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shorts to buy and cover, and, aided by such power,
gold flew up. One gentleman of my acquaintance was
short 81 o00 900 gold l09 and yester-
day at 112ys. Another point that should tend to
decrease value OF gold would be the demand the
foreign markets for bonds and other good securi-
ties. European capitalists would be anxious to ex-
change their gold Tor sound American securities, as
there would be fear Of this country getting mixed
up in the disturbance think you VIII nnd that gold
will 90 down tomorrow very ncarIy TO tho point at
which II started yesterday morning"
SUBJECT.
Tho different opinions the possibility OF general
war were In many instances Of the most opposite
nature. In regard 10 England shero was . general
feeling extant that in Russia did make an aggrcs
she would not interfere unless she was posi-
tvey forced to- During the OF the evening the
HERALD reporter had very Interesting conversation
with distinguished foreign visitor who has resided
Turkey for many years. This gentleman that, in
his opinion, such that looming up must
certainly affect the United States as a country Of
It's magnitude should have some interests in the
movements and action Of European Powers The rise
in gold this morning showed the feversh condition Of
the market, and probably occasoned by the pros
poet Of high OF case should be
cared. Each country engaged in the war would be
anxious TO borrow and therefore tho rates OF interest
would rapidly go up. II is yet at all certain what
action Russia will take in this matter and even II Tur
key should havc to deond her rights handed,
will be war of moan dimensions, in Turkey
there to-day from 1e oooooo to 900 Of Mus
sulmans 900 Christians OF the Greek church. and
1000 900 Armenians Even the little island OF Cretc has
l25.o0o Mussulmans with such population to fall
back upon even tho immense Russian army will have
a task TO complete that will not be accomplished in
month even year. Thorc s possibility Of Eng
land being drawn into the struggle should their great
saders deem their interests in the East in danger Il
The New York herald., 1876-10-19
AUSTRALASIA.

THE POSTAL CONTRACT OF THE PACIFIC MAIL
COMPANY AND THE COLONIES OF NEW SOUTH
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
What a Republican Says.

The Hon, Francis W. Bird, of Massa
chusetts, has been identified with the
republican party ever since its formation
as one of its purest and best leaders
He, however, like Charles Francis Ad.
ans, and other honest republicans, pre-
terring country to party, is not disposed
to continue Grantism in the administra.
ton of the government, by aiding in
the election of Hayes. Wheeling into
line, with hundreds Of other prominent
republicans, for Tilden and Hendricks,
Mr.. Bird says:
"Our ca..@@..c,..te for the presidency re-
allzes our Massachusetts ideal of dem
ocratic ruler; the candidate for the vice
presidency, not, perhaps, quiteu up to that
ideal, is yet n statesman OF pure life, Of
tried capacity and spotlcss public record.
do not see how any sincere and earnest
friend of reform, can hesitate between
the candidates presented by the two par
ties, especially when the party support
ing each is considered | am sure | do
not look at the question as Il partisan.
Mr.. Tilden nomination discourages the
Tammany and Canal rings. We do not
yet learn that Mr.. Hayes nomination
discourages any Of the rings which have
made this administration infamous.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
COL J. N. LOUGHBOR0UGH.
His UntimeIv Death Casts a Gloom Over
the Entire City.

The Little Rock Gazette says; Short
ly after | o'clock, yesterday, (Tucsday)
our city was startled by the intelligence
Of the sudden death of Col. J. NJ. Lough-
borough state senator from this district,
and one Of the leading men Of the city
and state. Proceeding to the residence,
the reporter Of this paper found assem-
bled large number of prominent citi-
zcns, who had been drawn to the spot by
the sad and unexpected event, The
colonel, it appears, had entered his house
about Il o'clock, yesterday. Shortly af-
ter the report of gun was heard on the
premises, which We're, at that time, occu-
pied by Col. Loughborough, and one ser
want, Il colored man named Walker.
About O'Clock the servant had occasion
to go up stairs upon an errand, and in a
little room at the head of the stairs, he
found the dead body Of Col. Loughbor-
ough. Being frightened at the position,
and the appearance of the body he
made haste to the house of DR.. Can
trell, near by, who is the family physi-
clan, and reported the fact to him. The
doctor, in company with Judge Caldwell,
immediately y proceeded to the spot, and
found the corpse Of Col. Loughborough
lying as above indicated, with double
barreled shat-gun lying to his left and
near his feet, while, short distance from
his right side was lying his umbrella.
Appearances indicated that the deceased
had suffered death ut his own hands.
while under Il temporary alteration OF
mind. From the surroundings we.gath-
er the following theory OF the manner
in which the act was committed; A ward
robe in the parlor had been opened, and
a bundle of cartridges laid in one of the
shelves in position which showed they
had been recently handled from his po-
sition it appears that he had sat down on
the floor, tore open the left breast of his
shirt, placed the muzzle of the gun
against his breast, opposite the lower
part of his heart, and pushed the trig-
ger with the handle of his umbrella
The charge passed through his heart, but
did not pass through his body. 1t is ev-
ident that he died instantly, us there was
no appearance of struggle, the body
laying as it fell.
There is no reason to be assigned for
the act, which has cast gloom over the
entire community, as Col. Loughbor-
ough was universally esteemed for his
many noble qualities.
His wife and family were absent at
st. Louis but arrived home by special
train, the next dav.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
Senator Sebastian's Expulsion.
In the Senate proceedings of the I'd
we find the following:

In the Senate proceedings of the ID
we find the following:
The senate committee on privileges
and elections, in reporting on the petit
ton of the heirs of the late Senator Sc
bastian, Of Arkansas, say they find from
unquestionable evidence that the charges
of disloyalty and conspiracy against the
government on which senate resolutions
of July II, 1861, expelling him and nine
other senators We're based, were. as re-
CARDS Sebastian, merely a matter of sus-
picion, and inference, and wholly un-
founded rs to facts, except as to his alb
sence during the preceding seven days,
which is proved to have been unavoida-
bic. and was not of itself an expusory
offense They find, also, that he was an
earnest opponent Of secession, and re
manned entirely loyal to the United
States during his ontire lifetime. As Il
partial reparation for the injury done
him. they therefore recommend the an
nullment of his expulsion, and provide
for the payment of his salary for the
balance of his term.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
CHICAGO
Female College,
MORGAN PARK, ILL,
Near Chicago

'NiE NEAT S1SSI0N OF THIS INSTITUTION
l. commences on Tuesday. Sept ll2th. 1875. Tho
iocation, Tor ncath and beauty of scenery, cannot
be sprpas sed and. while within fow minutes ride
OF inc 9lty. with trains nearly every hour il Is com
pietciy removed from its influence
another new building viii bo completed and rcady
Tor occupancy al tho opening of the Fall term of the
ensuing yosr. Its eapney will be sufficient to ac-
commodatc tity additional pupils The building
thus enlarged, will be one of the finest in the eoun,
try. having all the modern con- enences and in no
resembles that horror of young ladies' the ald-fash
Toned boarding school. The dormtories arc unusu.
ally large and weIl-ventilated. the furniture hand
some and modern.
Not case of sickness occurred among tho pupils.
during the past year. This fact is partly attributa
Die TO the excellence of the water used in the insti
tion. This watCr is obtained from an nrtesian we'll
ip feet decp. and is conveyed by pipes throug hout
the house. II possesses remarkable hyseuic nroner
ties lesneeiallv valuable in eases Of Indigestion
Mr. VIM. A. Britton, Of Van Buren, Ark has had
three daughters IN this school. during the past year
and persons desiring special information are refer
red to the above named gentleman who can spcak K
from personal knowledge of the institution its az
commodations and management.
For circui1Ts, containing terms etc, address the
President g. TUAYFR
Auss-bi Morgan Park, Cook 90. III.
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Gov. Hendricks Acceptance.

|, We publish in another column the let,
ter of Gov, Hendricks accepting the
nomination of the St Louis Convention
for Vice President. Ike is in perfect ac,
cord with the Platform laid down by the
National Democratic Convention and
freely and eheerfully takes the second
place on the ticket. The letter of ac-
ceptancc Of GOV. Tilden, was to late for
our paper this week. The New York
Sun speaking of it says;
Il is the strongest, cearest, ablest,
most statesmanlike, most suggestive and
most satisfactory political document that
has been laid before the pablo within a
long period Of time, Gov. Hendricks
letter sustains the principal positions OF
Tilden. and leads us to believe they are
thoroughly in cooperation respecting all
the great measures of public policy now
before the country
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.
BeIkna2 Acquitted.

The trial of impeachment of the late
Secretary of War, Belltnap, in the Sen
ate of the United States, for high crimes
and misdemeanors, which has been be-
fore that body for two months, was
brought to close, Tuesday, by a verdict
of acquittal. The Washington telc-
graphic dispatches of the lst, say
At noon the senate began to vote upon
the articles Of impeachment against
William W. Bellnap, late Secretary of
War.
Upon the first article Of impeachment
thirty-hve senators voted guilty, and
twenty five not guilty for want Of iuris,
diction.
Those who voted guilty were Senators
Bayard, Booth, Cameron, Of Pennsylva,
mia, Cocllrell, Cooper, Davis, Dawes,
Dennis, Edmunds, Gordon, Hamilton,
Hawley, Hitchcock, Kelly, Herman, Key,
MeCreery, Mcdonald, Merrimon, Mitch,
ell, Morrill,, Norwood, Ogglesby, Ran
dolph, Ransom, Robertson, Sergeant
Salisbury, Sherman, Stevenson, Thur.
man, Wadlrigh, Wallace, Whvte and
Withers.
Those voting in the negative were
Senators Anthony, Boutwell,, Bruce
Cameron, of Wisconsin, Allison, Chris
tiancy, Conkling, Ccnnoyer, Cragin
Dorsey, Eaton, Ferry, Frelinghuyscn
Hamlin, Howe, Ingals, Jones of Nevada
Logan, Mcmillan, Paddock, Patterson
Spencer, West, Window and Wright.
Senator Jones, Of Florida, declined tc
vote, on tho ground that the senate had
no jurisdiction
The presiding officer announced that
two-thirds had not voted guilty, and the
respondent, therefore, was acquitted OF
the charge in the first article.
On the second article thlrty-siX scna
tors voted guilty, and twenty five MOI
guilty. Senator MaXey, who did no
answer on the first roll-call, voted guilty
tors who voted not guilty, repeated thcil
reason for doing so--want OF iurisdic
! ton.
Upon the third and fourth articles tn,
vote stood as above, thirty-siX voting
guilty, and twenty-five not guilty.
! Before the roll call on the fifth articl,
was finished, Senator Morton, who hac
| been detained on account of Il sever,
fall, this morning, came in voted guilty
making the vote on that article thirty
seven guilty, and twenty-five not guilty
Two thirds Of the senate not havin.
voted in favor of sustaining the article
of impeachment, it was ordered that
Judgment Of acquittal be entered, an'
the senate sitting as court of impeach
ment djourn.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

ns~ Senator Thurman perfectly un-
dcrstands the duty of the hour and
does not hesitate to meet it as true
statesman and patriot should. The New
York Herald represents him as lukcwarm
but we have seen no better or more ear.
nest and solid talk than he is now ndul.
ging in. Here is what he says of the
paramount duty of the democrats OF
Ohio and the whole country:
"lf a man is Il democrat at heart, now
is the time to show it; if he is true and
earnest friend of reform, now is the time
to prove it; if he prefers constitutional
government to lawless party rule, a Union
of justice and fraternity to n Union of
force and violence, now is the time for
him to show his faith by his works II
is no time to indulge in vain repinings
it is no time to "cry over split milk" il
is no time to make some special but sub
ordinate theory paramount to the success
Of Il great cause. The supreme neccssi-
tv of the hour is constitutional and hon.
est government. Al other questions are
subordinate to that Until that be secu-
red, no thorough reform will be possible
no solid, substantial, enduring pros.
perity be attainable.'
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

THE JOYS OF CnlLDHooD,-A boy at
the az west end" had birthday party.
A six year old guest thus describes it to
his mother: g. First we all had some
bread and butter, then we had some
lemonade cold enough to freeze you;
then we all had piece of birthday cake !;
then we all had a lot OF icccream, and
then all the little boys had the stomach,
ache. The big girls told us to go into
the house and lie down on the floor, and
they made us drink peppermint and water
till we felt better. Then we all went out
to play"
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
Our Road Committee.


They are hard at work, and we are
glad to know that Ahreitizens all along
tn, lines spoken of, are alive to the i'm
portance of doing their part in making
good roads. If our citizens will only
do thepE.Tarrt-and we are contidcutth they
will, lin two months we shall have bet
ter roads to tie4counties over tile noun
tain than was ever before Travelled by
the oldest inhabitant.
Van Buren, is the legitimate market
for the counties of Washington, Benton
and Madison, and, if we but do our duty
the tlsivfl and trade cannot be diverted
from us. A "long pull and strong
puil",,'hnd thc; ;.bnils of the trade. of the
mountain counties comes to Van .Burcn
=
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
Crawford County Convention.

At a meeting of the County convention, the
following proceedings were had:
Upon motion, D. a. Betton was elected
chairman. and J. A. kimbrough, Secretary
On motion, }. 5. Matlock, v" J. Johnson
and Ed, stewart were appointed committee
on credentials.
On motion, j. 5. Daniels w. B Shoemaker
and NJ. c. Lemley was appointed a commit
tee to investigate the vote of Cedar township.
The investigating committee reported the
following names as delegates; l. Neal, &. Oh
iver 5. E. Wintrey, and f. B. Watkins.
On motion, j s. Daniels, j. b. James w.
j johnson. w, b. Shoemaker, and II. King,
was appointed to select delegates to Congress
sonal convention.
The committee reported as such delegates
Z. Ii. Iloyle, j. ID. Hawkins and NJ. +. Locke
alternates, Dunllam, Wilcox. and J b. james.
On motion, j. u. Byers was declared the
unanimous choice Tor Prosecuting Attorney
of the Fifth judicial district.
On motion, G. W. Smith, S. Pernot. and
Ihos Green, were appointed delegates to the
! Judicial convention.
| Upon motion the following persons were
appointed Central Executive Committee.
/ Van Rurpn Township W H. II Shiblrv IN
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
ANNOUNCED rs,
To the Voters of Crawford County

At the solicitation of many Of my old friends and
aeduaintances, | have consented to become Ii can
ddate for election to the office of sheriff for this
county. have no promises to make, or references
to give. You all know me, and are 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
heretofore to discharge its duties honestly and
faithfully to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully.
JOHN T. WINFREY.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
ssay- The pepublteans of.Jasper toy

I Inc RepubIIeahs OF ol'JasRef 1oWh-
ship held a meeting, last week, and in
structeI for, Warren for the Legislature,
and'E r. MeKibben for sheriff. We hear
that the republicans will hold meetings
in all tho townships, preparatory for a
vigorous contest in the fall.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

Isg- Yell County News is the title of
a new paper just issued, at Dardancilc,
by Messrs. I.YhEs & BERNARD. 1t is a
% column paper, makes a good appear
ance and shows marked editorial abil-
ty. 1t is democratic in politics. We
wish thes News that success which Its
merits will undoubtedly demand.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
JOHN MARZALL.)
a BRAN X ELLER, : Com.
HENRY SlliBLElN
Special Notice.

Mr., r, I Largen will be in Van Buren
in about ten days, with the fullest and
best line of samples of Boots and Shoes
ever spread before the merchants of Van
Buren, and cheaper than ever before.
Anu So,
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

sB- II is whispered around, we under
stand, by our neighbors over the way,
that the ferry at Fort Smith is failure,
and that tpade aud travel should stop at
Van Bureu. We take very great pleas
urc in being able 10 state that this is a
first class well, whopper. Capt Evans,
having SO much more power on his boat
than the one at Van Buien, makes his
trips, through three times as far, in less
time than the Van BaFen ferry. Every
twenty minutes, if there is need forit, Is
his regular time, event in this low water
--Ff. Smith Independent.
No whispering AT all, Jadge; it is
'talkcd right out in meeting"
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

sy- The republieaas of this, the '3rd
Congressional District, have called a
eonventiesrAs meetat Little Rock insme.
diatcly after the adjournment of the 9th
of AxsGst, State Convention, 80 nomi-
nate IL aCongrossional candidate for this
DstrhFss' n ,-.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

pa- Pulaski county convention an
sructed for: Gen. re. Newton, for Con,
gress. The delegates are clfhomas Fletch-
er John p, Adams, R. y. Howard, ".
J. PrSbs,s'G m 'Peay land W. DsBiocher.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

Dg- The handsome residence of Gen
II. King White, nine miles below Pine
Bluff, was destroyed by fire on the lst
inst. Loss estimated at $4,000. Insu
red for $4,000
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

According to the Herald of Health,
marbletop tables are very unhealthy
though we never have heard of one com
planning Of feeling unwell. They look
just as healthy and strong Is any other
kind.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
Tribute of Respect.

Died Oh July 30th, FREDERICK SHOEMAKER.
In his death the church has lost an eXempa
ry member. the grange, Jealous co-laborer.
and society N ighbor and worthy citizen.
But, most to be lamchted. his family has lost
a husband and father. Therefore be it
Resolved. BY Van Duren Grange, No, 3s, P.
of IL, that. in the death of our worthy BROTH
cr we feel a great loss, and that we cordially
extend coincidence and sympathy to our Sis
to call on us for any help or counsel that we
can give Hoping that they may ever feel
free to do so, may the Universal Father bless
them.
JOHN MARZAIL)
ABkAM KELLER ! Com
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
To the Voters of the 5th Judicial District

Having been solicited, both publicly and private
y to become IA candidate for rc-eleeton 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 a candidate for reelection to that office.
Should have the honor to be the choice of the
of this circuit, shall in the future in the
past, continue to discharge thfully snd impair,
TALLY the duties of the Office knowing neither friend
foe, and consulting but interest, that OF the
State,
/ make other reference to the manperin which
have performed the duties of Prosecuting Attor-
ney than to the records Of crin na convictions in
the courts of this circuit. and the personal knowl
edge of all persons having business in the courts
therein, during the term of Office
Trusting that your Endorsement of my perform
of the duties of Prosecuting Attorney may be
shown by the votes at the ballot box, | am
Respectfully yours,
+ RYERS
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

Iss- Wouldn't il be nice for the" twin
giants, WiIuokand Witch to be elected,
one to the senate and the other to tho
House They could open a bargain
and sale office, al once,
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

w hear it intimatcd that our Band
will assist the Ladies in entertaining their
company, Friday night, at the Festival.
Good music and ice cream is something
you don't get every day. Recolleet
Friday night.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
TUESDAY. AUGUST s, 1875.
Democratic Conservative Ticket.

.--n---
National Election--Nov 7th, 1876,
PRESIDENTIAL EYECToRs.
State at Large,
JAMES ,. WALKER, Il Washington.
MARCUS L. BELL. Of. Jefferson an.
:" First District,
P0INDEATERs DUNN, OF ST. Francis.
II :Second District.
DANIEL ". JONES, y, Hempsteai.
Third District,
.,a;s,DErSIONI HRowN.qes erxwfcah o,s =
Fourth District
9. n wffrrrnofNr'' 81 'hn'way.
a;..17:.; = -i.. tt"ItH5
State Election--Sept 4, 1876.
-~.asd ssf' cfo:: Governor, < -'.''
WILLIAM R. MILLER. .of Independence
For Secretary d. Sthtc,fs
BENTON b. BEAVERS, of Saline.
''1 For Auditor of State.
JOHN CRAWFORD, of Howard.
For Treasar of State II.
THOMAS u CHURCHrLT.E, of Pulaski.
For Attorney. General
WILLIAM F. HENDERSON, Of Randolph
For Commissioner Of State Lands,
JAMES N. SMITHEE, of Pulaski
- al =
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
GEORGE ". HILL, of Calhoun.
Bor Judge Of Pulaski Chancery Court,
OHN 'R. EAKlN, of HempsteaI.
Fer Clerk of Pulaski Chanccrv Court,
JoNATHAN..W. .CALLAWAY, of oyagLita.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

pa- Among the appropriations agreed
upon by Congress, is $4,000 for remov-
ing the sand bar in front Of Fort Smith.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
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., 1876-08-08

SWeThe liittle Rock papers report tha
Soanttar Clayton will canvass the State
forIIayes and Wheeler. .. ,,.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

IT. Don't forget that the ladies Of the
NJ. f Church South, give an icc cream
and f3ral festival, Friday night, at the
Court House Give the ladies lift.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

The balloting for second choice for Con-
gressi0nal candidates, resulted rs follows Stu
art. %: Newton, II
The convention was unanimously for a. III J..
Garland. for United States Senator.
Motion to adjourn carried.
J. G. BETTON, CHM.
J. NJ. kIMBRoUGH, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

Notices have been posted in all the
mills ia Fall River, Mass, announcing n
reduction OF a out ten percent.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

Esr The specie resumption act was
repealed in The House, on the 5th, by a
vote of log 10 So.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08
Township Constable.

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
PEVEI as a candidate for constable of Van
Buren township.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

Subscribe for the Press.
The Van Buren press., 1876-08-08

7 or Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
GEORGE ". HILL, of Calhoun.
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For Commissioner Of State Lands.
JAMES N. SMITHEE, of Pulaski.