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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
-Iudne Mansfi .ld has very mn,

Judge Mansf i'd has, very much to our regret and surprise, published card in the Ozark Democrat de- clining fatly to longer permit his name to be used in connection with the Supreme Judgeship. We have no doubt that Judge M. is fully jus ti6ed in this step, but the manner in which he has announced his de termination leaves grounds for some solicitude on the part Of his friends and supporters to know where the unjust and unfair means have been employed. We feel that the vacancy on the bench could not have been filled by | better or purer man than Judge N. In announcing his withdrawal Judge M. says:
 "l see, too, that unjust and unfair means are already being employed to defeat my nominatlsn, and while completing my term as Judge of the Fifth Circuit I prefer to be free from the feelings likely to be thus engendered. l find myself, also, strongly disinclined to enter upon a canvass of the nature which now ap. pears to be thought proper and nee essary, and my official duties do not permit even such personal effort in my own behalf as would be consist ent with the incest sense of proprie- ty. l have, therefore, without con sulting any one, and with no feeling of regret or disappointment, decided to withdraw my name from the list of aspirants. This I do, it may be proper to add, with no view of be coming a candidate for any sother office. Candor requires me to say, that my decision is in some degree controlled by considerations entirely private and personal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

We are glad to seeithat most of the papers in the State which have said anything about the rule recon mended by the State Central Con- mittee to admit to seats in the Con vention only as many delegates from each county as the counties are en- titled respectively to vote, give the plan their warm endorsement. As soon as we had seen the proceedings of the Committee we pronounced this action wlse and wholesome, and we are consequently glad to see that most of our exchanges agree with us. We hope the Convention when It meets will be bound by this rule and not allow the hall of meeting to be be crowded and rendered scene of confusion and disorder by the pres ence of large number of supernum- eraries in excess of the number of votes to be cast by the counties in the aggregate. The convention will be large enough with just as many delegates as there are votes and any more will be useless and act as a clog to the dispatch of business.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
ATTORNEY GENERALS 0FFicE,

LITTLE RocK, April i3, iais Hon. J. P Byers:
 Dear Sir: Yours Of 9th isn't hand and in reply thereto bare to say, thu l have considered the query therein contained.
 My opinion is, the County Judge cannot call the Justices together as suggested by rim. It would he the duty of the Co. Court composed of the Judge alone, to make temporary provisions for holding the Courts of the County, until the annual meeting makes the appropriations and levics. This arises out of the necessities of the case in the administration of justice. Yours truly,
 w. +. HENDERSON.
 learn that I am being censured by parties for my action tor as they call it non action) in regard to the court house, but when the law of the case becomes known as inter. preted in the above letter, I am will ing to abide the judgment of every reasonable and fairminded man in the county us to whether or not 1 have done my whole duty in the premises.
 regret the condition of the court house as much as any man in the county, for it is now in fit condi- tion to be utterly ruined by the weather before next October, and it is great pity that something can not be done now to prevent further damage until iti is decided whether or not we shall attempt to repair it, either by the quorum of the county at it's annual meeting, or by the peo- pie at the ballot. box, and as an in dlvidual, am willing to do my part to prevent further damage until the matter is decided, but as court, l will do just what the law prescrioes, no matter whom it pleases or dis pleases. Respectfully,
 k. B. WILSON,
 Co. and Probate Judge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

 takers andseonfpetent to cope with the sly, sleek fellows of the party who study these things and become expert in manipulating conventions many of the best men in the party never attend conventions, and the average convention is generally composed of very few men. At the primary election, however, the most difildent member of the party feels perfectly free to go up and de- posit his ballot expressing his wish. From the decision of a primary cleo tion no man who pretends to belong to the party can find an excuse to bolt, but the experience of the past shows how frequently the conven- ton system in county campaigns give rise to bolts and splits in the party. The endorsement that comse from a primary election comes di- rect from the voters of the party, whereas in convention the success full candidate feels himself more ob- ligated to few delegates than to the people. The impossibility of securing a good attendance at the township and county conventions has been too many times demonstra- ted to need commenting upon.
 What say the masses of the party upon this question?
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
The Court House Question.

MR. EDITOR: We would like to know-if any steps are being taken to procure an order from the County Court authorizing vote upon the question of the removal of the Coun- ty Seat, as published few weeks ago Tn your paper.
 Any one who has seen the court house since the damage to it must conclude that no order should be made to repair it. First see if ma joritv of the people do not wish 1t changed. We think they, do, and the sooner done, the better.
 CLARK TOWNSHIP. April p, 1878.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
Vcgctire
CATfT~ eIFAIlTs
VI " T.31- VI ' lA VI '-lIT. lE N Y Is \ D A c C E

t@ A4
 TARBoKo, N. C., 1878 DR. H. K. STEVENS :-
 Dear Sir,--I fcell very grateful fo, what your valuable medicine, Vcg@. fine, has done in my family. | wisb tn express my thanks by informing yon of the wonderful cure of my son: ala, to let you know that Negetine is lba best medicine I ever saw for Cbjlls Shakes, Fever and Ague. My son was sick with measles in 1873, which leS, him with Iiip-joint disease. My son suffered great deal of pain, all of tho time; the pam was so great he did nothing but cry. The doctors did not help him particle, he could not lift hls foot from the floor, he could not move without crutches. I read yopr advertisement iD the "Louisyillc Con. rier-Journal," that Yegetine was great Blood Purifier and Blood Food I tried one bottle, which was a great benefit. He kept on with the medicine. gradually gaining. He has taken eipb. teen bottles in all, and he is completely restored to health, walks withont crutches or cane. He is twenty vears. of age. l have a younger son, fifteen years of age, who is subject to ChilIs Whenever he feels one coming on, he comes in, takes dose of Vegetine and that is the last of the Chill. Vegetine leaves no bad effect upon the system like most of the medicines recommend ed for Chills. Icheerfully recommend Vegetine for such complaints. 1 think it is the greatest medicine ill the world
 Respectfully, MRS. J. J. LLOYD.
 VEGETINE.-When the blood becomes lifeless and stagnant, either from change of weather or of climate, want of exercise, irregular diet, or from any other cause, the Vegetine will renew the blood, carry of the putrid humors. cleanse the stomach, regulate the bow els, and impart tone of vigor to tue
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
Mrs. Tilton has at last, sm

Mrs. Hilton has at last, smart ing under the bangs of remorse and unable longer to bear the lashings of a conscience quickened to the enor- mity of her crime, made public confession of her adulterous conduct with Rev. Beecher. Beecher prompt ly denies and reiterates his inno- cence. Will the disgraceful scandal never end?
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
RUSSELLVilLE
 MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL,

PROF. ROWLAND Do6GETT, A. M., Principal
 The Spring Sessson will open 11th, Feb. 1878 -and close m June, with an annual cNanlina- ton.
 The course of study will be as extensive and varied as will be found in any institution of similar grade, and the Text Books the most approved in use.
 RATES OF TUITION. PER MO. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary
 Grammar, Primary Arithmetic, Prima- " Geography, each or all S2 co Practical Grammar, Practical Arithmetic
 Geography, History, Natural Science,
 each or all s0 Rhetoric. Algebra. Geometry, TrigonOm- ctry Latin or Greek, French, each or all % Incidental Fee per session 30 The tuition will be required monthly. stu dents will be charged from lime of entrance 10 the close Of the session allowing no deductions eNccp; ni eases of protraeted sicknesl, unless by special contract.
 For Circulars. Ne.. apply to the Principal
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

If the weather continues to in- crease in warmth for the next two months in the same proportion that it has for the past month, the Exec utive Committe of tue Press Asso- citation will see their mistake ill de- ferring the meeting at Hot Springs until July 1st.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
It is apparent that there is no1

It is apparent that there is not going to be that degree of good feel. ing and brotherly love between the Gazette, the Democrats,nd the Globe, of Little Rock, which is altogether lovely among brethren. We'll, we don't know if little competition won't make all of them be more on their p's and as and bring out the bright spots in them-if they have any
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
Notice.
U. $. LAND OFFICE,

DARDANELLE, April $, ls1S.l Complaint having been entered at this office by G. W. Chapman againtst Thomas ]. Hudson for abandoning hs homestead entry, No. s73s, dated Scp- tember 20, 1873, upon the ; w i ot \ F. section II, township $ x, range H West, in Pope County, Arkansas, "ilh view to the cancellation of said entry the said parties are hereby sunmo9sl to appear at this office on the llth day of May, 1878, at , o'clock D. m, co re spond and furnish testimony concern ing said alleged abandonment.
 f. M. GIBsoN, Register. ruoNAs BoLEs, Receiver
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

-FIRsT BLooD.-Sharp county held her Democratic Convention on the 10th inst. The delegates to the State Convention were instructed for Miller, Frolich, Churchill, Crawford, Henderson and Eakin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

Prof. w. l.. Thompson, of Drew County, seems to have the inside track in the. race for nomination as State Superintendent of Public h. structicn. He is strongly endorsed by some of the prominent pubic men and journals of the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
Gum Log Township Leads Off.
 We have received the following

VIC nave TecclYeu tuc loI1oWiiS with request to publish:
 The Democratic party of Gnmlog township, Pope county, ArK., met at Gumlog Church, on Saturday, April B, 1878. c. ". Sparks was called to the chair, and T. s. Edwards cleo ted secretary. G. W. o. Davis stated the object of the meeting.
 A motion was made that the chair appoint seven delegates to the coun ty convention The following were appointed: NJ. 5. Turner, William Thompson, T. $. Edwards, G. ". O, Davis, c. M. Turner, Winston Me Annally, and J. G. Turner.
 On motion the chairman was ad- ded to the list.
 The following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 "We, the democratic party of Gum Log township, in convention assem- bled, do declare
 l. That we favor an unconditional repeal of the resumption act.
 ,. That as a half loaf is better than no bread at all, we favor the Silver Bill as far as it goes, but de- mand the removal of the limiting clause.
 5. We denOunce as an outrage up- on the rights of the people, the en actment of that radical measure de. monetizing it.
 4. That we favor the retention of greenback currency as the best pa per money we can have, and declare against any further contraction.
 5. We have no sympathy with those, who under the lead of Brick Pomeroy, are seeking to divide the democratic party, with the lunacy of imitation.
 6. We are in favor of the issue by the general government alone of all circulating medium, whether paper or metallic, and are opposed to banks under all circumstances.
 '. We favor County convention to meet the first Saturday in June, and suggest to the other townships to send delegates to the same.
 s. We think Pope county should be represented on the State ticket, we never having had a State officer; and recommend as . suitable per- son to succeed Gov. Miller, our wor- thy fellow citizen Col. E. T. Embry.
 9. We will give no countenance to any attempt to inaugurate any inde pendent movement that tends to di- vide the democratic rarty.
 10. We regard the success of the Democratic party as the only hope of free government.
 II. We are opposed to any more primary elections, as tending to di- vide the party unless the vote cast be exclusively democratic; the idea of republicans selecting our officers is not very palatable to democratic taste.
 12. That we heartily endorse the course of our representative in Con gross, Hon. T. NJ. Gunter, and pledge him our support should he be candidate.
 13. That the Russellville DEMO, GRAF publish the proceedings of this meeting.
 The convention adjourned sine die.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
V e g etine
DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUSNESS,
 Avn t,rSEpAr DrIII ITy

AND GENERAL DEBILITY.
 BERNARDsToN, Mass. 1878. We the undersigned, having used Vegetine. take pleasure in recommend ing it to all those troubled with Hu- mors of any kind. Dyspepsia. Nervous ness, or General Debility, it being the Great Blood Purifier. Sold by R. L. Crowell & Sons, who sell more of than all other patent medicine put e. getller. MRS. l.. F. PERKINS,
 MRs. H. ". Scorr,
 JoSEPHUs SLATE. Vegetine is the great health restorer -composed exclusively of barks, roots, and herbs. It Is very pleasant to take; every child likes if.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

Button hole boquets and mint tulips are now superseding the blue ribbons all over the land just about this time of the year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

--PHILLiPs COUNTY SpEAKs.-Phil- lips County has just held her Con vention and instructed for Churchill, Beavers and Henderson.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
Beyond, or Not Beyond Redemp-
 fion.

Editor DEMOCRAT: 1 remember of a case of the above heading which occurred in my native land, Scot
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

MT. Fred. ". Hezekiah, an old citizen of Little Rock, died very suddenly last Saturday evening.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
Star Mills ShingEe E Factory, ONE MILE NORTH MILL CREEK STA,
 On l.. R. tS F. $. Ky.

Tho undersigned beg leave to inform the pub, lie generally that they arc prepared to ull ail orders for shingles on short notice. Our stetA is of the best quality, as cheap as can be bouen, elsewhere and we guarsntec satistaction Ali at Mills, or address us at Russelyillt for iul- ther particulars k. M. STEELE X kEILl,
 Russeilyilllc, Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25
V vegetin e e
yoUs ACHE

NERY YOUS HE ACHE
 AND RHEUMATISM.
 CINCINNATI, O., April 9, 1877. II. R. STg,ENs, ESQ. = Dear Sir,--I have used your yegetine for Nervous Headache, and also for Rheumatism, and have found entire relief from both. and take great pleas ure in recommending it to all who may be likewise afflicted.
 FRED. A GOOD,
 JOS Mill St., Cinn Vegetine has. restored thousands to health who had been long and painful sufferers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-25

THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 25, 1878.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-09

Beginning OSt' Z, 1915 .
The NAIL TRAIN will Lave " .:Ai&s:cA
st % Z. II. and Alexandria &. 9 Is =. II. daiIy
except Sunday; pazs Lcestucs, s?!h& w ;s,.'
WARD, e: Il 10 s. ~, end arrive At Bound III.
g. y nj. Leave Round Eli 81 1870 p H.; pas
Leesburg going eastward 1T 10 r. a. sIl2 ~,
ri-e F.. Alexandria st 3:l5 ?. a., arc 8
Washington $50 p. NJ. , ~,
The ACCOM- NOD iTiOE TRAIN VIII
leave Washington ct ~ y. To-, and A!exshd!!'
at 4 . o. u. dally, except Sunday, aad StA',
1T LeeGburg at 90 y. N. Leave LeesoNr& I"
s co g. II. ,.ld STRIVE st Alexandra ST 10 &. H.
and Ws:hin zoo 1t s ~ Il. III.
zsg- Passengers from " lilgtcn VII: .aN'
tue Washington and ONO cars 81 tae bal!moi'
u ictomsc Esii7oaG statioG at9 lJa. L. MIA 80
III, and 10 through ~!thou: change oi r' :
The 6. O. o.. ". Irgiu from htexanGTia and 10
Y. 70, srai1l frorl 10" nd HILL connect &. Eo.a:
H:!i with Harris Daily Line Ct Coat&C
For Sn:ckersvilie: Bsrryv!ile and Ninc1e;is:
also with Renrle7's Line Of Coaches, WEIGH ie"'
Leesbu-g daily ror Aide and ,n!ddloDurG
Both trains, Westward make close eoAneci:'a:
= Yienns with s;is;en's s.iIe OF Stages Tor fS'
fa- Court .Eouse. ..,,l
GjEsss nsast9B St&@4:s, g SIS: rec h*'':
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LA--tr EicnaTat T.cs2. &G2-.'
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BOOTS AND EEOESs
w. 3. w .A!A.D:I.1lDI.91EYSz
Is now receiving his
FALLAND WRITER STOCK OF
BOOTS & SHOES,

And is happy to state that be is now prepared to
show the finest lire Of Boots and Shoes. OF al
grades, that has ever been exhibited in this city.
a great variety of new les, very many being
private patterns Of which he has the exclusive
sale in this market ,
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS will be offered
in every kind Of goods in his line,
he has Just added to his stack Of fire goods q
large line Of medium priced substantially 10 ade
Doors and SHOES. which he is Offering at prices
to suit the times. 1t is certainly the best Us
sortment he has been able to show, snd they
srs to be sold ut lower prices than ever. lie
cordially and confidently invites criticism. and
sn examination snd inspection Of his stock, feel,
ing assured that his customers will be convinced
that it is his aim to give the best goods al tie
lowest prices. He has largo sDd varied es-
sortuent of HEAVY Boots and SHOES, suit.
able for farmers and planters, to which rs in
vites the particular attention of COUNTRY; MER-
CHANTS, being Satisfied that he can sell tbern
cheaper than they cen Do bought this side OF
New England. Don't buy dollars worth OF
goods in our line until you Investigate his stock.
MEMS HEAVY Doors, ERoeANs and PLow
SHOES, regular Clod Smashe-s. to lsce up high,
80 as to keep out real estrte or subaoi proof
sgsinst rattle snakes, and splendid to kick stub
born mule with.
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1an6ts Trustee.

TRUSTEE'S SALE-By virtue of a deed OF
J. trust from Robert Wiley and wife, dated
the 18th dsy of November: 1871. recorded
amongst the land records of Fairfax county,
.iber n, No 4. folio Az and for the pnr?oaes
therein mentioned, shall offer By public aug
ton. at Fairfax Court HOUSE, on MONDAY,
the 10th Day of December; 1878, County Court
day. the TRACT OF Ian u therein mention
224 acres, roods and poles being part OF the
real estate known as the bradley Tract" al
Joining the lands Of Richard 2. Trice, John
Gsislip aud others. about 4 miles from ColGbes'
ter, and II mile. from station on the L., =. q
r, r. The improvements consist of e com
Portable FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, barn
and other outbulldings it has en- abundant sup
ply Of wood and Der, ond is excellent 7nins
land. Sale to take place between IL and o'cik.
Terms-Cssh. Any further Information may
be- obtain cd upon application TO Thos f. Love.
Attorney at Law, Fairfax Court house, We.
nov l3-ts THOS. n. CARTER Trustee.
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aUGTEON SALES.

TRUsTEEs SALE 0E a YALUABL1h
a. FARM AT NOKESVILLE STATION,
in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY.-by
yirture of q deed of trust executed by John
Mellon and wife on the 26:h day Of Nay, 1874 a
and duly recorded in the clerks c1iico OF the
Prince William County Court ia liher Nc. 20,
folio 5l6, will offer for SALE By public auction,
before the front door Of the Court House Of oad
county. on the 9Th DAY OF JAN UARY, 1879
(thst being court day. all ofthst VALU Able
TRACT OE LAND. lying near S HtH
Station, in said county. containing 2a9 sores
This land lies Immediately upon the railroad
running up to the station, ard is one OF the best
improved farms in the county.
Terms OF sale Cash enough 70 psy the costs
and expenses Of executing this trust and to dis
chsrge the amount secured by said deed Of trust
remsinng unpsid, it being about $3.50. aud the
1emsinder in three equal annual instruments,
with interest from day of sale, and the pur;,
chaser to secure the deferred payments by deed
of trust upon the farm. Selling SIS trustee. |
shall convey only such title ~ is invested, which
however is ungu6stionab BILE.
ELISHA 4. MEREDITH.
iHructea
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r. LILLIAN Fl. SMITH,
DEALER IN

DEALER IN
FRESH AND Sailed FISH.
FISH WHARF AND STALLS CITY MAR.
.....-........r KET
would inform dealers and others that he is pre-.
pared to furnish them with sill kind of
- POTOMAC FISH.
st The lowest possible prices / would call the
attention Of buyers TO the fact that my brand
stands Nc. in market ut all times and intend
to sustain my reputation in that respect.
My stalls Mes. and s. Fish Market, will ba
supplied with fresh fish every morning They
will be superintendent by MIR. James g. Grimes,
sr, and families can depend on getting the best,
whether they come in person or send orders.
depend on getting them packed in good order
Izs All orders addressed to WIN. II. SMITH
Alexsadris, VS., will receive prompt attention.
mar -.
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U& EM EHTS.

FTdE YOUNG LAUIES Of the public schools
L of AlezsndEis respectfully ask the patron.
sgs e. the ctlzt ns to the cantsta of
SPRING HOLIDAY,
e. musical e1tertAinment. in which appear per-
scnifcs,ions OF school girls with their teacher,
MAY QUEEN. SPRING, SPRAY. RAIN
BOW. SUNSHIN Z, JACK Frost and a
chorus CT DEW DROPS, ZEPHY Rs and
FLOWERS The csntats will be rendered for
the benef. of the public schools by selection of
pupils under direction Of Miss Kste Stoptsn
burgh, 1T PEABODY HALF on FRIDAY
EVENING. Dec IL
Ticke's IS cents; for sale by the pupils.
gg~ a Eu1d-,te Org.n aud Cornet will fur
nish the Instrumental accompaniment. de 7-1w