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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-03-08
COME RIGHT THIS WAY!

OOUlL lNlOA1 LII t0 w n :
 We trust none of our readers are getting wearied at our much speaking of the advantages of Ar kansas as THE place for new home seekers. When there are thous- ands and tens of thousands of hardworking farmers, laborers and artisans in the long settled and now overcrowded states, who are toiling almost as serfs without any prospect of ever saving enough to acquire homes of their own at the high prices which rule there, we deem it one of our first duties to let these masses know that they may better their con6i- tion by coming to Arkansas. We are encouraged in this work by the knowledge that hundreds are
 SJ coming to perceive the truth of what we say and are coming among us full of cheer and new energy at the prospect of soon be- ing able till soil, of which they, themselves will be landlords and and owners.
 But we intended to say only a few works on this subject now, and they merely predatory to the following truthful extract from the Hot Springs Visitor:
 "As so many in the Union are looking for better situations, can not our State invite attention? She has many attractions that shine out through her forrescsand over her mountain tops. Other States are bidding for settlers, and making great efforts to secure them. They expect great profit to the individual and to the State. They will realize it, too. Arkan sas has large amount of good cheap land, we'll watered, and covered with splendid forest; her climate among the hest in the world, and her products among the most varied; her ability for fruitage and vintage surpassed by no state in the Union. There are large ranges for stock and little or no expense for wintering. Markets are coming nearer and nearer, and soon will be as good as in any section of the country. Lands will then go up rapidly, especially when they are improv- ed, and those that can invest a small capital now will soon be wealthy or independent, with ex- cellent surroundings. Those that have no money can have 100 acres selected by themselves, by living on it few years-can have a home at once for themselves and families, and soon have fortunes. There is no state that offers so much and so many advantages to all classes.
 For society and schools those that come to stay can generally find or make them to suit them selves. Now is the time to come. Don't be afraid of this part of the South. Don't go west from the Northern States, and don't go further South than Arkansas. Inquire and look before you take u leap into the cold West or tito the hot South. This is the mid dle ground between all parts of the compass, where the climate is always mild and where health and prosperity and pleasure and long life will always abound.
 | Why men should flock by thons ands to the bleak prairies of the west, with their chilling winds, scorching summers, grasshoppers and chinchbugs-or why they should go in armies to Texas, ,wish its northers and droughts, while Arkansas possesses SO many ad- vantages, is a mystery. But il we will use the proper efforts in making known the advantages of our State, the tide will turn.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-03-08
New Pianos for $250. We sole agents in this State for
Steinway & Sons Pianos, Ernest Cablers' Pianos, Marchai & Smiths Pianos,
 Mason & Hamlin's Organs.
 B. B.Shoninger & Co.'S Organs

All of prices easy We also Violns Guitars Banos School Books Miscellaneous Books Wall Piano Stools and Covers Old Pianos md exchange
 Agents fol homas in the worldly
 KELLOGG X CO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-03-08

KELLOGG X CO.,, Dcnckla Block, Little Rock, Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-03-08

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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

We are authorized to state that no
communication or proposition was ever
made on behalf OF the Commission to
Gov. Nichols through or by Gen. Glib
son looking to the election OF s. B. Pack
ard to the Senate OF the United States.
We understand further that the Com
mission have never contemplated max
ing any propositions or offering any
basis of adjustment, but that their mis-
sion is purely to secure information and
to consult with those in authority as to
their policy and purposes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
THE GREAT GAINES CASE.
Mrs. Gaines Triumphant.

Judge Billings rendered yesterday
long, able and deeply interesting de-
cision in the Gaines case, which, as it in
wolves several millions of dollars and the
validity of the titles to a large amount
of real estate in this State and city, was
listened to with great interest by large
audience. Prominent in the audience
was the lady plaintiff and claimant,
calm and self-possessed, but closely at
tentive to every utterance of the judge.
The decision is full recognition Of
all the claims Of Mrs. Gaines, as the
legitimate child, and heir under the will
of 1918, Of Daniel Clark.
The narrative Of the facts and proof
of the validity and reality Of this last
will has all the elements of thrilling
romance. Judge Billings does full JUS
tice to it in his elaborate statement. The
various witnesses. Messrs. Smythe, Belle
chase, De la Croix and Boisfontaine,
are all wildly sketched, and the impress
sive scenes attending the reading Of
this will by Clark in his last illness are
reproduced with dramatic effect. The
conclusions reached are full recogni-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

The most charming spot imaginable
is Sherwood Forest, on the shores OF
Green Lake, Wisconsin. Those who
are fortunate enough to spend a sum-
mer there are 10th to leave 1t. AS for
ourselves, we have often thought what
a charming thing it would be IL we
could take this beautiful lake with US,
and have it where the eye could forever
rest upon it. The Green Lake fish are
noted for being particularly delicious,
and the fishers are ever busy filling
orders for st. Louis and other cities,
and it is so cool there the thermometer
has never been above 80 degrees, and
the air is bracing and pure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

I ttioH ef ell that has been claimed by Mrs.
Gaines In her long litigation for the
last fifty years. The defendants are
even deprived OK their last defense in
the good faith of their purchases under
the will OF 1911, after every effort had
been made to discover and probate
the will of 1919. This prescrip-
tion OF many years does not
avail them. The decree Of the court re-
auires them to account to master In
chancery for all the income from this
property during their long possession.
They are ousted from their titles and
from all the accumulation therefrom.
This Is very hard on these innocent
parties, who, though not In view OF the
law legal or equitable owners, have for
so many years believed they were, and
who gave full value for their purchases.
Many persons will lose their all by this
Judgment. Upon this city, which sold a
large amount of this property with full
warranty of the title. against the advice
and veto OF the Mayor, this decision will
fall very heavily. Already large judg-
ments have been put In execution
against the securities OF the city on
appeal, which have given great vexation
to the citizens who subscribed the
appeal bond.
or course this decision is not final.
The case will be appealed to the Su-
preme Court of the United States, whore,
owing to the encountered condition OF
the docket. 1t can hardly be reached
before three years or more. What the
decision of the court Of last resort will
be In this important case we will not
venture to predictat least no. before
having carefully studied the opinion de-
livered by Judge Billings yesterday
morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

For the first time In the history OF
Louisiana Investigations o Commission
sent here for the purpose OF adjusting
our political difficulties has made sug-
gestions, or propositions. based upon an
intelligent study of our constitution and
laws and upon an ackno wledgment that
we have some rights which the national
government Is bound to respect. There
could be no stronger proof than this
that the methods OF Grantism have been
effectually eliminated from national
politics and that new and better era Is
dawning upon this sorely troubled State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Act No. 6S, promulgated in the DEMO
Graf on Sunday morning, is one OF the
best and most important laws which the
present Legislature has enacted for the
better and more efficient government Of
this city. Section reads as follows:
That it shall be the duty Of the Administrators
Of the city OF New Orleans, immediately on the
adjournment Of the General Assembly, to correct
or modify the budget OF expenditures for the
current year, in accordance with the provisions
Of all acts OF reduction or retrenchment which
have been adopted during the present session re-
lating to said city provided eAid revised budget
of expenditures shall not exceed ninety per
centum Of the budget of estimated receipts for
this year.
The object Of this section is to bring
the expenditures Of the city within the
receipts which may reasonably be an
ticipated. The budget OF expendi-
lures must not exceed ninety per cent.
OF the estimate Of receipts. and we can
not see how, with anything like proper
and vigilant collection OF taxes and Ii
cense dues, the city can fail to place its
financial affairs upon the sound basis OF
paying as it goes"
Section three OF the same act pro-
hibits the Administrators from appro-
priating to any department Of the city
government any moneys in excess Of
the monthly pro rata allotted to said
department in the revised budget pro-
Yided for in section one.
If a faithful compliance with the pro-
visions Of this law does not effect an
almost immediate restoration of the
credit of this city, and speedy return
to it's former practice Of living within
ifs income, then there is no virtue in
statutes, and promises OF reform are a
delusion and a snare. The Legislature
has done its share, Of the good work !;
now let cur city fathers go and DO like
rise.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
A MOST RIGHTEOUS JUDGE.

We yesterday republished an article
from the Shreveport Times, severely,
though certainly justly, denouncing the
course OF Judge Boarmao. OF Caddo, In
cndeavoring to evade the issue Of q
recognition or non-recognition of the
Nichols government, In the case OF q
requisition of the Governor OF Texas
upon Gov. Nichols for certain fugitives
from Justice now confined In the Shreve-
port jail.
It Is unnecessary to 60 over the de-
tails OF this disgraceful proceeding, for
we assume that our readers, or at least
every member Of the General Assem-
bly,, read the article In question. Judge
Boarman's action In the premises Is
placed in more glazing light by the fact
that he has drawn at least a portion OF
his salary from the Nichols govern
ment. Too conscientious to recognize
the authority OF the Governor as to re-
QUESTIONS. he yet rushes forward with
commendable alacrity to recognize him
as to salary.
We earnestly invite the attention Of
the members of the General Assembly
to this case. It seems clear to our mind
that it Is their manifest duty to prompt
ly address out Of Office an official who
thus sets at defiance the authority Of
the Governor OF the State. It could be
done In brief time, and certainly the
time could not be better employed.
We learn through private sources that
the respectable people of Shreveport
were aroused to the most intense indig-
nation at this high-handed procedure
OF the distinguished Judge al Caddo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
President Hayes is reported to have
made, on Sunday, the following remark:

IIeblUGub hayes 10 kopOAt0A w hoNC
made, on Sunday, the following remark :
II do not know whether shall succeed in carry
ing out my Southern policy, because there are
Northern and Southern men who, in various
ways, may possibly thwart me, but Of one thing
am conf ient, namely: think II my duty to try
10 carry out the policy, and am going to do it,
We can assure Mr.. Hayes. In oil sim
certify, that, while we think 1t not only
probable, but almost certain, that his
administration will meet with the most
violent and bitter opposition and denun-
citation from Blaine and his narrow
minded and malevolent followers In Its
efforts to pacify the country by the
adoption OF broad, liberal and gener-
GUS policy towards the Southern States,
we are absolutely sure that he will meet
with nothing from the true representa-
tives In Congress of the Southern whites
but the most cordial support In all
measures tending to the restoration Of
goodwill and fraternal feelings between
the various sections OF the Union.
Moreover, we are quite confident
that in his struggle with the corporal's
guard Of vindictive Radical blather-
sixties, who claim to represent the "stal-
wart Republican feeling Of New Eng
land" he will be encouraged and sus-
tanned by an overwhelming majority of
the American people. and will utterly
confound and annihilate the opponents
OF his Southern policy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Mnttings, Oil Cloths, Carpets.
ELKIN & CO.,
16S. Canal street. .16S
Are receiving new styles of
FANCY CANTON. MAT INEs, BRUSSELS
and INGRAM CARPETS aud FLOOR
OIL CLOTHS,
ALI at the Lowest Prices, APPS 1m2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

PROCLAM ALTON.
UNITED STATES or AMERICA,
Executive Department,
Utata If ,niitttttYf

UNITED STATES or AMERICA, ]
Executive Department.
State Of Louisiana.
Whereas, Edward Toby, Treasurer Of the late
Board OF Metropolitan Police Of the city OF New
Orleans, has applied 10 me for cancellation OF .
bond for the sum Of forty thousand dollars.
subscribed by him. the said Edward Toby. as
principal with Thomas L. Airey A. M. Bick-
ham. A. A. Yates. Thomas d. Miller and l.. O.
Jurey as securities. conditioned for the faithful
performance of the duties Of said Edward Toby
as Treasurer Of the ate Board OF Metropolitan
Police Of the city OF New Orleans:
Now, therefore, l. FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana. have
thought pi oper to issue this. my proclamation.
In order TO give public notice to all persons
therein concerned and Interested TO show cause.
In writing. ut tho Office Of tho Secretary Of State
ut the city Of New Orleans, within ninety days
from and after the last publication hereof why
the said bond should not be cancelled aud an
nulled and tho securities above named dis
charged from any further liability
In Testimony whereof. | have hero
nn 9 signed my n,lne md caused tho
Fl, lseal OF the slate Of Louisiana to TO
' ~ tntIixed. ut the city Of Now Orleans.
this thirteenth day Of April, In tho
yenr of our Lord enc thousand eight
hundred md seventy.sevon, and Of
the one hundred and first year " the
Independence oil the United states Of
FRANCIS r. NICHOLS,
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana.
BY the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
ap17 mya 10
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature to repeal tho charter OF
what Is known rs the backbone"
Railroad. The repeal Of this charter
will greatly strengthen the hands of tho
incorporators and managers Of the New
Orleans Pacific Railroad Company, and
we hope that so important a measure
will not be allowed to fall for want OF
time or vigorous advocacy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Tho os,y Authorized Soliciting Agents Of the
Democrat for tho City arc nIcssrs. II. ii.
BAKEpt and r. q. DEvEZIN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Gov. Potts, Of Montana, who is now
the subject Of some very grave charges,
was formerly member Of the Ohio
Legislature. He is accused among
other things Of counterfeiting the great
seal Of the Territory and using it on a
large amount of bonds for his own pur-
poses, and is said to have been the re-
cipient of numerous brides for securing
some mail contracts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
DIED.

LAFITTE-Monday, April IS. 1877, at half
past six o'clock .. M. Josephine Marguerite
Charles Lafitte and Josephine Adele de Livau-
dais.
The funeral will start from her fathers resi-
dence, No 242 Rampant street, at AZ o'clock.
This Evening. The friends and acquaintance
of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
Tuesday. i,pri, II. 1877.

The oiYlcc Of tho New Orleans DEMO-
CMAT has been Removed from . q Camp
street TO 100 Grnyicr street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
Il CARD.

Under the heading, DUPLICATE OFFICE
HOLDI g." the New Orleans Republican, Of
Saturday, April II, 1877, credits me with having
spirit and intent Of Article 1T Constitution.
1861 etc. The credit GU must belong some
body else: never either blishrd or prepared
such an opinion. CHAS. h. BUCK.
II Buck & Dinkenspiel. 27 Commercial Place.
ans 1t2ip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-07

many. But let such persons stop and consider
for a moment. 1t builds churches and pays for
wood and kerosene oil. 1t generally comes
around every Sunday, but so much the better. 1t
sends bibles and missionaries to the beathen, and
does great many other important things. The
future of this indispensable article. If it flourish
es as 1t has, will be most remarkable. 1t could be
introduced with effect at the opening of courts
and school exhibitions, where come brief religious
exercise is needed. Being so closely and contin-
ually connected with ehuches, our greatest IN
stutions of progress, IL would exert u powerful
internal influence, acting somewhat as an inward
lever. A contribution taken up to defray neces-
saiy expenses could in no way offend anybody
at a funeral but it would look better and per-
haps be more social to use hat instaad of reg
ular made contribution box for the sensib ties
cannot be too easily handled under such circum
stances. But rightly managed at the right time
II give-box would open the hearts and pockets of
prevail. In short, can churches do away with
this important attribute No; it is easier for the
eye of a needle to go through camel.
Human nature is great aid in the study of
phrenoogy. When man is in the habit of retir-
ing before window facing a much frequented
street, with the blinds flung back, the curtain
rolled up and blazing lamp in the room, you
have good illustration. His phreno illogical de-
velopments may be estimated by his Latural ways
or nature. Therefore, in every such case as
mentioned above, an observer arrives at one con-
clusion that the mans love o. perspicuty is very
well developed, but his bump Of modesty is
small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-07
Gardner loral Nems.

We are glad to learn that Arthur Berry, E q :,
has arranged q settlement of his sasirs and will
resume business again in our city. Workmen
have commenced repairs on hi mill on Bridge
street, putting in new stills, rebuilding a portion
of the tlume, and doing such Other jobs AS wear
aud decay have rendered necessary. We are
glad to note these improvements. Mr.. Berry has
been too useful, as business man in our CON
munity, to be compelled to remain idle while he
has disposition to give employment to Iaboiing
men.
The exterior Of the new school house is APP
preaching comp e'Ion. The roof timhers are on,
and the bell tower in process of erection A few
DAYS of good weather and the work will be no
longer DELAYED by ram or snow. The masons who
contracted TO build the walls should be con III nded
Tor their promptness and faithiulness 10 complet-
ing their job.
The school committee have decided to give the
schools in the city proper two weeks vacation at
the close of this term instead of one heretofore
The next term will begin the second Monday in
December.
Landlord Rollins of the Evans hotel had his
flag at halfms>t Monday, as a mark of e,pect To
the memory of Senator Morton.
Que household on Brunswick street were anx-
ious for rain. The plug to then c,iern drain D pc
was forced out a few nights ago, ami the cistern
premsturely emptied. We read Of broken cistern.
that hold no water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-07

Alma Locals.
Cold weather is coming on. and the farmers are
preparing tpr the long, cold winter.
Sunday week Rev. Z. j. Whtmore baptised
nine candidates, and last Sunday the right hand
of fellowship was extended to them
The Baptist church i. receiving a coat of paint
which will add much to Its looks on the outside.
We understand that after this is completed.
the parsonage will be repaired also.
We regret that we are obliged to chronicle the
death OF Rodney g. Jones, Esq. Mr.. Jones has
not been enjoying very good health for some time
HIS wife DIED some eight weeks ago, since which
time he has been failing continually but none of
his friends thought that he so near hi, resting
place he had been up short time before be died
seemed in good spirits. HIS death occurred on
Sunday morning, aged Is years and month.
lie MAS one OF the early settlers in town, and has
held MANY positions Of trust, and was ALWAYS re-
speced by his fellow townsmen, though he has
not taken very active part in town offices for the
past four ears. We think that during me admin.
is,raIion of Frank lin Pierce he held the position
OF postmaster. In politics he was democrat and
during the civil war held the right to secede was
provided in the constitution.
Rev. q. n. Christie of Wiscasset, breaches here
again next Sabbath; he also exchanges with Rev.
E. J. Whitmore.
The school at the Upper village opens one week
from Monday. School in No. 6 closed a week or
two since. We hear that they intend having a
winter school.
Mr.. IL. Z. Harvard moved to Wiscasset this
week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-07

that the republican State ticket is elected by a
small majority. The democratic majority in this
city Is under 10000 and in Kings county under
4OOO, aud perhaps not over 5000. This shows a
democratic loss Of from Is 900 to IA 900 as COM
pared with the vote of 1875 while the returns
ire IN the interior Indicate that the rest of the
majority OF that year nas been Oven come.
Midnight. Among the peculiari,es of the State
canvass may be noted the following: Syracuse
tiy gives Churchill, republican, Tor Secretary of
state, 1910 majority democratic gain 39l. Jupce,
The GreeDback aud Woikingmen's candidate had
Iloo votes In the city. Chenery county Complete
gl es Churchill 2525. Beach 2679, Jnnce 2S7S.
Davenport, republican, is elected Senator in the
ZIih District. The working mems assembly can
dldate is elected.
Oswego City gives Churchill 626 majority; re-
publican gain of $40. Chester county is reported
al loo democratic majority; democratic gain of
10. In this city there seems yet u doubt as to
results IN several cases. Leon, (Tsmmanyite ) for
Register. has 75l majority, with Is districts to
hear from.
Hagan's msjority for the Senate in the 4th dis
tilct Is 900, while Waystsff has but 79S majority
Ia the 9th district, Goebel, (snt-Tammanyite) has
ia votes over Mstchmau.
Two hundred and thirty. six districts in the
State outside of New York and Brooklyn, show
net republican gain of 1929.
40 "A. Nj. Complete returns from the city ex-
cept Two assembly districts, give Beach ii ,5O8;
Churchill Al ,3j5-dem maj 80. l53, which is like
" to be lncreased.