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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
The BaccaIaureate.

The Fayetteville Sentinel, speaking Of
Mr.. Denton's Sermon says
On Sunday morning, the Rev. James
IL. Denton, of Helena, delivered the
Baeealaureate sermon. The college
chapel was filled to its utmost capacity.
The music was under the direction OF
Prof. Botefuhr, assisted by number Of
his pupils and several ladies and gentle
men Of the city, and the singing was
very fine. Prayer was offered by Rev.
Geo. W. Hill, state superintendent OF
public instruction Mr.. Denton took
his text in LIST Corinthians, 18th chapter
and 18th verse: "For now we sec through
a glass dark y; but then face to face"
AA~l.ar'4. 90 +;---~-.,~..,- .es -. .attan,,.
even an abstract of the mastery dis
course of the eloquent gentleman. His
subject was admirably adapted to the
occasion and was handled with eonsum-
mate ability. Mr. D., has many friends
here, where his boyhood and youthful
days were spent, who entertain high
opinion Of his capacity, but it can be
said that on this occasion he surpassed
even expectation and fairly established
his position as one Of the most gifted
pulpit orators in the south. He was lis
tened with no sign of WEAKNESS, for an
hour and half, when after hymn, the
congregation was dismissed by bcne-
dlction from Rev. Mr.. Hill.
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Democratic Convention.
RooMs..DEMocRArIc STATE Cen. Con-,
LITTLE Rock, March 20, 1873.


At meeting of this committee. held pu
uant to adjournment, in the city of Little
Rock, March 20, 1873, in was resolved by the
rommittee that Convention of the Demo-
cratic party of the State of Arkansas be called
to assemble at the City of Little Rock, on
Thursday, the Ath day Of July, 1878, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for the
State offices to be- voted for at the general
election to be held on Monday; the I'd day
of September, in said year, and tor the trans
action OF such other business rs may be Deem
cd advisable.
It was resolved by the committee that the
basis Of representation IN said Convention
and until said Convention may otherwise or
der. shall be one vote for each 400 votes. and
one vote for such fraction over 200 votes, rs
cast for William r. Miller, candidate for Gov
ernor at the last election. held on the 18th
September, 1876
And inasmuch as 1t has been the practice
heretofore to send from the counties adjacent
to the place of holding the Convention large
number of delegates who. by the moral
weight Of their numbers in excess ofthe votes
to which they are entitled, give advantage
over the distant counties in the choice ofcan-
didates, and thereby produce confusion In the
Convention and want of harmony in the par
~, 1t was resolved by the committee that the
number of delegates allowed to the several
counties should be limited to the number Of
votes which they are entitled to cast in the
Convention In compliance with which action
of the committee hereby announce that the
Democratic State Convention. Mt the time
named by said committee. to wit, the 4th day
of July next, will meet at the city of Little
Rock.
Sol. F. CLARK, Chaim'n.
JOHN M. HARRELL, Secretary.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
I4r Billy Fishbacll is what they cal
him out in the Daton Settlement"

The ST. Louis Republican says: Sher-
man and Matthews are getting hard
treatment in their distress, even from
their friends. The New York Tribune
says that Mr.. Stanley Matthews has
been the Jonah of this administration
from the beginning while the New
York Times complains that he has
been doing foolish things ever since the
friendship of Mr.. Hayes invested him
with political prominence" OF Sher.
man the latter journal says" that, con
sidcring Mr.. Sherman's reputation fol
shrewdncss, his course is iuexplicable, ,
and is evidently surprised that so smart
man as the secretary of the treasury
is universally admitted to be should not
be able to cover up any sort of sar
cality.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Ns The Alma Herald says The pro
prietor of hotel in Van Buren,, asked
one of our young men what he came up
there for last Sunday. Our y. M re-
piled that he wanted an afternoon nap,
and that he was looking fora quiet place
Enough stir and hustle in Alma all the
time to keep one awake when the sun
shines.
1t was at the county hotel, Gordon
Stamps, landlord. And quiet "nap''
he had too. Gordon don't allow his
guests to be disturbed by stir and bus.
tle.o
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

1sg~ The East Florida Banner states
that eighty thousand dollars have been
subscribed toward building railroad
from Orange lake to tho Oclawaha riv.
er. The present crop of oranges W
there is put down at six million, and it
will be difficult to haul them to the river
III wagons and over rough roads, so Il
tram road will be laid down this sum.
mer to be followed by better and moro
costly road as soon the fruit growers arc
able to build it.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

als~ AttorneyGeneral Henderson was
in town over night, Friday, stopping on
his way from Washington county. The
General has every prospect of renomi-
nation, having already instructions from
as many counties as both his opponents
From those who know, we are assured
that he has made faithful, efficient pros
ecutor for the State, and we can see nc
good reason for change at this time.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Ig Among the new acquaintanees we
have had the pleasure Of making the
past week, was that of Maj. G. B. Moore
Of Little Rock. The Major is a candid
ate for the Democratic nomination of At
torney General of the State and, per-
haps, no aspirant for the office is better
qualified in most every particular than
him. Among three such " good fellows
it is hard to choose.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
EFWe notice that our old friend, &c

EY-We notice that our old friend, Col.
Sam l.. Griffith, of Little Rock, won the
first prize, gold medal--for the best Shot
at the meeting of the German shooting
clubs of Fort Smith and Little Rock
last Wednesday. We had thought that
the Colonel was harmless old gentle.
man but if that is the way he Shoots
it will not do 10 fool with him much
Won bet,
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The Arkansas Democrat has the fol-

The Arkansas Democrat has the fol
lowing:
Anintcligent gentleman, writing from
Fayetteville, says There is no doubt
about Hughes carrying this county The
friends Of Dave Walker cannot support
Miller, for the reason that they believe
that he and Col. Johnson are working
together.
Arc we to understand that the friends
of Dave Walker Of Washington coun-
ty, want to antagonize the friends of
Gov. Miller in other parts Of the State ?
Gov. Miller has good many friends in
this county that are friends Of Dave
Walker" The Governor, in his letter
to the Democrat, which we published,
last week, states, emphatically, that he
is not advocating, in any way, the claims
of any aspirants for the United States
Senatorship. Still Smithee endeavors to
conceal a roiteration of the charge under
the cover of letter from an g intclli.
gent gentleman" at Fayetteville.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Ry In response to Il numerously sign
ed call, Dir. j. 2. MITCHELL in n letter to
the GAINESVILLE Herald, declines to be-
come candidate for the State Senate
from the district composed of Johnson
and Pope.
Eg- Mrs. Sarah r. Corwin. widow of
the late Hon. Thomas Corwin, was born
in Maryland, but came to Ohio at an
early day, and died in the same room in
which she was married to Mr.. Corwin.
Efs- Frost is the cheering June an
nouncement from Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Fayetteville Sentincl-On Saturday
last party met at Stringtown, Illinois
township, to witness horse race between
two animals owned by VIM Ii. Thomson
and John Hutfaker. A difficulty arose
between the parties about some of the
arrangements, which eliminated in wea-
pons being drawn and used, in which
Thomas killed, Uufiaker The general
impression is that Thomson was iustifi
able, but the affair was to have been in
vestigated Monday, and we haven't
learned the result. Huilaker is said to
be from Conway county. Thomson be-
longs in the neighborhood.
Iss~ Indian corn is called toddy-seed'
in the giddy West.
Eg- 1t is said that division of the
worlds wealth would give each person
about twenty eight dollars Send us
our share Immediately quick.
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Colonel Embry.


The following letter, which evidently
was a private one, we find in the Pine
Bluff Republican
ATKINS, ARK, June 6, 1878.
TO A FRIEND Dear Sir--1 am in re-
ceipt Of your kind, very kind, letter OF
the inst. | have never, any time, sought
the position of governor, although many
of my friends, and several Of the news
papers of the State have done me the
honor to mention my name in very
fattering manner in connection there
with, | have, until recently, looked up.
on it as complimentary, more than real
But was. on Tuesday last, notified that
the county of Benton bad instructed for
me for first choice, for Governor, and
others would follow, with the urgent re-
quest to say whether or not | would &c
cept, if nominated, to which | gave an
affirmative answer. Soplease accept my
cordial thanks for your profered aid and
kind remembrance of our worry pleasant
association at Little Rock, as referred to
in your letter. | hope that | may have
the pleasure of seeing you at the capital
on the 4th of July.
| am most sincerely your FREUD,
Ben. 7. EMBRY.
n. B.-I am not Johnson man.
B. Y. Il.
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.rag-1 nv -1,rNunsus DEMOCRAT holds up
its hands with holy horror that the old
Johnson party should attempt to come
into power again in the State. But il
the Democrat is not weighing the tailond
of it at $50 a month, we are greatly mis-
taken. You had better jump on the old
craft, Smthec, and go right along, for, il
it goes down, you are sure to go dowr
with it, and if it outrides the storm, you
will have better claim on the hero o.
many battles. 1t is not safe, TO attcmpt
to " carry water on both shoulders"
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say- 1t begins to look as if Bycrs
would beat Mckennon, tor Prosecuting
Attorney, in the 9Th district. Conway
has already instructed for Byers, and his
friends claim, as certain for him, Pope
and Yell counties, which make his nomi-
nation sure.
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The CANVASS.

Since our last, Counties have instruct
ed as follows:
For MilIer-Dorsey, Lincoln, Nevada,
Lawrence.
For Embry-Bonton, Johnson and
Pope.
For FIctchcr-Conway, Marion, Polk,
Pulaski and Hampstead.
For lliIl-Drcw.
For IIughes-Faulkner.
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Ey From a letter from AM old and
esteemed friend, Maj. Geo. NJ. Murrell,
from New Orleans, we learn he is on his
way, with his family, TO Lynchhurg, Va,
to spend tho summer. The Major and
family spend their winters on their plan.
tation in Louisiana, and their summers
in Virginia.
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COngress---;Sd District.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
JORDAN f. CRAVENS, as candidate for
reelection to Congress, from this, the Third
Congressional District of Arkansas subject
10 the action of the Democratic Congression-
al Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
For the Legislature.

We are authorized to announce J. c. BET
TEN, ESQ.,, as candidate for a seat in the
next Legislature, from Crawford county, sub
ect to a nomination from the Democratic
Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

The Ozark Democrat says: In refer
encc to the cotton report, you are cor
rect, Bro. Durham. Ii is our mistake
and your treat Well take lemonade
But to show that we are not the only one
who commits errors, we would call youl
attention to the fact that Mississippi
county has not held a county convention
and consequently has not instructed yet
Tally,
An " honest confession is good for the
SOUL" Bro. Colburn. 1t was Mississippi
township, in Mississippi county. The
county is all right, though.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
EE- Gen. ID. II. Royston, Mai. G. B.

Es- Gen. d. II. Royston, Maj. c. b.
Mnnra- and Iaaah Lsnali4.l.--...--:----i -
train, Saturday, and spent Sunday in
Van Buren,. Jacob +" skipped out" for
below, Monday morning, early; the Gen
eral went to Fort Smith, Monday, and
returned same night, and took the train
this morning, for home, while Major
Moore is with us vet.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Ex- 1t is said Sebastian Democrats are
in quandary as to whether they shall
support Fletcher or Embry for Govern
or. Better throw aside your prejudices,
and instruct for the coming man-W. r,
| Miller.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce JOHN s.
LITTLE for reelection to the office of Pros
ecuting Attorney Of this the 18th judicial cir
cult, subject to the action of Democratic
convention should one be held.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
ANNOUNCING

The rule adopted by all the papers of the
state, charging 10 cents line for all notices
and communications, advancing the claims
of candidates, seems to us just and reasonable
and we fall into the ranks. Our paperis open
to all aspirants at loc. per line in advance.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

The undersigned will meet the voters
of Crawford county, at the following
times and places, designated by the as
SCISSOR of the county, to present their
claims for the nomination for represen-
tative in the General Assembly:
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Tg- The Bonneville

Fs- The Bonneville Enterprise saws
William Gregory, who has made him.
self quite conspicuous in this commnni.
ty by a very reckless course of conduct
was arrested on the farm of Capt. II. c.
Richards, on Sunday last, by Sheriff Ca
bell, on requisition from the Governo,
OF Missouri upon Gov. Miller The
charge is murder in Dunkin county. Mis-.
souri,. We are not in possession Of full
particulars, but learn that the sheriff OF
bunkin county was at Paris, superintcn-
ding the arrest, and that he says that the
murder of which Gregory is charged.
was cold blooded one, and is suggest
i've Of hemp without foothold.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

We are authorized to announce Mr.. HEN
RY SHELLEY as a candidate for the nomin-
ation of the Democratic County Convention
for a seat in the Legislature Of the State from
Crawford county, subject. Of course. to its
action.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN
II. ROGERS, of Sebastian, as candidate for
reelection to the Office of Circuit Judge Of
the 10Th Judicial Circuit, subject to the ac-
ton of democratic convention, should one
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Eg- DR.. W. w. Bailey, Mr.. r. G.
Campbell, Mrs. S. Bonneville, and Mrs.
c Robinson, passed down the road, Sat,
urday morning for Saint Louis, in com
pany with the remains of Gen. r. Il. T.
Bonneville, which are to be buried in
Bellefontaine Cemetery.
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State Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce VIM. r..
WOODRUFF. Jr., of Pulaski county, candi-
date for State Treasurer at the next general
election subject to the action of the Demo-
crotc State nominating convention.
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County Executive Committee.

Below we publish letter which has
been addressed to the township commit
tees by the chairman Of the county eX-
ecutivo committee. As it is Of interest
to the Democratic party generally, we
are handed copy for publication, and
we hope that the recommendations will
be carried out in its spirit and truth.
VAN buren,, ARK, June Is, 1873.
10 ..,,t,.....'.'''''.......
TOWNSHIP COMMUNICATIONS Sir +:
The time for holding the primary con-
ventions in the several townships Of the
comfy, is near at hand, and as it is very
important that conventions should be
held in all the townships, and conducted
ia such manner of fairness and homes
ty as to give satisfaction to all interest
ed, and that the will .sof the majority OF
the Democratic voters of the townships
and county may be obeyed and not
thwartod by political management or in
trigue. In view of these facts, | ask to
make the following suggestions. Let it
be understood, at the outset, that you in
tend to have fair and impartial conven
ton. Require all candidates, before the
convention,to pledge themselves to abide
its decision. Let the votes for nomina-
tons be by written ballot, requiring a
majority OF the whole number of votes
cast necessary to choice. This method
is equivalent to primary election, and,
if participated in by all the Democrats
of the townships, will clearly reflect the
will of the majority, which is Democrat
ic. In conclusion, allow me to urge the
importance of the convention system,
particularly at this time; and that all the
townships should send their delegates,
instructed or uninstructed, rs the ease
may be, to the county convention at Oh
liver Springs, on Saturday, the 10Th inst.
Very respectfully yours,
" ii. III. SHELLEY,
Chm'n Co. Elk. Committee.
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For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce G. W.
NEAL. of Cedar Creek, for County Assessor
at the next election, subject to the action OF
County Democratic Convention.
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For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce MOSES
(. LEMi.Y, ESQ.,, for the Office of County
Judge Of Crawford county, subject to nom
nation from the Democratic County Conyen-
ito, If one is held
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

EF- Pope Leo XIII is poet. \ great
many Latin and Italian poems from his
pen are in existence, and they are short
~ to be published in u collective state
His Holiness will revise them before pub
lication.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

we are authorized to announce JOHN S.
BRODlE. as candidate for Sheriff of Craw-
iord county. at the September election. SUBJ
!ect 10 nomination by tho Democratic
County Convention,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

RY' In the 9Th judicial District. Con
way county instructs for Jacoway for
Judge, and Byers for Prosecuting Attor-
Dey.
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County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce l.. c.
SOUTHMAiD as a candidate for County
Clerk. at the next election. subject to the ac-
tion Of the Democratic County Convention.
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We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
". MATLOCk. of Jasper township. as can
didate for Sheriff at the coming election sub
Ject TO nomination at the hands of a demo-
cratic County Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Eg- Bro. +. NJ. Moore, of the Boone
willie Enterprise, is candidate for the
nomination of Representative from Lo.
gan county. He would make a good
member, and we hope to see him nomi-
,afaI
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We are authorized to announce ROBERT
r. NETTLES. as a candidate for the Legisla-
ture from Crawford county. subject to a nom
nation from Democratic Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

! hereby announce myself as Candidate
!or sheriff Of Crawford County, Ark, sbu-
Convention
Respectfully,
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We are authorized to present the name Of
JUDGE JOHN J. BURROW as candidate for
the Legislature, subject to a nomination at
ton.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Ne are authorized to announce, THOM-
AZ IA. MCGEE, as a candidate for Sheriff
~ Crawford County, subject to nomination
at the hands of Democratic County Conven-
ton.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Es- Drew county, at her convention,
instructed for Hon. w. W. Mansfield tor
Supreme Judge.
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10 the Toters Of Crapfara County ,

10 ne Tofefs q EdipIQra County,
without solicitation. | hereby announce
myself an INDEPENDENT candidate for the
Office Of Sheriff. subject to tie will Of the
people. to be expressed at the ballot box. iii
The election In September next. AS this is
no political Office. | wish to submit my cluims
wholly upon merits. qualifications AMI fitness
Tor the position. II yon Judge me tit and
nnaiiii,.d shall expect your votes.
w. |. TAYLOR.
VAN Burcn. Ark. April % 1873.
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to Announce THOMAS
w. DAVIS for the Office of Sheriff of Craw-
ford County. subject to nomination by the
Democratic County Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

&ss- Gen. John c. Fremont has been
nominated, by the President, Governor
of Arizona
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

GF Col. VIM. Murrell. of I.onoke
county, sends to the Gazette full blown
cotton-bloom, picked May llth.
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ANNOUNCEMENT fEEs:
State Officers. Congress, etc., $40 90.
District Offices. 10 oO.
Counfy Offices D w
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,s,s- The Maryland peach crop this year
will be very large,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

tay~ Mrs. Senator Dorsey is the hand
soonest woman in Washington, and Miss
Ransom is painting her picture.
GF The Partisan hotel keepers have
got American visitors down for about
100000 this year
Es- over 10000 cotton spinners, in
mass meeting at blackburn, England,
on Tuesday, resolved to continue their
strike.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

Sss- Marion county instructs for Col
B. Il. DuNal for Supreme Judge.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-06-18

AIE have now new, frst-class. 80 inch
w DOUBLE WOOL CARDS, of the lat
est andsmost improved styles. All Garding
at this mill warranted to give satisfaction
The Cards are in charge GREEN BEAN, who Is
not surpassed by any carder in the state.
With strict attention to the business 1--WE
asks share of the patronage.
JESSE W. BRANSON, Proprieto.
may 25,TSyl
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HENK4 NTITHTE1,
r. G. NETTLEs.
May 13, 1878.
Fair division Of time with other can
lilntos
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Iso4 CONE AND SEE US.