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Year: 1875

Elsewhere we give the proceed ings of the meeting held here on the 26th inst. for the purpose of organizing a county immigration society. Notwithstanding it is q very busy time with our rural friends, who are in the midst of harvesting oats and threshing wheat, the meeting was well at tended and most of the delegates answered to their names, only three townships failing to be rep resented. The interest that was manifested and the unanimity that was shown portend the best of results. There was no halting or pulling back and no difference of opinion as to the desire for new settlers and more dense population of good, honest working men. An organization was effected and we can say the selection of officers President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one Vice President for each township, were most excellent ones. We believe those chosen will engage in the work in earnest and we have no doubt that mucl: good will be accomplished.
Year: 1875

The Democrat at Evening Shade, is amused at, and cannot account for the seeming discrep- ancy of opinion between Col. Frolich and ourself in our re- ports of the appearance of things in q business point of view while we were at Little Rock attending the Press Association.

 Frolich says;

 Little Rock, notwithstanding the hard times are lowering at her threshold, is moving onward and upward"

 We said:

 "NVe found business in the city rather dull and the pressure of hard times plainly visible"

 Now, we don't see any discrep- ancy here the two reports using almost the same words-"hard times are lowering at her doors, and the pressure of hard times are plainly visible" meaning about the same thing.

 There may be something, how ever, in the hypothesis of the Evening Shade man, that the Col, in his perambulation, found q more lively part of the city than We did. Such q thing is by no means impossible, you know, in a last young city. Perhaps an cX- plmation-for the benefit of the gentleman from Evening Shade from Col. Frolicl would be in order
Year: 1875

STATE fOAkD UT T INA NSEJl

 LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June IS, lSso.

 At the time of the meeting of the constitutional convention, there was debt due to the Union Trust company of New York, for money borrowed by the state of Arkansas to pay interest on the public debt, for, which $395, ,00O of the bonds of the state were pledged as collateral security. Since that time this debt has been paid off, amounting in all to $7l, l,126.36, and the bonds thus pledged have been returned into the treasury and cancelled. There IS in the. treasury at this time ample currency to meet the July interest on all bonds that have been issued since the beginning of the year 1874. Owing to the failure of crops last year, and the excessive taxation of previous years, the legislature at its last session made the payment of taxes for the previous fiscal year permissive rather than compulso- ". Under these circumstances it is gratifying to be able to state that the people have voluntarily paid seventy-tive per cent. of the entire taxes due in 1874. The present stringency in money mat ters had led us to expect q much less favorable result; a result which we think may be attributed not only to the economical desire of the people not to be behind in the payment of their taxes, but also to dispositisn to assist the state in her financial standing.

 In answer to numerous inquir- ies, we wish to say that We see no reason why the funding of the state scrip as now allowed by law is not the best investment of it which can be made by hold CTS. The present price of scrip makes this q self-evident fact, provided that the interest on the bonds shall be hereafter promptly paid. The limited number of the bonds which can thus be issu- ed, the circumstances under which they are issued, the absolute and inviolable right given by the law to have the money at any time in the treasury applied by judicial proceedings against the state officers to the payment of the in- terest, the frugality of the admin istration of the government which is one of the most insuperable feat ures of the present constitution, render it, in our judgment, impos- sible that the interest on these bonds shall not be at all tirnes promptly paid. Under these cir cumstances, we cannot but think that the fundfng of the scrip in these bonds offers q secure and profitable means of investment, , We would also say that. the scrip issued since the twenty, third day of December, 1874, is not by law fundable, D.

 No one can have been anywhere in the state during the last few months and have failed to observe that the recuperative energies of the people have manifested them selves in very surprising man ner. This has been felt, and will continue to be felt, in the improve mcnt ct our finances, so that w0
Year: 1875

The rising o1 tue sun HeAe S"p bath morning will usher in the dawn of the 99th anniversary of our release from the yoke of Br,t ish tyranny and oppression. On that morning it was that the sun for first time shone upon free America. What long line of events the recurrence of this day brings to the American mind, and with what self satisfied degree of pride he reverts to the immor- tai deeds which have character ized our nationality since the dawn of our national career. And the valor and heroic endurance by which our claim to recognition as one of the powers of the earth was first won, is no greater source of qualification than the rapid and unequaled progress we have made. Why only Q few generations ago and what was these now grand and powerful United States! Where we now sit in the very lap of luxury, surrounded by all that exalts and embellishes civilized life, and makes existence desira- ble and enjoyable, the wild will derness spread his arms afar and the wild fox dug his hole unscar ed. Here the forest monster roamed at will, and the rank this tie nodded in the wind. The red man was lord of all. Where our stately mansions now stand and the tall spires of a thousand chap els rear themselves aloft, the wigwam and the campfire of the savage alone dotted the unbroken wilds' of the American forest. Where our palatial steamboats now blow the bosom of our mighty rivers bearing the trade and com merce of the greatest nation on the globe, the canoe of the red man only skinned the surface of the deep. Progress and civiliza- tion is stamped upon everything that meets our gaze. A land dotted all over with school houses, churches, and philanthropical in stitutions almost as thick as the star bespangled canopy of the heavens, tells the tale of American thrift, progress and enlighten ment. A land where all men are free and equal, and secure in the possession and pursuit of life, liberty and happiness stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the icy lakes on the North to the golden, sunny banks of Florida on the South, blossom ing as 8 rose and inviting the toiling and oppressed sons ofevery land to come and find genial home.

 Science, literature, art-every- thing that constitutes greatness and civilization are ours. Let our anniversary find light hearts and beaming faces. Let the booming of our guns and the

 lutter of our flags proclaim our pride and joy in the day that gave us freedom, liberty and greatness.
Year: 1875

Bent Turner, lately radical sher- if of Faulkner county was arrest ed one day last week by the sher- if of Sebastian county for embez- element while in office, The Ga zette of the 24th inst. said he was in that city trying to fix up a bail bond of $3000. The way of the transgressor is hard.
Year: 1875

The oil works building at Pine Bluff will be completed by the 18th of August. It will be a large two story brick. 'Rah for Pine Bluff, that's the way to pros per-don't wait for others to start the good work of establishing manufactures but go ahead your
Year: 1875

A new and dangerous counterftis was
discovered at the national bank redemption
agency Of the five dollar notes of the First
National Bank Of Canton, Illinois. This is
evidently changed from the plate on which
the counterfeit on tho Traders National
Bank of Chicago and the First National
Bank of Paxton. Illinois, we're printed.
Year: 1875

THE Arizona Citizen has attacked the calls upon the country press to join in the crusade. We are quite ready to admit that the great metropolitan Eeastern press is a liar, that it misrepresents the Indian question and Railroad Subsidy question as it relates to Arizona, and all that, and yet there is such thing as one's over-matching ones self. Might not the Great Press" strike back at a fellow and knock him clean out of time p We never like to begin fight unless we can win it, and if it can be shown that there is prospect of success in this in stance, we will go after them {" red eyed" Not long since Prof. O. s. Fowler gave our craneum an overhauling and pronounced it "a fighting head" For time we were ready to "tackle" all the physical and intel lectual giants in the country, feeling secure in the reputation the old man had given us, until finally a stranger came that way who had not learned who we were he 'picked up muss" and got away with it, simply be- cause he didn't know we were dangerous. We don't mind tIlting lance with anything this side of the Rocky ridge, but hadn't we better reconnoiter little before we march into strange camp where they don't know who we are, and are likely to ''gobble us up" all unconcious of the risk they run in dcing so.
Year: 1875

There has been much talk in and out of Congress of late about railroads in Arizona, and yet so far as we can see, re are as far away from those much needed institutions as if there had been nothing said or printed on the subject. Everybody wants to see Ari- zona connected by rail with the Pacific Ocean and the R. R. system of the Hast, and yet many Congressman who know it can't be done without Government aid, acknowl- edge themselves too cowardly to vote for it for fear demagogue press and political pre- tenders claiming to be in the interest of the people will quote tho record on them as sub sidists in some future political contest. The member of Congress who fears to do right, when he knows what is right, is a cowardly sneak, unfit to represent any body or any thing anywhere. We are not contending for Scott's bill particularly, but on general principles the man who announces himself opposed to subsidies in all cases, whether right or wrong, is slave to some power from which he hopes to get future support and is dangerous to entrust with legislation. The Texas and Pacific road can be of no benefit to Central or Northern Arizona ex- cept to spur up the Southern Pacific and set them to work in prospect of opposi ton. For this reason we desire to see both roads sub- sidized to the extent of rendering it an ob- ject for the Companies to build, otherwise we fear we shall be left behind in the race of development with our more favorably located councillors
Year: 1875

The Democracy of California are
again in power and the party is on
its trial. The thinking taxpayers
gave the Democracy their votes ex-
pecting return to the old Democratic
principles of honesty and economy.
The Republican party in this State
has been execrated for its extrava-
gance and misrule, and the people of
the State are looking to the now DOM
inant party for relief. On the Legis-
lature which soon meets the eyes of
the taxpayers are centered, and
unless their acts will bear the closest
scrutiny, the career Of Democracy in
California will be brief. The voters of
all parties are becoming independent
in their views and vote in the interest
of good government and not at the
dictation of party. We urge our rep
resentatives in the Legislature to put
the Democratic party Of the State on
the platform Of reform, as advocated
by such eminent Democrats as Gov
ernor TILDEN of New York. All
Tweedism must be crushed and all
jobbery rooted out. The success Of the
party in the future depends entirely
on its record at Sacramento this Win
ter and the best good of the people
should be the aim of all legislation.
Year: 1875

A NUMBER of enthusiastic newspa-
per philosophers claim that fish diet
increases the brain power, as well as
improves the morals. This may all be
so, but there are an unusual number
of exceptions to this rule, if we take
the fish-eaters as class. Among the
fishermen Of the European coast,
where can be found greater laxness of
morals; among the wreckers of New
Jersey we find cupidity disregarding
even human life, and among the oys-
termen Of the Eastern shore we see
both brain and morals at very low
standard, though these classes live al
most exclusively on fish diet. In
Brooklyn the fashionable circles revel
in the finest fish, yet, judging by the
expose at the BEECHER trial, the world
is led to believe that their fish diet
must have been shark, exclusively.
Year: 1875

THERE is no truth in the reported
killing of CHAVEZ in Arizona. We
confess the story looked improbable
when first published, and we are sur
prised that it was credited. Now that
it is found that CHAVEZ is not dead it
may be in order to inquire into the
killing of the man who was made to
personate him. Killing by mistake,
when an immense reward is offered
for CHAVEZ, may turn out to be muir
der.
Year: 1875

WE have every confidence that Gov
ernor IRWIN will make one of the best
Governors California has ever had.
He was elected on the reform issue
and the excesses of the past Republi-
can administrations will find In him
a sturdy foe. With IRWIN at the
helm on the Pacific and TILDEN pilot.
ing the Democracy of the Atlantic we
feel that the party ship will have q
prosperous voyage in the Centennial
campaign.
Year: 1875

THE Sacramento Evening Herald
ceases to exist after tO-day's issue and
next Tuesday will appear as morn
ing paper entitled The Sacramento
Morning Herald. We welcome the
paper to the realm of gaslight and late
telegraph reports.
Year: 1875

The new postal law requires the pre-
payment of postage on newspapers that
are sent beyond the limits of the county
ia which they are printed. To relieve
cur friends at distance from all trouble
in the matter, we shall pay the postage
on the DEMOCRAT without increasing
the subscription price. This will necessi-
tate prompt remittance of the subscrip-
tion price on the part Of our friends where
they wish to continue the DEMOCRAT, 9TH
erwise the paper will be invariably dis
continued at the expiration of the time.
Honey may be sent by post office order
or by draft, or registered at our risk.


A. McGREGoR & Son.
Year: 1875

How many are going to the Democrat.
ic State Convention from this County
next Wednesday, From other Counties
large numbers are going, Why not
have a big representation from Molly
Stark ? The cost of going and returning
will be triling.
Year: 1875

delphia, surrounded by extensive coal
fields, beds of iron, salt springs and un-
bounded mineral wealth, The growth
of the town is healthy and permanent.
A pleasant ride down the valley on Mon
day gave us an opportunity Of seeing its
wonderful improvements,
Year: 1875

CORRESPONDENTS must allow us to exercise our
Judgment in using their productions in the col
umns of the DEMOCRAT. News is one thing and
opinions quite another Good judgment is desir'
able even in editing a newspaper
Year: 1875

JONES the slverheaded gold fingered Senator
from Navada, got scOoped In Wall street out OF
S7OOOOO and he retired for little rest at the home
of his brother, in Cleveland Jay Gould took the
nile
Year: 1875

We note with degree OF satisfaction the large lu
crease assessment OF personal property In some
Of these counties and also tho proximity OF the figures
eveu in our estimate Of the full value OF the real estate
with the assessed value IN 1874 We have doubt there
are several other counties in which the law has been
nave not been received expression Ia favor OF full
value assessments is almost uni versa but the fear OF
not being protected the levy OF the state tax stu I'M
pes many to ignore the statute II the Legislature VIII


provide by short enactment that the present law she
be enforced under penalty venture the opinion that
90 per cent OF the OF the State will 90 quite
ready TO act strict compliance with the law ana IL no
new fysem of taxation Is devised at the present ses
don II Us aimportant that some measures should DC
adopted protect honest and CONSIDERATIONS oncas IN
the discharge OF their duties and TO punish hose VINO
persist in ey aiding the law by false statements
Year: 1875

reasoning three were to govern eight. This
every Democrat knows is not Democracy,
and it has only been Republieanism since
bayonets were called into use against cit.
izens. But that is not all. for the three
were also to dictate to eight Democrats
besides.


What nice little trap was set for the
Democrats. Tho three gentlemen thought
they were experts in this, no doubt. But
alas, they forgot that some one else might
spring it. Had it been successful what
hearty laughter would have been indul-
ged in But if they have not been sadly
pickeled at least their disappointment is
great.


1t will be observed that the "Indepen-
dents" never vote except for Republicans.
They say to Democrats, vote for Us, and
we will vote with the old Ring when We
please; but don't expect us to vote for
you. Oh, no. that would be horrible.
Year: 1875

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The Post
Office Department has received a
cable dispatch from the British Post
master General. saying that the money
advised on lists from the United
States largely exceeds the usual amount
Please remit thirty thousand pounds
on account. This unusual large bal
ance is accounted for as tine result uf
money orders sent for holiday presents.
Twelve thousand pounds sterling had
been remitted before the receipt of the
telegram, and the balance will be
liquidated in the ordinary course OF
business. Postmaster General Jewell
has notified the British Postal authori-
ties that from and after the first OF
January, his Department. will demand
payment of the full cost of transmit
ting the Australian mails across this
continent, which are now transported
at AN actual loss under Great Britain IS
construction of the postal union re-
quirements. The matter lad been
subject to official correspondence for
nearly n year, and the Postmaster
General now makes the demand in
the hope of bringing the matter to a
prompt conclusion.
Year: 1875

The New York Sun, whose editor,
Dana, Is one Of the NEST scholarly
gentlemen in the country, has an arli-
Gle on the " Deafness of Literature, .
IN which it is stated that only one or
two Of the great publishing houses are
prosperin5 on STANDARD works, and
that only light and frivolous reading
seems to be in demand or can find
ready sale. The decadence Of sound
literature IN patton is the forerunner
to its decadence III nearly everything
winch constitute greatness. grandeur,
virtae and the highest intelligence.
Year: 1875

SHAM EgoNouY.-The rumor comes
from New York that the wages Of
men employed in the United States
bonded warehouse are 10 be reduced
from twelve dollars q week 10 ten
dollars. This Is precisely the kind Of
economy that Is lot wanted. While
there are scores of Government EN-
ployees in every department drawing
high salaries for little or no work, a
reduction Of wages 10 workmen Is
sham economy, intended. if it has any
purpose al all, TO disgust the people
with efforts at retrenehmeat,
Year: 1875

ANOTHER CLERGYMAN Is under a cloud


This time IL is the Rev. Luke Miles, pastor
OF the African Methodist Episcopal Zion
church in Norwich, Conn. He has sssteppei
down ana OUT with considerable sum of
money belonging to his congregation AMI
which was raised for the building of new
church, There is said TO be a 'slady in the
case" also Vs.,
Year: 1875

N THE BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL. yes
terJIay the First Branch adopted resolutions
for tine appointment of committee 10 visit
Washington and request Congress To make
an appropriation for the erection Of a suit
able post office building i'm Baltimore.
Year: 1875

THOSE PANTs.-A story comes to us that those iong pants' stolen from us during the summer, were purchased last week by one of Lieutenant Thomas road party for six dollars, less than half 'heir actual worth, and that the party of the first part in the transaction was a Mexican who claim. ed to have bought them in San Bernardino. One oi our correspondents from the road gives an inklins of the matter but the buyer is said to be a muscular fellow, and had We met him as ipdi. eated It IS not likely We should have attempted to strip him in the street.
Year: 1875

Bob Groom's name is as familiar as Hassav- ampa, Bully Bueno, Big Bug or any of the names of local objects and prominent land marks here ahouts, and yet we have never met him face to face. He was pointed out to us in The street yesterday as the original Bob Groom who accouched the town when it was born. nursed it in its infancy, and only left when it could stand alone and take care of itself He has just returned from Sandy where he has put in the past year or so.
Year: 1875

NEW ADyErTIsEMENTs.-Mrs Frank Smith is about to receive large accession to her stock of millinery goods, suitable for the fall trade. and right up with the fashion. II. Armstropy wants an apprentice to learn the painting busi. ness, and also journeymar painter. r.--Share holders in the Tiger Silver Mining Company will see an interesting notice
Year: 1875

II Asher & Co. have taken new departure, and published the prices at which they are will ling to sacrifice goods in order to close ont their present stock 10 make room for an entire change of programme when they get into their new house.
Year: 1875

THE New York and other Eastern
papers, AS well as business men both
East and West, express themselves
AS satisfied that revival of business is
on ne incrcass A. qrine advances. There
issaid tore, by those Who are posted, a
steadier demand for goods, stronger
feeling Of confidence among business
men, and hope and courage everywhere.
Labor is low, and there is an increasing
disposition to utilize il in manufacturing
and building enterprises. This new. is
encouraging.
Year: 1875

- ~ any set of individuals deserve
credit for pluck and perseverance, it is
] the Aiilsrites, who have been yearly
setting the time of their ascension and
the burning pp of this mundane sphere
since 1888. The event has yearly failed !;
but this year we are promised that the
end shall come beyond the possible
shadow Of doubt, No postponemont
~ gaceount of the weather Prepare
your robes for June IS; put on your
best smiles at home and abroad, and be
virtuous and happy in the meantime or
woe betide you!
Year: 1875

NARROW -GuAeE RoAps.-Within the
past five years there have been built
and put into operation a number of
narrow-guage roads of thirty-six inches
in this country, and two in Canada of
forty-two inches. A striking and con-
elusive fact about these roads, according
to the Chicago Railway Review, is that
not one of those in full operation at the
date of the panic has gone into bank
ruptcy, and that every one has promptly
paid its interest obligations from net
earnings, and had left some surplus to
the credit of income account.