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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
FOOT PR.NTS OF TIME,
And Analysis Of our system of
 Government.

A book of extraordinary merits, that should be in the hands of every Ameri- can citizen.
 The author, takes mp the line of events at the very dawn of History, and by grand historical review, traces the course oi human progress through the successive ages; notes the gradual gathering of the material ,-views and ideas out of which, ,--in the fullness Of tirne,--was erected our grand temple of civilization-the most sublime edifiee ever conceived by the human mind, or moulded by human thought.
 The work is indeed, d grand compil- ation oi facts, gathered from authen- tic, historical, and official records. It fully analyses the system on which the structure rests, explains the workings of tie different branches of the various departments, and gives the powers and duties of the oflicels of all the divisions.
 The book is being sold by C. B. Ger Der. Of this place, who Is also author ized agent for the newly revised PEo- PLE's STANDARD edition of the Holy Bible, which, in addition 0 the sacred text, contains quite a library of illus trative and explanatory matter, inclu- ding valuable features found in no otll- CT edition. It Is the fullest and most complete bible published, is handsome ly and substantially bound in various styles, and is sold at prices to suit the stringency of the times. During Mir. Gerbers absence from town, Mir. James White, of J. NJ. White & Sons will give any information desired concern- Ing the above books.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
December A, 1878.
MARRIED.

On last Thursday our former fel~ low-townsmap, Dr. John Poster, now practicing his profession in Yell coun- ty, was observed to step from aboard the Ft. Smith train upon its arrival here, accompanied by lady of elegant and graceful appearance The expla- nation thereof is afforded by the follow ing oorange bloom" item from the Little Rock Democrat:
 FOSTER SMITH. lin this city, ht the residence of the brides parents, December 8, 1878, by Rev. T. C. Tup- per, Dr. JOHN FdsrEg, of Dardunelle, and Miss VIRGINIA SMITH, of this city.
 The groom is | well-known physician of the thriving up-river city Darda- nelle, while the bride is one of the ac- complished daughters ot Mr. J. W. Smith, of the firm Of Kellogg & Co. They were married at 6 o'clock in the morning, and left on the early Fort smith train for the home of the groom.
 We'll, Doc, we congratulate you most heartily on your good luck and your good sense, and wish yot and yours long life, happiness and prosperity in the highest degree.
 Dec. g, 1878, at the residence of Mir. - Crowell, by the Rev. W. II. Cor ley, Mr. Edward $. Feds and Miss Saiina A. Barber, both of Pope Co.,, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac- tice, having had placed in his hands by an East inoia missionary the formula of | simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy and permanent cure for con- sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung affections, also a positive and radical cure for nervous debility and all nervous complaints, after having tested its wonderful cura- tive powers in the thousands of cases. has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive, and a desire to relieve human suffering, l win send, free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe. with full directions for preparing and using, in German. French, or English. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper. w. W. Sherar, l49 Powers Block Rochester Now York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02

On Friday, the 20th inst, the Metho- dist Episcopal Church building, at St. Paul, was destroyed by fire.
 Mir. J. N. Bowden was teaching school in the house at the time, and it is supposed that the building took ire from the stove pipe.
 The church was a neat frame build- ing 24 by g feet. The loss to the church was considerable, but it will soon be replaced by far better build- ing 2S by 40 feet. The Society is al- ready at work raising funds for the erection of the new building. Also an application is being made to the church extension society for donation of two hundrei dollars. SUBSCRIBER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
Beware of Socialists.

Beware of any man who seeks to con- vince you by arguments, however as- sumingly broad and philantirropic, that the world can reach higher so- eial and moral plane through anarchy and by saturating the flags of the na- ton in their rulers blood. Beware, too, of the man who attempts to con- vince you that there are better reme- dies for chronic diseases of the stomach and liver than Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purga- tive Pellets. They have stood the test of many years trial by the public, aud their sales arc annually increasing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02

Mrs. Campbell, wife of Dr. Camp bell, furniture dealer in Bryan'a addition to Prescott, was burned to death last Saturday. She was sitting near the fire when fit came on her, and she fell forward and was burned to death before aid could reach her. She leaves a husband and child about year old, who have the sym pathy of our entire community Prescott Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
"Iiock in tI,e isond."

During our peregriuaiions through He many are heard to eNclaim, "kucs in the Road.n ln other words Hu im- time are retarded. bis onward mar,h Is table to his family, he is ln great haste to clear the road oi this gteat rock which detaius him. This rock ls u0th- ing more nor less than case of rhill., which stops him L. Om hls daily work by which bis family Is supported. RBt a friend passes along and tells him to one bottle of Days Ague Tonic aud uso it, and he will never bssc savtaar ''rock iD the road"
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the s.h day of February, 1879, during the hours prescribed by law for making Judicial Sales, in front of my residence, in Moreand township, in Pope county, Arkansas, will sell for cash in Ina d to the highest bidder, one sorre; horse, about fifteen years old, of the property of - Calhoun, whose Christian or first name is to me unknown, to satisfy my lein against said horse, for twenty one dollars and fifty cents. DebLs and charges for keeping him by the said Calhoun, on the ah day of July, 1878. This January ,, 1879.
 GEO. SINGLETON BROWN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
"Lct cravens shrink and towards
HIbUi ,Tis time To do and not 10 die.

Iris time to do and not to die."
 Young men these modern times are beginning to look after young lady's health before asking her hand. As a matter of business this Is quite right. Who wants pale, sickly, lileless, nervous and hysterical woman for a wifer Young lady your disease is de- picted tn your very cOuntenance. Your feeble walk, your short breathing. your want of bloom to the cheek. your life less eye-all speak that you are In i'll health, and as many young gents are experts these days they perceive your condition and do not wish to marry you. lf you should be thus afflicted send at once for Dr. DromgoOle's En- glish Female Bitters. aud iis use will at once restore you Co health.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
Poor Thing.

We pity that much abused organ, the liver. It Is abused and held Fesponsi- ble for every liIils achv and pain. It Is made Co daddy nearly an diseases and Is worked Co death. This is quite det- rimental, unwise and unsafe. Let the liver rest. lt Is alt O. k. Use no strong medicines. Keep your bowels open now and then by the use af mild and simple remedies, those which arc pleasant and harmless. such remedy is Bailey's Saline Aperient, whirh Is a pleasant, cooling and efie,tual puFga- tive, and eiierycsces like soda water. lt is sold at one-half the usual price and is ali you need.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
LOCAL NEWS.
fEPAY your Subscription.

eTPAY your Subscription.
 Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
 MT. Dan T. Reynolds, the popular Dover druggist was in town Friday last.
 MT. Will Mourning, one of the rat ting business men of Atkins, was in town last Friday.
 MT. J. L. Shinn and R. J. Wilson were elected School Directors on the < 2ist ult. Excellent selections. /
 MT. E. H. Shinn and wife. former ly of our town, but now residing at Cabin Creek, spent the Christmas holi- days in our town.
 Go to T. ". Yers,ey's for EVERY THING in the family grocery line. He sells at reasonable profits and guaran- tees satisfaction.
 Miss Joe Fears returned from Clin- ton to spend the holidays at home. She goes back to c. to finish her school at that place.
 Col. Wittich, of Ozark, delivered an interesting lecture at the Murphy meeting last Saturday night. We were pleased to meet the Col. while he was in our town.
 It is always pleasure to grasp a true man by the hand, and we were accordingly pleased to meet Sheriff Me Conneli of Johnson county in town last Friday. \
 -A ssbeautiful snow" fell on Christ mas night. and on the following morn ing the face of the earth was covered to the depth of about inches with a \ sheet of shining white. / The Christmas holidays passed oil in our town without any of that Gisor- derly and boisterous conduct which freaueDtly occurs on that occasion. We sh.ve never seen our town more orderly and quiet. / -Messrs. Jeff Davis and Will Dur rum, two of our town boys who have been attending the A. 1. U., returned home on the goth ult., and spent the holidays here. They look -as---thougil Fayetteville agreed with them.
 Maj. J. P. Byers and his accom- plished sister passed through town last Friday en-route home from Dardanelie, where they had been visiting friends We were delighted with the very pleas ant cail with which they honored us.
 -J. F. McCARTHUR-Dealer in choice liquors, cigars and tobacco Winkelmeyer's celebrated St. Louis beer always on tap. Fresh oysters al ways on hand. A good ten pin alley in connection. Drinks 10 cents. Courte- ous attendants.
 The remains of section-master l.e' vi Anthony were brought up to this place on the train on "Wednesday oi last week for interment. The cause ol his death was pneumonia. Levi was reared almost fiom boyhood in oui town and had many friends here who will mourn his death.
 With many regrets at not being able to attend, we have to thank the Committee on Invitation, Messrs. Wlil Crayens, J. A. Reed, Bart Moore, w II. Summers. and will Moore, for all invitation to be present at the Grano Holiday Ball at City Holl, Fayetteville, on Friday evening, Dec. 2S, 1878.
 Ut was not our privilege to be pres ent at the Christmas tree of the Presby' terian Sunday school on Christmas eve but we have heard the affair spoken ol as very happy occasion, well man aged and enjoyed immensely by all who attended.
 -LosT.- A fine pair of kid gloves al the Ball on Tuesday night. The finder will be literally rewarded by leaving them at this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
GEo. SINGLETON BROWN.

Bring along your job-work of all kinds--lelter heads, bill heads, visiting cards, business cards. labels, legal blanks, bills of lading, posters or any thing else. We will duplicate Little Rock prices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02

INK HA A dfser yoar adlee sign ifes thdt you, ki,Re is out, aud unless you reneto gonr su6 scripsioa your name mast De S:ricke2 from our itst8.
 6s haaded fSlG Fedassiay aorSing, T not tlsy mag 6e delayed tceek.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02

RYE, DAN'L C. BROWN, RoBlKT M. JOHNSON, by
 J. c. WALLACE. and
 w. W. MANSFIELD,
 their Attorneys. December A; 1878.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS. A
For United States Senator.

VI etftsesa SsStS>s' hS~%AesSON' We are authorized to announce
 HON. ELISHA BAXTER, of Iudependence County, a candidate for the United states Senate, to succeed Hon. S w. Dorsey, at the electio to be held by the Gem erai Assembly Of the State of Arkansas in Jan uary next.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-01-02

May the new year throughout be as gay and free from care to each and all of our young friends as it seemed to be on this first hour of it's advent.
 We learn that the young folks of our town who delight not in the terpsico- rean pleasures, had very pleasant pound party at the residence of Mir. J. B. Erwin on the same evening.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-29

Special to the Chicago Tribune.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov 13.-On the
morning of the 18th of last May Mrs.
Martha Potts left this city for a wager of
$1,000, to walk to New Orleans and return
to Philadelphia i'll specified time. She
arrived in the latter city on Friday, Octo-
ber 10, having accomplished the feat with
two days to spare. Throughout the South
she was kindly treated, and in the States
of Georgia and Louisiana she was enthusi~
astically received by the people, and in
nearly all the cities and towns that she pass
ed through she was gwen accommodations
free, the expenses for her entire trip being
less than S25. Last evening, while Officer
Egof was on duty at the New York June
ton his attention was attracted to a woman
who was laying with her head on the track.
The officer approached, and learning, after
some reluctance on the part Of the woman,
that her name was Martha Potts. the pedes-
trenne. She said that after completing the
walk from Philadelphia to New Orleans aud
return, the person who promised her $1,000
in case she completed the feat in the speci>
fed time, refused to give her the money or
any part of it, and that she was downheart~
I'd, owing to being unable to procure ems
ployment. The officer asked her what she
was doing on the track, and she replied
that it was her intention to take her life by
throwing herself before an approaching
train. The officer took his charge to the
station house, and, on a search of her cloths
ing being instituted, letter was found in
her pocket which substantiated the asser-
tions made by the woman 70 the officer The
letter, which was addressed to the Balti-
more American, Philadelphia Times, New
York Herald and some other newspapers.
begins, Dear Editors, and, after reciting
the wOmans failure to obtain employment
n this city or elsewhere, thus concludes:
Near the Germantown junction l sat
lown on the stoop of an empty hoase to
write this My valise is held for a board
Dill at the American Hotel in Baltimore. 1
lave trunk at No. 2O4 East Twenty~
eventh street, New York, and some things
It the Allegheny House, but what are they
o me? l have come out here to Law my
lead on the railroad track tonight. to be
un over | am in hopes this will be found
Il my pocket when l am dead 1 want my
,ody given to the medical students in
l am perfectly sane. but
ave nothing to live for. l have no friends
I relations. Am a native of North Caro-
na lived in New York city for nine years.
She told the officer that she had coutem-
lated suicide on the Wilmington aud Bal
imore railroad, but she had relinuui.hed
be idea, because. during her tramp South
n the road, she had been treated kindly
y the employees throwing her ice and
5mons from the cars. Mr.. Potts awaits a
caring before the police court The pen
ltv of her crime Is a years Imprisonment
18th labor,
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-29

rang the hurrahs! as each familiar face
passed down the line; hand grasping hand,
and all hearts filed with the deepest emo
ton. 1t was sad but merry greeting A
short time after peace was declared, the
remains of Joe Revel and bill Phillips were
brought home. 1t was o solem day to all
Jackson. For twenty-four hours the re-
mains rested in state in the rotunda of the
Capitol building. All day long the friends
and relatives of the deceased fingered
around them, and bitter were the tears shed
as they surveyed the caslets that contained
all that was mortal of these two gallant and
well beloved young men. The next morne
ing the city was silent. All business was
suspended. The entire populace had as
sembled to perform the last sad funeral
rites. As the procession moved off with
the sound of muffied drum, the heavy roar
of artillery broke in upon the morning
stiffness. Slowly and silently, the vast
concourse moved to those quiet grounds,
where naught ever disturbs these who re-
pose in them. With heavy hearts and tear
full eyes Of those present the remains were
lowered into the grave. On the same
battlefield they had fallen side by side, and
it was meet that they should rest in the same
grave. Comrades in arms, they had laid
down their lifes in the defence of their own
loved country, and they now sleep quietly
together. The long branching tendriIs of
The Bermuda, emblamatic of their own
sunny South, may grow green above their
graves, and the mocking bird may pour
forth his morning carols in the spreading
branches above them, but in quiet they |
will sleep on until the great Resurrection
morning shall call them forth, when all
'elatives and kindred shall appear before
he great Judgment bar, there to receive
rown of everlasting life prepared for those
Who have ''fought the good fight-have
:ept the Faith'-and are prepared to enter
nto those joys that are to remain forever
lore.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-29
We Ought to be Thankful.
BY VALENTINE voX.

We ought to be thankful that there are
no cats in Greenland-imagine country
where the nights are six months long that
contains cats.
We ought to be thankful that as n gener-
al thing our mothers~in-law are created
older than we-there's always some little
chance you know, that the old lady will
''shutle off the mortal" and leave you a
few years of peace and quietness at the
tail end of life.
We ought to be thankful that the busi-
ness end of the festive wasp is compare
lively small-just think for a moment of a
wasp as large as an elephant, with stinger
in proportion Whew! we shudder.
We ought to be thankful that once in
while book agent dies; mind we don't
say he dies natural death-that's impossi-
ble-he'd scorn to do such thing; but
occasionally, say once in every five or six
years, the butt end of fate strikes one of
them a center blow, ard he tumbles-game
to the last, though-and splitting forth red
hot destruction to Heaven, earth and the
universe generally.
We ought to be thankful that bread is
cheaper than cigars and whisky-for if it
want, things would go almighty hard
with some families!
We ought to be very thankful that there
are few thunderbolts lingering around in
the heavens somewhere, for the man that
gets away with three plates of soup at DIN
ner; for the boy who didn't know it was
loaded" and for the girl who ''said it just
for fun
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-29
Comets and women.

Natehez Stale Gazette, July 10, 1919.
Comets doubtless answer some wise
and good purpose in the creation so
do women. Comets are Incompetent
sibly beautiful and eccentric; so are
women. Comets shine with peculiar
splendor, but at night appear most
splendid; so do women. Comets are
enveloped with lucid nebula, through
which their forms are visible; so are
those of the women through their
light and elegant attire. Comets con-
found the most learned, when they at
tempt 70 learn their nature; so do
women. Comets equally excite the ad-
miration Of the philosopher, and Of
the "clod Of the Valley so OdowOmen.
Comets and women are therefore close
ly analogous, but the nature Of both
being inscrutable, all that remains for
US 20 do, is to view with admiration
the one, and almost 10 alteration the
other.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-29

SENATOR B. w. JENNEss, is dead.
He came remarkably near being Presi-
dent once. 1t seems that by common
consent, in 1852, when the convention
met to nominate a President, the
choice of a candidate was left to the
New Hampshire delegation. In the
caucus, the names of Franklin Pierce
and B. w. Jenness were presented, and
the ballOting commenced. There were
nine delegates, the chairman not cast
ing a vote. The ballot stood 4 for
Pierce and 4 for Jenness. The chair
man then voted for Pierce, which gave
him the nomination. So it is seen,
since Pierce was elected, that Jenness
came within one vote of being Presi-
dent.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-11-29

Always remember the old folks,
young men-they were the first friends
you ever had, and about the only ones
a great many of you have had.
The editor of the Science of Health
sat up until l O'Clock the other night,
writing a ten page article on the
benefits of early rising, and then went
to bed and slept until 3 O'Clock the
next day. Inconsistency thou art a"
etc.
Rankin county girl-"Yes, mamma,
know George is much handsomer,
but then Fred's shoulders are so broad
and nice ~
The other evening a bashful young
man of West Jackson was called upon
in prayer meeting to lead in prayer,
and began, "Our Father we thank
thee for this beautiful Sabbath morn
ing"-then he stopped suddenly and
blushed like a ten pound beet, for 10!
it was Friday night!
a.
We'd like very much to have been
born about 1880; for then the question
of future punishment, hell, ETC., will
have been eternally settled, and fell
low would know whether he ought to
repent and go about with face as
long as lamp post, or splurge around
and make the most of this rather in
teresting world; but there's always !
some ungratified wish hanging around |
the human heart, and causing trouble
and gnashing of teeth.
Capt. Paul Boyton is making an
to swim around the North |
Pole next winter. (This item is patent
ed, and photographers tampering with
It will be dealt with to the fullest ex-
tent of the law
By-and-by these old gray haired CEN
5enarians who can hobble around and
lie so much about personal interviews
with George Washington, and are
ully posted in regard to revolutionary
,ffairs generally, will have all died
way, and then, oh ! what then, will
he average journal do for an item?
If you possess any desire to realize
What confoundedly small drop you
re in the worlds great ocean, just
axe up your abode in large city, and
lie there-yOu'll be surprised at the
larmingly small amount of attention
'ou will receive.
Boys, don't ever marry mere
Y for money; but while you are fall
lg in love you might as well fall in
I'VE with monied girl as any other.
A Raymond girl informed us conf
that the happiest half hour
f her existence was spent in watching
vo young men fight at the church
Dor in order to decide which was to t
'cort her home after service.
A Chicago book agent went to Mem :
his during the epidemic, contracted /
lie fever, suffered two weeks, had a d
lapse, recovered, and returning to
hicago, wrote a history of the pesti-
nee, and is now back in Memphis, o
ling the book. Nothing short of a !.
le driver or a locomotive can dis v
uragc a book agent. :,
VALENTINE VoX.