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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
HIT FEM AGAIN.

MR. Ep.: 1 suppose that when a man edits a paper he says some things that every body is not pleased with, and something's that pleases a few, and I suppose he must weigh everything carefully before he says it; but you said something not long since that pleased me to a scribe; :; and that was about men chewing tobacco in church house,-a house erected and dedicated to the worship of the Eternal God, not only chew ing the weed, but to spit on the floor, in the corners, on the seats, throw out the coods, and when the sermon is over the house looks but little better than a nice pig pen. It is shame to do Gods House in this way, and it is no nnfreqhent sight to see the church members and church officials doing what they know to be wrong, by messing up the church house with tobacco.
 There should be law to protect church houses against all filthy abuse. I hope this will induce all that see it who is in the habit of splitting on the church house to resolve that they will end it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
RUssELLvILLE, POPE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. THURSDAY. I
DOVER DOTS.
DECEMBER 10, 1877.

Your printer made wide mis take Tn spelling one name Tn my last items. He should have made it read .Marlary" and not "McCleary."
 Capt Scott dld not get his leg broken, but the fall disabled him for several days. He is so now that he can ride to his farm.
 "A nice little lot of hogs of 39 was butcilered hero last Fsiaay and Saturday from Searcy county, sold at Gets. The hogs are not dying so fast as they were last week. Some fine stock in this neighborhood.
 The Rev w. H. Matheny preached at II o'clock and at night in the M. E. c. s. Sunday, will move to Dover Circuit soon. He is the man for this work. The first quarterly meeting for Dover Circuit WILL Dc uclu III DOscl tiC -oth anu 27th of Jan. 1878. We expect, the Rev. I. l.. Burrow, F. +. will be on hand if nothing prevents. All are invited to attend especially the off cials of the church.
 Dover Lodge No. + of A. F. and A. M. elected their officers on the night of the lst, will be installed according to the usages of the order. For W. M., Dan. c. Brown; for $. w, D. R. Grant; for J. ", L. W. Dickey;. for Treas, H. Kirchof; for Sec, B. F. Bayliss. The Order at one time was as bright as any in the State; but for the last few years has been on the decline. The Chapter has almost quit meeting at all, this ought not so to be.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
Communicated.
NoRRrsrowN, ARK.


 Mir. Editorials am a farmer and done picking cotton, and the cold snap is over, feel like pitch ing into two or three classos of other individuals occasionally. And l propose to try it on editors first.
 Now it is generally conceded that editors should give their readers all the current news as well as other topics of general interest, and also to dun them every now and then for their subscription. Now, what was last weeks news items, in gen eraI? After zero had passed thro' at the rate of sixty miles an hour, for two days and nights, and we fill up the fire place with wood and sit down to read the news, how consol ing to learn that it was cold over in Dardanelle, or that it rained in Rus sellvilie, or that the town branchlhad got up in Little Rock, or that Dr. Mary Walkers pants don't fit well, and that pumkins make good pies, and was invented by a yankee, and that simmons will fatten 'possums, as we'll as hogs, and that they were invented in North Carolina, (which we don't believe for our dady fogg'd us with q 'simmon sprout forty years ago in old Georgia But then, you know variety is the spice of life, and we don't blame you much after all. We don't believe all we read in the papers; for we read in the Gazette that Granger cussed over at the hanging, when he founc that Gov. Miller had put It off ten days longer. Now we don't believe he was gran ger, but we believe it was some fel low that had learned to cuss trying to figure out the gal" to the State by the Adams Redfield proposition, and found it--over the left.
 UNCLE JESSE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
Te the People of Arkansas.

The following is the gist of an appeal of the State to aid in erecting monument to the memory of Gen'l R. E. Lee:
 It is proper that the monument should be erected in Richmond, both because Gen. Lee was Virginiap, aud because it was the capital of the Confederacy. If Virginia alone con- tributed the necessary funds, she alone would have the honor, but she generously offers to share the glory with her sister States, and rightly thinks they should divide with her the expense.
 Gen. Lee never displayed any par tiality for any one body of troops under his command, nor made any individuous distinctions between Virginians and soldiers of other States. He belonged to all the south during his life, and shall we say to the world that we wish to have no share in the tribute to the memory of this great and noble man?
 1 call upon all who revere and ad mire General Robert E. Lee to con tribute as generously as they are able. To those who cannot give money, we say, give to the cause your time and talents. Nor do we dislain even the humblest offerings. If the colored people of the State desire to help the fund, let it be known that they will be welcome, and if they make collective offer, ing it will be presented Tn their name.
 Mississippi has made large do nation; old and young. white and colored, all'gave their might to swell their sum. In Hernando, Senator formerly Federal Colonel, gave fifty dollars; an act of gracious cour tesy and true appreciation of fgenius and grandeur of soul, which no one was more worthy of inspiring or more capable of appreciating than Robert k. Lee.
 In hopeful assurance tEat Arkan- sas will be equally generous, I'sign myself, Respectfully,
 LILLIAN PIKE,
 Agent for Arks., of the l.. M. s.
 WASHINGTON, Oct 18th, 1877.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
Pay Your Taxes.

Notice is hereby given that I will be at the several voting precincts in in Pope county, Arkansas, for the purpose of collecting the taxes for the year 1877, also all hack taxes, at the following times and places to-wit:
 Illinois Township, lst, 2d, Sd, 4th, 9th Jan. 1878.
 Holly Bend, 7th and Sth. Galla Rock, 9th and 10th. Lee, llth and l2th.
 Wilson, l4th, 10th, l6th, and I7th.. Gum Log, 18th and 18th. Moreland, 2lst and 22d. Griffin, 23d, and 24th. Liberty, 25th, 26th, and 2Sth. Independence, 29th.
 North Forth, Both.
 Allen, lst Feb. 1878. Hickey, 2d and 4th.
 Martin, 9th and 9th. Bayliss, 7th.
 Clark, Sth and 9th.
 Dover, from the llth February to the 20th April.
 k. E. HOGINS, Sheriff
 and Collector Pope Co.,, Ark. N, B.-Those who do not know the numbers of theirdand will please bring their last tax receipts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
The AR. Plan.
DOVER, ARK, Dec. 13, 197'

DOVER, ARK, Dee. l3, 1917.
 Ed. DEMOCRAT Mr. Creed Tav- Tor does not give an uncertain sound !; I'd venture to say that MT. Taylor is a good financier, and that he has worked for what he has got, and has studied over the interests of the State. In fact l believe that this mau has viewed the bankrupt condi- tion of the State and comprehends and altogether understands our finan cial condition, ard is therefore able to make wise suggestions for our best interests. Now if all the inhu- encial men of the State, who is, in- deed true friends of the State would speak out as Mir. Taylor has it would do more good than forty such plans as the A. & R. plan. l like the ring of Mir. Taylor's mettle; it sounds more like business for the tax payer, and not altogether for the bondhold- CT. do not know for certain, but my opinion is Chat a large proportion of the taxpayers of this portion of the State would be willing to adopt MT. Taylol's plan. And I believe all are opposed to the Gov. calling an extra session of the legislature; and opposed to the A, and R. plan submitted to the Finance Board.
 TAX PAYER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

The Hot Springs Sentinel says: It is a sad and neiaGcholy sight to see our elegant sad costly court house be-sprinkled all over with ad. vertisemenss of legal sales, most of them writ.en in a hand that would defy the oldest inhabitant to read. This kind of advertising is fraud upon it's face. It not only swindles the newspaper man, who is spending his time and energies in laboring for the public advancement, but it is often an injustice to the man whose property is sold, as it seldom gives sufficient notice, and the property is sacrificed. If the property is worth advertising properly. There are newspapers for doing this kind of work, and they are the proper channels to make known these forced sales.
 It is to be hoped that we will have a General Assembly next time, that will not want notices posted on urt-houses, post offices, black smith shops, pine trees, etc. Ac cording to the law now, q great many people who would advertise are prevented from doing so, because some party concerned would have q right to object to paying an adyer- Using bill, and there are always some that "strain at gnat and swallow a camel" Advertising in newspapers gives all 9 chance and is the only fair and proper way of doing that kind of business.--Lawrence County Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

The wonder is not that protracted and contagious diseases invade the homes of the poor in the large cities, but rather that death does not sweep them down by thousands where it does now only by hundreds. The recent death of a child in tenement in Mott Street, New York, caused an investigation which revealed the fact that the building contained 99 families, numbering Tn all nearly 300 persons.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

Helena World: It IS by nc means fact that the dog law legis- lature will be called together by the Governor, for the purpose of solving the financial problem. As the ques tion is how to get out of debt, we take it that anything that looks like contracting new obligations without disposing of the old, is wholly out of order. Therefore as our hundred and more honorables would perhaps fritter away time without any good results, and undoubtedly expend at the least calculation $35,000 directly, what is the necessity of the proposed session?
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
Helena World. The editors ol

Helena World: The editors of Arkansas during their session at Fort Smith, promised to cease the low and unmanly practice of acting as the footstool of the average office seeker, but we have failed to notice any decided improvement upon the old habit. To many outside of the fraternity, the editor is regarded as a kind of medlcant, who must sing hosannas in behalf of any fellow who happens to belong to the party. No matter what his imperfections may be, that side of the case must not be presented, and the man who launches -laudations upon him and creates new creature as 1t were, Is sometimes thrown q dry bone to pick, and more frequently told that he has done nothing more than what he should have done in behalf of the party's veal, and that should be enough of reward. There is alto gether too much of the prastering business going on for the good of the community, or for the good of the democracy, and those who han dle the trowel not only work against the country and their political views, but make themselves despicable in the view of every fairly balanced citizen.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

Lizzie Deitrich went with her lover to clergyman's house in Hagarstown, Md, 10 be married. On stsnding up for the ceremony she began to weep and tear her clothing. She had suddenly become insane, but from what cause is not known, as the contemplated marriage was proposed by her. She died on the following day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

In San Francisco paper was found posted on house intimating that those employing Chinese would be shot down without further warn ing. The author said he was good shot, and meant business, and con cluded the note as follows: q have had no food for two days, nor my family. This is the last notiee-- look sharp
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
OFFICERS OF THE ARKANSAS lMMIGRA-

OFFICERS OF THE ARKANSAS lMMIGRA-
 TIoN SOCIETY: T. B. MILLS, Little Rock, President. JESSIE TURNER, Van Bnren, Vice President.
 J. D. DARDEN, Little Rock, Recor- ding Secretary.
 W. A. WEBBFR, Little Rock, Cor responding Secretary.
 k. A. WARREN, Prescott, Assistant Corresponding Secretary. J. E. BATrENFIELD, Russellville, Assistant Correspond lg Secretary. LOGAN II. ROOTS, Li.tle Rock, Treasurer
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

There are now 2.265 letter carriers employed Iu the free delivery servlce of the United States.
 Women are coming to the front as pedestrians. Miss Lc Franc has just walked 50 miles in F hours, in North Adams, Mass.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
FIFTH ,rpIcrAL DISTRICT.

Composed or the counties of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Franklin, and. Conway. Yell County, at Danville, 2d Monday in Feb-uary and August.
 Conway County, Sd Monday after the 2d Monday in February and August. Pope County, 4th Monday of March aud September.
 Johnson County, 3d Monday after the 4th Monday in March and September. Franklin County, 9th Monday after 4th Monday ill March and September. Circuit Judge <. W. W. MANSFIELD. Pros. Att'y.. J. F. BYERS.
 FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. Senator CHAS. E. HOBBY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
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SS.h7O.350

Or $s,e00,000 of coin to meet $l, 100000 of liabilities due on demand. How long could resumption last under such circumstances
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

POPE COUNTY IMMIGRATION SOCIETY. President-Dr. G. w. Harkey. Vice Presldent-James Potts. Sccretary-Robt.- B. Wilson.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
nouNlY OFFICERS.
popE count CALENpAE

County Court: First sMonday in January, April, July and October.
 On the First Monday in October, each year, the County Court, consti- tuted of the County Judge and a major ity of.the Justices of the Peace shall meet for the purpose of levying county taxes and making appropriations Tor the expenses of the County.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
ADVERTISING HATES.
Cards or communications of personal char arter, if admissible at all, double the usual 1 i-A-.. IL. in, Ll.-aa

CarIs or communications of personal char arter if admissible at all, double the usual Iates. and strictly in advance.
 Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over four twenty cents per line Advertisements inserted at $l per square for first inserton and 50 cents each subsequent assertion.
 For advertisements inserted in the Special Notice column, or in reading matter, 20 cents per line will be charged
 Announcing candidates for State and Dis trrt ofices $l0: County offices, 50; for Corpora tion $2.5O; and mus | be paid in advance.
 All circulars of candidates aud other matter intended for personal benefit will be charged for at % cents ? 1T line.
 Transient advertisements, where the parties arc not known or do not give references must be paid for in advance. Ten lines or less con stitute a square
 Advertisements not marked with the number of insertions desired will be charged for at the regular rates until ordered out.
 The DEMocR AT has the largest circulation of any paper in the State, outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper m the Southwest being circulated In nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read by an intelligent, enterprising people.
 Tie DEMOCRAT is .he best advertising sheet tu the State. It's extensive circulation in the SoulhWe t, among the planters, merchants ana business men, renaers 1t especially desiraDie in lhose who wish to reach the general ana substantial public by advertising their rcspec- tive business and interests.
 TERMS:
 1 year Gin advaneel ...........,,......-....N 5g 3mUnths fV
 single copy, cents
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH On Main Street. Services every third and fourth Sundays at Il a'clock a. I'll. All are invited.
 Rev. J. D. BOONE, Pastor. BAPTIST CHURcH-On Main Street. Services every second Sabbath. All are invited to attend.
 Rev. G. W. REEVES, Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH Sonth-every First Sabbath. All are invited to at tend. Rev. W. II. CORLEY, Pastor. .ss..s METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcu.-Ev- cry first and third Sabbath in each month at II o'clock a. m, and at 11a o'clock D. m. All are invited.
 D. II. UPCHUECI, Pastor. SUNDAY ScHooL at the Presbyterian Church every Sabbath at 9 o'clock a. m, All children and parents are re . spectfully invited to attend.
 R. J. WILSON, Supt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

There are 2.0S0 National Banks in the United States, and judging from the October report of the Comptroller of the Currency, .hey are in a nice fix for resumption on January lst, 1879. Their liabilities dua on demand are.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20
DIRECToRY.
- -
 STATE OFFiCERS.

Governor ". R. MILLER. Secretary of State B. B. BEAVERS. Auditor .JNO. CRAWFORD. Treasurer .... T. J. CHURCHILL. Atty General W. F. HENDERSON. Com'r State Lands J. N. SMITH EE. Adjutant General J. NJ. POMEROT.
 SUPREME COURT:
 Chief Justice .. F II. ENGLISH. Associates w. NJ. HARRISON,
 DAVID WALKER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

CITY OFFICERS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

It IS a current belief among the peasantry of Normaney that if girl treads upon the tail or the claw of n cat her chances of matrimony are materially diminished; and if she treads on both at the same time 1t is an infallible sign that she will not be married for at least four years.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-20

Mir. Bargis cowhided Mir. Walther in Richmond, Ind, and was fined $l0. Then Mr. Walther cowhidod Mir. Bargis, and was fined $20. The inference is that Mr. Walther, in the judgment of the Justice, was the hardest whipper.
, 1877-01-07

cause they are outvQtcd by the imported nom
property-holding classes. Our City Govern
ment is run by the Irish in the interests OF the
Irish. An American citizen, natiyc-bor1l, has few
rights which they arc bound to respect. If one
wishes to satisfy himself as to the
character or nationality Of our rulers, he has
but to spend an hour at the public offices in the
City-Hall, or about the saloons in the vicinity,
where the "governng classes 5" arc in the habit
Of taking their beverage. j. Whether we arc ever
to recover from this invasion and usurpation is
q problem for the future to solve. I do not
know that We are proportfonatcly any worse OF
than other large.cittcs. but it Is growing evil
throughout the country: It is the concentration
Of the poor and irresponsible classes i'll the large
cities. Can any one explain why it is that labor
ing men insist upon congrcsating IN the large
cities, ut all times orercrowded with laborers
and where there is the least possible cldnce for
them to earn livinga If couple OF hundred
thousand OF them could be persuaded to take
A1r. Greclcy's advice and .'go West, 1T would
be of mutual advantage to both the city and the
country. BUTTON.
, 1877-01-07
EDUCATIONAL. T.
BAY.ARD TAYLOR
RACINE COLLEGE.

The Winter and Spring Term OF Racine College md
Of the Grammar school, will begin January 1a.
tnue till June r. For admission apply to the Rev Dr..
De koyen, I.acinc College, Racine Wis.
, 1877-01-07
MCCORMICK HALL.

Two free lectures by Prot: 9. S. FOWLER. Monday
and Thursday evenings. .Ian sand on Health.
mud Self-Culturc, commencing at g. and closing with
public examinations: Consultations daily from a. m.
It'll 10 p. at the Palmer House. See future papers
and hnndbil1s for future lectures.
, 1877-01-07

Special Correspondence If The Tribune
NEW YORK, Jan. Sit is already evident that
the new year witnesses much better feeling
in the business community than was apparent
when the old year closed its eyes 1t is a good
thing for business to come to halt for few
days at theclose ofthe year, 50 that business men
may, like school-boys at the end Of the quarter,
review the work they have done. By this means
they ascertain just what portion of their
grumbling and complaining resulted from e1-
isting facts or was the result OF imagination.
"Hard times ~ is cry easily learned, and may
be repeated increasingly by any Well-trained
parrot It is fact that the review Of the year
which has been going on for the past few weeks
in every counting-room has impaired a better
feeling to business men. They find, as rule,
that 1876 show at least small balance on the
right side Of the ledger, and that is all any man
is entitled to. There have been no immense
fortunes accumulated By u few at the expense Of
many, but the multitude has made a living, and
the majority saved up something. 4
question one hears on all sides, In cars, ferry
boats, and on the streets, when aequaintances
meet, is, well: how did the year use yous"
nothing to brag OF, but we pulled through all
right-'' When one reflects that the hard times
hare resulted from a want Of confidence among
business men, and that comparatively few have
put forth any energy or enterprise IN order to
increase or even to hold their business,-but on
the contrary, have rctrcnched in every possible
direction, till rctrenchnent became much like
is very much to say that they
HAVE HELD THEIR OWN.
Il, with the expenditure Of 50 little enterprise
rs was displayed during the past gear, d paying