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The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

IL The Fort Smith Independent says: We
do not know by what process tile jury com
missioners choose Grand Jurors for the U. S.
District Court but one thing we do know
that the negro jurors predominate everytimc
In this county. For the spring term, we have
three colored and one white. and this, too
when there are little over two hundred col.
orcd voters in this county, out of over 1906
voters. We would like to know the process
that the negro jurors always predominant
over the whites.
The remedy Is In the hands of Judge Par.
ker Let the jury commissioners be selected
from the best and most intelligent men of the
District, and our word for 1t. there will be nc
complaint, as we find above. In Crawl ford
county we have voting population of 1s0t
or more.and not over 200 colored among them
But, notwithstanding. we fhd that .ape color.
ed men are selected on the United State.
Grand Jury for this county, and but on.
white man. Our curiosity, like Judge Vince
ler's, Is excited to know the process by which
this result is reached. 1t Is no credit to The
court that its juries are manipulated for po.
litical or any other effects. MS every appear
ance indicates that they have been.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18


~The Fort Smith independent says Ac-
Cor:ing to the old rule for calculating time
FIR Easter it should have taken place on
Saaday last, rs Saturday was the first full
moon after the 25th OF March. But by some
calculation Of the almanac makers they have
placed Easter. on the 10th Of April. We find
hat few Of the English papers are finding
fa,ls with the day liked for Easter. tlis Jeag' e
fact that the Judge egetistically arraigns all
the almanac makers with the charge of pla-
cin2 Easter week too late. Poor almanac
'nAsers! we are sorry for you But. dear
Jndge, don't lay all the blame npon these
,ncn. The Episcopal, Lutheran, Greek, and
Roman churches have committed the same
error. and in some Of their calendars, which
give the dates Of Easter from early In the
present century, we discover the same error.
bs not wise in your own conceits." The
feast Of Easter occurs the Suday after the frs,
full moon after the 2lst of March, instead OF
the 2Sth. The Judge claims that the moon
fulled Saturday. Granted. but it was 81 min.
utcs to here, and at California nearly .
Now the ecclesiastical Sabbath CONNIE ences
saturday at II p M. The moon did not full
then until after tho sabbath had commenced
Easter. therefore according to the "old rule. :
fell the Sunday after. The almanackers d i'd
not do II, Judge; II was all the fault of the
,uoon. Take II back
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18


1t Is well enough for the Radicals t,
preach economy but, if they are in earn
est, why do they oppose and contest ev
cry inch of ground taken by the Demo
cratic House In the direction of econo
my? The Senate stops it, Hartford
Times.
Says the Rome Sentinel (Dem. J, re.
ferring to the Democratic national con.
vcntion; " II # be found that the winn
ing man can be selected from New York,
well and good. But let the winning man
be chosen, no matter what part Of the
union he is from"
The administration is not merely rot
ton, but moth eaten, and should be fold
ed up as garment and put away Bos-
ton Post.
The Democrats have gained enough
through the State on the vote of last fall
to satisfy the most incredulous that Hayes
cannot carry Ohio for the Presidency
I Cleveland Ohio Plaindealer.
MIR. Benefits marriage with Miss
May has, according to the Washington
Chroaicee, been postponed for year.
While an Iowa woman was struggling
in the water. and likely to drown, her
husband yelled out: New bonnet
swim for lifel" and she kicked out and
safely reached the shore.
Hitch up beauty and virtue together
and Won have the hest team in the world
-Ex Gov. Ames of Mississippi has
since his resignation been staying in New
Orleans, and is soon to leave for Massa
chnsetts, where, it is supposed, he will
make h!s home.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
Mcdonald Avery and Mcguire.
ST. LOUIS, April IA

OF. LOUIS, ApTH II.
Mcdonald was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary and fine ol
$4,000. the imprisonment part dating from
the 23d of November last, the day of his
conviction Judge Krum, his counsel
made strong appea. to the court to sub.
stitute the county jall instead of the pen.
itentiary as the place of confinement, on
account ofthe sanitary regulations of tn
Jail, Mcdonald being in very poor health
and suffering from chronic diarrhea, but
the judge declined doing SO. The sen-
tence is the maximum penalty under the
law.
Avery was called and answered, and
had the forfeiture of his bond set aside
Judge Treat then overrulen the motion
for arrest of judgment and sentenced Av-
cry to two years in the penitentiary and
fine of $1,000, the minimum penalty
Avery was then taken to Jail to await his
transfer to Jefferson City
A motion WAS then made for stay ol
execution in Maguire's case until Monday
next, or until reply was received from
the petition to the president praying fol
remission of the imprisonment, which
was granted.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18


i.ri Cr~rens IL gaining strength ever,
competent, sensible men ere considering
the nattcf, tina, il either or the Other
nsnflemtn named should be the nominee
thr opposing party would be dissatisfied
TheeAadtslaica night, and perhaps would,
scQniesse. with mortified feelings. The
frsarss ofthe Disappointed .spirant would
seel aesieved perhaps more than their
nftnipalsain the contest, some betting
rieai be done, We don, say there will
hc. but We do say the seeds Of discord
would likely be the harvest we should
reap -one, mnst necessarily he beat, to
drop both and center on third man,
woull be more likely to give satisfaction.
neither would feel the sting Of defeat so
sharply as he would to be dcfeitc by his
nntAeonist We respect both Brown and
Stuart. and wonld support the nominee,
should either be the man. We council
Tor safety and harmony to take u third
man ~ a good compromise, Cravens is
MT mixed mp with the convention. -
Darlanelle independent.
The intimation Of the Independent that
the friends OF Stuart and Brown, would
holt the convention II Cravens is nomi
nated 10 as absurd as untrue. They don't
l,alnna to the bolting class. The men that
have brought out Col Crayens, are the
leaders in the old Brooks war, and are
the ones that 60 into conyen ions and
holt, or acquiessc and then go out and
oppose the nominee, il they are not sue
cessful with their man. Tho very men
that refused to support Judge Wiltshire,
after receiving the nomination OF the
Ciarksvills Convention. are the very men
who have brought forward Col Cravens
who WAS candidate for the nomination
at that time. 1t comes with very poor
grace FOR such men to charge Stuart and
Brown, or their friends with boiling the
convention. II Col Cravens expects to
wark his way to Congressional honors
on the villiicltion and belittleing Of his
opponents who are aspirants, by his
tri,nis, he had better disabuse his mind
NJ once. for such a course wont win.-
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
For Land Commissioner.

EDITOR GAZETTE: In answer to numerous
private letters from friends in various sec
tons of the State desire to state that shall
be a candidate for reelection to the position
of land commissioner, subject, of course, to
the action of the democratic state convention.
IL re nominated and elected, can only prom
ise, as did, the last time, to fulfill the duties
of the position to the best of my ability, and
with, | trust. honor to the State and credit to
myself j. N.SNlTHEE.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
Fatal Snail of Insanity.

Mrs. Morgan, sister of the famous G n
John Morgan Of Tennessee, committee
suicide in New York city on the 10Th b,
taking laudanum The cause is attribu
ted to excessive grief over the loss Of
daughter some time ago.
Mrs. Richard Jones of Dayton, Ken
tucky. while laboring under fit of TEN
porary insanity, jumped from ferry boa
into the Ohio river and was drowned.
Mrs Mary j. Gannett, wife of Rev
George Gannett. committed suicide b,
jumping from a bridge on Beacon stree
Boston, Saturday evening the 10Th.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

Our New York aJvices are that Judge
Neal has been going, night and day, for two
weeks. tiiiing the orders OF NJ. Lynch for his
ncw spring goods. The goods are on the way
and the Judge Is laying on his oars. waiting
IN be bored be the orders of some of his
old neigh''or1friends. They do say that bis
Van Bnren friends don't hesitate To command
liza, on all occasions. Aud then "he Is so re-
liable hnd ba' each go5i taste f" The ladies ssv
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

1T seems 10 be disputed question as to
whether the Presbyterian Church Is In con-
'littoh for safe occupation or not. The pre-
lond-rantc Of evidence seems to be that it is
not. Il remains for the citizens Van Buren,
to settle As to whether it shall be closed to
service OF not. 1t would be shame for any
Other response to be made than that this
church ediace mast be put in safe condition
We venture TO say that the citizens Of Van
i!ur-n will respond. and llberally too. IL ener.
getic etforts are made to carry forward the
work.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
The Railroad Depot---Where shall L be
Located 2

TIE people Of Van Buren are interested
or shauld be, At least. In the location Of the
railroad depot. II Is within the power of oul
ci,isens to aay as to where It shall be situated
The railroad company desire to purchase the
open space In front Of Mrs. England's: but
the price charged IL SO cxorbitant that the
sale is not likely to be consummated. As for
| the land, In ita present condition. continual
ly fslling in snd washing away by the river
It IL really VI little value to the owners. To
prevent the iEroads made by the river would
require the construction Of levee, the cost
of which would be greater than the worth OF
the lands after such levee is completed. The
owners of this, land are not only aware of this
hut are equally cognizant of the fact that
even were the gradual caving-in of the river
permanently prevented by leveeng the sale
Of the land would be as uncertain as at pres
cnt. In fact, there is not plat of land near
Van Buren that Is not more saleable than this
one. The truth Is, that this property. II not
disposed Of to the railroad company, will fall
into the river before sold to any one else This
being the case, we are at loss to see what can
be gained BY the owners In persevering In
their extorlonate demands. Nor will the
failure of the railroad to procure these lands,
be alone productive Of III to the owners. but
VIII be vastly more ruinous to the interests of
Van Bnren. If the depot is not located at the
aforementioned place, then it will be near
the McGce Louse. and this will be diastrous
to the future Of Van Bnren. We opine that
the railroad company, availing itself Of Its
right-of-way privilege. can seize upon those
lands, and make such Use Of them as 1t m y
fSsi oisf~---H r,"yi.s <-- 49, .ssessru
as reasonable by disintercstcd parties. Such
course. however, forced upon the company,
might cause them to do less for the benefit of
our town than they would have been willing
to do under different circumstances. Now.
In our opinion, all this trouble can be avoided
by the pursuance of either of two courses. ac-
tion on the part OF the city council, or the
presentation OF the lands to the company by
our citizens. Either ofthe modes would bring
about the result. The depot must be in town,
and the lot on the river is the proper situa-
ton. Whether or not 1t Is to be located there
Is problem which our people must solve.
Will they do 1t? We hope so.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
The Arkansas Travellers.

We are indebted to the proprictors for a
copy OF their editorial excursion book thai
tells all about what Northern editors saw In
hook Of 400 pages and includes Dr. Law
rsncss Climatoaegy Of the State, which alone
h worth the price Of the book. Send Fifty
ts0l Cents for the book and Twenty (s0) Cent.
fsr postage. and 1t will be forwarded to you
hy return mail. Address r. d Mills & Co.
Lizzie fses Y. Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
A. T, STEWARDS WILL.
Nrrr Hnnn nril l


The will Of the late A T Stewart was
6led in the susrogate's Office this after
noon. In it he bcqueaths all his proper
ty and estate to his wife, Cornclia N
Stew 1T, and her heirs forever. and ap
points Henry Hilton to act in behalf OF
TIE estate In managing his afnirs AS
mark Of regard, Mr. Stewart beqneaths
to Mr.. Hilton the sum of 100000.
He appoints his wife. Judge Hilton and
William Libbey his executors. The sub
scribing Witnesses to tho vii are VIM +.
Smith, W. II. White and f e. Morey, NJ
d. The will bears date the 9th Of March
1873. He directs his executors to pay
out the following gifts and legacies To
George B Butler, $40 900; John NJ. Hop
kins. $4,000. Gifts of 800, 900 are dis.
tribnted, in sums ranging from 50 to
$40 00O, to those who have long and
faithfully served him in his business at.
fairs. He gives Sl5. 500 to the faithful
servants of his household. To Sarah
and Rebecca Morrow, friends of his ear
ly youth, and at whose fathers house, he
says, he enjoyed in his youth hospital
ity and welcome which he cannot forget
or repay, he bestows an annuity ofSl2,
900 in quarterly installments. during their
lives, and also his house and furniture.
To the relatives of his wife, six in nun
Der, he bequeaths 10000 ch, and to
Ellen b Hilton, wife of his friend, H.
Hilton, the sum OF $4,000. One of Judge
Hiltoa's important duties is to bring Mr..
Stevarts partnership affairs to termi-
nation. and, SO far as possible, without
loss to those connected with him in bus
mess,
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

tB- The Little Rock Herald says: H. P.
Norris. convict in the penitentiary, was shot
by guard, on Friday evening, as they were
returning from the farm while attempting To
escape. The ball passed through the bedy,
entering the back. and passing through the
right lung. He Is suffering greatly. but is do
ing as well as could be expected. Rev. AIon.
70 Monk, with friend. went out. yesterday
evening, and prayed for him, and he said he
ieit ready to die. He requested the minister
to write 10 his father and mother in Ozark.
and his wife in Texas, telling them of his
great misfortune, and trusted he would meet
them In heaven.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

AN IMPORTANT DEC SION "A decision
has just been rendered by the Supreme
Court Of the State of North Carolina, in
which the rights and duties of Solicitors
are better defined than they have hitherto
been. 1t is decided that Solicitor has
no authority to instruct a Grand Jury in
matters of law, or even put his foot in a
grand jury room. We believe the prac.
tice has been different; that prosecuting
officers have been in the habit of eyerci
sing privileges not warranted by law
The opinion WAS delivered by Mr.. Jus
see Syna ap9 ts $ asYts as tths tthsir efsih Fight +
and Solicitors as to their duties 1t viii
remove the temptation, if any existed fol
Solicitors to urge indictments, and it will
save hundreds Of dollars in costs to tn,
counties of the State.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

--..b"ut the time work Oh the railroad in
thi. neigl,hor'ooti. Commenced. Il feeling OF
.iresd seencd 70 take possession OF the mirds
u our people with, reference to the ,lemorali-
Iirn ua; Mas 10 inreet the atmosphere OF
"rscsmmuDity because of the presence in
uiEsi.i.lst ef the Irish railroad employee
sLal besn lsl % believe that disorder and
,.,ansiol fsl!os ed them as naturally AS the
~ nai, down hiil.- But those who had
t'r- preiaaseed our mind against these sons
II teii. erred Ia their prophecies. The Irish.
generally. har3 -heen orderly. and While there
mas ..,as drAaksaaess. ye. the smount was
comparatively 90, = saeh les. thai, what w e had
hon led 70 expeei. that II seemed very small
Frs- hard-werkiGg iaea az. .inuch abused
ami 'aisrspreseHted bii. i.stw twiiitstandisg the
prei,.liec nateAistal as.isa4i sia.a-.,ow that
they are gone, seariy all our ;-oople- win tie
resly 10 a'llnit that, generally apasAsag, .l.y
were = @ell-i~ia,ed body Of sae.l,
its. iaeay f,tifst If aitiaruvt, have ftg .sfr
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

~Mr. Wan Caldwell. son Of Judge II. C
CALDWELL Of the United States Court, has been
aupnintcd government mail-agent, and as
signei IL duty on the Little Il ,ck and Fort
smith railroad. Van is u weil-known young
man. and We are suce will look after the mails
wish faithfulnees. lie enters upon the dis
IN h.rxs VI his daties NJ ,n.l,y.--Liitie Rocl
GJsefte n, tsM y
u the xavernmsntwill always be as careful
iu their selection Of agents as in this case. no
o'.e wenld have cause to complain A wor
Try ani sssg.et youLg man.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
The Usage Coded Lands Confirmed
to the Settlers.

A special Topeka. Kansas. dispatch to the
St Louis Republican says: From private
dispatches received here this afternoon, 1t !.
learned ti'at the supreme court Of the Unite
States has decided In favor of the settlers on
the Usage lands. This news caused much ex-
citement aud great rejoicing among our citi-
zcns' who have waited SO long to see the set.
tiers get justice done them"
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

~ Mr. Meyers. who came to our city a few
ma,ifhs since. from the Arkansas River coun
try. dissl on "Wednesday last of pneumonia
Eigs.seeftIe DeDtoeyat.
lac 81 we, We frsr, must be Mr., ", \ Mcy-
-fs. Of Meyers landing. twenty five miles be.
lo~ on tie river. fle had moved with hi.
k.nliiy To Fayetteville, last winter to give his
c,i.idrcn the advantages OF the school at tina,
place. III was an honorable, liberal hearted
citizen, and his loss will be severely felt.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

j. \. SmitlIec announces himself in the
Little Rock Gazette of tie llth as n candi-
date for denomination to the office of Land
Commissioner. We believe it is generally
conceded. on all hands, that he is the fright
man In the right place." and that he will have
but little Il any opposition
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18


Mr. Gran Wilcox went to Ozark on the
Era 8. W, dnesday.
Contractor Souydon. having finished his
contract. and made all settlements, left it'll
a portion Of his tools. etc. on the Era No 8.
for operations in Iowa Everyone that has
had business with him or his clerk. Fitzpatricll
are well-plcased
The high-headed Ella Hughes arrived
THURSDAY morning at 10 o'clock She left
/ Little Rock about 40 hours before; lost 5
hours repairing machinery and five or six
hours putting on freight at Ozark, and ma
king in all 30 or 40 landings between Little
Rock and this poin She had bully freight
and cabin full Of passengers. joe" with
one OF his quiet smiles says the Hughes walk
ed right by the Miller III a fair and square
tussel, The Hughes went down the same
night.
Joseph S. IIouck was elected Ghef o
Police, Thursday night.
w. II. shibey, eprpsenling the house
of d. G. Williams, has lust returned from St.
Louis His ftiends all got uneasy at his long
stay Ana his only explanation. is to point
to the large stock of goods just arriving. Par
tieularly in the way of dress goods for the
ladies, he has spread himself. Don't take
our word for it. but see for yourselves
Probate Court. Judge Creekmore. is in
session at the Court House.
Uncle Jesse Brauson got away from the
| boys, and come to town. Wednesday. He Is
! locking as fat rs an alderman. and makes Just
rs good flour rs ever.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

G2~ Capt. John G. Price, United States
pension agent at Little Rock. for this State.
gives notice that he would commence paying
pensions. yesterday. Monday, the 18th. Those
in this section who are interested will take
notice.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
Commissioners Sale.

RI VIRTUE OF A DECREE TO THE
- Honorable Circuit Court OF Craw-
ford County on the Chancery side thereof at
til" September term, 1875 continued and in
force by decree made at the March term, A.
d. 1876, in the sc Of +. White against
Earnest A. Lauenstein |, as the Commission
er named in said decree. will sell to the high
est bidder at the Court House door of said
county, within the hours prescribed for judic-
ial sales, on
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
Markets.

Business for the last week has somewhat
improved, and produce has been more freely
brought In.
Sales have been made as follows: Wheat 81
Corn 50 cts, Oats 80 cts, Flour 81 % to 81 80
Sweet Potatoes 70 cts. Irish Potatoes 65 cts
Bacon cts. Chickens 50, Butter 25ets, Egg:
l2R cts.
Memphis, April Nth, cotton quiet l2l4
New Orleans, a. lower IA
New \ ork, 4" easier 1873
Liverpool, q g easier
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

tS- Whitesilrs has Ginned 79S bales Cot
ton with his Hall Self Feeding Cotton Gin
which he considers the best Gin now in use
sent to him every Wednesday and Thursday
of each week. 3M
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
Our New Yorl, Letter.

New YORK. April 10th. 1876.
The death of the great Merchant Prince Of
America. " hiah- -aaourrad ahnnt t,ua -hanrs
since. caused great excitement in Wall street
and all through the business circles # the
city. Mr.. Stewart has been declining for more
than year. Much speculation is INDUCED in
regarding the probable disposition of his
great wealth. Soon we will know all about
it. lie was pattern for all business men. es-
pecially for new beginners. The order and
system which characterized his business. s
the admiration Of all who visit New York.
He was often called a hard man by his en-
ployees. hear but the fact that they all re-
mancd there. is significant, His business will
probably be carried on in the usual way by
his sur' living partners. Truly yours,
PICKwIcK.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

IN Capt James Sewell was elected mayor
Of Roseville, on Tuesday. Logan has got one
Of tho best sherifis In the State, as well as
Rosevillc a No. l mayor.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

Is James Mcclure. one of the deck hands
on the steamer Pine Bluff was drowned Sun
day. while that boat was on her trip down.
near the mouth of Cadron.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

tB From Okolcna Star we learn that the
Ninita Progress has been suspended, and
VIII probably be merged In the Star.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

tB Our young friend ]. N. Blocher was
reelected Chief of Police by the Little
Rock Council.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

We are sorry to learn that the old veteran
steamboatman. Capt. Rees PIitchard. of Lit
Tie Rock. is confined to his house. Nurse him
well, James, and bring him safely through.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
For Sale.

Mr.. Thomas Finegan has three mules and
one horse to sell at low figures. Also two
wagons. Can be seen at Stouts Hollow, o.
Coilee's Work" on the railroad
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

" a. 1. Stewart. the merchant-prnce of
New York, died in that city on the 10th inst.
OF Inflammation Of the bowels.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

Prot j. W. Clarke, will give course
of three Lectures in Van Buren, com.
mencing the first, last night, at the Court
House.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18
We have Come to Stay, and will
Sell Cheaper than ever the
same Goods have ever
been sold in this
city.

All our Goods are first-class; and our Tinct-
ures are not made from Fluid Extracts
tE Everything sold is warranted to be
true to name and OF the best quality.
Prescriptions from Physicians Accurately
Compounded.
Formula, Recipes &c. for any preparation
for use 10y farmer or mechanic. prepared
carefully.
DR.. ]. ii. WRIGHT whose office l. in our
Store. is prepared to do all kinds Qualitative
Analysis of Ores, Minerals, or other substan-
ces, at reasonable rates.
april llyl
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

tB- The Ozark Banner of Saturday, says
that they are authorized to ANNOUNCE. ytba.
governor or member Of Congress. Judge
Mansfield cannot be very well spared from
the bench he so ably and honestly fills, and
has not the taste or disposition to dive into
the scramble for the high places of honor and
trust as we find so many doing at this time.
Like Hon Jesse Turner, he believes the Office
should seek the man, and not the man TN.
Office.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-18

One reason why the Turks don't
eight better is because they have to stop
so often an hitch up theil bag trowsers.
They are to have suspenders