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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08

can be fed upon such clap trap and 1t is used simply because there IS no good argument in favor of the amend ment. It is on par with the asser- tion, recklessly used by some of tho advocates of the amendment, that the newspapers of the state, and the public men of the State, such as Gar land, Henderson, Churchill, Miller, Smithee, Rector. and scores of others, have been brought up by the bond holders assertion which we be- lieye to be libelous aud infamous.
 So far as we are concerned and our views of the matter are the same as all others who oppose the amend ment, so far as we have had any ex- precision from them, we do not favor the payment of one cont of fraudu lent, illegal, or unjust claims. We regard tho eleven millions of rail road and levee bonds. and all but the $l21 ,000 of the Holford bonds as already out of the question, and as requiring no further action. We stand flat upon the decision of our supreme court and hold that thero is no necessity for ratification of their decision in these cases any more than there is in any ordinary case.
 We simply oppose the Fishback amendment because we regard it as a wrong way of settling disputed matter. It is like jury undertak ing to set upon case in which each one of the jurors has pecuniary in- terest, and that, too, with only the evidence of their own witnesses be- fore them. It is repugnant to all our ideas of fair administration of justice. It is assuming to take into the hands ofa prejrdiced populace, the adjudication of matter which belongs to the judiciary. With these views we cannot but oppose the amendment, no matter how unpopu- lar such opposition may make us.
 We would scorn to flop over for the purpose of being on the popular side. We would rather have our own self respect and stand alone.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
THE COURTS vs. THE PEO-
 PLE-JURY.

Keep it before the people jury that if they reject the constitutional amendment they will thereby reverse the supreme court decision, which makes void about eleven million levee and railroad aid bonds, and with about two million of Holford bonds, they will be forced upon the people for payment-Daily Union.
 We have a profound respect for the learned editor of the Union. We give him credit for advocating the Fishback amendment from conscien- tious and patriotic motives. There is but one thing about his course which puzzles us, and that Is this, to- wit; Why does he, gentleman who IS able to produce facts and argu- ments if any there bel in support of his position, resort to such balder- dash as the above2 We can account for 1t in just one way-and only one way. The UnIon wants the amend ment ratified. The editor believes it ought to be ratified, and reasons thusly: The people are ignorant; a of all who will vote on this amendment know nothing of the law know nothing about the effect of it's adoption or rejection; the end to be accomplished justifies the use of this deception and we will use it."
 The idea of Dr. Msader believing that the rejection of this amendment will in any way effect the already de livered opinion ot our supreme court is an insult to that gentleman's s intel llgence. The idea that the rejec ton Of the amendment is recoe hilton of the validity of the railroad and levee bonds, or of any portion of the Holford bonds already adjudi. ssted as illegal, is preposterous.
 Still the poor, minimizing voter
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
Judson University Commence
 ment.

This institution, located in Jud- sonia, White county. Ark, has just celebrated its fourth annual com mencement. On Sunday, June 20th, the president, Rev. R. $. James, D. D., preached she baccalaureate ser mon from Job 11-7 "Cans't thou by searching find out God &c.," His theme was "tne knowledge of God incomplete without the bible. On Thursday the 24 the little town was all alive on the occasion of the com
 mencement exercises. The commo- dious chapel, which had been hand somely decorated by A committee of ladies, was filled at an early hour.
 At1l o'clock the procession led by the Searcv brass band entered the building and the exercises begun with prayer by Rev. Mir. Williams. Addresses were deliverei by six of the graduates. Nine received diplo- mas, as follows: James F. Rich ards, of Ohio, A. B., Lizzie James, daughter of our president, and Mat
 tie M. Briggs, of Judsonia, B. S.; and in the normal department the degree of B. E.--Bachelor of Eng lish-was conferred upon Chas. k. Smith, Florence E. Smith, of Jud- sonia, c. NJ. White, of Dardanelle, Ark, Guilym c. Thomas, of Wales, Great Britian. Fanny NJ. Irwin, of Indianapolis, Ind, Charles R. Thom
 as, of Curtis, Ark, received a com mercial diploma. The addresses and essays were above the average and we'll delivered, showing not on ly maturity of thought, but also con siderable training in the matter of style and delivery. The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Profs. F. A. Slater and John H. Wymer, that of D. D. upon Prof. NJ. R. Fory, the first president of the university, that of L. L. D. upon Bcni. Thomas-late president-and Rev. Richard S. James, the present incumbent of that office. The friends from abroad were entertained by a basket dinner on the campus, after which some enlivening speeches were delivered by number among whom Judge Coody and Gen. McRae were heard with peculiar pleasure. In the even ing after splendid address by Rev. W. A. Forbes, of Little Rock, the presidents levee was hold in which 8 large crowd participated. Presi. dent James, though connected with the university but few months, has succeeded in inspiring new conf dence in all concerns. Arrangements have been made to open the fall term September 18th with . new and enlarged faculty, The com mencent of 1880 will long be remem- bered, we hope, as the starting point of the university to a useful and prosperous career. R. J. WYNN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
BURIED,
BY MRS. JANE THATcH.
To THE BETRAYED.

Through cloudlcss skies each danc-
 ing ray
 Shone brightly on that Sabbath
 morn,
 Into the dark. cold grave they stray, As If its depths 70 cheer, and warm. Two mysterious open graves,
 Were ready to receive their prize; For selfish death constantly crayes, Her right to all maternal ties. "oh give it back claim my childw Is ever her relentless cry; No bitter prayer of anguish wild, Can 'rous her latent sympathy. Our jewels best, we give and give, Yet never her demands supply; Though generations live, and live, And to her ceaseless calls reply. Oh, mortsls is there no redress, No court where we our cause can
 pleads At heavens bar our suit we press With hopeful hearts the sentenes
 read. Thedead shall rise; yes. mother earth Give back their loved again; So shall the quickened grave give birth' Where cruel death can never reign We lent form of gentle mein, Whom we had known from youthful
 years; And many witnesses were seen To weep her with affections tears Then another strikingly fair, In purest white appropriate dress, Juno's richest flowers wreathed her
 hair. Unburst buds her fingers pressed. z The strangers hand her robes disposed And all the rites of burial did; Chafed the brow, the eyelids closed, And wreathed the gloomy ootiin'slid' For she had lately 'moug us come, With one hearts love piighted t'
 hers, Hopes flsttering bow spaned Iheh
 new home,
 In eolors bright for coming years. Here VIC commit them-sacred trust Till Christ again in glory come, To gather from their sleeping dust, Ills ransomed jewels safely home'
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
A FAREWELL WORD.

A FAREWELL WOItD.
 With the present issue of the DEMOCRAT my connection with 1t in an editorial capacity ceases. Reasons of sufficient weight to in fiuence my action have prompted me to resign.
 For five years and a-half 1 have devoted time to the editorial work which should have been given to rest; for after man has done twelve hours labor at another business he is imposing too heavy task on tired nature to put in from six to eight hours more out of each twenty four at the arduous task e:s editing pa per. So with a feeling of com mingled reluctance and relief lay down the pen and turn the editorial work of the DEMOCRAT over to other hands-reluctance cannot but feel in parting with a large circle of friends and brother toilers in the editorial work; relief at the prospect of being freed from the responsibility and toil which is impossible for an editor who does his duty, to escape. While at the helm of the DEMOCRAT l have tried to do my duty as best 1 could with only tbe lamp-light hours at my disposal for editorial werk. If have been instrumental in say ing anything which has benefited my patient readers, or tended to benefit my town. county or State, l feel that I am amply rewarded for all my toll. I have no apologies to make for tho past. Every position l have taken and every measure l have advocated, or opposed, was the result of g conscientious conviction. l have been on the unpopular side of many questions, but in my sphere as editor I never stopped to ask or speculate as to the popularity or unpopularity of my articles. The only question have ever pondered has been lis my position on the side of right truth, and justice?" As 8 reward l have the satisfaction of seeing the DEMOCRAT firmly estab lished, and deeply rooted in the af- fections of the better class or element of our people. l have the satisfac- tion of knowing that its influence is respected--it's aid ip just causes appreciated, and it's opposition to unjust measures always expected and not little dreaded.
 The paper goes into safe hands. It will continue in straight forward, consistent course.
 urge our people to accord it a cheerful and generous support. It is worth dollars where only dimes are contributed.
 Give the paper such a support that it will justify the owners to en- large it, improve it and extend it's influence for the upbuilding of intel ligence, enterprise and the material interests of our county and State.
 To the many friends who have stood by me in my past efforts to make the DEMOCRAT 8 respectable paper, and to my editorial brethren, to whom I am indebted for many courtesies and kindnesses,I offer my parting regards in the words of Rip Vanwinklc: Here's to your good health and your family's good health; may you all live long and prosper"
 l resign the pen as l took 1t up,
 "With a sigh for those who love,
 And a smile for those who hate"
 JAMES E. BATTENFIELD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
Democratic Primary Election.

In compliance with resolution Hd, 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 at the several voting precincts Of said county. on Saturday 10th day of Aug, iSSo. Tor the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county offi- ees, and candidate for representative. te be voted for at the general election to be held on the 9th day of September, 1880. And for the purpose of holding eatd election, the democratic central executive committee of said county have appoiRted the following named persons to act as judges of said election:
 Allen township-Scott Page and Dr. N. E. shannon.
 Martin township-Sam Rye and P. II. Tate.
 Baylis township--Josiah wombls and John s. Isbel.
 Clark township--Joha J. Rye and sam W. Swan.
 Dover township--Alexands Brlngle and Warren Smith.
 Valley township-w. s. Bowden and Winston McAnally.
 Northfork township-B.H H. Haley and ". M. Harris.
 Liberty township-Jno. A. Hickman and W. s. Campbell.
 Moreland township--w. J. Sherrill and I. N. Cagle.
 Illinois township-J. N. Henry and J. e. Ferguson.
 Holly Bend tp.-w. O. Ferguson and E. c. Morton.
 Wilson township A. T. Embry and Capt. James F. Stout
 Galla Rock township-J. K. Faulks and W, F. Briant.
 Lee township-w. L. Craig and Joe Borham.
 Griffin township-J. N. Nichols and Dr. Jno. Griffin.
 Cum Log township--J. T. Purvisnce and J. J. Duvali.
 Independence township-Mart Hcns- ley and Enoch Bell.
 The judges at each precinct win ap- point two clerks of election, said iudges and clerks to be sworn by some officer authorized to minister oaths. and to hold and conduct said election in tho same manner as legal elections are held, aud make returns of the same to the central executive committee at Dover. without unnecessary delay, the ballots to he sealed up and returned with poll book.
 And 1t being the will Of the party that uone but democrats be permitted to vote in said primary election, the judges will strictly obseI ve the following in- struetions:
 lat. The ballots of those that are known to bs democrats and qualified electors of the county will be received without any questions.
 2nd. The ballots of those who are known not to bs democrats will be re- iected without any questions.
 3d. Those whose politics are not known to the judges will be asked only such questions as will be necessary to ascertain whether they are democrats or not.
 It is hoped that sense of iustice and fair dealing and proper feeling of self-rsspect will deter the better class of persons not members of the demo cratic party from attempting to impose themselves upon democratic nomi- mating convention or primary election. But the county osstrsl committee wish 1t distinctly understood that if any persons net democrats vote ia said prI- mary election their ballots will posi- lively he thrown out by this commit { ee, without examination to see who [ hey are for, and the remaining ballots [ sEonnteu,
 CktEB DAVIS,
 D. A. MoukSISG,
 B. F 1oRE, proxy
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08

Third District Democratic Congregational Coz | ventlon.
 Garfield, gall and gammon. --Hanceck, harmony and happi ness.
 The enthusiasm for Hancock and English gathers new force as the days go by.
 It is said that Robert Ingerso is eccentric only in the fact that he has no eccentricities. | The bar association fo- the 9th district will convene at Dardanslle on the I6th of next month.
 St. Louis is to have magnifi- cent and mammoth cotton exchange building that will cost $450, ,00O.
 At the recent competitive rife match between Irish and Ameri can teams at Dollymount, Ireland, the latter team bore of all the honors.
 Texas has made the greatest leap of any of the States since the census of 1870. She will go from the nineteenth to he seventh state of the union in point of population.
 Another nominating convention fer the ninth judicial circuit is called to meet at Prescott on tho 22d inst, to nominate Q candidate for prosecut- ing attorney in place of c. E. Mitch ell, declined.
 --S. W. Dorsey, the same who misrepresented Arkansas in the U. s. Senate for six years has re- gently been elected to the Secretary ship of the national republican exc cutive committee.
 No man has ever shown higher conception of what . republican government should be than did Han- cock in his General Orders while he was in command in Louisiana & Texas.
 -Thousands of the boys in blue clinked glasses over Hancock's nom ination, and thousands of them will hurrah for him until he is installed in the White House on the 4th of next March.
 MT. Opie Read, city editor of the Little Rock Gazette, was mar red last Wednesday, at Texarkana, to Mas Ada Benham. To our happy brother in-ink we tender con gratuiations.
 We trust there will be no sbate- ment of the harmony and enthusiasm of the democracy of Arkansas, and that on the 9th of next September an uuexsmpled majority will be roll ed up for the democratic state ticket.
 Although a soldier by educa- tion and profession there is no man in America who has shown higher regard for the civil over the military than General Winfield Scott Han. cock, the man who will be our next President.
 It is s little singular that the republicans affect great fear for our republican institutions by the cleo ton of military man like Hancock to the Presidency. No greater sol dier has figured in tho history of our country than George Washington, and no man has ever displayed greater evidence of lofty statesman ship than he after being elevated to She chief magistracY Of the nation,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
FOR CONGRESS.

we are authorized to announce HON. JoR- DAN K. CRAvESs, of Johnson County, a caBdi- date for re- election as Representative of tho Third Congressional District of Ark. in the Congress of the United States; subject to the Third District Democratic Congregational Goa ventlon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
For Surveyor:

We are authorized to announce JAMES poTrs aeandtdate for reelection to the of3ee Of Sur vcyor for Pope County, at the ensuing election. Hubjeet to tho primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
For County and Probate Judge.

We are authorized to announce A. NJ. GIBSON ci wilson township, candidate for election to tho ofice of County and Probate Judge oS Pope County, at the next ensuing election, Subject to the Primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
For Treasurer,

we are authorized to announce F. c. FALLS 2 candidate for reelection to the office Of treasurer of Pope County, subject \ democrat ic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08

We are authorized to anna unce W. N. PEEL ER candidate for election to the office of Shcr- if at the next ensuing election. suhjcct to . Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
For CIrcuit sllerk:
For SheriT:

We arc authorised to announce R. B. HoaIss candidate for recollection to the ofice of Shor- in Of Pope County, at the next ensuing elect ion, Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08

D. N. MorRSlSG, R. F. 9oRE proxy For J M HaFkev,
 Co. Ex. Com.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08
For Tax Assessor:

We are authorized to announce W. A. BAKER, ot Clark township, candidate for the ofice ot Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to Democratic convention or primary efec- ton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08


 ton.
 We are authorized to announce r. J. ROI,- LOW, Of Dover township, a candidate for As sessor at the next ensuing election. subject to Democratic convention or primary election. We are authorized to announce W. C. REIN FkoW, Of Illinois township, \ candidate for Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to Democratic convention or primary election We are authorized to announce VIM M OATS, of Illinois Township, a candidate for Assessor at the next ensuing elertion, subject 70 ademocratic primary election or convention ------------------------- We are authorized to announce MATT MAN. " candidate for rax Assessor at the next ensuing election, subject to 2 convention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce n. c. BROWN candidate for the office of Assessor of Pope county at tho next ensuing election, subject to the action of the primary election.
 We gre authorized to anounceP P. NJ. AUSTIN of fGrimn township, candidate for the office of Assessor at tho next ensuing election. subect to tho primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-08

 ment made by the commissioners in stead of 50, as provided by the sen ate amendment. Second, that only certificates for condemend buildings, to the amount of 52,696, are Ieceiv- able at the land office at Little Rock iu the entry of lands awarded, while the senate amendment provided that all such certificates should be re- ceivable, amounting in the aggregate to $73,696. The certificate awarded to Stitt, Rugg < Fordyce tor s22, 900 being accepted, makes the reduction in the aggregate amount, and enabled the committees to reduce the price at which entries may be made from 40 to 90 per cent of the appraised value. Third, the time within which entries may be made is extended from 12 to Is months, and from the date of opening the land office for entries. Fourth, provision is made against thls act prejudicing in any degree rights or equities in claim snts under the previous enactments of congress. The bill as amended more than reimburses the govern ment for all it's expenditures, taking into account moneys heretofore re- ceived into the treasury, and finally settles titles.
 Meas. Crayens and Dunn will have the greatful thanks of Arkansas for sheir persistent and successful efforts winch have resulted happily in at last furnishing solution to this long agitated question.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-27
PERSONAL,

Rev. JOHN McCLosKEY, ID. d., presi-
dent of Mount St. Mary's college, at En-
mcttsburg, Maryland, died there last Fri
day evening.
A venerable politician. JAMES MADISON
TARLEToN, consel- general ut Melbourne,
Australia, under President Pierce, has died
from want and exposure ut Washington.
Miss FLORENCE CHIDEsTER, who has
talked and read before the teachers in
stitute session here, is not Miss at all.
She was married some ten days since to
a gentleman of Sunbury, Mr.. w. J. VOL
verton, teacher in tho high school there,
and, will take up her abode in that place
next week.
It is proposed to inter the remains Of
GEORGE ELIOT in Westminster Abbey,
but some of her friends question the pro.
priety of such step, as it might give rise
to disagreeable controversy on account
of the opinions held by the dead writer en-
religious subjects, to say nothing of tie
social aspects Of her connection with Mr..
Lewcs.
Lord COLL1NGFORD, the fourth husband
and widower Of Lady Waldegravc, has
jus: erected monument to her, the last
words of the inscription on which run.
For where your treasure is, there must
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-27

your heart be ALSO and, as the lady left
her last husband an income of u hundred
thousand year, the wits are busy with
the epitaph.
CLEMENT c. MOORE, who wrote the pop
ular poem, '''Twas tie Night Before
Christmas" was distinguished scholar
and professor Of Oriental and Greek liter
ature, had printed Hebrew and Greek lex
icons rs we'll asa volume Of poems, but
his name will go down to future genera
tions as the author of this sprightly bit OF
rhyme and his reputation rests on it.
Old Hannh Everett Of Fort Valley Ga,
died last week aged 103. Miss Grace Dag
gett, Of New Haven, died at %. 4. H.
McGowcn of Freenville: O., by being
thrown from his buggy, at 95. Mary
Study of Bremen Me-, at 1OG. Joshua
Shores of Wysaukins, Ps., just after ho
celebrated his centennial birthday with
great cclat, and Benjamin Brownfield. al
Cniontown, Pa, aged 102. Mrs. Baird OF
Troy, Wis, was 1OS years Of age when she
died Oh Tuesday. Her mother died at the
age Of 1O2, and her sister lived to see 105