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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
REDEEMED ARKANSAS.
A Happy Condition of Affairs Which Grant did his best
 to Prevent.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN:
 Sir: I have recently returned from q somewhat extended trip through the State of Arkansas, which I have been visiting for the last twenty years, sometimes once and sometimes twice each year, and l desire to tell you briefly how matters look there at this time.
 It is surprising to sec what a change for the better has taken place since the change in the State government. My business called me into all the important parts of the State, and during the whole time l saw no disturbance, heard no quarrels, and met with no evidence of ill-feeling or bit terness anywhere. The people are all at work with an energy l have not witnessed there for years; harsh and cutting words and epithets engendered by the war are hushed and heard no more. The colored people seem to be better satisfied than I have seen them since the war; and, in fact, all classes are in good humor and full of hope. The people are better supplied and more con- fortable than they have been for sixteen years. The great wheat crop of last year, to say nothing of the other abundant crops, make the State well to do, and with even an average crop this year, the poverty brought about by the war will be only a misfortune of the past.
 There is in Arkansas no dispo- sition tog back to open up old sores-no searching among the embers to kindle afresh the fires of sectional strife. People of all parties are on kind and friendly terms and working together to make the State prosperous. In the wise and straightforward ad- ministration of the government there everybody has the most i'm plicit confidence. The condition is truly gladdening to the heart of every lover of peace, order, and law; and a future of prosperity to this State, so richly endowed by nature, is not now . matter of doubt. MERCHANT.
 The above letter clipped from the New York Sun will suf. flee to show how others see us how we appear to disinterested parties. It is a truthful picture of Arkansas as she stands to o-day. Notwithstanding the fact that it has been but very short time since our state government was rescued from the hands of the adventurers who swarmed south after the war, so great has been the change brought about by placing our state affairs in the hands of our own people, that even strangers cannot tail to note it. A few more years of home rule and a few more good crop years and the hardships, suffer ings, and expressions of the past years of radical rule will be re- membered only as a dark dream of the past.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
To the Voters of Illinois Town
 ship.

By virtue Of authority conferr- ed upon us by the County Gen. tral Committee, the undersigned hereby calls the Primary Meeting for Illinois township to convene at Russellville on Saturday the 18th of May 1876, for the pur' pose of electing Eight delegates to the county convention which will be held at Dover on the 2Oth of May. We earnestly urge upou every good citizen that he use his efforts to secure g general attend ance of the voters of the township. It is also suggested that it might be well for each voter to attend the Primary with his mind fully made up as to whether the primary election system or the convention plan shall be adopted in putting out county ticket. In order that there may be perfect harmony on this point. the sense of the voters at the primary meet ings should be consulted. The County Central Committee could thus get the sense of the party on this question.
 J. F.. BATTENFIELD,
 J. K. DUKE,
 r. w. PARKER.
 Rus.ellyille, April 27th, 1876.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
ARE YOU A FRIEND OF
 POPULAR EDUCATION?

Every friend of education should use his utmost influence to secure the nomination for the legislature of the ablest advocates of popular educati0n.-Amefican Journal of Education.
 We need some good friends of popular education in the legisla- ture of our state, and we would be glad to have the voters take this matter into account when considering the merits of candi dates. One of the highest duties devolving upon the state is the education of the children, and no man should be sent to the legisla- ture who does not realize the re- sponsibility resting upon him to look after this great interest.
 Make every candidate commit himself on this question, and pledge himself to exert his best efforts for the public school sys- tenn; and ifyou find a man oppos- ed to free public schools, mark it that he prefers darkness rather than light, and never send such q man to your legislature. Men who are afraid of intelligence in the masses--men who are afraid for the people to learn to READ and THINK for THEMSELVES, are dangerous and unfit to exercise the powers of legislation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
April. The committee ofinstruc- tions reported the following:

tlonS reported the 1OllOwlnS:
 "Your committee recommend that our delegates to the state convention of the democratic par ty of Arkansas, to be held at Lit tie Rock on the 14th of June, 18- 76, be instructed to cast the vote of Sharpe county for Hon. w. R. Miller, for our first choice for governor, and for s. F. Hughes for our second choice; for Gen. T. J. Churchill, first choice for treasurer; for Hon. J. N. Hill house, of Lawrence county, as our first choice for auditor of state for Col. Jacob. Frolich, of White county az our first choice for sec retary of state, and Gen. N. B. Pearce, for our second choice; for Hon. w. F. Henderson, of Ran dslf county, as our first choice for attorney general, and for Hon. J. N. Smithee for commissioner of state lands, first, last and all the time. We further recommend to said convention the name of Col. M. D. Baber of Randolf county as q suitable person for presidential electOr.
 As democrats we heartily en dorse the course and administra- ton of Gov. A. H. Garland as ex- hibiting the rarest order efstates- manship, and pledge to his excel lsncy the cordial support of the people of Sharpe for any position in the gift ef the people of Arkaa- sas. A. H. NUNN, Chairman.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

We find many men opposing free schools who know nothing about them. It is little strange that this subject is so poorly un- derstood in the south. The poli ticians who assume to instruct the people are exceedingly care. ful to stand aloof from this ques- tion. We have often wondered why such is the case. It must be because they love darkness better than light. When the people earn to read and think for them selves their occupation will be gone.-American Journal of Edu' cation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
Last Thursday

Last Thursday President Grant sent message to the House in reply to a resolution requesting him to inform the House what officials had been ab- sent and what official acts had been performed at q distance from the seat of Government with in the past seven years. His re- ply is that it was none of their business-or words to that effect. He did not propose to give evi- dence against himself in aid of the power of impeachment vested in the House.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

An enthusiastic admirer of our paper sends Us the following poetical effusion, which we pub fish because we think it is poetry, every line of it: May the DEMOCRAT live and prosper many
 days, And do much good in different ways; May it be a success with J. F. B. at it's head, And it's influence and knowledge all OCT
 the land spread.
 So mote it be.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

The action of the House in the matter of the vote of censure passed upon John Young Brown at the last session has been re- considered on motion of Mir. La mar, of Miss, and the past action of the House so far as it relates to the charges of prevarication has been expunged from the record by a unanimous vote.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

Jackson county instructs for S. P. Hughes, for governor; J. M . Parrott, for auditor; T. J. Chur- chill, for treasurer; J. N. Smithee for Land Commissioner; Jacob Frolich, for secretary of state ; Dan w. Jones, for attorney gener- eral.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
STATE SUP'T OF PUBLIC
 INSTRUCTION.

Of all the officers to be elected this fall there is not one which should be selected with more care, whose qualifications should be so closely scrutinized, and whose particular adaptability to the pe- sitlon sought should be so strong ly insisted upon, as that of Sup't of Pubic Instruction. There is no other interest of our state up- on which the veal of the common people so largely depends, as our public schools for the enlighten ment of the masses. There is no other interest which needs SO much fostering care and attention-so much jealous devotion from the officer who stands as guardian thereof, as this. There IS no other department of our state government, the prosperous con dition of which, will tell more to our advantage than this. To mako our state conspicuous for her care and devotion to the pub lie school system, and to secure . great degree of efficiency of the same, will do more to give our state an cnviable reputation, and to shed credit and honor upon the party into whose care the next State administration will be com mitted, than anything else we can do.
 It has been a fruitful cause of complaint and reproach, that VIC have given no attention to the public schools of our state. So little attention has been given, that we have even been accused of being opposed to them. And even now there seems to be very little attention directed to the se- lection of proper custodian of this great interest during the next State administration. Among all that is being said and printed in the newspapers concerning suita- ble candidates for the various off ces, this position, the most impor- tant of all, in one sense, is being overlooked. We trust it is not yet too late to awaken a lively in terest in this matter. We must show by our actions that the charges made against us of oppo- sition to public schools, are false. We want a man for our next State Sup't of Public Instruction who is not only qualified, but who is an active, zealous worker and warm friend of the public school system. We want one who will give his whole energy to the work of making the public schools of Arkansas efficient and pros porous.
 We want the very best adapted and qualified man in the State for our next State Superintendent. Let the people of the state and the newspapers demand this, and when the convention meets let them make . wise selection.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

-Over eight hundred working men were thrown out of em- ployment by the failure of liar vey, Arnold & Co.,, of the North Adams print works. The failure is a heavy one, the liabilities be. ing over $l,OO0,O00.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

The Evening Star, of Little Rock, closed it's first year last Thursday. It has been fearless and out-spoken exchange, and an unfaltering friend of the labor ing man. May it's second year add to the brightness and useful ness of the Star.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

The Forrest City Times comes to us with cross marks enough to stake and rider ten acre field. We prize the Times as as exchange and send our paper regularly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
RooMs OF THE DEMOCRATIC

CrSrp.L COMMITTEE OF PoPE Co.,,
 April 25th, 1876. EDITOR DEMOCRAT: Please pub. fish the following list of township committees, who will give general notice throughout their respective townships of time and place that meetings will be held by the demo- cratic party to appoint delegates to 10 the county convention to be held at Dover, Pope county, on the 20tl day of May, 1876:
 CLARK TOWNSHIP: A. A. Crane J.J. Rye, Sol. Gibson.
 ILLINOIS: James F.. Battenfield J.R. Duke, F. W. Parker.
 GALA ROCK: A. M. Gibson, T $. Fossett, Arthur Reed.
 WILSON: E. A. Darr, Thomas Reed, w. II. Harrellson.
 GRIFFIN: K. B. Rankin, F. ID. F. Montgomery, John Nickles, ST:
 IspEprNDl NCE: Wm. C. McAfee Henry Jones, - Bell.
 GuMLoG: C. Davis, J. w. Gullett T. $. Edwards.
 MoRELAND: W. s. Bowden, Hen' Verdon, John Suggs.
 NORTH FORK: B. II. Haley, C W. sherman, A. C. Winters.
 LIpERTY: w. k. Halle, J. l. Burns, W. l.. Price. DOVER: D. West, Alex. Wheeler Jas. Linzey. e ManrEN: R. II. Tate, John Ste yedson John Isabell.
 UIcKrY: J. R. Hickey, Jo How ard, J. W. Russell. ~ u. ALLEN: William Newton, Mose Freeman, Henry Felkins. We hope that sufficient time an' notice will be given by the commit tees in each township that iui attendance and general expression of sentiment from the party may D'
 II. c. HOWELL, Ch'm'n, Ell. MCCRACKyS, See 'ty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
F rimary Elections, etc.

Editor DEMOCRAT: As an old citizen and a constant reader of your paper, ask the privilege of expressing myself through your columns on one or two subjects which appear to be exciting some interest as the time for making nominations for the various offices approaches.
 The party Tn the minority is always opposed to nominations being made in any manner; and they have good reason therefor because SO long as nominations are made by the majority in good faith, and good selections made, none of the minority will hold of flee. But so long as conventions are held and attended by only 2 few aspirants and their friends, they will be unpopular with the masses, even those of the same political proclivity. For this req son, many prefer the primary election, and for one I see no ob- jection to this plan of bringing out candidates.
 It has been urged by some that too much time will be spent by our farmers in attending these elections, but 1 cannot see the force of this objection, for really it will not take as much time to visit the polls deposit a ballot and return, as to attend a caucus or convention, where committees have to be appointed to report resolutions and log roll for their favorites. So that if there is any argument there it is on the side of the primary election. If time can not be spared for such an election, 1t would be far better to allow every one who aspires to serve the dear people, to try his luck and then the minority will be more apt to elect the man than the majority, which would certain ly please the aforesaid minority, and would also satisfy the majori- ty that the battle is not always to the strong.
 If it is not trespassing too far on your patience and space, I will say a few words on another sub- ject. It has been reported that our farmers, or a portion of them, have determined that they will support none but farmers fer the legislature. Now, I confess that my sympathies are with the farm CT, mechanic, and laborer, be- cause legislation heretofore has been almost entirely in f-vor of the privileged classes. Still if a man is honest and capable and his feelings are enlisted on the side of the producer and against monopolies, l cannot see why he should be ostracized. The man who is incorruptable and who has the ability to do the most for the people, is the one who should be selected for office, and if lightning should strike some one not an tlcipatiag sucn dispensation of political providence, all the better.
 Certainly our farmers have just claims to be heard, and shall be proud of the day when every workingman qualities himself to fill any aud every office. Profcs- sional and business men have sometimes made able legislators, and farmers some times but indif- fcrent ones. Unless you have perfect confidence in tue aspirant
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
Helena Mail: Our corresp

Helena Mail: Our correspon dent at Poplar Grove informs us that . man by tho name of Nolan, cut another with large knife by the name of Jim Anderson, on Pine Ridge, few days since. No Ian cscaeed.
 Jim Anderson is a funny name for knife.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

Prof. James Mitchell and w, C.. Stout have both declined to be come candidates for the office oI Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

There is nothing very original in q money market report. It Is too full of quotations.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

The Sharpe county Demo crats met in county convention at Shade on the l1th Of
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

-Ossey Sanders, who was re- prieved by the president is to be hung at Ft. Smith on June 2d.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
Montgomery county has in structed for Miller for Governor.

The Maryland republican convention held on the 4th Inst, for Blaine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11
VOL. IT.
Pope County Convention.
RooMs OF THE DEMOCRATIC CESTRAL)
 COMMITTEE FOR POPE COUNTY, AHk.i


 Dover. March 2Sth, 1S16.
 convention of the Democratic party of Pope county will be held at Dover, on Sat urday. the 10th day of May next, for tho purpose of selecting and instructing dele gates to the Democratic State Convention, which i. to be held in the city of Little Rock Ark, on the l4th day of June next. Also to select a county democratic central commit- tee for the county, for the ensuing can- paign, with instructions as to their duty in organizing the party in the ensuing cam paign. It is requested by your committee, that township meetings be held in the sev- erai townships of the county, at as early day ss convenient, that a full expression may be had.
 The basis of represent ation and voting in the organization of the convention, shall be as follows based upon the vote for the State constitution of 1874: Each township shall be entitled to ono vote, without regard to its voting population, and after the first 50 votes, to an additional vote to each succeed ing 50 votes or fra action of said 50 votes in ex- cess of e5. The number of persons compos- ing the dele gation from each township shall be left to the discretion of the township meetings. The representation on said basis I, fol
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-05-11

Your committee in organizing the party in 1874 worked with all their energy and ability for the welfare of the party, disre garding the threats and menaces of dema- gogues and disorganizers. The great effort of the enemies of the party was to disorgan- ice the party. run what they called good Demoerats as Indepeadeats. How far they succeeded was told at the ballot box in numbers not soon forgotten we should think for not one of those so-called good Ind>pssoient- Democratic having received respectable vote. It is conceded by the friends of tho party that a wise initial step was taken in said organization by the intro- duotion of the primary election system. We deem it highly important that the advant- age. thus gained should be followed up.
 Organize by holding . primary election in the several tow nships of the county prior to the general election. We regard these primary elections purely Democratic. A few wire workers and office seekers can not control the nomination of candidates as they frequently do in county conventions.
 The hard working farmer and mechanic have no time or inclination to meet in cau- GUS, draft resolutions and have the choice of minority declared the nominee, but by his vote the choice Is made and the best of material used.
 M.CLABE HOWELL, Chairman.
 E.. AcCnAcKEN, Sec'ty.
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Fourth District y. ]. Jeffries, oi
Rnnides. Hon. john q Moncure, q
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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1876-01-13
won tho Nev orloaa. Times.

From The New Orleans Times.
Our citizens will welcome the
Intelligence chat Governor Hen
bricks, of Indiana, has consented
Ia deliver tie opening address at
the forthcoming Southern ExposI-.
lion, fixed to take place III New
Orleans next FebGumys A states-
man 50 eminent as Mr.. Hendricks !;
\ NTH who has served bis Stnte III
tie 3nbernatofial CHAIR ia the
National Senate with such distin-
puished success end high report ~
hape characterized bis public
career. must necessarily he 4 con-
spicuous figure under any cireutn-
stances. Bat when we consider
Mr.. Hendricks record ais polite
clan, the broad liberality 81, bis
attitude toward the South. end the
nature Of tile service he las sll-
ways been prompt and eaggr %
render her Il would seem that, ID
securing him Is tie exponent aud
patron Of 81 important CONNER
cial and industrial enterprise, the
managers 81 Che Exposition have
accomplished d brilliant result. II
can hardly be said that there II
any political Significance attached
To Gov. Hendricks visit here, and
vel bis coming ny such time Rnf
| on The eve of The tremendous cam-
paian of 1876. IL which ha IN GER
1 tain rs take iii important place,
/ win exert I'M influence which We
can not now foresee, perhaps, but
which We nay have oecasial 10 re-
/ member ana be tllankfnl Tor long
I afterBard.
We may safely leave this phase
0f the matter to future Develop
tnents, however coutenting onr-
selves, for tie present. with con.
/ ordinations to the Board Of Com
inissioners upon tie ability and
sagacity they have TINS far man
Tested iii the cause of Southern
interests. and especially upon the
happy inspiration which Jed tbs n
To prepare fpr " so grateful y sur
pFise MS the presence and paTtici-
paiion 0f Gov. Hendricks. At il
an nugnry III fortunate reshlta. Il
will snrround Che event with i halo
/ hi popular approval, antl secure
Tor II ths very widest Yange Of use
1 fulness.
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Notioe 0f EAnaa Tnhaeagi.
Succession 81 John d. Logamnnn IN
the Parish Cnnt al Ualcasiea Parish,
Louisiana No.
NRICHEI. AE. WOOD of said parish,
M Curator az said aHceessinn oil John
ID. L0gtnnanu, deeeased, having fled
his fipsl I'ablean and acoount Of cd.
ministratiOn and distribution Of the
funds Ol sRiss succession. with his patti
ti0n praying for The hoInqlopation
thereof, and Tie agill Court having ar.
dared notice 1T slch Sling t0 he adver
tiaasl. IS required hY law
puhlio notice a hereby given 10 al.
persons interested. thAt unless written
opposition thereto Ii He'd fn the office
81 the CLERK Of saisT Court. &C the Court
H0nse, iii the town IA Lake Charles. iii
anil parish, within ten days fgam this
date, tIan 20. 1876, the aid Final
Talsiaaa anas uceonnt viii ba approved
aud h0pA0i.gatea
ABA RYAN. llngk.
Clerks Office, Lake Nha La.
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