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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30
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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30
A DrIidical Wedding.

The following description of mar
riagc in the Druidical days is given in
Saintine's Myths of the Rhine:
AT place where two roads meet the
cracking of a whip is heard hogs, sheep
and small oxen are driven aside to make
way for kind of procession consisting
of grave and solemn men and women.
1t is "A wedding.
Two young people have just had their
union blessed by the priests under the s;t-
cred oak The bride is dressed in black
and wears a wreath of dark leaves ON
her head. She walks in the midst of her
friends. a matron who walks on her
left holds before her eyes white cloth;
it is II shroud, the shroud in which she
will be buried one of these days. On
her right a Druid intones chant in
which he enumerates in solemn rhythm
all the troubles and all the anXieties
which await her in welded life.
From tins day, young wife, thou alone
wilt have to bear all the burden of your
united household.
You will have to attend the baking
of food; you will have to prepare the
resnous torch and the lamp.
You will wash the linen at the foun-
tain, and you will make up the clothing.
You will attend to the COW and even
to the horse, if your husband requires it.
Always full of respect, You will wait
on him, standing behind him ut his
meals
If he expresses wish to take you with
him to war, you will accompany him to
carry his baggage, To keep his arms in
good condition, and to nurse him if he
should be sick or wounded.
Happiness consists in the fulfillmeut of
duty. Be happy, my child.
What Is still more strange is that This
doiorous wedding song, but slightly al
tered, is still in some parts of France at
this day addressed TO brides by local
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30

to US from Great Britain, where it APP
pears there were, in 1913, 2,S11 art
schools with 2s1 400 pupils. In the me-
tropolis of America, the third city in
population in Christcndom, its only art
school, which gives more than elementary
instruction, j. in danger of closing for
want of a few thousand dollars to keep
il going
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30

They have new test for intoXica-
ton in Canada When "A man can pro-
nouncc reciprocity without tripping
the police let him go. In Maine the test
is "Erastus Richardson" and "rassis
risson" is deemed conclusive.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30

Grassy HECKER, living at Whites Val
ley, Pa deliberately burned herself to
death the other day while under the in
tiuence of an extraordinary delusion.
For five or six years past she has al
times been subject to temporary insan-
itv, during which she imagined she had
committed sins against her Emmanuel
which could only be absolved by burnt
offerings. In one of these spasnis she
erected an altar and set il on fire, with
the result above stated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30

An old lady in town has become dis
gusted with almanacs She says if all
the people in this country were to stop
buying almanacs maybe the printers
who make 'cm would put in some total
eclipscs of the sun and moon and some
t'l:nsits of Nonuses that would be WISH
bic here "-NoryGstoic HeFdld.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-30

WHY are umbrellas like pancakcsg
Because they are seldom seen after Lent
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Valuable Farm for Sale.

We are authorized to offer for sale one OF
the best and most thoroughly cultivated farm.
in Western Arkansas situated in Crawford
county, about eight miles from the city OF
Van Buren,, and four miles from the town OF
Alma containing quarter section. one-hal!
in Frog Bayou bottom, and the other up
land.
One hundred acres are in cultivation. fifty
in cotton and fifty in corn. Has fine six
acre orchard Of apples of the finest varieties
together with II fine assortment OF peaches.
fine field of sweet and Irish potatoes and
turnips Also, if desired, a tract of l2D acres
near by, can be had to 20 with this place.
Asuperior large double log dwelling house
and outhouses; the house one story and halt
high: fine barn. stable and corn crib, &c,
making every thing complete and comforta-
Bile with excellent water A steam grist and
cotton mill on the joining place. and In a
most excellent neighborhood.
Any one wanting a No ! place can pur-
chased at bargain. Terms to be agreed up
on. II desired. the standing crop will be
disposed of to the party purchasing. Also all
the farming utensils which are of asuperior
quality.
Parties in earnest to purchase such place.
will find it greatly to their interest TO exam
inc this farm. and see for themselve what 1t is
by the crops that it produces, and there is no
better time to do so than before the gathering
of the cotton and corn.
For further particulars apply to the editor
of this papcr, Aug l0-lm
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
THE LOST BALLOON.
Body of Grimw ood, Donaldson's Compan-
ion, Found in Lake Michigan.
The Chicago dispatch of the 18th inst.

The Chicago dispatch of the 18th inst.
says; 90
A special to the Chicago Evening
Journal from White Hall, Mich, says the
body of n s. Grimwood was found yes
terday on the beach of Lake Michigan,
near Stony creck,by A, Beckwith. 1t had
on all his clothes except boots or shoes,
and had letters and notes of his trip
which prove beyond doubt his idenity.
Little additional is given in specials
received here concerning the finding Of
the body of Grmwood. On the body
were discovered n watch, notes, papers,
letters and an Indiarlrbber life-preserver
with a role in it two inches long, also a
certificate Of membership in the Chicago
np,,ic library. 1t is stated that the bal
ioon is il the middle of Lake Michigan
and the possibility of fall was men
toned bnt not as a probability NThe
body was found by mail carrier. 1T
was badly dccomposed, portions o. the
face being gone. 1t was buried in GENE
terry near the place where 1t was dlscov
cred
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Quick Work,

w. Alexander, Esq, united in marriage
In the Circuit Court room, Van Buren,, on Sat-
urday morning. Aug. 2lst, Mr.. David II.
Caldwell, Of Washington county, AMI Mrs.
Mary +. Jones, Of Crawford county. 1t took
Just twenty minutes to fully complete the
title-grantins license giving bond, marry
ing. making the record and sending the old
gentleman on his way rejoicing. He express
ed himself to MS. that he belivcd that he was
more excited. than when he was married
before, forty years ago We intimated to him
that perhaps he had arrived ut that point of
bow"
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Three Good Hands at Draw Poker.

from the Brooklyn A.us.l
1t was good old-fashioned set lown
at draw poker, There were three of
thcm-U lysses, Childs and Murphy.
F." ! tell you what, it's Jolly game, ."
remarked the poet laureate, Z" when you
know it's played on the square.
Il could never see any pleasure in
cards where there's cheating going on, ="
added his excellency, Tipping another
chunk of ice into the glass that stood on
the table beside him.
+" Faith, you can depend upon it, " said
Murphy, " that a man who would cheat
his own friends amt got the right sort
of nature in him, at all. at all
Finally there was call, and all
threw down their hands simultaneously.
Childs had three aces, so had Murphy, so
had Grant! Nine aces and only one
deck Then they all cot .up without say
ing word, went out, and walked off in
different directions.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
The Cherokee Election Returns.
Talk About the Ross Troubles and
the Affairs OF the Nation.
lst, Louis Republican. August lsth.l

lSt Louis Republican, August lsth.l
A very well Informed gentleman from
Fort Gibson, |, T., Is stopping in the city
tor few days, and has given reporter
Of this paper some information regarding
matters in the territory, which appears
especially interesting BY reason of the
strongly partisan nature of the reports
that are generally forwarded from that
much veted quarter of the land.
According to his view the recent elcc-
tlun will he found to have terminated un-
favorably to Charles Thompson, or
Oochelata, Ross opponent The official
returns are all in, ot course The Chero-
kee country is separated into nine dis
trlcts, and these in turn are sub divided
into precincts varying in number. On
the second day after ali election the su
perintendents of election meet and count
the votes throughout each district. The
count is witnessed by friends of both
parties, the papers certified, sealed and
forwarded in charge Of sheriff $ officers
to the principal chief, 10 be by him trans
milted to the national council at It's next
annual session, which occurs in Novem.
ber These records cannot be opened
except 10y the chief or by his authority
and IN The presence of both houses of the
council, where the count is made. The
candidate then found to have rect iyed
the greatest number OF vote. is declared
chief, aud the oath administered to him.
The late election for principal chief
was held on the Cd day of August, and
passed off quietly without interruption
Notwithstanding numerous predictions
to the contrary by outside parties, The
majorties for the two candidates in the
different districts we're as follows:
ROSS NAUpRITEl
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Rlnchcr's Keal Estatc Ageucy,

Attention is directed to the fact of The re
moyal of W ID Blocher's Agency to the old
bank building, opposite the state House
which makes him convenient to all branches
of the state department. lie has every iacil-
ity to give general satisflc'ion' ana par''eS
desiring to purchase or donate forfeited lands
or to purchase any other lands of the state
or who desire information Of any kind IN ref
ercncc to State or United states lands shouid
address ". u. Blocher. Little Rock, Aw
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
rRoGREsslvn OR NON. PROGRESSIVE.

PROGRESSIVE OR NON PROGRESSIVE.
This gentleman also strongly critieises
the effort that has been made to give
Ross the character of a non progressive
leader. He it was who laid the founda
ton for the excellent educational system
the Chcrokees now possess. In addition
to their eIghsy five free schools they
have an orphan asylum, where the or
phans Of the nation are clothed. fed aud
EDUCATED free of charge. They have also
two seminaries, one for girls and one for
boys, to which the graduates of the com
mon schools are admitted and boarded
free Each of these institutions is also
provided with primary department. In
these matters, certainly, Ross has shown
a spirit of liberal Enlightenment.
ExTRAyAGANeE.
A for his extravaganza, the very ap.
preparations by which alone moneys
could be expended were made by coun.
ell in which, for the past three years, the
,n'ing majority has been opposed to
Ross The effort made to create an i'm
press on that the numerous murders that
have lately taken place were chargcable
to Ross political friends is4also denied
Several of the recent "-hloodyf scenes that
have been laid by the Downing party at
their opponepts' doors prove to have
grown out OF old family feuds. Bushey
head, who was murdered some two
months ago, was the uncle Of the pres
cnt treasurer and strong Ross man,
whereas he was reported Downing man
murdered by the adherents of Ross
Jack Doubletooth is now said to have
been killed during brawl that occurred
at meeting composed solely Of men ep-
posed to Ross
Jesse Foreman, about whose killing so
much has been written, was shot under
the following circumstances He had
murdered Sam Usage, Ross man, on ac-
count of an old grudge. The sheriff Of
Illinois district went with writ to arrest
him Foreman agree to go, but when
about to leave the house, picked mp a
shot, gun and discharged one barrel at
the sheriff member of the sheriff
party then shot him through "A window
All these cases have been cited as in
stances of political murders by Ross
friends, and our informant states that the
people of the territory would be much
better understood did the dispatches and
correspondence furnished from their
country show a greater spirit of fairness
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
TO PRE- ENIPTORS.

Parties living upon unconiirufed Swamp
Lands, having filed their declaratory state
,uents and now wishing to perfect sheir IT,
flea. will do we'll to address JOHN INGRAM
Real Estate Agent, Little Rock Arkansas
While s,ing land business, he possesses su-
nerior advantages for perfecting titles to all
o,,,.as or,,,ds N,a. can do better than to
cntrust their business to hnI. i"'
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
And Still they Come.

Jim Dickcy brought In, Friday. barley q.
Taylor, and lodged him with Sheriff Winfrey.
The last grand jury, found an indictment
against him for disturbing public worship.
He has been laying out and when arrested
had breech' loading rifle in his possession.
David Capps. also indicted by the grand ju-
ry, was brought in Friday and gave bonds To
take his trial.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

- We thought it was acknowledged on all
hands that we in town, were ahead IN fine
peaches, But. Moses Lemley sent to our ia
BILE, Friday, half dozen free stone peaches
(thc variety VIC did not learn) that lay it over
all others we have seen in town or country
Uncle Ed Scott has very fine tree ofpeach
es Just back of his house and handy to be got
at these moonlight sights. but they hardly
come up to our friend Lcmley's.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

- Mr.. James Barnes, at his wagon shop, in
Van Buren, turns out as well made, hand
some hight running Wagon. Tor all works as
runs on four wheels. There is no use of send
ing to Cincinnati, or any other place for work
of this kind, when it can be produced right
at your own door, as cheap and complete as
can be bought anywhere. Give him trial
aud our word for it you wont be sorry. And
he is no slouch of an artist, juding from the
handsome decoration of his work.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

Tie Trustees of the Louisville Medical Col
lege louisville. XVI have. in accordance
with the provisions OF their charter. estab-
lished a Beneficiary System, whereby any
young man studying medicine and being un-
able to pay for Ills education. may receive a
Beneficiary Scholarship, which relieves him
Of payment Of the Professors tees. The pub
known College has abolished all fee. for its
diplomas; the Faculty being thus wholly un-
interested pecuniariy in the result Of all ex-
aminations for graduation. For particulars
address Deaa Of louisville Medical College
1863 Second street, Louisville, Ky. I'm.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

Capt c. II. Conralt. went down on the
Maumelle, Tuesday. Capt, Woodruff drops.
off for a months visit to the Hot Springs and
Capt. Conradt will take his place In charge of
the boat A more popular or better qualified
gentleman in the eflice can't be found. With
Con- and Mussellman. and Capts. Bowlin
and Houston. everything will 80 on as " mer
ry as a marriage bell"
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

~ A NVASSERS wanted for two superb
OAAN works of French art "L1rrLE
RUNAWAY MD uER PETS. aud the pretty
pair, " THE DINNER AND THE NAr.n These
pictures are worthy of place in costly homes
aud inexpensive enough for the simplest
Selling rapidly. aad take ON sight. We guar
sntee ready sales. good profits. and quick re-
turns. Any active person who will take hlod
can make 4 handsome income. Send for our
best terms at once.
j. b. FORD & Co,
l2w Ia Elm ST., Cincinnsu
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

Gar A wife who had been lecturng
her husband for coming home intoxica
ted. became ncensed at his indifference,
and exclaimed, Oh. that | could wiring
tears of anguish from your eyes J! 10
which the hardened wretch hiccoughed,
;. Tain faint no use, old woman, to bo-
bore for water here, -
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Sherin''s Sale.
Notice

Is hereby given that at tde .Jnly term. 1s75
l. OF the Probate Court OF Crawford county.
Arkansas the following named administrators
and guardian filed th0ir annual account cur
rents for settlement:
James Greiy, administrator Of John Wilcox.
final account.
Philip Tobin. administrator of Patrick
Tobin.
Joseph Winters guardian of Isaac wccse
heirs,
Now, all persons interested in the settle
ment of the above accounts, are required to
come forward aud file exceptions thereto. If
any they have. on or before the ID day OF the
next term Of said court, or they will be forever
barred from excepting thereto or any item
thereof.
Gi, en- under my hand and seal this
22d July, 1873.
ED. 4. SCOTT, Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

AF A Presbyterian minister, while
marrying couple Of his rustic parish
toner's, felt exceedingly disconnected on
his asking the bridegroom if he was will
ing to take the woman for his welded
wife. by his scratching his head and say
ing, "Ay. I'm wullin' but I'd rather hae
her sister "
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

r,- Philadelphia husbands are not al
lowed to use the night keys, and wheh
tho clock strikes ten, if they are not at
home. the grieved wife sohs out
rah hand me my bonnet and shawl and
sword cane
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
40 Diplomas Awar ded
FOR 1874.
From Quincy Daily Wing.
1!fter- Notes Of the 7'reatjeM Aaaaal Er
hibition--Repiew Of The Vorious De-
partmeats-Some Of the More
.Notpbke ErhiLitoyy.


pa,tmeats-Some Of Me More
Notqbie EchiJitors.
Magic Fire Kndler-Tbat invaluable article,
Smiths infalible Fire Kinder has been exhibit,
ed at the fair in practical manner by thcinvent-
or, Mr.. II, p, Smith. of Dubuque, Iowa, and has
furnished one of the most interesting and at,rac.
tive exhibitions in fine arts hall. This is unique
and admirable invention for kindling fires with
out the aid of shavings any Of the helps in or.
dinary use, is safe, cheap, handy and economical.
1t gives the greatest satisfaction to all who use il
and is meeting with extraordinary sale. Any
agent. male or female with the conmonest tact
and perseverance,. is to make money with this
ready selling article It will pay any young man
or woman wanting employment
The Morris, III, Reiormer says: A useful ar.
tiele. The lntallible Fire Kinder is the best
thing Of the kind we have seen 1t 10 very eonv
lent aad the thing long wanted to start quick fires
will last for number OF years. is easily ighte ed
with match and blows out as quick the jerk
of sleeps tail. 1t carried off the Blue Ribbon
at our county fair What we have to say is Just
get one and you never will regret the purchase
All II costs is 81 90.
The New Northwest, Portland, Oregon, says
Every housewife knows the Inconvenience arising
from wet wood aud poorly burning fires every
one should know the advantages of the lniallibe
Fire Kinder that is ready tall times for use Shat
will burn until the poorest wood or most obstinate
coal can be ignited.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Photographs.

TO to GANNAWAf'S PICTURE
GALLERY when you want good Pho
tographs. No. lao Garrison Avenue,
Fort Smith, Arkansas. june TT.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

NlCKs FLORAL GUIDE FOR lS76.-The first
number of the Guide for the next year will be
ready by the first of December next. 1t will
be beautifully illustrated and printed, and we
think great improvement on the present
year. Published quarterly. Price, 25 cents
year. Free to all customers that order seed
to Che amount of ono dollar or more
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
MAIL SCHEDULE.
sg All Job Work. cash OIL deliy-
Presbyterian, 70. 81

Rev. j. G. KENNEDY, PASTOR Divine Ser
vice every Sabbath, except the Sd of each
month, at II A. NJ. and I'm. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at Z P.M NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

! u II. ID
VIE well known and long establishes
L. Ferry at Van RureH. Arkansas, IS nov
uIsder the charge of the sHhsefiher. Thepro.
piie tors having recently piis on !. arse New
Stean boat. aud Nth earefal and experienced
Ferrymtu they feel confident that they eai.
give BI,iy. esai satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet tli In
creasing tlema nds The large emigraht tray-
cl " Texas.
The st Louis. aid sherman. Texas, U. $.
Mails are carried ok+r this Ferry. which is z
good guarantee that II Y Inc shortest as well
as the hrst route for fray Il nf MI kifas's.
This Ferry hts the Iprgsd AMI best boat on
the river, and Gan eso-s 2Sk, 'sgans and team:
per day. and no retention On either bank need
be expected Enelasnges for stock and sheds
for travellers afe heing buiitbn 10th. sides %
the river, and no pains viii .be sparrh 70 ac-
commodate the public. We xiiall strive r.
continue 70 make this the popular route to
and from Missouri aud Texas.
Az b. Ferry accounts mHsf be .stislst
Mohthtg-~Ad dertaf ton ffam this rule.
" tTN# H.. q. R0 BiEDf, ! Esopfiiot
aVah Dufen. Feh.4, ~. Y III,
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

Z Ex~ A resident of Pittstield, Mass >,
publishes his belief that there are sepa-
rate heavens for men and women. His
argument is that all the troubles in this
life arise from the mingling of the sexes
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
RIVER NEWS.
TUESDAY MORNING

TUESDAY MORNING
The river is falling slowly, with 2is feet Of
water on the bars. Weather cGo and cloudy
i"e Maumelle arrived Monday morning, and
goes down. to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

rs- Ph'ggs says his wifes name is
Flora, and that's the reason why when
he gets within about block OF his house,
at two O'Clock in the morning, he begin.
to feel like night blooming serious
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

According to these figures it will be
seen that Ross has a majority Of 53 votes
lnere Is no apparent reason to doubt the
absolute correctness of these returns,
which were obtained from the sheriff $
officers who brought them to Fort Glib
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
Important to Medical Students.

Orders from physicians will receive prompt
and careful attention. Aug lin
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

- Soeiable at Miss Maggie Woods, last
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
In time Of Peace prepare for War

The best and cheapest place to get
The best aud cheapest place to get
The best and cheapest place to get
Drugs aud Medicines
Drugs and Medicines.
Drugs and Medicines
is AT
w. w Ii ALE Y'S,
w. w. Ii Al LEY IS,
w. w .BAILEY'S
FORT SMITH. ARK.
FoRr SMITH, ARK.
FGnT SMITH ARK.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24
sB-THE 4 UTHORfTY or EYER rB BODiT-aa
PROCP-..2O TO J.

The sales of Webscrs Dictionaries throughout the
country in 1873 ~ times large the sales Of
any other Dictionaries. In proof of this will send
to any person, on application. the statements of
than 100 Booksellers from every section of tn
country Published by g. 4 c, MERRIAM, Spring
field Mass
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

1O,OaO Iords and Meanings not in other
Detiob0fies.
1000 EsGRAyisGs. 1910 PAGES QrsRro, pRicf $i2.
We commend 1t ns splendid specimen Of learning
w taste, and labor. Montgomery Ledger, l
livery scholar. and especially every minister should
~ have this work. West. Pres, Louisville !
Ilest hoax far ase~y haay that III. rs.-a ha- y~s
- duced in the present century. lGolden Era !
Superior ncompnrahy, to all others. In It's dcfn-
~ tions. IB. " MeDonqold, Pres. Cnmb, tnyyl
'l,he reputation of ths work IL not confined to
America. lRiehmond Whig ]
Every family In the United States should have th.
- work. tialIatin Rep. ]
II epository Of useful information such it stands
~ without n rival. ~ Nashville Dispatch |
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

Pay for your paper.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-24

Mr. Charles G. Scott is in receipt of a
long letter from orr old friend Maj. William
Quesenbury. He living at Navasota. Texas.
We. as well as many of his friends here would
be delighted to hear from him. Let us have
. letter Mator