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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
MEETING OF THE CONDEN- SED DEMOCRACY OF ARK ANSAS.
The Time and Place for Hold ing the State COnyen-
 ton Fixed.

In pursuance to call, the Demo cratic State Executive Committee ol Arkansas, met yesterday morning a; 10 o'clock a. m., at the office of Hon J. M. Moore, in this city. A quorum being present, without tranacting any business the committee took 9 recess till s o'clock p. III.
 At s o'clock the committee re-as. sembled, Present: J. N. Smlthee, Chairman, B. D. Williams, J. M. Moore, ". L. Terry, T. c. Peek, A. M. Wilson, L. H. Mangum, J. K. Gibbons, (by proxy) J. R. H. Scott. J. P. Eagle, A. A. Pennington, L. T. Kretchman, A. B. Williams, H. K. White, (by proxy) and B. J. Brow n (by proxy).
 On motion of B. D. Williams, it was
 Resolved, That the next demo cratic state convention meet at the city of Little Rock, at 12 o'clock m., on Wednesday, the 2d day of June.
 On motion of the same gentleman, it was
 Resolved, That the basis of rep resentation in the next state conven tion be one vote to each county for every 400 votes cast for Gov. ". R. Miller in the general election of 1878, and one additional vote for every fraction less than 400 and over 200 votes so cast; provided that every county shall be entitled to at least one vote.
 On motion of L. II. Mangum it was
 Resolved, That each county shall be entitled to as many seats in the convention and no more, as the number of votes to which Nthey are respectively entitled.
 On motion of J. M. Moore, it was
 Resolved, That the several coun- ty conventions be requested to ex press their sentiments and so in. struct thelr delegates, as to the ab- rogation of the two-thirds rule in national convention.
 On motion ofB. D. Williams it was
 Resolved. That Thos. c. Peek, w. l.. Terry, J. N. Moon and J. H. Henry Substitute for II. K. White) to which the mover was added, be a committee to prepare place for the meeting of the the next convention.
 A motion to reconsider the vote fixing the basis of representation was lost.
 A. M. Wilson moved that Benton county be allowed six votes in the next state convention. Lost.
 Mir. J. N. Smithee, chairman of the committee, offered his resigna tion as a member of the committee, stating as his reason therefor that he was candidate for the nomina- tion of governor, which, at the sug- gestion of members, he withdrew.
 The committee then adjourned to the I'd of June next.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

The governor of Virginia has vetoed the bill to repudiate the debt of that Stste. He has thereby say ed the fair name of his State from a discreditable stain. In concluding his veto message he makes some re- marks applicable to Arkansas in the present campaign. He says:
 We may say, as we have ever done, that the State of Virginia does not mean to repudiate; but these declarations will not avail The charges will be brought and fixed. Virginia's history vii! be stained with deadly virus, which no effort of ours or of those who will come after us can erase, and for which no future repentance can ever atone. With these views and con victions, l cannot put my signature in approval of this Bill. l respect. fully return it to your honorable body in which it originated, because 1 believe It to be in violation of the constitution of the State, in violation of the constitution of the United States, in violation of the spirit which has ever moved and inspired the traditions of the Commonwealth and made her name so dear to her own citizens and so honored among men,"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
OUR REPLY.

One half the papers opposing the Fishback amendment do so through truculency to "the powers that be, ? and the remaining half oppose it through ignorance of the question involved. Wheelers Independent.
 A broad and sweeping assertion as unwarranted and unbecomlng in the Independent as it is insulting and derogatory to other journals which differ with that paper,--and as fiagrantly and maliciously false as it is inexcusable and ungentleman
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
A SLArE.-A correspondent of

A SLATE.--A correspondent of the Atkins News writing from Clark township puts forward the following slate for county officers:
 For representative, A. M. Gibson, Wilson township. For clerk, Ava Russell, Illinois township. For County and Probate Judge, A. J. Bavliss, of Dover. For Treasurer, r. c. Falls, of Dover. For Sherifi W NJ. Peeler, of Illinois township, This correspondent says further that Clark township is for Churchill for
 overaor--and, further. that the
 sople of Clark favor a primary sleotion as the best and fairest way of putting out county ticket.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

Our readers will, of course, be solicitous to know the views of those gentlemen who offer themselves as candidates for the high office of Governor. We produce elsewhere Tn to-days paper an interview be- tween a Little Rock Democrat re. porter and several of these gentle. men, which indicates their respect i've views on some of the leading is sues.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

The Democratic State Central Committee met at Little Rock on the 10th inst, and fixed the time for the meeting of the State Convention on June 2nd at Little Rock, Arkansas. For further information concerning action taken by the Committee, see the proceedings which we give in full in another column in this days paper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
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ing of the Democratic State Central committee. After the meeting the Scout propounded to him few con nundrums: Can you define your position on the Fishback Amendment? Certainly; I am for it. What is your position on inIni- grafton?
 Favorable of course.
 And schools?
 In particular.
 On railroads2 Yes sir, been railroad fanatic for seven years.
 And pnblic Improvements gener- ally?
 Everything that will benefit Ar kansas and her people.
 TT CHURCHILL.
 Vel, general, candidates are fut- tering, and I would like your ideas on state issues?
 don't desire to be interviewed. l will come out shortly in 8 card and explain where stand, and you know I never go back on what 1 say ?
 You favor immigratlon2
 Yes.
 Schools?
 Yes. i.
 Public improvements2
 Yes.
 
 Railroadsp
 Yes, everything of that kind.
 How do you stand on the state debt?
 I don't care to be interviewed, but you know l don't favor repudiation.
 What is your position on the Fishback Amendment?
 I will publish card soon, ex- blaming whore 1 stand.
 Do you favor or
 I am in favor of paying the just and legal debts of the State and no others.
 You don't favor the Fishback amendment2
 I don't want to say that. My card, soon to be made public, will explain everything.
 W. P. GRACE.
 Col. W. F. Grace, the aspirant from Jefferson county, speaks to-day at Hot Springs. Would he were here. The blankets could then be removed from all the racers at the same time, and there would be no changing of the bell for an even start. However. the Colonel:s now making his first heat, and an inter- view is not to be had. From a for mer interview we~know that he op poses repudiation in every form, and is therefore opposed to the Fishback amendment. He IS sincere and warm supporter of inc canse of i'm true friend to the com mon school system, and worker in the interest of public Improvements of every kind. Were he here he would be more specific, perhaps, but not more plain.-L. R. Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

The President has nominated Francis M. Chrisman as Census Supervisor for the Second District of Arkansas. We have not the pleas ure of the gentleman's acquaintance, and cannot speak of his fitness for the position, but if he is fair-mlnd- ed, competent man we trust he will be promptly confirmed, for the work which will devolve upon him who gets that position is arduous and must be commenced at once in order to get the enumerators at work with in the time prescribed by law. A little more delay and dilly-dallying about it and the western half of Ar kansas will not be enumerated at all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

--J. N. Smlthee has formally de. clared himself candidate for the democratic nomination for Governor. He opened his race last week by giving a supper at Gray's dining hall (at the Capital Hotel) and ma king a public address at the opera house in Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

The Madison County Record which was recently destroyed by fire has arisen from the ashes and looks bright and glowing after pass ing through it's fiery ordeal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

We have received No. of Elm. onson < Co.'S. New Departure" pub lished at Carlisle. It IS a likely looking youngster and we hope it may grow and prosper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

An article headed "Three of them named," which was re-produ- ced in last weeks Van Buren Argus and credited to the Arkansian, first appeared in the columns of this pa per. The Argus does not often give wrong credits, and we can readily overlook the error.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

MT. Joel H. Pollard, practical printer. has purchased the interest of Mir. c. H. Gregory in the Ozark In dustrial Advocate, and hereafter that paper will be conducted by.those two live, progressive young gentlemen Messrs. Bourland and Pollard. We wish them abundent success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

Hon. A. H. Garland has ac- cepted an invitation to deliver the next annual address before the Van derbuilt University, at Nashville, Tenn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

We are grieved to record the doAth of that veteran newspapt I man Judge Jno. F. Wheeler, senior editor of Wheeler's Independent, He died at his home in Fr. Smith, on Wednesday night, March 10th. Peace to his ashes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

MT. H. M. Rector jr. again perches himself upon the editorial tripod, and will do his best to make the Hot Springs Telegraph a live, newsy sheet. We predict that he will succeed in so doing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

Col. Ali. NJ. Wilson, of Wash ington county will make the race for Governor standing flatfooted up on the Fishback Amendment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

The Morrilton State is prosper ing so much that it has discarded it's old head and now come out un- der very hobby new one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

A new paper will shortly be started at Alma by MT. E. w. Doug lass. It will be owned by joint stock company.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

There is no further need of Mess. Blaine and Frye in Maine. They should immediately proceed to this city, where their services are really in demand.-Was ashington Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
VIM. R. MILLER.

Governor: am on-the war path to- day. The ball is fairly opened and l would like to interview you on the situation, on three points, inc State debt, immigration, and schools2
 Well, 1 don't want to be interview ed on that State debt point I in- tend to publish statement embrac- ing my ideas withhfacts and figures and l want to know exactly what l say.
 Yes or no; in favor or against the Fishback amendment.
 I'll tell you all about that in my statement?
 How do you stand on immigration matters?
 You can see by my last message.
 You favored it then2
 Most emphatically, and do now. l am of the same opinion still. l wanted the legislature to make an appropriation to aid the movement, be it ever so small.
 Ycu also favor the free school sys- tenn? There is no change in your former views in this respect?
 Not bit of change, and I am hap py to say there is vast improve ment in our schools. They are lookiug up.
 Do you think it would be advisa- ble to change elections and hold them every four yearsp
 The constitution should be chan ged so as to have officers elected once in four years. I am decidedly in favor of that.
 When will you have your state ment ready for the pubiic2
 Very soon.
 Next week2
 The middle of it.
 N. sMITHEE.
 Col. Smithee, as 6 candidate for governor, of course you have no ob- jectlons to stating your position on all the leading question which will be before the people during the cam paign? Such as the questions of our interviewer.
 None whatever. I always have positive opinions, and on all proper occasions am ready to express them. l am a candidate for governor on the platform of honesty and reform honesty in dealing with our credit ors, and reform in the administrator of our State finances. l am in favor of the State settling what she owes, and right now-that, is making arrangements for doing so by the next general~ assembly. Do you know that Arkansas finances have been worse managed during the en- tire periodshe has been State than almost any State in the union2
 What of immigration?
 We have brighter prospect ahead of us than any state in the South, provided we are honest and true to the right.
 You are in favor of public schools?
 Vel II should thing so. I'll tell you more about that tonight also.
 And public improvements?
 Yes, and new state house, or the old one remodled.
 How can that be done?
 By little wise management. And Col. S. declined to talk further, saying he would make his views fully known in public address to. night at the opera house.
 ALE. WILSON.
 Hon. Ali. Wilsen, the candidate 1 entered in the gubernatorial race by the Great Northwest, arrived in the city last night, just in time to par ticipatc in the tail end of the meet
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

The Record says the sentiment of Madison county is divided be- tween A. M. Wilson of Washington, aud Gen. Churchill, of Pulaski.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
sioner.

--Jno. R. Baxter, of Brinkley, is a candidate for State Land Commas sioner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
THE GOVERNORS.
Their Opinions on Questions of
 State Interest.

The campaign being now fairly open, and the people being anxious to know where the candidates can be found, the, Democrat Scout corrall- ed them yesterday, as can be seen be. low.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
LITTLE ROCK $ FORT SMITH RAILWAY.

On and after MONDAY Oct. 20, 1879, trains on this road will run every day, Sundays ex- cepted, as follows:
 PASSENGER & EXPRESS.
 GOING WEST, Leave Argenta. S:3O, q. m. Arrive at RUssELLytLLE. ........... 1:15, D. m. Arrive at Fort smith,. ,..............,6 GAO, p. m.
 GOING EAsT, Leave Fort Smith ..................4: .4:35, a. m. Arrive at RUssELLvILBE,. ............ 9:30 a. m. Arrive at Argenta,. 2:30, p. m.
 THROUGH FREIGHT. Going Wast-Lve Russellville Il :36, a. m. Going East-Lve Russellville, 2:14, p. m.
 LOCAL FREIGHT. Leave Russellville, daily. 6:00, ann Arrive at Little Rock, :00, p.ni.. Leave Little Rock, daily, 800. pm. Arrive at Russelivillc. 9:30, pm.
 OZARK FREIGHT. Leave RussellvIlle, 6:30, a. m. Arrive at Ozark, 11:30, a. m. Leave Ozark, 12:3O D. m. Arrive at Russellville, 5:f5, p. Tn. To St. Louis 24 hours. To Memphis 12 hours. Through bills of lading given for Cotton from Fit. Smith, Van Buren, Ozark, Ciarksyliles Russellville and all points on the road to New York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia. St. Louis Memphis, New Orleans. Sc. Rates low, and transportation rapid.
 THEo. HARTMAN, Supt. P. J. BENNETT. General Ticket Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18

THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH. is, 1880.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-18
'. E. BATTENFTELD, Editor,

RUSSELLvILLE, ARK.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-05-06

II grant you one who can understand the
misery of living, but never the joy of it.
One who would captivate our fancy in the
morning of life, but who would be incapable
of engaging our maturer minds-an April
maiden of smiles and tears-never the matron
that renders bliss secure"
"Miss Ellen, how can you listen to such
matter. of:fact views! The philosophy of love
I would not be surprised at his advocating
the Platonic creed at last"
"Nay," said she, "you know my education
leads me to agree with him. l am disposed
to think esteem is the only true foundation
for happiness" o.,
"And you object to my course of studies r
"In so far as it would unfit me for all the
duties of life. I am afraid if I sought in.
struction but for the sake of amusement, l
would reject all else that lacked the charm,
and thus lose foreyer that opportunity of &C.
quiring the habit of controlling and concen.
trating my powers upon what would tend to
utility and happiness"
utility! There it is again. told you,
you we're too reasonable, Miss Ellen"
"Is it not gift rare enough in our sex to
admire ?" said Ellen, laughing.
"No, cannot endure its never varying
lines. 1t would chafe me to madness, al
ways to follow its cold dictates"
"You view it as tyrant instead of a
counsellor, Graham" said Davie. II be-.
lieve that there are impulses in the mind OF
man, that reasons cannot constrain-that she
looks upon with awe, not seeking or daring
to investigate them" ,
"I am not in the bumor for metaphysical
discussion now, Davie. Tell me when you
leave in the. morning." said Graham, with
one of his quick trspsitions. 49,,
"As soon as Sewer arrives, which will
probably be before the sun is an hour high"
replied Davie. q,
"You leave in the morning? So soon"
said Ellen, involuntarily.
II must" said he. "Can you not give me
an hour alone?" he whispered.
She blushed and shook her head. He
smiled, and said in low tone
81 must have it."
She glanced at Mr.. Willoughby and Gra'
ham, who were in conversation together. =.
II will arrange it, if you will grant it."
She nodded her head in blushing assent.
"Meet me at sunrise, in the Glen"
She shrank and hesitated. He watched
her moment, and again whispering, "at
sunrise, Ellen" he Joined in the conversation,
without giving her opportunity to refuse him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-05-06
se1isteltaneuns &eadiug.
THE PRIMARY SYSTEM.

AS in the last campaign, we are still IN ia
vor of giving the choice Of State and County
officers to the people by primary election.
Because it is inherently Democratic to let the
people rule. Because small body Of men,
like convention, can be improperly infiu.
enced with much more ease than the great
mass Of free and intelligent voters. Because
the Convention system, in its very nature,
tends to the formation of rings and cliques,
which are calculated to eventually break up
the organization. Because when dissatisfac.
ton arises with the action of Convention,
the dissatisfied parties cannot safely 60 before
the people without being regarded as malcon.
tents Because it compels every candidate to
run on his own merit, to stand or fall upon
his own record, and not to lean upon those in
power to help him along in the race. Be
cause it is the system that will most certainly
preserve the unity and harmony Of the party.
Because it should give an eAectual quietus to
the complaints and Vaccinations of dissatis-
fed members of the party, inasmuch as the
uote of the people is the judgment of last re-
sort, from which there is no appeal. Because
the only way to obviate the risks of Con-
vention, and to deserve and secure success, is
for every Democratic voter, personally and in
dividually, to take,a direct interest in nomi-
nations.
And now let US make few remarks con-
cerning the first meetings and the club-organ.
izations. In these meetings fsir opportuni-
ty to vote will be offered to every Democrat;
and those who do not see it to avail them.
selves of this opportunity cannot, with just
cause, complain that the men of their choice
have not been selected to represent the party.
None can have a greater hatred of frauds,
rings and trickery in political elections than
we. In almost all sorts of political organiza.
tions there is always more or less danger of
corruption. Hence the greater necessity why
the people should be present at the very ear.
liest meetings, take earnest part in them. and
guard them with vigilant eye and control.
ling voice against the schemes of political
tricksters He is no patriot, no true soldier,
who deserts his army because of corruption in
its ranks, and allies himself with the foes Of
his country. So he is no true Democrat, who,
instead of working with its machinery TO-
purge it of all evil, fights against the main
body of his party by lending aid and comfort
to Radicalism, the greatest curse of American
politics.-lEagefeld Aduertiser.