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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02

mercial college to the Arkansas Female College. This college was never more prosperous than at the present time, and it's future is bright. The blanks used by the different departments, and shs greenbacks issued by the First National Bank of that institution, copies of which we have been fla vored with, shows tho practical skill of Prof. Bales,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02
SUPREME COURT DECIS-
 IONS.
Abstracts Prepared by Chan
 cellOr John R. Eakin,

From the Little Rock Daily Gazette. Lefeld vs. Terrell. Appeal from
 Arkansas county.
 Action by Lefeld to recover a lot of land. Terrell defended as assignee of Watkins, who had made a parol purchase of the lot from Refeld, for $l00, and i'm proved titled q cross bill for title, rendered the $l00. Refeld answered that Watkins owed him other debts and claimed to hold title until all was paid. Decree for defendent, and appeal Opin- ion by Judge Harrison.
 ABSTRACT.
 The proof snstains the cross bill, and the plaintiff fails to show any agreement that he was to have lien against Watkins, on the lots for a balance of the debt. Terrell is entitled to q decd on payment of the specific purchase money, with interest The decree is proper and is affirm ed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02
- EDITORIAL NOTES.

The effort to have U. s. Mar shal Pagan removed has failed of success.
 The Western Baptist com es to us this week from it's new home in Little Rock.
 The Pine Ruff Press hoists the name of Marcus l.. Bell for next Governor.
 The Democrats have carried the State election in Texas by a handsome majority.
 Gov. Kellogg has called an extra session of the Senate of Louisiana on the 2d inst.
 The House on the 23th ut. adopted resolutions impeachins Gov. Ames of Mississippi, by a vote of SS to If.
 Judge Bancroft and Justice Bush had an altercation at Tex arkana the other day during which the latter was badly cut with q knife.
 Forrest City had a fifteen thousand dollar fire on the 23d of Feb. Pollock, Frizzle & O., Iz- ard Bro. & Prewett, and R. G. Dye, suffered loss. Some insur- ance.
 It will cast a shade of sorrow over many and many an auld lang syne acquaintance of Samuel Hummer to learn that the genial old pioneer has forever quit the walks of men and had his ashes gathered unto his fathers. On the 2Ist ult. Mir. Hummer sud denly was stricken down and in a short time passed quietly to his long rest.
 HANCOCK AcQUITTED.-On Thursday the 24th ult. at 3.35 p. m. the jury in the Babcock case brought in verdict of not guilty. There was but little enthusiasm manifested, public sentiment be- ing mostly the other way. Mr. Babcock was present when the verdict was rendered, and retired amidst hand shaking and congrat ulations.
 The National Democratic Convention has been called to meet in St. Louis on the 27th of June. We presume the Central Committee of our state will soon determine upon the date of our state convention which will at tend, we presume, to the nomlna- tion of state officers and appoint ing delegates to the National Convention all at one time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02
Money Making.

The way to have money Tn the country is to have something for sale that will command money, and when you are compelled to purchase always to buy from those who pay the money out at home. This is a tobacco and grain growing country, as well as ono admirably adapted to stock raising. Now tobacce and stock will always command money. No man who has tried either here, and attended to the business properly, has failed to make mon. ey. As long as we are cut off from commercial intercourse with tku rest of the world, we must make the best use of the advantages we have.-Fayetteville Sentinel.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02
- LOSSES ON COTTON.


 The rate at which our mer- chants have suffered losses on cot ton purchased this season is real ly disastrous, and we look for the effect of these losses to so closely affect the general nature of the times in our section, that we make it the subject of particular note.
 The loss to merchants of this place will scarcely fall short of $7.5OO or $S,00O.- At first glance planters may think this does not concern them, but not so, for these losses are going to make our merchants more prudent in this years business and more careful in purchasing the staple this fall and winter. With the loss which their cotton dealings have entailed upon them, they will be compelled to watch the corners very closely to avoid a smash, and every precaution will be taken to guard against further losses from bad debts. It will be more difficult than common for our farmers to procure their store goods on account this year. Self protection will force many mer- chants to take no risks.
 In view of these facts it will be we'll for our people te begin right now to lay their plans to live economically this year. Cut of every avenue. of waste and crop off all needless expenses. There is room for great economizing. Not that our people live too well, but that they indulge in many expen- ses which are worse than useless. If the money, for instance, which is spent for whiskey and tobacco neither of which can be claimed as essential to the welfare of the laborer-were saved, it would amount to not less than Ten thousand dollars to the people of Pope county this year. This is a sum which would almost supply tEe bread for a years rations.
 We charge our people for their own good to think of this matter, and let prudence govern the ape tite.
 Again, cotton buyers will be very careful how they buy thls fall and they will be sure to keep on the safe side, so our cotton growers need not expect big price this fall. This should also be taken into account and expen- ses cut down to suit. If we ever wish to get out of debt and start fairly on the road to sure prosper, ity, we must so manage that every years crop in place of being g loss to our country, will add to our aggregate wealth. Last years crop did not do it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02
The resident members of t

The resident members of the Democratic State Central Com mittee have issued a call for meeting Of the entire Committee at Little Rock on the Sth inst. to determine upon the tune and place of holding the State Con- vcntion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02

Fort Smith Herald; MT. Hugh Mcguire, who was shot in the head by Jerome Leeper, on the 9th inst, and who has never spoken a word since, died on Tuesday night about l2 o'clock. He was buried on "Wednesday with Episcopal services, Rev. D. Me Manus, officiating. His remains were followed to their last resting place by all the deputy marshals in town, aud others. altogether a very respcetaple funeral.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02

The Paradise of Sluggaras. From the spirit of Arkansas.
 Notwithstanding all tho attrac lions which Arkansas presents |,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02
Jackson ct al. vs. T. H. & J. M.
 Allen. Appeal from Desha Co.

Jackson ct al. vs. T. H. & J. M
 Allen. Appeal from Desha Co.
 This was an action by Allen & O., to recover land. Defendants claimed title as tenants of Irene Corder. The facts are too long for recital, but the issues raised will appear from the abstract. Judgement for all the land and appeal. Opinion by English c. J
 ABsRRACT.
 A deed of iand signed and de livered, but neither witnessed, acknowledged nor r. corded, is good between the parties to convey le- gal title, and will be superior to the lien of q judgement creditor of the vendor, attaching after the conveyance, if it be recol ded be- fore the sale on execution. The court rests in the principle an nounced in Byers ct al.vs Engles, l6 Ark, 543.
 Liens upon land are not dis charged by bankruptcy, but are retained in favor of a holder who does not prove, and that even if the land be homestead set apart to the bankrupt, they may be re- vived and kept alive against the land but not against the bankrupt in person or any of his personal property. If he abandons it as a homestead, the lien may be en- forced by sale on execution. This under the constitution of 1868. The Court reserves the question of the effect of the constitution of 1874.
 In an action, at law, to recover land purchased at execution sale it is not valid defense that the lands had been purchased by the defendent in execution with the money of another, unless the pur- chaser at execution sale ia charge able with notice of the trust.
 It is sufficient in an action of ejectment to make the occupants of the land defendants.
 Cause reversed, and remanded on account of error as to part ol the land,
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-02

roll, and Trevor & Colgate vs Wiggs ct al. Bill and cross bill
 on appeal from Desha.
 The original bill was by tho heirs of Mrs. Church to quict title and possession to certain lands, which she alleges were, by contract in writing, agreed to bt conveyed to Klein and Peale, fol her use, on payment of certain sums. Mrs. Church died, and Klein and Peale sold to Carroll who had full knowledge of the trust, and to whom the or gina vendor conveyed. Carroll sut, cred judgments after the convey ance, and made other incumbran ces. The answer to some of the defendants revealed the fact that Mrs. Church had first made pa rol purchase of the land, paid part of the purchase money, and gone into possession before the contract with Klein and Peale. Trevor & Colgate came in as own. CTS of a debt secured by deed of trust from Carroll. The decree below cancelled the deed from Anderson to Carroll, but held the land subject to some of the liens. Appeal. Opinion by Special Judge c. B. Moore.
 ABSTRACT.
 A fact revealed by the answer, and not alleged in the bill, may De made ground of relief to com plainant-although it may make q state of the case not contem- plated in the bill, but consistent with its general scope.
 A parol sale of lands, attended with part payment of purchase money and delivery of possession, is not within the statute of frauds, put passes equitable title, and subsequent title bond given to the agent of the purchaser will inure to the benefit of the equitable owner under the parol contract, whether he was aware of it or not.
 Persons who purchase from a trustee, with notice, take the property charged with the trust.
 Ajudgement lien binds only such interest in land as defend ant has, and notice before sale, on execution, saves all the equities of other parties. A suit pending regarding the equities is notice.
 The general rule is that foreign matter cannot be introduced into a cross bill. It must relate whol- iy to the subject matter or the original bill, or it should be dis missed even if it also include the original matter.
 Creditors secured by a deed of trust are sufficiently represented in suit by the trustee.
 The court seems to hold that a deed of trust to secure creditors, would not have any greater effect than the lien of judgment before sale on execution; or, in other words, that the trustee would take subject to all equities.
 Decree reversed and decree en- tered here dismissing the cross bill, and vesting title free of Zen cumLrance in the Church heirs. Jackson ct al. vs. T. H. < J. NJ.
 Allen. Appeal from Desha Co.
 This was an action by Allen & O., to recover land. Defendants
National Republican., 1876-01-04
THE RIVER FRONT.
Improve emsnts-The Oyster War,

As is usual at this season OF the year, the
whsrveJ along the river front present quiet al
pearaD;e, and but few persons are to be seen in
the vicinity, and those who are have business
there The war between the captains Of the
oystr boats and the dealers or middle men still
continues, each side claiming to have the best of
II. At the Eleventh street wharf there are quite
q number Of association boats with oysters Of
vrious grades, selling from 20 cents TO $l.50 per
tcshel. The dealers also had q geod supply,
consisting Of two sloop loads and load Of extra
hne from the Little river, via steamer Prince
William. These were sold rapidly at good rates
The Potomac Ferry Company have taken the
steamer City Of Washington of the line tempo
rarily, and as result travellers by that route
were considerably ipcoryenienced.
The Inland Navigation Company have Just
completed the erection Of a splendid covered
wharf at the foot of o and Seventh Streets which
Is the finest ever built in this city. 1t seems
however, that 1t was built as much for ornament
as for use as on Sunday night number Of com
mission merchants who were expecting goods by
the steamer were refused admission. To say that
they growled would but family give an idea of
their expressions. Probably It was mistake on
the part Of the watchman.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
JOAQUIN Miller On J. II.

Joaquin Miller said to an interviewer recently:
81 came from God-fcrsaken, impecunious, wan
dering race. The ghouls that fabrieste nine
tenths Of what Americans read have said that my
father was bold man, that he defended We
helpless ones when wandering towards the tired
sun with knife and with gun, and that he loved
q fraeas better than q meal They lie. My
father is gentleman, q tender, soulful man.
Why, he is go mild q man he wouldn't kill
squirrel. 1t wrings his heart to see the
meanest animal suffer" Then turning his
tiyed face towards me-the life Joaquin Miller
has led and is leading gives him panied, old
look in repose-"Do you know that man is 50
knit with peaceful instincts that he wouldn't par
tieipate in . Fourth Of July celebration 'But
where were you born?" "Well, can't tell you
that. My father shrsnk from the worlds con-
tact; oh, hate this eternal warfare and crowd
ing Of each other myself, But as near as know
was born In Cincnnatiin 1s41; Cincinnati claims
me as her son. Put me down as born there
Where ! 20 to, not where came from, concerns
the world. You see my father loved books, WAS
consequently poor, foated about through Ohio
and Indiana, poverty stricken for years. When
gold thrilled the land We gst afre too, and In
ls49 were swept away with the rest 10 the noun
tains across the rivers and plains"
National Republican., 1876-01-04
The Metropolitan Pre,bYtarian Chm 1e


The fifth in the series Of religious meetings
under the auspices of the Washington City Pres.
bytery was held last evening In Dr. Chester,s
church, on Capitol Hill. The audience was by far
the largest yet in attendance since the meetings
began and amost serious spirit prevailed through.
out the entire service.
Rev. Mr.. BIttinger preached q sermon from
Matthew IN, Thou shalt call his name Jesus
for be shall save his people from their SINS" He
showed the titles Of our Saviour, and that among
them all none is more precious than this. He
showed how Christ saves the sinner from the guilt
the punishment and the corruption Of Sin, and
made an earnest appeal to all who felt them selves
sinners to come TO him at once and find salvation.
Other solemn services followed, in which Messrs.
Parker, Nourse, Randolph, Noble, Wills and
others participated. The impression is growing
deeper and the connection stronger that out Of
these meetings great spiritual blessing is com.
ing 10 the churches and the city.
The next meeting of this kind will be held at
the Assembly church, (Dr. Little's,) corner Fifth
and streets northwest, next Monday evening az
7:3o o'clock. All are earnestly invited to attend
National Republican., 1876-01-04
JOHN GREEN.
Charge Of Felony Against the Foreman Of
the Green Jury-Motion to DiseharTs to be
Tried To-Day

Charge Of Felony Against the Foreman Of
the Green Jury-Motion to Discharge to be
Tried To-day.
Arthur, Mr.. W. A. Cook, the counsel FOR John
Green, the bogus Edes, called up tie motion
some days since filed by him for the discharge Of
Green, on the ground that the two indictments
remaining against tho prisoner-one for con-
spiracy the other as an accessory in the Perry
store Iobbery-both grew out Of the indictment
upon which Green was tried and acquitted. Mr.
Cook asked that the hearing Of the molten be
postponed until to-day.
Mr.. wells stated that If the gentleman would
Suspend for a few moments, he would have an
affdavit affecting the case.
Mr. Cook then said that he would then ask
since Mr.. Wells had such an afidsvit.
The court then postponed hearing Of the case
This afhdayit is made by Mr.. Wells himself,
and sets forth that ''Isaac Childs the foreman OF
the pretended jury before whom the said Green
judgment of the Court OF oyer Terminef and
general jail delivery, in and for the county u
Montgomery and the Commonwealth OF Isnn-
sylvans, the said court then and there HStuNV HIuV
jurisdiction thereof tried and convictc- ot
and by the judgment Of said court Unit Sn al hsrd
to be inprssoned mp IN s. SOLITARY cesss, which iudg
ment was never reveJ1n tbe War Department,
Certain papeEs of the provost marshsl's office
Eths sn9 9nIlseefict Of Columbia, in which it was
| e.lhe rat Childs vas drafted In 1882 and was
was exc report ol the ?lst Of September, but
are eertlheo lso, asompanying the affidavit,
| gomery county, Pa, sS the indictmsot which
| charges James Maloy an isaac ChiIds with hay-
ing, on the SIN Day oil tpruary 1S47, set fire to
| the barn belonging to oneusanna Jacobs. The
records Of the court show maj hotb Were con
vieted and recommended q the mercy of the
court TN February D. lS4gand that fSev vere
800 ~ ~ " pay each nne one dollar, which
IN ,nItt. INC county Ior costs al to be imprisoned
years iAOofi lux 'niee
THIS morning Mr. Cook will prssnt IN the cour,
aeopy Of ths unconditional pardS Of Mr. ChiIds
ts t s6e oepss %as Sf At the time
teen years Of age wIiIs the dSargs Dey f fI nj,
perfectly proper, it will strike Atttyney may be
extra judicial act. Mr.. Childs has people as an
teen years resident of this city. Dufn for nine
time his life has been an exemplary OIL taat ~
the blsmeless record Of that period does noSna II
to atone for the one indiscretion Of boyhood uee
doctrine Of repentance should be at once aoa1.
doned and in Its stead our court officials and their
able and conscientious p "citizen'' aids should
preach the old-time doctrine Of "Once thief, al.
ways a fhiefr
National Republican., 1876-01-04
REFORM SCHOOL.
Meeting of the Board Of Trn,,..,

The board oftrustees of the Reform School met
ct the residence Of Hon. II. A. willard las. even.
Ing. Mr.. willard reported that the matter Of
discharge OF one OF the boys referred to hirs mad
been examined into, and the boy released.
The superintendent reported number OF boys
reformed, and they were, on his Recommendation,
air. Falls reported that a hot house had been
ereetea az q tmall expense. He also, from the
committee OF discipline, reported verbally that he
had n nade the usual visits Co the school, and
lound that the grounds and buildings were now
in good condition. He stated that he had exam.
ined into the dismissal OF Mr. Ward as laborer
legally.
A lengthy petition requesting the discharge of
George Jones was received, and referred 70 Mr..
Falls.
A communication was read requesting the dis
charge Of Jos. Murphy, signed by Lieutenant
Kelly, Of the Metropolitan police, and the same
was appropriately referred. The superintendent
was authorized 10 employ Adolphus Burgess as
engineer.
DR.. J. e. Carpenter rendered his resignation as
secretary Of the board to take effect on the elec-
tion Of his successor. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
OF Public Interest.

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The objection to the ordinary article is its slow
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overcomes this great objection by effecting in q
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complishes IN days and weeks Of continuous wear.
BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLAsTERs are pre-
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First-Their composition is OF an improved ma.
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SecoLd-They possess all the merit of the ordi-
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Third-They are a genuine pharmaceutical pre-
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SEABURY & JOHNSON.
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
To be obtained ior twenty-five cents.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
New Jury,Corm;s,ionsr,,

YeEterday morning, in the court in General
Term, District Attorney Webs called attention
to section SOL, Consolidated Statutes, which en-.
powers the court to appoint from time to time
commissioners to prepare lists OF persons qualified
to act as jurors for the courts. Mr.. Wells urged
the necessity Of appointing commissioners, as the
jury box was nearly completed. The Court, after
consultation, appointed the following: W. Stick.
ney. Augustus Z. Perry, w. II. Tenney, John F.
Cook and Joseph Shillington. The commission
ers in whose places these are appointed are John
7. Mitchell, J. F. Cook, John Saul and Peter
Bacon There is a question whether one, If not
two, of the new commissioners can take the iron.
clad oath.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
1876.
wo Want a Soldier Still

wo Want Soldier Still
who cares for Tallmadge militant,
Or holy Haven's splurge:
While countless thousands, hating rant,
Might very humbly urge
That no one asked the creed OF those
Who charged at Malvern Hill.
Where saints were scarce at battles close,
And bigOts scarcer still.
We want a captain true and wise
.TU guard the chip of State,
For pirates watch with hungry eyes
Her precious Union freight
And he who brought her back to port
With more than statesman's skill
IF parsons cease their carnal sport
May be her captain still.
We deemed our wisest too severe
And cautious in their might;
That pardoned outlaws, far and near,
Would gratefully unite
Wars carnage red-marks to erase
The bloody chasm to till;
And 10! they come, poor, proud and base
We need q soldier still!
Yet who demanded mercy first
For fratricidal foes?
Who calmed the storm about to burst
At Treason's sunset close?
Twas loyal chiefs and men in arms
That pleaded peace, goodwill;
But Hope, betrayed, has lost her eharP~--
We want q soldier still.
Our loyal House-no longer ours
Since Liberal friends betrayed
BY valor saved from Slavery's lowers
And Early's vandal raid,
Is garrisoned, equipped anS crammed
From Sam our uncle's riIl;
War Democrats are eyst udHneu-
We want a soldieTstlll.
wevant n soldie- NOT to raise
Our flag at Eatred's call
And ask NO, at what shrine he prays,
Or If heprays at all.
Let Di.Ie, for her own sake, pause
W. bear her no illwill-
pat, comrades, for the good old cause
We want soldier still q. A. X.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Halr;mora Markst.

BALT1xoRn Jan. s.-Cotton quiet but firm; mid
ding, 127E913c.
Western super, t40oGi50; do. extra, 2S;
do. family. s5.5o67.oo; City Mills super, s4256
475: do. extra. $5006o.25; Rio brands, 80. 1901 co.
do. family, ss.75. Wheat quiet, but nrm; No. 2
Western red, 81 33GL35: Pennsylvania red. s1.36
@L3s; Maryland red, s1.1591.i5; do. amber, sl.47
G1.55; do. white, sL15lL45. Corn-Southern
active: Western dull; Southern white, new, 4s@
55c.; Southern yellow, new, SlSSsc; Western
quiet; Southern, iO6isc.; Western white, 43944c.
Western mixed. 4o642c. Rye dull and nominal
at soGs5c. Hay quiet and steady; Maryland and
steady. Pork, new, s2l.50. Bulk meats-loose,
nominal; packed shoulders, s116slIc.; clear RIB
sides, 1lIG11Lc. Bacon steady; shoulders, log
1o1<c.; clear rfb sides, 12ssG13c. Hams, $40
l6c: Lard dull. but steady; crude, 125s9l274c.;
refined, 1910. Butter dull; Western exIrss, 27@
2sc.; do. frsts, 2i92ec. Petroleum steady; crude,
7G71Sc.; refined, l3c Coffee dull, but steady;
Rio, cargoes. 1eAG19c.; iobbing, 17l4@2oc. Sugar
easier at 1OhgloNc. Whisky dull and heavy
at Sl,l3,