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Htta Tork Norid, Ju1H IL,
An unhappy mother was yesterday found byA
funeral party at Grecnwoll lying With bur four
ttttla chlldseu hutldled about her On the grave
Of Aer husband. They wcrb MI quietly lying
thsra nt starvation ainld tue costly monuments
attest thu saHetlty Ut hunan aueettnns au! bn~
ulall lpotNs. Tho poor creatures hal breu turn"
Cd unt Vi their apartments III tls city, un.i they
tDnnl M nn1n Lett fur them anywhere amupg
public.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
t6#E IE6EIlllIaiI IhiiIIif7
Vol. l4.---No. ~.

Y A. y IL
The FlRsT PRAYER IN CoxaaEss. I'm
Thatcher's Military Journal, under date
of December, l777, is o note. containing
the first prayer in Congress, made BY
Rev. Jacob Duche, rector Of Christ
church, gentleman OF learning and elo.
quence, who subsequently proved traitor.
GUS to the cause, Of independence:
20, Lord, our heavenly Father, high
and mighty King Of kings and Lord Of
lords, who dost behold all the dwellers
upon earth, and reignest with power 81
premc and uncontrolled over ail the
kingdoms, empires and governments;
look down in mercy, We beseecli Thee. on
these American States, who have ned 70
Theo from the rod Of their oppressor.
and thrown themselves on thy gracious
protection, henceforth desiring 10 be de
pendent only on Thee; to Thee they
hsve- appealed far the riuisfannsssss Vt
their course 10 Thee do they now look
up for that countenance aud support
which Thou alone canst give; take them,
therefore, bevenly Father, under thy nur-
turing care; give them wisdom In coun-
Gil, and valor In the.feld; defeat the ma
uClOuS uGbiSbS vi Oui Ctuet uaN NCfpUstGot
convince them of the an1ssk.eousDess Of
their cause, and II they atill persist In
their sanguinary purposes. 0, lei the
voice Of Thine own .uncrring justice,
sounding in their hearts, constrain them
to drop the weapons OF war from theirs,
unneryed hands on the day OF battle. BE
Thou present. 0, God OF Wisdom, and
direct the counsels or this honorable as.
sembly; enable them to set things onthe
best and surcst foundation, that the scene
Of blood may be speedily closed, that or
der, harmony and peace may be effectu-
ally restored; and truth and justice, re-
ligion and piety, prevail and flourish
among the people. Preserve the health Of
their bodies and the vigor 0ftheir minds;
shower down on them and the millions
they here represent, such temporal. bless
ings as Thou scest expcdient for them in
this world, and crown them with ever.
lasting glory in the world to come All
this we ask in. the name and through tho
merits of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our
Saviour. Amen.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Third Congressional District.
Col, Cravens Rejects Every Proposition
Looking to Compromise Read the
Correspondence.
Letter from Hon H. B. Stuart, the Dem
ocratic Nominee.
ARKApELrulA, Sep. 20, 1876

ARKADRLrnlA, Sep. 20, 1876
To the Democratic Voters Of the Third Com
gressional District:
Soon alter had the honor to receive
the nomination at the hands of the late
congressional convention for tue Third
district, which assembled at Little Rock,
a general desire seemed to he manifested
on the part Of the democratic congress
ional press of the district, as well as ma
ny good citizens whoh have met since
the convention adjourned, that something
ought to be done, If possible, to heal the
troubles in the democratic party of this
district, occasioned by the withdrawal ot
Col. Cravens' friends from the conven.
ton; and believing it was my duty to heed
these manifestations Of feelings on the
peope and press. sought and obtained
personal inte view with Col. Cravens.
at Conw-y, in Faulkner county, on the
25th inst. at which time and afterwards
| submitted three distinct propositions
to him, with the hope Of harmonizine
conflicting interests and feelings, and
which are herewith submitted for your
consideration, viz:
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

MARRIAGE OurrIr OF /, MARTHA WASH
INGroN.--In an old country house In
New Jersey, not fur from this city, and
owned by family who claim remote re-
lation TO Martha Washington, the writer
recently found among other relics Of the
past, most carefully boarded. a nemoran-
dun. Which is curionsly quaint:
cap, handkerchief aud tucker; fine
lawn aprons; 2 double handkerclliefs; 3
pairs of white silk hose; 8 pairs Of fine
cotton hose; pairs Of thread hose; !
poir black satin shoes of the smallest
fves; pair white satin shoes; lpair OF
calimaneo shoes; / fashionable bat Or
bonnet; Q pair Of kid gloves; 9 pair Of
mits; 8 breast knots; dozen ailk stay
laces, black mask; dozen fashiona-
BILE cambric handkerchlefs 2 pairs neat
small acissors Il pound Of sewing silk !;
box real manikin pins and hair pins; &
pieces of tape:46 pounds Of perfumed
powder; piece narrow white satin rib
bou; / tuckered petticoat OF ieshiona-
BILE color; silver tabby pctticoat; ?
handsome breast flowers; 9 pounds Of
sugar candy. Christian sAdroeate.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

A ToucnING INCIDENT "A Touching
incident is reported from Chattanooga.
An utter strangsr called on respectable
farmer. last week, and asked him II bis
house had not hcen robbed during the
war. The farmer replied that ithad. Il
was one Of the maraudng party that did
it. Itook a little slver'locket" THAT
loeket,' said the farmer, +" had been
worn by my dear child '.Here it is."
replied the stranger, visibly affected. :" /
am rich, let me make restitution. licre
are $40 for your little.son He gave the
farmer a $50 bill, and received $40 in
change He then wrung the farmers
hand warmly and left. The farmer has
since dried his tears and loaded his shot
gun. The $50 bill was counterfeit.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
j. w. Mar,
JouN G.. CoNSELLEY,
A. S. MCkENNoN.

Having done all that honor could sug-
gest toward reconciliation, l now ap.
peal to the democrats of the district to
rally to the support of the nominee oil
the late convention, calling your atten
ton specially to the fact that in not one
single instance has Col. Cravens evinced
q desire to reconcile and harmonize the
differences existing between the demo.
Gratis of the district While have made
three propositions for settlement OF
these differences, Col. Cravens has not
made single one looking to the same
end.
| shall endeavor to visit as many OF
the people of the district between this
time aud the election as possible, aud ask
of them a candid and impartial hearing.
With their judgment l am willing to
abide the issue. III. B. STUART.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
col. CRAyENs REPLY--HE DECLINES
CONWAY, September 25.

COL, CRAN EAS KEPL1 DECLtNES
CoSwAY, September 25
Hon. II b. Stuart:
DEAR SIR Your note OF this date, in
the language following, at hand " In
view OF the trouble and present unhappy
division in the democratic party, result.
ing in two candidates for congress OF the
democratic party, ! propose to submit
any aud all differences as To who shall be
the democratic can,tidate to the two con.
gressional commtteesin connection with
the state central committee, and let them
decide who shall roD tire fsce, tyou or my
self From your note it must he inlerr-
ed that you suppose the candidacy OF
either of us alone would relieve the par
ty" OF the trouble and present unhappy
division > in its ranks. If so, aud we
have the authority to delegate to Others
the power to bring the needed relief, can
VT not directly exercise the power our
selves 1t would certainly be the object
Of these committees, if it is possible to
get them to assume to act ut all, to ascer-
tain the will Of the democracy of this
district, which wW would most unques
tionably control their choice between US.
Have we not data.by which the will Of the
democracy of this district can he as read
ascertained by us as by the multitude Of
committees named The recent conven
tons held in the several counties Of the
district unerringly indicate the choice of
the majority Of the democracy to favor
my candidacy over yours. With Gen
Newton in the field the counties Of Craw-
ford, Franklin, johnson, Logan, Scott,
Sebastian and Yell instructed for me, first
choice; and the counties of Faulkner,
and Saline second choice, til cir first choice
being for Gen. Newton. Or the remain
ing eight counties in the district, Pulaski,
Perry and Garland expressed no choice
between us whatever, The nine counties
expressing their choice for me over you
in the late election cast an aggregate dem
ocratic vote of 0,735. largely over half
the entire democratic vote of the district.
Giving to you the vote OF Pulaski, Perry
and Garland, and the vote OF the coun-
ties actually instructed for me, exceeds
your vote 36l3--in Other words my vote
is 36l3 in excess of the entire remainder
of the district Leaving out of view all
differences between our respective friends
at Little Rock recently, suggest as the
shortest and best reiet. that you accept
the verdict of the democracy in their
county conventions assembled truthluly
given AS above, and perform the "patri'
utic duty " Of declining To make the race
pledge YOU my honor as democrat
that would do as suggested if the facts
and figures so demanded, as in your case
Your obedicnt servant.
JORDAN E. CRAvENs.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

E1' A reverend gentleman horrifcd .
small company, few evening since. by
telling them that he and his wife had sep
arated
"Not parted p inquiringlv exclaimed
three or four in a breath.
"Yes," said the gentleman, with sigh,
"we had some words and parted"
A shudder went around the room,
when some one inquired, "for good p
"Oh, no p said the divine, g She has
only gone to the country, and will be
back in day ortwo."
" But, said one of the bolder ones, af-
ter while, did you really have any
words with hers'
"Oh, yes She said good bye, dear,
and SO did L."
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
PROPOSITION NUMBER TWO.
H. b. STUART.

CONWAY, September 20.
Hon. J. L. Crayens:
DEAR SIR-ln view OF the unfortunate
trouble in the democratic party in the
Third congressional district, aud for the
purpose of harmonlzing all conflicting
sentiments and feeling, and in order that
the democracy may present a solid and
unbroken front to the enemy, propose
that we both withdraw as candidates
from tue contest, and that our respective
congressional committees, in connection
with the state central committee, may Sc
lect candidate that will unite the entire
democratic strength OF the district,
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PROPOSITION NUMBER THRER.
LITTLE Rock, September 26.

LITTLE RoCR, september 70.
Hon. j. f. Cravens
DEAR SIR-Having submitted two
propositions to you for sediment Of
the differences existing in the democrat
ic party of this congressional district,
growing out of the candidacysof both OF
us, now submit to you and your friends
Il third and last proposition:
Propose that ,he delegates to the late
congressional convention be reassembled
on a request to be signed by you, Gen
Newton and myself, on the tenth day of
October; that the same persons or their
proxies, who were recognized as delegates
prior to the Withdrawal of your friends
from the convention, shall be recognized
as the delegates; that the convention
shall be called to order by the late chair
man of the congressional committee, j.
W. Miller, or in his absence, the next on
the list who Is present-and that the ba-
sis OF representation to the convention
shall be the same as that proposed by
your friend, DR.. NJ. NJ. Mcclure, of Yell,
viz One vote for every 500 votes cast
for w. Il. Miller for governor, at the re-
cent election, and one vote for each frac-
ton of $50 provided, that each county
shall be entitled to one vote.
1t is further understood that the con
vention shall convene at Little Rock or
any other convenient point in the district
you or your friends may suggest.
Respectfully,
n
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

A WAnNlNG VOICE. 1T willi be we'll
under the extremely muddled and
disorganized condition iof our Congress.
sional District, for evnry democrat to
read the following cxtrast from the
Batesville Republican. II but thunders
in tho ears OF democrats the automatic
truth, "In union there is strength"
The Republican says: "While aiere
are divisions and dissen sions In the dem.
ocrattc family, we are proud to know
that the republican party is united and
acting with the utmost harmony. From
present in dications, we feel sure lof elect
ing one member for congress from the
third district and while we cannot ex-
pect to carry the State for Hayes and
Wheeler, we feel confident Of casting the
largest republican vote ever given in the
State at any previous election"
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
c, NwAr, September 25
Hon. j. L. Cravens

Hon. J. Z. Cfavens:
In view Of the trouble and present I'M
happy division in the democratic party,
resulting in two candidates for congress
OF the democratic party. in the Third dis
tret, propose to submit any and all
differences as to who shall be the demo
cratic candidate, to the two cungresson
al commit ttees in connection with the state
central committee, and let them decide
aho shal! run the race. you or myself.
Respectfully, II. b STUART
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
JUDGE sTuART's S REPLY.
JORDAN E. CRAvENs.

CONWAY, September 20.
Hon. Jordan +. Cravens:
DEAR SrR-ln reply to my first propo
sition, submitted to you yesterday, you
decline to accept, and in effect ask me to
withdraw in your favor. This is unreas
enable. and does not manifest that spirit
of compromise that hoped and expected
OF you, aud 1 must respectfully decline
your proposition. The convention that
nominated me was a majority Of all the
democratic votes in this district,
Respectfully,
ii b. STUART
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Mulberry Grange, No. 1877.
Sarah Grove Grange, No. 81.

J. 3. DANIEL, Master.
J. W. Matloek, Overseer,
A, Gooding, Lecturer,
j. G. Sagely, Stt ward,
M. L. Henderson, Assistant Steward,
W. 7. Parsley, Chaplain,
J. Whitehead, Treasurer,
B. +. Massey. Secretary,
W. A, Kelley. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. e. NJ. Daniel, Ceres,
M. E. Gooding, Pomona,
+" M. Rowin, Flora.
NJ. johnson. Lady Asst. Steward.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

TIME NEXT SESSION OF THIS lSSTiIoIlco,N c,
l commences on Tuesday. Sept, Eth, l"'n. me
location for health and beauty of scenery, cannot
be surpassed and, while within few minutes rue
of the city with trains nearly every hour IL is com
pletey removed from its influence. l.,
Another new building will be comp lcted and reaay
Tor occupancy at the opening of the ta term OF Ino
ensuing year. Its capacity will be sntieIent 70 ac
commodate fifty additional pupils. Inc 9uliolne'
Tins ENLARGED will be of the finest IN the eoun
try having all the modern con- epiences. ana N no
resembles that horror OF young ladies, the oldan'
;oneI boarding school. The dormitories are uhus9
iiv large and we'll ventilated, the furniture mana
some and modern. ., ..,.,,,, ,,,o npnils
;n ~. tba INST year This fact is partly attributa
bie To- the excellence of the water used 10 the insii
tion This water is obtained from an artesian weii
gnn fat deen and is conveyed by pipes throus hou'
the house. 1t possesses remarkable hySenie proper
,;os isspecialy valuable in eases OF indigestioh'
Mr. Nm A. Britton of Van buren, Ark, s, has aar nuo
@ rsons desiring special information are refer
reJ 70 The above named gentleman who can speas
/ frnm personal knowledge of the institution Hs a'
! combinations aud piansgemeht. 5iross t,.
For circulars, containing terms c'ois;uaVFP c'ois; aVFP
] President, ,,u., p,rl, Cool 90 iii.
Auss-W Mois"h ~
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

"A Scotchman. being examined ny
his minister, was asked, "W hat kind of
a man was Adam" "Oh, jist like ither
folk" The minister insisted on having
a more special description of the first
man and pressed for moro explanation.
"Weel, nsebody got ony thing by him,
and many lost"
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
WHAT SOME OF COL. CRAvENs' DELEGATES

WHAT SOME OF COL. CRAvENS' DELEGATES
SAY.
GAINESVILLE, September, 81.
Hon. j. E. Cravens
DEAR SIR--We the undersigned, hav
ing duly considered the communication
of Judge Stuart, of the 26th inst. ad-
dressed to you; and also the accompany
ing recommendation handed to us by you
must state that we are clearly of the opin
ion that it is not only impracticable but
beyond our power to reconvene with the
other delegates of the late congressional
convention Of the Third district of the
state Of Arkansas, our powers as such
delegates having ceased upon the adjourn
ment Of said convention. II we consid.
cred il both practicable and legitimate,
we could not give you our consent to the
admission of proxies; and Of the alter.
nate delegate from Polk in the tempora
ry organization of said convention ad
mitted.
Very respectfully,
j. w. Mar,
JouN G.. CoNSELLEY,
A. S. MckENNoN.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
II. B. STUART.

In the interest of peace and harmony,
and in order to maintain the unity and
integrity of the democratic party OF the
Third congressional district, we respect
fully recommend the adoption of the
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Shamrock Grange No, "a.

F.C. Oliver, Master.
Leonidas Neal. Overscer,
ID. Little, Lecturer.
James l. Shoemaker,S Steward,
Samuel HILL Asst Steward,
5. r. Cox, Chaplain,
II. b Hale, Treasurer,
Mrs. Narcissa Shoemaker Secretary,
j. N. Hill Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Serena Neal Ceres.
Eliza V Shoemaker, Pomona,
t' Rutha Hale, Flora.
Juda London, Stewardess.
Meetings saturday morning 8 o'clock. after
the full moon of each month Grangers in
good standing are invited to meet with us.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
FRATE r NAL.
MASONIC.
oval Arch M

tINIIE regular Convocations of VAN BuREy CHAPTER,
No. g. Il. A. NJ, are held at Masonic Hall, on
Monday Evening after Saturday on or before the full
moon, Visiting Companions in good standing are
j. 6. KENNEDY. u. P.
W H. H. SHlBLEY Secretary, dec ltf
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Prairie Grove Grange. No. IT'S.

J. NJ. BRopIE. Master.
Wm 7. Morgan, Overseer.-
A. II. lluckelberry. Lecturer,
William Shields. Steward.
j. ID. Parker Asst. Steward
Joseph Winters. Chaplain.
John B. kibler. Treasurer,
l.. +. Bryan: Secretary.
John kibltr. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. A. j. Winters. Ceres.
d. &. kibler. Flora.
Miss Alice RamsIen Pomona,
Kate shields, Stewardcss.
Regular meeting Saturday before the third
Sunday in each month. All Changers IN good
standing are respectfully invited to meet with
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

The London MIR Joaraal says that .
pint of milk heated little, hut not boiled
taken every four hours, will check the
most violent diarrhea, stomach ache, in
cipient cholera and dysentcry.
kinder is the looking g,ass than the
wine glass, for the former reveals our
defects to ourselves only, the latter to
,,itr friends
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

A philosopher asserts that the reas-
on why ladies' teeth decay sooner than
gentlemen is because of the friciien Of
The tongue aud the sweetness Of their
lips
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Alma Grange, No. 20.

NJ F. LOCKE Master.
A. j. Steward. Overseer,
f. l.. Seward. Lecturer,
J. Il. smith. Steward.
W. K Boiling. Assistant Steward
A b. Dobbs, Chaplain,
I. W. Boiling, Treasurer,
A. b. Howell, Secretary.
T. 7. Byars, Gate Keeper.
Mrs. N. A locke, Ceres,
Mrs. b. p. Reniroe. Pomona,
Mrs. NJ. A. Pride, Flora.
Mrs. NJ. A. Smith. Stewardess.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Lafayette Grange, No. 40.
Arizona Grange, No. so.

&C. HOLLAND. Master,
G.. W. Mceks. Overseer,
Walter Fine, Lecturer,
W.M Wicket, Steward.
W.M. Walker. Assistant Steward,
r.. o. Kelley. Chaplain,
C. b. Roe. Treasurer
II. Narble Secretary,
w. NJ. Varhle, Gate Keeper,
Mrs Canette Hanlin, Ceres,
Miss Sarah Mckibhen. Pomona,
Mrs. Catherine Walker. Flora.
Mrs. Martha Gilmore, Lady Asst. Steward
Hickory Grove Grange, No. 21O.
TT. STEWARD. Master,
W. p iaien. Oyerseer,
II. Snow, Lecturer,
James Filhin, Secretary,
A. Howell. Assistant Steward,
j. b. Hill. Chaplin,
John Spier, Treasurer
SD. Mcclure. Secretary.
William Asbell, Gate Keeper,
Mrs II. NJ. Steward, Ceres,
Mrs. + F. Bragg, Pomonal
Miss T.. 4. Spier. Flora.
Mrs NJ Bullock. Lady Assistant Steward
Regular meeting first Saturday after Il
NOON
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Hickory Grove Grange, No. 21O.
New Hope Grange, No. G1O.

Henry RfMY, Master.
j. G. Wright, Overseer.
J. W Hatfield. Lecturer.
J. T.. Hatfield. Steward.
Boaz Adoy. Chaplin,
John Hatfield, Treasurer.
John Johnston. secretary.
A. Couch, Gate Keeper,
Mrs. N. L. Hatfield. Ceres,
Mrs. Lavina Wagner. Pomona,
Miss Cortiela GilStrap. Flora.
Miss l.. j. Johnston, Asst stew afdes 5.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Oranges in Crawford County.
Crawford Grange.

JAMES SANGSTER, Master.
}. p TURNER, Overseer,
a. }. FOSTER, Lecturer,
>. Z. CorTRELL, Steward,
W. A. b. DAVENPORT. Assistant Stewart
X. I Brook, Chaplain.
PEARSON MAYFIELD. Treasurer,
Mrs p. ii. LOVE, Secretary.
j. Nj. DEAN. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. JULIA FOSTER. Ceres,
Mrs. MARGARET VISsANr. Pomona,
Mrs Z. M. HOLMAN. Flora,
Miss HAzELTINE MASSEY. J.. A. Stew'd.
Mulberry Grange, No. 1877.
L. HOPPER. Master.
W. y. BAILEY. Oyerseer.
W. }. REMY, Lecturer.
~ s'vtrl.
j. GOODMAN, Assistant Steward.
JOSEPH SCoTT Chaplin.
I. w. MARLER, Treasurer.
WILLIAM NlLkERsoN. Secretary.
ELI MORGAN. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. e. A. QuBsENBERY, Ceres.
Mrs. FREDoNIA SCoTT. Pomona.
Mrs. MARY BENNETT. Flora.
Miss JOSIE WIGLEY. Asst. Stewardess.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
Van Buren, Grange, No. :}S.

Van Buren, Grange, No. 3S.
DANIEL MICHAEL. Master,
M. q. Lemley. Overseer,
p. II. Hoyl Lecturer, ... 4.. "A
NJ. T. West, Steward.
Michael Furie. Assistant Steward,
Samuel McCurdy, Chaplain,
Alfred Tool. Treasurer,
Henry Shibley, Secretary,
William Hurst. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Belinda Tool Ceres
Mrs Phebe Brunk. Pomona,
Miss Mary A Shoop. Flora,
Mrs 5. A. Furie. Lady Asst. Steward.
Lafayette Grange, No. 40.
RICHARD HILL. Master.
Thomas N Ingram. Overseer,
Elisha Dean, Lecturer.
James 7 Jones. Steward.
Leondus NJ. Hill. Assistant Steward,
W. G. Meadors, Chaplain,
Columbus G. Adams. Treasurer,
W. 7. Dean Gate Keeper
William A, Arnold, Secretary,
Mrs. Mary L. Hill. Ceres.
Mrs Caroline Dean. Pomona,
Mrs Caroline Love- Flora.
Mrs. T.. V. Meadors. Stewardess.
Regular meetings every Saturday, befor'
the first Sabbath in each month, at the resi-
dence of Elisha Dean. at O'Clock. p. M, ant
we earnestly invite members in good stand
ny OF other Oranges 70 meet with as.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10
I.O.O O. +.
Van Buren Encampment.

IVAN BUREN ENGAMPMENT, No. Il, 10, OF .
meets on the Second and Fourth Thursday Of
pch month. at odd Fellows Hali, Van Buren.
uaeers-A. J.; WARD, z. T., ); u hsSSEpT'
v. CHARLES MILLER, Treas.
march glS74 j. A. L0CkH -, Scribe.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

S Subscribe for the Press. !.
The Van Buren press., 1876-10-10

p. 81 herewith hand you commu
nicatiod from johnson county delegates.
X, G.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-01-13
CAROLINA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

The second term of the scholastic yea:
in this institution begins on Monday
next, 18th inst. President Ligon will
continueto occupy the responsible posi-
ton for which bis attainments and expe-
rience so eminently qualify him, and his
assistants this year will add fresh reputa-
ton to the institution over which he pre-
sides. Upon the reorganization of the
faculty, we are pleased to announce the
fact that Mrs. C. R. Murray has become
connected with the Institute, and its
friends and patrons will congratulate
themselves that her services have been
secured. Her experience and quail
ifications as teacher are too well known
in this community to need any comment.
Mrs. Margaret Van Wyck has also re-
sumed her place as an instructor in the
Institute; Mrs. Borstel will preside again
over the music department, and Prof.
Laughlin will give his entire time and
attention in the literary department.
This makes the faculty larger and more
complete than in any previous year, and
it only remains for the friends of educa-
ton in our midst to discharge their duty.
in order. To sustain the efforts OF Prof.
Ligon towards elevating and advancing
the standard and prospects of the Insti-
tute.