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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-10

The Great Salt Lake has been frozen
over this winter for the first timc within
the menOIY of man.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-10

TIE girls attending a seminary in lii
nois set two chickens fighting in their room
last Sunday. Bets on the result ran high.
and at the conclusion Of the contest the win
ming maiden was 'Detter" by a gold watch,
a pair Of silk stockings, a French corset,
two rolls Of false hair, a patent bustls and
a beautiful bOOk-mark with "Christ Our
Guide' worked on it in colOred silk.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-10

GOLD opened at lis, yesterday, in
New York, advanced to 1l5s and closed
at lis.
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NEW YORK.
An Exciting nay I'm Wan street.

An Exciting Day I'm Wall Street.
NEW YORK, March 9.-The day has been
an excited one in Wall street. At the
opening a dash was made against the stock
market, which resulted in a temporary re-
action from the best prices Of yesterday,
but the market soon recovered and the
highest prices Of the season were made in
some stocks. In the gold room the squeez-
ing process was continued, and borrowers
had to pay from 1-16 to SIG for the use Of
Oold
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-10
UNITED STATES SENATE.
EXTRA SESSION.

Election Of Mr.. Ferry, of Michi-
gan, as President Pro TEN.
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WASHINGTON.
The Senate Standing Com
mittees.

The Contest for Sergeant-At-
Arms. &
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Senator JOhnsOn's p,

There has been a good deal Of Senatorial
talk naturalization in reference TO An
drew johnson assuming a position Of quasi
opposition to the Democracy. Senators
who have COnversed with him to-day do
not so understand him, and there does not
seem to be any ground for doubt that he
will be in regular opposition to the Radical
party and the Administration.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-10
who shall be serEennt-at.Arms?

The Republican Senatorial caucus de-
bated the subject Of Sergeant-at-arms, and
the name Of Chas. Kennedy, Of New York,
was pressed to succeed the present incum-
bent, Mr.. French, who was elected in 1869,
and had at the time Mr.. Kennedy as his
competitor. At the adjourned meeting,
Thursday, this question will be disposed
Of, and also whether it is expedient to make
other changes.
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Terms Of Subscription.

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The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
COME come F!

To our friends of the grasshopper re
gions of Missouri, Kansas and other
States, we extend cordial invitation to
come 10 our County. We have every
prospect Of an abundant crop. Our
wheat is about ready for the harvest, and
we never had q better prospect; we will
have the greatest abundance and plenty
to spare We have as fine country as
can be found in the United States. In
our County we have about 10000 acres
of as fine bottom land as can be found
anywhere; our table and up. lands cannot
be surpassed; our climate is genial; our
productions various we raise as fine cot
ton and other Southern products as the
extreme South; our wheat and fruit
crops are not excelled in the North; the
hcaltbfuluess sfour County is unexcelled
any where Van Buren, our County seat,
il situated on the north bank Of the Ar
kansas river, at the head of this immense
body of river bottom laud and the Little
Rock d Ft Smith railroad will run to our
tosn when completed. snd is Iow with
in 40 miles of our town, AMI in 90 miles
Of the eastern border Of cur County. Our
river 10 nsvigsble most OF the year We
have every iuduceGent 10 offer to emf
grants There are numbers Of kan.isns
who came hare last winter and are now
doing we'll; they found winter range for
their stock in eur vast bottoms and labor
for themselves by which they supported
their families. and are ao~ making fle
crops, Weare never ruined by droughts
last year vas the worst we have ever
had. aud yet We have had to spare TO all
aho came. We baye never made q fail
ure sfcrops Land is yet cheap! Come
and secure yonr somes while you can.
Our County is pesceaL!e and quiet; all
past differences are healed; no inquiry
Us to where you came from; good citi
ze2s We want and can make it to their in
terest to come Here you find every sd'
yRntsge as farmers, stock raisers, me-
cbsnics, laborers and business men. No
country ia the whole West and North
can offer such universsl advantages We
hay, now good and stable government
and everything calculated to advance us
10 making rapid strides AL is life, ami
nation and Improvement. "Come and
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Maj z. c. Boudinot's Lecture.

1t was our pleasure to listen to the Lecture
Of Major Boudinot, Thursday night, delivered
on invitation and for the benefit Of the La.
dies Southern Memorial Association Of VxH
Buren,. The Court House, was st sn early
hour. well filled, and never have We witness
raptured and delighted with the speaker and
his lecture from the beginning to the end.
Ii has been our pleasure, to have frequently
heard the Major in DAYS gone by-but never
to such decided advantage as ct this time.
The subject matter was replete with facts and
figures and at times the speaker was eloquent
and touching. An easy ready speaker, he
carried his audience along with him to the
end without the least sign OF restlesness or
fatigue. a meagure report Of the Lecture
would Of course, do injustice to the author.
and a full report We are not able to give at
this time Those. however. who tailed to at
often offered to our citizens, and which 1t has
not been our lot to listen to before, since our
stay In Arkansas.
Mai. Boudinot's business before the United
States court. called him back to Fort Smith
early the next morning; but he promises our
citizens. that he will before his return East.
make them more extended visit. While
here he WA. the guest Of Capt. jerks Brown.
under whose attentive care, we are sure the
Major wanted for nothing.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08

tF communication citing the disap-
pointment Of the citizens of Black Oak Grove
Sunday, ut the none-fulhllmcnt of the ar-
pointment of Bros, Wilcox and Ilillyer to
speak on temperance at that time. is declined
for reason OF the absence of the writers name
1t Is a settled rule that no communication
per without the writer's name accompanies
It, Tie Ladies Of Blact Oak settlement are
proyer6ial for their free and bounterful enter
tainmcnts on such occasions. and we have no
doubt th1t Sunday they fully sustained their
reputation. Bro. Gin made the announce
me"t without any very definite understands
in. that the appointment would be filled by
the speakers designated.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Our Little Rock Letter.

Mr.. EpIrOR: To the person who lives IN
the small towns on the river, and drops int
this metropolis. the hustle and stir will con-
vey to him the idea that business Is lively De-
cause OF the appearance OF the thoroughfares
The opposite. however. is the case. Taxing
the population into consideration, there Is
not a. much business doing here as in your
own little town
Ii i. nearly three years since was in LIT
tie Rock. and during that time that place has
progressed wonderfully. Many of the oiu
wooden structures that marred the appear
ance of Markham and Main streets have been
removed. aud line brick editices now occupy
their places The town has stretched it>elt
in all directions. and where, ten years ago
the sheep and cattle browsed, houses are
thickly scattered.
Yet Notwithstanding these evidences of i'm
prov.ment. We must say that ii there Is one
thing for which the capital city is more re-
markable than another. it is for the horrible
sidewalks which do so much abound within
its limits.
Iarrived here. Wednesday morning. by the
Maumelle, after delightful ride. That eve
ming | shook the hand of Vic. Whitfield as
he stepped on the Cairo and Fulton train. on
his way to Wisconsin. The buildings of this
company, and depot nf the Memphis and Lit
/ tie Rook railway. are located in the extreme
eastern part of the city. The apparent thrift
and hustle in that section is pretty good
proof that the railroads are doing n good bG-
siness. The coming and going of the trains
imparts to that locality thorough business
air
Thursday morning attended the pic mic of
the st. Andrews Society, which took place
at Hills Lake. on the line of the Memphis and
! Little Rock railroad. about nine miles from
| the latter place. 1t is the very worst railroad
/ | ever Travelled on. Travelling by stage could
not be much more rough. However, the trip
was made, the return to this city accomplish
ed. and the entire party, including your cor
respondent were very happy.
Thursday night. attended Il concert given
by the pupils Of Mr.. and Mrs. Metcali, which
was really excellent. The trioS, instrument
tai on the piano. were really excellent The
vocal solos. Duets and trios Nere beyond the
need of commendation.
The Press Association visited Governor
Garland and enjoyed Themselves awhile with
his exccllency. The country is now safe.
Little Rock is fast assuming the plopor
tions and airs of Il city. Its streets are paved,
sprinkler lays the dust white and negro po-
lice perambuate the town, omnibusses and
carriages are here and there in groups await
ing custom. and at every step You are assail'
ed with "bos> have shine?' from the lips o
a myriad of urchin bootbllcks. Truly Little
nothing more to say.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
"The Result of G,od Blood

The following was taken from the
Shelby Couranf paper published in
Shelby county, Ky;
Major VIM. l. Waddy, one ofour lead
ing sheep breeders, shearsd sixty. eight
head Of sheep the other day, sixty Of
which were common Grsta rirer Scala
rags that shesred $50 pounds or three
pounds to the sheep the eight we're pure
bred CoEWdia LincoiaSAiyes that shsared
l3? pounds or An average OF sixteen
pounds each The difference is SO great
that blind man can see it. And the way
to improve time and take advantage of
yhis very superior blood 10 so plain.
A." that the way-farins man though he be
fool need not err therein, "
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Ladies Southern Memorial Association

At meeting of ladies and gentlemen
of Van Buren, at the residence of Is. j.
Brown, on Wednesday evening, June I'd,
1875, the following proceedings were had,
to.wit:
On motion of G. Wilcox, Esq, Hon
Jesse Turner was called to the chair and
". H. II Shibley requested to act as sec
retary
The chair stated the object of the meet
ing to he to organize a Ladies Southern
Memorial Association, for the purpose
ofcaring for the graves and perpetuatlng
the memories of the Confederate soldiers
buried in Van BureE Cemetery.
On motion, it was agreed to make a
temporary organization subject to the
approval Of the members of the associa-
ton at future meeting.
The following ladies' were then duly
elected
Mss HAsELrINE MASSEY, President.
Miss LILY Is MCGEE, Vice
Miss MAUD CLEGG, Secretary
Mrs C. NJ THoMPsoS, Treasurer.
On motion, the president elect was in
struc.ed to appoint committee of three
ladies, to be styled all Executive Com
mittee, who should have power 10 ap-
point its own secretary, who will be cor
responding secretary Of the association.
Hon B J. Brown mentioned the fact
that Mai T.. c. BsudinOt would lecture
Thursday evening ct the Court House,
for the benefit Of the association The
chair appointed Messrs, J. d Hawkins,
c. T. Ward and B. j. Brown Commit
tee Of arrangements and reception, and
Misses Pinkie Dibr0ll, Rosa Williams,
Fannie Durham and Bessie Green to can
vass the town for the sale of tickets
On motion, the association adjourned
to meet again next Monday evening, the
7th inst, at the residence of B J Brown.
JESSE TURNER, Chairman.
W. II. II SHBLEY, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
The Pulaski County Court.

Az the last session of the General Assem-
blv. An act was passed, providing for the
transfer OF all suits and proceedings which
relate to the sixteenth section.. lands or 10
money due fer said lands. embracing. also, all
other state lands, to the respective counties
where such lands are located.
This act WAS passed in obedience to the re-
auiremcnts of sec "A, chap Z. Of the constitn-
tion Of 1874 and, by provision Of the law
the clerk of the Pulaski chanccry court is re-
quired. within ninety days from its passage,
70 transmit to the several clerks of the circuit
courts OF the counties In which the lands lie.
the original papers and certified copies st the
record entries In all such cases. to be then dis
posed of a. II the suits had been originally
commenced in such counties.
The time allowed for the transmission OF
the papers aud record entries, in these suits.
TO the proper counties, has long s'nce iapsee,
and yet we are advised that up to the present
time no steps have been taken towards the
TRANSMISSION OF these suits TO the counties
where they belong. and thus carry out the
command Of the constitution. and the yell
known object oi tie trainers Of the bill
Why Is mis-. The writer remember, ahen
the bill came bach from the Hsuse OF Repre-
sentatives TO .hs Senate, where II orlsisstcd.
a small aGendnent had teen iGctss on to 1t
In the shape Of pyoeiso. Possibly the object
of the mover Of the amendment NAs TO defeat.
partially. ct least, the design Of thr bill. by
making the trsasfer Of the suits dependent
upon the application OF the parties sued, for
such traSsfsr. II, however. tLis ~ss the OBJ
iect OF the amendment, 1t signally failed In
accomplishing iis purpose. IL IL had been
thought Of amy consequence. when the bill
was returned to the sensts from the House,
. motion to n0n-e0aeU In the ameudment
would have been made; but not the slightest
importance was attached TO IL; on the contra
~ 1t WAS regarded as MOLLY imperative, for
the law repealed section 1899. Of Gsntts Di.
gest, (ses oct of 10th July. 1863 which alone
gave jurisdiction to the fulsski Chsncery
Court to try these causes. thus sweeping away
court, to take further action Ia the premises
If these causes ere not transferred. what viii
the Pulaski Chsncery Court DO With them
1t cannot try them. They may reNsin in the
clerks oalee till dosmsdsy, and yet 1t is re-
spectful submitted that the court csn take
no legal stsp to try them. unless Teinye.ted
with authority to do so.
All that ao~ remains for the Pulaski Chan
Gerry Court to do. touching these causes. It 10
respectfully insisted On, Is to ace that they
are Transferred TO the proper counties with
out unnecessary delay. I.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08

We understand that Col }. NJ Harrell
will, in few days, take editorial charge
Of the Hot Springs Telegraph. Wonder
IL there is any political significance ia the
fact? Col II, has the learning and abil.
ity to make the Telegraph power in the
land l.. Il. Star.
Col Harrell is one Of the best and
most correct ectnewspaper writer's in Arkan-
sas, and vita proper advantages he can
make the Telegraph second to none in
the State. If there is Any political sig.
nlcsnce in the fact Of his assuming edi-
to,ial control Of the Telegraph, We do
not know it. One thing We feel certain
Of however, he will commit no act that
will he detrimental to the best interests
Of the Democracy Of the State and coun
try. Send US your paper, colonel.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08

cF- There is oSe thing among the
many that We ike the ladies' OF Van Bu
rem for, and that is. when they take hold
of any thing in earnest they carry it
through 10 successful termination.
They made up their minds that they
would reclaim the graves Of the Confed-
crate dead in the cemetery at Van Buren
from oblivion, and right well they have
performed the resolution Not content
with this, they have now organized per
mancutly 3 Ladies Seuthein Memorial
Association, having for its object, chief.
ly the care VI thesa sacred mounds 1t
10 duty dat should enlist the sympathy
and support OF every citizen Of Van Blu.
ren; nut whether it does or not, one
thing We feel assured that the associa.
iion i.sn the hands Of She ladiss who hay
ing pat their hands to the plow will not
turn back but will push it ahssd to sue
cess, making it pride lnd honor to the
town Of Van Buren, Minutes Of the
meeting elec;ing officers Will be found in
our paper to day.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Death by Lightninga at Pleasant Hill.

A friend at Pleasant Hill sends us the fol-
lowing account Of the death by lightning of
Miss Dosia Eyens on the "a inst:
On the % inst, on Col j. i. Kings farm,
about | mile from Pleasant Hill, Miss Dosia
Evens WA. struck by lightning and killed.
She was in the field Mt work when there came
up thunder storm-she and her brother and
brother in-law. Mr.. Wells She being struck
dead on the spot and all the Others badly
shocked Mr., Wells is helpless yet and his re-
coyery thought doubtful Their clothes were
rent in pieces Miss Fveus was member OF
the Baptist Church; she has left a host Of
friends to mourn her loss. We sympathize
with The bercaved father and mother The
funeral was largely attended by the citizens
of Pleasant Hill and vicinity. II.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
A Good Tine Coming.

CRAWFORD Co ARK June 7, rs
Mr.. j S DUNHAM:
Dear Sn-The union that is now
forming throughout the South. in the
matter Of decorating the graves of the
Union and Confederate dead, is in my
opinion the harbinger Of better day for
the South. and indeed for the whole coun.
try. 1t affords unmistakable evidence
that the fend like feelings engendered by
the war, 0re giving way to enlightened,
patriotic and philanthropic sentiments,
which arc highly commendable, aud will
without doubt meet the appreciation OF
all good men, both North and South. /
sincerely thank you for the part You have
taken in this Coz like movement New
ertheless there will be q few who will
brood over the past, in the same spirit
that Caias Murius brooded amidst the
ruins of Carthage BE it so. would
rather be a toad and live on the vapor Of
q dungeon than be such a man. Yours
truly, + p. L.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
F5y A TELEGRAM from New York ycs.

FS- A telegram from New York yes
terday announces that Father Lake. ms
sis,ant pastor Of st. AIMS church, whose
sermon attacking public schools created
so much stir last winter. and occasoned
his suspension by Archbishop M'Clos.
key, WAS recently married in that city to
q yoaag lady from Lorraine, and has IA
ken up his residence in San Francisco.
Father Lake is an American and con.
vert, and his secession and marriage oc
casioncd a marked sensation in Catholic
circles --Appcdi
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
CHAs. +, HARVEY, Secretary.
Homicide at Dardanelle-All about Cat t.

The following is from the Little Rock Ga
zette of saturday:
Thursday morning last. after the issue of
the Dardanclle independent, Capt X. W.
NisNard saw an item in the paper about the
cruel treatment of a cat. Thinking the mat
ter re le ctcd upon him. he went to the Office
and left a note with a boy, no other person
being present demanding the name ot the au-
thor Of the article. lie then lett After din
ner Cloyd and his wife and Mcclure came up
to the office. Ni,hard returned and demand.
ed the name Of the author OF Cloyd. ClOyd
acknowledged the authorship. Nishard told
him that was all he wished TO know, and asked
Cloyd to give him his name on paper, which
the latter did. Hishard remarked, I'VE will
settle this thng-no use being in hurry.
and went otf about 2 p. IN. About p. m.
Cloyd was standing in the office door. when
NiShard came up and commenced talking to
him. Cloi told him to go, as he wished TO
have no trouble with him. Firing then COM
mcnced-our informant j. not certain which
was first. SIX shots were fired. The atiray
resulted in the killing of Nisharl, who was
reported good citizen and practicing lawyer.
He was member of the legislature OF 1870 or
1872 and at one time collector of United
State, revenue. Cloyd is under arrest and
guarded to prevent violence being done him.
The following is the article In the lndepend-
ent out OF which the difficulty originatcd
I'VE saw 4 little white kitten on our streets
yesterday. which some dirty, low born brute
had mutilated in such a manner IA to just
leave life in its poor little body. The man
who could do such cruel acts as this is dis
grace to civilization. We understand tn At
one Mr., Bottom pr'des himself As the lawful
owner otthis specimen Of savage cruelty"
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
In Press.

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1875, will be ready for delivery in about thirty
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cluding POSTAGE in pamphlet 1925; bound
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risk of the mailers
Address Gazette. Little Rock, Ark. The
work will be printed by private enterprise
but "by authority - gazette.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Notice..

TNHE Stockholders in the Crawford Coun
ty Agricultural and Mechanical Associa-
tion. are hereby informed that call for an
additional ten Cl0l per cent of the stock o.
the Association has been made by the Board
of Directors due and payable ten days afte'
date of this notice.
Stockholders will save Themselves trouble
and expense by prompt payment
By order OF the Board.
CIIAS. +. HARVEY, Sec'y.
Van Buren, Ark 8, 1873 wv
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Notice.
For Sale & Rent.

T HAVE for sale about 30 Lets Store
several Dwellings. and other valuable
nronertv. in the town of Van Buren,. Seven
geod Farms. and about 5000 acres choice
Land ir Crawford county.
Also, for rent one good Steam flouring
Mill and 50 Saw Steam Cotton Gin' se'erai
Stores and Dwellings. .,,
Rents according to the times. Sales VIII oe
made on reasonable terms and on time to sulI
purchasers, Is, .. bNo"N'
Van Buren, Ark. June Z. 1919.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
a CARD.

At n meeting Of the Ladies' Southern Me
mortal Association Of Van Burcn. on june
nh. lS15. the following resolution WAS unani.
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we, the ladies composing
this association tender to Col T.. G. BuudinOt
our sincere thanks for his eloquent aud abic
lecture on the Indian Policy" delivered At
Van Buren on the evening OF the 3d inst. for
the benefit of this association; and that we.
from our hearts bid him God speed in his no
BILE work OF further civlizing the Red men,
by inducing our government to confer upon
them the rights and privileges of American
citizenship
HASELTINE MASSEY, Pres.
MAUD CLFGG. Secy.
June T. lS75
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08

sS'- We direct special attention to the adj
ycrtsement OF the Ladies Aid Society OF the
PRESBYTERIAN Church. They propose on
Thursday night at the Court House to give a
Festival. 1t is not often the ladies Of this So
ciety make application for aid, aid we hope
the response to this eall viii be cheerful and
prompt. Let us see the Court House full
Thursday night
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
LITTLE Rock. June 3
Agricultural and Mechanical Association

The following proceedings were had at a
meeting Of the Board of Directors of the
Crawford County Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Association. held June "a. 1870:
Resolved, That the Stock Of ALI Stockholders
who shall fail or refuse to pay the calls made
on their Stock 10y tie Board Of Directors
shall have the same (thrir stock offered at
public sale and suit be brought against all de-
linquent stockholders for all unpaid balances,
as Oy law in such cases provided
l., Q. WhIrE. President.
CHAs. +, HARVEY, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1875-06-08
Warning Order.

In Iustice J. !. Burrows Court Van Buren
Township. Crawford county, Arkansas
J. 5. Durham Plaintiff.
versus
J. White Il Son. Defendants.
The defendants. J. White d Son. are warned
to appear in this conrt within thirty DAYS ana
answer the complaint of the plaintiff j; 5
Dunham. JNO.J BURho"' D. l.
June s. ls15-4v.