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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09
LOUISIANA.


NEW York, Jan. 6.-The Her.
AIDS New Orleans correspondent
telegraphed that Sheridan In an
interview with him yesterday
said he was going to put a stop to
the action of the people down there
and a solution OF the troubles is
proposed in his dispatch of yester-
day to the President, and that he
had not consulted any citizens i'm
coming to his conclusions. If the
government and President will en-
dorse him he will settle affairs. He
proposed to put down all secretly
armed bodies
The New York Times Opin-
ion.
New York, January 9Th
The Times, In an editorial
on Louisiana affairs, says.
For ourselves, we must say, that
the use that was made of the
u S. troops seems to have been
an extreme exercise Of power and
one for which the President, who
is primarily responsible for il, must
find 1t very difficult TO show adj
equate authority. The United
States guarantee to each state a
republican form of government,
and on requisition, protection
against domestic violence. la this
case there was no recent requisi-
ton, and there was no actual vio-
lence. The governor called in
troops in anticipation of his own
helplessness and engaged their
commander in acts which have
never yet been performed by
United States army officers. The
troops did not aid the state forces,
they replaced them. We do not
believe the country will regard
such procedure with approval. If
it does, the consequences TO our
system of government cannot be
easily forseen.o
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The New York ssHerald'' ON
New Orleans.

NEW YORK, Jan. THE Her
aid commenting on the Louisiana
question considers it has assumed
an aspect Of national Importance.
The national verdict in the mean
while is suspended, and the coun-
try must look to The President for
an answer.
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NEW tfTieanS Dy the GTeSluenb
without consulting with General of
the army. This morning he (Mr.
w. had seen the Secretary of War
on the floor of the Senate. and with
his permission asked tho follow
ing letter to be read, which would
show that the statement was i'm
correct. The President might
make some mistakes, but he new
er made a military mistake, as
some of the gentlemen on the
other side know.
The letter was then read from
the desk by the clerk.
HEAD QUARTERS or ARMY,
st. Louis, December 81, 1874.
Geo. w. Be KNAPP, Secretary of
War, Washington, ID. C:--GEN-
ERAL Il have the honor TO ac-
knowledge the receipt of your con-
tidential communication of Dec.
30, with enclosures.
Very Respectfully,
w. Il. SHERMAN. General.
Mr.. Saulsbury--That is simply
the acknowledgement of the re-
ceipt of confidential communica-
tons, and does not state the char
acter of them.
Mr.. West. When the resolution
shall have been passed, and all
the facts come out, the senator
will see that it was an acknowledge
ment of the receipt OF all the orders
and communication relative to
the ordering Of General Sheridan
to New Orleans. That il the fact
and / know. it to be so.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Negley, pa presented the
petition of IA number of laboring
men of Georgetown, ID G. Befer-
red to District Committee.
Mr.. Cobb (Kansas) introduced :
bill to provide temper ary gov
eminent for the territory of Oklaa
homa. Referred TO Committee on
Territories.
A number of private bills were
reported al d referred to the pri-
vate Calender.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7th-Severai
memorials and Bills were referred
to Appropriate Committees.
Mr.. Sargent called up bill remov-
ing the limitations of circulation
on banks issuing gold notes. Pass
ed.
LOUISIANA AGAIN.
The unfinished business, being
the resolution of inquiry concern
ing the military movements in
Louisiana, was trken up.
mr Gordan said yesterday in re-
ply to some harsh remarks adj
dressed to him by the Senator from
Vermont (Edmunds) he had been
betrayed into making some re-
marks about responsibility as APP
piled to that Senator. By that
werd he had done an Injustice to
the Senator from Vermont. The
responsibility of that Senator as a
statesman, as a jurist, and as q
member ofsociety was in his opin-
ion of the highest order and most
honorable character. Having done
an injustice to the Senator he
wished now in the presence of the
Senate to express to him his sim
cere regrets. Forbidden as Sena-
tors were to erase anything of a
personal nature he now made the
only reparation left to him.
Mr.. Edmunds desired to express
his obligation to the Senator from
Georgia for the very handsome
manner in which he had just
spoken. He felt satisfied that on
reflection the Senator would see
that he had been unjust. He Mr..
En- did not intend to address any
harsh language to the Senator or
reflect on him personally, and II
the Senator so understood him he
was very sorry.
In the House the day was occu-
pied in discussing the propriety OF
furnishing Richard B. Irwin for
refusing to answer questions be-
fore the Ways and Means Com
mittee.
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All Quiet i'm New Orleans

WARRINGTON Jan. Z. The dis
patches received by the Govern
lnent from Orleans to-day do not
contain any additional news. The
city Is represented as quiet.
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TEMPERANCE SERMoN.--One OF
a pair of twins born at Rutland,
VT, on Monday, died on Tuesdays
while its mother was intoxicated,
and it having been put in a coffin
and brought to her, she kicked 1t
across the room.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

The Warmouth-Jewell duel is off
by the agreement of the friends OF
the parties.
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BY TELEGRAPH
LOUISIANA.
The Raid on the Legislature
For the independent

SHARP COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Referring
to the proceedings at New Orleans
Yesterday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
The Mines and Minerals of
 Pope County.

We clip the subjoined notice of the Ouita Coal Mines near this place from the Gazette:
 One of the most successful min ing companies in this state is the Ouita Coal company of this city. The mines are near Russellville, and are the richest yet developed. Its directors are Hon. D. E. Jones, J. T. Trezevant, jr., Thomas Laf- ferty, Judge J. R. Allen, E. Fltz- gerald, Dr. D. II. Dungan and J. w. Austin; president, J. T. Trezevant, jr., managing director, Thomas Lafferty; who have, not withstanding the unprecedented hard times, kept the mines at work, employing at present thirty experienced miners. The mines have been in operation three years, doubling its product each year. By supplying this city, it has reduced the price of coal from $l2 to $7 per ton, and brought wood down from $6.50 to $3.50 per cord. Three car loads are shipped daily to St. Louis, via this city, at present being delay ed by transfer, but it is the inten- tion of the Iron Mountain Rail- way company to erect a hoisting apparatus at its junction with the Fort Smith road, for the transfer of trucks, thus avoiding all delay. The coal is equal to any and su- perior to most of the coal produc- ed west of the Alleghanies, and finds ready and profitable mar ket, being used extensively for domestic purposes, and in the bakeries and furnaces. It is used by the ferryboat, and print ing offices of this city, with very gratifying results. It contains S3 to 80 per cent. of fixed carbon, as compared to SS to 90 per cent. in the Pennsylvania anthracite, and 45 to D per cent. in the west ern bituminous; an excellent proof of it's merit, showing that it is almost equal to the anthracite and far superior to the soft, dirty, bituminous coal. The company will spare no money to bring the coal up to its worth, and it will within a year double its force of miners and better its producing facilities. Near the mines, ard owned by the company, is the eel ebrated Dwight's Mission iron orc field, the ore of which is reported by Dr. David Dale Owen, in His Resources of Arkansas, to equal the finest Swedish ore. A com pany is now organizing to open the iron mine, and we sincerely trust will realize it's most sanguine expectations.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
Golden Grains of Thought.

Vengeance has no foresight.
 Virtue has many preachers, but few martyrs.
 No one ever lost his honor ex- cept he who had it not.
 Truth, like roses, often blossoms upon a thorny stem.
 Benevolence and feeling enno- ble the most trifling actions.
 From the lowest step there is a path to the loftiest height.
 Be not familiar with the idea of wrong-for sin in fancy mothers many an ugly fact.
 "An ounce of mother," says the Spanish proverb, lis worth a pound of clergy"
 We cannot stay on the mount of Transfguration, but must go down into the valley and work. Our transfigurations are failures if we stay.
 Perhaps the greatest good next to doing good to your ''nelshbor,' , is to benefit your enemy. But some people heap coals of fire on their epemy's head to scorch him, thus making use ofa good precept to do evil.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
PUBLIC PRINTING.

Inasmuch as there has been some doubt expressed as to what is by law, required to be published, we here present synopsis of such sections as bear ou the subject All publications are by the latest act, required to be published in the
 LOCAL COUNTY PAPER, having . bona .fde circulation The sections referred to are in Gantt's Digest.
 Section 6l5 Provides that notices of the order of the County Court, for calling in county scrip, to redeem, cancel or reissue, to be published two weeks in succession, the last insertion to be 30 days before the sitting of the court.
 Sec. O. Notice to creditors, that letters of administration have been given, if ordcr- ed by the court.
 Sec. 16O. Publication in case no heirs arc known, weeks.
 Sec. 129. Al ter adjournment Of Probate Court, clerk to publish list of administrators and executors, who filed their accounts cur rent for settlement.
 Sec ls0 In actions for settlement of es- states of deceased persons, notice to credit ors must be given by publications; court may order further notice.
 Sec. 160. Non resident distributce, to have notice of application for distribution by publication weeks.
 Sec. 1IG No lands of estates can be sold for payment of debts, till notice of the appli- cation for such sale has been published in q newspaper four weeks before the appliea- tion is made.
 Secs. 7S7 and 7ss. Notice of confirmation Of title by purchaser, when the land is not redeemed, published weeks.
 Sec. 2t26. Advertisements Of estrays, praised as high as $20.-Clerk responsible to printer for fees.
 Sec. 26Is. Notice of execution sales of real estate, two insertions, at least, before day of sale.
 Sec. 3i6s. Provides for guardians of insane or drunken persons, to give notice of ap- pointment times weekly.
 Sec. 35l0. Such guardian, before the sales of wards land, shall advertise as the court may direct.
 Sec 3s60-6i. Commissioner shall adver- tise-in the county where the land is-any confirmation of swamp land.
 See f59S Warning Orders four weeks ip case non residents defendant, in attach mcnt or other suits--by clerk or justice Of the peace, as the case may be.
 Sec. 5a02. Clerk to publish notice of re- dempt ion of land sold for taxes. $i foI each tract.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
Refinement.

Refinement is not fastidious- ness. It is not luxury. It is nothing of this kind. A person truly refined will not squander or needlessly consume anything Refinement on the contrary is al ways closely allied to simplicity and q judlcious and tasteful em- ployment of the means of good and happiness which it has at command. It seeks to divest it. self of opportunities, and aspire continually to the greatest possi- ble purity. Refinement leads to personal cleanliness and elegant ncatness, good taste and simplic- ity in dress. All "loudness" or "fiashiness" is repugnant to it's spirit. In it's home or, surround4 ings, whether palatial afiluent, or humble, the same chasteness and unaffected grace are maintained. The abode of genuine refinement, and the pretender to it, are wide ly different. In the former you will find no excess, gaudiness or false glitterings, but the latter abounds with it. In personal manner, refinement is most con spicuous. A man of refinement is always polite without flourish, gentle without effeminacy, and considerate without stiffness. Display and ceremony are not identical with refinement, and are poor substitutes for it. There is of course, no refinement like that of the heart, which impels its possessor to show on all occasions a thoughtful and kindly regard for the feelings of others. No adherence to etiquette can com pare withit for insuring the safea.44- safea.4- taneous observance of true and gratifying politeness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
How to Build up a Place.

There can hardly be Q greater sign of prosperity in a communi- ty than disposition to help one another.-Lift little when your neighbours wheel gets stuck in the mud.
 We know of a place where a mans barn with his winters stores of grain and hay were consumed by fire in the night. Immidiately all the men on the country side mustered and hauled up timber for a new barn, and then a big raising came of. After that the sound of twenty or more hammers were heard until the whole was shingled and sided. But their deed of kindness was not done yet; one after another offered to take a head of his stock and win ter them for him, thus greatly re- ducing his loss and assuring his heart of the more durable riches of brotherly love and neighborly good will. No one can compute in money the value of one such example of noble liberality in a community, especially in its in huence upon the young.
 When this spirit prevails there is sure to be progress in a place even if all the improvements are in their infancy. People will come and settle in place which bears such good name. Now, if you desire to see your place growing popular, do what you can to show yourself a good neigh Dor, especially to those who need a little extra help.
 If a man starts a tin shop or a blacksmith shop in your place don't harness up and drive five miles to buy your pans and get your horses shod, just because you have been in the habit of doing it. Patronize the new conner when you want anything done in his line. Speak encouragingly to him and we'll of him to your neigh bors. Little words of approval ol censure go a long way, and when once you have spoken them you cannot call them back.
 Help the sick, especially if they are poor, for poverty and illness are indeed heavy burden. Per form all acts of loving charity which fall day by day in youl path, remembering who it is that has said, "Ye shall in no wise lose your reward"
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

ten everything of the past except it's glory, and they think only of their opponents as chivalrous and brave men. We never hear of this Grand Army of the Republic except when it makes the mischief that is taking place in Illinois. The business of it's leaders seems to be to fan the expiring flame of civil wrath and diligently seek offices. An act like this in Hi nois, this rejection of the kindness and courtesy of Mir. Davis, will do more toward exas- pcrating the South and intensity ing the bitterness of feeling which it has long been the aim of pa triotic men, without distinction of section or party, to extinguish, than anything that has occurred for long time. ThNre is not a true Southern man who took part in the Confectionery who will not feel that he cannot be welcome in any community which renounces the President of his Confcderacy as an s'archtraitor and coward"
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
NATIONAL EXHIBI-
 TION 1876.
Pope Co. Centennial Board.

Those of our citizens who take any pride in the public-spirited movement will be glad to learn that Mir Geo. E. Dodge, our State Centennial Commissioner paid our county visit on Tuesday and af- ter consultation with some of our citizens made selection ofa Coun- ty Centennial Board for our coun- ty. Mir. Dodge is working faith fully to have our state properly represented at this, the greatest international exhibition of the century, and he is anxious that every county shall make an exhib- it of her merits through her pro ducts and natural resources, min erals, timber, &c. It is to be hop ed that our citizens will appreciate the efforts being made to place our good qualities in most conspicu- ous light where they will be seen and known by millions, and that they will heartily do all in their power to enable our state commits sioner to,make a creditable show ing. This they can do by stimu- lating our people to make such an exhibition of our different indus tries, our mineral and timber, and any thing else worthy of notice, as will tend to make the exhibition a success.
 The best stproducts of our county should be represented, and any one having such should forward them to the County Board at this place, for transmittal to our State Commissioner.
 It will cost nothing and the benefit resulting from creditable display cannot be estimated.
 The following gentlemen con stitute the county board:
 JAS. E. BATTENFIELD,
 JAS. w. RUSSELL,
 JAS. NJ. HARKEY,
 w. B. YoUNG,
 B. T. EMERY,
 JAS. l. PoTTs,
 Committee. HoN. c. E. ToBEY,
 HoN. N. D. SHINN,
 Advisory Members. Each member of this Board should make it their business tC stimulate an interest in this mat ter, and the citizens of the county should not hang back to place [ proper display of the products O the county in their hands.
 We can make a good showing i we will.
 Shall it be done?
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
 RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications of personal 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 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., 1875-09-02
SCRAP BOOKS.

A splendid assortment of Scrap Books have been expressly prepared for the holiday season, and no pres eht or more permanent interest can be selected for gentleman or lady, old ol young.
 No. l. Half-bound, cloth sides, gilt back, 250 pages, l2Xl6 inches, $500.
 No. ?. Half-bound, cloth sides, gilt back, 800 pages, l2X16 inches, S7,00.
 No. 5. Full Morocco, bcvclcd boards, gilt and antique, very rich, 300 pages, SIP ,00.
 Lettered to order in gold at 25 cents each line. Sent by mail, post paid, on receipt of the price.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

SUMAC.-1. The leaves and blos- sons, after being gathered, must be dried under cover. The time required being two or three days. There must not be too much ex- posture to sun, heat or excessive dampness. Thresh when dry and remove all stems.
 ?. After being prepared, put in burlap, or gunny sacks, which must not be compressed.
 3. Sumac is used in the St. Louis market, in the tanning of sheep skins. A letter addressed to Mr. NJ. F. Steideman, St. Louis, would doubtless elicit orders, as he is the principal buyer of Amer ican sumac in this market. There is but little shipping demand for it, as it can not be used profitably in the East, in face of the sup plies of foreign sumac, which is much better.
 4. The price paid in St. Louis is now $l.75 per 100 pounds.
 He that loses his cnnscinnco
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
The Art Journal.

Complete in 12 monthly parts, at $1 each reproducing the best full page illustrations from the earlier volumes of the Aldine.
 Each monthly part will contain six superbplates with accompanying descriptive matter, and whether for binding or framing, will be entirely beyond competition in price or artiS- tie character. Every impression will be most carefully taken on the finest toned paper, and no pains will be spared to make this the richest production of a press which has won in marvellous short time, world- wide reputation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
SUTTON'S leiSure-Hour Miscellany

To be completed in 10 parts, issued fortnightly. Each part will contain an elegant frontispiece, originally engraved on steel for the London Art Journal, reproducing at price within the popular reach, engravings never before offered 1t less than five times the. amount.
 These plates have been the attrac- tion of
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
Attention Changers,

We are now prepared to furnish both the DEMOCRAT and the St. Louis Midland Far mer twelve months for the small sum of one Farmer is a handsome eight page Agricul- tural journal issued monthly, and is replete with wcll-written agricultural essays, sta tistics, market reports, etc. Specimen cop ies may be seen at this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

Beauty is worse than wine-it intoxicates both the holder and beholder.
 Malice sucks up the great part of her own venom, and poisons herself.
 Women do not like to remem- Der. Men do not like to foresec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
A Splendid Offer.

We will send to any one forwarding us s 90, the DEMOCRAT and I Arthur's INustrd- led Home Augustine for twelve months, and will give free te every subscriber for the two, splendid premium engraving. s2 90 a year is the price of Arthur's MagGsine-so that your own county paper will only cost you $i year, and you will get the engra- Wing free.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
THE AlDINE PASSE-P0RT0UlS.

m compliance with repeated re- quests the publishers of TnK ALplNE nave prepared impressions of many of their most beautiful plates for passe-portout framing. The cuts are mounted on beautifully azure mat, with q handsome red border line. To attach the glass, it is only lelt for the customer 10 paste and Told over an already attached border, and this may be done by Il child.
 27 subjects, 12xl5 inch, 25c. with glass, DOC.
 Six of this size for ST, ,00, when st. lection is left to publishers.
 6 subjects, l2xl54 inch, 25c. with glass, 15c.
 : subjects, 6!xSI inch, be. with glass, 40c.
 l2 subjects, lixl9 inch, J0c. with glass, Sl,00.
 Sent by mail, without glass, post paid, for price.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

No man is securely loved ex- cept by those who know his foibles.
 Scandal, like a reptile crawling over bright glass, leaves a trail and stain.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

The DEMOCRAT is tho best advertising sheet in the State. Its extensive circulation in the Southwest, among the planters, mer- chants and business men, renders it espe- cially desirable to those who wish to reach the general and substancial public by ad- vertising their respective business and in terests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
BOYS g. MIDDLE-A MEN

Trained for Successful Start in Business Life, taught how to get a Living, Make Money, and become Enterprising, Useful Citizens, EASTMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, PouGHKEEPsIE, N. r., On-the- Hudson, the only Institution devoted to this especially. The oldest and only practical Commercial School, and only one providing situations for Graduates. Refers to Patrons and Grad uates in nearly every city and town. Ap- plicants enter any day. Address for par ticulars and Catalogue of 5000 graduates in business. II. G. EASTMAN, LL., D.,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
THE LONDON ART JOURNAL.

Each part will contain 2G quarto pages, including the elegant frontis- piece, on heavy plate paper. A su- pcrb title page, richly illuminated in gold, will be given with the first part, and the printing of the entire work will be a worthy representn- tion of .sThe Aldinc Press which is Il guarantee of something beautiful and valuable.