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Valuable Farm for Sale.

We are authorized to offer for sale one Of
the best and most thoroughly cultivated farms
in Western Arkansas. situated in Crawford
county, about eight miles from the city Of
Van Buren,, and four miles from the town Of
Alma containing aqunrtcr section. one-half
in Frog Bayou bottom, and the other up
land.
One hundred acres are in cultivation. fifty
in cotton and fifty In corn. Has "a fine six
acre orchard OF apples Of the finest varieties.
together with IL fine assortment Of peaches
A fine field of sweet and Irish potatoes and
turnips. Also, If desired, tract of 40 acres
near by. can be had to go with this place.
A superior large double log dwelling house
and outhouses; The house one story and half
high; fine barn, stable and corn crib. &e.
making everything complete and eomforta-
Bile with excellent water. A steam grist and
cotton mill. on the joining place. and in
most excellent neigIlborhood.
Any one wanting a No l place can pur-
chased at n bargain. Terms to be agreed up
on. II desired, the standing crop will be
disposed Of to the party purchasing. Also all
the farming utensils, which are Of a superior
quality.
Parties in earnest to purchase such place,
will find it greatly to their interest TO exam
inc this farm. and see for themselye what tits
by the crops that 1t produces. and there Is no
better time to do so than before the gathering
of the cotton and corn.
For further particulars apply to the editor
of this paper. Aug l0-lm
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DIR. }. NJ. Wright, we learn. contcmplates
opening Il tirst-class drugstore in Van Bu-
rem.
-McCloud, of Fort Smith. has rented the
Wallace building.
The drizzling rain did not prevent good
attendance, Sunday night, to hear Dr. Derby S
lecture on conscience.
Prof. Fredericks has been legerdeman-
ing for the amusement of our citizens at tn
llinkle Hall.
We hope that, as Ilinkle Hall is, at pres
ent the only place for public entertainments,
the propretors will have it properly seated,
as it is by no means pleasant to sit two hours
on the rough side OF well spin.e. b,lrd !,
without a place whereon to rest your weary
back.
The band arrived at no conclusion with
reference to their trip to the Centennial, last
Wednes lay night They meet again, to-
night.
Miss Eugenia Chapman commenced a
private school for colored children in tie col
ored school-house, yesterday.
Mrs. Capt. Conradt returned to Little
Rock, on the Maumelle.
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LINDA,

She was at one Of the union school.
houses half an hour before school open,
ed. She had "Linda with her. She
WAS 4 tall woman, forty years old, with
a jaw showing great determination,
and Linda was sixteen. and rather shy
and pretty good looking. The mother
said she hadn't been in the city long, and
that it was hor duty to get Linda into
school and see that she was properly ed
ucatcd When the teacher came the
mother boldly inquired;
lyon know enouph to teach, do you ?"
81 think do" replied the teacher,
blushing deeply.
"And you feel competent to govern
the scholars, do you p
"Ycs'm.'
"Do You pound 'cm with fcrrule, or
lick EN- with a whip2'
Ave seldom resort to punishment
here" replied the embarrassed teacher
That's better yet" continued the
mother. - know that if Linda should
come home pounded up I'd feel like kill
ing some one. suppose you are of
respectable character, amt yonS"
Why--ahem-why-' stammered
the teacher growing white and then red,
"I expect you are continued the wo-
man. "It's we'll enough to know who
our children are associating with. Now.
then, do you allow the boys and girls to
sit together?"
"No, ma am
"That's right They never used to
when was young, and don't think Lin
da ia any better than l am. Another
thing: Do you allow any winkingi 2
ANY what" exclaimed the puzzled
teacher
do you allow a boy to wink at a
girl p asked the woman.
"Why, no"
81 was afraid you did. Linda is as
shy as bird, and if she should come
home some night and tell me that she
had been winked at don't know what
I'd do. Now, another thing: Do you
have a beau ?'
"Why-why--' was the stammered
reply.
Il think you do ~ resumed the woman
severely. 81 know just how it works.
When you should be explaining what an
archipelago is you are thinking of your
Richard, and your mind is way off,
"But, madam"
"Never mind any explanations" in
terrupted the woman. ~ want my Lin
da brought up to know joggerfy, figures,
writing and spellographv, and if you've
got beau and are spooking to the the
atre one night, candy pull the next,
horse. race the next, and SO on. your
mind can't be on education. Come, Lin
da; we'll 60 to some other scho house" I"
And they logged,
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The Nellie Peck.

This boat, commanded by Arkansas
old favorite, Capt. John A. Williams,
will leave New Orleans, on the 14th, for
White, will receive prompt attentions
Shippers will recollect that the Nellie
Peck will be in Van Buren, on or about
he oath inst, and make regular trips as
long as the water will permit and as this
any other boat can See card in our pa.
per.
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-" Pa, are you In favor of the Bible in
the public schools ?" asked West side
youngster at the breakfast table the 9th.
er morning. "Why of course l am"
responded the father, pleased that such
an important subject shonld engage the
attention of his you hful offspring
What makes you ask such a question,
my son ~ 90, nothing replied young
hopeful; "onlv | thought maybe you
wasn't, as Won never had one at home -
The urchin lodged, but wasn't quick
cnongh
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Peak Family Swiss Bell Ringers

This celebarted troupe of Artists will
give two Of their unique entertainments
at Hinkle Hall
Our exchanges speak in the highest
terms of their performance aud from our
knowledge of this old company we
know they are first class, anl as it is sell
dom we have an entertainment of this
kind we should give them good patron
age, Besides the corps of Bell Ringers
they have full company of Comedian
Character Singers and Balladists.
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GETTING BACK.

Picken Benge who was in the Jail, con
fined charged with horse stealing and
made his escape some three or fouI
months since, was picked up last Satur
day, by Dick Miller and Josial Foster
They are entitled and will undoubtcd,
ly receive the $500 reward offered by the
governor for his arrest
Ben Taylor, another Of the escaped
Jail birds, is still in the country.
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Fire Kindlcrs.

Now is the time, cold weather is coming on
to purchase one of Smiths celebrated fire.
kindlers. They are safe. and will start vour
fire in ten minutes. This is what the Fay ette-
vile Sentinel says of it: Ave know, by actu-
al experiment that it is the greatest econo-
mist of fret and worry ever invented There
ought to be one in every household. Secure
one before it is too late" Price only e5 cents,
See advertisement in our paper.
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Our old friend Gen. w. d. Blochcr, one
of the enterprising business men Of Little
Rock and the most successful real estate
agent in the State. has forwarded us copy
of a little pamphlet, entitled Blochers Ark
ansas Land Guide" 1t is a clear. compre-
hensive exhaustive abstract of the land laws
of the State and United States. 1t gives val
liable information with reference to the man
ner of buying lands rulings of the commits
sioner of the general land office and of the
state land office. together with much other
valuable information. This little book con-
lains much In little and will he found invalu-
able for reference in matters connected with
the land interests of the State or the country.
Parties desiring p copy of the treatise, can
obtain it by sending 10 cts. to Gen. w. D.
BLccHER, Little Rock. Ark.
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tE Among our professional men is Dr.

tEr Among our professional men is DR.. r
|. Pearson, who came to this city about one
year ago Although he Is a young man. he
has already gained for himself the reputation
OF being one of the finest operators in the
State, That he Is thorough master of his
profession in all its branches Is undoubtcd
lis office is in the Opera House, and is sup
piled with all TIE latest improvements, &e.
among which is dental engine, one OF the
most complete pieces of workmanship we
have ever seen. The Doctor Is q red hot tel
How and is doing splendid business -Fort
Scott Pioneer.
We find this very handsome notice of our
young friend, DR.. Dick Pearson. in the Fort
Scott (Kansas) Pioneer. Nothing .pleases us
better than to hear of the success of our
young men. Dick is worthy of all honor and
trust, and we hope may add to his iaurels
His wife is the youngest daughter of the Rev
John lIarrell and is spending the winter with
her father and friends
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Election for Constable.

A vacancy having occurred in the Of
flee of township constable, for Van Buren,
township Judge Creekmore has ordered
an election to be held on Saturday, Jan
nary 22d, at the Court House
The name of James Brodie has been
mentioned for the office, and we know of
no one that will make better constable.
Recolect Saturday, the 22d, and cast
Your votes for him
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-Egypt's contributions to the Con

-Egypt's contributions to the Con
tennal exposition have arrived. Nearly
the whole of the Egyptian exhibit is the
property ofthe khedive. Many Of the
costly and curious articles, such as weap.
ons and ornaments from barbarous tribes
inhabating remote regions Of Central Az
rica, jewels, inlaid work in precious me-
tails, rich embroiderics in gold and silver
thread produced hy Arabian artisans Of
Cairo, are taken from the national mu,
scum, while the best specimens of agri.
cultural products are from the states Of
the khedive.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

EF Gen. Fremont who twenty wears
ago, had "a glorious mustache," and
parted his hair in the middle, is now. ac
corling to correspondent, " little wea
eel faced, dried-up old man, resurrected
from his premature grave occasionally
only through the name and letters in print
of his accomplished wife III.
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Arkansas Valley Stage and Ex-
press Company.
Connects with Southern Express Co. at
Little Rock.

On the lst Of July the new contractors on the route
from Van Buren, to Little Rock. entered upor their
duties, decided im provcment Is noticed from the
start, now we have fine teams OF four horses with
large and commudious stages. and In week or two
hne Concord Coaches will be put on. This company
have made arrangements with the - Southern Ex
press Company" at Little Rock and will forward
without delay. all packages by that line. Our mer
chants and all having Express packages should order
them sent through by this Stage Company.
Their motto is - Quick time aad Lo,r rates. :"
TICKETS TO ALL PARTS.
The Agent in Van Buren, will sell tickets to St.
Louis and Memphis Little Rock. &c.
This company has also made arrangements with
Telegraph Company to receive and forward tcle-
gram from Ozark and also to take and send forward
kilograms to any point in the United States.
Colonel GEO. II. WHITE. Is the company'u Agen,
in Van Buren,, who will give any information thai
may be desired.
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RIVER NEWS.

---CommeHeed raining Monday morning
and continued on through the day and night
The river is rising slowly, with good feet OF
water on the bars.
A. M. Callahan & Co. have put up corn
mill and grind for toll.
The Fannie Tatum arrived Monday and
4oes down to-day.
Ella Hughes arrived f;iaay and went down
Saturday.
Maumelle arrived Saturday, and left Sum
day morning.
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/. o, O. +.

Van Barren Encampment, No. IL, has in
stalled the officers elected for the present
term. as follows:
\. J. WARD. Chief Patriarch.
Rev. C. KENNEDY. High Priest.
CHARLES RIBLING. Senior Warden.
i 4. IoCKHART. Scribe.
CHARLES MILLER Treasurer.
u. q. lIAYMAN, Junior Warden.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
CoURlER-JOURNAL,
An Ordinance of the Town of Van
Buren,, Ark. in regard to
Dram Shops and Gro
cery Licenses.

SECTION Be 1t ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen Of the town Of Van Buren,.
Arkansas. That no person or persons shall 10
allowed to heepa grocery, or dram shop %
place whore spurious or malt liquors are sold.
In quantities less than one quart (othcr thaa
druggist, who sell liquors for medical purpo-
ses) within incorporate limits Of said town.
except he or they shall first procure license
from said town Of Van Buren,, to so sell such
liquors. and for which license he or they shall
pay the sum OF two hundred ($2OO) In Unirrd
States currency. or the scrip OF said town Vt
Van Buren; or. In lieu thereof, the sum Of
four hundred $500 in Arkansas State scrip.
Sec. ID. Any person or persona who shall
sell any spirituous or maltliquors within the
incorporate limits of said town in less suanti-
ties than one quart. and In violation Of the
above section (other than druggists who sell
liquors for medical purposes) without having
a license from said town to keep a dram shop.
shall. upon conviction OF such otfense, pay q
fine of one hundred ($l00) for each ofiense,
for So selling such liquors, or be imprisoned
in the Jail OF Craw ford county or town prison
of said town for the period Of thirty 80
days. or be- punished by both such fne an
imprisonment. at the discretion of the cou r
before whom such person or persons shall b
prosecuted.
Sec. 3. This ordinance shall he In force and
take effect forthwith immediately after its
legal publication. and the Recorder Of said
town is hereby ordered to have the same i'm
mediateiy published.
Sec. 4. All Ordinances and Bylaws OF
said town or parts thereof which are In con-
flict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed,
Done at Van Buren,. Arkansas, December
9Th. A. ID. 1875.
F. NJ. NEAL. Mayor
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DrcsS-Making.

We are requested to give notice to the la
dies Of Van Buren, that Mrs. SMALE has taken
the room lately occupied by Miss Ollie Phelps
and will give her attention to DRESS MAKING
in all its branches. Mrs. Smale is very well
spoken of, and we are assured will give good
satisfaction.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
LOST.

On Saturday, December llth. between the
stores of NJ. 'Lynch's and ID. Dickson's, on
Main-Streei. one Iady's Belt. with portmo-
naie attached. and in which was a twenty dol
lar goldpec. The finder will be literally re-
warled by leaving the same at NJ, LYNCH'S
Store
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THE WEEKLY SUN.
!. NEW YORK.

IN1GHTEEN hundred and seventy-sx is the Cen
ll tennial year. i i also the year 10 which an
tie war, viii be in power At washington; and IN.
year of the twenty-third election of President Of
the United States. Al these events are sure to be
OF great interest and importance especially the
latter; and all of them, and everything connected
with them will be fully and freshly reported. and
The Opposition House of Representatives, taking
up the line of inquiry opened years ago by The Sun
tions and misdeeds OF Grants administration: and
will il is TO be hoped lay the foundation for a new
and better period in national history OF all this
The SuS will contain complete and accurate ac-
counts. furnishing its readers with early and trust
worthy information upon these absorbing topics.
preparations for it, will he memorable as deciding
upon Grants aspirations for third term Of power
be the candidate Of the party of Reform. we'll
eectfng that candidate. Concerning all these sub
jects THE Sun who have the constant means of being
The WEEKLY srS, which hiss attained circulation
Of over eighty thousand copies already has its read
ers in every state and Territory. aud trust that
the 1876 will see their numbers doubled 1t will
continue to be thorough newspaper. An the gene,
raj news Of the day viii be found in IT, condensed
when unimportant, at length II important. and
always we trust. treated In clear, interesting and
instructive manner.
1t is our aim to make THR WEEKLY SuS the bes t
family newspaper in the world. and we shall eontn
ne to give IN its columns large amount of misccla-
neous reading such as stories, tales. poems scien-
thc intelligence and agricultural information. for
which we not able to make room in our daily
iHc abcicuiturhl department., especially,
is one of its prominent features. The fashions are
regularly reported in its columns. and so are the
markets OF every kind
THE WEEKLY Sun. eight pages, with ffty-six broad
columns, is l. 70 eentsa year. postage prepaid. As
this price barely repays the cost Of the paper no de-
ducton can be made from this rate to clubs agents
Postmarters. or any one.
The DAILY Sun, large four.page newspaper of
twenty eight columns. gives all the for two
cents copy. Subscription, postage prepaid. 55c.
month, or $3.50 year. Sunday edition extra 81 10
per year. We have no travelling agents. Address,
THE sun, New York City.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

Read our new advertisements }ostiek
Hotel for sale: A. j. Ward. Trustee; B. J.
Brown. Administrator; Steamer Ella Hughes
+. d II. 7 Anthony & Co.; Manhood, etc.
Vick's Seeds and Guide.
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Presbyterian, 20. So

Rev. j. G. KENNEDY, Pastor. Divine Ser
vice every Sabbath. except the Sd of each
month ut II A. NJ. and 7 p. NJ. Prayer meet
Ing Wednesday evening at NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18

=" Won't you be glad. Joe, to be in
Philadelphia on the 4th of July, this
year ?" 81 don't know about that. Tom,
I'm glad wasn't there on the 4th of
July hundred fears ago"
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New York City and Arkansas,
W. J. lARGEN 4 R. T. LARGEN,

kEPREsESt
Messrs. Clark Bros. & Co, Hats, Caps, and
Furs. 326, 1913. and 800 Broadway. N. Y.
MessIs. ANDERSON. STARR & Co.. Clothing
Dealers, $50 Broadway, New York.
Mcssrs. MOORE, JENKINS Il Co, Dealers in
Groceries.
Messrs. j.. Straus Il Son. Crockery. China
Glass, Lamps De, Al Warren st., n. Y.
W. J. Largin will spend most OF his time
In New York city. where he will be prepared
to I'll all orders In every line; while r. T.
Largen will remain IN the State for the pres
cnt, exhibit our samples and forward orders.
etc. All first class merchants solicited. Sat-
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
$500, Reward.
Proclamation by the Governor.
WHEREAS 1t has come to the knowledge
w of the Executive, that
kUrEUNN DENru

WHEREAS 1t has come to the knowledge
w of the Executive, that
IICKEN BENGE,
stands indicted before the Crawford Circuit
Court with the otiense of Larceny. and that
said Picken Benge escaped from the jail of
said Crawford County, after being arrested
for said offence; and that said Picken Benge
is still at large.
Now therefore I, A. II. Garland. governor of
the state OF Arkansas. by virtue of the author
ity AS vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of said state. do hereby offer a reward Of
THREE HUNDRED DOLLAS. for the arrest
and delivery ofsaid Pcken Bcnge to the sber-
iif of Crawford County.
In testimony whereof have here
49,, unto set my hand, and caused the
g.. 81 seal OF the State to be- affixed at
Little Rock, on this Sth day OF
January, A, d., 1870.
A. II. GARLAND.
BY the Governor, b. p. BEAVERS.
Secretary Of State
DESCRIPTION.
Said Pickens Bcnge is five feet six inches
high. about % years ofage, and Is half blood
Cherokee Indian. Said Benge stands indct-
ed for the larceny of horse the property OF
one George A. Stoneroad., 39-3w
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For Sale,

LAN-1 A nice Frame Cottage. rooms
nz ~ good chimnies, well of water,
4isea2A acres of land orchard, in the de-
ligltful village of Pleasant Hill. Franklin
County. Terms Cash. Apply at this Office.
Oct 19-m2.
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a.. NJ. NEAL. Mayor
Town of Van RIren. Ark.

| hereby certify that the above and foreEo-
ing is a true copy of an Ordinance passed
BY the Mayer and Aldermen ef the Town
of Van Buren,. Arkansas. at their regular
meeting. held on the 9th day Of December
A. d. 1873.
j. L. WHITFIELD, Recorder
Town Of Van Buren,, Ark
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VICK'S
Flower and Vegetable Seeds

are the best the world produces They planted by
million people in America. and the result is beau-
tiful Flowers and splendid Vegetables. A priced
Catalogue sent free to all who enclose the postage
a 2-cent stamp.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-18
9ToVES,
New Furniture.

z 1IENRy GLASS has just received by rail. a
new and large lot of fashionable and common
furniture, which he has marked down to the
lowest figures for cash. Give him call.
m-0et.l9
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Manhood : How Lost, How Re.
stored

JUST PUBLISHED. new edition of Dr.. Culver
- WILLS CELEBRArED Essay on the radical cure
without medicine) of SPERsAroRHHA, or seminal
weakness. Involuntary seminal losses. impotency,
mental and physical incapacity, impediments to
marriage, etc.; alss consumption. epilepsy and fits
induced by scfindulgencs or sexual extravagance,
&c
EsPrice in sealed envelope. only six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable Essay,
clearly demonstrated from thirty years successful
abuse may be radically cured without the application
Of the knife; pointing oat mode of cure at ono
simple certain and efectual, by means of which ev
cry sufferer. no matter what his condition may be-
may cure himself cheaply, privately, and radically,
E1- This lecture should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in the land
Sent under seal. in a plan envelope, to any ad-
dress postpaid. on receipt Of six cents two post
stamps. '
Address the Publishers
T, BRUGMAN son,
Al. Ann St, New York, Post Office Box 1, $50
Jan. sly ''
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CEDARvILLE MILLS
Grist MiI|& Wool CardmiI,g.
~ Miles North Of Van Burcn.

VINllE undersigned has established . Nav
i Grist Mill at Cedarville. IL miles North Of
Van Buren,, and has recently connected with il
one Of The Celebrated Boston double Wool. CAsdiag
Machines. where he is prepared to execute asy
work in their lines.
TERMS.
Wool Ldrdin0. 81 cenu per pound for rlaiD
wool. Mixed wool 10 cents per POUND.
Grinding, wheat and corn ONE-EIGHTH TOLL
Satisfaction guaranteed and we will not be sur
passed by any mills. as
JESSE w. BRANSON,
Proprietor.
May %. 1915. ly.
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Wick $
Flower and Vegetable Garden

is the most beautiful work of the kind in the world
1t contains $50 pages hundreds of fine illustrations
and four Chrome Plates of Fiorers. beautifully drawn
and olored from nature. Price IS cts. in paper
IS cts, bound in elegant cloth.