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Rules Of tho Electoral Commission.

The electoral commission to-day prom
ulgated the following rules, adopted by
them last evening, under authority Of the
recent act of congress.
Rule /. The commission shall ap-
point secretary, two assistant sccre-
taries, a marshall and two deputy mar
shals, stenographer, and such messen-
gers as may be needful, to hold during
the pleasure of the commission.
Rule 2. On any subject submitted to
the commission, hearing shall be had,
and counsel shall be allowed to conduct
the case on each side.
Rule 3, Counsel. not exceeding two in
number on each side, will be heard by
the commission on the merits of any case
presented to it. no longer than two hours
being allowed to each side unless q Ion
ger time and additional counsel shall
be specially authorized by the commits
sion. In the hearing of interloctury
questions but one counsel shall be heard
on each side. and he not longer than ar
teen minutes, unless the commission al
low further time and additional counsel,
and printed arguments will be received
Rule 4. The objectors to any certif
cate or vote may select two OF their num-
Der to support their objections in oral ar
gument, and to advocate the validity of
any certificate or vote, the validity of
which they maintain, and in a like man
ner the objectors to any other certificate
may select two of their number for the
purpose. but under this rule not more
than four persons shall speak, and neith-
er side shall occupy more than two
hours.
Rule 5. Application for process to
compel the attendance OF witnesses or
the production of written or documenta-
ry testimony may be made by counsel
on either side, and all process shall be
served and executed by the marshal Of
the commission or his deputies. Depo.
sitions hereafter taken for use before the
commission shall be sufficiently authen.
tIcated If taken before any commissioner
of the circuit court of the United States,
or any clerk or deputy clerk ofany court
of the United States.
Rule 6. Admission to public sittings
of the commission shall be regulated in
such manner as the president of the
commission shall direct.
Rule7 The commission will cit. un
less otherwise ordered, in the room Of
the supreme court of the United States,
and with open doors, excepting when
in consultation, unless otherwise direc-
ted.
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To Men of Weight.

1t being almost an impossibility to
reach every fat man in the state by a
personal invitation, the Fat Mems Club,
of Little Rock, through the public prints
of the state, extend to every citizen
thereof who weighs 200 or more pounds
an invitation to visit the state capital on
the 18th inst, and take part in the Mardi
Gras festival and procession. All such
persons will be considered the especial
guests of the club, and will be cared for
as such.
There are several fat men about Van
Buren, that can fill the bill, and who, we
learn, will improve the opportunity to
visit Little Rock. They are a hungry
set, Major, and you must make ample
preparations.
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Mardi Gras Excursion
LITTLE ROCK AND MEMPHIS
On MONDAY, FEB. 18th.

On Monday, Feb. 18th, there will be
special train run on the Little Rock and
Fort Smith Railroad, to accommodate
parties wishing to attend Mardi Gras in
Memphis or Little Rock, on Tuesday
February 18th. Train will leave Van
Buren,, at 1925 a. M, and make close con-
ton with the train on the Memphis and
Little Rock Railroad for Memphis. Ar
rive at Little Rock, 3 p. m., and at Mem
phs at II p. m. This train will stop at
ticket stations only. One fare for the
round trip. Excursion tickets good on
this train only.
T. HARTMAN, Supt.
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swore to them, namely: Jim. Brown,
Sam. Collins and Sam Carter.
They made their marks.
/ don't know whether there we're such
persons or not. The afIldavits were da.
ted, believe, November IA, 1876. and
came into the Office OF the board on the
18th Of December.
Field-Did Gov. Wells speak about
forgetting the name Of Thomas Frank
lin?
Answer-Hc asked me to practice so
could make his signature to returns
but l did not do it.
Question-Since you came to Wash.
ingten have you had interviews with any
parties with regard to your testimony
Answered. have convcrsed with vari
Gus parties, including Gov. Kellogg and
Marshal Pitkin. Gov. Kellogg did not
question mo particularly, but seemed
anxious to do so. Pitkin spoke about
our former intercourse and former rela.
tions, which had, he said, been pleasant.
and he wanted me to consider well. be-
fore testfying, as to what course !
shonld take. told him / did not in
tend to testify if could help it. He as
much as inferred that should remem-
ber my friends. He thought 1t was righ,
for me to stick to my own party. This
conversation took place either ON Satur-
day or Sunday night.
Question--Was anything said about
! furnishing counsel or about protecting
youp
Answer-He said i'll desired he would
engage counsel.
In response to further questions the
witness said III went to the Office oil
the board after the dinner already allu
ded to, to compile returns. The mem
bers Of the board were In their private
office. Ibegan to make alterations in
Vernon parish fifteen minutes after Gov
Wells suggested it. Judge Davis, one ol
the clerks, showed me how to alter fig.
ures and furnished a rubber. Woodward,
another clerk, assisted. On Monday,
the other clerks must have seen 1t done.
Gov Wells came in repeatedly while the
work was progressing. Worked on that
night and until IL o'clock on Monday.
invited Woodward to assist. Woodward
erased GONE OF the totals. I handed the
original to Gov Wells. Abel came in
just as they were being burned. Abel
said such destruction was usually done
outside the place Of meeting Of the board
Gov. Wells told me either to destroy OF
make way with the altered statement oil
returns from Vernon, now in the posses.
sion ofthis committee. Gov. Wells ask.
ed me If had made way with it, l said
"Yes 1t is not in the office" took the
paper from my home, and 1t went from
my hand to that of Mr.. Spearing. Gov
Wells not only made the request to alter
the returns from Vernon but asked me
to write down what he desired. Spear
ing is my uncle, He often conversed
with me, and asked me to tell him some
things that would keep the Nichols gov
ernment. My uncle was not much Of Z
politician He voted for Nichols ant
for Hayes. Witness said both he ant
his uncle were formerly hay inspectors q
New orleans, but we're removed.
By Mr.. Field--How much scratching
was done?
Answer--I do not know.
During his further examination, th,
witness said the PRONUNCIATION Of falls,
returns was signed by all the member
ofthe returning. board,
| Adjourned
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Ey Mr.. A. N. Haights. who is famil

Ey Mr.. A. N. Haights. who is famil
iarly known hereabouts as "Jack Shep
ard" and has been one of the most pop
ular post Office clerks we have ever had
has associated himself with Mr.. j f
Vaughn, our popular livery man, and
will soon open a first class stable at Van
Buren,. Jack will leave here for Van
Buren in a few days, and we commend
him to the people Of that locality If be
makes as many friends t, ere as he leaves
behind him, he will soon be the most
popular man in Crawford.-Fdyettcils
Sentinel. ....-. .....
Here is our hand to jack and all
enterprising wide awake men. @
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Z. HARTMAN, Supt.
We are indebted to Hon w w,
Wiltshire, NJ. G. for pub. Doc. through
the hands Of those popular book and sta
tionary dealers, of Little Rock Wilson
l. Webb,
The following young ladies members
OF the Normal Depar .ment of the High
School of Van Buren, wee examined the
past week by the county school superin-
tendant Berkeley Neal, Esq, and receiv.
ed certificates, qualifying them for teach
ers Misses Henrietta Hinkle, Maude
Clegg, Clara Emo, Fannie Thompson,
Bessie Green and Maggie w ood.
1as- You can buy MORE GOODS for LESS
MONEY at McKIBBEN's than at any house
in the city.
The Gazette office Little Rock have
printed for distribution gratis com
plete list of all the Post offices in the
state Send three cent stamp and get
them
Tho Little Rock cotton seed oil NJ ii
is running night and day, with two sets
ofhands
This warm weather puts everybody
in the mood for gardening And the
success in vegetable gardening, is in
having good seed We have tried the
seeds of James Wick, Rochester, New
York. for number of Years. "~a have
always found them of the first class, and
Just what they were represented to be, II
you have not got his catalogue, send and
get one, and give him an order, and you
will not regret it. ..., s....s
w. L Taylor, Esq. has moved to
the city of Van Buren to live.
"A. Wallace Ward returned from his
New Orleans trip, Thursday night.
Col Thad Reynolds, representing
one of the best houses ST. Louis, took
alook in on his customers, last week
Thad. is always reliable. He went down
the road.
No. McKIBBEN is selling goods VERY
low.
Friend Graft has removed his jewel
ry store back to his old stand, where he
is ready to regulate the time of all
men.
-Mf. John Morrison, one of the most
popular "drummers" that come to this
part of Arkansas, is taking a farewell
look at his friends,
The first wet weather for o long
The string band hop, Thursday
night. t.r. t....E- t..
This is to he the most eventful week
in American history
Ia~ The prices of dry-goods, groce-
ries, boots, shoes, hats, caps, and clothing
. are LOWER at McKIBBEN's than we have
ever known them before.
Some of the cotton-gins, hereabout
are through with their seasons work,
and we miss the whistle that used to blow
$50 early in the mornin'."
& The last month of the winter has
q dawned upon us, and it comes with all
the mild softuoss of young maiden's
breath ...
sa-Every one is pleased with McKlB
BEN's low prices.
--l3erkley Neal, Esq, has moved his
Office from the Court House to the office
of Judge Ogden. ...
WIN Bowlin and J. A. Lockhart are
arranging to put saw.mill on their re-
Gently purchased place, at Mulberry.
They have fine timber and plenty of it.
-~1-
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RIVER NEWS.

ss-The river, after laying dormant for
seven or eight months, commenced ris-
Ing, Sunday morning and rose ). 1-2 feet
As we go TO press it has fallen a little
but full . feet on the bars.
- A postal card from Capt. Darrah
notifies us that the steamer Maumelle
Will come up on the first water, and we
hay look foI her in a few days.
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new ARKANSAS FORM BOOK, {
A Manual al
For Justices, Notaries. Clerks, County
and Probate Judges, SHERIFF., Coro.
ners and Constables.

Containing. in small space, all the fcrms need
ad by ei,l,er-based upon Pixies Form Book. y
comply with late constitution and laws II y A.
so form book for Business Men, containing ssszs
of Deeds, Wills Agreements, and many other in
struments of daily USE Medium l2me in fern
about 600 pp., bound in law sheep. PubiisAsa
for the author. JOHN N. HARRELL. At ths O.
sette office. Little Rock.
Price 81, and postage If sent by mail. The
work Ia nearly one third printed. and will b
ready for delivery early in May Address all r.
ders 10 W. L. WOODRUFF, JR., Little Rock.
and apply early. as the edition is limited.
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EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD at this
season should take DR. j. Fl. Mclean 3
strengthening Cordial and Blood Purii-
er, because it purides and enriches the
blood. gives vigor, strength ard vitality
to the whole body and system, DR.. j. H.
McLean's Office, Ala Chestnut, st. Louis.
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HoLLowAY's Pills AND OINTMENT
Scrofula was considerable incuvabie until
the great discovery of Holloway's s
Pills and Ointment flashed upon the
world. Diseases which battle the skill OF
the medical schools, readily yield to
these peerless remedies. Scurvy, Fry
sipe!as, Saltrheum, Itch, and ali Cutane.
Gus Eruptions are durable by them. e5
cents per. box or pot.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06
THE THIRD DISTRICT.
AGREEMENT AS TO EXECUTIVE coMMIrrEE,
BETWEEN THE FRIENDS OF COL. CRA-
VEINS AND JUDGE STUART.

The undersigned, supporters respect
lively of Col. Jordan L. Cravens and
Judge Henry B. Stuart, at the recent
election for Congress in the Third Con-
gressional District, suggest, in order to
harmonize the two committees now ex-
isting in said district, that the executive
committee shall be composed as follows !:
In those counties where Judge Stuart
received larger vote than Col. Cravens,
the persons appointed by the convention
which nominated him, shall be consider
cd members of the committee and in
those counties where Col. Cravens recei'
we'd the majority, the members selected
by the eonyention which nominated him
shall be members of the committee.
We further suggest that where vacan-
cies have occurred by reason of death,
resignation or. otherwise, the county
executive committee be authorized to
fill the same.
Should the committeeman agree to
this basis of compromise, we suggest that
they so notify the chairman of the dem
ocratic state central committee, who,
should the majority agree to this, shall
announce by publicati On in the demo
cratic papers of the district, giving the
names of the committee as it will then
be composed.
The two committees are now compos
ed of the following persons:
appointed by the Convention nominating
Col ,J0rdan r. Crdrens.
Clark couhty-W. II. Trigg.
Crawford-G. Wilcox.
Faulkner-W. M. Caldwell.
Franklin--W. w. Mansfield resigned., ),
Hot Spring-Wm. Kelly.
Johnson-J. G. Connolly.
Montgomery-J. B. Cunningham.
Perry-G.e1. Meers.
Poke. B. Alexander.
Saline-Isaac Harrison.
Sebastian-B. L. Duval.
Scott. G. Gilbreath.
Logan-Matt. Hlxon.
Yell-W. D. Jacoway.
Garland-John D. Kimbell.
Pike-O. D. East.
appointed by the Convention that nons'na.
Va ted Judge Stuart.
Clark county--Adam Clark
Crawford-B. J. Brown.
Faulkner-Samuel Johnson.
Franklin-L. l.. Witch.
Hot Spring-H. c, Baker.
Johnson-M. Rose.
Montgomery-G. Wilmington.
Perry. H. Green.
Polk-Harvey Hudgins.
Pulaskl-Thomas W. Newton.
Saline-B. B. Beavers.
Sebastian-J. H. Rogers.
Scott. G. Gaines.
Logan-H. R. Withers.
Yell. w. Pound.
Garland--J. NJ. Huffman. g
Pike-B. D. Brock.
We would further suggest that the
name first appearing on the list as agreed
upon shall be considered as chairman OF
the committoc for the purpose of conve-
ming the same, when the committee may
select chairman- ..,..s... .. ..s
The basis Of representation, and time
of holding the next convention shall be
detefmnoo ny Inc eoahietco orSahizou
as suggested above.
II. M. RECTOR, JR.,
A. S. McKENNoN,
J. f. HARRISON,
Ben. b. CHIsM,
Ii. B. ARMIsTEAD,
r. T. KERR,
T. d. BERRY,
Supporters of Col. Craveus.
thlJi3 b@ .. N. iSMrrHEE, WET
RoBT. o. HOWARD,
HENRY G. BAKER,
Ii. w. MCMILLAN,
A. G. HEART.
HAYES III. COLEMAN,
THos. FLETCHER,
Supporters Of Judge Stuart.
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Little Rock and TT, Smith Railway
Timetable.

Trainsleave Van Buren for Little Rock, dali
ly, Sundays excepted, at G:5o a. m.
Trains arrive at Van Buren,, from Little
Rock at 6 :55 p. m, daily, except Sundays.
Trains run by st. Louis time. which is 70
minutes faster than Van Buren time.
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They have negro in Jail at CRANKY,
Mo, answering the description of Wood
Miller, who killed negro in this county,
some two years ago, for whose arrest
$500 reward is offered by the Governor
OF the State
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A Lecture to Young Men.

Jusr PUBLISHED. iS SEALED ESvELors. PncE -
A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment, and ksaied
cure Of Seminal Weakness or Sperms storrhe. indus
cd by Self abuse Inv voluntary Emissions, lmpcesA.
cy. Nervous Debility, and Impedimentsto to MarrtssA
tai and Physical Incapaeity. &c.-By KOBEkT u
CULVERwELL, NJ: D.. Author Of the " Groo
Book" &c.
The world renowned author. in this sdmsrable lee.
turc. clearly proves from his own sxperiencs sAes
ualiy removed without medicine. and without dan-
gerous surgical operations. dougies, instruments.
rings or cordials; pointing out mode OF esre 81
no matter what his condition may be- may cure htms
self cheaply, privately and radically.
n0-This lecture will prove q boon to thousan4s.
Sent under seal, in a plain envelope. to any az
dress receipt of six cents or two postage stanp
Address the Publishers,
Al, ,Ann-St.. New York. Post-o6es Boz -
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The train was late two hours. FRI
day morning--something the matter with
the engine,
Remember the energetic and honest
poor, for some day they may be rich.
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For 10 DayS.

Teeth extracted without money and
without pain at The Dental Rooms, ty,E
j. M. YARBRo.
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COMMERCIAL.
TUESDAY,, Feb. 7.

burden of complaint among our mer
chants and business men. We noticed,
however, that there was good demand
for agricultural implements, on Saturday,
and many buying in anticipation Of the
early commencement OF farm work.
Wheat is still scarce, and is in demand
by the millers at$l.1 to S1,20.
Flour wanted at S3,10to 1925.
Corn sells at Soc; oats, % to SOC for
common, and 40 to Coo for rust proof
Butter at Ice; eggs, 10,
Turnips, 25 to 30; sweet potatoes 40 ;
Irish potatoes have been Drought in, in
large quantities, and have sold for Toe
for shipment Corn meal, 40c.
Cord wood S1,75.
Dressed hogs, to 5tc
Cotton is brought in quite freely, yet,
but has decllned some in price. Quota
tons are: W.
New Orleans, Feb. 3.--Cotton firm,
at12a
St. Lsuis, Feb 3.--Cotton active lower
at IL,
Memphis Jan. 27--Cotton firm at l2aa
Scrips-State selling IS to soc; Van
Buren, town, IS to &c. Crawford county,
65 to zoe
Hon James Greg called on US. yes
terday He has now moved to his place
on Mays branch, six or seven miles from
town. We are glad to see him looking
so much better, and to have him citi
zen of our township. "a
The county will have, fthe platform
at the steps leading to the Court House is
not repaired. broken leg to pay for. II
is dangerous place and should be look,
after.
DIR. A. NJ. Bourland, Col, M. F.
Locke, A. B. Howell, Esq, and N. l..
Hollis, Esq, Mexican war veterans, are
expecting to go to Little Rock, on the
23d, to attend the annual reunion of the
veterans of the State.
The late rains have greatly improv-
ed the prospect for the wheat crop.
No services at any OF the churches,
last Sunday morning.
The Arkansas Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church (north) is
in session at Fort Smith
We acknowledge an invitation to the
convention of the Young Mems Christian
Association, of Little Rock, which is to
meet in that city, on the 7th and sth oi
this month
The young gents string band, will
give grand ball at Granger Hall, Thurs
day night. A good many of the" old
folks" threaten to drop in to hear the
music.
Miss Mary Fundenburg has gone to
Little Rock on visit.
Miss Ella Baum, Of Fort Smith, to- ok
run to Van Buren,, on Friday last, look
ing as pretty as ever snf~e#
-" Dave and Maggie Mr. and M rs
D. w Brodie. Of Alma-came up, Sun.
day. l......,
The School Board OF the Van Bu.
rem District, have selected Misses Clara
Emo, Fannie Thompson, and ---
= o assist Miss Mcbride, in the high
school, at $40 month. ..f -... fe....,,, !.
Jimmie Austin, Mrs A. j. Ward and
Mrs. A Wallace Ward, leave for New
Orleans, tue last of the week. . VA
The residence of Mrs Dyer--Mrs.
DR.. williamson Mulberry, was, on
Thursday last, destroyed by fire. We
have no particulars. No insurance, and
scarcely nything saved. The house was
nearly new, and is great loss.
Miss Maggie Walker is visiting with
Mrs. d Williams "
One of our employees IS indebted to
Mr.. Lauderback for a frstrate supper,
Sunday night. He says ifyou want some
thing good to eat, call at his restaurant.
The Van Buren press., 1877-02-06

An ounce of myrrh in ane powder,
and a little powdered sage, mixed in 2
spoonfuls of honey, make an agreeable
and delicate dentrifco.
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UCook at his Photograph Gal
lery, guarantees satisfaction in all
caess.
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Take Notice
LITTLE ROCK 4 TT. SMITH RAILWAY,
Office OF tile Land Commlssioner,
Little Rock, Ark. Oct. !. 1879.


Office OF tile Land Commlssioner,
Little Rock, Ark. Oct. !. 1879.
TO PURCHASERS. OF RAILWAY
LANDS:
rTAvING understood that the ksssssose
III III In the various Counties are now Assess.
Ing the Lands donated to the Little Rock and
Fort Smith Railway. and some Of this Coun.
ties having advertised portion Of these
lands to be sold, aud In some cases sold TIE
same for Taxes, adopt this method Of A.
nouncing to all parties Interested. that they
need have no anxiety on the subject. Prop.
or legal steps will be taken to test this quss.
ton. the case carried to the Supreme Court 81
the United States. and every effort made u
obtain decision from that tribunal before
the time allowed BY law for redsnptiss
shall expire.
should that Court decide adversely TO the
claim Of this Railway to Exemption Of lts
Lands from Taxation, then this Company
will redeem the land sold for taxes PRIOR q
the sale Of lands by the Company. 20 - %
give to tho purchaser, clear and uatnesub-
cred titles. A f
w. ID. SLACK, NJ.
oct 3m Land Commissl0Ner.
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sSFirst Of February, Wa

Persons wishing anything IN the
Photograph line, will do well to call
early. Pictures made in cloudy as
well as clear weather, except for
very small children.
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S Subscribe for the Press.
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sE- All Job Work, cash on dcliy-
ry.
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Cook the Photographer, leaves
Van Buren, on the
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VI WV w CLIO oShluk ]ou
tn alter the returns2
Answer--On Sunday night, December
3, the board and three or four of the
clerks took dinner together. They sat
at dinner three or four hours. From
there we went to the ooms of the re
turning board. After being there a few
minutes, l saw Gov. Wells looking over
some papers and figuring, We were
feeling happy. | know l was 10 few
moments Gov. Wells engaged me in
whispered conversation and told me to
alter certain votes. He asked me to have
it done that night but did not do it that
night Subsequently Gov. Wells said it
was well done. He here showed how
alterations were made. Continuing he
said Wells asked me the same night to
make q change in the electoral vote
Wells was examined by the committee
which went to New Orleans Wells ar.
terwards told me he was asked by the
committee how the returns from Yer
non were received, and in consequence
he felt very uneasy He first said to me
Cant you make copy ofthe original 2
Find out what will make the aggregate,
and we will reject them" lie then said
"Well have aflldavits prepared. mean
ing affidavits showing why the polls of
Vernon parish were rejected The stlida-
Wits were sworn to before United States
Commissioner Jewell Each affidavit
WAS sworn to by three persons. reeol
lcct the names of the three persons who