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The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03

There is remarkable truism, that E" we
never know how to appreciate a thing till we
are deprived Of it, Take the girl that mas.
even til womanhood, been domicled in the
lap ofluxury; who has only slipped neetarine
dranghts from the chalice Of pleasure; and
across whose pathway appointments drear
shadow has never been cast. and plunge her
into the fearful ahysm of want. Think YOU
not, that frcm the squald poverty by which
she Is surrounded, she often takes a mind
glance adown the glitterins pathway of the
past to appreciate those vanished comforts,
the worth of which, while they were possess
scd, she failed to comprehend. We have new
er been rich, and therefore, in our poverty,
are not tortured with phantom visions Of the
past; but there are pleasures, TINT tinged with
a lovely CLEAN of radiance, the smiling hours
OF our childhood. We did not appreciate
them, then, but. now that thcy are gone for
ever, their memory cn,nes To <nr hA"rt like T"
beautiful dream. and we live them DER and
DER again, appreciatingly." This train OF
thought was suggested to US as we called to
mind the fact that our friend Meals ice WAS
all gone How we enjoyed drink of water.
when the frigd element which he brought us
impaired to it its native GOODNESS. When the
scorclling heat of the midday sun, caused us
to pour forth copious showers of perspiration.
how comfortable, delightful. consoling and
refreshingit it was to step up and take drink
of the cooling liquid But till the ice was
gone. we never appreciated the favor that our
friend had conferred upon us. We miss the
ice, and comprehend the truthfuldess OF
the quotation with which we commenced this
item
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
New Boat for the Arkansas River.

Capt. A f. Drinkwrter notifies his agent.
Col. Geo. +. White that he will leave Cncin-
natl in about two weeks, with new boat for
the upper Arkansas river trade. The boat is
$50 feet long SO feet wide. has a full cabin,
draws II inches light, aud has capacity for
1000 bales of cotton. All orders or commu-
nications addressed to Capt. A, +. Drinkwa.
ter, Cincinnati Ohio, will receive prompt at
tentiOn.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
On MuIhprry.

From Mr. B. j. Farmer we learn that Col.
J. p. Kings crop Of wheat amounts to ll671s
bushels on seyenty-fve acres. 1t is the finest
crop. a. whole ever known In that vicinity
He reports that all the crops are superior,
oats, wheat, corn and cotton, having had
plenty of rain Wheat is selling at Is cents
per bushel Col Kings mill is running night
and day. and they are making flour of asupe-
rior quality
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Blocher's Real Estate Ageucy,

Attention is directed to the fact of the re-
moyal of W d Blocher's Agency to the old
bank building, opposite the State House
which makes him convenient to all branches
Of the state department. He has every facil-
ity to give general satisfaction. and parties
desiring to purchase or donate forfeited lands
or to purchase any other lands Of the State,
cr who desire information of any kind in ref
erence to State or United States lands. should
address W. d. BlocLer, Little Rock. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
40 Diplomas Awarded
FOR 1874
From Quincy Daily Whig.
after Notes Of TIE Zwentieth Annual Er
hibition-Revieu Of the Varioxs De-
partmenss--Some Of the More
.NotIbks Erhib;fors.

"'o't'O" -SSVseS " t"o uVsOWS D0-
Pa,tments-Some Of the More
Not1bis Erhibitors.
Magic Fire Kindler--That invaluable article,
Smiths lnfallible Fire Kinder, has been exhibit.
Cd at the fair in practical manner by the invent
or, Mr.. R. P. Smith, Of Dubuque, Iowa, and has
furnished one Of the most interesting and sttrac-
tive exhibitions in fine arts hail. This is an unique
and admirable invention for kindling fires with
out the aid Of shavngs or any Of the helps in or.
dinary use, 10 safe, cheap, handy and economical.
1t gives the greatest satisfaction to all who use il
and is meeting with an extraordinary sale. ANY
agent, male female, with the coininonest tact
and perseverance. is sure 10 make money W th this
ready selling article 1t will pay any young man
or woman wanting employment.
The Morris, H., Reiormer says: A useful ar
ticle. The Infallibe Fire Kinder is the best
thing Of the kind we have seen It 10 very conven.
lent and the thing long wanted TO start quick fires
will last for number Of years, is easily lighted
with match and blows out as quick as the Jerk
Of sheep. tail. 1t carried of the Blue Ribbon
al our county fair. What we have to say is Just
get one and you never will regret the purchase.
All it costs is 81 90.
The New Nortl west, Portland, Oregon, says
Every housewife knows the Inconvenience arising
from wet wood and poorly burning fires SO every
one should know the advantages Of the Iniallible
Fire Kinder. that is ready all times for use, that
will burn until the poorest wood or most obstinate
coal can be igniteA>
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
TO PRE- EMPTORS.

Parties living upon unconfirmed Swamp
Lands, having filed their dcclaratory state
ments and now wishing to perfect their IT,
ties. will do well to address JOHN INGRAM,
Real Estate Agent, Little Rock, Arkansas
While doing land business. he possesses su-
perior advantages for perfecting titles to all
classes of lands. None can do better than to
entrust their business to him. I'm.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY MORNING
ihe river is booming, with is feet of wa
~ ny The gauge. This is the highest stage
water since 1872. 1t Is now on a stand
weather clear and warm.
Inc Ma"melle came in Monday evening
'"a goes down to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Photoerap

20 to GANNAWAY'S PICTURE
|"ALLERI when you want good Pho
E'ographs No. l40 Garrison Avenue,
fort Smith, Arkansas. iune l--tf.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
~ All job Work. cash on deliv-
Presbyterian, 20. 81

Pcy. J. G. KENNEDY, Pastor. Divine Ser
!; too every Sabbath, except the Sd of each
,o,th. at II A. NJ. and 7P.M Prayer meet
tng Wednesday evening at 7P.M.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03

"A friend in Niagara county sends
recipe to New York, apropos Of the ap.
proaching peach season: Take the head
from a keg, ill it with the ripe peaches,
put in all the whisky it will hold, then
herd it up again In the winter they will
be found beautifully preserved, with the
bloom all on, and with slight soaking
and scalding in syrup, they are delicious
accompaniment to ice cream, far superb
or 20 any branded peaches. The peach
whisky which remains will be found ex.
eellent for mince-pies and pudding sauce.
Sweet oil rubbed on the skin is said
To he a sure aniidole for ivy nnisnn
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
BIBLE DEPOSITORY.

A LARGE supply of Family and Pocket Bibles and
~ Testaments, are constantly keBt for sale at the
he Store Of 6HAs. 7. HARVEY. opposite the Court
House.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03

Commissioners Sale Of Land.
DY virtue Of order Of tho Honorable the Circntt
ID Court Of Graz ford county, state Of Arkansss At
the March Term thereof. 1885, held at Van luren in
said County, on the I'd day Of March, 1875 the un
dersigned Commissioners will proceed to sell ut pub
lie auction. to tho highest bidder bidders al the
Court House door in the town OF Van buren, In said
County, on the
Second Monday In July next, 1878,
between the hours Of II clock. A. NJ. and oeiock
+. NJ. of said day, the following described iands,
to-wit:
The north east quarter Of section twenty three (2
and tho west half of the south west quarter Of T.
section twenty four t2tl, all in township
number nine yl, north Of range thirty
two (2l west. situate and sdloining
ny Van En,.n ''mls r. shs 2, E"ass, ss,a
Crawford. State Of Ar
TERMS OF SALE--A credit Of six months with
bond and good and sufficient securities and aying
the force Of judgment.
Said tracts Of land will be offered separately and
In such portions to the undersixned comm ission-
may most for the interest Of the various
parties Interested therein.
D. DICKsON,I
l.. G. WHITE,
l.. G. sOUTHMAYD,
Commissioners.
Van Buren, Ark. May "a. 1s75-sw.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03

|TGNHE well known and long establfshee
i Ferry at Van Bnren. Arkan sas. y nov
under the charge of tire subscriber. Ihe Efo.
prietors having recently put on Large New
Steamboat. and Sitli careful and experfencea
Ferry men, they feel con nfdent that they cais
give universal satisfaction 20 the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet tn tn-
creasing demands Of the large emigranttrav.
cl to Texas.
The st Louis. and Sherman. Texas, =. >.
Mails are carried aver this Ferry which Is
good guarantee that II i the shortest rs well
as the hest route for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
/ the river. and can cross 800 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention On either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
! for travellers are being built on both sides Of
| the river. and M pains will he spared to ace
commotlatc the public. We shall strive &.
continue To make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
| N. B.-Ferry Aeconnts must be sefffef
Moathiy--No deridtioa from this rnle.
! II. c. Ito DARDs, Proprieto,
| Van Buren,, Feb. 4, T3. Il
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

"To err is human" We know it is, be
cause we err ourselves not infrequently and
have scarcely recovered yet from the chagrir
and modification caused by one or two mis-
takes that made US tear our hair and recite
off hand and in most impassioned manner
Hamlets famous soliloquy.
We know, therefore. Ly our own sad expe-
rience that the poets head was perfectly level
when he declared that e to err is human, and
we have additional evidence that the
words contain sublime truth by mistake
that occurred in the Picayune Friday morn
ing. In an article on the census the Pic puts
somewhat ENORMOUSLY the following remarka-
BILE interrogatory: "Why can not the public
perform its duty in the premises so that if
wrong be meditated or attempted we may
come with skirts to make our protest"
Now, the sight of the masculine public
arrayed in skirts marching up to make its
protest, would doubtless be very affecting
sight, and of a surety would prevent any
further fraud being attempted by the census
takers. But We submit our friends abroad
might misunderstood the matter and re
gard the skirted crowd as lot of escaped
female lunatics. Then, too, the female por-
ton Of our community might justly rise in
virtuous indignation and smite them in their
wrath for assuming costume so peculiarly |
We confidently expect to hear of a murder
'ver at the PIC Office, and if the example
% set by SO respectable and venerable an
we shall feel fully justified in
operations of a similar deadly
haractes in newspaper Office located at No.
09 Gravier street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08
THE FRANO0-GERMAN SENSATION.

we attach no Importance to the sensational
trash about France and Germany which al.
pears in all the NOR ling papers. The foolish
individual who telegraphei this worthless
stuff ought to be discharged from the position
he is evidently unfit to occupy. The Bohe-
milan Paris correspondent of the London
Times is probably in the pay of stock jobbers,
who can afford to pay literally for anything
likely to aid them in their swindling game.
Although no one disputes the fact that there
is no love lost between them, the French and
the German nations both recognize the pub
lie opinion of the civilized world as
moral power which must be respected,
and the great, though somewhat overbearing.
statesmen who controls the policy of Germany
is neither fool nor mailman Bismarck's
war upon Catholicism is no child $ play, and
it may we'll be doubted if he shall come out
unscathed from the perilous ordeal. Franco
is peacefully recognizing her political
system, and the military measures she has
adopted are Of purely defensive character.
There is no earthly doubt that she would ind
powerful allies should Germany 90 to war
with her for the avowed purpose of disabling
and reducing her to the condition of fourth |
rate power.
In such contest she would be backed By
the sympathies of mankind, and would most
certainly receive material aid from Great
Britain, Austria and Italy, while Holland,
Belgium and Denmark would feel that their
fate as Independent states, depended alto
gether on her successful resistance to q
powerful and threatening neighbor.
Bismarck is not over-scrupulous whenever
he has an object to accomplish, but his iron
will is ever directed by clear brain. and he
IS not the man to risk all the great results he
aas achieved for Germany on such a desper-
tie cast of the die as general European war,
naugurated for the purpose of crushing an
lnoffsnding nation. I
The Emperor William is a man of high
moral principle. and would not lend himself
0 such policy, even if it were urged upon
i'm by the man of "blood and IRON" There
nay be another Franco-German war, but such [
deplorable event is not likely to take place
Or many years to come.
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DIED..

PATTERSON-On Friday, May 7, at II O'Clock
a. NJ, Charles Barton Patti son, aged twentyone
years and seven months, a native of this CITY,
The funeral will take place this afternoon, at
o'clock, from the residence of his parents s5 Basin
street. His friends and relatives are respectfully
invited to attend
EOLAN-On Friday May I, 1875, at IL NJ, Martin
Nolan, born III County Wexford, ireland, aged 81
His funeral will take place This Afternoon at
o'clock from his late residence, 95 Orleans street
BOWL1NG-On Thursday May 6, 1875. at - P.
M Louisa A. Winchester, wife of Joseph Bowling
and daughter of the late Judge B. Winchester and
Csrmelite Constant
The relatives and friends kindly invited to at
tend her funeral which will take place from her late
residence 166 Philip street, on Saturday Morning,
the 9Th inst, at 10 o'clock
Baltimore and Louisville papers please copy.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

There are thirty-two dividend paying mines
IN California, Nevada and Idaho. which are
on the San Francisco stock list. Thes mines
paid dividends up to and including March
aggregating S5S,961, 200. Assessments levied
by them aggregating ST., Isl, $50; net profits,
$41, 809, $40. The mines are thus classified ::
In California, Notwithstanding, 500. 900: div
idends, 50, $4,000. In Nevada, twentv-four-
assessments, SIS, 78S, $50; dividends, SIS, 967,-
200. In Idaho, three-assessments, $780,
900; dividends, S575, 900.
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Uoeios-Ne orders takss o the Bulletin Once
snls0 Endorsed by the PROPRIETOR
Xhe New Orleans BULLETIN can be hsd Of the
ssys agent in Mobile at the depot. on the arrival
3 thA p. N. train.

JOB PRINTING. now possess facilities to
enable Us to execute every description Of
commercially railroad and steamboat printing,
lawyers Briefs blanks and other legal docu-
ments on the shortest notice, in the best
style, and at the most reasonable rates. We
will guarantee full satisfaction to those Of our
friends who favor us with their orders.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Our energetic friend, George Ellis, is again
in the field with bountiful and choice col
lection of the latest and best periodicals and
illustrated papers from all parts of the world
To spend half an hour at his well-known en-
porium, opposite the Post Office, is like sit
ting down before feast worthy of Sardana-
palus or Lucullus, and the most fastidious
literary epicure can not fail to rise therefrom
like giant refreshed.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

In the diary of j. @. Adams, edited by his
son Charles Francis Adams, vol. 2, o. 1892, he
says, January 4, 1912: "Mr Raimbert
brought presents of porcelain for my wife, for
Charles and another for myself I refused to
receive them, it being a principle which 1
found to be necessary to adopt from the first
day became public man, never to accept
for myself or family gift while I hold pub
lie Office
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Notice..

On account of the delay in the arrival of the steamer
Hanover, having aboard our French Goods, the
grand opening of the
CH Z M a PAL CE
Will not take place until
Monday, May 10, at 10 A. VI.
In the meantime the stock of
CHINA,
GLASSWARE,
CROCKERY, ETC..
At
LA. ..-.........G Canal street
VIII be sold at
GREAT BARGAINS
to avoid the danger and trouble of removal
my2 2dp7t NAVRA & OFFNER
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Our friend Joseph Macheca, the well known
fruit merchant of our city, leaves this evening
for Chicago, where he intends to increase his
facilities to supply our citizens with the lus.
cious products Of the North
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

A hard-eyed hickman thought he would
give Alexander Stephens shot any way, and
asked him why he wore two overcoats. "Be-
cause three would make me uncomfortable"
was the reply.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

The Stonewall Social Club give their sixth
private anniversary soiree dansante tonight
At the Perfect Union Hall We are under OBJ
legations for tickets received.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

The French Mutual Association Of Jeffer-
son give their grand annual festival on the
18th and 10th Of May, at the Delachaise
Grounds. Tickets fifty cents.
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State Of Louisiana.

State Of Louisiana.
OFFICE STATE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS. ,
NEW ORLEANS May l, 1878.
NOTICE.
All citizens and residents of Louisiana are
earnestly requested to give all possible aid to the
officers employed in taking the census and to report
to this office any delinquency on the part of such
officers in the performance of their duties.
WILLIAM WRIGHT,
my2 2p1w State Registrar of voters
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

The American Medical Association met at
Louisville on Tuesday last The President,
Dr. Bowling, Of Tennessee, delivered his an
nual address-subject: ''The relation of the
American Medical Association to medical
education in the past and its duty to that end
in the future There were three hundred
and seventy-eight delegates registered and
the city was crowded with visitors.
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Notice.

Notice.
The members of the LOUISIANA JOCKEY
CLUB are notified that from and after this date and
until further notice. there will be music every SAT-
URDAY AFTERNOON at the Club House.
Members are positively prohibited from bringing
citizens within the Club grounds.
Carriages and vehicles will not be allowed to stand
around the Club House or Pavilion, and will observe
the rules in regard to entrances and exits
Only carriages or vehicles containing ladies to be
driven to the grand entrance of the Club. House
Members who are in arrears have been dropped
from the roll of the Club.
N.Y. 2t2p G. A. BREAUX. President.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

The Orleans Roller Skating Club will give
reception tonight at Harmony Hall, No. 81
Bienville street. Splendid music is provided,
and hop will constitute part Of the evenings
pleasures. Thanks for favors received.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Josh Billings says he don't see why so much
fuss is made about spelling matches" Any
goose ought to got away with such q short
word
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Our estimable friend. Mr.. Charles E. Stay
back. formerlya prominent and highly re-
spected merchant of this city, now residing in
st. Louis, is at present in New Orleans on
flying visit. His numerous friends are giving
him a warm welcome.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

The present hot weather will not in any
manner effect the large daily receipts Of novel
ties in the book and stationery line ct Eyrich's
bookstore, No. 100 Canal street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Why is the SUI like a good loaf =? Because
it's light when it rises.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Iron Cotton Ties.
THE CELEBRATED ARROW TIE,
BEST IN USE FOR BALING COTTON.
Price Reduced to Five Cents Per Pound,
With discount on lots of 500 bundles of 80 per cent
and on lots of 1000 bundles of per cent.
For sale by
STONE e. TUT, New Orleans,
OGDEN & BELL, New Orleans
CHISM e. BOYD, New Orleans,
VIM DILLON, New Orleans
j. R. BOARMAN, New Orleans
BORLAND & ARCHER, New Orleans
P. A HARDY New Orleans.
N B-Arrow Ties Pieced Bands II feet, feet
inches at 31s cents per pound.
R. W. RAYNE & CO., General Agents.
ap29 3m
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/. is no harm to shoot a cat in Vermont,
but if you happen to miss the cat and kill a
boy, the authorities make an awful fuss over
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

"What is Democratic organ ?" asks an
exchange. Just now Democratic organ %
is q journal that treats specifically on the SUBJ
stance OF things hoped for, and the evidence
of things not seen.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Philadelphia divine holds that heaven is
divided into seventeen different departments,
and if this is SO it will be sad day for Tyn-
dali when he hears, as that you Tyndall
Well, 20 down the hall and turn into No. 49,"
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STAUB.-In the contest for supremacy in
the news line Staub is always in the van.
Goldthwaite's, No. SO Canal street. is his
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Carpet Warehouse,

Carpet Warehouse,
17.-.......-.-.. Charities Street.11
just landed from Liverpool ex Texas and other
steamers lately arrived:
80 bales 40 inch BURLAPS, ounces to II ounces
"Ex Cortes from New York and in store
800 rolls MATING whited checkered and fancy
OF new and be autiful patterns at reduced prices
CARPETINGS OF all kinds at low prices
FLOOR OIL CLOTH, English and American. etc
my2 2dp1w A. BROUSSEAH
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Frank Baker was yesterday convicted Of
grand larceny in the Superior Criminal Court.
The Grand Jury returned true bill against
Joe Pascal for false imprisonment.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

81 wish I was pudding, mamma Y
"Why?" "'Cause should have such lots of
sugar put into me"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

What animals are oftenest seen at funerals !?
Black kids.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

He can never speak well that can never hold
his tongue.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

May is to bave five Saturdays, five Sundays
and five Mondays this year.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-08

Live is like liquor; men say it is killing
them, but always come back to it.
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The best of fasts-Fast asleep,