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The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Where the Money Went.

We all know, in this part of Arkansas, with
what lavish expenditure Of money the elec-
tion campaign Of 1s;a was carried through.
We always thought that Britton's outrages
upon the ballot in this county, was in obedl-
ence to commands from Washington, and the
following. from Washington. of February "a,
confirms us in that opinion
The committee on the expenditures OF the
department Of justice to-day, obtained copy
of a letter written in October. 1872, by H..
Britton. then United States Marshal FOR the
Western District of Arkansas. In which he
says he can carry the State for Grant, provid-
Ing the Acknowledgement will intimate to
Judge Story that prominent Republicans IN
that district had made complaint to the At
torney General that Justice required him not
to interfere with the juries. In word, the
Marshal asked williams to lie for Grants sake
and Williams answered by sending $50 600 for
\ court and election purposes.
Britton can a tale unfold, If he WILL anu we
hope he will do it.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

LH' The Reformed Episcopal church
are making efforts to do away with the
observance of the Lenten fast, on the
ground-and one very properly taken
that the unwonted license of wild de-
bauchery, before and after the fast, was
mere ridicule of the solemnity Of the
solemn pentential season, and that it
would be better to abandon its observ-
ancc entirely, than to enter upon it with
the smell Of revelry upon our garments,
vi dive at its close, into the reckless Ca
rousal
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

the selection of a new secretary of war.
The president stated to the cabinet that
while he could take no steps which
might look like the persecution of any
one, he had determined not to shrink
from the responsibility that rested on
him and he therefore asked the attorney
general to take immediate steps to pro-
ceed with the criminal charges against
Gen Belknap and Messrs. Marsh and
Tominson. and all others shown BY any
evidence that shall be adduced to have
had part in the fraudulent transactions
that were the subject of attention
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
TUESDAY. MAR. Z, 1876.

II The New York Daily sun has this to
say OF Arkansas prospective United States
senator: 1t seems probable that the Hon.
AUGUSTUS II GARLAND will he chosen Sena-
tor from Arkansas. to succeed POWELL CLAY
TON. the carpet-bagger. whose term expires
March 3. 1877. Mr. Garland. the present Gov
ernor Of Arkansas and by his Judieious CON
servative course under circumstances which
required the exercise Of great sagacity, firm
ness and tact he has commanded the respect OF
his political foes, as we'll AS the warm "ppro-
batiun Of the native citizens Of the state"
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rF We believe that it is genera

FF We believe that it is generally
conceded, on all hands, that Hon. w. f.
Slemons will be re-nominated, and, Of
course, re elected. We knew he Colo
mel. years ago A purer man, or one
more peculiarly upright in all LIES emer.
gcncies cannot be found anywhere with
in the limits Of the district which he
represents in Congress. There is not a
aonor ola re. nomination than our friend
Of the by gone, Hon. W. f. Slemons, of
Monticello.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

He was not all a Mayor Some little time
since son of the Emerald Isle. had indulg-
ed in too frequent and copious libations Of the
liquidized substance of corn. The effect was
he became very loud In his vocal demonstra-
tions Of displeasure. and becoming some
what ungovernable, was taken before his
honor. the mayor, on the charge of disturb
Ing the peace. On entering the place of busi-
ness Of our executive, the prisoner, with the
natural instinct Of his race, drank in at a
glance the entire surroundings Looking up
with . roguish twinkle in his eye. he asked
the marshal, after viewing the chief magis-
trate from head to foot: 'Is that the Mayor ?
" Yes. SIR" raplied the policeman, sternly
whist. ye spalpeenw replied Mike. " Isl
the Mayor. ye call him9 Och! to the divi
wild We all! I've seen too many mayors
divil 4 bit Of mayor is he; he's spalpeer
Of butcher. SO he Is" The court was con
vulsed with laughter, and the Ilbernian al
lowed TO go on his way rejoicing.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
EFJamcs Gordon Benefits marriage
with Miss May, is to take place at Grace
church, Boston, Tuesday, April Is.

Col J. W. GAuLpING While some of
the other papers are so busily engaged in
making officers, or mentioning the names
of SO many persons for the different
places on the State ticket we thus early
take occasion to mention the name of
one in connection with the secrytaryship,
and that is Col. j. W. Gaulding We
know of no one in the State better quail
iticd for that position, and there is cer-
tainly no one more deserving He has q
record upon which any man might
proudly stand. He is identified with our
people; is of the people and for the pco-
pie, and if hono-ed with that position,
would serve the people with honor to
himself, and to the best interests of our
State. Let South Arkansas have chance
in the next make up; we have been with
out the pale, as it were, for a long time
let us in. Give Col. Gaulding the posi-
ton mentioned, which is Just reward
from grateful people, in whose interest,
and for whose well being he has SO long
and delantly battled. Beacon.
1hat suits us. We have fellow-feel.
ing for brother editor at all times, and
like TO see him get boost. Give us
Gaulding.
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EFWe don't think we shall ever GO
buck on a brother of the profession es-
pecially when he is an applicant for po
sition. 1t is not often they ask anything
at the hands of theparty. They always
make faithful, competent and acceptable
officers. In Land Commissioner Smithee,
We have had a faithful and compel mt of
ficer, and its generally conceded, through
out the State, that we cannot afford to
make any change just at this time.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

tB The Van Buren, Argus says that we
sold that Judge IL. B. Stuart was .trlcked
out Of his nomination for Congress from the
Third District at the Clarks, ille Convention,
two years ago. Brother Wilcox must have
read our article through leather speetacles or
he could have never confounded our language
into anything half so harsh. We said he was
,iefeated by means which his friends did not
consider altogether fair, but We did not charge
that there was any trick about it. In all Sc
robustness, however. the less said about that
Convention the better. Ii we are pressed too
closely about it, In njustifcation Of onrself and
Judge Stuart's friends we will tell what we
kuow about it, but II left alone we will let it
PASS. as We have already forgiven nll wrongs
that may have been committed by it.-South
ern Stsaddrd.
We have no objection to your telling all
about it. Bro. Gaulding. Gaa Buren, Argus.
And. while your hand is in, Bro. Gaulding
tell us how the editor of the Argus was In the
Clarksyille convention, that put out Judge
Wiltshire. and tell us how he pledged, In
speech. his support to the nomination, and
how re came home and eleetioncered and vo-
ted against the man he had helped to put out.
Tell us all about 1t, Bro, g.. and zoe, too have
no objection to your telling the whole truth.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

Eg Among the multitude of names,
presented by the democrats for G Governor
ut the next election, we find none more
worthy than that of Col Tom Fletcher
of Pulaski county. He is as sound as a
nut and every way capable to Gil the of
fee acceptsbly. Of course Judge Tur-
ner Of Van Buren is our first choice and
upon whom, we sincerely feel, the guber-
Material mantle should fall at this time.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

fB- New York despatch. of the
29th, says: =" Augustine r Mcdonald,
cotton claim agent, was arrested in Brook
lyn, to-day, on requisition from the 60
vernon of Arkansas Mcdonald is char
gen with perjury, through which, it is al
legged, the government was swindled out
OF 5000, 900 claim for cotton said to
hove been burned in the late war"
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

EE Late advices from st, Charles,
Mo, state that the damage by the lorna.
do, on Sunday, the 9th ult., was much
exaggerated, but il is still said to be heavy,
probably from 100000 to S150,00O.
The remains of George Linebury were
found in the debris. this morning. This
makes the third person killed by the
storm About twenty persons were in.
iured.
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Notice..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That
1 shall apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court, at the April term. thereof 1875 fol-
order and permission to sell
Lot IL, in Block 2G Township 9,
Van Buren. to pay debts of estate of ]. f. b
Meyer. late of Van Buren,. Crawford county
Ark. deceased
l.. G. WHITE, Admr.
Van BGren, March .. 1876. iw
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

u We beg to take issue with that old
" Cumberland Presbyterian" in Prescott Ar
kansas. who would abridge the " social libcr-
ties of oul social friend Bob. Newell, in put
ting his old Cumberland foot down on a" llt-
tie dance" that had assembled at the shggcs-
tion of Bob" right after an exhibition given
for the benefit Of this church. Ifthc boys
have no rights that are to be respected, let us
know it,
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Notice,

4 Ii Notes and accounts due II. c. RO.
"A BARDS & Co. are placed In the hand
of Brown Il Neal. and Wilcox & Southmayd
for Collection. Parties indebted will save
costs by calling and settling.
The Book of accounts is in the hands OF
Brown & Neal.
A. j. WARD, Assignee.
Van Buren. Ark. Jan 1916. CIV
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
CAUTION.

The stages to Ozark have changed back
to their old time leaving here at o'clock at
night. Passengers now go through both
ways, without laying overs at Ozark all night.
Maj. Woolem. superintendent of the
stage line was here Saturday, fixing up for
the new arrangement.
- You need not expect any tooth pulling
from DR.. Yarbro. for day or two. 1t is n
girl and mother and child doing we'll
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Ny- The name of Mai. John ID A

Ey- The name Of Maj. John d. Ad-
ans is favorably spoken Of as a candi-
date for the gubernatorial claim. He is
a gentleman everyway worthy Of the
high position, and it would give us great
pleasure, if the choice of the convention,
to lend our aid to his election.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

Eg' The self-constituted organ of
the democratic party, the Little Rock
Herald, has brought trouble upon itself
in the publication of body snatching"
slander on the medical fraternity Of Lit
tie Rock,
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Dental Notice.

DR.. I. NJ. Wyatt, of Rasselville is now in
VaL Buren, on a professional visit. 1t is ac-
knowledged by all that the Doctor is Il master
of dentistry, and the work he has done for
our citizens, on previous visits. is plain evil
dence of the fact He may be found at Mrs.
England's for ten days, when all desiring his
services will give him an early call. 2w
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That |
~ will apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court, at its April term. 1916. for an or
der to sell the following described lands and
improvements thereon to pay debts against
the estate of Patrick Toben late of said coun-
ty, deceased, to-wit; The Sc fr 4 sec 4 and pit
of the ne ! of the ne a. sec 3. all in township
n. range 81 west situate in said county
Ark. he. WHITE,
Com. de bonis non.
Van Buren. March 2, lS7G 4w
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

Er Hon. John r. Bearden. of Cam
den, is highl, recommended as q candi
date before the democratic convention
for the nomination of Governor. We
look upon Judge Bearden as one Of the
best men in the State, and will honorably
fill any position within the gift of the
DeODle.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

~ The President has withdrawn the
nomination Of Hon. W. Ross, as Agent for
the consolidated Indian Agency, and sent In
TO the Senate the name Of Hon. S. W. Marsh
ton Of Mo, In lis place.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
w aiming Order.

In the Crawford Circuit Court. Ark.
Mary r. Smith Plaintiff.
Warner s. Smith Defendant.
The defendant, Warner s. Smith, is warned to ap-
pear in this court within thirty days. and answer
the complaint Of the plaintiff, MaryP. Smith
Feb. 81. 1876, Ed. 4. SCOTT, Clerk.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Markets..

Business for the past week has not general
ly been very active: farmers boing engaged
at home preparing for coming crop.
Goods Of all descriptions. are selling low,
and we believe Van Buren, is the cheapest
market in the State.
Sales of produce from wagons, were for
Flour. 81 25 to 2,35 per cwt. Corn 81 to 4Oc.
Oats 80 Irish potatoes 80. Butter, II; Eggs
$40 cents. Bulk.meat to s1a cents. Ba-
con II Onions 81. Sweet potatoes. Chickens
81 80 to 50 so per dozen. Wheat 81. Meal
49,
Cotton has been brought In quite freely the
past week; we can learn of no sales.
State scrip selling at Is to so cts. Crawford
county scrip. 40 cts. Van Buren, town scrip
95 cts.
Memphis, March 4, cotton firm at l2is
New Orleans " = cotton, active II.
New York I" ' cotton active. 12565
Liverpool, cotton hardening,
,uplands, 6, l, l6d.
Orleans. 6, 6,3sd.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

~ The Hot Springs Telegraph has good
word for Hon. John NJ. Ilarrell. as candi-
date for Congress from this district. Col.
H.rrell has the ability, and is severy way cal
culatetl to we'll fill the position
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
ESTR.AY.

DOSTED before Joseph W. Matlock, JUS
l. tice of the Peace. by Elizer Warden, an
the 3lst day of January, 1876. sorrel MARE
PONEY, ID hands high. years old blaze
in the face; three white feet and little
white on the other foot.
Filed in the Clerks office, Feb 5. 1875.
FL. \. SCOTT, Clerk
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
"A. NJ. Callahan got home Sunday night

The communication of n lady member of
the Memorial Association comes tob late for
this week. win appear In our next
Mr. Chas. G. Scott arrived home. Thurs
improved In health.
Cold, last night. Standing water frozen
little.
The Memorial Association Ball last Tues
day night was o success financially as well as
In point of pleasure.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
The Western Railway.

Cove CREEK. ARK, Feb IS 1876
EDITOR VAN BuREN Press have noticed,
from time to time, the different opinions of
writers aud takers on the subject of the best
route from Fayetteville through or over Bos-
ton Mountain to the Arkansas river. | have
lived in Washington county thirty three years
and most of the time near Fayetteville. am
well-acquainted with all the crossing places,
from the Cherokee Nation on the west end of
the mountain, for q distance of sixty miles
east. have driven stock over most of the
crossings, and think speak advi,edly when
say there is only one practical crossing place,
for q railroad, and that is at the head of Cove
Creek.
Start at Fayetteville, thence to Pennington,
thence to Prairie Grove. from there due south
to the Cove Creek gap down Cove Greek to
Lees Creek, thence down the valley to Van
Buren,. This is the route for the road and 1t
will benefit as many people. or more, in
Washington and Crawford counties than any
route yet named.
This route, as now travelled by wagon road
is only two miles and half further from
Fayetteville to Van Bnrcn than the wire or
mountain route, and is much preferable for
light vehicles or loaded wagons, except fora
few months in the year, During the dry sea
son it is far preferable on account OF the good
spring water all along the route. And good
health-giving, llfe-inspring spring water, is
no small item In the constructing of a rail-
road. if it is not of any value afterwards.
And here Is another consideration in favor
of this route over the Alma route. 1t
passes through the fine section of Prairie
Grove valley. which. in 4 few years, will be
the pride Of Northwest Arkansas, presenting
views of farms, woodlands and beautiful res
licences that we may well be eager to present
to the view of the travelling public
As said before, this route will benefit as
many. perhaps more. than any other route na-
med. As much capital and money-infuence
can be brought to bear upon it. and let us
make long and strong pull for road on
it.
Its distance will be from Fayetteville to
Prairie Grove twelve miles; to Lees Greek
twenty miles; to Van Buren 10 miles !;
making fifty-fve miles.
n II ~ n
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LOST.

One day last week, between the resi-
dence of Mr. A. NJ Callahan and Mrs
Bearden's, HAIR EAR RING, tipped
with gold. The finder will be suitably
rewarded BY leaving the same at Mr.. Cal
lahan's house 1w
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

r. The Rev. DIR. Bushnell, an eni
ncnt Congregations! minister, of Hart
ford, Connecticut. died recently.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Railroad Lands
FOR SALE.
OFFICE LAND Agent,
LitNe Rock and Fl Smith II r Co I
Van Buren,. Ark. Jan. l, 1873. J
I now offer for sale any or all the Railroad
l. Lands in
Ranges 20, 30, 81, 50 33, North of
Arkansas River.

ANhhSS SS ~, ro, 'i, -, 90, SoItH VI
Arkansas River.
Office Is now open, books plats, &c. ready
and are now prepared for business. Come
and see. These lands are sold at the valua-
tion price One fourth purchase money to be
paid down; the balance in equal installments
in two four and six years. with six per cent
interest from date. Contract for title given
Parties wishing to pay all cash down will
have deduction of 10 per cent, on valuation
price. Parties who have made, or in good
faith own the improvements on any of these
lands, will have 80 days from this date to
make their first payment. Such parties |
would advise to make application at once.
with oath that they own said improvements,
so that they may not be sid. Certificates of
application to purchase heretofore given, are
worthless, except as showing the correct num-
bcrs of the land wanted. All purchases here.
toiore made are held valid by the present
Company and a rebate Of interets will be al
lowed on sad contracts to this date on prompt
payment OF deferred payments. 1t will facil
itate matters iol parties to procure the correct
Nos of their land before applying at this Of
fee.
To parties wishing to purchase large tracts
special inducements will be offered. No one
now has any doubts of the completion of the
Railroad, and of course there can be no ques-
ton about title. As there are several compa
mics expected at an early day to take MP
large tracts OF this land, those wishing certain
pieces. will do well to apply early,
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JAS. J. MCA LISTEN.
VAN BuREN, Ark, March G. 1876.


VAN BuREN, ARK, March G. 1876.
| denounce the above as a ialseheod of the
deepest dye. None of the allegations therein
can be sustained by proof. The truth is that
was under the impression that McAlister
was to pay me a monthly salary of so much
and he thought he was to pay another price
consequently we never had settlement.
owe no one at his place for services rendered
my wife AS for obtaining money under
false pretences. never borrowed a 81 of any
one during my stay there, As for honor
think possess as much or more than the wri
ter of above. JACK WILLIAMS
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
N Office.

4 it saves time and trouble, all persons
n desiring to pay their Taxes are requested
to bring their old receipts, or their deeds, so
as to enable US, readily, to find the correct
lands.
s5s- We are now in Van Buren. where we
will remain until the Goth of April: the last
day. After which penalty is attached.
JOHN f. WINFREY.
Van Buren,, Ark Feb. 2375. lm
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
The Secretary of War Steps Down
and Out.
An Exciting Time In the House,
Resolutions OF impeachment
Adopted Unanimously.

Washington dispatches of the "a inst
are of an exciting character. The dis.
patch says: The report Of the testimo'
ny duplicating Secretary Belknsp in the
matter of the sale of the office Of post
trader at Fort Sill is the theme Of com
ment everywhere in this city. General
Belknap has resigned; he handed letter
to the president, rendering his resgna
ton and asking that it be accepted with
out delay. 1t is stated at the White
House that the resignation was prompt,
ly accepted, but the exact language of
the presidents reply has not yet been OBJ
tained.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

II is claimed that sauerkraut is really
tonic Yes, It's TeHtoaic
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
CAUTION.

McALlsrIE, G. N, l. T., Feb. 2s, 1876.
Gentlemen: Beware of a certain " jack Will
Jams, late of Van Buren,, Arkansas. He has left
this place without paying for his summers bread
and refusing to pay his wife's doctor bill. lie also
obtained money under false pretenees and is desti-
tute of honor.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07

~ for goar paper.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-07
Brooms! Brooms T!

HAVING secured the services of first class me,
i chanics, am now prepared to ill all orders for
Brooms. am also agent for Broom Machinery,
Call on address -
4. X. MckIBBEN.
Aug lO-6m Van Buren, Ark.
, 1876-01-12

Withdrawn from tte TO m Monday for city con-
sumption; h,a3 hu whsat, ,1U1 hu corn, 3lGa bu oats
AZ In rye, 95 bit barley.
Tho following grain WAN tnapccscd into btoro on
Tuesday murn!ng: Ii casH No. = N. ". wAclt, carr
M. srrlna. - cars No. 10, II car. rejected do
tS wlIeas, ID curs hshln X Sd cor, II No. d.
III cars new mixed to, II "a ~ rejeced do,
gratle do fIl cor1l}; cara hlto cats, cars No.
DO, J carr fplostud do; 2 car No. rye; csrs No.
barley, cur No. Yt u c41H rejected do, Total l55
ours, or .0o hn. Inspected aut: 5.9As hu wheat,
2119 u rorn, III bu DATA All bu ryo A73I IN barley
Thesu considerable bxcs:G Oh thp Hoard Ut
Tra.o yesterday niorniny. llw regular dispatch IN
cylle1) from England waa trMIyIatcd to rtau tint
EonV cargoes Of wheat ha been "tcn for the Cou,I-
nent." Afterwards 1t wss cxpt I'd ul,t tho cypnor
bad been misnterprrtes and Ilsould read that tho
car5oes had bsen Isrerta to tho u utluent Ta NJ.
FarrnlIy Insignificant error ma-1, . difference of
several tlou.au1l Ut ajllaFa in sas aggregate to
operators. Under tho dist luslI4 Tho mar
ics advanced. tho superstition ,atln3 that whuat
Is In bettrE demand on tho Continent
Of Europa Undef the second the "a sket fell back,
Il wah argued by that tho ssid sllyeraou
proof Of letnaud, but sa.ply been u thers was
storage room To sraru IN Liverpool IlHn there were
all sorts ii auppusIttoas std soe operators wau
far u 10 stERest doep dssga In ths mistake. II IL
hard IL reason with pGorlo who tASe loA Inonay, and
these could not conceds hAt Hnntnti9 sast cryurR will
koettmea occuE alike Ia tho ocs Of tie telegraph,
lae newspaper. unl ths counting. room. One een1lo-
an stated that he heard that Il or hly declared
in leading hot' the psecedtns syeaug purso Of
a0J had 1een raised TO SECURE hui. l1Alteh frou,
Ensupo yesterday. II IL probable that tisars waa
truth wAstsser III ha tumor but the fact vi ows how
d!lhcut 1t IL u avoid ta publication az nls4tx tc1nentA
III connection with the markets. ~ many rnnIors aru
circulated equally falss With tho above bur not 10
pairAIly absurd.
Tbr leading produce raarktta wero moderately actlyo
yesserday. and generally arn. Tbs busin4-s tra,,s-