text: The Van Buren Press. VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS Caid. I l * Maj **.i I a l '.. ssilh (~ l< | I <■ ".f C*-, dte ’>ur Aj-nts at Liltl< H‘"'k. L r y ltt ll receive subscript ion for the Pre. 5.,V. Pettimill <f <•- in.V- r ) i"..' 1 Divine Service. P. CALVIN, of the C. S. Presbyterian Church, from Oakland College, Miss., will "orvacMin the Presbyterian Church, in this city, on next Sabbath 17th Inst., at 11 a. m. May Day Party. The young Misses of Van Buren, give a May pay Party, on Friday evening last at the large attached to the "Agricultural Works." The ceremonies of crowning the Queen were almost the introduction to the music and dancing in reserve. In the ceremony of crowning the Queen. Miss Ella Himmons; Miss Elva Himmons in the following address placed the crown upon the head of the fair Queen: Most excellent Queen: — As dutiful subject, we have, at your behest, met for the purpose of tendering you this badge of royalty. A mark of exaltation, we esteem it also a token of our submission. A cheerful obedience to your Highness will always be our delight, and whilst we lovingly follow your destiny on earth, our prayers will continually ascend to the throne of the King of Kings, that this imperial Crown may in the life hereafter be changed into an eternal one, glittering with the dew drops of heaven. God save the Queen! Miss Maio Clegg presented the Sceptre. Misses follows: Your Majesty;— The beautiful badge now pre-singing your noble brow typical of sovereignty, is the sacrilege by this sceptre. An emblem of our obedient submission to your high- Pts: all power of God's grace is sweet in the sun, Given is a peace-giving union Of will reign, we will be a happy, contented And grateful people. God's state the Queen. After which the Queen rose, in all her pride And congratulated her loyal subjects in the following language: Beloved Subjects:— We feel grateful to you For this expression of love and respect. With These emblems of royalty and power, you Have also given to the all the anxiety that Commemorates the high position we now occupy. A faithful obedience on your part! I shall be met by generosity on ours. The Fountains of justice shall flow freely for all. With Heaven's help we vow fidelity to the interest of our Kingdom and our subject shall Find no cause of complaint so long as it is desired to us to reign over them. May heaven's richest blessing rest upon all of you and may Pleasure be poured out upon our happy land. The Maids of Honor were, Misses Lor Excelland and Mamie Denham. Dancing was kept up until the small hours Of the morning. And everything passed off pleasantly and agreeable to all present. Col. Ed. Bicook, and Dr. B.:xxi;rr, of Fort Smith, are in our city in attendance on the C. S. court. Col. M. G. Mills of Fort Smith and Ex-B Lt. Gov. Osborne, of Kansas, was visiting our city on Monday. The advertisement of the Carolina Life Insurance Company of Memphis will be found in our paper today. J. T. Trezivaxt & Co., are the General Agents for the State of Arkansas, and Gen. W. L. Cabell, of Fort Smith, Agent for Crawford and Sebastian counties. This company comes to us recommended by some of the first men in the State, and is undoubtedly one of the best in existence. See their advertisement. Personal.—We learn that Mrs. Lincoln, the wife of the Late lamented, with six large trunkfuls of “old close,” is at present sojourning at Hot Springs. Wonder if she will get up an auction of her “old duds,” for the benefit of her Southern Radical friends? From their devotion to everything that smacks of Radicalism, we should think she could sell them at “stunning” prices. John's, if the sale does come off, buy us an old English to join the rats that infest our office. —Southern Standard. The book “Behind the Scenes,” purporting to have been by Elizabeth Keekley, the modiste of Mrs. Lincoln, is said by the New York Times, to be from the hand of a practiced writer, who has prejudices to gratify and grudgesto pay. It is true, as the saying is, that it is "better to bend than break," how happens it that chaps who go off on a bender so often get broke? The difference between the Parliamentary Hump and the congressional Hurup is, that the former was after the former's best. River News. The River, during our last issue, has risen several feet and there is a prospect of a general rise. Plenty of water for any class of boats. Friday—Carolina, New Orleans. Saturday—Centralia, Memphis. Monday—Cora H., Cincinnati. Tuesday—Celeste, Memphis. Tuesday—Tuesday, Cincinnati. Wednesday—Celeste, Memphis. Saturday, April 11, 1892. DEPARTMENT. Friday—Carolina, New Orleans. Saturday—Centralia, Memphis. Monday—Celeste, Memphis. Tuesday—Tuesday, Cincinnati. Wednesday—Celeste, Memphis. City Tobacco Store. FORT SMITH, ARK. HENRY W. SMITH, EXCLUSIVE LEADER IN Cigars and Has always on hand the choicest brands of cigars and Tobacco, selected especially to suit consumers of these articles; also, a splendid lot of neat, new, and elegant Pipes, averaging in price from $1 to $50. One call at the Store will insure a future customer. HENRY W. SMITH. SMITH, sign of the Big Indian on Washington st. For Smith, June 25- ly FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, May 0. The vote on the motion to have the debate on retirement, passed, was 28 to 20. The only doubtful number was with the majority is T. Tibbals. The acquittal theorists take great comfort from this vote on the ground that the Republican Senators who intend to vote for acquittal desire their reasons for their votes to go before the people in an official shape. Morton, who is regarded as certain for acquittal, votes with the majority. The message of Governor English, of Connecticut, was delivered to the General Assembly today. He spoke of there not being a semblance of a Republican government in over one-third of the set-tied territory of the United States, and reviewed the policy of the governing minority in Congress. Senate—The court was densely crowded. Mr. Bingham concluded in effect as follows: Hoping that he might be pardoned for quoting the words of England's great historian, that had the case against James failed, the tree of liberty would have crumbled, and shall it be said in history hereafter that through the defection in the American Senate, the fair fame of American liberty crumbled into dust, and the barn of our republic faded away before the nations. It is due the spirit of justice, of liberty and of equality that makes your Constitution respected everywhere. It gives the people the right to make their own laws, and it is this recent President who claims the power to make their laws and to be their dictator; and if he is allowed to do so, it will be by the voice of the Senate, and not by the free will of the American people, or through any neglect of their representatives. Will the Senate set him a live to the Constitution which he has violated, and which he swore to obey. Perhaps, he said, he was saying too much, but he would ask the Senate to remember he was speaking in behalf of a violated Constitution and the laws and rights of a free people. That he was speaking in behalf of half a million heroes who slept in death today, who died that the nation might live. It only remained for him to thank the Senators for their attention, and to demand, in the name of the House of Representatives, and of a free people. People, the conviction of this accursed President, who stands guilty before God and man of the high crimes and misdemeanors of which he stands impeached. Some, applause here followed, and the Chief Justice ordered the galleries to be cleared. A motion to adjourn until Saturday was lost by a vote of twenty to twenty-nine, and doors were then closed. A resolution to admit the official reporters was lost. Sumner’s resolutions were then discussed until the adjournment. House—In the House, today, Mr. Stevens was called to order by the speaker. On his Alta, the explanation was very caustic on Mr. Nelson. Donnelly says he was misunderstood in the House. He neither desired, nor does he desire, a reconciliation with Washington. His proposition to take a drink meant nothing of the kind. Gen. Grant sent a message to Congress, today, covering a communication from Gen. Canby, detailing the evil effect of compelling the State officers of North Carolina to take the test oath, as many good men who are acting with the radical party cannot take it, and other good men would decline taking it, feeling that unworthy motives would be attributed to them. Gen. Grant expresses no opinion on the subject. The protest of the white people of South Carolina against the Constitution, was referred to the Reconstruction Committee. Gen. Carey’s resolution, withdrawing the 10th article of impeachment, was not entertained, by a strict party vote. The House then went into a committee of the whole with the understanding that the speakers to avoid discussing the impeachment question. Washington, May 7. Senate—The Court opened at noon, and after some debate the doors were closed, the galleries having been cleared of all spectators and reporters. Drake's proposition, to amend the 23rd rule was agreed to. It is, that the fifteen minutes allowed each member for debate shall be for the whole deliberation on the final question, and not on each article of impeachment. House —Mr. Robinson, as a question of privilege, offered a resolution that the re-busting impeaching President Johnson be expunged from the journal of the House, because its passage was strictly a party measure of evil example. The speaker decided that the question was not one of privilege. Mr. Robinson said he would bring it up again, and it would evidently be adopted. Mr. Stevens, from the reconstruction committee, reported the following. Whereas, The people of Arkansas have adopted a Constitution of State Government republican in form, and have declared that the fourteen articles of the amendment to the Constitution. It is hereby enacted that the State of Arkansas is entitled and invited to representation in Congress as one of the States in the Union upon the following fundamental conditions: That the Constitution of Arkansas shall not be amended or rearranged, except as provided in any other State or class of citizens of the United States of the right to vote, who are entitled to vote by the Constitution herein recognized, except as punishment for such crimes as are now felony at common law, whereof he or they shall have been duly convicted. It was ordered to be printed and recommitted. Washington, May 9. Official accounts show that according to the incomplete returns received, the majority for the ratification of the Constitution in Arkansas is 1310. Gen. Gillem says that had the election been conducted in strict compliance with general order number seven, the adoption of the Constitution would have been indisputable, but in Hulawka county, the total vote exceeds the total number registered by 11. This is explained by the registrars, who admit that they participated in other counties to vote, on the present issue of the certificates of registration. There were also other irregularities of the voting in that county, and 7.10 majority in the county, making 12.50 majority. There are no unions of ascertaining whether they were cast for or against the Constitution, as each party charges the other with fraud. Richmond, May 7. The conservative convention nominated Mr. Robert E. Withers, of Lynchburg, for governor, and Marmaduke Johnson for congressman at large. It also appointed delegates to the New York convention. Washington, May 5 House—Stevens, from reconstruction committee, reported back the bill to admit Arkansas to Congress, and after some discussion between Eldridge, Stevens, Beck, Baker, Spalding, Boutwell and Robinson as to the policy of delaying until the members could examine the constitution adopted by Arkansas, and the report of the committee thereon, Stevens moved the previous question, but yielded a part of his hour to close the debate. Woodward, Rice and File, who discussed the general subject; after which, he spoke briefly in reply to the objections made by Woodward—Terr-l-Reek to the bill, and as to the propositions from the gentlemen the other side, that they were not prepared to vote on the question, he said that if it was proper for an eternity, he would still find them unprepared. There had been a great clamor against his side of the house for keeping out these unreconstructed States, and now objections were made to taking them in. The bill then passed, yeas 110, nays 33. Baker, Loan, Spalding, Williams, Pence, Republicans, voting, no. Robinson moved to amend the title of the bill, so as to make it read "a bill to keep Arkansas, an equal and independent State, out of the Union, unless the people submit to despotism," which was Rejected. The bill, as passed, was telegraphed yesterday. Hawkes introduced a joint resolution, to declare officers elected in South Carolina to be the provisional government of that State. Referred to committee on reconstruction. Paine, from reconstruction committee, reported a bill to admit South Carolina to representation in Congress, which was ordered printed and recommitted. New York, May 9—m. Gold 40. Cotton very dull, uplands 31. Richmond, May 2. Jeff. Davis' bail bond has been renewed. The accused is to appear on such a day of the next term as the Court may hereafter fix. The Judge said Justice Chase had to do him he would be in Richmond to preside at the trial within two days after the Impeachment trial has been concluded. The new bond given has Horace Greeley, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Gerritt Smith on it for $25,000 each, and the remaining $25,000 is given by citizens in Richmond. This was done by instructions from the parties named. Ex-Senator Bright, of Indiana, was in the Court room. Gen. Lee and Ex-Secretary of War Seddon were in the city to attend as witnesses. It is thought the trial will take place the last of May. MORNINGTON, May 10. What the result of the impeachment trial will be is mere speculation. The senators still preserve a studied silence as to how they will vote upon the question. It is not known that they have given even private intimation to that effect. The friends and opponents of conviction outside of the senate, are alternately depressed and elated. Impeachment is the general theme. New York, May 11. The Herald's Washington dispatch says the friends of acquittal claim confidently that they are sure of at least six republicans voting on that side. Senator Wilson said in conversation with a gentleman last week, that Morrill of Maine, told him he was greatly worried; that things looked quite blue, and that his colleague Fessenden, was preparing an adverse opinion to conviction. The New York Herald's Washington dispatch states that Senator Fessenden has prepared an opinion, that there are no grounds shown in the evidence, or argument, justifying the conviction of the President. Morrill of Fessenden has a adverse opinion, but failed to convince Fessenden. Several other republican Senators are reported to have followed Fessenden's example, it is now stated that a new party, headed by Mr. Chase for the Presidency, and Gen. Grant, is to be immediately formed by Fessenden, Henderson, Trumbull, and other moderate republicans. A Coot Night Kiss. — Always send your child to bed happy. Whatever cures may trouble your mind, give the dear child a warm good night kiss as it goes to its pillow. The memory of this, in the story years which may be in store for the little ones, will be like Bethlehem's star to the bewildered shepherds; and welling up in the heart will rise. On the thought: "My father, my mother — loved me!" lips paled with fever will hueen dewy again at this thrill of useful memories. Kiss your little child before it goes to sleep. t — A Southern editor states that dur ing a recent hiirneune, with the m l of a glass, lie could uislinclly see animal- and * serpanta passing the air at an immense t height. Ho probably looked thrmigh a e glass ol whiskey. i Doyon believe in thetippouruncC of spirits?’’ "No," etiid Josh, "I believe f in their disappearance and have witnes • ed a great deal of it ’ KmchaLM.—lf strains a nian'a philoso hy thn woist kiu>l to laugh when hv gits boat All <>f us complain of tho shortno»s of life, yet we awl n.ist • m re lime tlinu we U-Q. Don't mistake arrogance for wisdom many people have thought they were wise when tboii were only windy. The man who kant git Ahead without pulling others back is a vety limited euss. The principal dilferen- i'between a luxury and iiect'Bsaiy is the price. \\ believer the soul is nt giief it is tak ing roof •• Give the devil his due,’’ but be cartful that there ain't much due him. Alter a man bus ridden fast oust he nev er wants to go slow again. Every sorrow has its twin joy ; the fun I of sciatching almost pays for having the itch. Those family* who ate tenlly fust class nevci afraid that they shall git cheated out of their respectability, w hile the cod-fish families mu always nervous lost they mite. It won't do to stir up a man when he ia thinking any more than it will a pan ot miik when the eream is rising. It is easy enough to raise the devil, but such a hard crop to reap. The only sure recipe to govern man kind with, is to let you have it with flowers and ease it with velvet if you please. But it is the very after all that does the business. We are told that a contented man is happy, and we might have been told at the same time that a mud turtle could only be used. It only had wings. If you want help, advertise. If you lose anything, advertise. If you want employment, advertise. In short, if you desire to prosper, advertise liberally. S. W. MURPHY, BOOKSELLER, STATIONERY, AND News Dealer, FOR SALE, ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND STATIONERY. We have opened a very choice assortment of Albums, Photographs, and ten thousand other articles. Also a complete stock of School Books, Which are offered at Low Figures. Books and Music will be furnished here, at Eastern advertised rates without expense. A deposit of 25 percent of probable value will be required at the time of ordering, as well as prompt payment on delivery of goods. Your Patronage Appreciated. D. C. WILLIAMS & CO., RE in receipt of a desirable lot of Good by way of the S. W. Pacific. Railroad which they offer for CASH ONLY, at FACTORY LOW PRICES. Brown Domestics from 15 to 25 cents per yard. Prints good patterns and colors, at 12c per yard. do do war. cols, at 16c. do do best made 18 to 20. Linseys, a fine stock at low prices, Jeans at low prices, three yards for $1, up to $1 per yard. Blankets, Flannels, etc., etc., at prices to suit everybody. Also a good lot of Mens Brogans, Boots, Women's Shoes, etc. Choice Rio Coffee, 3 lb. for $1. Will sell goods low but must have the CASH for them. J. HINKLE & BROTHERS, DEALERS IN GROCERIES, Groceries; Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Castings. Iron, Notions, etc. And Country Produce Generally. MAIN STREET. 51 Van Buren, Ark. SOMETHING NEW. GROCERIES & HARDWARE. HAS added to his business a new branch comprising Groceries, Dry Goods, and a general assortment of articles usually called for in this line, which he offers very low for cash, BROWN'S SUGARS. An extra quality, lower than can be found in this market. Particular  GROCERIES. X.tils, Window Glass, etc. Main Street, Van Buren, Aik. Rio Coffee, 3 lb. for sale at 1 Coffee per lb., 'll april 17 N. F. CORNELI'S. KID Gloves, for sale at 1 per pair, at quit 17 N. F. CORNELI'S HATS, doz. Ladies, Misses and children’s Hats in the latest styles. 15 d<</. Men-. B<>y» and Youth's Hats all qualities. Just received and must be sold quick and cheap for cash. at april 5. I.I OKNLLII S. Ribbons, Laces, Silks, &c. A large assortment of Ribbons, Laces, Etc. Including Bands, Silks and Floss; Bonnet Fratites and Flowers, for sale cheap for cash at april 17 N. F. CORNELI'S. PRINTS and DELAINES. A large lot of dark Prints and Delaines Satins, etc., to be sold off at cost for cash only, at april 17 N. F. CORNELI'S. Boots and Shoes A large and complete assortment of Ladies, Misses, Children's, Men's and Boys' Shoes and Boots, must be sold quick, for cash. at april 17 N. F. CORNELI'S. (CHARLES F. HARVEY,) MAIN ST., VAN BOREN, ARK, OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE. agent for Hartford Fire Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn. Pacific Mutual Life Ins. Co., St. Louis, Mo. National Life Ins. Co., Kentucky. (Spring and Summer Goods. AT HIS OLD STAND Has just been received a complete assortment of, SPRING AND SUMMER, CLOTHING for Sloit and Boys, Consisting, in part, of Dresscoats, Business Coats, Pants, Etc., Also, a well selected stock of GENT’S FURNISHING GOODS, — Also, a choice and well selected variety of FANCY DRY GOODS, PLAIN OXS, FLOWERS, LACES and EMBROIDERIES. Also, cheap for cash, a fine assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SPECTACLES, Silver and Plated Ware, and everything in a Jewelry Store. French Brandy and Whiskey. A superior article of Brandy and Whisky for medical and other purposes; also, Wines, etc. Raisins and Figs. INRESH and new, at reasonable prices, at L. GRAFF’S. TEA and COFFEE, Tea and Coffee, 3 lbs for a dollar. The best in green and black Teas, at L. GRAFF’S. All kinds and Porter. By the dozen or single bottle, at L. GRAFF’S. Pure Cider Vinegar. 1 ST received a superior quality of Vinegar, at L. GRAFF’S. AXES. HIGH Tipping and Wood Axes, for sale by. DA. WILLIAMS & CO. March 27, '67. Dissolution Notice. Notice of the dissolution of the partnership heretofore existing between HARLEM PINKNEY, JAMES O. CHURCHILL, and JAMES O. CHURCHILL under the name of C. C. PINKNEY & CO., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. HARLEM PINKNEY, JAS. O. CHURCHILL. WM. T. ENGLAND. Van Buren, Arkansas. May 6th, 1868, ALL debts of the above late firm, stipulated in the agreement of the date of the dissolution, will be settled upon presentation to J. M. JITTLEJO In Prices at Collins & Laughlin's. St TION A. SPRING'S BLINDING, FORT SMITH. ARK. Pianos. A. R. RIMS, American, and all the best brands, at $1 per yard. OLLINS & LANGAN. Prints. Good quality and fast colors. Seven yards for $1. OLLINS & LANGAN. Prints. Good quality and fast colors. Seven yards for $1. OLLINS & LANGAN. Linseys. DELAINE's latest styles and elegant patterns at 37 cents per yard. Collins & Laughlin. Linseys. LINSEYS, good quality, at 35 cents per yard. All wool, at 37 cents per yard. Collins & Laughlin. Sheetings. Bleached Sheeting, at 87 cents per yard. Cotton & Laughlin. Shirtings. In navy brown Shirting at 20 cents per yard. Collins & Lanigan. Sheetings. Best quality at 50 cents per yard. Collins & Lanigan. Kentucky Jeans. Good article at 50 cents per yard. Collins & Lanigan. Satinets. Of the best quality at 75 cents per yard. Collins & Lanigan. Women's Shoes, at $1.50 to $2 per pair. Collins & Lanigan. Mons Shoes. At $2 to $2.25 per pair. Collins & Lanigan. Sugar, at 25 cents per lb. Nails, at 12 to 12 cents per lb. Coffee, at 37 1-2 cents per lb. Collins Lanigan. Axes. Collins Axes, at $2. Collins & Lanigan. Cotton Cards. U. R. More's No. 10, boat, sl. Collins Lanigan. Wool Cards. No. 8, at 60 cents. Collins & Lanigan. Wool Cards. No. 8, at 60 cents. Collins & Lanigan. Flannel. White broad Blankets, very fine, at $1.50 per pair. Collins & Lanigan. Blankets. White broad Blankets, very cheap, at $1.50 per pair. Collins & Lanigan. Cash, Cotton. Cash, Cotton. Com or Beef Hilles, SHAKEN for goods at the above prices. COLLINS & LANIGAN. JUST received, direct from the House of D. Landreth & Son, a full supply of War ranted, Fresh and Pure Garden seeds. The trade supplied wholesale and retail. Address, oct. 24—ts. White, it Hanley. STIFFS. A fine assortment of square and double Shawls—must be sold this winter—will be sold low for cash only. jan 11, (W. D. C. WILLIAMS & CO. IRON AND CASTINGS. BULL Tongue, Diamond Plow Moulds, and Slab Iron—Best Steel—Am. and Eng. Blister Steel—Plow and Plow Steel. Ovens, Skillet, Stew Pots, English Pot. Keill's and Odd Lids, just received by D. WILLIAMS. Truxton's Pure Cider Vinegar! The only wholesome article for family use; to be had by the Gallon or by the Barrel, at D. C. Williams & Co's. Soda Crackers!—Chocolate. SODA and other Crackers. An excellent article of prepared Chocolate, at L. GRAFF'S. Pickles and Can Fruit. CHOCOLATE assortment of Pickles, Fruits etc. at L. GHAFF'S. 