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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

those who were loyal to the Government and
those who were not
4. Hostility to resumption of specie pay
ments
5. Plain and palpable, as well as sinister,
attacks upon the public credit of the coun-
try.
6. Stupendous initiation of paper legal
tender currency, with no purpose OF present
or future redemption.
:. Violent assaults upon the national banks
upon the best system now existing in the
world-with no possible substitute but the
restoration of State banks, destitute of capt.
tai or security, for the issue of bills current
only in their immediate locality.
s. Measures to push silver into circulation
and to push gold out of the country, and to
give Spectators all the profits of exchanging
silver bullion for legal-tender coinage OF
equal weight.
Q. Free-trade tariff, by which American
industries are to be subjected to the Darwin
ian theory of natural selection, or the survi-
val of the ittest, and whatever cannot be
produced here for less wages than anywhere
else to be abandoned.
The speech concludes as follows
have placed upon the record the spirit
and the letter of what is proposed by the
Democratic party, and invoke the public
Judgment upon the merits OF that record
Who will venture to say that the general well
fare of the country can be promoted by any
or all of the wild and extravagant PROPOSE
tons so seriously presented? And yet we
have nothing else to expect from the Demo
cratic Legislators. They are here, fear, not
to build up but to tear down.
If the Republican party is now deprived
of the power of affirmative legislation, 1t may
at least point with some pride to the retro
spect of its past career, and TO the credit to
which it is legitimately entitled. There is
not a man among us who cannot have ms
homestead of one hundred and sixty acres il
he chooses to take it. Forty-four national
colleges. or institutions teaching that scienti-
fic knowledge most useful TO the farmer,
mechanic, miner and engineer, have been
prosperously established, at least one in every
State, and mainly within reach of the indus
trial classes. No man has lost dollar by
holding bills of national banks. Our pen
sion-roll is of unexampled liberality and IN
tended TO include every worthy man. The
money now paid to all laboring men is equalto
gold. Our export and import trade was
never in A more healthy condition. Resump-
ton of specie payments places our COM
merce and credit in harmony with the
foremost nations of the world. We are at
peace with all the world. The increased
number of immigrants constantly arriving
proves that greater rewards to Industry are
received here than anywhere abroad, and
that there is u higher level of living here for
the great masses of mankind than in any
other country. 1t is fact that no foreigner
will dispute, that Americans are better fed,
better clothed, and better schooled than any
,ther fifty millions of people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

Our worthy correspondent is, of course,
entitled to say what the issue was in his
| individual mind and what he meant by his
individual action. But the action of the
Convention must be judged by the record.
That does not show that the question was
whether Congregational ministers must
admit TO their pulpits persons who are
preaching heresy. No one of the minority
advanced any such proposition. The amend
ment contains no such proposition nor any
such proposition as that the appeals of II
hereto to the Bible must stop all proceed
ings in his case. The division of the amend
ment brought the Convention to vote square
ly on the question whether or not
they were willing 10 declare that
they did not mean to deny
the right of appeal from human standards to
the word of God. That question was voted
on, pure and simple, and standing al the time
by itself. The Convention, by n vote of over
two 10 one Of the ministers, and nearly three
to one of the members refused 10 so declare
The main reasons advanced for such refusal
were, not that the amendment stated II truth
or right already affirmed in the resolution;
but that it virtually nu!Etied the resolution;
that it affirmed the right Of private Judgment
as against the Judgment of general councils
and of majorities; and that the Bible, unless
authoratively interpreted was, as one speak
er said, nothing" These positions, some
what surprising to be advanced in Congre-
gaiional Convention, were accepted with
out protest by the majority. And because it
was II majority, and big majority, our cor
respondent evidently thinks its action ought
to pass without question. Majorities must
rule in political parties and elections; but
matters OF belief and conscience and religious
principle are not yet, for all men, settled in
that way. If our correspondent believes, as
we doubt not that he does, when the matter
comes down to the bottom question, that
every man has the right to appeal from al
human judgments TO the word of God in sup
port of his own opinions conduct and ut
teranccs," he should have voted for the first
clause of the amendment for it was sim
Pile affirmation of that right.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

The canvass for United States Senator in
New Hampshire, which ended in the NOM
ination of Hon. Henry W. Blair by the Re-
publican caucus on Thursday, was one of the
most exciting ones that has been known in
many a day in that State. On the first bal
lot MIR. Blair received IS, Wadleigh As, and
Moore 30 votes. The eighth ballot stood ::
Blair. 81; Stevens, 81 and on the tenth,
Blair was nominated by 81, to 90 for Hon. A
Stevens. Mr.. Blair is lawyer, forty-five
years old, was a lieutenant-c colonel in the
war, and member of the last two Con-
crosses. He is staunch Republican and
will make respectable though not leading
Senator The Democratic caucus nominated
Harry Bingham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
VT, FREE PRESS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 20, 1879

found by investors-safety, large returns,
increase of capital.
The C0RgregationaliSt calls President
Buckham's discourse, concise, able and
thoughtful" Itheld the close attention of
the large and cultivated audience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

Faber Benedict of Mortified, getting
angry at some trivial cause, left his home
ON May Both, for parts unknown. taking his
team and clothing with him, and leaving
wife and two children
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
Total liabilities,

The company holds in lis possession unco-
lected returned assessments amounting
TO So, 4s7 81, which are valued, according
TO the best estimate at so per cent, or slI43 96
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
The champlain Mutual.

THE ACCOUNTANTS REPORT.
The following is an abstract of the report
of E. L. Temple of Rutland, the accountant
selected by the investigating committee to
examine the books of the Champlain Mutual
Fire Insurance Company:
Statement of the affairs of the company, from
April p, ISIS to March 1, 1878:
RECEIPTS
Total net cash advance premiums
to dafe 81 So 50
Total net assessments to date, 1881 80
- fees for transfers and as
signments, lsi i
net premium for builders
risks 60 10
Z" interests on deposits, 27l ID
s33, 674 O2
EXPENDITURES.
Total losses paid TO date s21, 1O1 81
'' interest paid on same 243 46
- return premiums paid to date, 2,0i0 0G
'' salaries paid TO date, 3,20I 81
Sc fees paid Directors for at
tending meetings, 3Si %
a. expenses paid Directors for
attending meetings % 50
"a fees paid for legal services, 1923 o.
" ONCE rents and Incidental
expenses, 100 So
d" expenses OF special agents
In establishing agencies and
adjusting losses. Including
travel, hotel bills and all
other expenses, LIS 81
e expenses for stationery and
printing 1869 II
- expenses Tor ADVERTISING sis 81
- expenses for postage, ex-
press and tclegaphing, SOS G.
-s33, los %
Leaving as balance on hand s5O5 10
This balance consisted OF cash in
hands of agents, si,I5o 10
Less amount of orders drawn on
the Treasurer and OIi
standing, ca q
$685. -
ASSETS.
In addition to this amount, the com
pany held in lis possession uncOllected
returned assessments amounting 10
sill 20, valued, according TO the hest
estimate, At % per cent. or Ia 81
Making total assets of the company, $50 50
LIABILITIES.
The unsettled liabilities Of the
company at this date consist
ell of losses naljusieI AMI
adjusted but not paid. s 10 -
All other claims for Directors
and attorneys fees, valued,
according u best estimate. al
not over 6iu -
-s 10, 695 - ]
Showing total deficit of the company,
March l, 1875 slOOll Sc
Statement of the affairs Of the company, from
April %, lsis. 10 April 10, 1879:
REcETPTs.
Total premiums, assessments,
4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

a. ResOired That the members Of this Post desire
10 tender through headquarters of the q. A. r.
their heartfelt thanks and gratitude the comrades
North, East and West for their noble and generous
response TO appeal for assistance and that their
memories are cherished in the bonds OF Fraternity
Charity and Loyalty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

haninn Wins by Ten Lengths-His
Performances Surprises the Britons.
The Fastest Time Ever Made I'm n
GhamuIOn RRce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20

New YORK, June 16.-A London special
says the Hanlan- Elliott race was rowed from
the Mansion House to High Level Bridge,
at Scottswood, nearly four miles Over
$4,000 persons were present and the great
est excitement prevailed. Hanlan won by
ten lengths
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-20
WHAT THE SPORTING REPORTERS SAY.

WHAT THE sPOkIING REPOKIERs SAY.
LONDON, June 16.-The sporting reporters
say such performance as Hanlan's, TODAY.
has never before been seen in British waters
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
REPORT OF THE GRAND
 JURY.

We the grand jury of the Sept. 1879 term of Pope Circuit Cour., would re- spectfully report tolyour Honor that we have inspected the county jail and find it to be insecure; we also find theIprivy attachment in a filthy condition. We would further report the door and fls- tenings of the jail door as wholly un- safe.
 We would respectfully recommend than an iron cage be made inside the jail in order to keep the prisoners se- cure; and, also that a strong high fence be put around the jail at some dis tance from the house in order to keep intruders away. The privy attach ment should be repaired.
 We consider the Court House as a very unsafe place to keep the public records in, and liable at almost any time to fall to the ground-rendering it not only unsafe for the public records, but hazardous to the life of those who have to be about the building. We would recommend that the records be removed to safe place.
 We condemn the building as wholly unfit for use as Court House.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
WHAT IS THE USE

Of suffering day after day with Chills and Fevers, Biliousness and Liver Com plaint when CUBAN CHILL TONIC, the Great West Indies Fever and Ague Re- medy, introduced into this country from Cuba, will cure you at once, and give you health? You should suller if you do not try this great Medicine. It makes no differeEcenho long you have suifered-how many doctors you have tried-how many prescriptions you have taken, and done you no good, try CUBAN GRILL TONIC. Two doses will stop Chills. while One Bottle breaks them up for years, and conyinees you that it is the best medicine on earth. It makes no difference how much Qnin- inc you have taken, or other nostrums, just try One Bottle of CUBAN CHmL ToYIc. Ton will bless the day you try it. Go to your Druggist, J. NJ Harkey & Bro, get a bottle aud try it. 1t IS cheap ana safe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
A ARBITRATION.

Some one over the signiture of GA Southern Methodist" has wrote letter to, the St. Louis Christian Advovate, charging me with violating the laws of God and of the land, by selling spirit uous liquor on the Sabbath day. Allow me to say that the author of that charge is either mistaken or guilty of a delib- crate falschood. He also says that in common with OTHER saloon keepers was arraigned before Circuit Court on the above charge, which is another mistake or falschood. The GENTLEMEN who were arraigned before the Court in company with me, are all good men, one of them is a member of the M. F.. c. S., and one of them is member of the c. r. Church, both are living in Russellville now, the other is living in Little Rock; neither of these gentle men are saloon keepers, and l am posi- tive that two of them never enter sa- loon unless to collect draft or rent. Further, the whole article is a misrep- resentation of the truth, the author of it knows that it is almost impossible to keep drugstore in this country and not sell liquors If GA Southern Meth odist" or any one else wants to know the true facts in the case let them call at my store and they can have them despite GA. S. Ms" many witnesses. Respectfully,
 M WIT TGON
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09

-Yersley, the Grocer, is creating an excitement. His frequent arrivals of new goods and the low prices at which he is selling them is astonishing the nation. He gives bargains every day in the week Sundays only cxcepted).
 MT. J. A. Kearney, the efficient op- orator at this station has been trans ferred to Conway, at which station he has been made agent. Wcare glad to hear of our young friends promotion, and trust his steps may lead onward and upward still higher. He is suc- ceeded here by MT. Chas. Baker, of Van Buren.
 Prof. Ladd, of Va, who accom- panies State Superintendent Denton on his tour of Institute holding, compli- mented Arkansas very highly in his address here last Wednesday night, and predicted a bright future for our State.
 Tho irrepressible trio, Messrs. Cad Hanks, of Brooks, Nealey & Co.,, Goo. Robertson, of Senter & Co.,, and Jas. H. Robinson, of Kirkland, Humphrey & Co the three favorite drummers for three favoritc houses up this road, were ali in town Monday, bright and cheerful over the prospect for revival of busi- ness.
 The following is the latest we have from Memphis and will give the reader an idea of the progress of the fever:
 MEMPHIS, October 1.-The summary for the week shows q material decrease both in deaths and new cases. The to- tai number of new cases reported for the week ending tonight is 6S-whites 8, colored 35. Total number of new cases reported to date, 1917. Total number of deaths from yellow fever for the week, 20; whites, l5, Colored, ., Total deaths to date l03.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09

Among the standard remedies of the age, "EIughe'sTonic" for Chills and Fever, ranks high. Its real merit is the secret of it's increasing popularity. It is prepared from formula of skilful physician, whose long experience in tseatment of malarial disease, in sec tions of the country, where this is most common form of disorder, gave him practical knowledge of what was need ed, and being made with none but very best materials. it may safely be pro- nounces a certain cure; Mess. k. A. Robinson & Co.,, Louisville, Ky, a house whose reputation is wide spread, prepare it and fully indorse it's merit. 1t deserves trial, Give it one at once. For sale by J. IIarkey < Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
4 SAD CASE.
Almost a Tragedy---A Mover Shot from the Roadside by a
 Crazy Man.

Some excitement was caused on our streets Tuesday morning by the arrival in town of three wagons of movers one of the drivers of which was bleeding profusely from gunshot wound in the breast which he said he received at the hands of some strange man who was loitering about the Norristown old grave yard. The wounded man was an old, gray bearded man, He said as he drove by the grave yard sitting in the front part of his wagon in which his family consisting of wife and sever al members, were riding he espied . man stationed in the grave yard with q rifle in his hands. He supposed the solitary gunner was on a deerstand and that his companions were out ma- king the drive. He leaned forward out of the front of his wagon and said to the gunner in an interrogitory way, "On stand for deer, are you?" Im- mediately, and without uttering word the strange gunner raised his rifle and taking puck aim fired directly at the the old gentleman. The ball ploughed a furrow across his breast and passed through the fleshy part of his left arm between the elbow and shoulder. The lone rifeman spoke not word, but slowly stalked away. Although the old mans party was composed of several men with good fire arms in their wa gons, they did not attempt to return the fire being taken so completely by surprise that they knew not what to make of such strange proceeding. The movers gave minute description of the rifleman. and from their account it was at once inferred by our citizens that he was none other than Mir. John Ferguson,I we'll known to most of our citizens.s
 The saddest part of the affair is that Ferguson has been crazed with grief for the past few days over the death of a child. It was thought however, that the poor man was entirely harmless, and hence when it was found that his mind run in such a dangerous channel, some apprehension was felt, and con- stable Coston at once started to search for him and have measures taken to prevent him doing further harm.
 Since writing the above Mir. Fergu- son has been brought to town, and is being cared for by the authorities.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
JAMES MURDERER CAUGHT.
He Contcsses His Guilt, and I'm
 plicates Others.

Just as we go to press we have word that Officers Quinn, Young and Cole, who went in pursuit of of Helphry. the supposed murderer of Burgess James, have got back to Dover with their man. He was found in the neighborhood of his fathers home 'in Dade County, Mo. He confesses that he murdered James and got $l3O from his pockets; but he says that if the guilty are to suffer for this crime, there are others who should be punished besides himself.
 IIelphrey's father is man of respect able standing in Missouri.
 The officers passed through here yesterday, with the criminal, on their way to Toll eoanty where he commit ted the fcndish Iced.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
FACTORY GIRLS

And all others who live a closely con- fined life and take but little outdoor exercise are very much endangered. Many girls in their teens are compelled to work in such places and thus con- promise their health at the most criti- cal period of their lives. Their cheeks soon become pale and bloodlcss, the eyes arc dim and languid, their brain is dull. They complain of headache, pain in the back and joints, loss of ap- petite, they are cross and fretful, have hystericai symtoms and arc losing strength daily. If this condition is not remedied you will becomeI q feeble, careworn wreck, unfit for any of the duties of life. But you can be cured while at work, by the use of English Female Btters, powerful female res torer and tonic.
 A ACONSTIPATED HABIT Is quite difficult to cure, if you lead a closely confined life. The habit should not be permitted to run into a chronic condition. It is apt to occur among sewing women, clerks, students, pro- fessional men, etc. This condition leads to headache, acid stomach, heart burn, biliousness, levers, indigestion, loss of appetite and many other diseas- es.
 Bailey's Sallne Aperient will relieve you of all the above troubles, while as a purgative it is cheap and the most pleasant medicine you ever used.
 It cleanses and cools the stomach, opens the bowels and regulates the flow of bile.
 VENI, FIDI, VICI.
 So it is within the hearts of the peo- pie so speaks that wonderful Days Ague Tonic. Its equal has never been known for the immediate eradication of all species of chills and fever. The cures are prompt and permanent. The remedy contains no delerterious drug produces no unpleasant symtoms; is pleasant to all stomachs; is powerful and never failing antiperiodic; cleanses and tones the stomach; opens and im- proves the bowels; unloads the torpid liver opens the pores of the skin; cures every species of malarious diseases; all without the use of any other medicine. If you have a case of chllls; periodi- cal headache, a severe sun-paini pro tracted neuralgia, tly Days Ague Ton ic, it never fails.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
LOCAL NEWS.

--Bus;ness is active and everybody busy.
 --Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
 IT. ". Yersiey has our thanks for substancial favors.
 Ayers Sarsaparilla contains Iron, and purifies the blood.
 Six trains day keeps the boys at the depot pretty busy.
 --Justice's blanks anl Chattel mort gages for sale at this office.
 The weather continues pleasant as a midsummer nights dream.
 See the notice of reward for Es- tray Horse, in another column.
 MT. R. c. Bullock was elected spec ial Judge in certain cases at Pope Cir cult Court last week.
 Send us 9 cents and get the DEMO- GRAF until Jan. l, 1880; or, sl.50 and get the paper until Jan. 1, 1881.
 MT. J. B. Erwin left for St. Louis last Saturday. He is expected back to- morrow, and then you may look out tor fresh groceries at his house.
 Mir. Reuben II. Smith, of Clark township, is ahead on sweet potatoes. He has our thanks for the largest we have seen--one weighing seven pounds.
 Read the communication from Mir. II. Glitsch in to-day's paper. The facts he sets forth are worthy of the earnest consideration of our business men.
 Col. T. Hartman, the wide-awake Superintendent of our favorite railroad the L. R. & F. s. Ry., was in town Monday, and rode out to Dover on bus mess.
 We had the pleasure of shaking hands with the ever iovial Judge w. N. May as he passed through town Tuesday Morning en-route for Dover Court.
 We regret to learn of the sad be- reavement of our friend Mir. Scott Will Hanson in the death of his wife, which occurred on Tuesday the 30th of last month.
 The mel. no stop her,-we mean the MARRYING days have come. There were two weddings last Sunday, and rumors of any number more. Hurry up, Bo- ys, you migtht get left.
 MT. Scott Williamson has left at our office stalk of upland cotton which is almost a prodegy as a sample of what the soil of Pope county will produce. It contains over 200 fully developed bolls. New corners should come to our office and see our samples
 SPECIAL PREMIUM.--We will give as a special premium to every man taking any premium on any article from Pope county at the State Fair, one years subscription to the Russell vile DEMOCRAT.
 J, F. McCARTHUR-Dealer in choice liquors, cigars and tobacco Uhrig's celebrated St. Louis beer always on tap. A good ten pin alley in connection. Drinks 10 cents, Courteous attendants.
 Cotton quotations Monday: St Louis, mid Hing l01s; New Orleans quie. low middling 10; New York, l05i Liverpool, l3-l6@6 l5-16d.
 Our own merchants are paying from s974 to 94.
 Country produce is selling now ir this market as follows: Butter l5 and 25c; eggs SIS and 12c; potatoes Toe peaches 30 to 75c; wheat Q and 95c; wool 20 and 2Sc; feathers 20 and 371ac: beeswax 2Oc; tallow sc; onions T5c chickens $1.25 to 05. --Messrs. Filey & Fricke, lessee' of the Excelsior Coal Mines, are now prepared to fill orders and make con tracts for coal in any quantity, ant they solicit orders from all wanting first-class coal. Price II cents. de llvered. Address, FILEY X FRIcKE Russellville. Ark. ltf MT. Geo. Robertson, gave us ; pleasant call this week and handed "'
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-09
EsTRAY NOTICE.

State Of Arkansas, County of Pope.
 We, W. C. Renfrow, J. N. Huffman and Ber- ry Hearne, three citizens Of the County of Pcpo and houscholders therein, having thereto boen appointed by Lewis Allen, . Justice of the Peace for said county, have this day valued certain sOrrel mare stated to us by N. A. Ow- ems as an estray. Said mare is sorrel wi'H three white fnet and white streak in face, iiaN mane and tail, and about thirteen and hait hands high, three years old last spring, valued at $50. W. C. Reufrow, J. x. Huffman and Bor- ry Hearne, Appraisers. d'-lt.