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
Challenge to Ozark.

Six Young ladies and gentlemen (three of
each) of Van Buren, send greeting to equal
number from Ozark, to meet them in Van
Buren. within three weeks from this date, and
spell for premium. Accommodations will
be furnished the accepting party during their
stay in this place free of charge.
ORTHOGRAPHY.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

"A meeting OF the Agricultural and Me-
chsnicsl Association Of Crawford County
win be held at the court house In Van Buren,
Thursday next. Nov. Goth. tisimportsnt that
the stock should be well represented.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

The ladies composing the Decoration Com
mttee are requested to meet at the residence
of Mrs. B. j. Brown. on Thursday evening
next ats O'clock. 1t Is desirable that full at
tendance be had.
Per order OF Chairman.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18
DECORATION Day!
Thursday, May ~. 1875.

At q meeting of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Confederate Cemetery, the
follow g Programme MAS adopted for
Decoration Day, Thursday, May 9th:
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

under date OF the tn. that we are just be-
ginning to have spring weather. and is very
welcome. We wish again to acknowledge
fayors at his hands.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

The Fayetteville Democrat Of Saturday.
says, that Mr.. Willis II Neal, Of Van B"ren.
was the champion spcler" at their spelling
match. Willis Is at the Institute. and Is a son
Of Mr.. William Neal.
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

~ Hon. +. NJ. Gunter, NJ. C., has ap.
appointed w. II. Cravcns, son Of Col. j
+ Cravens. of Fayetteville to a cadet
ship Of West Point
The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

We have to thank Mrs Leonard wilhaf
for \ haskell Of peas They were the first that
have graced our table this season, and were
very nice,