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The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15

The Legislature viii probably be ask
ed TO establish new county out Of parts
of Yazoo, Washington and Holmes. We
understand that the new county move.
ment has some strong friends in certain
portions Of the territory named above.
--Yazoo City Herald.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15

Col. Inge, as Speaker, and Gen. vii.
hanson Us Clerk, are the right men In
the right places. While We didn't do
any OF the voting, our ticket was elected
all the same.--Enterprise Courier.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15

The Governors message, coplous ex.
tracts from which we publish elsewhere,
is in every respect very creditabls
document. Il is plain, practical busi-
ness.like, moderate and dignified in tone.
aud contains, besides an exhaustive ex-
hibit Of the resources and condition Of
the State, number Of timely and SEN
able suggestions. Columbus Index.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-15

1t is to be hoped that the Legislature
in its wisdom will enact somo law that
will give us better roads. Ashland Reg
ister.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

If 10 act with a party, and to write for a party, and to declare for par ty, can make a man party man, then we are democrat, and there is no other known act that is required to make a man a member of any par ty. This we have done for % years. Atkins Reflector.
 But yet you never raised the first single note of warning when danger threatened the party, in the recent movement to commit the B. of F. to the policy of running their own can didates and disregarding the demo- cratic primaries. This may be ev- idence of being good democrat and acting with the democratic party, but 1t IS of that sort that always leaves serious doubt. Besides, on this subject, those fiddlers might have an impression as to the matter of acting with the party. It must be admitted that a little suspicion is allowable when so much haste was made, and so much care taken, to secure a certain substitute that was offered to a certain resolution, that was adopted Tn the County Council, and said substitute has not been gwen to the public, not that any body knows of, although the Secre- tary was requested to furnish a copy of the proceedings for publication, and this substitute was part of the proceedings. Perhaps that snbsii tute might testify to the Rcflector's undyipg devotion to the party, and perhaps not, and since we come to
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

for that of the democratic party. After mixing and mingling among the people of our county, no one need be told that the democratic party of Pope was protected round about by bulwarks of that power that comes of strength of character, and excellence of motives. We may be excused for speaking in the praise of the people of Pope county, and especially of the high type of party integrity, which we have ai- ways found among them. We have no spltes nor grudges to vent nor ambitions to satisfy, save to make as good soldier in the ranks, if possi- ble, as our fellows. and as far as it devolves upon us individually, to serve and foster the interests of the whole country, and of the party of our choice. In our remarks indica- tive of industry, character and ap- preciation, we would not exclude that portion of our people who differ with us in politics. The difference is held in honesty of purpose and good faith, and while we think them wrong, still we accord them the rights we claim, and pass our res pect for their integrity and good motives. We extend hand to all in the struggle for prosperity, and the maintenance of good government and sound morals.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
TIE Arkansas Democrat il

THE Arkansas Democrat is mis taken when it says that the great Northwest has but one candidate to present before the people. This may be true in respect to a state office, but it should always be borne in mind that Judge W. w. Mans field lives in the great north west and while he may not be flying his colors as a candidate, yet the peo pie are willing to perform this sery ice for him, and this is the time when extraordinary good sense should point to our best men, wheth CT they are paving up the dirt ol not. It may be remarked, however that the honor of Judge Mansfield's name and candidacy for the senate will not all be accorded to the grea' north west, for the whole state vii delight to honor and promote thil distinguished gentleman.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

THE correspondence of the DEMO GRAF last week covered a pretty wide field of sentiment, all that is embrace ed between that of the earnest inter est of loyal democrat to the che merical utterances of the enthuasias- tic visionary. Our columns are open to the the people for their discussion of questions of public importance. The DEMOCRAT is the peoples journal and it is their paiyilege to use it in this way, and its correspondents, re gardless of the views entertained so long as they are germain and re- spectful will always be admitted and have the best of treatment, be. cause it is a matter of importance to exchange ideas in the discussion o1 measures, and men as well. Oul columns stand open for such pub lie use, while it is definitely under stood, of course, that the editors opinions are represented in no way by his correspondents, save as they may seek to subserve the public good, through the channels of the democratic party, and breath fealty to its time honored institutions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

We have not practiced law but about two months in ten years, and tried it just long enough the last time-two months-to learn that cur health would not admit of the additional mental labor it would i'm pose.--Atkins Reflector.
 An! What thought. Suppose his health HAD admitted of it,-Oh gracious, what conclusion. But here it is, no getting around it. He would have been lawyer to this day, and under the ban of the B of F. He was lawyer long enough, however, to admit of being adyertis- ed as one of the leading lawyers in Northwest Arkansas, and that in his own paper. But what if his health should improve, but the subject is too utterly utter, to prosecute fur ther. It must be taken for granted that since the Rchector's occupation etood in the way, Providence affiict ed him to prepare the way for his apostleship @ 10 the B. of F., for it fails to appear that he ever served an apprenticeship in any kindred oc- cupation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
TIE Governor, Auditor ot St.

THE Governor, Auditor of State, and Judge Mansfield, recently, as a board of publication of Mansield's Digest advertised for the lowest re- sponsible bidder for the binding of 5000 copies of the same. Where upon..M MT. James Mitchell applied to Chancellor Carroll for a writ of in- junction, restraining the board from letting the contract to another, claim ing the right to do the work under the terms of his contract with the State as State printer, which the Chancellor granted, and the board appealed. The Supreme court had the case before them on last Friday, and decided that the binding of the Digest was not within the terms of MitchelPs contract and the Chancel- Tor erred in granting the injunction. And thus MitchclPs little game went to the wall, and that without remedy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
Gravel Hill Items. !.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Everything lively in this locality. Some frost lately but the fruit has not been injured.
 Mir. w. c. Bowden will begin op- erations with his we'll auger next week.
 The boys can express their feel ings in poetry better than prose,else why do they meet to sing so often. Mr. R. J. Linam will begin work with his well auger in short time. He is the public's obedicnt servant. Preaching here every fourth Sab bath by Rev. s. A. Graham and every second Sabbath by Rey's. w. J. McAnally and A. +. Bowden.
 There is Gravel Hill boy very much interested as to the state of the Arkansas river. He goes there the day before Monday very often.
 The Gravel Hill lodge B. of F. will meet here after every fourth Satur- day night. Visitors are respectfully asked to notice the change.
 LoCALIzER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

by Mfr. ". w. LemIey, followed by ! chorus of aHappy Greeting To AL"
 Then original compositions. Mu- sic, either instrumental by Mrs. Kuhn, or choruses, singing by a choir, coming in at proper intervals.
 Next, extract reading by class in 4th Reader. Then Temperance Reclamation by Mr. J. M. Poe, fol lowed appropriately by the touching song, "Come Home Father" Next, Elocution class, and then that most beautiful song, "Whiter Than Snow," was delightfully."- rem dered by class. A very interesting delineation of, how firm mothers sometimes are, was iprotrayed in dialogue. Next, Reclamation by +. w. Kuhn, and 0. c. Bennett, and last of ell, the school sang sWhen Shall We :sseet AgainY'
 Another school will commence on the 14th inst.
 F. D. E. MONTGOMERY, D. B. RICHARDSON, R. F. BLACKBURN, ] w. w. WATKINS,
 J. w. BREwToN, J. M. HENKLE, Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
There is nothing more enc

There is nothing more encourag- ing than to receive cordial hand
 shake from honest, upright men, whose friendship finds expression in this excellent soclal custom. To have the approval of good men, and to be admitted into thelr favor and esteem, is boon in this life of vast significance, and of purest enjoyment, and these sentiments are pretty apt to crop out in the hand shake and manner of salutation. It makes one feel better and think more of himself and his country, to mingle with mo- ble and appreciative people, to have them indicate by word and action, their friendship and esteem It is, also, source of comfort, and gives confidence Iii the future, to find the hearty, healthy expressions among the people for public honesty. virtue and good morals. It must awaken a deeper love in the heart of a demo crat, especially if true and loyal, as he mingles among the honest, up. right, industrious masses, 10 witness their devotion to democratic princi-
 ples and faith, and to see in their own integrity, the solid foundations
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

WE have not noticed where John Sherman, senator from Ohio, and author of the ,Danville riot and the Copiah county (Mlssissippi) senate committees, has introduced motion to investigate the terrible Cincin- natl riots. In as much as this riot had to occur, it took place at the very spot it should, right under the nose and in the state, and among the people of this investigation and hater of the South and Southern interests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
TIE court which adjourned at D

TIE court which adjourned at Do yer on last Friday, was one of the shortest and most inexpensive courts ever held in Pope county, at least in great many years. It transacted large amount of business for the time 1t set. The court convened on Monday morning and adjourned in time on Friday following for Judge Cunningham to catch the evening tram on the Dardanelle and Russell vile R. R. The Judge dispatches business in hurry. He rustles up attorneys in way to suggest very forciblv to their minds the impor- sance of being ready for trial when the case is called. The Judge pre- sides with great dignity and his rulings are prompt and convincing, carrying with them the respect of the bar. The prosecuting attorney is also able and serves the state well. These facts may serve to some extent to account for our short term of court at this session, but we opine the great cause.-the underlying cause is that of the removal of the whiskey traffic from our midst by means of the three mile law. The people now can begin to sec the practical, bene- ficial results of this wholesome law. Let it ever remain to make our citi- zens sober, our courts short and our taxes light, and give us peace and quiet and good morals besides.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
Ex-Attorney.Genera $. P. Hugh

Ex-Attorney-Ge 5. P. Hughes has decided to enter the canvass for governor. He is one of the best known of our public men, and during his official career won reputation which stamped him a man of fine abilities and high integrity.-Ga- zette.
 Col. Hughes is gentleman of great fitness for the position of chiei executive of the State, and has great ability to discharge the duties devolving upon the highest officer in the State. If the honors of the gov ernor's chair should descend upon his shoulders, he will not fail to prove worthy, and add dignity to the position.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

Uuder the existing treaties be. tween the United States and China, it is question whether chinaman can become citizen of the United States or not. The city authorities of the Capital are wrestling with the question now, as three chinamen went up to the polls Tn Little Rock in tho city election on the 1st inst.
 and, on filing their intention to be
 come citizens of the United States the judges took their votes, whicl gave rise to contest of the election
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Your correspondent has deferred his communication, knowing that a report of the closing exercises of the Appleton school had been forwarded, and we supposed that would take up sufficient space in your paper. The late frosty mornings have played havoc Tn the gardens, and some corn has been bitten down, but most of the corn has not put in an appearance as yet.
 A little son of MT. R. A. Rankin is very sick, hardly expected to re- cover. Health, as general thing, pretty good, except colds.
 Mir. James Walker and Miss Edith Poe were made one last evening, Mr. J. NJ. Henkle, J. F., officiating. May prosperity be theirs.
 MT. w. T. Montgomery has been to Kansas, looking around, we sup pose, for better country. Not find ing it, he has come back to Home, sweet Home. He intends to stay here at least ten years before he moves there. "There's life in the old land yet" and Pope county can furnish very good home for man who is worthy of one.
 The B. of F. meet regularly twice a month, and are right side up with care". The members working har- moniously and endeavoring to ac- complish good.
 The Lodge of F. A. NJ. meets monthly, with good attendance. Our weekly singings are pretty well attended, and are interesting; Thursday night is the time. Prayer meeting every Tuesday night.
 The political waters are quiet here, but there are those wishing them disturbed, that THEY may be healed. Vox VoBls. April llth 1884.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
IN another column will be fc

IN another column will be found a very interesting correspondence that will throw much light on the vexed question of listing for taxa tion all of mans property, includ- ing his bread and meat. It will be found from the Attorney Generals opinion, that the law that requires the assessment of meat and bread, so much complained of by people throughout the country, is not leg islative enactment simply, but con stitutional provision. So that the blame cannot be made to attach to the last general assembly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
The Critic Again,
Correspondents Of thc Democrat.


 Our callow friend of the Reflector devotes q column of his great week ly to us, and while we are more than wiling to admit Ee shows uncommon good judgmentin selecting a subject to comment on, we feel duty bound to object to the way he treats the subject. He says his reference to us was to show the ssanimus and tactics Of the DEMOCRAT. Now if that was his only motive he certainly could have left out the inference that we had violated our obligations. It ls plain to an observing eye that he is trying to sugar coat his reference te us by saying he struck at some other man and inadvertently hit us. What squirming! The truth is, he was mad with jealousy, and struck al random. right and left, and now is trying to compromise the matter by saying Ec struck no one. We never joined the B. of F. to support them individually nor to have them sup port us, and outside of working fol the advancement of the order and te help one another in distress and danger, we feel under no obligations to them. But then the editor of the Reflector is in distress, and we pre- sume we ought to help him. Well we are willing to help hlm individ ually, but his paper we are not, and we don't consider we are under any obligations to support it. On inves tigation we find the paper was only recommended to the brothers as { paper for them to take and was no adopted for them 10 support.
 | The editor thinks we 2 ndel obligation to him for u position we occupy as solicitor and cores pendent of the DEMOCRAT. Wh, bless your life, Bro. Gill we were al employe of the DEMOCRAT before W, ever saw your paper or the B. of F was thought of, and never have seer the day when we thought we wer, not welcome visitor to the DEM ocRAr's camping ground. The edi tors egotism is enough to disgus any decent man with his paper. Hi reference to what grand work h. did at the grand council, his being assigned ia leading position on al the committees is egotism almos equal to his referring to himself il his own paper as being one of tn "finest lawyers in the northwest.
 We scarcely know which is in tn most doubtful position our self O Bro. Gill, but being charitably in clined towards our self we rathe think Bro. Gill is the most dubious The first lieutenant" has had hi say, and Bro. Dictator of the Reflec tor may now take the stand with ou earnest admonition for him not t, occupy more than page of his grea weekly in condemning all of us B. o F. together. VIM. l.. CROW.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

A meeting was held in the Cooper Institute, New York city, on the 9th of April, in support of the movement to aid in the establishment of homo for disabled southern soldiers. In the absence of Gen. Grant who was to preside, Corporal Tanner presid- ed, and Gen. John B. Gordon made the address, which was one of elo- quence and elicited much applause. The movement is likely to succeed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
IN another column will be fo,

IN another column will be found the proclamation of Governor Berry, offering THREE HUNDRED dollars re- ward tor John F. Halle, who killed Mir. Sam James in Dover, Christmas day, for which act he was to have been tried at the last April term Of our court, but he wasn't tried, be- cause of his absence. Chancellor Carroll can now mediate as to whether his bail of $500 was ade- quate or not. At any rate, it failed to secure his presence at court.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
Lucky Lottery Players of the
 Golden Gate.

J. kraimer is not happy man. He bought ticket l,262 Of the March llth Drawing of The Louisina State Lottery, but placed so little depend ence upon his luck that he forthwith sold half of it to John Partell, q sill versmith of 623 Sacramento Street, and C. F. Robbins, machinist liv- ing at 5l2 Leavenworth Street. The ticket drew the the third prize, SlO, 900, and Kraimer, is not in the best of humor. This is the fourth time within few months that San Fran ciscans have been the winners of val nable prizes.-San Francisco Call Chronicle, March l6.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

THE Republican convention q, Little Rock, April Sth, elected dele gates to the national republican con yentlon. For the state at large Powell Clayton, Logan H. Roots Henry M. Cooper and M. W. Gibbs (coD. From the 2nd district, John H. Johnson and Ferd Havis. Fourth district, Lafayette Greg and Kiddel Kidd. This is as far as we remem Der the delegation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

TIE initial number of the Yell County Mail, published at Darda- nelle, by Capt. R. A. Skinner, and edited by Col. w. L. Norris. has been received. It is a beautiful specimen of typography, and the editorial workmanship is worthy of the mechanical. We wish the new venture success, financially, and otherwise
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

EIGHT prisoners in the county jail of Green county, attacked the jailer on last Saturday, and knocked him down and got out, but the alarm was given by hls pistol shots, and num- Der of citizens rallied to his support, and a battle eusued in which one of the prisoners was killed, three wounded, and four escaped.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

think ofit, we have heard voace speaking at variance with the above declaration. This voice would seem disposed to class this excellent, ont spoken democrat D under differ ent banner, at period not % fal away, as the one mentioned.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

Republican conventions were held in all the districts in Indiana on the 10th, and expressions of prefer ence made for Gen. Harrison for president, and Blaine for vlce.presi- dent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

THE Memphis and Little Rock R. R., goes back into the hands of a receiver, under the decision of Judge H. c. Caldwell on Saturday last. Col. E. K. Sibley has been named by the attorneys of the road for the position of receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

Mike Berry, bartender, was shot and killed, in Texarkana, the 10th inst, by Deputy sheriff J. F. Clark. Berry had threatened Clark's life on sight, and Clark on sight opened fire on him, with above result.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

TIE papers are of the opinion that one James G. Blaine, of the pine hills of Name, is the e.stumbling block in the way of grammatical Logan's onward march to the Whitehouse. That is, so far as that side of the house is concerned.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
Dover. Ark.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 County Council of B. of +. met in call meeting on the 29th of March, for the purpose of determining the action of the order in the coming campaign. The determination was noble and grand, tue order will ever do well to have nothing to do in pol itics, for we, as hand os Brothers can never expect to get along qui- etly and peacably if we take part in politics, for we are mixed with all
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17
The Bread and Meat Question. Correspondence of the Democrat.

There is feeling way down In thl heart of the taxpayers of Pope county to know something in regard to the law requiring the assessor tc assess our meat and corn. In order that your readers may be fully post ed Tn this important subject, please answer the following questions thro the DEMOCRAT: 1st, Was this law an act of the last general assembly ol not? 2d, If not, when was such . revenue law enacted. By an swering the above you will greatly oblige waiting public.
 M. G. HEARN.
 Potts Station, April II.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-17

WE learn that another attempt will be made to call another county council of the B. of F. at an early day, to reconsider as to the matter of putting B. of F. ticket in the field.