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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
JUDGE MANSFIELD.

We are pleased to know that the chances to get this gentleman upon the Supreme Bench of Arkansas are very nattering, and we know that the whole people of the State -all al least who are at all posted upon the history and record of our public men
 will share our feelings in this mat ter. Judge Mansfield will command the highest respect of everybody Referring to his merits for the posi- tion, the Gazette of Little Rock says "We have known Judge NJ. for many years He is n man o superior talent, fine legal attain ments and unquestionable purity o4 character"
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
Halt.

To the greenbackers of Little Rock, Pulaski county and the state at large, we have word to say. We understand they are wroth at the proprietors of the Star for disposing of their organ" and propose to start another paper. This is free country, and they have Q right to start another paper. In fact that right is accorded to every American citizen. But, seriously, what is to be accomplished by it? Certainly nothing to advance the cause which greenbackers advocate. The views of the Democrat no true greenback man can object to. Then why the necessity for another organization It is patent to every thinking man that nothing can be accomplished by a new party. The only hope oi greenbackers is through the demo cratic party. Let honest greenback- CTS, who seek to do right, join the democracy in their effort to reform the finances of the country. Other wise nothing can be accomplished. Halt! Think a little before acting.- Arkansas Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18

yals. We congratulate them upon the degree of proficiency which they have attained.
 The following series of resolutions adopted by meeting of the excur- sionistsswho assembled in the Ladies Cabin just before the boat arrived back to Dardanelle will show the sentiment of She whole party. for they met the hearty approval oi every one on board:
 OS BOARD STEAMER MAUMELLE.) Saturday Evening, April l3, '7S. Resolved, That we hereby tender our sincere thanks to Capt. Jim Bowlln of the Steamer Manmelle, and to all the other officers of the Boat for their kind and eminently successful efforts to make onr excur- sion agreeable and pleasant. Resolved, That we heartily thank the Dardanelle Cornet Band for the excellent music discourscd upon this occasion.
 Resolved, That we heartily com mend the Steamer Maumelle and her officers as worthy in every re spect of the patronage of the public. Resolved that copy of these res olutions be presented to Capt. Bow lin, and the Dardanelle and Russell vile and Lewisburg papers be re- quested to publish the same.
 J. E. BATTENFIELD,
 c. W. BENNETT,
 M M. FREED,
 Cap, n, iffan
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
THE DANGER IN THE SOUTH,

The Washington Post gives the following sensible and timely words of warning which every ambitious, aspiring Col, Major, Capt, and General in the South should read carefully and consider very coolly:
 The great danger that threatens the political character of the next House of Representative IS from the South, where the cry of the sham independent and the bogus reformer is already heard. The South, after t5s ravages of long war, is natur ally disorganizcd. Her men of au- thority and culture found themselves subjected to the rule of the most ig norant and deprayed. Their occu patton and property departed hand in hand. For time, when the pos sibility of relief dawned upon them, they banded together in the name of the Democracy agaipst threatened negro and carpet bag supremacy, and with but little effort threw it off. The danger belng removed the in centivc seems also to have been re- moved, and with it good deal of sound sense for which the South was famous. Democrats are begin ming to plot against their fellow Democrats, not for the good of their respective Commonwealths but for personal greed and personal aggran- dizement. The result will be that Tn scores of Congressional districts, where the Democratic vote is three to one, the certainty of a Democratic Representative may be seriously threatened. In the meantime the Radical party in the North and West loses no chance of scoring q member in the hope of being able to offset the inevitable loss of the Senate by gain of the House organ ization. We do not need to waste words with our friends in support of a proposition so startlingly plain as this. The salvation of the party depends upon the institution of a strics party discipline in the South ern States and the subordination of individual ambitions. An Inde- dependent Congressional candidate in the South is an ally of the Radi- cal party in the North. He may not mean it, and possibly may not think lie means it, but his. efforts are as surely auxiliary to those of the Chandlers, Howe, Conkling, Blaine and Butler as though he were sub sidized by them for the exact pur pose he has in vlew.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
A DebatabIe Question.

While much has been written con. corning the use of 'put up" medi- cines, the question is still an open one, and demands of the people a careful consideration. The salient points may be briefly stated, and answered as follows: 1st-Are the sick capable of determining their real condition, the nature of their malady, and selecting the proper remedy or means of cure? 2d-Can a physician, no matter how skillful, prepare a universal remedy, adapted to the peculiar ailments of large class of people, residing in different attitudes, and subject to various eli matte influences? In answer to the first proposition, we would say, dis eases are named and known by cer- tain "signs" or symptoms, and, as the mother does not need physi- clan to tell her that her child has the whooping-cough or indicate rem edy, so people when afflicted with many of the symptoms concomitant to impure blood" torpid lives," and "bad digestion" require no other knowledge of their condition, or the remedy indicated, than they already possess. Second proLosi
 tion-Many physicians argue that diseases are sectionally peculiar, and that their treatment must therefore vary, anti yet quinine, morphine, podophyllin, and hundreds of other remedies are prescribed in all coun- tries to overcome certain conditions. Is it not, therefore, self-evident that a physician whose large experience has made him familiar with the many phases incident to all impuri ties of the blood, general and nerv- ous debinty, liver complaint, dys- pepsia, consumption, and catarrh, can prepare series of remedies ex- actly adapted to meet the conditions manifest, wherever, and by whatever means, it may have been engendered? :? The family medicines prepared by R. V. Pierce. NJ. D., of Buffalo, N. r., fulfill the above requirements. Many physicians prescribe chem in their practice. His Golden Medical Dis covery has no equal as blood -puri- flyer and general tonic, while his Fayorite Prescription cures those weaknesses peculiar to women, after physicians have failed. His Pleas ant Purgative Pellets, which are sugar coated and little larger than mustard seeds, are a safe and cer- tain cure for "torpid" liver and con stipation. If you wish to save money by avoiding doctors and keep or regain your health, buy The Peo- ple's Common Sense Medical Adyis- CT, an illustrated work of over 900 pages. It contains instruction con corning anatomy, physiology, hy- giene, and the treatment of disease. Over one hundred thousand copies already sold Price (post-paid ) Sl.50. Address the author, R. V. Pierce, NJ. D., Buffalo, N. r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
The School Directors.
ATKINS. Ap,l 8. 1S7,

iNtSSs nCpat SS Ac'S.
 Mir. Editor: Preyioas to last year, at least for several gears, the School Directors failed to make their re- ports according to law. Indeed, most of them failed to make any whatever. But last year by a con tlnous effort they were prevailed up on to give more attention to this mat ter. received report from nearly every district in the county; a few however, came too late. Some per haps, were urged to the performance of this duty through fear of the pen alty attached to the law for failure of duty; but many did it because. It was right; because their own inter est, the interest of their children aud the prosperity of their country de- handed it. Is not this commenda- bleS Surely it is step ill the right direction.
 But in order that the stone shall gather no moss, we must keep it roll ing. am ready at all times to do my part of the work, In due time I send to every district full supply .of books, blanks for another year.
 Now let each Board of Directors begin it's work in time, and see to it that every part of it is done right.
 Then prosperity will reign in our schools. Let there be no teachers employed unless duly qualified. Let the special tax be voted every where. o. Fl. TUCKER,
 Go. Examiner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
Arkansas Press Association.

The sixth annual meeting of the Arkansas Press Association will be held at Hot Springs on the lst day of July, 1878, at 10 o'clock a. m. By request, the executive committee has changed the time of meeting from the first Wednesday in June to the first day of July, 1878.
 The citizens of Hot Springs will give us warm welcome, and Dr. c. W. Lawrence, Judge T. C. Peek, of the Daily Telegraph, and Dr. w.. II. Barry, have kindly volunteered to act as q committee upon reception, who will see that all are well taken care of
 The Iron Mountain R. R., the Memphis & Little Rock R. R., the Little Rock & Fort Smith R. R., and Hot Springs k. R., all have kindly volunteered to carry us free to and from the conyention-a courtesy that will be gratefully remembered by the craft. The steamers plying between Little Rock and Pine Bluff (water permitting), and the White River steamers will extend similar courte- sles to the press.
 Those members not in possession of passes, and wishing to attend, will please indicate upon what road or roads they wish to come, and at what point they take the train, and address the Secretary at Searcy not later than the middle of May, that he may be able to arrange their passes, etc, in tune.
 A full attendance is desired, as we have business that interests not only the craft, but the public also.
 J. II. SPARKS, President.
 JACOB FRoLICH, Sec'y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
letters irsn tilts il fPsspls,
GuM LoG Ark, April 13, 1876.

Editor DEMOCRAT: Allow me to ex- tend my gratitude to my county friends through the columns of your excellent paper, for tue great hospi- tality shown us on account of my barn being burned. Let me say to you MT. Editor that the people have responded to our needs so wonder fully well in giving us corn, wheat and fodder, that sometimes we think (maybe) that we do not deserve it, or have not merited it; be that as it may, Mr. Editor we give our hearty thanks to the people for their kind ness toward two old people now scv- enty years old. The Lord bless the people of Pope county. May they live long to honor God with thelr deeds of charity to the infirm.
 CALEB DAVIS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
RUSSELLv!LLE MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL,

PROF. ROWLAND DoGGErT, A. M., Principal The Spring Scsssion will open lith. Feb. ls'S and close III June, with an annual eNamlna- tion-
 The course of study will be as extensive and varied as will be found in any institution Of similar graqe, and the Text Books the most approved in nse.
 RATES OF TUITION, PER MO. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary Grammar, Primary Arithmetic, Prims- " Geography, each or all s2 O Practical Grammar, Practical Arithmetic Geography, History, Natural Science, each or an 2S ctry Latin or Greek. French. eaeh or ali W Incidental Fee, per session 'o The tuition will be required monthly, stn- the close of the session allowing no deductions except in eases of protracted sickne,l, unless by special contract.
 For Circulars, &o.. apply to inc Principal
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
Vegetine
CALLS, SHAKES, F l. V ER A N D A G U F .


 TARBoRo, N. C., 1878. DR. H. K. STEVENS -
 Dear Sir,--I feeIl very grateful for what your valuable medicine, Vege. tine. has done in my family. | wish to express my thanks by informing yon of the wonderful cure of my son: also to let you know that Vegetine is tho best medicine l ever saw for Chills Shakes. Fever and Ague. My son wa! sick with measles in 1873, which Iaf. him with Hip-joint disease. My son suffered great deal of pain, all Of Inc nothing but cry. The doctors did pot .help him particle, he could not llt hls foot from the floor. he could not move without crutches. I read vour advertisement ip the "Louisville Con- rier-Journal, that Vegetine was a great Blood Purifier and Blood Food I tried one bottle, which was great benefit. He kept on with the medicine. gradually gaining. He has taken eigh. teen bottles ill all, and he is completely restored to health, walks withont crutches or cane. He is twenty year. of age. 1 have younger son, tiftee67 years of age, who is subject to Chills Whenever he feels one coming on. he comes in, takes dose of Yegctine 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. chcerfully recommend Yegetine for such complaints. think it is the greatest medicine in the world. Respectfully, Mas. J. T. 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 the yhoIa hnIxr
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
Acknowledgment.
DOVER, April 12.

LOVER, Aprll IF.
 Editor DEMOCRAT: Permit me, through your excellent paper, to ex- press my very great obligations to the citizens of Dover for their great kindness to myself and family since we have been living among them. Especially shall I remember with gratitude the good ladies of Dover for the constant and unwearied at tention and sympathy for my dear wife Ill her recent severe and pro- tracted illness which terminated in death. Such kindness shown to strangers without any hope of remu- neration, is certainly observed by Him who has promised recompense at the resurrection of the just For He said "Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones d
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
The Blair Resolutions.

From the " asiington fost.
 The adoption of the Hon. Mont gomerey Biair's celebrated resolution by both houses of the Maryland Leg islature gives to the agitation anent the Presidential title of Mr. Hayes it's first legal recognition. Hitherto discussion of the subject has been confined to the press and to the per sonal utterances of public men. But the action ot the Maryland Legisla- ture sets in motion the enginery ol the law. It is true that the Mary land movement is long way pre- liminary to any action that can effect MT. Hayes directly. But whether such action be ever reached or not the gentle agitation contemplated by Mir. Blair's resolution wall tend to preserve proper degree of Chris tian humility in the bosom of the President (so called and keep ever before him the salutary thought that in the midst of life we are in death, or whereabouts. Whatever may be the views of the individual Demo crats respecting the expediency of disturbing the SO called adjudication of the presidential dispute by. the Electoral Commission, there can be but one opinion as to the consistency, persistency and ability with which MT. Blair has pushed his idea to the fruition of legal enactment. The way is now open for full investiga tion, by competent authority, of all the frauds and crimes to which Mir. Hayes owes his tenure. We hope no Democrat will feel called upon to obstruct such investigation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18

We are pleased to learn that the house committee ol Mississippi levees has agreed to report favorably upon the pending bill providing for the improvements of the Mississippi levees from St. Louis to the mouth of the river, and hope It will become law. The bill provides for the ap- pointment of three army officers by the secretary of war, and three civil ians by the president, whose annual salary shall not exceed $350O each. The bill appropriates S2o, 100000 to defray the expenses of the commiss ion, including salary, and of the sur yey proposed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18

We have before us the first mum Der of new paper just started at the capital of the State. Its title is The Arkansas Democrat, and Col. J. N. Smithee is the editor and J. N Smithee x Co.,, owners and propri- ietors.
 The Democrat says in it's saluta- tory that it will strive to build ul Arkansas and the Democratic party on a basis that is just, fair and hon orable to all men. It will stand by it's party, but in doing so it will en, deayor to point out it's errors and shortcomings, and show the way to correct them. On State Finances it takes its stand with a majority of the State papers in favor of policy just to the State. The Adams Red field style will not meet its approval.
 With these principles as it's guide we predict brilliant and useful ca rcer for the Democrat.
 J. N. Smithee, the editor, is in his own proper sphere when upon the editorial tripod, and we heartily wei come him back to the ranks of Ar, kansas journalism.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

Van Buren is to have new blaming and grist mill
 -The Murphy temperance wave, says the New Era, has reached Fort Smith.
 3,S45 bales of cotton have been shipped by rail from Van Buren during the present season.
 Ut is rumored, so says the Press, that an extensive distillery will soon be put in operation at Van Buren.
 The Fayetteville Sentinel will support General Churchill for State Treasurer.
 The young men of Fayetteville are going to organize a Library As sociation.
 | --Col. Ponder, of Lawrence Go, has brought q fine Short horn Dur ham Bull from Missouri.
 -Opie P. Reed, recently of the Arkansas Traveller, will be city edi- tor of tue Daily Arkansas Democrat.
 William NJ. Tweed, the ex-lead- CT of old Tamany, died in Ludlow st, jail New York, last Friday at 12 o'clock, M.
 The Weekly Arkansas Grange has suspended. Subscriptions to that paper will be filled out by the Weekly Arkansas Democrat.
 -Messrs. Vaughan < Prince, of Washington County, have brought q very fine Norman Stallion from Illinois.
 The Masonic Lodge of Texar- kama has broken ground for the erection of magnificent three story building.
 During the present season there has been 2,753 bales of cotton ship ped from Alma against 1,450 last season.
 The Lawrence County Journal says the fruit and crop prospects in that part of the State are very cheer ing and work on the farms forward. 
 On Saturday night the 9th inst. the smoke house of E. s. Austin, of Lonoke, was robbed of what meat, flour and provisions it contained and then touched of with a torch.
 A twclve-y year-old son of Mr. E. D. Seaton, of Lonoke, was instantly killed by team running away with him on Thursday the 4th inst.
 A man known by the name of Sam Glover died in St. Francis county, and before expiring confess ed to having committed number of heirous crimes including two mur-
  ders.
 Thursday, May 16th is the day fixed upon by the Ladies Memorial Association for the decoration of the Confederate soldiers graves in the cemetery at Fayetteville.
 Aldermen of the town of Van Buren receive $l for every attend ance at the meeting of the town council. The Mayor gets $5 for his attendance.
 Mrs. McCray, of Saline County, shipped two quarts of ripe straw berries to St Louis on the 9th of this month. They grew in the open air, and the early maturing of the berries attest the mildness of our climate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18


 We can't see the point in having the Press Convention to meet on the fifth of July. The State nomi- hating Convention meets at Little Rock on the fourth, and it may be that many newspaper men will de sire to attend both. Unless the State Convention does it's work in one day-which is hardly probable unless things are very muchly "cut and dried" beforehand-we will all be compelled to forego the pleasure of being present, and hie off to our duty at Hot Springs.-Hopc City Times.
 You have the date wrong Bro. Blackburns. The Convention assem- bles on the FIRST and not on the fifth. So you can make your ar engagements to be on hand and it will not interfere at all with your attendance at the State Convention,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18

We want every man in Pope county who is able to do so, to sub scribe for an extra copy of the DEM ooRAT to send to some acquaintance in the other States-especially in the North. We need immigration of honest, industrious men, and of men having some ready capital to invest in lands and manufacturing. We know-(it is a strong assertion to say we KNOW, but we use it advised ly)--that it will do much good to make the true state of this country knownlln the North, and one of the best ways to do so is to let the peo. pie of that section see our newspa- per-. Several hundred of each issue eught to be mailed to other States, A dollar and half is a small sum to contribute to the cause of ImmIgra. tion and development of our State and there arc scores of our citizens who can well afford to do as we sug
 gest. Do it year and see if you dc not secure an immigrant or more be. fore the year is out If so desired we will mail the paper to any foul different parties three months foi one years subscription. This will perhaps effect more than to mail il the whole year to the same party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
 Gen. T. J. Churchill.

There has been a great deal said in opposition to the "Third Term" says an exchange, and with such officers as Ulysses $. Grant, the won- derful gift-taker, at the head of the Government, we were very much
 opposed to the SECOND, but so long as an officer acquits himself with honor to himself and his constituents the cry of third, fourth, fifth, or even tenth term is sheer nonsense. When such an officer has, like Gen. Churchill, been weighed in the bal ance and fully approved, offers him. self for third indorsement, DO silly cry of rotation in office or sthird
 term" should have feathers weight to his detriment, but, on the contra ", when an officer has been twice
 tried, and found to be upright in
 every sense, it should be the best possible argument for continuance of the peoples confidence. We be- lieve Major Woodruff to be gentle man in every sense,s but he cannot make better State Treasurer than the present incumbent, and It is un- fortunate for him that he has allow
 ed his personal friends to prevail on him to enter the field against the peoples fayorite.-Ozark Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18

We heartily endorse this item from the Gazette: "According to our Views and limited knowledge of the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad company, at their election which comes off on the 25th inst, could do no better than retain in office Mir. Theo. Hartman, superintendent, q thorough gentleman and an admira- ble manager"
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18
Notice.
l.. <. LAND OFFICE DARDANELLE, April S, l0tN

U. \. LAND OFFICE,
 DARDANELLE, April s, lNlN.l Complaint having .been entered al. this office by G. W. Chapman againi,,y Thomas J. Hudson for abandoning ms homestead entry, No. S73S, dated SeP- tember %, 1873, upon the < W "I N E l4 section II, township \, range -' West, in Pope County, Arkansas, WYE q view to the cancellation of said entry {; the said parties are hereby summon' ' to appear at this office on the lith "1l of May, 1878, at o'clock ?. Id,, Co I'- spond and furnish testimony coutei"- ing said alleged abandonment
 Y. NJ GIRS0N, KegislcI' THoMAs BoLEs, Receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-04-18

cup of cold water only in the name of a decipie, verify say unto yon be shall in no wise lose his reward". T was a stranger and ye took me in; l vas sick and ye visited me"
 F. c. FALLS.