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Reduction Of Taxes.

The following, from the Mariapna In,
deX, expresses our views exactly. The
reduction, at that time was unexpected
and uncaIled-for, and nearly half OF the
tax had already been paid in:
We cannot understand why the Legrs-
lature should reduce the taxes mt this
pai ticular time. No one, we opine, was
complaining Of the high rate of taxation
in Arkansas, as the people knew the
State was in debt, and they believed
with an economical administration the
State would, III n short time, be relieved
Of the embarrassments, and this idea
made them satisfied with the present
rate of taxation. This reduction Of State
taxes we conceive to be Il radical view
of economy, and contrary to common
sense.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
OBITUARY,

Departed this life. at his late residence, near
Dripping Spring. Graw ford County, Arkan-
sas, March 25th. 1877. after short but pain
fnl illness, DIR. WALLACE DEFFEBAuaH, who
was horn near Springfield, Ohio, July llth
1925. where he spent his youth and early man,
hood removing to this state in 1854, where
he has lived and labored until his work on
earth WAS finished. He was highly esteemed
rs citizen, and as physician endowed with
tender regard for the comfort of his fellow.
as was eynced by his life, contributing pro-
fessionally to the wants of the suffering
where there was prospect Of pecnniary COM
pensation. His religious views were pecu-
liar to himself yet manifesting Il steadfast
reliance upon the mercy Of God in Christ and
during his last sickness, even from the begin
ming had premonition of his death, and eX-
pressed himself as willing and ready to GO
should God in his love see proper to take
him.
lie leaves bereaved family-a widow and
orphan children. but though bereaved, yet
not desolate; they have the assurance that
they have n husband and father in God and
that their loved one :. is not, for God has taxi
en- him and in taking, gives the afflicted
family strong expression of his love to
them: For whom the Lord loveth He chast-
eneth and scour%eth every one whom He re-
ceiveth." The entire community feels with
, the family, for the loss is a loss to all who
knew DR.. Deiiebangh, and to the family NC
would point them to the source of all COM
fort and cOnSOlatiUn who urouispS NJ
grace shall be sufficient for YOU"
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

Bay" The Washington Capital corrccts
the impression that Senator Lamar was
concerned in the negotiations involving
the Inauguration of President Hayes.
The distinguished Senator, the Capital
says, was too i'll, at the time, to be trou-
bled with political affairs, and adds:
Senator Lamar is not only man of
high courage, but one possessed of that
craftsmanship which restrains impulse in
the face of doubtful good. 1t is to
Senator Lamar's wise couuscls and con-
servative policy that the South owes her
condition, to-day, and that the Demo.
cratic party stands united with hopeful
future before it. We have watched his
career, since his first appearance in Con
gress, and have been struck with the
success that followed his advice and ex-
ample. He led off in a eulogv of the
late Charles Sumner, and from that hour
has ever held the olive branch TO the
North, advising coneiliation and kind
feeling without any loss of dignity to
himself or his people.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
H-.n-rEl LII

sa~The poll-tax payers of Alma, and
that is about all there is of them, insist
that they are the only ones that should
be consulted, in the change Of the Coun-
ty Scat and building new Court House.
There are more self conceited, self i'm
portant fellows in that little gum town
swamp than you will find in all other
parts Of the State put together. \ doz-
en- or two birds of travel have lodged
down in the bogs of that locality and
they are now trying to create the i'm
preston that the world feyolyes around
the swamps of Frog Bayou instead OF
the contrary.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
Gov. Hubbard to Gov. Nichols.

The following is a copy OF dispatch
from Gov Hubbard, of Texas, to Gov
Nichols, Now Orleans:
HousroN, April p, 1s77.-To Govern.
or Francis I. Nichols, New Orleans, La
| am here, to day, celebrating San Jacin.
to's anniversary day, the deliyerance OF
Texas from tyranny aud oppression. ]
congratulate you and the people Of Loui.
siana upon your approaching San Jacin-
to--the removal Of Federal bayoncts.
r. r. HUBBARD, Gov. of Texas.
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pgs- The Bonneville Enterprise of tho
10th, says: " We learn that VIM. Gibo
ny, who is confined in the jail at Rose
vile, came near making his escape, moi
long since, by burning the logs Of whicl
the Jail is composed. a fellow prisoner
gave information of the matter, and the
amusement was terminated by the sher
iff.' You had better keep a sharp look
out, or he will get away from you, yet
Major.
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NJ NIASO\IC

At the regular meeting of the Dripping
Spring Lodge, No 2i5, a. f. and A. NJ, Craw-
ford County, the following preamble and re-
solutions were adopted
WHEREAS Ii hath pleased the All wise Rul-
cr OF the universe to remove from walks of
earth our esteemed and worthy Brother,
WALLACE DEFFEBaUGH, who has tor many
years mingled with us in our Masonic lnbors
Therefore Resolved, That in the death of
our esteemed Brother, the State has lost a
worthy and good citizen, society one of its
brightest ornaments, suffering humanity IL
devoted friend, and Masonry ii faithful and
as>iduous laburer
Resolved, That while we bow with humble
submission tn the DEGREES of our Grand Master
above We will stay not the tear that grief
forces up from hearts filled with sorrow.
Resolved. That we tender to the family of
our deceased Brother. our warmest sympathy
in their ailliction, and that a copy of these
resolutions be furnish d them.
Resolved That we wear the usual badge of
mourning Tor thirty days.
Resolved, That the copy of these resoln-
tions be furnished the editor of the Van Bu-
rem Press, with request that he publish the
same.
JoHN SPENCER,
b f. MASSEY. Committee.
IEONIpAs NEAL,\
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Notice..
STATE OF ARKANSAS, !
County of Crawiord.S

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County of CraWiord,S
AT the April Term of the Probate Court ol
Crawford County, the following person filed
ms accounts current, for settlement as
guardian, the same being ordered continu.
ed and publication made according To law
viz:
John Dollard, guardian of Alice Marcum
hied his annual account current for settle
ment.
All persons interested in the abovc-namcd
settlement are hereby notified to come for
ward aud file their objections, if any they
have. on or before the second day of the next
term of said court, or they will be forever
barred nom excepting to said accounts OF
any item thereof.
In witness whereof have hercunto sci
my hand aud official seal this 2Otli
day OF April, 1877.
Ed. y. SCOTT, Clerk.
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Bay. The FayetteyilIe Demot

ssgThe Fayetteville Democrat after
copying from the Press, the proposition
OF Bishop Pierce, to the Episcopal socie-
ty Of Van Buren, says:
We understand that Bishop Pierce has
suggested Rev. 7. NJ, Thorpe to the
members Of the Van Buren, Parish as n
suitable person for the position. Mr..
Thorpe is one among the abIest minis
ters OF that church, a most excellent gen
tleman and valuable citizen, and our Van
Burcn friends will be fortunate indeed il
they secure his services.
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nD. The st. Louis Republican says :
Judge IL, NJ. Spoiford, nominated by the
Democratic legislative caucus for United
States Senator in Louisiana, and elected,
yesterday, is an able lawyer and an emf
nent citizen of the State. He prepared
the Democratic case for Gov. Palmer
and Judge Trumbull, before the return
ing-board, in December last, and he pre-
pared it, also, for presentation before the
electoral commission in February"
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

bas- Mr.. ii. +. Mckee, the Commiss-
ioner appointed by the United States, has
commenced running the line between
Arkansas and the Indian Territory. The
Fort Smith Independent says he will
run the line south to Red River first
AM when that is completed, he expects
10 i;iii The line north. Il viii be Sep.
'erher before he begins operations from
TIA arkansas river north.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

1ayThis is what the Cincinnati Times
Republican, says: Without Senator
Morton's assurance and assistance, Hayes
would never have been elected. With
out his help, in the Electoral Commits.
sion, Hayes would never have been
President. Without his help, now, aud
the other tried and trusted Republican
leaders, he would have no party to bacl,
him.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

RJ-The Neosho, Mo-, WOODEN mills are
rapidly extending operations into all the
country contiguous to Neosho-Barry
and Mcdonald, northwest Arkansas, Kan
sas and the Indian country. The weav'
ing department will turn out near 10000
yards of jeans, fanncls and checks an
nually, and between ten and twelve thou
sand pairs of blankets in the same pc
riod.
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ng-A Washington Special to the St

s=a~A Washington Special to the St.
Louis Republican Of the Goth says:
There is some talk here of the carpet
baggers joining with the Democrats OF
the senate in reorganizing the commit
tees of that body SO as to give the Dem
ocrats one-half of the committee chair
manships; also TO choose a Democrat
sergeant-atarms. While the carpet bag
gers are loud in their denunciations OF
the administration it is not likely they
will go into any movement OF the above
nature. The rumor that they will has
created considerable talk however.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

Es- Gov. Hampton of S. c. in his mes
sage to the Legislature, that convened
on the Goth, speaks the following words
of soberness and wisdom:
| cherish the hope that you will for,
get all animosity engendered by poIiti,
cal strife, rise superior to the petty con-
sidcrations Of partisanship and devoting
yourselves with patriotic zeal to the ser,
vice Of your state, you will strive earn
estly to restore its lost prosperity, revive
wasted industries, reform abuses in its
government, and promote peace, harmo-
ny, good will and justice among all par,
ties and classes.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
CONSU MPTION
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If your life is worth saving don't delay in
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mail on receipt of price. Address
ASH IL ROBBINS,
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april l7T7Fl
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the Editors and Publishers of Arkansas:
GnSTLEMEN-The fifth annual meeting O
lie Arkansas Press Association Will be heit
Fort Smith. on Wednesday, the 9th day ol
June. 1877. Every member should be present
as matters OF vital Importance affecting the
interests of every new spaper man IN the
State will come before the Convention.
Every newspaper In the State should be
represented by proxy,
The President and Secretary have taken
the necessary steps to secure transportation
so as to be available to all,
The citizens of Fort Smith extend kindly.
cordial welcome. and will take pleasure IN
entertaining you at their respective homes.
Be so good rs to notify me who and how
many will come, that due preparation may
be made. You have timely notice; no eN-
cusc; be ready in time and come.
JACOB FRoIIcH, Jr, Secretary.
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eG-The wife of the late Col Charles
A Carroll, of Little Rock, died, the past
week, in that city. 1t is only a week or
two since we announced the death Of
her husband.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

ES- Hon. Charles Adams, late mem
Der of Congress, from the Albany, New
York, District, was married in Washing
ton, on the 25th ult, to Miss Judith
Crittenden Coleman, of Louisville, Ky,
granddaughter of John j. Crittenden.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

pS~ Indications are that Associate
Justice Willard, of South Carolina, will
be nominated for ChicfJusticc, in the
Democratic caucus and elected, in accor-
dance with IIampton's avowed desire"
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

GF Gen Roger 4. Pryor has accept
ed an invitation to be one of the speak.
ers on Memorial Day, in Brooklyn. New
York. Gen. III. w. Slocum is to be the
grand marshal of the day. Pryor and
Slocum confronted each other at Gettys.
burg,
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
$500 Reward J!
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS it has come to the know
W edge of the Executive, that on the
night Of the 2Sth of March, 1877. the
Court House at Van Buren, i'll Crawford
County, in this State, was set on fire
and burned, (thereby destroying the Re,
cords and papers Of said County, by
some unknown person or persons:
Therefore, |, w. r MILLER, Cover
nor of the State OF Arkansas, by virtue
of the authority as vested in me by the
Constitution and laws of said state, dc
hereby offer Reward of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the arrest and conviction OF said un,
known person or persons, who committed
said offence.
IL TESTIMONY WHEREOF, | have here
unto set my hand and caused
the Seal of the State to be
G / affixed at Little Rock, on the
Il " Both day of March, 1877
W r. MILLER, Governor
BY the Governor:
B b BEAVERS,
See etary of State,
BY G. W, st CLAIR, Deputy.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

By Ex-Gov. Chamberlain, of South
Carolina, is said to have gone into law
partnership with Walter S. Carter, of
New York city.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

SG- The newspapers, all about, ex-
press hearty congratulations on the elcc,
tion of Capt. John II. Rogers, Judge OF
this Circuit.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

hs5" Both Houses of the Missouri legis-
lature have joint resolution instructing
their senators and representatives in con
grcss to use their best eXertons to secure
the passage of the Texas Pacific railroad
bIl, Undoubtedly tbs people OF d,o
state will heartily indorse this action.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
Boggy Johnson,

From a private letter, we learn that
Arkansas has, not only Il warm friend,
but II strong advocate, in Col. Boggy
johnson, Of New York Ia his travels
through the western and middle States,
he, the writer says, has always Il word,
in season for our State. The writer of
the letter informs us that recently, in the
Pennsylvania mining districts, he heard
Boggy" make plain, sensible Gas he
always does) talk to a party of miners,
setting forth the advantages of our State
and more particularly the country in
this part of it. He has, uniformly, a
word in season, at home or abroad, for
Arkansas, and his hospitality to Arkan-
slams, when visiting the city of New
York, is proverbial, The Iatch-string y
of the House of E. Simpson 4 Co., is al
ways on the outside May " Boggy's"
shadow never be less, and the House of
E. Simpson & Co., of which he is an
honorcd member. have an abundant re-
ward
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
For Sale.

nNE frst-class BUCKEYE REAPER
" and NOV Err, combined, with Aut-
man q Miller'a patent TABLE RAKE
cheap for cash.
5. Z. CLEMENTS.
Enquire at this Office, or of
apr q. I MADDOX.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

hG~Thc Senate of South Carolina now
stands, Democrats l6; Republicans l6
Independent l.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01
nG-Ncw Orleans dispatch of the 26tl

says:
The Legislature has adjourned sine
die. All State officers elected with Gov.
Nichols are now in undisputed posses
sion of their offices and records. The
city is very quiet.
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Van Buren, Grange, p. IL.

Nan BuRES GRANGE, Ne. 80 Z, Of II. Reg
tlar meeti rs first saturday of each
month at 8 o'clock, A. NJ, at Lemleys Hall,
miles east of Van Buren,. Ark. Patrons in
good standing are traternally invited.
HENRY SHIBLEY, W. NJ.
NJ. 7 WEST, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-01

The proceeds to be appropriated to the
defraying the expenses of Decorating the
graves Of the Soldiers Of the late war,
buried in the Van Bnren Cemetery Ii
needs no appeal To our generous people
to respond to this call. Come all The
entertainment will be pleasant one. Ii
you can't attend, send the Scots. admit
tance price any way, yet We prefer youl
presence.
UAssELTINE MASSEY, President.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Alta special meeting of the Van Buren,
Lodge No. 6 +. & 4. NJ held april 18th 1871
A. l., 5S17, the following Preamble and Reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS it has pleased the Supreme Arehi-
tect Of the Universe in the dispensation OF
His wise providence to summon from our
midst our worthy and Beloved Brother MAT
THEW I. MOORE an exemplary and respected
member ofour order and bealing with be-
coming resignation the loss we have sustain
ed, let IT'S ever cherish his memory and strive
to initiate his virtues.
Resolved, That in the death of Bro Moore
the Brotherhood has lost worthy mem hcr
whu-u eousistont life rehpo.ad credit on the
fraturuity,
Resolved, that the members Of this Lodge
wear the usual badge mourning, according to
masonic custom for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be presented to the family of our departed
Brother, and the sympathies and coincidence
of the Lodge be rendered, them and that a
copy be furnished to the Van Burer Press and
Argus, for publication,
JOHN HNKLE,
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lOHN llINKLE. ]
W, ii, II ~HlBLEY.i Com.
n. F. CORNELIUS,
G.. WlLCON. W NJ.
a true copy,
W, H. II. SHBLEY. Sec.

WHEREAS, The spirit of WILLIAM WHIT
FIELD, our Brother, has gone to meet the
Grand Architect and Supreme Ruler of the
Univcrse-his God and our God,
Therefore Resolved That in thi, sudden
taking Off" the town of Van Buren, of which
he was SO useful a citizen and the COMMUNE
ty and County vt large with which he was so
greatly and usctully identified in business and
industrial interests, have suffered we stcar
an enduring loss,
Resolved, That we offer the herea we'd fam-
ly our heartfelt sympathy, while we pro-
foundly feel the general sorrow and gloom.
Resolved, That as members of this Lodge
remeberng the virtues of the deceased We
will attend in A body at o'clock p. NJ, thi,
day, and take charge of the last sad rites in
placing dust to dust"
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
signed by the Worshipul Master and Secre-
tary. be furnished the widow of our deceased
Brother. and that the members of this Lodge
wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty
days and these resolutions be published in all
the newspapers of the county,
l.. c. WHITE,
JOHN J. BuRRowI Com.
W. w ALLISON, \
q. WILCOX, W. NJ.
A true copy,
W. Ii. II. SHELLEY, Secretary.
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Notice..

IN the matter OF
IL. G., White, administrator of the estate Oi
j. +. b, Mayors, deed.
l.. c, White, admir- of the estate of Patrick
Tobin, deed,
l.. G. White admir- of the estate Of b
Marshal, de'd.
f r. Mchihben. admir- of the estate OF Mar
tin Storm. decd.
Calvin Phelps, guardian of Irene Phelps and
Henry Phelps.
Mary L. Thomas guardian of Henry Thorn
as heirs.
John Dollard, guardian of Alice Markum.
The foregoing persons administrators and
guardians as aforesaid, and who had business
pending in the Probate Court of the County
Crawford, State of Arkansas, at the time of
the burning of the Court House of said coun-
ty. whereby the papers and records pertain
ing to said Court were wholly destroyed are
hereby notified that by order Of said Probate
Court, made at the April term there f. A.
1877, they are required on or before the 18th
day Of May, 1877 to file ii report setting forth
as far as possible tor them to do so, THEN
former proceedings and accounts as such ad-
mnistrators and guardians; also the amount
and conditions of their bonds as originally
given, with dates and names of securities.
Notice is further hereby given, that, after
publication of this order as required by law,
citations will be issued by this Court against
all of said administrators. and guardians who
shall fail to comply with the requirements OF
this order.
JOHN b OGDEN,
Special Probate Judge,
Attest. April 20th. 1877;
Ed. A. SCoTr. Clerk.
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HB~Sparks says we lied" when we
charged him and his master, with throw
ing of Mr.. Wilcox. Oh, no, "Jeemes," I"
you were all faithful to the end and gave
him 93 votes. Figures dou't lie, Mr..
Collector Of Life Insurance funds"
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Address,
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april II 800 Fulton-st~ BROOKLYN. y. Y
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ARKANSAS STATE GAZETTE
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

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ARKANSAS PRESS ASSOCIATION.

SEcRErARY's OFFICE,
ARKANSAS Pass ASSOCIATION, 7
Searey, Ark. l2th, 1877.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-12-15

OVERCOME BY COOP NEWS. Tho 9th
er day the Supreme Court decided the
case of Frazier VS.. Crowell, alias Collins
ky. The defendant in the case is n little
lady, about 60 years of age, who from
her habit Of frequenting courts OF justice
in this city has been recognized as Miss
Elite. To every officer of the Courts in
which she has bceu litigant she has told
her story, and it has been n sorrowlul
case Of impoyerishment and destitution,
if her story be true. One evening, as the
official reporter of the Supreme Court was
coming down Clay street, and when near
iy opposite Ledesdorff street, he met Miss
Golinsky, and supposing that she knew
the result (as the opinion in the case had
been published in the Bai{etia one or two
hours previously, hailed her with the re-
mark, "Well, | congratulateyo you on hav-
ing won your case c." The little old lady
astonished the gentlemen who thus nd
dressed her, by at once throwing herself
into his arms and exclaiming, "Hod me
up; I'm going to fall" She tainted
and was carried into a neighboring stair
way, where restoratives were applied. On
recovering her senses, the old lady said
she was on her way to beg four bits for
bread. TO day she owns $50 600 of real
estate, the property finally awarded to her
by this decision of the highest court
Bulletin.