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The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
Onc Hundred Years Ago.

On the 4th day of July, 1776, within
the sacred walls of the now venerable
Independence Hall, at Philadelphia, was
gathered the Congress of the thirteen
American Colonies. Great heads and
strong, brave hearts had convened to de
tcrmine the freedom or slavery Of the
American people. Ever since tbs land
ing Of the Pilgrim Fathers mon Plyln.
outh Rock, in 1920, 156 years, the thlr
teen colonies had been the subjects Of
tho English crown. During that time
oil manner or conceivable tyranny aud
oppression was showered upon them.
Renonstrnncc after remonstranee was
sent to the crown, with reference to the
indignltics offered, the only reply to
which was q practice of indignities more
unri.htcous and miquitous than ever.
Forbearance had ceased TO be virtue,
and the hearts of the brave colonists
could endure no more, and they eonve-
ned in that Congress which was to set
tie the matter forever. The Ath Of Ju.
ly, l716 dawned. The brave hearts that
met IA independence Hall, hiding from
sight, BY the wild fervor of their indigni.
ty and patriotism, the terrible conflict
that must necessarily ensue, solemnly
made the Declaration of Independ- !
cncc" of the thirteel colonies of the
English crown The bell on Independ-
cncc Hall rang out " Liberty Liberty
The air caught the infection, and men, in
patriotic frenzy, shouted back the merry
strain. Thus started the great contest
which resulted in that freedom which We
are now enjoying as century dawns up
on US.
"Onc hundred years ago How the
mind fills with delight, as it gallops
down tue shady avenues Of the past, to
Gull anew the choice memories of our
boyiss, studies. How We loved to pore
over tho heroic deeds Of that revolution
which the action Of the lth Of July con.
gress inausurated lloH little did those
martyr patriots know OF the gigantic ma
ton that in one hundred Years should
grow from the thirteen colonies which |
they had freed by their coura G, treasure
and blood. Few, if any, OF those who
were actors in that independence DRAMA
are now on the stage. Nearly all have
made their exit. Shall we forget them
On the approaching hundredth anniver
sary will not the people of our county |
C nt;ibute all the means and assistance |
within their power to make the eontem-
plated celebration a grand and glorious
one Will not our country friends rouse
themselves to enthusiastic action in the
matter? 1t II no ordinary occurrence,
but the one hundredth birthday Of this
" glorious Yankee Nation. the greatest
aud the best" and it should not only be
the pleasure, but the positive duty Of
every individual in the county not only
TO feel an interest in, but make a deter
mined effort for the success of the event
Let us strive on the coming of this great
national festival, to have celebration
worthy Of the time and occasion,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
rzy- The Fort Smith Independent

EE- The Fort Smith Independent
says that Gen Beauford Armistead, of
Charleston, is candidate for the State
senate, from this district, Crawford and
franklin counties. Crawford is waiting
on Franklin to come to the front with
their man. We know of no one in our
county that is Offering. Unless it is for
harmony in the ranks, we are out. Agree
upon a good man, and we arc with you,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

tion. and yet know but little of what Is to be
seen In this lovely place. Inever knew what
it was. before. to be lost to myself, in viewing
marble. aud canvas. II we had nothing but
this Memorial Hall filed as it Is at this expo
stion, 1t would pay the lover of the beauti-
ful to visit it.
The Exposition is closed on Sundays, hence
have time to write.
aours. etc. A. NJ. BouRLAND, NJ. ID.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

rE We got the following sad item
from Mondays Little Rock Herald ::
I" News has just come of the death at
Cincinnati. OF Capt. James Il. Stee,man,
late clerk OF the steamer Era No. Q. His
wife has hastened to perform the melan-
choily Office of bringing home his re-
mains. or of interring them at Cincinna-
ii as circumstances may seem for The
best"
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

Ir The n. o. Sentinel and Guide
says; "Thc papers, both west and south,
are almost unanimous in the expression
of the opinion that to carry the election
in November, New York must be secur-
ed, and that Governor Tilden is The only
Democrat who can certainly carry New
York. This being the general feeling,
Tildens nomination appears to be GER
tainty."
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
The Press Association.

The above association. met at Searcy on the
9th inst. Thirty members were present At.
ter a historical address by the President n.
Smithee, the following officers. for the ensu-
inc year, were elected: j. II. Sparks. Presi-
dent; G. G. Newman, Vice President; Jacob
Frolich Jr.. Secretary, and j. L. Battendeld
Troocurnp
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
Es'The Little Rock Gazette of Satul

EtrT The Little Rock Gazette of Satur
day says:
Hon Jesse Turner, Of Crawford conn
ty, arrived by the Fort Smith train yes
terday Judge Turner is mentioned
prominently in connection with the next
governorship, and several of the best
him. If it is so ordered that Judge Tur-
ner is to be our next governor, the peo
pie may congratulate themselves that
no one who has been mentioned for the
Office possesses more fitness for the po-
sition than he
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
To the Democratic Central Committee OF
the Third Congressional District
ARkApELpnIA. May 6, 1876.

The members of the Central Committee Tor
the 3rd Congressional District of Arkansas are
requested to meet at Little Rock, on the lith
day of June. 1876 for the purpose of liking
the time and place for holding convention
for the purpose of nominating candidate to
represent said district in the lower house of
the next Congress of the United States. A
full attendance is earnestly requested.
j. w. MILLER, CHAIRMAN.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
For Land Commissioner.

EDITOR GAZETTE: In answer to numerous
private letters from friends in various see
tions OF the State. desire to state that shall
be candidate for reelection to the position
of land-commiosoner, subject, Of course, to
the action of the democratic state convention,
If re nominated and elected. can only prom
i,e, 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
my self, J. n. SMlTHEE,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
To the Voters of the 9th Judicial District

Having been solicited. both publicly and private
ly, to become candidate for election Prosecu
ting Attorney, and haying received tho most grati-
flying expressions of confidence and satisfaction
from all portions Of the circuit hereby announce
myself q candidate Tor ree election to that Office
Should have the honor to be the choice of the
voters Of this cirenit, shall in the future as in the
past, continue to discharge faithfully and Impair
TALLY the duties of the office, knowing neither friend
nor foe and consulting but interest, that ot the
State,
| make no other reference to the manner in which
| have performed the duties of Prosecuting Attor-
than to the records Of crin nal convictions in
the courts Of this circuit and the personal kn owi-
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., 1876-06-13
Oregon Democratic,

Telegraphic dispatches from San Fran
cisco of the 7th, says dispatch from
Portland says, Oregon has undoubtedly
gone Democratic. The Democrats claim
a majority OF the legislature; twelve on
Joint ballot.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
,-The Fort :.h Herald of Satnr

s,rThe Fort Sinh Herald of sat1r-
day, raves fearfully am. assumes the Srtn
sor of the Crawford County Convention,
for the reason, that it did not see fit to
indorse Hon. b. 4. Duval for Attorney
General We were not member of the
Convention but are confident they knew
what they were about, and a full Convcn
lion would not have made any change in
the result of the action in that particular.
Mr.. Duval's fuglemen were on hand and
did all they could to advance his claims.
but it was no go L is, aoweyer, impu
dence personifed, for an official organ
of President Grants administration, to
lecture the Democracy of Crawford Coun
ty ON its duties and obligations Craw-
ford County is able to, and will, take
care of herself, without any dictation OF
intermedling from such source.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
~Unitcd States Marsh

ET United States Marshal Barring
ton, of Coyington Ky, was shot and
killed on the 9th. by Capt. Taylor. of the
steamboat Kate Dickson, opposite Mays
vllo, whlo attempting to board the boat,
which had been ,ibeied at Louisville. and
escaped. Taylor was then shot dead hy
Marshal Iaddington, of Maysyil!e,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
f" 'fhin Order,

l" j. A..exan .ers Justice cour, IN cr ".
"-.u county. Ark,
j. Warrea. Plaintiff
against at law
Michael Mdldne, defendant and Attachment
MctarIty,fJohnstou & 20,
garnisAeeS
Inc defendant. Michael Mulane il warned
70 appeat III this court within thirty days and
answer the plaiptiif. j j. Warren.
r ,o-. W. j. ALEXANDER, J. p.
'""o - leu G-4w
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rx,- The ATTEMPT to f!attcr Can't. John

EF- The attempt to fattcr Capt. John
Stewart to come out aud run in opposi-
ton to John 5. Wntrey. has proved a
failure. Heis good man in any posi-
ton in which be might be placed, and we
arc glad TO know that he could not be
used in any way to distutb the harmony
Of the party.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

Eg' 1t is thought in Washington that
Congress will not adjourn before the
middle Of July, and that Bclknap's trial
will be postponed until the appropriation
bills are acted upon.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
NEW ARKANSAS FORM E(VI
"A Manual
For Justices, Notaries, Clerks, ~ ~
and Probate Judges, Sheri's' o''
ners and Constah!es-

Containing, in small space, all the 'o'lR, p.l
ed 10y either-based upon Pixies Forh n n
comply with late constitution and laws.
so form book for Business Men, coniainl.,iss ,is
Of Deeds, Wills, Agreements, and many ~
strumen,s Of daily use. Medium l2"1 paIls| i
about 800 pp., bound in law sheep M
for the author, JOHN NJ. HARRELL'a AZ
zette Office. Little Rock, a
Price Sd, and postage If sent By ni II
work is nearly ono-third printed. aua II
ready for delivery early in May. A1un, M "A
ders TO W. +. WOODRUFF, in, l'',"
and apply carly. as the edition is iilii'''''
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ANNOUNCEMENTS,
To the Voters of Crawford County

At the solicitation Of many of my old friends and
aequnintances, have consented to become can
didate tor election to the office Of sheriff for this
county. ha1o no promises to make, or references
to give. GU all know me, and acquainted
with the manner in which / have conducted the
Office. If again honored by your votes and re- elec-
ted to the position. | pledge you l. shall continue
rs heretofore to discharge It's duties honestly and
faithfully to the best OF my ability.
CRY respectfully,
JOHN I. WINFREY.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

EF The Democratic State Convention
for nominating State ticket, and ap-
pointing delegates to the St. Louis Ma
.ional Convention, meets at Little Rock,
to morrow, Wednesday.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
r-A market, at Hartford, Con,

EF A market, at Hartford Conn !,
exhibits sturgeon, caught in a Say
brook pond, which is eight feet and
three inches long, girts three feet and q
half, and weighs 400 pounds. The little
creature wagged it's tail Justify after be
ing out OF the water twelve hours.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

ES' The Boston Evening Journal is
informed that DR.. j. c Aver, the patent
medicine manufacturer, was sent to an
insane asylum in New Jersey, last week
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

Asr Washington dispatch says, it is
rumored that Grant has declared his in
tention of attending the Republican Ma
tional Convention at Cincinnati, on to-
morrow, W Wedneslay
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

Ey Johnson county has instructed
for Hon. Jesse Turner for governor.
This makes five counties that have de-
clared for this gentleman.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

ks- The Grand jury of the United
States Court for the Western District of
Arkansas, has been discharged,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

EE- The Republican National Conyen-
ton meets at Cincinnati, to morrow, The
l4lh of June.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
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., 1876-06-13
10 the Voters of the State of Ar
kansas

FELLOW CITIZENS: After due consideration
on my part have consented to submit my
claim, for the Office OF State Treasurer, sub
jeet to the decision of the Democratic State
Convention to be held at Little Rock, June
lith, 1876. Should receive the nomination,
and be elected. at the election to be held in
September. next. it shall be my highest am.
birion to fill the. office with honor to the poo
pie of the State. and credit to myself.
Respectfully, A. b HOWELL.
ALMA, Crawford county, Ark. April a.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

All
our Goods are tlrst-class and our Tlpct-
ares are not made from Fluid Extracts.
~ Everything sold is warranted to he
true to name and OF the hest quality.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
Prescriptions from Physicians AccurateI,
Compounded,

Formula. Recipes, &c. fer any preparation
lof use 10y farmer o7 mechanic. prepared
carefully.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

Ice Cream at Miller Bros.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

Dr. j. III. WRIGHT whose office Is In our
store Is prepared to do all kinds Qualitative
Analysis of Ores, Minerals, or other substan-
ees at reasonable rates.
april llyl
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

We are permitted to make the follow
ing extract from a private and hastily
written letter from Doctor A. NJ. Bour
land to one of our citizens, and shall
look with pleasure to hear from him
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
CATARRH.
TWELVE YEARS
OF SUFFERING.

Gentlemen: About twelve years ago, while travel
ing with Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Troupe
as tenor singer took cold and was laid up
at Newark, N. j. This cold brought on severe at
tack of Catarrh, which battled with every known
remedy for four weeks without avail and was finally
obliged to give up most desirable position and re-
turn home unable to sing note. For three years
afterwards was unable sing at all. The first at
tack of Catarrh had left my nasal organs and throat
SO sensitive that the slightest cold would bring On
fresh attack, leaving me Frustrated. In this way
continued to suffer. The last attack-the severest
ever had-was terrible. suffered the most excru-
ciating pain in my head, was so hoarse as to be
scarcely able to speak, and coughed necessarily. l
thought was going into quick consumption, and
firmly believe that had these symptoms continued
without relief they would have rendered me an easy
victim. When in this distressing condition COM
menced the use of SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR
CATARRH, very reluctantly, confess as had tried
all the advertised remedies without benefit. The
first dose of this wonderful medicine gave me the
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distinctly on account of the choking accumu ations
in his throat to realize how much relief obtained
from the first application of SANFoRD's RADICAL
CURE. Under its influence, both internal and ex-
terna rapidly recovered, and by an occasional use
of the remedy since have been entirely free from Ca
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Respectfully yours,
GEO. W. HOUGHTON.
Waltham, Mass, Jan. g. 1876.
PS. purchased the RADICAL CURE of GEORGE
H. ROGERS, Druggist, Rumford Building.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03

AUGUSTA.
Augusta House, State 50. Harrison Rak.
er, Proprietor.
Cony House, C. A. 81 HI. Cony. Proprie
tors.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03
Wine and Water.

A story is told of two we'll merchants
of this city, one of whom has quite reputation
as cOnnoisseur in matters of taste. Dining
at the others table, the latter was particularly
requested TO taste Of very choice wine which
the host sent him, and give his opinion. The
man Of taste slipped from his glass, set it down,
and resumed conversation with bis next neigh
Dor at the board. The host observing this,
took the first opportunity of challenging his
guest for an opinion, with sly look at some
friends as if he was bound to show how falla-
cious were judgments in wine tasting.
Say, my dear Beeswing, you don't tell me
what you think of the wine l sent you.
Beeswing looked at the glass without raising
it, and quietly said, "No."
swell, now," said the host, 81 wish you
would really give me your honest opinion of that
wine, Beeswing"
Excuse me" said the other, deprecatingly,
"Pd rather not"
By this time the attention of the whole table
was directed to the dialogue. But | insist
urged the host; "for you have such reputation
for taste want your opinion now, and on this
wiue."
SIT will hardly be courteous" said Beeswing,
ito give an honest opinion of the wine while
partaking of the inequalities of the host"
Certainly it Will; out with it, Beeswing; we
are all friends here. Splendid article-ehr'
1.-The wine may be good, but it is watered"
of bis hair at this unexpected reply, "Watered?
You're mistaken; taste it again"
''Yes, watered," said Beeswing, taking an
other sip and setting his glass down upon the
table. ,a
"Well, now, look here, Beeswing. my boy,
for once in your life you are mistaken, for my
father bought two casks of that wine abroad
it came home in the same ship with him; it
was unloaded opposite his warehouse on India
Wharf under bis eye; and hoisted up into a
loft over his own counting-room, where after a
few months ripening he had a man come and
bottle it under his own supervision; he then
fent it up to his own cellar, which since his
decease has come into my possession, and his
wax seal on the bottle is that which is broken
tonight. So acknowledge, my dear BeeswiDg,
that you are mistaken about its being watered
wine." .s5s.rs Ill la
Cant acknowledge anything of the kind
said the obstinate Beeswing. "for remember
your fathers importation of that wine very
WELL Charles Van Blance. John Magnum
and myself were your fathers clerks at that
time, and we had goodmaDy surreptitious
drinks out of those casks while the liquor was
ripening in the loft, and always took care
whenever we drew out any to turn back the
same quantity of water, so that the measure
might not fall short. You see recognize an
old acquaintance, if he is in reduced circum-
stances. boston Commercial Bulletin.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03
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Each package contains Treatise on Catarrh and
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B@Use SANF0RD'S JAMAICA GINGER for
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The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03

For Sale or to Let.
ATIS BROWN HOUSE, barn and out-buildings.
" and 16 acres of land, at Saccarappa.
EDWARD F. FLINT HOUSE and acres Of land
NELSON LEIGHTON HOUSE. in Deering, oppo-
site town house
NOONAN HOUSE, so Salem street.
HULL HOUSES on Carroll and Pine streets.
Full supply of water throughout the year guaran-
teed. Large and Unfinished.
STORE AND SMALL TENEMENT, No. Adams
street.
For Sale.
1000 FEET OF LAND Cor. Canton and Martyr
Streets. Good building lots. viii take mortgage
back for full value if built upon.
3 HOUSE LOTS Eastern Promenade. Will
take mortgage back for full value if built upon.
SEVERAL SMALL FARMS in the country, all in
good condition and on easy terms.
$2500 TO LET on mortgage of city real estate.
MATTOCKS q FOX,
nov24d3m 1888 Middle st.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03
POETRY.
An Englishman among the German Musi-
cal Critics.

Cdl CfIUlcSs
Music with them 1.-THE German people, is a
thing rather to be criticised than enjoyed; in
deed the enjoyment of it consists tn criticising
as much as in feeling it. L am reminded,
when hear them speak about it,, of Sternes OBJ
servations, beginning with, "And how did Gar
rick speak the soliloquy last night?" the an
swer to which question is, "Oh, three minutes
too long by stop-watch," and SO on. Of
course they must feel and love music or they
would not follow after it as they do; but feel
ing seems at last subordinated to judgment;
they will not allow themselves to be affected
until they are satisfied that the composition to
which they listen will bear picking to pieces
Not very long since conversed with German
of high musical reputaton-a man fully entit-
led to speak with authority on the subject, my
knowledge of it being that of the average vaga
bond Englishman. He spoke so disparagingly
of several operas which had been accustomed
to admire as masterpieces, that at length
asked him what he thought of Italian music
generally.
"Oh, it is nothing"
you don't see anything to admire in Bel
LIMP"
mo, nothing; he is so feeble"
Verdi? Donizetti?'
.'Tbere are some pretty things-but OBJ, it is
poorr'
well, what do you say TO RoSSini?'
''Some merit in IL Barbiere'-the rest moth.
ing"
''Surely ,Semiramde' is fne?"
"Ob, for fair; but as music-no."
"Prsy, name some composers whom you
think admirable"
,"Bsch. haydn, Beethoven. Mozart, GlucE.
''What," said 1, sis the meaning of the de
probation with which Paganini is now so often
mentioned? Everybody was enough aston
ished by him while he lived"
'Oh. he was wonderful player, but in a
peculiar line"
peculiar certainly. Bat what do people
mean by contrasting his performances with
what they are pleased to call legitimate play
ing? What is legitimate and what is illegiti-
mate in playing the violin? If a man sue.
ceeds in producing the sweetest tones, and ex-
giving high degree of pleasure to his hearers,
is his fame to be taken from him by the appi-
cation OF meaningless adjective?'
'His fame isn't taken from him." was the
answer. what real fame he got he keeps.
But he played too much for the multitude; he
was too fond of stage tricks That perform
ance on one string was simply to make people
stare; music gained nothing by it. Then his
harmoncs, once thought SO wonderful, were to
some extent the result of material arrange
ment To extract them he used strings so fine
that an ordinary violinst would reject such as
containing no tone. From the novelty of his
ever thought it worth while to follow in his
footsteps. He founded no school,"
Hereupon / shut up, rather mortified at hav-
ing to surrender my belief in Paganini, but
only too well convinced that he is not so much
misused as L had fancied.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-03
WANTS..
Wanted.

SALESMAN to travel in Maine for a Boston
IA Jobbing Grocery House. Must have a thor
ough acquaintance with the trade in that State and
a good knowledge of the business.
Address, Box 1852, Boston, Mass.