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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

--J. P. Wood, formerly of our town, was, we see, tried and convicted of grand larceny at the recent term of the Johnson Circuit Court, and sen fenced to one year in the penitentia- ". His case was appealed to the Supreme Court. The charge against hIm was for stealing a pistol. Col. Wood is one of the brightest and most talented young lawyers in Wes- tern Arkansas, but unfortunately like many others, who, but for this one fault would be ornamental to so- ciety, he is addicted to strong drink, and at times drinks to excess. While on one of these sprees he picked up pistol that belonged to some one else. We cannot think Wood would deliberately steal anything. His reason must have been drowned in the fatal cup, and we truly sympa thize with the misfortunes of the poor fellow.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
 What the Solid South Asks.

The south does not seek to con trol either the north or federal gov ernment, but the south does greatly desire to see both north and the south restored to the control of the constltution-the constitution of Madison, of Webster and of the su- preme court. The south will seek to exercise no power except that to which she entitled under the consti- tuition. and that power she desires to exercise solely for the peace and prosperity of the whole country. Allow me to add that this bugaboo of of southern domination is not credit able either to the manhood or intel ligence os the republican party. The sonth IS and mIst remain the weaker section. She has no interest Tn sec tionalism but every interest in true constitutional nation alism. The south can have strength in the future only in advocating the soundest Of sound principles, and tine national prosperity, and in sending her ableet men to congres to main tain such principles. But you say the south votes solid with the demo cratic party. Why? Solely be- cause the republican party will not allow any southern man to support the republican, party and preserve his self respect. The whole policy of the republican party since the war has been based upon the assumption that the southern people are the criminals and must confess tbem- selves to be criminals.--Senator Hlll of Georgia.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

Less x Bejach. of Atkins, give notice that they will furnish all per sons buying 1920 worth of goods, cash, of them, with the Atkins News for one year, free of charge. Haven't we some merchants in Russellvile who could be just as liberal as Less & Bejach, by furnishing their GUS toners with the DEMOCRAT on the same conditions? Don't all speak at oncel
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
RUSSELL LvILLEMARKETS.

The market since last Friday has been excited and prices have ruled high--within 1a to 3f of a cent of St. Louis quotations. It takes about 11s cents on an average bale to ship and sell. so it may be seen how liberal proved price has had the effect of bring ing rush of the ''fieecy" into town and it has made our streets. assume more than their usual activity. We give quotations as follows:
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

Helena is unfortunate. She has had another fire. On the 4th inst a fire broke out in the third story of the Odd Fellows building and before the greedy flames were subdued $100., 900 worth of property were destroy ed. There was Q liberal insurance in nearly all cases where losses were sustained.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The result of the election in New York shows conclusiyely that that State IS essentially and reliably democratic, and that it may be coun ted sure for the democratic nominee in 1880.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The L. K. & Ft. Smith Railroad took 21000 bales of cotton into Lit tie Rock last month. Russellville station sent in 3S96 bales of that amount-more, by nearly 1000 bales than any other station on the road.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

There has never, within the
 ime wherein the memory of man
 unneth not to the contrary, been a nore favorable season for gathering she cotton crop, than this fall has been. We are safe in saying that two thirds of the crop of Pope County is now picked, and perhaps fully one half of It has been marketed and sold. There will be but little II any cotton left in the field in four weeks more. By christmas we think the last boil will have been picked, that is, 1.-the weather continues favorable.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

"A frightful disaster involving the loss of number of lives occurred in Kansas City on the evening of
 Nov. sth. A large candy manufac- tory occupying four brick buildings tumbled to the ground. Over one hundred persons, mostly, boys and girls were in the building at the time. At least six lives are known to have been lost and many wounded.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is still perfect jam of freightage on the Iron Mountain road-and shipments both to and from St. Louis are greatly delayed. Our printing paper has failed to ar rive, hence this half a sheet.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

Mir. James R. Pettigrew, of the Fayetteville Sentinel having recely- ed an appointment at Washington which will require his whole time and attention, has turned the entire editorial management of his paper over to Col. I. NJ. Patridge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The wheat receipts by the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway last month were no tons; for September, l04 tons; August l33 tons; July, 100 tons.
 II there was good turnpike road --or even first class wagon road from here to Harrison, Boone Coun- ty, the amount would have been bout twice as large. The people f Boone, Marion, Carroll, Searcy, ,snd ,ewton, have hundreds of tons of heat which they would send to little Rock If they had q good road this shipping point.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

--Gen.W k. Burke, the polished edi- tor of the Helena World, has commit ted matrimony-deliberately, pre- meditatedly and no doubt with the intention of making one of the best husbands in the world.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

County Examiner O. H. Tucker, gives notice through the Atkins News that he has revoked J. L. Ham llton's license to teach in the public schools on account of drunkenness. Served him right.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
Little Rock has another pal

Little Rock has another paper Tho Arkansas Colored Farmers and Laborer's Advocate. It is edit ed by W. F. White and Wm. Smith, both colored men. It will advocate the exodus movement. If it sue ceeds in ridding Arkansas of some few thousand of the worthless blacks who lie bout the towns and prefer squalid poverty and filth to honest hard work on the farm, it will have done a good work for Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
THE ELECTIONS OF THE
 FOURTH.

We did not hold our paper back last week beyond our regular hour for going to press to get the election news knowing that we would be able to give more reliable and fuller re turns today.
 A careful revlew of the result in the several states dlscloses about the following status in the respective states;
 IN NEW YORK.
 The result in IS as might have been expected with two democratic can. dates out against Cornell; the latter was elected by a plurality of from I5.000 to 10000. The rest of the Democratic State ticket was elected by majority of near 10000. The anti Tammany Democrats of the City of New York elected their men. Gov. Robinson's defeat was the work of John Kelly who recieved about 55.000 or 60.000 votes.
 IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
 Ben F. Butler. IS again defeat ed. The plurality of Long, republi- can nominee for governor is l5.O00 to 10000. The support given the straight out democratic candidate, John Quincy Adams did not amount to anything, only few thousand democrats voting for him. The re- publican vote shows a decreased majority, although the Legislature will be strongly republican. The Legislature will not, however elect Senator.
 IN CONNECTICUT.
 There is large republican gain. Ten out of the eleven senators elect ed were republicans. The republi- can majority in the lower branch of the state Legislature IS increased by a gain of 9 members over last year. This gives the largest republican majority on joint ballot since the war, and insures re- publican successor to U. s. Senator Eaton in 1881.
 IN PENNSYLVANIA.
 This State has also given republi- can gains. Butler, the Republican candidate for State Treasurer defeats Burr, the democratic nominee by at least 15.000.
 IN WISCONSIN.
 The Republicans have likewlse carried this State by large majorities. Smith, republican candidate for governor defeated Jenkins, democrat by 10000. The largely increased republican vote, especially Tn Mil waukee is attributed to the soft money shoot taken by the democrats two years ago.
 IN MINNESOTA:
 Of course this State has gone re. publican, and Pillsbury is elected by 10000 majority.
 IN NEW JERSEY:
 There is an increased republican majority in the Legislature.
 IN NEBRASKA: Cobb, republican, is elected over Wakley, democrat, for Supreme Judge, by majority of l2,000. The green packers made a very small
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The Arkansas River at Great Bend, Kansas, is dry as a sand bank mot drop in its bed. No such thing has occurred before-7at least not within the recollection of the oldest inhabitant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

By proclaim ation of R. B. Hayes, president of the United States by fraud, Thursday Nov. 27th, Is desig- hated and set apart as day of na- tional thanksgiving.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

A Lodge of Ladies and Knights of Honor has just been organized at Little Rock. The charter members comprise some of Little Rocks best citizens and their wives.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

A meteoric display-the most brilliant ever witnessed since 1883, will occur on the night of Thurs day, Nov. 18th 1879. It will com mence about 1 o'clock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

After night fall darkness now hoyers over the City of Roses. The Gas Company has shut of the gas on account of non payment Of the gas bills by the city.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The L. R. Democrat says one of the enterprising farmers of Lonoke County has presented that office with a sweet potato weighing Is pounds that's the kind of country Ar kansaw is.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
IKE GREAT ARKANSAS MEDICINE,
DR. 6. w. HARKEY'S Cholagogue, or Vniv'rs'lbir'rNsti'ia'-

Is now, improved to it's highest pitch. After long and hard study, can safely say we have one of tho best compounds ever offered to the public. Seven leading medicines so combined that they are in harmony assisting each other in their action, thereby improving digestion and as- simulauon, eliminating poisons from the blood, acting as good and safe purgative, high tonic blood purifier and alterative, which if used in time $ will prevent almost all kinds Of dis eases.
 Have you Dyspepsia or Indiges- tion?
 Have you Liver Complaint of any kind?
 Have you Constipation Of the Bowels2
 Have you Sick Headache, or Sour Stomach?
 Have you a Bad Cold?
 Have you Bad Appetite? Have you Inward Feyers5
 Have you Coughf
 Have you an Ague CakeT
 Do you want to prevent Chilis and Fever?
 Do your bones ache?
 Do you feel stupid2
 Do you imagine trouble' :. Do your children suffer from mar gestion or worms?
 If so, then assist nature by taking Dr. G. W. Harkey's Cholagogue, or Universal Liver Medicine.
 Always shake the bottle before u'r ing.
 We have sold since last spring, o'' CT one hundred gallons, which hS' given perfect satisfaction. Plenty of testimonials can DC nS' if necessary.
 Put up by oo
 J. NJ. HARKEY & BRO,
 Russellyille, Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The anti-Tildenites claim that Robinson's defeat effectually shelves Mir Tilden as presidential candidate Tn 1880, but we fail to see it in that light.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
BE SURE TO GIVE US A CALL BEFORE PURCHASING Fl

showing. The total vote of the State reached 60,000.
 IN MISSISSIPPI: The democrats swept the State. and the U. 5. Senator to be chosen to succeed Bruce (colored) will, of course, be Democrat.
 ILLINOIS: Gives slight republican gaines.
 IN VIRGINIA: The contest was between the Forci- ble Readjusters and the Debt Pay CTS. Both parties claimed the vic tory for several days, but it is now pretty certain that the Debt Payers will have majority.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
GRAYs SPECIFIC MEDICINE.

IHIVtFt VT I4AsSltWUts Fam m tNe BNck, Uim~ ness of Vision, Premature old Age, and many other Diseases that lead to Insanity and Con- sumption, and premature grave.
 Bay Fun particulars in our pamphlet, which we desire to send free by mail to every one Bz9s~ The Specific Medicine Is sold by all Drug gists at N per package, or si2 packages for sh or will be sent free by mail on receipt of the money by addressing,
 THE GRAY MEDICINE CO.,,
 Mechanics Block, DETROIT. MICH AFyH Sold ia Russellylle and everywhere by all Drugglsts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13

The Sunday Gazette reported Majsr W. D. Blocher very low. and hardly expected to survive his ill- ness. We sincerely trust the fears of the Gazette may not be realized, and that this useful man may be spared yet many years.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE at Dardanelle, Ark, Oct. s. isTa
 Notice is hereby gwen that the following named settler has iiied notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof Tt the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz. {. Presumption Deeiaratory Statement No. 10. by F.. T. Harriss, for the S1 of sEiz Section 30, Tp 10, \ 21, ", and names the following as his witnesses, viz: J. II. Harriss, of Johnson Co.,. Ark. and James Denney, Of Johnson O., Ark. 3s T. NJ. GIBSON, Register
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-13
New sslsc. Primary ssAssl,

Will open in the W adlington building, on the west side Of town, on Monday. Oct. 18th. 1879. Terms, q per month; incidental fee per session. s cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01
IN, O, Democrat

An exchange remarks that the present
business revision i'll Great Britain re-
calls former periods OF financial and
commercial disturbances during the
present century, besides corroboratlng
the soununess OF the assumption that
all undue expansion OF credit and over
trading Are sure to be followed, sooner
or later, by commercial panlcs and
periods of business decentralization and
depression. Uur authority says:
The BRITISH panic OF 1916 was caused
by the enormous expansion OF the vari-
Gus forms OF credit which followed the
restoration OF peace after protracted
wars. Hardly had the effect OF the
panic OF 1916 disappeared before an
other swept over the country. This
was ten years later, in 1926, and was
brought about by substantially the same
causes, aggravated, however, by an IN
tlation OF the currency. At the next
session Parliament made provisions tor
the certain contraction OF the currency,
and by adhering to this policy healthy
condition was restored to business and
industry, aided Ivy several years OF
abundant harvests. The next financial
crisis occurred in 1889. New banks had
been organized and the currency large
ly inflated, credits extended, JOINT stock,
mining and all sorts OF Speculative com
panies had sprung into existence, and
over trading was the rule. In this, as
in all other instances, tile panic was fol
loved uy bankruptcy, sirlnkage OF
values, fall III prices and prustratIOn of
business. 4 period OF recuperatiou fol-
lowed, after which, in 1867, came an
other revulsion, and in 1865 there was
also a semi-panic. But probably none
of them were more serious than the
present disturbance. They were Ill the
results OF q violation Of tife immutable
| laws of economy.
A Liverpool paper says:
Starvation in the midst OF plenty
would appear to be tue present position
of large proportion OF industrial pop
ulation that is, it we are to judge from
Vie LIE rates at which the chief necessaries
of life can now be obtained. For thu
last three months. indeed, duIius Iht
Whole OF the past year, and down to tht
present time; the Wholesale prices 0.
misunderstanding OF that great ant
Indispensable source Of the nationa
food, the American supply-have beef
almost unprecedentedly low, and il tn
consumers have not had the full beneti
Of these cheap rates, it is evident tia
there Is something wrong in the inter
| vening system through which the com
modities reach the general public. Illl
great and apparently exhaustless teede
OF our people Is ID remarkable phenO
nlenon as well as an all-lmp0rtant t2CtO
ID our existence us u nation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01

The Connecticut Legislature has I'M
dertaken to deal with the somewhat i'm
portant question of the taxation OF the
real estate of educational, religious and
charitable institutions, which is not &C
tully occupied by these institution. The
exemption Of property owned but not
occupied for benevolent or other pur=
poses have become so numerous as Sc
riously to interfere with the income
from both municipal and State taxation
and a bill which is likely to become law
has been framed to correct some OF the
abuses of the present system.-lN. y
Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01

The negroes who have emigrated from
the Soiltlll to Kansas are dissatisfied with
their surroundings and condition, and
would like to return to their old homes.
They were enticed away by the prom.
ises held opt By the Republicans OF that
stalwart State as to The betterment Of
their political and social condition, and
now lave to regret that they paid any
attention to them. The climate Is IN
hospitable, the, people, among whom ,
indifferent to them, and altogether they
find that they have made an unfortu-
nate move. Letters to this effect, have
been written back to their old homes
and have served to check the further
movement of colored people Kansas
ward. The South is the best place, fol
the negro, and here he finds bis best
friends.-[N. o. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01

A Northern correspondent Of a New
York paper, travelling in the South,
thinks very favorably of the cotton
spinning industries Of South Carolina
and Georgia, and is of the opinion that
they may, at no remote date, supplant
in y large measure those of New Eng
land. He says that many economies
unknown in Yankee-land are daily
nracticed in the South. Cotton, being
brought only a few miles, does not need
to be pressed as in the North, nor do
water wheels require protection and
barricat.ing from the cold. lie men
tions. as IL noticeable fact, the change
wrought in the once shiftless, lifted
men and women of The Cracker" re-
gion by the introduction of manufae'
turers. They have now become faith
full and Industrious operatives. Per
sons living in degradation SO deep as tx
be unconscious Of it have, by habits o
industry and regular earning, beer
turned into thrifty and valuable mem
bers of society," The correspondent il
nersuaded that manufactures will ii
due time revolutionize the poor white
of the South, and that that section will
eventually become the manufacturin;
district Of the country. The cotto
mills at Graniteville, Columbus, Angus
ia, and other places, are reported a
flourishing.-[N. 0. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01

The national debts of France and Eng
land are not now far apart IN amount
that of France being a little the larger nUg ddc
The French debt is held by, 4,soo,Soe
persons being an averagG OF d abt ON the
other OF hand, by the latest returns, is
held by 800, 600 persons, being an average
Of about $4,000 to each holder. In In
France the masses of the people seem TO
be bondholders in England the capl.
talists instead. In France t LII 1gb a,e
some s, oOO, 900 have little plots Of abou.
six acres on the average. IN England
the number Of land owners is set down
at I. 17s, 900. In France one person in
i've is land owner in Englannedo one nae II III
thirty In EnglsnG i tbs aerro os but
$4,000 acres, being an average OF trli h4
more than one-ffth of an acre each.-LN
o. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01
There is no reason why America should

There is no reason why America should
MT seon control the paper market OF
the world, with the greatest abundance
of material, most improved machinery
and skilled workmen, which is shown
Iy the following: In 1869 the United
States exported $37T worth OF paper anu
norts had risen to the value of $669,33
The > same year, 1873, our imports ., Of
steadIy decreased and the exports have
risen, so that last year the imports
amounted to only $l35.4s7, while the
exports rose to $1,1os,5ls. In nv view wei 81
these facts American people may wen
he nroud of the wonderful success OF its
paper "a manufacturers. It has been &C; ;;
ccomplished Ly the most determined a ned
efforts, the greatest enterprise and the
utmost sagacity.-GN. Q. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01

Several Southern Legislatures have
lately voted small sums of money to
purchase limbs for those GonfedeF az,
soldiers who were crippled during, the
war. This seems to have aroused all
the passion, patriotism and prejudice OF
Edmunds, who proposes that Congress
shall pass Law prohibiting hegisla,
tureg fr9m making such cGntrlb butter $
to to y ys1 et Rs1ssa Is Ell The ssssa
government has just voted nearly two
hundred million dollars to TUG Federal
veterans of the late war, it is difficult to
characterize witt. light VERBS the pre-.
JUDGE that would attempt, to pretent
the people of the South from giving
their own money to those crippled III
their cause.-EN. 0. Democrat.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1879-03-01
a venerable patient, a retired foun-

A venerable patient, a retired. foula-
daryman, tells us that. during bis ap-
nranticeship to shipbuilder OF phlladel-
phia. he became acquainted with a never
failing remedy for burns and scalds, and
that in his subsequent fonndery life hee
saw innulnerable such injuries relieved
OF pain and healed as it by. magic by
powdered charcoal. The softer 1t Is the
better, ard that from pine wood IS the
best tis to be thiekly sprlnsle soo osss
nossii,ie. and renowned as it becomes
moist or drops off, Louisville Medical
News.