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FROM CHICOT.
About the County Bonds that have been
Sold in Memphis.
YoKE VILLAGE, Chicot County,
ArEnnsns InlN 8. ~

YoKE VILLAGE, Chicot County,
Arkansas, July 5, 1872.
EDTTORs APPEAL-We have heard OF
some Chieot county bonds being passed
in your city by one H. b. Robinson, OF
Helena, sent there by James w. Mason,
of this county. These bonds were voted
for three times in this county. First
time, Mason against the roads; the
roads gained the second timei Mason
for the roads, carried again. His friend
Wynn was killed struggling for the
roads, TO help Mason. Two months
after that Mason, as Judge, ordered an
other election, claiming infOrmality in
each previous election; Mason against
the railroads. Hearted by larger ma
iority than ever before, with a smaller
vote. He battled with the road until
they were obliged to have the bonds,
and then had them send the bonds to
the Hot Springs for him to sign. He
kept out ten thousand dollars, appoint
ing a trustee not living in the county,
and sending this man to peddle them IN
your market. We will protest against
having those bonds, or the interest
thereon. 1 hope you will get what in
formation you can from w. B. Street,
or the banks. / wrote him to-day, and
asked him to get all he could, and then
csH on YOU. Mason and his few friends
have tried to get up a ticket of all col
ored men for this county. / attended
one meeting; every negro went against
it, that have heard of it. These are the
facts about things. o. Y. X.
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THE RESULT OF YESTERDAYS NON
NATIONS.

Greeley's nomination at Cincinnati
was derided by the ofice-holders; but q
vast multitude of honest, thoughtful
people everywhere earnestly approved
il. There were good Republicans, how
ever, who stood aloof, thinking Grant
might not be nominated at Philadelphia
and that they might stn adhere to the
Radical party, having a proper leader.
But Grant was nominated, and, to make
matters worse, Colfax vas supplanted by
Wilson. A great body Of Republicans,
therefore, stood prepared, If they saw
how Greeley could certainly triumph, to
vote for him. Baltimore has spoken and
this large force Of ~disaffected Republicans
is cOnciliated, Greeley, assured of their
support, and they, Of Democratic co.
operation. There was meyer a candidate
for the Presidency who entered upon
the contest under fairer auspices than
Horace Greeley. He owes his nomina-
ton TO q popular impulse, and the peo-
pie have preceded their leaders In de-
elaring for the man whose strong, sturdy
virtues are only made more conspicuous
by generous impulses and now and then
by honest WrOng-headedness.
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bred and seventeen during an eight
years war, while that of the Americans
was only eve thousand nine hundred,
as reported. Since the killed and
wounded are not mentioned on either
side at Saratoga and Yorktown and
other skirmishes which occurred, it is
rrobahle that the American loss may
have reached ten thousand, while that
of the English was twelve thousand.
To sum up the whole, on both sides, the
total loss in killed, wounded, missing,
and prisoners, was thirty thousand,
while the losses Of both armies at Gettys-
burg was about sixty thousand. Either
army on that field numbered more men
than either the English or Americans
had IN the field during an eight years
war. It's distance, we find, that lends
enchantment to the view, and robes old
George in his azure hue. We see him
aud his oompatriots, when looking back
over u shoulders, through a haze hav-
ing marvellous magnifying power, and
it is not strange that after such a con-
hict as that through which we have
passed, that we neglect to celebrate the
glories Of 1776.
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GREELEY AND BROWN AND DEMOC
RACV

1t was ~ierceness of partisanship-i
frightful nightmare-that George Wash
ington contemplated with dismsy, fear
ing it would finally prove fatal to Amer
lean freedom. De T~Oequeyille, the
profoundest of philosophers, said that
the American system of freedom dis
covered its greatest dangers in the
madness Of partisanship. European
statesmen, decrying republican freedom,
have ever asserted that the constant re-
curreuce of Presidential elections would
give such force and virulence to parti-
sanship that our system of laws and gov
eminent could not long Withstand cease
less violence of overcoming shocks.
Therefore with amazement, such as
men and nations never confessed before,
do they contemplate the event Of yester-
day at Baltimore. The wisdom Of the
American people is ~prOfounder than
their passions. Three millions Of Amer
lean citizens, p~aTtisans through all their
lives, devoted to a creed as simple and
clearly defined as American organic law,
involving questions affecting the direct
personal interest Of each Of us-three
millions of partisans, through their
ablest and chosen opponents at Balti-
more, assent, for the country's good,
and in the presence, as they be-
Heve, of fearful impending dan
gers, to the leadership Of a lifelong
enemy, c~oncurrfag with them, As he
does, solely in the purpose Of preventing
the establishment of despOtism on the
ruins of the Republic. P~artisanship,
the bugbear Of dreamers and theorists,
IS Invested of its t%eTTors, and mankind
must confess that the spectacle present.
ed this day by the American people,
one half of their number subordinating
every prejudice of a lifetime to the
single purpose of rendering impossible
the thorough transformation of our sys-
tenn Of government, is the sublimest
development Of patriotism ever defined
in all the pages Of the worlds history.
1t is proper to say that in this act of self
abnegation, this conversion ofthe parti-
san into the patriot, the South led the
way. 1t was net, however, that the
South more willingly than the North
makes sacrifices for the country's good;
but because these Southern States were
themselves witnesses and victims of
crimes against American liberty. Here
dangers to which the whole country is
exposed, and wrongs done the people,
were too clearly defined to be miscOn-
ceived, and too terrible to be condoned.
The South will vote as a unit for the
candidates designated yesterday at Bal
timore, and while thus paying tribute 20
patriotism, it does not forget fealty to
principle. In approving MIR. Greeley as
a Republican, and as contradistinguished
from an im~perialist and corruptionist, it
by no means follows that we abandon
the partisan creed Of Democracy, on
stituting as it does the only sure basis Of
enduring American freedom.
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sCHooL.BooK FA1sEHOODs.

The following statistics are gathered
from one of the commonplace Yankee
histories of the United States. They
may not be very trustworthy, since we
have all learned that history at best is
only an outline of truth. Moreover,
Yankee history proper is infinitely less
truthful in its recitals than Yankee die
tionaries in which, as seen in successive
editions of Webster's unabridged, the
Specification Of political terms is on
stantly changed and adapted to Yankee
prejudices and preconeeptiOns. The
words Congress" :and Estate" Illus
trate the truth Of the assertion. History
that comes from down East is full
Of falsehoods. There is not q volume Of
~so-called American history, printed
within twenty years, which does not
contradict EIliott's Debates and
Madison's Papers, and assert that the
South, exacted andsfde ed the p~rOtrae-
ton Of the African slave-trade, even as
the story is perslsteDSy put FORTH and
must become part Of this great scheme
Of lies called history, that the late
American war was a " Shareholders re-
bellion." There is not only little or no
truth in history IS now written, but
there will not be while the press Of the
North shapes and controls both Ameri-
can and European opinion. Even as
France has lost caste BY defeat SO with
the South. But the matter before US is
involved in appended statistics collated
from a modern American school history.
The figures show that the war Of the old
revolution was as trihing in its d%estruc-
tiyeness as was the later war between
the States in development Of national
military genius. So barren of this re-
SUIT was the contest in which Grant was
crowned with l~aureIs, that the great
Prussisn warrior and. statesman said OF
it that he never had time to read Of
shapeless conflicts between mObs. IL.
MOltke's criticism upon the recent
American conflict be Just, how devoid Of
luster becomes the fame Of fathers,
whom We venerate forsdeeds donein the
days Of Washington.
LOSSES A THE PRINCIPAL BATTLES OF
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TnDaE MeFARLANn.

The following named members of the
bar at Somerville signed the paper
asking the people to support Judge
Mcfarland as a candidate for the Su-
preme Court Judgeship. Their names
We're accidentally omitted in the former
publication: Calvin Jones, H. G. Moor
man, E. H. Shelton, G. G. Harris, w.
p. Finney, J. l.. Pulliam, e. r. Seruggs,
C. j. Stainbaek, r. E. Murrell.
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LIrr NEGOTIATION on AMERICA


There has been published within a
few days the result Of a most thorough
and searching investigation into the
condition and management Of this In
stitution, which, as might have been
expected, has passed through the ordeal
with unimpaired credit-in fact, with
added honors. We understand this in
vestigation was brought about by the
circulation of defamatory Statements
made by a former employee Of the COM
pany, about the time of the organization
of the New York department. The fall
sity Of these malicious and baseless
charges, promulgated and kept alive by
Jealous and INSCRIPTIONS rivals, had
been repeatedly demonstrated and as
often renewed; hence the directors Of
the Association determined to adopt
such a course as would forever set at rest
the ISLANDERS Of its enemies. To this end
they invited the best actuarial tai
ent of the country, in connection with
a committee of business men from
New York, to visit st. Louis for the
purpose, as above stated, of probing into
the affairs of the company. The exam
ination was rigid and exhaustive. The
company's books, records, contracts and
securities were closely scrutinized, and
the verdict is given that its affairs are
in a sound condition; that it is album
dainty able to meet all its future obliga-
tons, and that it is worthy of the entire
confidence of the people. The fearless
ness of the Association managers in in
viting investigation is in itself proof that
it is in a healthy condition. The in
dorsement Of these eminent aetuaries,
Messrs. Elizur Wright, E. w. Bryant
and Sheppard Romans, places this mat
ter beyond a doubt, and the character Of
the gentleman at the head Of the Asso-
citation here is sufficient guarantee that
its career in the future viii beas success
full as its past history.
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The chicago Times on the Situate

The Chicago Times pa n Situation.
CHICAGO, July 1G.-The Times of this
morning. in q leader based on the as
sumption that the Baltimore Conven-
ton will to-day nominate Greeley and
Brown, announces its adherence to the
views heretofore expressed in regard to
/ Greeley, and says it cannot and will
not espouse his cause or labor for his
| election. 1t says Greeley is the can
didate of the Democratic party, so far
as he can be made such-a fact which
it regards as a hard one, but which can
not be ignored. 1t is also a fact that the
choice of the people must be either
Greeley or Grant. The question as to
how Democrats shall vote in this on
tingeney, the writer says, is one to be
decided by individual voters themselves,
inasmuch as the action of the Baltimore
Convention has not placed the DemOc-
racy under the slightest obligation to
vote for Greeley. 1t is Of the worst
embodiments of Radicalism the cOun-
try has ever known, and at the same
time it is clearly the duty Of every true
Democrat to give himself with renewed
devotion and redOubled soul to the work
of ~rescuing local government and the
legislative branch of the general gov
eminent from the grasp of Radicalism."
The article concludes rs follows:
"Holding these opinions respecting the
duty of Democrats, in view of the hard
alternative now presented, the Times,
while it cannot and will not give to Mr..
Greeley any positive support even as the
lesser evil-while it washes its hands Of
all responsibility for his election, il he
shall be elected-Will support with re-
doubled soul and vigor all reform candi-
dates for State offices and for Congress,
all of whom it regards as fitted by their
principles, abilities and characters to
exert a wholesome conservative influ-
ence on the next administration, wheth-
er it be Grants or Greeley's. More
could be accomplished under different
auspices; but that fact only strengthens
its motives to do everything it is still
possible to do to arrest the bad and dan
gerous tendencies of the times, and
cleanse the policy and measures Of the
government
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In 1he Democratic Convention.

NEW YORK, July 1O.-A number Of
Liberal Republicans, including Nc
Clure, Seton, Cochrane, Horace White,
Grosvenor and John Defrees, had seats
on the platform. They appeared to be
more popular than even the most emf
nent Democrats. The MENTION, by
August Belmont, of the nomination Of
Greeley, in his speech, drew forth an
outburst of applause, which has not
been excelled at any political conven-
ton of the year. Doolittie,s selection
for Chairman was the final blow to the
straight-out Democrats.
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GREAT BARGAINS

In Ladies' HOse-TOe a Pair.
Also at l5 and % cents.
HIgh-cut Ladies' BaImOraI
Cloth shoes AT 81 20
Do. Misses Shoes at from 81 so 81.
ladies' Suits, "a so.
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A banquet was given on the eighth
instant to the Irish National band al
Fanueil Hall by the Irish citizens ofBos-
ton. Plates were laid for three hundred
guests. The gallery was filed with ladies.
Patrick Donohue, of the Boston Pilot,
presided, and speeches were made by
Collector Thomas Russell, Mayor Gas.
ton, j. Boyle O'Reilly, the poet, and
several others. Letters were read from
Governor Washburne~ regretting his ina
bility to be present. The music was
furnished by Gilmore's band. There
was also singing by individual members
ofthe Irish band. The festivities were
kept up until a late hour.
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the BoIters.

NEW YORK, July 10.-An agreement
has already been reached by the boilers
for the National Convention, to be held
at Louisville next September.
The meeting Of the anti-G Greeley Dem
ocrats, at the Maryland Institute, had
very few participants. The parties in
terested in the movement are disap-
pointed at the feeble support which has
been given them.
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John OVERTON, JR., is a candidate to rep
81 resent shelby county in the lower house
the Legislature; subject to h action OF
the primary meetings of July goth. jyl0
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GreeIsv nnd RroWn in New York.

New YoRK, July lob. Gratz
Brown had an interview, while in
this city yesterday, with HOr-
ace Greeley. Brown goes to New Ha-
ven TO attend a college class meeting.
He returns here Thursday. Greeley
was much pleased last evening at the
proceedings of the Baltimore Conven-
ton.
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INDIANAPOLIs, July lot is stated
that Mr. Depue,s declination as Demo-
Observation-Disclosures Lieuten Governor
has been in the hands Of the Central
Committee for several days. The NOM
ination has been rendered to Rev. W.
w. Browning, of Brown county, but he
has not yet accepted.
The Republican Convention for the
met this morning at the Statehouse.
General Nathan Kimbal, of this city,
Hon. Thomas G. Slaughter, of Corydon,
Hon. w. Williams, present member of
Congress from the Tenth district, and
General Oliver are candidates.
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Al Ihb BATTLES Oh
THE REVOLUTION.

Deduct seven thousand and seventy
three surrendereda at Yorktown, andffty-
seven hundred and ffty-two at Saratoga
twelve thousand eight hundred and
twenty-five, and we find that the English
losses in those battles in killed and
wounded was ten thousand eight hun
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TO the people of Shelby, Fayette and Upton:
Responsive to the action of the recent
County Convention Of Upton County, andthe
request of my friends in Shelby and Fayette, 1
announce myself a candidate for senator for
this district in the next General Assembly,
subject to the action of the Senatorial Con-
yention. PEYTON j. SMITH
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ARLINGTON HOUSE
LONG BRANCH, NEW YORK.

TUE undersigned is pleased 70 inform his
L friends and the public that his house win
be reOpened on the 18th. day Of June for the
season. The general expressed satisfaction Of
my numerous visitors last year lead me to
Therefore no expenses have been saved TO
make the sQJOurn at my house as agreeable as
possible Families and travellers who wish 70
favor me with their visit are requested to send
orders for rooms as soon as possible to the
q Arlington House." Fourteenth street, near
fifth avenue, New York.
apl9 /. sTINE. Proprfet0r
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POLTTICAL.


NEw YORK, July LEA dispatch
from Baltimore says that the chairman
ship of the Democratic National EXecu-
tive Committee lies between Schelli, OF
New York, and c. II. Mccormick, OF
Chicago.
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DON'T FORGET.

The Democratic Executive Committee
of Shelby county win please meet at the
Second Chancery Courtroom, Saturday
afternoon at two O'clock.
W. MCDOWELL, Chairman.
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A dispatch from DesMoines, Iowa,
says that John Akasson will run foI
Congress in that district against Frank
Palmer, the regular Republican candi-
date.
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PersonnI OF fhe ConventIon.

NEW YORK, July 10.-It is generally
conceded that the personal Of the dele
gates surpasses that of any other Demo-
cratic Convention The South made
the best show, having imposing, hand
some-looking gentlemen OF advanced
years. $50 -r u
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In Washington city, Tuesday, at
the new State Department building, a
wire gay-rope supporting the derricks
drew from the bolt, and down came the
derricks, falling across the foundation
of the building, where all the workmen
were engaged, killing the hod-carrier
Jerry Deery, and a passer-by. Deery
was crushed to q pulp, and the head OF
the passer-by was completely iattened.
Five others Of the workmen received in
iuries. " fFU
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T HEREBY announce myself q candidate for
i Congress in the Ninth Congressional Dis
trict, subject to the action OF the proposed
convention. w. l.. DUFF.
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SACRIFICING PRICES.

OWING TO a change to be made from the
" retail to the WHOLESALE JOBBING
TRADE, our present retail Stock viii be sold
leading articles
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ANNoUNCEMENT


MTE are authorized to announce Dr.. GEO.
w A. MATHES, of Somerville, as a candi.
date for Floater TO represent the counties OF
Fayette and Shelby in the lower house. of the
next General Assembly, subject to the pri-
mary elections to be held in Shelby ON the 2Oth
instant, and the subsequent Democratic Flo
terial Convention. jy6
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WE are authorized to announce Simon W.
w Green as a candidate for a seat in the
lower branch of the next General Assembly of
subject to the decision of the Democratic
party at the primary election on the 10th in
stant. jy5
& r. CANNON is a candidate to represent
% Shelby County in the Cover House Of
the Legislature, subject to the result of the
primary elections to be held the 10th of July
instant. iy3
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A Virginia Mountain Retreat.
wHIrE su1pHuR spnInns
HoNTGoMERY COUNTY, va.

THIS delightful SUMMER retreat will be
L Opened for the reception of visitors on
JUNE lsT, 1872.
IT is situated in the very heart Of the Al
.LEGHANY MOUNTAINS, only one and a
half miles from the Atlantic, Mississippi
Ohio Railroad, and is accessible by means Of a
horse-car railway from BIG TUNNEL DE-
POI, a ride Of ten minutes.
IL Is within ONE HOURS drive OF several
other wa~tering-plaees and small towns. Its
several springs Sulphur, C~balybeate n
Limestonel stand unrivaled for medicinal
virtues.
An experienced Caterer and hrst-elass Cooks
have been secured, and many improvements
made since last season.
A FIRST-CLASS LIVERY,
a Telegraph, Express and Postohice, Barber
shop, B~ath-hOuse, Bf~l1iaFd-saloon, Bowling
alleys, beautiful CrOquet Grounds, and a
Splendid Brass and String Rand,
are added to the natural attractions and con
Yenieces OF the place,
Excursion tickets from Memphis to Mont
gomery White, via Memphis and Charleston
Railroad from June Ist, $40 IS.
Terms only $40 per month.
For further particulars, address
myl5 cod THOMAS WILSON, Propr.
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JAMES NJ. HARRIS Is a candidate to repre-
d sent Shelby county in the lower hou of
the Legislature; subject to the action of the
urinary meetings Of Iulv qffh fvg
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are authorized to announce Colonel
JOSEPH BARBIEREiS name as that of
4 candidate for the Legislature. jyl0
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EDUCATIONAL
EDUCATE YOUR DAUGHTERS

W L. WARDS SEMINARY has closed its
w seventh year. 29l pupils. TIT MAXI
mum mark for year being lO9Q, last Senior
Glass, IS members, averaged 81. The largest
and most successful Schooi in the South. Fall
session opens September D. For catalogue, adj
dress w. f.. WARD, Nashville, Tenn. Je3Od&w
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So Saddle Horses, Buggfes, Transfer-wag-
ons, Carriages and Hacks ON the most reason
able terms. Also, a daily stage line from Nc
Minnvil1e to Beersheba fer the accommodate
ton of travellers, which win run in Onnec-
ton with the railroad. Careful and trusty
drivers furnished with all vehicles. when
wanted. GRlSWOLD & HOUCHN.
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ITO the voters of the Ninth Concessions
i District; l announce myself a candidate
for Congress in the Ninth Congressional Dis
trict: subject to the action of the Democratic
convention. J. j. DUBOSE.