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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
SOME INFORMATION
In regard to Pope, Van Buren, Searcy, Newton, Conway, Johnson, Logan and
 Nell Counties.

REPUBLIsHED BY REQUEST.
 RUssELLvILLE, Dec. 9, 1876. To the editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 DEAR SIR:--Having received a letter of inquiry from Mir. Lyman c. Moore, of Staunton, Michigan, please allow me to answer Mir. Moore through your valuable paper so that the information sought may not only reach Mir. Moore but others, also, who may wish information in regard to this and adjoining counties.
 1st. Are there any govern ment lands in yours and the ad- joining counties"
 In answer l will say that Tn Pope, Van Buren, Searcy and Newton counties there is a large quantity of government land sub ject to homestead or entry. There is, however, not great deal in Pope county subject to homestead or entry that lies near the river or railroad. But in the other counties mentioned there is a large amount of government land, some of which is of very fine qual- ity; and in all of the counties named there are large deposits of coal, iron and lead. In the coun- ty of Pope coal of q very superior quality is being taken out in pay ing quantities. In the county of Newton a very superlor quality of lead is being mined in large quantities.
 I'd. What are your wild lands suitable for cultivation worthY'
 Will say, from two dollars and fifty cents to ten dollars per acre mean upland. River bottom land, wild, is worth from ten to fifteen dollars per acre.
 3d. Gould anything be made [ by engaging in the lumber busi, nessw
 In answer to this question l can say that in this portion of the State there is an abundance oi pine, cypress, oak, ash and wal nut, of as fine quality as can be found in any State in the union and to my knowledge those who are engaged in the lumber bust ness and exhibit any energy are making money.
 ! 4th. Are tkere any prairie
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 Over the getc of a graveyard in southeastern Tennesse is the fol- lowing inscription: "No person allowed to be buried in this en- closure except those who live in the village"
 The yicissitudcs of life suffer us not to be elated by any present good fortune, or to admire that felicity which is liable to change. Futurity carries for every man many various and uncertain events in its bosom.
 You cannot be buried in ob- scurity; you are exposed upon a grand theatre to the view of the world. If your actions are up- right and benevolent, be assured they will augment your power and happiness.
 Mans love to God is like the changing sand; His IS like the solid rock. Mans love is like the passing meteor with it's fitful gleam; His is like the fixed stars, shining for above, clear and SC, rene, from age to age in their own changeless Armament.
 How t would broaden our char ity to bear. in mind, as we reflect that our loves are far below our ideals, that it is possible, and even probable, that they find us in an equally inadequate realiza- ton of their own ideals.
 We should abandon the idea that in giving we take anything whatever from ourselves; as long as we hold that notion, we can never know how to give as the Lord would have us. What, in deed, is giving but doing-doing the Fathers will? And we all know that in doing this we never take from ourselves, butadd much.
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legged to be such an office of trust or profit as to disqualify him from acting as Elcctor, but which office it is asserted by the Republicans he resigned before the election.
 The Commission, by their de cision to-day, will have before them in the Florida case three sets of papers, namely: l, The certificate of the Hayes Electors ?, That of the Tilden Electors; 3, Papers containing the record of the Circuit Court of Florida on quo warranto and the subsequent action of the Legislature of that State.
 Republicans express themselves gratified with the decision of the Commission, while Democrats are somewhat discouraged by it. The former claim that no consequence will be attached to the quo war. ranto proceedings of the Circuit Court of Florida, as they are now under an appeal to the Supreme Court of that State, and, there fere, not final.
 It seems to be the prevalent belief that the ultimate decision will be in favor of Hayes and Wheeler as to the Florida Elec- tors, and that the course in this case will be pursued with regard to Louisiana, where there are two alleged ineligible Electors and more than one return.
 A prominent Democrat of the Commission said this afternoon that the meaning of the vote of the Commission IS, that the min isterial acts of State Executive officers are to be respected, but not those of the judiciary. He added, however, that as the Dem ocratic certificates embody pro- ceedings of the courts, they will, by this decision, be
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COTTON AGAIN!
 THE CHEATHAM TRIUM PHANT! THE FAMOUS CHsATHAM CHAM. pl0N Pn0l IEic c0TTnNII


 This cotton has been planted the past season in all portions of the state, and the truth verified that it is The Best Cotton ever Planted
 in Texas.
 That it is the most prolific, best sta pie, most rapid in growth, and in every way far superior to any cotton known. It has proved in Texas, as it has already done in all other cot ton States, that it will do all ever claimed for it, and that the past season in Texas it did make at the rate of from
 Two to four bales per Acre on up lands: and 1 will furnish numbers of good certificates testify ing to the above, to all who will send me their name and address, also circulars with full information. And now l again offer these seed for sale, and refer to the cotton itself;s to its merit, and guarantee the setd to be fresh and genuine. And n I propose this season to have no trv- cling agents, but to deal directly with the farmer, allowing them to make the commission heretofore given to agents, we are enabled to put the seed down to the following prices:
 5000 seed, $l.00; one peck s30O; one half bushel, $6.00; one buslel. 5000; five bushel $40.00; ten bash el, $75.00.
 And warn people against brying seed from any agent, for will have no agents, except to canvass for orders. No ohe will be allowed to handle the seed but myself, ana the only place you can get the Gleat- haL Cotton Seed, warranted pure and genuine, and direct frou the proprietor, will be from my office in Houston; and if you buy from agents peddling them, you have to risk them being Cheatham seed. We do this to protect both ourselves and the farmer from being imposed npon by numerous agents who will doubtless flood the country piopos- ing to sell the Cheatham Cotton Seed, and claiming to be authsrized NS-ChtS VI ouISs
 CLUB RATES AND TERMS.
 Any one getting up a club u take five bushel Of seed, and senditg me $40.O0 cash, will send hIm ls busbel extra: or for a club tj take ten bushel with $75 cash, will send the. getter up one bushel extra.
 Our terms as before will be cash, and in order to save c. 0. b. express charges, require the cash to accom- pany all orders.
 Money can be sent by post office money order. registered letter or by express, and the seed will bt shin ped by freight or express as direct ed, except the one dellar packages. which l will send by mail.
 To Grange Masters or Secretaries. who desire to get up clubs in their Oranges, l will make special ar- engagements if they will apply to me. Also to parties desiiing to canvas for orders.
 Parties ordering for a club must send the name and address of each party, and the amount of seed they take, so l can ship direct to each one; or if they prefer it, I win shin a Il the seed together to some rcliabl. m erchant, which will make the fir eight lighter.
 Be sure to send me your address for pamphlets, circulars, &c., and order early, as the supply will be limited.
 J.R. CHRISTIAN, Gen'l Agent,
 Box 620, Houston, Texas.
 Oiflce Il? stairs, opposite the post ihee. Dee 2l-3m
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Wednesdays Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, February 7.-The Electoral Commission to-day de cided to receive no testimony ex- cept that submitted by the Piesi dent of the Senate, except as to the qualifications of electors. This decision was reached by a strict party vote.
 Associated Press Dispatches.
 WASHINGTON, Feb'y 7.-The Electoral Commission commenced it's session to-day at 10 o'clock and continued until f o'clock. A large crowd of interested persons were in front of the doors of the court room, expressing
 GREAT ANXIETY
 to learn the result of the deliber- ations as the members of the Com mission came into labor. On their way out of the Capitol they were eagerly surrounded by their personal friends and interrogated. As the injunctions of secrecy had been removed, there was no ob- .iection to giving the desired in formation. The following are the minutes of the official record of the Commission:
 On motion of Justice Miller, it was ordered that no evidence will be received or considered by the Commission which was not sub mitted to the joint convention of the two houses by the President of the Senate with the different certificates, except such as relate to the eligibility of Humphrey, one of tine Electors:
 Yeas Messrs. Bradley, Ed munds. Frelinghuysen, Garfield, Hoar, Miller, Norton and Strong -S.
 Nays-Messrs. Abbott, Bayard,  Clifford, Field, Hunton, Payne and Thurman -.
 On motion of Mir. Abbott, it was resolved that in the case of Florida this Commission will re- ceive evidence relating to the eligibility of Fred. c. Humphreys, one of the persons named Tn cer- titicate No, l, as an elector. Yeas--Messrs. Abbott, Bayard, Bradley, Clifford. Field, Hunton, Payne and Thurman-S.
 Nays--Messrs. Edmunds, Ere linghuysen, Garfield, Hoar, Miller, Morton and Strong--7. The Secretary of the Commis. sion was instructed to inform the counsel on the respective sides that at II o'clock to morrow 1t will be prepared to hear argument in the question of the eligibility of F. (. Humphreys as an elector.
 Humphreys is one of the Re publican Electors, and the ques- tion was raised as to his eligibil- ity, in that he was at the date of his election . United States Ship ping Commiss!oner, which IS d
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that the discussion should include what evidence might be admitted and also what evidence was now before the commission.
 Justice Miller modified his mo tion, as suggested, and it was adopted.
 At the request of Mir. Evarts, ali additional hour was given to either side, in order to permit counsel to arrange for their ar gument.
 The commission took a recess.
 On reassembling, it was arrang- cd that one of tbe counsel of each side be heard today, and one of each side Monday. It was fur ther agreed that three of the coun- sel might be heard but not to ex tend the time. It was announced that Judge Black would make some general remarks, and Mir. MerricH would make the regular opening, Mr. O'Conor making the reply for the other side at the close of the debate Monday.
 Mr. Merrick made the opening address as to the question of the power of the commission. AS to the regularity of the evidence now before the commission, he thought there could be no ques- tion that the testimony was now before the commission, whatever might be the decision as to its admissabllity. He opposed the proposition that the duties of the commission were purely ministe- rial, and that they could not look behind the certificates. If this doctrine prevailed, then Gov. Stearns, though he came ill sack cloth and in penitential sorrow, and asked to correct a mistake he could not undo, a wrong in that paper in a clause of the constitu- tion that the votes should be opened and counted. He con tended that it was not counted, as claimed by the counsel yester- day, and before counting them, it must be first determined what were true votes, and this duty of inquiry rested on Congress. Without limitation any legitimate evidence going to determine what were legal and true votes he sub mitted was competent to tAIiss- tAlIs J tribunal. - =
 Judge Black followed on the gehocratic side, and Stanley Matthews and E. W. Stoughton oa the republican side, each oc eupying about three-quarters of all hour. The commission ad- journed till II o'clock Monday, when Vim. NJ. Evarts and Charles OfGarnr v;lI ,laon tho o orn,p,opt
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THE ELECTORAL TRIB-
 UNAL.
A Day of sharp Legal Practice by the Eminent Dfbaters
 Without Result.

We give below, last Saturdays proceedings of the electoral trib unal, as found in the Associated press desp atches to the Gazette:
 w WEsHINGl,E,:siS, <, February 3.--The electoral commission met at l0:3o Il. m.
 Judge Clifford said that under the tEird rule counsess should present the evidence they propt S. ed to offer in close, condensed and classified form, of course bas- eel upon the condition that the evidence would be received. The proposition whether evidence should be received has not been decided, but counsel would act as if evidence would be admitted until the commission decided. After some discussion as to the mode of procedure.
 Mir. O'Conor addressed the commission, urging that evidence should be admitted, subject to the question of its relevancy aad effect. to be considered with the whole case. He then submitted his proposition of evidence: First, that both the Tilden and Hayes electors met on the 9th of Decem- Der, and each cast their votes aLd forwarded the same to the seat of Government, with the excep- tion shat the Hayes electors were certified to by the governor and the Tilden electors were certified ny the attorney general; second, the proceedings were under a writ of quo warrnto; third to show the common law of Florida and tue construction of the statutes ot that state as shown in the out sting of Stearns; fourth, the leg islathre of Florida, since Decem her 6, ordering q new canvass, and the result of that canvass; iifjh, that the Hayes electors re- iectcd certain returns from coun- ties named, and that Humphries was an officer under the United States.
 Judge Black was about to ar que in support of the admissibil- ity of the evidence, when Justice Clifford reminded him that unless the other side objected there was no occasion, and suggested he yield to Mir. Evarts to prevent a misunderstanding.
 Judge Black said there was a misunderstanding now, he did not understand the case.
 Mir. Evarts then began to ad- dress the commission, but was soon stopped on the ground that he was arguing on the admissi- bility of evidence before 1t was offered.
 Another discussion as to the mode of procedure then took place.
 Mir. Evarts then spoke in op- position to the introduction of evidence, mainly on the ground that if admitted 1t would be nee essary to go to the Fundamental facts in the election.
 Judge Black argued that most of the evidence was already be fore the commission through the reports of the congressional com missioners now forming a part of the record in the case. It would he a great injustice to refuse evi. dcnce to be taken up pieccmeal and subjected to objection in detail.
 Justice Miller substituted q motion that counsel on either side , be allowed two hours to discuss the question raised by Evarts as to whether any other matter shal be considered other than what was laid before the two houses by the president.
 Senator Thurman thought the scope should be enlarged, else il the commission should decide tC admit evidence, there would b, no advance made. He proposed
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MAAACan't he made by every agent month in the business VSSSwt furr ish, but those willing
 to work can easily earn a dozen dollars day right in their own localities. nave no room to explain here Business. pleasant and honorable. Women, and boys and girls do as well as men. We will fur nish you a complete outfit free. The busi- ness pays better than anything else. We will bear expense Of starting you. Partic, ulsrs free. Write and see. Farmers aud mechanics, their sons and daughters, ,an,l all classes In need of pay ing work at home, should write to us and ieasa all about the work at once. Now ls tho time, pont delay. Address rgCE < co, Augusts. Maiue
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come in carts; come on foot, mo matter how you come, so yov get here, for when you come you won't want to go back again.
 LEWIS w. DAVIS.
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2ERgS:

sFSAvE MoNEY.-For the benefit of our friends, and in order to en- courage everybody to read'and keep posted we have arranged so as to furnish tue DEMOCRAT i'll connection with the following papers at the price set opposite each name:
 The DEMOCRAT & l.. R. Gazette $2.15
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FULLY OPENED UP

for consideration and argument. The Democrats also find some satisfaction in the fact that the rule established by the Commis- sion will lead to the ascertain ment that Watts, Republican elector in Oregon, was ineligible at the time of his election, and hence only two Republican elect ors from that state can be count ed, Cronin, a Democrat, being the third elector. On this suppOsi- tion, they think the Democrats still
 HAVE A CHANCE FOR THE PRESIDENT, and that the election may be thrown into the House, where Tiiden would be elected, and that in such event the choice of Wheel CT, as Vice President, would de volve on the Senate.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Cards or communications df Il personal character, if admissible at all. double the usual rates, and strictly in advance.
 Communications for the Agricultural de- pertinent should be handed in by l2 m. Fri day, Those intended for the Editorial or local departments by Wednesday noon. Advertisements by "Wednesday morning.
 Special notices double the a.uye rates Editorial notices twentv-ivc cents q liue for tue first and fifteen cents Dr each addi lion insertion. All transient advertisements cash m advaure. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over our twenty ccntt per line.
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Correspondence.
GRAVEL HILL STRINGS, Ark, !
 February 9th. 1877.

GRAVEL HILL STRINGS, Ark,
 February 9th, 1877. Editor Democrat:
 This lovely weather is starting up the farmers in this vicinity so that Winter is putting on the gar0 of Spring. This ncighborllood seems to be getting on very well regard to heslth, prosperity, etc.
 Last Thursday witnessed the closing exercises of Prof. w. H. Grcer's school at this place. Not withstanding the very cold Win ter he had good school during entire session.
 We regret to give up one of Norr.stown fairest daughters, Miss Nettic Gray, who has been going to school here. May flow CTS ever be strown along her path way.
 The older members of this SO ciety are manifcsting an ar precla- tion of thls progressive age by supporting Literary Society. It convenes every Saturday even ing at two o'clock. The subject is always chosen for the succeed ing meeting. Rev. J. J. Bowden is now president of the Society, Prof. Greer having withdrawn at the expiration of his school.
 ALLYN r. BowDEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-20
LUXURIOUS WALKING.

AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF Low BUTTONED
AND TIE DRESS AND WALKING SUMNER SHOES
FOR LADIES. MISSES AND CHILDREN. SpEUl-
ALLY DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIAN
LADIES' FROM s.; MISSES BEST s. 50; Chill
DEEMS. 81 So
GOAT BUTToNED BOOTS, SUITABLE FOR CouN-
n pEs wEA 81 go 6AbE ~ noYs D gouTs,
BOOTS AND LOW SHOES EQUALLY CHEAP
INFANTS KID BUTTONED BOOTS ALL COL
cnsf"M ORDERS sKILFULLY AND PROMPTLY
EXECUTED.
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4 CO..

s2i TO 800 Sch ~
HAVING ADDED ANOTHER BUILDING TO OUR
EsIARL1sHMEXT. WE ARE PREPARED TO
s7 SEX 81 a222s + bE qETS IN Al
STRAW GOODS.
Inner stock Of Shade Hats 25c.. 4ac.
70 Cases English Mlans-- beauty and "Brghson." sud
French chip iats. 81 90. 81 e5.
Coaching hats. 6jc.. Use
500 dozen Children Sailors. o5c.
Great induccmsn IN
FLOWERS.
tho largest stock In the city.
e,nsisng q Montnrss Sprays and lunches nom u to
wrcaths and Sprays made to order at low pricsa
splendid assortment Of
Ostrich Plumes. Tips, Pompons. Wings and Fancy
SILKS AND vBLvETS.
Node Twill and Dress Silks In all the shades
RIBBONS
Special ar.ans this week.
100 dozen Sashes from G5c- to Soc worth 81 so to
IS so
Nos ~ 49, 70; fine quality Of Gros Grain. No 49,,
Sash Ribbons al coors. all silk, finch. Sc and $50
per yard.
Black. al! silk. finch, soc per yard
Special bargains IN Kid Gloves this week Tho beautiful
and celebrated Glove the Javotc. impor ation.
in . A. and button. The liant dc Suede, saxon
Beauty" In ell the shades from 95 cents S2
pair warranted.
Ties and SILK Handkerchief Of evcry style.
LACES A SPECIALITY.
sun UMBRELLAS AND PARAsoLs
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L /
sixth AVENUE AND CAD STRICT.
i i : 7 : =: :;
$40 and s5l 9Th ~.
between s7th aud asth st.
os..ss.rE.ia. acsin shas -sskis
ass SILKS.
S,ssE eros grain silk only soc.. worth :, IS.
Better grades proportiou.uy cheap.
cslorsd silks from 81 yard tay Is per ssns
more
SUMNER SILKS
Crest sale Of
DRESS GOODS.
All wool black Cashmere 4oc per yard never bsore sold
loss than COO.
One case Deb. isc only &c.,. cheap at Csc
sdn assortment Goods all styles from &c.
oRExADINEs. GRENADINES.
Great inducements.
Iron frame Grenadines from l5c. . yard,
SILK Wool Grenadines, only Sc; worth Csc.
choice selection Of fancy striped Grenadines
GREAT REDUCTION
in
SUITS, sAcouEs AND DoLMANs
reduced tho price Of all goods this department.
and osr very large superior line At astonishing low
prices
One lot stuff SHIFTS only s. IS; former price ST.
One lot Suits, se former price s.
One lot Suits 81; former price 81.
suits $40, 3d. sie sis $50 $780, s4o IS per cent less
than former prices
Dolmans in great variety.
One lot. s.; worth 81 u.s.
ono lot. "a so; worth IS.
Ono lot g. 30; worth So
Higher articles proportionalIy reduced
An elegant assortment Of Wrappers. Linen Suits. Cam.
bscs. Kills. Piqne SHIFTS. white Waists &c. &c. a. remark.
ably low prices
rns slye finish. prices and quality Of work
30 rpsssd and invite your attention and comparison
With other stores
Another lot Of
KID GLOVES
only SOC. per pair WORTH -.
CARPETS
Good ingram from asc.
Tapestry at II per yard
oilcloshs. shades. Curtains. Crashes. &C.. &C.
GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS
County orders promptly and efficiently filed.
Send for samples
BARGAINS
FROM AUCTION
GRENADINES.
BLACK SILKS.
Cashneses Tamise Cloth, nenrett.s. somsasnss suns
ssi.ings. ALL at less than cost OF Import alton
coursauds English crspss intending Remnants from two
to four yards. a. half price.
striped Bua,nss great novelty: black cambrics Lawn
sbd Organizes.
sai.s Bonnes.. overgsrmert. Mourning Outfits ready
made and 10 order on very short notice
n. Bone csAs Of Plaid Greaadinss zoe. worth sos
At JAcKsoN's
MOURNING STORE.
III broadway. opposite stewart.
EEEe SELLS 1 TIE s shsT AND CHEAPEST SHIFTS
L,EEScn FArER uAxGlyGs. CARPETS, az.
's % e. =. i' sss i.ss; e. e: s
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LADIES' SUIT DEPARTMENT.
LADIES' AND CHlLDREN'S COSTUMES OF every
BLACK SILK COSTUMES in Princess shape; also
Overdresses and BasQues.
STRIPED SILK COSTUMES. stylish and neat Tho
above actually bargains since ladies cannot positively
purchase the outside material at the PET rcaii these
garments.
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TMPoRTANT TO LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND IA
LILIES.