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ATTENTION CRAWFORD.

Col Mills, short time ago. made a
proposition TO Cow Garland, offering, in
case regiment to consist Of not less than
six, nor more than ten companies, Of six.
ty men, not more, are raised within the
State, he will duly provide for their
maintenance in barracks for one month s
drill at Little Rock, costs to and from
Philadelphia, and their camp expenses
while in that city. Each company to
uniform the men, and the State to arm
them. This Is certainly most liberia!
proposal on the part OF Col NJ, and it
offers an opportunity to our young men
to take trip 10 the Centennial, and
pass through, on their way there, beau
tiful stretch of country. Capt j d
Hawkins is making strenuous exertions
to raise such company. Our young men
arc taking considerable interest in the
matter, and indications give evidence of
success We would like to see com
pany raised 10 Crawford for the above
purpose. We have excellent material
among our young men for such an or.
ganizaion, and we hope all the boys will
enlist at once in the good cause. Satur-
day night n meeting was held and drill
proceeded with as a preparatory step
Sunday morning letter was received by
Capt J. D. Hawkins, from Col. I. b.
Mills, which speaks for itself. He has
kindly furnished it for publication:
oFrios OF oRoASIzArroS lsr Rso. AK. S. o.
Little Rock, January o, 1876.
Cart, J. d. HAWKINS. A s G.,
Commanding Company, &c, Dear Sir .
In reply to your communication OF the
Sd inst, have to state that your com
pany and the brass band rendered for
this regiment, will be accepted by me,
under the terms and conditions prescri.
bed in Geaeral Order, No 7, Heudquar-
ters Ark. State Militia, and Circular No.
|, from this office; copies of both of
which are herewith enclosed.
Your band is the third prolrcred and
accepted. They will be consolidated. for
the purposes of the regiment. in one
band Of from twenty four to thrty-two
pieces, and will receive instruction to-
gether, from some fully competent lead
er, while in camp at this city.
Thanking you tor your active interest
III the organization of the regiment, aud
feeling assured from the report OF haj
Gen. Newton, commanding. dc, th.t
Won will furnish a highly instructed and
thoroughly disciplined body of men, |
remain. Very respectfully, &c,
T. b. MILLS, Col A. S. c.
1t will be seen, from the above, that
the military company and brass band
have been accepted, and now it remains
with our young men to go or stay at
home. The company meets every Sat.
urday night for drill
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cT Beecher and anti Bcecher still
make Brooklyn unhappy.

DR.. d. G. Derby commenced Sc
ries Of lectures on Phrenology, last
Wednesday night, which will be contin.
ued five nights OF the present week, The
Doctor delivers very high toned, moral
and instructive lecture, and those who
lose any of the course, will be deprived
Of an interesting mental treat. He starts
for Ozark, Friday morning, where VT
recommend him to our friends at tina,
place. He preached fine sermon a,
the Methodist church, Sunday night.
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ES Senator Dorsey. in tho Senate ,

fF Senator Dorsey, in the Senate, on
the 9th, submitted a resolution, directing
the committee on transportation to the
seahoard, to inquire and report whether
the interests of the general government
do not demand that complete hydro
graphical survey be made of that portion
OF the Arkansas river between FIT. Smith.
Ark, and Pueblo, Col. to determine
whether that portion of said river is now
or can be made navigable by the removal
of any distractions that may be in exist
ence. Referred
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CrHAR CREEK, ARK, Dec. 90, 1878.

EDS. DEMOCRAT:
The burden of the theme Of our neighbor.
the Van Biren Prcss, on Railroad connection
Wit. the Little Rock aud Fort Smith Road.
seems to be, that the North West Arkansas
Railroad should have connection with the
Arkansas River. therefore it must 90 to Var
buren. Well. that Is just right; let us tap
the river at Van Buren. But surely the Press
man don't think we have money enough to
throw away to build ten miles Of road Mt n
cost Of S200.o00 for nothing. The only pr,c-
ticAl route yet reported by competent rngi-
neers from Fayetteville to Van Buren. runs
In one mile OF Alma. and why not tap the /.
X. i T. y Road at Alma and then rui, a roml
20 the river at Van Buren,. and have saved the
handsome sum Indicated.
Yours, CLEAR CREEK.
Inc above letter we lind Ii the Fayette-
vile Democrat of the sth of January. written
from Clear Creek, (Frog Bayou In this coun.
~. The Press does not intend to treat nm
fairly any portion of the County of Crawford
In this move for u Railroad connecting the
mountain counties with the l.. r. Of $. Rail-
way, although We confess u predominant In
'erest for the good name and advancement of
Van Duren, believing that with her advance
ment all other portions of the county will be
greatly benefited. The impression had
gained credence among our citizens. that Al
ma had been designated rs the terminus in
the charter for a road. having in contempla-
tion this connection. Without stopping to
inquire whether this was so or not as n citi.
zen Of Van Buren,, and watching her interests
We did not hesitate to direct the attention OF
the projectors OF road In connection with
uslE road, to the advantages possessed By Van
busvn, and to do so without dlsparaging the
claims Of other points Of terminus. We have
alwavs noticed that railroad corporations in
building roads, consult, first, their own inter
eAks and the advantages offered by competing
routes. without much regard to the interests
of towns or individuals. We do not contend
that the road must come to Van Buren, Of a
necessity, but that the natural advantages
presented BY our town, taken with the dis
position Of our citizens to do their part. In
It, construction far Outweigh those present.
ed 1t other points.
In answer to the query Of Clear Creek
NC are satisfied that the road to Van Buren,
after reading the report of Mai. Davidson. can
be built quicker and cheaper, than to any
other point on the Little Rock road In his
report. which we publish. he says thsta" 7ua-
vel Of about ttco hundred sai .dfty yards tong
will be required to get from the head waters
of White River to the head waters of Frog
Bayou" This of itself would cost more than
10 build tho ten miles Of road, spoken of and
thows 1t once the doubtful practcability Of
such a route.
We wish to assure " Clear Creek" and all
Others interested In contending routes. that
the columns OF the Press are open to them.
There can be but one route selected. and it
Will require the harmonious. combined effo, ts
of all Interested to accomplish the building
" that,
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Commissioners Sale.


DY virtue of decree of the Honorable
ID drrhit Court. af Graw ford County on
u,e .Ghancery sidetthereof nude at the Sep
telnber Term, 4 p. 1875 in case Of Letiti'l
j. Wright IA Administrative oi the Estate OF
J. A. Wright. deceased, ss William Walker.
Mary A. X. Walker. and Margaret A. Johnson
!. a. Commissioner. named in said decree will
sell to the highest bidder mt the Court House
door. OF said county, within the hours of jn
dIcial sales on the
5ti Iaav of February, 1870.
on 4 credit of three moGth the following de-
seribed real estate. known as the walker
Place. in B L. Drennen's Addition tolnc town
of Van Buren,, also bounded as follows be-
ginning at a point 80 feet North of North
West corner of the lot now occupied by NJ
Lynch. running thence North 35 yards thence
East lO5 yards. thence South 30 yards, thence
West los wards. to place of beginning.
JOHN F. WINFREY, Commissioner
Jan l0.lS76 2w
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Sheriff Sale:

NOTICE + HEREBY GIVEN, That. bv
~ virtue of the authority of a writ of exc
cution issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court
Of Crawford county. upon judgement rem
dered before i. hurrow late Justice of the
Peace of Van BaIen township, Crawford
county. on the l4til DAY of Ayril, 1875. in fl-
yor of F. M Neat. transcript of which wa.
filled in the Crawford rcut Court Of Craw-
ford county, Ark. son June 5tl, 1875 and to
me- directed and delivered. | have levied upon
and will expose to sale. by public auction, to
the highest and best bidder. for cash on FRI
day. the 2sth day. of January. 1876 at the
Court liodse door, in Graw ford county. Ark
between the hours of legal sale the following
described property to-wit: Part of the sw I
OF nw14 see. 1s.town>hlp north. rang 81 west
containing 81 80 100 acres more or less, levied
upon rs the propertyof A. c Stevenson. to
satisfy the above judgment, Sl0s50 damages
and costs.
JNO.F. WlNFREY. Sheriff
39-3w pert. W. DAVIS, Dep.
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fF Miss Maggie II. Davis, daughter
OF Jefferson Davis, was married at St
Lazarus church, Memphis, on the morn
ing of the lst inst, to j. Addison HAYES
cashier of the State national bank. Rev
George White, Of Calvary church oflicia
ted, and was assisted by Rev. Churchill
Eastn, rector of St. Lazarus, in the pres
ence Of very large congregation.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

|ln Mississippi there has been fu-
rious comment on the governors message.
A. Ewell introduced resolution to re-
turn the message to the governor and in
form him the legislature was ready to re-
ceive information on the condition OF the
government and the recommendation
but not TO hear q political campaign doc
unent
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For SALE !!

'INHE CHURCHILL. residence. good House
l. Garden. stable. Fruit treest, eto,
.Atso,
The two story biick Residence, occunlaa nv
+. NJ Neal. on The hill back Of NJ lynchs
store.
Also, -
The residence, knownAs Englands old place
frame house with six rooms
Also,
Eight Store houses on main street.
Also,
The residence known ss the Walker place,
north of NJ. Lynch's residence.
Also,
Ninety seven valuable Building and busi-
ness Lots in different parts of the town.
Also,
One Engine, Boiler Cotton Gin and Saw
Mill.
also,
Eight good Farmes and 5000 acres Land.
Terms of sale easy; prices reasonable.
Also for Rent
Good Farms, Dwellings. business Houses
and Rooms for Offices.
Information 10 strangers gicen .freeiv
at my Office
b J. BROWN, Attorney
and Real Estate Ag ent
jan l'76 Van Burcn, Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

ES- liarper's Weekly is opposed to
the Grant third term Can such things
be Wonder who bought it over. And
that, too, after giving the party its plat.
form, in his message. "How sharper
than serpent's sting u thankless child "
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

TT EX-Marshal Britton leaves next
week, with his children, to place them at
school. near Chicago. May the watch
full care of Him who lets not sparrow
fall to the ground without his knowledge
be ever about them, aud return them to
their friends in Arkansaa, fitted for all
the varied duties OF life.
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Mississippi u. s. Senator.

As was anticipated by most all of the
papers, in the democratic caucus Of Mis-
sissippi, on the 9th inst, Hon. l. G. La.
mar. was nominated for United States
senator by acclamation and bosterous
cheering.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

fH- On the assembling of the Senate
on the 9th inst, Senator Clayton offered
a bill authorizing term Of the United
Staes Court to be beld at Fort Gibson
Cherokee Nation. Referred to commit
tee
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

Col. +. \. Warren retires from the Pres
colt Banner. His large law and other busi-
nesa prevented him from giving tina, at.en-
tion 10 the paper which 1t demanded and he
desired. We regret to part with him W. B.
and +. i. White take his place "a editors and
proprietors.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

ESr Tive more democratic daily pa
pers. it is rumored by the Evening Star.
are to be started at Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

EE Col. Bob Howard and Judge
Redmond, of Little Rock, have formed
q law partnership.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11
Railroad Lands
FOR SALE.
Ranges 20, 30, 81, :s2 :S:;, North of
Arkansas River.

Ranges 20. 80, 81. :;2. 33, North of
Arkansas River.
Office is now open. books, plats. &c. ready
and are uow prepared for business. Come
and see These lands are sold at the valua-
tion price One fourth purchase money to he
paid down; the balance in equal instalments
in two four and six years. with six per cent
interest from date. Contract for title given
Parties wishing to pay all cash down will
have a deduction OF 10 per cent on valuation
price. Parties who have made. or in good
faith own the improvements on any of these
make their first payment, Such parties
would advise to make application ut once
with oath that they own said Improvements.
so that they may not be sid. Certificates of
application to purchase heretofore given. are
worthless, except as showing the correct mum.
bcrs of the land wanted. All purchases here.
totore made are held valid by the present
Company and rebate of interets will be al
lowed on sad contracts to this date on prompt
payment of deferred payments 1t will facil-
itate matters to. parties to procure the correct
Nos of their Land before applying at this Of
fee.
To partiesswtshIng to purchiise large tracts
special inducements will be offered. No one
now has any doubts of the completion of the
Railroad. and of course there can be no qucs-
tion about title. As there are several compa-
MES expected AT an early day to take up
large tracts of thi, land. those wishing certain
pieces. will do well to apply early,
B. J. BROWN, Agent
for Land Commissioner of L. r.
jan |. 3m +. 5. X. W. Co.
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DR.. j. II. Yarbro. resident dentist. has
tnssed to town. and taken the Mccain resi-
dence. Amer this, he will be found at his
o fe<- early AMI late to wait on callers.
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Notice.

IO LUCINDA J. WILSON, one of the
heirs at law of William Wilson, deceas-
ed:
YOU will pleased take notice, that !, rs
administrator de bonis non of the Estate of
William Wilson. deceased have in hand for
distribution your share of the personal assets
of said estate. This is .rrefore to notify you
that unh'ss yon make application either in
person or by agent for said estate. on or he
fore the 2nd Monday in April next. the same
will be paid over. pro rata, TO the remainin:
heirs OF said estate.
JESSE Turner. Admir-.
dec II, 1875 ~
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~ The Governor offers three hundred
dollars reward for the arrest of Picksn,
Beuqe
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/. o. q, f..

l. o. u. i.
Craxaafd Lodge. No. 8. I. o o. +. has
elected and installed the following officers for
the present term. viz:
Ttos. W. Davis, N.G.
Chas. Ribbling, q.
}. A. I.ockhart. Sec.
4. Ward. Treas
--Ohe hundred negro cmigrants from
Georgia. bound for Arkansas, passed
through Colnmbus = few DAYS aen.
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Pleasures, riches. honor and joy are
sure to have care, disgrace, adversely and
afflicton in their train. There is no
pleasure without pain, no joy without
sorrow
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Pay for your paper.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11

lake 1t all IN ALL the yonng lsdies' leap
year party, last Thursday night, was a
splendid affair, and reflected great credit
upon the young girls, who projected it
and pushed it to lis happy consumma-
tion. May they enjoy many a happy
leap year.
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The HnYonet VIII Emil.

Two months ago we had most excellent
authority for saying that it was the pur-
pose of the Republicans TO use the bayo-
net in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida,
which they believed they could carry for
HAYES and WHEELER by that weapon ;
and in Alabama, Arkansas, and North
Carolina, il they thought they saw fair
chance OF success there by its instrument
tally. But at that time they never dream
ed OF necessity for its employment to
save South Carolina-a State that they re-
gnrded ms theirs beyond all CONTINGENCIES.
In making these statements, we reflect
the precise opinions and determinations
that GRANTS Cabinet and ZACH CHAND-
LrRs committee entertained eight or ten
weeks ago. Our sources of information us
TO their intentions on this momentous sub.
iect about the middle Of August, could
hardly have been better If we had wit
messed their deliberations.
since that date these conspirators have
essentially modified their programme.
they quail before the rising Indignation OF
he North mt these repeated attempts to
coerce the South into the support OF men
and measures that they detest. They have
abandoned all hopes of Mississippi. Flori-
ia, Alabama Arkansas. and North Caro-
ina. We perhaps ought to except Flori-
Ia, which they have not yet quite given up.
But the audacious, corrupt villains who
lin to perpetuate the coarse, brutal policy
II GRANT by the election of the feeble,
!acle HAYES. do purpose to save South
.arolina and capture Louisiana by means
IF violence and fraud, IL they can. To
ecure this end they will stick at nothing
within their reach.
But honor, decency, fair dealing, the
Constitution and the laws, and n majority
Of the people, are against them; and they
will fail.
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Tilden's Extract and Morgan's Coffee.

We have been disposed to abstain en-
tirely from ali attacks upon the personal
characters OF the Republican candidates
during the present political campaign,
leaving the election to be decided solely
on political principles.
Mr.. MORGAN assumed the title of n
Major-General during the war; but his
occupation, as il has always been, was that
Of grocer. He was n wholesale dealer i'll
sugar and coffee; but when he sold coffee
TO the Government he put no sugar aud
no milk with IT. OF course he took sugar
and milk with his own coffee every morn
ing; but il was good enough for soldiers
without either.
On the other hand the great laboratory
OF the TILDEN family was occupied it,
making an excellent extract of pure cof-
fee. mixed with sugar and concentrated
milk, so that the soldier in the field could
always have substantially as good "a cup
of coffee as could be got at the best hotel
in New York.
Coffee In the morning was great pro-
lection of the soldiers against malarious
fever. Its introduction, in some instances,
caused IA wonderful reduction in the NOR
tality from this cause. OF course the moro
palatable the coffee was made the more
general became Its use. Undoubtedly the
extract for which SIR. TILDEN has been de-
rided saved many lives. People who think
common soldiers should have milk aud
sugar III tler coffee will vote for TILDES.
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The CITY Democracy.

We have never had local election that
sarricd with it more important conse-
,ucuces than the one for which uomina-
ions will he made to-day.
There are but two things necessary for
he Democracy of this city TO do. The
irst Is that the various factions and lead
srs of the party here shall he thoroughly
md fairly united in regard to their
course in the forthcoming municipal cleo
ion, and that they may he so harmonized
~ to increase their energy and power.
rhe other thing is that good and proper
men shall he nominated to the important
offices which are to be filled. We trust
hat there will be no failure on this point.
There are many excellent, well-quali-
led. and popular citizens among whom a
httng candidate for the Mayoralty emu
easily he found. As To the Surrogate, we
have already, more than once, expressed
our opinion about DELASo c. CALVIN. who
is trying TO obtain denomination TO that
position.
The results Of the municipal election pre-
pared Tor to-day will affect not only the
party in the city, but the politics of the
state, and the success Of the national Dem
ocratic ticket in the country. There
ought therefore, to he n sense of response
bility on the part of those Immediately
concerned III the nominations.
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Tho yyor,,te Aspect Of Europe.

II now looks like war in Europe. The
London Times abaudous its hopes Of peace
proclaims that negotiations have come to
an end, and believes that Russia and Tur-
kew, the belheereuts now confronting each
other, must be left to the consequences Of
their acts. The Times, n few days ago,
made n dcspairing appeal to BISMARCK
to raise his hand and command the peace;
but BIsMARCK's organ coldlv replied that
the triple alliance entered into last spring
between Germany, Russ1, and Austria
was still In existence, and could not be ig-
nored. Thus BISMARCK gives England TO
understand that when she denantly
rejected the policy toward Turkey
contained in the Berlin memoran-
dun which he assisted i'm drawing
up, she took upon herself n responsible
ity, from the consequences Of which he
does not intend TO assist in saving her. 1t
is more than probable, from the present as
poet OF things, that the three allied powers
will again attempt, without regard TO
England, to enforce upon Turkey the
terms of the Berlin memorandum
in way less agreeable aud more
sweeping than was previously intended,
and that in this course they will be sup
poi ted by Italy. A Quadrupe alliance,
with these four members, would be the
most formidable military combination seen
in Europe since the wars of the First Ma
PoLEoN. Indeed. IL would be far more
powerful than any of the alliances of that
period.
Turkey could not, of course, resist il
alone, and we cannot say at this time
whether, among all the powers of Europe,
even England seems disposed TO assist
her Tho Pan Mall Gazette and some Of
the other leading London papers speak
in belligerent tone, and the Daily
Telegraph goes into Mysteries as IL pro-
claims that England must wage war from
end TO end OF the world, rather than per-
NIT the Russian flag to be hoisted at Con-
stantinople; but as it is not likely that
Russia will attempt to do that at present,
the Telegraph may ne well reserve its pas
sion.
II is not easy to see how Turkey can
peacefully submit to the Russian demands,
however strongly they may be backed up.
but it is no more easy to see how she can
effectually resist them.
The portents of the hour are warlike, as
this mornings dispatches show; but II hos
tilities should begin, they are sure to be
followed by complications that not even
the wisest statesmen can now foresee.