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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
CLOSE QUARTERS.

To show the attitude which the President occupies, which is dai- ly growing worse and worse, and which cannot grow much worse without completely hedging him in with Babcock, Avery and McDonnold, the St. Louis Times groups few circumstances to- gether as follows:
 First, in action, comes the mar rative of Col. Dyer concerning the grand juryman, E. w. Fox, who, to curry favor with the president went to Washington on the ad- journment of the grand jury, and gave to Grant every word of the testimony.against Babcock. Grant made himself responsible for it by accepting it and by rewarding his informant with the appoint ment os his sou to a foreign posi- tion.
 The indictment being found, a military court of inquiry was convened at Chicago, by direc- tion'of the president, of the broth CT officers of the accused-his natural sympathizers. This court could do no more than decree the dismissal of Babcock from the army. But it was the intention of the executive that this militia ry court of inquiry should fore stall the civil tribunal at St. Louis and to this end it's president was directed to apply to the district attorney at St. Louis for all the evidence against Babcock. The district attorney very sensibly and properly refused to send the evidence to Chicago, and the con spirators, Grant and Babeock, percciving that the trial at St Louis was bound to take place in spite oftacm, abandoned the plan.
 Next in order of time come the disclosures made by c. $. Bell, Grants scout and detective. Bell states, and in this he is confirmed by Secretary Chandler, that he was appointed upon the direct re- quest oi the president and of Col. Luckey, his private secretary. ITO make it as brief as possible,n he says, "I was to look into the hands of the district attorney
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
BIG BONANZA FOR AR- KANSAS,

Several times within the past few years have gold and silver been discovered in southwest Ar kansas. The county through Sc- vier, Howard, Little River, Polk and Pike isvery hilly, and in the near future rich and paying mines will be discovered. This time, however, we do notrefer to miner als rich and rare, but to a genuine diamond. We cannot give the To- cality where found, for the reason that it has not been made public Mir. H. c. Williamson and Mir. Poland called at the Gazette of- flee yesterday forenoon, and showed the beauty to us. It was dressed and set in ring in New York under direction of Mermod, Jaccard & Co.,, of St. Louis, who place its value St seventy five dollars, and pronounce it genuine. Our Little Rock jewellers also pronounce it genuine, and esti- mate it's worth at from sixty-five dollars to eighty-iive dollars. When found in the rough it weighted one and onn-half carats, and lost three-eights in dessing. The diamond is very brilliant, and when placed beside the Hot Springs brilliants fairly aims their luster. The diamond is not the property of Mir Williamson, but is owned by a friend, at whose request the place where found is kept a profound secret. It is a "big bonanza," and we trust that Arkansas will show up many more of the precious stone. Ga zette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

any reflections upon the attain ments or ability of the editor, but merely to chide the carelessness displayed. None but Q vulgar mind would construc our remarks otherwise. It was but a few days ago that one of eur city exchanges rcmarking upon the careless and slovenly manner in which country papers arc sometimes edited, said that nine tenths of it's country exchanges were disgrace te the profession. Again, another of our city exchanges said that out of ninety-six country papers looked through, not . single item could be found worth reproducing.
 Still we must not be allowed to pass a good naturcd criticism up on a very imperfect neighbor sheet, with q view to inducing more care and zeal, in order that this stigma may be removed from the country press, without having some Smart Aleck" mount his high horse and wade into us red eyed. All ofwhich goes to prove to us that all the fools are not dead vet.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

The great number of typo graphical and orthographical er- TOTS in last weeks Ozark Banner warrants us in venturing to sug gest that the managing editor in vest seventy-fi cents in q pocket dictionary, and also em- ploy a proof-reader.--Russell- vile Democrat.
 The above is as ill-bred as it is contemptable, when we take into consideration, that the editor of the paper is sick and does not leave hls room, and that the work in the office is done by little boy and girl of his. The only wonder with us is that they ac- complish so much and do 30 we'll. We venture to say there is not a paper in the state that does not contain more or less blunders every week.-Van- Buren Press.
 And the smartness of the latter comment is only equalled by the unparalleled chivalry, delicately- strung sympathy and toned irascibility of the very astute writer thereof, who has not shown sense enough to know the differ ence between q friendly criticism, which our comment was only in tended for, and low-fung retort, such as his uncalled-for vitupera- tion must be branded.
 We deviate from our established rule, which is to have no uncour- teous words with our brethren, to say this much in reply to the above; for we think when man sticks his bill in where he has no business he ought to have It spatted.
 We are quite certain Bro. Brown did not take any cxcep- tons to our criticism, and if he could stand it, what business has any one else to pitch in. Bro Brown is competent, we think, to defend himself, and the Press is very oflicious and very presnmpt- uous too, to take up the defence for him, just as though he needed the IT antlc of charity thrown over his imperfections. It was only through desire to secure great CT degree of perfection, and more creditable make up in the country press, that we passed our criti- cism on the Banner, not to cast
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
PRESS ASSO-
 CLAYTON.

We have just received the fel- lowing circular from the efficient secretary of the press association. We are also in receipt of trip pass to the meeting of the asso- citation for which we extend many thanks:
 SEARcy, April 3d, 1876.
 Dear Sir: The President of the Arkansas Press Association, Hon. J. N. Smithee, has made ar engagements with the St. L., l. M. & S., the M. x L. R., and the L. R. & Ft. s. Railroads, by which free transportation will be furnish ed to you while attending the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Association, to be held 1t Searcy, on the 7th day of June. One pass will be sent 10 each of the State press between now and the meeting. a
 It is to be hoped you will find it convenient to attend. The meeting will be held just one week prior to the meeting of the dem ocratic state convention, and as it is presumed most of the members of the association desire to at tend that convention, there will be ample time to do so after the Association closes it's labors. fi
 Dr. NJ. M. McGuire, of the Dardanelle Independent, will de liver the annual address--while Hon. Jas. Torrans, of Little Rock, will deliver an original poem. The President of the association will continue his History of the Arkansas Press.
 There are several matters of importance to be attended to, and if possible either yourself or a representative, should be present. Fraternallv, JACOB FRoLICH,
 Sec'y Ark's Press Assn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13


 We appeal to those in Pope county who have enjoyed such opportunities as to render them now capable of taking an interest and a part in this cause, to go to work. We must not be found at the end of another decade where we now are. We must not have such a sad spectacle as a large proportion of our citizens who do not take the papers, because they cannot read. We must not have such large portion of our people who are apparently indifferent as to the education of their children. In twenty five years from to-day it is possible that there shall not be person in our county ef the age of eight years, who cannot read. Suppose we could say this now; what grand inducement it would be for an intelligent and well-to-do immigration? Our ap- athy must be dispelled. If we would ever be anything we must begin to do something for our selves. We must encourage and build up all means for the educa- tien of the masses. We must build up the press and the schools of the land. This we are not doing. Are those men in our county who pride themselves as being the leading men, who hold the front places in society, and who naturally expect to be hon. ored by the suffrages of the peo- pie when there is post of honor, trust or profit to fill, doing all they can to elevate the condition of the people? Are they mani testing 2 zeal in the welfare of the press and schools? Are their names on the subscription books of our county paper, and is their voice heard advocating the cause of popular education? Until this is the case we will still find that we do not make that progress which is so much desircd-wc will still find monopolies to op- press the poor-we will still find corrupt "sharpers" controlling the machinery of our government, and we will find the masses of our people unhappy and unprosper- ous. Let these things be well pondered, and if any one can sug- gest . better plan to start the wheel of progress to rolling, let him speak.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
ARKANSAS FINANCES.
How the Debts Against the State Were Created and G on What Account.
The Old Real Estate ana State s Banks---HOw they Were Established and Man
 aged.
How the Directors "Pruslent- Iy" Expanded the Circula-
 ton of the Bank.
BY W. D. BLOCKER.
From the Little Rock Star.l
 [Continued from last week.l

From the Little Rock Star.l
 Continued from last weck.l
 THE STATE BANK OF ARKANSAS.
 In accordance with the recon mendation Of the committee, an act was passed Dec. 18th, author izing the issue of bonds to an amount not exceeding six per cent. As this act did not repeal that provision of the act for estaB. fishing the bank, which author ized the issue of bonds to the amount of one million at q rate of interest not exceeding five per cent, the two acts taken togeth- CT, authorized those concerned in the institution te dispose of state bonds to the amount of two mil lions. On the same day a resolu- tiion was passed authorizing the directors at Little Rock to issue two hundred thousand dollars in post notes, payable in twelve months after date, and the direct ors of each branch to issue post notes, payable in twelve months after date, not exceeding two dos
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

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- ise the party, run what they called good Demoerats as Independents. How far they succeeded was told at the ballot box in numbers not soon forgotten we should think for not ono of those so-called good Jndepeadsnt- Democrats having received a respectable vote. It Is conceded by the friends of the party that wise initial step was taken in said or organization by the intro duction Of the prim ary election system. We deem 1t highly important that the advant- ages thus gained should be followed up.
 Organize by holding primary election in the several townships 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 convent ions.
 The hard working farmer and mechanic have no time or inclination to meet in eau cus, 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.
 H.CLABE HOWELL, Chairman.
 F. L. MCCrACKES, Scc'ty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

Highlander: On Sunday last while Dr. and Mrs. Roath were at church, their little boy Charlie, a three year old, was playing with a door key and while jumping from the top of chair he ran the key down his throat, cutting a hole through the palate of his mouth. The accident has not stopped the little fellow from play and he still rides through town on horse back.
 Fayetteville Democrat: On Monday of last week, MT. Thos. Templeton, who resided near Wesley, just across the line in Madison county, was out hunting and in climbing over . fence his
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

there at SC- LOUIS ana see Wn4C evidence there was against Gen. Babcock." This was bad enough, but worse remains. The connec- tion of the president with Luckey, and of Luckey with Babcock, es- tablishes direct chain of con- splracy between those three, and it becomes evident enough to unprejudiced people that Bell was placed in that position by Grant, in order that he might serve the purposes of Babcock. He receiv- ed his instructions from the pres ident and from Babcock through the same pcrson-the presidents private secretary. The chain is complete. He returned to Wash ington, without stealing the evi- dence, and informed the presi
 dent that Babcock was guilty, and he was immediately removed. Chandler say that the president told him that he was mistaken about the character of Detective Bell. He had thought that he was a good man, but had found out that he was a scoundrel, and he wanted him removed, where upon the secretary ordered Bells discharge. Can any inference be plainer than that he received an appointment, and was sent to St. Louis in ordor that he might be of service to Babccck in the pe- culiar manner which he describes.
 Last in the order of events-as far as yet developed, though there is doubtless more that might be discovered-comes the Pierre pont letter for tho intimidation of witnesses. It is proved that the attorncy-genera wrote this letter at the special instance and re- quest of the president. But it would fail of it's object unless it should be given to the puplic. Therefore Pierrcpont sent copy in a sealed envelope to Grant, who, as it is now impossible to doubt, opened the envelope and laid the copy on Babcock's desk, who. found it there, and of course knew what to do with it. There is a remarkable similarity be- tween this transaction and the Bell affair, the difference being that the intimidation letter was a success, and the evidence of thieyery was 2 failure. Iu one case Grant puts a man, and in the other q letter, where Babcock is expected to use them at his pleasure for the purpose of say ing himself from punishment. The record is made up. Subor- nation of perjury is the least of crimes it contains. It is infamous. It is worthy of impeachment
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
GALA ROCK TOWNSHIP,
 April 3. 1876, (

EDIroR DEMOCRAT: Twill drop a random shot for your paper to- day. If l be in order and you see fit to publish, you can do so.
 Just now, if a man will cast around . little, 1 think he will readily come to the conclusion, from the way the different jour nals in the state are speaking cut on the subject of economy and tLe election of honest men to oflice--that there are evidently "breakers aheaI." and the sooner our little government bark is run in to some safe harbor, the better for it ere it is boarded prov and stern,
 Mir. Editor, I suppose we will have a county convention, by and by, and the people will be expect cd to do something-especially so by the office seeker. As there is to be a general election this year, both state and county-and the presenting of favorite names for the various offices seems to be in order at the present allow me to present to the voters of Pope, the name of A. M. Gibson of Galla Rock, to represent Pope county in the lower house of the next general assembly.
 In offering his name, l feel free to say it stands above rerroach. Doubtless there is no man in the county who stands fairer than Mir. Gibson, as a christian gentleman, and good citizen, regardless of political party or color.
 To say that he is pure man, and qualified IS superhuous, as he is well and favorably known in the county. Itis we'll known that Mir. Gibson is no office seeker, and will be surprised to see his name used, having no political ax to grind, and will venture to say it would only be from a sense of imperative duty that he would accept if nominated. He has not had legislative experience-but is eminently fitted with the capac- ity, and the courage to vindicate the cause.
 l am not posted as to who may be willing to make the sacrifice" in Pope. I know there are several men eminently qualified to represent her interests, but think if there he any who would fill the place more acceptably re- gardless of party we of Galla Rock township are not able to see the point.
 Business in the farming oper- ations are not moving off very briskly. Notwithstanding the warm and favorable winter, the recent snsw and heavy rains are causing the farmers of this sec tion to be as backward, or more so than usual, in beginning to plant. The present understand ing is, there will be large crop of corn planted with the average amount of cotton. The present warm days are causing the wheat fields to throw off their frost-bit- ten suit and will soon look prom ising. The peach crop is suppos- ed to be a failure. A big river and 2 rising &c. A. VOTER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

---MAGUIRE SENrESCED.- .---On last Saturday Judge Dillon pronounced the sentence upon Maguire---six months in the county jail and five thousand dollars fine. A forfeiture was taken on Avery's bond, on ac- count of his non-appearance. The motion for a new trial in McKee's case was overruled, and motion to discharge was filed on the ground that Mckee had been tried on copy of the indictment, and not on the original. ....
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
STRIKE WHILE THE IRON
 Is HOT.

This, the great Centennial year of our national existence, will be a year of gush and show and boasting--a year in which we, as people with institutions of our own, inventions of our own and ideas of our own, will be placed in review before the other civilized nations of the world, to let them see the progress and the advancement we have made du- ring our first century. The de
 sire and the hope of our nation is to show something great and
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

gun was accidentally discharged, sending it's contents through his breast and. killing him instantly. The deceased was q member of tLse f'irst Ark. Cavalry, U. s. vol :nlteers, during the war. He leaves family and many friends to mourn his untimely end.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

---Returns from all but two towns of Connecticut show the following vote: Ingersol, democrat, 5l,O7l Robertson, Republican, 43,557; At water, greenback, l,9s6; Smith, temperance, l,S7l.
 Ingersol's majority over Roberson, 7,5li. Ingersol's majority in 1875 was 6,5is; Ingersol already has in- creased his majority 066, and there is more to come.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

By invitation of ex-Union sol- dicrs and leading republicans, Sena- tor Morton, of "bloody shirt" noto- riety, will deliver an address at Will mington, N. C., on Decoration Day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

-Toady Americans will soon have an opportunity to admire royalty, in the person of the Emperor of Brazil, who sailed from Para on the 9th and is expected to land in New York on the 18th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

---The suspension of the Indian Progress is announced. The Pro- gress and Caddo Star have been con- solidated, and will be published at Caddo by Boudinot & McPherson as editors. Success to the new pa- per
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

---The democracy of Desha county, in convention assembled, have in- structed for Thos. Fletcher for Gov ernor. So says the Searcy Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

About twenty per cent. of the clerical force of the U. 5. Trcasu- rer's office will be discharged on ac- count of the exhaustion of the ap- prOpriation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13

---Col. T. C. Tourney, an old and prominent citizen of Arkansas, died on Sunday, the 2d inst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-04-13
VOL. IT.
Pope County Convention.
RooMs OF THE DEMOCRATIC CRNTRAL) COMMITTEE FOR POPE COUNTY, ARK.,}
 Doyer March 1Tfh fS.G !

Dover, March 2Tth, 1876.
 A convention of the Democratic party of Pope county will be held at Dover, on Sat- urday, the 20th day of May next, for the purpose of selecting and instructing dele gates to the Democratic State Convention, which is to he held in the city of Little Rock Ark, on the 14th day of June next. Also to select | county democratic central commit tee for the county, for the ensuing cam 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- eral townships of the county, at as early day as convenient, that a full expression may be had.
 The basis of representation 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 one vote, without regard to its voting population, and after the first 50 votes, to an additional vote to each succeed. ing 50 votes or fraction of said 5O votes in ex- cess of %. The number of persons compos- ing the dele gation from each township shall be left to the discretion of the township meetings. Tho representation on said basis wilt he as fo11ows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-11-22
The spare Bed.

One rule ought to be invariable with
every good housekeeper: That the bed
in the guest-chamber shall never be
made " except when it is to be direct
ly used. Let it lie fallow between
whites, and turn the mattress every
few days, with ali precaution against
dampness gathering on them. Then
when put in, with fresh sheets and
blankets having the dry heat of the
kitchen fire in them. there will be small
risk of that chill which the travellers
dread. We repeat it, room kept un-
damped, sweet, and sun-wholesome,
a dried bed and plenty of we'll aired
bedclothes, is within the reach of all
to give their guests, and is all that
sensible visitors ask. It is better than
a hot stove in the room, or hot bottles,
jugs, or India-rubber grannies in the
bed, and who SO complains of this-let
him complain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-11-22
Red Wash for Brick Residences.

Travellers visiting Chicago sre as
tonished at the beautiful appearance
of the brick buildings in that city,
showing SO distinctly the lines of white
mortar between the bricks. 1t has
taken years of trial, says the Enquirer,
before a mixture could be found that
would stand the test of rain and frost.
At last the following has given
thorough satisfaction: Venetian red
and Paris brown, in proportion to suit
the taste, are mixed with quantity of
water to make heavy wash. With
this the walls are we'll coated. To settle
the color to the wall, and prevent its
washing OFT by the rain, a wash with
diluted muriatic acid (one-quarter acid \
is given over the painted surface.
The mixture forming the white lines
or joints is made of settled white lime,
to which Is slowly added plaster OF
Paris, kept stirring until the mixture is
past setting; then mix little fine sand,
to keep from cracking, and work into