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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-17
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To Let,

A STORY AND A HALF HOUSE, with stable,
"A on Court street. between Chapel and Sewali
Streets. Enquire of IL. ii. HAMLEN.
Augusta, May 26, 1876. may27.tG
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

SfoREHoUsE and lot in Dover, on tho o public square. Price, sG00.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

Two good store houses in. the town of Russellville for rent, only fifty yards from the depot, one fitted up for family grocery, the other for dry goods. Apply at the office of
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
Arkansas Press Association.

The fourth annual meeting of the Arkansas Press Association, will be held at Searcy, in White county, on the first Wednesday (the 7th) in June, 1876. Prepa- rations will be made for the en tprtainmsnt of the members while at that place. Efforts will be made to secure reduced rates of fare in going to and returning from the place of meeting. A full atten dence is desired, as business of some importance to the newspa- pers of the state will be brought forward for action.
 J. N. SMITHEE, Pres't.
 JACOB FRoLICH, JR., Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

oTEL! Large and commodous Ion the
 II corner of Main and River streets. best bargain in the county. This is raro inuucchent for man who wants 10 go into the hotcl business. Furniture will be sold with the house. Call or write for further particulars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
ARK DEMOCRACY.
Address of the State Central
 Committee.

In the opening of the political campaign for the present year, the state central executive com mittee, referring to the satisfacto- " advancement of our state on the road of political honor and material prosperity under a Dem ocratic administration, desires to invoke tn. continued action of the whole people to secure the perpetuation of condition of af fairs so satisfactory to every pa trioeic citizen.
 In period incredibly short, Arkansas has been redeemed from state of political vassalage and financial bankruptcy to that of a sovereign equal in the Amer ican confederation, happy and prosperous at home, and respect ed abroad. To the people of the state, through their representa- tives, belongs the honor. It only remains for them to act together to perpetuate the blessing. To that end your committee has call ed convention to assemble at the state capital on the 14th day of June next, and urge upon all who have the interests of the state and party at heart, to take part in the effort necessary to make that convention in the fullest sense represent the sentiments and interests of the whole party. As each individual must suffer by the maladininistration of public affairs, so is he under obligations to assist in shaping events so as to secure pare and compc- tent administration.
 Your committee urges prompt action in this matter, first upon the county executive committees. In counties where a call for con vention can not be regularly made from any cause, it is suggested that as many as three members of the party in fair standing in each township might unite Tn 8 joint call for township and county conventions, giving ample notice, and thus effectually organize the party without the intervention of a mass meeting for the selection of al executive committee. As to the exact mode of organizing no positive direction is given; but the hope is strongly indulged that such organization may be eff fected as that the will of the party may be fully reflected in all the conventions-township, county, congressional and state. In such cases do not wait for some one else to act, act yourselves and see that others do.
 It is an important era in our history, and the destiny of the country for years to come is to be determined. The same corrupt uyAasty under which Arkansas suffered so long has now possess ion of every department of the federal government, except the lower house of congress. That is doing faithful work, and Ar kansas has four representatives 10 give her voice expression.
 You will be called to vote not only for candidates for state off ces, but also to appoint delegates to represent you in the National Democratic convention for the purpose of choosing candidates for the highest executive offices of the general government, and with the prospect, for the first time in many years, for giving your preference expression at the general election. The occasion is propitiQus, as we'll as important. Let each member of the party dc his part as an individual, and the beginning at least will be secure.
 SOL. F. CLARK, Chm,
 J. T. TREzEvANT, JR. Sec'ty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
Coal-&-Iron-Region
valuabIe-Tjmbe CT.

PTIHtIpdIIy OAK. c0ttonWeod, Walnut. cher ry. hichory, gum, sycamore, maple, ash and pIne.
 The range is most superior, and very fine for stock raising. Clover. timothy and her!sgrass grow well on the low lan,is.
 The eounties are well situated for the con- venience of transportation, as they border on the Arkansas river, and the Little Rock anu Fort smith Railway passes through Conway, Pope and Johnson, which is com pieied and in active operation as far as Ozark in Franklin county.
 The population of these counties is abou as follows:-Pope 10000; Conway 5000: Yell l35OO Johnson 10000 They also possess good educational facilities in the way of
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

SOL. F. CLARK, Ch'm'n, J. T. TREzEyANT, JR., Sec'y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
SchooIs-&-Academies,

The various Christian denominations ara well represented, and there are also numer- ous iodges of Masons, Odd Fellows and Good F-mplars, all in an active and f,our- isning condition. There is also live, wide awake grange in almost every township,
 iarnes wishing to purchase lands thro' this agency, will place in this office a 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 Tor sale, II the owner SO desires, will be ad- tVertised free until sold; then a reasonable advertising fee, with ten per cent Tor sell ing VIII pc retained. All further infoima- with postage stamp to pay postage
 am also prepared to furnish Maps of ana information concerning all lands in rope county subject to homestead and will locate the same for parties on Liberal terms, Among others we have the following
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

Nice house and town lots in the town Of Russellville. Seven rooms to dwelling; good water-an.. one of the best located places in town. Will De sold on reasonable terms. Call within thirty days.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

Cn0ACREs, near Dover, the Coun %OV ty-site of Pope County, partly improved; situated in q fine commupity, in one-half mileo of fine steam Touring mill. thurch and school facilities good. 10 miles rom the l-' h' ft $. Ky. Price $2,O0O
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

House and three lots in Russellvillo, four rooms to dwelling; good smoke house; best we'll of water in Pope county. Twenty-Five selected fruit trees. Will be sold at the low sum of S650. Immediate possession given. Call within thirty days.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

or OF TWO ACRES OF LAND IN AI Dover, on which is situated a nice res- idence. Price, $1,5O0.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Resolutions Adopted by the DemOcratlc-Conservative
 State Central Commit v tee, March s, 1876.

Resolved, That q convention of the democratic. conservative party of Arkansas be called to meet in the city of Little Rock, on Wednes- day, the fourteenth day of June, 1876, for the purpose of nominat- ing candidates for the state offices to be voted for at an election to be held on the fourth day of Sep tember, 1876, and also presiden tial electoral ticket and to appoint delegates to the national demo- cratic convention, to be held in St. Louis on the twenty-seyenth day of June, 1876, and for the transaction of such other business as may be deemed advisable. Resolved, That the county ex- ecutive committees be requested and urged to take prompt action in the premises, and convene the party ia their respective counties, in order that a full and fair repre- sentation of the party and it's in terests may be had at the state convention.
 Resolved, That the basis of representation and voting in the organization of the state conven- ton shall be as follows-based upon the vote for the constitution of 1874. except in the county of Lafayette, whose vote in said election shall be equally divided with the county of Miller: Each county shall be entitled to one vote without regard to it's voting population, and after the first 500 voters, to an additional vote for each succeeding 300 or fraction of said 800 in excess of 250: Provided, that the number of per sons composing the delegation of each county in the state conven- tion shall be left to the discretion of the county conventions.
 The representation on said basis is as follows:
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

NJ pE Toy on Buchanan Street, in Rus AN sellville, on which is erected largo anu connections and well arranged livery stable. l3O yards from depot. A good bar gam offered. Those wishing to purchase had better call early.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10

"THE United States never promised to
pay gold for greenbacks. 1t never named
a day when payment should be made.
Where is there violated promise? Who
has ever asked that his greenbacks should
be redeemed at the Treasury in Wash.
ington in gold? It's little strange, too,
that if the Government has failed, its
bonds command PREMIUM Enquirer.
There is a condensed ignorance in this
that would afflict veteran schooln'aster
The greenback note is promise to pay
gold-for the "dollar" is a gold dollar
Look at the face of the greenback. 1t
does not declare, This is five dollars"
for that would be a selfevident lie. 1t
says "The United States WiH pdy the
bearer five dollars" and the United States
doesn't do it. Who has asked that the
greenbacks should be redeemed in gold
at the Treasury? Well, the people who
hold greenbacks know that they are in
Convertible-that they have not the pur-
chasing power of gold as they would
have if convertible into gold at their
face. AS to the premium on bonds: the
Government has kept its word as to
bonds. The interest of the bonds is paid
in gold. That is the basis of things We
would make the promise of the Govern
ment good in respect to the currency as
well as to the bonds.-Cin Com.
And the astute editor of the Commercial
leaves one factor out, namely, that "the
Government" has never tried to redeem,
does not yet receive its own promises at
par in payment of tariff dues, does not in
its own dealings treat them as gold. And
the Government regularly buys its own
promises at discount with its gold
The Enquirer only used the wrong verb
in its statement. 1t should have said
the United States never intended to pay
gold for greenbacks-and they never
have, dollar for dollar. So, under Re-
publican rule, the Government and its
yreenbacks have been a standing lie!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10

THE most condensed statement of the
ease against Mckee that we have seen,
is the following from the New York
Tines:
AS brought out in these several trials,
McKee's position in the St. Louis con-
spiracy seems to have been that of gen.
eral adviser and organizer. He was
neither ofice-holder or distiller He was
politician, and in that capacity he
busted himself with recommending men
for office or for dismissal. He was con-
tinually using Influence" to accomplish
one thing or another, and he received
the confidence of all sorts of persons.
When Ford the dishonest Collector, now
dead, was absent from the field, he left
instructions to one of his fellow conspira-
ators to Consult Mckee in all things"
and when detectives went to St. Louis,
it was the duty of somebody to "notify
Mckee Immediately" Finally, one Of
these plotters testified that he saw one of
McKee's dividends of the spoils paid
over to him, and that that eminently re-
spectacle person, not being sure of the
said to him with emphasis
"This is sacred thing keep it secret.
If there was conspiracy against the
Mckee knew all about it.
If conspirators divided any money, Nc
Kee had his share.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10

The New York HeraId'S Washington
correspondent says the resolution offered
by Mr.. Whitthorne, of Tennessee, but de-
MED adoption through lack OF two
thirds vote, has for its real object the in
vestigation of a charge which has been
afloat there for some time, to the effect
that the Secretary of the Treasury, when
he came into Office, ordered the payment
of three rejected cotton claims for the
sum of $l25,0O0, for which he had been
prosecuting attorney in the Cotton Blu
reau OF the Treasury department.
The Secretary is represented as anxious
for an investigation.
The New York Tribune'S correspondent
telegraphs that
One important question included in
his resolution related to The personnel of
the division of the Treasury Department
having charge of these funds. He as-
serted by implication that the second
officer of this division is Major William
Fessenden, who, as additional paymaster
in the army in 1868, was guilty of embez-
element of public funds, and was dis
missed in disgrace from the service.
From report made by the Committee
on War Claims during the first session OF
the last Congress, it seems that Mr.. Fes-
senden made secret arrangement with
TWO other persons to furnish them with
money from the public funds in his
charge to enable them to make specula-
tive wood contracts with the government
on the condition that they were to repay
the amount so loaned with bonus of 10
per cent on actual sale. In pursuance Of
this arrangement Mr.. Fessenden's ac-
completes purchased quantity of wood
in the District of Columbia and adjoin-
ing counties of Maryland with money
belonging to the United States The
speculation was unsuccessful, and the
Government lost through Mr.. Fessen-
den's embezzlement about $4,000. Sub
sequently one of the accomplices petit
toned Congress to remunerate him for
his own losses in connection with the
operation and the Committee in report
ing on this ella m used the following Ian.
guage: 'By this embezzlement (mean-
ing Fessenden's) the Government lost
$4,000, and has now nothing to compen-
safe for the loss" If this is the same
Fessenden now in the Treasury Depart
ment, his retention in responsible posi-.
ton is almost inexplicable.
"Almost inexplicable" is good.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10


Mr.. PAYNE's speech in the Democratic
House caucus at Washington is thus
spoken of by the HerGId'S Washington
correspondent:
Mr.. Payne poured oil on the troubled
waters of the caucus at this juncture, the
excitement attending Mr.. Hardenbergh's
speech having run quite high. He depre-
Gated undue haste, and made a concilia-
tory speech with good results. He then
offered a resolution by way Of amend
ment to, or as a substitute for, that Of
Mr.. Landers. Mr.. Payne's resolution de-
Cares the resumption of specie pay
ments, which the resumption act of the
last Congress commanded to take place
in January, 1879 entirely impracticable,
and sure, if attempted, to plunge the
business Of the country into disaster and
ruin, and added that such part of the re-
sumption act must be at once repealed,
and that instead of it policy should be
adopted involving neither contraction
nor expansion, but one based on the
gradual accumulation of coin. He ex-
planned that an accumulation of five per
cent per annum of coin by the Treasury
would bring specie payments in six years,
and that specie payments by the banks
would be a consequence of specie pay
ments by the government.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10
THE TEXAS PACIFIC.

Hon. R, NJ. 7. Hunter, of Virginia, has
written a lengthy letter to Hon. L. @. c.
Lamar, in which he strongly commends
the Texas Pacific Railroad project and
among other things, he says:
"Might not the General Government
imply the right to construct this route by
a rule of implication far less strict than
if it were question Of the distribution
Cf power between a State and the Fed
eral Government? The right of the Gov
ernment to settle and organize its Terri
tories so as to bring new States into the
Union is undeniable. Whatever is ne
cessary, whatever is highly useful for
these purposes, if its execution be impos-
sible by the States, may be done as
proper, if not actually necessary for the
purpose. Can any measure be conceived
which would bring in new States along
that route 80 rapidly and so efficiently as
the construction of this road? Without
it there will probably be parts Of that
valuable territory unsettled and minis
tering nothing to the uses of humanity
for a century or more. Complete this
road, and large and efficient societies will
spring swiftly into being, like Minerva
from the head of her father, aroused and
equipped for all human work, and ready
to play useful part in the trade and in
of all mankind. This is work
which States could never undertake or
complete, but too vast and important to
he States and world to suffer abortion |
or scruple."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10

WE don't want to wait for guidance
from the National Convention, which
may be manipulated by Mr.. Tilden's
git-edged New York bullionist lackeys,
or we will be "betra yed in the house of
our friends. ."-SteubenUiile Gazette.
We cannot, for the life of rs, see how
such filings are calculated to promote
Democratic harmony snd success. To
elect the next President the Democracy
ofevery State will have to work together
cordially, The fomenters of discord and
hate in the ranks at this time may do
harm, and are not likely to bring vic.
tory. At least it seems so to us. We
are not working in the interest of any
man for the Presidency, but earnestly
desire the utter overthrow of the present
rule. In justice to Gov Tilden, we COM
mend to all citizens our friend of the
Gazette included, his late annual message
to the General Assembly of New York
1t is a State paper worthy of the Jackson
or any other period. The people of the
great State of New York endorse and
cordially sustain Governor Tilden in his
great work of reform and economy OF
public administration. In these, too.
consist the grea, work of the Democracy
of the whole country; and to carry it out,
we need in position the most able and
capable men of the land, with mind to
know and heart to do. The names and
localities of the incumbents are of sec
ondary importance. We beg then of our
friends to quit carping about non-essen-
tials and cease to SOW the seeds of addi-
tional folly and disaster. Is there a
"bloody chasm" between ourselves?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-02-10

Hon. PROCTOR KNOTT, during the de-
bate on the proposed amendment to the
Constitution to limit the Presidential term,
drew the following sketch of the abund-
ant attractions of the Presidential office
A salary of $4,000, mansion sus-
tanned in a style of luxury that few per-
sons dreamed Of furnished, repaired and
heated at an annual expense of SIS, 900,
with the very air breathed there per-
fumed by rare eXotics propagated in a
SIS 900 garden house, maintained at an
annual expense of SIS, 900; a private
secretary at three thousand year to do
the Presidents writing; two assistant
secretaries at 81, 500 year, to do the
work of the private secretary; two clerks
at 81, $50 to do the work of the assistant
secretaries (laughter); steward at two
thousand, to supply the Presidents table
with the choicest wines and the richest
viands that could tempt or satiate his APP
petite, with $4,000 year for books, pc
riodicals, stationery, kilograms and Ia
comical pause other contingencies.
What that meant he did not know, but
he thanked God for the Contingencies"
(laughter). If the children Of Israel
sighed for the heshpots of Egypt, what
must be the anguish Of sensitive soul
when taking last, long fasewell of such
a salary and luxuries.