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The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08
Peabody Trustees.

says:
The annual meeting of the Trustees
Of the Peabody Educational Fund, took
place to-day, and was attended by Presi-
dent Hayes and Secretary of State Ev
arts. Robt. L. Winthrop, President OF
tho Board, congratulating the members
upon the presence Of President Hayes,
who has broken away from his official
duties to show his interest in educational
matters. Notwithstanding the serious
shrinkage in their income, he said that
he had cause to believe that the free pub
lie schools in the South had made en-
couraging progress in the past year ;and
while they could do nothing in the
Board to aid in relieving the physical
sufferings of thoir Southern brethren,
while the plague was raging, they could
do, and had done, and were doing, not a
little to promote that intellectual and
moral improvement which must sustain
one in every trial, and be the basis of
future prosperity and welfare.
The annual report Of the Peabody
Trustees was received. 1t says "Tho
year just closed has been ono of peculiar
embarrassment to the schools of the
South. While every department of ed
ucaton has been affected, that relating
to the employment of teachers and pub
lie officers has suffered most. Cheaper
ing the labor Of men on whom the vi
tality of the system depends, is more
dangerous experiment than is generally
supposed The scholarships established
last year have had an excellent effect.
In the Peabody Normal Seminary of
Louisiana, one-tourth of all the teachers
in New Orleans have been educated. The
following figures show the distribution
of the fund, during the year: Virginia,
sl6,350; North Carolina, $4,000 South
Carolina, $4,000; Georgia, $4,000; Flor
ida, $4,000; Alabama, $4,000; Texas,
ss,650j Arkansas, $4,000 Tennessee,
$4,000; $4,000; West Virginia, S.
$50.
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Notice..
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD
State of Arkansas

COUNTY OF CRAwFoRD)
State of Arkansas
We j. S. II. Houck, Josiah Foster. and
Frank Steward, three citizens OF the County
of Crawford, and house holders therein. hav-
ing been appointed by F. Nj. Neal. Mayor and
ex-oflicio j. p. of said County, have. this
dny viewed Il certain horse shown to us by
Peter Mars. as an estray. Said horse Is Az
hands high. brown color, two years old past
no brands, left hind foot white up to pastor
joint, little white under the hook on right
hind foot And we do value the said horse
to he worth the sum of twenty five (25) dol
lars.
J. S. II. HoucK,
JOSIAH FOSTER, Appraisers,
FRANK STEwARD,\
Sworn and subscribed to before me in
this the Goth day of Sept.lS7S
+. NJ. NEALE, Mayor and ex offcoJ p.
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A New Paper at Alma.

Bell, of the Atkins News, has been up
to Alma, taking notes, aud talks thusly
of new paper to be started at that
town
A new paper talked of here-Repub-
lican-with Messrs. Creekmore, the
sheriff of the county, and one other re-
publican at its head. A good Democrat
tic paper here, would be well support
ed by the live merchants of the place,
but it will be nip and tuck with n re-
publican sheet.
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Alha,v Arous. aThe North. ant

Albany Argus The North, and all
the world knows that what killed Repub,
licansm in the South was the fact that
it led all the gnoranee, with all the
crime there was-making Government
founded on force grand larceny in &C
ton. Since honesty got the upper hand
of rascality, South, there has been no
Republican party there, and there have
been peace, prosperity and good neigh
borhoud. That is enough for the coun-
try, but not helpful to Mr.. Conkling's
chances. 1t shows that there is nothing
for him. So bad had Republicanism be-
come South that the country was willing
it should be cleaned out root and branch,
and no questions asked. twas simply
out-organized and out-voted. That done,
the negroes divided in politics, and many
of them took no interest in politics, and
devoted themselves to hog and hominy.
Tho REPRESENTATIVES, OF Tho South have
spoken better and voted better than Mr..
Conkling. The States of the Sonth have
behaved quite as we'll as the States of
the North These are facts and Mr..
Conkling cannot make the country for
get thom or wish them otherwise.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

ORME--In Atoka, l. T.. on the 30th inst
WILLIAM ORME. Of Van Buren, aged 80 years.
The deceased was on his way to Arizona, at
the time Of his death. He was not in con-
dition to take so tedious a journey, not being
able to sit up the day he started. He left
here-crossing the river-Tuesday, the oath
ult, and died on the 30th. He leaves a wife
and two children, as wen as large line of
relationship throughout the county ana State
to mourn his decease.
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THE STATE FAIR.
An Address 10 the People of the State OF
Arkansas.
OFFICE STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION |

OFFICE STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Sept. &c.
To the Citizens of the State:
The State Fair Association would rep
resent that all the preliminary arrange
monts arc made for the purpose of hav-
ing one of the grandest State Fairs, In
the city of Little Rock, commencing
Monday, October 2lst, and continue for
six days, that has ever been held in the
Southwest.
Now, to ensure success, the people
must respond. Vice Presidents have
been appointed in every county. They
should encourage the people of their
county to attend, and TO send forward
products, stock, minerals; ETC., to me and
to raise all tho money they can, and
send to Col S. Il. Griffith, treasurer Of
the association, at as early day as pos
sible, as improvements have to be made
and paid for. A committee of the State
Fair Association will wait upon the bu-
siness men and citizens of Little Rock
and vicinity, for the purpose OF raising
money. We have but a short time to
operate in, and do trust that the citizens
Of Pulaski county will do all in their
power to insure success, and any and all
moneys that may be subscribed to the
enterprise, be turned over to the treasu-
rer at once. We very respectfully and
cordially invite every body to be present
al the opening. Arrangements WI ee
made with railroads and steamboats, 10
sl--s-ey r---s-'r,~.sz "s,e. all products, stock,
etc, to the fair at reduced rates. The
press of the State is alive 10 the enter
prise, and will aid us in every way pos
sible. Very respectfully,
j. d. DARDEN,
Sec State Fair Assn.
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SELECT READING.

Mrs. L. L. COLLINS, late of Clinton,
Miss, will give Select Readings of orig
inal poetry at Murphy Hall, this TUES
DAY NIGHT, at o'clock. Mrs. Col
Inns is evidently lady of education and
refinement, and those who heard her
former readings need not be told that
she possesses poetic genius Of high or
der. Wo are also advised, that she is q
most worthy lady and greatly in need Of
assistance. We bespssk for her a good
audience this evening.
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Notice.

STATE OF ARKANSAS.
County OF Crawfor
KNOW ALL MEN. That whereas one VIM. T..
Taylor. am informed. has charged John c.
Foster with stealing ten dollars from me,
here make the statement under oath, that
John c. Foster never stole or defrauded me
out of the sum of ten dollars, or any other
sum, to the amount of any thing.
SlLAS SPEAR.
Sworn to before me, thi. 18th Soptem-
Ter, 1878.
FRANCIS NJ. NEAL,
5w Mayor Of Van Buren,
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

A STORY WITH THE TRUE BUTLER FLA
voR.-Governor Bella Hughes, of Colo
RADIO, dined with Ben. Butler, one after
noon, and the two sat very late over their
wine, Ben, in the meantime, stroking
Bela's fur all with the grain" They
had slowed away good deal OF cham
payne, when Buffers secretary came in,
saying, General, there are a number of
callers in the parlor, who have been
waiting long time to see you. Who
are they?" demanded Butler, gruf1ly.
Several elegant gentlemen from the
East. and two elegant ladies, also, from
the east, replied the Secretary. "Well,"
exclaimed Butler, affectionately laying
his hand on Bella Hughes knee, and
throwing his cock eye over his shoulder
in the direction of the secretary. Z" Well
you tell those elegant gentleman from
the East, and those elegant ladies from
the East, that Gen. Butler is busy with a
id elegant gentleman from the West"
That made Ben. solid with Bela.-TSt.
Louis Journal.
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BIZ The Little Rock Democrat says
that on the lst of October there was. in
the treasury of school-funds, the follow
ing amounts;
In United States Currency, 5000
Ia State Scrip, 14s,000
This amount will be apportioned
among the several counties at once, by
State Superintendent Hill.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

ES- Our Benton county streams are
to be stocked with California salmon.
United States Commissioner, Spencer F.
Baird is to furnish them, and Gen. n B.
Pearce, our state commissioner, appoints
Albert Peel and Ollie Anderson to re-
ceive them at Pierce City, and deposit
them in the crystal waters of our Ozark
land. We will publish the official cor
on the subject, next week.
- Bcntonviiio Advance.
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rT The Fort Smith Herald, of the
Sd, in a long article, favors til election
Of the Hon. r. w. johnson 10 the Uni
ted States Senate. Col. johnson APP
pears to be gathering strength, call
along the line"
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ET The Weekly State has been NOV
ed from Lewisburg to Morrilton, in the
same county, on the line of tho Little
Rock and Fort Smith Railway. Success
10 the State wherever it may move.
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Bay The WaIdron News of the Sd.
says: Ed. Crowcll, who was, at the last
term Of the Scott Circuit Court, sentenc-
ed 10 death for rape, made his escape
from the countyjail, last Saturday night,
and has hot been heard Of since. We
learn that an auger had been conveyed
TO him by some one, with which he
bored through the wooden walls, rcmov-
1 a-log, and " lit out"
GALL a.ND SETTLE.
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The Iron Mountain Railroad.
The St. Louis Republican has the fc

The St. Louis Republican has the fol.
lowing:
The important opinions rendered by
Judges Dillon and Treat, in the Iron
Mountain Railroad case published in an
other part of this paper, will be read
with interest by citizens generally, and
by all who are concerned in Southern
trade, and the general prosperity of our
city. Although no formal decision was
rendered in the case, the condition the
road is put in by these opinions is most
favorable, and our merchants and manu-
tacturers may once more be at ease re
garding the management OF this great
property, of such vital importance to
our whole trade. The bill Of foreclosure
is denied, and results in the checking of
the agents of Barring Bros, who have,
for noarly two years past, been attacking
tho property through the courts to the
serious damage of all the parties inter
estcd Mr.. Allen has devoted many of
the best years of his life to the building
up of this road, and the development Of
the country it traverscs. The most i'm
portant line to our commercial interests
is now apparently free from the danger
OF passing into foreign hands, and should
forever remain . st. Louis institution.
Our citizens must all appreciate this sub
stantial victory. Mr.. S. T. Glover made
tho principal argument in the case on
the side of the railroad.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

D6y The Grecnbackers of the First
Congressional District of Connecticut,
have nominated j. B. Davis for Con-
gress. The Democrats in the same Dis
trict have re nominated George NJ. Ian
ders, and the republicans, Gen. Joseph
G. UaXley.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

Ey- Sufficient returns from the late
Colorado election have been received to
show that the Statc has gone Republican
by about $500 majority. Judge Bedford,
Republican, is elected to Congress, a
Republican gan.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

fs- Hon. c. Il. Tobey, has assumed
charge of the editorial department of
The Atkins News. Bro. Bell still con-
tinues the business and local depart
mania
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

Ey Tho Mariana Index says tina,
Senator Dorsey, whose star in politics is
low in the west, writes tc some one here
"that, on account of the recent election
frauds in this and Phillips counties,
there will be United States marshals to
the election at each precinct
on the 9th of November" Bah Let
US nray"
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

na- The employees of the Little Rock
and Fort Smith Railway, have presented
Hartman with a fine
gold watch as an evidence of the esteem
in which he ia held by them.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

~ Tho Jurors for the November
Term Of the United States Court, from
this county are Grand Jury Ed. Dick
son, Monroe Lipscomb, John Meadows,
Richard Turner, and Lafayette Locke.
Petit Jury-JaclSson Coomer, Cole Cald-
well, S. W. Daugherty, and ALI Bos
tick,
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ET Oregon has made amends for the
loss Of her electoral vote by scndjn s two
OUfators ana ono representative to Con
gress, all Democrats The Republicans
sowed the wind, and are now reaping
the whrlwind
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

Arkansas Sentinel The Dallas Her
aid says "greenbaekism, in Texas, is
simply another name for radicalism. .
That is just what ii amounts to in Ark
aasas. There is no use trying to casti-
gate his satanic majesty around the alb.
broviatcd tree, for this is n fact.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

sar We get neither the Weekly Or
Daily Pine Bluff Press. Let us have
one or the other, all of the time, Bro.
Newman.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

A man never feels 50 happy as when
some one tells him that he would be Sc
leetcd from the common herd i'll an in
staat. lilo rorgets tho. no eoald DO
selected by his red nose
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AS" Hon. M. l., Rice. representing

Es- Hon. M. L. Rice, representing
the Greeubacll party of this Congress
ional District, addressed the citizens of
Van Buren,, last Thursday afternoon,
agreeapie 10 appointment. lIo claims
to have tho endorsement of every coun-
ty in the District, except this and Scbas
tian, for the nomination, and will cotin-
ue a candidate until the end. Mr.. Rice
is an attractive speaker on the stump,
and off a No. | electioneerer, Jolly
good fellow wherever mot. But in Col
Cravens we find his peer in everything
that goes 10 make the statesman, and in
every way is worthy of the support and
of the Democracy of the Dis
trict. 1t is important that the next Con-
gress should be in the hands of unmista-
kable Democr ats--men whose heads are
not overlooking with the one idea of
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~ Let unity Of support be given,
by all Democrats, to Hon. Jordan f..
Cravens.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

D- Over thirty million people have
died during the continuance of the fam
inc in China.
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Clerk of County:

CLERK OF - county:
SIR; You will be prompt in comply
ing with Section 80, Miller's Digest, in
regard to delivering the textbooks to the
collector on or before tho 18th of De
comber, 1878.
Also, be certain to comply with sec
ton 92, Miller's Digest, in regard to sup
plying this office with a statement of the
aggregate value Of the taxable property
in your county, and of the total amount
of taxes for all purposes assessed forih
year 1878; also complete abstract OF
the textbooks TOR 1878.
Comply strictly with the law, and fur
nish this office with the report by the LIST
of January, 1879, in order that | may be
enabled to lay the matter before the leg
islature.
Many Of the clerks did not comply
promptly with tho law, in 1877, and
therefore delayed the action OF the Leg
islature.
Very respectfully,
JoHN CRAWFORD, Auditor.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

rs Stick to Cravens," is the motto
which should be continually before the
eyes of every true Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

nj A Il r T. ID u.

iOuNG-DAVIS-Att the residence of the
brides father, October Sd. by Elder John t.
West, Mr. JOSHUA a. IoUNa and ZELPHA A
DAVIS.
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08

The ice factory at Knoxville is turning
out seven tons per day at one cent per
pound
The Van Buren press., 1878-10-08
Tax Books.

Auditor era wford has issued the fol
lowing circular letter to all the County.
Clerks in the State. The Legislature
meets in Janurry next, and prompt &C.
ton in this matter is all important to the
interests OF the State:
AUDITORS OrFrCE, LITTLE Rock.
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llewed Timbers of all descriptions. at prices
to suit the times.
Orders left at 4. r. MckIBBEN'S
Store ,oW recetue prompt attention.
sB- JOHN BUTLER has charge of the
in the city. and will deliver
wood promptly in any part of the city.
WILLIAM ROOT, Proprietor.
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ROOFS
WOOD { TIMBER YARD
On Lot North West of the Jail.

WE are prepared to furnish, on short no.
W tice. in large OF small quantities Cord
and Stove Wood, paings, Boards. Timber,
Posts Rails &c
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oppINANCn,

~ ppfH MARTIN street, MIghy Nrea dHd Hfh
Hfef, lrpm NaW Ntam ktmAfeel
80 Il ordained by tho rily Couioil OF VI,
section /, That Martin sueet Murphy
itIrfl ana Field street, nom Main sllrrf oil
The south 10 Elm street on IA north, be ana
| the salIb are hereby established ~ streets
ana lhe proceedings necessary lor tho open.
luz NJ the AuInr hle hereby ordered,
kep =, The Mayor cily Engineer ana Clty
Secretary are hrlely ordered 10 proceed ~
provided Ia section 1903 aud huec, rll ug $780,
lions Of chapter TX vi CiIy charter, 10 per
iorn their respective duties for the opeling
OF said hiTeeih,
hoo, .. The private property necessary Ia
be oQndem ned for use Ia upenluB said slleeli
shall be paid iOT by special ~ tpsHurL n m
provided Tor IN section u Hnd another huO-
lion 0l chapter ~ Of charter Of ely,
Soc T. hald streets Are 10 Do Opened ~
prayed Tor IA petitions ~ citizens, Martin
street anu Murphy 'ilrol 10 bo OF tho width
OF 1901 feet und on Y llnO with That port on
ot hhid hlrnolh lying between Commerce nd
Main HlTrelh, and u continuance OF tbs SAME,
Noe, q, fleld slFett mlnll begin NJ a point
on the north side OF MAN Htrfui llOG feel
west Of tho alley ~ Lt0n rds buul6ensi
corner, thence west 40 Get; thence north N
io0i 10 Elm street, thence east 40 feet nloHg
south Rdu Of ella etruot 10 said LeOnnndG
u, rlhe ~ corner thence south 40 ieel 10 be
ginning
Sec ., The said streets a.e be paid for
ny special assessments, pnd the general fund
Oi the city IN not 10 be used for The purpose,
Sec Z, The requirements ~ city claTteI ~
Dc strictly complied Win In opening said
streets
soc, X, That this ordinance 40 INTO effect
irum aud after its prs rye,
Approved Deem Der ", 1871
W, l., CABELL, Mayor,
j, u, HEREToRD, secy, doc2 dlOt
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PROCLAMATION.

In obedience TO the following resolution
passed by the city Council, VIZ;
whereas, II IN believed That HE city can
De benefited ana beaullhed by concert OF
action IN the matter NJ bulldog sidewalks
ana planting trees NJ the intersection II
Sidewalks Hnd streets ana TINT said concert
ol hcuon may bo effected hy the Mayor In.
suing hiH proclamation requesting ali prop
en'y"owhclS 10 10 improYe their property,
Therefore, be II
RESOLVED, By the Guy Council that the
Mayor he hud ho In hereby instructed to Is
sue MS proclamation calling ON all real es-
lhte owners To improve their property, M
suggested IN he foregoing preamble, de-
scrlDlng the KIND OF sidewalks ana the kind
ol liets best 10 be p mt Il.
Ihoioiofe !, W, l.. CHhell, Mayor of the
Guy ol DnllnS, DO hereby request nll real os.
lhleowhuN ~ the city Of Dallas to i'm prove
lhelr property BY milking good gravel side
Walksln ifonl OF their property, and to plant
shhdo trees, ,uch M Naples Elm China,
boN Elder ana ycamore tree along the
outer edge of said sidewalks, and thereby
Dcheilt the'r property, and also add TO the
hraitn nnd comfort rs well as the beauty OF
tho city,
IN witness wherco' ! have horeuntn set
my hand ana affixed the seal Of the city of
ballhH lhis I'D day of January, 1878
Attest: W, f.. CAHEIl,
d. ID HEREFORD, Mavor.
Heoro'hS' ianHdl0t.
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MEXICAN ITEMS.

A great many new silver mines hay,
recently been discovered in the state o
llidalgo,
II is stated that the army IL being re,
crnited in Monterey and Mier by meant
of tho levy,
On the third of January II gcntl,
shaking of the earth was felt in Oaxacn
which lasted ten minutes,
The recent elections In pucbla, al,
though holly contested by tho cons,rv,
atiycs, were gained by tho liberals.
Tho Derechos del Hoa,Jre says the do,
orees Of the federal judges, ordering the
discharge of soldiers who have been
forced into the service, are not obcyed.
A few years ago the city of San Luis
Potosi boasted OF population of so OOO
souls the last census shows the nuns
Der OF inhabitants TO be $4,000,
An emeute occurred among tho mixed
battery stationed at San Luis Tho re-,
bellious soldiers wounded their captain
and thirty Of the number escaped. The
rebels were arrested and imprisoned.
Troops were in pursuit of the escaped
party.
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TiiIs STATE OVER

ArqHsas county liOokpnrl Transcript,
Hammered that Mr. Morgan epniemplaIes
extending his railroad from Cuero "
the coast some whore Ia this vicinity
The Merriam packing eQmpany, a.
falion, Intend putting np lllO beeges y
day for while, Their fresh beef IN Ia
demand and will require their fall oapa'
city
hashaad GmW --lieyiew The wheat
crop IN this county looks very prlmls'
ing, AN tho talk now 10 about secure
ing tho federal court ~ Eastland. -~-
The citizens Of this county arc discuss
ing tho peenbaek question, The
county ID yi,2B2 lS IN arrears, ---- P0p-
ulali0n Of this county 10 about i0OOr---
lnhanstible beds Of fine coal abound
Paaoh ObmH-Wulohman John
\, Marsh had q preliminary eEamlna'
ton before Esquire Long, 0n charge
Of iogery, aud was held IN a 1000 bond
10 appear NJ tho next term Of the dis,
trlet court falling 10 make the bond,
no wentto Jail ----htook and mule droy'
era have been IN abundance, but
although tho farmers desired ~ pur'
chase, the stock were held NJ war
prices,
hKs C6mly-Marlln Ball County
criminal court Is IN aesslon.-A Mar
lin man laspeaking Of starting dis
tillory, Several farmers arc going IN
plant largely OF sugar cane, ga little
girl of Mr. NJ, n, liosenihal was badly
burned last Sunday morning At the
Nicholson house --,-l'ho commission
ers court oonyenoa on the ! llh,---
Twenlysnine bales OF cotton were burn.
cd NJ theeoll0n wharf on tho "a Instant,
Hamihoa CaWatH--llerald laat week
two men were arrested NJ this place, by
Sheriff Wade charged by man repre-
senling himself 10 bo deputy shcrln
of Hill county with cattle stealing In
that county, The two men, j, g and
! I q, llain0, were delivered 10 tho llill
county officer, who Immediately loft
with them, Two sixssbooters were
taken from tho reputed thieves, ----
The new courlshouse ~ nearly CONS
pleled, aud bids fair TO DO handsome
structure, costing VI ,3il
Amdcron C6miH--POlcstlme Adyo,
cate immigration 10 this point slill
continues undated We aro happy
to be able to state that for the first time
In ono hundred years our Jail is with.
out prisoner - Last Saturday night
Mr. John Ben DunyOll tied his horse NJ
ono corner OF the public square, aud
entered u building On returning q few
moments afterwards he found the hal.
tor cut aud tho horse gone, Tho next
day several persons went in search OF
thief The horse was found on the
Neches bottom, east Of town, where II
was tied TO " uee,---Blind Tom has
been visiting palostine,
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Lo.don Marriage s,,,,s,,.s

Last year SI,O72 couples were united
10 noi ~ wedlock In London, no fewer
than 29,66l Of these being solemnlzed
ID the established church. In %. 267
cases, marriage was by banns, the
least expensive mode. or the "a 600
oei,eo.allons, 2,059 we're marriages of
splnsters and bachelors; 3Ol7 widow.
ers again tempted fortune with spin.
s.eis, while 1859 betook themselves to
WIDOWS for consolation. Wjdowers
were captured In greater numbers than
widows, 471e Of these manly natures
having again submitted to blissful
,oonaage, while only 1895 female relics
,n .ne nerve or good fortune to fol-