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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

will be able to mako to such ques- tions. If a man has seen sufficient merit In the grand old democratic party to induce him to act with il and to join his fortunes with it through all the dark and bloody days of reconstruction and on up to the present time when it has just about got the grasp of the radical demon of centralization and empire loosen ed from the throat of the Goddess of Liberty, what consistency or sense is there in now deserting it and drawing off it's strength after weak faction of mal-contents, and thus letting slip all the advantage we have gained? The Democratic par ty has been fighting with barred arm for fourteen years to redress the wrongs inflicted upon the country by the rule of war party flushed with the victory of conquest, and made bold, reckless aid defiant by the success which it gained at arms. The democratic party has redressed many of these wrongs and is just now getting in position to finish up the good task. What, therefore, can these socalled greenbackers gain by now striving to create confusion in our ranks, and thus let the radicals regain the ground which they have been driven from by democratic work2 The people should not be deceived. The greenback party faction, we should say, for it is not entitled to the dignity of the name os party--is faction of heteroge- neous malcontents. It is a shame and delusion--a thing made up of promises and loud professions--a thing without works by which to judge it--a mere experiment. Can the people afford to renounce their allegiance to an old and tired party like the grand old democratic party to follow such an ignls fatuus into the marshes which are sure to bring q relapse of radical rule?
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
ANOTHER VOICE FOR TIL-
 DEN.

If VIC are to judge public opinion iD Arkansas by the press of the State, we are pretty safe to put her down as Tilden State, for we believe a considerable majority of the papers which have thus far expressed themselves on the subject, have been in favor of that great statesman and mighty reformer.
 The Arkansas Watchman, pub lishcd at Beebe, White County, in it's last issue, gives its views on the presidential question for the first time; and in doing so it ranks itself among the Tilden papers. The Watchman gives some strong reasons for ''the faith that is in It." Hear some of it's reasons:
 Our views now, are, that we want a man whose history and whose an tecedents are decided, upon the great question that is now agitating the country, "That, whether the people shall rule by a free ballot box, or whether Marshals and their deputies shall rule, and elect. We think there is no man who possesses more decided qualities upon this question than Samuel J. Tilden, and while we shall not say anything dis paragingly to the other Honorable gentleman spoken of, we expect to use what influence we have to se- cure his nomination next year. The finance, We think, is not the ques- tion. That will regulate itself if we can have a free ballot, untrammel- ed by federal soldiers, say and think what We please, (if in accordance with constitutional rights restore confidence to the country, and give assurance of protection, to life and property, and smash up rings that are formed to destroy these inalien. able rights. Then we will have prosperity peace and plenty, and not until then. And we think Mir, Tilden has better record on these questions, thap any other man who has been mentioned in connection with the presidency. As to Mir. Tiiden and his friends being in muddle about Tammany and it's influence is very great mistake. He has let down upon the little squad, time or two and will do it again when the time comes. It is corrupt institution and all such should be smashed. Mir. Tilden will take great delight in, not only breaking up Tammany but all other corrupt institutions, let them be political or financial. Let the op- posers of MT. T. point to a dishonest act, or corrupt political bargain. When they do, It will be time to point the finger of scorn, and say he will not do to occupy the Chief Executive Chair, but not until then.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
SOME PERTINENT QUERIES.
The Faulkner County Democrat puts it Tn this way:

The Faulkner County Democrat puts it In this way:
 "The numerous greenback articles we have lately read induce us to submit the following questions for the consideration of those who feel that any results are to be attained by supporting that party. In the first place, is there ore single good proposed by them that the demo cratic party is not pledged to? Is not the prospect of our party for con trol of the government in 1880 good? Can any new party obtain any bene- ficial legislation until it is able to control the legislative departments of the government? Can the green back party hope to accomplish thls, even in the next ten years? Then why waste our strength and scatter our forces by division? Why sup port local politicians on side issues when these same men are only try ing to ride into office on this or that hobby? Is it not time for us to or ganize, now, almost on the eve of another presidential election and with past experience before us as an open book to present solid front to the foe, and let no petty schemes divide our ranks, and no sophistry allure us from our allegiance? Fi- nally, ought we not as individual members of great party put our shoulders to the wheel and make Q "long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether" for the success of dem ocracy, county, State, and national? Accomplish this. and then we may expect great results. Division means defeat, and our experience of radical rule ought in this time to have taught us that defeat means ruin."
 Men who pretend to be opposed to radical rule and to the destruc- tive doctrines and dangerous inno- vations which that party is endeav- bring to put into force;-doctrines and principles in direct antagonism to the fundamental principles upon which our government was founded, and subversive of all those old and time-honored theories of government for which our forefathers took upon themselves the Herculean task of absolviBg themselves from all ale glance to the British crown. and set ting up a government of Free and Independent States" may well pause and consider the answer they
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ,MANUFAC
 TURES AND RAILROADS.

We produce in another place in to-day's DEMOCRAT an article from the Pine Bluff Press, under the cap tion "Why Stand We Idle" which hits the nail on the head. There is potency and power in these three words-Manufactures, Railroads, Public Schools.
 When you associate these three words with nation, people, or com munity, it implies power, wealth, in- telligence and prosperity. The great want of the South today may be summed up in those three words, and if we ever expect to attain the position of influence and power which our manifold advantages make an easy possibility we must give more attention to these matters. In resources the south could ask for nothing more, She has natural ad vantages which will some day make her the Queen of Columbia.
 We only have to turn our atten tion to the development of our re- sources to hasten the time. The first step is to work up an interest in Manufactures, Railroads and Pub. lie Schools.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

The Bentonville Advance says the District Normal Institute held at Bentonyille last week was grand success, and was largely attended by teachers from the counties compos- ing that judicial district. State Supt. Denton and Prof. Ladd, of Staunton, Va, conducted the lnsti- tute, and all who attended were high ly delighted, and amply repaid for their attendance. Able lectures and dlscourses upon educational topics were delivered, and the science of teaching thoroughly discussed. Teachers in this judicial district should bear In mind that the Insti- tute for this district will be held at Dardaneiie on Sept. 29,- 30 and Oct. Hst, and every teacher in the district should attend.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
STATE RIGHTS.

We believe the short exposition oi the idea of State Rights, as below given by the Little Rock Democrat, represents the sentiment of the more thoughtful and better ele- ment of the Southland we believe a large majority of our leading men, and even of the intelligent masses hold this view:
 It is the chief delight of Repub- lican organs and orators to put the Democracy h false position on the question of State rights. They draw no distinction between the doctrine of State rights as founded on the Constitution, and the explod- ed doctrine ot State sovereignty, which perished in the late war.
 The former is based on the Consti- tuition and has had the support and unequivocal indorsement of all par ties from the foundation of the Government down to every recent periods the latter taught by Cal houn and other Southern leaders fell with the Southern Confectionery. Nowhere is the claim put forward by Southern men, that States have the right to withdraw their allegi- ance from the Federal Government. When the Confectionery furled it's banner at Appomattox, she surrender ed finally and forever the doctrine of State sovereignty. But the doe Urine of State rights as enumerated by Jefferson, Madison, Adams, Webster and other statesmen-the doctrine maintained by all parties up to very recent period-must be upheld, or tile Constitution of the United States where it finds it's au- thority is not worth the paper upon winch it was written. What Demo crats contend for is not the. exploded dogma of State sovereignty, but the same principles eontended for by the Republican party in it's platform of 1860. We feel like reproducing their declaration every day in the week, so true are it's utterances, although much at variance with the stalwart Republicanism of the pres. ent day. There are so many per nicious dogmas in the faith of the Republican party of to day as com pared with its creed twenty years ago that its bold and fearless utter ances on so great question in the campaign of 1860 ought never to be forgotten. They should stand as q perpetual reminder of degeneracy of great party. Here is the doc urine on State rights as enunciated by the National Republican Conyen- tion of 1860:
 That the maintenance inviolate of the rights of the States, and especial ly the right of each state to order and control it's own domestic institu- tions according to it's own judgement exclusively, is essential to that bal ance of power on which the perfec- tion and endurance of our political fabric depends; and we denounce the lawless invasion by armed force of the soil of any state or Territory, no matter under what pretext, as amongst the gravest of crimes.
 The doctrine was good in 1860; it is good in 1879. It must be main tained or our experiment of free gov ernment will prove an utter failure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

must never let such thing happen again. The time is past when q town or community can enjoy the respect or command the admiration of intelligent people If it is opposed to good public educational facilities. That type of old foggism which stands aghast at the sight of a pub lie school house, has too long already retarded the growth and welfare of Arkansas, and if we ever expect our town to be any thing we must root out all such ideas as this.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
OPPOSED TO PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS.
A Town with an UnenviabIe Rep-
 utation.

Thus far we have heard of but a single town that has refused to levy a tax for the rRaintainance of public schools. Russellyille, situated be- tween here and Little Rock on the F. $. x l.. R. Ky. has again secured for itself this wretched distinction, so detrimental to the best interests of the place, which has now about 1000 inhabitants. But there is hope even for Russellville, especially, as she has a paper shat battles manful ly for q great cause.
 The above notice which we clp, head lines ard all, from the Fort Smith New Era, shows tue kind of notoriety this town is gaining.
 Fellow citizens, this won't dc! We
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
Why stand We Idle.

The thoughtful statesman of the South clearly discerns our needs. He readily admits that there is a much needed improvement in our public schools-that healthy plan of immigration would do much to hasten tlse development of our natu. ral resources. He is now convinced that to secure these blessings in a higher degree than we now enjoy, together with others, we should turn
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

Col. F.. A. Warren, the clever and hardworklng proprietor of the Prescott Dispatch has turned the editorial management of the politi- cal columns of his paper over to Hon. R. K. Garland, who will hereafter make it . red-hot greenback paper and work for the success of the greenback idea, which Is, as we see it, working to enable the radicals to defeat the democrats in the next great campaign.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
And now c. G. Fort, Chairma

And now c. G. Fort, Chairman of the democratic central committed of Lafayette County, rushes wildly into print and avows himself no lon ger member of the good old fold, and turns with wistful eyes to the so-called greenback party. And still the grand old democratic party will go marching on just as though noth- ing had happened.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
Judge J. H. Rogers. of Ft. Smi

Judge J. II. Rogers, of Ft. Smith has been put in nomination by the Van Buren Argus, for the vacancy on the Supreme bench in 1880 which will be caused by the expiration of Chief Justice English's term.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

The coroner's jury in Sire case of the assassination of Newt. fitts worth, reported that they had found evidence sufficient to polnt to John c. and R. $. Sageley as the perpetrators of the cowardly deed, They have been arrested and com mitted for trlal at circuit Court.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

The town of Ozark cast l03 votes for , mills school tax, and only ] vote against tax. All honor to the Ozarkans.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

The election on the County seat question in Desha county, resulted in the reliioval of the county site from Watson to Arkansas City.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04
Effects of the prnufh.

LONDON, August 26.-A dispatch from Teheran says shat the wheat, in the Persian Gulf country, has ad- yanced to thrice tlre usual price, in conscaeuHce of the drouth having ruined the crops.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

A grand temperance revival IS going on at Ozark under the auspices of the Ozark Christian Temperance Union.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

Malone, the man who shot and killed sheriff Leming, of Scott coun- ty, and who was himself shot while trying to evade arrest. is recovering.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

Gen, Hood, died at New Or leans, Of yellow fever, last Saturday morning, the 30th ult.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

Tine Governor has appointed A. P. Walker sheriff of Scott county, in place of sheriff tenning, recently kill led by Malone.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-04

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

ANYTHING it is merely that the Demo-
Gratis must be careful whom they put
on their ticket if they wish to win"
"Have you thought much on the sub
iect of National politics, with regard to
the next Presidential campaign
Not very much. In my opinion, to
attempt so far ahead to forecast the &C
ton OF the nominating convention OF
either party is to waste the time COL
sumed in the speculation. The man
does not live who can tell any more
about the candidates on either side in
1880 than can /, and know that don't
know whether it will be you, or |, or
Richard" referring to his son, cor
somebody else. OF course, the chances,
as the case now stands, point toward
Tilden, Thurman or Hendricks, but the
chances now have little to do with the
question. Who knOweth what a day
NAV bring FORTH has iorcible exempli-
fication in politics constantly"
DO you regard the chances now as
indicating the choice Of the men named
in the order YOU spoke OF them"
Il do"
"What do you think OF the Republi-
can outlook"
1T is in the same condition as the
Democratic. Gen. Grant may be the
man, but there is similar probability
i'm regard TO several others. | cannot
prophesy anything concerning il"
What do you think in regard to the
Republican State Convention"
dwell, it seems to be narrowing down
m nhnnnAE
very strongly in favor OF Taft, although
| notice that Foster seems to be gaining
strength in the last few days-is COM
mencing to BOOM as you newspaper
men are in the habit of saying"
GLOW do yoT feel about your own
chances?" we asked, with some trepida-
ton. but relying upon the old gentle
mans promise to bring us through.
ooh, we'll" he replied, laughingly, 81
have a good appetite and sleep well,
and my pulse is regular. l have not
lost any flesh over it. got "a paper this
morning from Darke county, all over
blue pencil marks, and bristling with
Bishops was glad to have an indica-
ton that was blooming" up there, for
my friends have not regarded 1t as
friendly county"
By this time other parties had enter
ed, one clerk bringing fifteen hundred
commissions and other documents for
the Governors signature. Appalled, by
the amount of work before him, and
somewhat remOrseful for having con-
sumed so much of his valuable time, |
babe him good-day, and leftwith a press
ing Invitation from Governor Bishop to
cali again. guess he wants me to
cone back after | publish our interview.
ii. ii.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17
A Good Joke.

An Englishman stopping at a country
inn in one of the Eastern States, was
continually blowing about the superior
ity on everything in England, and de-
precating the productions OF America,
The landlord as may be well surmised
did not relish this, and therefore thought
OF plan to get square with the English
blower.
Procuring a bushel OF fine healthy
crabs, he poured them in the English
mans bed, and telling his guest that his
bed was ready he lighted a candle and
escorted him up stairs. Upon reaching
the door the man managed To put out
the light. OF course it did not make
much difference to the Englishman, 50
ne undressed himself and jumped into
bed. Immediately he gave terrific yell
and cried:
Landlord! Come here. What are
these in nay bed?'
The landlord who was outside the
door, and who had again lit the candle,
came and looked in the bed and coolly
said:
"Them's bed-bugs. Can you beat
them in England"
The Englishman left then.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17
UNCLE DICK BISHOP.
An Interesting Intcryiew-The
Ohio Elections --IIis "Own
ChanceS"-Gene Politics.

Special Correspondence tO the Register.
had very interesting interview with
"Uncle Dick Yesterday. | dropped in
at his private room in the Capitol and
renewed an acquaintance formed at the
ever memorable occasion OF the Cover
nors visit to the West Virginia Legisla-
ture, found him, as everybody finds
him, who finds him at all, afable and
iriendly-even cordial, and with none
Of the ,''labored" dignity assumed by
those in official position who feel them
selves g-r-r-reat. \ Chicago journalist
hal just given up q vain attempt to
pump his 'excellency, and was about
leaving to write up an extended inter
view. Mr.. Richland Bishop, a son OF
the Governor, was present, and remark
ell that the man would make just as
much out of that visit as il his father
had told him ALI he knew. said the
Governor.
"Oh, il that be true, | viii tell the
next interviewer everything he wants
to know
Under such favorable auspices, !
made known 10 him the occasion of my
call.
And" said he, Il have caught my
self IN my own trap. But he kept his
promise.
How DO YOU re9ri the result OF the
recent elections in Columbus and else
where in Ohio, in relation 10 their bear
ing upon the future chances of the Dem
ocratic party, Governor | asked.
They have no value whatever As an
omen or indication Of the state of the
public mind in regard tn the party, he
answered, decidedly. Here in Column
bus the result was due 20 q variety Of
causes. In the first place, there is
feeling in the ranks Of the Democracy IN
general that is not altogether tavorableto
the Young Mems Democratic Club, who
champiOned the nominee of the party.
The prevailing impression is that 1t has
run things Just about long enough, and
that this is a good time for il To retire
from the arena. 1t has not been con-
tent to manage city affairs, but has
wanted TO dictate 10 those who conduct
the State campaign; and the danger Was
il il were given longer lease OF power
il would attempt TO engineer the politics
Of the entire nation. Then a cry was
raised that the nominee OF the party for
Mayor was not a man of as sterling
moral character as the Republican can
didate, though this regard as uniustto
our nominee. Yet have no doubt that
largely to feeling Of such nature is
chargable the defeat Of the ticket.
Then you think the result should
not be regarded in connection with the
next State elections at all?"
SHOT at all, sir. II it shows
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

SOME timii souls in -. Louisare disturb
cd about certain chalk marks that have
mysteriously appeared on front doors
i'm that city. They imagine the terrible
Communists made them, and that they
serve to indicate what residences are to
be pillagcd and burned in a forthcoming
Instruction. Some. houses are marked
by cross, and others by dots, and
cruel anxiety prevails because they
don't know whether the cross means de-
struction and the lots mean safety, or
Just the opposite.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

guises, this was the substance OF the
speeches Of General GARFIELD, and this
almost without disguise was the sub
stance of the speeches OF Mr.. robson in
the House. This viii be the contention
of EDMUSDs, HoAR, BLAINE and CoNK-
LING in the Senate on the Army bill"
The one question then to be deter
mined is, do these men, or either Of
them-represent the living issues--the
matters and things in public policy
which take hold on the minds and
hearts OF the masses OF the people2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

THE Republican Senators have deter
mined to oppose the Army bill to the
utmost. OF course they have perfect
right TO do it. But, as the Republican
leaders in the House gave up both
grounds on which this opposition is pre-
Dictated, their yratuitions exhibition OF
spleen will merely advertise their folly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

THE decision Of Judge BoND, in the
South Carolina election cases, that the
test oath must be enforced upon the
Jurors, is simply what was expected,
but it will intensity the demand for the
repeal of the obnoxious and unreasona-
bic law which so absuri!y embarrasses
the administration OF justice in the
Soutb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

SENATOR THURMAN is one step IN adj
vance OF all his comprehension the Pres
idency, whether he ultimately receives
the nomination or not. He is in tn
line OF succession, but, at the same time,
we remember that "few die and none
resign"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

OUR correspondents have all gone to
studying theology. The readers OF the
REGISTER ought to be- improving IN
morals "a a consequence, and we hope
they are. 1t is a good opportunity TO
be "rooted and grounded in the faith,
for the character of these discussions
are of somewhat more depth and sub
stance than ordinarily proceeds from the
pulpit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

UNCLE Dick BISHOP thinks the Repub-
lican nomination for Governor oil Ohio
lies between TAFT and FOSTER; and as
for his own chances in the Democratic
convention, has no fault to find withthe
situation, and his pulse is regular.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-17

Our Columbus correspondent regards
the decision Of the Belmont county seat
question as depending very largely on
the action of the committee that now
has II in hand.