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The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-07-22

olton OF the fafm OF Mr.. H. is the best COM
mentary on his industry, enterprise, and skill.
The meadow selected has been in grass for
years, the bottom generally fine and thick.
in some portions clover, in others thin. wirv
grass. KETcHUm's Mower again led off. and
performed It's work to the satisfaction feyerv.
body. The acre was cut in about bale nm
hour. MASYY's Mower followed cutting the
acre in about the same time, and nearly as
well. CASTLES Mower again started admira-
bly,, but had to be stopped and tinkered often.
and had not completed its acre before the
judges, exhibitors and spectators adjourned tn
the Reaper test. KErsHUM's Mower was
UNANIMOUSLY awarded the first premium by
the Committee. 1t took the first at the trial
at Springfield, Ohio, last year, but we conf
dently anticipated when the first swarth was
laid by CASTLES Mower that Buckeye genius
was about to win the prize. improvements
may yet be made in Castles machine which
will enable it to 60 through future contests Al.
as it now enters upon the trial.
KRrcHuMs Mower is regarded as a nearly
perfect machine, and is rapidly advancing in
public favor. The past season five hundred
were sold, and this season the manufacture of
one thousand does not begin to keep pace
with the demand. The machine on the ground
was purchased by Judge MUseRAvE,
member of the Board from Crawford county,
before the exhibition, and after the test il
would no doubt have brought $3.50 at auction
had it been for sale. No second premium we
be eeve was awarded for mowers.
The trial of Reapers on Thursday was
much more satisfactory than on Wednesday.
The wheat was even, stood well, and the
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Naming the Baby.

"A rose by any other name would smell
as sweet and we do not know that q
baby would not; but we are satisfied that
a great many persons have not much rea-
son to commend the tastes Of those whose
duty it was to supply them with names.
The subject becomes an important mat
ter of consideration in the nursery, and the
parents encounter great many difficult
ties iii sr;..ng themselves. To the best OF
our belief, the practice of using the cog
nomens of politicians and statesmen is fall
ing into disuse. 1t would be fortunate
for the next generation if it were entirely
discontinued, for some great men, who
are now shining lights in the world, will
probably be regarded with contempt a
few years hence.
Parents, before they honor public
man by sending his name down to pos
terity with one Of their children, ought to
be assured that. the great person will al
ways behave himself. We find young
men, now days, who bear the names Of
defurct politicians-men who never were
anything in particular, and whose reputa-
ton the march Of time has done nothing
to improve. 1t is mortifying for man
to be called by a name that has been dis
honored; plain John or Peter is infinitely
preferable.
The practice Of making an indiscrilni-
nate use of scripture names is also in bad
taste. The long, jaw-breaking Hebrew
or Greek appellations are not pleasant to
the ear, and giving them to a child does
not honor the christian religion, or the
patriarchs who bore them. Malachi,
Zachariah, Zephaniah, Eliakim, Anah,
Titus, and host Of others, certainly are
not chosen because they are euphoneous
but because the parents are controlled
by morbid sentiment akin to fanati-
cism.
In our humble opinion they are abomi-
nable names, in decidedly bad taste, and
better suited to an ancient Hebrew COM
munity, than to ours. The custom is get
ting out of fashion, and the next genera
ton will be exceedingly thankful to find
themselves called by more modern names.
But worse than either of the practices
alluded to, is that Of stringing together
half dozen long winded, sickly, senti-
mental names, such as Araminta, Sera-
phina, Annabellina-heroines of the 'Chil
dren of the Abbey and other ancient
novels.
Two given names are quite enough for
an ordinary boy or girl, and these ought
to be selected with due reference to har-
mony-such as the man or woman will
not be ashamed Of Of course, the tastes
Of different individuals will vary; but al!
can so far conform to one standard as to
avoid the canting and the ridiculous.--,S.
s. Banner.
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The Florida Indians.

The home correspondent Of the Wash
ington Republic gives us the following in
formation respecting the Florida Indians
We are about to have emusic" from
Florida, aud Uncle Sam must pay the pi-
per. The people Of that sovereign State
have made up their minds 60 get rid of
the Indians remaining there, at whatev-
er hazard. Not long since their Legisla-
:ure provided for calling out their militia
to that end, but the (then) Wing Govern
or hesitated in his construction Of the law.
His Democratic successor is, however, Ia
king measures to thus get rid of them.-
The War Department here is fairly worn
out in its contest with the cunning of the
negro Abraham, and despairing Of devils
ing successful scheme for peaceably COM
pelling them to fulfil their agreement to
go west, are, fancy, glad to have Flori-
da take this job off their hands. Since
the new Administration came into power,
of course another effort has been made to
find some one who might possibly not be
baffied in negotiating with these savages,
but in vain. have reason to believe tLat
the idea is already abandoned. Mr.. George
Copway, the aboriginal lecturer, has Of
late been ambitious to undertake Especial
commission Of this kind but it has been
judged that he will not succeed so well in
humbugging Abraham ss in entertaining
lecture going audiences at the North
So the prospect is that Florida will be per-
mitted to 60 ahead with the implied under
standing that Uncle Sam will foot the bill
literally, provided the work be speedily
and neatly accomplished.
1t is the opinion of those best informed
that this troublesome savage band num-
bers five hundred souls, the large portion
Of one hundred and twenty Of them being
warrior. These same Florida Indians
have already cost the national treasury
about $40,o00,00O. 1.-THE remaining five
hundred are removed aud exterminated
together ut cost not exceeding $500 a
head, It may be considered dog cheap,
~hcn estimating by what has heretofore
been the expense Of Indian hunting in
Florida.
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DOUBLE HoMcDE.-Avery dreadful homi-
eide was perpetrated near Maybinton, on Fri
day last, the particulars of which are nearly
as follows:
It seems that Mr.. John ID. Sims had on
his plantation an overseer who had become
Objectionable to HIM, and whose removal
from his premises he sought to effect. AZ
ter conversation, an alteration ensued, when
the wife Of the overseer, being armed with
a pistol, threatened to shoot Mr.. Sims. Be.
ing armed with double barrel gun, Sims
Immediately shot her down. Enraged at
this, the overseer ordered his son to bring
his gun to attack Sims, when the latter lev.
elled his gun and killed the ovcrseer.-C Caro-.
iinian IOh inst.
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A CASE OF DELIRIUM TR1MMINGs.-
A good story is told about a chap that
was made to believe that he had the
delirium tremens. He had periodical
drinking frolics, when he made himself
beastly drunk, and remained so for
weeks together, when he would come out
sober, and keep as straight as a plumb
for long time. His friends determined
to break this up if possible. They told
him he was in imminent danger of de-
lirium tremens. lie did not believe them
but he promised to reform.
One night they found him in bed very
drunk. They caught a huge rat, and
fastening themselves up with It in his room
let it run as soon as he began to be So
Der enough to know what he was about.
They then reused him, and persuaded him
to get up and dress. Scarcely had he
commenced before his ratship scampered
over the floor. He hated rats intensely.
Sober in moment, and intent only upon
killing the creature, he was instantly in
pursuit with a bootjack, breathing out
threatenings and slaughter. While this
chase was at its height, his friends used
every argument to persuade him tha at the
rat was a mere phantom of the brain-an
illusion ofthe Invisible spirit of wine--in
short one Of the terrible hallucinations Of
delirium tremens. But he paid little heed
to all this, until suddenly he missed the
rat, one of his friends having dexterously
let it escape from the door. Then turning
slowly towards them with a ghastly laugh
swelling from his throat, he jumped into
bed, saying to his companions as he cov-
cred his head in the bed clothes. "Fel-
lows, don't say anything about this
Ionty made you beliepe I thought 1t soas
a rat-Ik kneso.
He never had another spree.
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YOUTH & MANHOOD.
a VIGOROUS LIFE OR A PREMATURE

g.ssls,ss ags !sslE Epresersas;a.s-.,,l,,o os ,.,,.
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h filled with useful information, on
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suffer under the dire consequences of early
or prolonged indiscretions--to all who feel
the exhaustive effects of baneful habits--to
all who In addition to declining physical on
ergy, are the victims Of nervous and mental
debility and OF moping and melancholy des-
pondency--to all such Dr. X. would say
READ THIS BOOK!
The valuable advice and impressive warning
II gives will prevent years Of misery and sui.
fering, and save annually thousands of lives.
~ A remittance Of 25 cents, enclosed
In . letter, addressed to DIR. Kinkelin. pbila-
delphia, will ensure book, under enyelope.
per return Of mail.
DR.. X, 10 years resident Physician.
N. w. corner Of Sd and Union Street. be,
tween Spruce and Pine, Philadelphia, NAV
be consulted eonfidentially.
lie who places himself under fhe care of
DR.. X. may religiousiy confde N his honor
as gentleman, and confidently rely upon
his skill as q physician.
Persons at a distance may address Dirk.
by letter. (prepaid) and bc cured at home.
Packages Of medicines, directions &c for
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Dn1lluruus.
A Sharp Girl.

A lew years ago, among the reigning
bellies in New Orleans, was young lady
from up the river, who was universally
known by the not very feminine name Of,
The Great Western Our fair heroine
was as remarkable for her witty and cuiti-
waited conversation, as she was for her very
great personal attractions.
One evening, when she was standing in
ball room, surrounded by bevy of ad-
miring beaux, an impairment scion ofehiv-
otrydona Ito speak IA Willis) asked her
very abruptly
Pray, Miss, why are you called the
Great Western q
Really, SIR was the ready and caustic
reply, L cannot tell, unless it is because
have so many flats in towp
1t is needless to say that the inquiring
youth was not the only victim hit by this
well-aimed revolver.
Upon another occasion, the same lady
met at the foot of the stairs, as she was
returning from walk, person who had
just been to call upon her, and whom, as
it happened, she by no means affected.
oh, Miss he exclaimed, 4 regret
so much that did not find you at home
i left my card however,
1T will do just as well, SIR was the We
ry unexpectly answer which he received.
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HOBENSACK'S LIVER PILLS

No part of the system is more liable 10
disease than the LIVER, it serving as
hlterer to purify the blood or giving the
proper secretion to the bile so that any
wrong action of the Liver affects the other
important parts Of the system, and results
gadously in Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dys-
pepsia, &c. We-should therefore watch
every symptom that might indicate wrong
action of tho liver. These Pills being com.
posed Of Roots and Plants furnished by ma
ture to heal the sick, viz: LIST. An EXPEC-
TORANT, which argments the secretion
from the pulmonary mucus membrane, or
promotes the discharge Of secreted matter.
I'd. An Alternative, (which changes in
some inexplicable and insensible manner the
certain morbid action of the system. Sd A
TONIC, which gives tone and strength TO
the nervous system, renewing health and
yigor to all parts Of the body. 4th. A CA
THARTIC, which acts in perfect harmony
with the other ingredients, and operating on
the bowels, and expelling the whole mass of
corrupt and vitiated matter, and purifying
the blood which destroys disease and restores
health.
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For THE LEDGER.
Rest Belongeth not to the Children of
Error.

S1IOlx
IT'S night, it rains, tits dark and cold,
ThS mantle clock hath just struck three,
Quick-bring my horses, must 60,
My wife, my wife, work for thee.
How calm! she sleeps the sleep of peace,
From care and crime her conscience free
Oh father speak hath time no rest,
Like this same sleep in store for me?
A smile is playing on her lips,
What may it mean stay-let me see,
She pats the pillow with her hand,
Her dream is nursing infancy.
And through that smile, her tongue speaks
forth,
Earth hath no music like that tone!
Her arms enfold an orphan child,
That child she fondles as her own.
Thou best of women, rest-sleep on,
IT'S now with thee as it should be,
The night, the rain, the cold, the storm,
Worn as 1 am, is best for me.
The aching head, the throbbing heart,
The world (myselfD hath fixed on me,
Oh God-I ask thee not for rest.
This side thine o,0n eternity.
TANKS OWN BARD.
Lancastervile, May 10, 1853.
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LEoNARD'S FLAvoRfNG Ex-
TRACTS, namely, Lemon, Vanilla, Rose,
Peach, Orange. for Cakes, Puddings,
Pies, Custards, Creams, Ices, &c., are
very choice, and exceedingly convenient:
Housekeepers should never bo without
them. Those who delight in the de!
icious flavor and exquisite perfume Of
Fruits and Flowers, will find in these
Flavoring Extracts all that they can
desire.
LEoNARD'S LEMON SYRUP, being
made from FRUIT instead of from Acids,
as are all the ordinary kinds, is not only
far more pleasant, but also more health
full and wholesome, and makes the most
agreeable Of summer drinks.
LEONARDS MUSTARD.-Thoss de-
sirous Of using Mustard that is not hale
rice-aour, and wish il perfectly Pure,
should try Leonsrd's Pure Mustard, and
they will enjoy an article very different
from what is usually called Mustard.
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Misttllulltuus.
The Oldest Woman in the World.

A FEW months ago, was reported in the
English papers the death Of Mary Bolton
aged one hundred and twenty-five years, and
claimed to have been, while living, the oldest
woman in the world. To determine the
relative ages of women is at all times n deli
cate, and sometimes n difficult undertaking.
And except for the honor of the State in
general, and Williamsburg District in par
ticular, we would not venture upon the per-
ilous experiment. Moved by these corsid-
erations, however, we march boldly up to
danger, and assert, that in the State and Dis
trict aforesaid, there is a lady, Mrs. Single
ton by name, who possesses two important
advantages over the venerable deceased
above mentioned The first is, that she is
now in the one hundred and thirty-first year
of her age, and the second is, that she is yet
alive and hearty. Her mental faculties are
still unimpaired,and she retains all her senses,
except that Of sight, Of which she was de-
prived, at the advanced age of ninety-nine
years, by an attack of measles Her bodily
energy exhibits no diminution for many
years, she being still able to walk briskly
about the room. She has outlved all her
children, her Oldest descendant, living, being
granddaughter over sixty years old. The
first granddaughter of this granddaughter.
If now living, would be over sixteen years
old. We have not learned the place of Mrs.
Singleton's nativity, but the greater portion
of her life has been spent in Williamsburg
So much for the district, said to be, the sick
liest in the State. 1t contains, in proportion
to its whole population, as many full-size,
well made, good looking men, as any county
of Kentucky. We announced, but the other
day, the death of one of its citizens at the
advanced age of l08 years, and now, climax
closes with another, living, ut the age of l3l
years. Which, of the mountain districts
can equal this showing p Charleston Stan
xlard
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John come up with your lesson. What
does glass speell!'
AWell. knew once-but darned if don't
forget now"
Pshaw what's in your mothers window
sashes?
'There'a so many Things, that darn me if
eaz remember 'em all Let me see;
there's the hoss blanket in one place
brother Jobs white hat in another-and
sister Patience bonnet in another, and dads
old trowsers Ia tho smash that Zeb and
made yesterday
Thatil do, ,Jonny; you may go and play
a little while
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PRovoxMe.--Most people would consider
it proyoking--To get up bright and early
Sunday morning, and after spending half an
hour in brushing an old coat into church.
going condition, find It belongs to your
+" chump But you have the consolation OF
feeling that you have done a philanthropic
net.
To think you are stealing a kiss in the
dark from the lips Of your pretty cousin, and
then find that you have saiuted tho black
servant girl. But You have the consolation
Of feeling that you have shown a commen-
dable contempt for the distinctions of color.
To spoil the face of five dollar bill in
ices" and the opera on a young lady, who
innocently informs you that her husband is In
California, and will return in the next steam
or. But you have the consolation of know
ing that she will always think you "nice
young man."
To invite your rich bachelor uncle home
70 dinner with you, where he informs you
that he has made your cousin his heif. But
you have the consolation Of thinking that
you had no selfish ends in view.
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When Dancourt, the playwright, pro
duced new piece, If it were unsuccessful,
to console himself, he would sup with a
few friends at tavern near the theatre,
known by the sign Of the Cat aud Pipes.
One morning, after the rehearsal OF a
comedy, which was to be performed for
the first time that evening, he asked one
of his daughters, not ten years of age,
how she liked the piece. .0h, papa" re-
Piled the girl, "you'll sup at the Cat and
Pipes tonight.
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DIAMOND CUT DIAMoNp.-The Cleve-
land Herald is responsible for this Two
loafers met on the wharf, yesterday,
and passed the compliments of the sea.
son.
Jim said one, have you seen Hall
he's looking for you
Hall, what HALT was Jim's answer.
Alco-Hall, you FOOL
Pshaw,' responded Jim, that's poor
sell, and you wouldn't have caught me il
hadn't been hurt last night, when John
tripped me up
John who,' said Joe.
'Demi-John, you numskull.'
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A LITTLE JoKER.--An irregular ap-
prentice frequently keeping late hours, his
master at length took occasion to apply
some weighty arguments to convince him
Of the "error of his ways" During the
chastisement he exclaimed:
slow long will you serve the devil!'
The boy replied whimpering. "You
klow best, Sir; / believe my indsntnre will
be out in three months!"
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Al Domestic scrrE.--Lady--Oh dear, a,

A DoMEsTrc cScEkE.--Lady--Oh dear! do
tell me how Charles declared his love.
Wife--Well, Fanny, we were in the par
lor, you know, and all at once he turned up
his eyes 50 thought he was III. Then he
turned 'em down, and squeezed my waist,
and asked me If I'D have him--and--
Lady-Well, desr,- well, what did he do
next
Wife Nothing, dear; but / said yes; and
graciousl how he kissed me- Then laid
my hesd on his shoulder, and then we talk
ed, dear. Oh, how trembled. thought
I never could 70 through III
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He never had another spree.

SoME DAYS ago, female in Sheffield
came to neighbor with the astonishing
intelligence that the devil was dead. The
story did not meet with acceptance, and
the sceptical woman therefore accom-
panied her friend to the shop in which
she had seen the fact advertised. After
wandering through the streets of the town,
they at length reached dyer's shop, in
the window of which was placard with
this inscription-"Satin dyed here!"
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As criminal was once on bis way to the
geIIows, proclamation was made that If any
woman would marry him under the gallows,
with tho rope around his neck, he would
receive pardon.
Twill, cried cracked voice from amidst
The crowd.
The culpfit desired the eager candidate
for natrimopy TO approach the cart, which
she did; and he began TO examine her ccun-
tsrfnce. I.
Nose like knife said he, lips Ike wa
fersl Drive On hangman."
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.
$500 CHALLEN GE.st

WHATEVER concerns the health and
wv happiness of the people is at all times
ofthe most valuable Importance. take it
for granted that every person will do all
in their power to save the lives of their chill
dren, and that every person will endeavor 10
promote their own health at all sacrifices.-
feel it to be my duty to solemnly assure
yVd that WORMS, according 10 the opinion
Of the most celebrated physicians, are the
primary causes of large majority of disea-
ses to which children and adults are liable /;
II you have an appetite continually changea-
BILE from one kind of food to another, bad
breath, pain in the stomach, picking at the
nose hardness and fullness of the belly, dry
cough, slow fever pulse irregular--remem-
Der that all these denote Worms, and You
should at once apply the remedy
HOBENSACKS WORM SYRUP
An article founded upon scientific princi-
pies, compounded with purely vegetable sub
stances, being perfectly safe when taken, and
can be given to the most tender infant with
decided beneficial effect Where Bowel
Complaints and Diarrhea have made them
weak and debilitated, the tonic properties of
my Worm Syrup are such, that it stands
wothout an equal in the catalogue Of medi-
cines in giving tone and strength to the stom-
ach, which makes it nm infalible remedy for
those afflicted with Dyspepsia The aston
ishing cures performed by this syrup, after
physicians have failed, is the best evidence
of its superior efficacy over all others.
THE TAPE WORM
This is the most difficult worm to destroy
ofall that infest the human system, 1t grows
to an almost indefinite length, becoming so
coiled and fastened in the intestines and
stomach, affecting the health so sadly, rs to
cause st. Vitus' Dance, Fits, &c, that those
afflicted seldom if ever suspect that il is Tape
Worm hastening them to an early grave. In
order to destroy this worm very energetic
treatment must be pursued. Itwould, there
fore, be proper to take to 8 Of my Liver
Pills, so as to remove all distractions, that
the Worm Syrup may act direct upon the
worm, which must be taken in doses of 2
tablespoonful times day. These direc-
tons followed have never been known to fail
in curing the most obstinate case of Tape
Worm.
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