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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
EF Our young friend Colburn, edito

H Our young friend Colburn, editor
of the Ozark Democrat, who was up on
q visit to our town last week, has a good
word for Van Buren,, and Claude knows
what he is talking about. He closes an
article as follows:
Van Buren, is one of the prcttiest
towns in the State and has some of the
most generous people. The streets look
clean, the sidewalks are good, the resid-
ences are beauttied with shade trees,
shrubbery and flowers, and the inhabit-
ants, generally, cannot be excelled for
intelligence and refinement. We took a
look ut the interior as we'll as the extcr-
Tor Of the new court house and VIC think
it will, wher completed, surpass any
other in the State for convenincc and
magnifcenee. A large building is soon
to be erected at that place in which man
ufactories are to be established. This
good old town is not dead--as some
would have it-and we predict that il
will not be long before it will blossom
like the rose" Hurrah for Van Buren,
anyhow.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23


The Star of Hope says: The demo.
cratic party is in danger as long as its
members can be seduccd from its ranks
by issues and experimental ideas foreign
To It's organization and progress. We are
not strong enough. even in the State OF
Arkansas, to tampcr with new and trea-
cherous experiments, nor in any manner
weaken our ranks by utter foolishness.
The salvation of the whole country rests
Inow upon the success of the democratic
party, and any democrat who forsakes it
for any new issue, at this time, does the
whole country an injury and himself in
justice.
The sacred, holy truth. We have too
many disruptionists in the party too
many ambitious, self.serving dema-
goeues, whose fixed determination is to
build themselves up, even though il be
by the decentralization of the party, its
disruption and its defeat. These " dis
quiets' find many an opportunity for
tho display of their native demagoguory.
They are only happy when they are pro
posing plans for their own advancement,
caring little for the effect il may have on
the success of the party. We agree with
the Star of Hope that "we are not strong
enough as party, to tamper' with
these " new Matched, unfedged opinions
1t will require the united action Of our
to thwart the schemings of
our cunning political enemy, and we only
imperil the future prosperity and happi.
hess OF our State, when we connivc at
anything which has a tendency to dis
rupt tho party which is its protector. 1t
is the positive and complete harmoniza
ton OF the party that can promise its ul-
innate success. The tomahawk of per-
sonal dis'ikes and individual ambitions
must be buried in the grave of selfabne-
cation, and with that unbrokcn and UNI
front which characterizes the
army, wo must march to-
ward the enemy. Alienation and divis.
ion seem determined upon by some dis
satisfied members of the party, herca-
bouts, but we hope that they will be cast
aside by the democracy, and that their
be unconditional. Let
lis remember that upon our harmony rs
n party rests our triumph politically in
the coming election.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

~ Citizens of Crockett, East Texas,
are greatly ineensed Mt the conduct of
John Howard, of the firm of G.. w.
Roberts 4 Co. Howard came to Crock
EFT from the North two years ago, mar
ried the beautiful daughter of a citizen,
settled down and gained the confidence
of all. One morning he turned up miss
ing, and SO did $4,000 belonging to the
citizens Of Crockett. The Postmaster
lost largo amount of official funds dc
posted with Howard, who took off &c.,
600 belonging to Roberts.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

EE- A London dispatch of the 1lth,
says that the scenes at Lord Leitrim's
funeral in Dublin, yesterday, were very
violent and disgracetul, The mob that
gathered in front of the church endeav-
orod to capture the hearse, declaring their
intention to drag out the corpse. They
vtuperated the late earl as Old Ruff
an and " Heretic;" they also climbed the
wall of the churchyard, hustled the
mourncrs, and checred, yelled and Kissed
during the reading of the service. Sieve
raj mourncrs were roughly handled,
while endoavoring to make their way
into the churchyard. All of them had
to pass by an unfrequented way in the
rear of the church, in order to escape
violence. Fifty constables were present,
but wholly insufficient to cope with the
mob, many Of whom were drunk.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
School Fund,

The following information from Audi.
tor Crawford, as to the school-fund, will
be of value to all interested parties
AuDIroR's OFFICE, LITTLE Rock, ARK.
April Is, 1878.
The Auditors warrants due the coun-
ties as school-fund, State scrip and cur
rency as per last apportionment by Hon
G. W. Hill, State Superintendent, are
now ready for the County Treasurers
having been furnished them from this of
flee.
The Collectors paying the amounts as
reported to the Treasurer of the county,
can have credit with the State Treasurer
for the amount Of State scrip and cur
rcncy by notifying this office of the
fact.
Lincoln and Dcsha counties are not in
cluded in the apportionment as no report
was furnished Superintendent Hill from
those counties of the number of children
between six and twcnty-onc years.
JOHN CRAWFORD, Auditor.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

pa" From London dispatches of the
18th, we gather these items: A Bel
grade special states that Prince Milan
and the Court of Cessation have confirm
cd the sentence Of death passed upon NJ.
Murnich. formerly Minister President,
and thirty-fvc others, for completely in
the recent military conspiracy. The ex-
ecutons will take place Immediately af-
ter Easter Fifty other persons have
been sentenced to penal scryitude.
AT Burnly about 5000 operative will
be idle tomorrow. The spinners ex-
pressed willingness to accept reduc-
ton, but as the weavers refused all have
stopped work. At Burnly-Padiham the
mills except about three are either under
| notice Or on strike. AT Preston a third
of the masters have accepted the com.
promise proposed by the operatives for
5 per cent reduction.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

EF The Fayetteville Sentinel says ;
We announce this week. Col. James II.
Berry, of Bentanvillo, as candidate for
circuit Judge. Col. Berry is so we'll
known to the citizens of the northwest
that he needs no introduction at our
hands, Should he ho elected. tho pco
pie would have an able and clear headed
Judge who would wear the ermint
gracefully.
If the Colonel presidcs on the bcnoh
as admirably and impartially as he die
over the last Democratic State Conven
ton, the district may we'll be proud o
his occupying tho Circuit Court Bench.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
fF The Little Rock Sunday GIL,

IF The Little Rock Sunday Globe
has this to say: " The Little Rock and
Fort Smith Railway have just received
from the Edgar Thompson works near
Pittsburg, large lot of new steel rails,
it being the intention of the management
to replace all the iron with steel rails
along the entire line of the road. The
road has also recently made contracts for
three new bridges, and have Just com.
pleted one of $50 feet span over Illinois
bayou"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

ESr The Toronto Mail draws this
gloomy picture of the condition of Can
ada: +" immigration has practically ceas-
ed, though 100000 year is spent in
the work but the immigration OF our
people to the United States has not been
brislIer since the close of the war. Bust
ness of all kinds is practically at stand
still, and the commercial outlook is vet
dark and depressing. The country has
no confidence in the Finance Minister.
and native enterprise is dead. No class
of the community is prosperous there
is none but deplores its accumG, atinr
misiortunes and bcwails its national de,
cay and decline. For the first time in
our history, honest men willing to work
are unable to find work to do, and hun.
ger and want have become factors in so.
ciety."
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
D6 Hon. w. NJ. Fishback of Eo,

B6 Hon. W. NJ. Fishback, of Fort
Smith, addressed very good audience
at the courtroom, yesterday afternoon,
on the subject of the Finances of the
State. This subject has got to be hob
hy with our friend Fishback, and we
are afraid he has already rode it to
heats- oiliec engagements prevented
our being present to hear him. We hope
to see Inc Colonel in Van Burea often
30 better field Tor his labors can bs
found, and no better place TO damper
his ardor. However, he had better kee,
y sharp eye at home. for, if all we leari
i true, there is music in tho air in Sc
ATTAIN.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
Take Notice.
All persons indebted to the S.
tate of VIM, WHITFIELD,
decd, Take Due Notice.

YOUR Notes and Accounts due said de-
L ceased, have been placed in our hands by
the Administrators for IMMEDIATE SETTLE
MENT. Those who can, must pay at once {:
those who cannot, must settle by Note, and
on all notes such security rs you can furnish
must be given for payment.
You Will save trouble and costs. and il is to
your interest, as also that of said Estate that
yon do not delay action in this matter. We
Will moi nave time give you other or further
notice; the next will be by an officer. To
such as may propose to schedule if pushed,
let US say that filing schedule does not PAY
DEBT only gives temporary relief.
Colonel Whitfield was very kind. giving
credit to many who could not help them
selves, and it is hoped and believed that all
will come forward and do what they can,
either in paying or securing their debts.
give this matter early attention. We are
in earnest.
B. J BROWN, or
l.. H. SOUrlIMAYD.
Law Office of Brown & Southmavd,
Jan. 81, 1875
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
EFThe Girard (Kan.) Press

EFT The Girard (Kan.) Press says
The committee appointed by the Kansas
City Board of Trade to solicit subscrip-
tons in aid of the extension of the Jop-
lin Railroad into Arkansas are progress
ing finely with their work. Kansas City
understands what is to be gained by rea-
ching the rich country of Washington
and Benton counties in Arkansas. This
railroad will add an immense area to the
territory of Kansas City trade, and the
enterprising business men of that city
mean to secure it.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
A DESIRE FOR PEACE.
England il not anxious for War ana
Russia don't banker after ii.
London, April l6.

London, April l6.
A St Petersburg correspondent tele
eaphs that there is said to have an ami
cable semi-oGicial interchange Of views
between the London aud st. Petersburg
cabinets. The former declares the
sinccrest desire for a peaceful solution,
and discaims any wish to put unneccssa-
ry obstacles in the way of negotiations,
but adhcres to its desire to have the
whole treaty placed before the congress.
The latter also adheres to its previous
attitude and cites Prince Gortsehakotf's
reply to Lord Salisbury, as proof of
readiness to discuss even the most I'M
portant clauses. In unofficial conversat-
ion the Russians still cling to the idea
that England seeks to humiliate them
and tear up the treaty. They will not
allow the treaty to be Cancelled, although
they are ready to make modification
A preliminary examination seems to be
the most promising issue out ofthe diff
Guilty.
A Pera special says there was mani
fest uneasiness on Sunday and Monday,
lest the Russians should attempt coup
DIN main against Constantlnople. The
is only traceable to the gen
cral discomfort Of the Russians at the
prolonged uncertainty,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

That noble q journal, the Fort Smith
Herald has the following sublime para
graph " Members fof rhat we wonder
all over the State are beginning to find
out that all the fighting and killing and
being killed at Oak Hills was not actu-
ally all done by Maj. W. Il. Woodruff !;
that some of it was done by Churchill,
and that his fighting for his country and
.his people was not all confined to that
battle. Churchill, as q soldier and as a
man, is too well known to suffer any loss
by comparison.
The above characteristic and dirty
fling is just exactly what we should have
expected from the real editor Of the
Herald.
OF the many papers that have expressed
themselves in favor of Maj. Woodruff,
not one has had an unkind word or dis
respectful alusion to Gen. Churchill. 1t
is, however, left for the low cur that
controls the Herald to vent his spleen on
Mai. Woodruff in the above. Beside q
mere handful among whom this copart-
nership journal circulates, it has no infu.
enco, and what it may say, benefits, rath
err than Injuries, Maj. Billy"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
re- Dion, Chief-Engineer of the Pa
ris Exposition, is dead.

EE Dan. O'Sullivan, late Of the Lit
tie Rock Evening Star, informs DeJar
nett that, about the lst of May, he will
have new and Independent paper, ask
ing the support of the citizens of the
City of Roses" "Dan." knows all
about papers, and deserves success.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
TO THE PUBLIC.

A month ago it was announced that
my name would be presented to the
Democratic State Convention as can't
; idate Tor Associate Justice oftho Supreme
Court. | gave my consent to that an.
noncement with sincere misgivings Of
my fitness for station so high and inn
portant. Upon other grounds was re
luctant to ask the people to confer upon
me an honor so great, and this reluct-
ance was only overcome when yielded
to desire to crafty friends to whose
Judgment in this matter | deferred.
They, | am sure, were largely influence
ed by the opinion then supposed to be
very generally entertained, that one Of
the Justices of the Supreme Court should
be chosen from that part OF the state III
which | reside. | do not undertake to
say how far this sentiment extends,
or whether it is just and proper in
itself But | have become satisfied
that at this time it will have little weight
in determining the choice of the con
vention. | see, too, that unjust and UNI
fair means are already employed to de-
feat my nomination, and while compet-
ing my term as Judge of the Fifth
Circuit, | prefer to be free from the
feeling likely to be thus engcndered. !
find myself, also, strongly dlslnelined to
enter upon canvass Of the nature which
now appears to be thought proper and
necessary, and my official duties do not
permit even such personal effort in my
own behalf rs would be consistent with
the incest sense of propricty. | have,
therefore, without consulting any one,
and with no feeling of regret or disap
pointmcnt, decided to withdraw my
name from the list of asplants. This |
do it may be proper to add, with no
view OF becoming candidate for any
other office. Candor requires me also
to say, that my decision is in some degree
controlled by considerations entirely pri-..
vate and personal.
To the friends who have desired to
see me elvated to the Supreme Bench,
and to those gentlemen OF the public
press who hove supported or tavorably
noticed my candidacy, | offer my CRATE
full acknowledgements.
w. W. MANSFIELD.
Ozark, Ark, April l6, 1878.
The above card we find in the Ozark
Democrat of the 18th. We sincerely
regret that any cause, whatever. should
have arisen, which could induce Judge
Mansfield to withdraw his name as a
candidate for Associate Judge of the Su-
preme Court Of the State. An ADLER, pu-
rer man, in our estimation, does not live,
and his promotion to the Supreme Bench
at this time, would have been an act that
we should all have been proud to &C
knowledge. Judge Mansfield is sonsi-
tive to an unusual degree, and tho cppo-
sition he received, although pusillani-
nous and contemplate, was kcenly felt,
and, we have no doubt, did, to some cx-
tent, bring about his determination to
withdraw from the canvass. Knowing
the gentleman so we'll, we feel it would
be useless for any one to urge him to re-
consider his withdrawal, and again be-
come candidate.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

RET AT Manchester, England, a strong
movement is on foot among the opera
tivcs to avert tho impending strike. An
effort will be made to secure the accept
ancc of the 5-pcr cent. reduction by the
masters AMI men.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
BayThc Fish Commission marty wi

gaTThc Fish Commission party who
are stationed at Avoer, S. c., under the
charge of Prot Miner, deputy commits
sioncr, have already placed 100000
young shad in the waters of North Car
olina and the same number in the waters
OF Virginia and Maryland. They began
the work of Matching fish artifcally two
weeks ago and the prospect is a fair one
tor large supply, as the quanty in.
croascs with the advance Of the warm
weather.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
For the Legislature.

We are authorized to announce J. G. BET
TEN. ESQ, as candidate Cor seat in the
next Legislature, from Crawford county. sub
j..ct to nomination from the Democratic
Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

EE A GAINESVILLE, Tenn, dispatch, re
ports destructive fire at that place, on
the night of tho 14th. The loss is esti-
mated ut half million dollars. The
burned district covers over fifteen acres.
Fifty houses were destroyed, including
the best buildings in the city. Insur-
ance Sl500O0.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

ES- The friends OF Mrs. Abraham
Lincoln deny that she lives abroad from
fear of being placed in lunatic asy.
lnm' She prefers living in Southern
France, bnt she keeps up frequent and
cordial correspondence with her friends
in Springfield, Ill,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

W, ga Dnrlnga recent storm Capt. S. II.
W h,'twor..n, of Yazoo, Miss, was struck
by lighting, which passed from his left
shoulder down his left arm and side,
across the abdomen and down the outer
side of right leg, tearing the shoe from
his foot, and burning him severely all
along It's course. Injuries not fatal,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

Esg' Bishop Andrews, of the New York
Methodist Conference, has decided that
the licensing of women as preachers is
against the doctrines of the church. Dis
appointed advocates of the new depart.
ure have taken an appeal to the General
Conference of the Methodists of the
whole country in 1880.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

s@-J. e. Betten, Esq, of Alma, is an
nounced, in our paper, to-day, as can
didate for the Legislature from Crawford.
Mr.. Bctten is lawyer of several years
practice in this county, and has the abili.
to to make good representative in the
Legislature. If nominated by the con-
vention it will give us pleasure to give
him our support.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

~ Quite a good many were ont to
Miss Moore's Concert, Thursday night.
As vocalist she is not much of sue.
cess, and our advice would be---if we may
be allowed to give it--that she hurry
and catch up with Broughal, and both
HE back to Atlanta, and hang up their
ti.ftfics,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

bH~ Gen. r. C. Newton, of Little
Rock, will deliver the address on Deco
ration Day, at the Confederate Cemete-
ry, at Fayetteville, on the 10th of
Nav.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

EEA dispatch from New York of
April Is, says: The steamship, City of
New York, from Europe, brought eighty
two silver.bars.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
Esy- The Western Immigrant saws

4 party of three men and one shot gun
passed through Dardanelle yesterday, in
pursuit of a man who had stolen the
wife OF one of the party in Crawford
county last week. They were Just an
hour behind the fleeing couple.
If any one in this county has lost his
wife, we are not aware of it.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

AS NJ. MCGEE, as a candidate. for Sheriff
Of Crawford County subject to a nomination
at the hands Of Democratic County Convcn-
tion.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
Congress---:}d District.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
JORDAN Il. CRAVENS. as candidate for
re. election to Congress, from this, the Third
Congressional District of Arkansas subject
to the action of the Democratic Congression-
u Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
rx.- 1 Detroit Michigan. dispatch O

rs- 4 Detroit, Michigan, dispatch OF
the 18th, says Congressman Ellsworth,
visiting his home at GreeEville. this NOR
ing, was assaulted by ]. j. Shearer, a
neighbor and wealthy business man, and
terribly beaten. The external plate OF
the frontal bone over the left eye is trac'
tured. Ellsworth's condition is critical.
1t has been reported on the streets for a
month that Shearer intended to horse
whip Ellsworth and two or three other
gentlemen for supposed interference in
his late domestic troubles.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

TT Lolita Is one of tho richest ae-
tresses on the stage. She draws interest
on upwards of 100000 of government
bonds, and yet can't keep away from the
footlights.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
For County Judge.

~s~ .,e authorized to announce MOSES
9, LE..iY, Esq, for the Office of County
Judgc Of Crawford county, subject to NOM
nation from the Democratic County Conven-
tioo 4, If one is held
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

Gov. Miller, Gen. Churchill and Col.
S. ?. IIuges attended Gen. Hills bible
class at the University chapel, last Sun
day. The oppressive weather was to
much for Col. Fletcher, and the old gen
tleman could only attend in spirit. Fay
etteville Sentcnel.
Was it distilled spirit from rye or
corn, that represented the cold gentle,
men,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

We are authorized to announce VIM. E.
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.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

re- Notice has been given to the cm-
ployees of the cotton mills in Lowell,
Mass, of proposed reduction of wages
from to Is per cent.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

as- Gen Joe Lane, Democratic can
didate for Vice President on the ticket
with Breckenridge in 1860, is now a
hearty veteran Of seventy-seven years,
enjoying life at his home in Douglas
county, Oregon.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce l.. G.
SOuTIIMAID as a candidate for County
Clerk, at the next election, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic County Convention.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23
ANNOUNCEME

The rule adopted by all the papers of the
state, charging 10 cents a line for all notices
and communications, advancing the claims
Of candidates, seems to us just and reasonable
and we tall into the ranks. Our paperis open
to all aspirants at l0c. per line in advance.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

sfTA German farmer disputed his tax
bill, lie said; 81 pays the state tax,
the county tax, and the school tax by
tam !. pays no total tax. Is got no to-
tai, and never had any,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-04-23

EI Switzerland has accepted the pro-
posal of the United States to participate
in an International Congress to fix the
relative values of gold and silver.