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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
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 The following correspondence, which explains itself, will be read with interest:
 LITTLE RocK Dec. 29th 1879. Hon. W. F. Henderson, Attorney
 General:
 DEAR SIR: By the first section of an act, entitled s'an act to regu- late the lcensingof dram shops and for other purposes approved May 30th, 1874, it is provided:
 "That hereafter there shall be an election held in each township, ward of city and incorporated tess.ss . this State, on Tnasna...:;,r alter the first Monday In Nov. of each year. at which election there shall be submit ted to the qualified electors of said township, ward of 8 city or incor- porated town, the question whether licenses stall be granted by the board of supervisors of each county to any person to keep a drinking saloon, or dram shop for the sale of ardent, vinous or fermented liquors, for sale in less quantities than one quart" (Page 4s, Acts of lS74.)
 By the eighteenth section of an act entitled 'an act to regulate the sale of vinous. ardent, malt or fermented liquors" approved Mar Sth 1879, the above act of 1874 was repealed; and by the seventh section of the sad act of Mar. Sth 1879, it is provided:
 "There shall be an election held in each township and ward of city, at each general election of State officers, at which election there shall he submitted to the qualified electors of each town ship and ward of city in this State, the question whether license shall be granted by the county court of the county in which such township or ward of a city is situated, to any person to keep dram shop, or drinking saloon, for the sale of ar dent, fermented or malt liquors for the succeeding two years. ]"
 No election was held in Pulaski county in Nov. last upon this question. The last general election was held In 1878, and the next will not be held until the first Monday in Sept, 1880.
 "What power has the county courts to grant licenses to keep dram shops, or drinking saloons, before the next general election for State officers?"
 This question having been asked me by the county judge of Pulaski county, and, being duestion of very considerable importance, I thought proper to have it considered and determined by the attorney gen eral of the State. An early answer will oblige. Yours truly,
 s. F. HUGHEs, Attorney for Pulaski county.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
LITTLE RocK, Jan. 2, 1879.

LITTLE ROCK, Jan. Z, loi5. Hon.S. P. Hughes, Attorney for Pulaski County:
 DEAR SIR: Your communication of the 29th ult., in relation to the power of the ccunty court to grant liquor licenses for the year 1880, has been received and duly considered, and In reply thereto l have the hon or to say that the act of March 30th, 1874 requiring an annual election on the Tuesday after the first Mon- day in Nov, for the purpose of de- termining the question of "license" or ''no lienese" for the succeeding year, was repealed by the act of Mar. 8, 1879, in which the same To, cal option system was continued, but the election for that purpose is biennial instead of annual, requiring it to be held on the day fixed for general elections, which, of course, cannot take place under the opera tion of that act nntil Sept. next. A strict construction of the two acts, as relates to thls subject, would de- feat the legislative intent, because by so doing no license could be granted or revenue derived between Nov, 1879, and the succeeding Sept.
 It IS, however, clearly the inten- tion of the legislature to continue the local option, and to take the last vote as the test of the popular will, until an election can be had under the new act.
 Taking this view, in connection with the constitutional power of the county court over the subject matter, I conclude that the county court has power to grant the license. so far as the local option part of it is concern ed. Yours truly,
 W. F. HENDERSON,
 Attorney General.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
The Maine muddle is still

The Maine muddle is still un- settled. From the "Seat of War" is the way the telegraphic news from Augusta is headed, but there will be no war. Just how it will end is un certain. The legislature has been meeting and adjurning without a quorum. Gen.>Chamberlain Tn com mand of the Fifth division of Maine militia had been holding things down for several days proceeding the 18th inst. On that day the joint convention of both houses of the leg islature met and elected John D. Lamson, as acting governor.
 Some ugly disclosures have been made, very damaging to the re- publican managers. For instance, two mem bers arose in the house and stated that they had been offered one thousand dollaas to absent them selves and make the announcement that they decline to occupy seats to which they knew republicans had been elected. At the same time they displayed roll of bank bills which had been given them as bribe money.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

Money is plentiful now, and as the big rush of business is over 'wi.h the people and the railroads, how would it do to get up grand excursion to Washington, D. C., and give everybody chance to visit the national capital on low rates of passage2 There would be vast deal to see and learn on such trip, and our national lawmakers now being in session we would have an opportunity to see how they conduct themselves in Congress. Can't it be donep
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

When the Republican party came into power, in 1861, the total of of American tonnage was 6,539, 9,8l3 tons. Since then we have had the growth, the development, the in crease of population resulting from almost two decades, and yet our ton mage is now only 4,l69,601, loss of I,370.2l2 tons to be charged to Re publican statesmanship. But this is not the worst of it. In 1861 the tonnage of American vessels entered in our ports was 3,049,743, that of forlegn vessels I,533,963. Last year the amount of the former was 3,O49,- TAB, of the latter the enormous amount of l0,7iS,394.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
B. F. LOBE, Secetary.

Gov Garceloh and his supporters didn't crawfish and take water, as it was confidently predicted by the stalwarts they would; neither did they scare worth cent, but, like the brave little boy in the fable, they calmly and resoluuely marched straight up to the radical ghost of intimidation,a ,and when theygot there they found only a friendly "sign board" to point them to the road of safe deliverance. They have won the first great moral victory achieved in the political arena since the war. Let their brows be crowned with wreaths of evergreen laurels.--Ga- zette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

The Little Rock Democrat heart fly endorses our suggestion that the next legislature should enact law, positive and mandatory, requiring the county clerks to annually make publication, in the public prints, of . complete exhibit of the financial condition of each county.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

The supreme court having refus- ed to help the republican party out of dilemma, by deciding not to ad- vance the legal-tender test case on the docket, Mir. Chittenden, hard shell radical from New York, and member of the house committee on banking and currency, has avowed his purpose and determination to bring the question mp for discussion Tn the house, at all hazards, and without regard to consequences Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
THE GREAT AsSANsAs MEDICINE
DR. 6. w. HARkEYS Cholagogue, oF Vnivsss'lbivsrNsti'ia'

Is now, improved to its highest pitch. After long and hard study, KS can safely say we have one of tho best compounds ever offered to thes public. Seven leading medicines 50 combined that they are in harmony assisting each other in their action thereby improving digestion and < z simulatlon, eliminating poisons 1N the blood, acting as good and safe purgative, high tonic blood purifier and alteratlve, 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 kind2
 Have you Constipation of the Bowels?
 Have you Sick Headache, or Sour Stomach?
 Have you a Bad Cold?
 Have you a Bad Appetite2
 Have you Inward Fevers2 - ~ Have you a Cough2
 Have you an Ague Cakep
 Do you want to prevent Chills and Fever?
 Do your bones ache?
 Do you feel stupid?
 Do you imagine troublet
 Do your children suffer from indi- opgtion or worms?
 If so, then assist nature by taking Dr. c. W. Harkey's Cholagogue, or Universal Liver Medicine.
 Always shake the bottle before us { ing. We have sold since last spring, ov- CT one hundred gallons, which has given perfect satisfaction. Plenty of testimonials can De had if necessary.
 Put up by
 J. Nj. HARKEY & BRO.
 Russellyille, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

The Lincoln Lance, published and edited by Alfred Wiley, at Star City, LincolnsCounty, is the latest addition to Arkansas journalism. We are just in receipt of the salu- tatory number, and pronounce it very good for new beginner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
THE NORTHWEST TRADE.
The First Train Coming, .and RusseIlvilIe to Receive 1t
 with Open Arms.
Little Rock to JoIn In the Re-
 ceptiOn.

Little Rock to J0In In the Re-
 ception.
 Russellville DEMOCRAT Extra, Janua-
 ry 10th, 1SS0.l
 The news reached our town few days ago that the first train for this place would leave Harrison next Monday,and that in all probability there would be some 200 or 250 wagons loaded with cotton.
 Our business men at once called a meeting and on Friday night the town council chamber was the scene of a live, earnest business gathering of our best men.
 Mir. J. L. ShiDn was called to the chair, and B. F. lobe chosen secre- tary.
 The chairman in brief address stated that the meeting WAS called to arrange for the reception of the d delegation of business men and far mers from Boone and other north western counties, which would be in our city within few days, and he hoped that the reception would be so cordial and the welcome so warm that those northwestern people would never forget it.
 Mr. H. Glitsch, of Harrison, being present was called upon to tell the meeting what he knew of the feelings ot the people of Boone, Searcy, New ton and adjoining counties in regard to turning their trade and business South over the Russellvlllc & Harri- son route, and in clear and satis factory manner explained the mutu- ality of interest existing between the sections.
 The whole sentiment of the meet ing was united upon the proposition that Arkansaw's trade had gone to enrich other States long enough, and that our own combined interests demanded that the arms of the sec tion south of the mountain should be stretched across the blue Boston mountains in friendly greeting to the trade of Northwestern Arkansas.
 Upon motion, the chair appointed committee on arrangements, as follows: Messrs. H. c. Howell, T.W. Yersley, R. J. Wilson, L. W. Davis, and J. P. McCarthur.
 Upon motion the chair appointed committee on reception, as follows Messrs. J. w. Russell, J. E. Batten- field, J. W. Harkey, G. E. Howell, s. N. Evins, Jas. Potts, and c. E. Bur- ney.
 Upon motion the chairman, and Robt. A. Riddle were added to the committee of reception. The committee on arrangements were authorized to select a speaker to deliver an address of welcome.
 The arrangement agreed upon is that barbecue be given the visitors, weather permitting, or the weather being too lnclement, supper shall be prepared indoors.
 It is expected that delegation of Little Rock business men and, also, Gov. Miller and other public men will he up on special train which the big souled officials of the Little Rock Road will kindly furnish, and that the Northwestern party will be es- corted to the Capital to see the sights there, and then returned to Russellville, all free of charge.
 So let all who will, come, and in- augurate the opening up of business and fraternal relations between the sections with grand jolification.
 On motion it was requested that these proceedings be published in the Russellville DEMOCRAT, and the Democrat and Gazette of Little Rock
 On motion the meeting adjourned.
 J.L. SHINN, Chm'n.
 B. F. LOBE, Secetary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
THE BEST REMEDY
FOR
Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.

Diseases of the pulmo- nary organs are so prev alent and fatal, that a safe and reliable remedy for them is invaluable to every community. AYERS CHERRY PEG ToRAL is such a remedy, and no other so emi- nently merits the conti- dence of the public. It is a scientific eombina- ton of the medicinal principles and curative virtues of the finest drugs, chemically unit ed, to insure the great est possible efficiency and uniformity of re- ..n. .l.l. ,..Al II aa.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
TURNPIKE TO DARDAN-
 ELLIE

1t is only three miles from the de- ito Dardanelle Ferry. The road
 'st miserably bad--a disgrace to
 pgressive ideas of the age, and
 he transfer mules-sure
 short time. Dardanelle
 laul all of her merchandise
 ds depot over that road and
 eek all of her cotton, wheat,
 &c, over it for shipment.
 question has often occurred to
 "What are the businesss men s,.a, srdanelle thinking about that they do not pike this short road" It certainly shows great want of enterprise to see town making the pretentions that Dardanelle does, allow the principal approach to that place be in the plight that the road from the depot here to there is in every winter Wake up, gentlemen of Dardanelle, and make good turnpike from your town to the de- pot and people will not dread having to go tn your place as they now do. We hear it remarked frequently by travelling business men that they would rather go from here to Little Rock than attempt to get to Dardan- elle over such road as there now is from here to that place.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

We are pleased to note the en- largement of the Des Arc Citizen to thirty-two column paper. It is as bright and clean as new pin, and the people of that county ought to appreciate it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

Little Rock is now talking of having the electric light. Mir. Err quart is leading in the movement, and as he generally puts things thro' when he lays hold of them, we may expect to see our capital illuminated by Edison's great light at no distant day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

There is move among the leading firms of Little Rock to resus- citate the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Exchange. Itshould be done,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
Wa wait with anx,ons sol,c,tnde

We walt with anxlous solicitude to hear what the great radical organs, of high moral ideas, will have to say about the infamous attempts of the republican leaders to bribe, corrupt and demoralize the newly elected members of the Maine legislature. Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

About as handsome, if not the hsndsomest specimen of press york we have ever seen done in Arkansas, is the carrler's address Of the Little Rock Daily Democrat-a copy of which we have received. We ten der thanks for the same.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
!. E. BATTENFIELD, Editor,

-J. J, Sumpter, of aot Springs, is in Washington, D. C., and Tn an interview with a Post reporter, charges corruption against the Fed eral Commissioners in their award of titles in some cases.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

The sufferings of the poor Tn Ire land are fast approaching the crisis of a famine. We hope the efforts of Irishmen in this city to collect aid for their suffering brethren in the Emerald Isle will be liberally aided by the charitable and humane of all nationalities.-
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

Thomas E6munds will be hang ed at Ozark, on the 27th of February, unless the Supreme Court or the Governor rules otherwise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

physicians as well as invalids to use it with confidence. It is the most reliable remedy for diseases of the throat and lungs that sci ence has produced. It strikes at the foun- dation of all pulmonary diseases, affording prompt and certain relief, and is adapted to patients of any age or either sex. Being very palatable, the youngest children take it without difficulty. In the treatment of ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca- tarrh, the effects of AYER's CHERRY PEG ToRAL are magical, and multtudes are an- nually preserved from serious illness by it's timely and faithful use. It should be kept at hand in every household, for the pro- lection it affords in sudden attacks. In Whooping- cough and Consumption there is no other remedy so eficacious, soothing, and helpful. 6
 The marvellous cures which AyER's CHERRY PEcToRAL has effected all over the world are a sufficient guaranty that it will continue to produce the best results. An impartial trial will convince the most scepti- cal of it's wonderful curative powers, as well as of it's superiority over all other prepara- tions for pulmonary complaints.
 Eminent physicians in all parts of the country, knowing it's composition, reeom- mend AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL to invalids, and prescribe it in their practice. The test of half century has proved it's absolute certainty to cure all pulmonary complaints not already beyond the reach of human aid. Prepared by pr. J. c. Aver & Co.,,
 Practical and Analytical Chemists.
 Lowell, Mass.
 SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
Nntice for Publication.

LASDo OFFICE ar DARDANELLE, ARK,
 Dec l7th 1879 { Notice is hereby given that the following. named settler has filed notice of her Intention to makeinnal proof m support of her claim. and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date Of this notice via Nancy Forrest, widow ofJohn B. Forrest, dec'd who made Homestead entsi. No. 8745, f0,4 the wA sW A Section i3, Tp s,fSsic cR 2i WI v md Banes the following as ks1Mitncsscs& Mi lick Smith. of Pope Co. As., and Joafi Bak. ''' ''p' I'M. GIBSON, Eiss.r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

The Stomach is Strengthened. The liver regulated, the bowels put in proper order, the blood enriched and purified, and the nervous system rem dered tranquil and vigorous by this in- estimable family medicine and safeguard against disease, which is, moreover, most agreeable and effec- tive appetizer, and a cordial peculiary adapted to the wants of the aged and infirm. For sale by all Druggists and Dealers generally.
 Mir. Blaine broke of considera bly, more than he could masticate. It does not appear that even his substi- tute could oayc saved him. Wash ington Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

Nails, $750 Cut Spikes, all s N Szesnot tenum notice, ''" 
  A. T. Ruelvile Respectfully,
 A. ESTHER & HENRY DowrHrr, A
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
NAILS AT WHOLESALE

DEAR SIR: Having engaged the kinds NAILS sI Sc calling the
 LIST PRICES;
, 1880-09-15

"deres havende Krav linden fore
skrevne lids Forl0b for fornavnte
"Kommissarier at anmelde og beviis-
"liggiore, dog Umyndiges Tiltale i
"Fremtiden efter Forordningen at
"2Ode Februar lit forbeholden, og
skal saadan Indkaldelse ansees og
"vere ligesaa gyldig, som ON den
var skeet we'd Proclama efter Loven:
dog skal denne Vor allernaadigste
Bowling Ord til andet indrykkes i
"fornavnte offentlige Tidender, SAINT
"leses for Vor Lands Overret SAINT
Hof-og Stadsret i Kj0benhavn, og
we'd Over-og Underretterne paa
"Vore darsk-vestindiske Ger, og
" skulle Bevillingshaverne endvidere
" vere pligtige til at lade denne Vor
allernaadigste Bevilling forevise i
Wore Bogholdercontoirer bemeldte
Besiddelser og derom erhverye At
" test, da Proclama i andet Fald like
+" skal ansees gjeldende imod Wore
F." Fordringer og andre Rettigheder."
Hvorefter de Vedkommende sig
" allerunderdanigst have at rette og
=" for Shade at tage ware.
UNDER WORT KoNGELIGE SEGL.
u. g.
Il.
"Efter Hans Kongelige Majest@ts
" allernaadigste Befaling
"Gouvernementet for dc dansk-
" vestindiske Dor, st. Thomas den
Tide April 1880.
AUG, GARDE.
, 1880-09-15

According to the Royal Grant
dated 18th April 1880 published above,
Parties holding ST. Croir Saving Bank
Deposit Books have to present them to
the Commissioners, withm One Year
and Sic Weeks from date of the last pub
LEGATION of the Proclama dated 18th
September 1880, in order to have the
amount of each Deposit Book noted,
before final settlement be prepared.
, 1880-09-15
CARL HATTENsEN.
''BEVILLING


for Kommissarierne Ill at be-
handle og opgj0re St. Croix
"Sparekasses Anliggender til
u--l T-v~1uI,.U I ~ V13o1IIe at
indkalde ~Sparekassens Credi-
torer."
-indkaldes herved sub poena precIusi
ct peypetui s%ilentii, med Aar og Days
Varsel, ALE og lLnhver, som matte
formene sig at have Noget at fordre
hos St. Croix Sparekasse est. Croix
Savings Bank at Christiarsted St.
Croix, til saadant deres havende Krav
linden foreskrevne lids Forl0b at an
melde og bevisliggj0re for de nwvnte
kOmmlssarler.
Anmeldelse kan skee i Frederik-
sted paa Byfogedcontoiret for Med
commissair Byfoged T. S. r, Petersen,
og i Christiansted i Diet nu til Spare
kassens Forretninger afbenyttede Lo-
Gale for constituent Kongelig Bog
holder 0. A. Krause.
St. Croix 18th September 1880.
C. SARAUW. R. PETERSEN.
O. KRAUSE.
, 1880-09-15
P R @ G E E D I N GS
OF THE
Colonial Council
1QR ST. GROIIa

MONDAY 9th August 1880, 2 o'clock pm.
the Colonial Council held an Extraordinary
Meeting.
The Members were present With excep-
ton of 4th Member for Christiansted's
Country District (Farelly), LIST Member tor
Frederiksted (R. Petersen) who had noti-
fed their inability to attend; 3rd Mem
Der for Christiansteds Country District
(Bruley) End Member for Frederlksted
[Brownl, lst and 2nd Member for FrederIk-
sted's Country District Fleming ana
j. Latimer
The minutes of the last meeting were
read.
Thu Chairman notified the receipt OF q
communication from the Presidency dated
end inst. forwarding the communal accounts
for 1850; the accounts were placed on
the Councils table, and the election of
Committee to revise them would be
placed on the Order OF Day for a following
meeting.
The Chairman further notified that he
had received a report from the COMMITTEES
appointed last meeting to examine the
patent of election for 3rd Member for
Frederiksted Country District; the Report
would be printed for distribution, unless
the CouncilSdecides otherwise.
The Council proceeded to Order OF
Day.
l. 3rd Discussion on Draft OF Ordl-
nance concerning the delivery i'll case OF
emergency, of riding and draft animals for
the military force.
fist & End discussion p.....-
No amendments had been proposed by
the Government.
No one requested the word. The Draft
as adopted at end discussion was read
and adopted unanimously with 10 votes.
2. 2nd Discussion on the P~residency'S
Letter dated 10Th June 1890 for the
Councils consent to certain transactions
concerning Estate Rust up Twist.
list Discussion p......
No one requested the word.
The Council consented unanimously
with 9 votes to the proposal contained III
the Presidency's letter.
The Order of Day was Herewith ex-
hausted.
LIST Member for Christiansted Willard
proposed that the Report from the Com
mittee to examine the patent of election
for 3rd Member for FrederikSteds Country
District should come under discussion in
this meeting.
The Chairman gave a respite of Is
minutes to consider the matter.
After that respite, the Council was
again convened.
No one requested the word O n the pro-
posal from LIST Member for C~hristiansted
[WillardE.
The Council consented with 8 votes
against 2 that the examination Of the
patent of election for 3rd Member tor
Frederiksted sh Guild come on in this
meeting.
The Report from the Committee reads
as follows.
COMMITTEE REPORT
on the Election held 22nd May 1880 for
a Member for Frederiksteds Country
n;efs.;of