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Ten miles north of Van Buren,, on the
stage road to Fayetteville, is place of
considerable business, there being n
steam FIGURING Mill and wool-eardng
machine in the vicinity
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On the Fayetteville road is IS miles
north of Van Bureu, ana has steam
mill and cotton gin, and is good bust,
ness point.
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BELMONT in the eastern part of the
county, and MOUNTAINEERING in the
north western part, have post offices,
stores and mills
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In the western part of the county, is the
location of a steam FIGURING Mill and
Cotton Gin aud two stores.
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THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN,.
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INDEPENDENCE, CANDoR, CONSERVATISM,
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Reduction Of Prices to Suit Times.

! The election of 1877 over, to congress will
all eyes turn to witness the course of political
events in America. Questions of vital inter-
est are pressing for settlement, and the dis
cussion bids fair to be prolonged and absorb
ing. The subjects of Finance, Pacifcation.
Internal improvements Civil-Servic Reform,
and Mexican Border Troubles, &C., are among
those which must largely occupy the public
NINA The proper development of the re-
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an improved condition ofriver and railroad
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giving to the Southern states full and free
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The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
THE PROPOSED DOLLAR.
What DIR. Lindermnn Has to Say About
It-What 1t Will Look Like,
rNew York Times ]

The three Mints of the United States,
he said, at Philadelphia, San Francisco
and Carson City, would probably be
able to turn out $1,O00,000 in the new
coins during the first month after the
passage OF the bill; that in the second
month the number of dollars coined
would probably be increased to 50, 2,00O,-
900, while thereafter a maximum rate
of coinage of 50, 600, 900 a month would
probably be reached. During the first
year 1000, 900 of the new dollars could
be coined. The necessary amount of
gold coinage would be continued, and
the subsidiary silver coins would be
also turned out as rapidly as hitherto.
Between $5,000,000 and $4,000, 900 in
subsidiary silver coins are still 10 be
produced under the order issued by the
Secretary of the Treasury during Presi-
dent Grants administration. Two de-
signs have already been made for the
92-cent dollar. Both are very pretty,
and the few coins that have been struck
in the mints for the beuefit of the
Congressional committees are exceed
ingiy attractive in appearance. The
diverse of one of the designs, which,
with n few alterations, will probably
be accepted, has beautiful head of
Liberty, firm and expressive profile
with luNuriant hair, crowned with the
traditional cap and cornet, with shafts
of wheat. Above the head is the motto,
"E Pluribus Unum." Below is the
date, st1S7S." On the reverse are an
eagle with uplifted wings, two stars, in
n semi-circle the words "United States
of America" and beneath them the
pious motto, ''In God We Trust"
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
A PROPHETIC UTTERANcE.

Amongst the Circuit Judges elected
by the South Carolina Legislature on
Tuesday last, was the Hon. A. p. AL
drich as Judge Of the Second Circuit.
Judge Aldrich occupied judicial posi-
tion in South Carolina for many years,
but in 1868 wasdeposed from the bench
by the military authorities at that
time ruling over that State. In retir-
ing from the bench, Judge Aldrich
then said:
stThe indignity put upon me is of lit
tie moment, but it almost breaks my
heart to sec this grand old State humil-
lated through my poor person. But,
gentlemen, be ofgood cheer. 1 see the
dawn of a better day. The great heart
of the people of this land beats to con-
stitutional liberty; and if God spares
my life I viii yet preside as Judge
in South Carolina Courts with my er-
mine unstained. MIR. Sheriff adjourn
the court while the voice of justice is
Stified -
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
THE OPENING CAMPAIGN.

AS soon as the legislature adjourns,
and we know what bills and amend
ments have passed and what defeated,
speculation upon the shape the coming
political campaign is to take can be in
dulged in with some degree of satisfac-
tion. Radicalism is SO odious it is hard
ly possible that any combination of
circumstances can encourage it to put a
ticket in the field. Appearing as a
party, it would count for nothing, but
by dividing among the different fac
tions of Conservatives, and introduc-
ing into the campaign some over
shadowing non-partizan issue, it is
possible for them to secure some of the
spoils. Those best posted think this is
what can be done.
There are not Il few shrewd politi-
clans who believe that u war upon
monopolies would be immensely popu-
lar, and if the amendment to that effect
could pc passed, they would make its
the leading issue. Even if it
is not submitted by the legislature, it is
likely to be forced upon the Democratic
State convention in the form of an
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
WHY Pores CHANGE THEIR NAMES.


1t is fact generally known that
monks and nuns on assuming their
vows, and popes on ascending the pom
tifical throne, usually change their
names. The reason of this change in
the case of the popes is IA superstitious
belief that unless this is done the new
pontiff will not live long. The GUS
tom has prevailed since it was inaugu-
rated in 956 by Octavian Cont, who
assumed the name and title of John
XII. Julius Medici would have made
a breach had he been permitted, but
his friends prevailed upon him to take
the name of Clement, he being the
seventh pope to bear that name.
Thirty-two years later, in 1866, Mar
celius Servins was elected as Marcelius
III, therefore, he assembled the throne
on the 9th of April. He was young
man and in robust health, and yet he
lived but twenty-one days after his ele-
vation. Since that time no pope has
ventured to offend against the tradition.
1t is a little singular that while the
name of John has been favorite one,
no less than twenty-one popes having
chosen it, none have chosen it since the
death of John xxi, in 1416. The
first pope bearing the name of Plus
took the position in 142, and the name
did not reappear after his death till
1853 .
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

anti-monopoly resolution, when it as
sembles next summer to nominate
State treasurer.
If this should be done the contest will
be most exciting. The wealthy COR
porations of the city would become
alarmed at the assault on their vested
rights, and with their vast infiuene
would give their assailants pretty.
lively fight. In such struggle party
lines and party names would be sim
ply obliterated.
The legislature to be elected must
choose a successor to Senator Eustis;
six congressman, and city and parish
officers are also to be elected. IT is
time to be pulling the wires, for this
is the first election in many years where
every white man has an equal chance.
". q, Times.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
THE DUTY ON TYPE.

The tariff bill now before Congress
fixes the duty on book and news type
at fifteen cents a pound, and on fancy
type at thirty cents pound. This
amounts to virtual prohibition of the
importation of type, and will therefore
bring the government no revenue. 1t
VIII, howe> er, enable the type found
ries OF this country to charge printers
and publishers much higher for type.
and IS thus practically taxing them 10
keep up the already rich manufacturers.
We hope every Congressman from this
State will vote to take off all the tariff
ON this article, which, in this reading
age, is a necessity Picks6.ay Herald.
Every word of,the above we heartily
endorse. Printing material is too high
with the tariff rs it stands, and to in
crease the tariff is laying still heavier
burthen upon the dissemination Of
news and useful knowletige. The de-
mand is for cheaper literature, cheaper
newspapers and cheaper school books.
aud not for tariff that will enrich the
type ioundries at the expense of labor
and learning. American type manu-
facturers boast OF the superiority OF
their material over that of European
foundries and of their ability to COM
pete with them in the worlds market /;
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

The President has been informed by
private letter that several negroes, cit
izens of the United States, have been
kidnapped in Florida and sold into
slavery In Cuba. The friends of these
colored people in this country have
heard from them, and they are now in
bondage. This foul outrage upon hui
manity and gross insult to this govern
ment should be investigated fully. If
it is true that citizens of the United
States have been taken forcibly from
her territory and thus wrongfully dealt
with, it is the duty of the government
to demand the fullest reparation for
tho offense, or to visit the severest
punishment upon the offenders. The
dignity of the American people must
be vindicated, and no dilatory or un-
certain measures will be tolerated here
Congressman Leonard, of this dis
trict, has been sent by the President as
special commissioner to Cuba, to learn
the truth of the matter. 1t is also
stated that one part of his mission is
to ascertain the real status OF the revo.
luton in Cuba, reports frcm Spanish
and revolutionary sources being con-
fiicting.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
BEAUTIFUL ALLEGORY.

Mr.. Crittenden, of Kentucky, was at
one time defending a man who had
been indicted for a capital offence.
After an elaborate and powerful de-
fense, he closed his effort with the follow
ing striking and beautiful allegory:
"When God in His eternal council
conceived the right of mans creations
He called to Him the three minister,
who constantly waited upon the
throne-Justice, Truth and Mercy
and thus addressed them: Shall we
make man?' Then said Justice:
ooh, God, make him not, for he will
trample upon the laws Truth made
answer also: ooh, God, make him
not, for he will pollute thy sanctuaries.'
But Mercy, dropping upon her
knees, and looking up through her
tears exclaimed: "a ooh, God, make
HIM; I will watch over him with my
care through all the dark paths he may
have to tread Then God made man,
and said to him., sOh, man, thou art
the child of Mercy; go and deal with
thy brother -
The jury, when he had finished, was
drowned in tears, and, against evidence,
and what must have been their own
convictions, brought in verdict of
not guilty.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

The Auditor of Public Accounts re-
nance of the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia, on the 9TH instant, that the finan-
cial condition of the Commonwealth
was truly deplorable. He states that
there was but $1O3 in the Treasury,
that none could be borrowed or col
Iected, and that he could not run the
State Government an hour longer.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

After struggle of nearly nine years
the little hand-full of Cuban patriots
have succumbed, and by this time the
Spanish authority has probably been
re-estahlished throughout all the in
surgent districts. The Cubans have
made gallant fight, and if wise coun-
sells prevail at Madrid, the mother
country will treat them with magma
nimity and re organize its government
of the island on n liberal and enlight-
ened basis. .s.r-,...,s
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

In England they are adopting horse
shoe made of cowhide, and known as
the Yates shoe. 1t is composed of three
thicknesses of cowhide compressed into
a steel mold, and then subjected to a
chemical preparation. 1t is claimed
for it that it lasts longer and weighs
only one-fourth as much as the COM
mon iron shoe that it will never cause
the hoof to split, nor have the least
injurious influence on the foot. It re-
quires no calks; even on asphalt the
horse never slips. The shoe is so elastic
that the horses step is lighter and
surer. 1t adheres so closely to the foot
that neither dust nor water can pene-
trate between the shoe and hoof.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
aud, Comparing American with Euro

aud, comparing American with Euro
pean journals, as to neatness in appear
ance and excellence in makeup, the
claim of American foundrymen is GER
tainly just one. From this it would
seem but reasonable that American
type foundries need no tariff protection
at all, and should ask none.
The avenues to knowledge should
not be blockaded with any such
stupid and uncivilized obstruction as
that proposed by increased duties on
type. Publishers are hard pinched
now to keep their presses going and to
supply the place of old type with new.
The people are not supporting the
printing press, as they have done, on
account of the prevailing scarcity of
money, and consequently the printing
business everywhere is languishing.
At such time to lay heavier duty
on type is simply rank injustice to both
press and people. We trust the con-
gressional delegation from Louisiana
will contribute their votes and infiu-
ence not only to the defeat OF the pro-
position, but also to diminution of
the duty on type as it stands now.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

The whipping-post bill had a narrow
escape from death in the Senate this
morning, but it died from a single
blow. On the call of yeas and nays
ordering it to a third reading the vote
stood 16 to 16. This cast the response
bility of deciding its fate upon the,
Speaker. The Speaker is supposed to
be a candidate, but he ruled that he
must decide the matter. He hemmed
and hawed a little-just clearing his
throat to pronounce sentence-when
the Senator from Logan came in, and
asked that his name be called. He
voted yea. [Applause.l Then came
the Senator from Fayette and voted
no. [More applause This brought
about another tie. 1t was a trying
moment The Lieutenant Governor
finally said: sBeing of the opinion that
humanity is already sufficiently de-
graded, and, being unwilling to de-
grade it further upon mere economical
grounds, the Speaker takes the side of
humanity and votes nay" Uproar-
Gus applause -CoaTier-Jo,umtI.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

In Rutland, VT, the Congregation
alists refuse to partake of the holy sacra-
ment from the same cup with their col
ored brothers and sisters One cup
was passed around to 101 white men
and women, one of whom sat in the
same pew with the four colored per-
sons, and then another cup-a pewter
one-was served to the two men of
African descent. ..-.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
GOOD TIMES AHEAD.

The shining silver dollars will soon
begin to chink as the wheat and corn
and hogs move out to feed the millions
of Europe who are busy in schemes of
ambition. It is the golden opportunity
of America, and If all her broad prai-
ries and fertile valleys do not resound
with song as the plowshare is bright in
the turrow, and if her busy spindles do
not turn, and her mills grind, and the
wheels upon her network of railroads
turn day and night, it will be because
her sons prefer to fold their arms and
sit in the corners and mourn with the
cry of sshard times and worse accom-
ing" Leave the growing to hypo-
chondriacs and dead-beats, and let the
men accept the situation, and with a
spirit worthy of and in keeping with
the blessings we have at our disposal,
go on to success Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

Charlotte IN. C.) Observer: Farmers
finding now no further need for their
private fences, the stock law being in
existence, are hauling them to town
and selling them for fire wood.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

Nearly the whole business portion of
Hot Springs, Arkansas, was destroyed
by fire on the 5th inst, including the
Hot Springs Hotel. American House,
both banks, printing offices, &c.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

while below the eagle is stamped "One
Dollar" The other design is similar
but less artistic. The mints will still
produce trade dollars for the Chinese
trade,
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08
ATLAsT.

3
The Legislature having exhaust
ed the constitutional Limitation in
sbunkum'' speeches, adjourned sine
die yesterday. The event ought to have
been made memorable by "thanks-
giving and prayer" How it or its
apologists are to answer for its short
comings and derelictions, are no parts
of our study or undertaking.
A good working majority in both
houses have been entirely overcome by
the astuteness of two or three of the
minority, and sixty days have been
frittered away without any appreciable
results. We look in vain through bills
introduced, substitutes offered, amend
ments, and wrangling utterances on
every topic within the range Of the in
tellectual horizon, for one substantial
1876, to the redressing of which every
orator and hand-clapper was pledged,
are in st1ztu quo. We feel the wrongs,
we heard the promises, but we must
refer our friends to their representatives
for the performances.
We undertake to say that had the
General Assembly met and passed the
bill reducing its expenses, and the rev.
enue bill, and adjourned, the State
would have saved more than 500, 900,
and that the balance of its legislation
would never have been missed or
wanted.
The proposed amendments are a
compromise between Office holders,
monopolists and Republican politicians,
and form bundle of crudities that no
Legislature can methodist, and that
would revolutionize the judiciary sys-
tenn of the State without giving any
practicable or Ineligible substitute.
Yet we are gravely informed that they
are good enough for the present. No
expediency contrivance, be it constitu-
tion or constitutional amendments, is
good enough for this or any other free
people. The number of amendments
is of itself conclusive of the impracti-
cableness of the constitution of 1868,
to the changed condition of things, and
the necessity of an entire revision of
of the last Legislature were pledged to
it, and in preternitting it they showed
themselves unequal to the task as
signed them, and unconscious OF the
grandest political opportunity of their
lives. 1t will not do to declare here
or elsewhere that "the people do not
know what they want" They have
felt the heavy hand of poverty too
long not to know that every branch of
extravaganza should be Topped Off; that
every superfiuous Office should be
abolished; that all salaries should be
cut down to living rates, and that n
constitutional convention is the only
means by which it can be effected.
They know that their wants are rea-
sonable, urgent and just.
Parliamentary tactics may and has
no doubt defeated Mr.. Kidd's conven-
tion bill. 1t was wilfull and wicked
determination to deprive the people of
sacred right and force upon them the
miserable conditions imposed by the
Louisiana Lottery Company.
The people will resist it for they cam
not SO far forget themselves as to let
sny one of the amendments obtain
their sanction. Yield now and they
are slaves for life, show their manhood
and no future Legislature will dare
question or infringe their prerogative.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

1t is limited that the President, in his
forthcoming civil service message, will
recommend that the selection of Post
masters in smaller towns be made by
popular vote, and that the Postmaster
General shall merely confirm the selec-
tion made.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

Small poN is raging in Bremond.
Nine-tenths OF the families have left
town and the business houses are all
closed.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1878-03-08

Ex-United States Senator Benjamin
f. Wade, of Ohio, died on the 3d inst.