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$lu! $ meant. j year (in advance).$1 M toonths. *B ln»«>nU)S.♦ • * • • .. 40 Single copy. B cents. mgj- Advertising rates sent on application. ^ ^NNOWCKM KNTfil. foh congress” We are authorized to announce IIon. Jon \)is K. ( Havens, of Johnson County, a candi ' date for re-election as Representative of the Third Congressional District of Ark. in the Congress of ths Cnited States; subject to the I hini District Democratic Congressional Con FOR GOV KliNORv We are authorised to present the namn rtf J y .SMITHKE to the voters of Pope county and the State at lar£c, a« a candidate for nom ination bv the State Democratic Convention* fer the office of governor. Ilia platform is Honesty and Kcfoni*. lie will he proud to have the good yeomanry of Pope county in struct for him, and honos to have the pleitsurte 0f laving his views before them in person be tween now and the date of the St Ate Convention. —... . " 1 ' A fob REPBKSERTATIVK. We are authorized to announce E. L. Mo t racken, of Liberty TowbmMu, a candidate to represent Pope Cowrit v in the lower house |of ths next general astcrrthiv, subject to the ac tion of tho primary electiort, or a convention ^f the democratic party* Should one he held. Wo are authorized to announce H. CLARE Howf.i.i,, a candidate to represent Pope Coun tv in the lower house of the aext general as sembly, subject to the action of the primary election, or a convention, of the democratic party, should either be held. For Circuit Clerk: We are suthorized to announce Al.ra ItrP rki.l, of Illinois townsftijh A candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk ot Pope Cohnty, at the next ensuing election. Subject ft) a Democratic Convention or primary election. We are authorized to announce J. B. KnWt** « candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Demo cratic convention or primary election. We are authorized to announce W. J. REY NOLDS, of Wilson township, a candidate for t irruit C lerk si mo nc.u ensuing eiocrion. Subject to a Demoaratic contention or prima ry election. For Sheriff: W. ire authorized to anndttttv* It. R. HootMS a candidate for reflection to the office of 8her fft of Tone County, at the next ensuing elect ion, Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election. W* are authorized to announce W. M. Pxfcf. kb a candidate for election to the office of Sher iff at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election. ffi.■ - For Tax Aimwian * Wp aro authorised to annuhnra W. A. It AX Kit, t>f Clark township, a candidate for the office of Assessor at the next onstilng election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary elec tion. We are authorized to anounce J. C’. Honor, of Dover township, a candidate for the office of Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary Elec tion. Wa are authorized to anridtance P. J. HOL LOW, of Dover township, a candidate for As sessor at the next ensuing election, subject to a Democratic, convention or primary election. We are authorized to announce W. C. RES FROW, of Illinois township, a candidate for Assessor At the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election We arc authorized to announce Wm. M. DATS, of Illinois Township, a candidate for Assessor at the nuftt ensuing election, subject t# a democratic primary election or convention We are authorized to announce MAfT Milt tY a candidate for tax Assessor at the next ensuing election, subject to a convention or primary election. We are auther'.sed to annoance W. If. Rratt tuo a candidate for Tax Assessor at the next vnsuing election, subject to primary election or convention. For Treasurer. We are authorized to announce F. C. FalI.s a candidate for re-election to the office of Treasurer of Pope Coanty, subject a democrat- j lo convention or primary election. A Gala Day. GRAND EXCURSION TO GAL LA CREEK. On Friday the 31st of M»y. 1880, (to-morrow) an excursion train will be fun from Ozark to Fott's Station, where another excursion train from At kins will be met, for the purpose of having a basket picnic and a day of enjoyment and rest. Bands of music will be in attendance. The excursion train will leave Rus lellvilio at 9.50 a. m., and the fare Is only 25 cent*. • Devote a day to this pleasant re-un ion, and take your Wives and •wcet hearts along Notice! Notice! Call at the undersigned's meat market, one door north of W. 1*. Wooten A Co*, and liny your beef steaks, round and loin, three pounds for 25c In a few days I will have a fine lot of beef cat tle just from the mountains. Highest Imirkst cash price paid for fat beef cat tle, hogs, mutton, chicken* butter and eggs, and consequently I w ill sell for cash only. Ice kept constantly on band for sale at the lowest market price. The patronage of Russellville and vicinity is respectfully solicited. Thus. B, Rh ankle. -• —The Plow and Wagon Factory of ourold reliable manufactuaer, Mr. A, K. Luktr 1* booming. His factory now has some of the best wood and iron workmen that can be procured, and the steel Plows, Harrows, Ac., that they are turning out are beauties, and our farmer* pronounce them to be as flood as they are nice. Uorse-shoeing i also done st this establishment In the best style. “I,ire and let live" is the motto, and our farmers frill do well to call at this factory for Plows, Horse shoeing Ac. —A Fool’s Ekkanii.—Is the title of a ■» new hook which is having the greatest run of any publication since Uncle •'urn’s Cabin cauie from the press) but the greatest fool's errand that ean be Imagined would be to find a liquor that has s run equal to the Blue Ribbon which is pressing everything to the tear. It can he found at W. O. Rogek’d —Ui’MiiKH.—The Undersigned takes •his method of informing the public that his new Saw Mill, Smiles north of Mill < reek Sta., and 8 miles from Rus sellville, is in running order and makes the tery best pine lumber at $7.80 per lOOO fast. Tim patronage of the public l» solicited. J, D. Vick. «. ----- " 1 ... --Messrs. J. G. Miller A Co., manu facturers and dealers 111 lumber, at Piney Station, on the L. R. A F. S. Ky., dssire to call the attoution of the pub lic to the fact that they are how better prepared than ever to till orders for flooring, aiding, ceiling, doors, sash, shingles, Ac., with promptness and dis patch. Thoir long experience and knowledge of the business will enable them to supply the wants of the trade. ! All orders by mail will receive the j same prompt attention, as though the | customer was present ill person. Ad-; dress, J, O Miller & Co., Berlin, Tops 1 «p'4*ty, Ark. | LOCAL NEWS. —Our farmer* complain of th< drouth. —The census enumerators will soor call upon you. —Ayer’a Sarsaparilla contains Iron, and purifies the blond, —Will Hi Sillier, of Dat-danelle, wai over on a visit Sunday, —Our young friend E. M. Eudy, ol 1 hover has gone to Eureka Springs to locate. —A party of Itinerant Maxican*, am j gAged in bird selling, were In town this week. —Editor Hite, of the ClArktVltle Herald, was in town for a little While last Monday-. — Mrs, Scott and Miss Corlnna Paf her, of Logan county, are visiting In town, guests of Mrs. T. M. Wyatt, —Mr. J. E. Battebfleld, editor of the Dkmocbat want down to Little Rock last Saturday and returned yesterday. —Persons writing articles to the Dkwockat, must enclose their names. We cannot publish anonymous commu nications. —Hen. T. J. Churchill, OoV. Wnt, R. Miller and Wm. M. Flafaback, all candidates for Governor, were In teWn last Monday. —Messrs S. T,. Leather wood and Ales Roth have returned from an extenilve trip through Searey, Boone and New* ton counties, — 1 onng men and boys—now Is your time to get a new stilt, for a little money* at E. Roth’s —'Twat a splendid big boqUet »ur tounded with vegetables sent us by Mrs. Eagle last Monday. We return thanks for the same. —Mr. — Austin, of tho Clinton Ban* nor, passed through town Tuesday ae rolite to Dardanelle. Glad to hear that the Banner is prospering. —Mr. S. R. Chow, Station Agent at Ozark, was in town last Monday work ing up the Galla Creek excursion. We were pleased to form his acquaintance. “-We acknowledge the receipt of tile proceedings of the primary convention of Griffin township, but being crowded With other matter must leave them out. “-Cal Emory, charged with murder, Will be tried at the next term of our circuit court, on a change of venue from Franklin county. —Ladies will surely call at K. Roth’s and buy their dress goods, while he is offering such a variety at cost—and anxious to sell. —Eld. J. II. Hamilton, Pastor of the Christian church of Little Rock ar rived Tuesday and wilt conduct a series of meetings at the M. E. church South during the week. —Fob SAt.fe.—A second hand chain rake reaper nearly aa good aa new, Walter A. Woods make, for isle at a bargain by Song it Bro., He Vails Bluff, Ark. —('apt. C. C. Colburn, of the Ozark Democrat, one of tho best newspaper tnon in the State, was down on a visit to relatives near this place last Monday ■ We acknowledge the pleasure of a social call. —Tho Proprietress ef the Eureka House desires to Inform the public that •he will serve ice cream at her Hotel Iti the afternoon and evening of Wed nesday and Saturday of each week, un til further notice. —Don’t go barefooted any lon ger When E. Rotli propones to sell you shoes at cost. —From Mr. G. W. Chapman we learn that Mr. F. A. Felton, ol St. !>ouls, who was here about a month age, and looked favorably upon this place aa a point to establish a Furniture Manu factory, will return next month for the purpose of Working up the enterprise. We hope he may be successful. —The editor and business manager are again placed under obligations to that prinoa of good fellows, Dr. J. M. Gray for a bountiful supply of straw berries. These berrlee are beauties, of the Wilson's Improved Albany variety, and very prolific. The Dr. will sell plants next fall at 00 cents per 100. THE BOOM IS BUSTED, And I Mtill have SO times ss man) guodson hand aa I should have at this time of the year. I will offer tlie Largest line of Clothing, all qualities, boots and shoes, Ladle* trimmed hat* and dress goods of every Variety at strlckly cost—to reduce stock other good* will be sold at usual ly low figures. E. I to til. Be lteady. The time is drawing near when the census taker will enter upon his duties, and in order to expedite business, it would be well for all persons to pre pare themselves to answer all question* promptly. The following statement in regard to agriculture Will be found of iutoresU The census taker will want to know from each farmer the number of acres of laud planted and thcamount raised in 1879 of wheat, corn, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, peaa and beane, rice, tobacco, cotton, potatoes, orchards sud vineyards, small fruits, hay, clo ver seed, grass seed, hops, hemp, flax seed, bees and honey, nugnr cane, and sorghum. The number of sheep clip pod and pounds or wool In 1880. Ylold of the twelve months from June 1870, to June 1880, of butter, eheese and milk sold) value of animals slaughtered t market gardens; forell Products and home manufactures. (Mir farmers know how valuable their time ia during the month of June and it will be well for them tothluk this matter over be* fore they are called upon by the 81(4* merator THE DOVER CONVENTION. Last Saturday, the 15th Inst.. was the day selected by the county central committee for a convention of the l>em ocratic party of Pope county to be held at Dover, for the purport of selecting delegates to the State convention add for other purpoaes. Composing the delefatitm from this (Illinois) township wefe the following personsi L. W. Davis, J. B. Erwin, W. p. Wooten, Alva Kilteell, Jas. M. Harkey, Jas. M. Luker, Jas. Potts, H. Clabe Howell, Twiggs Brown, N. D. Shinn, O. W. Read and tha Dxmocbat representative. Arriving at Dover we found dele gates from all tha townships in tha Coltntv, with tha exception of live— Allen, Bayllas, North Fork, Lee, and Moreland* At one o’clock p. m. the convention was eallad to ordsr by Mr. B. F. Bay list, chairman of the county central committee. The election of a chairman being In order, the names of Win. Reynolds, of Wilson township and Caleb Davit, of Valley township were put In nomina tion. Tha ballot stood, Reynolds 13, Davit 13, and chairman Baylfaa cast tha daciding vota In favor of Mr. Rey nolds. Mr. Reyhnlds on Uking tha chair expressed hit thanks for tha honor conferred, and announced the election of a secretary next in order. Mr. B. F. Bay lies Was elected Secretary. Mr. Sherrill, Was admitted aa a data gave irom moreiana low nsmp. A delegate from Martin township represented that the vote of that town ship was 89, and therefore entitled to another vote in this convention, which on motion was granted, The delegate from Valley township presented a petition from 83 democrat ic voters asking for an increased rep resentation, On motion one addition al vote was allowed that township. A delegate from Holly Bend town* ship asked that his township be allow ed an additional vote, for Bince the last general election territory had been added to his township from Illinois and Galla Rock and they felt that they were entitled to a larger rep resentation than had been allowed them by the central committee. Delegate Bayliss, of Dover township stated that while the county central committee had based the representation of township! on the vote for governor Miller, it would have becil better to have based it upon the vote for repres entative, and in that event .the repres entation of Illinois township would have been about 6 votes. Delegate McCain, of Liberty town ship, said He was in favor of taklngjone vote from Illinois township and giving it to Holly Bend and fixing the vote Illinois at 7 votes Delegate Hsrkey. ot Illinois, protes ted against such action, ‘and said he was willing to give Holly Bend town ship another vote, and would vote for It if some one would make a motion to that effect, and then he would see whether the vote of Illinois township could be reduced or not. Delegate Embry, ef Wilson town ship, said that interminable difficulties would arise If the attempt was made to change the representation of townships as flxed by the connty central commit tee, and made a motion that the whole matter be tabled, and the regular order of business be proceeded with. The motion carried. Delegate Embry, of Wilson township, spoke in fatof of an uninstructcd dele gation to the state convention and moved that this convention send it’s delegates to Little Kock uninstructed. The motion was lost. 'Pk- fA1lnnriniv naeiAns wars al— etl delegate* to the State convention: B. T. Kmbry, H. C. Howell, R. B. Hogtili and E. L. McCracken. Al ternate*—W. B. Young, W. M. Peeler, Ja*> Pott* and Jairte* M.j llarkcy. The delegate* were then instructed by the convention to vote in the State convention a* follows: For Governor—A. M. Wilsou. 11 Sec. of State—Jacob Frollch. “ Treasurer—Ifni. £. Woodruff. “ Auditor -John Crawford. “ Land Commissioner. —W. D. Lear. “ Atty. General—S. K. Cockrell. “ Supreme Judge—S. W. Williams. '• SUpt. Pub. Ins.—J. L. Denton. “ Chancellor—D. W. Carroll, *• Chaneery Clerk—J. W. Calloway. On motion a primary election was ordered. The second Saturday In August, the 14th day, was the time selected for hold ing the primary election. A county central committee Wai elected to serve the ensuing two years, as follows: Caleb Davie, of Vailey township, D. W. Mourning, of Wilson township, and James M. Harky, of Il linois tewnship. The couveutlon ad journed. W* found the business interests of Dover in a healthy condition. Messrs. T. M. Neal, B. F. Bayliss, I>. C. Brown and J. U. Johnson, eeomed to ho busy In their respective establishment*. Our reporter who Interviewed th* delegatee of the varioue township* re turn* thanks to them for courtesies ex tended to him, and announces that he Will postpone the publication of the in terview on account of the likelihood of forestalling public opinion by its publication, W# desire th* utmost har mony In the canvass and shall endeavor to secure for every aspirant a fair and impartial hearing before the people. Our reporter returns thank* to Mr. Clark Bonds anti family far kind at tentlone, and 10 Capt, James llafkey for th* pleisitrt* Of riding beside him in his buggy V** and Item the convention. | IL. L. P. I IL.X.FJ THE BIGGEST BOOM OP ALL. GRAND DRAWING AND CLOSING OUT SALE (NiiJinn uinDTLiJic nrmnn_ (MtTST loo of n BaAnrtuSJss ofcos-P! iD IU,UUU VTUIIIII Ul SJUUUU TO MAKE BOOM FOB HIS IMMENSE SPRING STOCK. Xs, ■ I .. ■» HI.-1.■ I ■■ »i I.. —I - II I I I . As only a limited number of tickets are to be WE INVITE ALL WHO WISH TO PROCURE A CHANCE IN OUR ORGAN TO OALl AT ONCE. REMEMBER THAT TICKETS ARE ONLY GIVEN TO CASH CUSTOMERS. AND THE PUCE IS ___ _J. In. SHINN’S, BuaaELLTiLi.K, Abk. tribute ot itespect. Sttn.OH, April 25, 1880. We the undersigned committee having beam appointed by the Shiloh Sunday-school to draft resolutions in regard to the death of Bro. F. A. Wlndfleld, wouldsubmltthe following: Whereas, it has pleased God in his wise, though mysterious providence, to remove from our Sabbath-achool oUf beloved brother, F. A. Wlndfleld, on the 16th day of April, 1880. Resolved, that in his death this Sun day-school has lost a very valuable teacher and member, the community a good cttlaen, and the family a kind and affactionate brotker. Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the Will of Ood Who does all things well, especially as we sorrow not as those who have no hope, believing that our loss Is his eternal gala, Resolved that a copy of theae resolu tions be presented to the bereaved fam ily, to the sunday-scliool, and that the Russellville Democrat be requested to publish the same. G. W. Waller. John Clingman. C. M. Williamson. Committee. Memofjr of L. M. Haile. Dodson Ijodoe, No, 183, F. & A. M. Cave Crrbk, Arm., May 8th, 1880. lVe the undersigned committee ap pointed by the above lodge to draft resolutions concerning the death of L. &t. Haile, a member of said Dodaon lodge, who was cut off In the prime of life on the 19th day of February, 1888, age 41 years. In viewing his life and character we are at a loss to find words appropriate and adequate t* fully ex press our love and admiration. So rich and nrofua#! are the virtual that cluitar around hit good iitmi. We may briefly and truly aay that he was prominently distingitlshed as a worthy citizen, beloved as a eon, hus band, brother and parent; fondly cheer isbed as a friend endeared to Us for his many noble qualities of the head and heart and above all his ardent devotldn to masonry, of which he was emphat ically a most worthy and exsltsd mem ber, and we trust his kind and gentle spirit now quietly rests in the eelestl* al lodge above in the presence of'‘tilin’1 in Ills own language “without whose guidance and approving smiles all our works however laborious, must come to naught.” Resolved, that we deeply aympathlze with his beloved wife and afflicted kin* dred, and at a mark of respect to his memory, the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that a copy of thsse proceed ings be transmitted to his Wife and rel* atives, and the Rusaellvtlle Democrat, of Pope county, Ark,, requested to publish the tame. Joseph. H, Criner. James Martin. Sam W. Davis. Committee, MARKlEb. At the residence of tha bride, On tile 10th day of May, 1880, by 0. W. Berryman r,aq.< |Mr. Harrison Hart man to Mr*. I,aura Jackson, all of Russellville Pope county Ark, ~L»lEi>7~ At Dover, on Thursday May 1.1th, 1880. Maj. David West, in the 89th year of his age, ABOVE TIDEWATER. The Height of Places of Interest in Arkansas. The following table of general in terest was furnished us by Mr. E.C. Buchanan, a well known civil en gineer of this cit?: TABLE OF ELEVATIONS ABOVE TIDE WaYeb At OalyesYon i Little Rock, 255 to 360 feet. Maumelle peak, Pulaski county, 1,025 feet. Conway, 314 feet. Plummerville, 290 feet. Morrilton, 352 feet. Atkins, 290 feet. Russellville, 341 feet. ClarksYille, 377 feet. Spadra, 359 feet Osark, 379 feet. Ozark Bluff, 458 feet Mulbery, 394 feet Alma, 437 feet Van Buren, Main street crossing of Fort Smith road, 409 feet Bottom of Arkansas river at Van Buren, BtO feet.. Fort Smith, 425 feet, Oove Creek gap in Boston mo tin tains, 1,400 feet West Fork of White river, gap in ; Boston mountains, 1.837 feet Prairie Grove battle Held, 1,189 1 feet. Fayetteville, court aquare, 1,366 feet. Bentonville, 1,267 feet < Pine Bluff, 227 feet. i Arkapolis, 145 feet Mnloaa a nnrAWi mataa rtanl vr fs\ 190 feet. Camden, approximates, 100 leet. Hot Springs 560 feet. J Hot Springs mountain, 1,000 j feet. ] Cabot, 289 feet. ' Besbe, 246 leet. Kensett, 225 feet Judsonia, 220 fest. Newport) 227 feet. i Walnut Uidge, 271 feet. Corning, 290 feet. Jacksonville, 228 feet Moark, 298 feet. The Windom boom could be ap- ^ propriately described by chopping ofl the last syllable) ; tf eongtess adjourns by the Hist ' of May it will Isave many things un- * dons that it ougnt tojhave doue in the two long months it spent iu dis cussing the new rules. Mr. Hayes Is reported to have said 1 he wouldn't take the presidency a I second term if offered to him on s , silver platter. He wouldn't enjoy it j probably) unless he stole it. Of one hundred and seventeen Methodist bishops end ministers as- < sembled In conference at Cincinnati the other day the Enquirer found that sixty-four, headed by Bishop simpson, preferred Grant, to only J eighteen for Blaiue. Tne Jackson port Herald says that Jackson may be put down for Miller Urst and Smithee second. — » — — The Memphis Appeal is re minded that Tildcn did hot write the elpected letter. There is ho feature ot Arkansas that grows With more perceptirensss than the country press.—L. R. Ga setts. -e »wi The Berryville Ragle says! “Car roll county will vote down the Fish hack amendment by the largest ma jority of any issue that ever came be fore her people. She will be enti tled to the blue ribbon, taken into Mnsideration the number of her to ters.” -» fc. The Marianna Index says that rx:e county will Instruct for Miller, Smithee or Churchill, and that not i single friend of the proposed imeudracnt Will Vote fur its aiithofi If there Wsfe fewer demagogues ind more melt in public life, like Senator Garland, of Arkansas, the Country WrtiilH be much better off.— Memphis Daily Appeal. —Wooi. Cardkr for sai.k.—Ths 11(1 leraignad hat a carding machine for tale, cheap for caih. Apply t<i O. G. Oates, Pott* Station, Ark. Notice s hereby given that the following rtAmed exec itors, administrator* and guardians have filed heir accounts A* such, at the April term, WO of the Pope Probate Cditrt. for settlement inrl confirmation at the next (July iW0) term f said Court: V. P. Laaenhy Gdri. of Putman heirs, l. M. Hamilton, “ JFilliainson 11 I. h. Burris, 41 W. J. Burris 44 , ’. M. Austin, 41 Penis R. Wilsrtn, final. C. H. II. (iainblOi 4* Bernard’s heirs. >. S. Williamson, 44 Sallie J, Wright's4' K Cove, (Bln. of W. I>. A Sarah B'il liaiuson lielrti ohn King, Gdn. of Jas. Jl. May. I. Kirchoff, “ Sim II. Rankin, final. . L. Shinn* Ad nit. of B. 1>. K, Shinn's estate. R. Campbell, 44 J, W. Campbell a l. T. Williamson,44 I). /.Williamson 44 lary Webb, Adinx of II. M. Webb 44 If. Taylor, Admr. of Narcissti Taylor 44 lb Adams, 44 C.l>. Wilson 44 V. II. Dunn, 44 Jl. U. Garrison 44 . M. Tucker, 44 W. E. Petruy 44 All persons interested in said settlements re hereby notified to file their exemptions, (if ny they nave,) to the same on rtr before the fccond day of the next (.1 uly lfiM) term or said ourt dr they will be forever barred from ex ePHO(f 10 the same or any item thereof. Witness mv band and the seal rtf said la S. fcbtirt this 15th day of Ms?, 1W. A. J. BaYLIRR. Clerk, POPE CIRCUIT COURT, largaret Sadler, Plaintiff, agaiuat > Warnlng Orderi 'rank Radler, Defendant. The defendant, Frank Radley, is Warned to 1 ppear in this Court withiu thirty days, and . nsnrer the complaint of the plaintiff Margaret adler. April 27, IflfiO. A. J. HAti tag, tlk. O. E. Burney Solicitor for plaintiff. I 1 I - * I AMt> O tT N S M I T If j ttTSSEI.LVUXE,.AhK. Sewing Machines Repaired. lorncriL.i PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THK eONSTlTUTICNOF ARKANSAS No. I.—ibirtt Absolution, proposing an Amend ,? ment to the Constitution of the Mate. Tfeeolctd by the I/ou%$ of fte/freeentatioee of th Hieneral A 4*+»nbty of tne State of A rlaneae (a m>i jority of all the mentbiPk Iff each Itouee agreeing jjj thereto >: That ths following Article shall l»e proposed J as an Amendment to the (.'onltitution of the State of Arkansas, which wlien agreed to by* majority of all tbe members elected to oa<-v house and adopted by a majority oftlisslwtoi of the State voting at the next gertfcriti elaeMotx for Senators and representative#. Shall becom i a part of the said Constitution, namely: Aktici k XX. The (General Assembly shall | have no pow er to lew any tax or iinike any ap I propriattons to pay either the principal or in terept or anv part thereof of any of the follow , fng bonds of the State, to-wit: Bonds issue* tinder an act of the General Assembly of tit State tlf Arkansas entitled “An Act to Trovid ror tr.te Funding of the public debt of the Stale approved April 6, A. 1>. 1869, anti numbered tj from four hundred ami ninety-onn to eighte* hundred aud sj*ty Inclusive, being the “Fund ing Bonds” dcilVehfed to F. W. Caper, and aotm i times called “Holford Bonds,” dr bonds know? | as railroad aid bonds, issued under an act of i the (General Assembly of the State of Arkae- # ] entitled An Act to ai«t in the construction «■ i railroads approved July 21, A. l» 1868, Or bond 1 i I called “Levee Bonds,” being bonds issued nn |; der an act of tho (General Assembly of the Stato fo Arkansas entitled “An Act providing to the building and repairing the public levees of the public levees of the state and fd» diner put poses” approved March 1* A. I>. 1869, and tbe supplemental act thereto approved April 12 ISC and the act entitled “An Act to amend an act entitled “An Act providing for the building AnU repairing of the public levies or this state* approved Match 23, A. 1). 1871, rttad any law pr yfatnir fornuy such tax or appropriation sba bo null ami void. [Took effect April 3, 1879-1 The foregoing is a t rue copy of Uie origin roll Oil file in nly office. Witness nty official signiture and seal [Seal.] dfflfce to Is’the Ail day of Fell. A. U. lb& (Sighed) Jacob Fholich, Secretary of State Of Kick or SacaiTAHT j OF STATE OF AUKANUA*. In Cbnformity with the requirements of th. ifct ef the General Assembly of Arkansas, *uU tied “An Act to regulate the mode of proposiM* And voting upon amendments to the C'onstKi. tionof the State of Arkansas,” approved Apri j 2, 1879, 1 hereby give notice to the electors it thin State, that at “the uext general election for I Senators and Representatives,” to be field ii this State, to-wit: On the 6th day of September A. I>. 1880, the foregoing proposed amending to the Constitution of the Slate r»f Arkanra^ will be “submitted to the debtors of tho St-cv« for approval or rejection:” and “that each cl tor on depositing his ballot, at such electloush * vote for or against said amendment;” and thai each Elector in voting upon said nmendinent >* required by law to have “written or prime on his ballot;” the words if in favor of its ad* tiou, “For Amendment No. 1,” or. if again.'1 its adoption “Against No. 1 Amendment." Witness my official signature and s-*l [9kAL.J of office, this 2d day of Feb. A. I>. U ■> (Signed) JACOB FHOLICH, Sept. 2) Secretary of State MEMPHIS k LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD THE ONLY DIRECT ALL RAIL kOt'T* TO MEMPHIS, Chattanooga, Naahvilla, Knoxville, ATLANTA, RICHMOND, LTNCHBLft HUNTSVILLE, DEC LTUIt, Montgomer y Selma. Greuada, CANTON, JACKSON. MISS and all principal points in the Southeast. AND VIA MEM A HIS TO LOUISVILLE CINCINNATI, PITTSBURG, WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA,NEW YORK,BOSTON.an all principal Northern and Eastern Cities! Connections made nt MEMPHIS with train on MEMPHIS A CHARLKETOS Louisville Nashville and Great Southern, Mississippi £ Tennessee, And PADUCAH and Memphis Kaii. roads. ONLY DIRE< T ROUT* to tlie tele brnted Springs of VIROINIA. riirough Tick eta on sale to all points at ARGENT A A LIT TLE ROCK. RUDOLPH FINK M. S. JAY, General Manager General Passenger and Ticket Agen; umEmLromiMMte On and after MON DAY March 29,1880, trai en this road will run overv dav, Sundays o cepted, as follows: PASSENGER A EXPRESS. GOING WEST, I.oave Argenta.t ...8:1ft. a. A trite ttt n t'S.sK 1.1. vi i.lk.12:3k, p. Arrive at" Fort Smith.............f :40, p. j:. GOING CAkf, Leave Fort Smith.4:35, a. r Arrive at Rrsszi.LViLLK,.10:22, n. Arrive at Argenta,. 2:30, p. Thrui on Fazio NT. Going West—Lve Russellville 12:38, a. m. Going East—Lve Russellville, 2:26, p.m. To St: Louis 24 hours. To Memphis 19 hou r .Through hills of lading given fdr CtfKon fi Ft. flump, Vdn Buren, Ozark, Clarksvi. Husdellville and all points on the road to N Yerk, Boston. Providence* Philadelphia. I»uis, Mcdipnift, Net* Oilcans. Ac. Kates lo and transportation rapid. THKO. HARTMAN, Supt P. J. Benkktt. General Ticket Agent. H, tt. HLACKHt'KH. fc. It. SHIN llaoklftm 4 ^iaa, HARNESS MAKER! —DkAi.KltS IN— Saddlery &c#» Repairing done to ord M»~R0CK BOTTOM PRICES,-JP RUSSELLVILLE,.A1 ^7 kTruMSeY; ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Main St., t p-stairs in Shinn Buildi HU8SBLLVitt,E,.ARK. tW'Ali business connected with profession promptly attended to. Special attention given to convej dug and collecting. F; JURE, ISfOTATtY FXJI3LIO, Russellville,. a> Deed*, Mortgages, and other Legal Ml* sept on hnm1 Office in DtmdcHU Building, ft. B. t*IL8<1$. H. 0. CaK: WILSOX A CARtF.R, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, and Real Estate Aoentt, Russellville, Pope County, Ark 4>eeial attention given to Probate Bnaii and the Collection of Claim*. AVIS A WALLACE, ArtoIi^Ets at LaW, and RKAL K S T A T E A G E N Kussall villa, P«<p(j Cotitity, Ark. Office on ttiver Street, nearly opposlt. thinn'a st >re. Hr a i business prompt! ended U>. Special attention given to all mattei aiming to the eutry Or contests of Home** W oue of the ffrtti can always be fou: he office. INov Dr. T. H. Wya Resident Dent, Russellville, Ark. ill visit all the towns on the L. R. A Kail way from Van Kitten to Plummer v