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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
THE PRESS.

At the banquet gwen our North western visitors at Little Rock some one proposed as toast; "'The Press" Col. James Mitchell, of the Little Rock Democrat, responded and in the course of his remarks said:
 If wanted to illustrate the pow CT of the press, 1 could do It no bet ter than by referring to the enter prise which you see tonight parti- al success--the opening up ot com merce between the Northwest and the Arkansas Valley. In 1877 Mir. k. E. Weaver introduced bill in the Legislature to establish a turn pike from Harrison to Russellville. 1 was then editor of the Gazette, and I gave him my assistance and cooperation, telling he had but lit tie to hope from the legislature that there were too many retrenchers and reformers there e-that doubted if he would be able to get 2 stuff cient appropriation to pay for the preliminary survey. He introduced the bill; it went the course, was re- ferred to q committee, and there made to sleep the sleep of death. Mark what followed: Two country papers as good as there are in the State, the Russelville DEMOCRAT and the Harrison Times, took up the move. They worked away week af- ter week, month after month and year after year; they preached about the proposed road and it's ad yantages. The result is: The road HAS been established. Commercial relations have been opened and in the near future the iron horse will wake the echoes of the towering crags of the Boston mountains. Of the press-what shall I say? What of it's power-of it's responsibilities? 1t may be said that it is behind the age, servile, that it follows public opinion, that it drifts with the popular wave, instead Of stemming or breasting the current. After all the hope of the country lies in press free and untrammeled. Whenever oppression is to be faced, or tyranny met, the hope of the peo. pie is an untrammelled press. The press of Arkansas has always done It's duty, whether Tn the cause ol i'm migration, education or battling for principles, for betterment of society, order, justice and peace. The press has ever done it's duty. My hope is that it will ever so continue.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
ARKANSAS CENSUS SUPER
 NISORS.

The president has appointed, and sent to the Senate for confirmation, the names of William F. Hicks for the first district, and William J. Patton for the second district Will liam r. Hicks, is, we believe, a citi- zen of Lonoke. He is democrat, and has served with distinction in the State Senate
 William J. Patton is citizen of Little Rock. He was collector of Internal Revenue for this State from 1865 to lS7l He is republican, but from our personal knowledge of him we believe he will use his utmost exertions to have a truthful, full and accurate enumeration made. We regard the appointments as good ones.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
SIXTH YEAR.

The DEMOCRAT starts cut this morning on it's sixth vcar We ttust the efforts it has put forth in the past to accomplish some good have not been barren of good res ults. We trust that with its years the paper has gained experience and wisdom which will make it more effective fer doing some good for it's constituents and for the State than 1t has been in the past. The pres ent year will be one of unparalleled important events. The DEMOCRAT will try to pursue course which will be crcditabic to those who sus- tain it, and representative, to cer- tain extent it must Ie. We trust the good people of Pope and those elsewhere who feel interested in the maintainence of newspaper in ths part of the State will give the paper that support which is necessary to enable It to live with at least some slight degree of ease.
 We feel at the close of this fifth year like extending our heart felt thanks to our brethren of the State press for many courtesies and kind nesseS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
n 0fl 7E Ac'ruaILY GIVEN AWAIT U UO.I U, ITO SUBSCRIBERS OF TM RvssElLVIils DENl.sAI!
 FOR THE YEAR 1 1:l-SSO. 1 This will be tho year that tho GREAT DEMO- CRATIC PARTY will trumphantly march to the head of the Govern ment. STATE, DISTRICT,
 COUNTY & .TowN-
 SHIP Off,
ARE TO BE ELECTED AND NO ONE CAN
 AFFORD TO DO WITHOUT THEIR OWN COUNTY PAPER,
SEE THE SPLENDID INDUCEMENTS WE oF-
 FER BELOW:

SEE THE SPLENDID INDUCEMENTS WE oF- FER BRLow:
 To every subscriber to the Russell vile DEMOCRAT for 1880, we will give a Ticket securing a Chance in the Beau tiful Silver Set (Water Pitcher, 5 Bot tie Caster, Sugar Bowl and Pickle Jar), which we give away, valued at. $ 5000
 To the person who sends us thelarg- est club of subscribers. at Sl .50 each, ac- companied by the cash, up to the lst day of May, 1880, we will give a new Home Shuttle Sewing Machine, hand or treadle, valued at. ............ $20.00 For the second largest club. same terms as above, we will give Four Mag nificent Steel Engravings, size 27x40, entitled "Itally," "Evening Prayer" !" "News at Last" and "La Madonna" " retail price 8 each, valued at .. Sl2.00 ! For the third largest club, same terms as above, we will give one pair of Fam fly Scales, indispensable to any family 1 for weighing various articles, from "a ounce to 12 pounds, valued at ..., $2,50
 For the fourth largest club, same terms as above, one patent Cow Milker, warranted to work, valued at ... $2.0o roI tHe Hitil ldi Sesb ciupS sdhlc tei his as above, one Microscope, with great magniiying power, valued at. .$l.7o For the sixth largest club, same terms as above, one superb chromo- Water Lilies, valued at ......... Sl. .50
 *x*Remember these premiums are ae- tually given away-for we charge only regular rates for subscription. Each subscriber Tn every club will receive a ticket entitling the holder to a chance for the magnificent silver set which we give away.
 These gifts are all on exhibition at our office, and the public are cordial lY invited to call and insnect them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
THAT BURLFSOUE,

The Editor ofone of the Dardanelle papers seems to think the Russellyille and Harrison road movement don amount to much, and throws cold water on it by asking if the big train talk is not a burlesque. Lay aside your jealousy, brother, and come oyer about the 10th and zee how much of burlesque it ls.-Russell- vile DEMOCRAT.
 Well Bro. Battendeld, if this be the case, why did you not strike the editor square between the eyes, as you usually do. "One of the Oar. danelle papers" is rather indefinite, hut the lick is more likely to fall on the innocent than the guilty, because, while it ia fact, that two papers are published at Dardanelle, but a few outside our corporate limits.- yourfelf excepted, know only of tho Arkansian, and we are very sure it has thrown no cold water on the movement, or intimated the big train talk to be a burlesque.
 All right Doctor, hereafter we will be more explicit And we also take it all back, for Bro. Davis, we know, wishes the movement success. We suppose he was just a little yexed and out of humor when Col. Gljtsch talked to him. His sweet Heart, perhaps, had not smiled on hint that day; or his washer-woman may have called on him for her over dud wa ges; or the boys in the ofIicel may have been yelling "eopy" too fast for hIm-many thing you know to put a fellow out of sorts once in h while. But then, Doctor, don't dseeF Fe yonr- self about Davis paper; i5 t Is very
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly,

Tie February number Of this fla vorite publication opens with very interesting article by Lieutenant James w. Miller, U. s. N, entitled
 Nicaragua, and the proposed Inter oceanic Canal" which will attract no little attention. It is admirably and profusely illustrated. 'The Ute Massacre" IS another notable article, and gives painful details of this af- fair. There are seventeen of these illustrations. "Behind the Curtains of the Grand Opera" by George Augustus Sala; The Austrians T the ice," by Godfrey A. Hudson, and "A thunder storm," by William Durham, F. R. s. E., are prominent features of this brilliant number. In the department of fiction are sever al admirable stories by Mrs. NJ. A. Denison; Etta W. Pierce; the author of "That Lass O Lowrie's," and other celebrated writers. The new serial, Not Guilty" is one of the best stories of the day. The poems are of unusual merit; most of them are handsomely illustrated, There are many articles besides those nam ed which are worthy Of particular mention; such as "Little Mozart in London" by Arthur Gave, NJ. A.. "The Hermit's plot," tale O. the Sioux frontier: "Mimicry as De- fense among the lower Animals" etc. There is also an abundant miscella- ny, atfording delightful and instruc- tive reading. The number contains FPS quarto pages, and about 100 il. lnstrations, together with beautiful chromo frontispiece, "A charming reflection" Annual subscription, $3
 Single copies,25 cents each. Address Frank Lcslie's Publishing House, 53, 55 x 57 Park Place, New York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
LOOK OUT ROAD OVER
 SEERS!

There is scarcely a road in Pope County that is such a road as is con templated by the road-law. There is scarcely a road in the county that is not Tn such a condition at some point or other, as to lay the oyerseer liable to indictment. Some of the roads are so narrow that two wagons can pass only at certain places. Some are worked, some half worked, and some not worked at all.
 We will never have any better roads until those charged under the law with the duty of keeping them in repair are made to feel the penal ty of their dereliction. It will not he long now until the grand jury of Pope County will be Tn session and then this matter should be looked after, and if it is found that those charged with the care of our public roads have not complied with the law the last one of them from the highest to the lowest ought to be in dicued. It is the only way to get along.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
THE TENTH CENSIS.

It will not be a great while unti the census enumerators will bt abroad in the land. They will wan to know a great many things of tho people and it is important that al should be prepared to give true anG prompt answers to all interrogations The whole work of enumerating the population and gathering full statls tics in regard to deaths, births, crops yield of the soil, domestic animals and the like, has to be done in the short space of thirty days commenc inp on June 1st, and having returns ready by June 30th,- the ne cessity for thinking about these mat ters in advance, and Geing ready to give the enumerators answers with out delaying them to think 1t up af- ter he has called to interview you. Every farmer will be called upon for full information in regard to the croF of 1879, including the cereals, peas, beans, rice, tobacco, cotton potatoes. hay, clover, grass seed, hemp, flax, honey, sugar cane, sorghum, fruits of all kinds-everything harvested last fall. The returns for the DOT tion of 1880 will include maple SUI gar and molasses, end wool clipr, ed chiefly in the spring; also for but ter, cheese, milk s",.d, Value of ami mais sIa"C Uttered, yield of market gardens, timber of all kinds ant home manufactures.
 The returns should be as accurate as possible, and everybody should try to aid the enumerators in obtain ing reliable statistics. We will try at any early date to get and publish Q schedule ofquestions which will bt asked by the enumerators.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

We do not think any one will accuse the DEMOCRAT of ever having given bad advice in any mat wherein the welfare and prosperity of our town, or the true interest of our people, have been at stake. We pride ourselves upon the record of this paper in that respect, and as the DEMOCRAT has proved a safe guide in the past we sincerely trust that our adnouition and entreaties in regard to a good public school here will not be unhceded. Our town now has better prospect in sight than at any time since we have known the place. It is coming into prominence and gaining a reputation as live, progressive and healthy town, which will bring us scores of new citizens. The very first ques- ton which GOOD SOLID and DESIRABLE people who come here will ask will be: ',Have you a good Schoo"? If the answer should be "no" it will negative all our other attractions, and we will lose the very class of new citizens who are most to he desired. An at tracGve school building with a graded public school of positive and acknowledged merit will do more to bring good people here; will do more to increase the value of property here; will do more to bring new wealth here, than almost anything else.
 There should be no longer hcsita- tion about this matter. Our wealth holders should take hold of the mat ter And our men of limited means should feel interested too, and should do their part.
 Let us have one good long, strong, united pull, and HAVE IT AT ONCE, and the work will be accomplished. Aud let us make this prediction:
 -''shnd there will
 -.ho
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
NOTlCE.---Public Sale of Real
 and Personal Property.

Twill on Saturday Jan. 31st, 1880, on my premises, on Upper Gum Log, in Pope county, sell at auction tn the highest bidder the following valuable and improved lands in lots to suit the purchasers, to wit: k l, N E. sec. 25 Township 20 Range s, W 1a'N. W. 14 sec.30 Township g Range I9, and the NE. "a of the N. W. I4 of sec. 30 Township s Range l9, also horses. 3 mules, all Tn good condition, one ? horse wagon and my entire outfit of farming impliments.
 Terms of sale: For lands, on a credit of 9, 2l. & B months with G per cent interest and good security. For personal property, on credit of 3 months, with 10 per cent interest, an good security.
 DANIEL NJ vi-rTtFws
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
ACT IN TIME, OR DON'T
 COMPLAIN.

It IS no uncommon thing to hear farmers complain that their inter ests are not sufficiently looked after in the administration of our govern ment; that the legislation of the States and general government is in the interests of the monied classes to the exclusion of the agricultural interests. This in measure is true, but whose fault is it? Farmers won't take the papers and read and keep posted, and as a conse qucnce they are duped by almost any blat- ent demagogue who comes along. They don't know what is going on until gang of office seeking, labor despising incompetents are abroad in the land with their conventions al.. cut and dried to suit themselves. Let our farmers read more. Let ev- cry one of them read his county pa per at least, for it is always ldentifi ed Tn interest with the farmer and laborer and will give them no unsafe counsel. And then let them act up on the advice given in the subjoined extract from Colman's Rural World, and all will be well:
 Some contend that farmers should keep out of politics. This is bad advIcc, for farmers arc more interes- ted in good laws and good law mak- CTS than any other class, because they bear the largest burden of tax ation. The trouble with the farmers is they don't do their political work at the right time. They raise hue and cry against candidates when it is too late. They don't attend the caucuses and conventions in suffici- ent numbers to do the nominating, and then complain of the work that has been done. They have the nu- merical force to nominate the candi- dates in nine -tenths of the counties in every State in the Union. But they stay away from places where candidates are made, or let a few leaders manipulate the convention, and they keep their mouths shut. It is far more important to do good work before the convention meets and at the convention than to do it afterwards. But, again, there are ambitious, empty headed farmers unttted for the offices to which they aspire. Simply because q man IS a farmer is no good reason why he should be nominated over other classes. Cyphers are not wanted in any law making body. Men with un- derstanding and high qualifications, and with established characters are needed. If such men can be found among farmers, they should be put forward, tor they wlll do credit and honor to the class they repres- ent.
 But the object of this paragraph is to impress upon farmers the nee essity of doing good and effective work before, and not after conven- tions-to be looking around for good material for important offices to be filled, and when they find such, to put it in the front, nominate it and then elect it. Select tho men you want for candidates and do not wait for others to select men that you
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

-Russellville has become noted as | town of enterprise and energy. The State newspapers give our town considerable praise for the good work rye have done in getting the trade of the north west turned this way. Now let us add to our good reputation by building one of the handsomest school ediiices on the Fort Smith Road and starting q lirst,class grad ed public school. In the midst of our commercial prosperity, we must not forget the framing and education of the children of the town; if we do, our progress will be impeded and impaired very much.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
The Bulwark of the Maine Re-
 DublicanS.

Government by major general is the bulwark behind which the Maine bribers and ballot box stuff fers take refuge from the investigate ing persecution of the fusionlsts. Those republican patriots down east do not propose to surrender the in- estimable right of bribing and steal. ing votes without a strenuous strug gle. Behind them stalks the jailer, and that thought lends nerve to their arms.-St. Louis Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
RepublIcan Honesty.

It appears by the report of the superintendent of public instruction of Iowa that the school fund of that state has suffered losses, during the past seven years, amounting to the enormous aggregate of $49l, ,51S, all theough the inefficiency, imcompe- tency or dishonesty of district off cers. Yet, year after year, the state continues to give increased republi can majorities, just as if nothing had happened.-St Louis Republi- can.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

The Arkansas Historical Society held it's Annual Session at Little Rock on the 20th inst. The follow ing officers for the ensuing year were chosen:
 William E. Woodruff, ST.
 Vice Presidents-T B. Hawley, First circuit.
 Benjaman Harris, second circuit T. J. Stubbs, Third circuit.
 J. H. Van Hoose, Fourth circuit. John c. Hill, Fifth circuit.
 Samuel w. Williams, Sixth cir cult.
 Jabez NJ. Smith, Seventh circuit. Granville Wilmington, Eighth circuit
 A. B. Williams, Ninth circuit.
 John R. Hampton, Tenth circuit. R. W. Trlmble, Eleventh clrcult. Benjamin T. Duyal, Twelfth cir cult.
 Corresponding Secretary-John R. Eaken.
 Recording Secretary-Charles B. Moore.
 Treasurer-Creed T. Walker.
 The following were elected as the executive committee of the society, viz: H. N. Pierce, E. H. English, T. R. Welch, M. w. Benjamin and U. NJ. Rose.
 An adjourned meeting will be held at Little Rock on the 1lth of Febru- arV.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
NoticeIfor Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELlE, Al

LAND OFFIoE AT DARDANELLE, ARK.,l
 Jan. 2Ith 1880. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention to make.hnal proof in support of her claim. and secure final entry thereof after the expiration of thirty days fFem the date of this notice viz. office at Dardahclle, Ark, on his Homestead Entry No. l36fg for commutation ofthe same to cash for the SEi4 of NE4 section ii. Tp. I N. R. 20 W est and names the following as his wit nesses, viz George Moore, saml. Wilson, and George Dodsoh, all of Russellyille, Pope Coun- ~. Arkansas.
 Feb. %. T. II. GIBSON, Register
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

The lodge of Knights of Honor at this place has lost two of It's mem bers since It's organization some seven months since, Geo. L. Brooks and Charley Stern. The $2,000 benofit. made payable to the mother of each, has been adjusted in the first case, and will be in the latter in due time.-Fayeftville Democrat
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

The supreme judicial court of Maine have forwarded their answers to the questions propounded by the republican legislature, and they sus- tain the position of the Republicans In every point.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

true, we assure you, although you may not have intended to announce tue fact, that there are BUT FEW out side of your corporate limits who know only of the Arkansian. Don't under estimate your rivals strength:
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

--The Sharp County Court house, at Evening Shade, was burned to the ground on the morning of the 21st inst. Everything in it was destroyed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, AnK., !

LAND OFFICE AT DABpANELLE, ARE.l
 Jan. 14, isS0. 1 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten tfon to make dnal proof in support of his claim, aud secure hnal entry thereof at tue expiration of thirty days from the date of ths-notiee, via Meredith w. Parker, Homestead application No, sS95, for the seA nwL and sw34 neA sec IT ID T 70 W, and names the following as his witnesses, via; Scott Williamson. of Pope County, and Jacob Davis, of pope County, Ark. Feb. 10. f. Nj. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
Tagnificent Silver set worth $sooo. which give away
and ge t paper one Year agnIfcenf s

don't want. It IS in this particular that farmers are always behind the times. The machine politicians have everything their own way on account ofnegligence on the part of farmers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

Prof. Ladd, of Virginia, Tho did splendid work in our State last summer in company with State Superintendent J. L. Denton, is, we are glad to know, back again to put further efforts forth to advance She school interests of Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

The New York Herald says that with Horatio Seymour as their nom inee in 1880, the democracy can and will carry New York against any man the republicans can put forward.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
MEMPHIS & LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD
 THE ONLY DIRECT ALL RAIL ROUTE TO
NE M p HIS, Chattanooga,
 Nashville,
Knoxville,

ATLANTA, RICHMOND, LYNCHBURG, HUNTSVILLE, pAC ArUR, Montgomery, Selma, Grenada. CANTON, JACKSON, MISS, and all principal points in the Southeast.
 AND VIA MEMAHIS TO LOUISVILLE, ClNCiNNATi, PlFrSBU RG. WASIfINGION, PHILADELFHIA,NEW YORK, BOSTON ,and all principal Northern and Eastern Citiesi
 Connections made at MEMPHIS with trains on MEMPHIS & CHARLEErON Louisville, Nashville and Great Southern, NJ Mississippi & Tennessee, And PAnUCAH AND MEMPHIS RAIL ROADS. ONLY DIRECT ROUTE to the ele- hrated Springs of VIRGINIA. Through Tick Q cts on sale to all points at ARGENTA & LIr- TILE ROCK. RUDOLPH FINK,
 M. S.JAH, General Manager
 General Passenger and Ticket A gent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

The legislature of Louisiana has elected R. L. Gibson United States Senator to serve SIX years, commenting March 4th, 1883.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

The White County Record has again changed hands, B. P. Baker re- tiring and MI. J. B. 4Eeeley succeed ing hfm as editor and proprietor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE at Dardanelle. Ark, Tan. 2. 1880 Notice IS hereby gwen that the following nanied settler has filed ncticcof his inlenti0aI 70 make final proof in support of his claim ,anj secure inal entry thereof af the expiration of thhty day from the date Of this notice. viz. MaFhn llensieY Homestead application No elso Tor the NEA NWM < SWA NWG S SFk EA section al Ip II N R IS " and names the following As his witnesses, viz; wm, Curtis. O Sagies MIL Ark, and v. c. Counts, Of 1Ngls Aiu, hrk.
 I'M GIBSON, Rcais.s3r
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29
Senator Lamar is recovering.

On last Thursday the Mississippi legislature elected J. z. George, U, s. Senator. The contest was long and tedeous one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-29

Come and get a chance in the DEMOCRAT drawing for. the silver set, they are going fast.