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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-10
PRAIRIE FARMER COMPANY,

At Chicago, in a neat quarto form of eight
large pages, and is handsomely illustrated
from time TO time with portraits OF fine stock,
buildings, improved farm machinery, etc.
The publishers aim is to make II indispens-
able in every household into which 1t finds
its way Specimen copies will be sent TO any
address, free; subscription price is S2.l5 per
year, payable In advance.
Liberal cash commissions allowed to agents
and TO those who may associate together for
subscription purposes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-10
PUBLICATIONS.
PACIFIC COAST.
The Prairie Farmer

Was established in lSil and is now the leads
ing Agricultural and Family Journal IN the
W lest 1t is devoted TO the interests of Agri-
culture, Horticulture and Stock Breeding, the
Apiary, Poultry, Household, etc ; 1t has also
a literary and young folks department, and
the day. 1t is published weekly by the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
CENTENNIAL
1776. 1876.
PROCLAMA ALTON.
Chicago& Northwestern Railway
The Popular Route Overland

Passengers for Chicago, Niagara Falls,
Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Montreal. Quebec,
New York, Boston, or any point East, should
| l,,,,rf flnnir
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-10

The Arizona and New Mexico Express Com
pany are now running new first-class coaches
via Ehren berg and Wickenburg to Prescott,
Phoenix, Florence and Tucson, starting tri-
weekly from Whitewater,the terminus of the
Southern Pacific railroad.
RD-Shortest, quickest and cheapest route.
For passage tickets apply at Southern Pa
cific railroad depot, Los Angeles.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Over the Mountain,

EDITOR PREss | closed my last letter to
you with the declaration not to be heard from
again until Mr. Wilson reported in regard to
the tunnel. Mr.. Wilson has been heard from
and. a little strange. he made not even an al
usion to that momentous subject His mis-
siye. however, IL not devoid of interest to the
public. One point of great interest Is the
fact, that, notwithstanding his charter names
Alma as the terminal point south the same
able distance, suppose from Fort Smith to
Ozark or farther,if need be-
There was once practieing lawyer, In Ar
kansas. of more notoriety than distinction as
a jurist. WHO had an affidavit he had filed In a
case contested by the court, on motion to
quash, "Pleasc your Honor said the lawyer,
+" regard atlidavits in attachment cases as a
mere matter of FORM SO with the name OF
Alma, in this charter, opiuc as mere mat
ter Of form.
Another matter of interest we gather from
this letter. is that his company do not con-
template only as dernier to attempt the
construction Of the road themselves, but
would possibly employ some other company
to build 1t for them.
Our charter says that we are organized for
the purpose OF constructing, operating
maintaining and owning A railroad for the
public use &c. We had supposed we should
have to build our road ourselves. l take it,
however, from his letter. that there are char
tiers of double-breasted character that pro-
vides for the leasing, letting, or renting out
such concerns. If so, it is matter that may
become important to us, and we must exam
inc into it.
From the advice given by Mr., w. to the
people in the west end of the county, to "heed
not the writings of Elephantine," we take it
that he evidently thinks that we have notgot
as Henry the Eighth said of Cramner, the
right sow by the ear: Well, it is said that
there is infinitely more pleasure in giving ad-
vice than receiving it.
Since my last communication to you an
other Richmond has appeared in the field
The enterpri>ing people of Boonsboro, small
town on Cane Hill. of less notorety than ini-
portance, have applied for a charter to con-
struet road from the southwest corner OF
Missouri through Benton Washington and
Crawford counties to Fort Smith. There arc
several points in regard to this company al
together ominous. One is the fact that the
gentleman W. B Weleh, who they have elee-
ted their president. bears the nearest resem-
blance to Tom. B. Scott the great railroad
king. of any man in Arkansas.
Another point which is altogether withou,
precedent. is the fact that they are making
public talk of their entire proceedings.
Well, we are still for the smooth grade air
line from Fayetteville. via Pennington. Prai-
rie Grove and Cove Creek to Van Buren, and
ior that sterling old citizen and tried man.
Iasse Turner. for Governor,
ELEPHANTINE.
| IRAIRIE EnnNr AIn.-,
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
l776 and 1875

Here is plain and practical device
says the New York World, for grand
national banner which should be hung il,
front of the grand entrance of the Cen
tcnnial Exhibition at Philadelphis, to
mark the exact progress which we have
made in one hundred years of existence
as united people:
THE SpIElT OF l7T6--" am not rich
man, but, poorssas l am, the King ol
Great Britain is not rich enough to buy
me. ."--JosEPu REED, of Pennsylvania to
the British Commissioners.
TIE SrlRIv OF 1876 My wife must
have diamonds and laces enough to shine
at Long Branch AMI Washington Pay
inc, therefore, $4,000 down and $4,000
year, and you shall have the exclusive
right to- sell supplies to the soldiers OF
the United States on the frontier at your
own rates '--WLLIAM W. BELKNAr, Sec
retary Of War under Grant, to Il post
ira Ter" at Fort Sill
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
LOGAN COUNTY,

The Boonvile Enterprise of the 10th
has the following excellent endorsement
of B j. Brown, for Congress
The friends of Brown have no fears as
to the result of this matter, for no man
in the State merits the nomination more
than Judge Brown; besides. he is capa
BILE and honest We do not urge the
claim of Mr.. Brown on account of loca-
ton, or previous promises, but from mer
it alone, believing him one of the best
men in the district for the position.
While we do not desire to be understood
as speaking disparagingly Of Judge Stu
art or Gen. Newton; we do think that
Judge Brown would be more acceptable
to the people than either of those gentle
men, though we are free to confess, they
are both good men, and if, in convention,
either Of these, or any other man, should
be chosen instead of Judge Brown, no
paper in the state will support them
more earnestly than we will.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

For the past year the Memorial Associations
has been struggling for mnoument for the
soldiers graves at this place, We have had
many obstacles in the way, but we have tried
to overcome them, and have done what we
could. Aad recenllY sgtt4rs.,.-lss u, =, t,itis
in the way OF tableaux and theatricals had
been exhausted; and believing a ball was
just as refined as theatricals, the Association
worked on, regardless of rebutls, and made
man family seems to be in possession of a
propensity to ccnsurc the actions of other
people. Even though an act cannot rea-
sonably be considered a culpable one, vet We
must comment upon it, simply because we
are glad to find fault with the human family.
We are blind to our own bad qualities and
very foolishly imagine that these are totally
Ignored by the seemingly casual observer.
We take particular care to notice all the des-
picabc characteristics in the dispositions of
othels. and severely condemn any peculiar
trait not in exact accordance with our own
views. All this Is decidedly wrong, as every
body with grain of common sense must ad-
Nc udNC IIpuJ W our OplHlOns, DuJ
we have not the right to force them on 9th.
crs. First, let us cast the beam out of our
own eyes, so that we may see clearly to pluck
the mote out of our brothers eye
Public transactions. involving the interest
of Il community at large, should receive CEN
sureable remarks from capable parties when
the taint Of misacceptation is upon them.
Misdirccted censure very often results in Bit
ter feuds. And what we have passed through
In the past week, is the way generally adopt
ed by antagonistic factions of community
when anything is Oh the tapis which is not
in accordance with their views.
If we desire to live in peace with all man
kind. we must be strictly careful to comment
on such acts only as deserve our individual
condemnation.
We thank all who assisted us in our last eff
fort to raise funds tor the monument, and beg
their kind assistance in the future as we need
all the help we can get.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

E4s- As all our State papers are men
tioning their man for congress, we beg
leave to suggest the name Of Hon. W
W. Mansfield. Judge Mansfield is good
speaker aud hard worker, and has done
his duty and filed the Office which he
now holds we'll He would make wor
thy repre- sentative in congress and Frank
lin county deserves the honor -- Ozark
Hammer.
The above is worthy Of all c,nsidera
ton. A purcr, better man, for any posi-
ton, political or judicial. does not. in
anr estimation. breathe. We do no,
fipaw that Judge Mansfield has aspira.
of human events, eaia7tesstisGn, sn, butifin the course
gres,ional Convention should ldtsaeS1s seie,uee eo"
As their standard bearer, it would affor,
lis great pleasure to give him our heart,
support Franklin county, then, may b,
act down for Judge Mansfield, In the con
vention. Notwithstanding the little trade
going on between a lawyer of Van Blu
ren, and one of Ozark, arranging Offices
for the next campaign.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

lI The New York World, truly says
When james X. Polk was President an
sRp'ieaaIhst aIs FRI eaee sect uhdiSsa 1t aefit
message that he had not ordered the arti
cle, and forthwith erased the name of the
sender from the list of applicants for Of.
flee They have been doing things diff
ferently at the White House during the
last eight years. 1t is not surprising
that with the system established at thl
White House, Secretary Belknap adopted
the practice of dispensing favors to those
who paid the most for them. He was
but initiating his superior,
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

A Close CALI A Detroit boy sur.
prised his father the other day, by ask
ing /:
Father do you like mother 2"
Why, Jes, of course"
And she likes your
"Of course she does"
"Did she ever say so?"
Mary a time, my son"
" Did she marry you because she iov
eli you p
Certainly, she did.
The hoy looked the old man over ant
after long pause, asked;
Well, was she as near.sighted thcr
as she is now ?"
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

The editor OF the Argus denies that he
received money, or draft for his efforts il
the Dorsey election. The author of the
article is a gentleman Of character, who
ought to know what he is talking about
and told us, emphatically that he was re
sponsible for what he had written W.
hope he is mistaken. and honestly wish
that no snch serious charge shall be pro.
we'd against any one Of our citizens. But
"poo. old dog Tray you know, Bro
Wilcox, suffered for getting into taf
co apany.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Circuit Court--.Grand and Petit
yuriaS

The following are the drawn Jurymcn for
the March Term of the Circuit Court;
GRAND--J. 8. Daniel. VIM. Shields, Thomas
II. Robinson. ". y. Locke, j, c. Wright, Thos'
Echols, Walter Fine. Benz famine Dyer Robert
Anderson Peter $ Conch, II. 2. King. w. G.
Burgess, L. q. Decheid. M. T. West, Robt. Il,
Swaringen, J B, l.. Bulloch.
AHerpates-E. Il. Pride, Stephen Dyer, ?.
II, Hoylc, Daniel Hopkins, J. NJ Moore. Al
fred Toolc. X. ". Miles, Barnett Connclley,
l.. E. White.
PETIr-J. Nj. Mckinney. Il. p. Morrow, +
b. Scott. G M. Thompson, Curtiss ). Tapp
Thoa. q. Cathey. james Barnes. John II. Lake
Il. Nj. reynolds Younger Neal, NJ. X. Ward,
Samuel Martin, John 5. Mullens, James J..
Whitfield, Richard Hill. Charles Rbling, L.
NJ. MeGee. Henry +. Barker, W. I. Winso,
Robert Rankin, David Nj. Lewis, j. +. Bush
mire. JOSEPH. Barnett, John A. Stevenson.
Aiteraate--lIenry Hill. John 5. Matloek,
W. f. Cortney. Preston Wynn, j. NJ. Spencer,
John S. Clarke.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

EF The Boonville Enterprise. intro
duces the name of Judge Mansfield to
the gubernatorial arena, in a well timed
article, closing as follows:
Judge Mansfield is our choice for gov
ernor, and we shall labor for his nomina
ton, aud when nominated we propose t.
enter the campaign in his support witt
all the strength and zeal. lin us.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Notice.

NOTICES HEREBY GIVEN, That |
~ will apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court at its April term. 1876. for an or
der to sellthe following described lands and
improvements thereon to pay debts against
the estate II Patrick Toben, late ofsaid coun-
ty, deceased, to-wit: The Sc fr sec and pit
OF the ne ! of the ne a. see 8, all in township
Il. range 81 west, situate in said county
Ark. T.C. WHITE,
Com. de bonis non
Van BITen. March 2, 1876. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
CAUTION.

MCALIsTER, G. n, !. T., Feb. 2Sth, 1876.
GENTLEMEN: Beware of a certain Jack"
Williams. late of Van Buren,. Arkansas He
has left this place without paying for his
summers bread, and refused to pay his wife's
doctor bill. He also obtained money under
false pretences and is destitute of honor
mar iw JAS, j. MCAIISTER
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
-. 49, -

kENrucKY's FLESH PnENoMESoN-
Capt j NJ Beck, retired lawyer of
Mount Sterling, Ky, and gentleman
we'll known for reliability. arrived in
Louisville on the 10th, with specimens
of the flesh which fell last Friday in Bath
county, The flesh covered two acres Of
ground. 1t resembled mutton, and left
traces of blood on trees and fences which
were touched by the falling flakes; chick
ems and hogs devoured it with evident
relish. The heavens were clear, the sun
shone, and only floating clouds were Wis
ible at the time-2 p M, March 3D..
Quantities of the flesh have been preserv
ed. That brought to Louisville was Civ
en- to Prof Lawrence Smith, well known
scientist, who says tits no doubt animal
flesh He proposes making an examina
ton to morrow. A hundred persons are
willing to attest with aflidavits the truth
fulness of the matter.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

EI A Washington dispatch of til,
Sth says; Belknap was formally arrested
by the chief of police this morning. ant
brought into court He was very mucl
affected, covering his face with his hands
His bail was fixed at $4,000. Shortl,
after o'clock, w. w. Ropcly, well
known citizen of Washington, appeared
ut the police court. and went on his bail
bond.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

Ey Hon. G G Latta, of Hot Springs,
Arkansas. was recently married at Knox
vile. Tenn, to Miss Fannie Brownlow
daughter of Parson Brownlow, ex gov
ernor and ex-senator Mr.. Latta is a
prominent young democrat and was re-.
Gently member of the legislature.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

Mr. EpIroRA The amateur dramatic per-
formance, as we'll as the rendering of the
soul-stirrng "marsellaise," at the Court
House, on last Friday night, wBs admirable
and the WI tier of this. in asking those talent
ed young ladies' and gentlemen to repeat the
same at an early time, is joined by
VERY MANY CITIZENS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

az The Nellie Peck left Little Rock, Fri
day, for New Orleans, with l,500 bales OF cot
ton. The Gazette of Sunday says:
The Nellie Peck yesterday. presented
Miss Fannie Scott with a beautiful frosted
cake. with the compliments of Capt. John A.
Williams and the boat A few years SINCE
one of the boats in the Mepham line plying
between st. Louis and Little Rock, bore the
to this young LADY,
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
EE- Go I'd for Arkansas. The Fay

etteville Sentinel Of Thursday, ssys:
Gen. N b Pearce. of Benton, one OF
the Arkansas Fish Commissioners has
received a letter from Hon. S. V. Baird
the u. S. Fish Commissioner, promising
his co cooperation in realizing the object,
OF the State in appointing the commits
sion, The only fishes he has to deal with
suitable for introduction into Arkansa,
waters, are the shad, carp and Calirornia
salmon Should Congress make the APP
preparation for which the Commissioners
has applied, he will co operate with our
Commissioners in introducing such use
ful iishes AZ are suitable to our streams
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Notice,

A Ii Notes and accounts due II. C. RO.
"A BARDS & CO. are placed in the hand
of Brown a Neal. and Wilcox q Southmayd
for Collection. Parties indebted will save
costs by calling and settling.
Tie Book of accounts is in the hands o
Brown & Neal.
4, j. WARD, Assignee.
Van Buren,, Ark. Jan 1876. CIV
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Notice.,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That |
~ shall apply to the Crawford County Pro-
bate Court, at the April term, thereof 1876 for
order ard permission to sell
Lot IL, in Block 26, Township Q,
Van Biren, to pay debts of estate Of J. F. Il.
Meyer late of Van Buren,. Crawford county.
Ark, deceased
l.. G. WHITE, Admr.
NanBureu, March 2, 1876. iw
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Dental Notice.

DR.. I. NJ. Wyatt, of Rasselvillc. is now in
Van Buren, on a professional visit. 1t is ac-
knowledged by all that the Doctor is master
of dentistry, and the work he has done for
our citizens, on 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., 1876-03-14

EFThc veterans of the Mexican ar
OF Washington county, are invited tc
meet at Fayetteville, the first day of Cir
cult Court. To- make arrangements to
send representative to the Centennial
What will Crawford DO?
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

The fourth annual meeting of the Arkan'
sas Press Association will be held at Searcy
White county. on the first Wednesday (th,
7thl in June. 1876. Preparations viii b,
made to secure reduced rates of fare in going
to and returning from the place of meeting
A full attendance Is desired, as business o.
some importance to the newspapers of the
state will be brought forward for action.
j. \. SMITHE. President
JACoB FRoLIcH, JR.. Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Notice.

4 5 it saves time and trouble, all persons
n desiring to pay their Taxes are requested
to bring their old receipts, or their deeds, so
as to enable us, readily, to find the correct
lands.
sS Wearc now in Van Buren. where we
will remain until the 20th of April: the last
day. After which a penalty is attached.
JOHN +. WINFREY.
Van Bnren, Ark Feb. 23.'75. I'm
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

fFMr Bob Largen will open new
line of samples in boots and shoes, to.
morrow, over the store Of George Aus.
tin, cheaper than ever before offered. In
clothing he can't be beat Look at his
spring and summer suits, and give him
your address. All his goods warranted
as represented. lw
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

G< In the DAYS of our fathers, saws
the New Bedford Mercury, when man
Suddenly dropped out of the community
they used to drag the neighboring ponds
and examine all available hanging places
in the vicinity. Nowadays the FRS, steps
are 10 examine his bank account.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
rF- The Little Rock Gazette of the lst, had

cF- The Little Rock Gazette of the lst, had
the following:
Col. Stirman and Judge Pittman Of Fay
etteville, were shocked with Lightning, one
day last week.
AS both these gentlemen have been attend
ing court in the eastern counties. for four or
five weeks, the above wasne here. 1t ere
ated no alarm among their friends, however;
lightning was never known to" shock a
Fayetteville lawyer-Fayetterite Sentinel
Judging from the samples laying around
loose, Charley Eison has got the stuff BRO.
Sent incl that will fetch 'em.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
CAUTION.
McALIsrER, C. NJ. /. T.,

McALIsrsR, c. ~, 1. t., Feb. Is, 1876
Gentlemen: Beware of certain Jack" Will
iams. late Of Van Buren, Arkansas. He has left
this place without paving for his summers bread,
and refusing tGpay his wfe's doctor bill He also
obtained MONEY under false pretences and is desti-
tute of homer.
JAS. j. McALISTER.
N.N BUREN, ARK, March G. 1875.
denounc. the above us ialsehood of the
deepest dye. None of the allegations therein
can be srstancl by proof. The truth is that
was under the impression that McAlistcr
was to pay ne monthly salary Of so much,
and he thought he was to pay another price,
consequently we never had settlement.
owe no one At his place for services rendered
my wife. As for obtaining money under
false preten,es, never borrowed 81 ofsany
one duringmy stay there, AS for honor,
think ] possess as much or more than the wri.
ter of abovt. JACK WILLIAMS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

EE Young ladies can now bo seen oil
ing the gate hinges. They don't do il
from any feeling of love for the gate
they do it to prevent the hinges from
" singing when the family is wrapped it
slumber
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

~ The Fayetteville Democrat is a
shrewd observer. This is what it says:
:" Hon. Is. j. Brown, Of Crawford, will
represent the Third District of Arkansas
in the 45th Congress, If VIC are not badly
mistaken in the signs of the times.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Democratic State Committee

The Democratic Central Committee
met AZ little Rock, W edncSlay, and de-
uided to call State convention TO meet
at Little Rock on
WEpNEsDAY, JUNE II, 1876
to nominate State ticket, aud delegates
t. the National Convention to meet at
st. Lo lis, tho same month,
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
How the Soldiers were Bled Tor
BclkuaD & Co.

Capt George Robinson has in hi, pos
session Il number OF bills Of items COY
cring the period between 1869 and 1872
in account with j. G. Dent & Co, ant
their successors, J. S. Eyens d Co., mil
..,, .,.se.' v''",~ trr.lesn .a,- I'Nyt S!U
by citing a few items as follows:
Two bushels Of potatoes, SO
Five gallons of coal oil, $40.
Two pounds Of cheese, SO cents
Six boxes Of matches, Is cents
A bottle Of soothing syrup, 81 10,
A broom, 81,
Flat irons, 35 cents per poual.
A tin pan. 81 so.
A ha!f-bnshel ofpotatoes, 80 25
A paper Of needles, 25 cents
Two pounds of crackers, 81 90.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

EF The President has sent the name
of Richard Y. Dana, Jr, of Massachu
sets, to be envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary to Great Britain
vice Robert C. Shenck, resigned.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
w aiming Order,

In the Crawford Circuit Court, Ark.
Mary P. Smith Plaintiff.
vs.,
Warner $, Smith Defendant.
The defendant. Warner s. Smith is warned to an
rear IN this court within thirty days, and answe,
Feb. "a. 1876, Fb & SCoTT Tir-t
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

EE-Jas. A. Boyd, late editor Of the
State Grange, Little Rock, died at Fay.
ettcvillc of consumption, on Wednes.
dav last.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

EY- The Fayetteville Democrat fayors
scrub race" in the election for county Off
GERS. No convention, the best man taking
the prizes.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14
Markets.. .

Business for the past week has not general
ly been very active farmers b9ing engaged
at home preparing for coming crop.
Goods of all descriptions. are selling low
and we believe Van Buren, is the cheapest
market in the State.
Sales Of produce from wagons. were for
Flour. 81 25 to 2.25 per cwt. Corn 35 to 4oc.
Oats 30. Irish potatoes 70, Butter II; Eggs
$40 cents. Bulk meat to Sla cents. Ba-
con Il Onions 80. Sweet potatoes 80. Chick
ems $3.50 to $3.50 per dozen. Wheat 81.
Meal DO. green apples 80.
Cotton bas been brought in quite freely the
past week we can learn of no sales.
State scrip selling at IS to 80 cts Crawford
county scrip. 40 cts, Van Buren town scrip
95 cts
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

.ETWhen You find radical papers and
. sQcatled dcmocra ic papers scratching
dne annfier's backs. you may bet high
there is something rotten somewhere.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

IS-i Hon n b Stewart and Capt. b.
J. Brown, Congressional aspirants were
hob knobbng together at Little Rock,
Saturday.
The Van Buren press., 1876-03-14

E The Hon. Attorney General 5 z
Hughes is favorably mentioned as can
didute for Governor.