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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10

h. ,PFRsoNAL.-Th The Governor has appoint
ed, among the delegates to the .Cheal
Transportation Convention, whicH meet
at Chicago next Wednesday, Maj. Ed. Nc
MaIlon, of Staunton.
Rev. M. III Houston, of the China Mis-
SION, has, in Consequence Of impaired
health, been advised by his physician te
spend the winter in the Southern States
He is atpresent with his WHEAT Whining
ton. N. G.
/ Rev. q G. Hoge, II Albemarle, the
| veteran baptist minister, was paralyz,d !,
few days since while preaching to con.
gregation in Fluvanna county. Tie is the
father Of Messrs. r. b., Chss. John and
Arista Hoge. our well known fellow citi-
ztns
Maj. John W. Johnston, who was elect
ed Director of the Valley Railroad Com
pany, at the late meetingof stockholders
III Staunton. has declined the position.
He is z member ofsthe House ofSDele-
| gates. ..-..,.....
Mr.. A, W, Harman,, L., a, member of
the Town Council 81 Lexington, has re-
signed and moved out to his farm The
Gazette says the town can ill afford to
TO lose s.sach y public spirited and ener-
tgetic man.''' - - - =. -
We learn from Lewisburg that the new
Female Seminary there, under the con-
duct Of Mrs. q. IL. Tipping. late of Staun-
ton, is a most decided success. 1t has
over forty pupils and their rapid advance
i'll learning has fully rified the hopes
| entertained by the trustees when they Sc
| cured the services of conductor Of Mrs
Tlpping's acknowledged ability
/ Greed L. Wills. cashier Of the Lynch
burg, Va, Banking. and Insurance Co.,
fell iii the street Saturday while on his
Way to his office and died in a few minutes,
OF disease Of the heart. He was the father
ii5law Of MI. Robert M. Guy. saasss
Capt. Bolivar Ward; the popular con-
ductor. Of the Hafrisonbuig and Staunton
accommodation Train, Who was severely in
jnred some time ago by being caught be-
tween two cars, has recovered sufficiently,
we are glad to, say, to resume his duties
again. 81; asoas ecssa. n,a1e 6aa g4H u
Ex-State' Treasurer George Rye, of
Shenandoah, passed through town Tues
day, OH his return home from Richmond.
The Richmond southern Farmer and
Planter" of this month publishes a like
ness of President A. NJ. Bowman, the able
/ head OF the Augusta Agricultural Society,
and sketch of him which is much more
correct than the likeness 4s,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10

FINE Finished Rosewood, Walnut and Me-
tallic Burying Cases. Elegant Hearse always
ready for use at s. n. WItkzs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10

SIN. WlLKss is selling elegant chairs at 81 .Ot
each. lf.,.-fs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10

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-, yRIvAL eP GAS Coal MEN.-Qn, FRI
al q :, sht last a special Pullman car ar
ivy r;vo 10 ev. the Valley railroad, bringing
,,a,. !, ~ - ., me twen..v Presidents and ;S su-
30, 49, ntsrJensts o., Gas C6mptaies ip yarl-
ms -, narts Of THE 3. zion, who are 'fase'ipg
IN t,,e Invita- ion ct w. H. Waterbury q
'tfss 81 Of New York, mil ers and shippers"
an,oric.n GAS coal. They had been
through the gas coal regions of New
York and Pennsylvania aud we're on thelr
way to Richmond. ffiiey repre- sented gas
Ircornpaniees in New Z olk, MASSAGE ose1tes,
OHIO, Pennsylvania, New jersey, Con
aeeticut,, Maryland, and some of the
Western States, and were as lite looking
BODY of men as have been seen ins Statp-
ton for a long time. On arriving acre
| they divided bet ween the Virginia and
t American hotels, gand aftel supper Were
4 taken under the qguidance oil MI. Jon ~
|. HOPKINS, the depot. agent OF the Y: " -.
|, road, who was personally acquainted VIII,
i tnany If them and Can't. J.eE fitZ, anu
!, visited the theatre, sWi,ere the Bresia.s,,
u CGns,any was performing A'Medea;"
L Saturday morning, at 8 O'Clock, they ieft
Il son. a special car lor Richmond, where they
Z were received by the Mayor and escorted
/ SS.:araund the. city. On Monday they re-
,turued over the g.. &. o road, on thell
Il yyay &, the coal fields Of West Virginia
I -stonping ats the White, SulIl.uir Springs
The .pas.ty represi nted $40. 0C0: 600 OF capl
ttal aud j strong constitutional capacity
4 for getting away with champagne,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10

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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10
STATE CONVENTION Y. M. q. A.

20. SO ga ~ ~ 'EIfEss -- ellslsfee1 Oil
Sa' - The Second State Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association, of
Virginia, assembled yesterday morning at
10 DEL ok, at the Lutheran Church, and
Was Called to order by Mr., j. Taylor Ely son,
Of Richmond, Vice President of the last
IS IS Convention, in the absencelof Col. VIM.
Munford. After prayer by Rev. Mr.
s5Minnich, of THE SLatlieran Church, two
verses Of the hymn, "All hail the power of
81 jesus name, !" was sung. "a .,, .r
~. ss5f1i s15 Asfs ~ WELCOME. va 3 NV
az President Z. d Ransom of the Staun-
= .. ton Association, said a few words Of well
come to the visitors, not only AS represent
e ing the virtue and intelligence of the COM
sss'le munities from which they came, but also
- cas- ambassadors of Christ, in which capaci-
ties they were welcome to the hearts and.
homes Of the people Of Staunton.
81 Mr. Ellyson rendered the thanks of the
Convention for that welcome, and hoped
thatsits debates and acts would be infused
with such Christian spirit as to leave an 7
impresss Of good on the comm unity in
s which it was held. 81 &zE =,
<~rxuR rwrrn-.<
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-10

RI The President then appointed the fol-
s@a lowing committees: On Credentials e.
1. Rennick, s<W. p. McGorkle and c. D.
al Tinsley; on Organization D. Berkeley,
Butler jack anil J.. FL. Skinner, and on
a &c lf,d. ,,,d I,,.;,,o,s .,.ofs n
ss 'N'S' y ~ ~, 80 49, -
Dreher, Rev. j. VIM. jones and Heber
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
Farmers Want and Need.

We doubt not the farmers want much, and need much more. They want their burdens tighten ed, both as to direct and indirect taxes. They need better reward for their labor and for their pro- ducts. They want no monopo- lies fostered by the state and na- tional governments, They need no increase of officers or salaries. They want fewer officers and low CT salaries in many of the fat of fees. They need less and need better legislation. They need men in office whose aim is not money making, but serve for the good of the people. They want men who will not seek office so constantly, but who will wait till asked to take the office by those to be served. They need more systematic, industrious, energetic labor, and want no more idle hearts, hands or heads in any de- partment of business. They need less extravaganza in government and among individuals, and want more of good common sense econ omy, and the people educated to the industries and necessities of the times. They need a govern ment to aa the greatest good to the greatest h2mber of her peo- pie, and they want the people to feel proud of that government.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
THE RUssELLvIILE DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY NOVEMBER l
they have been pursuing 2 wrong

they have been pursuing wrong course. The tyrant NECESSITY is the only argument Southern farm CTS will listen to. This old tyrant is now marching everywhere through tn, South; and I discover a growing disposition in our peo- pie to pull off their hats and make him bow. I now hear much talk about sowing more grain, planting more corn and less cot ton, and thereby remedy the evil. Let wise course be pursued. The course that has been pursued, has furnished the world with more cotton than it needs, and has raised the price of all the neces- saries of life. We may toll day and night to make cotton, but the more we make, the lower the price and higher are provisions; upon this line we may work un- til we become walking skeletons, and remain all the time miserable, poor and half starved-while all the world outside of us is laughing at our folly and growing fat and saucy upon the unremunerative sweat that issues from our every pore. Therefore let REFORM be our theory and practice.
 D. F. WEST.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
Management of Sheep

A correspondent gives some ex- cellent advice in the Country Gen tleman, concerning the manage ment of sheep, from which we quote the following:
 The number of sheep in a sum- mer flock, if the pasture is not rough, thereby causing too much travel by the sheep to get their living, may be as many as the owner can oversee and care for; in the winter not more than 100 should be kept together, and a smaller flock is better in every respect. Sheep. if kept in large flocks, do not winter as well, be- sides wasting more food in pro portion.
 As to which breed will stand the greatest amount of cold, prob ably the Vermont merinoes suffer the least from cold, but any sheep if strong and healthy, with plen- ty to eat, will endure any amount of cold weather if they are only kept in dry yard and have dry place to eat and sleep in. Here is the great cause of failure in many cases-muddy yards and leaky sheds, or worse no sheds at all.
 The best food for sheep, I ever used, every thing considered, is good, bright, early cut hay, and one peck of corn and oats, mixed equal parts to 100 sheep daily. Roots may be well enough, but one season cured of any desire to raise and feed them.
 The sheds for 200 ewes should contain 1000 square feet of floor ing, and more is better; each sheep needs at least ten square it. of space.
 Opinions differ as to the mum Der of sheep to be apportioned to one ram; many think 100 enough. Unless everything is arranged for the purpose O. raising very early or winter lambs, it is best to have them come about the time grass grows; but to do thls pasture must be had convenient to the barn, as they should be guarded nights during the lambing season and seen frequently during the day.
 The best rack ever saw was simply 6 inch boards nailed to posts like common board fence, 8 inches apart, three boards in night, with perpendicular slats 4 inches wide, l2 inches apart; rack Is inches wide, if only one side is used, 30 inches if both sides are used.
 Lambs ought to be weaned when from sixteen to eighteen weeks old, in order that the ewes may get in good condition for winter.
 For beginner it is best to avoid extremes; build no fancy sheds; wait until you know all about it from experience; get good, sound stock, not too old; use them well, in simple com nonsense manner, and they will pay from the beginning.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
PUBLIC PRINTING.

Inasmuch as there has been some doubt expressed as to what is by law, required to hs published, we here present synopsis of such sections as bear on the subject. All publications are by the latest act, required to be published in the
 LOCALCOUNTY PAPER, having a bona fde circulation. The sections referred to arc in Gantt's Digest.
 Section 6l5. Provides that notices of the order of the County Court, for calling in county scrip, 10 redeem, cancel or reissue, to be published two weeks in succession, the last insertion to be 30 days before the sitting sf the court
 See. 6O. Notice to creditors. that letters fadmini traion have been given, If order- d by the court.
 Sec. 160 Publication in case no heirs are known, 6 weeks.
 Sec. 129 After adjournment of Probate Court, clerk to publish list of administrators and executors, who filed their accounts cur rent for settlement.
 See 60 In actions for settlement of es- states Of deceased persons, notice to credit CTS must be given by publications; court may order further nOtice
 Sec. 160. Nonresident distributee. to have notice of application for distribution by publication weeks.
 Sec 1T6. No lands of estates can he sold for payment of debts. till notice of the appli- cation for such sale has been published in newspaper four weeks before the appliea- tion is made.
 Secs. 7s7 and 7ss. Notice of confirmation or title by purchaser, when the lahu IS not redeemed. published weeks.
 see. s426 Advertisements of estrays, horse, mare, mule, Jack or Jennett, if ap- pl ased as high as $20-Clerk responsible to printer for fees.
 Sec. 2GIs. Notice of execution sales of real estate, two insertions, at least, before day of sale.
 Sac. 3i6S. Provides for guardians of inssne or drunken persons, t0 give notice of ap- pointmcnt times weekly.
 Sec. 35i0 Such guardian, before the sales of wards land, shall advertise as the court may direct.
 Sec 3sGO-6l Commissioner shall adyer- tise-tn the county where the land is--any confirmation of swamp land.
 see' t12s. Warning Orders four weeks Tn ease non -residen s defendant, in attach meht or other suits-by clerk or justice of the peace, as the case may be-
 sec. a2O2. Clerk to publish notice of re- demption of land sold for taxes. q for each tract.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
Written for the DEMoCRAT.l
 FROM DOVER. Some Thoughts for Farmers.

DOVER, ARK, Nov. 1st, 1875.
 EDITORS "RUssELLvILLE DEMO cRAT:-Enclosed find subscription price of your paper for one year. 1 have had the privilege of read ing the DEMOCRAT occasionally from it's incipiency, and am so we'll pleased with it that I became a permanent subscriber, especial ly am 1 interested in that portion devoted to agriculture. Agricul- ture and farming may properly be termed the worlds back bone and if the history of the world teaches anything it IS that individuals and nations prosper or decline in proportion as the soil is rich or poor, and that civilization prog
 resses as agriculture thrives, and recedes as the fertility of the soil becomes less. Any cause that should stop the production of food would, of course, put stop to all human life, and any cause that should materially lessen it would speedily end all accumula- tion of the results of labor, and compel all who are able to live under the new conditions to the one task of securing food and clothing. That which we call our ealth--houses, highway, and all other products of civilization represents, in the main, the ex- cess of the products of the soil beyond the need for food of those by whose labor they are produced. This excess is exchanged for that which the farm cannot produce, and supports others, who are thereby enabled to apply their labor to other industries. With out at all understanding the work of those who do not cultivate the soil and without attaching undue importance to the farmer class as constituent clements of society, it must be clear to all who give the subject the least consideration that, in the long run, no economy can be of much value that is not accompanied by a careful preser- vation of the producing capacity of the soil. It may be taken as a self evident proposition, that national prosperity depends on the fertility of the soil and on the health and vigor of the people. Having thus endeavored to call forth a reflection as regards the source from whence comes the ma terial that feeds and clothes the whole world, let an observing eye but for moment be cast around, and behold the once fer tile vallies of old Pope, and what do we accessibility, depletion no wonder we have gamers and
 smoke houses in Illinois and Missouri, and our agents, or commissary department in your Metropolis. What is the remedy? It is to found in sowing more grain, or planting more corn, or making less cotton; all these are generally pointed out as the rem edies. The low price of cotton and high price of provisions fur nlsh an argument that will con vince farmers by and by, that
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
MASONIC.

At the recent sessions of the several Masonic grand bodies- the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: GRAND CoMMAMDERY. At the annual conclave Of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar, of Arkansas, held in Little Rock, on Wednesday, the 9th inst, the following grand off cers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Sir k. R. Duval, of Fort Smith, Right Eminet Grand Commander.
 Sir Robert E. Salle, of Camden, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander. Sir J. H. Van Hoose, of Fay etteville, Eminent Grand Captain General.
 Sir Wm. A. Sample, of Fort Smith, Eminent Grand Prelate.
 Sir M. M. McGuire, of Darda nelle, Eminent Grand Senior Warden.
 Sir John E. Reardon, of Little Rock, Eminent Grand Junior War den.
 Sir R. l.. Dodge, of Little Rock, Eminent Grand Treasurer.
 Sir John w. Rlson, of Little Rock, Eminent Grand Recorde.
 GRAND CHAPTER.
 Companion E. R. Duyal, Grand High Priest.
 Companion J. w. Rison, Depu- ty Grand High Priest.
 Companion NJ. l.. Bell, Grand King.
 Companion c. W. Millerd, Grand Scribe.
 Companion l.. E. Barber, Grand Secretaro.
 Companion R. L. Dodge, Grand Treasurer.
 Companion J. c. Kennedy, Grand Chaplain.
 Companion NJ. M. Mcclure, Grand Marshal.
 Companion w. w. Garland, Captain of the Host.
 Companion J. II. Van Hoose, Grand Principal Sojourner.
 Companion R. V. McCracken, Grand Royal Arch Captain.
 Companion Nathan Donaldson, Grand Master Third Veil.
 Companion P. K. Roots, Grand Master Second Veil.
 Companion R. c. Armstrong, Grand Master First Veil.
 Companion James Tunnah, Grand Sentinel. GRAND COUNCIL R. AND S. MASTERS.
 NJ. M. McGuire, G. M.; G w. Rumbough, D. c. M.; w. E. Mas sey, G. r. C. of w.; R. l.. Dodge, G. T.; l.. E. Barber, G. S.; ". w. Garland, G. c. of G.; c. A. Dan ley, G. L.; M. L. Bell, G. Marshal; 2. c. Armstrong, G. S; James Tunnah, G. G.
 GRAND LODGE.
 NJ. l.. Bell, G. M.; Geo. Thorn burgh, D. G. M; Geo. A. Dannel- ly, G. L.; NJ. NJ. Mcclure, c. O.; J. H. Van Hoose, G. s. w.; R. E. Salle, G. J. w.; R. l.. Dodge, U. T.; l.. E. Barber, G. S.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

All 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 mo- tice unless special arrangements arc made.
 All 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- ,red to.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
THE DEMOCRAT

Has the 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, enterprising people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
Agents for the Democrat.

J. B. ERWIN. E. B. FARRELL, J..M. HARKEY J. W. RUSSELL, J. l.. SHINN, c. F.. HOWELL. J. c. FERGUSON, R. J. WILSON, Nj. B. RoYs, JAMES l. PeTTs. s. A. BUCK, N. D. SHISN, J. A. HEARNE, F.. II. POE, JAMES FOWLER, J. F. MUSDAY, c. W. HARKEY, JNo. QUINN, G. E. BURSEY, II. HARKEY, II. C. HOWELL, M. II. BAIRD and ELp. J. B. DALTON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
Attention iiraneers,

We are now prepared to furnish both the DEMOCRAT and the St. Louis Midland Far ,ner twelve months for the small sum of one dollar and seventy-fiv cents. The Aididad Turner is handsome eight page .Agricul- tural journal issued monthly, and is replete with well l-written agricultural essays, sta- tstics, market reports, etc Specimen cop jes may be seen at this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
THE DEM OCRAT.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications Of a 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 12 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 for each addi- ton 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., 1875-11-11
A Snianlid Offer.

We will send to any one forwarding us s3 30. the DEMOCRAT and Arthtr's Rinstrd- led Home Ndgdsine for twelve months, and will give free te every subscriber for the two. a splendid premium engraving. $2 50 s. year is the price of ArthUr's Ndgasiae-so that your own county paper will only cost you$ $l . year, and you will get the engra- Wing free.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

The DEMOCRAT Is tho best advertising E she eet in the State. Its extensive circulation in chants and business men, renders it espe- ciaily desirable to those who wish to reach the general and substancial public by ad- vcrtising their respective business and in- tereste.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

DAUGHTERS.-lC IS not pOSSlDle to over estimate the advantages which would result from men in trades and profe ssions allowing their daughters some participation in the work of their daily lives. What girl5 want is larger obser- vation of the world, and deeper knowledge of human nature. There are few of our merchants and manufacturers and profession al men who could not largely avail themselves of the services of their educated and competent daugters. Mems occupations would in no sense be prejudiced, whilst women would at once find an out let for their faculties for which many ofthem have been so long striving. A certain responsibility would increase their eliance. A capacity for earning would re- move their sense of dependence a definite occupation would bring forth health and cheerfulness; and the larger experiences of life force and completeness to their mental character.
 The only true Democracy is the old hard money Democracy of Jeff erson, Jackson, Benton, ,and Tilden. The rag-money heresy, imported into the party by the wild men of Ohio, and stolen from prohigate Republicans like Kelly and But Ter, is not the Democratic creed. Honest payment of our debts, un- alterable opposition to Grantism, constant warfare against the Ad- ministration and on which its pow CT built up, thorough reform at Washington, Albany, and Harris. burgh, and overthrow of the one man power in politics, are the war cries for the people, N. Y. Sun.
 There is a constant stream of moving wagons passing through Cassville. Most of them are from Illinois and Indiana, but some are from Kentucky and Tennessee, with scattering ones from other states. Some are go- ing to Texas and some to Arkan- sas.-St. l.. Republican.
 Many farmers reaped large ben etits from scattering their manure and old straw on their wheat fields last fall. The protection thus given wheat, as we'll as the stimulating effect of the mannre, always pays largely.
 To each bowl of starch, before boiling, add teaspoonful of ep som salts. Articles prepared with this will be stifler, and in meas ure fire proof.
 Petroleum oils are now coming rapidly into use for dressing leath CT, and are claimed to be much better and cheaper than, animal oil for that purpose.
 It costs the working man one dollar and twenty five cents to own one doller national bank note
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11
Va!uabieTimb CT,

principally oak. cottonwood, walnut, cher. " hickory, gum, sycamore, maple, ash and pine.
 The range is most superior, and very line for stock raising. Clover. timothy and herdsgrass grow well on the low lantis.
 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 i'll active operation as far as ozark in Franklin county.
 The population of these counties is aboul as follows Pope 10000; Conway 5000; Yell 13.500, Johnson 10000. They also possess good educational facilities ill the way Of numerous
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-11-11

Noman's name put cn our new Subscrip tion book, without the 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., 1875-11-11
2A HOURS
 AND TO MEMPHIS 20 HOURS.

Connection made at Argenta with the Memphis & Little Rock Railway, and close connection at the crossing of the Cairo X Fulton railroad with trains north and south. Through Bills of i4ading 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. THEO. HARTMAN.
 superintendent.