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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

TIE elevation of Archbishop McClosky to the Cardinalate, has called forth some very silly com ments. Some are so stupid as to suppose he will forfeit his citizen ship by acceptance; others are ap- prehensive of serious compllca- tions of the catholic question in America.
 We see nothing in it either tc affect the American Cardinal $ citizenship, or to arouse any fears on account of the growing tenden cy toward catholicism. It is merely an ecclesiastical event without any political bearing oi significance, and is in strict keep ing with the spirit of our institu' tions to forbid any favor or inter. ference with the sects.
 We are not one of those who arc so biased as to suppose liberty is endangered by the catholic faith and we would not be any ways alarmed if the Pope himself should make our country the seat of Papa authority.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
"STACK ARMS"

Some of our state exchanges are giving good advice to the na- tives in advising and eXhorting them to stack arms; but they are mistaken as to the date when it will be a violation of the late law on this subject; most of them stating that the law goes into eff feet to-day. The act making the wearing or carrying of side arms and other deadly weapons was approved Feb. 16th, and was to be in force from and after 90 days after its passage; this would bring it to the 17th day of May; conse- quently after the l7th day of May any person who shall wear or carry any pistol ofany kind, or any dirk, butcher or bowie knife, or a sword in cane, brass or metal knucks, or razor as wea- pon, shall be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than % nor more than 100 dollars.
 The penalty for officers, includ- ing sherifis, coroners, constables and justices of the peace or any police officers of any city, refus ing or neglecting to arrest and bring to trial offenders, IS not less than 20 nor more than 300 dollars and removal from office.
 The law is a good one and will have a wholesome effect. We say let it be rigidly enforced, and we will have fewer murders, and a better state of society. There is no necessity in the world for any man to go to swaggering about with q great load of murderous weapons buckled around him. Let all such gentry meet the pen alty of the law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
WASTING AMMUNITION.

|. WASTING AMMUNITION. Z
 While the magnitude of thu is- sues involved in tue k xt Rfesi- deittial campaign can14t b9bveis estimated, or the inporfanceso sof q thorough organixatiohzaAd opitcd action too strongly impressed upon 1'the minds of the people, it does seem to us that all the talk and discussion about candidates and platforms for that campaign at this time IS clear waste of am munition. It is, premature, and Famounte to.nothihg but specula- tion which can do. mo good what ever. It will be more than twelve months until q national democrat ic convention is held,, and we see no good to come from an agitation of the question at this premature day. Democratic papers cannot with propriety commit themselves to party policy until they know what the policy of their party will be. To discuss the matter now will only draw out expressions from lndiscreet sources which may be used to injure the party; for while no expression of any. individual now, can be binding upon the party, it will be used by the enemy, and will have it's effect. An excitement now stirredup will not last until tine contest comes on; the reaction will follow, and just when we need the whole at tention of the country, everybody will be disgusted and tired out and no interest will be manifested. |
 What we want now is season of rest-rest from political turmoil and excitement, and from the harangues of politicians and aspi- rants for office. Let the people have a chance to survey their home and agricultural affairs. for a twelve month, and recuperate their wasted fortunes preparatory for the campaign of1S76. We see no propriety in an excited polit- ical contest to last from now until the fall of '76. There is time enough to give the masses a rest of twelve months and they will then be better prepared to give their attention and means to the success of the party of their choice, which we have no fears whatever, will be the democratic party of the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
MEMPHIS CARDS



 come proveFbial. Of all other na- tiens, we, pcrhapssare the; great est spendthrifts. We live fast, dress fine, ana die poor. Not one man or family in ten that live within there means, while, there is perhaps, not one in fifty accu- mulate anything. Itis one grand system of credit from laborer to the government; the laborer is in debt to his landlord, the landlord to his merchant, the merchant to his banker, the banker to the tax gatherer and the taxgatherer to the public. There is no frugality-no industry. This is the secret of our distressed public financial condition. When the masses of the supporters of the government are bank rupt, the government must of necessity, be bankrupt itself. The secret of the thrift of the French, lies in their total differ ence from Americans in their hab- it's; as we are notoriously extrav- agant, they are excmplarily indus trious, economical and prudent. Their people accumulate, while we scatter the earnings of life. This is the secret of their recuper- ative power, and accounts for the ease with which they have dis charged the enormous indemnity to Germany. Can we Americans not learn something from the lessons?
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
AMERICAN FINANCE.

The New York Times recites that recent researches by one of the oldest banks in the country have disclosed the fact that of its best depositors, chiefly busi- ness firms, forty years ago, only six remain at the present day, and that the residue have either failed or died destitute of proper ty. This evidence of the muta- bility of earthly fortune appears to be borne out from the records in the New York Probate courts, whose histories show that in the settlement of estates about 90 per cent. prove to be bankrIpt.-- Shreveport Times.
 The extravaganza and prohiga- cy of the American people has be-
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

A TENNESSEE Confederate Reg iment held q reunion last week and passed resolutions which are significant of the present political position of the great mass of the ex-Confedcrate soldiers. One of these resolutions declared that having surrendered in good faith it was their intention to perform their part of the contract faithful ly, their chief desire being peace and the maintenance of the laws majesty. They sent greeting to their former enemies inviting them to come and live among them, promising to all law abiding citizens the right hand of fellow ship. It was also declared unan- imolsly that "men who now wea
 masks never appeared unmasked before the enemy in time of war. "
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
Sale of Liquors near lnStitu-
 tiOns of Learning.

SECTION 1. That it shall be un lawful for any person to sell or give away yinous, spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three (3) miles of any academy, college or university in this state, while pupils are being taught or in structed in the same.
 Sec. 2. The provisions of this act shall not apply to druggists, who sell said liquors for medical purposes only: Provided, that said druggists shall, in every case, procure the written certificate of a regular practicing physician, that the liquor so sold or given away is for use ill a case of actual sickness, and as a remedy there for: Provided further, that the provisions of this act shall not apply to cities of the first and second class, in which a regular police force is maintained.
 Sec. 3. That the provisions of this act shall apply to those pre- parations known as "bitters," the body or main portion of which consists of alcohol or other intox- icating liquors.
 Sec. 4. That whenever the adult residents of any township oi any county desire to avail them selves of the provisions of this act Q majority of them shall petition the county court of their county setting forth the fact that an acad- emy, institute of learning or uni. versity, in which pupils are taught is located in their township ol district, and praying that the sale or giving away of spirituous lie, uors be prohibited within three (3) miles of the same, whereupon should said county court be satis. fled that a majority of said resi-. dents so petition, shall make an order in accordance with said prayer, and, from thenceforth, il shall not be lawful to vend or give away any spirituous liquors with in the limits aforesaid.
 Sec. 5. This act shall not be construed to affect or repeal any law in force in regard to selling liquors within certain prescribed limits of any institution of learn ing, passed at this session of the general assembly.
 Sec. 6. That any person violat ing the provisions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemean, or, and for each offense shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty five (25) nor more than one hundred (l00) dollars; and this act shall take effect and be in force ninety 90) days from and after its passage.
 Approved March ?, 1875.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

The rush of immigration to Ne braska, Wyoming, Utah and the Pacific coast this spring via. Oma- ha, is reported as unusually large. Nearly 10000 emigrants have passed through since March lst, and 1000 more are there now awaiting transportation.-Shreve port Times.
 Cannot something be done to turn the tide to Arkansas? We certainly have country equally as attractive, and far less expos ed to the dangers and hardships of frontier life. Our climate, our soil, our water, our timber-Ev- ERYTHING-is just as good here as in Nebraska, Wyoming or Utah, Let our Immigration Bureau wake up.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06


 IT has come at la t to be an eX- pioded idea that northern men
 cannot live peaceably and undis- turbed at the south. There is no locality in that entire section of the country, where men of north ern birth and northern education, who choose to do so, may not re- side with the utmost safety. It Is not the nativity of man that ex- cites southern antagonism, but his adverse instincts, habits and prejudices. A political gamester or professional spoilsman is not wanted; and it is only unfortunate that so many of this class, by whom the southern states have been impoverished and accursed, were freebooters of northern ori-
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
DELINQUENT TAXES.

The act passed at the last ses- sion of our legislature suspending the sale of land for delinquent taxes applies only to the taxes delinquent for 1873 and 1874. The delinquent taxes of 1872, are not included under the provisions of the act, and are now in the hands of the collectca', for collection by sale of lands. The law makes it the duty of the collector to have the list of all delinquent taxes published be fore sale, so deiinquents will have fair warning. We do not know to what extent the delinquents oi 1872 reach, but we suppose not any very considerable number.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

CRoPs.-From our news from the different counties, clipped from our exchanges, pretty fail idea of the crop prospects may be gathered. Upon the whole, indi- cations arc good that we will be blessed with an abundant crop all over the state. If our people will be frugal and saving, and live within their income this year, we will not have such hard times next year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

TIE destruction of horses, mules and cows by buffalo gnats in Tennessee has caused a decided advance in tie price of horses and mules. It is estimated that $I00,000 worth of stock has been killed by them within radius of 100 miles from Memphis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
COUNTY FINANCES.

COUNTY FINANCES.
 We do not pen this article in any spirit offault finding, nor for. the purpose Of lrproaching any of our officials for any of their acts, since they came into office. But it does seem to us that there are some reforms needed and to these reforms we wish to call attention.
 Our Indebtedness at the present time IS not so great but that it may be absorbed in few years without any burden to taxpayers; {; PROVIDED, the current expense of running our county does not con. tinue to create new indebtedness as fast or faster than existing in debtesness is discharged. The question of our present indebted1 ness, which we do not think amounts to more than $30,000, and the means of meeting exist ing obligations are not now of so much importance to taxpayers, as ajudicious and economical admin istration. The debt at present is nothing to be frightened at, and can be very easily paid, but if a new debt is piled up larger than the old one we gain nothing.
 If it were not for the deprecia- ted value of state money and the fact that it can be used for pay. ing county taxes, our county scrip would to-day be worth 60 to to 75c on the dollar. It is this, and the indebtedness which con tinues to accrue which will prove burden to tax payers.
 The principal point in the ad- ministration of our county affairs which needs reform, AND WHICH IS NEEDING IT WORST, is the man. ner of conducting business in justices and examining courts. Here is the most onerous part of the whole business; and here, too, the greatest slackness and want of efficiency in enforcement of the law is felt. There is, it seems to us about three times as much costs attending the conduct ing of business before these courts as there is any necessity for. There is scarcely ever a case, no matter how trivial, brought before one of these courts, but that the county is put in for from fifty to one hundred dollars costs, and frequently much more than the latter figure. Ar. rests are made on the most trifiin2 causes, which frequently are not sufficient to make case; the of fieer who makes the arrest, brings the accused to town, summonses a guard to escort him, keeps him under guard and boards him at a hotel for few days, or week and finally, if he does not glve the guard the slip and escape, he is discharged and the county has te foot a useless expense of some 5( or 100 dollars.
 All such costs are an imposition upon the tax payers, and should be stopped.
 We favor a strict enforcement of every law, and want every crime punished; but whefe there are not sufficient grounds tt make a case, we see no use of tht county being put to enormous ex pense. And when a criminal is arrested and In the hands of al officer, we see no use of him em ploying a guard at the expense O the county, when he is able tt keep him in custody himself. Th' guard service alone paid in oul county is enormous. We call at tention of the proper authorities tO these matters and hone tO see
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

JUDGE Edward Pierrepont, of New York, has accepted the po- sition of Attorney General and will enter upon the discharge of his duties May 18th. This is said to be q slight improvement on. the last occupant of the office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

REPORTS from Missouri show that there will be only one-fourth of a crop of wheat. In Indiana the crop is badly injured. In Michigan it is likewise seriously damaged. In Illinois the pros pect is discouragihg, many wheat fields being plowed up for corn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
A HEAVY DEMocRAT.-Govern

A HEAVY DEMoCRAT.-GoVern- or Tilden, of New York, is not a large man, weighing, we have seen It stated, about 130 pounds but from the way he is coming down on the Canal ring, they en- tertain view of him something like the boy did of the mule. Having weighed hind leg, he calculated his weight to be about 1000 pounds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
WHITES AND BLACKS IN,
 ARKANSAS.

ARKANSAS. One af tlIes grstifyjng s&as pf 'tlnstinits in Arkansas and ve claim h ns one oE the many good results 'd tte present. administra- tion by Gov. Gafland-is the rap idly increasing degree of mutual good feeling between the white and black population of the state, and the new feeling of contents ment, and spirit of industry manifested by the latter.
 That there has actually Nand truly been . better feeling be- tween the two races in Arkansas, since the new regime, and that the. colored people have shown more of a spirit of contentment and industry than was ever before known, is too patent to require any proof. This we call a good sign; indeed, an excellent sign for without friendly relations be- tween the white and colorcd pop ulation of our State, and spirit of industry and frugality among the latter, VIC can make but little headway in agricultural pursuits. And upon the. successful prosecu- ton of our Agricultural interests, to a great extent depends the prosperity of the people of our State.
 We therefore hail with no small degree of satisfaction this new state of feeling; and we commend the good sense of the colored peo- pie in the disposition they eyince to settle down, abandon politics and go to work to acquire an hon. est living and gather up some property. In this effort we wish them eminent success, and we hope the white population will en- courage them to be frugal, indus trious and honest.
 Politically, the colored people in Arkansas, have no earthly cause to complain. We seen ii stated a few days ago in some pa per, that the colored office hold CTS in Arkansas at this time, un- der the Garland administration, number more than they have un- der any other administration since reconstruction, not even ex- cepting Powell Clapton's.
 The success of the blacks in the various pursuits of private life, cannot be secured by, and will not be the result of, any measures inaugurated by legisla- tion. Here their own good be- havior, their own industry and frugality must be brought into use; and we hope they will re member this and act accordingly The condition of the colored peo. pie needs much improvement and while we are confident the white people will do their part toward bettering their condition the colored man must remember that the efforts of their white frieds will do no good unless they themselves, do their part. Let the good feeling which has sprung up between the two races be encouraged, and the better qualities of the colored race vii be developed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
''DOMESTIC" PAPER FASHIONS.

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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06

A colored preacher in South Carolina puts his foot on excessive bribery ut elections and crushcs it. Dis ting" says he, lob gitting $lOo for . vote is all wrong; SIG is as much as it's wufr
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
ALL OVER THE STATE.
From our state exchanges we gather the following:
JEFFERSON COUNTY.

SAlaSL ShS
 JEFFERSON COUNTY.
 From Mir. A. B. Carroll, the city weigher, we learn that eight thousand four hundred and eighty eight bales of cotton have been weighed at the city scales since the beginning of the last cotton season.-[Pine Bluff Press.
 oUACHITA.
 A heavy frost last night, if there was any damage done to the vegetables and fruit crops, we have not heard to what extent.- ICamden Beacon.
 CRAWFORD.
 We had little frost during We week, but we have rot heard of any great damage done.- VSn Buren Press. !
 We are glad to note, so far, nc damage to fruit. On the contrary, there is every indication of an abundant crop ID.
 Corn and corn-meal bring $1 ,25 per bushel, aud not plenty at that .Ib.
 HAMPSTEAD.
 In little ramble we took in the country, we found the wheat and oats looking splendidly, and almost every farmer had the fore sight to SOW such grain. That is just right: let them make every thing at home needed for consump tion.-[ Star of Hope.
 Thursday night let down quite a lively frost, to the partial inju " of several kinds of garder truck. The continued cool weath CT somewhat retards the planting of cotton, but it is hoped it vii all be for the best.- Ib. PRAIRIE.
 Our town government is nov in a better condition financially than it has been for many years being free from debt. When tn, collector turns over the revenu, due the town, and our street tax es are gathered, some work can b' done on the streets.- Des Ar' Citizen.
 BOONE.
 We have received the DEMocRA, published at Russellville by J. E Battenfield. It is a g column paper, democratic in principle ably edited and devoted to tn, interest of Pope county. It mer its liberal support. We gladly place it on our list of exchanges - Boone County Record.
 The last week has been rathel cool, but we learn, that it is tn, very thing for wheat, as it vii prevent rust. The wheat crop o this county is considerable iten this season, as many people ar, depending on it for their summers bread. Monticellonian.
 We were pained to learn, a few days ago, of a difficulty between Mir. $. B. Jones and Mr. Jas. Par ish, which resulted in the shoot ing of the former. The affra, growed out of neighborhoot scandal, and whether the shooting was jnstitiable or not we have vel to learn. Mir. Jones was shoI with ble-barrelled gun, whicl we learn was loaded with turkey shot, and hit in the shoulder ane breast. We are pleased to learn however, that the wound is mol dangerous, and the young mar will very probably be up in a shor time.- ID.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
JAMES [. BATTENFIELD, Editor,

A CONVENTION to frame a new constitution for the state of Mis- souri met at Jefferson city, or the 9th day of May-yesterday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
24 HoURS,
 AND TO MEMPHIS 0o HoTJ7s.

Connection made at Argenta with the Memphis X Little Rock Railway, and close connection at the crossing of the Cairo & Fulton railroad with trains north and south. Through Bills of Lading given from It. Smith Van Buren, Ozark, Clarksville, and all points on the road to New York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, &c. Rates low, and transportation rapid. THEO. HARTMAN,
 Superintendent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
THE r "DOMESTIC" MONTHLY.

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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-06
CLARK.

 gomery county, that on Monday the 12th inst, Mir. Murdock Mich olson, who lived about five miles from Caddo Gap, was killed by a limb from a tree that he had cut down. It is supposed that he cut the tree down, which in falling struck another tree, and a limb breaking off fell upon him, break ing his neck and collar bone, and it is supposed, killing him instant ly. He was not found until the next day, about twenty-four hours after the accident happened. He was sober and industrious man, and was working to get money for his family to run a farm. He leaves a wife and several children in very destitute ciicumstances.- TSouthern Standard.
 The wheat continues remafkA. bly promising. If no disaster happens to it, in a few weeks cake will be plenty and chcap.- Ib.
 SCOTT.
 Vast beds of ore of a soft malea. ble character, resembling nickel has been discovered in Scott coun- ty. The blacksmlths of that vi cinity have been making horse shoe nails out of it, but do not know what it is.-[Dardanelle In dependent.