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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
Purity and Unity.

The state Convention, which will
 soon assemble, should exercise the
 greatest care in the selection of can
 dldates for election. Men of known
 ability and integrity should only be l nominated. The great majority of the democratic party in the state has, perhaps, been the cause of the peo- pie not being as circumspect, or talk Ing that degree of interest in public affairs that they should have done. 1t may have resulted, in some in- stances, deleterous to the interests and reputation of the state. The public service demands and should receive that care and attention from the convention which it's individual delegates ordinarily bestow upon their own affairs. A prudent busi
 ness man selects the best agent he can employ fer the transaction of his private matters. He is chosen for his special fitness and adaptabllity to the work in hand. A convention re- qulres no different rule for It's guid
 ance in nominating those who are to conduct the grave matters of state. Men of irregular habits and those who are given to making ventures in "stock gambling" and speculating in futures" should never fill important pubic trusts. The fascination and excitement incident to these ven lures, have proven too much for the firmness and stability Of hundreds of men who had previously enjoyed irreproachable regulations. One step led to another until they found themselves engulfed to such an ex- tent that self extrication was lmpos- sible. The needs at all times, good and pure men and particularly at the present time. We recognize the fact that there is growing dissatis- faction in the conduct of some of the public offices which can only be ar rested by timely and thorough in vestigation, or a change in the choice of incumbents. Based upon i'm puted short coming and anticipated division, the opposite party has de termined for the first time since the adoption of the constitution of 1874, to nominate state ticket and wage vigorous campaign. It be hooves the members of the conven- tion to look these facts squarely Tn the face and be guided by sound policy, adopt sach a course as will be for the best interests of the people. 1t should be remembered by the con vention, indeed, engraven upon the heart of each member, that one of the grand principles Of Jeffersonian de mocracy is the absolute acquiescence of the minority in the will of the ma joriJv. It is undemocratic for fac tion to say that it will act with the party as long as it coincides with its peculiar views and whenever it di. verges, a bolt is in order. Such ac- tion is destructive of the vital prin- ciple ofdemocracy from which Chere is no appeal but in the disruption of the party. There is too much at stake for selfish considerations and inconsiderate action. The conven. tion should be moved by no narrow views, but actuatcd in all things by broad and catholic spirit, compass ing the success of the party and the welfare of the state. In considering both of these ends, the latter should be uppcrmost in the minds of all.- Pine Bluff Commercial.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

FIVE bishops were elected last week by the general conference of the M. E. Church (South) ), in session at Nashville, to wit: Dr. A. w. Will son, Rev. R. K. Hargroye, Rev. J. c. Cranberry, Key. Linus Parker, and Dr. A. c. Haygood. The latter de clined the honor The new bishops are able, scholarly men, and range in age from forty-eight to fifty five wears.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

Following are the names of tn different members of the commute and the counties which they repre- sent:
 Conway-Carroll Armstrong. Crawford-D. w. Moore. Faulkner-J. W. Duncan. Frankiin--C. c. Colburn, Garland-C. Thrower. Johnson-J, G. Connolly. Logan-Thomas Whitaker. Montgomery-J, E. Fulton. Perry-W. H. Rankin. Polk ". J. Davis.
 Pope--H. C. Howell. PulaskI-R. w. Wcrthen. Saline-J. $. Medlock. Scott--C. W. May.
 Sebastian R. II. Mcconnell. Yell--T. w. Pound.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

TIE proprIetors of the Van Buren Graphic last week displayed | large amount of journalistic enterprise by publishing an edition of two thous- and copies containing fine map of Van Buren and it's railroads, and a full page description of the adjacent towns and country. One wide.awake firm of Van Buren bought five hun dred copies of the Graphic. We con graduate our confreres on this evi, dence of thrift and enterprise, and the hearty endorsement it receives from the people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

'DR. ]. l.. NJ. CURRY, the noble hearted general agent of the Peabody Fund, has "set down" on the Little Rock board of school directors in the most charming style, in response to the presumptuous request of that body that he report to THEM as to the disposition of the Fund in Ar kansas. Neither the state nor any board of school directors therein has any right to question hls action in the management of the trust. He is only responsible to the trustees of the Fund.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
New KnOw-NOthIng Order.

An associated press dispatch, dated the 18th, from St. Louis says
 A Dallas, Texas, special, says the Times to-day publishes an expose of the secret practical order known as the American Knights of Honor. It is an Catholic society, something after the style of the old Know Moth ing organization. and is otlicered by local republican leaders. w. Jesse Grant, formerly Methodist minister in East St Louis, H., and lately edi- tor of the Dallas Gazette, a cousin of Gen. Grant, is said to have organized the society here under authority of the parent society in Washington, and that another republican leader, well known in the State, is now out organizing lodges. The purpose of the society is said to be the defeat of Catholic democratic candidates for office. The expose is made on au- thority of one of the members of the society, who gave the secret away.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

VAN BUREN county instructed as follows at the county convention held last Saturday; For governor, J. H. Berry; secretary of state, E, c. John son; auditor, A. w. Files; treasurer W. E. Woodruff; land commissioners T. P. Brashear; supt. pubic in struction, J. l.. Denton; attorney general c. E. Moore; associate justice supreme court, J. W. Martin; chan cellor, D. W. Carroll; chancerY clerk W. T. Poe; congressman at.large, T NJ. Gunter. Delegates to state con yention, K. R. Poe, w. NJ. Peel ant r. c. Maneese.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

BRO. BOSWELL, editor of the Nor rillton Messenger, thus concludes an article endorsing Capt. A. s. McKen non for prosecuting attorney: "Mr McKennon suits us, and what little influence we have will go to sustain him. Our influence may prove det rimental to his interests to some ex tent, but if it helps to kill him, VIC will have the satisfaction of knowing that we assisted in the death and burial of good man who was nobly battling Tn good cause"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
NO. IS.

The temperance people of the Uni ted States are urging a defeat of Senator Logan's bill to apply liquor taxes to educational purposes.
 Six thousand Swedish and Norwe gian emigrants passed through Hull, England, on Sunday and Monday of last week, on their way to America.
 Col. Albert Fink has accepted the presidency of the Louisville, Nash vile and Great Southern railway, to which position he was recently elect ed.
 The Superintendent of the Rail way Mail Service bas decided that mustard flour is injurious to other mail matter and is therefore unmail- able.
 The house bill authorizing the re- ceipt of United States coin in ex change for gold bars, has passed the senate and awaits the approval of the president.
 Fifteen hundred persons in Chi. cago want Rev. D. L. Moody to visit that city and hold series of revival meetings. MT. Moody IS now in England.
 The Orangemen of Massachusetts say they are peaceful and aw-abid' ing citizens of this country, and have no sympathy whatever with revolu- tionary tactics.
 The national bank charter exten- sion bill passed the house, last Fri day, by vote of I25 yeas to 67 noes. The entire Arkansas delegation voted against the bill.
 The recent discovery of native cop per seventeen miles south of Laramie is causing enormous excitement, choice specimens sent to Denver as saying $3,000 to the ton in silver.
 Levi Preston, farmer living eight miles below Memphis, Tenn, was shot dead while riding along the road on the night of the 17th. A man named Clark IS supposedto be the assassin.
 A Cincinnati specia, mentions that Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague is soon ex- pected there to arrange for the re- moyal of the remains of her father, Chief-Justice Chase, from Washing ton to Spring Grove cemetery, near Cincinnati.
 The genera! assembly of the Cum berland Presbyterian church, met in Huntsville, Alabama, last Friday. Rev. $. II. Buchanan, of Little Rock, was elected moderator. Rev. w. J. Darby, of Evansville, modera tor of the last assembly, delivered the opening sermon.
 A decree has been filed in the Uni ted States Circuit Court at Charles ton, S. C., affirming the validity of the Blue Ridge scrip issued by the State of South Carolina under the act of March ?, 1873, in exchange for certain bonds of the Blue Ridge railway indorsed by the State.
 A New York telegram of the 20th says: The failures throughout the Couueig TUT seNeu ualS ds iepotteu to New York are l24. Of these IT are in the eastern states; western, 35, southern, 36; middle, 2l, Pacific and territories. l2, New York city, 3. This is an increase of seven over last week. The failures in New York city are not significant and the business troubles are seldom fewer than now.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
A. I. U.
Commencement Exercises for
 1882.

The following will be the order ol exercises for the commencement ot the Arkansas Industrial University commencing June 3, 1882:
 Preparatory societies, Saturday June Sd, s p. m.
 Address before the graduating class by Gen. D. H. Hill, Sunday, June 4th, II a. m.
 Public examination of classes Monday, June ,, 9 a. m.
 Mathetian society, Monday, s p. m, Continuation of examinations, Tuesday, 9 q. m.
 Philomethian society, Tuesday, s. a. m.
 Sophomore and Junior oratlons, Wednesday, June 7th, 10 a. m.
 Senior oratlons, Wednesdays p. m. Senior orations and conferrlng of degrees, Thursday, June 8th, 10 a.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
Irls hinted that Dr, McGuil

IT IS hinted that Dr. Mcclure, candidate for state auditor, was brought out as the candidate of the Little Rock "ring" Now, If there is a man Tn the state that the "ring" has but little use for, that man is Dr. McGuire It is well and widely known that he has waged bitter and relentless warfare on the ring" if one really exists, ever since he has been in journalism, and no member of the press has fought harder or more gallant fight for the people than he has against all rings" His can didacy was not known to man in Little Rock or Pulaski county until it appeared in the papers, and he en
 tered the field of his own notion with out the solicitation of any person or persons. The Doctor is favorably known throughout the length and breadth of the state, and, knowing him as we'll and intimately as we do, we have no hesitancy in asserting that, If honored with the position he seeks, he will administer the affairs of the office to the entire satisfaction of the people, and that all outside influences from whatever source vii
 not cause him to swerye from hii sworn duty. He has no ax to grind l if elected will "have no friends t'
 favor or enemies to punish"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

The RusselIville DEMOCRAT men. tions the fact that Mr. John NJ. Nor phis had presented Lodge of Free Masons with a handsome new bible, but neglects to say what office he IS running for.-Lonoke Democrat.
 You are in error, brother. The generous donor is not a citizen or res idcnt of this county, neither IS he q candidate for office,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

Pinnacle Springs Ledger, 16th Prof. Rowland Doggett, of Darda- nelle, with his amiable wife and the Misses Bettie L., Lalah L. and Sallie R. Doggett, his accomplished daugh- ters, and his son R. F. Doggett, came last Friday. We gladly welcome them knowing that their presence will be appreciated by our best citi- zens.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
-l---7-l- - CONGRESSIONAL.
Call for Meeting of the Third Congressional District Com
 mittee.

The members of the Third con gressional district committee will meet at the city of Little Rock on Wednesday, June 14th. at the office of the county clerk, at s p. m., for the purpose of fixing time and place for the holding of democratic convention for the nomination of Q candidate for congress from the Third congressional district.
 CARROLL ARMSTRONG;,
 Chairman Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
GUITEAU MUST HANG.

So says the supreme court of the District of Columbia. The judges were unanimous in their decision and say that the court which tried Guiteau had full jurisdiction. The doomed man will now be placed in another cell and, while awaiting the penalty of his crime, will not be per mitted to speak to any one, save his spiritual adviser. Soon the curtain will drop on the last scene of the great tragedy that deprived our coun, try of one of it's best and noblest men. the lamented Garfield.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

Gen. Churchill The assertion is based upon no shadow of support and falls by it's own weight. W. R. Miller cannot be lowered in the good opinion of the people of Pope county without. more convincing proof than the mere assertion of the Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

THE Gazette charges that ex-goy- ernor Miller and Auditor Crawford are ''alone to blame" and are the responsible parties" for the shortage in tue accounts of the late treasurer,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
CONVINCING,

Not long since, some "captious or enyious" person got the idea into his head that Arkansas share of the Peabody Fund had not been proper ly disbursed. and he induced the Little Rock board of school directors to request Mr. Denton, state super intendent, to furnish that body with report of his disposition of the money. Of course, MT. Denton very promptly and properly refused to comply. Not to be foiled, the ''cap- tious and envious" person then pre- vailed on the said board to request Dr. J, L. M. Curry, general agent of the Fund, to make report to them of the disbursement of the fund in Arkansas. Or course, Dr. Curry did notcomply, but "set down" on the said board and the "captious and envious" person iii the follow ing refreshing style;
 RICHMOND, VA, May 10, 1882. Mir. R. A. Edgerton, Little Rock. Ark. |: DEAR SIR: Yours of the 9th inst, asking on behalf of the school board of Little Rock, ga statement of the detailed expenditures of State Su perintendent Denton, of the Peabody fund for the years 1880 and 1S8l," has been received. With entire res pect for the board, I decline to com ply with the request. My accounts are annually audited by the Peabody trustees, to whom l am responsible.
 MT. Denton has satisfactorily and ably carried out the we'll established policy of the board; has complied with my instructions and suggest ions, and has accounted for all the money placed in his hands.
 I regard him as ono of the most efficient state superintendents with whom, as general agent, l am brought into co o-operation.
 Very respectfully.
 J. L. NJ. CUREY,
 General Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

Arkadelphia Signal: It is encour- aging to know that the farmers who have suffered so much from the re- cent floods of rain and overilows, have gone to work in earnest to re. pair the loss. The damage is heavy on the rivers and low lands, and the hill lands are also considerably dam aged by the washing,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

VENNoR, the Canadian weather prophet, says the summer of 1882 will be the reverse oi clear and dry.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25
Ghf 9fmutrat,
w. L. MORRIS, Editor.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Atkins News fayors the establishment of township equalization boards.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-25

TIE Wells comet is visible to the naked eye in the constellation Cassiopea. Come out. ye Russell vile star -gaZers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-28
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Where worshippers Can be AceOmmO'
dated. Tomorrow.

Preaching in Third Presbyterian church.
corner of Thirty seventh and Jacob streets,
by the pastor, Rev. J. G. Lyle, at 10 A: NJ,
"Christ's volunteers at P. NJ, Fallen
Leaves"
Rev. J. B. milford will preach to.mor-
row morning and evening in the First
Baptist church. Theme at 1880 A. NJ,
Christ the end of the law" At P. NJ,
Sabbath school services and pastors Bible
class. Theme at p. NJ, THE inviting
Savior" the fourth sermon of the course on
the life and character Of Christ. Half
hour prayer meeting at the close OF the
evening service. Strangers are invited to
all services.
The Citizens Bible Glass will meet in the
lecture room of the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow aftersoon at half past
two o'clock. Welcome all.
There will be preaching in the First Pres
byterian Church by the pastor, Rev. D. A.
Cunningham, D. D., on tomorrow at 1880
A. NJ. The congregation is invited to be
present at the installation OF Rev. w. II.
Cooke, as pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church, at I o'clock P NJ
Rev. J. B. milford, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, has returned from Phila-
delphla and will preach in his own pulpit
luOi hlLS nAlu
Fourth Street NJ. Z. Church-Preaching
Sunday at 60 80 A. NJ. and Up. NJ, by the
pastor, Rev, J. f. Smith, D. D. Sunday
School at 2P.M. There will be Bible
reading given by the pastor, at the young
peoples meeting Monday evening at 1880
o'clock.
Zane street NJ. f. Church, Rev. J. B.
Fitzpatrick. pastor-Preaching tomorrow
at 1880 A. NJ and P. NJ. Morning subject,
"The Sight of the Blood" Evening sub.
ject, "DoOrpost Religion" Seats free. All
are invited.
Services at the Second Presbyterian
Church at 1870 A. N. Installation services
in the evening at p NJ. Rev. DR.. Gun
bingham, of the First Presbyterian church
will preside. Rev. J. J. COChe, of Louis
vile, Kentucky. will, by invitation of the
Presbytery of Washington, preach the ser
mon. Rev. W. H. Lester, OF West Ale1an-
der, will give the charge. Rev. DR., Moffat,
President of. Washington and Jefferson
college, will give the charge to the people.
All are welcome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-28
Circuit Court Matters-Colored Citizens
Sent Up Railroad News Business
and General.
Special 10 He Register.

Special TO The Register.
WESTON, W. VA, October 27.-Circuit
Court is in session here, and business Is
being rapidly transacted. David Brooks, a
young cOlored boy, was sentenced TO the
penitentiary for three years for breaking
into a shoe shop here in town recently, on
his own confession.
Jacob Giles, colored, indicted for carry
ing pistol and shooting colored boy oy
the name of ROane, who has recovered, was
found guilty and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for three years.
Considerable chanCery business has been
transacted, but the docket is still large. .,
The work of grading the new railroad
from Weston 10 Buchanan IS being
pushed rapidly forward.
The Board of Directors of the West Nir-
GINA Hospital for the Insane met at that
institution this week. There were present
Judge EdmistOn, J. H. Clifton and A. NJ.
Smith, of Lewis county; +. G.. Cracraft, OF
Ohio; Chas. Despard, of Wood; j. l. s.
Hasler, of Jackson; Alex. Monroe, OF
Hampshire; j. A. +. Martin, of Preston;
and VIM. l.. McNeal, of Pocahontas.
The coal contract for the ensuing year
was awarded to l.. NJ. Patton, OF Clarks-
burg, at S3.99A per 100 bushels delivered in
the asylum engine house.
The -four contract for the next six
months was awarded to Col A. w. Wood
ford, of this place, at S. IS per 200 pounds,
and so cents per bushel for corn meal.
DR.. J. S. Lewis, who has been second as
sistant for some time past, was promoted
to first assistant to ill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of DR.. A. G. Stalnaker.
Dr. Allen Gettings, of Clarksburg, was
appointed to fill DR.. Lewis place.
The report of DR.. J. w. Bland the Super
intendent, was received and adopted by
the Board. The expenses per capita Of
those in the institution for the past six
months has been $2.l1H per week, and for
the entire year 81 Is per week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-28
NICHOLAS COUNTY.
Court News and Criminal Matters.

NICHOLAS C. H., w. Va, October a.
Circuit court will convene here the 10th OF
next month, with Judge Henry Brannon
on the bench. There is very large Grim.
inal docket for this court, and it is very
likely that but little civil business will be
disposed of at this term.
The trial of Ellis Murtin, indicted at last
court for rape, will have a hearing at this
session, and no doubt the extreme punish
ment of the law will be meted out to Mar
tin, who is confined in Jail at this place
awaiting trial.
The 3Oth, the first Monday OF court is
the day agreed upon to commence the trial
of the Morrises for the murder Of William
Hensly, last spring, which has been report
ed to the REGISTER from time to time.
Col. ]. M. French of Mercer county, and
Major r. F. Dennis of Greenbrier, will de-
fend the prisoners, and Col. Davis, of
Greenbrier, will aid States Attorney Alder
son in the prosecution. This promises to
be the most interesting trial that has ever
been before the jurisdiction Of the Nicho-
las courts.
The Morris boys seem to take their situa-
ton mildly, and pass their time playing
the violin Vand conversing with friends
through the barred window. Tompson is
an excellent fiddler; and frequently the
string air of "0ld Sledge" is heared from
the lower east window of the Jail.
On any public day crowds OF people con-
greRate around the Jail to catch glimpse
of the Morrises, and TO hear "Tomps play
the fiddle" which only costs the asking.