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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
POPE co


 l.. R. Democrat: 4 prominent citizen oi Pope County lately tuiurm e.l us that within tie last len years there has been wonderful change for the better among the farmers of that county. He said that mol one !. fourth of the amount of provisions formerly shipped there was now brought from abroad. Farmers are making their own wheat, corn, hay and meal at home. and as a conse- quence are becoming year by year, more self sustaining and iRdeagnd ent. This, we believe, is the ease generally with the farmers of the Al kansas river vallev. and Il is the les son that must be learned every where in the south before prosperity can be assured.
 There has, indeed, been a wondrr1 ful improvement in the condition ot our farming population within the past ten years. Ten years ago the merchants were shipping baeon here and selling it to our farmers at 20c per pound, meal S6 per barrel. and four eight to ten dollars per bar rel. Even corn and hay were ship ped here to feed stock on. Nov there is not pound of any of these articles shipped here -our farmers make plenty for their own nse and some to ship. We know of numbers of farmers in our county wlio DOW own nice farms, who ten years ago had nothing. They have made tbrm by their own labor on the farm. But not only has there been vast i'm proyement in the circumstances oI our people, but the Improvement in the social and moral conditions has been even more remarkable.
 Ten years ago we came so Pope county, and we think the moral ana social condition of the people here IS now just about one thousand per cent. better than then. Then We bad no school houses or church buildings. Public worship, sabbath schools, de hatlng clubs. or literary societies, were hardly thought of Now we have four crcditable church build- ings in our town, and in every neigh borhood they have their meeting house. Good common schools are supported in almost every settlement and the young men and ladies meet and have their debating and literary socie lies. The very dress. eonyersa ton and department of the people has changed and improved so great ly that we can scarcely reaIze that we are in the same locality and amongst the same people.
 And stlli our destiny is onward and upward, and our future fnl! of l ope and bright anticipations. With in the coming ten years the improve ment will be far greater than the past decade has witnessed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05


 seDtatives in Congress, We CAN opss tain soDe adequate rompeAsasDii Tor these nlst al,llneritogauus scialIas~. If We canDot get a direct payment to u . indivislAai sufferers, @eg may at least get snch settlement as will greatly benefit our people in the aggregate. We may, for instance, get it out of tlie assets of the late Confederate Government which were held al,rnasi, CT we may get lt as an appropriation tnf the pay inent of our State debts, but that we will gcC some sort af campensati0n sur ttiest' just and meritoliats claims. PROVIDED they are pressed upon Congress wi,h proper zeal and determination, We. have uot a shadow of duniit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
A FAlR' ANslYER.

Last week we asked tue Gazette "a lair question If II really be lieyed there Is any probability of the Government making restitution to the south for the cotton tax collected after the war. The Gazette replies as below, and we only wish we could be us hopeful in this dircctinu Us our contemporary seems to be:
 We will he frank enough to con fess that until recratly we did nnt have much faith in the possibility oi making anything out of these claims. but since we have gwen the subject the investigation, thought and study that It's importance demands. we are firmly convinced that in some shape or other, if tie matter is properly presented and pressed by our Repre-
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
vEGE TINE
WILL URE RHEU MATiSM


 Mr. Albert Crooker. the well-known .lruggit and apotheeary, of Springyae, Me. always advises every ope troubled with Rheumatism to try VEG GEflNk.
 READ ills STATEMENT:
 sPRINGvALE, ME., Oct. T., 1876. MT. H. k. Stevens :-
 Dear Sir, Fifteen years ago last fall was taken sick with rheumatism, was unable 10 move until the next April. From that time until three years ago this fall 1 suffered everything with rheumatism. Sometimes there would be weeks ai l time that could not step one step; these attacks were quite often. 1 suffered everything that a man could. Over three years ago last spring com menced taking Segetine anu followed il mp nntil tad taken seven bottles; have had nn rheumati-m since that time. 1 always advise every one that is troubled with Rheumatism to try Negetime, and n suffer far years as have done. This statpment is graluit- ous as far ;s Mr. Stevens k concerned. Yours. etc, AlBART tRoohEH. Firm of A. Craoker & Go, Druggists < pUIIecaries.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
Home Interests.

The low price of cotton in 1871 ahd lS7S is having salutary ell.ct nln n a portion of our people. We w,ll venture the prediction that beion the close of the present centurs ; complete change will take place ii. the mode of agriculture or in the man
 nernf ifs disposition. IL is heginaiuA to be feli that the oli method of fif ming, under which il Is almost uni
 versally necessary iar tue cottqnplan
 ter to obtain assistance either al abroad. and to pay high rate for in
 terest on the money he receive, or $ heavy profit on his advancements for the credit and time given. ana then to ship his products to ennmis sion merchant paying high freighl and commissions. receiving eight or
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
Southern Claims.

In considering the probabilities and prospects ot getting anything from the Government OH account of our southern ciaims for lasses sustained hy the direct agrBcy et the Cavern. ment since the war the important fact shoultl be kept in mind that the late Confederate GuvefBment has a large amount of assets in private hauds in Europe, which amouut to a Sast sum more than enough to pnA oti ali oar just an,l equitable demand; This menvy wili be mld over at any moment ;0 lhe United States Cavern meat whenever de,naHd Is made for H. It is said th;d Secretaries Evarts ahd sherman are in favor ol making a demand tog this mo aey, and that d strong effort wlll he madt this winter te mlnee the Ailminlstra
 ton to collect the money, which is ready e br handed over on demand.
 SAauld this money be collected, it wouid be pecl,lia ly appropaale ta devote 1t, or sufh ,ient part thereo. tu the payment of our southern claims. By that means the 2 yern
 ment would not onlybe dischargiug q just delrl, bat 1t would restore ths money to the people from whom q was collected ang to whom it ju~tlN and fairiy belongs, B. thjs gracious acl the government would Kill lH.0 good birds at one shot -Gazet.e.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
LIQUOR LiCENSEIN CASE OF
 X TIE VOTE.

From the following it wia oc seen dat where there IS a tie en the pop alar vote on tue question of Liquor License, there can be no license granted hy the County Court -the law requIeag MAJORITY vote to au- thori1e the Accusing of saloons. Neither is there any power any where, it. seems,s to order q second election:
 Ozark Democrat: It will be re 4neluhere.l that the vote oD the li- cunse question was tie in this town ship, at the. recent election. The law WIS not sufficiently clear as to whetber the liceese earned or lost, and therefore Hons. A. S. McKcnnon aud J. P. biers wrote the Attorney General lDr his opinion who replied us follows:
 ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFIeE,l
 LITTLE ROCK, Nov. 20, 1878. Hons. 4, $. McKenaon and J. P. Byers:
 Gentlemen Your favor received. The County Court has m power to gfaut Incense except upon | major itY vote. I know at no authority in any office or tfiiauraI to order new eIectinD. IL is. q case emitted to be provided for. Very respectfully,
 ". T. dEyDl SKsoN,
 AGofney General.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05

Keep no more stock than you can keep we'll, cultivate no mere land than you can keep in prime order un- dertake no more work than you can accomp mplish, and you will succeed bet ter than most farmers do, who are not governed by these rules - fColman's Rural,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
..Y EGErINE.t,

Says a Boston physician, ''has go equal a. bln,d putider. Hearing ot i'* many wonderful cures after all "ihl rcue eiieS had failed, visited ibe i-ape orstory, and coayinced my-9il "i it' geuu ne merit. IL is prepared ir.p barks, Foors, aud herbs, each ot Hl"'h is hlghiy effective. aud they are t'H- pounded iu such nituner as to pip- daee astonishing results.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
vE:GE: TIRE
HAS EN IIKELA JUkED ME.
 BossoN. Oct, 1870.

Mr. II. R. Stevens =
 Dear Sir,-My daughter, after having was left ii: feeble state Of health. be- ing advised by a friend she tried The Vegetine. and after using a few bottles WAS fully restored to health.
 have been great sufferer from Rheumatism. 1 have taken Seyer;ti hol- tles of inc Negetinr for ihis complaint, ant aIn happy to say il has entirely cured me. nave recommended the Negeiine to others with the same good results. IL is great cleanser and pn l. fer of the blood; it is pleasant to take aud can cheerfuily recommend il.
 JAMEs 5ioRsK, j6I Atheas St.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
RnrrMArlsM Is A DlsEAsE or rlLl BLooD.

The blood in this disease is fOu ld t0 contain Sn excess oi iibrlu. NeEeline acls bs converting inc blond from ils diseased condition tn a healthy CIrgua' tiun. Negetine regulates ihe bowels N Whirh k very important h this com, plant. One baIlle Ot Negeline VII give relief, bai to effect p.rniaurH.. cure, it must be taken regularly, ana may tpke several bottles, especially id eases of bong standing. Nrgetlac is sold by al Druggists. Try if. aiid y"": verdict will be the same as tiid |" thousands before yuu, wh0 ~tS, ''i ue'< CT found so tiuvh relief a> irom che u-e of Vegvthe," which K composed cAcio~ siVely of B rks, RJpts aud Herbs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-12-05
vEGE IINE ZrAnt.4.N-A nnI4r rpA f.F
NOInING LQuAL IO II.

SoUTH SALhN, MAss., Nov. II, ls'o' Mir. H. R stevens.
 Dear sir,-i have been troubled NiiH Svrnfula, Cauker, and Liver CUm"ia'"i' for three years. Nothing ever '1d i"' any go0d uugil 1 commenced nsiHg 'ht NcgrtiHe. ] am BOW getting along frSl-raie, and sti,l usiHg The Neg, l"s.. 7. l consider there is nOttiug equal Io N for such complaints. lours tnty,
 Mrs. LIzZIK A PACkAtp' No. I6 Lagrange st., o'Ih Saien, Aa'''
 S E G F. r V E
 Prepared by
 II. R. STEN ENS, BostOn, Aass' vegesins is Sold hy ail Drug&i-''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
National Thanksgiving.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIT
ED STATES.


The recurrence of that season at which it is tho
habit of our people to make devout and public con-
fessiOn of their constant dependence upon the Di-
favor for all good gifts of lite and happiness, and
of public peace and prosperity, exhibits, in the
cord OF the year, abundant reasons for gratitude
and thanksgiving Exuberant harvests, productive
mines, ample crops and staples of trade and manu-
facuIes have enriched the country. The resources
thus furnished TO our reviving industry and expand
ing commerce are fastening the Jay when discords
and dtresses through the length and breadth of the
land will under the continued favor of Providence,
have given way to confluence, energy and assured
prosperity. Peace with all nations has remanded un-
broken, domestic tranquility has prevailed, and the
institutions of liberty and justice, which the wisdom
and virtue OF our fathers established, remain the
glory and defence OF their children. The general
prevalence of the blessings OF health through our
wide land has made more conspicuous the sutferings
and sorrows which the dark shad0w of peslience
alicOn even, the Divine Ruler has tempered to the
suffering communities in the universal aid and sue
cor which have flowed to their reief, and the ole
nation may rejoice in the unity of spirit in peo.
pie, by which they cheerfully share one another's
burdens.
Now, therefore, /, Rutherford B. Hayes, President
of the United States, do appoint Thursday, The
tWeDty-eiybth day of November next, as day of ma
commend that withdrawing themselves from secular
cares and abors the people of the United States do
meet together that day in their respective places
of w0r hip. there to give thanks and praise to AL
mighty God for mercies, and to devoutly beseech
their continuance.
In witness thereof have hereunto set nv hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be al
fixed.
Done at the city of Washington this thrteth day
October, in the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-eght, and of the iDde-
pendence Of the United States the one hundred
and thru. r. b. HAYES,
By the President.
WILLIAM M. EvARTs, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
TIE Shoe and ,Leother Reporter thinks r

THE Shoe and Leather Reporter thinks re-
cent years have wrought changes in the in.
dustrial world which will render England's
recovery from the present depression far more
difficult than her merchants will readily ad-
init, and adds: "We have had a long season
of debility, but are regaining our strength,
and, from being England's most profitable
customers, are now keen competitors with
her in markets which she has heretofore con-
trolled. The contest is one which is not
likely to be settled in any short period of
time, but there is manitestly little ground to
believe that English manufacturers will here
after be able to obtain higher prices for their
productions, as, year by year, we meet them
in all the markets of the world, with con-
stantly widening varieties of American
goods"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

A LONDON letter to the New York Post
announces that Miss Harriet Hosmer has
made discovery that will enable the world
to dispense with the present methods Of Oh
tanning power for machinery. 1t is the use
of the permanent magnet as motive power.
The story is almost incredible, but the names
of some of the best authorities in practical
science in London are brought forward as
roforancns
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
HERE is an interesting note from the Ken.

AAAAAiAs ~ UA AAtOkOoeib3 hOtO fAOuA tAO A1Oft-
nebec Journal 1t calls for the proof:
Mr. George f. Talbot charges in the Port
land ArgaIs-convenient and congenial chan
nel-that certain proposed constitutional
amendments were defeated in the legislature
some four years ago by the interference of Sem
ators Hamlin and Blaine Has Mr. Talbot
any evidence to offer in support of this charge
except that of his own vivid imagination? If
he has, will he be good enough to specify it?
1t he has not, will he please remember that the
man VINO asserts as fact that which he does
not know to be true. ranks only one degree less
in falsehood than he who asserts that which he
knows to be untrue. As moralist Mr.. Talbot
is free to make the application.
The argus, which from long training, al
ways loves "a lie with circumstance" says it
can name the Senator and Representative who
sent dispatches to Portland and Bangor and
the messengers who conveyed them to Augusta
We presume it is the high personal regard and
delcacy which the argus feels for the Maine
delegation in Congress, that prevents its pub
fishing the names. The argus always was
considerate of the feelings OF Republicans!
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

THE fat theory is applied to election news
by Chose's Chronicle. That sheet is black
with roosters and big type announcing Green
back victories at the November elections.
The editor takes piece OF paper and writes
on it, "This is victory" and of course, ac.
cording to Greenbaek logic, it is one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
THE newspapers of Boston are nominating

The newspapers of Boston are nominating
candidates for Mayor, and All-Sorts of the
Post names his man thus: "We are frank
in saying that our 'fust choice for Mayor of
Boston is Col. Men and Things of the Her
aid. The time will come when the people
will agree that the 'slimy imps' have some
rights that must be respected. We ought to
add that we present the Coloneps name
without his knowledge or consent" It's a
oood ac;nd that fills the Couillard banner,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

A GENERAL press despatch says the Wa
tervie Journal has been suspended and "the
subscribers are very indignant at what? The
failure of most unpromising experiment. ?
The venture was a hazardous one, and has
miscarried. That was to be expected. The
Subscribers" will know better next time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
THE PRESS.
MORNING, NOVEMBER 12.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The anne and address Of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
municat,ons that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

In addition to the solid South the Democrats
need Al electoral votes to give them victory
in 1880. But where are they to get those
votes? They must carry New York certain
ly, and New York has got away from them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couptersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent our
Ournal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

ANOTHER instance of the use of "moral
forces" by Manton Marble has transpired
What heartless man that Cowgirl must be
to refuse the offer of Mr.. Tilden's friendship
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

BUTLER will be chief mourner at the
Greenback wake in Washington on the 3Oth.
He will appear as relict of the dear departed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
EXCHANGE Dining ROOMS

(FORMERLY JOHNSON'SJ
This popular saloon having been
to the public. The present pro-
prietOrS will endeavOr to merit the
liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed and propose TO increase its
popularity by generally reducing
the cost of food, while fully main-
tanning the quality and quantity.
40 EXCHANGE STREET.
mar5 dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12

If the Union was worth fighting for it ia
worth paying for.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-11-12
Our New York Letter.

The Electi0ns-Tke Defeat Of Tam many-
Peter CoOper's Delight-The Man whs
Didn't succeed Hewitt-sssatsr Ceak-
liug,s Triumpa,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
Proceedings Of the Board of Police OF
the Town of Opelousas.

FRIDAY May 30th 1878.
THO Board met pursuant to call OF the
President.
Present: DR.. James Ray, President, Emile
Donate, Claudius Mayo, P. ). Lefebvre, Victor
Lastrapes, Chas. N. Ealer, W. G. Bell.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. "
Messrs. Ealer and Donate of the Committee
to whom was referred the petition OF merchants
and citizens asking for the appointment OF a
night Waterman, report adversely to the sald
appointment, and hIr. Mayo one Of the same
committee, reports favorabiy to said appoint
ment; when on motion of Mr.. Ealer, the ma,
iority and adverse report was approved ana
adopted.
The following motion was offered by MI
Ealer, and adopted by the following vote;
Messrs. Donate, LefebEre, Lastrapes, Bell and
That the services OF the night watchman
temporarily appointed be dispensed with I'M
On motion, Resolved that Section 5, of an
ordinance relative to the public market OF the
Town of OpelOusas, dated March 12th 1874, be
SO amended so as to read; " that from the 1st OF
June to the 30th OF November OF each year,
meat of the COW KIND shan oe solo tor no, not
the lst of December to the 31st OF May, the
price shall be not exceeding Ten cents per
poupd.''
on motion the following Ordinance was read
twice and unanimously adopted;
can ordinance to prohibit the running at large
of bitches in the streets of Opelousas when In
heat
whereas the running at large of bitches in
the streets of Opelousas while in a State OF
heat has become nuisance disgusting to the
decency of the Town, and destructive of the
repose of its Inhabitants: Therefore, be it Re
solved, by the Board OF Police OF the Town of
OpelOusas.
SEC: 1st. That all owners of bitches within
the Corporate limits shall be and they are here
by required to keep the same while in such
state Of heat inside their own enclosures.
SEC. 2 That any owner OF Such animal, who
shall WiilfHlly and wantenly allow her to run
at large in the streets, while in SUCH condition,
shall for each and every ofense pay fine OF
not less than $500 or more than $3.50 to be re-
covered in any Court of competent jurisdiction
by suit in the name of the Constable for use
and benefit Of the Town. One half to be paid
to the informer, the other half into the Town
Treasury.
SEC g. That it shall be and Is hereby made
the duty Of the Constable, forthwith to shoot
ali such animals found running in the streets
while in such condition.
SEC. L. That any proprietor in the ToWn OF
Opelousas in whose premises bitch may be
found in such state, be and is hereby permitted
to kill the same,
SEC s. That this Ordinance take effect f1f-
teen days after its passage.
On motion the Board adjourned.
JAMES RAY, President.
Attest: o, VOORHEES,, Clerk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-08
Attest: o. Vo
Address to the Democratic Conservative
Voters Of st. Landry.

The undersigned official representatives of
the Democratic Conservative party of the parish
of ST. Landry hereby order elections to be held
at the polls, hereinafter designated, on the 20th
day of July, 1878, for delegates to Parish
Committee Of the Democratic Conservative
party to assemble thereafter on the 9th day of
Iuiv, 1875 at the Courthouse in Opelousas at
10 O'clock 4. M, for the following purposes, to
wit:
1st. Nominating candidate for State Senate
for this District.
cd. Nominating four candidates Tor the Leg
islature for this parish
3d. Nominating q candidate for Sheriff.
4th. Nominating candidate for Parish Judge
5th Nominating candidate for Coroner
9Th, Nominating candidates for Police Jury
7ah. Nominating candidates for the Justice
of the Peace and Constables for the several
wards of tbs parish.
stIi.s Appointing IS delegates to the State
Convention to be held at Baton Rouge on Mon
day August 9Th, 1878.
9th. appointing Parish Executive Com
mittse and the Representatives on the State
Central Committee.
The basis Of representatives in the Parish
Convention shall be one delegate to every
fwnntv-f1ye votes cast for the Democratic Con-
sarvatiye candidate for Governor in 1876 and one
delegate for every fractional part, exceeding
fonrgeen thereof, except for Vile Plate and
conlee Cr0che, when the vote Of 1874 shall be
taken as q basis and according TO said basis of
rrenresentation the apportionment and election
ANfYn