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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
OUACK DOCTORS.

In the proceedings of the House on Friday MT. Chaney introduced bill to protect citizens of Arkan- sas from imposition, and to ele
 yate the medical profession. We do not know what the provisions of the bill are, but we presume, from the title of the act that it is to deprive quack doctors the the right to practice medicine, and to require all practicing phy- sicians to be sufficiently skilled to insure the public against dan ger of being drugged to death by ignorant and unprincipled quacks. If so, good for the people and good for the medical profession. Our observation has long since convinced us that there ought to be some statutory provisioes gov erning the practice of medicine, and we doubt not hundreds of un-
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
The Congressional Districts.

The Congressional Districts.
 A bill is before the legislature providing for some changes in the congressional districts ofthe state. The following is the proposed ar engagement:
 FIRST DlsTRIcT--Arkansas, Clay ton, Crittenden, Craighead, Cross, Green, Independence, Jackson, Lee, Lawrence, Lonoke, Missis- sippi, Monroe, Phillips, Poinsett, Prairie, Randolph, St. Francis, Woodruff. White-21 counties.
 SECOND DIsrRIcr--Ashley, Brad ley, Calhoun, Chicot, Columbia, Dorsey, Dallas, Drew, Grant, Hampstead, Howard, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lincoln, Little River, Nevada, Miller, Ouachlta, Union, Sevier-20 counties.
 THIRD DIsTRIcT-Clark, Craw. ford, Faulkner, Franklin, Garland, Hot Spring, Johnson, Montgom- cry, Perry, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Saline, Scott, Ssrber, Yell-17 counties.
 FOURTH DIsT.-Benton, Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Conway, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, Pope, Stone, Searcy, Sharp, Van Buren, Washington-l6 counties.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

DoN'T BE ASHAMED OF THF OR DER. Don't be afraid of the sneering joke. Don't make excuses for your membership because men ask with an insulting laugh whether you arc a Patron. Stand by your colors. There is not principle or precept in the Declaration of Principles" or the constitution and by laws, that a fair and honorable man or wo- man need be ashamed of. They are broad, generous, helpful, and will assist the farmers of the country in maintaining, by uniting their counsels and their strength, a position which means to them profit and progress. They mean honesty among men, temperance, education, loyalty, to law, and order, and the advance ment of agriculture by building up the farmers. There may be mistakes, ,-there may be designing politicians who attempt to use the organization, bnt all this occurs in cooperative churches, and all kinds of secret organiza- tions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
PUBLIC PRINTING.

Inasmueh as there has been some doubt expressed as to what is by law, required to be published, we here present synopsis or such sections as bear on the subject All publications are by the latest act, required to be published in the
 LOCAL COUNTY PAPER, having a boRa fde circulation. The sections referred tO are in Gantt's Digest,
 Section 6l6. Provides that notices or the order of the County Court, for calling in county scrip. to redeem. cancel or reissue, to be published two weeks in succession. the last in nsertion to be 90 days before the sitting sec. 50. Notice to creditors, that letters [ administration have been given, II ofder- d by the court.
 Sec. leo. Publication in case no heirs are known. C weeks.
 See. l20. Aftsr adjournment of Probate Court. clerk to publish list of administrators and executors, who filed their accounts cur rent for settlement.
 See s0 In actions for settlement Of es- states of deceased persons, notice to credit ors must he given by publication; court may order further notice.
 Sec 1G0 Non resident distributce. to have notice Of application for distribution by publication weeks
 sec. l76. No lands of estates can he sold for payment of debts, till notice of the appli- cation for such sale has been published in a newspaper four weeks before the applica- ton is made.
 Secs. 7s7 and 7ss. Notice of continuation Of title by purchaser, when the land IS not redeemed. published weeks.
 See, 2i26 Advertisements of estrays, horse. mare, mule, Jack or Jennett, if ap- praised as nigh as S20.--Clerk responsible to printer for fees.
 Sec. eGTS. Notice of execution sales Of real estate, two insertions, at least, before day of sale.
 Sec. 3i6s. Provides for guardians Of inssne or drunken persons, to give notice or ap- poiutment times weekly.
 Sec. 35l0, Such guardian, before lnc sHles Of wards land, shall advertise as the court may direct.
 See 3ss'0-6l. Commissioner shall adver- tise--iu the county where the land is-any confirmation of swamp land.
 See. aS2N Warning orders four weeks in case nonsresiden 8 defendant, in attach ment or other suits-hy clerk or justice of the peace, as the ease may be.
 Sec. 5202. Clerk to publish notice of re- demption of land sold for taxes. $l for each tract.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
An Important Act.

The following act, originrlly introduced by Senator E Forest Brown, of Clayton, has passed both houses, received the sigma ture of the govcrnos, and become a law:
 AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF PUR.
 CHAsERs OF SWAMP LIMOS.
 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkan, sas:
 That all sales of swamp lands heretofore made by the proper land agents of the state, in which the full price was paid in swamp land scrip, or United States ol national currency, be and are hereby confirmed, whether such lands had at the date of such sales, been confirmed as swamp and overhowed lands, and offered at public sale or not. Provided, That this act shall not affect ol impair any rights or equities existing at the date of such sales.
 Approved November II, 1875.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
JssELLvIIIE DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, DECEMBER ?. 1875.

Memorial of the General As- sembly of the State of Arkan- sas to the Congress of the United States.
 To THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE AND HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER IcA, IN CONGRESS AssEMBLED: Your memorialists, the general assembly of the state of Arkansas, respectfully represent that the public domain of the United States within the state of Arkansas, re- maining unsold or otherwise ap- propriated, has been in mark, t more than thirty-five years; that the proceeds arising from the dis position of said lands in this state, under existing laws, but little more than defray the expenses of the general land offices maintained by the United States for that purpose; that we recognize the fact that the education of the mas ses of the people is the surest means ofperpetuating our repub- lican system of government; that the unfortunate circumstances surrounding this state, since the year 1861, have placed it in such an embarrassed financial condi- tion that suitable system of ed ucation cannot be established and maintained without assistance, and, believing it to be the true policy of the national government to aid and encourage the educa- tion of the people:
 Your memorialists, therefore, respectfully ask that all the lands belonging to the United States, within the state of Arkansas, re- maining unsold or otherwise dis posed of, be granted to said state for educational purposes; the pro- ceeds thereof, when sold by said state, to be used only for the es- tablishment of general system of common schools for all classes of citizens, and the establishment of a state university, reserving or protecting the right of any citizen of the state settling upon any of such lands, to acquire the same under the provisions of the laws of congress now in force, or that may be hereaster be enacted by congress to secure homesteads to actual settlers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
U. $. LANDS IN ARKANSAS.

In another place we give the text of a memorial of the General Assembly of Arkansas to the Congress of the United States, asking that all the public domain belonging to the United States, within the State of Arkansas, re- maining unsold, or otherwise un. disposed of, be granted to the State for Educational purposes.
 We know of no better disposi- tion that could be made of these lands-of no other manner in which they could be bestowed SC as to do the same amount of good, as they will if bestowed in the mannsr contemplated by this Me morial. The civilization of the nation is enhanced by every means which add to the intelli- gence of the masses. The public schools of the State are the chief facilities and almost the only av- enues through which the rudi- ments of an education are attain able by the masses of the common people. The intelligence of the voter in a government like ours Is the greatest guarantee to the per petuity of our free institutions, and our general government can not do too much to provide ample facilities for the education of the masses. Intelligent creatures are generally appreciative, and the strongest cord with which oui government can bind the Ameri. can people to common flag and cement their love to their govern ment is to confer the boon of liberal and universal education among the masses. A more com prehensive education of the mas. ses is the paramount demand oi the present time. The expendi- ture of all means disbursed for this purpose is an investment which will bear golden fruit, and shed broader honors upon the grandest republic of the world.
 Our Centennial year could not be ushered in by grander policy of our Republic than move look ing to better educational attain. ments for the masses.
 We trust our Congressman will devote their earnest efforts to the Memorial presented by our Legis 1 lature.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
New Laws.

The following acts of the legis lature, passed at the adjourned session, which convened at Little Rock, November l, 1875, have been filed in the secretary oi states office:
 No. 1-An act for the govern. ment of county jails and poor houses.
 No. 2-An act to prohibit horse racing within certain boundaries No. 3--An act in relation tc suits in the name of the state against corporations, and to va. cate or repeal charters.
 No. An act to prevent crim inal abortion.
 No. 5--An act to regulate the appointment and duties of prose cutting attorneys pro tem., and fol other purposes.
 No. 6--An act to amend the attachment laws of Arkansas.
 No. 7--An act providing fol change of venue in criminal case: before justices courts.
 No. 8-An act for the relief ol purchasers of swamp lands.
 No. 9-An act to permit sher. itfs to take bail in certain cases.
 No. l0--An act to redistrict the state for congressional purposes.
 No. ll--An act to repeal sec. tion 27S3, of chapter 57, of Gantt's Digest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

fortunate persons have found . premature grave through the in strumentality of ignorant pill peddlers. What does the com mon people of Arkansas know of the merits of physician, or the treatment of disease? And in- deed what means have any one of judging of the proficiency of a physician until they see the prac- tice, which may cost the lives of the unfortunate invalids upon which his experiments are made? There should be certain require ments of proficlency which every one offering to practice medicine should be compelled by law to possess before he is granted the right to practice upon human beings.
 If there is any profession which needs elevating and around which the law should throw strong guards for the protection of the people, it is the practice of medi- cine. We doubt not there are scores of men now carrying the pill bags in Arkansas, who are as much out oftheir proper sphere as bull would be in a china store. If the bill introduced by Mir. Clancy looks to correction of this evil we hope it may have the earnest attention of the pres ent legislature and that 1t may become law of the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
"MOuth of St. Francis River"
 Blown Away.
From the Helena Mail.

From the Helena Maii.l
 The storm of Friday night the 29th ult., made almost & total wreck of the town of mouth of St Francis River. From Mfr. s. s. Douran, a resident of that place, we get the following particulars. He writes under date of October, Both: About 9 o'clock las. night storm passed over this place, blowing the White Collar mills, the residence of Mir. John Parson, the sawyer, the residence of John Sterling, one house on D. w. Gordon's place, and all the fences on the north side of St. Francis river. On the south side the res idence and store house of Mir. J. D. Nance were unroofed, and his carpenter shops were blown down completely. Porter & Seamen's new building and their saw will is g total wreck. From what I can learn from the hands on Dr. Horner's place, his houses are all blown down. The house of Peter Patterson, colored, who lives near here, was blown fiat to the ground, and although a dance was going on there at that time, no one was hurt. A skiff was blown out of the river upon the bank, and all the boats were broken loose. The floating gin of Messrs. Carvill & Crocker, was broken loose and was carried away some distance and considerably damaged. A great many other destructive in cidents occurred that I can't men, tion here, but I have given the most important facts.
 There were no lives lost so far as I have heard. Mrs Sterling was blown against some timber and somewhat hurt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
Attention Grangers.

We are now prepared to furnish both the DEMOCRAT and the St. Louis Aidldad Far ,per twelve months for the small sum ot one dollar and seventy five cents. The Nfdtdnd Farmer is handsome eight page Agrieul- tural journal issued monthly. and is replete with we'll written agricultural essays, sta- tistics, market reports, etc. specimen cop ies may be seou at this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications of personal character, if admissible at all, double the usual rates, and strictly in advance.
 Communications for the Agricultural de- partment should be handed in by i2 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 a line for the first and fifteen cents f)r each addi- tion insertion. All transient advertisements cash in advance. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over our twenty centt per line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

Week before last we men, tioned that cotton crops in this and adjoining counties had been damaged at least 20 per cent. by frost. In recent trip through Craighead, Poinsett and Jackson counties, we are satisfied that our former estimate is too small by a good deal. Where the cotton grew rank and tall 30 per cent would be higher the figure. The whole top crop is a total loss. Small cotton will yield the most per acre. The general crop IS in jured 33 per cent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
vaiuabIe-Timoer CT,

principally oak, cottonwood, walnut, cher ". hickory, gum, sycamore, maple, ash and pine.
 The range is most superior, and very fine for stock raising. Clover, timothy and her,isgrass grow well on the low lan,is.
 The counties are well situated for the con venience of transportation, as they border on the Arkansas river, and the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway passes through Conway, Pope and Johnson, which is com pleted and in active operation as far ss Ozark in Franklin county.
 The population of these counties is abou as sfollows:-Popc 10000; Conway a000; Yell 135O0, Johnson 10000. They also possess good educational facilities iu the way of numerous
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
sB-CHEAPEST AND BEST!- -Es PETERS0N'S MAGAZINE

POSTAGE PREPAID ON ALL suBsCRIP-
 TONS.
 Erery subscriber .fnr 1876 toiil De presented ,cith q superb, farge-sised sfeel eagrdring o.f Trum6uirs ceie6ruted picture of"7'he Sigafag of the Deciardtion of I,adepsndence." This iriH 6e "Pstersoa's" Centeaniai Giyt.
 "Peterson's Magazine" contains, every year, 1000 pages, 14 steel plates. IF colored Berlin patterns, l2 mammoth colored fashion plates, 24 pages of music, and 300 wood cuts.
 Great improvements will be made in 1876. Among them will be se- ries of illustrated articles on the Great Exhibition at Philadelphia, which will alone be worth the sub scription price. They will be appro- priately called
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
Agents for the Democrat.

J. F. ERWIN, E. B. FARRELL, J. NJ. HARKEY J. ". RUSSELL, J. l.. SHISS, c. F.. HOWELL, J. C. FERGUSON, R. J. WILSON. M. B. RoYs, JAMES I. PoTTs. s. A. BUCK, \. D. sHISs, J. A. HEARNE, l.. II. PoE, JAMES FOWLER, J. F. MCNDAY, G. W. HARKEY, JNo. QUINN. c. E. buRNEY. II. HARKEY, Ii. c. HOWELL, M. II. BAIRD and ELD. J. E. DALTON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

Nil bills with our advertisers are to be settled at the end of every month without fail. and advertisements not settled for at that time will be discontinued, without no- tce, unless special arrangements are made
 Ali 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- n .rcd to.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
A sp;endid Offer.

We will send to any one forwarding us & 50. the DEMOCRAT and Arthvr's IHHstTd- : led Home Magasiae for twelve months, and will give free te every subscriber for the two, a splendid premium engraNing. " 30 n wear is the price of I sthHt's Kagasine-so that your own county paper will only cost you sl a year, and you will get the engra- ving free.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

In Massachusetts farming lands Tn 1850 were worth $32 4g cents per acre; in 1860 $36 9l; in 1870, $43 60; or in gold $36 24.
 The crops in Russia this year have proved an utter failure, and heavy orders for exportation to Europe are anticipated in Amer lea.
 A seedy occupation--rhe flor. ist,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
THE DEMOCRAT

Ha> tae 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, entcrprising people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

The DEMOCRAT is tho best advertising sheet in the State. Its extensive circulation in the Southwest. among the planters. mer- chants and business men, renders it espe- eially desirable to those who wish to reach the general and substancial public by ad- vertising their respective business and in- fnrnSts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

Noman's name put cn our new subscrip tion book, without jhe money paid down Don't ask us to send the DEMOCRAT without the money, for you will positively be re- fused, one and all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

A Pennsylvania printer who is the father of twenty-six children is puzzling himself to account for the hard times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
TERN.S:

l year (in advance) ........$ $1 50 $ months 75
 single copy, 5 cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
Coal-&-lron--Re zion

of the State Coal of the finest quniity abounds in large quantities in each of them, especially in Pope and Johnson, where mining is now in successful and highly remunerative D sration.
 They also possess or ling lands unsnr- passed by any other coantics in the State, and will compare favorably with any othe states in the Union, for fertility of soil and salnbrity of climate.
 There arc in these counties a large amount of
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
Popo Court Calender.

County Court. Co. JUDGE THAcH, Pre- sininr: frs Monday in January, April July and October each year.
 Probate Court: Third Monday in Janua- ", April, July and Ortober,
 On the Fourth Monday in october, each year, the County Court, constituted oi the 1ountv Judge and a majority of the Justices of the Peace shall meet for the purpose of lowing county taxes an making appropri- qtions for the expenses of the County.
 Circuit Court: Twelfth Monday after fourth Monday in February and August
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
BEATTY PIANO!

WEIGHS WHEN BOXED OVER ONE THOUSAND POUNDS. Liberal terms to dealers.
 gB-Seud stamp for Circular. Ad- dress DANIEL r. BEATTY, Wash ington, N. J.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
THRILLING TALES & NOVELTIES
Mammoth CoIored Fash.
 lon Plates

Ahead of all others. These plates are engraved on steel, TWICE THE USUAL SIZE, and are unequaled for beauty. They will be superbly col ored. Also, Household and other receips; in short, everything inter- esting to ladies.
 EB.-1s the publisher ao,o pre-pdys fAt postage 10 all mail sa6sc,fJe,s, 'Ie.erson" is cheaper than erer; fa hact Is the cheapest in the trorid'
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

Spirit of the prcss-Cider.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
THE CENTENNIAL IN PEN & PENCIL

The immense circulation of "Pe- terson" enables its proprietor to spend more money on embellish- ments, stories, &c., &c., than any other. It gives more for the money than any in the world. Its
 THRILLING TALES & NOVELTIES Are the best published anywhere. All the most popular writers are employed to write originally for "Petcrson. In 1876, in addition to the usual quantity of short stories, FIVE ORIGINAL COPYRIGHT NOVELTIES will be given, by Mrs. Ann $. Stephens, Frank Lee Bcneeict, Mrs. F. II. Burnett, and others.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
Official Directory.
STATE OFFICERS.
9th Judicial District.

Cumrosrd of the counties of Pope, John m. Franklin, Crawford, sebastian, oarber md Yell. ..... .. Pros. ........,..J ]. r. BY FRS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
Sclhools-&-Academies.

The various Christian denominations are well represented, and there are also numer- ous lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows and Good Templars, all in an active and flour ishing condition. There is also q live. wide awake grange in almost every township.
 Parties wishing to purchase lands thro' this agency, will place in this office dis cription of the Kind and character of the land wanted. also the amount of money they want to invest in lands.
 Lands placed in the hands of this agency for sale, if the owner so desires, will be ad- vertised free until sold; then reasonable advertising fee, with ten per cent. for sell ing will be retained. All further iniorna- tior will be given free upon application with postage stamp to pay postage.
 am also prepared to furnish Maps of and information concerning all lands in Pope County subject to homestead and will locate the same for parties on liberal terms.
 Among others We have the following lands for sale:-
 Onn ACRES, near Dover, the Coun- A" ty-site of Pope County, partly improved; situated in 8 fine community, in one half mile of fine steam Touring mill. Church and school facilities good. 10 miles from the L. R. < Ft. s. Ry. Price s2,00o.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

Connection made at Argenta with the Memphis < Little Rock Railway. and close connection at the erossing Q Of the Cairo & Fulton railroad with trains north and south. Througb Bills of Lading given from Ft. 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. TIIEO. HARTMAN,
 superintendent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02

''The very best ladies' magazine publish. cd. .n-Seneca FalLa ~. n Conrixr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-02
CITY OFFICERS.

Mayor. -.......,.. J' B. Eit " IN
 Recorder. er..........-. Y. F. W II | l.. Treasurer, VI ., '" " ! E;S Town Marshal, ....C C. LJ KER.