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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

have taken this question up, az yet
90 far IS We have seen. but when the
matter il looked into II must be seen
by al That it ii 1 question that should
excite the lntenst OF every man who
has the prosperity Of the state and
people at heart. Any thinking man
has but to examine the provisions Of
orr present constitution, and watch
its workings, to see that there are
many things in 1t that are not calcu-
lated to make our state prosperous,
or advance the best interests Of our
people. There is only one way that
these things can be remedied, and
that is BY the adoption OF new con
s:itution lone that will be suited to
our wants and necessities. There
are many things thai are necessary
to the prosperity Of the state that the
constitution docs not now provide for,
and which, at the time IL was made.
could not be provided for on account
OF the peculiar position the citizens
OF the state occupied at the time OF
its adoption. Having just passed
through civil war and just starting
afresh in their career as free and in
dependent citizens, with all the bit
ter prejudlces engendered by that
war to encounter in their efforts to
re establish state government, the
hands of the farmers OF our present
constitution were tied. In the face
of all the obstacles in their way, they
could not act as their better judg
ment would dictate, for fear Of jeop-
ardizing the interests Of the state
and creating strife and dissension,
and, too, they could not see far enough
into the future to correctly see what
effect their action might have, conse
quently the necessities OF the pres
ent time demand that these old laws
be wiped out, and new ones, suited
to the wants of the progressive Ar
kansas to day, be adopted.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
In re ono If the latter dav idios

IT is one Of the latter day idiosyn-
crasies in the history of the demo
cratic party that any respectable
journal in full connection with the
party, would have the effrontery to
advocate the abandonment by the
party of its most sacred principles,
and the construction Of its platforms
upon some chimerical idea of It's own
creation, or some particular view
which it happens to hold, or some pet
policy which it may present In the
olden time, when the glorious old
democratic veterans met their enc
mics upon the open fields of princi-
pies, the arena where so many glori-
GUS victories were won for the de-
mocracy of the nation, what would
have been thought of any man or
newspaper laying claim to respecta-
bility in journalism, that would have
dared to advocate the abandonment
of the doctrine Of states rights or
any other principle and the adoption
instead of a catch penny policy with
sail rugged with reference to a
breeze of good luck from a certain
quarter. Imagine, if you can, the
look of disgust that would have man.
tied the cheek of the old heroes Of
days gone by, as they would have
hurled anything so ignominious from
them. In those glorious days of
democratic success and national pros
perity, the battles were fought and
victories won, under the banners as
they foated to the breeze all inscrib-
ed with the tenets of democratic
faith. An enthusiasm which result
ed from solid conviction of right
and bold declaration of purpose.
nerved the party to strike squarefrom
the shoulder, and deal blows which
felled antagonists right and left.
Those were days of success; and, If
we would again ascend into power
and dominion in the nation, we must
prepare to hold our faith in the form
of the most progressive demonstra-
ton of action, and its bold procla-
nation to the world. Weddings must
be shown safe place aside, and the
country given to understand that
henceforth the democracy will stand
In the strength of grace and proclaim
its mission 10 the American people,
and ask power only In proportion as
it's principles may proclaim it q pub
lie benefactor.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

in subscribing the wants and neces-
stiles Of its owners A. those wants
may happen to lie outside Of mere
farming operations. II i healthy
sign to see real estate IN any country
passing up to firm basis in valua-
ton, and, In the past few years, Ar
kansas has been behind none in her
rapid strides in this particular. It
is also encouraging to see the dispo-
sition passing from investment IN
interpretations upon the idea Of spec
ulation to the safer security Of real
estate. The sooner this corporation
idea and disposition and especially
where they are framed for the pur-
poses Of speculation, can be success
fully checked, the better for our
country.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
ONE Samuel Randall, of Pennsyl-

ONE Samuel Randall, of Pennsyl-
vania, is in strait. On the one
hand his constituency, which is a
protectionist district in Philadelphia,
must be watched and served so as to
be sure of their support at the next
election, and to insure this, his great
influence must be thrown in the way
of tariff reduction as was the case
in the 47th congress when a reduc-
ton of Is per cent. was proposed by
that body. On the other, the white
house must be kept in view, for be it
known that Mr.. Randall would not
object to a four years sojourn there.
Accordingly we hear him using Ian
guage like this:
81 do not favor a tariff enacted
upon the grounds of protection sim
ply for the sake Of protection, be-
cause doubt the existence Of any
constitutional warrant for any such
construction or the grant Of any such
power. 1t would be manifestly in
the nature of class legislation. and
to such legislation, favoring one class
at the expense of any other, ! have
always been opposed"
A platform just about as agreea-
BILE as Mr.. Carlisle's. The difficulty
with Mr.. Randall is the difference be-
tween his profession and his prac-
tice. His little game to look this
way and that way, see nobody com
ing, dig taters, will fail. While he
is looking this way or that, some one
else will dig the taters.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

Editor HARRISON, Of the Quitman
Light, propounds the following co
nundrum There lives in Searcy
county. two men, who married. each
Others daughters, and each has y
child. Now. who can tell rs what
kin the children are 20 each other?
The building Of the Malvern aud
Pine railroad is still involved in
doubt. Diamond Joe Reynolds, who
announced his determination to begin
active work about February 1st. now
SAYS the recent complications Of the
Paramorc road have placed him at
sea, and that. he has concluded to
await further developments before
taking any further steps toward the
extension Of his road.
"A bill has been introduced in the
Lower House Of Congress by Hon.
10. X. Breckinridge, appropriating
$32, 009 for the Improvement Of the
Arkansas river at Pine Bluff. This
is the remainder of the 500, 600 rec
commended to be appropriated for the
work by the U. s. engineers, and as
Mr.. Breckenridge is III a position to
give it urgent and effectnai support,
there can be but little doubt that the
appropriation will be made.
tits now thought that Dale, (not
Wade) the Paris, Logan county, mer-
chant, who so mysteriously disap-
peared a few days since, and who
was thought to have been foullv dealt
with, has absconded with the $4,000
he had with him. This superstition
arises from the fact that his wife is
hisposing Of their effects at Paris,
preparatory to leaving there, and does
not seem to be distressed about the
matter. His stock has been attach
ed by creditors.
Searcy has again been called upon
to pass through the ordeal Of fire.
About the last of the frame buildings
on the square were burned last Fri
day. Loss $4,000, insurance about
81, 900. A correspondent writing
of the fire, says: while many de-
serve praise for earnest efforts to stop
the flames, our Methodist pastor, Rev.
Jeffet, who mounted the roof and
worked like a Trojan to the last, de-
serves special mention. We like a
man who relies on WORK as well as
prayer"
The Searcy County New Era says
rich vein Of gold has been discov-
cred in that county. The "find" is
somewhere in Searcy county, about
ten or twelve miles from Marshall.
But little is yet to be learned as the
exact location, as Mr.. Guthrie is some
what shy until his claim is perfected
and his mind satisfied as to his per
feet safety in divulging every detail
of fact. He informs us, however,
that the resources have every appear
ance of being inexhaustible, the lead
being clearly discernible for a dis
lance Of at least five miles. He be-
lieves that the place has been parti-
ally worked many years ago. Con
siderable excitement exists in the To-
cality and offers Of $50, 900 have been
made for the location of the claim.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

Real estate is still stiffening in
values, and the desire increases to
obtain this kind of securities for
loans. This is true in New York,
in Chicago, and generally throughout
the country. People don't like the
ethics of the corporations. There is
so much fraud in them and so much
of illegitimacy in their games that
prudent people don't like to invest
their earnings with corporations.
They are afraid Of the Gould's and
Yanderblt's. Real estate is the only
real security after ALL Post-Dis-
patch.
The time is not long in the past
when o man in possession of real es-
tate in Arkansas was considered it
tie better off than il he possessed
nothing and almost anything was
considered better collateral than real
estate, We have arrived Mt u period,
however, and we are glad to note 1t,
that this species of property is
acquiring fixed valuation which
will enable it to be turned to account
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07


AN effort, and a strong one, too, has
been made to have the Howard coun-
ty murderers' sentence of death com
mutcd to Imprisonment for life. A
fair trial by a jury and deliberate
Judgment of Il court is satisfactory
to Gouernor Berry that these men
ought to be hung, and hence he did
not interfere with the ordinary course
of law. We commend Gov. Berry
for his frmness in refusing executive
clemency to criminals convicted OF
aggravated crimes according to the
forms of law.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

In Mr.. Wallacc's communication
last week he expresses srrprise at
the result Of the Halle habcas corpus
trial before the chancery court, and
makes the remarkable statement that
no notice was given him by Chancei-
or Carroll of his issuance Of the writ
or the time of its hearing before his
court. This is remarkable indeed
on the, part Of the chancery Judge
and one Of the things that needs ex-
PLANTATION that he should issue writ
in such an important case and hear
Fit without giving proper notice to the
proper officers. Notices most assur
eddy should have been served, and a
reasonable delay granted in order
that all parties interested might have
been on the ground to bring out all
the facts possible to be developed in
the case. This surprise of Mr.. Wal
lace implies judicial discourtesy
and want Of proper respect for his
wishes and rights; but of course we
know nothing Of this only as inferred
from Mr.. Wallace's declaration, and
we would not refer to the matter but
for the surprise expressed at the re-
suit before the chahcery court.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

In another column will be found
an account of Birthday Happiness"
planned for DIR. James Gordon, of
Greenville. H., by his children. This
family will be remembered by old res
idents Of this community. DR.. Cor
don was contemporary with DIR. Thos.
Russell and they enjoyed the prac
tico of medicine together in this sec
ton for sometime and until DR.. Cor
don removed to Illinois, Dir. Gordon
used to own the residence now owned
by Dir. Fonzy Tucker. He was the
father of seven sons who adopted his
own profession, that Of medicine.
Two of his sons married wives in
Russellville. DIR. John II. Gordon
married Miss Emily Terrence, a
daughter of uncle Johnny Terrence,
and Dir. James married Miss Mary
Williamson, whom he left widow
and who afterwards became the wife
Of DR.. j. w. Pruitt. DR.. John H.
and Taylor visited the scenes of their
childhood days in Russellville in the
summer of 1881, and mingled among
the friends of their youth. There
are many among us who will be re-
joiced to hear Of happiness to the
Gordon family. One grandson, not
mentioned in the Suns account,
Tommy Gordon, who is a sterling
young citizen of Arkansas, doubtless
would have enjoyed to have seen his
grandfather's pleasure on that occa-
sion. The DEMOCRAT joins in the
wish for many more like happy re-
unions to these Pope county people
as used to be.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

THE repeal of the infamous s'iron-
clad oath BY majority of 1856 to IL
in the house of representatives shows
how near its death and extinction is
the detestable spirit of sectionalism.
The law prescribing that oath is one
of the last and worst of the relics of
retaliatory legislation, and its repeal
will hasten the coming of that era of
good feeling to which the interests
and aspirations are bringing the va
various sections of our common
country.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

SPEAKER CARLISLE has an eye to
the main chance. Not long since he
received an invitation to eat dinper
with club in Philadelphia. He
went along and eat it, and said not
a word about protection, and nov he
is under invitation to a free traders
club in New York, and he'll eat their
dinner too, but he is too sensible to
be caught talking much up there.
His object is to eat and not to talk.
He is rightfullY cautious of gas.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

The first twelve months after the
honeymoon in married life, is thought
to be the most trying Of any in its
whole history. II this is wcathered
successfully many, contend that you
need have no fears of the future.
The young married people can make
note of this, and make special eff
forts to cultivate each other, study
each others wants and learn the great
art Of forbearance and elf-forgetful-
ness. The right sort Of feelings, re-
spect and conduct for the first year
will settle into habits that will en-.
sure happiness ever after.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07


"THERE is no doubt but that Judge
w. w. Mansfield is the best material
in the state TO represent us in the u.
). senate" This was an observation
OF one of our most level headed citi
zens and one who has a good deal of
experience in public affairs and "A
large acquaintance with public men.
We second this observation under
the conviction that what influence
we have could not be better employ
ed than IN an exertion to call into
the services of our state the eminent
qualifications and lofty abilities of
this gentleman, who is the peer Of any
man in point Of attachments in any
particular whatever.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

WHEN the smoke of battle has
cleared away, and the results of the
next election clearly seen, whatever
else may or may not have been ac-
compl,shed, it will be seen that
amendment No. l, forever prohibit
ing the legislature from making any
appropriation for the payment of Ar
kansas fraudulent bonds, has been
made part of the organic law OF
the land, by lhrge majority. This
is our prediction.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
TAX AssEssOR,s NOTTCE.

Notice Is hereby. given that will at
tend each Township in Pope County
Ark, for the purpose of assessing the
personal property for the year 1884, and
the per capita tax of such as are liable to
pay the same, at the following times and
places, to-wit
Allen township, at Precinct, until 2
o'clock Friday, February sth.
Martin township, at Joseph Towards,
Saturday, February 9th.
Martin township, at Precinct, Monday,
February 18th.
Martin township, at r. II. Tate's,
Tuesday, February 18th.
Sand Spring township, at Precinct,
Wednesday, February 18th.
Bayliss township, at Precinct, Thurs
day, February 18th.
Clark township, at London, Friday,
February 10th.
Clark township, Grange Hall, Satur-
lay, February 10th.
Lee township, at Precinct, Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 18th and 10Th.
Holly Bend township, at school house,
near Mr.. Shinn's, Wednesday, Feb. 10th.
Holly Bend township, at Precinct,
Thursday, February 2lst.
Gala Rock township, at G. X. Camp
BELLS, Friday, February 22d.
Gala Rock township, at precinct, Sat
urday, February Esd.
Liberty township, at Scottville, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, February
25th. 26th and 9th.
Griffin township, at Appleton, Thurs
day and Friday, Feb. 2Sth ana goth.
Griffin township, at l.. ID. Ford's, Sat-
urday, March LIST.
Convenience township, at Precinct.
Monday and Tuesday, March Sd and 4th.
Moreland township, at Caglesviile,
Wednesday, March 9th.
Valley township, at Precinct, Thurs
day and Friday, March 9th and It'll.
Gum Log township, at Precinct, Sat
urday and Monday, March 9Th and 10th.
Gala Creek township, at Potts' Sta
ton, Tuesday and Wednesday, March
18th and 18th.
Wilson township, at Atkins, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, March 18th, l4th
ana 18th.
Illinois township, at Russellville, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday March
18th, 18th and 10Th.
Dover township, at Dover, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, March goth, 2lst
and 22d.
All persons are requested to meet me
at one Of the above-named places.
A. r. ROBINSON,
A aaaasor
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
THE STATE PRESS.
Extracts from our Exchanges
Showing the Drift of Dis
cussiOn.
country.


1t is always safe rule to apply the
Jeffersonian test to office seekers. In
the future no "war hosses" or party
favorites should be allowed to ride
into office unless especial fitness for
the position is shown. The Searcy
Beacon pointedly refers to the matter
in this vigorous style:
Only honest, sober and competent
mon for Office, should be the decision
Of every voter in 1884. Favoritism
and prejudice should not push any
into position of honor or trust. Merit
personal merit and fitness for the
office, should be the decisive test.
Had this been the rule in the selec
ton of officers in Arkansas, there
would haye been more good laws,
fewer bad ones, those we have better
executed, the state government more
wisely and economically administer
ed, and no law suits against default
ing officers. 1t Is high time to call
halt, and in future profit by the I'M
fortunate experience of the past.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
NO sICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land once at Dardanelle, Ark, Jan. %, 1881.
Nottee is hereby given that the following
nancy settler has filed notice of his Intention
70 make ilnai proof in support ef his claim, and
.nat ga 10 proof will he made before the County
s ~ . OF rope county, ARK, at Dover, Ark,
!, Nathan a. finney, Hi entry No. ii557 for
s sns s a, sc \ is,iin-sow; mex nc az ai-iin
He names the following Witnesses 20 nrov.
y, ms nonl inuous residence upon, aud cultivation
y. M Brewer, II. w. Barnes. Martin STAN
drudge, w. I. Cox, all OF Laurel p. o. ktk
ieo - Il. Nj. gibson, X sgister
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

LYING abed of mornings and re-
fiecting" is the latest recipe for max
ing money. 1t is an invention of the
Post. If guaranteed to be success
full and Bro. Williams has a patent
on it, it is useless for us to state tina,
he can prepare to take trip to Sar
atoga next summer for his fortune il
made.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

i.andohice at Darlancile, Ark in n. 4tb. 1881
Nolise L hereby ri ven that the following
named settler has HE'D notice or his Intention
y. MAKE hnhi PROOF IN support of his claim nnd
that said proof viii be made before Inc Comfy
95unufe % rope 20. Ark, at Dover, Ark an tho
9TH day OF Feb,uary 1884. VIZ: -" '''
Calvin g.. Turnbow, nd. entry Ma. soo2a s,r
.hS , qr W or OF section ii To . mr. ID west
lie names ths following wirpesscs 10 prove
W evn',nuohs residence upon. and cultivation
~ u w Craig D. n. Craig J. w. Walker AMI
y. y. Hurley, al OF scottyille Ark
'"o "a Il. NJ. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
NOTICE.

United States Land Office, Dardanelle, Ark,
February l., 1884.
Notice is hereby given, that application has
been made to restore to market with view to
the purchase thereof, the north half OF the
northwest quarter sec II, tp7 north range 30
west, 9th r. NJ, situated in Pope county Ar
kansas, and that the same will be offered for
sale at public outcry. at this Office on the 10th
day Of march. 1884, at O'Clock D. M, and sold
TO the highest bidder for cash in hand at
price not less than one dollar and twenty i've
cents per acre.
TN. GIBSON, Register.
ZESUS L. WISE. Rec,ver
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
MORTGAGE SALE.

HUssELvILLE, Ark, Jan. d, 1884.
We Will on the i2th day OF February 1894 be-
tween the hours prescribed for Judicial sales,
al property, at the town of Russeliyille Pope
county Arkansas, to-wit: Two Gne mules.
three milch COWS and calves, three head OF
one two horse wagon and harness. This sale
Is made under and by virtue of a mortgage ex-
ecnted 70 us on the 2and day OF June 1883, to
May the 22d 1888, one PAYABLE November i 1T
1883, and the other payable Jan. LIST 1884 Each
TOT the sum Of three hundred and seventy two
aoi,ars ana hity cents. The sale will be made
20 the highest and best bidder, for cash IN
hand "
DAVIS n SON. Att'ys.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

ANTONIO BARIos, of Guatemala,
and Jose Victor Zavala, of Nicara-
qua, have been admitted for instruc
ton into West Point acadamy by
resolution Of congress.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

WARNING ORDER.-In Justices court, ILL
nos township.
Hill 4 Thompson, plaintiffs, VS.. Jas Hind
man defendant.
The defendant, Jas. Hindman, is warned to
appear in this court within thirty days, to an
swer the complaint of the plaintiffs, Hill q
Thompson.
Given under my hand this end day Of Feb.
ruary 1884.
G. w. BRRRyMAN, Up.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

GOVERNOR HoADLEY, of Ohio, ia
vors Senator Payne as the democratic
presidential nominee, and predicts
that no other man can carry Ohio.
This is Payneful admission.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

IF Allen G.. Thurman has a supe
rior in point of ability and social
culture in the democratic party, it is
in order for that man to stand up,
for the party is just now looking up
a president.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

THE Little Rock Democrat believes
the people are almost, if not quite,
ready fora constitutional clause max
ing education compulsory. Such a
provision would be a long stride in
the right direction.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07

billy MAHoNE has been asked to
resign his position in the U. S. SEN
ate by the state senate of Virginia.
Williams ambition is liable to be
checked
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-07
NOTICE.


United States Land 0nlce. Darlanelie. ARK.
S.. JAM AIRY 10 1884,
Notice Is hereby given, that Application has
ncen ma'le 10 restore Ia market with a view
~ tne purchase thereof the east y or the q
" see . tps north range 81 west. situated i'm
ene county OF Pope, Arkansas. and that the
same, VIII be offered for sale at public out cry
~ tnls once, on the 23th day of February 1884
~ ten O'Clock a. m. and sold to the highest
Diuaer Tor cash in hand, at a rice not less
than one dollar and twenty n We cents uer acre
80, u. M. GIBSON. Register.
icUlf ZESAS l.. WISE Rpraivar