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The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

Charley Abbott, and wife, of Louis
willie. XIV. are Oh visit to Van Buren,
and are guests of Judge J. B. Ogden.
The new school-board have been
sworn, and will enter on the duties OF
their office, next Saturday.
Mr.. c. II. HALEY and wife are up to
spend Christmas.
The long-talked of amateur theatri
cal entertainment, in which the play Of
"Handy-Andy' will be produced, takes
place Wednesday night, December 10Th
Go and see it.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

ea~Just as we go to press We have re-
ceived the Dardanelle Gimlet," contain,
ing the report of the committee selected
by Col. J. 4. Cravens, to declare on the
qualifications and report candidate to
be appointed by him to West Point. 1t
is no dseredit to the other competitors
to know that young Walter Jacoway, son
Of Hon. ]. d. Jacoway of Dardanelle
was recommended. The following is
the note of the Chairman of tho Board
GAINESVILLE, ARK, Dec. 10, 1877.
Mr.. WALTER JAcowAY,
Dear Sir:-After a very careful consid
Grafton, the " Board Of Examiners have
unanimousl y agreed to report you as the
successful contestant and will so report
to Col. j. +. Cravens, NJ. c., from this
district.
Receive my sincere congratulations
and believe me
Yours Respectfully,
j. p. MITCHELL,
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

ne Vick's Illustrated Monthly Ma

1g- Vick's Illustrated Monthly Mag
azine and Catalogue, which is separate
from the magazine, is on our table. 1t
Is published and edited by James Wick,
the veteran florist and scotsman of
Rochester, N. Y. To the ladies this mag
80 -s =
azine is especially interesting, as it tells
them many interesting and useful things
about flowers, how to prepare flower
beds, the planting of seeds, etc, besides
large amount of miscellaneous read,
ing, both useful and interesting.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

csg~ Col. VIM. p. Adair and the Hon.
d. II. Ross, were appinted by the Chief
and confirmed by the Senate last Thurs,
day as delegates to represent the inter
ests of the Cherokee Nation at Washing.
ton during the next twelve months. -
Cherokee Advocate.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25
IT The Laclsornnnh. Toy Enho

Es~ The Jacksorough, Tex, Echo, Of
the 18th, says that Maj. Wilson, Paymas-
ter of the United States army, came in,
last Sunday evening, and the next day
disbursed about $4,000 to Capt. Bald
wins company Of cavalry, stationed at
Fort Richardson.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

ras~ From the last number of the
Ozark Democrat we notice that Mr.. c.
c. Colburn will assume the control
of the editorial department of that paper
after the LIST of January, Mr.. Bourland
retiring We extend to the new editor
a cordial welcome to the helm, wishing
him all the success 10 (which his talent,
onergy, and worth justly entitle him.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

By The president has signed pardon
for John A. Joyce, convicted of conspi-
racy to defraud the United States taxes
on distilled spirits. The pardon is full
and unconditional Joyce, it will be
remembered, was sentenced TO two
thousand dollars fine in addition to his
Imprisonment.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

IS The nomination of Hon. John
Baxter, of Knoxville, Tennessee, as Uni.
ted States Judge Of the sixth circuit, has
been confirmed by the senate. Mr.. Bax-
ter is a democrat, and q brother of Elk,
Governor Elisha Baxter of this state.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25
ssg' A City of Mexico correspondent
If the New York World, writes

1agp A City of Mexico correspondent
Of the New York World, writes
Before closing, in order to illustrate
the state of feeling here, will refer to
a circumstance which occurred q short
time ago. 1t was announced that there
would be wrestling match in the New
Mexico theatre; between Mexican, ia,
nous for his strength, and an American
negro. The theatre was crowded to wit
ness the spectacle. When the two muscu
lar individuals made their appearance
the Mexican was loudly applauded, and
few shouts of Viva Mexico were
heard. The first round was won by the
negro. This dlsploased tho audience the
more. To make matters worse the ne
gro was imprudcnt enough to throw the
Mexican HeIouIes both the second and
third falls. This was more than MeXi
can patriotism could bear, so the audi
ence made for the "nigger" However
he alluded them, until the police arrived
and quelled the disturbance. During the
spectacle, shouts of death to Yankees
were shouted Justify.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

D6- A lato Montreal dispatch says
that one hundred canal-strikers marched
one afternoon, recently, to Cote st. Paul
and attacked tho Office of Davis u Son,
: contractors, with stones and receivers.
The shots were returned from the office
killing one and wounding six. "The
way of the transgrcssor is hard"
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

ET Senator Garland and Hon. J. E.
Cravens, NJ. c., arrived at Little Rock,
last week. Col. Cravens was met in that
city by his family. They will both en-
Joy the holidays at home.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

ss- Springfield, ILL.,, dispatches an
nounce the election of the Rev. George
Fox Seymour, dean of the general theo.
logical seminary Of New York, as Dish
op Of the newly created diocese.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

FE- In his message to the General
Assembly, Gov. Kempnor, of Virginia,
makes a clear, uncompromising appeal
for the payment Of Virginia's debts with
out finching.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

EE Hon. ]. J. Farley is the newly
elected United States Senator from Cali
fornia. He is democrat, and succeeds
Sargent, republican.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

No Paper, Next Week.
j. p. hlITC

In order to give our help week 5
rost,we shall publish no paper next week,
Christmas coming on Tuesday, we go to
press on Monday-a day earlier.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

EE- A man was killed. by circular
saw, and in bis obituary notice it was sta.
ted that be was good citizen, and up-
right Christian, and all ardent patriot.
but of limited Information witLregard 10
circulars avs
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

EF Germany will stand by Russia to
the.bitter end. 1t becomes question
whether England will quietly submit to
be bullied by these powers, or show her
determination to have voice in the set
Element ofthe question.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

The Dardanelle Immigrant says /:
Twenty-threc North Carolina emigrants
came over the road, last Saturday, under
the supervision Of DR.. Mckenzie, who
has provided present accommodations for
them. Welcome to our new citizens.
We also include Mr.. Dorsey, who is re-
Gently from Corinth, Mississippi, and has
opened upa business house at ALI. How
ellis old stand.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25
WANTS OF THE LITTLE ONES.

Some want one thing and some anoth
er, but,
Me want Christmas tree.
Yes, me do;
Want IN orange on it,
Lots of candy too.
Wants some new dishes
Want red pail
Want u rocking-horse.
With very long tail,
Want little watch
That says, Tick, tick!"
Want a new dolly,
Cause Yictoria's sick.
Want so many things
Don't know what to do:
Want a little sister,
Little brother too.
Won'tyou buy 'em, Mama?
Tell me why you won't?
Want to go to bed?
No, me don't.
Read our locals if you want to &C
your Christmas and New Years present
low. Men that don't advertise then
want to carry their stock over to mex
year for you.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25
EN- From the Jacksonboro. Texa

ET From the Jacksonboro, Texas,
Echo, we see Capt. Baldwin's company
of United States cavalry have been or
dered to Fort Sill, Indian Territory, and
that 4 detachment of the 10th Infantry
is now en- route for Fort Richardson to
relieve him.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

Deas- Hon. w. r. Lee, of Newton, in a
letter to the Gazette, advocates the Ad-
ans Redfeld plan of settling the indebt
edness of the State. He says four-ffths
of the citizens Of Newton county are
the same way of thinking.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

Gp BY wife--Al men are not home
less, but some are home less than 9TH
ers
ES- Whenever you have ten minutes
to spare 20 and bother some one who
hasn't
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

). b6s- Two earthquake shocks We're felt
at Beachburg, Ontario, on the 18th inst,
at between and 6 o'clock in tho NOR
ninn
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

nas- 1t is said that Germany will stand
by Russia.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

Blessed is the man who never SAYS
his mothers pies were better than his
wife's.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

&C. Senators Blaine, and Dorsey, and
Representative Hale spend their Christ
mas at Hot Springs
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

They keep cough mixture by the bar
rel in Fort Smith, Dardanello Indie,
pendent.
q 1t may cure cough, but it gives the
.hiccups. Is it whiskey straight, you
mean, Ell
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25
COMMERCIAL
Van buren,, Dec. Is, 1871.


Business with the merchants for the
past week has been rushing.
Business has been very brisk. in antic,
ipation Of the holidays. On Saturday it
was immense.
Cotton comes in freely, but the price
has somewhat declined from those of the
former week. Sales were made at prices
ranging from 5 to 81 cents, mostly at
81, 81 and 0 cts.
WHEAT, is becoming scarce and the
Mills are paying 81, l5al,2o Van Buren,
is the best market for wheat in Western
Arkansas.
Sales of Produce from wagons, were,
Wheat s1,20. Flour, $50 to SO, per sack
Oats 25c. Corn 40c. Green apples 40
to 75c. Irish Potatoes zoe. Sweet Po-
tatoes 45c Chickens $3.50 per dozen.
Butter, zoe. Eggs 15c. Dressed hogs Sc.
The Van Buren press., 1877-12-25

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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14
WORK UNDER WATER.

The latest number Of the San Fran
cisco journal Of Cammercs has an en-
craving Of the Newton Hydraulic
Dredger which for deepening clips. i'm
proving harbors and raising material
from undse water. 10 . complete revola.
ton 10 mechanics. The vessel upon which
this machine 10 hoated. 10 q large scow
built by the Simpson Brothers, owners
If the ship Western Shore and other
vessels. and contains s.. 500 feet Of lam
Der. The machinery is the invention
Of Chicago mechanic named Newton.
Who made successful experiments With
it in Lake Michigan before the present
machine for San Francisco Bay was at
tempted. We append the Jesraars de-
-scriptioa Of its marvellous operations
THE SECTION pips. 70 which three
tiisintsgrating q digging" pipes are
attached. d lowered through . well In
The boa& containing tbs machinssy,
until its lower end resta upon the nate
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

rial to be elevated; Q vacuum is then
formed by driving the air from the vacu-
um cylinders by steam from the boilers.
and at the precise moment when the air
is thus expelled the steam 10 condensed
by the sudden injection Of cold water.
and under the pressure Of about fifteen
pounds to the square inch, mp comes the
material from under the pipe. whether
it be mud. stone. gravel or clay. When
this material has assembled through the
pipe to the vacuum cylinder the valves
close. and the application Of steam
from the boilers under the pressure of
100 pounds to the square inch. the
dredged material is elected through the
discharge pipe to any point several
hundred fcet distant, in sny required
direction. There being two vacuum
cylinders working alternately, gov
srned by large dome, steady dis
charge without pulsation is effected and
without raising the suction pipe from
its point of contact with the material to
be dredged. The suction pipe 10 con.
structed upon the telescope principle;
the depth of its operation being deter
mined by the number and length Of
its joints. It may be lowered vertical
ly. rotated sgainst the material to be
raised, or detected to IN angle. The
action of the digging" or disintegrat.
ing jets is simply marvellous. The PEN
etrsting force of the streams of water
elected from them at the amazing We
locity Of 200 feet per second must be at
once apparent, and they are 50 directed
a. to cause, by the reaction Of the wa
ter. motion towards the mouth Of the
suction pipe. of everything disintegra-
BILE with which it comes in contact.
Stones weighing 60 and 80 pounds. in
fact of any size which will readily pass
through the lS-inch discharge pipe. are
hurled out - readily ~ the smallest
pebble. Csble-chain. large bolts Of
copper ard iron have been raised from
old wrecks in Galveston hsrbor by the
Newton Dredge in use there"
We showed the picture of the machine
and the foregoing description yesterday
to Mr.. Samuel Calhoun, whom we con-
slider the father of one of Puget Sounds
greatest industries the reclamation Of
tide land for purposes of agriculture.
He pronounces it the very thing needed
in Whatcom county for the reclamation
of the swamp lands. and says that the
machine should be smaller than the
one built for San Francisco, 50 as to as
cend the small sloughs which meander
through the delta of the Sksgit. BY
elevsting the rich sediment from those
slougbs and dumping it upon the edges
of the marshes. Ave cubic yards of levee
could be built in the same time that is
now required to put up one. and at half
the cost. Furthermore. it would make
oil the sloughs nsvigable for lighters.
clear back to the foothills. so that the
grain could be taken right from the
machine to the lighter and thence re-
shipped on y steamer at the mouth Of
the slough at . much less cost than by
hauling it in wagons In Mr.. Cslhosn's
opinion, the formation Of . company to
put one Of those machines in operation
would greatly expedite the reclamation
OF lands in Whstoom county and give
what 10 now their greatest need-a per.
feet system Of levses.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

wAsHISGroS, Dec. Is Nothing was
talked about IN political circles last
night but the New York custom house
nominations. II 10 generally REGARDED
- not only . great personal victory for
Conkling. but - N anmistakable proof
that the President will hereafter have
TO take advics ia regard 70 local mat.
tiers from the Senatorial representatives
of the Republican party, or else be al
together without = following of any
practical strength in ths. Senate. The
estimate Of the signincance which
shoald be attached to the rejsctioa Of
the New York nominations 10 doubtlsas
cosrs<s TO > great extent. bat not Who'll.
y. Cor The contest to-day turned mainly
upon the question whether the pro-
posed removals were justi6sble from
the standpoint OF good Of the public
service.
The question whether these nomins.
lions were acceptable to the New York
Republican Senator was not brought
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

rapid rise in Russian bonds occurred.
Prices of all Russian securities rose and
maintained marvellous tirmness. The
press of London speaks in no uncertain
tone regarding the gravity of the situs.
tion in which Osman's defeat placed
England's former ally.
Allthe afternoon journals appear to
have taken their cue from the editorial
of tbs Times of the morning. Tie mo-
ment. it declares. has arrived when
England is to seize the opportunity of
using her influence with the Turks.
LONDON, Dec l2-The Russian Off
cial account of the capture of Plevna
says the Turks fought like lions. Seven
pashas were captured. The counting
of prisoners ard trophies is not vet
completed.
The Emperor was present to-day at
thanksgiving service held on the site Of
the former headquarters of Osman Pa
sha.
PARIS, Dec. PA deputation of Sen.
ators from the department of Vosges
and the city of Nancy, to-day presented
a memorial to President MacMshoa
relative to the depression of trade and
entreated him to place himself in direct
communication with moderate Republic
cans. The Marshal was very much af-
fected. and declared that he had no per-
sonsl ambition, and was Indifferent
alike in regard to Comte de Paris and
the Prince Imperial, and would main
tain republican institutions until 1880.
The Pail Mall Gazette's article on the
fall of Pleyna comments as follows on
Count Andrassy's reply to Count See
chen: "Just az Plevna falls the Austrian
government discovers it is deeply af-
fected by the wrongs and outrages in
Aicted on wretched Bulgarisns and
other Christian subjects. The Porte
had better place them under Austrian
protection. The tide is rising fast.
What anchorage have we.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 1J-A telegram from
Verbitsa states that the Car will start
for ST. Petersburg on next Ssrur-
day. He has visited Osman Pashs aud
returned TO him his sword la recogni-
ton Of his bravery.
CoNsrANrINoPLE, Dec. ia grand
council was held to-day at the war Of
scs. II u said L was resolved to carry
on the war to the last extremity.
NKw YoaK, Dec. l2-Ths Heralfs
London special aAys profound sensa-
ton Was produced throughout England
yesterday when the announcement Of
Pisvna's hll was known. Ths London
Stock Exchange at once recognized the
SHANGHAI Import Of the great event and
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14
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Receiving Dispatches
IN WARRINGTON TERRITORY.


CAAh6OkN1A.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. l1.-Arrived-
Ship Shirley, Departure Bay. B. c.
Sxiled-Bark Northwest. Port Madi-
sou; steamer Empire. Coos Bay.
SACRAMENTO. Dec. l2-In the Dem.
ocratic caucus this evening the mem.
bers pledged themselves 10 abide by
the decision Of the caucus on the United
States Senatorial question. Forty-two
votes are required to nominate, nomira-
tious to be made tomorrow evening
and each candidate to come before the
caucus. endorse the platform OF 1878
and the National Democratic platform
Of 1875, and define their positions on
questions Of the day; ballot to be taken
In the evening. It 10 understood the
following peraons will be put in nomi-
nation: Farley. Mcdonald. Ryland.
Hagar, aaiRht Sepulvsda. Gwin. Shorb,
Dibbls. Carts. 6earles and cameron.
A strong desire 10 expressed by . ma
;ority Of the members to have . positive
vote Tomorrow. Republicans will eau.
Gus on Monday evening.
SAN Francisco. Dec. IA German
named Henry Risper was found hang
ing to lamppost in jefferson square
this morning. 1t 10 evidently . case Of
suicide. Deceased had been of I'M.
sound mind Of late. and a laborer BY
occupation.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

THEY ALL Do IT.-The following
advertisement is to be found every
where, and what is it they all do? Why
90 to the Saddle Rock Restaurant run
by Charley. where you can get the best
of everything for the least amount.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

ANY person having "ning, r. can
have the same cleaned free of charge.
NJ. w. PARSONS. Agt.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

OVER Eighty Singer" machines
are in good working order in Seattle.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-12-14

BEREIM- PETERsON-Attt tie Methodist psrsou.
age In this city. Dec. lth. by Rev. I. Dillon, Mr.
Endre O. Herein and Miss Amelia II. Peterson,
all Ct this county.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-11-22

MEASUREMENT OF Conn IN THE CRIB
-"E. B. S" asks for rule for the
measurement of corn in the crib.
Such rules are never exact, because
different varieties of corn and the
Same variety during different seas
sons will shell moro grain than
others. Of some kinds two bushels
of ears will mako more than one Of
shelled corn, while two bushels of
tho large cob kinds will not make
one of shelled corn. If we assume
that two bushels of ears will make
one of shelled corn the following
rule will give correct result {:
Multiply the cubic contents of the
crib in feet by four, and strike off
the right hand figure. The remain-
der will indicate the number of
bushels of shelled corn. This rule
may be explained as follows A
United States standard bushol con.
tains 2,450 cubic inches O. cubic
foot contains 1,728-therefore q
bushel is toa cubic foot as s is to a.
If one bushel of shelled corn is the
product of two OF ears, then
the proportion is that Of 10 to 4, or
multiply by 4 and divide by 10 as
! above ~ PhtszasaaIa Times.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-11-22
POLITICAL NOTES.

Cincinnati Commercial :-"The
silver advocates are not aggressors
they are on tho defensive they
arc not innovators-th they are for tho
restoration of the old money
measure"
Cincinnati Commercial :-"The
Senatorial estimate of tho loyalty
and craftsmanship Of tho President
is according to his subserviency to
the Senate"
The Chicago Times says that
neither the Republican nor the
Democratic party has any longer q
cause to live. The Communists
alone have principle now"
Congressman Vance, Of North
Carolina, chairman of tho committed
on patents, claims tho credit of
having defeated tho extension of
sewing machine patents, and of
thereby comforting boon on
countless thousands of toiling wo-
mon,
Nashville (Tenn.) Banner The
South to-day is more national than
the North, and will continue to DO
SO for years to como. Not until the
North ceases to be radically section
al will the South again become
dividedly politically. The South is
looking to tho future and not to
the past"
Ofthe independent political move
ment in the South the Memphis
(Tcnn.) Appeal remarks :-"It is the
most contemplate organization that
ever appeared in the politics OF
America. Processing independence,
tits subservient tool to rndicalism,
which the carpet-baggers use as
they do their spittoons.
st. Louis Republican eff we
are to keep on pursuing Mexican
Indians into Mexico and the NIexi-
cans are to pursue our Indians into
our country without limitations, VIC
will in time cease fighting the In
dians and get to fighting one anoth
er. It is plain that matters on the
Rio Grando are breeding another
war.
st Louis Times -"Englnnd pro.
duces neither gold nor silver
America produces both in largo
quantities. That the people of the
United States should join foreign
countries in depreciating silver
which is one Of their principal pro
ductions, would be the extreme o.
commercial insanity. They might
rs we'll join England in tho declura>
tion that wheat shall not be used
for food or cotton for clothing."
The Harrisburg (Pa.) Telegraph
(Republican) says -"Thero is ne
conference in the clements by which
we were defeated, and what seemed
on the morning after our election
a broken up Republican party is ~
united, as resolute and as harmon :
Gus il all parts of the State Us ovcl
it was when it walked through
campaigns and was honored will
victory in two-thirds of tho counties
of the State"
Of Dan Voorhees, the Troy On. Y.
Times says :--"His record pro
claims him bitter rebel who livet
ut the North where he would not b.
under the necessity of jeopardizing
his property or his precious persor
in fighting for his convictions, but
who went hand and glove will
traitors every hour tho rebellion
lasted. It is to be expected thai
the South will send cx-rebels tt
Congress-, but what can be thought
of the disgrace and insult offered to
the nation when O. Northern State
sends such q man ds Voorhees, tt
sit in the United States Senate q
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-11-22
MOTH ER'S ( For burns and scalds, bites
4of Insects, poison by Ivy,
REM EDY. frozen limbs and parts, dis
r u p T u r T,

Those wishing relief and cure for Rupture
should consult DR.. j. A. SHERMAN, 25S Broad
way, New York.
Send 10cts. for his new book, with
Photographic likeneSscS OF bad cases before and
furnish DR.. Sherman's treatment.
one or these fellows, German clerk, now
calling himself DR.. w. G. Crcmpicn, Is indicted
on complaint OF DR.. S. and awaits trial for
Forgery and cmbeZZlemcnt