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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
 SOUTHERN LOYALTY.

Hon. Jefferson Davis in his speech at Houston, Texas, calle.l upon his, old comrades in atms who had followed him and tho fortunes of the Lost Cane, to show the same devotion to the stars and stripes now, that theg had shown to them when they fought under them in mexico: and to stick to them now, even as they had stuck to the stafs ana bars in the baliny days of the Confectionery. When nan like ex- Pres ident Dayis comes out this M. it is enough. The tongues o5 Northern fanatics shoald forever be cstopped from further upbfaid- ing of the South fer disloyal,y
 How any paper, upon the heels of such sentiments as this, from the leading men Of the South, can make use ofsueh language as the following, and continue to deserve the respect of any body fog can dor, truth or honesty, is a mysse. ny to us.
 When the southern people have passed through 3 presiden tial campaign without killing any negroes, and when voting | repab- licaD ticket is notaecounted suiii- cient reason for persecution and ostraeism, we shall begin to be- lieve that they have experienced q real change of heart Indian apohs Journal (rep.).
 We venture to assert that the writer Of the above is either [ knave or he is as ignorant of the true condition of a1airs at the south as he is of the condition of "the man in the moon.' We are inclined to believe the former, for no intelligent man can doubt the testimony the last six months has developed as to the south. Such evidence as Judge Kelley's, Vice President Wilson's and scores of other true republicans are all to the effect that the south is true, peacable and loyal. Federals and Confederates all over the south join hands over the bloody chasm, and no one endowed with q spark of true manhood gives expression to feelings of continued yindic- tiyeness toward to the south.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Parsons, |. |. Ceatenniai Com missioner for Texas, furnishing cleat and onviacing proof that the inn atation docs injussise to .ae memory of the noble dead, and that Ae lid do much to recon eile tue people he had commended to the new order Of tain con- yiaces la thal the Herald is lnno cenS Of wilfal injustice and will. ing to ylndicate the truth Of his to:y although t adds another lau- rel to thc pure fame already ea- joycd bFGeneral Lee.
 Tho evidence wi l this letter furnishes is historic and ooaehed n the following extract from h:s letter accepting she presidency of Washington college: ' think il
 
 she duty of every cltixea I the pIssent coalitiea q sAe country to do al in Als power to ald ia the restoration of peace aaa AA!man.g-, ana in 10 way 10 oppose tue pol icy Of the state q seaeal govern ments directed te tilat object. It E particularly ineambeas on hose eha ged wish the instruction Of gAe young o set tien a exam pic Of submission to outho itT.
 Taese arc the words of wisdom which fell from tho lips of Lee: tha letter Was published ia 1869 and ,ho ruth of history will fot- ever clear the memory q Lee from tue charge Of "aqasiiy and sae.ee.o It remains for future ages ta produce 2 truer man, a nobior soldiea and [ more devoted patriot combined, than waa Gen. Robe.t E. Lee. De moFtuis nil nisi bonam,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

his speech at Houston as an earn .ast Of this spirit and congratulate linn as well as the country upon this evidence of ftimrly, Il late anu reluctant patriotism.
 And this is the view all hon est aud sensible men must take oi it. Jefferson Davis and the peo- ple Of the south are i'll earnest ln gbcir efforts 10 reunite the coun- trv again. All they ask or desire is that the Stars and Stripes De an emblem Of justice and equal rights for all the States, and theil heaess will beat as truly to it now as in days of old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
The Art jouYn al.

Complete in l2 monthly parts, as St eorh lepraducing the best fulI- page illustrations from the earlier volumes Of the Aidirie.
 Eaeh fa0arhlY part will contain ,iN superb pjates with accompanying descriptive natter, aud Niiether for biuding 9r framing, will be entirely beSona competition in price CT artis- lie character. Every impression Ni't be mo~l carefully taken oa ina finest toned paper, and no pains will he spared 10 make this the richest production Of fa press which has won in marvellous short time, | world wide reputation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
SCRAP BOOKS.

A splendid assortment ot Scrap Book have heen expressly prepared for tDe holiday season, and no pres- ehi ol more permanent interest can be selected for gentleman or lady, old of young.
 No. |. llalf-bound, cloth sides, glli back, 250 pages, l2XlG inches, s5,00.
 No. ?. Hplf-bomd, cloth sides. Giio back, 90O pages, l2xlG inches,
 No, 2. Full Morocco, beveled boards, gilt and aAtipue. very rich, 900 pages, Sl2,00
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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
CINE rHE LAVE PNBEiCE

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 Elsewhere we publish 2 com nuGicalion iron enc of the Jus tioes of the Peace of our county making some inquiries as to how ha can come in possession Of the eaac1nents Of the last general assembly and the Digest Of the state laws, and complaining that he is notaGoq6ed the means of knowing what the laws are which he has been elected to vindicate.
 A4J lLis brings us to remark that ]. ;a astonishing to see how many mea there are in our county Wao know nothing about the laws a1dl. winch they live. and an ob- seryaace Of which is incumbent apan them a5 good citizens. The masses of the people are in almost utter ignorance of the pla.nest requirement. of law, and were it not for tue publicity which is given to them by the newspapers of che state, not one man in one hundred would know anything about the laws enacted by OUT legislaturg. We aaid this is astonishing, but tha. is rot the word. for it IS not aston hing iu the least degree. Ii is shocking aad to be depiofe1, but not aston ishlae: for how, in the name Of common sense, could the people be expected to know anything about the laws when there is no better provision for them to be- come informed than we have in 1 Arkansas. And what kind of justice is 1t to hold people amen able to laws which they have no opportunity to become acquainted wi5h, and the provisions of which they are altogether ignorant of. 1 We regard this IS matter of importance and think it demands attention at the hands of our next l legislature, The people have 2 right to know what the laws are under which they live, and 1t is the duty of the law making power to give publicity to their enact ments. Let Us have the laws off cia!iy published in, say at least, three newspapers in each Judi ejaI district and let the publish CTS be paid for it by the state. IL will be more convenient, more efficient and cheaper than to have them in pamphlet form, and by { this means they will be placed without delay immediately before the people.
 If ais is done we guarantee a thousand infractions of law and petty trials before Justice courts viii be avoided, and the people i vii save more than the cost of such publication.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
L MPH ALLY T II l.
 ..P EOTIES $ PA r E R

TnH DEMOCRAT is thoroughly inc dependent in it's course, uudc. 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 i does claim the right, and will feaflessly and at al, times assert it, to speak it's own options, on all matters coming within the scope ofits duty as an independents journal. Whatever prominence it maintains in the affairs of this county CT State, will be voluntarily accorded by the people who support if. In short the DEMOCRAT wishes to be judged solely upon it's own merits as Il local and state newspa- per, having for is chief object the dissemination of the news of the day with such comments upon current topics as seem appropriate and are conscientiously entertained by its management. It will heartily sup port all movements, political or otherwise, which promise to fur thur, and unhesitatingly oppose those which would jcopardize, the interests of the people. In every department it will be as euterpris- ing as its patronage will justify. Sensible men will approve the busi- ness management that limits expeu- allure 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., 1875-05-27
GEMS FROM THE ALDINE,

Especially assorted for Scrap Book Illustrations and Drawing Class Copiss.
 A large collection of pictures of different sizes and on almost every conceivable subject have been put up ih an attractive envelope and are now offered at price intended to make them popular in ever sense.
 Envelope No. l, containing 50 beaVttiui eugravings, is now ready, ahd will be sent postage paid, to any aidtess for ONE DOLLAR. X lib- erai discount to agents and teachers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

contends is the result Of bedding ap cotton seaand on young weeds and vegetation.
 We think it vould pay farmers to make a note of this and tarn it to their profit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
III. U IHf nEM,eRAl.

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 'Te4ins aG Aa}cl,jaibe- Mail < hodu,e- Religious and Flatef- nitl 45t5cs5 aaJ OaUial Dirocto- ly i.l eo,ana Of Ar~t page. io a isaaa Ia>,rs; Letta. from Ga..a Raca: Le.,ar isooi 5 J. r. :, A,ls as34 Of Night Meetings; u Wimoala-Poeay. Learn 2 I ...da: iaa Grasses, An act to .u.aeo .ae m2ue of ia.,iag Alp. peas rom tle P1o3a,o C0ues; h ,,rna.ie4a. E1h.ae.oa 1876.
 GaAaefRs B5s. Ira rAa4: Iu3, o t;oa..s: small Gram. In u1r.aaanoe in the Grange, Seed teas Natermeloas Something New Grange itaus.
 ED.ras1tt Ptt.4 Editorial Notes: Give the Laws Publicity OHe echco,s; Tle Cas Worm: Gone to Arkansas. Gar Public school system, &oUehera Loyal ~; ! Golden Opportunity; De Motta.s Nil Nisi BonUm; All over the State Congratulations t. Jefferson Davis.
 THIRo PAeE An Act; About i}ias.h \ Diaboiical Outrage To the Ladies of Rasoei.viiie- Poetry; Special Notice; Local items.
 The DEMOCRAT $ read each weeA Dy more than 4ooo people, it k aiated i'll a liue country oi industrious energetic people and is the best advertising medium iii Western ArSansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
THE ALDINE PAsSE-PoRr0IIrs

in compliance with repeated re quests the publishers ofrHE ALplNg have prepared impressions of many of their most beautifll nlates fo,. passe-portout framing. The cnts are mounted on beautifully azure lnal, with a handsome red bo,,la,. ii.e' 1o attach the glass. it IA onIy is,l Tyr tt1e customer to pnafe atI Ioitl operaa already attached 5orie,, anu ihis psay De done by q child
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altered. amended or remodeiel a- to secure efficiency and economy in our public schools. No great CT boon can De lefl to postaFiiy. no gseatcr blessing coald De con ferrea upon the state, and no more important work can engage tic attention of our legislators.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
COME TO ARKANSAS.

Through the kindness of Mr. NJ. E. Roys we are permitted to publish the following extracts from 2 letter received by him . few days ago.
 PARMA. LIS, May le, 1875.
 < x Thev have been putting people under the sod here at an awftsl rage this spliags sometimes four funerals in one day.
 Ii is very cold here yet No corn up yet: those who have plant cd have to plant over.
 There would be quite an emi- grafton south from here next year if we could only make tine people believe that the soatheraers are friendly to the people ol the north. l enclose seventy-flve cents for the DEMOCRAT. 1 would get up T club for that paper if times were not so hard. It is all people can do here to keep soul end body together. I. B. RoGERs.
 Mr. Rogers and all of his friends who wish to find ncw homes in . milder climate, can not do better than to come to Agkausas, and we know of 10 section of the state which would be more attractive than right here in Pope county. We have q decidedly healthy country. We have railroad com munication, and are easily reach ed. We have a population of honest, industrious people who are noted for their hospitality and generosity. Oar county embraces diversity of lands, from the rich Arkansas river bottom land where seventy five bushels of corn or q bale and Q half of cotton IS pro duced to the acre, to the noun ! tain side where the iocks of sheep ind good grazing. Our people are working with moro zeal and energy this year than they have ever done since the war, and are determined to have plenty of ] bread and meat for home consump- ton and some to spare this fall. The crop prospect thus far is fattering, and fruit of all kinds will be abundant. And as to the 1 feeling here toward northern peo- i pie, we can guarantee that no odds where q man halls from if he i comes here to make his home among.us he will be welcomed and treated hospitably and kindly. l The feeling of antagonism toward northern people, we arc proud to to say, is thing of the past. Our people have long since got over that. We have as good state government as any state in the ! Union, and our people extend a  cordial invitation to immigration from eyerywhere-north, south, east and west. The union soldier and She confederate soldier have buried She issues of the past, and together they meet and join in the decoration of the graves of their fallen comrades. Together they meet and affiliate in the grange, the immigration society and the agricultural association. We can appeal to northern men iI our midst to say if this is not so. We have those here among us who never seen the south until they came in the federal army and where they have settled down and are engaged in honest ayocations they are treated as well and re spected as highly as those who are ''to the manor bora The people of the north can disabuse their mind of any such nonsense as that the southern people are hostile toward their northern friends.
 Come out to our country and see for yourselves and we guaran tee you will be pleased.
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 i OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYS-
 ITEM.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

I'nE Dardanelle Independent proposes 10 get out q mammoth edition on tinted book paper some time in July, in the interests of immigration.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
sEnAsrtAN.

WooL.-We have in our office some specimens of wool from the fold of Scott and foekhalsi. It is from q Cotswold ram, and meas
 ures ten inches. We learn nom Capt. Scott that the fleece of one Merino ram weighed l7a lbs, anu and that of Cotswold IT lbs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
The Aidine:
rne AR4 JOURNAL OF AMERICA.

rHe ART JOURNAL or AMhRitA. TIIIS splendid enterprise ia not
 \ oalg well sustained ill every feauee, but k being constantly de- telo. ,ed and improved. IL to-day stands without q rival iii the whole worli of periodical literature. .iae beautiful dog portrait, Mans un- selfish Frieud, ohromo presented 10 every subscriber, is q decided hit, and %iil if possible, add to the pop uiarity which this work has gained. 1ge Art | nio.i feature also promises great aus beneficial results, in arous- ina pabiie interest in the fine arts. tirsaiars and full information on application.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Gov, Garland, tcw days ago, commi> toned F. Il. Powell (ool. ) of Jefferson O., 5. apt..n in the Arkausss S,a,o Mi..-.., S1much for dem0eut,.s leoo4u4u.a of lLe rights of tic colorad maa.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

lioUsIoN, Texas, Is having a glorious time; the state faih the Press Association aud the ie-un ion ofTeNasNc.c .craus all came oh at one time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Mn. J II. Britton, the Demo cratic nominee, was elected May or, at the late election in Saint Louis, by majority of 500.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

lN view of the .Amiaept danger of a fearful devastation hy tine grAgahoppers, inc governor of Missouri has set apart Thursday, the 3d of next month as a day of humiliation and prayer, and rec ommeaGs that diyiae deliyefance be Invoked
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

.ARs. Mary Lincoln, widow of President Abraham Lincoln, has been pronounced insane and sent to Batavia hospital for treatment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

IA many places n Kansas the young grasshopQers are reported to be so numerous that they liter ally cover the ground.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
BUTTONS Leisure Hour Miscellany.

To bo completed in 10 parts, issued forlni4hJiA. Each part will contain IL elegant froutispiece, originally engraved OF steel for the London Aft Journal, reproducing at price within the hepopular reach, engfayiSgs aeYer btIore offered at less than five times tie amount.
 These plates have been the attrac- fia,3 of
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IE EUssEIIyIIrE DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, MAY 27. 1875.

Improved sock Of aii ainaa viii pay in Asliausas Fl. Smith 1ferald.
 cnAwro D.
 A terrible toraaie of wind and rain swept down ,lie ielces very extensively. 9f NJ. Daniel. lieh. al, Peter Coaea and others, on sunday morning, last. Daniel and Peter were nod idle for orc auudsp in their liNes. Van Du- rcn Press.
 DREW.
 The Drew Comfy Grange lius had coco circulars printed (set- ting forth the advantages og our soil, climate. etc., fos .he inior!Ds- tion Of parties seeking new homes. - Mont!eelloniaa.
 From Nsszas. N. D. Ford, Joe. I'Aomps5n, Wm. Hemmiagway, HNul. Bennett aud other farmers throughout the county we learn .hat the prospects iog | good crop was never better. The Wheas, it .s thought, VIII be damaged very little bv rust, aud tha corn book well sor tho lime Of vear Every body IS hopeful that thare will be plenty of bread atafs raised to supply immig rants, ag low figures. --I ID.
 BOONE.
 We learn ffom Cspt. Rossoa that three or four houses wefo blown down in the Myers nei gh- bofhoo3, in Carol county, by the stogm on last saturday night. Mrs. Gaady was struck by . ta.l- iDg log of her honse and instantly killed. The track of the huri cane is | mile h width, in which scarcely cree is left standing. Boone County Record.
 PRAIRIE.
 Crors. The weather has been quite favorable since planting time for tLe growing crops, and the farmers arc consequently in nigh spirits. We have heard of but few instances where corn and cotton had to be replansed. Farm CTS should make all effopl to get their crops worked out IS eleau as possibly by tue time tae wheat harvest comes ou, else that job may put them badly in ehe grass. Next month will be a very busy one for the farmer Des Are Citizen.
 . Crops are doing well as . gen e7al thing, but we hear some com plaiut of cutwofms. the cold nights being suitable for them White River Journal.
 White river is higher now thal at any time this season. The late rise was from upper White and we hear Black river is lon high. - Ib.
 Says the Des Arc Citizen: 'air. j. ". Harvey, who lives on the cast side of White river, nea2 Des Are. brought over to town s small diamond in the rough, which was pas~ of q treasure he found buried few days before. He says he was ont at work in the woods with his aN, and in exam ming a tree, observed the letters "J. C. eu. upon it. A sunk place .u the ground near the tree at ,g~atad his attention, and putting the two facts together, the idea struck him that something might have been buried beneath the sunk i..ace. So an excavation was made, and 5 jar, containing aeatly three gallons of silver, and diamond was the result of the search. The money counted out little over $i400. The indica- Jioas were that the money had not been buried but Q few years
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
PRESS ASSOCIATION

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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Tae most daring escape ever attempted B, sias siaa @aa ef, fec,ad last sunday 5y five sper- ate couy.c.s. who, in broad day light eiz t upon pa-ilg loco motive al4 made goud their es cape.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
EDiTORlA.. NOTES.

JSo, C.. Breckenridge died at Lexington, Ky on the afternoon of Monday, May l1ln.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Tug Nm Gua.d Wi.. ba repre- seni15 .y ih~ Pres, Association if something "Gou't break The Pine B.uH paper vulptess in ''un less !. ta.o4 pityhfotk,' The lndependeu. proposes b. lay aside its independence for ouuo and at tend.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Ar the Lexington races on the 13te inst, Seaceher, a Kentucky three year-old made his mile in 1.4I4, the fastest time On record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
THE LONDON ART JOURNAL.

Eaeh part N i'll contain 2G quarto pages, including the elegant lrontis- piece. ou heavy plate paper. \ su- pero title page, fiehl. illuminated in gold, Wilt De given W i.,l tlie tirst par, and the printing of tle entire worA @iH be 5 worthy repressnta- zion of "f6e Aldiue Press which is q guarantee of something beautiful aud y9ltabtc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Letters for publication and com- m''hieations relative to the editorial department should De addressed to JAMES E. BAITENFlELD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

IaHY must believe in inGation up there, five new National banks commenced business in New Eng .ann inst week.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
BENTON.

The wteat crop iu the last ten days is very promising, and as for oats, well-we have no idea what will be done with tle quaa- tity that will be gaise1.-- Benton vile Advance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
Al Cost of 25 Cents 6 Part.

Parts |, Il and III are just pub- lishpi.
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Communications from advertisers, or upon any business connected W ith the office should be addressed to
 E. F. LOBE.
 Business Manager
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IzARp.

Al the recent election to locate the county ste Of I4efd eoanty, Mill Creek got it by 5 majority of I13 over La Crosse.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Parts l, II, III and " are now reaaN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27

Cfawioad Cooley was executed at Magnolia, Columbia county, on Saturday May 10th, for the mur- der of Moses Lewis. He made q confession admitting his gailt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-27
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