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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
THE LEGISLATURE.

The General Assembly of the
 State has now been in session for almost four weeks, and notwith- standing there has been 8 great mass of bills introduced which
 would only amount to an incum- orance on our statute books, there has been some wholesome, much needed legislation initiated. The time consumed, however, has been fully equal to the amount of work done, Among the best bills
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
NORTH ARKANSAS.

We very much regret to see that the bill introduced in the house of representatives by MT. R. B. Weaver, member from Boone county, looking to the pro curement of the. State aid in the construction of good highway from Harrison intersectiug the railroad at this place, has been defeated.
 From some cause or other the committee to whom the bill was referred reported adversely on the bill, and their report was adopted almost without opposition. We had hoped to see some favorable action taken in this matter, for, as we have repeatedly said in referring to the subject heretofore, 1t is of vast importance to some four or five of the best grain growing counties in the State that they should have an outlet to the Ft. Smith road. The coun- try along that portion of the route which needs improving the most IS so sparsely settled that the road can never be put in good condition by the labor of common road hands under the State road law. In our opinion many mat, ters of far less importance are ab- sorblng the attention of members oF the Legislature, and we are at loss to know why measures of real practical benefit to the pub hc interests are thus unconcern- edly pushed aside. If this is to be the policy of the legislature we can only say that our expecta- tlons of wholesome and beneficial legislation from that body are likely to be sadly disappointed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
NOTHING WRONG.

We learn that many of our tax.
 payers do not understand why il
 is that portion of our county taxes is demanded in old issue ol county scrip, and we have heard some say, with wise shake of the head, that there is something wrong" Now, we can assure all such that there is nothing wrong at all. On the contrary, things in onr county have never come so near being all right as they are now. We are convinced that if tine same wise course is pursued for a couple of years longer, which has characterized the administra- tion of our county affairs since the adoption of the new constitu- tion, we will be out of debt and Tn No. l circumstances. Is there something wrong" about this? But about the taXes;-That DOT tion of our county indebtedness which was contracted prior to the adoption of the new constitution, must, of course, be paid in old is- sue of scrip. Justice to the hold CTS of old scrip and good faith on the part of the county requires this. Would anybody have both these principles ignored by our county? If not, there is nothing wrong about the collection of that portion of the taxes in old scrip.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
FLORIDA.

The report of the special Fiori- da Committee of the House which was presented last week was a voluminous resume of the election in that State, and makes strong and clear case in favor of the Til den electors.
 The majority as reported for Tilden is ninety votes, and the majority of the committee declare it will be utterly impossible to overthrow this showing of the vote, The figures for the electors as certified by the new Board, their re canvass having been made
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned as administrator of the estate of A. Wick, deceased, dated the 22d day of December, 1876, and all persons having claims against the estate of said A. Wick, are required to exhibit the same to said administrator properly authen- ticated within one year after the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any beneht in the estate of said A. Wick, and if said claims Sc ant Aexhihitel within two years from the date T saiG letters they will be forever barred an1 pre- cludcd from any benefit from said estate. This 18th January, 1877.
 VIM. l. HARKEY,
 Administrator of the estate of A. Wick, deceased. Jan. 1S-6w.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
THE ELECTORAL COMMIS-
 SION.

The five.mem bers of the Senate who form a part of this important tribunal are Messrs. Edmunds, Morton, Frelinghuysen, Thur man and Bayard. The members of the house, also five in number, are Representatives Payne, Hun ton, Abbott, Garfield and Hoar. The members of the Supreme Court also five in number, are Justices Clifford, Strong, Miller, Field-these four named in the bill creating the commission and Justice Jos. P. Bradley chosen by the first named four.
 The following able legal talent will act as counsel before the commission; for the Democrats, Messrs. Trumbull, Carpenter, Black and Green: for the Repub- licans, Messrs. Evarts, Stanley, Mathews, Stoughton and Shalla- barger.
 There is a momentous respon- sibility resting on the members of this important tribunal, and 1t is to be hoped that all their decis ions and rulings will be tempered with the fairness and wisdom which will preclude all possibility for any discontent or protestation when their task shall have been accomplished.
 The decision of the commission must be final and should there fore be far and just.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

introduced are the touse bill to make witnesses and jurors cer- tificates receivable hr all taxes and dues to the couIty; and the bill of Senator Tobey to provide for the payment of tie expenses of holding inquests ol dead con victs. The former of these meas ures will save the ditfrcnt coun- ties altogether some $75,000 or $S0,000 per year. The latter measure will be grea relief to Pulaski, and other coulies where there are side -branche of the State Penetentiary. The more important part of legislation has, we think, not yet receiysl much attention, although the assion is almost half exhausted. Tue sub- jects of State finances, inmigra- tion and manufactures, tn insane asylum, the publication ( legal notices, and perhaps othe mat. ters which we do not now recall to mind are of much impotence and should yet receive attation. Measures touching upon soae of these subjects have been lntodu- ced, but none of them hay, re- ceived any final consideration A matter which should not be leg- lected is the extension of the time allowed for the publication of delinquent tax-lIts. Under the present law it is imps sible for many counties to have publication made within tif5 1t. ti.sl | now provided. Mir. Gotham, 4 Drew, has, we believe, introducsl a bill to remedy this. The bl should not be overlooked.
 The term is likely to be pro longed until it expires by const | tutional limitation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
THE STATE DEBT.

The following is the Senate Joint Resolution submitted by Senator Hicks in relation to the bonded.debt of the State. This is matter which directly concerns every taxpayer in the State, and whenever action is taken every body should understand the mat ter fully:
 Be 1t Resolved by the General As
 sembly of the State of Arkan- sas:
 That the Governor shall submit to the qualified electors of this State, at the next ensuing general election, by proclamation at least six months before said election, to be published in some newspaper of general circulation throughout the Stata, the following amend ment to the Constitution of the State, t2:wit:
 The General Assembly shall never levy a tax to pay neither the principal or interest of any Bond issued or funded by virtue of any act of the General Assem- bly, of this State, for any purpose whatever, approved between the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, and the sixteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sev- enty-four.
 1 Resolved further, That the Sheriffs of the several counties of , this State shall make proclama- ton, by posting one notice of such proclamation at each place of vo- tng Tn their resective counties, at least ten days before such general election; said notice shall contain the proposed amendment to the constitution. The Sheriff shall al sostate in such notice that those who vote for the Amendment" shall have written or printed on their ballots, AMENDMENT" and : those who vote against tie prop ostion, shall have written or printed on their bollots, "AGAINsT AMENDMENT"
 Resolved further, That judges of elections shall make true returns, as other election returns are re- quired to be made, to the county Clerks of their respective Coun- ties, under the penalties now pro vidsd by law in regard to election returns.
 Resolved further, That the sev- sral county clerks shall canvass the vote in accordance with the law in cases of election, and shall make out two abstracts of the vote so cast, one of which he shall file in his office and the other he shall forward, by mail, to the Sec retary of State; should the ab- stract fail to reach the Secretary of State's office within twenty days after such election, the Sec retary of State shall send mes senger for the missing return or returns.
 | Resolved further, That the Sec retary of State shall open the re- turns in the presence of the Gov ernor, Auditor, Treasurer within thirty days after said election, who then shall count the votes, and proclaim the result, and if a majority of the votes shall be found to beinfavor of the Amend ment, the Governor shall issue his proclamation declaring aaid Amendment" to be duly ratified bY the qualified electors of the Srf fte, in accordance with article IF, section--, of the Consti- tds siOn of the State of Arkansas, an that it IS part of the consti- tOt pn of the State of Arkansas, and To he respected accordingly, ! and roln the date of such pracla
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
 THE ELECTORAL COUNT.

11A<AIN O4O<AA ONyO IN
 The new Electoral Commission is proceeding with the count Alabama, Arkansas, California Colorado, Connecticut, and Dele. ware has been passed without any halt or hitch in the proceedings. Florida is now absorbing the at tention of the tribunal, and the several days already spent on that state afford no indication at all unfavorable to the democrats.
 The count being an entirely new affair, without any rules or precedents of similar tribunals before it, the proceedings are nessarily slow.
 The country will watch with fervid anxiety the progress of the count and the manner of proce- dure by the commission.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
.E, POPE CO.,, ARK, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1877

in pursuance of an act of the new legislature are:
 For democratic electors: Will. kison Call 24,437; J. E. Yonge 24,440; R. B. Hilton 24,437; Rob ert Bullock 24,437.
 For republican electors: T. c. Humphries 4,349; c. H. Pearce 24,345; w. H. Holden 24,350; T. w. Long 24,344.
 The return cmbodies certified copies ofevery return and ali laws in the case, so that there need be no difficulty in getting at the true result.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Pay Your Taxes.

Pay Your Taxes. Notice is hereby given that will be at the several voting precincts in Pope county, Arkansas, at the fol- lowing times and places to-wit:-- Illinois township 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th,
 9th days of Feb. 1877. Holly Bend, Eth and Sth. Wilson, 9th, 10th and 12th. Galley Rock, 18th and 14th. Gum Log 18th and 18th. Moreland, 17th and 18th. Griffin, 20th and 2lst. Liberty, 22d, 23d and 24th. independence, 26th. North Fork, 2Sth. Hickey, % nd 3d days of March. Pilot ROcE, ats.. Allen, 6tii. Martin, Sth and 9th. Rayliss, 10th. Clark, 18th and 18th. Dover, the balance of the time, for purpose of collecting the taxes for the year 1876; also the delinquent taxes on personal property for the years 1872, '73 "A and '75.
 Given under my hand this Sth day of January, A. D. 1877.
 K. B. HOGINS,
 Collector Pope County, Ark. N. B.-Those who do not know the numbers of their land will please bring their last tax receipts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Administrators A Notice.

l will on the l7th day of Februa- ry A. D. 1877, in front of the store house of J. l.. Shinn in the town of Russellvillc in Pope county, Arkan- sas, and in obedience to an order of the Pope Probate court sell to the highest and best bidder for cash all tine Pope county scrip belonging to the estate of w. II. Hickox deceased, i, amounting to about thirty-six hum dred dollars.
 ELIJAH KING,
 Adm'r de bonis non of the estate of W. II. Hickox, decd. [l-3t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
There is no Article Like it to
 Cleanse and Restore.

WooD's IMPROVED HAIR REsToRA- tive is unlike any other, and has no equal. The Improved has new veg etable tonic properties, restores grey hair to glossy, natural color; res torres faded, dry, harsh and falling hair; restores, dresses, gives vigor to the hair; restores halr to prema- turely bald heads; removes dand- ruh, humors, scaly eruptions; re- moves irritation, itching and scaly dryness. No article produces such wonderful effects. Try it. call for Woods Improved Hair Restorative, and don't be put off with any other article. Sold by all druggists in this place and dealers everywhere Trade supplied at manufacturers prices by c. A. Cook Co.,, Chicago, Sole Agents for the United States, and Canadas, and by Collins Bros, St. Louis. Mo,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Speclal Notice.

The undersigned, proprietor of the Russellville Meat Market, will pay the highest market price for fat beeves, hogs or sheep delivered to him in Russellville. Do not send your stock away to other markets, while you can get the same price for it at home. Call on or address,
 VIM. DACUS,
 .RussellYille. Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Mules ana Horses.

All persons wishing to purchase such stock can do so by applying to the undersigned one mile east ot Russellville. l will sell low for cash or on time with note and ap- proved security. J. Nj. HARKEY.
 Jan. 25-tf.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Valuable Farm for Sale,

The undersigned offers his farm, consisting of four hundred acres of good land, for sale. POO acres of this is as fine land as there is on the Arkansas River, and POO of it is first class upland--all laying in block, and above overflow. so acres il a high state of cultivation. Good spring and fine well of water. Good steam gin and grist mill in running order. Location 8 miles west of Russellville on Little Rock X Ft. Smith Raill oad. Platform and side track at the gin. A bargain can be had. Address ISAAC HADDOX,
 Haddoxburg, Pope Co.,, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
Look Here!

No mistake about this, all parties indebted to the firm of J. NJ. Har- kep < Bro., can make settlement with them for twenty days and after this time they can settle with an officer. Come and see at once.
 Jan. 25-tf. J. NJ. HARKEY & BRO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
CHUFAS! CHUFAS!

Seed Chufas for sale by ]. k. DUKE, Nor ristown, Ark. 50 cents per quart, x3.50 per peck, 50 % per half bushcl, Si0.00 per single bushel. All orders accompanied by the cash promptly filled. pint by mail for % ceniA,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

nation it shall become an inte- gral part of the fundamental law of the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

All of which at prices payments. Send prices aod We also keep large stock or ions Guitars School Miscellaneous Bok Wall Paper Piano Stools and Coves Old Pianos anI in exchange " Agents for Thomas Jet best tie world
 KELLOGG &CO.,
 ncnclc lcla RIoclS eROcx. Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

Now that the election is fairly over, what on earth will we do with the army?
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

GRANT is getting tout of the wilderness" again.
 BROAD is the gate and slippery is the way for those who follow the lead of Morton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
B. W. CLEANER. J. D. RUSHING B. w. CLEANER g. Cgu Carpenters. Builders
 AND
 UndertakeT9,

RUSSELLVILLE. ARK KANSAS. All work promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. E Shop Southwest corner of
 Main and River streets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08
New Pianos for $25O.

Steinway & Sons Pianos, Ernest Cablers' Pianos, HarchaI & Smiths Pianos,
 Mason & HamIin's Organs.
 B.Shoninger & Co.'S Organs
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

hLIILOVIU ~ COs, Dcnclxla Block, Little Rock, Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-08

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren, Galla Rock Lodge, No. I72, F. & A. M.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-08-10

LONELY wandering through the mountains
Along the banks of snow-fed fountains,
Thoughts do fly here and there,
Hither and thither, everywhere.
Atlantas mines, with all their treasure,
The "Bonaparte's" unstinted measure
Of silver pure and brightest gold,
Ii multiplied ten thousand fold,
Then add all other mines now known
Between the tOrrid and frigid zones,
And | would not take them all and more
For one sweet smile from the girl [ adore
I've wandered DER the gold-ribbed hills,
Along the Drinks of purlng rills,
Along the Shoshone's lava banks,
Where towering rocks, witch ranks on
ranks
Frown on the pure and limpid stream
That reflects the gorgeous days sun beam
While it laves the foot of the rocky crest
That guards securely the eagles nest;
AND adored the hand from which they
fell; WI
Admitting gazed, as the heart did swell,
But still l praise that power more
For C. eating the little girl | adore
I've stood by the cataract as it roared,
As down the abyss its waters poured;
Have felt the spray DER me dash,
Have seen its rainbOws wave and flash,
Spanning the stream from shore to shore
But they're naught to the girl that adore.
Her voice IS sweeter than nightingale's lay,
Her lips as dewy as misty spray,
her breath is sweeter than new mown hay,
Her brew is as placid as lovely May,
Her cheeks wear the best of the rainbow
hues,
And her eyes would inspire the stupikest
muse
| have sung of some of her sweet little
charms
(How long to enfold her within these
arms),
But her very best graces; l will not essay
Even half. nor fourth of their beauties
portray
Her soul is all love; her heart all com
passion;
Her mind scars above the frivolities OF
fashion.
| love her above all on earth or the sea-
And thank my good stars that the darling
loves me-
ROCKY BAR, June, 1877.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-08-10
4 ss5l'1'.
MAN,


The following beautiful metaphor
from Peter Bayne gives eloquepto.ex.
preston to the desire fol endless.
progress which animates the soul of
every intelligent human being, and
constitutes one of the strongest natu-
raj suretles of a future existence:
s"'Born into the world of ignorance,
man man is impelled by an imperious IN
stlnct to know. Seek whispers a.
voice in his soul, and thou shalt findH
He seeks, he, observes, he inquiries.
He asceads the mountain of knowl-,
edsge-rugged, .pfecipiteus, he climbs
with difficulty from erag to crag; orr
the topmost peak, in the elear, evening lte1
Of an intellectual life, he beholts, not
the sterile boundaries of universt..
explored, but an ocean of knowledge.
yet. TO- be traversed-a Pacific of
truth stretching on and on into the
deeps of eternity. The fascination of
that placid asplendor is as great Upon
him as when he first aspired to know
He yearns to begin a new voyage.
He looks into the eyes of his fellows
witAB3a dumb. esurmise' of endless
progress, and limitless attainment
and hope sublime. The promise
whisper of his infancy has not de-
ceiVed him; he has upon earth made
some onward steps, and tastea of the
ecstasy of knowledge; his eyes have
been opened, and life has taught him
that there is an infinite to be known
And now that transporting whisper is
once more. at his, ear, What tAop
knoWest not now thou Shalt know
hereafter" Mind, the angel of the
universe, ready TO soar out Of the
midst of the earth, prunes her wings
for everlasting flight. The instinct
which forbids her to close her pinions
and to die has been avaracious for a
time, and it is justly trusted for eter-.
nity"r Us" 9# = Hstd9h" aaas1ag IL.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-08-10
LETTER FROM GRIMES cREEK.
GRIMES CREEK. Aagust a. 1877

1
/ Ed. WoRLD:-Since my last, in ram
bling over the mountains and hills,
availed myself Of an opportunity OF
visiting the claims of James Hastings
& Hepenstall, about two miles from
this place, on the tributaries of Clear
creek Their claims are worked by
Hydraulic pressur, and are we'll rugged.
Owing to the scarcity of water, they
were onl y able to make a short run,
which time they improved by
running day and hight, employing at
fair wages as many men as could work
to advantage. BY so doing they made
handsome cleanup, over which they
feel quite jubilant.
Mr. Bradford has recently located
some mining ground near the same
place, which prospects sufficiently to
warrant him in bringing in a ditch,
which he proposes to do soon as he
can build comfortable cabin for his
family, as he intends making this his
home, at least, for while.
This S enc of Idaho's camps that is
not infested with Cinnamon.
On visiting the ranch of Messrs.
Black & Bridge, on Grimes creek,
found them busily engaged in harvest
ing a most excellent crop of hay which
they are putting up in fine condition
for the market ofIdaho City.
have just spent four days in sue
cession running over the hills trying
to find venison, and have not only
exhausted myself but lost my "rep."
as hunter, which thesboys say can
never be regained, as | never killed
an thing larger than a humming bird
No bears nor signs of any IN this vi
cinity. Scarcity of berries probably
accounts for their non-appearance.
Grouse are not very plentiful, but oc-
casionally the boys bring in a few,
which is pleasing to the eye of
RUsrlCAToR.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-08-10

CALIFORNIA piety: ooh, my DEAR
she sighed, wasn't it beautiful ser
monW However, people can be world
ly after being absorbed by that rush
ing cataract Of grace, | don't know
This was uttered by an estimabIc lady
to friend as, she was passing out OF
a fashionable sanctuary and squeezing
the thin end of a liliputian tear on a
delicate lace handkerchief. 80 spir.
itual and heavenly" she continued as
they walked away; "it was really
melting. Aud oh, my dear" she added,
Il hear positively that they've struck
it at last in Mexican, real rich rich
ore; and if you can buy it tomorrow
for twelve, get hundred. It's bound
to go up. Good-by. God bic you,
darling. Ia, tai Sweet sermon, wasn't
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