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Year: 1878

This sort of thing in the meteorological
line is what the verse-writer meant when he
said "lhe stormy March has come at last"
1t usually comes at first, and stays mouth,
but this year it has hung back so as to agree
with the prediction and the poets song.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return preserve COM
munications that are not used.
Year: 1878

The Cuban patriots 10 New York got an
awful scare the other day. They were pass
ing resolutions to the effect that every man
on the island (not Manhattan but Cuba)
ought to die rather than submit to the op-
pressor, when loud noise was heard. With
wild shrieks of terror the patriots rushed for
the door. tumbling over each other in their
mad haste. They thought the Spaniards had
come
Year: 1878

The defeat OF the Southern postal-clair rs
bill is matter of great interest to the coan-
try. 1t would have been passed had there not
been discovered in the rebel archives evil
dence that the claims embraced in it had
been passed upon and allowed by the Con-
federate government. The charge that th e
contractors had been paid was repeated iy
made by Republican Representatives ind
stoutly denied by Southern members. ven
Mr.. Reagan, the Postmaster-General of the
Confederacy, upon whose recommen dation
the Confederate Congress acted, did T .ot hes
itate to say that the government property
in the hands of the contractors and post
masters at the outbreak of the Reb allion wa:
either turned over to the authorities at Wash
ington o. held by the the insurgent govern
ment subject to the demand of the Fedora
authorities, and that these men were moi
paid by the rebeious states the sum due
them from the United States. Yet it was
conclusively proved that the statements made
by the Southern members, some OF whom
held seats in the Confederate Congress and
so mast have known the facts in the case,
were false. The truth would not have been
brought to light had not our Government
some time since wisely purchased the rebel
archives. The purchase was denounced at
the time by Democrats as gross extravaganza
but the documents have already paid for
themselves.


1t is very evident that if the Democrats
could have had their way the rebel archives
would not have been purchased, and we
should be paying much money from the treas
ury to men who have no title to it. It is as
evident that had the Democrats controlled
the government last week the archives would
not have been examined. 1t is also reasona-
BILE to assume that should the South get con-
troll of the government through the Demo-
documents of the Confederacy forward as
obstacles to the demands of its own people.
Now in very many cases the only evidence of
the disloyalty of Southern claimants is to be
found in these very archives, and if that evi.
dence is withheld or made away with, claims
amounting to many millions of dollars must
be paid. Who doubts that the South having
the power would destroy evidence that tends
to defeat its designs? Southern members
the other day did not hesitate to deny the
existence Of facts of which they mus: have
been cognizant. Will they hesitate to destroy
the records which prove them to be liars
Will they hesitate to sweep away obstacles to
the successful prosecution of claims which
they are sent to Congress to allow? Let
them but once get the power and the only
safeguard of the treasury will be thrown down
and the horde of hungry claimants will rush
in and fill their pockets at the expense of the
Northern people. The Democrats have
always resisted proposals to print the records
of the war, for once printed they could not
be destroyed. The opportunity of Kidding
themselves of all danger of this printing will
not be suffered to pass unimproved. If we
do not want to pay hundred million dollars
to Southern claimants we must send a Re-
publican House to Washington to keep watch
upon Democratic Senate
Year: 1878

THERE are 'ssold chunks of truth in these
remarks of the Shoe end Leather Reporter |:
The fact that business is considerably less
active thus far this year than it averaged last
year, may be accepted as good or a bad
sign, according to the deduction drawn from
it. Confning our observation to our own
trade, we are inclined to regard the present
as an improvement on the past. 1t does not
follow, as a matter Of course, that when
traffic is unusually brisk the auguries of pros
perity are most propitious. To the extent
that there IS legitimate demand and steady
consumption, trade may be vigorously pressed
without any great apprehension of danger to
seller or buyer. 1t may be presumed ordina-
rily that men do not contract for goods with.
out expecting to find customers for them, nor
without intending to pay for them. Conse-
quently, if their expectations are not disap-
pointed, the chances are their intentions will
be fulfilled. Bot if it should turn out that
they were over-sanguine, and had engaged
more stock than they could dispose OF, and
were bending beneath the double weight of
crowded warerooms and distended bill book,
the result will be very apt to show thae both
debtor and creditor would have Jared better
if business had not appeared so temptingly
lively when their mutual bargains were
made.
Year: 1878

The young men of to-day keep pace with the times.
The SHORT JACKET and LEATHER
PANTS of by-gone days are things of the past.
peculiar and cultivated taste must be the only re-
quirement which will enable a merchant to select
styles and fabrics that will be sure to please the
mass of our young Americans. We claim to have it,
and our Youths Department will speak for u. No
pains have been spared to make this Department a
leading feature of our mammoth wardrobe.


A cordial invitation is now extended to young
gentlemen to call and examine our goods.
Year: 1878

- Strange that certain newspapers
will claim tn work for the good of the
temperance cause, and at the same
time take particular pains to hunt up
and publish everything derogatory to
the character and standing of temper
anee lecturers and temperance socle-
ties.-FlGttsmOufh Chronicle.


Temperance lecturers and temper
ance societies ought tn so conduct
themselves that nothing derogatory
could be hunted up.
Year: 1878

Immigration that crosses the
river at this place is greater this spring
than at any previous time, bnt they
are nearly all bound for Kansas. I'm
migration destined for western Ne
braska crosses the river further up.
Year: 1878

We take pleasure this week in
calling especial attention to the new
and splendid attractions at Mr.. Low
mans store. They are just opening
and displaying their very large and
specially ordered fall and early winter
stock OF goods. for ladies. gentlemen
and children and if fine fashion
able lady e cloak is wanted, or a cloak
for the little girl, or an elegant gen.
tleman's full suit, including Overcoat,
you should see Lowman's stock be-
fore you purchase. And his entirely
new stock aud styles of suitings will
please the ladies. for they aFe superior
TO anything heretofore brought to this
market.
Year: 1878

- In The beginning Of the cam
psign just closed in this county, We
marked out a mild course to pursue
in what we should say regarding our
political opponents. and conhGing
earself to Mr. Howe's Legislative REQ.
ord, guarded against saying any thing
that could be termed abusive. We
might have brought up many facte
We had knowledge of regarding Mr..
Howe's style of obtaining votes two
gears ago such, as his atiemp pit to hribe
Pavey with a Berkshire SOW, but
thought 1t as yell not to DO so, hoping
10 hear nothing more of the kind and
that cir. Howe would conduct bis
campaign leaitimsteiy, decently and
hOnorebly. But this he has not done,
we feel satisfied, and as the conductor
of paper devoted to the right and
the interests Of our patrons and our
country, we arraign Mr.. Howe and
confront him with facts that ehould
make him blush with shame. Mr..
Howe and his friends may whine
that this is abuse. Very well, we care
not what they call it so long as it is
true. It is another black page in his
political record--as POLITICIAN he
must bear the record he makes--it is
worse than abuse. We wish We could
write other things about our Senator
elect, but he will not permit Us.
Year: 1878

- Some of our friends put on terri.
BILE long faces over the defeat of the
republican ticket. Well. that is about
all the consolation they have. and
they have right to look sour. Just as
they feel. But never despair boys
pick your flint and try it again. We
propose to fight 'em the rub of best
six in eleven.
Year: 1878

Those who delight in attending q
good theatre will have an opportunity
next week of Witnessing the perfor-
mances OF the best dramatic troupe
that ever visited our city. The Walt
srs Dramatic Company on Monday
evening will begin series of enter
tainments in Marsh Hall to continue
during the week. Mr. Decker, of our
city, whose opinion is good on such
matters, is acquainted with the Walt
ers Company, and says that other per-
formances here of that kind have
been mere 'Snides" in comparison to
the Walters. Their bill promise beau
tiful and appropriate scenery and a
splendid orchestra of brass and string
instruments, General admission so
cents
Year: 1878

- There is once and a while some
fellows from the country, who having
neglected to sign away their liberty,
come TO town and show their utter
contempt of bondage and shackles by
getting glOriously drunk. With these
exceptions ~e scarcely ever see a
drunken man on our streets.
Year: 1878

With few exceptions the pupils in
THE department seem very much in
terested in their work, and are ladies
and gentlemen in their behavior to-
ward their teacher. The work done
is thorough and satisfactory.
Year: 1878

y note dated on Sunday is void.


II a note be LOST or stolen, it does not
release the maker; he must pay it.


An end0rscr of note is exempt from
liability if not served with notice of its
dishonor within twentv-fom hours of
its non-payment.


Noies bear interest only when 50
stated.


Each individual in partnership is re-
sponsible for the whole amount of the
debts of the firm.


Ignorance of the law excuses no one


An agreement without consideration
is void.


Signatures in lead-pencil are good in
law.


a receipt for money is not legally
conclusive.


Contracts made on Sunday cannot be
enforced.


A contract made with minor is
voidable.


\ contract made with a lunaiic is
void.
Year: 1878

tunes and who are noted as being
more exacting than those that have
inherited wealth.


1t is possible, and even probable,
that we may not be able to dispense
with industrial corporations, but the
best way to escape the tyranny that
seems to be invariably connected with
them is to turn from manufacturing
to agricultural pursuits. There is
land enough IN the West to accom-
modate all the impoverished and
abused in this country.
Year: 1878

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 21.--Hon.
John L. House was unanimously re-
nominated as candidate for con-
gress for this the Sixth congressional
district to-day by the Democracy.
In his speech acknowledging tie
compliment he said: In the next
contest between the two great parties
they will divide upon governmental
policy and without sectional animosi-
ty. Sectional hatred will be eiimi-
:lated from the contest. So far as
the South is concerned l am certain
that such will be the case. cannot,
fellow-citizens, find it in my heart TO
indulge in feelings of malice toward
the people of the North when Wit
ness their magnanimous and gener-
Gus conduct toward the Southern
people. 1 feel like pulling off my
hat and standing uncovered in their
presence. o, grander than the VIC
tory won by the people of the North
in their noble and generous contr:-
buttons to the stricken and suffering
South. Upon that fatal field the
South surrendered her sword; within
the shadow of the dark wing of the
hn
graves of her heroic sons and daugl-
tiers, with bowed head and fearful
eyes, she extends her hand and sur
renders her heart to the generous and
magnanimous North. Gods own
hand has bridged the bloody chasm;
let not ambition of man seek to re-
open the wounds aud to rekindle the
embers OF sectional strife. Let us SO
into this great contest of 1880 without
any of these elements oil sectional
bitterness. or course we will be di-
vided as to questions of government
tai policy, but with that element elim-
mated from the contest the repre-
sentative of the South can stand uron
the fioor of congress as the peer Of
any from the Northern states, and
can look to the material development
of his own section, to the enlarge
ment OF commercial relations, and
make the Southern people more pros-
porous. With fraternity and harmo-
ny restored, this great country can
march on to more glorious and IL
lustrious future than has been scen
in the past.


Some people have an idea that
Year: 1878

Now during the beautiful autumn
weather, the best time'in both town
and country to get ready for winter.
In town, people who can at all afford
it should get in supply Of coal and
wood for winter, prepare comfortable
clothing for themselves and children,
stop up the chinks,, and mako doors
and windows fit close so as TO exclude
frost and wind. But it is the coun-
try especially where this season Of
the year should be improved. Now
when the roads are hard and the
weather overhead delightful, wood
enough should be hauled to last all
winter, ample room should be proyi.
.dedt shelter nom wind and rain
all the live stock on the farm. Even
rude sheds to turn of the rain and
break 'the force of piercing winter
winds are infinitely better than no
protection at all. 1t is we'll enough
in fine weather to let stock run at
large, but in cold sleet, and rain and
frosty winds, especially at nights,
they should have warm and dry
shelter. 1t pays better in the long
run to take proper care of ourselves
and Of the dumb brutes committed to
our care. Damp, cold, filthy ill ven
tilated dwellings are sure to destroy
health Of body and peace Of mind
scant food and exposure to the pier
cling blasts and pelting storms of
winter are sure to deteriorate all
kinds of domestic animals. 1t re-
quires some effort as well as expense
to make farmers families and the
farmers stock comfortable during
the droary months of winter, but it
pays a big profit in both happiness
and money in the end.-Journal,
Year: 1878

It is not good for man to be alone,
under any circumstances; but when


he falls in a ten foot cellar, on his
way home on a dark night, he feels
that the companionship Of even q
ster-laddor would add wonderfully
to tho comfort Of his surroundings.
Year: 1878

The firemen OF the Sixth District come up
anon with new propositions to enable them to
establish complete fire alarm system in
their part Of the city. All the propositions
however, have the same defect. In their
operation they involve q preference Of pay
nlent in their favor over the other creditors Of
the city, which Mayor Pilsbury again
says cannot be admitted. In every case
the terms Of the Sixth District fire depart
ment have been exceedingly liberal, and
the rights Of the citizens Of this populo1s and
extensive district are recognized but nnfor-
tunately no plan has yet been proposed that
will not involve the city in litigation should the
authorities attempt to (practicalyl pay the
fire department Of the district in cash for
months during which their proportion Of the
taxes have not come in at the City Hall. We
have been led to refer to this subject owing to
the statement In one OF our city papers to the
effect that the amounts due to The Sixth Dis
tTict fire department have the character Of o
preference claim. which is apt to mislead the
firemen and the inhabitants of the district
mentioned.
Year: 1878

Administrator McCaffrey proposes TO make
demand upon the purchasers of the Canal
Street, Lake and Park railroad. in order TINT
Bienville and Custo1nlouss streets. along
which the road is laid. shall be put In trave,l-
ling order. In constructing the railroad the
original company has cut up portions of the
streets named, and has left them in an almost
impossible condition. There seems to have
been great neglect on the part of the city au-
thsaities at tho time in making the company
comply with their contract to replace the
streets IN travelling order. and this is what
Mr. MeCaf7rey is endeavoring to remedy.


We understand, however, that he will find
serious difficulties in the way Of accomplish
Ing the good he is aiming at. 1t Is true that
the original company were, by the terms OF
their charter, in duty bound to replace the
streets along which their tracks were to be
iaid In the same order in which they found
them. But the company has gone into bank
rt1ptcy, the road has been sold to other per-
sent owners are bound for the obligations OF
the original company in SO far as replacing
the streets in an available condition.


Mayor Pilsbury is unable TO determine the
question, and in order TO secure the city
against the otherwise inevitable expense Of
repairing Bienville and Customhous streets,
he will take steps to intervene In the bank
ruptcy suit with claim against the original
railroad company. The purchase price Of the
States court, will probably have to be Sc.
anestered to this effect. The prospects are
that it will be O much mixed up affair, and il
the city ever gets o cent for the repairing ol
the streets referred to 1t ought to be GOnsid-
cred in very good luck.
Year: 1878

The whereabouts Of Mad. Wells was yester-
day the subject Of much guesswork ON the
boulevard. The Washington dispatches, al
though stating that he was in that city, do
not assert that any one has seen him, and oil
reference to his presence is Of the most in
definite character From information re-
eeived last evening it is tplerably certain that
the dash made by Sheriff Houston on the
Kigolets Cnston-House station was in the
right direction, and was warm upon the trail
of the great absentee. 1t is stated that he was
at the Rgolets, and left only short time be-
fore the sheriff reached that point, Wells
having taken boat and seereted himself in
one Of the many bayous there, or in the
marsh. It is confidently asserted that to-day
he will make his appearance in the Superior
Criminal Court. Nous Derrons.


LATER.


Last evening Sheriff Houston succeeded in
the long sought for Wells at the
Rigolets neal. which place he was hiding, as
stated ii Sunday s DEMOCRAT. Wells was In
the Custom House station and complained Of
being i'll, too i'll to be removed to the city.
The sheriff with his prisoner, will arrive here
on the 10 20 Mobile train.
Year: 1878

declared the election of six circuit judges null


and void, on account OF the election by the
Legislature being Uiua goce instead OF by bal
lot. The decision was unexpected and start
ling,
Year: 1878

The Bentonville Advance of the 2itl
ult., has the following in regard to thc
Joplin Railroad project in Arkansas


We have been handed, by Capt. Lee
Taylor, letter addressed to him by
Col. 4. IL. Brown, Superintendent of the
Joplin railroad company, from which we
copy the following:


AZ will be in Bentonville within two
weeks. and hope to be able to offer our
friends rate that will take the business,
am sorry that Gen. Meyer has disap
pointed the expectations of your people.
As soon as this matter with him is def
nitely settled the Joplin company and
its friends will build your road, and
think we will have no trouble in coming
to just aod equitable understanding,
and had not this business been bulled on
your charter question, our road would
have been in operation to Neosho or
CRANKY. Enough of this let us all
work for the future


This company evidently means bust
ness, and we hope our people will not
feel discouraged by the recent failure,
but with renewed prospects of road
being built, will make another earnest
effort to do what is necessary on their
part toward the financial success of the
enterprise.
Year: 1878

The following is the report Of the
Secretary of the School Board for the
Van Buren District. From the re-
port it will be seen that we have less
than 500 to carry on the schools in this
District, for the coming year, which is
over $500 less than they had last Sep
tember, to start in on. In order to car
ry on the school the Board have got to
run in debt to tho amount of over 49,
0OO Whether they will be justified by
law in SO involving the District, we have
our doubts


Statement of the Van Buren School District


for the School Year of lS77-7S.


RECEIPTS.
Year: 1878

Little Rock Democrat All the towns
along the line of the Little Rock and TT.
Smith railroad are daily in receipt of
wild, exaggerated rumors that yellow fe-
YER has broken out in this city, and eve
ry day the officials receive information
that this town, or that station "has estab-
lished board Of health, competent
corps Of health officers and,


Whereas, We have officers to search
passengers and


Whereas, Baggage must be opened,
and its contents shown up; therefore,
be it


Resolved, That we shall quarantine,
and stop, your trains east OF our city
limits, tomorrow"


This is all sheer nonsense. The peo
pie along the Fort Smith railroad are un.
duly exercised and nervous. Should one
single case of yellow fever occur in Lit.
tie Rock, they will not only be notified
by DR.. A. l., Breysacher, tho vigilant and
faithful president of the board of health,
but will receive truthful information
through the Democrat. Believe what we
tell you, for this paper represents Ar
kansians, generally, as well as the citi-
zens OF Little Rock.


They are only following the example
Little Rock has set them. If it is-'' sheer
nonsense" and the people are unduly
excited Little Rock is entitled to the
credit, and, if you reap that which you
have sown, don't git up piteous howl
about it. You kept half.hundred poor,
unfortunates at Galloway, until such a
fuss was kept up about them that they
could not get to their destination or any
where else. Now you are roaping the
aftergrowth of your folly, by having
them to tallo care Of Exercise more
charity, more good common-sense, and
then you will be able, with a better
grace, to suggest similar course to 9TH
els. We wish to again warn our friends
all along the line of the Little Rock and
Fort Smith railway, against any action
that will tend to the stopping of the
trains. There is no danger Of the yel.
low fever, as there is not case in the
State, aud we shall all DO the sufferers
by any percipitate action Of over-enthu.
siasts
Year: 1878

Little Rock Gazette After some
what tedious trial, the case of the State
against the Rev. Reuben White, as an ac
cessory in the death of Miss Bush, was
disposed of by the discharge of the de-
fendant, there being no evidence against
him considered of sufficient weight to
warrant his commitment.
Year: 1878

During last night the eminent physi-
clans and careful nurses having the mat
ter in hand We're doing all that was pos
sible to enable the patient to pass the
crisis.


AT the time of going to press we can
state that the impression is gaining
ground that Major Gallagher viii reco
vpr
Year: 1878

The steamer City of Toxic, from Chi
ma and Japan, arrived at San Francisco
yesterday morning. She had broken her
crank pin and been under sail thirteen
days. The Chinese Ambassador and
suite and Minister Seward are among tie
passengers.
Year: 1878

At Newark. recently, General Joe
Hooker attended reunion of the Eighth
New Jersey Regiment Veteran Associa-
ton, and made short speech, in
the course of which be said earnestly
that so long as such organization of the
war vetarans as the Eighth were kept
alive; SO long as the men who carried
muskets aud swords showed such q
spirit as he then witnessed; there need
be no fears of the formidable growth Of
Communism in this country. 1t might
suit England to have the Communistic
experiment tried here, but there waa no
fear of John Bulls wish being gratifed.
Communism could take no root in free
America.