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The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

The Alma Herald says j: The Van Blu
Ell Press seems smarty exercised oyei
the idea that the Northwestern railroad
intersect the l.. X. Il +. S. Road Mt Alma
There is no use in Kicking, the terminus
will be Alma, and all that the Press can
do or say, will have NJ effect, SO far as
changing the same is concerned The
charter says that the road shall start at
Alma, and when the road is built it will
be in compliance with said charter.
We beg leave to say that we are not
at all exercised in the premises. We
know that the builders OF railroads will
run their roads where they see that their
interests will best be served. And, in
reference to the emphatic assertion OF
the Herald that the road shall start at
Alma, we will refer them to the binding
OF the Little Rock and Fort Smith Rail
road, the charter Of which said, if we re-
member Alright, that it should commence
at Fort Smith, and cross the river at Van
Buren,, on its way to Little Rock. Here
is proof that roads and charters can be.
and have been, changed. We are ineln
ed to think that the first road that will
be built in this direction, will be what is
known as the Joplin railroad. Kansas
City is largely interested in the building
of this road. She is building up an i'm
mense grain trade, and must have anbth-
er and shorter route to the Mis,sssj,,ny
River than by the way of tie Missouri.
The Joplin road, when it reaches Van
Buren,, as it will surely do--and sooner
than any other road in this direction
will have the advantage of water as well
as railroad connection with the Mississip
pi River, and competition is always heal
thy, If our friends at Alma wish to
build the Northwestern, we certainly
haye no objection, and heartily wish
them success in their efforts. But it NAV
be put down Us a settled fact that parties
building any road, in connection with
the Kansas and Missouri roads, in this
direction, will seek river as well as a
railroad-connection to the Mississippi
River, and consequently Van Buren, must
be the point to which such railroad will
run.
i. II. Brown, Superintendent of the
Kansas City and Joplin Railroad. L. r..
Motif, President Of the road, Lee Tay
lor and 4. Lloyd, engineers, all of Kan
sas City, arrived in Van Buren,, satur-
dav, and spont Sunday and left, Monday
morning, for Little Rock, to consult with
railroad officials, at that point. They
are fully in earnest to complete a road to
connect with the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railway, and the Mississippi river
as the outlet for their grains and miner
ais.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

ga A Kansas City Mo-, dispatch to
the Republican, of Feb. Goth says Since
Richard Green has become convinced
that his life is to end on Friday next he
has spent most Of his time in prayer. To
his sister and all visitors he states that
he will die like man. Preparations
are being made for his execution. He
will be publicly hanged in the yard of
the courthouse, where the scatfold il
now being erected The Ma ional Guards
and Craig Rifles will probably be call
ed out on the dreadful day. No attempt
at rescue is feared, but Marshall Liggett,
deems ii best to have have every arrange
ment completed TO secure a peaceabIe and
succ, ssful execution. The scatfold is be-
ing erected by W. Is. Everhart, and will
be constructed on the plan of the one
used to send Wieners into eternity. In
an interview with Green this afternoon
he talked very freely to the REPUBLICAN
representative, expressing deep sorrow
at the mode of his taking off, but deelar-
ing his intention TO meet his fate as be-
comes II brave man He has stood his
long confinement well and appears in
good health. As this is the first hanging
that has occurred III this county for for.
" Y 9r- 4 Is Itg3rliug wide attention,
and viii PROBABLY be witnessed by thou
sands ofpcoplc,
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
Terms Of the Treaty Of Peace.
A London, dispatch of February .

A London, dispatch of February y,
says
The treaty of peace does not'scem yet
to have been signed, but it is known that
all the terms have been agreed upon,
and the delay is due to II desire to pre-
pare for carrying them out before they
are made public. The cession of the
greater part Of the Turkish fleet is still
one of them. Appearances indicate that
Russia has no intention of relinqulshlng
any Of her advantages to please either
England or Austria. 1t is believed that
Austria dare not go to war, and that
England, without her, cannot. lmme-
diately following the official publication
Of the terms Of the treaty, however
both powers must define their position,
and it is likely that March will come in
decidedly with the lou of war or the
lamb of peace. There is much dissatis-
faction in the Conservative party here
with the position OF Lord Derby, and an
effort will be made to revive the agita-
ton among members of parliament which
so nearly caused his resignation two
weeks ago. Among the warparty the
feeling Of anger and disappointment is
intense, and should the terms of the
treaty be found to contain what hereto
fore has been claimed, it is expected that
a large wing of the Conservative party
will directly request Lord Derby's resig-
nation, and that of any other minister
that may oppose war with Russia. IN
deed, there seems to be genuine war
craze among one portion of the govern
mont supporters, and from the manner
in which they rave one would imagine
that Russia had actually committed some
hostile act against England As hereto
fore stated in these dispatches, however,
Russia will probably insist upon her
terms, particularly the cession of the
Turkish fleet, after which the conference
can again close the Dardanclles to war
ships, without any remonstrance from
Russia. Having naval supremacy on the
Black sea already, she will have no OBJ
jections to shutting out all other fleets.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
Commissioners Notice,

SHALL APPLY to the Probate Court, for
L. Crawford County. Arkansas, at its term
commencing on 9Th April next for permls-
sion to sell the following described property
or real estate. as belonging to the estate OF J,
F. B. Meyer, late of such county to pay debts
due therefor. Lots - and 10 in Block No.
3, and lots /, .. 3, A. s. and in Block No. "a
town of Van Buren,. Also lot Z, in Block 3.
in town Of Dardanelle, Yell county, Arks.
l.. &. WHITE, Admir-.
Van Buren,, Ark, Feb. IA, 1878
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

The Hot Springs Sentinel says: " On
several occasions some of our most prom.
inent citizens have asked us to advocate
DR.. Barry for Mayor. While we are
confident that he is just the kind of man
we need, still we think he is deserving
of something better we are keeping
him in reserve as our choice for Govern.
or at the next election"
The Doctor is a good man in any posi-
ton.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

TT The Saline County Digest says /:
While pushing the Faber that overooks
the political political horizon, and think
ing of candidates, and the men that are
being named, that of W. +. Woodruff.
Jr., presents itself to sas one that would
make very strong and popular one for
State Treasurer. That he would make
a good officer is conceded by all That
his past services to tho State should be
recognized and ought to be rewarded is
a 'act.
just SO say We.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
WARNING ORDER,

Crawford Circuit Court, Spring Term, 1873.
l., d. Monds, Plaintiff
vs., Petition to reinstate record
HeofEe i, Mullins, Defendant.
VIE plaintiff herein has filed in the Clerks
i office his petition to rcnstate the records
in the above entitled cause-to be heard nj,
Spring Term of said Court. Defendant Is
hereby notified to appear and contest sumo if
he desires to do SO.
l.. D. MONDS, Plaintiff
G. WILCOX, Attorney. 4w
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
Assignee's or Trustees Notice of
appointment.

In the District Court of the
United States, { in Bankruptcy
tor the
Western Dist. of Arkansas.{
IN the matter of John W. Cary.
NO whom it may Concern The under
i signed, Willis II. Neal, hereby gives no.
tice of his appointment AS Assignee of the
Estate OF John W Cary of Van Buren,, in the
County of Crawford, in said District; and
who was, to wit, on the 9th day of Deem
a. d. 1877, adjudged Bankrupt upon his own
petition, by James X. Barnes Register in
Bankruptcy.
Dated at Van BGren, Ark, the 10th day of
February, a. d., 1878.
WILLIS H. NEAL ASSIGNEE
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
Warning Order.
In Crawford Circuit Court,

Olive G. Maxey, the widow and sole Execu-
trx of the last viii and testament of
John Maxey, deceased, late of Crawford
County, Arkansas.
vs.. Petition to reinstate lost
Exparte. will
'O any person or persons legally interest
l. ed in any manner whatever. in the Es-
tate or last will and testament of said John
MaXey, deed, take notice. that | shall apply
at the April term, 1878, of this Court to rein
state the last will and testament of the said
John MlNey. deed, the records and proofs OF
which were destroyed by fire, at the burning
OF the Court House at Van Buren,, on the 24th
day Of March, 1877. and the original of which
has been lost or mislayed.
OLIVE G. Nancy.
Van Buren,. Ark. Feb, 6, 1873. 4w
Taylor Il Huckleberry, Attorneys for Pc
toner.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

Bay Hon. J. n. Smithoe, in a letter to
the Benton Digest, declines to have his
name mentioned in connection with the
Governors office. He will ask TO be re-
elected to the Office he now SO satisfac-
torily fills.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

~ Col. T. F. Curry, editor of the
Forrest City Times has sold the office,
and it will, hereafter be conducted by a
company, and edited by Col Going, ia
vorably known to the press of the
State.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
WARNING ORDER,

Crawford Circuit Court, Spring Term, 1873.
Nancy T. Whitfield as
adm'x of the estate Of
VIM. Whitfield, decd, Plaintiff.
against Attachment.
Il. - tates, Defendant.
fjNHE defendant Il. h. Gates. is warned to
appear in this Court within thirty days
ana answer the complaint of the plaintiff,
Nancy T. Whitfield.
EU. A. Scott, Clerk
March LIST, 1873. 4y
Brown & Souhmayd, Attorneys.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

cv A dispatch from Rome, of the
9th ult., says:
All diplomatic negotiations which were
left in suspense by the death of Pop,
Plus TX, between the Vatican and the
Governments holding diplomatic rela
tions with it, will be resumed on an en-
tire new basis, steps already taken there
in being disregarded. The personnel OF
the Pontitical Court will be changed sc
rs to eliminate the hostilities which ma,
formerly have existed. The Pope has
received Cardinal MeCloskey.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

Dsa~ From the Fort Smith Herald dis
patches of this morning, we learn that
Oh the I'd, the steamer Ashland, at
Boungers Landing, forty miles below
Natehez, was more o. less damaged by
striking an unknown OBSTRUCTION in the
river, Saturday. She discharged on -
bank 600 bales of cotton, and lot of
other stuff which was left in charge OF
the clerk to reship. The Ashland pro-
cceded on her way with the balance OF
her cargo.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The rule adopted by all the papers of the
state. charging 10 cents a line for all notices
aud communications, advancing the claims
of candidates, seems to us Just and reasonable
and we tall into the ranks. Our paper Is open
to all aspirants at Toe. per line in advance.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

ET Mr., II. H. Rottaken, Sheriff of
Pulaski county, was married, Wednesday
night, at Little Rock to Mrs. Frederika
Miller, of that city.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce JOHN :.
ERODE. as a candidate for Sheriff of Craw-
ford County. at the September election sub
ject to nomination by the Democratic
County Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

Rowland c. London,
Take Notice, That | will. at the Spring
Term of the Crawford Circuit Court, make
application to reinstate record of deed by
yourself and wife to me, of your one sixth
interest in the n = $ Wa and the $ = y W IA
5. 20, I IL, n II 81 west Craw ford county,
Ark.
RUFUS II. LONDON.
Feb. 10, 1878. 2w
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

D6 Maj. Burke, of the Helena World
has purchased the Hot Springs Daily
Sentinel. The Sentinel, under the able
management of Maj. Burke, will prove
a financial success.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

l hereby announce myself as Candidate
for Sheriff of Crawford County. Ark, sbu-
jcct to the action Of the County Democratic
Convention.
Respectfully.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

ga We regret to learn that, on ac-
count of impaired health, the Rev. Mr..
Ferguson has been compelled to accept
leave OF absence for short time. He
leaves for bis home on the first boat.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
y. D..fIAWKINS.

We arc authorized to announce, THOM-
AS NJ. MCGEE, as a candidate for Sheriff
Of Craw ford County, subject to nomination
at the hands Of Democratic County Conven-
ton.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
WARNING ORDER.

Crawford Circuit Court.
John W. Snow, Plaintiff,
against
sarah l.. Snow. Defendant.
'INllE defendant, Sarah l.. Snow, is warned
l. to appear in this Court within thirty DAYS
ano answer the complaint of the plaintiff,
John W. Snow.
ED. \. SCOTT, Clerk.
Feb. II, 1873. lw
Taylor Il lIuckleberry, for Plaintiff,
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

The Hot Springs Daily Sentinel says ::
The Democratic House and Republican
Senate should return the bill restoring
the franking privilege to its source, with
the reply not admissible under any
form of Republican government and
go on with their actual duties, for the
people are waiting.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
Motice.

7 INHE finn of A. NJ. CALLAHAN & co.
l. having been dissolved by the death of
A. NJ. Callahan, the business of the late firm
will be settled by the Undersigned surviving
partner.
All persons having demands against said
firm are requested to present the same; and
all persons indebted are requested to make
payment to
J. q. PRENTISS,
Attorney in fact of
HENRY PRENTlSS, !
Surviving Partner,
Van Buren,, March 9, 1873. If
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

The Lonoke Democrat says We are
greenbacker--a silver mana gold
man, or any other kind of money that
We can get hold ot--in fact, ave take
drafts or checks, or anything else that
represents or calls for money. We would
take a steamboat load OF coppcrs if we
had an opportunity.
That's the kind Of "backer" we want,
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

Daily paper office Manager to editor.
- Say, hunt up that Pope editorial
you wrote last year. The old boys
dead"
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

~ Pope Leo Kill was crowned, in
the Sistine Chapel, on Sunday, the 3D.
inst.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

@ A despatch from Rome, of the
9th ult., announces the death of Father
Angelo Secchi, the famous astronomer.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
ANNOUNCEMENT FEI

ANNOUNCEMENT FEES:
State Officers. Congress, etc, $40 90.
District Offices, 10 90.
County Offices, 60
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05

ET Hon. w. F. Slemons, in answer
to letter from Pine Bluff, announces
himself rs candidate for re election to
Congress from that District. Hon. John
A. Boarden and others, are candidates for
the same place.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
COMMERCIAL.
Tuesday. March 5.

IUVSUUY, NlUTVu d
Business for the past week has been
only moderate, as is usual at this season.
Receipts of cotton have greatly fallen
off, the larger portion Of the crop hav-
ing been marketed. Prices remain about
the same as last week, say 6 to s cts.
Wheat and Flour have both declined.
Wheat may be quoted at s 100 to s1,l0
per bushel. Flour, $50 to 1915 per sack.
Oats 25c. Corn SOC Green apples Is to
S100. IRISH Potatoes 75c. Sweet Po-
tatoes 75c. Chickens $3.50 per dozen.
Butter, l5c. Eggs Sc. Bacon 81 to &c.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-05
Notice..

see"S'o any Mud of
, 1878-07-11

COMPLIMENTARY. - Official news
from the Seattle city election indi
Gates that Beriah Brown, Esq, edi
tor of the "Dispatch," was elected
Mayor Of that city by round hund
red majority over DIR. Weed. Nc.
Aleer, another candidate, received a
a few votes. The vote was decided.
ly complimentary to Mr.. Brown, and
is a striking testimonial not only of
the appreciation of his ability but OF
the straightforward and independ
ent manner he has Of expressing and
supporting his ideas. 1t would
seem thaG the TRADE of epithets
which have been hurled at him by a
C otemporary sheet down here have
either been sadly misplaced or that
the Seattle people are all fools
Which is most reasonable?
, 1878-07-11

FINE SAMPLE.-Through the kind
ness of Mr.. ID. w. Smith, and of Mr..
E. B. Ebey, we have been furnished
samples of the salmon and halibut
being canned at the Hoko fishery.
Although assured that they were
"not as good as we expect to put
up" we feel constrained to praise the
perfection to which the enterprising
company has already arrived in the
art Of preserving fish. If they can
always do as well there ought by no
means to be any trouble in finding a
ready market for their productions
Of the two kinds we rather liked the
halibut better, but both were decid,
edly excellent.
, 1878-07-11
Indian War News.

WALLULA. July S.-The steamer
Northwest will leave here this afternoon
about $3.50 o'clock. She will be used as a
patrol boat, likely between here and Una
| tilla. She is in command of Capt. Will
kinson, who has 20 men hired and II
soldiers well armed. There is Gatling
gun aboard, and he will receive two howit-
zers from Vancouver. Capt. Wilkinson
feels confident he will catch the Indians
crossing the river between here and Una
ella.
LArER.-Capt. Wilkinson, with the
steamer Northwest. made an attack this
afternoon on band Of Indians crossing
horses over the river, about eight miles
above here, killing a large number OF
horses and, IL is supposed, an Indian or
two.
ScoTT's, Ogn., July s.-Very reliable
information comes to to-day from the
vicinity Of Long Greek, which cmplies
into the North Fork of John Day river.
The information is given by families mov-
ing to the Dales for safety. They say the
Indians visited Long Creek last night,
burning seven ranches clean and driving
off and killing stock.
1t was really quite beyond belief
that the Indians would make an at
tempt to cross the Columbia river;
yet such an attempt has actually been
made, at least by a portion Of the
hostile band. 1t is so hazardous an
enterprise that it might we'll have
been doubted that they would under
take it. After all, those who have
made the attempt may be only small
detached parties, mostly non-com-
batants, and not the fighting force.
1t is almost certain that the efforts to
cross which were foiled yesterday
were renewed last night. lfnot, the
Indians will probably retreat rapidly,
because they cannot possibly remain
any length of time where they are.
1t is the more amazing that they
should have undertaken SO great a
risk as that Of moving down through
a country where SO many people
would rise in arms against them to a
great river difficult to cross on which
STEAMBOATS, are continually passing,
when they might have escaped with
far less risk toward the east. Sci.
dom has so bold and hazardous a
thing been attempted by party OF
Indians. The fact that Gen. How.
ard is reported at Pilot Rock indi-
Gates that the whole body Of Indians
has moved away from their former
position about Camas Prairie. 9th.
erwise he would attacked them
'Oregonian of July 8.
, 1878-07-11
FOURTH. AT OLYMPIA.
THE BOs> CELEBRATION.

Over a thousand visitors were estimated
10 have been in Olympia on the day OF The
recent celeb alton, and the preparations
4 dica;ed that they were expected. Ports
Townsend. Gamble and Ludlow, and Sc
sttle. Tacoma, SteiIacoom, and other
Sound ports were liberaly represented.
A procession was formed near the City
Hall, at 9, A. NJ, consisting of bands, fire
companies, the City Council, Mayor, &c
The procession marched to the foot OF
Main street; thence back 10 the public
square where the grand stand was erect
ed.
Gov. Ferry presided with becoming
grace and dignity, and Jno. Y. Ostrander
read the Declaration OF Independence.
The vocal and instrumental. music was
sprendid.
THE GRAFTON.
By Hon. II. G. Struve. was listened 10
with marked attention, by at least two
thousand people. Rev. j. X. Thompson
olficiated as Chaplain of the day and X.
G. O'Brien as Marshal.
Lunch and ice cream were obtained at
various places, after Which all went to the
fair grounds. In the
FOOT RACE
Between Rudge, OF Seattle. and Tate, OF
Oregon, the latter won the prise easily,
beating his competitor some 10 feet In 100
yards. The umpire, 81 Lowe, OF Port
Gamble, called time for the international
base ball game at about 3 O'Clock p. NJ
About thousand spectators were present
when the game commenced; but the num-
ber was very small when the contest ended
The British club beat the American by 26
to 10.
The regatta race was won by Mr.. Bud
longs boat. the City of Olympia; the
yacht from Port Discovery, belonging to
Mr.. McFee. however, came in second.
Walking a CREASED pole, tub racing. etc.
were given due attention and yielded
much sport.
The Olympia, Seattle, Port Gamble and
Tacoma bands disroursed patriotic and
pleasant strains of music during the day.
A grand ball took place in the evening;
and the day passed away as thing of the
past, long to be remembered as a season
of pleasure.
We are sorry to be limited by space.
Int ran at least congratulate the Olympia
people Oh the satisfaction given to all.
, 1878-07-11

LAND DECISION There has been a
change in the rulings of the land office in
in regard to according man the priyi-
lege Of filing second time on homestead,
after having once filed and made abandon
ment. Formerly, one filing was allowed,
whether the individual received any bene-
fit or not. A bill lately passed by Con-
gress provide that in all such cases where a
person shall hereafter file and settle upon
homestead, and for any cause shall
abandon the same to the United States
the fact OF such filing, settlement. and
abandonment shall not have the effect of
depriving such persons, if otherwise en-
titled, to file and settle upon and obtain I'll
tie another claim under the homestead
laws.-EX.
, 1878-07-11
1.-THE EDITOR"

'ritten for the ARGUs,l
His classic brow Is clouded now
The Editor.
His lank, black hair is ION tear"-
The editor.
'Gsinst him who always found excuse
On honest men to heap abuse,
An ancient Prophet is let loose
That's very like to ''cook his goose"-.
The Editor.
His mental process worketh slow
The Editor.
His tootsy, wootseys on the go
The Editor.
His blanch.hard cheek is waxing pale;
He's trotting round to find his bail,
For lawsa.mercy! should he fail
Good-sooth he'd really go to Jail
The Editor.
'Tis pity that harmless stupid
The Editor,
Should by designing men be duped-
The Editor;
Who, like the monkey with the cat,
As near the cracking fire he sat,
The chest-nuts from its flames to draw
Must needs put in poor pusscy's paw
The Editor.
, 1878-07-11

Nearly every newspaper in the country
which notices General Grant expresses the
belief that he will be the next candidate OF
the Republican party for the presidency.
Should the opinion so freely expressed
prove correct. it will be incumbent upon
the Democratic party to select candidate
OF unusual popularity if they hope to sue
ceed. 1t will require a stronger candidate
than the ordinary politician to defeat
General Grant.
, 1878-07-11
Shipping Intelligence.
Port Townsend.

POTC IOWI1bFI1Ue
ENTERED
July 3, Panama, Victoria
Blk Buena Vista, Honolulu.
4, Dispatch. New Westminster
Sir James Douglas, Victoria
Blk Cassandra Adams. ST
6, Bkt Jos Perkins, Honolulu
8, Olympia, S F
CLEARED.
4, Panama, Nanaimo
5, By Sea Wait, Sandwich islands
s, Olympia, Victoria.
, 1878-07-11

A LETTER from G. NJ. Bradshaw, Esq,
to his brother in this city, dated at Walla
Walla, July 9TH, says that fears pre-
vail regarding the probability that the
town will be plundered by hostile Indians,
as the daring redskins are within fifty
miles OF the place and are driving tile sol,
diers before them.
, 1878-07-11

The new advertisement of MesSrs.
Rothschild & Co., calls especial attention
TO the fact that two tive-hundrcd- gallon
water tanks are for sale by them, also
5000 gallons Of Gog-gsh oil; or. in other
words, dog-fsh oil for the million. Those
having hides and furs for sale will read to
THEIR profit also.