The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

u. .mphis and St. Louis, traverse most uninvting sec
 the State The traveller very little farming countr
 lines This is by of direct surveys made neces ,he construction without regard to local interests fch roads to be now constructed will penetrate tn soils and finest timbered lands, and the best section < ate will be brought to view, and increased immigra C be the result
 whe such prosperity and general thrift shall atten' not hope for equal advance, prosperity and useful he noble calling of the of the type, the scissors pen? The press indeed is the leading pioneer of cvi and no other enlightened agency carries with l 5 so numerous and so good. True, the pulpit andth ouse have claimed equal if not larger share n th ag agencies of the grand march of progress And VI lese to be worthy handmadens in the mighty caus ess, but cannot admit any superior nstru mentality B. and its most intimate aes the wires and rails tha earth and the ironhorse that leaps from the cite ugh the plains. The world has not yet realized t legree the civzing influence of railroad Improve Perhaps the British Government has demonstrates CT extent than any other country, this wonderful f the railroad system. We may then enumerate tn pupi and the school the railroad and the telegraph the linked mediums for the advance of civilization duh. But if the first is the press in this grand gal shining lights, then how great the responsibility tha to the editor It his special charge to lead though ont-morality, agricultural pursuits. commerce ant nent in all the legitimate vacations ot llfe For wha urpose can we live than this--the highest ends ant destiny? Fraternal sympathy and brotherly lov therefore mark conduct as journalists. We should ous and not vindictive. Gilead-balm we must appl, tear agape the fostering sores It is better to bear er's burdens.
 our circle since met last year. The polished an( IS ard puremnded THOMAS FLETCHER (of Lincoln meet with us any more He was a ripe sheaf wheI er came.
 E WHEELER has also been taken. He was one of tn members of the press in the State; to know him bes love him most. A true, good man, of such tralts 0 sr as we shall love to remember.
 gentlemen, let me return thanks for the honor con pon me one year ago when called to be your President ut forbearance and forgiveness for any acts ent to human le and here let resolve, for tn O year to be more faithful to the highest trust and sustain the honor and glory of the Press  brian J. N Smithee stated to the Association tha the press of other business he unable to prepar ress expected of him, but promised to complete th of the Association and deliver it to the next session etary Webber presented and read his annual report surer Balteneld presented his annual report, whct setary read
 srs. Emerson, Dnnham and Henderson appointed ittee by the President to examine the books of thu ry and Treasurer.
 srs. Mcclure, Coburn and Kimbell were appointed President committee to prepare suitable resolutions aot for the memory of our brothers who died during year.
 srs Mcclure, Peek and Folsom were appointed by .sident to thoroughly define the qualifications neces hold membership in the Association. | Smithee presented the following resolution, whcf opted:
 sggAs. At a late meeting of the Arkansas Immigra cety the cooperation of the Association was asked encouraging immigration to the State and the invest capital in mining, manufacturing, and other enter and
 ERRAs. The press of the State of Arkansas has eve remost in be advocacy of all means which tend toward the State up and furthering and upholding tht of our State officials and all others in authority wht development of our hidden resources therefore be i ,fped That the members of the Arkansas Press Asso pledge themselves and the of the columns of the ve papers toward the advocacy of all measures tha duce immigration aud capital to flow into tue State ong the things necessary to bring about healthy arc stream of immigration and the investment of capita State we deem the establishment of bureau ct imml by the counties of the State as all-important-an measure in our judgment should receive the aid nance and support of the next General Assembly, :. Emerson offered the following resolution:
 sa That this Association cordially accepts the invi of the citixens of Batesve attend the ball and ban Mukins Hall, tomorrow night. opted.
 srs. Folsom Newman, Sanders, Johnson and Emerson pointed committee by the President to consider thu of foreign advertising, and suggest some plan to pro lblishers against the encroachments of newspape sing agents.
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 MONDAY, $50 p. na- Association met s;30 P. m., the President in thu