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iov. Baxter Does Not Desire Re
nomination.
Little Rock Gazctie.l !


We copy 10y permission OF the
gentleman to whom il was ad
dressed, the following letter from
Hon. Elisha Baxter, announcing
that, having done noble duty IL
the people of Arkansas and accom-
piished the purpose for which he
eniercd the gubcrnatorial char, lie
voluntarily retired from The posi-
iion, aud has no desire TO resume
liz honors or responsibilities. He
is man whom the people will de-
light To honor in return for his
services 10 them
BATE.viLLE, March %, 1876.
Ny DraR Sin Yours OF the 18th
lust, calling my attention 10 the
fact that the Herald had suggested
NV name Us n candidate for the
office OF governor, came to hand
this morning.
When, in January, 1873, the peo-
pie OF Arkahsas were grooming un-
der q load OF opp, ession caused by
the infamous acts of reconstruction,
corruption and the abuse of official
power. ! cnteird upon tho discharge
of the duties Of the executive chair
(amongst psrIls and d,HcuIiies un-
precedent, 4 IN the history of the
couniy), determined, ut all haz
ards, Ia liberatc the people and re-
store them to their con ttutional
rights. When this was accom-
pushed, an not before, | voluntar-
lily retired from the executive
chair, and ] have never had occa
SION to regret tho course then ia
ken. Thankful TO my numerous
friends tor the fiS.tcrlng mention
of my name, II Is but right that ]
should ut once say that. am not,
and will not bo u candidate for
the ofiico OF governor.
With high regard, | am very
truly yours,
ELISHA BAXTER.
Gel. John NJ. Farrell, Little Rock.
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toiiars worth Of taxable property
10 the land-list of Mississippl coun.
ty alone this year. Golden lake,
swan lake, Young's lake, and host
of minor sheets OF water, which
hitherto were filled up by the an.
nual overflows Of the river, will now
ne drained completely, and their
beds become the pas,urage OF thous.
.,nds ol cattle. Between Shawnee
Village aud Frenchman's bayou,
where last August there was from
three to five feet OF back water, is
now almost dry, and can be trav-
ersed anywhere on loot or on horse
back. The only drawback to the
general rejoicing among lano own
rs in the district drained by the
t.on, is the TACT that the bend will
no longer be run by the great ma
jori,y OF the packets which hlther-
TO m"de tia vast highway, Is access
ible to Memphis rs any oi the towns
on any OF the railroads leading
mther Usncetorth those living on
it will be compelled to depend upon
the local Or coast packets for com
municaiion with the outside world
"a del riva;Ion which only those
who have been lett for months at q
time to the tender mcrcles of coast.
ers' can appreciate. o! the effect
OF the change in the velocity OF the
current, aud ia The direction OF the
impact Of tho vast mass of water
flowing through the chute upon our
landing here, no one can prophesy.
The longer one lives upon the banks
OF the Mississippi the less hc knows
about it's laws so called, aud the
more inclined he is to say, like old
Captain Charlie Bowen, of Oscsola,
that ait does rs it id plcases."
If old Solomon had known any
thing abontit, he would have added
t to the list OF those things which
are past finding out. tary rate,
whether it helps our landing or
not, it will add an immense deal ,f
high, dry land to the area of soil
tributary to our city Memphis
Ape 4
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BATEsvILLE, March 20, 1876.
MY DEAR SIR: Yours of the 25th
inst, asking permission TO publish
n former letter, announcing NY de-
termination not to DO candidate
Tor the Office of governor, Is at
hand. l should like for tho people
10 know that nm not an aspirant
Tor an Office which l ut Que time
voluntarily land down. You are
therefore hereby authorized to pub.
lisl tho letter referred to.
Respectfully yours,
ELISHA BAXTER.
Col. John NJ. HarTcll. Llile Rock,
Elisha was our first choice; and
now Of tho twenty or more whose
names are suggested for the nomi.
nation as Gov. A. IL. Garland's
successor, few are prominently
known throughout the state. No
doubt they are all capable, honest
and true, but their talents, at least
the majority of them, are needed
in our legislative halls. We would
like to see the best talent of the
state in the lcsislature--that is the
place to let the people know tina,
they are really msrltcrious. We
want our state laws put in batter
shape; and our wisest and best
men only can do it. Don't all ann
too high, rs your fall may hurt the
more.
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COUNTY CON VENTION.
To the Democratic Voters Of Mis-
sissippi Comfy.

The State Central Committee
having called a convention to meet
at Little Rock on the l4lh. day OF
juno next, for the purpose of nom.
mating candidates for State officers,
and having called upon the various
County Committees to call prma
~ conventions to select delegates
thereto,
THEREFORE, as Chairman of the
Democratic Central Commit of
Mississippi courty, do hereby
call q
COUNTY CONVENTION.
to meet at Oscevla, on Monday the
sth. day Of May next, for the pur-
pose of selecting two DELEGATES to
attend said Site Convention and
represent the Democratic and con
servalive voters Of Mississippi
County therein.
The voters OF the various town
ships are earnestly requested TO
hold primary meetings and select
delegates to said County Convex
ton.
Ample time, and due notice hav-
ing been given, we earnestly hope
that the convention will be a full
one and will represent the true
sentiment Of Mississippi County.
CHARLES BOWEN,
CHAIRMAY.
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WE ars indebted to Mr.. james
B. EAda, G. f., for copy OF the re-
port .ot i've U. s. Lcvee Conmis-
sien, under tho head Of "Physic-
and Hydraulics Of the Missi.sippI
River" reviewed by tho above
ianacd gentleman. Tho report
embraces = Ghorosgh lreat'se on
the many plans and suggestions f,r
r~claiming the alluviaI lands ct The
Missiasippi valley, mud full OF in.
tersstsng iacts tor tlls people ofthe
great valley.
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Important to Agriculturists-The
Emperor William" Cabbage.

We have received from Europe limited guam
tity Of Emperor William" Cabbage \, ell, which
produces solid heads OF Cabbage, the size OF tn.
mouth of a -four barrel and larger These cnor
nous cabbagcs are raised with the most ordinary
cultivation, In any climate, and at present pricss
double the ordinary profit IL realized from their
production, In transplauting from the seed grea,
care should DC used TO give sufficient space for
growth. Apackage sent to any address, post
paid, on receipt OF 80 cents: Two packages to
one address, Is cents Eight packages o. Ad-
dress, enclosing stamp, FELIX CLARE l. co.
22i East ll3th Street, New York.
Please mention the name of the paper you saw
this In. sent is-gmo
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

To the Editor Of the lines.
EsrKEMED FRtND;
viii you please inform your readers that
CURE FOR CONSUMPTION
and al, disorlcr- of the Throat and Lungs, and
that, by it, Use in my practice, have cured nun
dreds OF cases, and will give
100000.
Tar +, case II will not benefit Indeed. so stron
il my faith, will send sample free, teany
fereT addressing me. -
Please show this letter to any one you may
know who is suffering from these diseases, aud
oblige,
Faithfully Yours.
DIR T. BURT.
WILLIAM ST.. New York.
The Osceola times., 1876-04-08

Ts.s Osccoln TINES speaks fascr'
atiy "f Mr.. J. B. Best, Of that place,
'or the position OF state senator
f-om this district. We are not nd
,iscj ~ 10 wdetl,sv Che Hoa, Jas.
=. Henderson (present senator) de-
slres tho Office again or not,-fNew'
port Nsrs.
expposc he docs, what then p
hiSc ySu sod oui to him !!
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PUBLIC SALE
--CT-
- WAMP LANDS,

OyrIcE ConmssIoNER Stair LANDS
LIrrLE Rock, ARK, March p 1875.
ny Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
~ following lands have been approved 10
the state ni Arkansas by the United States, ~ a
pa.t Of the swamp and oyernowed Lands innring
tr The State, under an act of congress entitled
IAN act to euabe the state Of Arkansas and other
states b. reclaim The swamp lands within their
limits. approyed September ~, 1850, and that
all tracts mol previously dfsposd Of by The sisic
will be ofercd at Pablo sale TO the highest bid
der, nj the front dota of the State land Qgfee,
In the city % Little kcok, Arkansas. on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE "a, 1870
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock, am and 3
O'Clock p m OF said day. and uiG t- eosfnued
from day to dav until all the lands ar disposed
Of viz:
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.


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The Size oi the plato is 21Nli, printed on heavy
pate paper 2iN31 max ing u large and handsome
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The ordinary price of steel engraving of this
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JOURNAL FOR one year, for $5 that il, for Sl ad-
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This CRAVING Is entirely new II has never
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How either sex may fascinatc and gain the
love and affection Of any person they choose,
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mall for - cent. together with a Marriage
Guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams, hnts to
ladies, etc Lou, ,OOO sold. A queer book
Address r. WILLIAM Il CO, Publishers,
Philadelphia
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TnE ARKANSAS yusTIcE--A treat.
isc on the powers aud duties ofjus-
tcss sf the pcace-civil and crimi.
nsa-in tho state Of Arkansas, and
inc,dentally Of the powers and du.
ties Of constablcs, jailors, etc, in
clulimg..a large number Of judicial
and practical business forms, by
Acssrs. Dufiiie 4 Hill, oil Little
Rock. Is just printed. 1t is OF meal
eulabls value to justices and law
ycrs, and all should have copy.
Price IS. For sale by Wilson 4
Webb, Booksellers and Staiioners,
107 MUM street, Little Rock.
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81 tO &2O per day. Agent. wanted, All
" w ~~o classes OF working people of
both sexes, yonpg and old make more money at
work for us, In their own localities during their
spare moments. or all the time, than At ANYTHING
else. We ofiei employment that will pay hand
sonely FOR every hours work. Fnll particulars
terms &c. sent free. Send US your address at
once. Don't delay. Now IL ihr time Don /
look for work or business else there, until you
have learned what you offer G. sTlNsON& TO.
Portland, Maine. Jan. lSly
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WARNING ORDER.
Plaintia

Geo. y Cooke, ! Plaintid
Nancy \. firin.ton II.
her own right, aud n
Exrcutrix of J. IL. I'd
ringion. d.ccassi, and Defendants
pth-v
he defendants Nancy Edringtpn. az xtd
ow " James II Burlington, deceased, sud Ne
kxecuirfs - said ,icccsssd, and as guardian ct
wm. B. E,.sing,on. Jam.s II. Darlington. Sailia
c. kdring.on. J..hnP. Burlington. Rena u. I'd.
rin.tea, lo~rsh Z Edrinston. Eugenic y ia.
rington, end Hxncy kdrington, and the said
ssllie Z. lnkn z. Rs;a H., Joseph p Eugcnis
+ aHa Nency h Dseipgirn, heirs-st-lsw Of J.
4. E1rinxtSn, decsasra. 80 wsrsed II appear
II shis e~sst Elxslu thissy @nye ssd ensver the
.k.p HALE. Gerk
HS, 4 AGsoRh. NJ
March -. sS5S ll-st
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WARNING ORDER.
In Chancerv.

Edward l. Beioher, Plaintiff
vs..
rs Saith et ais defendants.
The defendants, II s Smith, n N thornton. J
Morgan Smith, Iconsr Matthews and Edward
Whitaker. are wurnsd 10 appear iu this cour,
within thirty dsys aud answer the complaint oi
edward |. Fletcher, the plain ID IN this cause.
JkPHALE, Jl,rk
u, CL MOORE. pc,
Ly,es anal Thonason, Aliyis Tor plainiif,
April, iss6,
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a, MANHOOD:
~ How Lost, How Re-

Just Published. a new edition Of Dr. Culver
wells Celebrated Essay on the radical cure with
out medicine) Of fSpcrmatorhoea or seminal weak.
ness, Involuntary Seminal Losses Impotency,
Mental and Physical lncapacity, Impedimcnts TO
Marriage, etc also, Consumption, Epilepsy and
Fits, induced by self-indulgence or sexual ex-
travagance, Sc.
- Price, in sealed envelope, only six cents.
The celebrated author. In tins admirable Essay,
clearly demonstrates, from n thirty years sue
crssfli practice, that the alarming consequences
of seli-abuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous use OF Internal medicine or the appli-
cation OF the knife, pointing out a mode of euro
NJ once simple, certain and efectual, by menns
oi which every sufferer. no matter whathis con.
alfion may be, may cure himself cheaply. private
iy, and radically
r5- This Lecture should he In the hands of sv.
cry youth and every man In the land
Sent under seal In plain envelope 10 any ad-
dress, post paid on receipt of six cents or two
post stamps. Address the Publishers,
y. BRuGMAN 4 SON.
Il Ann st New York; Post once Box, 45ss
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Coy. ANvs, the Radical gosss""r
Of N,ssss~ippi, has resigned his
Office, .nd Mr.. Stone, president OF
she senate, was vworn in s. COVER
MIR.
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NO. 2.

Sc 4 Sec. 80, T. II n, x. 2 East, i60 acres.
Most Of this tract Is above overflow, 30 acres
we'll deadened. and with No. would make n
farm of2t0 acres Of much value. Price 81, 100,
Terms: Oae bird cash, balance In one and two
years.
These lands are the best In the Frcnchmans
Bayou settlement, is near the Church and sci ool
hou. e, and is the most desirable lands now on
the market In this county.
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WARNING ORDER.
In Chancsry.

Murray s Edringion.l Plaintiff.
Nancy A, tdrington
and Others Defendants.
HNhe defendants, Nancy 4. Edringion, Exec
l. utrix OF James ii. Eurington, deceased. /.
ana widow, Sallie Z Burlington, Eugenie
Edrington, Rena X. Burlington, John = Ed
ringt1n, Joseph l.. Darlington and Mamie Il.
EdringtOn, infants, hrirs-at-law OF james a..
Burlington, decreased, are warned to appear in
this court within thirty days, and answer the
complaint OF the piaintin, Murray :. EdrIngton.
J. X. J.. HALE, CLERK,
BY 4, l., MOORE, ID 4.
], u, BEST, Attorney. 4-sit
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Al pcrson' claiming the right ~ pre-. emption
| 81 said lands are required to come forward and
prove their right THERETO, and purcha~e or locate
the same. On or before The
FOURTEENTH DAY OF JUNE, isS
An lands sohl st puhltc silc must hiring two
dollars per acre. payable IN STAGE scrip, swamp
land scrip, audii0r's swamp lspd warrants "a,
their face value or United States currency.
j.. sMlIuEE.
Commissioner State Lands.
4-I-2t
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Lands For Sale.
NO. l..

NO. I.
Sc sNe I Sec 80. Township II NJ, n. east
10 acres, above overflow, ~ acres in successful
cultivation. balance dcadcnei and under fence
Price u 100, terms one third cash balance in
one and two years.
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NO. 8.

W y Ne. 4 Sec. ST ION r. o Fast, "
acres, 10 acres above ordinary overflow balance
well timbcrcd. Price $40. Terms easy.
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DRs. LOVE 4 WILSON:

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kNs. J. Sec ST ION r. Fast, 80
acres, 10 acres above ordinary overflow, balance
well timbercd. Price $40. Terms easy.
Nv 4 See. &c, r. l3 N, r. 10 East, within
2, miles of Osceola, 10 acres now in cultivation,
with beautiful crop on 1t. 80 acres nearly
cleaned and can easily be put In cultivation the
next year. Comfortable houses on the place.
Some Of the land Is subject to overflow, but Is
we drained by bitches, Price ss 500 cash.
$50 acres on Clear Lake, good farm with com
Portable buildings, with gin house, good mill,
and all necessary out buildings: lao acres In cul
tivation; ~ acres dtndened part OF which Is un-
der fence; centrally located, and u good site for
store; and in thrifty aud prosperous settle
ment, mostly above overflow Price 10000.
Terms will be made easy To good purchaser
Satisfactory reasons given for wanting to sell
100 acres, n W Y sec. 20 T. 10 N, n. 0, East
A valuable farm now raising 50 bales Of cotton
Price 200. Terms easy.
| The northeast (s) quarter of section ~ one,
In township 1i) fourteen, Northi Range nD elcv-
en-, Fast; Of which, there ere 10 acres cleared
and under fence. with good houses, outhopses.
well, &e., &c. Aso
| tiyation next year
Price 5000. Terms easy Apply to
JAMES & BEST.
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MEssRs LOVE X WILSON:
Gentlemen In April last ,ick WITH regular Fever and
Acue having alternate After II had
weeks was induced to Try your Annnaaa Belts 20 dis
cardc all medicine and simply Of Belts directed
and my Aue heeame lighter each success time thereafter for
three uriimes when le entirely with good appetite
clear skin; should chill
one your no PMsH everybody that
be
enough to Of your Belts,
IL am, respectfully, etc.
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ERead the following certificates:
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BArrsvIILE, March 90, 1876.

Gel. John NJ. Farrell, Little Rock.
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The Amended Postal Law.

The following amendment TO the
Postal law went into effect on July 10.
BY it the postage on all printed matter
Of the third class, except unsealed cir
culars, is reduced from one cent per
ounce to one cent for every two ounces /;
Sec. II. That transient newspapers and
magazines. regular publications designed
for advertising purposes ~ for free circula-
ton at nominal rates, and a printed mat
ter OF the third class. except unSeaied cir
mitted In the mails AZ the rate OF one cent
for every two ounces or fractional part
thereof, and one cent for each two addi-
tional ounces or fractional part thereof aud
the sender ~ any article o, the third class
OF mail matter may write his or her
name or address therein or on the out
side thereof, with the word - From -
above or preceding the same. or may write
bri. fly or print on any package the number
and names " the articles enclosed. Pub
fishers Of newspapers aud periodicals may
print on the wrappers OF newspapers ur
magazines sent from the Office OF publica-
ton 10 regular subscribers the time towhich
subscription therefor hiss been paid. aud adj
dresses upon postal cards and unsealed cir
culars may be either witten. printed or
affixed thereto at the option Of the sender.
sec 10. On unsealed circulars and all mail
able matter Of the third class other than that
designated in the foregoing section, postage
viii be charged As herctosOre-one cent FOR
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and other reasons, do not desire war; Ger
many has no direct interest la the question /;
England viii not make war; aud Austria.
though peculiarly placed, will not break
peace for reasons OF seli.interesi. a power
ful party in Russi.. sympaihizes with
sclavonians, sud desires the erection Of "A
Scla, onic Empire under Russian guidance
and influence, but that party j. not i'm
power. The. Car Is a lover Of peace, and
Russia has other reasons-her finances and
extent Of Asian conquests-for not wishing
war. Englsnd's endea,or i. 10 keep
the conflict within is present
limits, and impress that view upon Others.
Lord Derby said he had no doubt OF Eng
lands success, and continued: "All we de-
sire il TO see fair play. II Turkey Is decayed
we can not help IL. We have guaranteed
Turkey against murder, but not against
suicide or sudden death II an opportuni-
" OF mediation offers, which opportunity
may even now be at hand, We shall avail OF
it,
In London on the 18th the thermometer
marked 30 degrees in the shade, and nu-
mcrous cases Of sunstIoke were reported.
A Parliamentary excursion party from
England will visit the American Centennial
Exhibition after the adjournment
The various reports from Constantinople
and Belgrade in regard TO the progress OF
the war are 30 contradictory in their state
ments as to be entirely worthless A. "A means
Of information. Accounts oi Turkish
atrocities seem 10 be well founded, from the
fact that a high Turkish fuuctionary has
been dispatched TO Bulgaria 70 suppress the
excuses OF Turkish troops there. Accord
ng 10 Vienna dispatch OF the nth, the
Turkish campaign seems strictly de-
fenslve. The Turks have abandoned
their positions ia Lower Herzegovina, eN-
cepting some fortified places and the strong
est block houses. The reportthat negotia-
tions for an armistice between Turkey and
Seryia have commercials contradicted. 1t
is true, however, that the Powers are con-
sidering the conditions which should event.
ually form the basis OF armistice.
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At Newark, n. j., on the 18th, Police
Officers Dickerson and Elsdon attempted 10
arrest three brothers named Flehorn for
disorderly conduct. The brothers resisted
and shot Eston dead and fatally wounded
Dickerson. The desperadoes then ran
TO tannery from which they had
been discharged, and commenced an i'm
discriminate firing into the building, kill
INK one man and wounding two others. The
employees Of the tannery then turned out in
a body and followed the murderers to the
river, when,he latter jumped in and at
tempted to swim across. but were stoned 10y
eworkmen until insensibe and all were
drowned.
The Emperor OF Brazil and suite sailed
from NEW York for Europe on the 18th.
Mrs. Thomas Lighthill and four children
were drowned at Freedom, Pa, on the
18th, their house being carried of by q
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The English turet-ship Thunderer,
while making a trial trip on the 18th, burst
boiler, killing 30 Of the crew and wound
ing many more. The bodies OF the killed
were horribly mutilated, the flesh being
stripped from the limbs by the escaping
steam.
Lord Derby, in reply 10 an address OF the
Christian League, said, so far as human
foresight could discern, general war was a
most unlikely result OF the present conflict.
lie had refused to adhere 10 the Berlin
memorandum, because he felt sure that the
Porte would not accept It, nor even the
Insurgents. France and Italy, for financial