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The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Rev. John Harrell.

The Vinita &C. NJ Progress pays to this
venerable divine the following very handsome
and lust tribute:
The Rev. John Harrell has been day or
two among us, doing as he has always done,
preaching and ministering to his brethren
IL has been well nigh ahalf century since the
voice Of John Harrell was heard proelaiming
the Gospel In the wilderness His early life
was one of vlcissitudes and privations; but he
was the proper man for the times and the
country. No more earnest or Jealous minis
ter ever stood in the pulpit, Day In and day
out. year after year. he pursued his calling.
unconscious, 1t seems. ofth good and mighty
part he was performing. Old age has come
upon him, but it could not be told from his
bearing that he felt that he WIS other than the
earnest and enthusiastic herald Of the Cross
he was full forty years ago. He was always
marked by consciousness of power and no
one who knew him ever suspected that his
bearing was not justified by the sure founda-
tion on which he stood. His years may not
he many In the future; but II the wishes of
Thousands could be granted his earnest eio-
quence would long ring through the land,
and his vast army Of hostages to God
wnuld continue to increase wherever, as a
leader he held career.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
RcntOn .y..BrOMn.

Judge Wheeler, OF the Fort Smith lndepen-
dent, and. by the way. one of the oldest and
ahlest OF the editorial fraternity Of the State.
has the following good word. Tor the gentle
nan whose name heads this article
Last week we placed at the head of our
paper the name of MIR. Brown. as our candi
date for Congress from the ID district. If we
mistake not AT the congressional convention
held AZ Glarksvilc last fall. Mr.. Brown hold
ing the highest number of votes for the nom,
nation, pledge was made, that If he would
give way for the nomination of Judge VII
shire, he shoai receive the nomination OF the
next Congressional convention. 1t was with
this understanding that We supported Judge
Wiltshire
Benton 4. Brown is a native Afkansian.
from the northwest, that portion of Akah-
sas which has been hitherto ignored in regard
to state and federal offices Mr.. Brown Is an
energetic man with plenty of good, sound
sense and will make an able and efficient rep
resentative More can be said. but suffice 1t
to say. that we are opposed to all state and
federal officers being drawn from Little Rock
and its precincts. The north west has claims
and we intend to assert them"
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

If there is one thing above another that
is particularly obnoxious to the fastidiously
constituted youth. 1t Is the necessity, hegotten
of mingled pride and poverty, of investing
himself in the uuder habilimeuU of a ficnd
lie is willing to submit to the stern require
ments of impoverished circumstances. and
insert himself ia borrowed coat, but horror
pierccs his heart with its terrors, at the mere
contemplation of the thought of envelopng
his body in the cold and pitiless shirt of his
friend But TO this, rs to all other rules, there
are exceptions. A friend of ours-a bachc-
ior--who "had no one to love, none to caress,
to spend all his money, or give him di,tress.
to remove from his garments each vestjge Of
dirt. and sew the stray buttons back on his
Shirt" therefore. not being a washerwoma
he was compelled to hire il done Now, our
friend had six shir;s--how sad rat makes ms
feel In the presence Of the overwhelmingly
ovcrpowcrl.g reflection that zee have to Law
abcd when the one We own il washcd-aptl IN.
placed his dirt hes pattered raiment under the
cleansing influence of 4 ebony-lmed laun-
dress -Four Of the shirts OF our friends stock
were sent to this individual, and but three
were returned. When our friend learned
OF this remisss,ess, with that accelerated ve-
locity which is the sequence Of AN uncommon
raiisng of the temper. he pursued the African
gentlemas. beat on the recovery Of his miss
ing property Confronting the dusky son. he
demanded the restitution of his stolen gar
mcnt. OF course the negro denied that there
was more than three shirts. The gentleman
in the majesty of his ungovernabie wrath
pulled open the darkey's coat, and there, nes
Ting with ills tender caresses. enwrapping II
its warm enbracings his body. was his pc
shirt, the idol shirt, the one that he love,
more than all the shirts of which he is tn,
possessor. Imagine, II it Is within the ca
pacities Of the mind, of the supreme and in
expressiblc contempt that swelled, almost Il
bursting our poor friends heart as he behelc
the base humiliation of his under garment
With agony peneilcd upon every lineamen
Of his countenance, and in voice tremtlini
with suppressed emotion. ho exclaimed. d" Ca
4 such things lie and overcome Us like a sum
lineI's dreamg"
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
TUESDAY. FEB. 20, 1876.
Democratic National Convention to
Meet ut st. Louis.

Att meeting of the National Democratic
Committee, at Washington on the 23d inst,
the following resolution was adopted
Resolved. That the national democratic ex-
ecutive committee be instructed to continue
its headquarters ut Washington. and to take
such steps rs may be deemed expedent to Sc
cure organization In the several states. and
that the charmen OF central committees IN
the respective states be requested to co-ope-
rate with 1t in etleeting the call OF the nation
al democratic committee, IT, whom Is dcega-
ted the power of fixing the time and place for
holding the national democratic convention
Of 1876 and who have appointed Thursday.
the 9th day of June next AS the time. ana ST.
leeted st. Louis rs the place for holding such
convention. Each State will be entitled to
representation equal to double the number OF
its senators and representatives IN the con
gress Of the United States; the territory of
Colorado. whose admission IN the union as a
state. In July, will give it n vote In the next
electoral college, Is also invited to send dele
gates to the convention Democrats, conser-
vatives and other citizens of the United
States. irrespective of past political associa-
tions, desiring to co operate with the demo-
cratic party, in Its present efforts and objects,
are cordially invited to join In sending dele
gates to the national convention. Co-opcra-
tion IL desired from all persons who woulu
change an administration that has suffered
the public credit to become inferior To other
and less favored nations. Has rermitted our
commerce to be taken away by foreign p Nv
ers. Has stihed trade by unjust, unequal and
lernieious legislation. Has imposed unusual
taxation and rendered it most hurthcnsome.
Has changed growing prosperity to wide,
spread suffering and want Has squandered
public moneys recklessly and defantly. and
shamelessly used power that should have been
swift to punish crime. to protect 1t. For these
and other reasons the national democratic
party deemed the public danger imminent
and being earnestly desirous of securing to
our country the blessings OF an economical.
pure and free government, cordially invite
the cooperation of their fellow citizens in
their efforts to obtain this object.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
just as it Was.

Mr., EDITOR: Some papers are asking about
the nominees at the Clarksvile convention in
1874, We werea delegate and tnow whereof
we speak On the last ballot before B J..
Brown withdrew, he had eight votes. the con-
vention having been balloting twenty -four
hours Stunrt came with one delegate and
seven or eight votes and held them all the wav
through. None of them were ever given for
Brown or Wiltshire. Brown. for sake of har-
mony, withdrew, when Wiltshire was nomina
ted, as all knew would be the case. Wiltshire
being brought forward by the Little Rock
influence and voted for by the their delegates.
who east the vote of Pulaski and adjoining
counties ior Wiltshire by proxy After Will
shire was nominated, this delegation and
many others. seeing the selfsacriheing dispo-
sition of Brown, knowing that neither Stuart
or Wiltshire could be nominated while his
name was before the convention, there prom
iscd that Brown was entitled to, and should
receive the nomina tion in '7G. aud that ,hey
would submit. No trade or bargain about it..
Nor was Stuart or Newton any party to this.
But Browns friends. II they urge his nomi-
nation. will do so. on the ground of merit. A
singular idea down south someSh"rs !. that
Stuart was tritkea eat OF the nomination
The only trouble with Stuart WAS that Nc
Millen had not proxies enough-ior Stuart
neither lost or gained III the convention. No
one OF the other candidates ever got one of
his votes While we have the highest regard
for Gen Newton. we think that Little Rock
.hould not contend for the nomination, this
time. DELEGATE.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

IF We were not present at the Clarksvllie
pnvsntion, hnt II has been our understand
ing that Ii there was any concession NJ all on
the subject 1t was exactly the converse OF the
above, Tor Hon. II. Is. Stuart. of Arkadelphia.
was considered to have the highest claim, II
claim there was te the next nomination. lie
was only defeated in the last convention by
combination dictated by policy and now, that
the necessity for policy no longer exists, we
again nut him upon the track, and shall con-
tinue him on 1t until the district convention
meets .'when II he Is ruled oil. we VIII submit
! like u l;tle man. be the choice who It may.
provided he Is an orthodox Democrat ana
with no taint OF Radicalism elinging to his
political skirts. If it should be Benton j..
Brown. we will give him as cordial support
as we would have given Judge Stuart. for we
regard him as man Of talent. energy ana po-
litical honesty, essential prerequisites for the
position. Judge Stuart is his peer IN all these
particulars, with the further advantage of age
and experience. II is, therefore, not captious
opposition ia Col. Brown, Gen Newton. or
any other man who has been named In con-
nection with the position, for we regard them
all as eminently qualified, but Judge Stuart Is
our fellow tow wnsman, ana even-handed JUS
tice demands his nomination. both on his own
account and that of the south. western por-
tion of the district as 1t has been neglected
in the distl ibuton of offices since reeonstrue-
our choice. provided, always. that principle is
not subordinated to policy Arkadelphie
Standdrd.
While VIC differ with our esteemed friend
CAulding, of the Arkadelphia Standard. on
she point Of priority claim for Hon. II.
Stuart (ifany one can be said to have claim
for the nomination for Congress from this
District we do agree in sentiment in our sup
port Of the nominee Of the democratic con-
vention. let him be who he may. Having the
greatest confidence in the integrity, wisdom,
and sound democracy of the convention that
will be assembled, we are ready beforehand
to pledge our support to its nominee While
we urge the claims of Mr.. Brown for this po-
sition, we do so. with none but the best of
feeling for all other gentlemen aspiring for
the same position Concession ard harmony
should be the motto with which to emblazon
the banners OF all the nominating conven-
tions, in the approaching campaigns.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

u Judge Wheeler's word for 1t. and It is
good with US, that the Little Rock and Fort
smith railway vii! terminate only about three
'fths of mile on the opposite side of the
river from the Fort Smith steamboat landing.
That Is no Inconvenience. when we recollect
that 1t takes only day aud night to get over
the river at tliat point. We are glad the Judge
Is SO well pleased with the prospect. If there
i anything we like to see. 1t is a eontented
soul. Come over. some day. judge. and bring
Uncle jerry along with you. Wen TAKE
you " the back streets. and seq that yot
dont get run over or any way molested.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Work About Town.

The City Fathers" are hard at work in va
rious parts of the town putting the bad side
walks in good trim for Spring.
Lcgtownhill road is being put in complete
order.
Financially, Van Buren is in iirst-rate con-
dition. Scrip. what there is out, sells readily
at a5 cents and the Council are paying green
backs Tor all the work they are having done
Whatever the Shortcomings of the present
Council II they have any, they have managed
the finances of the town successfully. And
In this connection, we can but hope that our
people will be wise in their selection of otli
GERS, the coming year.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
~ The Monticellonian, which. by the way

tT The Monticellonian, which, by the way.
Is one Of. the ablest of our exchanges. CON
clades highly enlogistic article recommend
ing Hon. q. W. Norwood, OF Ashley Co.. us a
candidate for Governor as follows: :" In intro
ducing Mr. Norman into the public arena. we
do not wish to be understood as merely pass.
ing complimentary panegyrics upoa him and
u rest there satisfied, We have consulted
some of our leading men, and fotnd then,
universal in the opinion that Mr.. Norman
wo,iid make one of the best executives that
the state ever produced. We here submit our
claims to the people. at large feeling conf
dent that no section will be SO illiteral and
.mercsnary as not eoncede to merit Its inst
s.resyarl
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Notice.

a . 1t saves 'Ilhe anu troub'o, all persons
"a desiring to pay their Taxes are requested
to bring their old receipts, or their deeds, so
as to enahie US, readily, to find the correct
lands.
u We are now In Van Buren, where we
viii remain until the 20tli of April; the last
day. After which penalty is attached.
JOHN f. WINFREY.
Van Barren. Ark Feb. 2375. I'm
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
DIE D.

MARLER--At Pleasant Hill, on the 22d inst, ST.
SAN, wife of Thomas Marler. and daughter of Mark
Wagner, Esq, aged IS years.
Thus has passed away to her last long sleep one Of
carth's best treasures good woman and when we
said that we have told the whole story Those of us
who have buried wives or children. know the
rest. A good daughter is good wife, and the de-
ceased was both. She leaves family of six child
rem who will miss her care. All the bereaved have
our sympathies.
Calm on the bosom of thy God,
Fair spirit rest thee now
Fen while with us thy footsteps trod,
His seal was on thy brow.
Dust to the narrow home beneath,
Soul to its place on high
They that have seen thy look in death
No more may fear to die
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

TO those who are in the least pleased by
an observation of the movements of the
Z" glistening night-lampS that twinkle in the
immcnsity of space" a splendid opportunity
is now offered them. One Of the proofs ofthe
existence oftae Great First Cause, is the won
dertul regularity of the planetary system.
None but a Divine Hand could possibly have
devised thing more completely perfect than
the magic flight of these night-orbs across
the fields of azure. Jupiter, named after the
supreme deity of the Greeks, because of its
superiority in brightness over all the other
planets,i is occultating one of the small stars In
the western extremity of the constellation
Scorpio; as the movement is slow. It win be
interesting TO observe 1t for several nights
the best time for observation is Just before
the dawn of day. This morning the star Is
completely covered by the glorious planet.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Connecticut.

The Democracy Of Connecticut at the State
Convention. which met IN New Haven. on the
23d inst re-nomnated the old State ticket,
lead by the gallant Hon. Charles X. lngersoll,
which, of itself isa forerunner of democratic
success In April next.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

lg~ Connectcut- made kid gloves enter in
to competition with kid gloves from France,
and even the cheaper gloves from Italy, often
without the knowledge OF the purchasers, hut
invariably at cheaper prices, 1t is a we'll
known fact that foreign luxurious articles of
wear or adornment can usually be imposed
on purchas, rs In the United States at prices
not warranted even by the high impor: du
ties levied upon them.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

eT- The efforts to remove United States
Marshal Pagan have proved abortivc. The
following * from the st. Louis Republicans
Washington correspondent Of the 23d Eff
forts recently made to procure the removal of
L. S. Marshal Pagan of the Arkansas dis
trict have failed.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

ISA meeting of the Democratic State
Central Committee has been called to
meet at Little Rock on Wednesday of
mex. week, the Sth, for the purpose of
Sy'a... the time and place OF holding the
<.+'e Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Crawford Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court, for this county, Judge
Mansfield presiding, will commence its spring
term on Monday. the 9th of March. The
docket is not as large as usual, and we hope
thata clearing will be made of all the import
ant cases.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Notice,

A IL Notes and accounts due II. c. ROs
"A BARDS & co. are placed in the hand
of Brown Il Neal, and Wilcox 4 Snnthmayd'
for Collection. Parties indebted will save
costs by calling and settling
The Book OF accounts is in the hands Of
Brown & Neal.
y. J. WARD, Assignee.
Van Burcn, Ark. jan 1876, CIV
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

SE The Indian Progress seems to have
gone off " half cooked" in an extra Of
the 23i announcing the senates refusal to
confirm the nomination of Hon W. P.
Ross as Indian Agent. No action hav.
ing heen taken.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

tE- Hon. Jesse Turner. OF Crawford ceun-
ty. for Governor and Prof. Mitchell. of Fay
etteville University, for secretary of State
seems to be the sentiments of many of the
folks from the northwestern part Of Arkan-
sas.--Heteaa Hortd.
A pretty good sentiment, too, isn't 1t bro
thcr Burke?
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
E5TRAX.

DOSTED bc-ore Joseph W. Matloes Ju,
L tce of the Peace. by Eiizer Warden .. :.
the 3lst day o! January. 1876. sorrel MAJ NJ,
PONEY, Ia hands high. Z years old; p',i a',.
in the face; three white feet and '''''
white on the other foot
Filed IN the Clerks office. Feb .. 1872
Ed, \, SCOTT. ClerA'
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

sE- The Southern Emigration Convention
meet. Mt New Orleans this week Coy Car
land viii be in attendance Mr.. Wm Whit
field will represent Van Buren, in the conven-
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

tE- On the 10th inst. Senator luce of
Mississippi. sent the following dispatch to his
friends in that State: II have, this day OPEN
ly proclaimed my opposition to the nomina-
tion of Gen. Grant. | will not support him.
he may be nominated by the con-
yention at Cincinnati | will, in a few days
state my views at length to the senate.
have no secrets on this subject. have Just
made a speech denouncing the third term
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

tE Gen. Babcock. Grants private secreta-
ry, lso has been on trial at st. Louis, charg-
Ell with con, plicty in the whiskey frauds was
acquitted.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Dental Notice.

DR.. +. NJ. Wyatt, of Rasselyille. Is nbW in
Van Buren, on professional Visit. III Is ac-
knowledged by all that the Doctor is a master
of dentistry, and the work he has done for
our citizens, Oh previous visits. is plain evi-
dence of the fact He may be found at Mrs.
England's for ten days when all desiring his
services will give him an early call. 2w
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

II 1t is conceded. ON all hands. that GOV.
Garland is to be cir next United States sena-
tor. rice Senator Clayton.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

ErW We unite our congratulations with
those of the Gazette, OF Saturday, as iol
lows:
We are glad to welcome back from
Louisville, Ky, where he has been for
some months under surgical treatment,
our old friend Mr. c G. Scott His nu-
merous friends will be pleased to learn
that he has received great benefit from
the treatment, and bids fair to be early
restored to perfect health.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
w Waning Order,

In the Crawford Circuit Court, Ark.
Mary P. Smith Plaintiff,
Warner :. Smith J Defendant
The defendant, Warner s. Smith, is warned TO an
pear in this court within thirty days. and answe
the complaint of the plaintiff, Mary 7. Smith
reh. 81 1876, Ed 4, SCOTT. Clerk
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

rs- The Fort Smith Independent says that
Gen Pagan will come out all o. X. Glad to
hear it.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29

tT- j. 5, Durham. painter of this city,
but lately travelling through the State, giving
variety ente tainments, Is said to have dis
covered gold in aging quantities near Ozark
- Eeening Star.
More likely 1t was stale eggs.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-29
Democratic Executive Committee.
LOST.

One day last week, between the resi-
dence of Mr. A, NJ. Callahan and Mrs.
Bearden's, HAIR EAR RING, tipped
with gold. The finder will he suitably
rewarded by leaving the same at Mr' CaI-
lahan's house lw