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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-18
Galley Rock Township Meet
 ing.

X meeting of the Democrats of Galley Rock township, county of Pope, convened at the town of Gal ley Rock on Saturday the 18th inst, for the purpose of selecting and in- strrcting delegates to county con- ventiou to be held at Dover on the 20th day of May, 1876.
 On motion W. l. Pollock was call ed to the chair aud A. NJ. Gibson chosen secretary, and the following business regularly transacted, to- wit: Darling Love, K. D. Love and Vim. N. Falls were selected as dele gates to attend the county conven- tion, when the following resolutions were offered, and unanimously adopted.
 Resolved lst. That our delegates are hereby instructed to favor a Primary Election.
 Resolved 2d. That, inasmuch as we have the most implicit confidence in our delegates selected, we would therefore leave them untrammelled by further instruction and free to act for the best interest of the party.
 Resolved 3d. That the proceed ings of this meeting be sent to the Russeliville DEMOCRAT for pnblica- tibu that we heartily endorse said paper, and earnestly recommend it to every citizen of Pope, irrespective of party, as we'll worthy their sup port.
 On motion the meeting adjourned.
 w. I. POLLOCK, Chairman,
 A. NJ. GIBSON. Secretary.
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Call for Hon. A. M. Gibson.
RUssELLvILLE, May 17, 1876
To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:

To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 We the undersigned voters of Illi- nois township, take this method of calling upon MT. Gibson to allow his Dame used as candidate to rep resent the people of Pope county i'll the next general assembly for the state of Arkansas, and wish him to announce himself as such or posi- lively decline, that we may know whether to depend upon him or not. We make this call believing that Mir. Gibson is one among the most suita- ble and efficient of all the names yet spoken of for this position. Signed, F. King, G W Reed, J A Hcarn, Jno W Petray, Jas Nj Rogers, J F Faulk- ner, J K Perriman, J B Erwin, John X Erwin, W l. D Ewing, W NJ Peeler, J A Maddux, NJ H Baird, and B others.
 lowing to the number of other communications, and the reports of the various township meetings, which we have to make room for in this issue, we find that it is neccssa- " to curtail the length of the above petition by leaving off the names of some of the signers. Our space is limited, and the shorter calls on candidates can be made, the better, especially as it is always gratuitous work for the paper.
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NOtiCe.

Is hereby given that the following named executors, administrators and guardians have filed their ac- counts for settlement and eoniirma- ton at the July term, 1873, of the Probate Court of Pope county Ark ansas, viz.:
 Henry Kir"hof guardian of Sue II. Rankin. N. ID. Shinn, adm'r of J. II. Brooks. E. l.. McCracken gd'n of James Vickers. J. K. P. Will iamson adm'r of J. $. Williamson, hnal settlement. T. S. Fawcett gd'n of Bells heirs. II. A. Howell, gd'n of A. w. Peacoek's heirs. W. "A. Barker adm'r of J. F. Boon. James A. Austin adm'r of fiWm. Bowdcn. Jas. G. Furguson adm'r of the est. of Jas. E. Truett. James w. Booher adm'r of D. A. Booher.
 Allpersons interested in the above estates are hereby notified to file their exception if any they have on or before the second day of the July term of said couit or they will be forever barred from excepting to the same or any part thereof.
 Witness my hand and the l.. 5. seal of my office this 2lth
 day of April, 1876.
 A. J. BAILISS. Clerk.
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D RUssEILvILLE DEMOCRAT THURSDAY. MAY Is, 1876

the legislature, and as a delegate in the recent constitutional convention of the State. The ilst position con- ferred without my solicitation, and really against my inclination and wish at the time, and the latter by general consent and exclamation of the people without even all opposing candidate in the field. In the as- sembling of which two bodies, with the aid of that noble old Roman pa triot Gov. Elisha Baxter. and the people, peace and quiet was restored to the State, in the destruction and dethronement of carpetbag corrup- tion, tyranny, and oppression, in the rcinvestment of our rights, the purity ofthe ballot box, and the sov- ereign reign and rule of the whole people.
 Hoping and trusting that we may profit by tlie bitter experience of the past, and make wise, prudent, and worthy selections, to fill all the various offices elective by the people and that our State may rival, and even excel, her sister States in good government, with honest, faithful and competent officials to adminis- ter it, You will believe me,
 Very Respectfully,
 JNO. K. HOMER ScoTT.
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Letter from John K. H. Scott.


 To Messrs. II. Winn, T. B. White
 sides, Ben. T. Embry, J. II. Potts,
 Wm. Reynolds, D. NJ. Mourning,
 w. A. Barker, W. l. Mcclellan,
 Frank Thach, J. G. Ferguson,
 Green Wallace. $. k. Parker, J. C.
 Rye, H. Kirchof, R. B. Hogins, N.
 D. Shinn, K. NJ. Moreland, F..
 King, w. E. Young, r. J. Hollow,
 Allen Womble, D. C. Brown, and
 many others :---
 Gentlemen: My attention has been called to your respective cards published in the Russellville DEMO- GRAF on the 18th and 20th of April, as well as to numerous private let ters and personal solicitations re- ceived at various times from other friends of the district, calling upon me for the use of my name before the democratic convention of the 4th Congressional district, as q can didate for representative in the con gross of the United States.
 In reply thereto you will please accept my grateful acknowledge ment for this manifestation of your esteem and confidence in my ability and qualification for so high and important n position, which 1 must confess is extremely flattering, much above the worth or estimate have ever formed of myself, and being unasked, unsought, and least eX- pected, without aspiration thereto, must think it an over-estimate of my fitness or merits, doubtless superin- duced upon your parts from person. al friendship and esteem, more than from any intrinsic or meritorious services rendered to the people or my friends in a political or public capacity. coincide w,th the Hon. Jesse Turner of Crawford county, of whom it is said, on being ap- preached by friend upon the sub Ject of being a candidate for Govern or, remarked "that the office should seek the man, and was not to be sought nor declined when a nomina- ton was fully, freely and fairly made by the people,"
 A residence in Arkansas of nearly fifty-eight years, having emigrated to it when d small boy with my father, who had been appointed by President Monroe as one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, and who was the first public officer com ing into the territory, aiding and assisting in its territorial form of government, would doubtless be a sufficient warranty of my identity in interest with the people of the State, with whom 1 have lived so long, and whose vicissitudes in veal and woe have felt and shared.
 Yet with this record of almost na- tivity, l certainly do not aspire to the position, or any public one with in the gift of the people, and take this occasion to express my thanks to you for your regard, and to my fellow citizens of Pope county for the confidence they have heretofore reposcd in electing me as their sen ator ill the extraordinary session of
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MARRIED.

On Monday evening May 18th, at the brides residence in Russellville, Mir. Henry F. White and Mrs. Bettie Bernard. Officiating Minister. Rev. w. J. Dodson.
 Amidst the congratulations, and with the best wishes, of many friends, who were taken quite by surprise by the happy event above recorded, the joyful couple took their departure by Tues day mornings train, for the Old North State, where the honeymoon will be spent among friends of the happy bridegroom.
 We add our warmest congratula- tions, and wish them cup overflow ing with thu joys of welded life.
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gates to the county convention; whereupon the following gentlemen were elected. F. W. Parker, w. NJ. Pce.er, James Potts, C. G. Oates, M. II. Baird, A. K. Henry, k. j.. Wilson and K. E. Wilson.
 Mir. k. B. Wilson asked permis- sion to withdraw and have another delegate chosen. Request granted and N. D. Sbinn chosen in his stead.
 l.. W. Davis moved that our dele gation to the county convention vote for instructions to he issued to our state delegates. Motion sustained.
 The names of Win. K. Miller, M. l.. Bell, and s. F. Hughes were placed in nomination.
 First ballot Miller and Hughes tied. Second ballot Bell dropped and Miller and Hughes tied again. Third ballot Hughes gained the preference.
 L. w. Davis moved that our dele gates be instructed for J. k. Batten- field for secretary of state. J. F. Battenfield asked that the gentleman withdraw his name, as he was not an aspirant.
 Mir. Davis contended that Pope county had never had a place on the state ticket and he insisted upon his motion. J. F.. Battcnficld then moved that our delegates be instructed for Ja- cob Frolich, of White county. J. R. Duke moved that the ir- structio.,s be for Battenfield as first choice, and Frolich as second.
 J. E. Erwin moved that Batten- field be first choice and E. B. Bea- vers second choice. Mir. Erwin's s motion was sustained. | For auditor R. K. Garland was the preference by q small majority over Crawford.
 For land com'r, J. N. Smithee; :; for treasurer, T. J. Churchill; for chancery clerk, w. 1. Mcclellan {; for chancellor, Jno. R. Eakin; for attorney-genl,D Dan. W. Jonesr for sup't public instruction, W. NJ. Oates.
 1 l.. w. Davis moved that it be ex- pressed as tn. sense of this meeting that the county ticket be submitted to Primary Election, and that our delegates use their influenc, to have Primary Election ordered during the first or second week of August. Carried.
 The delegates to the County Con- vention were instructed to vote for NJ. II. Baird, as chairman of the new County Central Committee. The Russellville DEMOCRAT was asked to publish these proceedings and the meeting adjourned.
 F. W. PARKER, Chairman.
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Liberty Township Meeting.

At a meeting of the citizens of Liberty township in convention as- sembled, MT. Jessie E. Pardew was called to the chair, and C. l.. Brew ton elected secretary.
 The object of the meeting was ex- plained by the chairman. The fol- lowing named persons were elected delegates to the county convention to be held at Dover the 20th day of May 1876, to-wit: F.. l.. McCracken, J. B. Pardew and A. J. Hickman NJ. T. Hale, and T. J Pardew.
 A motion was made that the dele gatesbe instructed for Primary Elec- ton; otherwise uninstrnctcd
 The meeting adjourned sine die.
 J. B. PARDEW, On.
 C. l.. Brewton, Secretary.
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AdniniS trator's Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that as administrator de bonis non of the estate of stephen b. Lewis, deceased, will on the 25th day of May, 1876, and during the hours for judicial sales on said day at the court house door in the town of Dover, Pope county, Arkansas, offer at phblic sale to the highest and best bidder on credit of six months the follow tug described laud belonging to said estate for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate, viz. The S W !li of the $ E li sec. 20, and the \ E l4 of the S W see. 2l in township 7 North Range IS west, and au un- divided interest in the x la of the N F IA of sec. 9 in townsh in : x R 20 West, and all the above lands be- ing in Pope county, Arkau sas. Pur- chasers will be required to give bond with good security aud q fen on the land to secure the purchas money.
 W. D. AC OWAl,
 Adm de bouis non Of the est. 0l ;. D. Lewis, deceased.
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Dover Township Meeting.

Pursuant to call the democratic voters of Dover township, assem- blcd May 18th, 1876, at the court house in the town of Dover.
 Maj. West called the house to order and briefly stated the ob- ject of the meeting.
 On motion ID. James was called to the chair and J. C.. Wallace chosen secretary. On motion. H. c. Howell, Maj. West. J. C. Rye, W. I. Mcclellan and $. W. Jones, were appointed q committee to draft resolutions, &c. While the committee retired the house was exceedingly we'll entertained by speeches from Hon. E. V. Bewley and Alex. Wheeler, Esq.
 Whcreupon the committee re- ported the following resolutions:
 Whereas, We the Democrats of Dover township, having an abid- ing faith in the doctrines of De. mocracy, as handed down to us from our forefathers; and
 Whereas, Our only hope for the safety four lives, liberty and property, is in the State govern ment, having it's corner stone hcwn from the quarry of pure De mocracy; and
 Whereas, We know that our success as party depends upon thorough and systematic organ ization; therefore be it
 Resolved, 1st, That we recon mend that the system of Primary Elections be adopted by our coun- ty convention in the coming can vass, believing as we do that it is the only system based upon pure democratic principles.
 Resolved, 2d, That we recog- nize our colored fellow citizens, who hare voted with us in the dark days of democracy, as mem- bers of the democratic party, and entitled to all the rights thereof.
 Resolved, Sd, That VIC reccom- mend to the convention of our county, that our county central committee be instructed to direct the township committees to re- quire of all persons offering to vote at our primary elections, who have not heretofore affiliated with the democI atic party, promise that they will support the regu- lar nominees of said party, from President of the United States to the lowest office in the gift of the people, for which persons have been nominated to fill.
 Resolved, 4th, That we recon mend to our county convention the Hon. Jesse Turner, of Craw- ford county for governor.
 Resolved, 5th, That we recog- nizc the Russellvile DEMOCRAT as being a purely democratic paper, and we heartily recommend it to the county convention for our county organ, and to the people of our county as sound democratic paper. MAJ. D. WEST, On.
 The resolutions were unani- mously adopted.
 On motion II. c. Howell, w. B. Young, Alex. Bringlc, Dr. John McFadden, Leonidas Neal, and James Linzy, were appointed del : cgates for Dover township to the county convention. On motion our delegates were instructed to favor in the county convention the appointment of B. F. Bayliss on our county central committee as commlttee-ma to represent the northern portion of the county.
 On motion the secretary was ordered to forward copy of the entire proceedings of this meet ing to the Russellville DEMOCRAT for publication. On motion the house adjourned. D. JAMES, On.
 J. c. Wallace, Secretary.
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Warning Order.
In Pope Circuit Court.

In Pope Circuit Court. Margaret K. lIickox,
 Plaintiff, vs. Elijah King Adm'r del Complaint bonis non of the estate( in equity. of W II lIickox, dec'd,) John King, A. J. Bay- liss, Clerk of the Co. Court of Pope Coun-) ty, Margaret llickox, Henry Small, Delia) Defendants. Small, and Alice IIic- kox, surviving daugh-5 ter and heir of W. lI.l uickox.
 The defendants, Margaret Hickox Henry small and Della Small are warned to appear in this court with m thirty days, and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff Margaret F. liickox.' April 25th. 1876.
 A. J. BAlLlSS, Clerk, By B. F. Bayliss, D. C. lll.3tl
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Illinois Township Meeting.
RTSSEILNIILI,

RUssELLvILLE, May l3, 1876. Pursuant to call, the voters of Illinois township met in convention 'n this day.
 The meeting was called to order y J. F.. Battenfeld, who stated the 'bject of the meeting to be the selec. ion and election of delegates to at end the county convention on Sat Irday May goth.
 F. w. Parker was then chosen hartman of the meeting, and J. E. iatteniield, secretary. The chair lan announced that the first husi- .ess was the election of eight dele
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Announcements .
NOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,

A To THE VOTERS OF THE 5rH JUDICIAL CIR crIr. ARK.
 l take tliis method of announcing myself n candidate for recollection 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.
 I make no other reference to the manner in which have performed the duties ofmy office than to the records of criminal con- victions in the Courts of the Circuit. and the personal knowledge of all persens 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 Ut the ballot-box,
 lam Respectfully Yours,
 J. F. BYERS.
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Our terms for announcing can didates are: For township offices $3.00; county $j.00; Legislature or judicial 5000; State offices or Con gress $l5.00, always cash in advance. Announcements will stand during the campaign, aud special notice will be called to all cards.
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Taken up by C. F. Harris and posted before j. II. Mohon Justice oi the Peace in Pittsburg township, Johnson county, Arkansas, on the 2lst day of April, 1876, one dark brown mare about six years old, thirteen hands high, star in face, a little crest fallen, shod ali round, valued at S25,00.
 J. NJ. THOMPSON, Clerk.
 May lst, 1876. lj.
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We trust the county convention next Saturday will choose delegates who will be ready and willing to attend in person.
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Taken up in Pope county at my residence on Point Remove near Glass Village Camp Ground on the 18th of April 1878 one Rlack mare l2 years old, l3is hands high. Also at the same time and place one sor- rel horse 1 years old, llI hands high, blaze face with right hind foot white. The owner is requested 10 come forward and prove pr perty and pay expenses for the same.
 l.. B. HAMM.
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Adminis strator's Sale.

Ky vlrtne or an order Of PrODaIt Court of Pope County, at the April 1876 term thereof, will, on Thurs day the
 25th DAY OF MAY, 1876, proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder in the town of Dover, within the lawful hours for sales, the following real property belonging to the estate of J. B. Caldwell, deed to-wit:
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of Russellville, in Pope county.
 Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said J. E. Caldwell, deceased. Terms of sale: credit ot six months, with note and approv- ed security, and lien retained ol the land. J. k. DUKE, Adm'r De bonis non est. of J. B. Caldwell, deceased. lI-3w
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NOR SHERIFF.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
 Notice is hereby given that letters of administration bearing date of Mar. 18th, 1876, have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of A. J. West, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby warned to present the same within one year from the date of said letters or they may be preclud- ed from any benefit of said estate and all claims not presented within two years shall be forever debarred.
 C. C. LUKER,
 Adm'r est. of A. ). West.
 Russellville, May llth, 1876. 3t
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WARNING ORDER.-Pope cir w cult court. Linnie J. John son, plaintiff, against James E. J Johnson, defendant. The defcnd- ant James E. Johnson, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Linnie J. Johnson.
 A. J. Bayliss, Clerk.
 April 20th 1876. Hit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-22

A LARGE MANUFACTORY DESTROYED.
TIE LALANCE & GROsJLAN TISwARE ESTABLISH
MENr AT wOoDHAyEN, l.. l., BURNED-LOss Is
MINATED Ar SlJO,uOO.
Fire was discovered very early yesterday
morning I'm the "fat-room," IN the man building
of tne L.anco Il GrOsJean Manufacturing Com
panys establishment at Woodhayen, L. l. All the
buildings except the storehouse were destroyed A
Waterman was engaged the place whose duty 1t was
ON sunday nights To start the TRES lie had built FIRE
IN the lat Ioon." where all the tin used IN the eStab-
lsLmen was dipped In boiling tat and had gone 10 au-
other part Of the establishment IL is supposed that
some Of the fat boiled aud cuught fire, which COM
municatcd TO adjacent woodwork. There was no fire
under the boilers connected with the engine, conse-
quently the whistle could not be sounded for
an alarm, and tie Waterman powerless
stay the progress of the flames especially as all tie
Tin IN the place less covered with fat.
There was ample supply Of water in the buildings,
with proper appliances Tor its use, and there fire
brigade organized among the men employed III the cstab-
shm, n but the fire occurred at such time and in such
q way that these preparations proved OF no avail.
This cstah shmcnt Is sand Ia have been the most exten
In the country the production of seamless TIM
ware JIpanned ware. porccain-ned kettles. wire and
steel furniture, &C., and gave employment TO several
hundred men, women, and boys. Recently there have
been about 100 employed but only on tlrecquirters
time. The machinery used very elaborate.
TIE buildings covered eutire block OF brick,
and three stor In hight except along Atlanc-ave,
where they four stories, with tower and clock.
The stock the stOrehouse which saved, together
wit the building is valued a 100000. The machinery
the burned buildings valued nj S-oO,UOO, the
buildings destroyed at SljO0O0, ann the stock lost at
100000 more. The iota loss Is only ajoui hall Gov
cred by Mr. Gre IAN, at the time OF the fire.
Was at his residence IN BruOklyn. He was nc once sent
for, ana arrived about Il. III. to-day but was 80 e&-
cited by the calamity that Lee could give few partc-
lars lie tainted when he first saw tao ruins He said
tiat ne ul readily replace INC pun ing. 'slioyei Dss'
II would bo almost impossible To replace the machinery
large proportion OF the residents OF Woodhai EN- worked
i'm the manuaC tory, and the fire will prove, II IL feared,
great disaster they must remain out OF employ III NJ
| Tor some time.
hotel OF Mr. Incrtnt, oplo-L the factory
IL Is alleged that tins fire was NOT caused by sparks RON
the burn ne buildings, and there Is suspicion thdt II
set on IRE Jns WAS eXtlngulsucd ny some OF the
Jamaica irrmeu, who were present VITA two or three
engines schoolhousc, about quarter OF mile dis
taut, caught lire from sparks but the building Was
saved.