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" Doing N othing."

The radical editors and correspondents
are daily crying, the house is doing
nothing" You needn' the alarmed But
the house has done great deal
It is saving from S20,o0o.o 900 to $40.
100000 from the grasp of thieves.
1t is unearthing Emma mine frauds.
/. is exposing the Indian robberies.
1t is bringing Belknap and his war de-
partment to an account.
1t brings Schenck home in hurfy to
explain" "
1t is getting at the navy department
swindles.
1t is exposing and trying to bring to
light great post-oflice cfrauds.
Coming together in a new court that
many of the members never have hottie
ed before-they have in Incorporated
made great progress in the work of en-
trenchmcnt and in uprootng the nest
of corruptions and frands. What has the
senate done?
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National Colored Convention.
NAsnYILtr. Anril


National colored convention was in
session four hours to-day The atten.
dance OF spectators, both white aud col
ored, was very large, the galleries and
lobbies ST tho house OF representatives
being packed to their utmost capacity.
The committee on resolutions not yet be-
ing able to agree, the proceedings were
unimportant except two speeches from
Pinohbaok and Smith of Alabama.
Pinchbaok did not take the new depart
ure anticipated but his speech had a
strong flavor of independence. He said
that the colored people were beginning to
think for themselves, and would never
again vote the republican ticket in solid
column as heretofore. lie said the south
could never prosper while party lines
were race lines, He wanted no more
colorline party politics, hut the division
of parties on other than race lines.
Senator Smith followed Pinchback,
making powerful speech in favor of the
new departure. He advised that the
blacks no longer remain in the republi.
can party, but make terms with their
white southern friends, and he earnestly
recommended the colored people to vote
for honest and competent men, without
reference to party. The speech made q
profound impression, and was recaived
with great applause by whites and blacks
Theae is a strong element in the conven-
ton in favor of this departure, and eau
cussing is very hot.
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A GREAT NATIONAL WORK.

The Centennial History of the United
States, from the discovery Of The American
Continent to the close Of the Fna Ceatu-
~ Of american Independence By james
D. McCabe, author Of "A Manual Of
General Astory,"" The Great Republic y
etc, etc.
There has long been u great and universal
ly-felt want Of History Of the United States
suitable for general use. This want Is now
uctng supplied by The Natlonai PuDIishing
CO., of St, Louis, who have issued handsome
volume. styled "The Centennial History Of
the United States" by James d. McCabc, n
WE'LL known historical writer This work
will, undoubtedly. take rank as the Standard
History of the United States. 1t Is no dry
mass ofdetalsno bombastiv effort to infame
the national pride. but is a clear, vivid and
brilliant narrative of the events of our history,
from the discovery OF the American Continent
down to the present time. 1t traces the evil
dences of that IN, sterous race, the first occu-
pants of our country, and gives most inter-
estng account of the Indians OF North Amer-
lea, from the time Of the coming of the white
-men. The voyages Of Columbus, the explor-
ations of the different nations OF Europe and
the final occupation and conquest of the land
of England. are told with graphic power.
Every step of our colonial history is traced
with patient fidelity, and the sources of those
noble. and we trust, endeariny institutions
which have made our country free and great
are shown with remarkable clearness. The
causes of our great struggle for Independence
are told with logical force and ability un-
surpassed In any work of the day. Then fol-
lows a clear and succinct account of the for
nation ofthe Federal Constitution; the estab-
lishment OF the Union the course of affairs
until the breaking out Of the Second War with
England and a full and comprehensive ac-
count of that War and Its results. The events
of our career from the close Of that contest to
the commencement of the Civil War, follow
in their order. The history of the Civil War
is related with intense vigor. and with strict
fidelity to truth. The author pleads the cause
of no party or section. He states facts, points
out the lessons which they teach, and appeal
ing to neither passion nor political feeling,
trusts to the good sense ofhis countrymen to
sustain his views. The book contains an APP
pendix, giving an accent Of the approaching
! Centennial Exhibition.
1t il comprised In one large, handsome oc-
tavo volume of 925 pages. and contains Az
fine ehgravings on steel and wood, Of histori
cal personages and scenes The price is SC
low that all can afford to purchase a copy, and
each subscriber is presented with n superb
photographic engraving of The Centennial Ex-
hibition Buildings and Grounds. 1t Is sold
by subscription only. and the publishers want
agents In every county.
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EFWe find in the Spirit Of arkansas

EFWe find in the Spirit Of Arkansas,
of The 9th the following:
A few days ago, our good friend Col
Whitfield was in St. Louis on his way
home from the Southern Immigration
Convention, and was entrapped into Civ
ing some early "reminiscences Of Arkansas,
to wary reporter of the St. Louis Re
publican, The Republic IN man got mat,
ters all right, excepting he should have
placed the gun on Col. Whitfelds shoul-
ders. The incident referred to was at a
time when the poet Payne first visited
Arkansas, and when he was enchanted
with the idea Of relieving poor Lo from
his imaginary wrongs imposed by the
white man His experience convicted
him as it has many others, that Eastern
sentincntalism, though prettily written,
is not always what it pur. ,orts to be:
Col. Whitfield, an old merchant OF Van
Buren, Ark and forty years ago a ira
der in the Cherokee nation, Is a guest at
the Southern. He is full of stories ol
Indian life and adventures Of those times,
and among other interesting reminisen
ces mentions his meeting in the Indian
country John Howard Payne, the cele,
brated author Of 4" Home, Sweet Home =
1t was in the wear 1S4l Payne came up
to Fort Gibson in steam boat on the
Arkansas river, and procuring a horse
and gun he started alone through the
wilderness for Park Hill, the residence
of old John Ross, chief OF the Chcrokees,
having been invited by the chief to make
him visit, probably in Washington
where they had formed an acquaintance
p yne lost his way and became bewilder
ed. Luckily he was met by Col Whit
field, who took great pleasure in putting
him on the right path Payne was astriie
of his horse with his gun on his sboul
der. and appeared to be a man of middle
age, with his slightly gray whiskers close
ly cut after the English style of that
time. Never was a" solitary horseman,"
more grateful to stranger, in being re-
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BEHIND THE CURTAIN.
HOW MRS, MARSH CACDLED CALEB.

The St. Louis Times thinks it can as
follows give tolerably correct report Of
the curtain lecture that did the business
for Belknap:
Scene-The Marsh marital bedroom.
Time-1l 40 P. N.
Mrs. Marsh nudges Caleb in the ribs
Caleb responds sleepily, between a groan
and an inquiry: "What dyou want, Ma
riar ?"
"Now, wake up, Caleb Marsh, and
listen to me. cannot endure the airs
of that creature, Amanda Belknap. one
single moment longer and WHAT'S more,
! won't. She shall i've taught that she
cannot impose upon people who are as
.-i.~-.~,- ei,u size snail Ue brought
down peg or two, or will know the
reason why!'
My dear says Caleb, in his usual
half.scared, half pompous style. what,
how, what, what do you mean: p
81 just simply mean that am going
to expose the whole thing; that's what
mean, Mr.. Caleb Marsh. and you may
make up your mind to it at oace"
Caleb rears in the bed and presses his
hand to the bald spot on the back of his
head to satisfy himself that It is not all
horrible dream. "Thc dcv-I mean
the dickens-Mrs Marsh you don't mean
it. Why, it would ruin all of us Oh
ough think of the consequences
"That's just like you, Caleb. What
do care for consequences Hasn't that
upstartish woman cut me in every posi-
BILE way, And didn't she ignore me en-
trely last simmer at - And didn't she
tell--that was no better than l should
be? Now, then, sir. am going to write
letter to, in Washington, who is my
friend, and he will tell some ofthose com
mittees, and you will be summoned AS a
witness, ard then you will tell all you
know or will see about ii There now -
Then Madame Marsh having unloaded
her mind, gathered the quilts about her
head and slept the sleep of the Innocent
where as Caleb tossed about all night and
had ftful slumbers, in which he dreamed
that he was sutlership, with Clymer,
who weighs 200, and Joe Blackburn, who
sometimes weighs ton, sitting on his
stomach The remainder of the story is
a matter of current history
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Card Of Hon. Thomas Fletcher.
TO THE VOTERS OF ARKANSAS.

Having received many letters from
friends 10 different sections Of the state,
soliciting me to become candidate for
governor, and finding it impossible to re
spond directly to each one. avail my
self of this method of making a general
reply to all. " ~ #8se
After mature consideration, and learn
ing that my old friend, the present dis
tinguished incumbent, will uot be can.
to make the race, and accordingly an
nounce myself as candidate, sebject, of
course, to the action of the next demo-
cratic conservative convention.
take this occasion also to say that
have been led to this determination not
through any selfish desire my part for
office, or from any undue estimate of my
own personal merits or abilities but
solely through desire to serve my friends
and willingness to respond to any dc
mand that may be made upon me to serve
the public
l have no hope, wish or desire in life
that is not bound up with the honor and
prosperity Of my state, and the happiness
and welfare of my fellow citizens; and il
it should be their good, pleasure to call
me to the high distinction and RESPONSE
BILE positioa Of chiet magistrate Of the
state, ! need offer them no better pledge
of my administration ofthe office than is
to be found In the record of my past life,
hich is open to the inspection of all,
and which l can proudly though honest
ly claim is without blot or stain person
ally as well as politically
have the honor to be, with much re-
spect, your obedient servant,
THOS FLETCHER.
Little Rock. March %, 1876.
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1.-THE LOST CAUSE."-A

1.-THE LOST TCAUSE."--A magnificent pio-
ture IA Is inches in size beautiful in design
and artistic in execution. 1t represents a
confederate soldier after the war returning to
his home. which he finds lonely aud desolate,
lii front Of the ruined cottage, telling a sad
tale of the miseries of war, are two graves with
hand has hung garland. 70 the right the
calm river aad the rising moon indicate peace
and rest The stars, seen through the trees.
represent the Southern Cross. 1t Is a picture
that will touch every Southern heart, and
should find place in every Southern home
One copy sent by mail. mounted on roller
and post paid, on receipt OFFS cents. or three
for GO cents. Address John Bnrrow Il Co,
Bristol. Tenn. Agents wanted every where to
sell our cheap and popular pictures.-$5 to
$40 per day easily made. No.money requir-
cd until pictures are sold, Send stamp foT
catalogue and terms,
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Fire Kindlcrs.

Now is the time, cold weather is coming on
to purchase one of smiths celebrated ire
kindlers. They are safe. and will start You,
fire in ten minutes. This is what the Fay ette-
Vile Sentinel says Of it: I'VE know, by actu-
al experiment, that 1t is the greatest econo-
mist of fret and worry ever invented. There
ought to be one in every household. Secur.
one before 1t is too late" Price only 65 cent:
See advertisement in our paper.
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RIVER NEWS.

-By the Little Rock papers we notice that
Me elegant steamer Rosa Miller leaves that
~. tonight, for this place. This boat will
uake connection with the boats on the low
user, SO that passengers and freight will
Wtnnsferred to another boat without deten-
ION. Capt. Darragh is her popular comman-
ef' she VIII be at our levee tomorrow af-
esh0on.
Ane river Is falling. with about 10 feet of
fatcr on the bars.
mo. due this morning and will 60
ownthis evening.
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The Pine Ruff.

Ahis is the new boat just entering on the
avPer river trade. Capt. CHAs II. CoNRApr,
800 Of the most clever and accomplished
- boatmen thaJ ever walked the Geek Of
~ craft. is in command. She is an extreme
vbw-water boat, and will be at home when
sdewater is down to ten or twelve inches on
th4 bars. Her cabins are neat and trim, and
wespeak for the Pine Bluff liberal share of
~ trade and traffic of the upper Arkansas.
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A machine for shearing sheep is Cal
itornia invention. 1t facilitates the work
immensely. makes the operation less dis
agreeable for the animal. and will prob
ably be great helper in the large sheep
raising districts,
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Vick's Floral Guide
Manhood /: How Lost, How Re
stored

JUST PTBLISHgD.a new edition Of DR.. CrLvER-
- WELLS CELKaasrEp ESSAY ON tho radical err.
without mcdieinei Of SPKRNAroRgtBA, or seminal
weakness, involuntary seminal losses. impotency.
mental and physical ineapaeity, impcaiments to
marriage, ETC.. also consumption. epilepsy and fits,
induced by elf-indulgence or sexual cxtrayaganee
&c
e~Price in sealed envelope. only six cents.
clearly demonstrated from thirty years successful
practice. that tho alarming conisquenees Of self
abuse may he radically cured without the application
of the knife; pointing out q mode Of cure at once
simple, certa and efectuai, by means of which ev
cry sufferer. no matter what his condition may be-
may cure himself cheapy privately, and radically.
se- This lecture should bo in the hands Of every
youth and every man In the land
Sent under seal, In plain envelope 10 any ad-
Dress postpaid receipt of six cents two post
stamps.
Address the Publishers "
+. BRUGMAN i son,
II, Ann ST., New York, Post once Box 4,ss6.
ian Sly
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Glass New Furniture.

We wish to call esnecial attention TO en-:
new assortment, just received by rail-. Large
lot of common bedsteads and chairs. Beau
ifal chamber sets, etc. Take d look,
A4-3w .4 F.
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New Furniture.

HENRY GLASS has just received by rail. a
new and large lot of fashionable and common
furniture, which lie has marked down to the
lowest figures for cash. Give him call.
m-Oetlg.
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Arkansas Valley Stage and Elk
press Company.
Four Hor@e Coaches.
Connects with Southern Express Co. a
Little Rock.

On the 1st of July the contractors on the route
from Van Buren, to Little Rock, entered upon their
duties. decided improvement is noticed from the
start. now we have fine teams Of four horses with
large and commodious stages, aud In . week or two
fine Concord Coaches will be put on. This company
have made arrangements with the Southern Ex-
press Company at Little Rock and will forward
Rahs Ana I'll having Express should order
them sent through by this Stage Company.
Their motto is Z" Quick tiae and Low rates. y
TICKETS TO ALL PARTS.
The Agent in Van Duren will sell tickets to st.
Louis and Memphis, Little Rock. &c.
This company has also made arrangements with
Telegraph Company to receive and forward tele.
gram from Ozark and also to take and send forward
kilograms to any point In the United States.
Colonel GEO. Il. WHITE, is the company's Agent
in Van Buren. who will give any information that
may bo desired.
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Bird Seed.

Joss g. HARRIS have ordered, and on the
WI, good stock OF all kinds of bird seed,
&ary, Hemp Rope, etc, together with eve
sxA'ing In their line, cheap. Cali and look
&Aheir stock
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STATE OFFICERS.

A. n. GARLANn. Governor.
I, Il. R. REAvERs, Secretary of state,
WM II. MILLER, Auditor.
~. CAuRcHtI.I- Treasurer.
y. p. lludnEs Attorney General.
j. N SMIrHnR, Com of Public Landa.
j. II. EAkIS, Chancellor
A. Il. WITT, Clerk Pulaski Chanccry Court.
+. II. ENdLIsn Chief Justice.
W. II. HARRISON. DAWN W ALKEn, Associate
Justices Of the Supreme Uourt.
Nfth Judicial District
unties of Pope, johnson, Franklin, Craw-
ford. Sebastian, Sarber, Yell.
w. w. MANSFIELD, Circuit Judge.
J. T.. BYERs, Prosecuting Attorney. =
Crawford County Oficors.
II. ii. CRFExMoRE, County Judge.
Ed. A. Scorr. County Glerka
w, J. ALEXANDER, Assistant County Cler K
j. +. WINFREY. Sheriff.
T. W. DAVIS. Deputy Sheriff.
RIBLINa and w. l.. TAYLOR, Notary
Publics.
JOHN j. BuRRow and NJ osEs LEMLEY, Justices
of Van Buren Township.
]. &. GRADY, Van Buren, Township Constable
Van Buren, City omeers.
F.M. NEAL, Mayor.
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1NE YEAR

l. II contains all the news of the past seven days.
collected by the agents and correspondents Of the
New York Daily World, and In fullness and necura-
cy and enterprise in this respect is uneqnalled.
2. It's agricultural department contains the latest
news Of farm experiments Mt home and abroad con-
trbntiOns by home and foreign WRITER'S full reports
of the Farmers Club Of the American Institute and
quotations Of valuable aud interesting articles ap-
pearing in the agriculture weekics and magazines.
Its grange news, to which attention Ia specially
called, IL feature which can bc found In other
paper. i'll the resources at the command Of great
met. opolitan daily NEWSPAPER are employed in ita
members may find . complete record Of the work Of
lhe order in every State in the unien tQE The mast
World gives the cream Of all the local grange papers
in every State. ThissdcpRrtment is, aud will con-
tinue to be under the charge Of one Of the active
members of the order.
4. For the freside department. In addition to its
other attractions, such as poetry, miscellany hu-
extracts, &e, during the oeming year. there
will not be less than hundred shorl sales by the
best writer's Of fiction In England and America.
8. Tho market reports brought down to the hour
of publication. arc the best that can be made. Zach
market Is reported by one whose special knowledge
and training make him the best auth ority upon that
gubject in the United States For accuracy and Gem
pieteness, the World market reportsare unrivaled.
. The World is not only the best but the cheapest
Newspaper ever offered the farmer. Semi Weekly,
lO4 posl 81 yedr. Daily t313l nos, $40 per year.
Specimen copies sent upon application. Address
THE WORLD" IS Park Row, a. Y.
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F'or, Sale,

lAN-O a nice Frame Cottage. 8 rooms
1W A good chimnies, we'll Of watsr. Z
acres of land. orchard In thsds-
lightful village Of Pleasant I'M. IrankA
County. Terms Cash. Apply at this once
Oct. l9-m2.
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lieved from his sad plight aad he doubt.
less realized. in his lonely jaunt. that be
it ever So humble. there 10 no place like
home"
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W. j. Largln will spend most Of his time
in New York city. where he will be prepared
to fill all orders In every line; while X. I,
Largen will remain in the State for the pres
ent, exhibit our samples and forward orders,
etc. All first class merchants solicited Sat
sfaction guaranteed. nov. 2pti
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TTNHE well known and long establishes
i Ferry at Van Buren,, Arkansss. 70 nov
under the charge Of the subscriber. Thepre..
prietors having recently pit on q large New
Steamboat, and xish careful and experienced
Ferrymen, they feel confident that they ees
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In.
creasing demands Of the large emlgrant trsys
ell to Texas. EF q.
The Sc Louis. and Slaerman.. Texas u >.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which is .
good guarantee that It is the sh0stest a. we'll
as the best route for travel Of all kinds.'
This Ferry has the largest and best boat o1
the river, and can cross 20 aguna and teamA
per day. and no retention ON either bsnk need
be expected Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides ot
the river. and nopahss win l,e spared to ae.
commodate the public. We shali strive tn
continue to makr this the popular route to,
and from Missouri and Texas.
~. R--ks,yy AceoSats must hs seftisd
Monthty-Ao dsviafios ,fo~s this Ymie.- ~ e. -
II. G. no BARDs, Proprietor
IN Van Buren. Feb. 4. -. tf
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New York City and Arkansas.
w. ]. LARcEN.

REFRESENTS
Messrs. Clark Bros. & Co., Hats, Caps, anu
Furs, 326, 32S, and $50 Broadway, N. Y.
Messrs. MOORE. JENKINS y Co., Dealers In
Groceries.
Messrs. l.. Straus & Son, Craekery, China
Glass, Lamps, &C., A Warren st, n. !.
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T Go to Louis Gratis for win.
ter suits and cheap Clohing at
very low down prices,
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Arrival and Departure Mails from
Van Buren,.
MAIL SCHEDULE

ARRIVES. CLOSES.
Northern, from st Louis, dailyl -
Except Tuesday,, 4pm % m
Southern and Eastern. from 44
Little Rock and Memphis,
daily texoept Monday. Tam Up IN
Western, from Fort smith and ~
Texas, daily Except Mondnyl) 10 an 3 p m
FL I'm the Narrowsevery Moday, II an IN
Office open from AMto Pm On Sunday and
Ue. lays from 8 to l0AA.
LIZZIE LOCKHART, P. NJ
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Dental Notice.

T will attend to all calls, either in city or
l. country
j. NJ. YARBRO.
fcb15tf Resident Dentist.
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eB- All job Work, cash OH deliv-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-22
Beard Of Health.

A special meeting of the Board of
Health, for the purpose of eleoting officers
for tho coming year, was held Last evening.
All the members were present.
The board proceeded to vote by ballot,
and the following officers were elected:
Preeident-Dr. F. B. Gaudet.
Secrotary-Dr. Y. Z. Le Monnier.
Sanitary Inspectors-First District, DR..
w. H. Hire; Second District, DR.. b. F
Taylor; Third District, DR.. c. 8. Russell:
Fourth District, DR.. Joseph Holt; Fifth
District, DR.. Eugene Dubuclet; Sixth Dis.
trict, DR.. r. A. Bsyley; Seventh District,
DR.. w. Ryan.
Attorney-C. 8. Rice, Esq.
The chair was directed to appoint com.
mittee to revise the bylaws of the boa I'd,
to eeport at the next meeting.
A few communications were received and
filed, and the board adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-22

Captain j. Cowden has just returned
from . careful survey of Barataria canal
from its junction with Hsrvey's canal to
deep salt water. He reports q channel oi
from twenty to thirty-six feet deep for
three-fourths of the way, and seems conf
largest tonnage can be constructed there at
q comparatively small cost. The distance
is about fifty-three miles, to which add
thirty-eight to Southwest Pass bar, outside,
and We should have . route of ninety-one
miles, against los by the river. Captain
Cowden has taken elaborate drawings and
marked frequent soundings all the way
down to the sea-"
General James Lengstreet, president of
the board of levee commissioners, has re-.
ceived leave of absence for ten days.