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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Hon. Jordan E. Crayens.

EDITORS DEMOCRAT: Will you allow an old citizen of Pope to say word to his fellow-citizens in regard to the se- 1 lection and election of our next congressman from this districtp The position is one ot too much inn portance for us to make any mistake in the selection of the man who is to 1 fill 1t. We must examine the material presented to us for this position care 1 fully and select the BEST MAN. THE NOM NATION must be made WISELY and WELL. The surest way to create firm and indissoluble fealty between every voter and his party, is for the party to AL WAYS MAKE GOOD NOMINATIONS.
 In the congressional race we have but three aspirants, to-wit: Hon. Jor- dan E. Cravens, Col. Robt. A. Howard and Major J. P. Byers. have noth- ing to say derogatory to the latter two gentlemen, although l am very strenuously opposed to swapping Col. Cravens off for either of them. If they have faults it will argue nothing in favor of OUR man to parade them before the public. l What we want Is for the voters of this district to judge each mans claims upon his own merits; and acting upon l Aulc uiC HdtO liO uositdHC1 III od1 lil2 that Hon. J. E. Cravens is the man upon whom the nomination should be conferred. He has served us two terms and no man has been more attentive l to his duties than he. He has perhaps not occupied as much time upon the | floor ofthe house Cat cost of about S250 per hour in making spread-eagle ! speeches composed of demagoguery, silly and ill-considered abuse of every thing which was not proposed and put forward by some southern member and absurd raillery against every measure and every policy of the government and of northern members, whether good or 1 bad, as some other members: but we l don't believe any new member of Con- gress has left better record for prompt attendance. faithful devotion to the true interests of his people, close ap- plication in learning the routine of the business deyolving upon member of Congress, jealous labor in the com mittee room and gentlemanly high toned department, than he.
 To argue the third term against such man is mere tomfoolery. In fact the only way to ever get a member in Con- gress who can exercise any influence is to select good man and KEEP HIM THERE. The better they become versed In the routine of legislation the more efficient they will be. No member can wield an influence until he has acquir- ed sucn knowledge and made such ac- ! quaintances.
 l Col. Cravens is the right man, and now that he has gained a Knowledge of the duties of representative in Con- gress and made the acquaintance of the departments and of brother members whose aid he must have in order to accomplish anything, let us sec to it that he is not put out and a new green hand put In. Cravens is as true to Ark ansas as the flint is to the steel. He is now far better qualified for the office than he has ever before been, and GER TAINLY better qualified than either of his opponents who have no experience and 10 acquaintance in Washington.
 So let every democratic voter in Pope county go to the primaries and vote for Jordan E.. Crayens.
 Yours &c.
 JonN HENRY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

s. Brown and T. Oates. Wm. Il. Garden champion speaker. B. F. Carter and J. c. Carter spoke for the amendment. 5. T. Patrick, champion speaker, and c. I. Brown speakers against the amendment. The speakers on each side presen- ted their arguments in tlear forci- ble manner. The general expres- sion was that those taking part in the debate did well, and some of the members showed that by study
 ing and training they would make their mark as debaters. There were strong and logical points made for and against tho amendment. Tue decision of the judges were that tic side against the amendment had gaiHed by one point. For the amend ment were II points against l5 points. During and in tue inter- vals of debate Messrs Jamison and Johnson made excellen. music on the violin and guitar. There were a large number o. ladies present, and to Mrs. c. T. Brown, Mrs. J. M. Hodges, Miss Annie Garden, Miss Maggie Carter, are due great praise for the bountiful supply of the good things to keep up the inner man, One young lady said she did not want to be taxed all her life to pay sharpers and bondholders, which would be the case if the people did vote for the amendment. Thus com promise business is very good thing for such as senator Garland. His fees and pickings &c. are worth while working for the amendment The good order and gentlemanly bearing during debate, and the abiI- ity displayed in handling subject which our best men don't seem to understand speaks we'll intellectual. ly for our young men. 1 am pleas ed that in drawing the line of com parison with our eastern States where they claim higher state of civilization, that the people assem- bled at the Cove in each and all res
 poets will compare favorably with any. B. F. CARTER, Sec'y
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

The burning of the Methodist church and college building at Harri- son Is fiendsh act and cannot be too severely condemned. This IS the second occurrence of the kind and was undoubtedly ths work of some evil disposed person, arising from an old fsnd, political and otherwise, which we are told has existed there for some time. No effort should be spared to spprenend tho guilty wretch and bring him to justice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
NOTICE

Is hereby given that will in obedience to an order of the Probate Court of Pope County, Ark made at the July term. 1880. proceed to sell in front of the courthouse in the town of Dover, Pope county, Arkansas, on the 1st day of Sep tember, 1880, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and three o'clock in the afternoon Of said day, on a credit of three mouths, and to the highest and best bidder, the following de- of Calvin D. Wilson, deceased, lying in the County of Pope, and State of Arkansas, to wit: The nk of the sea part swA of the nek the neA of the swA the seL of the nwL all in sec tion 1, townships ', range 2f, containing 209.5o acres. Also the wk of the sex tho ek of the swA ana the sel4 of the sex all in seetlon ?, tp range 21, containing 2o0 acres. And the nv i& of the nwA section l2, township range 2i, containing 40 acres and containng in the az gregate 440.50 acres, The purchaser will be re- quired to give bond and approved security and lein will be retained on the land for the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 24th day of Iuly, 1880. ABsoLoM ADAMS, Adm'r.
 Davis S Bullock, Attys.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Some of Hancock's Sayings.

"The true and proper use of the military power besides defending the national honor against foreign nations, is to uphold the laws and civil government, and to secure to every person residing among us the enjoymena of life, liberty and proper. ty."
 "The right of trial by jury, the haheas corpus, the liberty sf the press the freedom of speech, that the nat ural rights pf persons and the rights of property must be preserved"
 Armed iusurrsctions or forcible resistance to thelaw will bes instant y repressed by arms"
 "Nothing can intimidate me from doing what believe to be honest and right"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Democratic Primary Election.

In compliance with resolution s1 opted by the County Democratic CA yentiop, on the 10th day of May, 1880 notice is hereby given that demo. cratic primary election will be held st | the several voting precincts of said county, on Saturday l4th day of Aug, 1880, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county off, ees, and candidate for representative, to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 9th day of September, 1880. And for the purpose of holding said election, the democratic central executive committee of said county have appoiated the following named persons to act as judges of said election:
 Allen township-Scott Page and Dr. N. B. Shannon. a
 Martin township-Sam Rye and fsf' II. Tate.
 Baylis township-Josiah womble and John s. Isbel.
 Clark township-John J. Rye and Sam ". Swan. Dover ownship-Alexander Bringlc and Harrison Smith. Valley tcwnship-W. s. Bowden and Winston MoAnally. Northfork township-B. H Haley and w. Nj. Harris.
 Liberty township-Jno. A. Hickman and ". s. Campbell. Moreland wnship-W. J. Sherrill and I. N. Cagle.
 Illinois township-S. A. Henry and J. G. Ferguson.
 Holly Bend tp.-w. o. Fergusos and F. G. Morton.
 Wilson township A. T. Embry and Capt. James F. Stout
 Galla Rock township-J. E. Faulks and W. F. Brianr.
 Lee township-W. L. Craig and Joe Borham.
 Griffin townshipLJ. N. Nichols and pr. Jno. Griffin.
 Gum Log township--J. T. Purviance and A. J. Duvall. The judges at each precinct will ap- point two clerks or election, said judges and clerks to be sworn by some officer authorized to administer oaths, and to hold and conduct said election in the same manner as legal elections are held, and make returns of the same to the central executive committee at Dover. without unnecessary delay, tho ballots to be sealed up and returned with poll book.
 And it being the will of the party that | none but democrats be permitted to vote in said primary election, tho judges wlll strictly observe the following in- l struotions:
 lst. The ballots of those that are known to be democrats and qualified electors Of the county will be received without any questions. | 2nd. The ballots of those who are known not to be democrats will be re- | jected without any questions. l Sd. 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.
 l It is hoped that sense of justice and fair dealing and A proper feeling ot self-respect will deter the better class of persons not members of the demo- cratic party from attempting to impose | themselves upon democratic noml- hating convention or primary election | But the county central committee wish it 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 to see who l they are for, and the remaining ballots recounted.
 CALEB DAVIS, D. NJ. MOURNING, l B. F. LOBE, proxy | for J. M. HarkeY, (o EX Com.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
THE CONGRESSIONAL OUT
 LOOK.

A correspondent in another column in sound, practical way discusses the merits of the respective candi- dates for congress from this district, and urges the nomination of Hon. Jordan E. Cravens for re election to that position. The letter and senti- nents contained therein we fully indorse.
 Col. Cravens is a man of sterling integrity and spotless character, so- Der, industrious, and attentive to the wants Of his constituents. He IS conducting the campaign on high and honorable principles, rising above the petty islanders and misrep- resentations so generally indulged in in political contests.
 The principles of true democracy rise immeasurably above and reach far beyond personal preferences, and the success of these principles is what we should strive for above all things else. Let Col. Crayens be nominated, and let the democracy of the third district rally grandly to his support. This year is one in rdich, perhaps more than in any for mer year, the democrats ofthe whole south should stand squarely by their organization and elect their tried and truest men to office. Away with men whose only desire IS the sroils of office regardless of the wei fare of the country or the success ol the democratic party-the party alone whicn can free our oppress ed country from republican control vice, corruption, high taxation, dis honest public officials and whole sale robbery. Let us not swerve from or falter in the discharge oi our duty as good citizens and hon est democrats, remembering that "eternal vigilence IS the price oI liberty"
 We have tried Col. Cravens, he has proved worthy of our trust, and having familiarized himself with the duties of the office, it is due tc ourselves and justice to him, that hs be returned to the place he has SC acceptably filled.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DABpANELLE, ARK., l
 July 16, 1880.

LAND OfFlCb AT DABDkNELLEs ARk.,l
 July 16, 1880.
 Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claims, and will appear before the judge of the county court of Pope county Ark, and in his absence the clerk of said court, at Dover, Ark, on Friday the 20th day of Aug, 1880, and secure final entry thereef at the expiration of thirty days from fine date of this notice, Yiv: Virginia Bishop, widow of Gabriel A. Bishop, dec'd, who made homestead entry No. 9I35 for the s. E. of the N. ". 14 sec. 26, tp. 10 N. K. l9 w., and names the following witnesses, viz: W. C.. Petty, G. T. Linton, W. L. Price and G. W. Van- zant, all of Scottviile, Pope county, Ark.
 aug19 T. NJ. GIBSON, Rerist st
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

It is reported that President Hayes has determined to take the stump in behalf of Garfield and Ar thur. It must be failing cause in- deed that demands such expedients as this. Imagine the President of the United States harangueing a crowd of politicians and heading 8 political procession.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Gen. Grant has been elected to the Presidency of a New Mexico Land Company. It is to be hoped that he will except, and that he will quietly settle down and save the American people the further hu- initiation of seeing one of her clti- zens junketing over the country ma king an exhibition of himself.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
SALE OF LAND AND MILL.

By virtne of an order of the Probate Court Of Pope county. made at it's July torn, 1880, win sell, on the 20th day of August, 1880, at public yendue, on a credit of three months, ail the right title and interest of J. D. oates, J. q. Oates, and $. r. Oates. minors and heirs a, law of Wm. Gates, deceased, in the following described land in Pope county Ark, towit: Beginning at the N. E. corner of the mill house, running 6 poles east thence north 8 poles, thence west e6 poles, thence south 16 poles, thence east 2s poles, thence north poles to the beginning, containing2 acres and 96 square poles. in the 5. k. Ia of Sec. 32, Town. !, Range 19 west. together with the mill and fixtures be longing thereto. Sale to be made on the prem ises, within the hours prescribed by law for making Judicial sales, July 22d, 1880.
 F. F. OATES. Gd'n.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
For Tax Assessor:

We are authorized to announce " M, OATS, of Illinois Township, a candida,S Assessor at the next ensuing election. sublss to democratic primary election or conyontio
 We are authorized to announce MATT M,y LY q candidate for Tax Assessor at the nav ensuing election, subject to convention . primary erection.
 We are authorized to announce D. C. BRow n candidate for the office of Assessor of Pot county at the mex! ensuing election, subject the action of the primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

--Dr. Tanner, the fasting progidy still manages to maintain a normal condition on his regular diet of air and water. This is has thirty sec. ond day. and but eight remain of bls self imposed task. If he shall succeed, what will it benefit him We can but exclaim ''what fools we mortals be-"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Notice of Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE ARK,
 July 23d, 1880. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof In support of his claim, and will appear before the Register and Receiver of the U $. Land Oifice at Dardanele, Ark, on Saturday tn, 28th day of Augus., 1880. and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz: James Holmes, homestead application No. 39i4 for the N. W. L sec. 21, tp. N. R. IS w. but which should have been shc W. x N. F.. i4 and N F $. E. 14 said section, township and range and names the following as hIs wit nesses, via: Enoch Bell, Wm. J. Ross, George W. Barnes and Thomas II. Ross, all of Witts Springs, Searcy Co.,, Ark.
 au2tl T. NJ. GIBSON, Register
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE, DARDANELLE,

JULY 23d 1880. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and will appear before the register and receiver o the U. S. Land office, at Dardanelle, Ark, er Saturday the 26th day of Aug, 1880, and Sc. cure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice, viz William !. Ross. Homestead application No 395 for the $. E, t S, W. 1t soc, 2f, and N. E. la N. W. K sec. 2s, tp. 12 \. R. IS w., but which should have been $. w. < $. E. 14 ssction 2i and N. W. A N. F. L sec 2s, same township and range, and names the following as his witnesses, VIZ: Enoch Bell, James Holmes George ". Barnes and Thomas II. Ross, all oi Witts Springs, Searcy county Ark.
 au26I T. Nj. GIBSON. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Col. Rudolph Fink has resigne

Col. Rudolph Fink has resigned his position as general manager of the Memphis & Little Rock railroad to accept the position of general manager of the Selma, Rome and Dalton railroad and will mako his headquarters at Selma. Col. Fink made many friends in Little Rock by his consistent course dur ing the yellow fever epidemic last season.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

The Republican organs gener ally like Gen. Arthur's letter of ac- osptance a great deal better than Garfeld's. Arthur has much cleaner record than Garfield, and the substitution of the tail for the head of the republican ticket would add to it's strength,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DARpANELLE, ARK,l
 June 2s. lssO. Notice is hereby given that the following. named settler has filed notice of her inten tion Go makeshnal proof in support of his claim, a nd will apper before the Register and Receiver al the U, 8. Land Onice at Dardanelle, Ark, or Friday the 3Uth day of July, ISs0 and secure Anal entry thereof after tho expiration n of thirty days from the date of this notice viz Homestead application No. i102, Elias Plat, for the Sek Of SeA Sec. %, Tp. ', N. R. 20 West and names the following as his witnesses. viz, JohA II. Bartlett, Jaeent Stigan, Alex Wick Wick and James Raekler, all of Potts F, O, Pope Co. Ark.
 Jul29 I'M. GIBSON. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
On the Stump.
THE COUNTY CANDIDATES BE-
 FORE THE PEOPLE.

THE GRAND ''BooM. 1.-THE ANNOUNCE MENT OF CANDIDATES AT LONDON, CLARK TowNsHiP.--THE HosPITALI- TY OF CITIZENS AND KIND FRIENDs.-- BEAUTIFUL SCENERY ALONG THE RoAD.--PRospERiTr WRITTEN IN THE SOIL OF OUR COUNTY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
The Cove Debating Club.
Porr's STATION, PoPE Go, ARK.

PoTT's STATION, PoPE Co, ARK,
 MR. ED. The Cove deSating so- ciety assembled at the Cove school house on the 24th inst tor the pur- pose of debating on the Fishback Amendment. President k. Harkey in the chair and E. F. Carter sec'y. The judges were Messrs. Elijah King,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Valentine Dell has at last out witted his enemies. and secured his commission as U. s. Marshal for the western district of Arkansas. It is a big victory for Mir Dell.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

The democratic state convention of Missouri nominated Hon. T. T. Crittenden for governor: Col. R. A. Campbell, for lieut. governor, and Hon. R. D. Ray for judge of the su- preme court.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

The first bale of Georgia cot ton of the crop of 1880 arrived in Albany on Saturday the 24 inst. II was raised by Primus Jones and is the earliest ever produced in the State. It sold for 15 cents a pound
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Gen. Hancock and Hon. w. H. English have been officially notified of their nomination. They accept ed gracefully and promised the usual letter of acceptance co soon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
IN THE POPE CIRCUIr COURT.

W. 1T. Wilson and Ara Wilson, Plaintiffs,
 Vs. Warning Order.
 Josephine Rollins, J. k. Rollins, Leon Sullivan J. sullivan, Wm. B. Cloar, George (. Cloar' Wlrt ]. Cioar and Mary HOlienbeck, D its.
 The d rfendants, Josephene Rollins, J. Roi- lns, Leon Sullivan, J. Sullivan. Wm B. Cloar. George C. Cloar Wirt I. Cl0ar, aud Mary llol- lenbeck, are warned to appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complain' of the plaintiffs. W. H. Wilson spd Ara WA- son. July Sch. leSO. A. T, FAYLiss, Clerk
 ". C. Fogd, Atty for Plaintins. laus5'
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Senator Lamar. of Mississippi, is in such poor health that his doc tor has forbidden the commencement address he was to deliver before the college at Clinton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
For County and Probate Judge

We are authorized to announce A. NJ. GIBsos of " ilson township, a candidate for election la the office of County and Probate Judge Of Pope County. at the next ensuing election Subject to the Primary election.
 We are authorized to announce F. C. BRAp. LEY. of Martin township. as q candidate fo, election to tho office of County and Probate Judge at the ensuing election, subject to the democratic primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Hon. Joseph Evins has rendered his resignation as Mayor to tho city council of Dardanelle. He goes to Mississippi to begin his govern ment contract there.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
Fs sIheriT:

We are authorized to announce R. B. Hoor. a candidate for e-election to the office of Sb., in of Pope County, at the next ensuing els., ion, Subject to Democratic convention , primary election.
 We are authorized to announce ". Nj. Pr, ER candidate for election to the office of Sbe, if at the next ensuing election. subject ta
 Democratic convention or primary election
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

--The large mills of Wm. B. Elm pie, located at Newport, on the Iron Mountain road, were destroyed by fire last Wednesday night. Loss about $25,000. No insurance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

The city of Little Rock has de- faulted on the payment of the July interest on her bonded indebtedness. The amount is estimated at $10,000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

MT. E. B, Bright, an old friend of the Wheelers of Fort Smith, has taken editorial control of the Inde- pendent of that city.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Yell county expects the census returns to show population of l5000, thereby entitling them to a circuit and probate clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
For Suryeyor:

We are authorized to announce JAMEs PE a candidate for reelection to the office of Sui ycyor for Pope County, at the ensuing election Subject to tho primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONGIsESS.

We arc authorized to announye Hos. JoR- BAN E. CRsyRNs, of Johnson County. a candi date for reelection Representative Of tha Third Congressional District of Ark in tbc Congress of tho United States; subject to thc Third District Democratic Congressional Con. ventlop.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

.sPower may destroy the forms, but not the principals of justlce. These will even Tn spite of the sword. '
 The great principals Of American liberty still are the lawful inherit ance of this people and ever should be '
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce r. C. FALr, a candidate for reelection to the office ai Treasurer of Pope County, subject democrat ic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

Conway county instructed in hel primary last Saturday for J. F. By CTS for congress.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

General Hancock's cadet com panions at West Point, were Grant, Mcclellan, Longstrcet, Stonewall Jackson, Burnside and Hill.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-29

The business of the Little Rock x Ft. Smith railway this year has been double that of last year.