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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-09-30
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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-09-30
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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
Bad Roads.

During our going backward and forward to court last week, we were forcibly impressed at the bad condi- ton of the road between here and Dover. Such road for the main thoroughfare to our county seat And yet it Is but a specimen of every road in our county. Can we not have better roads? Does the grand jury ever pay any attention to this matter? Has road overseer ever been made "come to time" for allow ing his road to become almost inn passable? We believe our road law is not so good as it might be, but yet if it were enforced we might have much better. roads. It is bad re- iiection on the energy and enter prise of our people to see such roads. Let us have better roads-roads over which a team can be driven without constant danger of being upset any how.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
The Fourth of July.

The Tooth anniversary of Ameri- can Independence approaches near at hand, and as yet we have lot been able to learn definitely wheth- CT we are to celebrate it in old Pope or not. Most all places in other sec tions of the country are making preparations to have a rousing time. Why should we too not have grand celebration on this extraordinary occasion? If we are to do anything it is time to take steps to insure q grand success. It will require some time to arrange q programme, confer with speakers, raise funds &c., and we would ad- wise an early start if anything is to be attempted. We say let us have creditablc demonstration on this oecasion-either this, or nothing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
GUM LoG, June 3d, 1876.
To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:

To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 Your article on the necessity of legislation for building up good free school system in Arkansas, is, I notice with pleasure, being responded to by your fellow edi- tors over the state just in time to have the people select candidates for state offices pledged to the support of free schools. Now, l think you are deserving well of your county in tho course you are taking in this regard.
 l avail myself of the occasion to say, that by the last U. s. cen. sus, it appears that those States are wealthiest winch have the best free school systems in operation !; that States are poor in the ratio of their illiteracy. In word, that the money of the country follows the free schools of the country.
 We have no census to show it, but presume the proposition will apply to families and individuals.
 E. D. c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
Education.

To the editor of the DEMOCRATS:
 Your sentiments upon the sub iect of education, and your posi- tion on the common school ques- tion in politics are worthy of the highest praise, if praise can be considered a proper offering for doing right. Permit a stranger among you to offer you his weak voice to cheer you on in the way you have started. In this Cen tennial year of our national life no more fit offering can be brought to the altar of republican liberty than q spirit of unseltish devotion to the work of educating and en- Tightening the people. No better means is known for casting out the devils that impede our growth and disturb our peace. The fath- CTS of eur Republic, while differ ing on many questions of mere policy, were generally agreed upon fundamental principles. They laid the foundation of their structure on the broad basis of humanity; and all agreed that their work must be perfect or inn perfect, good or bad in proportion to the virtue and intelligence of the people. An experience of a century in the course of our sys- tenn, has shown the opinions then advanced to have been prophecies now fulfilled. Whatever of dis order or unhsppiness has broken our peace or disturbed our hap.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
Circuit Court Notes.

Lucien IIildridge for the killing of Castine, was sentenced to two years Imprisonment in the State prison.- Kate Ball for larceny-stealing an X was sentenced for one year. J. F. Macarthur and J. D. Rushing were each fined ten dollars and costs for selling liquor without a license. The case against NJ. II. Baird, for selling bitters in violation of the law prohibiting the sale of liquors with in three miles of institutes of learn- ing, was dismissed the court ruling that free common schools are not institutes of learning within the meaning of the act.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08

with the party in the coming elec- tions this fall, has right to a voice in the Primary Election; and after the election has been held, all who participate in it are bonad in honor to accept and acquiesce in the result of the election. For a man who is not a member of the Democratic party, or who expects to use his vote to defeat the nominee of the Primary Election, to come forward and ask to take pat in the Primary is the night of folly; and any one who has cheek enough to attempt it should be refused.
 When it comes to the general election, then if the opposition can beat the nominees of the Primary Election they will have a chance; but how can they reasonably expect to be admitted into the preliminary measures of the Democratic party while their avowed business is to defeat the candidates said party may put out. Were we to admit repub- licans to the Primary Election, they, being desirous to defeat our men, would vote for our weakest candi- dates. Then after the primaries were over they could put out strong CT men of their own party and pos ply defeat the regular nominee.
 We trust there may be no dissatis- faction about this matter; and we trust further that all Democrats will stick to the Primary Election, and to the nominees thereof.
 We do not think that any fair minded man who expects to vote the republican ticket can ask voice in the Primaries of the Democratic party of Pope county. We don't see on what grounds he should.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08

piness thus far, may DC tracea back for it's first cause to that great fountain of evil, the igno- rance of the mind, or the corrupt ion of the heart, or to both; for both of these things are usually found together.
 There is probably no general truth more nearly without except ion or more general in it's appli- cation than that axiom of the Declaration of Independence All men are born free and equal" and it is certain that no encquali- ty in the whole round of nature is so great or so general as that which appears in the actual con dition of our peopele. When we come to enquire, why people crea- ted equal should become after wards in the course of their growth and development, so very unequal in body, mind, condition and estate, there appears to be but ono satisfactory answer to the question, which may be included in the one word, education; ;--edu- cation in its broadest sense, as signifying every means by which knowledge both spiritual and ma terial is acquired and reduced to practice in the affairs of life. There are the two characters that appear everywhere upon the stage of life: The one has had the powers and faculties inheret- ed from nature so cultivated and restrained as to work in harmony with her laws and the institu- tions of men. The other has been permitted bv the weak in diligence of parents to grow up in all the wildness of unregenera- ted nature; the one a blessing to the world which it will sadly miss when he leaves it; the other an incumbrance which this life will be much better without; and whose departure from it can not be regretted. Children have been born with capacity to be- come great and good, who, from the evil influences surrounding them in infancy, and want of proper instructions afterwards, have passed of the stage of life unnoted and unregretted.
 He therefore is the true reform CT who applies himself to the minds and consciences of the peo- pie, developing and regulating the one, and arousing and quick ening the other, with no motive but to do good, and no hope but for happiness. C. H. II.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08

Hodgson Burnett, is an intensely powerful story, such one as we do not sec more than once in five years. "Josiah Aliens Wife, has also one of her inimitable sketches. But everything is good; if possible, bet ter than good. No lady ought to be without this magazine. It is un- questionably the cheapest and best of all, for the price is only two dol lars a year, postage free, or one dollar for six months. For clubs, great deductions are made, viz.: six copies for ten dollars, for one year, including an extra copy to the per son getting up the club, and also superb large-sized engraving, "Christmas Morning." all postage free. Specimens are sent gratis to persons wishing to get up clubs. Address Chas. J. Peterson, BOG Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
 ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THT FIELD. .--In order to make it interest ing for the boys, MT. Reuben C. Brown to-day announces himself q candidate for Sheriff. His announce ment will be found in the proper column of to-day's paper.
 MT. Brown is one of our active, industrious young farmers. He has the true grit in sufficient quantity tc make as good an executive officer as anybody. Reuben is not strang- CT to our people and will make il lively for the other contestants ill this race.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
THE FIN NCIAL QUES-
 TON.
How Stand You Candidates?
Fletcher Gives His Views.

l To the Hon W. R. Miller, Thos. Fletcher, G. D. Royston and all candidates before l the People of Arkansas. l We are tired of the delays and subterfuges of the press. We ask you to speak out; will you speak out, gentlemen, one and all?
 1st. Will you pledge yourselves to advocate the payment of the Lough- borough bonds and all the just debts of the State?
 2d. Will you oppose the payment of the Clayton bonds, as the devices of robbers and ruffians, who seized our capitol without our authority, and issued these pretended bonds without our consent.
 Sd. If you will support the first measure, we will commend you for your honesty and fearless indepen- dence.
 4th. If you will advocate the pay ment of the Clayton bonds, we will denounce you as the enemies of true liberty, more to be dreaded than if you beat us down with arms in your hands. We will denounce you as men who would sell our sinews and the muscles of our children, under the false pretense of paying our debts, when you assume to pay these unauthorized bonds.
 9th. As free and independent voters-as a portion of the people, we denounce all presses and candi- dates, who act the contemptible part of trimmers around the great ques- ton of LIBERTY OR BONDAGE. Hawes H. Coleman, w. A. Trigg, J. C. Saunders Adam Clark, J. w. Miller, J. R. Lee, J. l.. Atwood, J. F. Clingan, John Southerland, Thos. Denson, N. II. Locke, Vim. Pratt.
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June ..
 GENTLEMEN :-I have no views to keep secret on questions relating to the financial condition and credit of our state, either as a candidate for nomination or a taxpayer and a citizen.
 am in favor of paying the BaX- ter war bond and the Loughborough funding bonds, so far as the same shall be sold, and am in favor of carrying out the contracts made on the part of the State with reference to these two classes of bonds to the letter and spirit. l am opposed to paying anything whatever on the so-called Railroad Aid bonds; and also am opposed to the paying of what are known as the Levee bonds, and l believe that they should be rejected at once as a fraud upon our State.
 On the Holford bonds I am in favor of paying every dollar that the State received for these bonds, and not one cent more.
 Very respectfully,
 THOMAS FLETCHER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
ents
OR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,

IyOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, To THE VOTERS OF THE 5rn JUDICIAL CIR CUT, ARK.
 l take this method Of announcing myself candidate for reelection to the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicial. Circuit of Arkansas. If should be re-elcc- ted. shall in the future as in the past, de- vote my entire time and attention to the enforcement of the laws.
 make no other reference to the manner in which have performed the duties of my office than to tho records of criminal! con- victions in the Courts Of the Circuit, and the personal knowledge Of all persons hay : ing business in the courts therein during my term of office.
 Trusting your endorsement of the perfor- nance of the duties of my office may be shown by your votes at the ballot box,
 lam Respectfully Yours,
 l. r. BYERS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
Local Notices.

Boswell & Erwin have just re- ceived fine large assortment of fancy and stick candy.
 Ice cold Soda Water and lemon- ade at BOSWELL & ERwIN's. Al lovers of chocolate tea will find sweet chocolate for sale at
 BOSWELL & ERwIN's. Fresh lemons, oranges, cigars, sugar, &c., just arrived, at
 BOSWELL & ERwIN's.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
The parties who have bee

The parties who have been pushing Secretary Bristow for the Presidency say that selfrespect demands bis immediate resigna- tion. If that is the only demand he will not be likely to hear the cry. A bird in the hand is worth several that are daily flying far ther ont of the range of vision.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
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 BANQUET.

Attention! Candidates for
 Auditor of State.
 From the Little Rock Herald.l
 As an earnest of peace and good will towards all my honorable com petitors for Auditor Cf State, l cordially invite one and all to a banquet at my residence, among the roses and vineyards, native wines and music, on the 18th inst. at 1 o'clock p. m. Members of the press are invited. Respect fully, WELDON E. WRIGHT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
Our terms for announcing cal

---Our terms for announcing can lidates are: For township offices 300; county $500; Legislature or judicial 5000; State offices or Con sress $l5.00, always cash in advance. Announcements will stand during he campaign, aud special notice will be callel to all cards.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.

"A Democrat" sends us the fol- lowing communication, which in deviation of our rule we shall pub fish. "A Democrat" will bear in mind, however, if he has anything further to say that he must comply with our rule by sending his name with his communications. We have right to insist upon this. Here is the letter:
 DOVER, ARK, June 1st, 1876.
 To the editor of the DEMoCRAT:
 Sir: Please give me room in your valuable paper, to correct mistake that is in ciI culation in regard to who will be allowed to vote in the Primary Election. The mistake is gathered from few lines that is published in your paper, of 25th May, 1876, in giving the proceedings of the convention held at Dover on 2Oth May. You merely stated that 1t is not expected that any except democrats shall participate therein. ot course that is correct, but some Of the voters are construing it diff ierently.. Some are saying that no man except those who have always heretofore belonged to the democratic party, would be allowed to vote in the Primary Election, but if l understand the matter right, any man belonging to the Republi- can party heretofore, that will re- pent and he baptised can be initiated. 1 mean by that any man, white or black, who will give his word and honor that he will support the nom i inees of the democratic party, from president down, will be allowed to vote in the Primary Election. Yours truly,
 A DEMOCRAT. ! In regard to this matter it does seem 10 Us that there is no room for any misunderstanding, nor for any hard feelings. The Primary Election is intended merely as test ' to determine as to who may be this ! choice within the Democratic party for the various county offices. Any man who belongs to the party, or any man who, expects to affiliate
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08

Alas who will make presents to Ulysses ;. Grant after tue 4th of March next,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
E0R SHERIFF
-E,oR COUNTY SURVEYOR.

We are authorized to announce the name of R. B. Wilson as q candidate for county surveyor for Pope county at the coming election. Candidacy subject to Primary Election should one be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
k. B. WILSON, Notary Public.

tUSSELLVILLE, .... ARK ANSAS lm prepared to take acknowledgements of Dec,lS and other written instruments; also take dispositions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
E,oR SURVEYOR.

L1OR SURVEYOR.
 Respectfully announce myself as can didate for re- collection to the office Of County Surveyor of Pope, subject to the action oi the County Convention. Tho only refer ence I give is a careful examination of my work for the past three years.
 JAMES POTTS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-06-08
'EOR CONGRESS.
COUNTY CLERK.

NOR SHERIFF.
 We arc authorized to announce James W. Russell as a candidate for Shcrifl of Pope County. His candidacy subject to a Pri- mary Election, should one be held.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Yesterday at noon was the time fix .
ed by law for casting The electoral vote
at the Capito|s Of the States. We d,
not know the result but the matter is
settled as far as the electoral college is
concerned. Congress may yet have q
lively time over it
In Louisiana aud Florida the can
vassing Boards have made their ,e
turns in favor Of the Republican
Electors. the former by over 300l
minority and the letter by $50. This
will give Hayes ls5 electoral vot.s, a
maturity Of one. The Republican
State tickets and majority Of Rrpub
lican candidates for the Legislature, s
in Louisiana and Florida are elected {:
also in South Iaroliua In the latter
State trouble seems to be brewing
Wade Hampton, the Democratic can
didate for Governor forcshadowed i.
in the following speech.
Wade Hampton in his speech in
Columbia last niyh, SAID to the people:
Il am supported by the property own
rrs oi the State aud by govd me-" of
all CLASSES. Two months ago l said |
would submit NY clnius before the
people Of South Csroli"a, and # eli Ct.
I'd Governor, by the Eternal God I.
would have my place. Since then, in
spite Of fraud: and falsehoods, all the
y. weAs vi the State Eovern.nent aud
the bayonets Of President Grant. |
have besn by IS OC0 white mer and
Ii 900 colored men chosen to be toy
c+nor Of the State Of Son'h Carolina
and Governor will be The bnll"
BOX has announced the verdict Of tn.
people, and | will be their Governor
~ they shall have military govern
meut.'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Know all men by these presents shs'
from and after the drst day Of September
1875, il is useless to ask the &rm Of Bixb,
4 Wingcts, to sell You or any oshcr ma"
goods OH credit far this simple reason, the,
vii! not do it They have splendid stock
of every thing in the Grocery line and In.
tend to sell ct bottom prices for ready pay
aud will take anything farmer has 70 sell
a. living prices, EXCEPT A PROMISE re
PAY.
Sworn and Subscribed to
BlXBY 4 WINGETT.