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The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

WHERE THE SOLDIERS ARA According
to the latest report sent to the hou SO,
there are over 1000 federal soldiers sta
toned in the Southern States. What
need is there for single soldier in that
section, except those required for garri-
son-duty in the sea coast fortticatlons ?
Why keep these thousands of men and
muskots where there is no earthly use for
them, when Terry and Crook and their
little handful of brave fellows are hem
med in by hostile Indians, and begging
for rcintorcem9nts The Republican
press is denouncing the Democratic
house for cutting down the army. The
army, small as it is, is amply sufficient to
handle all the Indians on the continent,
providing it is sent where the Indians
are. But if a large portion of ii is to be
employed iu helping Hayes and Wheeler
at the South, Sitting Bull and Rain-in the
Face can have things their own way in
the Northwest, ,.lgner Che Republican
ticket must be left TO woIl out It's own
salvation In the Southern States, or the
Sioux must remain masters of the Vel
lowstone region, unless we choose to ca
out volunteers, II is mere question Of
patriotism and paEtizanship, and as the
Republican party controls the war office,
there is not much doubt how il will be
decidod,--[St. l.ouis Republican.
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Democratic Conservative Ticket,


National Electon--Nov. 1th, 1876.
.
PRESIDENTIAL ErEcroRs.
State at Large,
81 JAMES D. WALKER, t Washington,
MARCUS L. BELL, of Jefferson.
First District,
POlNDEXTER DUNN, OF st. Francis.
Second District.
DANIEL W. JONES, of Hempstead.
Third District,
Fourth District,
S. II. WH1TTHoRNE, of C-nway.
State Election--Sept d. 1876
For Governor
WILLIAM R, MILLER, of Independence,
For Secretary of State.
BENTON D. BEAVERS, of Saline.
For Auditor Of State,
JOHN CRAWFORD, of Howard.
For Treasurer of State
THOMAS j. CHURCHILLE. of Pulaski.
For Attorney. General.
WILLIAM F. HENDERSON, of Randolph
For Commissioner of State Lands.
JAMES N. SMITHEE, of Pulaski.
For Superintendent of Public instruction,
GEORGE ". HILL, of Calhoun.
For Judge of Pulaski Chancery Court.
JOHN r. EAKIN, Of Hampstead.
Fer Clerk of Pulaski Chancery Court
JONATHAN W. CALLAWAY, Of Ouaehita
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

peA. Mr.. L. r. A. Wallace and DR.
Wallace Carter, Of Ozark, called during
the Week. Both look fine and fat They
are two of Ozark's best citizens.-[ Ar
gus.
We did not notice that the gentlemen
look any fatter or slicker" than usual
They ALWAYS looked and appeared well
But we DID notice that they denounced, in
emphatic and plain terms, the attempt o.
Wilcox to palm off the frauds perpetrat
ed BY Witch in Franklin county on tc
Crawford withouta why or wherefore
The two "slipperies" will find that dc
nouncing such men as DR.. Wallace Car
ter and Riley Wallace as unworthy OF
consideration and trust, will recoil upon
their own heads.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
CRAWFORD PRIMARIES.

Most of the Primaries for this count,
were held on Saturday Some, however
refusing to hold at all. II seems to be
the universal feeling throughout the
county against holding a County Convcn
ton for nominating county officers. W.
thought it was better to make nomina
items, but we submit to the wishes of til,
people for sscrub race"
Van Buren, township, with but Il few
dissenting votes were opposed to any
nominations at Oliver Spring. See re
ported proceedings in another column
Governor Garland was the unanimous
choice for I. S. Senator.
This township instructed for Craven'
for Congress first, Newton second, ant
Stuart third; and Neal for the Legisla
turc ifa nomination shall be made.
This township held their convention
Saturday. No county officers wero in
strueted for Delegates were elected tc
the Oliver Spring convention, Saturday
and were instructed to cast the vote ot
that township for Cravens for Congress
and Witch for Senator. The vote be
tween Armstea1 and Witch was % fol
Armstead, and 20 for Witch. This il
the only township, we are confident
Witch could carry, and we are only
surprised that Armstead done sow ell
Alma declared in the same way againsr
nominations.
Mountain, thinking the same way helc
no meeting Upper, had already ordoree
against nominations.
Shepherd, we learn, held no meeting
Lees Creek, held and instructed, We
learn, for all county officers, but We
could not get the names, They instruct
cd for Cravens for Congress, Armsteat
for Senator and Wilcox for Representa-
tive.
Jasper held, and instructed for n full
county ticket, but we did not get partic
ulars. Cravens for Congress, however
Armstead for Senator, Winfrey for Sher
if, Wilcox for Representative by tive
votes.
Cedar Creek, held no meeting Satur
day, and unless the meeting we reported
last week holds good, this township by
its action is against nominations. Thi
township, it will be remembered, instruc
ted for Neal for Representative.
Lafayette township, we learn, is oppos
ed to nominations, and holds no conven
ton. As it foots up, all the township
but two are opposed to County nomina
tious and in favor Of letting all run whc
may wish.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

~ A communication of Col. VI. f
Locke, of Alma, to the Fayetteville Sen
tinel, recommends the holding of join,
convention of the counties of Crawford
Benton and Washington, at the residence
Of Jacob Yoes, in Washington county, on
the llth day of August. The spirit and
enterprise of the citizens of Alma is
commendable, and we hope may prove
an incentive to Van Buren, to be up and
doing in all matters touching improve
nents, and courting the trade of on,
mountain friends.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
What is said of TiIden.

Mr.. Tilden is highly respectable can
didate, and no man i'll the state who
wishes to see the return fthe democrats
to power need be ashamed to vote for
him.-New York Times (rep),
We have respect for Mr.. Tilden, We
utter nothing in disparagement OF his
character or his worth-Albany Journal
rep.
We respect Mr.. Tilden personally, and
are glad to have an honorable opponent
in the coming campaign.-Butialo Ex-
press (rep.)
Tilden's success would be the triumph
of good government, of honesty, of re-
form in every department, Of peace and
good will, and Of the principles whose
declaration 100 years ago made 1t posi-
bic for the people of the United States
to choose this year a centennial Presl-
dent.-Richmond Dispatch.
Governor Tilden has saved s2,500,000
in canal expenditures alone, annually.
Governor Tilden has saved halt mil
lion Of dollars annually in appropriation
for general purposes.
The taxes are one-half what they were
in 1874.
For this saving, every dollar is due the
present democratic administration, and
by far the larger proportion to Governor
Tilden himselt.-Albany Argus.
All the indications are that the same
sort of feeling (which existed at the time
of Tilden's election as governor in 1874,
is now prevailing the state. There is the
same discomfort with the ways and works
of the republican party, and the same
feeling OF confidence in Mr.. Tilden's abil-
ity and integrity. The omens are all in
favor of his carrying New York by a
large majority,-New York Sun Gnd).
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

Some one has been counting up and
finds that Govenor Hays has enough rel,
atives in Ohio alone to fill every office
within the gift Of the President.
A colored TiIden club is actively al
work in Richmond, Va. The organiza
tion is largely composed of the most re-
spectacle and intelligent colored men in
the city.
The Louisville Commercial, edited
by warm friend Of Mr. Bristow, denies
that tho ex-secretary has any idea ot
presenting himself as Republican can.
dldate for Congress in the Louisville
District. 1t is understood that Mr.. Hen
ry Watteson, editor Of the Courier Jour.
nal, will have no opposition rs candi
date for the position made vacant hy the
death Of i. W. Parsons,
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
Special to School Districts.

Under an act of the last legislature,
school districts are required to hold nj
election on the Sd Saturday, the 10Th OF
of August, for three directors for each
school-district. By oarly attention to
this matter, good deal Of confusion
will be avoided.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

We are requested to announce that
the Public Schools of Van Buren, Dis
triet will open on the first Monday IN
September next All pupils desiring adj
mittancc to the school must obtain aper,
nit from the Secretary of the Board OF
Directors.
Mr.. NJ. Lynch and Col. J. A. Lock,
hart started Wednesday, for an overland
trip to Colorado.
Mr.. Frank Parke, Of Fort Smith
and wife passed through to their home
Saturday. They have been in Washing.
ton county for a month.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
STATE OFFICERS.

A. II. GARLAND. Governor.
b. b. BEAVERS. Secretary of State.
WIN X. MILLER. Auditor.
Il. j. CHURCHILL. Treasurer.
s. P. IIuGHEs. Attorney General.
j. n SMtrHEE. Com. of Public Lands.
j. Il. EAkfN. Chancellor.
A. Il. WITT. Clerk Pulaski Chancery Court.
Z. II. ENGLISH. Chief Justice.
W. II. HARRISON. DAVID WALKER, Associate
Justices of the Supreme Court
Fifth Judicial District.
unties Of Pope, johnson. Franklin, Craw-
ford. Sebastian. SarDer, Yell.
W. W. MANSFIELD, Circuit Judge.
j. L. BYERs, Prosecuting Attorney.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
my Personally as we said, last week

M Personally, as we said, last week
We know little of Wittch's public char
acter. But our impressions of him are
from better men than Witch or Wilcox
either, who i, trying to sell out Craw
ford county, and pack Witch on this
district as Sen ator for four years to come
Witch is krrown by some of our citi
zsns, and by calling in at M. Lynch's
store. al, index OF his general compost
ton may be ascert.iined from those that
lsssOw.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

rv We would like to see q man out
side of the Argus Office that thinks Wit
itch Is a proper man to represent this
District four years in the State Senate
II he will step into our office, we will
take him into Harvey's Gallery land have
his picture taken, and have It sent on to
the Centennial exhibition.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

Our friends of the Methodist Church
havein contemplation an Ice Cream Fes-
tival, to be given about the 10th of Au-
gust. This will be an unusually attrac-
tive affair, for the ladies have SO deereed
it, and that is equivalent to success.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
Little Rock and Ft. Smith Railway
Timetable,

Trains leave Van Buren for Little Rock, dali
lY. Sundays excepted, at l a. M.
Trains arrive at Van Buren,, from Little
Rock at 7.30 p. m. daily, except Sundays.
Trains run by st Louis time. which is 20
minutes faster than Van Buren, time.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

Ay- The proceedings of the repuAi-
can convention of this county are coun-
terbalanced by those of Sebastian coun-
ty, on tho other side. The Sebastian
convention repudiates the Bishop con
vcntion, and indorsss that of the 9th OF
August, SO it goes,
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
Crawford County Officers.

d. II CREEKMoRE. County Judge.
Ed. A. SCoTr. County Clerk
w j. ALEXANDER, Assistant County Clerk
j. i. WINFREY. Sheriff.
4. W. DAVIS. Deputy Sheriff.
CHARLES RIBLING and w. l.. TAYLOR, Notary
Publics.
.JoHN j. BURRow and VI ,sEs LEMLEY, Justices
of Van Buren Township.
J. c. GRADY, Van Buren, Township Constable
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
TO the Voters of the 5th judicial District

Having been solicited both publicly and private
ly, to become candidate for reelection as Prosecu-
ting Attorney, and having received the most graft
flying expressions of confidence and satisfaction
from all portions of the circuit, hereby announce
myself candidate for re election to that office.
Should have the honor to he the choice Of the
voters of this circuit. shall in the future in the
past, continue to discharge faithfully md impair,
nor foe. and consulting but one interest that OF the
St2.c.
make no other reference to the manncrin which
have performed the duties of Prosecuting Attor-
rey than to the records of erip ina convictions in
the courts of this circuit. and the personal KIN owl
edge of all persons having business in the courts
therein. during the term of office.
Trusting that your Endorsement of my perform
ance of the duties Of Prosecuting Attorney may be
shown by the votes at the ballot box, am
Respectfully yours, ~
j. p BYERS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

1ss- The Cincinnati Enquirer Dem.)
says: "If the New York Democracy are
wise, and wish to put up nominee, for
Governor, that will win, Governor Sey-
mour is the man. Nothing can be said to
his discredit"
"A Washington dispatch states that
General Longstreet, who has acted with
the Republican party of Louisiana since
the war, will be appointed United States
Marshal for Louisiana vice Packard, re-
signed.
The Frankfort Ky.) Yeoman is re-
sponsible for the statement that Cove
nor Tilden is engaged to be married to
an accomplished and beautiful lady, a ma
tive of Kentucky, at present residing in
Alabama, and that they will probably
tulfl their engagement before the ides
Of November have come and gone"
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce JOHN
JOHNSTON. of Mountain township for As
SCISSOR Of Crawford county at the election in
September,
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
ANNOUNCED MENTS S,
To the Voters of Crawford County

At the solieita ion of many of my old friends and
acquaintances, | have consented to become can
didate for reelection to the office of sheriff for this
county. have no promises to make, references
to give. \ on all know me, and acquainted
with the manner in which | have conducted the
office If again honored by your votes. and re-eec-
ted to the position, pledge you | shall continue
as heretofore to discharge its duties honestly and
iathlully TO the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
JOHN F. WINFREY.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01
Township Constable.

We are authorized to announce SOsEPII
PEVEY as candidate for constable of Van
Buren, township.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-01

Fer Clerk of Pulaski Chancery Court.
JONATHAN W. CALLAWAY, of Ouachta.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04
Anecdote OF Dean Swift.

owlft, tarrying AT a tavern while on
journey, desired hi. servant John, who
was full as ecceatric "a his master. TO bring
him his boots. John brought the boots
discolofed aud grmmed. just as they had
been taken OF the night before
Look We, man. why have you not
cleaned and polished my boots?' cried the
Dean.
What's the use of cleaning and polish
ins such things:" replied John. dogged-
Is they'd soon be dirty again"
Very true" said the Dean and with
nif further demur he pulled on the boots,
very soon after which he went down to
the IaLllady, and told her on no account to
give hi servant Iany breakfast. He par
took OF his own breakfast, and then or
dered his horse to be sadded and brought
Out.
'Mercy!" cried John when he found his
master ready for setting forth. | haven't
had any breakfast"
oh" replied the facetious divine. +
can't see the use OF your breakfasting you
would soon be hungry again"
John, finding his sophstry thus turned
back upon himself submitted 20 the loss
OF his breakfast as stoically as his master
had submitted to dirty boots.
They mounted, and rode on, the Dean
au' ance. reaulug MS prayer-booS. and
the man behind at respectable distance
BY and by they were met by a gentleman
who, after eyeing the Dean very closely
accosted the servant with
'Hark We, my man-you and your mas
ter seem To be an uncommonly sober pair
may ask you who you are, and " her,
you are g"ing?"
I'VE are as near saints as We can be :
| replied John, with melancholy sobernpss
land are going to heaven. l hope N.
masters praying. and I'm doing the fast
ing :"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04
Rates OF AdVertisifss.
Vol. XXI. Whole No. llO9. No. IS.
A Chapter on Manners.

IL Is sign Of bad manners to look over
the shoulder of a person who Is writing. TO
see what is written.
IL is bad manners TO occupy a seat Will.
other people stand around without one.
IL i bad manners 10 90 into any persons
house without taking OF your hat
u is bad manners 10 use prOfane Ian
guagr.
u is bad manners TO use your own kulfe
on the butter dish
u i bad manners 90 20 into any person.
house Nith mud or dirt on your shoes.
u i bal manners 20 talk in company
Nh-n othefs are talking or b talk or whis-
per in church
u is hsd manner, 90 taik IN company to
ODE 90 iSo PERSONS ahoat some subjert
Nhieh TIE others do not understand
" Z. had manners 90 stare af strangers
ln company sg .u the street
u - bad manners 20 say "ves" or no"
20 a stranger. or ta youg parents or o.
a-r.i people ict it D. yes, slr. and emo
~
" q had manners % pick your teeth "a
ihr table, ard bat manners % pick them
sha pa in ans COMPANY
n y bad manners a. comb your hair amt
brush yHur coat In the eating room.
Y y .l-n of i"w breeding 20 make
display Of your fiurry or rquipage
u - bad manners 10 boast of your wealth
or prosperit; or good ior,uns 10 the pres
rnce - The poor. OF those less fortunate
than YOU are
II i vulgar TO tax much about your
self
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04

GARIBALpI AT IIOME-A letter from
Rome gives the following description OF a
visit to the home OF Garibaldi
His houseis ahandsome two-storY strIc-
ture, OF cream celur, standing within L
high wall iuclosed, and In the midst of Il
garden, with trees and flowers and con
servatorieS around. The saloon into which
we came was large, plain room, with its
vii dowS to the South IDe day was
bright and beautiful. aud the sunlight
dllDd the room. II was room without
ornament Tables were around upon
which were books and maps. In the cen
tr" Ot the room stood a large table, also
covered with books maps and papers, aud
in q mt OF this table sat the eagle-eyed Old
man. fronting Us a, We entered. We at
once advanced, and without the least cerc-
mony Introduced our selves He held out
hi hand all cramped and twisted with
rheumatism, and received Us sitting. He
suffers dteadfuly from this disorder, ard
can only get about at all upon his crutches-
But though his body is drawn aud Cramped
SO badly, the brightness OF his eye is not
dmmed, nor even the sweetness and IN
telllgeuCe OF his face diminished, and he
conyer-,d "a cheerfully and freely with
Us as We could have wished.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04

A day or two since five dogs were
shut up in ward IN New Bedford. BY the
gate swinging together after they passed
through it. When they wished to 90 ont
they were unable to open the gate, AS it
swung inward. The animals had an ap-
parent consultation for few minutes, aft
er which a big Newfoundland clambered
over the fence. On reaching the street he
at once pushed the gate open. and reles sed
the prisoners.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04

passed away. We pity the madness OF our
brethren, aud have only compass sion for
those who suffered. But the story OF sum
Ter shows how necessary is proper ener-
gy ana decisions TO maintain the authority
oi the government against riot and how
important Is our small army TO the nation
al welfare. Had General Doubleday com
manded the fort. with a tolerable garrison
the Charleston mob might have been east
ly suppressed. Vet the fail IN sumter
marks one of the rapid strides 81 human
progress, aud the epoch which opened viii
be hailed with joy by unnumbers,l millions
yet 90 come. Iiarper's weekly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04
CastOria.

Cr0ss. sIek'v babies AMI children nav enjoy
health. ami mothe re have r~st u theywtll use
t-iHr.A Multn-, ieycri- -uuc-s, teetllnE wind
colic, sour stomach and uults est ed food. make
ga.lGrrn cross. and pro9aces sickness
asioria Will AsslnIlAte the food ~xP~l
" worms. and correct all these things For twenty
years Dr. FHchcr eNpeTImeDted Ia hIs private
practice to produce An effective Caihartc and
-iomac b regulator which would be a. effective a.
Asser OIL. without it, unpleasant; tA.te OF re-
coil
The reputation Of his experiment extended.
PhyslclAns AMI nurses RAPIDLY adopted hls rem
ody, l. which he gave the uanc OF Castoria
tAstori- y a. pleasant - take A. honey, rcgu-
lats- the stomach and bowels. aud does not gfIpe
Il d, adapted - all age, contains no alcohol, and
Il absolutely harmless = the most tender infant.
Try taAtoria once and you Will never be with
out u.
Prepared 81 The Laboratory Of. L. Rose 4 Co.,
. pyN street New YORK. sguUz COW.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-05-04
Ten Excellent Rules.

/. Never put of till to morrow what you
can dc to-day.
Never trouble others for what you can
10 Yourself.
3. Never spend your money before you
have il.
!, Never buy what YOU DO not want be-
cause IL j. cheap.
3 Pride costs more than hunger, thirst
Or cold
Never have to repent OF having eaten
too much.
:. Nothing is troublesome that we do
willingly.
S. How much pain have those evils cost
US which never happened, Wait, then, till
trials come.
8. Take things always BY their smooth
handle. Make the most OF merces, and do
not exaggerate trials.
10. When angry. count ten before you
speak; if very angry, a hundred. He that
does this will save himself from much sin
and many sorrows.
The EGG TRICK CK.-Precure large egg
Brahma eggs are the best-and on the large
end draw a cross with a lead pencil, and
on the opposite end draw smaller cross
in ink. Place the egg-after showing the
marks and permitting them to examine it
carefully. 80 they will know it the next
time they see it-upon the head OF the
Oldest boy present. or If there is a grand
father present with q bald head, balance
the egg on his head. Then let one of the
company take large book and see il he
can strike the egg hard enough to break IT,
| To the surprise of everybody the egg will
be suppressed at the first blow. Then you
can show the person on whose head it
was balanced the two crosses marked
upon the shell to prove it was the same
| egg he saw in its entirety. but he proba-
bly, will be too cross to have much inter
cst ia the matter. This is not very diff
cult trick. md can be quite easily learne,.-
but care should be exercised in the Sc
lection of the egg BOYS Of America.
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The Yellow Centaur Liniment

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