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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
The Newspaper Trouble in the
 Indian Territory.
Fort Smith New Era.

Fort Smith New Era.
 There is no doubt, that Boud- inot's paper, the Progress at Muscogee, if suppressed, will owe it's fate to the bitter hostility of that set of men or party which desires the Territory to remain an imperium in imperio, a wheel within wheel, independent of the United States. The legislation in all the tribes has of late developed extraordinary hostility to the whites and is seeking to isolate the people of the Territory from the rest of mankind. By so doing the men who have hitherto administer ed on the rich estate of the Ter ritory and enjoyed the fat bonanza will be enabled to retain their livelong profitable place and keep the mass of the people of the Ter ritory in ignorance and at their mercy Alarmed at the establish. ment of a paper advocating doc trines hostile to their pretentions, they will leave no means untried to suppress the progress. At the same time, since they find that papers cannot be kept out any longer they seem to be determined to have one of their own as the following item would seem to in dicate:
 The Chiefs of the Cherokees, Choctaws, Creeks, Seminoles, and Chickasaws, and a number of the most prominent and influential men of these tribes, have formed a company called the Indian Inter national Printing Company, and will issue in a very short time the Indian Herald, to be published in English and several Indian Ian. guages. It is to be the organ of all the tribes of civilized Indian people. NJ. P. Roberts, formerly of the Chicago Inter -Oceau, is now East, to purchase printing presses and material, and on his return will probably take charge of the paper. The officers of the com pany are Col. William P Ross, Chief ofthe Cherokees, Pres. ident; Judge P. Fulsom, Secretary Colonel Samuel Grogson, Treasur- CT. The Directors are w P Ross Chief of the Cherokees, and Hon Adair; Col. Samuel Checote, Chiel of the Creeks, and N D Mcintosh John Chupco, Chief of the Semi. holes, and John F. Brown; Cole man Cole, Governor of the Choc. taws, and J s Stanley; B F Over ton, Governor of the Chickasaws and Judge Josiah Brown.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
FOR SHAME!

There has been a certain story going the rounds about a certain hundred thousand dollars for which certain prominent citizens of Arkansas executed the notes of the state, to buy up the influence of certain parties during the Con gressional investigation of the Btooks- Baxter muddle. Whether said story is true or false we do not pretend to say, but the levity with which some ot our contem poraries treat the matter, shows the low ebb to which public mor- als have receded; and the inditfer- ence with which the thing of selling out and "buying up' the votes of congressman is look ed upon shows how little chance there is to expect reform in public affairs until there is a great reform, a radical change, in private life and character. Why, some of our contemporaries real ly speak of it as though it was a smart trick and honorable alike both to the purchaser and seller if this hundred thousand dollar trade was actually made. We beg leave to differ with this view of the matter, and say shame shame. shame! A man, q con- gressman, who would sell himself thus, ought to be a thing to be scoffed at by all honorable men and man who thinks it q smar, thing to get his rights by buying them, to condescend to buy rights which the laws of God and Ma tions guarantee to him, has nc very fastidious taste about hlm to say the least.
 If this story of this hundred thousand dollar trade is true wt hope it may be brought to ligh and that the men who received money as the price of friendship to Arkansas may be pointed a with the finger of scorn by al ! honorable men,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
SETTLERS ON RAILROAD
 LANDS.
Important to those Holding
 Miller Certificates.

The attention cf our readers is called to the notice of w. D. Slack, Land Commissioner of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway company, in regard to railroad lands, which will be found in another place in to-day's paper. From this notice it will be seen that all parties holding the Auditors certificate of Preem. tion, under an Act of the General Assembly of Arkansas, approved Feb. l, 1859, on lands belonging to the Ft. Smith road, east ol range 27 West, now have an op- portunity to secure said lands by the payment of two dollars and fifty cents per acre.
 This will include all of such lands in Johnson, Pope and the Counties on the line of the road East of us. Payment, however must be made and said certificate presented to the land commission. CT of the company, on or before the 10th day of December, 1875
 This is disposition of fairness and justice toward settlers which we are proud to see on the part ot the company, and we would ad wise all parties holding the "Mil Ter Certificates. to lose no time in securing their deeds to their lands. There neeC be no hesitation or uneasiness about paying for them, for tho company have patents for al lands offered, and their deed O conveyance will be as good as car be made,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
BUREAU OF IMMTGRA- TION, MINING MANUFAC- TURING AND AGRICUL- TURF.

In the house, on the Sd inst, representative Rice introduced a bill providing for the creation of a bureau of Immigration, Mining, Manufacturing and Agriculture.
 We are well pleased to see that this matter has been brought up thus early in the session, and we hope that the well-known devo- tion to the true interests of the state which we believe to be the governing impulse with the mem bers of the present legislature, will prompt them to enact some wholesome legislation on this sub- ject. And we'hope, too, that such provision will be made for the carrying out of the provisions of the act, that it will not be, as many of our laws are, a dead letter for want of means to carry it out.
 There is no need for bringin. up argument to show that such a bureau is needed-is absolutely indispensable, and that the bene- fits to be derived from it will be enormous.
 There is scarcely another meas ure which could engage the atten- tion of our legislature, which is of greater importance, and which promises greater benefits to oul state than this.
 We hope well digested and carefully guarded statute on this subject will be enacted before the present session adjourns.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Up to the time of going to press last week we had not seen the text of our excellent Governors message, but in to-day's paper we give it to our readers in full and commend perusal of the same. Although brief, the mes sage, like everything else emenat- ing from Gov. Garland, is clear, concise, and to the point. His recommendations are such as would be suggested by the wants of the people, the good of oul state, and the advancement of oui social and moral condition. No good citizen can find anything in the message to urge ali objection against; but on the contrary al good citizens will approve of the whole message.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

has dark blue eyes, black hair, thin mustache and chin whisker-- is slightly dissipated, his mother at Independence has "a light in the window for him." and listens for his returning footstep. He also left wife and child in St. Louis. Any information concerning him can be addressed to this office, Or to Mary Jane Todd, Indepen- dence. Mo.
 Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Hi nois, Iowa, Mississippi, Mime sota, Kansas, Colorado and Cali fornia papers will confer great favor on a distressed wife and mother by copying this notice. New Madrid Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
A GOOD WORD FOR AR
 KANSAS.

We have received the Elkhart (Ind., Daily Observer, with q supplement, giving an interesting review of the recent excursion of the editors of the Northwest into our state. The Observer was represented by Rev. Mir. W. A. Clark, and by him the "Notes on the Excurslon,' contained in the supplement, was written.
 We had the pleasure of q visit from MT. Clark, while here, and found him an affable and agreed blc gentleman. He stopped over a few days at this place and cross ed over to Dardanelle with our friend Mcclure of the Independ- ent, and in his account of his trip he pays handsome tributes to our part of the country and says he knows of "no place in the Southwest so inviting as either Dardanelle or Russellville.' He sums up as follows:
 As summary of our observa- tions we can safely say that Ar kansas for stock raising, cotton growing, hay, corn, and wheat farming, and fruit growing is equal to any of the western States. With it's timber, coal, iron, lead, etc., it offers great inducements to the miner and mechanic. The laws are as rigidly enforced and society seems as qulet as in In diana. Considering the climate mineral and agricultural resources of the State, we say if people must change their abiding place Arkansas holds ont as great in ducements as any part Of oul country May peace and pros perity attend her.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

TIE ELECTIoNs.-The cleo tions last Tuesday, in all the states, with the sole exception of Mississippi and New York, went Republican. In Mississippi the victory for the democrats was a sweeping and a glorious one. In New York the state was carried for Bigelow, dem. by very small majority-say from 1000 to 1900, but the Republicans having gain ed majority in the Legislature, which will stand 22 rep. to l2 dem. in the Senate, and 72 rep. to 56 dem. in the Assembly, the vic tory for the democracy is hardly worth growing over. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Penn sylvania and Kansas all went re- publican. The republicans will crow big over the result, ard well they may, for next year will not be "ott year" and the Democrats will hardly let minor side issues enter into that campaign.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
 NATE BILL NO. S45.

We see that Messrs. Loughbor- ough, Walker, and Thrower,- these three being members of the Finance Committee-have submitted a minority report pro- testing against the passage of Senate Bill No. 245, which pro- vides for the remission of the penalty for non-payment of taxes for the years lS73-74. Their re- port sets forth as many as six reasons, all sound and logical, why the bill should not pass, any one of which ought to be sufficient to defeat the bill. As the minority truly say, all remissions are inju- rious to the credit of the state, have a demoralizing effect, are in violation of the spirit, if not the letter of the constitution, are un. just to those who have already paid, will be placing premium upon the tricks of spectators and will be doing very little il reality for the poor man, whose taxes in many instances do moi exceed the amount which the affidavit contemplated by the bil would cost.
 We have opposed this proposi' tion to remit from the start and we hope the minority report will be adopted.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Boone County Record: Hogs arc scarce and in great demand in Boone county. We are greatly in- debted to cotton for this species of good fortune. A few more years vainly attempting to cultivate a weed wholely unsuited to our eli mate and soil will rob us of our stock, and bring us all in debt, and leave us no money to pay out, or even enough to get something to eat. If Boone county will be- come richer every year, let her raise fine stock and grain.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
A Lost Printer.

Lewis Todd, a printer--a swift compositor--a social, genial gen tie man, is missing. He left St. Louis about the 10th of July; since which time nothing has beenheard from him; he is about twenty-nine years of age, five feet, eight inches high, weighs about l30 pounds,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

-GooD.-The bill introduced by Senator Jones to authorize prosecuting attorneys to appoint assistants, was indefinitely post poned on the 9th inst. This is good. If we have prosecuting at torneys let them do the work of their offices themselves.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Senator Toomcr, of Yell, gave notice on the 4th inst, that he would introduce a bill providing for the establishment of State Insane Assylum. This measure will commend itself to all friends of humanity, and ought to meet the hearty approval of the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

The name of Col. Harrell, ed itor, has been withdrawn from the Hot Springs Telegraph; also the name of Dr. T. F. Linde as pro- prietor. The Telegraph is heavy aoser.-Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Representative Spangler has introcuced a bill in the House to change the name of Sarber county to Logan. This will please the people of that county, and if they are pleased others ought to be.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Judge Jones, Master of the State Grange, delivered an ad- dress in the Hall of the Represen- tatives last Friday night.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
"77a|7I777 Ihn InlninnnAnnf

The Independent goes for the County Court of Yell county, for squandering the peoples mon
 ey, and says it will rake from Dan to Bersheba in it's exposures before it finishes. That's busi- ness; if there is corruption or prohigacy, expose and denounce it, no matter where it may exist.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

The citizens of Sarber coun ty favor a change of the name of their county to Logan. Petitions will be presented to the legisla- lure to this effect.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Forrest City secured the loca- ton of the Methodist High School, and the first session opened last week with an attend ance of S5 pupils.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

The storm last Friday, five miles down the river from Little Rock, amounted to perfect cy- clone, and swept away dwellings, stables and outhouses on the Maj. Shall farm.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Dr. Peters of Hamilton College while Tn Japan to observe the tran sit of venus obtained some rare specimen of birds skells and miu- eral of the country, and he lms presented them to the museum of the college.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

'sBrick" Pomeroy will shortly establish a paper at Chicago to be called "Pomeroy's Western Demo- crat," in the interest of the work ing men of the great West and South. Success to Brick"
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

A HEAVY MAIL.-By the Abys- sinia, on the 27th of October, a mail consisting of 56,90S letters and 65 bags of newspapers, alto gether weighing over three tons, was sent from New York city to Eurone.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Three distinct shocks of an earthquake were experienced at Ft. Smith on the 18th ultimo. Windows rattled, occupants were alarmed. &c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

The Indian Territory has four newspapers, and two more to be started soon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
J.E. BATTENFIELD, --- EDITOR.

-Dardanelle went 124 against and II for License.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

-ThA health of the country is now gJcrally good
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

THE visit Of Lone Horn, Spotted Tail
md Red Cloud to Washington for the
purpose Of procuring, If possible, re-
kess Of grievances, seems to show that
saey are desirous of living at peace with
me whites. They complain Of violations
sf the treaty Of 1868, which guarantees
undisturbed possession OF their country
Inclnding the Black Hills until it shall
have been conveyed to the United States
" the signatures OF "three-fourths Of all
me male Inhabitants who may occupy
m be interested in the same" The chiefs
sl0ne have no power to cede the lands.
The treaty was so framed in order to
Dgevent the swindle Of the tribe, as
Indians have often been swindled by
nnduly influencing portion Of the
nlfsfs in the interest Of white specula-
Dars. It is probable that had strict JUS.
1cs been done to the red men from the
lkst settlement OF the country there
wouid have been but little trouble with
nen. At all events with justice and no
kad monopoly, there would have been
palndian wars since the organization ol
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25
Co,.rt C..trtmos.

In the Longview Asylum case, in
which the county is plaintiff and DIR. o.
M. Langdon defendant, the testimony
was proceeded with yesterday. Judge
Burgoyne, a former Director Of the Asy-
lum, testified that the defendant made
an excellent Superintendent. In the
cross-examination 1t was brought out
that DR.. Langdon claimed extra services
and wanted extra pay. DR.. Langdon in
his examination stated that 1t was ON
the express understanding he had with
the Board of Directors that whatever
money he expended would be repaid ;
that he paid DR.. Foote the $500 he now
claims to recover. The wines furnished
by him were reasonably worth the
amount he charged for them. They were
furnished from the time OF his first elec-
tion until he resigned. Adjourned.
Henry j. Daggett vs.. Benjamin A.
Hunt. This was motion for the ap-
pointment of Receiver. Motion over
ruled.
J.P. Waterhouse was appointed ad-
ministrator Of Mary Harding, deceased.
Estate, SIC, 900 in personally. Elizabeth
Nauman was appointed Administrative
OF Johannes Nauman, deceased. Estate,
5000 In personally. Nicholas Bird was
appointed administrator of Barbara
Eighner, deceased. Estate, $50 in per-
sonalty.
The motion for new trial in the case
Of the Government against Lewis D.
Campbell ON a distillers' bond was filed
yesterday, on account Of alleged errors
In the rulings and other causes.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

ACCORDING to the Connecticut Pank
Commissioners' report, the aggregate Of
assets belonging to the Savings Banks of
the State is SIC, ,875, ,050, against $7S, CT, ,5s3
ln 1874. The assets chiefly comprise
Ioans on real estate. The increase OF
esposits is 1901, ,S94 over 1874. The num-
ber Of Savings Banks is s6-an increase e
Of 8 during the year. The average
snonnt due each Gccrrcsltor Is $s57 70.
The amount of dividends to depositors
isr the year is $l,Oa4,bs4. The increase
Of deposits in these banks looks
o IL the people Of Connecticut
we're enjoying q reasonable meas
are of prosperity, as compared with
previous years. 1t does not look like
very hard times. One Of these banks
has failed to the damage Of laboring men
md women nearly $1.0O0,000. The fail.
are was occasioned by wild investments
In Western railway stocks and in loans
20 the directors for private speculation,
Rhs directors Of all such banks should
- prosecuted to the last dollar they are
worth when dishonest management IL
prUyed. On the whole there is gain te
he depositors Of all the banks during
the year Of over $4,000, ,000-a little over
psr cent.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

TIE Democrats Of New Hampshire
haye been playing the Kellogg game In
respect to the election returns Of certain
members of the Legislature. 1t Is the
duty of the Governor and Council to cast
up the returns made by the local elec-
tion boards and notify the successful
candidates of their election. Such is the
law. Their duty is merely ministerial,
1nd In NO respect judicial. Any ques.
ton 40 to the legality of the polls re-
turned can be decided only by the court
The Governor and Council Of honest old
Hew Hampshire, whose resources fol
wealth are not sufficient to corrupt the
paople, have usurped the office Of tht
Judge, and decided the merits Of th'
ease in respect to two disputed seats
giving them both to Democrats. Th'
whole State is very much agitated. Th
Legislature will meet in June, and
Byely time is anticipated.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

The GRAssHoPPERs seem to be the
worst "bears" that Western railway
stocks have yet encountered. Dispatches
are constantly pouring into Wall street
with regard to the ravages Of this pest.
They are reported as destroying every
thing along the Rock leland, the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy, and the North.
western railroads in Iowa. Such news
terrifies the holders of stocks in roads
thus afiicted. Dispatches from Mis-.
souri report great damage in the west
arn counties of the State.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

yTrom the Concord Centennial 0de.1

Away, ungrateful doubt, AWAY, y
At least she Is our own to-day;
Break into rapture, my songs
Verses, leap forth In the sun,
Bearing the joyance along
Like q train OF fire as ye run!
Pause not for choosing Of words
Let them but blossom and sing
Blithc as the orchards and birds
With the new coming Of springl
Dance In your jollity, bells;
Shout, cannon, cease not, ye drumsi
Answer, ye hillsides and dells;
Bow, all ye people, she comes,
Radiant, calm -fronted as when
She hallowed that April day:
Stay with us! Yes, thou shalt stay,
.Soflener and strengthcner Of men.
Freedom, not won by the vain,
Not to bc courted in play, y.
Not to be kept without paint
Stay with usl Yes, thou wilt stay
Handmaid and mistress Of all,
Kinder Of deed and Of thought,
Thou, that TO hut and to hall
EQUAL delivepanee brought
6ouls of her martyrs, draw near,
Touch our duh lips with your fire,
That we may praise without fear
Her, our delight, our desire,
Our faiths inextinguishabie star,
Our hope, our remembrance, our trust.
Our present, our past, our TO be,
Who will mingie her life with our dust
And make us deserve to be freel
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

THE MexIcans are likely to build the
next Pacific railway connecting the
United States with the western ocean.
The Government has voted $4,000 per
mile for road from Laredo, on the Rio
Grande, to run almost due southwest to
Mazatlan, on the Pacific coast. The dis
tance is only five hundred miles-eight
hundred miles shorter than the Union
and Central Pacific line. To connect
with all parts of the United States but
eighty miles more of road are to be
built, connecting Laredo with Antonio, in
Texas. Connecting Antonio with st.
Louie, Memphis, Cairo and the whole
country, there remain but fifty miles,
already graded, to be completed. The
United States Government is encour-
aging the construction Of the eighty
miles to Laredo, the line being already
surveyed. The Mexican link to Mazat-
Ian is surveyed and under contract, and
work on the western portion is under
way. 1t lies through level country and
will be among the cheapest roads OF the
world to construct. The whole region Is
a fine cotton country, and it is claimed
that the local business will be remuner.
ative. In the Durango province cotton
is planted once in seven years, and il
sustains itself spontaneously through
the septeniad. With irrigation three
crops can be produced during the year.
They now haul their cotton TOO miles tt
Mexico. 1t also produces sugar, wheat
and corn in abundance. 1t has an irOr
mountain and pine timber. 1t is believed
that this road will be completed within
three years. 1t promises to be the first
serious competitor that Jay Gould, with
his Union Pacific, will encounter. A
saving of 800 miles between China and
New York is q very decided advantage
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-25

Our exports for 1875 seem to be falling
efF as compared with the two past years.
For the months Of January, February
md March of this year we exported, in
round numbers, $4,000, 900 worth Of do
mestic products, exclusive Of gold,
pgainst $1s1, 100000 for the same months
in 1874, and $16s, 1000, 900 in 1873. At the
sate Of the first three months OF the year
oar export Of specie and bullion will
reach SO, 600, 900 for the year against &c.,
100000 in 1874 and 56,OOo,Oo0 in 1873. Our
Imports havessomewhat diminished this
year, being $40, ,0OO, ,OOO.for the first quar-
Der Of 1876 against $149, ,0OO, 900 in 1874 and
no, ,00O, 900 for the same time In 1873.