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Methodist Episcopal Church
Conference.

The Little Rock Annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church convenes in Van
puren. at Mount Olive Church, Feb. Goth,
1879. The Rev. Bishop Andrews will pre-
side. All friends are most respectfully invi-
ted to attend.
A. PHILLIPS, Preacher in charge.
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|, R. & +. S. Railway.

On and after the 2lst of October, trains
will run on this road, leaving and arriving at
Van Buren,. as follows:
Express and mail trains arrive nt Van Bu-
rem at 4:47 .. M, and leave for Little Rock
At 6 40 a. IN. Arrive at Argenta ut 3:l' p
am, and leave at :45 q. m.
Freight trains arrive at :O5 p. m, and
leave here, going to Argenta, at 9 40 a. m.
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fhc rives has risen 10 feet above low water
mark, and still rising. Heavy rains and
cloudy weather.
Arrived -Maumelle. from Little Rock, Fri
dab morning, and retutned same day.
Fletcher came up, Friday, will return to-
dav.
katy Il. Cpuntzis on the way from Little
Rock
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Furniture for Sale.

The PARLOR FURNITURE of
Miss LUcETTA 4. HARRELL is offered tor
sale at BARGAIN. Inquire of CHAS.
F. HARVEY, at the Central Store.
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MONDAY. Jan. q, 1879.
House convened at $50: quorum
present.
in the absence Of Chaplain J. II. Dye,
divine blessing was invoked by Rev. f.
N. Watson. of the Second Street Metho
dist Church of this City.
MIR. Barry announced the death of
of Representative G. X. Holman, of So
vier county, and moved the Speaker ap.
point committee to escort the relnains
to his home. He suggested the funeral
services be held in this hall at II O'Clock
to day.
Clerk Hollann then read the jour
nal.
Mr.. Fishback rose 10 question OF
privilege. lie read from the DEMOCRAT,
and stated he had received the following
letter:
,LlrrtE Rock, Saturday. Jan. q. 1879.
Hon. VIM. NJ. Fishback;
DEAR S1R--A charge of fraud and cor
ruption iu tho senatorial election was
made or implied to during the balloting
against me or my friends. AT this first
moment in my power l defy all such
charges, and denounce them as false. ]
therefore ask you to move promptly for
committee on investigation and bring
out the whole truth. have the honor to
be very respectfully.
r. W. JOHNSON.
have not seen Col. johnson since
the balloting but in renewing my de-
mand for All investigation, do not be
lieve Col johnson capable Of an attempt
at bribery; l make this motion for the
honor of Arkansas l offer the follow.
ing resolutions.
Whereas, The honorable Mr.. Holt.
field member Of this house, from the
county of Clay. alleged upon the floor
of this house, during the ballot for sena.
tor, hribe had been offered TO him to
influence his vote in the election Of u
United States senator, and
Whereas, This, if true is high breach
of the privilege of the house, which
should be punished as it deserves. There
fore
Resolved, That q committee Of five
be appointed by the chair to investigate
and report to the house the result at their
earliest possible moment
MIR. Hanly-I do not think this the
appropriate time for an Investigation,
and moved it lie over until to. morrow at
10 o'clock. Carried.
Mr.. Barry renewed his motion, the
committee to consist of six members.
The Speaker appointed as such com
mittee. to act as pail bearers. Messrs,
Barry, Roden, Weir, Greening. Britt and
Lee of Howard, the two last named to
to accompany the remains to Washington
Hampstead county.
Mr.. Barry moved committee OF five
be appointed to draft suitable resolutions
concerning the death of Mr.. Holman.
Carried.
The Speaker appointed as such CON-
mittee Messrs. Barry, Pindall, Burke, sin
mott and Dawson.
Moved to adjourn. Carried.
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SECURE A HOME.
-
Lands (! Lands |!
LITTLE ROCK &FT.SMlTn
RAILWAY
...s.a.ySsssss ssa 9, 80
-; w ] = To
Is now Offering for sale, In tracts to suit
Land Grant
As there IL every prospect OF large imm-
grafton to Arkansas, 1t Is reasonable to sup
pose that these
CHOICE LANDS
will be In active demand,
Persons desiring to secure them should lose
no time in doing so. unexeeptlonally favor
able terms to settlers.
BEAUTIFUL CITIES
Dot the entire length OF the Road, among
which are Little Rock, Conway,
Lewisburg, Atkins, Russellville,
Clarksville, Ozark, Mulhct
ry, Van Buren, and
Fort Smith.
The company owns and offers for sale
In Pulaski county, about 10000 acres
In Faulkner county, about $500 acres
In Conway county, about 100000 acres
In Perry county, about ll3,0O0 acres.
In Pope county, about l0670o acres.
In Yell county, about 81, 900 acres.
In Johnson county, about l3l 800 acres.
In Madison county, about 800 acres,
In Franklin sounty, about 10000 acres.
In Logan county, about llS700 acres.
In Crawford county, about l325O0 acres.
In Washington county, about 6.o0o acres.
In Sebastian county, about 40 800 acres
In Saline county, about 4boo acres.
In Van Buren county about 26O0 acres.
For full Information, uPply to
w. D. SLACK.
Land Commissioner,
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
=
The undersigned, Agent for the fine grant
of Lands made to the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railway, now offers for sale any anu
all the Railroad Lands lying In
CRAWFORD COUNTY.
These Lands embrace some very fine tracts
including
River Bottom, Prairie and Upland
and an easy opportunity is here offered Of
securing homes In IA
Mild, Healthy Climate,
and new country which is rapidly develop
ing and offers many advantages.
To those who have improvements on Rail
road Lands, | would saw no time should be
lost in coming forward and entering into
contract for the same. My instructions are to
sell any aud all lands, and any delay In max
ing application may entail loss upon you.
am prepared to give full information in
regard to any lands In Crawford County,
b. j. BROWN. Agent,
VAN BUREN, ARK.
dec l,'78yl
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ROOFS

NNTE are prepared to furnish on short no.
w tice, in large or small quantities Cord
and Stove Wood, Palings, Boards, Timber,
Posts Rails, &c.
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LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
So
The undersigned, Agent for the fine grant
of Lands made to the Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railway, now offers for sale any and
all the Railroad Lands lying In
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-18
NOTICE n 1.
aCr OF CoNGaEss APPR~yED-JVNE
n ;. 1878.


UNITED ,>rArHs Lava np.TR.
CA66As CRY, Nevada October Is, 1916.
Notice is hereby given ia all whom It may c'nrern
Tha; John Hanson, Of the comfy ri %A.h"e STATE ~
Nev, has this day filed in this office has application NJ
To- purchase from the Jaed States IT, ,
following described OF land chjei Valuable Kim
her and unfit for cultivation S"uthe.si qn'--er q
section 20 in township No Il morrill, Rage Y" g
y. n, containing 100 aoreS and situate WITHIN IN,
C.r-on City, Nevada, I ) Land Di-ttiCt.
ANY and all Iersons having any tercst il Cia ~
Aid land adversely aruiint hereby re nr@h
file a.var~r claim With ;he r.or -,.i LAM
,tfce within the SIXTY DAYS l4inI I iInilrl iaI
hi, noticc ar falling t, d. 81 they "H * Nsr-,i 81.
such diverse right pr cA,:I.
o,tl66oi {. Y IEtHK;>. Register
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-18
a DAISY OF A BIT CIGAR.

Always on hand smokers materials inJring nTeef
scIaums brierSoId aud 1aher varieties ~ pss. smoking
tobacco pipe stems cigarettes cigarette paper and III
short everything to be au0c III III tcass estaosnmt
If the kind
Telegraph Cigar Store ru'by Building. Cass"n street
C,-.,r len
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-18
SAZARAC.

CORNER OF CARSON AID PROCTOR rREETs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-18

acres OF ,lin. house, barn and sheds,
good ice house I. ast three tons|-wel adapted
for milk ranch - ,.i sheds enough to acconimo
date one hundred from seventy five to
hundred Of hay; also vegetable grounds also offer
sale from 200 500 head OF graded Angora grade
from ~ Isle. together with three full FLOODED bucks
from imported i ok For price and particulars inquire of
n.ij-ti s. 7. SWIFT, Warm Spriags.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-12-18
NICHOLS g1INFALLIBLEIu INJECTION

Guaranteed to promptly and permanently every
OF GonorhGn, elect and Whites matter OF
how long standing. if directions followed Internal
medicines not recommended necessary A cure guar
antesd or money refunded. For sale b B. r. Fester
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-07-12
The Flight from Epidemic

The current OF travel from the South, in
agreat degree towards the Virginia Springs,
had set in very strong before the alarm just
sent forth from Memphis. But that has
added immensely to the volume, and &C.
counts represent the numbers upon the
trains moving enthusiastically from the
Gulf to be immense. From Bristol and
Abingdon the accounts show the trains to
be .overcrowded. Many are destined for
the watering places on the Atlantic, Missis-
sippi and Ohio railroad. Should It turn
out that the terrible misfortune Of revisit
fation of yellow-feyer should come upon
our southern cities, those watering.places
will be soon overrun, and the crowds fleeing
from the epidemic will be forced to seek COM
fort by spreading out elsewhere. In our Vir.
ginia mountains they will find subsistence
and salubrity altogether to their satisfaction,
and it is a source OF great satisfaction for US
to know that people so greatly distressed
and SO driven to seek relief from home may
find such consolation as can be given them
In Old Virginia. We trust that Tor their
qualification, ut least our mountain resorts
may be blessed with unusual attractions this
season. Should their fears Of the epidemic
be realized, then they will indeed deserv e
not only our sympathy but every real COM
fort and consolation that it is possible to
afford them.
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LOUISA COURTHOUSE.
MATTERS IN GENERAL.
OF the Richmond Dispatch.l

Correspondence or the Richmond Dispatch.l
,.a.. ,laa 80" July IL, 1879.
The Reorganization OF Louisa Council,
No. u. Friends OF Temperance, was ceIe.
i,rated by the members OF the council last
night. The Baptist church was we'll niied
with the beauty and elite OF Louisa. Inc
exercises of the evening were opened with
PRAYER by Rev. l.. A, Cutler. Instrumental
music followed, by Professor William Boil
linz. after which Mr.. James l.. Jones, pres
ideut OF the council. made the Introductory
speech, which was replete with oratory and
logic. and was pronounced happy efort
by every one present. Mr.. William 5.
Gooch gracefully acclaimed piece enti-
tied "Pledged with Wine" MIR. James
E. Bibb was then introduced as
the orator OF the evening. He spoke ut
length, forcibIy enunciating the grand prln-
ciples OF temperance, and no less forcioly
picturing the dire effects OF the monster IN
temperance. All Of the speakers were
heartily applauded, and were recipients OF
beautiful bouquets prepared oy the lalr
ones. The literary portion OF the enter
tainment being completed, the entire au-
dience was invited to the courthouse Dulid.
ing to partake OF refreshments, which had
been prepared in great profusion, and this
DafC OF Tue CelCUIuLiOu was ho 1893 VI !" SNS
cess than the former part. The courthouse
yard was illuminated with Chinese lanterns.
The church was most beautifully and taste
fully decorated, and in every respect the
celebration was complete success.
Rev. John e. Massey. OF read3ustlng
fame, is expected here Monday (court-day)
to expound" the readiusters' views.
John w. Daniel has been written to and
requested to be present also, | understand.
Indications are, am sorry to say. that the
read1uSters will nominate ticket this fall.
The element is not weak in Louisa.
We are having little trouble III regard
to our corporation. Objections are urged
by some Of our citizens that certain assess-
ments are illegal, and others object to pay
ing taxes, as they alege. for the reason that
the town ordinances are not attempted to
be enforced.
A meeting in the interest OF Randolph
Macon College is in progress to-day at Las
ley's Methodist church. Rev. Drs. Black
well, Bennett, and Sledd, and Professor
Smith, of the University OF Virginia, are
present.
William Groom and Joseph Clements, the
white prisoners charged with the recent
murder of the negro woman Ellen Cole
man, will be indicted by the grand jury
Monday. ---.-.-.,. BKRs.
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Drv Waathar

Let us hope that the drought which has
been brought rather sharply upon us is not
to endure long. We had day OF encour-
agement yesterday, and we doubt not that
there have been refreshing rains in some
quarters Of the State. Here the drops that
fell were rather Of fugitive and feeble ma.
ture. They afforded very little refreshment
to man or vegetables. A prolonged and
severe drought would be disastrous to us.
But then we have been Injured to suffer.
ing, and undoubtedly know how to bear it,
and by no means let US take trouble on
interest" We,should take it as 1t comes,
endeavoripg to break the force OF misfor-
tune like men, and thus displaying both
our fortitude and honesty. Thus far there
is no desperate condition OF things, and a
great amount OF bad weather will have. to
be added to that we have had before we can
talk at all despondingly.
To this time things are endurable-nay,
cheerful: Our tobacco-planters have no
reason to complain OF their compensation,
and do not begin to DO justified for crop.
croaking. The wheat crop has been fair,
and there is plenty OF time to mature and
gather glorious corn crop with weather
that is fair. nj - J,
Finances are going on iavorably, ano
there is reason enough to be hopeful, ano
even cheerful.
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STJRRY COUNTY.

BACoN's CASTLE, July IL, 1879.
Editors Richmond Dispatch: This place
within the last five years has improved very
rapidly. A number OF new and substantial
houses have been built. Mr.. ii. Womble, a
wealthy and energetic businessman, con-
templates building two or three houses this
fall. A great deal of business is done here.
Many thousand bushels Of peanuts are
shipped every year. 49,
The saw.mill business in this county is a
very large and profitable one. Captain a.
n. Price has two mills, employs between
sixty and seventy hands, and averages ship
ping a vesscI-oad every week.
There is only one prisoner in our county
Jail at present. The county Is entirely free
from debt and has a large surplus in the
treasury. The people, with few eXcep-
tons, are delighted with the action of the
Legislature last session in regard 10 the set
Element Of the State debt, and AREAS all the
people throughout the State should be-
thankful for the decided and able stand your
paper maintained for the cause Of justice
and honor. There are not dozen Malone
men IN the county; you have undoubtedly
cooked his goose; give him rest, for he
needs it sadly.
We are having very dry spell Of wea-
Their; better have it now than later in the
season, as the crops are looking we'll and
can stand it.
Colonel A. C. Jones, gentleman of
wealth and ability, is the most prominent
man in this county for senatorial donors.
The district nominating convention will in
all probability be held at Surry Courthouse.
In conclusion, a word or two for the
James River Steamboat Company. A COM
Dlaint apainst them for not delivering the
lnail on the Sd and 4th OF this month has
been signed by several citizens and for
warded to the Third Assistant Postmaster
General, protesting against the steamer
Ariel being withdrawn from the route for
the purpose OF accommodating excursion
parties. One gentleman in the adjoining
county claims that he lost $500 by the delay
in delivering the mail. JAMES RIVER.
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Work on the Connection with Ken


lucky.
We find in the Charleston wv. Va.) Cou-
rier the following dispatch, which has de-
cidedly the appearance OF work:
HUNTINGTON, July 9.-Colonel G. z. hunt
ineton, General j. Echols, General j. NJ
st. John, and Captain w. NJ. S. Dunn, ar
rived this morning. and left for Kentucky,
in Iurtherance of railway movements In
connection with the western extension. A
corps OF engineers will start up Chadwick's
creek, on the west bank Of Big Sandy, to-
morrow, to locate the line OF the road.
And the Valley Virginian says:
On Tuesday morning G. p. Huntington,
General Wickbam, General St. John, Gene
raj Echols, Major Mcmahon. and Major
Green, passed west over the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad. During the day OF Wed.
nesday contract was entered into with
McMahon s. Green by General st. John,
on behalf OF the railroad company, to re-
sumo work on the Big.Sandy bridge, and
also to construct u bridge over Ten-Pole
creek, a short distance from the Big Sandy.
Orders were given to the contractors TO
proceed 10 work at once, and arrangements
will be Immediately completed to push for.
ward the enterprise. No time will be lost
in placing the construction OF the Big-Sandy
and Lexington railroad to contract, ana
finishing it in the shortest possible time.
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Educational Association Of Virginia.
.[Abridged from the Norfolk VirginianI


.'-ia HAMPTON, July 10, 1879.
Professor Harris and Professor Cooke
last night read fine essays. This morning
the latter was discussed, and ordered to
record. ., .....
Professor John p Mcclure, OF Rich
mond, with practical illustrations on the
blackboard, read very learned paper upon
the "Metric SYSTEM" which was duly
adopted.
General S. c. Armstrong delivered a
short and pleasing address upon the Glow
er Classes" in which ne spoke OF the sue
cess Of the work Of clevating and educating
the negro and Indian races, and explained
the workings of the Hampton Normal In
stitute, of which he was the principal.
Professor Webster, Of Norfolk, read a
paper on the "Metric System"
Professor j. S. Blackburn, OF Alcxan-
dria, read an interesting paper upon "Life
Assurance; or, The Teachers Life Assur-
ance Society,""
The presentation of few other reports
upon business matters closed the afternoon
session. At night Captain James Barron
Hone delivered very erudite and m;xterl y
address upon the subject, GA Study in
Comparative Geography, with CONNER
cial Application"
The Educational Journal was ordered to
be disposed of; various resolutions OF
thanks were adopted, and the Association
adjourned. ,..
The Norfolk Landmark gives synopsis
Of Professor Harr1s's paper, which SHOWS II
to have been highly interesting and lpstruc'
five
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I A new post-offIce Is established ut ward
town, N orthampto county, Va. with y; H. v.
Smith as postmaster. The post.office nt New
linton. gloucester county. w., Is reestao'
lished with o u. Harcum as postmaster.
John w. Armstead is appointed postmaster
at Morris Church, Campbell county, Va:'
uice John w. Chambers, resigned >. =.
Thacher f. appointed postmaster. AZ Green n
HfIl. Campbell county, Va; viGe James
Franklin, resigned. The site OF Wilson'S
Landing post-ofice, Charles City county,
Va, is changed to Sturgeon Point. William
F, Grayesis appointed postmaster at Har +,
wood, Stafford county, Va, uice Mary u;
shackleford, resigned. Alexander l.. "ard
is appointed postmaster at Belle Haven, AZ, as-
comac county, Va, vice George RI. Aoalr;
resigned. William FL. Harlan is appointea
postmaster at Portcr's Precinct, Albemar1e
county, Va, uice John 81. Lane, resigned.
Violet D. Calhoun is appointed postmaster s
at Double Bridge, Lunenburg county, va
rice D. T.. Handy, resigned. William j.. ..
EpperIy Is appointed postmaster at A,t,.
zer's Store, Montgomery county, Va.' o'ee
J. Fl. Altizer, resigned.
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Several years ago large pile OF rock was
discovered on what is known as Eiilson
Ridge. near Centreville, and as tncre was
no other rock near the place it was supposed
that the pile OF rock was placed tbere ny
man. A short time ago a party OF lneu'
after removing about forty or hity "asoh,,
loads of the rock, came upon vault 1or,heu
by large fat rocks being placed upon tneit
edges. After removing the top OF tne Fau''
human skeletons, in a good state OF pre-.
Starvation, was found. It's supposed 10 oe
the tomb OF an Indian chief. Besldes ms
several other skeletons have been uneartneu,
and great many Indian relics nave peer
found, such as beads, pipes, tomahaWks'
arrow-hcads, etc. The graves, no noupt,
are many hundred years old.-hoaToe
Ceuntu Register.
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ORANGE COUNTY.

JULY IL, 1879. D..
Editors Dispatch: Captain John Welch,
son Of the late Colonel Matt. Welch, ei
Madison, and brother OF Colonel Welch, OF
Caroline, died suddenly at the residence OF
bis father-in.law, Mr.. James b. Newman, OIL
this county, where he was on visit, yes
terday. His burial will take place TINS eve,
ming. He was gentleman OF culture aho
education, and widely known in the o.ase'
He was member of the Episcopal Churcn'
He leaves a widow and one child.
The crops are SUFFERING iion so''''
drought, Pastures burning up.
Scarce have the people Quoted down
after the heated and exciting ELECTIONS o!
the s spring, before they are again called upon
by candidates who are willing to serve s 60" n
in the next Legislature. The better class o.
Voters would be glad to elect Mi. b. j
Barbour. though am sure he will not be
can didate unless nominated.
Very truly, II. +.
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ma s.,o,nthIwee,s.t---RaiIroads..

! The Bristol Nens has been expatia. III :
,hont me IN q =, and the g B. G." anu
al. II, O.. Il. r. very much to our per , :.
n,exity: fofwh,ch We were about TO re-
monstra.e With our courteous conten.
porary when the Abingdon Standard
Obliged ms with the printing TO full OF ~ 'ne
names 81 The roads 50 enthusiastically rendered.
Thew are the g Narrow Gauge and the
:. Bristol Coal ,, aud the "Bristol Coal ana
Iron Narrow.Gauge railroad" And TINS
permits us TO breathe deeper; Tor we are
like persons signing for rain In dry weatner'
We are more than ever anxious ABOUT faii'
roads, as we feel so much the want Of roads,
having SO few that are useful and needing
so much some that may be. Exactly the To-
cation OF the 3. G. and /. N. &. 3. d.
we do not know, but from the persons
who are named in connection WIN
we take it to be proper and wise
Maior 81. C. IWooD, the senator from scot'
and Russell counties, is president OF TINS
road, and il is reported has exerted h'mseil
with great energy, and not without gooo
success, in its behalf. The Major was on :
visit to this city short time since, and ar.
rapped with the Executive for number OF
conyicts that are to be put to work upon
!. the road. That he is q man OF activity ano
~sagacits we know, and we are glad that DC
is giving his energies to the pubic ana Tue
State in way 80 much more practical ana
bene6cent than exploiting impracttcaple
theories about preserving the State credit
and reyiying the general prosperity. How
ever, we have little doubt that in lew
mouths great unanimity will prevail. ana
that there will be general restoration OF
order and the abatement OF unhealthy agl-
tatiop.
It's good sign when the community IN
creases it's devotion to practical improve.
ment and to the stimulation OF industry and
business. There is great mineral wealth In
the bills OF "Little Tennessee" and Major
WooD and all those cooperating with him
will tlnd their advantage in developing the
same.