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Prof. Ciarke's Lectures.

Last week we had three scientific lectures
by ProfessorJ W. Clarke. which were rare
intellectual treat to his hearers. We regre,
that 1t happened thnt other public entertain
ments We're on hand at the same time. which
prevented many of our citizens from partici.
pating in the benefits and pleasures afforded
to those who heard the lectures of the Profess
Ser. Our friends here who are fond of con.
templating the great subjects developed by
geology, feel that the assistance they have re-
eeived during his short visit, will promote
them in their studies for many years to come
They assure us that Professor Clarke gave
them numerous evidences of his thorough
ness on suajects pertaining to geology.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
Prof Clark will give one molc lecture. Hi.
subject will be the Antiquity of Man, and
"Cave and Mound Explorations" We think
gentlemen have made arrangements to have
the admission to a figure that will insure
full house.
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Indiana Democracy.
NDIANApoIIg IN

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, April IL
The democratic convention met here
at 10 o'clock and organized, with Hon.
Thos Cob, of Knox, as permanent chair
man. The committee on resolutions met,
and being ready, reported, Messrs. Hol
man, Landers and Williams being before
the convention. Landers appeared in the
gallery and demanded that his name be
withdrawn, as he never intended that his
name and Holman's should be before the
convention together.
The chair III reply announced that Hol-
man and Landers were both Withdrawn
and order ed ballot with Williams as the
only name before the convention. To
wards the close it being apparent that Mr..
Williams had the nomination many coun-
ties changed to him who had before vo-
ted foi Landers.
Marion county then moved that Will
liams be declared the unanimous choice
of the convention for governor, which was
carried without the result of second bal
lot being announced.
Isaac 2 Gray, of Randolf, was nomi
mated for lieutenant governor by acclama
ton.
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EF During the trial Of divorce in
England, recently, the libelant's counsel
in cross examining the co respondent
concerning certain affecting leave.ta
king with the respondent at railway
station asked: "Did you not place your
hand in his, saying, Meet me in heaven
George ." "Would you have had me
ask him to meet me in hell ?" flashed back
the lady. When the roars in the court
room had subsidized, the lawyer repeated
"Did you, or did you not, ask him to
meet YOU in heaven i" Yes, l did,
was the net retort, but l hope you
don't call that an improper assignation p
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RIVER NEWS.

Tie river is falling slowly, with about #.
on the bars.
"A Memphis dispatch Of the 18th, says
The steamer Legal Tender, which left here
Saturday evening for Little Rock. struck a
snag and sunk last night about forty miles
below Pine Bluff. The latest reports state
that she is settling and badly broken, and
will prove total loss. She was owned by
Harbin Il Now land of this city, and valued
at $4,000. Insured for &c 600 in the Old Do
minion of Richmond, Farmers, Merchants
and Manufacturers, Of Hamilton, Ohio, and
Globe, Of Chicago; equally divided. Her car
go. valued at about $4,000, insured for $4,000.
principally in local companies, here, was
principally saved in damaged condition.
We regret to learn that Capt. Eugene
saith is badly afflicted with sore eyes.
The Era No, 8 came up Thursday morn
Ing. and went down the same day.
Hughes up Sunday. and goes down this
morning.
Era and Pine Bluff due during the week.
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Who is Indicted, and for What.

Orviile L Babcock Is indicted for con
spiracy to falsely accuse reputable cit.
ixen Of Washington OF most odous
crime. The name Of that citizen is Co.
lumbus Alexander and be was to be false
y accused Of breaking open a safe ard
stealing therefrom certain valuable pa.
pers. 1t may be remarked that ori. final
ly the word conspiracy was used almost
exclusively to signify an agreement OF
two or more persons falsely to indiet one,
or to procure him TO be indicted, Of fel-
ony.
And who Is Orville f. Babcock who
thus stands indicted For seven years
past he has exercised. as secretary to the
President Of the United States. lie has
stood between the people and the Presi
dent. He has undoubtedly influenced
hundreds and even thousands Of appoint
ments. He opened the letters Of the
President, and showed to him only such
as he saw fit.
When Gen. Babcock was accused OF a
csimo against the revenue of the country,
the President shielded him by his inhu
ence, and the Attorney General came to
his rescue by the issue of a most extraor.
dinary order. Will he be protected now
Fortunately Congress is now in ses
sion. The House of Representatives Is
invested with the power ofimpeachment OF
and any further attempt to protect, b,
official influence, this man who has be
trayed 50 many trusts, will be likely te
put those who shield him in danger.
Next to the indictment of the Presi
dent, is this indictment Of the man who
more than any other, stood in his place
and acted for him. The shadows fall up
on the White House. and the dark days
are ut hand--New York Sun.
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Joint Resolution on the Celebration OF
the Centennial in the Several Counties
or Towns
Be it resolved by the senate and house
of representatives of the United States
of America, in congress assembled. That
it be and is hereby recommended by the
senate and house of representatives to
the people of the several states that they as
semble in their several counties or towns
on the approaching centennial anniversa
ry of our national independence, and
that they cause to have delivered on such
day an historical sketch of said county or
town from its formation, and that copy
of said sketch may be fled, in print OF
manuscript, in the clerks Office of said
county, and an additional copy. in prin,
or manuscript, be fled in the office of
the librarian of congress, to the intent
that complete record may thus be oh
tanned of the progress of our institutions
during the first centennial of their exis'
tence.
Approved March l3, 1876.
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Capt. Joe Evins passed up with his new
ferry boat for Fort Smith. on Saturday
any one can make a ferry success at tina
place. Capt. Joe. will doit.
Col. Boequin, of Fort Smith. passed VI
on the Hughes, Sunday. He is just bach
from the East.
-Goss & Harris have received lot of new
goods
| See card Of steamer Pine Bluff in oul
paper.
Hon. Jesse Turner leaves to- day. tor Lit
tie Rock to attend the annual meeting of the
Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway Com.
pany.
H. c. Hayman has gone-bo-ho lIo-tt
Little-boo-ho ho-to Little Rock, to be gone
a week. win runs the mill in the old man,
absence.
The delegates to the Republican Stat,
Convention for this county, are F. r. McKib
ben and W. w. Warren. We believe it is un-
derstood they faver Blaine for President
They leave on the Hughes, to-day.
Uncle Bob Mcconnell. of Sebas tian. pro
poses, the people willing, to 60 to the Legis
lature from that county the coming fall.
The Hughes, Sunday, brought up lots o
freight for our place. All of our advertiser
got new goods and plies of them.
We had the pleasure to meet c. NJ Nc
CURE, OF Dardanelle, son of the editor of til,
Independent, Sunday. He came up on tn,
Hughes on business and pleasure trip. ant
returns, to- day. He will find our latch string
out.
Now that Van Buren,, Fort Smiths ole
bone of contention, Is out of the way. tn,
Fort Smithers are going for one another or
the railroad question.
Col. Thad. Reynolds skipped Though tn,
town, Saturday. He will give our merchant
a chance as he returns
Dried peaches are in demand in St. Lou
Is II cur farmers have any to spare, bette
bring them in Any Of our advertising mer
chants will pay good price.
Uncle Mark Wagner and Col. j. p, Kin:
were up from Mulberry, Friday.
Capt II. C. RoBards is back from Iittl
Rock.
-Mrs.J w. Carey returned home, Sun
day. from a good long visit with her friend
at Ozark.
The Ella Hughes came to our lever. gail
adorned in her spring attire, looking as swee
as maiden Of sixteen.
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A Carnival of Hanging.

A little over seven months ago we laid
before our readers the details OF the exc.
eution OF six men. on the galows in the
prison yard of the u. s. Court.
To day the same prison yard and the
same gallows has again been the scene,
aud we are called on to chronicle the
hanging of five other men, sentenced at
the last term of the United States Court
to be hung for the crime of murder CON-
mitted in the Indian Territory, to-wit:
William Leach, white; Isham Sealev,
and Gibson Ishtonubbee, Chickasaws ;
Orpheus McGee, Choctaw; and Aaron
Wilson, Negro.
Osee Sanders was also sentenced to be
hanged to day but on Thursday re.
preve was received by the L. S. Mar
shall
1t might have been expected that with
the number of previous hangings, that
the morbid appetite of the masses would
have been satiated, and but few present
on this occasion, but the crowd was as
great, itnot greater, than at any previous
execution. Since yesterday people have
been coming from all quarters and the
roads thronged with eomers until the
town was crowded, and very early this
morning they FASTENED to take positions
as near the gallo VS. as possible to make
sure of being present at the first move in
the drama. The number present must
have been between 6 and 1000.
At seven O'Clock the irons were taken
of, and the criminals made preparation
for the final scene. At the request of the
prisoners the black gowns were dis
.pensed with and they were dressed neat
ly but plainly in the usual citizens dress,
furnished by their friends or by the Jail.
or, Major Pierce. At half past ten o'clock
they started for the gallows, in charge
of the following Deputy Marshals, de.
tailed from the force for the occasion ::
T. A. Twyman, Jas. :Donnelly, j. +. Cox,
L. Lacey, w. H. Whitten, John Williams,
Henry Williams, and Mike Wallace and
attended by their spiritual advisors, Rev.
Mr.. Sample, Rev. Mr. Greathouse, Rev.
Father Smythe and Rev. Mr.. :Granade.
After their arrival on the scatfold, the
sentence was read, religious exercises
engaged in, the prisoners shook hands
with their friends, the ropes were adjus-
ted, the black caps drawn over their ia.
ces, and at precisely :45 O'Clock
THE DROP FELL,
launching 5 unfortunate beings into the
other world. After few struggles life
was pronounced extinct by the ph ysicians
present
Everything passed off quietly and Or
derly, nothing transprng to mar the
solemnity of the occasion, perfect order
being kept by the marshals on duty.
=, S Independent.
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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 Fast Centu-
ry Of american Independence. By James
ID. McCabe. author Of "A Manual Of
General History" The Great Republic"
etc, etc.
There has long been great and universal
ly-felt want of History of the United States
suitable for general use. This want Is now
being supplied by The National Publishing
Co., of st. Louis, who have issued a handsome
volume, styled "The Centennial History Of
the United States" by James ID. McCabe, q
well-known historical writer. This work
will, undoubtedly, take rank as the Standard
History Of the United States. 1t Is no dry
mass ofdetails-no bombastiv effort to inhane
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 my sterious race, the first occu-
pants of our country, and gives most inter-
esting 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, endearing 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 n clear and succinct account of the for
nation OF the Federal Constitution; the estab-
lishment OF the Union the course of affairs
until the breaking out Of the Second War with
England and 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 visor, 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 his couRtrymen to
sustain his views. The book contains an APP
pendix giving an accent of the approaching
Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised In one large, handsome oc-
tavo volume of 92a pages, and contains i42
line engravings on steel and wood, of histori
cal personages and scenes. The price Is 81
low that all can afford to purchase copy. aud
each subscriber is presented with superb
photographic engraving of the Centennial Ex-
hibition Build;ngs and Grounds. 1t is sold
Thy subscription only. and the publishers want
agents in every county,
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How GRANrIsM PLUMBERS THE PEOPLE

How GRANTIsM PLUMBERS THE PEOPLE.
The band is well arranged. Where
ever three or four scoundrels were gath
cred together in Grants name, there he
was in the midst of them, in the person
of brother, brother in law, cousin, or
friend. No custom house or whisky
ring could divide its plunder without the
devils being present to cry "halves -
The ubiquitous Asmodeus, as Porter in
New York, or as Casey in New Orleans,
filed his fathomless pockets, and where.
ever the White House cast its shadow, a
brother Orvil, or brother in law Dent
came forth out of it with extended palms.
If Shepherd and Babcock could make
their hundreds Of thousands out of tho
district ring, and Belknap scarcely less
out of single department, how shall we
estimate the probable total sum ground
out of the toiling citizens and tax-pay-
ers Of the country during eight long
years by the we'll organized band created
by that ncpotism OF the White House
which has thrown the chief patronage
of the administration into their dirty
hands p Vesttiche Post.
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Card of Hon. Thomas Fletcher.
TO THE VOTERS OF ARKANSAS.

Having received many letters from
friends in different sections of the state,
soliciting me to become candidate for
governor, and finding it impossible to re
spond directly to each one. l avail my
self of this method of making general
reply to all
After mature consideration, and learn
ing that my old friend, the present dis
tinguished incumbent, will uot be can.
didate for re. election, have concluded
to make the race, and accordingly an
nounce myself as a 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 on 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 de
mand that may be made upon me TO serve
the public.
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 Cal
me to the high distinction and responsi
BILE position of chiet magistrate Of the
state, ] need offer them no better pledge
of my administration Of the office than II
to be found in the record of my past life
which is open to the inspection of all
and which can proudly though honest
ly claim is without blot or stain person
ally as we'll as politically.
have the honor to be, with much re.
spect, your obcdient servant,
THOS. FLETCHER.
Little Rock, March 25, 1876.
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WATERS0N ON TILDEN.
The Leading Editor Of the South Gives a
few Frank Opinions.

The Herald of the 18th published an
interesting interview with Henry Waiter.
son, the celebrated editor of the Courier.
journal, from which we copy the follow.
ing points;
Who is The South for as a Presden
tial candidate 2"
For nobody. The South has been so
misled and demoralized the last ten years
si'~s s'so puvpfe know NOV hrrc ~ sv "
what to think or how to do. They have
been-these poor southern people-the 9
prey OF the politicians. The South is
nc thing if not sentimental, and banking
upon this, the Bonrbons of both parties
have done thriving business. Unfor-
tunately for the South, the public men OF
its choice have steadily spat against the
wind, verifying the Spanish provert in
every instance. When man like Lamar,
or Gordon, or Ransom has appeared, tho
people have taken him to their heart.
But for one Lamar there are a dozen
Nasbys, who, in the absence Of some one
to meet and expose til EN-, have easily
carried the cross roads. So no one can
tell what bent the middle men, the mer.
cenaries, and tho ---may give
the South
"What are Governor Tilden's chan,
ces p
by rights they ought to be good
He is lhe representative Of the only rule
of theory or practice by which the South
can get on its feet again--adminstrativ
reform. He is, besides, an old line Jef
fersonian Democrat and strict construc.
ZIONIST, who should be favorite ever
with the Bourbons. But there is leas
conviction when there is most asserva
ton and exaction. Tilden is not gushy
mushy driveler. He is too able, upright
and dry for the professional hummer witt
the ruftled shirt and the be glad, sab /!
He is New Yorker, and the fools think
they can get on without New York"
do you think if nominatnd he could
be elected"
Z" think he could beat any republican
candidate but Brstow, and / think he i.
the only Democrat who could give him
race"
"Then you are for Tldcn."
am, without reserve. But being nc
politician or partisan, only express the
belief that he is the man to win with
both as matter of principle and expedi
edcy. The election or rejection Of mar
is not OF the slightest concern to me
individually. l cannot profit by the ON
ination Of any man Mr.. Haldeman ant
l have large business here; we have in
Cured mutual debts; we arc dependen
upon each other, and the rise and fall o
men and parties, outside of our business
cannot affect US. Neither of us want of
flee or patronage, or would or could &C
cept it. 1t is always our purpose to pur
sue straightforward course, regardless
of consequences, and in this spirit W,
have stood by the right often in the fac,
OF obloquy, but always to final vndica
tion and victory. The West is lost to th
democrats and mi yht as well be aban
doned. Their only hope is in the East
the Pacific States and the South. Th
rag baby did the business in Ohio and In
diana. The little there is left to destro,
is made way with by the vagabond politi
clans, led by the Enquirer"
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"TIlE LOST STCAUSE."-A magnificent pic
ture IA X 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 and desolate,
In front of the ruined cottage, telling a sad
tale Of the miseries OF war, are two graves with
rude crosses. on one Of which some friendly
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 q picture
that will touch every Southern heart, and
should find place In every Southern home
One copy sent by mail, mounted on a roller
and post paid, on receipt of25 cents. or three
for go cents Address John Bnrrow & Co.,
Bristol. Tenn. Agents wanted everywhere to
sell our cheap ana popular pictures.-$5 to
$40 per day easily made. NoNmoney requir-
cd until pictures are sold. Send stamp for
catalogue and terms.
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Centennial Historical Sketches.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, April Is, 1876. I

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, April Is, 1S76.|
To His Erceliency the Governor Of tho
State of Arkansas
SIR: have the honor to enclose here.
with for your information copy of q
Joint resolution Of the senate and house
of representatives, approved by the pres
ident on the 18th of March last, recon-
mcnding to the people Of the United
States the adoption of measures to obtain
record of the progress of our institutions
during the first century oftheir existence
1t has been deemed proper to bring the
joint resolution in question to the notice
of the governors of the several states.
have the honor to be, your excellen.
cy's obedient servant.
JOHN l. CADWALADER,
Acting Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-25
Not a Fair shake,

The holding Of freight by the Transfer Com.
pany, to be shipped only on one boat. is ar
outrage to shippers. Some OF the freight fol
this place, that arrived Sunday, had been lay
ing at Ozark from six to ten days. and two
boats had passed up in the meantime. VIZ
hope the Transfer Company will see the jus.
tice Of sending freight forward without de.
lay
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-25

We wish to call special attention to the
New Arkansas Form Book" the advertise
ment of which appears iu our paper. The
author. John M. Harrell. Is well-known all
over the State as lawyer of high abilities
and every way qualified for the work which
he has entered upon. 1t is especially useful
to Justices of the Peace. Notaries aud all
county officers. See the advertisement and
get your orders ready.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-25

A teacher in Sunday school was ex.
planning to his class of boys the meaning
of" Jacobs ladder when one of the
number more inquisitive than attentive
inquired =" If the angels had wings, wha,
was the need of the ladder to them p
This was poser. and while he was medi
tating reply and unable to answer, an.
other boy exclaimed" III bet can tell
what they used the ladder for" "Out
with it them" said the teacher. "Oh,
guess they were moting."
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-25

TTWE well known and long established
Ferry ut Van Buren, Arkansas. Is now
under the charge off the subscriber. The pro-
plictors having recently put on Y arge New
Steamboat, and with careful and experienced
Ferry men. they feel confident that they eah
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the tn-
creasing demands Of the large emigrant trav.
el to Texas.
The st Louis, and Sherman, Texas. v. 3.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which Is =
good guarantee that 1t Is the shortest as well
as the hest route for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry hns the largest and best boat ON
the river, and can cross 900 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention on either bank need
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides OF
the river. and no pains will be spared to ac-
commodate the public. We shall strive to
continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
N. B-Fery Accounts mast De settled
Monthly--No depidtion from this rule.
II. C. RIO BARDS, Prorriest,
Van Bnren. Feb. L. 'T3. Il
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-25

E% A lady in Keene, N. H, recently
gave birth to healthy and we'll formed
child that weighed but two pounds,
whereupon her disappointed husband re-
marked that he wouldn't have believed
she would be guilty of such contemplate
meanness.
The Van Buren press., 1876-04-25
Frank Leslie's for MAY.

Leslies Lady's Magazine for May is on our
table. This is really the best lady's magazine
later fashious, etc. than any other. Terms
$3.50 per year. Address Frank Leslie 537
Pearl-street, New York. 1t can also be found
at the News Room in Van Buren,.