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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
CONGRESS ADJOURNED.

The first term of the Forty fourth Congress adjourned sine die on the 10th inst. Notwith- standing the fact that every ob- stacle has been thrown in the way of the Democratic House by a hostile senate and Chief Execu- tive, there has been some honest, earnest work done. The expos ures of the corruption and profit gacy of the republican party dur ing their tenure of office has been startling and unprecedented, and has opened the eyes of thousands of those who have heretofore look ed upon some of these unmasked and disgraced public characters as model statesmen. The rcduc- tions which by dint of hard and persistent labor have been made in the appropriations, have given the democratic house the conf dence and appreciation of the country. Hal it not been for the opposition of a republican senate greater relief would have been af- forded, but even as 1t is, the first session of the Forty fourth Con gress has accomplished much ooOd
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

We the undersigned commission CTS, on Saturday the 26th of August, at Galla Creek school house, win let a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, to build church house at that place, the house to be 30 by 50 feet, doors and windows, highj 20 feet, two stories rhe lumber will be placed on the ground Del- nite specifications made known on day of letting contract,
 JAS. WnIlEspEs,
 VIM. OATES,
 J G. FERGrooN,
 lJMmi icIcl
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
For Coroner. C. N. BENNEFIELD.

hEEr TT BEFORE THE PEOPLE. Ut is iay protouhd coneiction tAdt th" 'ooTs' "I,socydt mhose nomination. at St. Louis IS "possib,e, is sater yor the country fhan he .'6est Repu6ticdH 'ohose no~tH6f'o" ." poSSt- "6te at CtaciHRa6 1he tmperat're, the soS- "eA,n nee-f of Me country IS q change in Me "natioaaI ddministratirn."-Hon. f. w. Bird, q Massachusetts Republican.
 Let every Democrat in the United states commit the above lines to memory and act upon them. It is the only salvation for the tountry.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
-HURRAH.-Alabama has gol

-HURRAH.--Alabama has gone Democratic by something like 5O,OO0 majority. Democrats are elected out of seven Congression-
 al districts, and Republicans out of only one, The Legislature is largely Democratic. Kentucky also rolls up a huge democretic majority and sends Watterson to Congress from tile Louisville dis trict. Hurrah for the Democracy
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
------------ = - -------------------- United States Lands.

The frequent enquiry which VIC hcarin regard to the effect which the act of Congress lately passed in regard to United States lands in the Southern States, Will have upon the right of homesteading, induces us to copy the following which may be taken as official:
 LITTLE ROCK, August II, 1876.
 Editor Gazette: As there ap- pears to be misapprehension in reference to the late act of Con gross in regard to the public lands in this and other southern states, we deem it but just to the people of the State to make the following statement:
 There was no change made in the homestead laws during the present session of congress. Nothing was done to hinder or prevent homestead entries, timber culture entries, additional entries by soldiers, or adjoining farm en- tries.
 Congress, however, did provide for putting the lands in Arkansas and other southern states in mar kct, and they will very soon be advertised to be sold to the high est bidder, and all lands not sold at the public sale will be subject to private entry at $l.25 or $2.5O per acre. Exemption is reinstat- cd, and homesteading is not af- fected in any respect,
 0. A. HADLEY, Register.
 ASA HODGES, Receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
The result of the primar

The result of the primary meetings in Pulaski county was, the Little Rock Herald says, a sweeping triumph for the cause of rcpudiation. Instructions were given in almost every town ship aud ward for Col. Sam w. Williams, who is regarded as the rcpudiation candidate. This is good for the taxpayers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

Geo. Thomas, acting as sub offic,al under sheriff Roberts, shot and killed a white prisoner last week at Texarkana. The white man was attempting to make his escaEe, but the act of the negro was too violent for the emergency, md indignation was intense against him. He made his es cape.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

III, B. Stewart one of the aspi- rants for Congress in the third District, proposes to Messrs. Cray ems and Newton, his opponents, that they submit their names di- rect to the people at the ballot box without the intervention of q convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
A DEMOCRATIC ORGAN.

the name of organ being applied to a paper. We do not. Those who do, will generally be found to he week knced brethren whose aid in securing democratic victo- rics caanot be always rehed upon. We regard Q firm, true democrat ic organ in each county as one of the very greatest auxiliaries in gaining demecfatic victories. An organ is simply q medium by which an important object Is ac- complished. An organ is also a medium of communication be- tween one person or body and an other. We sec nothing wrong about this. Indeed we think It is almost indispensable. We wish in this connection. to say word to the democrats of Pope county in regard to their duty in support ing and sustaining their organ in this county. We have some HOO or 1900 democratic voters in the , county. Out of this number we should have 1900 subscribers to our paper. We fall short of this number by almost one-half. Our paper is endorsed by the Demo cratic party of the county and by the individual members of the par ty who read it. We ask them if we should not have more liberal support from democrats? We ask if democrats are doing their duty when we only have about half of the democrats of our coun- ty as subscribers2 We ask if we may not expect moreY Our sub scription price is very low. It on ly costs about 3 cents per week to obtain possession of all the valus able democratic documents and counsel given through the DEMO GRAF. Does any democrat rate the principles of his party so low that he cannot invest that insig- nificant sum in democratic litera, turc? We hope not. We think it is mere carelessness and indif- erence that causes so many demo- crats to withhold their encourage ment and support. We urge up on our friends to manifest more interest in this matter. The gen erality of men are disposed to be lukewarm in these matters, and we therefore ask some of the more staunch, leading democrats in each township to make it their business, whenever a convenient opportunity offers, to take names for the DEMOCRAT. There is not q township in the county, but where some active friend might make us up club of 15 or 20 subscribers. In some of the townships, which are almost solidly democratic, we ought to receive within the next thirty days clubs of from 40 to 50. It is easily done and will advance the cause of the party wonderful- ly. What good democrat will be first to respond?
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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Thn Salnun InI InI.

The Salem Ind. Indcpend. ent offers to send that paper tt any man, woman or child who is considered good for the subscrip tion price and take pay when Til den and Hendricks are elected. It says it can afford to wait tEat long and will then get it's pay sooner than it usnally does.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

--Rev. J. T. JennIfer declines the rendered nomination as Com missioner of State Lands, 6h the Radical ticket.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

The Fort Smith Herald has closed it's goth volume. We con. gratulate you, Maj. Sparks, and wish you many more years of sue cess ard usefulness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

There ought to be one or two Tilden and Hendricks Clubs in each township. Wake up, Demo crats dnd organizel
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

We sec from the Star that Dr. W. l.. Terry, on old citizen of Little Rock, died very suddenly as hls home in that city, few days ago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

Hon. Sam w. Williams re- ceived the nomination as State Senator to succeed Hon. J. NJ. Loughborough in the 10th Sena- torial district.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Spec;ai Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all ere itcrE of the estate of B. D. F. Shin Sr., that | have filed a bond as a ministrntor of said estate. All D, sons knowing themselves to be debred to said estate, either by uo or open account are warned to col forward immediately and settle. am determined to close up this est and shall collect, by law, all claiI which are not paid within the ne sixty days. You can save costs coming promptly forward.
 J. l.. SllINN, Administrator est. of E. D. Shinu, ST.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Gov. Tlidcn's Letter.

Clear in expression, straight forward, bristllng with thought Utica Observer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
State Election Sept. 4, 1876.

For GUCsraor. WILLIAM R. MILLER, of Independence
 For Secretdry of State: BENTON E. BEAVERS, of Saline.
 For Auditor of &d,e,
 JOHN CRAWFORD, of Howard.
 For Tredsurer 0f State. THOMAS J. CHURCHILL, of Pulaski.
 For Attorney GeSerdy: WILLIAM r, HkN ERSON, of Randolph. For Commissioner of State Ldnds: JAMES N. SMIFHEE, of Pulaski. For Superintendent cf Public Instruction; GEORGE W. HILL, of Calhoun. For Judge of Palttski Chdncery Court: JOHN k. EAKiN, of Ilcmpstead. For C1erk of fthe Pu{asH Chdncery Court JOHNATHAN GALLOWAY, of Ouachita
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

Speaker Kerr expired last Saturday evening at half past ' o'clock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

A negro man was hung by q mob in Cass coupty, Texas, for the rape of q white woman.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
--- ---'------------ "SPIRfT OF ARKANSAS.

Is the largest Agricultural par in the State. Is published week at Little Rock, Ark, at $2 DOT a mum In advance.
 We will send the DEMOCRAT al Spirit of Arkansas, " one year po age free, for $2.75. Send in yo natDCs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

The first bale of new cotton ton was received at Memphis on tue 18th inst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24

Hon. l.. c. Cause has secur- ed the nomination for reelection to Congress from the first district.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
Democratic Conservative Ticket.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS:
 1e.s ,tt kdr0e, JAMES D, WALKER, Of Washington. MARCUS L. BELL, of Jefferson.
 First District, POINDEXTER DUNN, of St. Fra ncis.
 Second District, DANIEL w. JONEs, of Hemps tead.
 Third Disf~ict, BENTON J. BROWN, of Crawford.
 FoarM District, s. II. WIIITTIIoRE, of Conway,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
TEIn Es HOWE a3aaa3s5a " Y ';.:;s

The Lock Stitch invented by MIR. HOWE rnt made on this Machine, k the most pop ular and durable, is alike on both ideS,dud will NEITHER RIP NOR KANEi, and all sewing Machines are subject to the princt. pie invented by him.
 A Machine was needed possessing simpli- city and durability. aud adapted tp 2 great range Gf work; one easily uhderstD0j ant coniprehended by all, To produce such a Machine has been the study of EIiAS HOW E, JR., who gave to the world THE twenty years ago; and now We offer his last produCt tiou-n Ngchine embracing all essential nIl fii lea. And nrnnnun
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-24
7Hs BEST MACHINE IN FEE WORLD,

Persons from distance can order a Ma chine With perfect confidence of being able to operate at tn few hours successfully. by the Aid of tho printed instruct !ous that accompany each Machine. The demand for this NEW AND
 IMPROVED MACHINE. Is nngrecedentcd in tue history of sewing Machines.
 Liberal Discounts Co cash tradc. Send for circular.
 THE HOWE MACHINE CO.,, [Augl7l St. Louis, Mo.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

Our WINTER WEATHER.-The present
winter weather has been a standing sub.
iect for comment. The oldest inhabitant,
whose veracious memory can always be
relied on, says he "never knowed nothin'
like it, Sence the winter Of 1929
Going back, beyond that, to the reyolu.
tionary period, 1915 was a very mild
winter. The river ut Boston did not
freeze oyeT, and prevented the execution
Of several we'll designed schemes on the
part Of the Continental troops, but at the
same time allowed them to Ct out priva.
teers all winter to harass the British.
We doubt whether similar instance
can be shown, with the season DO far nd
yanced, OF such a small amount Of snow
in this latitude. During most Of this
winter the mercury has stood above
freezing. But winters are not what they
used to be when they were young. The
coolest morning known on tie continent
was January "a, 1857, according 10 care
full observers. The, next coolest day was
January 80, 1873, when the mercury went
down to twenty-five below zero. Some
winters are on record when the mercury
did not fall below SIX degreesaboye zero.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

=
SHERIDAN & MAcK!-A very appere-
ciative audience greeted this favorite
troupe at the Opera House last evening.
The troupe has a very high reputation,
which il we'll deserves. Since they were
here before Messrs. Sheridan and Mack
have entirely changed their programme,
and last night presented some new sketch
es, songs, &c. The duets Of Sheridan and
Mack are very fine, especially the one
known az "Who's Dot Knockin' on de
Oudsidep Gate. Their rapid changes in
this scene are really wonderful. Mr..
John D. Kelly is a musical prodigy. His
performance on the violin is certain
'ly beautiful and his limitations Of
the barn-yard were good. He also
played Home, Sweet Home,n on the
banjo and concertina at the same time,
playing the air with the concertina and
accompanying with the banjo, (which is'
very difficult. Miss Alicia Jourdan, the
male impersonator, has rich and sweet
voice; her songs are new and good, and
her costumes fine. The songs Of Miss
Rosa Leigh are frst-class. Mr.. Turner's
charcoal sketches were excellent. Mr..
Donniker's violin solo was very fine.
The entertainment is novel one, and
one that can be appreciated by every
body. We advise ali who were unable to
attend last night to secure seats for this
evening and have good laugh. A mat
inee will given inthe afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

The river was falling at this point last
evening, the marks At 6 o'clock indicat-
ing II feet 2 inches.
The Market Boy departed for Pitts
burgh at Sam. u : El f- Q . u
The steamer Hope passed up at II AM.
The Express departed for RaFkersburs
The Hudson arrived from Cincinnati
last evening, and will return this after
noon at 8 o'clock. d
The Courier will be the regular Par.
kersburg boat to-day. .
ThseFeW Of the Mallie Ragon went 10
Marietta yesterday on the Express after
their boat. The Raglan will immediate
~ be put in readiness to enter the Wheel.
ing and Pittsburgh trade, and will leave
for, Pittsburgh on Tuesday with our &C.
commodating friend G. J. Muhleman in
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

NEW YORK, February 1S.-The Moody
and sankey meeting was attended by 12;-
900 people tonight. The services were
opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. Hall.
Mr.. Moody took for his text, II am the
light Of the world.p He said that Christ
was not only leader and q shepherd, but
was burden bearer also, and that ali
who leaned upon the Savior would have
friend who. would heal their sorrows
and help them onward in their journey
through life, to the great hereafter. The
Inquiry rooms were filled with those I'M.
der conviction, and Messrs. Moody and
sankey conyersed with them personally
as far as possible, After few remarks
by Mr.. Moody the meeting was dismissed,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

z RorARY ENd1xEs-Mr. J. ]. Palmer,
Of Pittsburgh, Pa, has on exhibition
in one OF the. rooms adjoining the
INTELLIGENcER Office, a rotary steam
engine which is attracting a good
deal OF attention from our machine build
!ers. The engine Is Of very simple con-
struction and seems 10 be gotten up on
sound philosophical principles. It's pres
ent state Of perfection is the result Of sew
en- years OF inventive labor on the part OF
the patentee, Mr.. Samuel Gibson, Of
Shrewsbury, Pa. The first patent was OBJ
tanned in i $40 and every year since the in
yentor has taken out patents TO cover the
changes made in perfecting the machine.
The faith OF the inventor in the merits OF
his engine and the ultimate profit to
arise from It's manufacture and sale, Is
attested by the fact that he has no terri
tory nor any rights for sale. His bust
ness here is TO make terms with some OF
our machiniSts to build the engines.
AT present Mr.. Palmer is holding some
conference on the subject with the Gem
tripetal Power Company, who have ample
facilities for the work. The engine is a
very compact little affair and well worth
.,, .,..f
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

NEARLY A FIRE.-Between 0 and 10
o'clock on Thursday night Mr.. v. B. Hall,
while passing DR.. Hupp's office, corner
Eof' and 18th streets, observed a bundle
Of papers on fire within. He hastily rang
the doorbell and reused the family, the
residence adjoining the office, when the
flames were extinguished. 1t appears
that a file Of papers hanging in the Office,
by some means not known, came in con-
tact with lighted gas burner, and the
consequences might have been serious II
Mr.. Hall had not observed the fire in
time. The damage was very slight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19
nj and Henry Caldwell in the

command and Henry Caldwell In tue
0'F Tss Hornbrook arrived from Pitts;
t .sh vcsterday morning with q tow oil
soaf' and left for Parkersburg last night.
Tie Liberty, No. 4 passed down nsns
Yesterday afternoon. nc w.. n.
The Arlington, en- route from New VI
leans IS 10 Pittsburgh, will probably pass
VI '0 By Telegraph - :.
PirrspuReH, February 1s'-Riyer ~
feet and falling, Weather clear anu Ila
pleasant. Departed-Granlte staie ZOE
Portsmoutb; Exchange for Cincinnati:
ST. LOUIS, February 1s.-Arriyed.
Nail CITY from Cairo. Depar!edTMlt-
chell for Burlington; Belle Of Memphis
for Memphis. River fallen Q inches
Weather partially cloudy and warmer.
CINciSNAr1, February 1S.-RiyeF ~ ieeI
and falling. Weather clear and pleas
ant Depsrted-Andes for Wheeling;
LoUIsyIIIE, February 1s.-Weathssrs
clear and cold. River falling with ~
feet o inches in canal; IL feet inches on
falls. Departed-GOlden Rule for New
G ! NASHVILLE, February 1s.-RiveF fall
ing with 10 feet on shoals. Departed
Eddyyille for Cairo; Alex. K0ndell Tor
. . ME- MEMPHIS, February 1s.-River fell L
inch. Weather clear and delightful
Arriyed-Helena from st. Louis; Ruth
from White river. Departed.Iaegerr
from New Orleans; Future City and
Belle Of St. Lous from 81. Louis.
EVANSVILLE, February lS.-Meathsr
clear; mercury from 90 to 5oo. River ~
$40 feet and rising; wind from the south
Up-Pat Cleburne, silyerthorne George
Roberts and Baum. Down--Millar and
Tarascon. Business light, =
CAIRO. February 1S.-Arriyed-a. 3
Turner and Robert Mitchell from New
Orleans 7. T. Hillman from Nashville.
Departed-U. P. schenck for New Orleans
james Howard for St. Louis; Turner and
Mitchell for Cincinnati; Sam Brown LOT
81. Louis. River 40 feet 2 inches and
rising. Weather clear mercury 40 de-
Of
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

ACESTESARIAS FROM NORTH CARO-
LrSA.-Among the passengers on the
steamer Hudson, which arrived from
Cincinnati last evening, was a North
Carolina centenarian, John Allen by
name. The old man was born in North
Carolina in 177l, and is therefore one
hundred and FIVE years Of age. About a
week ago he left his home and walked to
Huntington, distance Of four hundred
miles. He then went to Indiana and
spent several weeks with relatives in that
State. He had some difficulty with
his relatives, and started for home on
foot, arriving In Cincinnati afew days
ago. Having no money, he subisted on
the charity Of the people. On Tuesday
lasthe got on the Hudson at Cincinnati,
and Capt List kindly consented to take
him to Huntington without charge. The
boat passed Huntington in the night, how
ever, while the old man was soiind asleep,
and he was brought on to Wheeling. The
crew of the boat will probably raise u
subscription for the benefit Of tue old
gentleman, and send him home.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

TIE first term Of Prof. G. S. Slocum's
writing school was brought to a success
ful termination on Thursday evening Of
this week, with all the pupils satisfied
with the system OF penmanship taught by
this gentleman. On the first evening OF
the course each scholar wrote a specimen,
which was preserved and compared by
committee with specimen written at
the close OF the course, and the improve
ment noted. The committee, consisting
OF De. Hildreth and Prof.. Stevenson, was
chosen by the class, and made the exam.
nation ignorant Of the owner Of each
specimen; so their decision was wholly
impartial. The result showed satisfac-
tory and marked improvement in the
writing Of each scholar. Out Of the diff
ferent classes, numbering 40 pupils, not
one fell below 100 per cent. The highest
per cent was 525; the average improve
ment 2lO per cent. This is truly won.
derful, and speaks very aatteringly in
Mr.. Slocum's favor. He will commence
a second term OF twelve lessons in. the
Second and Third Wards school building
on Monday evening, commencing at. Z
o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19
investigating Affairs in the Pitts.
= burgh Custom House.

PITTSBURGH, February 1s.-The inyes.
tigation Of the alleged Irregularities in
the Pittsburgh custom house, which Spe-
cial Treasury Agents Fox and Tindle
have been making for few days past, re.
nearly every case been charged an Illegal
fec Of two dollars on each consignment, Of
which no return was made to the Depart.
ment at Washington. The Deputy Sur
veyor statesi in explanation that the over.
charge was brokerage fee, one half Of
which he appropriated for making out
the necessary papers and Che balance
went to the janitor for handling the goods;
that il he did not do this the importers
would have 10 employ some one else to
do it, and that he adopted this course as
a public accommodation. The case Is
now in the hands of the Department,
whose action is awaited with considera.
bic interest. ,H.di
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

AFAcr WoRrn Kxow1SG.-Kte you
suffering with Consumption, Coughs, Sc!
we're Colds settled on the breast or any
disease OF the Throat and Lungs? II 80,
go to Logan, List & Co.'s and get bottle
of BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRuP. This
medicine has lately been introduced
from Germany, and Is selling on its own
merits. The people are going wild over
its success, and druggists all over our
country are writing us Of its wonderful
cures among their customers. II you
wish TO try is superior virtue, get a
Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Large size
bottle rs cents. Three doses will relieve
any case. Try it. AN s = i eod&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-19

, REMAspED TO THE COUNTY JAIL
Geo. Fisher and Christian Bridechan,
who are charged with robbing Jonn Giehl
at his house Just above the city Q few days
ago, were, before Justice Caldwell yester4
day afternoon for preliminary examii
nation. Mr.. Cratraft appeared for the
State; the defendants were without coun-
sci. The evidence in the case is very
explicit, and there does not appear to be
u particle Of doubt as to the guilt ofboth.
They were held in the sum OF s., 900 each
for their appearaneeat the County Court
and in default they were re rem gtS g