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The Portland daily press., 1875-03-13
AUCTION SALES
+. o. BAILEY a. CO.,
AuctIOneers and Commission Merchants
SaiesrOOm I76 Fore Street,
Once . Exchange street)

/, regular sale of Furniture and General Merchan-
hlse every Saturday at salesroom 176 Fore street,
commencing at O'Clock a. m
Consgnments solicited oc3dtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-03-13

long cuts completed or ia an advanced state
All along the line, wherever there is ledge, par
ties may be seen at work and the frequent
reports of the explosions reverberating
among the mountains, indicate that the
work is being pressed. The other special
point of resistance is the extensive cuts &C
the Notch, the smaller in the ''gate-
way and the larger this side. The
latter in the beginning measured 1900
yards. In a feeble way, work was begun there
quite long time since but was only under
taken with energy last August Mr.. Hard
ing of the contracting firm has general super
vision of this work but the "blastng' is in
charge of Mr. Alexander McGivery, a High
land Scotchman, who, with powder, is compe-
tent to level mountains. Last June we saw
blast there which unsettled over 200 cubic
yards Of the f" Foundation of things" aud on
Thursday, by the use Of hundred pounds of
powder, he set nearly that quantity of granite
OR something as unyelding, flying from its
seat of centuries duration as if touched by a
sudden impulse that the narrow Notch road
way or narrower channel of the new born
Saco was more desirable place in which to
continue existence. Not scarcely 5000 yards Of
the $4,000 remain and the gateway cut of 5000
yards is in a proportionate state OF forward
ness Just this side of the cavernous cut of
fifty-seven feet in depth, is a deep gulch,
across which an imposing wall or buttress of
rock is being built. This part of the work is
literally swarming with men and teams
The four miles of the line from the Crawford
House to the branch of the Boston, Concord &
IL, ,-Ik
cd with that on this SIDE The grade is So feet
to the mile, and the line is succession of
sand or drift hillocks and hollows. On this
part of the work, the masonry is all completed
and the grading we'll along. The masonry for
the iron bridge across the Ammonoosuc when
temporary junction will be made with the
Concord road, is completed
"What part of the grading and masonry of
the ten miles under construction is done at the
timer" This is the question we asked Chief
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

stock specul,.Vv. 4n Wall street; he went over 10 New York a few weeks ago to show Jay Gould and the boys a what q bonanza miner could do. He went into Panama stock when it was S :; got himself made director, and went through the usual ingenious mode of intlating the stock up to a fancy price. All this is very easy to be done, under the circum- stances that surrounded Jones. He had plenty of money, and the Jay Gould combination, in order to more fully bleed him, aided him indirectly in his plans. Jones succeeded in working the stock up from 30 to somewhere in the neighborhood or 70. If he had then sold out the stock that he held, he would have cleared some $4O0,000. Senator Jones, however, was not a small specula- tor. Jay Gould had not mistaken the man. Jones was ambitious and desirous of striking terrors into the hearts of Wall street by his gigantic method of handling stock affairs. He began by buy ing Panama right and left, until the stock touched 79. He was still buying. Jay Gould and his friends loaded him up until they thought he had all he could bear and then they hopped on him and his stock. Panama tumbled to 3S before Jones had time te turn around. The result was that Jones was out about $700,
 900. It is now stated on goot authority, that he will not build , new house in Washington this year, as he first intended.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Singular-to see a garden walk
 The wandering heiress-the wind-lass,
 What holds all the snuff in the world? No one nose. Maine has a new town called Skatchawatchichatchie. What is it that a poor man has and rich man wants? Nothing. "Oh, my dear wife," as the man said when he paid the miliner's bill.
 The Herald ought to get up { map of the Beecher trial.-Roch, ester Democrat. Moving is not pleasant. Il breaks up old associations an6 the skin on your knuckles.
 Certain people are more conf dent than ever, since the recent whisky troubles, that Grant is playing siezer-ism.
 We think it no more than right that men should seize time by ths forelock, for the rude old fellow sooner or later pulls all their hail out.
 A Cincinnati paper says thaI recently in that city five womer spent two long hours in making | selection of ono simple littl, straw hat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

behind the arfny during the war and afterwards came South to on
 rich themselves by plundcring the people but found it too hot, or those who have grasshopper pas lures or icebergs to seil in the North and wish to deter honest industrious Northern men from coming to the sunny South.
 During the war when we met the Southern men on the field of
 battle we found them brave and
 honorable, and after the war was over and I came among them to
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Cards or communications or pcrSohai character, if admissible at all, doupie 9he usual rates and strictly in advance
 Communications for the Agricultural de- nartmcnt should be handed in by 12 m. Fri day. Those intended for the Editorial or local departments by Wednesday noon. Advertisements by "Wednesday morning.
 Special notices double the above rates Editorial notices twenty-five cents q line for the first and fifteen cents for each addi- ton insertion. All transient advertisements cash in advance. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over four twenty centt per line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Hendricks. of Indiana, for pres ident, and Garland, of Arkansas, for yice-presidcnt. Them's our sentiments s.-Fayetteville Demo crat.
 Gov. A. w. Doniphan, of Mis- souri, was recently interviewed by a correspondent of the St. Louis Times on the same subject. He said, if he were to construct q ticket of his own choice, he would take Hendricks for president and Gordon, of Georgia, for vice-pres- ident, but in his judgment the ticket to win should be composed of Tilden, of New York, for presi- dent, and Garland, Of Arkansas, for vice-president. He suggests Tilden, because the democracy, to win, must carry New York and Pennsylvania. The fight Gov. Tilden has made in behalf of re- forms in new York make him 9 more prominent candidate, and gives him more prestige than any one yet mentioned in connection with the presidency. The nomi- nation of Garland for the second place would satisfy the west and south. Garland has placed him. self at the head of the new school of southern statesmen, who have put the past behind them and look only to the future. There is nothing in his record but that which must command the plaudits of all right-thinking men. Such a ticket would lift the country away out of the regular grooves and ruts that have hindered the the republican and democratic parties during the past few years. It would be guaranty that peace and fraternity, in the centennial year of our independence, were again permanently and forever restored. Gen. Doniphan's opin- ion is one entitled to more than usual respect, occupying the po- sition he does before the country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
Another Claimant.

The Monroe La.) Telegraph publishes as card, over the sig nature of J. H. and H. Filhiol, in which they assert claim of title to the Hot Springs, based on a Spanish grant of one square league, including the Hot Springs in the center, made in l707, by Don Esteyan Miro to Don Juan Filhiol, commandant of the post of Ouachita, for civil and military service, whose rights the present claimants inherit.
 The claim of the Filhiols was not before the court of claims for adjudication, when the late decis- ion was rendered, owing, as they assert, to the neglect of their at torneys. An act was introduced at the session of congress of l8I3-4, to enable them to present their claim to the court of claims for adjudication. The act went over with the unfinished business of congress. They are still press ing their claim. We imagine there is little or no merit in it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Warm weather helps one to be good. That is you don't care whether your neighbor has a big woodpile or little one.
 The Saratoga chap who mar ried girl last summer, having fallen in love with her beautiful complexion, says now that it was "skin game"
 A fellow who was up in q police court recently gave his occupation as that of "conchologist," and explained by saying that he open ed clans at market.
 A Covington man died and they put him on ice, but he awoke tn the night; "Why don't you put some more wood ill that stove"
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
THE FEELING IN ARKAN-
 SAS.

Last week we published a let CT from a gentleman in Illinois, wherein he expressed the opinion that there would be quite an emi- grafton South from there in the fall, if the people up there could be convinced that the Southern people are friendly to Northern CTS.
 In order to be able to furnish good testimony on this point we addressed the following letter to two northern men who have beelI living in Pope county for somd time, and we are now able to laN their answers before our readerss We especially commend a peru sal of these letters to those whd have friends in the north, and we ask that you send them copies of the paper that they may be reliev1 ed of their erroneous and unjust opinions of our people.
 The correspondence is as fol lows:
 RUssELLvrLLE, May 24, 1875.
 DEAR SRA gentleman writ ing from Illinois, says: "There would be quite an emigration South from here next year if we could make the people believe that the Southerners are friendly to Northern people,"
 It is to be greatly regretted that such an erroneous impression as this should exist in the minds of the Northern people, but it does exist to a great extent, and that alone keeps thousands of lmml- grants from coming to our state. To correct such fallacious inn pressions I conceive to be the duty of every good citizen, and es- pecially is It the duty of the press. I therefore ask you, as you are Northern man, and especially as you are one who FOUGHT US DUR ING THE WAR, and have VOTED AGAINST US SINCE THE WAR, and against whom Southern enmity, IF THERE IS ANY, would be likely to be evinced, to give us your opinion as to whether or not q Northern man IS safe, treated courteously, allowed to exercise freely his choice in voting &c., in Arkansas. Respectfully,
 JAMES k. BATTENFIELD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

as their organizations are com pleted, will report through their
 secretary to the chairman of the
 state advisory board at Little Rock, Col. H. l.. Fletcher. GEO. w. LAWRENCE, GEO. K. DODGE, Commissioners.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Thc DEMOCRAT is the best advertising sheet in the state Its extensive circulation Tn the Southwest, among the planters, mer- chants and business men, renders It cspe- cially desirable to those who wish to reach tine general and substancial public by ad- yertising their respective business and in forests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
Mir. D. K. Garrison, an eastern

Mr. D. K. Garrison, an eastern capitalist, is about to commence the construction of Bessemer steel works at Carondalet, St. Louis manufacturing suburb. In a recent conversation he is re- ported to have said of Arkansas:
 Arkansas is full of unsought, untold, mineral wealth. A man brought me a lot of ore the other day from White river, thinking it a common iron ore. It was spiegelizing (looking glass) iron, which we are importing from Flu rope at cost of $50 a ton, to make Bessemer steel. It is the first discovered in America. There is a whole mountain of it just over the state line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
RUssELLvILLE, May 9, 1875. Mn. I. k. RATTENFIELD.

RUssELLvILLE, May 9, 1875. MIR. J. E. BATTENFIELD,
 FRIEND JIM.-Yours of 24th re- ceived. hardly know how to re- ply, for the idea that the people of the South would abuse, mis- treat or shun q newcomer from ANYWHERE, north, south, east or west, seems to me too preposter- ous to admit of Q reply. Why the cry from everyone Tn our state is:-"Why don't we have more immigration from the north. Ar kansas is the best place in the world for them to come to, and we want to see them come in. :" And nearly every day 1 hear it talked of, that this, or that would pay if properly developed, if we only had some one here to take hold of it; and almost universally comes the inquiry addressed to me, "don't you know of some one up in Illinois that you could per. suade to come and take hold of it."
 I have been here over five years, came from Marion county, Illinois. and have talked and acted polite ally, religiously and civilly just as I would have done in Illinois and I have yet the first word to hcai spoken against me on that ac count. l came to this county differing in politics with three fourths of the people, and every man that knew me at all (and ir less than two years l believe every man in the county did) knew my politics. But for all that they in considering how they should treat me, did not ask my politics or reli zion or where l camefrom, but what they wanted to know was, is ht honest, will he work, if so he is al advantage to our country, and w want him. And l tell you, TIA; is all the feeling l ever saw man ifested toward any immigrant, i they are honest and industrious let them come from where the, may, they will meet hearty wei come. And no brother coul, manifest any greater interest Il assisting them to find q good situ ation and settled, than will tn people of the South manifest to ward all such. Very respectfully,
 J. K. FIREMAN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

All bills with our advertisers arc to be settled at the end of every month without fail, and advertisements not settled Tor at that time will be discontinued, without mo- tice, unless special arrangements arc made.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Noman's name put on our new subscrip ton book, without the money paid dowh. Don't ask us to send the DEMOCRAT without the money, for you will positively be re- fused, one and all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
TIE DEMOCRAT

Has the largest circulation Of any paper in the State, outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper in the south west being circulated in nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read by an intelligent, entorprising people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
RUssELLyILLE, May 25, 1875. MR. JAMES K. BATTENFIELD:

DEAR SIR:-Yours of 24th inst, calling my attention to letter written by gentleman from Hi nois and asking my opinion, is received, and in answer, my opin.
 ion is that men who write and talk like that to the Northern peo- pie arc either those who skulkcd
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
The Art Journ al.

Complete in 12 monthly parts, at $l each reproducing the best full- page illustrations from the earlier volumes of the Aldine.
 Each monthly part will contain six superb plates with accompanying descriptive matter, and whether for binding or framing, will be entirely beyond competition in price or artis- tic character. Every impression will be most carefully taken on the finest toned paper, and no pains will be spared to make this the richest production of press which has won in a marvellous short time, a world wide reputation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
SCRAP BOOKS.

A splendid assortment of Scrap Books have been expressly prepared Tor tbe holiday season, and no pres ent Of more permanent interest can be selected for gentleman or lady, old or young.
 No. l. Half-bound, cloth sides, gilt back, 25O pages, l2xl6 inches, $5,OO. No. ?. Half.bound, cloth sides, gilt back, 300 pages, l2xl6 inches, $7,OO.
 No. 3. Full Morocco, beveled boards, gilt and antique, very rich, 5OO pages, $l2,00.
 Lettered to order in gold at 20 paid, on receipt of the price.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

All local notices must be paid for at the rate of ten cents per line, for each insertion. This rule is imperative and must be ad- nercd to.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
3. ". CLEANER, Carpenter, Builder.
 AND UndcTtolkCr,

RUSSELLVILLE ARKANSAS. All Work promptly attended to and satis-
 faction guaranteed. Be3S" shop south east corner of River and pstid streets. Il.ll
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

THE DEMOCRAT is thoroughly in- dependent in its course, unde- no pledge or covenant to support the schemes or fortunes of any man or set of men, always having at heart first, the good of the people of Pope county, and of the state of Arkan sas. It claims no right to lead or direct in politics, or any other sphere; but it does claim the right, and will fearlessly and at all times assert it, to speak its own opinions, on all matters coming within the scope of it's duty as an independent journal. Whatever prominence it maintains in the affairs of this county or State, will be voluntarily accorded by the people who support 1t. In short the DEMOCRAT wishes to be judged solely upon Its own merits as local and state ncwspa- per, having for it's chief object the dissemination of the news of the day with such comments upon current topics as seem appropriate and are cOnscientiously entertained by it's management. It will heartily sup port all movements, political or otherwise, which promise to fur thur, and unhesitatingly oppose those which would jeopardize, the interests of the people. In every department it will be as enterprise ing as it's patronage will justify. Sensible men will approve the busi- ness management that limits cxpen- diturc to the bounds of income; on- ly fools or enemies expect degree of excellence in all points that can alone be attained by the possession of resources and income.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

The crop of replies to Sher- mans assaults iupon his brother generals in his memoirs, promises to be quite large. Montgomery Blair, ex-postmaster general is out in one in defense of hls brother Frank, now lying at deaths door, from Sherman's assaults. He says that Frank Blair declined the first br;gadiership rendered by Mir. Lincoln in the war in favor of Gen. Lyon, after having rendered it to Sherman, who declined, on the ground that he had no confidence in volunteer troops; and that Sherman never lifted a finger in behalf of the government until appointed colonel in the army. The letter is described as a "scorcher," and deemed aioretaste of what Sherman has to expect.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
TERXS.

year Gin advance) Sl oo months ..... ...'.. 'o 2 m,ptbs ........ 40
 Single copy, , cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Daniel Bennett, one of the most experienced planters in the south, says it would be we'll if the fol lowing sentence could be printed in large capitals on the southern sky: "Cultivators of cotton make your own provisions, and as much cotton as will not interfere with your food supplies. Where your lands are poor make them richer. Cultivate less, and cultivate bet ter. Get out of debt and keep out"
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
MAIL. SCHEDULE.

EAST: ARRIVES 1850 p. m DEpARTs 9:2S q. Ill
 WEST: ARRIVES 9:2S a. In DEPARTS l2:5O p. Tn
 NORTH: ARRIVES. Mon., Wed, and Fri, il 00 q. m DEPARTS |" 1:00 p. m
 SOUTH: ARRIVES 9:00 q. m DEPARTS l:l5 D. m The Eastern, Western and southern mails arrive and depart daily, Sundays excepted.
 J. ARTHUR ERWIN, r. M.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
THE AL DINE PASSE-P0RT0U1S.

In compliance with repeated re- quests the publishers of TIE ALpINE have prepared impressions of many Of their most beautiful plates for passe-portout framing. The cuts are mounted on beautifully azure mat, with q handsome red border line. To attach the glass, it is only left for the customer to paste and fold over an already attached border. and this may be done by a child.
 P subjects, l2xl5 inch, 25c. with glass, 5Oc.
 Six of this size for $l,0O, when se- lection Is left to publishers.
 6 subjects, l2x15A inch, 25c. with glass, 45c. '
 2 subjects, 6lxsl inch, l5c. with glass, 4Oc. '
 IF subjects, l4xl9 inch, 50c. with glass, $l,O0.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

METHODIST CHURCH South-every second Sabbath. All are invited to attend.
 Rev. W. J. DODSON, Pastor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

BAPTIST CnURcu-on Main street. Ser vices every third Sabbath. All are invited to attend. Rev. w. W. Crawford, Pastor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

CUMBEKLAHD PREsBYTERIaS CHURCH- On Main street Services every fourth Sunday at 10 o'clock a. m. and 71s o'clock ?. m. All are invited. II. SMITH, Pastor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
GEMS FROM THE ALDINE,

GEMS FROM THE ALDINE,
 Especially assorted for Scrap Book Illustrations and Drawing Class Copies.
 A large collection of pictures of different sizes and on almost every conceivable subject have been put up in an attractive envelope and are now offered at a price intended to make them popular in ever sense.
 Envelope No. l, containing 50 beautiful engravings, is now ready, and will be sent postage paid, to any address for ONE DOLLAR. A lib- eral discount to agents and teachers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Letters for publication and com hunications relative to the editorial department should be addressed to JAMES E. BATTENFIELD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
9th Judicial District.

Composed of the counties of Pope, John son, Franklin, Crawford, Sebastian Sarber and Yell.
 Circuit. Judge, ..... W. w. MANSFIELD. Pros. Atty, ...,.....,.. J, r. Bl ERS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
THE LONDON ART JOURNAL.

Each part will contain 26 quarto pages, including the elegant frontis- piece, on heavy plate paper. A su- perb title page, richly illuminated in gold, will be given with the first part, and the printing of the entire work will be worthy representa- tion of "The Aldine Press" which is a guarantee of something beautiful and valuable.
 At Cost of 25 Gents . Part.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
At . Cost Of 25 Cents . Part.

Parts I, II and III are just pub lished.
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TIE AlDINE COMPANIES
 NEW PUBLICATIONS.
SOLD ONLY BY SUBSCRIPTION.
The AIdine:

THE ART JOURNAL 0F A7"r''sfoH' A7"r''sfoH HyHIS splendid enterprise is not
 only well sustained in every feature, but is being constantly de- yeloped and improved. It to-day stands without q rival in the whole world of periodical literature: The beautiful dog portrait, Mans Un, selfish Friend, a chrOmo presented to every subscriber, ;s a decided hit, and will if possible, add to the pop ularity which this work has gained. The Art Union feature also promises great and beneficial results, in arous- ing public interest in the fine arts. Circulars and full information on application.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
BUTTONS leisure.A Hour Miscellany.

To be completed in 40 parts, issued fortnightly. Each part will contain an elegant frontispiece, originally engraved on steel for the London Art Journal, reproducing at a price within the popular reach, engrayings never before offered at less than five times the amount.
 These plates have been the attrac- tiOn of
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHuRCH.-Eyery first and third Sabbath in each month at Il o'clock a. m., and at T1s o'clock p. m. All are invited. E. JONES, Pastor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Communications from advertiser f' or upon any business connected with the office should be addressed to
 E. F. LOBE,
 Business Manager
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STATE OFFICERS.

Meet every W Wednesday night. J. F. MuN- DAY. W. c. T., JOHN A. ERWIN, Secretary.
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Parts I, II, III and " are now ready.
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Fraternal

MAsoNs-Mect on Main street on A the fist and third Saturdays in each xxx Month. J. W. Russell, W. NJ. J. E. w Erwin Sec'ty.