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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02
LETTER FROM DOVER.

THE CROPS THIS SEASON-THE GENER-
 AL CAPABILITIES OF THE COUNTRY
 sTscK-RAIsING, FARM PRODUCTS,
 FRUITS, ETC.
 DOVER, July p, 1877.
 EDITOR DEMOCRAT: !Threshing has progressed to such a degree as to afford approximately reliable data concerning the yield of grass and small grain. The farmers have mostly thrcshed their wheat, and it affords me pleasure to say that the yield of that cereal will compare most favorably with the product of any previous year. The wheat yield this year goes far towards establish ing conclusively the wheat produc- ing capability of this portion of Ar kansas. Indeed the fact is now patent to any intelligent observer that northwest Arkansas is one of the best wheat producing sections in the United States. The soil is well adapted to the production of that grain, and the frequent refresh ing showers with which the country is favored during the spring months go far towards insuring plentiful crop every year. A fortnight or more ago the owners of threshers and separators fitted up their ma chimes for the rich harvest before them. The owners and workers of these machines are of course best informed as the yield of the present crop, and Of the amount of old wheat on hand, and from these well-inform- ed parties l learn that this year. crop of wheat will be largely in cx- cess of the demand for home con sumption, and many farmers have quantities of old wheat yet on hand, leaving the country amply able to provide bread the coming year not only for those now here, but for any influx of immigrants that may ar rive within the next twelve months.
 The grasses and oats never yield ed more abundantly than they have this year. These crops being plen- tiful and affording ample sustenance for stock, tend to lessen the demand for corn and thus to cheapen the price of breadstuffs.
 The corn crop promises yield above the average, as it was planted early as general thing, and has been cultivated with diligence and care. Most of the crops arc laid by, and few more rams at the proper time will make the yield in this
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02
Do Everything We'll.

If you have something to attend to, go about it coolly and thought fully, and do it just as well as you can. Do it as though it were the only thing you had ever to do in your life, and as if everything depended upon it. Then your work will be we'll. done, and it will afford you genuine satisfaction. Often much more does depends upon the manner in which things, seemingly trivial, are performed than one would sup pose, or than it is possible to fore sec. Do everything well, and you will find it conducive to your happi- ness, and that of those with whom you come in contact.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02
Keep an Eye on Tice.

Let the public keep an eye on Tice now and see if his prognostica- tions come true. This is his proph ccy concerning the coming weather:
 AUGUST.
 to 3-Hsavy rains and storms. to Flair.
 ' to 10--Sevcre storms. 10 to 13-Clear.
 IA to l6-Threatening storms. 17 to 18-Clear. Is to 24-Cloudy and liable to l'rosts north of 10th parallel
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02
Self-Made Men.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT: That the an clients were right in their theory, that, "Both in morals and intellect, we give the final shape to our char acters, and thus become, emphatical- ly, the architects of our own fortune" 1" is sclf-evident fact. The educa. tion of every man depends solely, upon his own exertions, for, be as snred that there is no excellence without great labor; there can be no accomplishments without efforts. Every man is precisely what he makes himself, If he be an accom- plished statesman, he has made himself such: if he be an eminent lawyer or physician, it is only the result of his own excrtions; if he be an habitual lnebriate, wallowing in the slough of extreme degradation, it is because he would not be any thing else. An indolent tippler, though reared in the lap of affluence, will never rise to any great degree of emincnce, while his neighbor, whom we will call Diligent Perse- verancc, will outstride him, and take his stand among the foremost ranks of the nations great men, though he may have been rocked in the cradle of penury, ard though it required great efforts, and an un- daunted energy to remove the obsta- cles that continually arose in his way to impede his progress.
 We are fully aware of the fact that there is what might be termed q natural difference between men that is, some men naturally have more talent, greater tact and a more comprehensive mind than others, but however much talent man may have, or however great genius he may possess, that talent, or that genius, if allowed to lie dormant and unexercised or unexerted Sis like the poor moth that futters around the candle until it scorches itself to death.' Every man occupies exact ly that position ir life that he has gained for himself by his own ac- tions. By frugal industry and per severing energy, any man of ordi- nary talent may gain for himself an enviable position in life. We are accustomed to hear it said of those men who have, by their own extra ordinary efforts, written their names indelibly in golden letters high upon the pages of fame, "they are self made menr' An, self-made man! Where is'the man that IS not self made2 l want to see that man who has not made himself precisely what he is, whether he be the occupant of the Presidential chair, or whether he manages the Gubernatorial affairs of his State, or whether he holds an audience spell bound by his eloquent flow of oratory in the Congressional or Legislative halls of our country, or whether he be one of the honest yeomanry of our country, or whether he be an indigent tippler! Every man deserves credit for just what progress he has made by his own energetic efforts, and in the appor- tionment of "honors" among "self- made men," their circumstances, and opportunities should be taken into consideration; there are those in whom, considering their afiluent cir cumstances, and most favorable op- portunitics, it would be most unpar- donable did they not arise to some
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02
WOULD YOU BE A BENEFAC- TOROF THEHUMAN RACE?

In the Library Table, of June 21, we find lady, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, making ''an appeal to the thinking classes of America" " Mrs. Thompson is philanthropist, as her interest in the matter in re- gard to which she makes her appeal, shows. She starts out by saying there are three millions persons in this country wanting work; and she asks the knotty question, Why it IS so? She says, as she is a woman, and as she cannot be expected to understand so profound a mystery as political economy, she does not pretend to have any solution of the question ready; but in order to en- list the inherent of thinking men and women, she offers three prizes of $l00, $75 and $50, according to the merits of the three best, for Els . says upon the Labor Question. The essays are to be about two thousand words is length, and must be sent to the Library Table, New York City" on or before October 1st, 1877.
 The subject proposed by Mrs. Thompson, is perhaps, more inti- mately connected with the cause of human misery and woe, than any other, and when a correct solution shall have been arrived at, Q great stride will have been taken toward a cure for the misery and wretched- ness which clouds the lives of so large number ofthe human family. The labor question is beyond doubt the great problem of the age; and how to adjnst an equitable relation between labor and capital;-how to place rcmunerative labor within easy reach of all who have to live by the sweat of their brow;-how to distribute the wealth of the world, all of which has been produced by labor, SO that that there may be an end of want and misery, from the cause of failure to find remunerative iabor;-these are questions which are worthy, surely, of the best thought of our ablest minds. This Is the same problem which must have been revolving in the rich mind of Burns when he wrote the lines:
 Sec yonder poor, o'erlabor'd wight,
 So abject, mean and vile,
 Who bcgs brother of the earth
 To give him leave to toil
 And sec his lordly fellow worm
 The poor petition spurn,
 tnmindful tho weeping wife,
 And helpless offspring mourne.
 How true to every day reality and constantly recurring experience, to. day, is the picture? And the questions which he then propounds: ::
 1T I'm design'd you lordling's slave,
 Ky natures laws designed:
 Why was an independent wish
 Fer planted in my mind?
 ltnot why am subject to
 Hiscruelty or scorn2
 Orwhy has man the will and pow'r
 To make his fellow mourne2
 How pointed and pertinent they are! To furnish a correct answer to these questions, and point the poor o'rlabor'd wight to relief from ms many and sharp and numerous HIS, will be to solve the problem Propounded by Mrs. Thompson.
 The premiums offered by this phl- lanthropic lady will be as naught, compared to the blessings, the gratitude, and the plaudits of joy, winch disenthralled millions will shower upon him who will solve this great labor pronlem
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02

For advertisements inserted in the Special Notiae column, or in reading matter, % cents per line will be charged.
 Announcing candidates for state and Dis trct offices, s10: County offices. $5; for Corpora tien $2. 50; and mus be paid in advance.
 All circulars of candidates and other matter intended for personal benefit will be charged for at 20 cents ? 1T line.
 The DEMOCRAT has the largest circulation of any paper in the State, outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper in the Southwest being circulated in nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read by an intelligent, contemplating people.
 The DEMOCRAT is she best advertising sheet m the State. Its extensive circulation in the Southwest, among the planters, merchants and business men, renders it especially desirable fo those who wish to reach the general and substantial public by advertising their respec- five business and interests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02
Arkansas Industrial University

AL the closing exercises Of the Arkansas Industrial University, at Fayetteville, last week, says the Sentinel, "the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, was conferred by the University, upon Hon. A. H. Garland, U. s. Senator from Arkan- sas.
 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
 On Thursday all the positions in the faculty were declared vacant, and on Saturday Gen. D. H. Hill, of Charlotte, N. C., was elected Presi- dent. All the different branches to be taught, were consolidated ln four leading chairs.
 The following is a correct list of
 THE NEW FACULTY. Gen. D. H. Hill, President and Pro
 lessor of Mental and Moral Scie- ence and Political Economy. N. F. Gates, Principal of the Nor. nal Department. o. c. Gray, Professor of Mathemat-
 ics and Civil Engineering. F. l.. Harvey, Professor of Natural
 Science and Chemistry. .. H. Leverett, Professor of ancient and Modern Languages, English Literature and History.
 0. F. Russell, Principal Prepara- tory Department. Mrs. F. l.. Sutton, Assistant in Pre-. paratory Department. Charles Waite, Adjunct Professor of Mathematics ard Civil Engin- eering.
 Miss Sallie Harris, Adjunct Professor of English Literature and History. w. D. c. Botefuhr, Professor of Music.
 Mrs. V. l.. Gray, Instructor in Painting and Free Hand Drawing. It was decided not to fill the posi- tion of Regent, this year, and the executive committee was authorized to appoint secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-02

Cards or communications of q personal char acter. if admissible at all, double the usual rafes and strictly in advance.
 Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed tonr lines free; over four twenty cents per line. Transient advertisements, where the parties ,re moi known or do not give references must he paid forin advance. Ten lines or less eon- stitutc a square.
 Advertisements not marked with the number of insertions desired will be charged for at the ,cgular rates until ordered out.
 Advertisements inserted at S1 per square for first insertion, and 60 cents each subsequent insertion.
 year tin advance) .......................T O months 3mpuths 4V
 single copy, cents.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
MERIT RECOGNIZED.

Henson's Capclne Porous PIasters receiy
eu tne highest and only award of merit q
tne Philadelphia Exposition, over all arti-
eies on like character, proving by the high
est medical authority in the world, that
tney are greatly superior to ordinary porous
piasters, and not patent medicine-as no
nostrums were allowed to be exhibited
there. Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster is
posltively the best external remedy ever
devised. They relieve pain at once, and
cure where other porous plasters only re-
HeNe alier long use. Over three thousand
physicians now recommend their use and
tlhey are sold by druggists everywhere
Price 25 cents.
IMPORTANT TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD
improvement" is the watchword of the
nouri its development and re-development
Is the mbition of every true American
Porous plasters were Invented In 18i5. For
thirty years their composition remained un-
Improved, until Benson's Capcine Porous
Piasters were invented. They differ from
all others in their greater medical activity.
Ihey Wtu cure disease IN a fen hours that other
porous plasters, liniments or compounds
require days and weeks OF continuous wear
and use to simply relieve. They are supe-
rioF TO electricity and more powerful. Ii is
not nostrum. They are endorsed by over
three thousand physicians and druggists as
meeting great want a remedy for exter-
nal diseases which relieves instantly and
cures quicker than any known medicine. -
Try them and you will rot be deceived
Purely vegetable. Price % cents.
novl6eod&v
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
FAILURE OF 4 GREAT MINING
COMPANY.

A RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR THE LE-
HIGH AND wlLKEsBARRE COAL COM
PANY.
New York, February 12.-There is
much excitement IN Wall street over
the news of tho appointment in the
United States District Court in Pitts.
burg to-day of receiver for the Le>
high and Wilkesbarre coal company.
AS the Central railroad of New Jersey
is endorser in $4,000. .000 to the coal
company, it was considered a deaths
blow to tie Central, and was said to
be preliminary to the appointment of
a receiver for that road. A rumor
prevailed until late this evening that a
receiver had been appointed, but cam
not be verified. Officers of the Gem
trail say if the coal company has gone
to a receiver, the railway company
will be apt to do so too. There is no
doubt of the appointment of reeei>
yer for the coal company. and it seems
probable that one will be appointed
for the railway tomorrow. Central
fell to 154 on the street.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
Why There Was No Objection TO the
Vote OF AIabama.

Some surprise was manifested that
Senator Spencer did not carry out his
idea of objecting to the vote of Alabama.
1t now appears that after consultation the
Republican leaders in the Senate decided
that it was best not to make any objec-
tion to the electoral vote OF Alabama.
This course was decided upon the ground
that the entering of an objection to the
vote of an uncontested State by the Sen
ate would be equivalent to an admission
on the part of the Republicans that Con-
gress has right to go back of the re-
turns and see whether fair election has
been held. In order not to set a pre-
cedent which might be used to the great
disadvantage of the Republican party in
the case of Louisiana and Florida, the
leaders decided not to make objections to
any State where there are not two sets of
returns, unless the Commission should
decide in the case of Florida that its votes
shall be counted for Tilden. Had this
decision been given the Republicans
would have objected to the vote of Mis-
sissippi.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
THE STHMUS CANAL.

New YoRK, Feb. 12.-Washington
specials say:-It is, reported that upon
the completion Of the negotiations now
pending between Nicaragua and the Uni
ted States for treaty concerning the sub.
ject of the proposed InteItoceanic Ship
Canal, President Grant will be rendered
the position of president of the corpora
tion or company which under the proyi-
sions of the treaty will be authorized to
undertake the work of constructing this
great canal. 1t is said this fact explains
the sudden purpose recently formed by
President Grant to go to Europeas soon
as his term of office expires, the visit
abroad being in the interest of the COM
pany, for whom he will be empowered
to negotiate loan among the capitalists
in Europe.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
jan2-2taw4'
CARD.

The undersigned successor to and a part
ner in.theila late firm of e. Binghurst q CO.,
wholesale and Retail Druggists, will con-
while returning his sincere thanks that the
previous efforts of the firm have met with
such gratifying appreciation, will, with the
aid of o full corps of competent and skill
full assistants, who have had a practical
training in this establishment in their ex-
perience respectively, of from five to ten
years each, and three of whom are Grddit-
ates Of the Philadelphia College Of Pharmacy
endeavor by faithful and careful attention
to the highly responsible duties of the
Apothecary in his manifold dealings with
life and health, to merit and receive the lib
eral patronage long extended to this house
Z,JAMES BELT, Apothecary,
ec5-tf Cor. Sixth and Market Streets.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
EPILEPSY OR FITS.

~ SAMARITAN NERvINE, the reat
~ Nerve Conqueror, cures Epileptic Fits,
Commissions, Spasms. st. Vitus Dance and
all nervous diseases the only known pos
been tested by thousands and has never
been known to fail in a single case. Inclose
stamp for circulars giving evidence OF
cures. Trial package free, Please give
name of express office when ordering med
icines. Also send names and address of all
persons subject to Epileptic FITS.
Address, DR.. S. A. RICHMOND
ian9d& d&wIy Box. 74i st. Josephs Mo.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13

The Princess Ida Wrede, handsome
woman of 30, whose ancestral castle is on
the Grotenseo in Germany, was recently
married to woodcutter who can neither
read nor write. The Princess is q re-
markably intelligent woman, wko speaks
six languages and is very cultivated. She
is now living on little place on the
Salzburg-lschl road with her husband.
She has donned a pheasant garb, and
every Sunday.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
MORE PROOF OF WELLS TE-
NALITY.
Duncan +. Kenner ,ciU S,rear to the Of
fer Made Him.

WASHINGTON, February 12.-Duncan
f. Kenner has arrived from New Orleans,
and will probably testify tomorrow be-
fore the House Committee. and will
swear positively that Wells, the Presi-
dent of the Returning Board, offered to
sell the vote of Louisiana to the Demo-
Gratis for 100000. He will give the date
and place of the conversation, and add
that he declined to become party to any
such transaction. He is confident, how
ever, that if he had agreed to raise the
money and had fulfilled the demand of
Wells the vote of Louisiana would have
been counted for the Democrats by the
Returning Board.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13

A company has been formed in
Switzerland for unearthiug the village
of Plurs in Graubunden, which was
overwhelmed by a fall of rock in 1918,
nearly 1000 persons perishipg. A rich
booty is hoped for from the shops,
factories, and churches.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
NEW ADVERTIsEMEN1s.
Scots. Sweaty Feet. so cts.
LITYkE'S ORIGINAL OINTMENT.

e The only remedy thatwill effectually cure
Feet, without any Injurious effect. A cure
guaranteed or money refunded. Good for
Piles, Frosted Feet and Chatting. Sent on
receipt of price. JOHN LITTLE & co,
Ask your druggist and merchant for IL
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
A ..a.,4 Male and Female, tMao+n5
AQeQLS Everywhere. 70 w d!lLEQ

handle the Patent Crown eeit-t losing Ink
tand Sells Itself ct sight wherever Ink ls
sed. rronts immense. sample cents.
A Ahuladelphia. Pa. marS0weomsy
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
Earthenware ManufactorV
COR. OF ORANGE & WATER SITS,

WILMINGTON, DEL.
keep constantly on hand q full assort-
ment of CROCKERY WARE, made IN
the best manner, and sold at prices to suit
the times. Also Yard Vases, Hanging Va
ses, Gardeners and Green House Pots. AL
articles in my line made to order ut short
notice. GEORGE ZEIGLER.
noy6-Gm
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
EhiOnable Furniture
h ] N, HARTMAN
! 40 King street.
WlLMINGTON, DEL.

We respectfully inform the cltl-
yons of Wilmington, and the sur
ronnding country that we continue
~ manufacture and keep on hand
4 roe and long established ware-
'Fnrniture of every variety'Ian
Insisting of Mahogany, Rosewood
.nut Furniture suitable for parlor,
Room and chamber uses.
kortment of Furniture is larger ana
ded than can be found in Delaware,
rticles sold at our establishment
lnted as represented.
N blinds OF the most fashionable
bade to order and kept constantly
Wei also manufacture and con-
eep a large assortment OF Spring
rs and Husk Mattresses.
J.&J. N. HARMAN,
40 King street, Wilmington.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13

0RR week in your own town. Terms
CO.. Portland Maine -
The daily gazette., 1877-02-13
|RTIZANS SAVINGS BANK.

RIlZANs SAVINGS BANK.
o2 MARKET STREET,
fPoRATED JANUARY 23D, 1851,
receive deposits daily from Q A
ad,., II, NJ, and on Tuesday and Sat
ninss from to 3 O'Clock.
laI-AlNNUAL DIVIDEND.
5 siena Gielie', 4 mas been regularly paid on
tha I,,,ee the organization of the Bank.
ta,o ,u expectation e of the Managers.
f %.toi ,t3 dividends will be Continued
4 ,n,ad t,Ieiius eI are not withdrawn, thew
cool ,,eeu as deposits. Thus permanent
,oHpound their interest twice in
@ MANAGERS.
r r HsilieS, George W. Bush.
Hioo,liIyt9' George S. CapeIle,
y piobplahd, NJ. l.. Lichenstein
n DnTe pe'isoh, Edward Darlington
.bnsanl Job Ii. Jackson.
eantLg, an,Lg, Wm. IL. Swift,
Ahthony Higgins.
RIfSi;s Il n; y; HILLES, President.
u n Nlce PRESIDENT.
H. l. TAYLOR. Treasurer.
NATIONAL BANK
on, oF WILMINGTON.
OHf OF THE PUBLIC MoNrvs
'Ai1 TEH EnHHENTS OF THE I'M
TED STATES. Ni-
VI Belts, PRESIDENT.
Cap,'ai, SAshiEN'
reg1r1dn. li1 and New York Excbange f,r-
'Vsular Deposltors without ihe cbar iue-
ri. uuys' Mondays and THURSDAYS
n G DIRECTORS.
bsey' 'yul, George w. Bush.
McComh FIJI Garrett,
EdworI William Tatnail' ~
e''N' mar28
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-09-27

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL. A
specialto the Baltimore Sun says F:
The revelations of ex.Treasurer
Parker, of Sonth Ca.olina, have
added much to the depression of
the refugees from justice now
here.
IT is learned that if Gov. Hamp-
ton makes n requisition for them
it will be hoDored 1T is stated
that Patterson will claim that as
he is a Senator he is not liable to
Miest, but it is questionable
whether this plea will hold.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-09-27
Mexican Troop, ~

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-1uiorm :
tion has been received at Gen.
Ord's headquarters, at Browns
vile, that 1900 regular Mexican
troops are about to embark from
Vera Ornz to the mouth of the
Rio Grande for service on the Rio
Grande, und TO replace the loca!
military. The regulars are com
nanded by Gen. Gonzales.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-09-27

AMY ARTICLE UErxR FIUa PnESDs WEIGHT CAN
BE SENT ap MAZE.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-09-27

New York, Sept. 11.-The
World today gives further re-
Violations of ex Treasurer Parker
of South Carolina, continuing his
statement Of tho crimes of Cham
berlain and others, and distinctly
charges them with all manner oil
offenses.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-09-27

Total cotton receipts at Dallas,
for the year ending August 3lst,
foot mp 43.S41, "a decrease OF
pearly 5000 bales from the season
OF 1875 6.-[Waeo Daily Ex-
aminer.