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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
 THE PRESS AND MIMI GRAFTON.

Before adjourning. the State Press Association adopted with out dissenting voice, the follow ing resolution:
 aREsoLvEp. That this associa- tion earnestly recommends the legislature, on reassembling in November next, to pass an act creating a bureau of immigration, mining and agriculture and to make an appropriation sufficient to make it efficient"
 For the past six months the press of the State has been work ing hard in the interests of immi- grafton, they have got the people aroused and much good is being done, but unless our efforts are seconded by the state, our exer- tions will not be very efficient. By the time the legislature meets this fall, immigration societies will have bsen formed in almost every county, and if the state will then take hold of the matter and do her share, we will no doubt reap ample remuneration for our time and labor and money expen- ded in the cause.
 We are glad that the press as sociation has acted in this matter and expressed themselves, and we hope the resolution adopted will meet with the hearty approval of the people and the next legislature. If it cost something, the yield for the in vestment will be as good and bet ter than the yield from any other expenditure we can think of. If an effort is made we can scarcely fail to secure large immigration of honest, industrious people, an acquisition to nerve and muscle which will soon convert our for ests which are now wild and ly- ing non productive, into fields of waving grain and snow-white cot ton. Millions will be added to our wealth annually and we will prosper as we have never done be- fore. Our inducements are very attractive and an effort will be crowned with the most glorious consequences. Let the effort be made.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
THE FOREST FIRES.

The recent rains have at least done some good. Our exchanges bring us the gratifying lntelli- gence that the fires which have been raging to q fearful extent in the forests of New York, Penn sylvania and New Jersey have finally been quenched by the re- cent rains. The damage done amounts to enormous sums of money. The relentless flames in the fury of their rage spared nothing which happened to lie in their path. Farms, fences, for ests, stock, bridges, &c., were con sumed as stabble, and the efforts of man were of no avail to check
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
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Resolved, That this associatica eariiestly recommends the legis ? ture, oh re-assembling in Noyen Der next, to pass an act ereati bureau of immigration, mini and agriculture, and to make al appropriation sufficient to max it efficient. ... Upon motion, Messrs. Burke Erb and Brown were appointed r. committee to present the subjeo, to the legislature.
 Rev. w. c. Stout offered a reso- luton as follows, which was adopt ed.
 Resolved, That there be dis cussion, by the press; on the pro- priety of so amending our state constitution as to provide for the creation of the office of secretary of state for home affairs.
 Col. Silvcrman presented the following, which was carried:
 Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to Maj. W E. Woodruff, jr., and Messrs. Trip lett & Haas, for the entertainment given us to-day, and that an all wise providence may continue to guard them and keep them in re- newed health and vigor.
 Dr. Mcclure submitted the fol. lowing, which was adopted:
 Resolved, That the press of the state be requested to devote inbre or less of their space each week to the subject of our varied re- sources, and use their utmost endeavors to encourage capital and immigration to our state.
 On motion, it was carried that the next meeting of the. associa- tion be held at Searcy, White county.
 A resolution of thanks to the chamber of commerce for the use of their rooms was adopted, and the association adjourned.-Ga zette, 4th inst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
The Coming Convention at COlumbus-Hayes Pushed
 Strongly for Governor.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1.-AU the hotels of the city are crowded with delegates to the Republican convention to- morrow. The inter est centers in the candidate fos governor, the candidates for other positions feeling that until this point is decided it is impossible to work to good advantage. No persons have special strength CT are talked of for governor except Hayes and Taft. It has been un derstood all along that Hayes would not be candidate under any circumstances, and has so informed Tafts friends. All day his friends have been besieging him, and there seems to be cen tering ot all opposition to Taft on Hayes, as there has been so much talk as to whether Hayes was really candidate or not.
 Richard Smith, of the Cincin- nati Gazette, telegraphed Hayes for definite answer as to whether he was candidate or not, and re ceived the following in return:
 FREMONT, June l.-I can't allow my name to be used against Judge Taft. He became a candidate after 1 declined. He is an able and pure man and sound Repub- lican. could not accept nom nation obtained after contest with him.
 (Signed) R. B. HAYES.
 This dispatch seemed to have little effect with Hayes friends, they will nominate him anyway. It now looks as if Hayes would be the nominee to morrow.
 COLUMBUS, Ohio June IA caucus of delegates from the Western Reserve counties has just been held, at which it was found a very large majority were in favor of Hayes for governor. It was at once announced that Taft had withdrawn from the con test, but meeting of his friends was held and I am authorized to say that Taft will not withdraw under any circumstances. He will go into the convention, and if beaten, will go home to work for the nominee. It is safe to say that Hayes will be nominated by a large majority.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
GRANT AND THE THIRD
 TERM.

Grants letter to the President of the Pennsylvania Republican State Convention is full of Grant ism.
 The honor, dignity and grand. eur of the Presidency is spoken of by him as small compensation in view of the personal sacrifices and the relinquishment of per haps some of his pastimes and amusements of private life. He never sought the presidency; it sought him, was his by desert, and if it does so again lie will not decline to accept. The example of the noble Washington and lief ferson are lost on him, there is nothing in the constitution to prohibit third term and as he has saved the country and is enti- tied to it, if the people wish to give it to him he will deign to sacrifice himself four years long CT in order to save a national dis aster. The Pennsylvania repub- licans can not touch him by a resolution and if the people don't hurl him out of the white house in disgust, he will remain there. That is Grants letter.
 And were it not plain to be seen that the people have already made up their minds to do that very thing, we might begin to pine over the deplorable consequences of having U. $. G. for third term. His will is good but the peoples is not.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

After the crops are gathered in August, | large excursion of cap italist farmers from New York, New England and Pennsylvania will be brought out on an excur- sion to Missouri to look at the lands on both branches of the At lantic and Pacific road. The sug- gestion was made to Mir. Pierce by MT. Enos, the broker.-St. Louis Times.
 We extend hearty invitation to the gentlemen to extend their excursion into Arkansas and even to Pope county. We can show as good lands and fine timber as ever Q crow flew over, and splendid To- cations for manufacturing estab- lishments of agricultural imple- ments. We can show good mill sites and fine water powers, and we can show fine coal beds too. By all means take Arkansas in your travels.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

eign advertisements was referred to the proper committee. Gen. Burke offered the following resolution. Adopted: Resolved, That the members ef the Arkansas Press Association fully realize that it takes money to make any business successful, and also realizing that newspa- pers are expected to print for the public an almost endless mass of
 matter for which nothing is paid, declare it their purpose to only insert such matter as is paid for at regular rates.
 An election for officers was then had, with the following result:
 President, J. N. Smithee; vice. president, c. E. Newman; treas urer, Rev. w. c. Stout; secretary, Jacob Frolich.
 Upon motion, vote of thanks was rendered Col. James Torrans for his urbanity while presiding over the deliberations. Col. James Torrans was chosen to deliver poem at the next an nual meeting.
 Dr. M. NJ. Mcclure was chosen to deliver the next annual address.
 Col. James Torrans offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved That we sincerely re- Igret the severe illness in the fam lily of the president of this asso- citation, which has necessitated his absence from our meetings, and that we tender him our heart felt sympathy.
 Upon motion, the secretary was authorized to get seal bearing the inscription "Arkansas Press Association" to be used in his official capacity.
 Adjourned till Thursday morn ing at 9 o'clock.
 At 8 p. m. the members of the association met at the United States courtroom to hear the an nual address of president Smithee, which was well read by Maj. c. G. Newman, of the Pine Bluff Press. Itappeared in the Gazette yesterday, in compliance with a resolution adopted at the morning session.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

We were shown, on Monday last, a stalk of cotton Is inches high, with three or four squares. It was grown by Capt. c. w. Cor dell, who is farming about one mile from this cityc-Monticello. nian.
 Rev. B. c. Hyatt, we are inform ed, has a piece of ground in oats that will make 90 bushels to the acre. Good for Drew county.-Ib.
 STRUCK BY LeurNINe.-On We'd nesday last, lady about IT years of age, was killed by light ming on Mulberry creek, near the stage road leading from Ozark to this place. It seems that she had gone to the cotton field where the hands were working, and leaned against a tree when she was killed instantly as before stated. A mule and dog were killed by the same bolt, and a man knocked down and severely injmed.-=Ft Smith Herald,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.

l THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.
 The association met according to adjournment, and the members proceeded in q body to pay their respects to the governor. On reaching the executive office, and after the usual introductory forms had been gone through with, MT. Silverman, of the Pine Bluff Re publican, addressed Gov. Garland in these terms;
 "Your Exce.lency: As mem- bers of the press association of the state of Arkansas, we come here for the purpose of paying our respects to you as the chief executive of the state. We are, to certain extent, the holders of public sentiment, and it is with out egotism when we say that combined we exert an influence that is second to no other in the commonwealth. But we are also pleased to acknowledge that we to a certain extent guided by the wisdom and policy of the admin istrative head, and looking upon you as one of the ablest men that has ever graced the executive chair, we desire to talk with you in a friendly and sociable way upon subjects that the people of our noble state are deeply inter ested in, especially the great and important subject of immigration. Now, that we have a firm, stable and permanently established gov ernment, fully recognized by every branch of the federal head, we feel that new life and vigor has been instllled and infused in us, and with your able management of the helm of state, we expect to see our land flow with milk and honey" l, as a republican editor of the largest republican paper in the state, and living in the most populous republican county in the state, take great pride in stating to you that the people l represent are in full accord with your pub lie acts, and 1 congratulate you upon the noble and patriotic stand you have taken in the interest of the whole people, irrespective of party or previous condition"
 Gov. Garland responded in fit ting terms, acknowledging the courtesy of the call, and paying handsome compliment to the press.
 The association then visited the Arkansas Female institute in a body, and the members were cor dially received, and entertained with excellent music by Mrs. Slaughter and Misses Can't and McCallum.
 At the invitation of the Gazette representatives, the association then called at Triplett's club rooms for the purpose of inspect ing some specimens of wine of native growth-iive kinds being on exhibition-the production of Pye's vineyard, near the city. The members were well pleased with the display. Afterwards the association met again at the cham Der of commerce, President Smithee in the chair.
 President Smithee called the vice-president to the chair, and offered the following
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
ARKANSAS AHEAD.

MT. N. J. Coleman of St. Louis reports that the strawberries ship ped to that market by Mir. Geo. P. Murrill of Austin, Ark, were the finest that have been in the mar ket and brought q better price than any others. They were of the Trumpb and President Wilder variety. 'Rah for Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

We cOndense the following syn opsis of proceedings from the of ticial report:
 The association met at tho chamber of commerce at 10 a. m. Vice President James Torrans presiding:
 Present-Wm. E. Woodruff, jr. Little Rock Gazette; J. M. Bloch CT, Little Rock Gazette; Geo. R Brown, New Democrat; c. G Newman, Pine Bluff Press; F Sllverman, Pine Bluff Republican Wm. R. Burke, Helena World J. H. Bidding, Devals Bluff Jour. nal; A. c. Mathews, Des Arc Cit. izen; c. E. Isham, Van Buren Press; James E. Battenfield, Rus sellville DEMOCRAT; M. M. Me Guire, Dardanelle Independent James Torrans, New York Herald correspondent; Jacob Frolich Searcy Record.
 After reading several letters from absent members, the associa tion adjourned until 3 p. m.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 Vice President Torrans in the chair.
 On motion of Maj. Newman, the secretary was authorized to have the constitution and bylaws oi the association printed, and a copy sent to each editor and publisher in the state.
 Dr. NJ. M. Mcclure offered an amendment to the bylaws, to be known as No. 12, as follows:
 12. Any member of this asso- citation failing to pay his dues fol the current year, in advance, ol within sixty days after each annu- al meeting, shall be dropped from the roll. Adopted.
 Upon motion, committee of three were appointed, consisting of Messrs. Woodruff, Silverman and Burke, whose duty it shall be to determine upon and secure the passage of such law as will cause the publication of all legal sales, notices, etc., in newspapers, deem ing that posting by written notic- es on trees, etc., is not a just and fair notice to the public.
 Upon motion, the president, vice-president and secretary were empowered to revise the constitu- tion and bylaws preparatory to being put in type.
 i. Maj. Newman moved that a vote of thanks be rendered Gen. Geo. Russ Brown, editor of the New Democrat, for kind attentions. Adopted.
 Upon motion, G. W. Rolston, of the Grange, and Rev. w. c. Stout, of the Lewisburg State, being present, were enrolled as members.
 Mir. J. k. Sanders, of the Arka- delphia Standard, appeared.
 Upon motion of Col. +. Silver mal it was agreed that the mem bers of the association, in a body, call upon his excellency, Gov. A. H. Garland, tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, and tender him con gratulations.
 An invitation from Gen. Lewis, president of the female academy, was accepted, and the hour of l 1 o'clock Thursday set for visiting the same.
 A resolution in reference to for
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

The State Grange asks perti nent questions. "Will some one rise and explain what has been, or is being done to replace in the Treasury of the State the money that Stoddard's bank wrongfully held when it failed?"
 Will some one? That is the question.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
STATE FINANCES.
Sealing our Indebtedness.

Our worthy contemporary, the White County Record, of the eth inst. gave an article headed "Scal- ing of our State Debt" The article lead off as follows: "There seems to be q growing feeling on the part of the masses that our state debt should be sealed, and we have no doubt our legislators have felt enough of the public pulse to satisfy themselves that relief of some kind is demanded"
 That relief of some kind is nee essary IS plain proposition, self evident and indisputable; but that the feeling of the masses is that the state debt should be seal ed we are not quite so sure of.
 The word sealing as used in connection with our state debt Is too nearly synonymous with repu- diation to suit us. We want noth- ing that smacks of repudiation. We want fair, full, and honest discharge of every cent of honest indebtedness, If there are any bonds which have been illegally issued let an investigation be in- stituted and when such fact is ascertained let the state declare the bonds so issued spurious, and she will be absolved in full from any obligations on account of such spurious bonds, But her honest debts let her not repudiate, not even to the amount of a nickle. Where is the propriety or justice of sealing? If we scale, we ad- nit the justness of the demands against us, and say in substance, "your claim is just but we do not intend to pay but 25, 40, 90, or 60 cents on the dollar; if you will take this it's all right, if not we will pay you nothing" Such an action as this in an individual we would call downright rascality, and why it would be any better in Q corporation we are at q loss to see. Again, if we scale, we pay just as much on spurious in d btedness as we do on honest contracts. We hold that Arkan- sas is perfectly able with wise management to pay every cent she justly owes, and there is no ex- cuso for this scaling business. The credit of the state, low as it is, is now better than it will be if she goes to repudiating.
 If a wise financial policy and a wholesome system of administra- tion and taxation is adopted we can work out all right. If there are any parties who see fit to sell their claims against the state for 25c on the dollar, we have no ob- lection to offer to the state or any other party buying said claims, but we do object to the state compelling creditors to receive 25c for one dollar. It is just such q feeling of uncertainty as all this talk about scaling down indebtedness produces, that keeps our credit so low; it is not the amount we owe, it is the want of confidence Tn the good faith of our state. Whenever it is known for certain that our state is deter mined to faithfully pay her debts, and this talk about scaling down" is stopped, then, and not until then will our credit be worth something.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

its destructive march. But the rains have quenched the fiery waves, and we congratulate the people of those sections at their escape from further losses from the forward progress of the flames.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
DECORATION DAY.
It is finished.

IJ IS IIlIISIGU.
 Decoration day throughout the length and breadth of our land has been celebrated by brave men and fair women. The memories of the brave dead have been rev erenced and their last resting places in the quiet cemetery have been strewn with flowers by fair hands.
 The animoslties of the past
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

The Grange requests parties aggrieycd by extortionate charges or other wrongs by railroads In this state, to send them the par ticulaIs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Benton County has organized an Immigration Society, with Hon. J. A. Rice as President, w. C. Lefore, vice President, and Robt. s. Hynes, Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
OUR VISIT TO THE CAPT.
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Oh uSoV~J, oA Asoo "S, w left the cares of our sanctum, and at 9:3o a. m., stepped aboard the down train on the Ft. Smith road, and suon found ohrself wlirling rapidly over the iron rails to the beautiful City of Roses,' where we were to meet our brother "quill-drivers" at the State Press Association. Our jaunt down the road was pleasant. and smooth, only a little lonesome, there being only one or two other passengers on the train. Short stops were made at Atkins, Morrilltown, Plummersville, Conway, Palarm and Bartlett, all thriving little stations, and at 2:15 p. m., we hove in sight of the city of roses. A few more puffs of the engine and "Argenta'' was sung out, and with valise in hand, n Ia carpet bagger, we made our way down to the muddy Arkansas, and were soon padded over the river and landed safely on the wharf of Lit tie R~ck, Vending our way up town we dropped into the Gazette office and found that only two or three other members ofthe State press had arrived.s Passing on up Markham street, meeting ever and anon an old acquaintance, who grasped us by the hand with true friendship, we made our way to our quarters and awaited with patience the arrival of the craft and the approach of the time of our meeting.
 On the morrow we repaired to the appointed place of meeting, the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, and found quite res pectable gathering of the knights of the quill in attendance, several having arrived by river and by rail during the morning and the previous evening. And we are proud to say we have never met a more affable and agreeable set of gentlemen anywhere. If our trip had profited nothing else, we would consider ourself well paid, to be so fortunate and favored as to make the acquaintance of our kind brother editors whom we met. We only regret that there were some absent whom we had hoped to meet. 0a
 On Thursday at 10 o'clock, Q. m., the members of the Associa- tion proceeded in body to wait on Gov. Garland and pay their respects to his Excellency. Ar irving at the state house and on being ushered into the Executive office we found His Excellency at his desk, and were greeted with kindness and pleasant smiles.
 After an hour spent in pleas ant social discourse of a miscel- laneous character we took our leave of the Governor, each one impressed with the conviction that Arkansas has a governor of whom we may well feel proud.
 The press-gang also visited the Female College by invitation of President Lewis, and were we'll pleased with their visit. In the afternoon the Association ad- journed, and each quill driver proceeded to amuse himself as his taste mnght dictate.
 We found busincss.in the city rather dull, and the pressure of hard times plainly visible. Pic nics and fishing excursions seem. ed to be very much in vogue, and notwithstanding hard times the Little Rockers seemed to be en- toying themselves.
 Altogether our visit was pleasant one, and we hope to be permitted to enjoy many annual meetings with our brother quill drivers.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

If you can afford it brother Holmes, we certainly ought not to complain; but really it is hard to excuse such Q paper as you send us this week. You do your self great injustice, We know you can do better.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

We tender thanks t) Messrs. Sullivan and Brown of the Star and Democrat for the favor of an exchange of their neat and sprightlv dailies.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10
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The wealthiest negro in the United States is dead. His name was Jeremiah Hamilton. He was a Wall street broker, and worth $2.O0O,000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

Time about, brother Newman !! Will you please favor us with the definition of the expression "A Peurile Statement?'
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-06-10

The Clarendon Age says a couple of their citizens were re- gently married without the prop CT licence, and as a conseq aence had to have it done over again.