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The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
New Orleans Mardl-Gras.

The elegant steamer NELLIE PECK
Capt. John A. Williams, will be here this
week, and return to New Orleans to bs
in time tor the Mardi Gras, on the goth
This is an excursion offered to our citi
gems that does not very often occur The
fair for the trip, both ways is only S25
The Peck will remain week in New Or
leans, giving passengers ample time to
visit all points Of interest in that city.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Arkansas Valley Stage and Ex-
press Company.
Four Horse Coaches.
Connects with Southern Express Co. Al
Little Rock.


On the lst Of July the contractors on the route
from Van Buren, to Little Rock, entorod upon their
duties. decided improvement is noticed from the
start. now have fine teams Of four horses with
large and commodious stages, and 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
without delay, all packages by that limo. Our mer
chants and all having Express packages should order
them sent through by this Stage Company.
Their motto 10 - Quick tiae aud Low rates
TICKETS TO ALL PARTS.
The Agent in Van Buren will sell tickets to St
Louis and Memphis, Little Rock, &c.
This company has also made arrangements with
Telegraph Company to receive and forward tels
gram from Ozark and also to take and send forward
kilograms to any point in the United States.
Colonel GEO. l.. WHITE, Is the company's Agent
in Van Buren,. who will give any information thai
may be desired.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

The latest sensation in the Texas cap
ital, Austin, was disgraceful street az
fray between ex Governor Edmund j. Da.
Wis and young Purnell. son Of U S Mar.
shal Purncll between whom and Davis a
fued existed. Davis had denounced old
Purnell as scoundrel and robber and the
young man took it up, and assailed the
ex-governor on the street. A bloody riot
was imminent, but the combatants were
placed under arrest and peace restored.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Vick's Floral Guide
Manhood /: How Lost, How Re.
stored

GsT PUBLISHED new edition of Dr. CutvKR
WELL CELEHRArED ESSAY on tho radical cur,
without nedicine) of SpERaAroRH9A, or scmins
weakness Involuntary seminal losses. impotcncy
mental and physical incapacity, impedi iments Il
marriage, etc.; alss consumption. epilepsy and Ats
30
Gn-Price In sealed envelope, euly six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable Esssy
clearly demonstrated. from thirty years successful
abuse may be radically cured without The application
Of the knife; pointing out mode Of cure at nee
simple. certain and efectual. BY means Of which ev-
may cure himself cheaply. privately, and radically
~ This lecture should be in the hands OF every
youth and every man In the land.
Sent under seal. In plain enselope, TO any ad-
dress postpaid. receipt of six cents or two post
stamps.
Address the Publishers
+. BRUGMAN 1 SON.
a, Ann st., New York, Post Once Box 1855,
jan. Sly
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
RIVER NEWS.

The river is falling, with four feet on the
bars.
The Ashland arrived Wednesday. and re-
turned to New Orleans, Saturday night.
The Hughes, from Little Rock. arrived Sat-
urday night. and went down Menday noon.
The Maume!le arrived Tuesday. and goes
down to- morrow.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
~12O hbls. Iowa EARLY
ROSE POTATOES, selected cs-
pecially for seed, Just received at
u. c. Williams. feb lw3
Mardi Gras at Little Rock.

Notice Is given that the steamer ERA No
0. will take passengers to the Mard Gras, at
Little Rock on the 29th Inst at HALF FARE
$40 for the round trip. The accomplished
gentleman, Col. J. r. Stcelman. presides In
he Office and will see that his passengers are
well attended to. I'm
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

BAYARD TAYLOR says that black eyed
woman can never love as fondly as those
with blne eyes. Mr.. Taylor's experience
must be very limited, or tie would know
that black. eyed woman, even il she
does not spend quite as much time in
signing as her fa,rer sister, can love more
]" nvc un'nutes ,hrss Tt'iu--ryed woman
can in year, Chieago Times.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Fire Kindlers.

Now Is the time, cold weather Is coming on
to purchase one of smiths celebrated fire.
kindlers. They aie safe, and will start your
fire In ten minutes. This is what the Fayette-
willie Sentinel says of 1t: 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. Secure
one before it Is too late" Price only 65 cents.
See advertisement in our paper.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Ella Hughes--Half Rate /!

The Steamer ELLA HUGHES, will take
and return passengers to the Mardi Gras cele-
bration at Little Rock. on the 29th Of Febru
ary-for one fair, that Is ten dollars down and
back. Capts. Rube Haynes and Joe Bossert
Will see that everything goes rs "merry as a
marriage bell.' Music and dancing, up and
down. I'm
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
THIS WEEK.

WI. Largen will be In Van Buren some-
time this week. with the largest and best
stock of samples he has ever laid before his
friends and eustomers.comprising hats spring
clothin6 and groceries. Everything warrant
ed to correspond with SAMPLES. lw
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
New Furniture.

HENRY GLASS has just received by rail, a
new and large lot of fashionable and common
furniture. which he has marked down to the
lowest figures for cash. Give him call.
m-Oct19
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

The "lcap year necktie for gentle.
men is out. We have not seen it. bu,
suspect that il 1t young lady's sleeve,
with an arm in it, and goes all the way
around the neck. Every enterprising
young gentleman should have one.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

We are situated to know, that DIR. Var
bro Is Kept quite busy in his profession. He
Is n mechanic, and master Of all the branches
of dentristy. Those who have availed them
selves of his services are much pleased with
his work.
Capt. Dave. Brodie. of Alma, answered
roll call. Sunday morning.
DIR. Black, we are sorry to learn, Is conf
ned to his house.
w. c. Bostlck "kceps hotel at Al.
ma
WI. Largcn will be In Van Buren,, the
last of this week, with the largest and mos,
omplete lines Of samples ever spread before
the merchants Of Van Buren. in the vsrio,'i
lines he represents. Hold your orders, and
take look ut his samples.
Farmers will recollect that Col. Bob
Miles is buying beef-cattle and sheep. and
paying as high as the highest market price.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Presbyterian, 20. 81

Rev. J. G. KENNEDY. Pastor. Divine Ser
vice every Sabbath, except the Sd of each
month. at II A. NJ. and I'm. Prayer meet
Ing Wednesday evening at 7P.M.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Glass New Furniture.

We wish to call especial attention to our
new assortment, just received by rail. Large
lot Of common bedstcads and chairs. Beau
tiful chamber sets, etc. Take a look.
44-3w
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

EF- Capt and Mrs Ed b Nowland
celebrated their tin wedding, on the 1lth
inst. We are in receipt of invitation
cards
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

An Indiana girl has sued Mr.. Adonis
Bellows for breach ofpromise. She wants
to raise the wind.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
sTATn OFFICERS.

A, II. GARLAND, Governor.
y. B. BEAvERa, Secretary of State,
WM. II. MILLER, Auditor. e.
T.J. CHuKcHItI- Treasurer. tAi#i
=. p. HuGnEs, Attorney, General,
j. N sMITHEE. Com. of Public Lands.
j. r. EAxIN, Chancellor.
A. X. Writ, Clerk Pulaski Chancery Court
Il. II. ENGLISH, Chief Justice.
". TX. HARRISON. DAVID WALKKR, Associate
Justices of the Supreme court.
Fifth judicial District
unties Of Pope. johnson, Franklin, Craw-
ford, Sebastian, Sarber, Yell.
w w. MANSFIELD. Circuit Judge.
J. r. BYERs, Prosecuting Attorney.
Crawford County Officers,
y. II. CRrEKMoRE, County Judge.
Ed. A. ScoTr. County Clerk.
w. J. ALEXANDER, Assistant County Clerk
j. +. WINFREY. Sheriff.
r, w. DAVIS Deputy Sheriff.
CHARLES RIBLING and W. l.. L.TAYLoR. Notary
Publics.
john ]. BURRow and NJ osEs LEMLEY. Justices
Of Van Buren, Township.
J. c. GRADY, Van Buren, Township Constable
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Dental Notice.,

I will attend to all calls, either in city Of
L country.
J. NJ YARBRO.
febl5tf Resident Dentist.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
For Sale.

lA-l A nice Franc Cottage. s roNsss
Mf good chimnies, we'll Of water.
sI15e acres Of hand. orchard, In the de-
lightfnl village Of Pleasant Hill. frankii
County. Terms Cash. Apply Vt this ON GO
Oct. l9~-m2.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
New York City and Arkansas.
w. J. IARCEN.
REpREyENTs

REPRESENTS
Messrs. Clark Bros. & Co, Hats, Caps, and
Furs. 3.6. 32s, and $50 Broadway. N. Y.
Mcssrs. MOORE, JENKINS & Co, Dealers In
Groceries.
Messrs. l.. Straus & Son. Crockery, China
Glass, Lamps, DC, Al Warren ST., N. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

WI. Largin will spend most of his time
in New York city. where he will be prepared
to fill all orders in every line; while X. T..
Largen will remain in the State for the pres
ent, exhibit our samples and forward orders.
etc. All ilrst'class merchants solicited. Sat-
sfaction guaranteed. nov. 20tf
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

IYINHE well known and long essalliehea
l. Ferry at Van Buren,. Arkansas: u nov
under the charge of the subscriber. Thepro"
pl ictors having recently put on Large New
Steamboat and Slth careful and experienced
Ferry men. they feel confident that they cah
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In.
crcasing demands Of the large cmfgrant trav.
el to Texas.
The st Louis. and sherman, Texas U. $.
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which " .
good guarantee that 1t is the shvrtest ~ well
AS the best route for traye, Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can ercss 900 wagons and teame
per day. and no retention on other bank Aeed
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on both sides VI
the river, and no pains viii be spared to ac-
eommodate the public. We shall strive t.
continue to make this the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
n. B-ftry Accounts mast BE settled
Moaihly-No deridfioR from his rule.
II. c. RO BARDS, Proprietsi
Van Buren,. Feb. 4 '73. u
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

~ Go 10 Louis Grads inr win
ter suits and cheap Clothing Il
very bow down pris~s.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15


L. II contains all the news OF the past seven days
collected by tho agents and correspondents OF the
New York Daily World. and In fullnoss and aecurA.
cy aud enterprise In this respest 10 unequslied.
2. It's agricultural department oontains tho latest
news Of farm experiments At home and abroad. con.
tributions By home and foreign writer's, full reports
Of the Farmers Club Of the American Institute and
quotations Of valuable and interesting articles ap
pearing In the agricultural weeklios and magazines
g. Its grange news 70 which attention IL specially
called, Is feature which can be found In no other
paper. All the resources Mt the command Of great
metz opolitan daily NEWSPAPER are employed In its
collection, and the result Ia page week where the
members may find com pete record Of the work Of
abe order In every State in the Union for the past
seven daye' In addition to this weekly record, tho
IN every State. This:department is and win con-
tinuc to be under the charge Of ono Of the active
members Of the order.
4. fcv the arsssAs d:paximsnt, IN addition TO- IL
other attrsctions. such ~ poetry. miscellany, In
morous extracts &c. during tho ceming year. there
will not bo css than ono hundred phorl sales by the
best writers Of fiction in England and America.
8. Tbs market reports brought down to the hour
of pubiontiou, the best that can be made. Each
market ls reported by ono whose special knowledge
and training make him the best auth ority upon that
gubject in the United States For accuracy and Gem
pletepess, tho World market reports are unrvAlsd.
"The World 10 not only the best but tho cheapest
newspaper ever offered the farmer. Semi. Weekly.
O4 nos.4 o. yedr. Daily t3lsl nos.) 80 per year
specimen 'eplffs fE INV %oRIb fh r.9e Ro.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15
Crawford County Officers
Van Buren, City omoers

van 6uIeu CITY OuCcIbs
F.M. NEAL, Mayor.
JAMES l.. WHITFIELD, Recorder.
j. 8. II. Houcx, Marshal.
PRILrP SMITH Cemetery Sexton.
The Van Buren press., 1876-02-15

We copy the + flowing circular, whicl
explains itself, from the Memphis Led
ger:
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
TIE NOTEHBER TILE
GROUND.

zach Chandie,. To Derote Erery Doiiar 0T
His Campaign F.HId 10 Ne'o York.
Its the purpose of the republican ma
tional committee 20 devote every dollar
they can raise for the election in New
York state. Zach Chandler complains bit
terly that the amount collected by sever
alassessnents al upon government employees,
amounting to hundreds of thousands Of
dollars. had been squandered, while the
prospect of obtaining contributions IS
exceedingly small. Zach IS exacting, and
has issued orders that further demands
shall be made upon the government
clerks the middle Of this month. Within
the past week a prominent republican
manager in Pennsylvania called upon
Chandler for Pecuniary aid, alleging that
without such assistance it would be i'm
possible TO hold therepublican vote in the
city of Philadelphia. Zach replied that
he tod the truth when he said there was
not a dollar at his disposal now, and
that when they did realize from the
next assessment the money could be
more proftably used in the state of New
York
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
steinway's Victory and Laurels.

The following official report OF the Judges
Of Awards, accompanying the Medal, shows
co,clusireiy that the hjghet boaors in the
Gift Of the Centennial authorities were mum.
lIa0,ls{y awarded to STEINNyAY & Sons, viz:
" Far rgrcotssf concert capaciyiH eroad pia,os
as also hjg,est deg,cc al ereoAeacc il oH He6
t5Fes qf pia,,os ti-.: L0gca yoi'Hse, purity and
d,raijoa Of foHc, oad extraordinary carrying
capacity ,rith precision and Durability Of mach
o,tis,a also, oorl disposition Of The string,
and eonst,ectiga, and Jrac6g OF THE metal
fJoncg7
The report then minutely describes and
emphaticalIy endorses the six principal pat
ented improvements which have made the
Steinway
TIE STANDARD PIANOS OF THE WORLD.
Referring to Steinway's exhibits in Ma
chinery Hall OF samples Of hardware, metal
frames and patent tubular actions, the re.
port further states
"These articles Of composite metal show
the biqAest perfection Of finish and ,rorkmaa,
,hiD and the greatest firmness and uniformity
of metal structure, a steel like aud sounding
quality with n tensile strength exceeding
5000 lbs per square centimetre, as demon.
strated by actual tests. The fullmetal frames
of cupola shape possess an utcquaiied de.
gree of resistance, permitting a vastly in
creased tension OF strings without the
slightest danger Of break or crack in said
metal frames, thereby considerably increasing
he rtJraofy potee,, and a,gmeating me iast.
ing qualities Of their instruments.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
rHn c4ly-BorromED CHAM.

in the stersd old slippers that toast al the bars
And Il ragged old jacket, perfumed with cigars,
Away from the world aud its tolls and its cares
I've a snug little kingdom up four pair OF stairs,
To mount to this realm is a toll to be sre
But the re there is bright and the air rather pure
and the view l behold a sunshiny day
1 grand through the chimney poise ove' the way
This snug little chamber is cram1ned in al uook-
With worthless old knicknacks and silly old books
And foolish old odds and foolish old ends,
from friencs.
Old armor, prints, pictures, pipes, china lall
Old rickety tables and chairs broken-Lacked;
two penny treasury, wOudIous 20 see,
hat matter? tits easaut 10 You, friend and ME
40 better divan need the Sultan require,
Tn the creaking old sofa that tasks by the fire.
And us wonderful, surely what music you get
From the riekety, ramshackle, wheezy spinet.
That praying rug came from a ruroonan's camp;
BY Tiber once twinded that hrazeno old lampi
A MameIuke fierce yonder dagger has drawn,
Tls murlerous kniie to toast mullins upon.
Long, long through the hours, and the night, and
Here we talk Of old books and old friends, aud ola
As we 1t in a log made oil rich Lstalie,
This chamber is pleasant 10 you, friend, and inc-
Bntof all the cheap treasures that garn,h my uost
There's one that love and cherish the best;
For the finest Of couches that's padded with hair,
Tis bauiy-lessed, hish-shoulderel, worn-cateu
seat
With creaking old back aud twisted old feet
But since the fair morning when Fanny sat there
bless thee and love thee. old carc-boltcmcd chair
II chairs have but feeling, i'm holding -uoh charms
a thrill must have pa sed through your Witnefing
old arms;
I looked ana 1 lonecd, and wished in despair.
/ wished Ayself turned 10 q caue-bottomed chai.
IL was but a moment she sat in this place:
Sno'd scarf on her neck and "a smile ON her lace
\ smile on her face, and rose in her hair
As she sat there and bloOued il my cane-bott0med
chair.
And so l have valuei nay chair since,
Like the shrine Of saint the throne OF prince
saint Fanny, my Patrode>s, sweet l declare,
The queen OF nay heart and my cane huttcmcd
chair.
I Whom the candles burn low, and the company 9
gone,
i ia the silence OF night ss sit here alone
+ ] sit here alone, hUt yet pair
Ny Fanny see in ms Ctuc-bott"me1 chair.
/ She comes from the past and reyisits my Room.
She looks, she then dill, all beauty and bloom
l 80 smiling sud tender $" fresh sud so fair;
And yoHier she sis in my cane -hottomed chair.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
ROlIINcE IND REILETT.

\ certain gentleman, who lives on
east Orange street, returned home the
other evening with a copy of the Regis
ter, and in it discovered the following
item:
somehow magnificent girl always
marries an insignificant whifet of man,
and a very handsome fellow gets hold of
an ugly woman"
There's a good deal in that, said
A.
81 shouldn't wonder if there was, .
says Mrs. A.
Now, for instance" said A., you
used to call me handsome.
Ges," said Mrs. 4, know l aid
but, you see, had to fatter you
DO you mean to call me an insigniii-
cant whifet, madam ~
No, sir; l only want to say that you
used to call me a magnificent girl.
know l did; but, confound you, a
handsome man has to compliment n
homely woman
Then be went out on the back stoop
and meditated on the trials Of life
Ne,rark Register.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
nccfSraIcIrIEs or 1nE nrrt41o

The winter of l87l-72 was unusually
severe in Arkansas. The ponds and the
smaller streams TO the north were all
frozen solid, and the buffalo were forced
to the rivers for water. The Atchisnn
Topeka and santa Fe railroad was then
in process of construction, and nowhere
could the buffalo be better studied than
from its trains. liza herd was on the
north side of the track it would stand
stupidity gazing and without symptoms
of alarm, though the locomotive passed
within hundred yards. lion the south
side OF the track, even though at distance
ofo or two miles from it, the passage of
a train set the whole herd in the widest
commotion. At its full speed and ut
terly regardless Of consequence, it would
make for the track On its line of retreat.
If the train happened not to be in its
path it crossed the track, and stopped
satisfied If the train was in the way
each individual bnfialo went at it with
the desperation Of despair, plunging
against or between locomotive and car,
just as Ehe blind madness CHANGED to
take them. Numbers were killed, but
numbers still pressed on to stop and
stare as soon as the obstacle had passed.
After having trains ditched twice in one
week, conductors learned to have very
decided respect for the idiOsyncrasies of
the buffalo, and when there was posi-
bility of striking kerd on the ram
page for the north side OF the track,
the train was slowed up and sometimes
stopped entirely.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03

FelIow-citizens, these men and their
measures have been completely tried and
have completely failed. An oppressive
taxation, an exhausted south, an i'm.
poyerished north, O iuctuating currency,
the enterprise of an industrious people
locked fast in the paralysis of hard times
such is the outcome to their political
policy, such are the achievements Of
their long supremacy. Your ballots in
November can alone dictate a change Of
measures and a change of men. Shall
not the uprising of patriotism along the
valley of the Ohio go on to a complete
and beneficial revolution in the admins
tration of the government of the United
States. VIII you not, by the voice Of
overwhelming majorities at the polls
proclaim YOUR invincible faith, after all
these years of corruption and passion, il
the high immortal principles of govern
ment by the people for the people, ii
simple honesty and strict economy. q.
the supreme wisdom of public policy, il
| Justice as the mother Of power, and il
civil freedom a. the be-all and end-all o
a true republican nationality?
VIII you not build up a new prospect
ty FOR all the people on the old founda
tions of American selfgovenment, ol
peace, reconciliation, and fraternity be
tween all sections, all classes, and al
races embraced within our system O
American commonwealths; on the fru
gality and economy in all governments
on honesty and purity OF administration
and having lost your prosperity through
| governmental misruie, regain that RTos
perity through governmental ref6<n'
| We commit this great issue TO the Amer
lean people, with an unfaltering trust IN
| the wisdom and Justice OF their decislol
BY order Of the national democratic
| committee. ABRAM =. HEWITT,
Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PRINCE, Sec'y.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03

Grantissa Hath Grievously Sinned Therefore 10
Cast Down, Even by its Enemy,
Old Blue Jeens.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03

Fer the sAirtis Mighty, and 10 It's Spots are Red
With Gore; Yet 1t Lost.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
non 70 kEEr BororErs rnEsm.

There are various receipts for keeping
bouquets fresh. some people stick them
in moist sand; some salt The water in
the vas xMand others warm it others,
again, - few drops Of ammonia. My
rule is. to cool the flowers thoroughly at
night When the long day OF furnace
heat has made the roses drooP, and their
stems limp and lifeles-, | clip them a
little and set them TO float in a marble
basin full OF very cold water. In the
morning they come out made over into
crisp beauty, as fresh and blooming rs if
Just gathered All flowers, however, will
not stand this water-cure. Hcliotrope
blacken> and falls to pieces under it;
azaleas drop from their stems, and mig
nonette soaks away its fragrance. For
these | use dry, cold air / wrap them
in cotton wool, and set them on shelfin
the ice-chest. | can almost hear you
laugh, but really / am not joking. flow
ers thus treated keep perfectly for a week
with me. anG often longer.-S. C., 5n 81.
Nictc,a, foy NoceebeI.
The Hickman courier., 1876-11-03
F7ororing Eri.aefs -L.n.on.

The peel of six lemons, one quart of
white whisky or brandy; cut the rind
into thin shreds, half fll three or four
wide-mouthed bottles with it. and pour
the spirits upon il cork tightly, and
shake now and then for the first month.
This will keep fer years, and be better
Tor age. Orange may be prepared in
the same manner. Vanilla Two va
nilla beans, halfpint of white whisky ;
split the bean and clip with your Scissors
into bits, scraping out the seeds which
possess the finest havoring qualities put
the seeds and husks into the bottom of n
small bottle, and fill mp with the spirits
and cork tightly Shake it often ior II
few weeks, after which it will be fit for
use snd never spoil. Bitter Almond -