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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-18

The dispatches announced briefly
qsterday the death of Samuel Wat
kins. Esq, which took place Saturday
afterno0n in Nashville. The funeral
takes place ,o-day, Monday, at the First
PRESBYTERIAN church of that city.
Meanwhile his remains by permis ion
of the authorities of the state have
laid in the rooms Of the supreme
court at the capital. He was a noted
man, though never holding office. lie
was in large sense a public man,
and his death though it was pot
unexpected, is deeply regretted in the
community where he was so long and
f,vorably known. The funeral takes
place under the auspices of the lnde
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Of
which society Mr.. Watkins was
member. He began life poor, but be-
came wealthy by industry, enterprise
and GOOD management. His property
is valued at 100000. lie was bern
in 1894 in Campbell coanty, Va and
therefore lived to be about
eighty-six years old. He was left an
orphan in infancy aud finally placed
with the family of J. Robertson, the
son of General James Robertson,
where he made himself useful on the
farm Subsequently he served under
General jackson in the war against
the Creek nation and also at New Or
leans After the war Of 1915 he be
came a briekmaker and builder in
Nashville, in which business he took
the lead until 1861. During the late
war, although a non-combatlnt, hs
lost over three hundred thousand dol
lars by its ravages. Since the war he
hasbeenidenti6ed with banking, man.
ufacturing and building Mr. Wat
kins was never married. La
church matters be was Presbyterian
in politics an old line whig, latterly
ympathi2ing with democratic policy
Ste always contributed literally to
saro., educational and religious ad
tsncem,, mt of the city, without regarC
TO denominS tionallines. The crowninl
act of his life Sas the purchase of th'
Fogg property, corAsr Of Church ant
High streets, ia the center of the city
as site for public library bull ling
In his will he left one hundred thou
sand dollars to carry out this Object
This institution will be a monumen
to his namc and a lasting benefit I
hhe people Of Tennessee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-18
News from a IYrechcd ste.arner.

MONTAGUE, Mich, October ls.-
A mail carrier from Clay Banks, Who
arrived at this place at II O'Clock this
morning, reports that just as he was
leaving Clay Banks with the mail, a
Mr.. A. r., Wheeler told him that the
deck OF the Alpena had been discov-
cred on the beach at Stoney Creek.
The mail carrier did not stop to get
particulars.
The steamer Depree has not yet
been heard from. She left Grand
Haven for Milwaukee Saturday morn
ing just before the storm. The cap
tain ofthe barge S. "A. Irish reports
that he parted company with the miss
ing steamer Alpena after sailing with
her three hours, ten miles off Kenasha.
She was then heading shoreward
Nothing has been heard of her since,
LATBR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-18

A passing cloud let snowhakcs fall
over the city for a short time yester-
day morning, and many people mar
yelled at its appearance so early in the
season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-18

The Humbolt Argus is another
west Tennessee paper that supports
Wilson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-18

The Depree has put in at Moniste,
without any loss Of life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
Additional Local.

"A conference committee composed Of friends of Messrs ". 4. Baker, ", c. Rsnfrow, and ". M. Oates. candi- dates for assessor, met in this place yesterday morning for the purpose ol agreeing upon one of the aspirant, as nominee for the office of assessor The result of their delibei ation wal the selection of Mir. W. M. Oates. Mess Renfrow and Baker cheerfully abide the decision
 We s-e ;F,;esssi to announces tha we have made arrangements with Mir Caldwell Bradshaw, of Little Rock. tt furnish us abstracts of the Suprem, Court decisions, commencing with ths next October term of the Court. Thii will be feature of our paper that W. know will bs appreciated by the lega fraternity of this district and ths pub- lie generally.
 --Mr. ". N. Oates being selected by the conference committee, we ar, authorized to announce the withdrawal of Messrs. W. A. Baker and W. C. Renfrow from the contest for the office of Assessor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
Shipping Peaches.

ED. DEMOCRAT: I have promised the fruit growers that would keep them posted through your paper in regard to shipping peaches to the St. Louis market.
 At the present writing the pros pect is rather unfavorable. Though think choice early fruit will pay the grower better to ship than to sell at home. I would advise all to do their own shipping and send nothing but fine fruit nicely packed. It will cost 35c per one.third bushsl 10 put them in the market and sell them. If they sell for Soc per box it would leave 45c per bushsl to the grower which would probably be moro than he could realize for the crop in the home market. I can fur nish stencil plates for marking and material for boxes to all who want to ship. Would advise to ship small lots and try the market.
 M. B. RoYs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22

all day, and although tired and weary at night, he would sit up Jill midnight reading and studying his books. In the course of time he had so far succeeded in educating him self, that he was licensed to teach school as a first grade teacher, and taught school for some two years, and by that means got the money with which to attend the law school. He graduated as lawyer at the head Of his class, and upon his re- turn home from the law school he was elected superintendent of public instruction for Crawford county. He has filled the office of prosecut- ing .t..sse..ssy for two terms in the fifth circuit. And since he went out of office he has been employed on either one side or the other of near ly every important suit that has sris- en in his circuit.
 Bysrs did me good work when a farm hand, and while in ofI1ce he made us the same kind of an officer, honest. true and faithful and always at his post.
 Notwithstanding Byers has been greatly honored by the people it has never given hIm the big head. He is the same that he was ten years ago, and he is not above, nor too proud to shake the hands and speak to the poor laboring mar. In Bysrs the laboring man always finds a gen erous friend. Where Byers is known he can't be beaten. The wire pull lers, ringsters and tricksters, and . few bought up newspapers are try ing to defeat him but the people are with him, and will not see him slaughtered by political demagogues. Why should we vote Byers down to elect Cravens to 6 third term? Could the.dlstrict afford to do It, and would there be any justice in such course2 Elect Byers and he will be thunderbolt to the bond holders who are tapping the vitals of our government. Byers could not bebought with his weight in gold, and is therefore the man we want to rep resent us.
 Go for BYcrs all along the lins.
 E. E. PRIDE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
For Tax Assessor:

We are authorized to announce W. .R,vv of Clark township, candidate for the oeBss \. Assessor at the next ensuing election. sumss to Democratic convention or primary Tk N ton. v
 We are aut horized to announce P. J. Rnr LOW, of Dover township, 6 candidate for 4. scssor at the next ensuing election svbeef ,. a Democratic convention or primary election
 We are authorized to announce ". C. REIN. FR0W, Of Illinois township, a candidate fm Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subles to Democratic convention or primary electio,
 We are authorized to announce WI N OATS, of Illinois Township, a candidate to. Assessor at the next ensuing election, sublst. to 6 democratic primary election or conyen.iO,
 We are authorized to announce MATT M.y IT a candidate for Tax Assessor at the ner ensuing election, subject to ! convention Q, primary election.
 We are authorized to announce D. C. BROW, . candidate for the office of Assessor of No count at the next ensuing election, subjetyE, the action of the primary election. We are authorized to anounee F. n. Arsrr, of Griffin township, a candidate for the ondce ., Assessor at the next ensuing election. subie, to the primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
THE TERRITORY TROUBLE.

AAG 4ERhAAORA lROOO1Ess
 The adventurous Capt. Payne and his followers, who recently in vadsd the Indian Territory for the purpose of settlement, have been placed under arrest by the United Statss troops. Az it was the design of Capt. Payne to invite arrest, it is to be hoped . trial may be had aad the ysxed ques- tion of Indiaa rights definitely set tied. To our mind 1t appears that the course best calculated to benefit the Indian race, and in fact the course that is ultimately inevitable, is to put tho red man ts work, give each head of . family farm, spade and other agricultural tools. Then if he won't work, but will starve, let him do 70. After tho Indian has been supplied with land, open the remainder to white settslment, throw around them the protection of the United States government and in . few years this fair land will blossom as the rose, and the present blightning spot be forever effacsd from our western border.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
How the Soldiers Think.

Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan seem to agree about Gen Hancock. Gen. sheridan says:
 am not in politics; but Gen Hancock is . great and good man The democrats have not made any mistake this time. They have nom mated an excellent and Q strong ticket.
 When Gen. Sherman was asked what he thought of Gen. Hancock's nomination, he replied
 He did not have anything to dc with politics; "but if you will sit down" he added. "and write the best thing that can be put in Ian guage about Gen. Hancock, as an officer and gentleman, will slgn it without hesitation."
 Gen. Giant openly predicts the election of Gen. Hancock. These utterences foreshadow how tho union soldiers will vote. The sixty thous and Pennsylvania volunteers tha, Hancock led into the battle of Get tysburg will see that the 29 elector al votes of that State are cast for him in November next.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
Hon. J. F. Byers.
MoUSrAIsBURG, CRAWFORD Co.,, ARK.
 July Sd, 1880.

MouSrAIsBURG, CRAWFORD Co.,, ARK,
 July Sd, 1880.
 MR. EDITOR: Having seen thename of Hon. J. F. Byers mentioned as 6 candidate for congress. I hope you will allow me the pleasure of saying . few words in his behalf through the columns of your paper.
 have known J. F. Byers intim ately ever since he was child, and can truthfully say that his charac- ter has ever been without spot or blemish. He Is sober, industrious, honest. truthful and talented. and in all respects, true and noble he art cd gentleman.
 Some eight or ten years ago By CTS hired himself to me as a farm hand. At that time he wore brogan shoes, wool hat, brooches patched both fore and aft, and hickory shirt covered his big, honest heart l little thought, at that time in the course of a few years he would be- come one Of the most prominent law. CTS in the State and would be able to move the multitude with his elo. quence, as though by magic. But men like Bysrs will rise. you can't keep them down. While hired to ne he would work hard in the field
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
REPUBLICAN INTRIGUE.


 It is not denied that the out look of the campaign now going on is discouraging to the republicans. It is not surprising then that the managers of the party which perpe. trated the infamous outrage of 1876, are now medltating upon other de vices of trickery and fraud to avert the impending doom in store for them. The Globe Democrat one oi the boldest and most interruptions of their party organs openly demands the appointment of electors by the legislatures of the eighteen states un- der republican control, and thus se- cure l9S electoral votes without the hazardous in tervention of popular cleo tions. Should the republican party in it's maddening lust for power, patronage and office, resort to such revolutionary schemes, It would bs . great shock to our government and faith in institutions which rest upon the intelligence and virtue of the people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
FOrnoy's Life of Gen. Hancock

F0rnoy's Life of Gen. Hancock.
 It is a singular fact that the most eulogistic and exhaustive campaign bi- ography of Ges. Hancock should be written by one whose pen and tongue for years have done the most signal service for the republican party. Col. Jno. W. Fornsy, of Philadelphia, whose reputation as graceful and for cible writer andl man of letters is so we'll known both in this country and Europe, pct or republican adminis- trations, and most of the time an office holder for 20 years, has not only served his connection with the Garfield crowd, but has thrown all his ability and en- thusiasm into the campaign for he democratic candidate. The most im- portant service of which is full and exhaustive life of Gen. Hancock. It is destined to high rank as . campaign biography. Though differing in poli- tics, the author and subject have been intimate and lifelong friends, and hence Col. Former has personal knowl- edge of Gen Hancock and of all the circumstances connected with them. Added to this Gen. Hancock has so ap- proved his work as to place at his dis posal his personal memoranda, cores pondence, official and private papers. With such facilities the work will be absolutely full and authentic, tho stand ard on the subject.
 As . biogrspher. Col. Forney will be to Gen. Hancock as Boswell was to Johson, Lock- hart to Walter Scott, or Abbot to Bo- naparte. It is . "labor of love-" actua- ated by grand enthusiasm and carri- cd cut with degree of ability and grace that will place 1t in the front rank of American biographies.
 Tho career of the brilliant soldier with au army record extending through 35 years, is worthy of such . pen. It :s full of event and is soon to be crowned by the more important one of . transfer to the white house, which will make the book one of permanent value. It will be sold by subscription and will surely meet with large sale. The publishers, c. II. Linllingston & Co.,, of St. Louis, Mo. advertise for agents in another column.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22

Take the letters of the alphabet in thslr numerical order from 1 up to 26, spell the name of the candi- date for President on the Demo cratic and Republican tickets and number the letters m their rsgu. lar order, and we have the following astonishing result: Hancock 215 Garfield 154. total 369, equal to the electoral vote. This may reasonably be accepted as about the status q the electoral vote as it will stand If ter the November election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
LET HARMONY PREVAIL.

AS we plainly stated last week our position in reference to the pro- posed amendment, we feel it our duty to encourage the friendliea, spirit in the discussion of the meas. ure, and it's adoption or rejection should no: be allowed to disturb the harmony of the party or prevent the heartisst support to our State ticket. Democrats can afford to differ on this question, but on the 9th of September they should go to the polls and vote solidly for the noml- nses of our party. Vote upon the amendment as you will, you cannot afford to jeopardize the success of tho party which has wrested the State from the galling chains of radicalism, by indifference At the polls. Fellow democrats fall into line and poll the full strength of the party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22

In private letter from our es tssmed friend and former resident oi this county, Mir. Robert T. McMdf ray, ofThurman's Mills, Idaho, VI learn that tho Hancock and English of that far of tsrrito " are attended with all the "prids pomp and circumstanes" of such oc. oasions, and that the boys are bet. ting their gold dust on the demo cratic nominees.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
Conway, always prolific in

Conway, always prolific in sen sstions, again courts the attention of the public. This time G. W. Bruce, editor of the Democrat published . communication refiecting upon the character of H. c. Warner, editor of the Traveller. and upon refusing to give the name of the author, MT. Warner brought suit against Mir. Bruce for libel and placed the dama- ges at sl0.000. The difficulty grew out O. the race for sheriff of Faulkner county, each paper cham. pioning one of the contestants for that office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
Democratic Primary Election.

In compliance with a resolution ad. opted by the County Democratic Con. vention, on the 10th day of May, 1880, notice is hereby given that a demo. cratic primary election will be held |, the several voting precincts Of sax. county, on Saturday 14th day of Aug 1880, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county oft. ees, and candidate for representative, to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 9th day of Septembsr, 1880. And for the purpose of holding said election, the democratic central executive committee of said county havs appointed the following named personi to act as judges of said election
 Allen township-Scott Page and Dr. N. B. Shannon.
 Martin township-Sam Rye and P. H. Tate.
 Baylis township-Josiah womble and John S. Isbel.
 Clark township-John J. Rye ana Sam W. Swan. Dover township-Alexsndsr Brlngls and Harrison Smith.
 Valley township-W. s. Bowden and Winston McAnally.
 Northfork township-B.H Haley and W. N. Harris.
 Liberty township-Jno. A. Hickman and W. s. Campbell.
 Moreland to ownship-W. J. Sherrill and I. N. Cagle. Illinois township-S. A. Henry and J. G. Ferguson.
 Holly Bend tp.-W. O. Ferguson and F.. G. Morton.
 Wilson township A. T. Embry and Capt. James F. Stout
 Galla Rock township-J. E. Fauln and W. P. Brisnt.
 Lee township-w. L. Craig and Jos Borham. Grimm township-J. N. Nichols and Dr. Jno. Griffin.
 Gum Log township--J. T. Purvlance and A. J. Duvall.
 The judges at each precinct will sp- point two clerks of election, said judge' and clerks to be sworn by some oihcer authorized to administer vaths. and lo hold and conduct said election Tn me same manner as legal elections are heiu' and make returns of the same 10 me central executive committee at Doter' without unnecessary delay, tho ballots to be sealed up and returned with poll book.
 And it being the will of the party thar none but democrats be permitted to vote in said primary election, the Judg" will strictly observe the following h- struetions:
 lst. The ballots of those that are known to be democrats and quslihea electors Of the county will be recelfso without any questions.
 2nd. The ballots of those who arc known not to be democrats will Dc re- jeoted without any questions. 3d. Those whose politics arc n" known to the judges will be asked only such questions as will be necessary " ascertain whether they are democrs" or not. It is hoped that a sense Of justice anu fair dealing and a proper feeling or self-respect will deter the better cla" of persons not members of the demo- cratic party from attempting to impo" themselves upon . democratic nomI- hating convention or primary election Bat the county central committee wish 1t distinctly understood that if any persons not democrats vote in said prl- mary election their ballots will posi- lively be thrown out by this commit tee, without examination 10 see whp they arc for, and the remaining ballo" recounted.
 CALEB DAVIS,
 D. NJ. MOURNING,
 B. F. JoBg, proxy
 for J. Nj. HarkeT'
 Co. Ex. Com.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
The post master general hos

The post master general has is- sued an order designed to break up the practice of sending advertising cards (other than postals) through the mails. Postal cards furnished by the postoffice department will be the only card matter that will be transmitted in the mails, whether written or printed upon at . less rate than three cents per each half ounce, or fraction thereof. The order takes effect Oct. 1s:, 1880.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22

Gen. Hancock is kept quite busy reading the congratulatory letters and tslegrams that pour Into him from all parts of the country. They are coming in at the rate of five hun dred per day from comrades in the army. friends, and public men, be- longing to Doth political parties. They indicate that Hancock will have much larger republican vote than his most earnest supporters hoped for. Meanwhile Garfield re- clines in the peaceful shades oi Men tor and bewails the fate that placed him on the weak side of American politics.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22

After the nomination of Gen. Hancock as candidate for President, it was generally conceded by the prominent politicians of both parties, that Pennsylvania would be added to the list of Democratic States after tho ensuing election. There is now some reason for believing that such surmisss were founded upon good authority, since prominent rcpubli- cans of the Keystone State have been recently engaged in considering . scheme to divide the State into two commonwealths, and the division to be made with such care that both States will be unchangably republi- can. Verify the party of thigh moral ideas" has gone hopelessly y mad.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22
Little Rock show. up . popu

Little Rock shows up . popula- ton of only 13,l98 in the census re- turns. If this is . true report, we will venture the assertion that nc city in this country with 70 small . population can compare with it in energy and enterprise. Her railroads, manufactoriss. schools, and public spirited citizens would do credit to any city double the size of Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-22

The July reports from the cot tsa crops promiss bountiful yield.
 The census rsturas show che population of Fayetteville to Do 1900.
 With sash succeeding day como new converts ts the cause of Hancock and English.
 Articles of association for two more Arkansas railroads have been alsd in tho secretary of states office Sk Little Rsck.
 Tt has bean estimated from the -census returns already reported that the population of the country will foot up 4S,5O0,000.
 MT. A. H. Ssvier, . former pro- rrietsr of the Arkansas Gazette, is now manager of paper published in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
 The plucky citizens of Eureka Eprings have turned their attention Gom house building to man staying. A man named Richardson was killed there last week.
 The Missouri democracy met in state convention yesterday. The gabsrnatorial race promises to bs lively. with chances largely Tn favor of Col. Crittenden.
 When nominated to the presi- dency MT. Colfax was . w:dowsr. Sc were Henry Wilson and MT. Wheeler. Both MT. English and MT. Arthur are widowers.
 --Mr. Garfield has accepted the republican nomination for President. We'll, it is not surprising that he should do %, since be has never re fused anything-not even bribss, back-pay, Gc.
 Another straw. It has been shown that the initials of the dem ocratic candidate for the Prssidsn- cy when applied to Hayss stands for Will Succeed Him. Now will the republicans give it up?
 Many prominent republicans have renouncsd allegiance to the party that makes . standard bearer of a perjursr and acceptsr of brihss. They come into the democratic fold and will vote the democratic ticket.
 Mir. L. S. Cardwell makes his debut as editor in the last issue of the Paris Express. We extend the hand of welcome to our brother, and hope his lines will fall in pleasant places.
 Fifteen prominent business men of Forest City have signed a call for . meeting to organize board of trade for that oity. It is . sensible move and will result Tn much good to Forest City and St. Francis county.
 Milton Witt, . fifteen year old son of Mir. Jerry Witt, of Quitman, killed himself by the accidental dis- charge of a shotgun while wolf hunt ings few days ago. The entire charge of buck shot entered his heart.
 The energetic business men of Lit tls Rock have svinosd good judge msnt in the organization of a cotton exchange and board of trade. It is estimated that the receipts of cotton at Little Rock for the coming season will aggregate 100000 bales.