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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-22

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-22

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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
SEVENTH YEAR.

The last number closed the sixth year of the uninterrupted publication Of the DEMOCRAT, and with this is- sue we enter upon our seventh year A retrospective glance at the record made in the six years past, convinces us that we have accomplished much more good than evil. For the future we have no additional promis- es to make, but with the advantage of experience and increased facili- ties, with re doubled energy we will set about to redeem these already made.
 The DEMOCRAT is under the same business management to-day that i, was when first started. and it's pur pose is, as it was then, to assist in the advancement of our material inter ests, the development of our varied resources and the upbuilding of the good county of Pope. To this end we ask and expect the cooperation Of all good citizens.
 To those who have interested themselves in our behalf ws return sincere thanks, and ask a. continu- anss of their gracious faysrs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The two great political parties h this country at ttis time have never been more equally divided than at present. A retrospection shows that Garfield and Hancock each carried the same number of states-nineteen. The senatorial elections just held as reported give tue democrats 38 and the republi- cans 38--a tic. In the house the republicans will have s bare major ity of one out of 393 members. In the popular vote Garfield has only 3,O33 more than Hancock out of | total of 9,000,Oo0 votes cast. Polit- ically 1t is remarkably close in this country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LAND sALE.

Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of an order of the Pope county probate court made on the 20th day of Jan'y, 1881, I, as guardian Of May McCune, will sell at the court house door In the town of Dover. in said county, at public for making judicial sales, on the 9th day of March. 1881, on a credit of ton months, the fol- lowing described lands of said ward and her sas. to- wit: The x of the K V of sec. 32 and her undivided one third interest In and 10 the W < Of the s W L of sec. S; also. the undi- vided one third interest in and to town lot in north Dover, commencing at the northwest corner of the s k of the W k of sec. 2T, ,hsnnss sarth sooss s-ss ,henrs wal soo ssa. to point of beginning, containing one acre, all in township IN R % W. Purchaser will be rcquiren to give note with approved security.
 NJ. !. McCuNE, gd'n Of May McCuue.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

We quite agree with the Searcy Beacon that time should not be wasted in the legislature discussing the states alleged indebtedness, and providing for an expensive invssti- gation of the same. It will be re- membered that Senator Garland and others during tho late campaign showed that the state was in no dan ger of being sued and no necessity existed for speedy action in the matter. Now 1t will be most unfor. tunate for the state if our represents. tivcs at the capital frittsr away the session in fruitless squapbls over this question to the exclusion of more pressing legislation. Let the Holfords have pescet
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The congressional solons are con sidering the Morgan joint rule for counting the electoral vote. Not much time is to spare for that interesting event by which president and vice president are to be declared elected, comes of next Wednesday. We are not reckless nor given to betting, but we'll wager pint of peanuts that Garfield and Arthur capture the swag" % to speak.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

MT. Carpenter has introduced . bill in congress proposing . consti. tutlonal amendment, providing that all civil officers of the United States, except tho judges of the supreme and inferior courts, heads of depart ments and officers whose duties are temporary, shall hold office for the term Of four years, and that congress may provide for the election, by the people, of postmasters and other officers whose duties are to be per formed within the limit of any state, such officers to be the subject of removal by the president on other than political or religious grounds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

IA board of railroad commis sioners composed of first class busi ness men who thoroughly under stand the whole question of trans portstion and who would see that the interests of the people are pro tected while doing justIce to the railroads, would he worth more than all the railroad bills that will be in. treduced during the session of the legislature"
 The above is She Little Rock Dem ocrat's opinion sfan important ques- tion. which we endorse in toto. Let us have commissioners first, and leg islation aftsrward.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

Great fears are entertained for the safety of the Arctic steamer Jeannette, s.nt out by James Gordon Bennett. The American Gsograph. lcal society has called President Hayes attention to the matter and suggests the necessity of fitting up and ssndfrs out a relief steamer to ship at once fof>tas northern lati- tudes in search of the >sslssing ship and crew.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

-Geergia, one of the most pro gresslvs of the southern states, has already forty cotton factories and is planning the establishment of many more. South Carolina has made . beginning and its leading papers are clamorlng for vigorous extension If the business. Arkansas, not less favored than it's sister states, should keep pace with them in manufactur. ing enterprises.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
-Whittaksr's ears have been i

-Whittaksr's ears have been the cause of considerable expense to the United States, . good deal more than they are probably worth, taking ears on an average. There were OK pended en the first trial $3,690, and it is believed that the proposed court martial will cost not less than $6,00O more, making . tetal of nearly $l0,- GOO expended on this obstrspsrous cadet. It is hoped the forthcoming court martial will settle tho affair one way or the other.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

We erred last week in stating that bill had been introduced for the relief of A. s. Fowler, sheriff of this county. The relief desired is for his bondsmen, and the follow ing from tho Little Rock Democrat shows that the matter is viewed in its true light away from home:
 "A bill for the relief of the bonds men of Fowler, late sheriff of Pope couEty, was introduced in the house on Saturday, by Hon. NJ. l.. Davis, of Yell, The liability assumed by the bondmen sf Fowler was in fur therance of the cause of law and order during the dark days of '72. and it was through no fault or uegli gencs oi theirs that the amount in question (only few hundred dol. lars) was lest to the state. We are clearly of the opinion that the rslief prayed for should be granted"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
EUREKA BABY PHOTOGRAPHS FREE

The publishers of the Russellvile DEMOCRAT have perfected arrangements with the owners ofths EUREKA PETRIFIED BABY that will enable them to present to every cash subserib- CT to the DEMOCRAT for 1881 handsome and valuable souvenir, being beautiful and per fectly executed photograph of the PETRfFiEp CHILD, with a history of It's discovery. The Eureka Baby was discovered by 8 citi- zen of Pope County and is now owned aud eI- hibited by citizens of Russellyille, hence 1t Is an object in which every citizen of this county will feel a pardonable pride, and the artists faithful representation of it will, we trust. be an acceptable free- offering to the subscribers Of the DEMOCRAT.
 si.5o will secure the paper for a year, the Photograph of the Baby and history of its discovery.
 n0-This offer is open for 30 days.
 Call on, or address,
 THE DEMOCRAT,
 Russcllville. Ark. Jan. %, 1881.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
The biennial report of Super

The biennial report of Superin- tendent Denton for the years of 1879 80 has just been issued. The report shows that the cause of educa. tion in Arkansas is steadily grow ing. The attendance of pupils has increased from B, TAT to 70,972, and the school revenues have increased from $14S,392 to S23S,055. During the scholastic year 3100 pubic schools were taught in the state.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

A new metal, called "arguzoid" has been compounded by workman in Scotland, which possesses all the clements of silver, an expert only, being able to tell the difference. As the competition costs but . few cents . pound, 1t excites great in tersst If this is reliable, the vexsd question of the payment of the na- tional debt would seem to be settled.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
The state of Tennessee has

The state Of Tennessee has pre- served it's honor by tue election of . democrat as United States senator. Mr. Howell E. Jackson is the sena- tor. elect, and although comparatively unknown outside the state, he is g good lawyer and at present . mem Der of the Tennessee legislature. His election is 8 victory fer that wing of the party known as the dsbt-payers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
Congress is now considering the

Congress is now considering the new apportlonmsnt bill. Under any basis from l70,000 to 100000 inclu sivs, Arkansas will gam one member If the quota is based on 100000 it will lessen the representation of those states which now exert such baneful influence over national leg islstion, but our representation will be unchanged. This quota will give the house PAS members.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

It appears there is scheme on foot to unite the democrats, inde- psndsnts and greenbackers ;n organ izing the next house of representa- tives, the grsenbackers to have the spsakership and clerk, and the demo- crats the rest of the off1ces. The scheme is being worked up by that eminent greenbacker, Lee Crandall, who takes the cake, and evsrthing else that is loose.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

There is . strong feeling in favor of the restoration of the frank. ing privilege, the abolition of which was plank of the republican plat. form in 1872. It is claimed that the more the people are encouraged, by the carrying of their letters free, to write to congressman on public af- fairs, the more good will be done to republican government. This would be well enough, if congressman would answer the letters sent them, or scoundrsls everywhere would not abuse the privilege. If these objections are removed we will favor the resolution on the subject now before congress.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The senate committee on rail roads have authorized Senator Lamar to report for passage bill to incor- porate the Cherokee and Arkansas River railroad company. This is for the extension of the Fort Smith railway through the Territory to Arkansas City, Kansas, and the passage of the bill would be simple act sf justice to our state.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
John Kelly is still Boss of Tam.

John Kelly is still Boss of Tam many, and announces that there will be no further combinations by that machine with any other political body. Goodl If this is adhered to there will be . combination of all the decent political elements of New York against Tammany and that institution showed under.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice for Publication. LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLK, ARK,
 

~"Hu"fJ or, IocKs ! 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 that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the U. s. land ofIice At Darda- nelle, Ark, on the 5th of March, 1881, viz: John Clingman, homestead entry No. 9O9l for the sW \ and W AsEk sec. 2y township 6N R 2p west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz.:
 K. F. Williamson, W. c. Roberts, Albert H. Maddux, ". T. Hamilton, all of Russeliville, Ark. T. Nj. GIBSON. Register,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
REPUBLICANS,

California, = Miller; Connecticut, J. R. Hawley; Indians, Benj. Harri son; Maine, Eugene Hale. Massa- chusetts, H. L. Dawes; Michigan, o. D. Conger; Minnesota, S. J. R. Me Milan; New York, T. c. Platt; New Jersey, Gen. Sswsll, Ohio, John Sherman; Wisconsin, P. M. Sawyer; Pennsylvania,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

R. A. Dawson, colored ex-state senator Of Arkansas, is in the tolls in New York, charged with altering a check.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

There is a movement on foot among the merchants of New York to establish a "Merchants' Lloyd's." The scheme is one for the mutual insurance of business interests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDAHKLLE, ARK, !
 February. 3. 1884,

February, 3, 1881. ! Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intentio ., to make final proof in support of his claim be- fore the Register and Receiver of the U. s. Land Onice at Dardanelle, Ark, on the 5th day of March. 1881. viz.:
 wm. II. Hickman, homestead application No. 9tO0, for the AsW k and s k NV k sec q, township north range 19 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:
 s. II. Brown and s. c. Brown, all of Scott vile, Ark.
 T. N. GIBsos, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

A special election will be held in the 9th senatorial district on the 9th inst, to fill the vacancy occa stoned by the death of Senator Williams, of Washington county.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The Arkadelphia Signal is the title of new paper in Clark county, . copy of the second issue of which we have just received. It is an eight-page folio, edited by Miller x Langley, and presents 2 handsome appearance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The magnitude of the southern cotton interest may be gathered from the statement made by an east orn statistician that the cotton crop of the south for the last ten years equaled the amount of the national debt at the close ofthe war.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

We have received No. 15 of Vel. l, of Tsxarkanas evening pa- per called the Visitor. J. F. Shaw X Co. are proprietors. We exchange with pleasure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

MT. D. A. Brewer, for ten years an attacbs of the Memphis Ava lanche's editorial staff, has become managing editor of the Little Rock Gazette. He IS thoroughly trained and an accomplished journalist.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The Van Buren Graphic, a new paper of republican proclivities. has reached our table. Jnc. J. Warren is editor and Frank Ibbotson pub lishor. In all, save politics, we wish the new paper success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

"A charter has been granted to a number of capitalists to build rail road between Fort Smith and Texar kama, to run through tho counties of Miller, Little River, Sevisr, Polk, Scott and Sebastian.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The oldest son of Gen. Robert E. Lee is successful farmer Tn vir- ginja.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

Immigrants continue to pour into Arkansas from the trans Missis- sippi states.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The solons at Washington are wrestling with national bankrupt law. A law for the prevention of bankruptcy is most needed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The North Corolina contested election case was decided in the house Saturday in favor of Yeates (dsm).
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The Boyd railroad bill Is very generally condemned as an ill-advis- ed and suicidal measure, and its defeat is a foregone conclusion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

--Ons month from ts morrow nothing will be left of the Hayes administration save it's bad name.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
Jan. %, 1881.

By the 10th inst. cars will be running the entire distance between Little Rock and Pine Bluff.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03

The official census sets Little Rock down as the 170th city in tue union, with population of 13, 1855.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
TN POPE CIRCUIT COURT:

James A, Estler. Plaintiff,
 against Biii for Divorce. Ellen Estisr, Defendant. The defendant, Ellen Estier, Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days to an. swer the complaint of plaiatin, James A. Estler.
 Witness my hand and seal of said court this aSth day of Jan'y, 1881.
 ". REYNOLDS, Clerk. Wilson & Carter, Att'ys for Piaintifr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
DEMOCRATS.

Delaware, T. F. Bayard; Missouri, F. NJ. Cockrell; West Virginia, J. Nj. Camden; Nebraska, J. G. Fair; Ten nsssee, H. E. Jackson; Florida, CIV. Jonoa
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-03
NEW SENATORS.

Senatorial elections held ip vari. ous states during last month result cd in the choice of the following:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-10
THE GRAND STREET DISASTER.


The fall of two buildings in Grand-st. yester-
day morning adds another item to the mortlfy-
ing catalogue of quasi murders the clear result
of criminal negligence. These structures were
examined last week by an inspector from
the Bureau of Buildings, and by him de-
clared unsafe. They would doubtless nave
been repaired soon. But this official interior
ence came too late. Neither does II III the
least lessen the moral responsibility OF the
owners 1t was their business to know whether
their houses were safe or not. Every tenant
living. and the representatives of those not llV-
ing, can and should bring civil SUITS
for damages against these culpable land
lords. The provisions of the law are IN
tended to meet precisely. such cases. III a man
lets house. and takes rent therefor, he also un-
dertakes that it shall not fall down and XIII MS
tenant. Itisimpossble that Holland OBrleh,
who owned No. So, or Mr.. Levy, who owned
No. So. could have thought, upon rational
grounds. that the buildings were safe. Inc
former. it is true occupied their own first floor
but the rule still holds that if they pleased to
risk their own lives they had no right to risk
the lives of Others The first persons to hear
from are the Coroner and his jurymen. After
IL,
proceedings may follow. We say may, Dut we
are by no means sure that they will.
If the Building Bureau also gets from this
tragedy new view of its duties, and OF the
danger of that procrastination which has always
been its worst foe, some good may grow out OF
the calamity. 1t was its province to examine
these houses. Why, when their condition was
discovered, was no immediate effort made to
warn the inmates of their peril 1t is always this
running for luck which causes what we, in con-
tempt of the meaning of the word, call
accidents. There are fatalities enough con-
SANITY occurring in this world against which
precaution would have been unavailing ;
but this tumble in Grand-st. was not
one of them. Somebody was to blame; can we
not this time find out who it was, and by a
severe and just punishment convince similar
violators of the law that hereafter, in New
York at least, wholesale slaughters like this
will not be treated as accidents y!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-10
THE RFSULTS OF TUFSDAY.

AS the fuller and more definite returns come
in from the elections of Tuesday, especially III
this State it is clearly seen how much the Repu0-
lican party mas to congratulate itself upon. There
is no longer any reason to doubt that the
whole of the Republican State ticket, with the
exception of The nominee for State Treasurer,
has been successful. The size of the respective
maiorities is yet uncertain, because there has
been much eccentric voting in both parties,
but the majority of General Carr is now esti-
mated at more than 5000. The rest OF the
ticket, with the exception already noted, will
be successful by majorties varying no doubt
from this figure, but still large enough to spare
and to elect The achievement of this result IN
spite of the utmost efforts of the astute man.
ayers of the Democratic canvass, in spite OF the
expenditure Of almost unlimited sums OF money
by them, and in spite, also, of the unconcealed
dsloyalty of one class of Republicans and
the almost equally culpable indifference
of another class, is very gratifying. The
loss of the Legislature, by narrow and
purchased majorities, is not able to de-
tract greatly from it. The Republicans of
New York, hampered as they have not
been in many years by action and
inaction within their own party, have never
theless carried the State and kept New-Iork
in the Republican column.
The news from other States is also pleasant
news to hear. Virginia has given Cameron,
the Anti Bourbon candidate for Governor,
majority now estimated at 10000 votes-a
gain on the first reports, and has elected sure
Anti Bourbon majority in the Legislature, which
will send to the United States Senate i'll place
of Mr.. Johnston representative OF the
new South, in which the negro shall have the
right to have his vote counted, and the free ex-
preston of political opinions will not be held tobe
social and public crime. In Maryland, another
stronghold of Southern Democracy, the Republi-
cans have gained s members of the Legislature,
securing their largest representation in the
Legislature in the history of the party.
Mississippi, the home of the shotgun policy,
reports, even the day after the count
ing has begun, a Bourbon majority much
that State. In Pennsylvania, the Repub-
lican candidate for State Treasurer is
undoubtedly elected, though the plurality
is small, and the exact figures are not
vet ascertained. In Wisconsin, the attempt of
Temperance agitators unusually well directed,
to defeat the Republican State ticket, has
failed.
There is abundant proof in these and the
other results of Tuesdays elections Of the
abundant vitality Of the Republican party.
For an "off year." and year of great party
trials, the record is one on which the party
can honestly claim admiration.