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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03
X BAD SIGN.

It is bad sign to hear any man who preIends to be dem ocrat, talk of ting the regu- lar democratic nominee, and cast his vote for an independent. If the nominee is democrat, it will generally be found that he is q better man than any independent, for the majority of the people do not often CIT when n question is fairly submitted to them. There may be occasional exceptions to this rule. A bad man may some times manage, by securing splits in the democratic party, to secure the nomination, but the rule is, that it is safe, and only safe, to support the nominee.
 We are sorry to learn that there is a disposition at this time in certain quarters, to go back on the nominees in the event that the peculiar views of these cer- tain parties are not suited with the nominees to be chosen next Tuesday, and cast some demo- cratic votes in favor of independ- ent candidates. This looks bad, particularly So .atthis time as the Independents are not of the party and possess no merits superior to any democratic who is likely to secure the nomination. We eau tion our friends against such a dangerous course. What if you may not have any erent personal liking for the nomineeI Are the majority of those democrats who vote for nominee all to yield to your wishes, or you to theirs? Ii you believe the democratic party to be the better party to control the State, remember that the only way to make that party use ful Is by organization, and an or ganization cannot be kept up while there is such insubordina- tion in it's members that each one must have his own particular views gratified or he wtll bolt.
 We say vote for the nominees, and talk, if you talk at all, for them. There is no use in saying after the primary that you don't like the nominee. If you don't, why did not you bring out man whom you do like. There is scarcely man Ill the county WHO if he had been apprized of the fact that the people wanted him to serve them, would not have be- come acandldate. The pretext that the nominee don't suit you is too himsy. We hope the number of democrats who will bolt the nom nations made next Tuesday will be very few. Of course ifany man wishes to change his party ale glance he has U right to do so, but he has no right to the name of q democrat if he votes against democratic nominations.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Gen. Cabell, familarly known as "Oid Tige" has offered the government q brigade of Texas and Arkansas soldiers for the Black Hill campaign; and we guess they would get about as many Sioux scalps as the next brigade.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

The Clayton Republicans of hold State convention at Little Rock next Wedn .sday, for the purpose of choosing cleo tors, and perhaps to put forward q full state ticket.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

KEEP IT BEFORE TIE PE0PLE. "Itis my pr9toWhd coacictioa 1at the 'eorst 'Dcm0crat lrdose nomination at St. Louis is ''yovsibtc, x saftr for the country Adn he ''Grst ReDRJlican 3ehose nomination IS possi- "5le at CiaciaAafi The hayeratiee, he aol- "ema need of the eoantyy is chaage in he ''AdtioAd{ ddmiaistrdti0h."-Uo 7. ". Bird, H Massachusetts Repablicdn.
 Let every Democrat In tine United States commit the above lines to memory and act upon them. It is the only salvation for the Country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

There seems to be consider able dissatisfaction with the nom. nation of l.. l.. Wittich for State senator from the district compos, cd Franklin and Crawford coun- tins,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Lafayette county has suffered more from the overflow than any year since 1919. The loss is i'm meuse, not a single river planta- tion having escaped some damage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

-EXcursions from Little Rock to Hot Springs are getting cheap --oDc is advertised for to-day at only one dollar and fifty cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

A Tilden & Hendricks ratiii- cation meeting was held in New Yorl, on the 2Gth ut. Chas. A. Dana, editor of the Sun presided, aad Aug. ScheH, John Kelly and August Belmont, were among the Vice presidents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Tucker and Abingdon, two of the escaped Jackson county jail birds were captured and put back in prison, hat John Rhotlcn is still on the wing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03
The Characte.. of Coy. Tildcn.

r. c. The Character of Gov. Tildcn.
 have been intimately acquain ted with Mr Tildcn for nearly 40 years, and though l have often differed with him politically, some times even lamenting his strong reliance on party agencies, l have never had the slightest occasion to suspect his absolute integrity ef purpose and sincerity of convlc- tion. in all the relations of pri- vate life lie is purity itself. At the same time he has always been a pubiic-spiritcd citizen, taking an active part in whatever con cerned the welfare and progress of tho community in which he liv ed. His devotion, indeed, to pub lie ailairs began while he was still a youth, and his early discussions of intricate questions of finance attracted the attention of maturer minds ny their singular penetra- tion and judgement.
 Professionally he has taken rank with Van Burcn, Brady, O'Conor, Graham, Eyarts, Klrk- land, and other foremost lawyers, and in a peculiar class of cases heavy and complicated railroad litlgations he is admitted to be faclIe princepes. His counsel when important and decisive ac- tion was involved. has been deem ed invaluable. In still higher re lstions, Mr. Tilden seems to me to combine, more than any man now beforc the public, hardly eN- celting Mir. Adams, of Massachu- setts, the two great kinds of qaai itv, theorctic and practical, which form the true statesman; a pro found understanding of the philo- sophie grounds of political opin- ion. and tue sagacious tact and energy of the man of fbusiness.
 This union of theoretical insight with practical capacity has been singnlarly shown in his admins tration of the affairs of this State. New York is the largest common wealth of the union, the largest in population, in agricultural pro ducts, in manufacturing enter prise, in commercial capital-in a word in the diversity and impor- tance of it's business relations: and the Govcrnorship there is not clerical function, confined to the appointment of notaries and the signing of commissions. as in many of the newer western States but an onerous, intricate, and res ponsible trust.
 The Governor is invested with the veto, which makes him part of the legislative power, while his executive connection with the complicated business of the quar- antine, the salt works, the State prisons and charities, and an inf- mense system of canals, imposes upon him the most varied and difficult duties. Mir. Tilden in his short tenure of the place, has cvinced a masterly fitness for alt it's duties. He has defeated multitude of ill-considered and improper bills, rectiiied many mi nor errors of administration,lov thrown a fraudulent and gigantic conspiracy, and reduced the taxr' tion from over $l5, 5,000,G00 in IS 75 to less than $S,000,000ln 1876 with the assurance that if the changes he has suggested arc fol lowed, the decrease will be two or three millions more in 1877. 4 part of this reduction is duo to the extinction of the bounty debt; but the rest to Governor Tilden's efforts and innuence.- PARKE GOODWIN, in the Utica Observer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

In the Pennsylvania Oil re- zion 456,24l barrels of oil have been distroyed by lightning since April 18th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Senator Allen Caperton, of West Virginia, died very sudden ly on the 26th ult.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Gen. Green B. Baum IS to succeed Commissioner Pratt in the Internal Revenue service.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

The Fort Smith Independent has q $10,000 islander suit on hand.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

The congressional race in the Third District is waxing warmer daily. Everything now points to tho nomination of Jor- dan E Crayens, of Johnson coun- ty-to all of which we say Amen.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

A Philadelphia paper, The Item, offers q prize of $l00 each for the best poem, the best com position and the best ,conundrum on the Centennial. The competi- tors must have their contributions in on or before the 10th of Octo- bcr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Pope county took no stock in the late thew, dealers" convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

For Judgc of Pu{5ski CAaReery Court; JOHN R. EAKiN, of Hampstead.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

In this world man is likely to get what he gives. Mems hearts are like q whispering gallery to you. Ifyou speak softly gentle whisper comes back, if vou scold you get scolded. With the meas ure you metc it is measured to you again.
 Heavy bread has made many heavy hearts, given rise to dys- papsia-horrid dyspepsia, and it's herd of accompanying torments. Girls who desire that their hus bands should be amiahle and kind should learn how to make hght bread
 President Grant must feel coms pen, a.ed for the strain upon his faculties when he thinkfhow rap idly he iS making history and putting the finishing touches to the destruction of the party that elected him.
 Kindness is the music of good will to all men; and on this uaul remember, the smallest fingers may play heavens sweetest tuuu on earth.
 Heavy deposits ofthc carbonate ofzinc have just been discovered on PowelI's river, East Tennessee.
 A frall woman shielded at Ar kadclphia last week
 An unknown man was rpu over ny ,lie cars at Austin recently.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03
h-EEP " BEF0RE TIE PEOPLE.

For Ctefs- of the Puin&&i Chrncery Court: JOuNATHAN GALLON AY, of Ouachita
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

For Superintendent Qf Public Instrnction GEORGE W. HILL, of Calhoun,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

Fur Commissioner of Stafe LGHds' JAMES \. SMITHEE, of Pulaski.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03
TUX ItI~I 7ItI-SI IIFN THOMAS A. hENlR!CKS.
 of Indiana.
Democratic Conservative Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS:
VOL. II.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS:
 State dt Large, JAMES n. WNLkER. of Washington. MARCUS l.. BELL, of Jefferson.
 f3fst District, POlNDEXTER DUNN, of st. Fra ncis.
 .SccoHd Disfrict, DANIEL ". JONES. of nempstcad.
 Third DjStrtct, BENTON J. BROWN, of Crawford.
 Fourth District, S.H. WIIfrTHORE, of Conway.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

The New York Graphic speaks of Mir, Bristow as having been defeated at St. Louis" This is a mistake, It was not Mr. Bris. tow who was defeated by the nominations of Governor Tilden, but Mr. Hayes, Rutherford B., of Ohio.
 For laad words nave leaf ears.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

For 1ttoyaey- Gene,,,'. WILLIAM r. HEN DERSO&, of Randolph
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

For TredSuftr of .Stdte' THOMAS J. CHURGHILL, of Pulaski
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

State Election Sept 4, 1876.
 For EOregRoF: WILLIAM R. MILLER, of Independence For Secretary of State: BENTON E. BEAVERS, of saline. For Ap9ito. ef .SfGfr. 1n1IN ria A utEDRn rf Ifn,,.nrd
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

For mad words have lcaf eMrsl
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03

JonN CRAWFORD, Of Howard.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09
Winter Feeding.

Corn is better adapted for fat
tening animals than for making
them grow. To young animals,
even TO pigs, it should be fed in
moderation. Fat is not what we
want in a young animal, but bones
and muscles instead, and these are
best produced by grass roots aud
oats. 1t is often, however econo-
my to feed a little cornmeal with
these. Professor Arnold has
made some experiments in feed
ing corn compared with hay and he
estimates the former at 81 per head
equivalent to hay at $40 per ton.
He would like to see our dairy
men feeding more cornmeal and
more oats i'll winter and less hay.
Then cows would not come out in
the spring as lean as Pharaoh's
lean kline, and they would start
off for their summer duties with
good heart and udder, and more
than pay back the extra cost, ii
there is any. of the winter fodder.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09

ind / am CLEAN discouraged. If
somopody says Dilden is elected,
l pellet dot; if somepody says
Hayes is elected, pellet dot; If
somepody says nopody is elected,
/ feels like dis country vhas going
to some dogs right away" Eyes,
it does bother one" consoled the
officer. Tell all der poys dot 1
have closed up for returns; und
dot somepody CANT get in, re-
piled the man as he turned his
face homeward. Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09
'sSOmepOdy Cant Get In

at s O'Clock yesterday morning
the proprietor of a small saloon on
Beaubien street put down the cur
tains, locked the door. and was
walking off when he was hailed
by policeman. The saloonist
crossed the street to the officer
and said, dot blaze is CLOSED up
for Won week. whats the mat
ter?" asked the officer. "Well, l
CAN'T stand such foolings aroundt.
In de first blaze "a man comes in
und says, well, Tilden is elected
and he kicks ofer de chairs. Poorly
soon comes anudder man in und
he says, 'Hooray! Hayes has got
'em now und he kicks Offer a da-
BILE. Anudder man in a little
while comes in ind calls out,
'Nopody is elected any morev und
he preaks some glasses. Shust
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09
just Five Lines.

Little Charles has been misbe-
having at boarding school, and the
stern master forbids him,as a pun
ishment, to write more than a let
ser of five lines to his mother, who
will expect long epistle on her
birthday. The Ingenious youth
buys a roll of wallpaper and writes
his letter thereon. There are Just
Ave lines, but each one Is thirty
three feet long.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09

The easy manner in which the law
sometimes deals with bankruptS is
well Illustrated by case lately adju-
Dictated upon in the District Court
of st Louis. Al dealer in ready-made
clothing in that city of the future
suddenly suspended payment. A Pc
tition in bankruptcy was filed against
him by certain of his creditors, and
it was then discovered that his stock
valued at Sc 900, had disappeared en-
tirely. Questions were put to him
as to how he had disposed of it which
he was unable to answer satisfacto-
rily, and several Of his victims hint
ed that what is popularity termed the
sailing process might account for
! it, A criminal prosecution would
undoubtedly have followed had not
a friend come OPPORTUNITY to the res
cue and explained matters so salts
factorily that the offender was dis
charged The stock had all vanish
ed within three weeks, and his cur
rent expenses during that short time
failed to solve the mystery. The
friend however, stated that the bank
rupt was "genial." This according
to the modern definition, means 4
clever. theatre-loving, set-em-up-
again, observation-disclosures
fellow, and a little light began to
dawn upon the jury. Still, six thous-
and dollars was a big sum of money
to spend in three weeks, even with
the facilities which st Louis affords
to genial individuals. True, the
unsettled state of political matters
and the weary waiting to see who
had been elected President would
naturally assist in running up ex-
penses, although hardly TO that large
amount. The witness, therefore, ac-
counted for the deficiency by saying
that his ''genial'' friend was in the
habit of buying lottery tickets, and
was also very fond of playing poker
"a game at which he sometimes
lost twenty dollars night. The
jury were sufficiently acquainted
with the delusive nature of the prom
Uses held out by proprietors of lottery
schemes, and with the uncertainty
attaching to full flush and four of
kind, that they at once "saw" the
defendant and discharged him.
Now there are scores of well-mean-
ing and industrious merchants strug-
Cling with hard times and beset by
remorseless creditors who, on read
ing this true story, will see way
out Of their difficulties. Up early
and late, tormented by continual
fear of failure and of having their
misfortunes blazoned forth to the
world, they live in constant sea of
trouble, and at last sink and are for
gotten. But it is different with your
genial man. He has no capital,
but he gives his note for his purchas-
es, stocks his shelves, places some IL
responsible salesman in charge, and
sallies forth to buy his lottery ticket
and play his game at poker with each
days receipts. Why should he have
any trouble ? AS soon as his funds
are exhausted he explains. it to an
intelligent jury aud leaves the room
free man, ready to begin the same
process over again. 1t is so much
an improvement on the ordinary
method of doing business that we
may expect a rapid exodus to st Lou
is of "genial' individuals fond of
playing poker and buying lottery
tickets at the expense of innocent
and coufiding creditors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09

A few days since a young man
passing along beach in San Fran
cisco noticed three young lads
hauing a frolic with large New
foundland dog. He went on his
way, but when he returned the
dog was there keeping watch over
the three suits of clothes, but no
boys were visible. While he
gazed up and down along the beach
with hope Of seeing the boys
the dog left his post with whine
and ran along by the side of the
water shifting the air. He return
ed almost Immediately, and re-
sumed his watch, to which he had
bsen assigned by his infant mas
ters, who had undoubtedly been
drowned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09
The Votes ofthe Large Cities

The vote of the nine largest
cities in the United States at the
late election was as follows: New
York, 70,S66; Philadelphia, I37,-
52l; Brooklyn, 81 ,562; Chicago,
62,2lS; Cincinnati, 1926; Balti-
more, "a, 289; Boston, 4,076; San
Francisco, Al, 444 st. Louis, &C, O0e.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-12-09

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Baltimore and Ohio railroad
travel has decreased considerably
since the close of the exhibition.
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The daily gazette., 1876-06-01
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

1t is officially announced by the
bureau that at the annual meeting OF
the Agricultural Congress. which will
convene here on the 18th Of September
and last three days, number Of dis
tinguisked gentlemen will deliver ad-
dresses on specific subjecte. The pro-
gramme is not yet complete, but
among the speakers will be Louis Fall
len, Esq :, Of Buffalo, N. Y, who will
speak on Live Stock; A. Willard ,Esq.,
on Dairying, and James Harris, ESQ,
on the Outlook Of American Agricul-
ture.
California makes en- especially fine
display in the way of wines, the
favorite brand among the visitors
seeming to be the golden wine from
San Mateo, CAL; the display being
under the management of l.. Ponton
de Arce. The process of manufacture
is said to be singularly pure, made
from the Native Missouri Grape, and
is claimed to compare favorably with
any imported article. The property
from which it is brought consists of
about 100 acres, forty-tive being in the
vineyard. $4,000 feet are in vines
nine years old; 3 ,00e, five years, 35, 900,
in the fourth year, and 15,900 three
years, and it is estimated that IN full
bearing they will yield on an average
80, 900 to 35.o 600 gallons. In 1874 49,
500 feet bearing yielded $500 gal. The
cellars are two and three floors deep,
and have a capacity of 100000 gallons
In casks, the wine being kept for three
years. The California vintage is in
October, from the 10Th to the 30th, the
grapes as soon as gathered being
brought to the press, and stripped oil
stems. Thence the grapes are sent to
the mill. which breaks the grape with
out crushing the seeds. From the nail
the broken grapes fall on the press
from which the juice passes directly
through indiarubber pipes, with the
casks arranged on the lower floor tC
receive it. The Juice ferments, and ii
drawn off three times the first year,
two the second year. and once only In
the third year, and always in January
The pulp and solid parts left in tht
press are subjected to the action of 6
hydraulic press of 6U, ,00O pounds force
worked by one man. The per centagt
of alcohol varies in accordance witt
the year, and is about the same proper
tion as the wines of Bordeaux-from
12 to II per cent.-decreasing with thu
age.
1 A Buffet has been established neal
the exhibit to allow visitors to test it
A few steps from the wine depart
ment one comes to the display o
manufacture of that article which rol
led, or ground to powder, has beel
the delight of hundreds of thousand
ever since Sir Walter Raleigh wa
nearly drowned by his servent as h
smoked a pipe, or Nicot first presente'
the seductive weed to the Emperor o
France,