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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
A Beautiful Idea.

It cannot be that this earth is mans only abiding place; it can
 not be that our life is a bubble, cast up by the ocean of eternity to float for a moment on it's waves, then sink into nothingness. Else why is it that the glorious aspir
 ations which leap like angels from the temple of our hearts are for ever wandering about unsatislied :: Why is it that the rainbow ands the cloud come over us with as beauty that is not of earth, andA then pass of and leave us to muse upon their faded loveliness? WhyB is it shat the stars which hold theil X festivals around the midnight throne are set so far above thcs grasp of our limited faculties, for-I ever mocking us with their unap
 proachable glory? And finally why is it that the bright forms of human beauty are presented to our view bnt for a moment and then taken from us, leaving the thousand streams of affection to flow back to Alpine torrents upon our hearts? We are born of high CT destiny than that of death; their is realm where the rainbow ney
 CT where the stars will be spread out before us like the islets that slumber on the ocean, and where the beautiful beiags that here pass before us like shadows, will stay in our presence forever.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

genial climate of any other part of the state. The berry grew and ripcned in the open air, and not in a hot house, as some may sup pose.
 Lewisburg State: The resi- dence of Gen A. Gordon came near being burned last Monday night. Fortunately the fire was extinguished before any serious damage was done. Let us organ ize fire company.
 Southern Standard: John Louehran's store was burglarized on Saturday night Entrance was effected through the back window by prylng open the shut ter, breaking out a pane of glass and thrusting a small boy through the hole, who opened the back door, thus letting in the burglars. Several hams, bottles of snuff, and other things were stolen John invites them to come again when he is there. No clew to the robbers.
 Van Buren Press: A difficulty between two United States Mar shals, Saturday afternoon, about o'clock, resulted i'll one being morally wounded. Hugh McGuire and another deputy, by tue name of Leper, had some angry words in Messler's saloon, Mcclure being drunk. A friend of both parties interfered, and got Leper, to ave with hlm. They passed out the back door, and had got about twenty steps when Me Guire stepped to the door with a sixteen shooting rifle, and cooked it on Leper, and made some re- mark to the effect ''that he had him now." Leper immediately drew his pistol, and commenced shooting. Mcclure shot twice. Four or five shots were fired, and the result was that McGuire was shot through the head. He was alive, Sunday, but no hopes of his recovery was anticipated.
 Mcclure when drinking, was 5 quarrelsome fellow, and, from all we could learn. Leper was per fectly justified in the killing. I'm mediatly after he went and gave himself up to Sheriff Falconer, to await any action that might be taken.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
SUPREME COURT. DECIS-
 IONS.
Abstracts Prepared by Chan
 ceIlOr John R. Eakin.

Berry, administrators, ct al., vs.
 Bellows, administrator. Ap- peal from Crittenden county.
 Bill by Bellows, as administra- tor, against Berry, and Lyle, to collect debt and foreclose lien. Plea of payment to former ad- ministrator, in confederate money in the year 1863. Held invalid by the court below, and defend ants appealed. The opinion of the court was delivered by Eng fish, c. J., who made a clear and exhaustive review of the decisions of the federal and state courts.
 ABSTRACT.
 The conventions of 1864 6J had no authority to declare acts of the state government, and courts un der the constitution of 1861, to be void. The principles of Hawkins vs. Filklns were adopted and re- affirmed
 The curative act of 1873, page v, had no force. If the acts had been void it could not cure them; but they were good ab initio, ex eept in so far as they were in con fict with the constitution and laws, or hostile to the government of the United States, applied to the probate courts.
 Payments in confederate money between individuals were good :; but payments made to fiduciaries will not be sustained, unless it be shown aflirmatively that they were made when confederate money was generally received as currency and before it had become so much depreciated as to imply notice that the beneiiciaries would not receive it. In this case the proof was not sufficient.
 It is irregular in the probate court to appoint an administrator de bonis non, whilst there is ar administrator in existence. It is however, a virtual removal of the former, and cannot be questioned collaterally. Judgment affirmed
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
Jail Contract!

Notice is hereby given that in pnr- suance of an order of the County Court of Pope county, made at the Jan. 1876 term thereof, there will be let out to the lowest responsible bidder, the contract for building a County Jail at Dover, Pope county, on the lst day of March, 1876. Seal ed proposals will be received up to that date, when they will be opened by the commissioner and the con- tract awarded. For plan and speci- fications call on W. B. Yohng, com missioner, at Dover. Privilege of rejecting bids is reserved to the com missioner. The contractor will be required to enter into bond with ap- proved security for the faithful per- formanee of the contract.
 w. B. YOUNG,
 Com'r of Co. Jail. Dover, Ark, Jan. 27th, 1876.
 Lit
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

A NEW ENGLAND PLUM Pup pING.-Open and soak about a dozen large crackers in new milk the night before it is made, or use the same quantity of sliced bread. Some good cooks butter each half-cracker. Use tin or iron ket- tie that holds about a gallon. This should be previously swabbed inside with fat, that the pudding may turn out in a good shape. Mix i beaten eggs with , cups of sugar-equal to a pirt-a tea spoon of salt, teaspoon each of ground cloves, allspice and cinna- mon and one grated nutmeg. Half fill the kettle with alternate layer of crackers or bread, the egg mixture and good muscatel box-raisins, using pound of the latter. Make the kettle three fourths full with milk, if to be baked in stove oven, as it swells and runs over; but it may be fill ed to bake in q brick oven. It re- quires three hours to bake in a brick oven and some less in a stove. 1 (The baking capacities of stoves difIer.) ] Cover it while baking ii likely to burn. It is better cold than hot, but nice either way and may be served with or without sauce.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
STATE NEWS.

Pine Bluff Press: F. Neis, the well maker, bored we'll at Mr. Dewoody's place up town, a few days since, and found therein some curious specimens. At 57 feet he struck sassafras log and drew up several pieces which, from the grain, it is believed must have been a tree fully fifteen feet in diameter. At 60 feet he pulled mp pieces of a maple log, three eighth grain; at GA feet large chunks of cotton wood were ob. served, aud at 67 feet pieces Of cedar were drawn from the deep Large, curious looking minera rocks and beautiful white sand followed the above specimens When it is recollected that this well Is quarter of mile from the river, on hill, it is remark able. Did the Arkansas riveI ever run along at that point? l not how shall we account for tn. above?
 Monticellonian: The first rip strawberry of the season wa handed us by our old friend, Capt Rice McDermott, on the 7th inst The berry was large, perfectl ripe and we'll favored. This but ono of the many evidence
 hat <. F.. Arkansas has the mos
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS.

We are headquarters for every thing in the way of Stereopticons and Magic Lanters, being Manufac- turers of the Worcestershire Ian tern, Stereo-Panopticon, University Stereopticon, Advertisers Steropti- con, Artopticon, School Lantern, Family Lantern, Peoples Lantern.
 Each style being the best of it's class
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

The DEMOCRAT Is the best advertising sheet ,n the state. It's extensive circulation in The Southwest. among the planters, ner- chants and business men, renders It espe- cialIy desirable to those who wish to reach the general and substancial public by ad- vertising their respective business and Ih- teresta.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF SCHOOL WARRANTS.

ttOLbLNS VI SO'fSoI VHiuUsNtS' W
 In the County Court of Pope County, Arkansas, January 22d, 1876:
 In the matter of cancellation of outstanding School Warrants;
 At this day it is ordered by the Court that all outstanding school orders, or any other certificates of indebtedness against any school district Tn Pope county, State of Arkansas, other than the single school districts of cities ana towns, be presented and filed in the clerks office of said county for cancellation and reissue with in ninety days from the time no tice shall be given as provided by an act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, entitled, ''An act to provide for the can cellation and reissue of outstand- ing school warrants" &c., approv- ed Noven Der 90, 1875, and it is further ordered that the clerk of said county have certified copy of this order published in the "RUssELLvILLE DEMOCRAT" a newspaper published in said coun- ty in the manner prescribed by said act.
 State of Arkansas,
 County of Pope. ss'
 l, A. J. Bayliss, clerk of the Circnit Court, and ex ofllcio clerk of the county within and for said county, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is true copy of the order calling in the out. standing school warrants. In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand l.. $. and the seal of said court
 this 24th day of January
 1876.
 A. J. BAYLIS;S, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
Tug DEMOCRAT

Ba, the largest circulation of any paper in the state. outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper Tn 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., 1876-02-24
Coal-&- Iron Re zion
Valu abIeTimh CT,

principaIIy oak, cottOnWoou, Walnut, cher ry. hickory, gum, sycamore, maple, ash and pine.
 The range Is most superior. and very fine for stock raising. Clover. timothy and herdsgrass grow well on the low lanis.
 The counties are well situated for the con venience of transportation, as they border on the Ark ansas river, and the Little Rock and Fort smith Railway passes through Conway, pops and Johnson, which is com pletel and in active operation as far ss Ozark in Franklin county.
 The population of these counties is abcr as fnliows;-Pope 10000; Conway g.0Co; Yell 13.J00, Johnson 10000. They also possess good educational facilities in the way of numerous
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
NOTICE.

By an order of the probate court of Pope county l will offer for sale at the courthouse in Dover on the 18th of February, 1876, forty acres of land the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter section 3, town ship Q, range 20, belonging to J. F. Boone, deceased, to pay the debts of said Boone, credit of nine months will be given. Purchaser to give note with lawful security.
 WILLIAM A. BARKER,
 Administrator de bonis non.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
TERMS.

Noman's name put cn our new Subscrip tion book. without the money paid down. Don't ask us to send the DEMOCRAT without Ina money. for you will positively be re fused,-on and all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications of 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 l2 m. Fri dnv. 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- tion insertion. All transient advertisements cash in advance. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, Tree; over our twenty centt per line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
THE RUssELLvILLE DEMOCRAT, FEBRUARY 24 1876
NOTICE.


 Pursuant to the provisions of a certain mortgage execu. 3d onthe 7th day of March A. D. 1874, by Aiva Russell, AnnRnsseIl, his wife and James w. Russell, of Russell vile Pope county, Arkansas, unto Leon Cans, of Philadelphia, state of Pensylvania, which mortgage is duly recorded, on Book l., page 12S and 129 in the clerks office, of Pope county, I, by authority vest ed in me, by virture of a power of attorney from said Leon Cans, will on
 Wednesday, March 8, 1876, sell to the highest bidd-r, for cash, the following described real estate, to wit: one lot on Main street, commencing fifty nine feet west, from the south west corner, of Main and Jefferson streets, and runing west, parallel with Main street forty feet, thence back par allel with Jefferson street one hun dred feet, thence east, parallel with Main street forty feet, thence north, one hundred feet to the place of beginning, with all ap- ordinances thereto belonging, in the town of Russellville Pope county Arkansas, on J. L. Shinn's block, being the property discrib ed in said mortgage and said sale being to satisfy the same.
 R. R. POE. .
 February 9th 1876.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
NOTICE

NOTICE
 Is hereby given that lie following transfer of stock in the Russellville Printing & Publishing Association, has been made, to-wit: G. E. Bur ney, share, sold to J. NJ. Harkey & Bro. c. E. HOWELL,
 Sec. R. r. & F. A.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN that I will apply at the next April term of the Probate Court of Pope county, Arkansas, for an order 10 sell lands belonging 10 the estate of E. A. MeAlister, deceased, to pay debts against said estate.
 ". w. DUDLEY, Admr.
 Feb'y 10th, 1876. 3-lt
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

-Cotton-inferior 5@ 6c.; or dinary, 7c. good ordinary, S@9c. low middling, l0ac.; middling, He; fancy grades, l 1 4c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24
ScI,oois-&-Academies.

The various Christian denominations arc well represented. and there are also ninner ous lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows and Good Templars, all in an actiye and four ishiug condition. There is also a live, wide awake grange in almost every township.
 Parties wishing te purchase lands -hro' this agency. will place in thi. office n dis cription of the kind and character of the land wanted, also the amount of money they want to invest in lands.
 Lands placed in the hands of this agency for sale, if the owner so desires, will be ad- vertised free until sold; then reasonable advertising fee, with ten per cent. for sell ing will be retained. All further informa- tion will be given free upon application with postage stamp to pay postage.
 l am also prepared to furnish Maps of and information concerning all laBds in Pope County subject to homestead ana will locate the same for parties on liberal terms.
 Among others we have the following lRndS for sale =
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

T or OF TWO ACRES OF LAND IN ,ll Dover, on which is situated nice res idcnce Price, sl ,590.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

= ENERAL vacant lots in Dover which D which will be sold reasonable,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

S STOREHOCsE and lot in Dover, on tho - public square. Price, s601
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-02-24

Two good store houses in the town of Russellville for rent, only fifty yards from the depot, one fitted l'P for family grocery, the other lot' dry goods. Apply at the office ot
National Republican., 1876-08-15

education; and whereas frequent changes In
the rules and management should be avoided /;
and whereas # is alleged that such purposes
are not at present observed therefore,
ResO!ged, That the Committee on the Distr' ct
of Columbia be instructed to report, az the
opening of the next session of Congress, bill
for the permanent org ganization of saif schools;
and, to prevent unnecessary changes before
that time, that the Commissioners of the Dis
trict be requested 10 take such measures as
ma be necessary to prevent am changes being
made or carried iutO effect in the laws and
regulations of the schools, textbooks and
teachers of the same now in force or en-
plOyed at the close of the schools in June last
until action shall have been taken on the re-
port of said committee, except in case OF
resignation of teachers or organization of new
schools, or when the Commissioners shall be
convinced from personal knowledge that
changes of teachers are imperatively required.
RtSolred further, That said committee in
quire whether the present board of trustees is
legally organized and constituted; also, into
the acts of said board; also, into the expen1i-
lures, both as to character and amount, made
or incurred in carrying the present school sys-
TEN into operation, and report thereupon.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Theatre Comiaue,

The programme arranged for the present
week at the "People's Play House" is one COM
prising a collection of brilliant stars, and well
intended to draw fine audiences as well as to
give satisfaction to the theatre goers who may
attend. The Washington favorite, Dick
Parker, makes his first appearance this week.
The renowned s6ng-and dance masters, Messrs.
GilGay and Ginniven; the accomplished
danseuse, Miss Belle Clifton; Signor Tito Gel
lini's romantic ballet, entitled "The Indian
Queens" are engaged. This is the second
week of Dick Parker's combination, and also
the European ballet and Partisan "Can-Can -
good time may be expected by all who avail
themselves of the opportunity to attend.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Delegates Appointed.

The president of the Washington Pharma-
ceutical Association (Robert \. Southall) has
appointed the following members of that as
sociation delegates to the 24th annual meeting
Of the American Pharmaceutical Association
to be held in Philadelphia, Pa, Tuesday, Sep
tember 12, 1876: Charles S. Price, William T.
Baldus, Benjamin Whiteside, Washington ].
c. Milburn and Clarence K. Dufour; alternates,
Jno. T. Cole, Jno. B. Gibbs, Phil. C. Mast, F.
A. Tschiffally, ir., and Adolph W. Miller.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Pa wing the Avenue.

The commission appointed to select a pave
ment and supervise the paving of Pennsylvania
avenue have awarded the contract to the Gra-
hamite Paving Company to pave the Avenue
from Sixth to Fifteenth street at 1913 per
yard, eight inches foundation, three inches of
surface, and twelve cents for every additional
inch added thereto. 1t is understood that
from Sixth to First street will be awarded to
another company, probably the Neuchatel.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Auction Sales To-day.

BY GeO. W. Stlckney:
At 6 O'Clock, new and desirable two-story
frame bakery, with bake-house, store and
dwelling, on H street, between Sixth and
Seventh northeast.
By P. Foley:
At 10 O'Clock, on X street, between Third
and Fourth southeast, the good will, route and
fixtures of the old and well-established bakery
of W. II. Fuss.
By B. Fl. Warner:
At O'Clock, lot No. $, being part of square
No. sos.
By Wash. B. Williams:
At 6 O'Clock, valuable improved property in
the mort herD part of the city
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Firing Upon the Police.

About IL o'clock last night George Yantes
made an assault upon Julia Thompson st the
corner of Thirteenth and streets southwest.
Her cries attracted the attention of Officers JEFF
fries and Breen, who gave chase and compelled
Yantes to take refuge in a wood-shed near by.
Before the officers could arrest him he fired
several shots at them, but luckily did no fur
ther damage than to burn little powder. He
was arrested and will have hearing to-day.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
ImurOyemeuts.

Inspector Thomas Plowman has issued the
following building permits: Emanuel F. Lam
caster, a two-story brick dwelling, east side
Four-a and a-half street, between C and D
streets; 900. James NJ. Haney, a two-s:ory
dard and Road streets, Georgetown: 81 900: B.
H. Warner, a three story brick dwelling, north
side D, between Second and Third streets
northwest: $1,000.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
A New Mustard Plaster.

The medical value of mustard plaster is
understood in every family. Much time is
spent in preparing poultice, and often the
mustard is of poor quality and will not act,
causing great suffering. This trying incon-
venience is now perfectly overcome by Benson's
Prepared Mustard Plaster. 1t is q great i'm
provement on the ordinary article. 1t is very
clean, and can be applied and removed without
discoloring the clothing or soiling the skin.
1t does not deteriorate with age. 1t is always
reliable, as only the best quality Of mustard is
used in its preparation. It is ready for use at
any moment by simply dipping it in water.
1t is sold in half yard pieces, at 25 cents per
roll, by all druggists. Sent by mail, on re-
ceipt of price, by
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N Y,
National Republican., 1876-08-15
A Suit for Damages.

Messrs. &. W. Paschal and F. D. Neale, as
counsel, have entered suit for Margaret Garii-
ner against James l.. Barbour for $4,000 Tor
goods and damages by reason Of defendant
having, in July, 1874, when she was sick and
confined to her bed, entered upon her property
known as the Philadelphia hotel, sold the
same and appropriated the money to his own
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Excursion Wednesday.

Upon reference TO or advertising column:
it will be observed that Hamline NJ. E. church
joins with the Lyceum Bureau in the excur'
sion Wednesday evening. This combination
was arranged for August ?, but the rain OIL
that day made it necessary to postpone the
trip. The excursion given by the Bureau in
connection with Hamline church earlier in the
season was one of the most successful of the
series.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Enterprise.

We invite especial attention to the facilities
afforded by Smith, Birge & Co., 1o14 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, in the specialties they advertise
of Colds Heaters and Ranges, Iron Fences,
Plumbing and Tin Work, Chandeliers-in fact,
almost everything of metal required to fit up
house. Purchasers. alweys!fnd it for their in
terest to deal with enterprising houses, who
are up with the times in every Improvement.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Fire Insurance.

The Firemen's Insurance Company of Wash
ington and Georgetown, D. c., (office over
Bank of Washington,) insures real estate and
personal property at low rates, and guarantees
prompt payment OF losses.
National Republican., 1876-08-15

For the speedy and effectual cure of catarrh,
offensive discharges from the head, shattered
constitutions, nervous debility, (msle and
female,) consumption and all chronic diseases.
Principal and only sffice 222 South Ninth
express to any address in the United States.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
Men of EnterurisA

don't take down their signs in dull times nor
stop advertising.
Small Handbills printed for seventy five cents
per thousand at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Job Office.
Business Cards printed for $2.25 per thou
sand, at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office.
National Republican., 1876-08-15
At Cost-At Cost.

Children's Linen Kilt Suits, 2H to years of
age.
Children's Cashmere Kilt Suits, ~ to 5
years of age.
Boys Linen Suits, 4 to 10 years of age.
Boys Cashmere Suits, Alto 10 years of age.
Youths Suits in great variety from years
upwards. All the above will be sold at cost to
make room for our fall and winter stock.
Noah WALKER & Co.,
Cos Pennsylvania Avenue,