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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

while to attract the attention of manufacturing capitalists. Sheep raising can be made to yield abundance of material fer the woolen mills. There is few coun- ties where a.tention to the wool crop gill pay better than it will here. For manufacturing cotton goods this is the country of all others. The raw material is our great staple, and if eastern manu- lecturers can make it pay to ship their material from here, why cannot the profits of manufactur- ing here be made greater by sav- ing transportation. We have the timber for manufacturing annu- ally millions of dollars worth of furniture, blows, wagons and other wood work.
 A start is what we want-the business will then grow. We hail with delight all starts in this direction.
 The Spirit of Arkansas has the following on this subject:
 Mir. John Middleton, proprietor of the Quitman Woolen mills, called the other day and reports his establishment running at it's fullest capacity. There is no bet ter place in the world for manu- featuring than this state, and not many years will elapse before thousands of the natural mill sites, in which the state abounds, will be occupied by busy and flourish ing factories, making home de- mand for the varied and abun- dant products of the state, and furnishing steady employment to tens of thousands of people. We have all the natural facilities for enabling us to compete success fully with the best manufacturing districts of New England or Penn sylvania, and all we need now is the capital and energy to develop them-to enable us to utilize the advantages that nature has given
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
CAMPAIGN PROMISES.

One of the leading independent journals of the country has re- cent editorial article upon the wants of the republican party to enable it to enter the presidential campaign next year with some chance of success; and seeing the great weak point of that party by
 which it has kept the country back and destroyed all peace, progress and conciliation in the South for eight years, it urges, at the commencement and at the close of its article, the adoption by tn, republican party, of q new Southern policy. This it conceives to be the great need of that party And while this journal derides the Ohio platform as q great blunder, and thinks it would be very unde- sirable to have the government go into the hands of party which endorsed this policy, it says the Southern policy is of greater i'm
 portance than the financial issue, and from all its reasoning we may suppose that it thinks if the re- publican party will adopt a new Southern policy--that is, make some nice campaign promises to- ward the South, it can go into the campaign with fair chance of success. In regard to the ability of the democratic party to meet this Southern policy question and furnish healthy solution, this paper says: "While the demo crats do not promise any coherent or positive policy, it is still cer- tain that they would give relief to
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
To the Members of the Press.

Brethren of the quill; take it not as an act of presumption that a mere tyro in the profession shall ask you to consider policy. Esteem it, only as the earnestness of one, who would not waste the precious time nor let an opportu- nity slip.
 We have no general elections this year; no candidates to defend or advance; nothing indeed to embarrass us ln our work. It Is therefore respectfully submitted, that this is the best time to dis cuss freely and respectfully all questions of state policy, that may most likely, or might by any possibility, enter into the politics of next year. The national con test will engage all minds and control all men. Our state affairs ought not to be mixed up with the issues, that may enter into that contest. There are several articles of our constitution that some think should be amended.
 There are several matters of legislation that are called for, by those best acquainted with public affairs.
 All these matters might be dis cussed by us calmly and dispas- sionately, this year, so that the public mind may be both instruct cd and fully known. Then when we come to choose candidates for office, it will only be necessary to choose the best. The people will not be under any necessity of taking an inferior man for sake of superior policy. To this end it would not be amiss, for all those best acquainted with the situation, to freely and frankly put forth their views, on whatever subject they may think requires consideration. In this way it may be, that an understanding might be had in advance, that would save much waste ofprecious time, and save the state from all the ill effects of nasty and incon- siderate legislation. A knowl- edge of the wants of the people can, in this way, be obtained; and the public opinion of the State will be better known.-Lewisburg State.
 We fully concur with the views of the State on this matter. The press of Arkansas will do more good if they will address them selves to correcting wrongs at home, and pointing out whole some measures for the advance ment of our home interests, than they will to be dabbling into na- tional politics and other issues which are almost entirely foreign to our welfare. It is the home rule that we feel; it is the foster ing of home industries, and the perfection of wholesome laws for their protection that will profit us; and if the state press will con fine themselves to great extent to these things, their labors will be fraught with good consequences. There are, as. Bro. Stout says,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
Normal Students to the A. I.U.

Each county is entitled to the same number of normal students, (students who are preparing for teaching, as benefciaries. The normal beneficiaries can get a three years course for the entrance fee of five dollars.
 These normal appointments can be obtained by application to A. w. Dlnsmore, chairman Ex. committee A. I. U., or to any other trustee of the University.
 Pope is entitled to four normal students and we hope some of our young friends who expect to follow the laudable avocation of teaching will avail themselves of this splendid opportunity to bet ter qualify for the noble work of educating the youth of our land.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

-REMITTING THE PENALTY.-The Fayetteville Democrat now comes out favoring the remittal of the 15 per cent. penalty on delinquent taxpayers.
 These papers certainly have given this matter no thought.
 If they will think of what they are saying, they will certainly see that there is no sense or justice in discriminating thus in favor of part of the taxpayers. It IS setting a very bad precedent, which may hereafter be danger ous and disastrous. Let us have none of it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

plenty of these matters to afford theme worthy of the discussion of the press, and ot the attention of our best men.
 We hope to see tue suggestion here thrown out accepted and acted upon by the press, especial ly by that portion of it which is under the control of old Arkan- sians, who, by long residence in our state and long observation ought to know the wants of our people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
"A Little Rock corresponder

A Little Rock correspondent of Rowelrs Newspaper Reporter, New York city, has this to say of our paper;
 "The Russellville DEMOCRAT has the credit of being the best print ed and handsomest paper in the State. Its prospects are very good--having enlarged and secur- ed new type within the last three months. B. F. lobe is the pub lisher."
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
Pleasant and Profitable Em-

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 Address, F. GLEASON & CO.,, 73s Washington St., Boston, Mass. [3l-3t
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

-TuE HANGING AT FT. SMITH. The hanging of six men at Ft. Smith on last Friday is an event which will long be remembered by those who witnessed the sad spectacle, The names of the men executed are as follows: James Moore, Dan Evans, Jno. Whiting ton, whites; Heck Campbell, ne gro, s. C. Fooy, haIf-blood chero- kee and Smoker Mankiller, full blood cherokee.
 The execution passed off quiet ly and without any unusual dis lurbmcc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

Nor OUR FAULT.-If the diff erent towns and sections of our own county and adjoining coun- ties are not properly represented, and their improvement aud ad- vantages kept before the public through the DEMOCRAT, it is no fault of ours. We have not only rendered the use of our columns for this purpose, but we have ta- ken the pains to address personal ly, prominent men in nearly every township and urged them to give us the important items and oc- currences in their vicinity, that we might bring their respective merits into prominence. In but few instances have we received replies to our letters. Well, this IS all right, II they can a1oru It we certainly ought not to com plain, but we would like very much to give some report from each section of our county, and let new corners choose their own location. We will do the best we can in this respect, although it is rather an uphill business when nobody but ourselves seem to take any interest in it.
 We hope our friends will see their error in persisting in their sullcnness, and avail themselves of the offer of our paper to venti- late their advantages.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

-TnE MAILs.-The New York Herald of the 29th of August reached us at noon on the 1st day of September-quick tine, this.
 Frequently our state exchang- es which do not have to come more than 100 miles are two weeks old when they reach us Can anybody tell us how this is, and why it is2
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

They are having more trouble between the whites and blacks in Mississippi. At Clinton on the 4th they had a set-to which resulted in the killing of three negroes and the wounding of some whites. The cause of the affray is not yet definitely ascer- tained
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
Resolutions Adopted by the
 Convention at Detroit.

convention at DctrOlC.
 The following are the resolu- tions in full adopted by the Greenback Convention in session in Detroit, Mich. They were adopted unanimously:
 Resolved, l. That the people owe to the government at all times and in all emergencies loan of money adequate to its need, at rate of interest so low as to be the least possible burden, and to offer the least possible competition to private enterprise.
 ?. The government owes to the people an absolutely safe and uni form currency adopted to their varying needs, in amount and of value not materially different from that of other civilized nations.
 3. That the providing of curren- cy for the people is an attribute of sovereignty, and we demand that the government of the United States shall perform this duty in such a manner as to furnish the public an amount of currency ad- equate to the business require ments of the country and inde- pendent of the action of other pri- vate corporations.
 4. That we are neither repudia- tionists or inflatienists, but friends of q safe, sound and reliable cur rency; that we propose to redeem the greenback circulation of the United States at the pleasure of the holders thereof, in bonds of the United States bearing low rate of interest, convertible at the pleasure of the holder into green backs, thus redeeming the origi- nal promise of the government when it first issued greenbacks to fund them when desired into an interest-paying bond.
 5. That we are in favor of the U. s. certificates or bonds bear ing interest not to exceed 3.65 per cent. per annum to an amount equal the government debt, sad bonds or certificates being change able and interchangeable with greenbacks at par on demand.
 6. That the legal money of the country should be endowed with power to pay all debts, public and private, except that portion of the bonded indebtedness specially made payable in coin.
 '. That as the enactment of the last congress, providing for a re- sumption of specie payments in 1879, is impracticable and impos sible of execution, and as disas- trous in its effects upon the busi- ness of the country, we demand it's immediate and unconditional repeal.
 s. That the plan of government currency proposed by this con vention would, in our opinion, tend to render our government and people independent financially of foreign influences or complies tions and not subject hereafter as heretofore to the disturbing con trol or influence of foreign coun- tries.
 9. That we recommend the or ganization of greenback clubs in every state of the Unon for the purpose of carrying out the prin- eiplcs and measures set forth ln 1 tho foregoing resolutions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

-Pomeroy's Democrat says the New York Industrial Exhibition O., is swindle, and that stock in the concern is worth three cents per pound at the paper mill.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

-Bentonville is to have a free school ten months during the next scholastic year. There is no better recommendation to a town than to see her citizens take this kind of an interest in educa, tional. matters.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

There will be q convention of all the Grange purchasing agents at Louisville, Ky, on the lst of October. The National Execu- tive and all the State Executive committees are expected to attend for the purpose of adopting plan by which business can be conduc- ted on a uniform system through out the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
MANUFACTURES IN AR
 KANSAS.

Arkansas has many advantages for manufacturing which are not enjoyed by other states where cap ital is invested in manufacturing establishments with good profits. With our many natural mill sites and the great adaptability of our country to furnish the raw mate rials we cannot fail after a little
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

It is predicted that there will be serious trouble yet over the election in the Indian Nation. The contest was close, and it will require an official count, which will be made in November, to de- termine who is the lucky man. Both parties claim the election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

The Steubenyille (Ohio) Ga zette has this to say of Harpers s Weekly: "Respectable people should not permit this sensational paper within their houses. It panders to the vicious prejudices of the ignorant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

Alex. ". Jones was elected Sheriff of Woodruff County at the special election on the 21st ut. The election passed of orderly and quietly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

A good advertisement for Ar kansas, and q recommendation which should not be overlooked by parties seeking new homes, is the August report of the Depart mcnt of Agriculture which gives Arkansas rank among the best states in the Union for good crops.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

That cnterprising, wide awake paper, the Spirit of Arkan- sas, is having q new map of the state engraved, and will have il ready for the next issue. It is tc be compiled from the latest sur voys and will be valuable addi' tion to that already deserving pa per.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
The Kansas City Exposition

The Kansas City Exposition Assoclatlon have invited Hon, Jefferson Davis to deliver an ad- dress during the progress of their Fair and Mir. Davis has accepted the invitation. Most of the Re publicans took an active part in extending the invitation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
J. E. BATrENFIELD, - EDITOR.
Publishers and Proprietors

The Steubenville (Ohio) Ca zette says Mrs. Lincoln has been pronounced sound in mind and has been removed from Bellev:lle Hospital.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
THE COUNTY LINE BE. TWEEN JOHNSON AND
 POPE.

The Van Guard of the 18th of August has an article on this sub- ject which we are fully prepared to endorse in part. But while we can endorse part of the article, there is a half-expressed senti- ment of combined censure and envy against Pope county which we think is altogether uncalled for. At least that is the way we interpret it. We may be mistak- en, and we hope we are, for we would dislike very much to know that there should be any envy or strife between these sister coun- ties. And then, again, there is another part, towlt: that part de- scribing new county line to be established by the next legisla- ture, on which we arc not now prepared to express any opinion, not having the proper map before us to enable us to pronounce upon It's merits.
 The part which we can endorse is the Van-Guard's complaint about the indetiniteness of the county line as established by the late session of the Legislature. This we are fully prepared to endorse, and to join in demand that the Legislature shall pass an act defining clear and well marked line between the counties running as far as practicable with lines of survey. This is impor- tant.
 Tho Van Guards comparison between "Johnson dwindling into insignifcance" and "Pope looming out in more than her original pro- portion" is uncalled for, because it is calculated to create the i'm pression that Pope county has been guilty of securing territory from Johnson which renders the latter insignificant in point Of territory for the benefit of the former. Pope county has asked and wants none of the territory of Johnson. All we want is our own territory which the legislature Of 1871 took from us and added to Johnson. We want this, and we want clearly defined and so far as practicable a straight line be- tween Johnson and Pope.
 If Johnson has not her consti- tutional territorial area, let her claim and demand it from Sarbcr, where she lost it. If the acts of the last legislature gave Pope county any of Johnson's territory we are perfectly willing that she shall have it back again. East ard West, Pope county is narrow enough with all the territory which she had before the slice on the east was cut off and added to Conway and one on the west add ed to Johnson. These slices we have regained and we want them, but not any more.
 Like the Van Guard we want justice-only justice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
The fall term of the Arkar

The fall term of the Arkan- sas Industrial University com- menccd last Monday. If any of our young friends intend to avail themselves of the Normal benefi- ciary department, they should do so at once.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

We have received the Helena Mail, sprightly weekly, by Messrs. Burnett & West. We like the appearance of the Mail, and wish it a successful career.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

Mrs. Geo. l.. Brown oc occupied the Editorial chair of the Ozark Banner during the absence of her husband.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

The Van Guard has chang ed to an eight page paper, and looks very neat and trim.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09
CANCERS

Removed without pain, or the use of either caustics or the knife, and RAD- ICALLY CURED. If painful, and an open ulcer formed, medicines will be sent by express to give prompt relief. Consultation by letter, One Dollar. Send fifty cents for book with descriptive Cases, References and Testimonials.
 DRS. PARK & MCLIESH, No. 2l East l2th Street, New York.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-09

Three bales of cotton sold in Little Rock on the 3d Inst, at l. Sc.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-14

A telegram from Gen. Sheridan,
dated New Orleans, Jan. s, closes
thus:
!" shall soon send statement of
the nuniMr Of murders committed
in this StxAe during tile last three or
four years, the perpetrators of which
are still uApunished. think that
the number will startle you. Ii will
be up in tile thousands"
The Democratic press and Cover
nors who are making such a howl
about Federal interference In Louisi-
ana utter never word In eandemna-
tion of the Wholesale White League
butcheries which have made the ne
eeaity for interference. The White
LeagueFs, in the Democratic view,
are the only persons abused. They
may murdsr. Without stint or hind
rars Gtsdf.n be regarded as angels
by their Democratic friends IN the
north. And If the Government steps
in to stop the slaughter, the White
Leagnrers are immediately held up
as martyrs.
A cabinet meeting was held yes
terday when the several heads Of the
departments OF this great Republic
expressed themselves rs Well salts
fled with the drunken comrade Of a
drunken President they sent to over
awe and intimidate the people of
louisiana
The above is from an editorial OF
the Iowa STATE Leader, late State or
gan Of the Anti Monopoly party and
now the organ OF the resurrected
Democracy. 1t refers to the action
OF the President and his Cabinet in
regard TO the conduct Of Gen. Phil.
Sheridan at New Orleans The
drunken comrade Of q drunken Pres
ident IL II very gentlernaniy appelia-
tion to President Grant and Lieuten-
ant-General Sheridan. Does it not
sound very much like the abusive
terms applied to Abraham Lincoln
and our officers and soldiers by these
same parties in time OF rebellion :?
IL 1t not the same old spirit that the
Democratic party North exhibited
when our flag was lowered on Fort
Sumpter and the disaster of Bull
Run .befei the nation p Cttunua
Courier.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-14

In accordance with II decision by
Judge Dillon in the L. s. Court at
Davenport last week, Uncle Sam7s
revenue officials will proceed iEme-
diately to collect from Mr.. Khom-
berg, the big Democratic distiller OF
Dubuque, s750,O00 whisky tax which
he should have paid years ago to the
government. Rhomberg has become
a millionaire in the whisky business,
and ought to pay his taxes.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-14

Below we give brief extracts from
letter received recently by author
tiles ofthe "A. X. & ID. n. II. Co. No
comment u necessary further than
will be fouad in another article here
with
WARSAW, Hts, Dec. 80, 1874.
Messrs. clifford, Cunningham, MRth-
ews and HSberling, Committee oi
the A.. Il. II ID. Raiiroad Con>pany.
GENTLEMEN - Your favor of Dec.
"a, receiveds In answer allow me to
say that our Beard at a meeting ON
the 10th, appointed a committe OF
three 20 meet YOU, talk over matters
and arrange details, which have no
doubt can be satisfactorily arranged
and the b0iltiingsDf your road assured
at an early day. ] will arrange for a
meeting for US at Knoxville Oh
Ottumwa as an early day.
With a full statement OF the con.
ditson Of your company, and an un-
Outstanding of the grade of your road
and the country through which il
passes, | can sit down and in half a
day makeyou proposition that will
insure yau the early completion Of
Very respectfully,
+. ,PIATT BUELL..
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-14

Schumaker, the Democratic Con-
gresham who received s275 900 out
OF the Pacific Mail corruption money
isa lawyer, he says, acting for his
clients, and high sense Of honor
forbids that he should tell what he
did with the money. Schumacher IL
evidently n rascal, and his honor
Is Of the kind thief talks about.
Congress should send both Irwin and
Scllnmaker to Jail, and keep them
there until they violate their sa-
cred honor" by telling what they
did with the money. The probsbil-
ity Is they Kept most OF 1t. This
{" Attorney ruse has already been
too Iong employed by lobbyists eaad
corrupt Congressman. a member Of
the Iowa Legislature, who had learn
ed how i'm Washington, did the same
thing In the Iowa Capitol a few
years ago and now he In getting
ready to try to hide under this same
Attorney and professional hon
ar squeaI - Register.