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Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14
Mormon officials are nreach;no

Mormon officials are preaching in
favor OF abolishing the ceremony of
marriage. even SIS performed accord.
ing to mormon rites. The object is to
prevent legislation against polygamy
by Congress-. It is claimed that, hay
ing abolished the marriage system the
Mormons will have no wives, and
could not be prohibited from voting
and serving on juries. They would
also be secure from punishment under
the Poland bill of 1852, as they would
not be living with these women as
their wives or claiming them to be
such.
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14
TFrom the New York WGrld
T. KEsEDE>T GRANT AND THE
PARTY PIAs FORM.

pal KEsIDE>T GRANG AND THE
PARTY Pg.A' A'EOlku.
The fifth plank of the Cincinnati
platform specifies the conditions of
reformed and an efficient civil service
under the Constitution" as the Phila-
delphia platform promised to the
country un Ter President Grant a re-
formed and an efficient civil service.
In the removal of Yaryan. President
Grant has violated the principles of
one Convention as fatty as he has for
four years broken the promises of the
other.
Says the fifth plank of the platform:
"Under the Constitution the President
''and heads of departments are to
''make nominations for Office" The
Constitution nowhere mentions heads
of departments. If this plank means
anything it means the sound principle
that each chief is to name his subordi-
mates and be held responsiblef for them.
The President peremptoriIy removed
Yaryan from an Office over which the
law gives him DO control, and in which
his superior officer says to him on re-
firing: ST part from you with sincere
regret on private and public grounds.
I have relied with unshaken confidence
On your intelligence. Judgment, zeal
and strict integrity"
Says the fifth plank: '.The Senate is
to advise and consent to appointments
Senator'S should not dictate
appointments to Office" It was on the
accusation of Senators Logan and
Spencer that President Grant twice
proposed Yaryan's removal; it was on
Senatorial advice that he at last Or
dered the removal.
Says the fifth plank: "The invariable
rule for appointments should have ref
erence to the honesty. fidelity and ca
pacity of appointees." and President
Grant, in a fortnight after. removed
Yaryan, to whom Bluford Wilson,
President Grants appointee. says:
''There are few men in the public SER
vice of the same or even higher grade
who could not be better spared"
Says the sixth plank of the Cincin
natl platform: "We will hold all pub
"lic officers to a rigid accountability
land engage that the prosecution and
punishment of all who betray official
"trusts be speedy, thorough and un-
"sparing;" and President Grant re-
| moves an officer, to whom one supe-
rior says. ''in the purification of the
"service, the discovery of frauds, the
"puDishment of wrong-doers, L have
sever found you in hearty GO operation
"with myself, and feel that the sue
'cess Of this bureau is
'Jargely due to your official
''action;" and another superior de-
"clares: "Five years intimate associa-
"tion with you in a memorable cam
"paign against " hiskey rings and kim
"dled rascalities, as we'll as against
"those who have prostituted official
"stat1on gives me a right
"to bear witness to your ability. your
fidelity and y our high courage"
| mot words are needed but acts,
said the Fifth avenue address, and
upon the words of the Cincinnati plat
form President Grant puts the gloss
of action. Between words and acts
the country should choose, and choos-
| ing, repudiate both.
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14
The Happy Hour.

7 he busy day is over,
The he Isehold work is done,
The cares that fret the morning
Have faded with the sun;
And In the tender twilight
1 sit in happy rest,
With my little darling baby
Asleep upon my breast.
With lids whose silkeC- fringes
Shut out the waning light;
A little hand, close folded,
Holds mammals fingers tight;
And in their soft, white wrappings,
At least in perfect rest,
Two dainty feet are cuddled
Like bird les in 8 nest.
All hopes and loves unworthy,
Depart at this sweet hour;
All true and noble longings
Renew their holy power
For Christ, who in the Virgin
Our motherhood has Dlest,
Is near 10 every woman
With a baby on her breast
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

From the Democratic State Platform.
Resolved, That me earnestly and
cordially recommend the adoption by
the people of the amendments to the
Constitution proposed by the convea-
ton of 1875 and thus largely reduce
the expenditures of oar State and
county governments and simplify their
administration, so that sOe may be
enabled to establish q thorough and
enlarged system of public schools for
the benefit of all the citizens OF the
State.
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14
CORRESPONDENT of the Raleio

A correspondent of the Raleigh
Nea0s writing from Chatham county
says:
Hon. John Manning and others
have advertised to canvass the county
during the month of July in the inter-
ests of the Constitutional Amendments.
We are entering the campaign in
earnest, and are determined to make
old Chatham the banner comfy for
Vance and Jarvis, if long and contin-
ued work can do it,
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

A clear showing of the ground upon
which the deadlock between the two
houses has been brought about is given
in the following tabular statement.
taken from the New York Express. It
compares the amounts appropriated by
the bills which are the subject of dis
pute with the estimates of the various
and the amounts actually
for the year just closed
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

And now Northern Radical papers
are publishing that Governor Hayes
has actually shaken hands with a ne
gro Well what of it d? Is that any,
thing strange for a Radical candidate
at the North.
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

A large number of new members
was added to the roll of the Wilson
Tilden and Vance Club ON Monday
last. 1t now numbers about three
hundred,
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

Make up your clubs for the JoUsAt
and send them. in. The subscription
price puts the JOURNAL in the reaoh
of all. Remember the valuable Wheol
er and Wilson Sewing Machine given
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14
Is THE MONEY WORTH SAVING.

IS THE MONEY WORTH SAVING.
IF the amendments shall be ratified
there will be three judges instead of
five on the Supreme Court Bench-a
saving of five thousand dollars a year
in clean cash. If the amendments
shall be ratified there win be only
nine judges on the Superior Court
Bench instead of twelve-a saving of
seven thousand five hundred dollars a
year. These two changes alone will
save the people twelve thousand dol
lars year in cash Is it worth saw
ing these hard times Let tho people
answer in November. Twelve thous-
and five hundred dollars q year in
cash saved by the amendments. Think
Of it ye tax ridden people /!
If the amendments shall be ratified
a regular session of the Legislature
cannot but cost $50, 900 for pay of its
members. Heretofore the average
cost of regular sessions under the Can
by Constitution has been over $100 900.
Is $50, 900 in the cost of single ses-
sion of the Legislature worth saving
these hard times
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

A Tilden and Vance Club number
ing over fifty members was organized
at Durham on Thursday night Of last
week.
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

WASTE OF TIE PUBLIC LANDS.
Reform is necessary 10 put stop to the
profiigate wastes of the public lands and
their diversion from settlers by the party
in power which has squandered two hun
dred millions of acres upon railroads alone,
and out gilmore than thrice that aggregate
has disposed of less titan sixth directly
to tillers of the soil.
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

To'a s2O3, ss, ,sS5 III ,s12, ,sls s1s5, ,491, 55s
Wilmington journal., 1876-07-14

INFRINGEMENT IN EXPENSES.
Ref rm is necessary in the scale of pub
lie expense, Federal, State and municipal
out of Federal tax alton has swollen from
$50, 100000 gold, in 1850, to $3.50, 900,
in 1870. Our aggregate taxa
ton was from.S1e4, 100000, gold, in 1860
to $4,000, 900, currency, in 1870, or in
one decade less than SIS per head to more
than SIS per head. Since the peace the
people have paid to their tax gatherers
more than thrice the sum of the national
debt, and more than twice that sum for
the Federal Government alone. We de-
mand vigorous frugality in every depart
ment and from every officer of the gov
nl.Il,hnnnf
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Bear in Mind

And forget it not, that the general election for State, county, and town ship officers will take place on the 4th day of next month-just one week from next Monday. Make your calculations so that you will be sure to be at the polls, and when you get there be certain to vote the straight Democratic ticket. Re. member the republican party is united and stands solid to a man against us. It is the fight of the same aDominable set of 1868, who rendered desperate by being depriv- ed for short time of the OppOrtu- tunity to steal and filch our money and our rights, are going to make q desperate effort to regain control Ol our State Government.
 Although we may think there is no danger, it is important that we should have the largest possible ma jority. A rousing majority will have good effect on the November election, and will inspire the Dem ocracy of the whole country with new zeal and life.
 Remember, Monday Sept. 4tl 1876, is the day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

PINE KNOB, ARK, Aug. 10, 1876. EDITOR DEMOCRAT: The follow. ing l select and pen down as being very applicable and suited to many thousands, and also to my condition since the loss of my loved compan, ion:
 sec thee still; Thou art with me through the gloomy night In dreams meet thee as of ola-- Then thy soft arms my neck enfoid, And thy sweet voice is in mine ear, In every scene to memory dear,
 l see thee still.
 l see thee still, This lock of hair thy forehead shaded, These flowers all wiltcd now like thee, This was thy book-here didst thou read, Thy picturc--ah yes here indeed,
 I see thee still.
 see thee still; This was thy favoritc frcsidc seat, Here in this chamber thou didst lie, Here on this pillow thou didst die, As then see thee pale and cold,
 sec thee still.
 see thee still; Thou art not in the tomb confined, Death cannot chain the immortal mind, Let earth close over her sacred trust Yet goodness dies not with the dust, Thee; ah beloved, tis not thee, Beneath the coffin lid see, Thou to faircr land art gone, Then let me, my journey done
 To see thee stiil.
 DEW,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
ED.

At the residence of his father, in Gordon county, Georgia, on the 5th day of August, 1876, John r. Marsh, aged 26 years and l9 days.
 The subject of the above notice was q young man of excellent qual- ities and exemplary habits, as can be attestcd by many of his friends here who will be grieyed ar the above announcement. He had been clerking at Atkins, in this county for some time, and had won the eS- teem ofall who knew him. Prompt ed by filial affection he had visited Georgia to spend a few weeks with his parents and family. But, alas he had been at home but 35 or 10 days when he was taken down with fever which resulted so fatally, cut ting off the useful life of worthy young man. We tender our sincere sympathy to his sorrowing family and friends.
 On Sunday morning the 20th inst. after only a few days illness, Alfred II. Moseley, aged i2 years.
 We tender our sincere sympathy to the bcreaved friends of the depart ed, in this great and sudden aiiliction.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Russcllville, Aug. II, 1876.

GAsToN Co.,, N. c. Aug. 3, '76. To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 It is we'll known, both at home and abroad, that Arkansas is one of the most peaccable states now in the union, but there may be some of your readers who may not be fully aware as to how peace was procured to their once OCT run and down -trodden state.
 For the benefit of such as may wish to know the facts in the case, you will please to copy the following epistle which is from the pen of one Brown, of Raleigh, N. C., who edits the Era" Af- ter hashing up the South Caroli- na and Georgia Democrats and giving vent to his spleen on the recent Hamburg massacre" he winds up with the following advice to Governor Chambcrlin, how peace has been procured in other parts. Hear him:
 'There is one State in the South so quiet and peaceaLle now that we never hear of it. Yet only two or three years ago it was q nell upon earth" in which vio- lcnce and lawlessness ruled every where, and the "nigger" was shot for amusement. We mean Ar kansas. But one day Governor Powell Clayton armed and drilled some regiments of militia and sent them into the lawless dis tricts to shoot down the roughs. They dld it, according to all ac- counts, with a stern, unflinching purpose and good aim; and they created peace and q desire for peace so strong that it lasts yet. We commend the example to Governor Chamberlin. It is his duty to sec that justice is done to the Hamburg murderers.. It does not belong to federal power. Let him do his duty sternly and re. lentlessly, and he will save South Carolina and arouse pubae
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

List of Judges of Election appoint. ed Ut July term 1876, of County Court of Pope county;
 Galla Rock Township, T. s. Faw- cett, Geo. Byerly and A. l.. Clon- finger.
 Wilson, Noah W. Cooper, John W. Guest and Charley Lewis.
 Griffin, Josephus Poe, James l.. Burris and Wm. Griffin.
 Gum Log, Caleb Davis, Alsey Smith and J. W. Gullctt.
 Moreland, Henderson Virdin, Francis Hutson and J. II, Baker. Liberty, Jesse Garagus, John l.. Goats, and Isaiah Mobley.
 Independence, Martin Hensley, J. C. Pack, and lick Curtis.
 North Fork, Ben Jones, Wash Barnes, and A. c. Winters.
 Allen, Thos. G. Page, Zach Trent ham, and Wm. Newton.
 Hickey, J. W. Russell, John R. Hickey, and J. E. Sullivan.
 Martin, R. II. Tate, Burrell Rush ing, and Robert T. Rye.
 Bayliss, s. c. Manscill, W. G. Noi din, and T. R. lobe.
 Clark, Pleasant Love, Gibson Mor- rison, and T. C. smith.
 Illinois, W. J. White, Alva Rus sell, and Warreu Black.
 Pilot Rock,--
 Dover, Jesse Bringle, J, C. Bonds, and Jacob ". Harkcy.
 A correct list from record.
 A. ]. RAYLISS Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

tian, Crawford and Yell counties, will be held at Ozark, on the 3d, 4th, 9th and 9th days of October, 1876. All teachers, school officers and friends of education are invited to attend. Teachers in public schools are requirec by law to attend, their wages continuing during their at tendance. Applicants for State cer- tificates will be examined on the last day of the institute. Teachers are requested, by the State Superin- tendent, to bring such text books as they conveniently can.
 -EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD. ---The eighth wonder of the world is "Wondcr" Harrell, or Doctor F.. B. Harrcll's celebrated gray horse which he calls "Wonder." If you don't think he's wonder you ought to see Dr. Har- rell drive him over stumpy rough road, washed into deep gullies occa- sionally, and meeting wagon once in a while which has to be passed with not an inch of room to spare, without ever touching the ribbons. We'll bet man thirty-five cents to a nickel, and give him new silver twenty-cent pice (the one we gol from Wharton) to bet that Doc caIl drive him across the Boston Noun. tain, safe and sound, without ever touching the lines.
 As hot as it is, the following named parties assured our frient B. F. Bayliss, that they could stand the pressure; and so he has handed over marriage license to them with in the past two weeks:
 James c. Barnes and Martha c Porter; ". E. Young and Lizzie Rol low; John Clingman and Sallie J Wright; T. J. Blankenship ant Sarah J. Pucket; Sam. Williamson and Eliza NJ. Patterson; John Pitt. and Ellen K. Hatchctt; J. W. Dixoi and Sarah w. Stout; Charles Ed wards and Mary Harbison.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
\ New Hair Tonic WortI,
 Having---It is the Best.

WooD's IMPROVED HAIR REsToRA- tive is unlike any other, and has no equal. The Improved has new veg etable tonic properties; restores grey hair to glossy, natural color; res torres faded, dry, harsh and falling hair; restores, dresses, gives vigor to the hair; restores hair to prema- turely bald heads; removes dand- rufl, humors, scaly eruptions; re- moves irritation, itching and scaly dryncss. No article produces such wonderful effects. Try it. call for Woods Improved Hair Restorative, and don't be put of with any other article. Sold by all druggists in this place. and dealers everywhere. Trade supplied at manufacturers prices by c. A. Cook & Co.,, Chicago Sole Agents for the United States, and Canadas, and by Collins Bros, St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

I, in my imperfect manner, 'drop these few lines" hoping, if your foreman refuses to lay his typo graphical hand upon them, that you will carefully tuck them away in the bottom of your waste basket.
 During the past week there has been an abundance of caloric in the air, and the average citizen consid4 CTS his toilet incomplete without a huge palm leaf with which to agitate the atmosphere,
 Notwithstanding the excessive heat of the past week, we have as yet, had no cases of sunstroke, ow- ing, doubtless, to the even tcmpcra- ment of our citizens. and the absence of anything calculated to excite the brain, and produce other effects not herein set forth.
 There has been in progress, for the past ten days protractcd meeting, Rev. w. J. Dodson ofliciat- ing. Much interest has been man. ifested, and there has been q good attendance, but as yet we have had no conversions. Bro. Dodson has labored with an untiring zeal, and it is to be hoped ere he leaves us, his efforts may be crowned with sue cess.
 Had I time, I would say somc- thing about our Base.ballists, but think they arc contemplating visit to your city during the week and will simply say, here, that the K. E. Lees will have to look to their | laurels.
 Not wishing to be tedious, l will for the present, close wishing "the DEMOCRAT good luck. Yours, II,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The weather, the latter part of last week and the first of tlfis, was progressively hot.
 Don't fail to attend the election one week from next Monday, and vote the democratic ticket straight. State election one week from next Monday. Vote the ticket at our masthead straight.
 The singing class meets every Monday night at the Presbyterian church to practice. All the mem-
 ,sare requested to attend.
 See the new advertisements in ,o-day's paper. Among the number will be fouud those of Mack,s Saloon, and Evins' Livery Stable-
 Match game of Base Ball be- tween the Lees and Athletics, of Atkins, to-morrow. Everybody is invited, and a large attendance ex- pected-
 -LosT.-On Thursday Aug. l7, one gold sleeve button with the initials "J. II. S." on the under side. The finder will be libcrally rewarded by leaving it at thls office. We had a refreshing shower
 
 Tuesday evening" The thunder and rain had a most delightful effect on the heated atmosphere, reviving to animal and vegetable life.
 Business in the Mayors and Justices courts has been better. For carrying concealed weapons and other misdemeanors the con Eibutions to the papAe coaers have been lively.
 The crop of potatoes, both Irish and sweet, in our county, will be both good and abundant. We have never seen finer potatoes than our farmers have this year.
 Some of the democratic cam paign songs for Glee Clubs are eX- ccllcnt, and they. are good substi- tutc where band cannot he had.
 A good bath in clean cold water taken every morning before break fast, will ll q great measure over come the cncrvating tendency oi the present hot weather. Try it.
 Several new subscribers sine, our last issue, but not enough. W' want those who are friends of dem ocratic paper in Pope county t' work up more subscribers.
 For three cents per week vol can have all the news of your count, and state, and much other goo, wholesome reading. Three cent per week or Sl.50 per year is all tn DEMOCRAT costs.
 Prom among the returning St Louis eXcursionists last Saturday VIC were favored with an agreeabl call from Messrs. E. II. Greenhouse of Van Buren, and G. w. smith O ''thriying Alma"
 -Vick's Floral Guide No. i fo 1876, has just been received. I'll
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Proceedings of the Convention
 of the 9th Judicial Dist.

OZARK, Ark, Aug. 10th, 1876. The judicial convention for the 9th district was organized by calling A. $. Mckennon to the chair as tenn porary chairman, and E. NJ. Black burn as temporary secretary.
 On motion the chairman appoint ed the following gentlemen com mittee on credentials, viz: J. C.. Crudup, Dr. c. w. Smith and P. J. NJ. MacGeevy.
 Which committee after retiring, returned and reported the following delegates entitled to seats:
 Franklin county-W. A. Carter, l. k. A. Wallace, J. c. Crudup, W. M. Stevens, E. D. Turner and L. E. Felkcr.
 Sebastian-P. J. NJ. MacGeevy. Ycll-A. s. McKennon, proxy. Popc-J. k. Sanders, proxy.
 Logan-F. NJ. Blackburn, proxy. Johnson-A. $. MeKennon.
 Crawford---Dr G. w. Smith, and T. s. Green.
 The report was adopted.
 On motion of r. J. NJ. MacGecvy the same basis of representation was adopted as that of the late state con ventiOn.
 Nominations being in order the name of J. F. Byers was placed in nomination, and the vote taken by counties which resulted in his unan- imous nomination.
 The following was offered by Dr. G. w. Smith, which was adopted:
 Whereas, The abuses, wrongs and improvidcnccs of the Republican party have brought financial ruin States and brought our government which fought to be an example and stand hrst among the nations of the world, to open shame; and
 Whereas, Nothing but change of party, men and measures will bring the reform that alone will restore us to the good old days of Washington and Jefferson, therefore, be it Resolved That we, the delegates of the 5th judicial dist. in convention assembled, heartily and fully en- dorse the action of the national con vention held at St. Louis, and we pledge our support to tie ticket put in nomination by that convention, headed by Samuel J. Tilden whose name alone is guaranty to the peo- of the United States that the Demo- cratic party means reform.
 Resolved, That we pledge our cor dial support to the ticket put in nom ination by the Democratic convcn- ton held at Little Rock on the 14th of June last.
 Resolved, That the members of this convention, declare that the Hon. J. F. Byers, the present attor- ney for the 5th district, deserves the plaudits of the whole country for the manner in which he has dis charged the duties devolving upon him; that through his untiring zeal the country has been freed from the criminals who boldly travcrsed our district without the fear of the law and the just punishment which is now meeted out to them, and believ- ing that he is entitled to the support of every honest man, we declare him to be the unanimous choice of this convention for prosecuting attorney.
 On mOt,on the chairman appoint ed the following executive commit tee for this district: Jesse Turner, J. c. Crudup, J. II. Sparks, B. B. Chism, $. W. May, l.. W. Davis and G. $. Cunningham.
 Moved and adopted that all the democratic papers of the 5th judicial district, and the Little Rock Gazette and Herald to be requested to pub fish the proceedings of this conven- tion.
 On motion, convention adjourned. A. $. MckENNoN, Chm. K. M. Blackburn, Scc'ty.