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The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

Col. j. +. Cravens, of Clarksville, Is
now in Van Buren,. The Colonel is look
ing after his congressional interests in Craw-
ford Although not as well known here
as in other counties nearer fome, he has many
warm friends here Scott county has instruc-
ted for him as first choice, and Polk county as
first choice for Stuart and second for Cra-
vens.
We were pleased to meet the able editor
of the lndependedt Arkansan, Dr. Mcclure
and his good lady on the excursion train yes
terday, Would have liked to have seen more
of you Doctor-Come again.
The steamboats, have further reduced the
tie Rock The fare is now $3.50.
We notice that the railroad crossing at
the intersection of Main and Columbus sts.
has been greatly improved.
The Hughes took 800 sacks Of four from
Van Burcn, Saturday.
Our old friend .p..a-so- As~--n-'- s-ss
gret to le"rn, lost n fine bay horse, Friday
morning from overhead.
Adams 4 Co. get up the neatest safe for
flour, neal, sugar. &c. that we have seen any
where. If yon want to shut off unaccounta
bic leaks from your store room, let him make
you safe.
Mr. William Wallace, of CIarksvile SON
-in-law of Alderman Avis Smith, has come to
Van Buren to reside. He is connected with
Mr. Smith in his store.
Never before, in the memory of the old
est nhabtant, has there been such prospects
Tor large corn crop in Crawford county
there has been, perhaps, rather too much rain
for the cotton but it is coming on finely and
promises well.
Mr.. D. L. Bourland, still representing the
house Of Bussey Il Co., st. Lonis, was
in our town, last week. Buck" is one of
the reliable young men that will do to tie to
From Mr. Bourland we get little item of the
wheat that was consigned to the house
he represents last year, on the Arkanaas riv-
er, above Dardanelle: 43564 sacks or Sl0S,.
$40 bushels of wheat, worth at least Sl60, 900
and he thinks this amount, perhaps, is equal
to one-half Of the whole amonnt received in
st. Louis from this State.
-Mr.J. p. Bullock has received the m achi-
merry for his new steam Touring mill at Ark
loe. Syme Hayman has the charge of putting
it in place.
Sales of produce from wagons have been
mad as follows: bacon, clear sides. 10 cts.
wheat GO to 90 cts. as to quality; green APP
Piles, Is TO 30 cts; Irish potatoes 25 cts. gar
den vegetables. at any price that may be Of
fered for them.
Several work-h horses dropped dead with
the heat. while at work on plantations down
the river last week.
Capt. Dave Brodie isup from Alma.
Mr.. William Shibley returned from Hot
Springs last week, He is looking much i'm
proved in health. N
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
The Collectors Settlement.

Capt J T. Winfrey, collector and sher.
iT of Crawford county made his final
and complete settlement with the county
cot. rt at its last session.
As shown by the settlement made at
this (Jnly) term of the county court, the
tax assessed and charged up, from which
the collector gave receipts, amounted to
Si4,3l2 10 100 This amount includes
the tax for 1875, and the delinquent tax
on real property for the years 1872, 1878
and on both real and personal for 1874.
The amount Of tax collected and paid
over to the state and county treasurer,
less collectors commission, is $40 659
l5-l0o, being 3lf per cent of the whole
tax assessed. leaving out the delinquent
tax for 1872, 1873 and 1874, the collec-
ton for 1873 was 95 per cent.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EE The more we learn of the contest
in Franklin County, between Gen. Arm
stead and Col. Witch, for the nomina
ton for Senator from this District, the
more thoroughly are we convinced that
Franklin County has been carried for
Witch by fraud and chicanery Not
even the friends of Witch claim for
him, that he has the confidence for Strict
integrity, of the large majority of the
people of that county. Personally; we
have no i'll will for Mr.. Witch. Our
opposition is on the broad ground of
want OF confidence in him as politician
and legislator. We were in hopes, that it
would not become necessary for us to
say one word in regard to the candidate
for Senatorial honors, from this district I;
We wished Franklin to present good
man-that they could unite on, and who
would have been acceptable to this coun-
ty. They have not done so, but have
come to us, so far as the convention is
concerned, nearly equally divided in their
strength, bringing to US man for our
support, void almost, of the most essen
tial qualifications needed for successful
incorruptible legislator.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

In the examination Of an Irish case for
assault and battery. counsel. on cross
examining the witness asked him what
they had at the first place they stopped
at He answered. "Four glasses OF ale =
"What next?' 1.-TWO glasses of wine y
What next?" "One glass of brandy
What next?" "a fight of course
A Chicago paper says that a clergyman
of that city thinks it looks decidedly sus-
picious for member of his congrega'
ton to send him mess of fish on Mon.
day morning, especially when he recol-
Iects that that member was not at church
the dav before.
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DI z D.

In Van Buren Sunday morning, quite sud
denly, July 23d, at the residence of his grand
father, Mr.. Wm. Whitfield. WILLIE NEwELL
son of Col. Bob and Mrs. Ella Newell, aged 3
years and months.
NY cherub babe. My snow-white dovei
Encircled in Gods arms of love
leave thee sleeping!
Twas hard to say THY will be done'
And i've to Heaven shining one,
My whole heart weeping!
thought to keep thee. precious babe,
Upon my bosom, where God laid
Thee swcctly, cllnging-
Hope sang her brightest songs, and wove
Into each day. new chords of love
More deep and winning!
We did not see the beck ming hand
Of angels from the unseen land
Divinely singing
Nor could we see--savc in thine eyes
The heavenly glories in Disguise
About thee winging!
No longer mine, the precious care
VI dainty babe. so sweet and fair
Only tress Of sunny hair
Deaths hand returnc.h!
For one more smile. wonld have given
All-saye the hopei n thee and Heaven,
My heart so ycarneth
Our synipdtiics go out to the stricken. sor-
rowing mother and grandparents and absent
father, in this deep aiIliction, May lie who
does not afflict willingly, give them support.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
THE LITTLE ROCK EXCURSION.

So far as Little Rock was concerned,
the excursion, yesterday, was decided
failure. Not over half dozen citizens Of
any prominence were along. A few were
added on the way until they reached Alma
where, to the relief of all, the largest,
handsomest and most enthusiastic addi
ton was made to the excursion. Quite q
large number went from here up to the
end Of the line, and returned the same
night.
The citizens of Van Buren received
the excursionists in a very creditable
manner 100 guns were fired, on the ar
rival AMI departure OF the train. Hon.
Jesse Turner, in very appropriate ad.
dress, welcomed the excursionists, and
extended the hospitalities of the town,
which was responded to in happy man.
ner by Mayor Fletcher, of Little Rock.
An excellent lunch was prepared, and
washed down with "icec cold lemonade, y
and our excellent band made the music,
adding much to the good feeling extant.
Among the distinguished excursion.
lists we noticed Hon, Mayor Fletcher and
DR.. Dodge, of Little Rock; George
Howell, Of Russellville; DR.. Mcclure
and wife, of Dardanelle; Mrs. G. l..
RrO Wn aaitpr af tho Ranper and Col
Witch, of Ozark; Col. NJ. +. Locke
and wife, Misses Wynn. and Miss Sallie
Locke, of Alma, and Dr. Linde, of Hot
Springs,
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s ~ Ono OF the sharp tricks of Wit
tich's friends, to forward his ends was to
change the name Of JohnJ. Walker, one
Of the Delegates to the Senatorial Con-
vention, to that of Martin Carpenter.
Notwithstanding the oAscial proceedings
we are informed by good authority, that
Joln,J- Walker Esq. OF Ozark, was one
OF the elected Delegates. Such tricks may
be played on the Ozark people, but they
win not go down here, without protest,
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EE- Mr.. Henry Ramey, who had an
nounced himself as candidate for the
efiicei Of sheriff, has, we learn, with,
drawn from the race. Mr.. Ratney was
one, Of the best republicans IN the coun.
~, and il we we're to have man of tha,
paSiftics. We don't know of one that We
would have preferred to him. Mr.. Ora.
dxhow has the field, ON that side, to him.
self But we think he had better follow
the example of Mr.. Ramey, and give
" Captain jack clear field
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CEDAR CREEK.

The Democracy OF Cedar Creek town
ship met on the 2ist Of July at Cedar
Grove, and the following proceedings
were had:
W b. Triplet, was elected Chairman
and L. Neal Secretary. Eli Oliver, Il. j.
McCurdy, Younger Colman and Leoni-
das Neal were elected Delegates to the
County Convention. Delegates were in
structed to cast ther votes for +. e. Oil.
yer for Assessor and Berkeley Neal for
Representative. No instructions for
other offices.
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The Mazzard Prairie to Blossom like
the Rose.

/. The Russian emigrant agent, that was
here, last week, with Col Slack, Land
Commissioner Of the Little Rock and Ft
Smith Railway company. and examined
several localities for lands to locate a
.cafouy ffom Russia, finally settled upon
vc0 acres of the Mlzzard Prairie, four
pr FIVE miles from Fort Smith Twenty
families will be at once started, and by
fall we m1y expect to see Mazza ard alive
/ MNli}es sian farmers. This was all Rail
road lands.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

ET We; Understand that Witch is
putting spurs to Wilcox, and insisting he
shall come up to his defence in good
earnest Poor Witch you don't know
the treacherous Granville as well as we
do. He is just as likely to throw you
overheard before the day Of trial, ne.
member the ease of Judge Burrow. In.
gratitude is no name for it.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
Reform and Honest Men.

That is the cry that went up from St.
Louis, and is re iterated all over the coun.
try. Shall this Senatorial destrict diso-
hey those emphatic injunctions We hope
not. In all of our nominations, let us
hew as near to the line as possible, and
present to the voters none but pure and
honest men for their suffrerage.
Honest men fo, office.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EE Mr.. Edward Ransom. President of
the recent constitutional convention of
North Carolina, and the Republican can
didate for Congress in the First District
of that State two years ago, announces
his intention to take the stump for the
st. Louis ticket. He was a Grant elect
or in 1872.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
Important To All.

We are requested to give notice that the
merchants and citizens generally. of Van Bu-
rem will meet at the Court House Wednesday
afternoon at 2 clock. to take action In ret
erence tn repairing and putting in C, mplete
order the road to Fayetteville. ltis import
ant that active work be done, and we hope
to see all out
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

!, GE- Brick Pomerqy Is out IN opposi
tion to the st. Louis nomination.. Brick s
day passed some time since, and he will
ini it hard kicking against the
ptfcks"
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EE- The New Haven Register (dem J
says. Zach Chandler will cost Hayes
some votes, and the removal Of Jewell a
good many of them Set Connecticut
down for another round thousand for
Tilden, making 10000 in all"
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

Ey- The editor OF the Argus will find
DunhaM's "digestion pretty good, be-
fore he Wilcox gets to the Legislature.
Not only our own will be good, but We
will keep Granville moving SO lively, that
his own digestion will be worked up to a
healthy standpoint.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

,.EI Gen. John s Phelps, Of Spring
field. No !. was nominated by the demo.
Gratis OF that State, as their candidate for
Governor.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
RICHLAND.

We are requested, by citizens of Rich
land township, to say that their Primary
meeting will be held on Friday instead
Of Saturday. Candidates are invited to
be present.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

fF A good campaign sentiment by
Gov. Tilden; See, when the fruits of
industry are gathered for the use Of the
toilers. that they are not wasted by the
prodigality, fraud or peculation OF your
public agents."
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
To the Voters of the 5th Judicial District

Having been solicited. both publicly and private
ly. to become candidate for election 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 2 candidate for reelection to that ohce::
voters Of this circuit, shall in the future in the
past. continue to discharge faithfully snd impair
TALLY the duties of the office. knowing neither friend
nor foe. and consulting but interest, that of the
State,
make no other reference to the manner in which
have performed the duties of Prosecuting Attor-
ney than to the records of erin ina ietons in
the courts of this circuit, and the personal KIN ,wl-
edge of all persons having business in the courts
therein. during the term of office.
Trusting that your Endorsement of my perform
ance of the duties of Prosecuting Attorney may be
shown by the votes at the balot-box, am
Respectfully yours, ~
i p. BYERS.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

ET IL seems 10 he pretty well settled
that Gen Ben. Butler will run for Con
gre IS In the Seventh Massachusetts, Dis.
trict. this fall, il not as Republican can.
didate, then ON On Independent ticket
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EI On the 18th inst. the lower house
of Congress passed bill granting pen
sion of fifty dollars per month each to
the widow, father and mother of Gen.
Custer,
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EF U. S. Marshal Upham and Gen.
John N. Sarber came in on the train,
Thuraday night. and went on to Fort
S NTH, next morning
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, S,
TO the Voters of Crawford County

At the solicitation of many of my old friends and
acquaintances, have consented to become can
ddate for reelection to the office of sheriff for this
county. Ihave no promises to make, references
to give. You all know me. and acquainted
with the manner in which | have conducted the
office, If again honored by your votes, and cleo
ted to the position, pledge you ! shall continue
as heretofore to discharge its duties honestly and
faithfully to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
JOHN +, WINFREY,
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

lE6 Three companies Of the third ar
tiliery, from forts in New York harbor,
left that city on the 18th for the Indian
country, under the command of Col. Will
drick. ss
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The First kilograms.

The fist telegraph dispatches over the line
between Van Burcn and Little Rock are as
follows:
VAN BUREN. ARK. July Il, 1876.
To Gov. A. II. GARLAND:
Improving the first opening of telegraph
communication with the capitol of the State
we join congratulations for the prosperity OF
the State
B.,I. Brown.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

LITTLE Rock ARK, July "a, 1876.
To b. J. Brown, Van Buren,:
Absence from home delayed answer to
your telegram
Many congratulations to Van Buren,. May
she always prosper.
All. GARLAND.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EF- Cedar Creel touches off the first
gun for the farmer-bny candidate tor the
egislature-Berkiey Neal, Esq.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

EF The Texas Pacific Railway was
completed to Fort Worth, on the 10th
inst
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

spendthrift and pillow One is hard
up and the other is soft down.
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For Assessor

We are authorized to announce JOHN
JOHNSTON, of Mountain township for AS
SCISSOR of Crawford county at the election in
September.
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- National Elccton--Nov. ith, lSfG.
d
a., PRESIDENTIAL EYECToRs.
State at Large
" 4 JAMES D. WALKER, tf Washington,
t MARCUS l.. BELL, of Jefferson
First District,
PoINDEXTER DUNN, of st. Francis.
= ~ Second District,
...GF DANIEL W. JONES, of Hempstead.
Third District
BENTON J.. BROWN, of Crawford.
el.Y Fourth District. a.,R
.4.t4 8. H. wHITTHoRNE. of osuway.
-~s--
- a7z SUNG fcfedtfoh--sept.4, 1876.
.4.,#.,a For Governor
WILLIAM R. MILLER, of independence.
For Secretary of State.
- BENTON d. BEAVERS. Of Saline.
For Auditor of State,
JOHN CRAWFORD, of Howard.
For Treasurer of State,
q THeMAs J. CHURCHILLE, of Pulaski.
For Attorney. General,
.----s.'- WILLIAM +. HENDERSON, Of Randolph
For Commissioner of State Lands
JAMES N. SMITHEE, of Pulaski.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
GEORGE ". HILL, of Calhoun.
ES
For Judge Of Pulaski Chancery Court,
JOHN r. EAKIN, of Hampstead.
3 Fer CLERK Of Pulaski Ghancerv Court,
JONATHAN w. CALLAWAY, of Ouachita.
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THE GAZETTE FOR 1876.

THE GAZETTE FOR 1876.
TERMS.
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Five copies one year gN
len copies enc year 1870
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Write for terms to agents,
All paper. discontinued after the expiration of
the term Of subscription.
Give postofies address In fui,, stating state and
Rock, Ark, TO whoE all omrnunications on busi
ness or otherwise should be addressed.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

"A bald headed man peddling a hair
restorer was the confusing spectacle
presented to Danbury, last week,
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
Township Constable.

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
PEvEY, as n candidate for constable of Van
Buren township.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25
Cor Secretary of State,

'f For Treasurer of State,
z s.s THOMAS j. CHURCHILLE, of Pulaski.
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For Commissioner of State Lands.
JAMES N. SMITHEE, of Pulaski.
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Subscribe for the Press.

ozArR. July Is. iS76.
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For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
GEORGE ". HILL, of Calhoun.
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Fer CLERK Of Pulaski thancerv Court,
JONATHAN W. CALLAWAY, of Ouachta.
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Democratic Conservative Ticket.

). National Elcction--Nov. 7th, 1876.
The Van Buren press., 1876-07-25

- For Governor,
WILLIAM R. MILLER, of Independence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-02

The sessions of the Twelfth Annual Sunday
School Convention will commence with chill
dren's meeting, at tho Academy of Music, Penn
street, Reading Pa, on Tuesday evening June
18Th, at 1880 o'clock
Entertainment will be provided for delegates
who notify William G, MCGOWAN, chairman Of
committee on entertainment, Reading, on or be-
fore June l0th.
Delegates, on their arrival, will be met at the
depot, and may report at the headquarters of
the local committee lin the session-room of the
church,
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Com.
pany will sell excursion tickets at all their prin,
cipal and terminal stations, good from Monday
June 18th, to Saturday, June l7th, inclusive, at
one-third reduction nom regular rates, These
tickets will be sold on Monday and Tuesday
only NJ credentials required,
The singing of the Convention will be under
the general direction OF Asa Hun, Esq, OF Phil
adelphia.
Distinguished workers and speakers from this
and other States have promised to be present
and participate in the exercises.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-02
DECORATION DAY AT CATAWIssA.
HONOR TO THE FALLEN HEROES.

The annual observance of the custom of dec
Grating the graves of the patriots who fell in de-
iehce OF the liberties of their country, or who
have passed away to their rest in the grave
since the last cruel war was over, took place
on Tuesday, MAY 5Oth, in the usually quiet vii.
lage of Catawissa. The day was generally oh.
served by an almost entire suspension of busi-
ness. The turn ont of citizens was larpe md
The contribution of flowers was abundantly am
pie The procession was formed under the d.
rection of the Chief Marshall, B. p. Schinck
accompanied by the Catawissa brass band who
gave us some appropriate music followed by
pretty general turnout of the returned volun-
teers, who We're under command of our worthy
and efficient Major j. ii. Sheesholtz. The Sum
day schools turned ont generally in large num-
bers They We're under the marshallsbip or
Capt NJ. NJ Brobst, c. F. Harder and b. F.
Hnkley. The procession moved to the Luther.
an aud Reformed grave yard After the hand
had played solemn air Rev. William G. Lait.
zle, pastor of st. Johns Lutheran Church omen.
ed the exercises appropriately by prayer, the
soldiers and citizens standing near respectfullv
uncovering their head while the appeal was
made to the throne of grace. At the conclusion
of the prayer the band played dirge. Then
commenced the work of decorating the graves of
our departed heroes by adorning then, with
springs choicest flowers. This work was at
tended to by the children of the different Sun.
day schools and the soldiers present.
This finished, the procession was reformed
and marched TO the Friends burying ground
where prayer was again offered by Rev. VIM.
G, Laitzle The graves of the fallen brave in
this ground were decorated after the same man.
ner as those in the other resting place of the
dead, after which the band played solemn
piece. Then followed the address. which was
delivered by Rev, Wm G. Latzle, which was
eloquent and patriotic and was listened to yery
closely by the soldiers and the large assemblage
of citizens present ON the occasion. After the
band played an appropriate air, the thanks of
the soldiers were returned to the citizens for
their generous git Of flowers and the general
interest taken in memory Of the patriotic dead
The procession was again reformed, and
marched to the front of the NJ. +. Church, where
the large assembly dispersed, all satisfied with
the services of the day,
CENTENNIAL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-02
Tonic.

Every one, at times, feels the necessity of
some restorative of the vital powers, depress-
ed by mental or bodily exhaustion. In such
conditions let every one, instead OF flying to
the alcoholic or medicinal stimuants, which
must be followed by depression equal to
their excitement, reinyigorate his deganged
system by the natural tonic elements of
the Peruvian Syrup.
Poughkeepsie, n. Y. October 1876
Gentlenan-Since taking the Peruvian
syrup feel better, my strength is improved,
my bowel are regular, my appetite is first
rate. | have recommended il To my friends
and they are using IT,
There is an old physician in this city
lolder thi n ann who has been in the drug
business Tor lorty years, who has used the
Syrup for three months, and gives it as his
decided opinion that it is the best Altera-
tive Tonic Medicine he ever knew.
Your truly, VIC. STERLING.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-02

HORSE LAws.-It has been decided that when
horse or carriage is let out for hire for the
purpose of performing a particular Journey the
party letting warrants the horse or carriage Gt
and competent for such journey. If the hirer
treats the horse or carriage as any prudent man
would do, he is not answerable for any damage
that either may receive. But he must use the
horse for the purpose for which he hired him.
tor instance n horse hired for saddle must no,
be ased III harness. If the hirer violates this
express condition Of the contract, lie is liable for
any damage that may occur. If the horse is
stolen through the hirer's negligence, such as
leaving the stable door open all night he must
answer for it. But if he is robbed Of it by high
waymen,when travelling the usual road at usual
hours, he cannot be held for damages. As thes,.
questions are frequently in dispute these deci-
sions may he interesting.