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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
FOOLISH ECONOMY.

While we are endeavoring to do all we can to make the DEMO-
 GRAF an instrumentality of doing good to our county-to make it a means of urging the people to proper exertions toward improve ment and progress-to offer such suggestions and advice as tend to add to our prosperity, we have to regret that much of the efficiency of the paper will be lost, on ac- count of the foolish economy, if we may be indulged in the ex- pression, on the part of many of our people. It must be remem- bered that the power of this paper to do good, is increased in propor- tion, as it's circulation is extended. The present managers of the pa per have not invested their mon ey in it, to make a speculation :;
 for 1t will be an expense to them to run it, but solely for the pur- pose of benefting and advancing our county. We hope the infuen- ential men of our county who want to see Pope county prosper, will remember this, and make some exertion toward extending the usefulness of the paper, by aiding us in giving it large cir culation. If we can place the DEMOCRAT in the hands of large majority of our taxpayers and farmers we KNOW just as well as we know that we exist, that it will be great power in advancing and improving the condition of Pope county. There must be some power to stir the people up, to urge them forward, to point out the way, and to explain the bene- fit of action, and such power is Q
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
RETROGRADATION OR
 PROGRESSION.

That period in the history of Pope County has now arrived when it is either Rctrogradation or Progression. For the last four teen years we have done nothing. We could do nothing. Four years of war and intestine strife tore our county up and left it in sad plight. This season, followed by ten years of misgovernment, re- construction, intestine ieuds, and plunder, by as merciless set of villains as ever set foot on Gods green earth, well nigh completed our ruin. During all that long and gloomy time, how the old cit izcns of Pope county longed and prayed for return of peace and home rule;-rule by men of honor
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25

good paper-provided it is placed Fin the hands of the masses.
 An effort, friends, to aid us in placing the DEMOCRAT in the hands of every family in Pope county will be money in your pocket. Try it,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
ARKANSAS CONFERENCE
 M. E. CHURCH.
FIRST DAY.

The third session of the Arkan- sas Annual Conference of the M. E. Church, met in the M. F. church at Russellville Ark's, Wednesday Feb. l7th 1875, at St o'clock a. m., Bishop W. L.. Harris presiding.
 The Conference was opened by
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
The New York Herald is

The New York Herald is still pressing upon the attention of the public, and upon the attention of His Exceilency himself, the i'm portance and practical value, of the resignation of President Grant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
Arkansas all o. K.
The Relief Question.

From our Little Rock Correspondent.l
 Little Rock, Feb. 19, 1875. To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 The Assembly is still at work, lat morn, at noon and at ..night," overhauling the mass of .misera- ble, infamous enactments of the last six years of villainous rule. The Republican is very anxious about the -riddenspe people, and very desirous that the Assembly should go home.
 | No doubt it has its reasons; no doubt it considers Gov, Garland and the Assembly in ITS way, and a barrier against the despotism of Clayton, Mcclure and company. They desire the return of the vile herd, with the mali gnant Joe to carry out his threat to make Ar kansas "a waste bowling wilder ness" Unfortunately for that puritanically virtuous journal, neither the supreme court, nor the Gov, nor more than four or five of the members of the Legis- lature, ever consult the shining lights connected herewith. In fact there is nothing to be admir- ed about it but it's mendacity and the sublimity of it's impudcnce. When its editors tire at lying, a batch is sent from Washington published here and returned again to Washington as facts fresh from the people. But there is one significant fact, that robber concern, which has gobbled from the taxes forced from the people more money than was required before the war to carry on the whole state government, never at tempts to say one word in vindi- cation of the forty theives, who have, without remorse, plundered the helpless inhabitants of this province out of so many millions of dollars. Nor does it attempt to defend It's wret chedly inconsis- tent course. It has been consis- tent in one particular, it has nev- CT left unimproved an opportuni- ty to defame the people, who have been taxed for it's support. If in a brawl a man was killed ol wounded, the facts were always distorted into the hackneyed "ku- klux outrage" or white league outrage, and then the poor inno- cent carpet-baggers went quietly and peacefully around with theil dives in their hands, and their cigars in their mouths-a la Grant. But now alas, for ye car petbag liar. The Yankee is q keen, shrewd "critter" and has "pretty much quit" believing any of thelr blood and thunder tales.
 Every telegram and every com munication from the federal capi. tai gives renewed assurance that the new constitution will not be | disturbed by congress.
 The subject of relief is a very difficult one for the Assembly. Il the payment of taxes is postponed two, three or even four years taxes will be due by some, and with scrip at something like par, it vii ruin the poor farmer and others If taxes are remitted altogether we shall have no government, and anarchy will prevail. If nothing is done the poor mans land and other property may be sold fol taxes. Would it not be better to remit than to postpone? Would it not be better to make an appro- priation for the relief of those who really need it?
 | AISIy ANS T,nN EER ENGE
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25

and prlnclpal--men who know IL and whom we know--men whose interests were identified with ou interests-men whom we coulo call friends, and not enemies. That time has now come. Not only our own county, but oul whole state is in the hands of just such men. At the helm of the ship of state stands our chosen leader-the noble Garland. No longer need we cast our wary glance toward the capital of our state, and shudder at the dread of Clayton and Upham. No more need we drive our cattle to the hills and hide our trifling trinkets to escape their plundering hench- men. No, that time is past and now we have the time we longed for. We can now SOW with the full assurance that we shall also reap. We can gather without the fear that the marauder will scat ter. We can build without the dread that the despoiler will de- stroy. The old foe may hiss and endeavor to persuade us that we are still not safe, but never mind, his fangs are out and there is no danger. We feel no uneasiness for the future, except the conse- duences of our own misconception of the duty of the hour. The time for action has come. Inac- tivlty is fatal. A new era has commenced. To day is day of progress-all around us is nov ing on. Other sections are at i work-are organizing their agri- cultural, and their immigration societies-are improving them selves and inviting others to come and help them still further i'm prove. We too must be doing. We cannot stand still; we will either progress or retrograde. If we try standing still, other sec tions will go ahead-will get the lusty immigrant that we might get-will get the stock and imple- ments he will bring along. We will not only lose him, but the wide-awake men whom we now have will not be content to stay in county where nothing is moving on, he will see improvements some where else and he will pick up and go where he can be among live people. We must be up and doing. The spirit of progress is rife in other sections, and we must not lag. Last week we placed be- fore our people the letters of Gcv. Garland, and Immigration Con- missioner Smithee, containing wholesome suggestions. We most earnestly urge upon our people the importance of this matter. Our influential men should sec ond our efforts to impress the i'm portance of these matters upon the masses and to awake an interest. Don't be too closely wrapped up in your own private business to do something for the public good. Remember that no one or two or three or half score of individuals can thrive alone in a community where there is not general prosper ity. Remember the greater the general prosperity, the greater and more lasting will be individ
 ual prosperity. And remember, we warn you, it is either retrogra- dation or progression.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
IS TT PERJURY?


 Congress of the United States, before he is admitted to a seat therein, and permitted to partici- pate in the proceedings of the branch to which he may have been elected, he is required to take an oath to support the Con- stitution of the United States Having taken this oath he is to make the Constitution his guide-it is his charter under which he exercises power of ieg- islation-all his acts are to con- form to its requirements-he must conform to its requirements and submit to it's limitations. In ex- traordinary cases he might be pardoned for assuming powers not prohibited by it, although the construction of that instrument which is generally accepted as correct, is that all powers not del egated to Congress are retained by the states or people; but never is he to attempt to exercise pow CTS expressly forbidden-never is he to claim authority or sanction for acts under it which conflict with the provisions expressly laid down. If he does so he does violence to it, and as perjury is the wilful violation of an oath lawfully administered, he is guilty of perjury. These thoughts are suggested by the consideration of the bill agreed upon by the re- publican caucus at Washington, to confer the most dictatorial pow CTS upon President Grant that have ever been exercised by any despot, and that is, to give him the power to suspend at his own free will and option the Writ of Habeas Corpus. This is simply to make him despot from whose edicts there is no appeal. The New York Herald speaking edito- rially of this measure calls it a dangerous act'-an ''infamous bilr', and says it will make Grant as absolute despot as the Czar of Russia or the Sultan of Turkey. This writ ofhabeas corpus is the great bulwark ofliberty in repub. lican government. It is the strong safeguard thown around the liberty of the people by our government. When this barrier is broken down, the President is, in fact and in truth, q military dictator. The sacredness of this great writ is scrupulously guarded by the Constitution which says in emphatic terms that "the privi- lege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless when, in case of rebellion or inva- sion the public safety may require it." This is the language of the same constitution which those Congressmen, who are endeavor- ing to engeneer this nefarious bill through, have taken an oath to support. They are now endcav- bring to pass a bill totally In vio- lation of the above provision of the constitution, for none of the conditions now exist which would make it consonat with the terms of the constitution to pass such an act. There is no rebellion no invasion, and the public safety does not require it. Is it any thing short of perjury for Con gressmen now to ignore their oath by voting for measure like this which is in plain, open and direc, violation of the constitution?
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25

R. Bryant, k. ". King, J. T.sc drickson. Dr. Nayler, Vim. T. For T. W. McChesney, T. J. Leak a. J. W. Bushong, all of whom We elected.
 The conference board of churc extension was appointed as fo lows: Pres, T. E. Ford, Vi, Pres, R. F. Nayler, Sec'y, W. I Gillian, Cor. sec'y, l.. C. Ale Rec. Sec'y, Henry Crabbs. Add tional members Joseph Brook. R. W. Hammett and Elisha Bax ter.
 On motion E. W. King wa granted supernumerary relatsor Tarleton Hardin, do. Robert L Grand do. The committee 0
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25

Delays arc dangerous; remem per- the hottest toast will get cold by standing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-02-25
THE STATE CAPITAL.
The General Asscmbly--What
 they are doing.

The l.. R. Republican catches
 a llck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12
G. P. LATuRoP.

RECEPTION OF SENATOR sCHURZ's SPEECH.
THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE CHAMBER AND THE
GALLERIES CROWDED DURING SENATOR SEIZURES
sPEECA-PATHSCE AND INTEREST MANIFESTED
BY TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MORTON UNABLE
TO ANSWER INSTRUMENTATION MEN ADMIT
THAT THE ARGUMENTS OF THE PRESIDENTS DE-
RENDERS HAVE BEEN ANTICIPATED AND DEMoL-
IsHED--THE HOUSE ALMOST DEsERTED-PALsR
REPORTS ABOUT THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-To those who feared that
here in Washington, under the influence of official
power aud patronage. the public mind would take
sides with the President, and with his fiery Lieu
tenant in Louisiana in their invasons of the lber-
ties of the people it was reassurne to witness the
scene in the Senate to-day. The pressure for place
in the galleries to hear tho speech of Senator SEIZURE
was never exceeded on any of the momentous occa-
sions which have crowded the Chamber in past
times with eager spectators. Perhaps stronger
evidence of the absorbing interest felt by the public
in the wrongs Of Louisiana than that shown by the
crowds Of sympathetic listeners in the galleries who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12
THE SPEECH.

Ibeg the Senate 10 believe that approach the sub
ect before us In no partisan spirit About TO retire
pryate station, the Of party can benefit the
defeat party injure except In those interests
have In with all American citizens, whose chill
drens fortunes are bound up In those OF this republic.
have formed my opinions with deliberaton and Ia
,mnartal manner shall endeavor to express them In
calm and temperate language. The subject is so grave
that passion or prejudice should bave no share In our
Judgment confess that the news from Louisiana has
profouldD :i,:..uuned fne. thing has hap
a.,ee,ed. which not only never happeeed be-
fore IN this republic, but which J Hsss
ono OF US thought possible In the debates
Of last week was frequently said that no expression Of
oouiou for that occurrence right until an official
,.nor. shoud have laid eli the facts detail before
do not think So All the important circumstances Of
the case have csme to our knowledge through multi
tde Of concurrent statements among them the elab-
orate dspatch Gen. Sheridan and the statements Of
witt aud Kellogg; and oil the points that have been
mentioned still to be cleared no seem to me OF sec
oudary consequence All reports agree TO tho follow
ing facts:
REvIEwsos THE FACTS
On the &th OF January tho Legislature OF Louisiana
was to assemble aud organize The statehouse was snr-
rounded by armed forces. among them troops Of the
limited States army. The Legislature assembled with
out any OF the public peace ut tho time and
usce hxed By law. Tho Clerk OF the old House OF Rep
resentstives oaod tho roll Of members returned as
elected according to the lat furnished by the Return
ing Board. legal quorum answered TO their
names while the result was being an
bounced. . motion was made by member
ndr Bieu, TO appoint l. A. wiltz temporary Speaker
That motion was put and declared carried. not how
essr, By the Clerk. Mr. wits took possession OF The
chair The oath Of ONCE administered to him by
Justice Houston A motion WAS made TO appoint r. r.
1sysaAns Csyk, yieeA - D>fssastatArns Srs lem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12
THE OUTRAGE DENOUNCED.
A GREAT MASS MEETING AT COOPER
INSTITUTE.

lNSlIl u II.
TIE HALL FILLED IN NINE hINUTEs-A LARGE
MASS MEETING ORGANIZED oUTsIDE-THB
ACTION OF THE sOLDIERY IN NEW ORLEANS
CONDEMNED BY REPUBLICANS AND DEMO-
CRArs-sPEECHEs OF MAYOR wICKHAm, WILL
LIAM CULLEN BRYANT, JAMES 8. THArER'
WIN. r. DODGE, GEORGE T. CURTIS, Ex-GoV'
sALoMoN, AND OTHERS.
The mass meeting of last evening, to which
the citizens of New-York were called to re-
buke Administration oppression of Louisl-
ana, was remarkable for numbers and sincere
feeling. Many thousands answered the call,
and, besides the immense meeting which filed
very inch of available space within tho
great hall of the Cooper Institute, there was
a spontaneous meeting outside, where thou
sands more listened to impromptu speeches.
At the main meeting Mayor Wickham pre-
sided, and the principal addresses were made
by William Cullen Bryan, the Hon. VIM.
NJ. Evarts, the Hon. James S. Thayer,
the Hon. VIM. E. Dodge, George Ticknor Cur
tbs, and ex-Gov. Edward Solomon. These were
most favorably received, the impressive words
of Mr.. Evarts being especially approved. The
resolutions, outspoken and direct without
craftsmanship OF straining after effect, were
ratified most enthusiastically. At the outside
meeting there was zeal unchilled by tho
wintry air. Speeches were made by James Is.
Mcclellan, j. b. Potter, Francis j. Gels, I. e.
Z. Ecclesine, and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12

Total hrussgs in two years. 600
Ex-Gov. J. Madison Wells, President of the Re-
turning Board, arrived in this city to-day from his
home in Rapides Parish and will leave for Wash
ington at once 10 give testimony before the Con-
gressional Committee.
The public schools opened to-day The attendance
was large, and no trouble occurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12
LOUISIANA'S THRALLDOM.

THE SITUATION AT NEW-ORLEANS
TIE CONSERVATIVE LEGISLATURE TO oRoANIzE-No
POSSIBILITY OF COMPROMISE WITH KELLOGG
-coNGREss LOOKED TO FOR A SOLUTION OF THE
PRoBIEM-sHERIDAN BECOMING JoKE-KELo
1ocG TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HIS ARTLEsSNEss.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNEl
NKv-ORIFANs Jan. lit is now settled that
the Conservatives will organize q Legislatures
In the House and 10 in the Senate-ths being
quorum for each. They will assemble, perfect their
organization and, If not dispersed by Sheridan,
adjourn formally. They are all acting as unit,
and there is not the least possibility of any com
promise OF adjustment involving the recognition OF
the Kellogg Government
Rumors are current tonight that search warrants
for State arms to be issued by the United States
Court and executed by Sheridan. This may be the
uretext for arresting and prosecuting prominent
White Leaguers it can amount to nothing else.
There is no change in the situation. The people
are resolved TO leave the as II is with Congress
and the country. Sheridan cannot provoke con-
Aict by any means whatever. As for an election
which shall be under Gen. Grants control it could
only be a mockery Not Conservative in the State
would touch it, An election, however, under Con-
gressiona auspices and with satisfactory guarantees
of fairness and freedom from the United States
authorities would be very apt to meet with general
faycr
Sheridan saws he has n statement OF the murders
committed in this State since 1868. He claims they
number 5000. Sheridan is becoming joke here.
People think Kellogg is taking advantage Of bis
aItlesSness.
STATEMENT OF TEE sHR1NKAGE OF VALUES SINCE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12

iN AMUSING SCENE IN THE SENATE.
Mr.. VEST Talks IN TRAGIC MANNER OF AssAs-
sINATIoN AND rs LAUGHED AT BY THE sEsA-
TORS.
fBy fxIkoRAPN 10 TIE TRIBUSEi
WAsfSNdfoE. Jan. ll.-An amusing scene occurred
in tho Sen ate during the morning hour to-day show
iss the sort Of frenzy created by bloodthrsty dis
patches and harangues Mr.. Clayton having intro
duced Ia December resolution calling for the report
Of Major Merrill ON the Coushatta affair desired that
1t be taken up and passed to-day This brought the
Democrats TO their feet Mr. Davis asking II this was
the same Major Merrill who was under arrest for
certain crimes. OF course Mr.. Clayton was
entirely unable to answer this question An
attempt was then made to get the report through
Gen. Emory, Merrills superior, so as to cover not
only Merrills reports, but Emory's orders and re-
ports Mr. West said that he was anxious for infor-
nation from all points, but, assuming tragic
air" he asked Senators II they were aware
of assassination being IN the ain lin the very
capitol Of the countryi" Mr. Thurman asked
IL Mr.. West meant Dom Piatts Capital. or
the Capitol Of the Nation. Mr.. West then read from
The Capital part Of editorial referring to the
probable assassination of the President and Congress-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12
IarvrRAL PRESS DIsrArcH.l

New ORLEANS, Jan. III. NJ. Seixas, by request
of the Congressional Committee, has compiled
statement from the files of The Price Current show
ing the depreciation in value of the leading bank
and other stocks in New-Orleans and the estimated
depreciation in city securities for two years-from
Aug II. 1872, TO Aug. Is. 1874. The following, in
rornd nnrnhnrs elnselr annrnxirnfes the result:
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-11-20

q II money scarce and buy
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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-11-20

The seasons work npon the harbor inn
provements is nearly lcompleted. When
the drctlge is laid mp for the winter the
appropriated made at the last session of
Congress will have been nearly worked
out. There is a small amount of the
previous years appropriation yet unex-
pended, but we belicvethat the present
contractors have an arrangement to do
the work. The work is in very salts
factory state The width and depth of
the schannel is sufficient to allow any
boats doing business i'm the lake watersto
enter and depart without trouble or dan
ger, although the harbor or entrance is
not by any means what it should be.
What then remains to be done to allow
this place to receive the full benefits
from the improvements, and, to make it
such as will nil the wants of the ship
ping interestsg The first and most i'm
portant matter is to secure the building
of a pier out on the west side
of the channel. This is necessity, to
make perfect and safe harbor, for two
reasons: First, that the water may at all
times be smooth i'm the channel, and, sec
ond, to mike the harbor one easy of en-
trance. The entrance should be such
that vessels could come I'M any time of
night as well as day. The principal
lines of boats will not stop unless such
Is the case. OF course, until some better
can be made, they can
come in on range lights, but accidents,
will happen to the lights, which would
many times be q source of trouble.
Then, with a,i7 pier, 10 it would
make in reality what is so much needed
In the vicinity of the straits. a, harbor OF
refuge. That the appropriations to fln-l
ish the dredging necessary, to, completes
the channel according to the plans of
the engineers will be made we have no
doubt. The pier matter will require at
'tention. Those in authority do not at all
realize the Importance of this place either
for general business or as harbor.
We must take measures to show them
fully the requirements of the place. We
must convince them that we are asking
no more than the merits of the question
demand. We must show them that the
future Of the place is assured, and we
will secure the means necessary to make
this harbor what it should be. All this
will take labor; but if the citizens of the
place do not feel interest enough IL its
prosperity and growth to labor hard for
this it cannot be expected. We think
the necessary work will be done. Sim
ply calling attention to it should be suf-
ficient. The work should not be left for
any one to do. The benefits will be di- |
vided among all. We hope this matter
will receive early and earnest attention.