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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
COTTON AGAIN!
 THE CHEATHAM TRIUM PLAN TT THE FAMOUS cHEATnA \ CHAM PtON PROLIFIC CuTTJM!!

This cotton has been planted the past season in all portions of the .atate, 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. aud in every way far superior to any cotton known. 1t has proved In Texas, as it has already done in all other cot ton States, that 1t will do all ever claimed fer it, and that the past season ill Texas 1t did make ut the rate of from
 Two to four bales per Acre on up lands: and 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 again offer these seed for sale, and refer to the cotton itself as to it's merit, and guarantee the seed to be fresh and gcnuine. And as 1 propose this season to have no trav- 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, $1.OO; one peck $3.00; one half bnshel, $500; one bushel, 5000; five bushel $6O.00; ten bush- el, $75.o0.
 And l warn people against buying seed from any agent, for l will have no agents, except to canvass for orders. No one will be allowed to handle the seed but myself, and the only place you can get the Cheat haI Cotton Seed, warranted pure ano genuine, and direct from the proprietor, will be from my office in Hou, ton and if you buy from agents pedo ling them, you have to risk theL. 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 pr0pos- ing to sell the Cheathaln Cotton Seel, and claiming to be authorized ageI Is of ours.
 LUB RATES AND TERMS.
 Any one getting up d club to take five bushel Of seed, and sending me $40.N cash. l will send him 1S buspel extra: or for club to take ten bnslel 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. D. express charges, require the cash to accom- parry all orders.
 Money can be sent by post office money or,!er, registered letter or by express, and the seed will be ship- ped by freight or express as direct ed, except the one dollar packages, which will send by mail.
 To Grange Masters or Secretaries, who desire to get up clubs in their Oranges, will make special arr engagements if they will apply to me. Also to parties desiring to canvas for orders.
 Parties ordering for club must send the name and address of each party, and the amount of seed they take, so 1 can ship direct to each one; or If they prefer it, l will ship all the seed together to some reliable merchant, which will make the freight lighter.
 Be sure to send me your address for pamphlets, circulars, &c., and order early, as the supply will be limited.
 J. k. CHRISTIAN, Gen'l Agent,
 Box 520, Houston, Texas.
 Office u) stairs, opposite the post office. Dec. 2l-3ln.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
THE RUssELLyILLE DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, 1877.

den or dazzling. but founded upon free government, upon the steady exertions of her citizens, and per haps I may add of the wisdom that is born of diversity-upon which she has recently entered, point to her as destined, in the near future, to occupy an excep- tionally high position among the commonwealths of the union. It is for us to see to it that by wise legislation for the development of her resources-by encouragement of immigration-by fostering the cause of public education, upon the success of which depends the prosperity of our institutions, and even their very existence -- by the protection of labor, with out unjust discrimination against capital--by economy and wise administration,.we may do our part toward advancing the State to the place for which she is so eminentIy fitted by nature.
 A native of the State, having no past or future elsewhere, indept. ed to her people for all that l have been and am at present, no man is under stronger obligations than myself to labor for her well being. Others conld have been found with more ability to serve in the position to which l have been called, but none more devot- ed in his heart to the welfare and prosperity of her people. My highest ambition will be so to serve the State as to contribute in some degree, greater or less, to her moral, social, intellectual and material growth and advance ment, and to receive at the close of my administration the approv
 al of all the good people of the State. W. R. MILLER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
CONCLUSION.

In conclusion, gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representa- tives, permit me to express the hope that your labors may result in the substantial advancement of all the material interests of the State, ane of the well-heing of the whole people. Let it be remem bered that it is not in the number or bulk of the laws that are fram framed, that there is afforded the greatest security to life, liberty and property, but in the perspicuity and simplicity of those laws, and in the certainty of execution. Called directly from the people, familiar with their wants. and directed by an exalted patriotism which rises above party lines, and ove-looks the narrow domain of mere parti san politics, let us look forward to such legislation as shall mark a new era in the onward career of our State, occupying, though she already does, a very enviable pc sition. Let it ever be borne in mind that 'the safety of the peo- pie is in the supreme law of the land;" that to attain such safety and maintain their true interests, you are to lcgislate for no locality, corporation, sect, party, or color, but for the entire body of the community. We cannot close our eyes nor can we look with in difference upon the momentous events which to day are shaking the country from center to cir conference, and testing, as in a crucible. the integrity and stabil- ity of our institutions. 1 trust, indeed, as l most earnestly desire, that the difficulties which envi- ron us may speedily be settled upon just and equitable basis. Toward this great end. it is for us to see that the proud reputa- tion which Arkansas has won for public peace, tranquility, and a due observance of the laws, shall continue to be maintained. Let us cot, by wore or deed, in any manner eNntribute to the difficult
 ''es and compi,~s.,ons of the day,
 but let us ae.all times o ,ronor
 ed to follow the path of duty, diligently to pursue the means best adapted to promote the true and lasting interests of our country.
 l need scarcely again remind you of our financial embarrass- ments, of the necessity of preserv- ing our credit, of the imperative demand for economyof administra- tion, or yet of the danger growing out of a frugahty so rig id as to become parsimony--a false frugality always dangerous to the State as to the individual. Public interests there are involv
 ing the highest welfare of the State, in the protection of which a prudent expenditure of money becomes the truest economy.
 The production of wealth by judi. cious expenditure, indeed, is the test of wise legislation on tue part of the State, just as it is the test of financial ability on that of the citizen.
 With peace aud stability restor- ed to the country by the cquita- ble settlement of the great ques. tions now agitating the public mind, there IS bright outlook for Arkansas. Her great natural advantages, aud the career of substantial prosperity-not sud.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
LITTLE ROCK & Fl. SMITH RiY.
OFFICE Of THE LAND COMMISSION
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OfFiCt or THE LAND COMMISSIONER -
 Little Rock, Ark. lst Oetobe ,lSiG, To Pwrehdssrs of Raii,eay Lands;
 Having under stood that the Assessors in yations counties are now assessing the Lands donated to the Little Rock ami Fort smith railway, a ld some of the counties having advertised s portion of these lands tc be sohi, and In some cases sold the same for taxes. l take his method of announcing to all parties interested shat they n ed have no anxiety on the subject. Proper legal ste IS Will betaken to test this question, the ease carried to the supreme Court of tha United Sta es. and every effort made to ob- tain decision from that tribunal before the time allowed by law for redemption shall expire. should that Court ueeide ad- vcrsely % the claim Of this railway to eN- emption from taxation of it's laAds, then this company will redeem the Lands sold Tor taxes prior to the sale of land by the company SO AS to give the pure hasers clear and unencunibored titles.
 W. D. SLACK, Land Comm'r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
IMMIGRATION.

Another important subject, and one that should engage our earn est and practical attention, is that of immigration. Perhaps our one greatest need IS that of capital and labor, to bring out the great and undeveloped resources of the State. With mild and healthy climate, a soil of fertility unsur passed, and capable of producing grains, grasses, fruits, vegetables and textile growths in almost end less variety, with forests of timber, adapted to purposes of manufac- ture, such as have no parallel in any other state on the Atlantic slope, with ample mines of coal, lead, iron, and other valuable met. als, with greater length of navi- gable streams than any other state in the union, with railroads traversing her territory from east to west and from north to south, with water power in great abun dance, and with absolute peace and tranquility within her Dor ders, Arkansas offers to the emi- grant inducements shsh as are ''''s~d by no other portien of 'he west ~~ery means within the resources Of the state should be employed to set before sse world our true condition. Let the country know-as we know that the emigrant, from whatever realm of Europe, from whatever section of our own land, he may come, will meet, here, a cordial welcome, and will be protected in every right oi person, of opinion and o: property. The diffusion of reliable information upon these subjects by our highest official authorities, cannot fail to be one of the very best methods of bring ing our State into notice, and de mands the patronage and support of the representatives of the peo. pie.
 OUR CoLoREu FELLOW CITIZENS. l deem it right and proper to say, through you, a few words to our colored fellow citizens. Per sistent efforts have been made to prejudice their minds against the present state government. It is to be hoped that such efforts will fail of success. During the last two years they have certainly had no just cause of complaint. They have been maintained in all their right, and have been kindly treat. ed and fairly dealt with by all good citizens. It has been the earnest desire of my predecessor to throw around them the pro. teeting arm of the government. It shall he py purpose to do like.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
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10 tuC "OThluS OIdSS.---We arc low prepared to furnish all ciassee witb constant employment at home the whole or the time, or for their spare mo- ments. Business new. light and prof able. Persons Of either sex easily earn from 50 cents to S per evening, and a proportional sum by dsvotiag thcir whole time to the business. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who sec this notice may send their address, and test the busi- ness We make this unparalleled offer: To such as are not well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing Full particulars, samples worth several uoilars to commence work on, and copy or Home and Fircside. one of the largest and best Illustrated Publications, all sent lree by mall. Reader, if you want perma- nent, profitable work, address,
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
Inaugural Address Ol Hon.
 w. R. Miller,
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:

Gentlemen of the Senate and
 House of Representatives:
 It IS with feeling of profound distrust of my ability, properly to discharge the duties of the high position to which l have been called, that 1 appear before you today to take the oath of office. Under circumstances the most favorable, that position is one of very great responsibility, and re- quiring for the adequate perform ance of its functions no ordinary degree of executive capacity.
 Under the circumstances now surrounding the country in the unsettled and even threatening condition of our national politics, the responsibility is doubly great. It is therefore with no feigned diffidence that l undertake the grave task imposed upon me b. tue sutirages of the people. l do so, trusting not to myself, but relying for the wisdom which should guide the affairs of state upon a benignant Providence, and for aid and advice upon the mem- bers of this general assembly, and upon all good men in the com wealth, can only pledge my self to this-that I shall not shrink from the performance of any duty devolving upon me as the chief executive officer of the :. State, and tha. with whatever of earnesrness and zeal there may be in my nature, 1 will labor, in season and out of season, for her piosPStist'
 After the recent able and com prehensive message of my prede- cessor, I deem it unnecessary, if not improper, to call your atten- ton, in detail, to the subjects of legislation which will present themselves to you at the present session. l shall centent myself with referring to few of the more important of these topics, and indicating, in a general man. ner, such views as l may enter tain in relation to them. Should l have occasion to communicate further with you upon any sub ject, l shall do so in a special message.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25

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1876-7. NEW YORK DAILY HERALD
 AND NEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD. James Gordon Bennett.

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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25

--FoR SALE.---A $720 Piano of the very best make---the Arion. Price, s360 cash. Apply, for 20 days, at this office.
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THE SPiniT OF ARKANSAS,
is published every month, oy w A. w EB B E k,

I. the largest Agricultural paper in the State. Is published monthly at Little Rock, Ark, st $2 per an nun in advance. .rd
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
FINANCE.

The most important question
 will be tp~ of the financial con
 dit'oa of the State. A proper so- Mtion of that question will ac- conrplish more for the growth and p ,osperity of Arkansas than all beside. I need not say that it is one which should command the
 most thoughtful and thorough
 consideration, and should be ap-
 proacied with great caution and
 prudence; that no proposition
 shonid for a moment be entertain
 s~t eau by possibility injure s,a,o q, o.s, interests of the
 state or cast upon her good name. 's's1sl,
 It is known to all that when the late administration came into power the state was burdened fwith a floating debt of at least $2.000, ,000' and a bonded debt of $l5,000,0OO to $l6,000,000; that her scrip, offered at any price, was a drug in the market; that she had no money and no credit. Within the past two years much progress has been made for the better. The expenses of the state have been reduced to the lowest limit consistent with a true econ omy. Her scrip is selling at but a small discount, and she is able to borrow money, at reasonable rate of interest, to pay current expenses. For the first time in many years, consequently, she is enabled to meet those expenses with ready money, and, meeting them with ready money not only to preserve her own dignity and to deal justly with her immediate creditors, but to curtail her real outlay by dispensing with the thousand makeshifts and extrava. gances which the pretensc of pay nenb-- when payment there IS none-renders inevitable, and to enhance her credit by avoiding the constant issue, otherwise i'm perative, of q new floating indebt. edness. The State board of finance has made, through my predecessor, full and exhaust
 i've report, and has recon nepded :he policy which in their judg- nent should be pursued in the
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-01-25
The Weekly Herald,

The Weekly edition of the Herald, as is evidenced by it's large and con- stantly increasing circulation, holds the same rank among the weekly newspapers of the country.
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 Each number of the Weekly will contain select story, literary and artistic intelligence, and review of the markets, together with valua- ble information, for farmers and artisans,
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-06-05

List OF Patents issued to Inventors of Hi
nois for the week ending May go, 1877,
and each dated June ~, 1871 Furnished
this paper by Cox d Cox, Solicitors of
Patents, Washington, ID. &.
III Adams, harvester reel, Sandwich =.
w Briggs, game apparatus, Chicago ; A
kingsland, horseshoe nails, Chicago !;
w McClelland, three horse equalizer,
Fowler j Parkhurst, bottle stopper
tastners, Chicago } Stewart, barbed
fence wire, Plano; j. Stewart, grain
binder, Plano z. Waters, pavement,
Bloomington; G Hersman, hay eleva-
tor, Hersman ; c Hinckley, thill coup
lings, Rockford; l. Jefferson, road scra.
per, Monmouth; w Clark, friction
clutch, Chicago; r. Excel, boiler, Chi
cago A Pike, bosom forms, Chicago !;
j Richardson, desk, Majority Point L
Blake. steam pump, Chicago; L Block,
feed trough, Sidney G Clark and a Har.
ris, soldering process, Chicago c
Duecker, carriage jack, Tamaroa !; G Ellis,
whilfletree eye bolt, Moline j Harper,
books, Ell PaSo c House, animal releas-
ing device, Aurora c Hunt, steam boiler
furnace, Chicago; + Jones quadruplex
telegraph, Chicago j & II Rolling,
horse power, Arlington Heights j
Brath, kettle furnace, Chicago NJ Rich
ards, barbed fence, Oswego + White,
heating stove, Quincy j Zoellner, panta-
looms, Chicago.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-06-05

At fine session of the board 0fdclegates
nj American Israeltcs in New York on
Tuesday. one of the delegates stated that
an effort had been made 10 ascertain the
correct number OF lsraelites In the
United States, the number OF chui ches,
and other statistice Of interest. The
board had issued circulars to 800 con.
gregatlons and to l25 societies and III
situations, receiving replies from la con.
greyations and ia societies. There are
several old synag0gues in this country,
among which were mentioned the
Shearlth Israel, in New y ork city, found.
ed prior to the year 1854; the Shearal
ShOmayim at Lancaster, Pa, founded IN
l77i; the Rodelph Sholem at Phlladel-
phia, founded in 1880; the Beth Elohim
at Charleston, s. -, founded in l7So; the
Mike Israel at Savannah, and me Beth
Geholem in Richmond, Va, founded IN
1900. There were, as far as the board
could ascertain, II, 507 members who had
seats in the synagogucs. ll,3il children
who attended Hebrew schools, ana oo'
teachers, and the estimated value OF the
synagoguos In the country was set down
at So, S97 400, the Hebrew population OF
the United states the statislcian estlma-
fed az $50 900, of which number 10000
reside N New York city and lS,OO0 In
other parts OF New York state. Inc
Hebrews have fourteen public instllll-
tions, some of which were non-seclarlan,
as the Samal hospital, fifteen newspapers
and magazines, and four secret soclcties'