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The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-11-04
+. REyoLuTIoNARx SCENES,

The painting Of TRUMBULL, in the Rotun-
do OF the Capitol, representing the Surrender
Of CORVALLIS, exhibits Gen. Washington in
the most appropriate attitude which genius
and nice sense ofpropriety could suggest
that Of calm dignity and repose. The con-
quered commander was not brought forth in
the humiliating condition usual in such cases
to giue up his s,oord, but simply to indicate, by
the grounding of arms by his army, that the
bloody strife was over. The noble congrat-
ulatory address gives no signs of undue exul-
tation, no disparagement Of the adversary.
The reference in the Intelgencer to the
closing events Of the war of the Revolution
brings to mind fact recorded in Col. HIcxEY's
"Constitution" not generally known or re-
membered. 1t is the origin of the celebrated
compliment paid to Washington, as "frst in
war, first in peace, first ihNthe hearts of his
countrymen." ie
Chief Justice Marshall, Representative in
Congress from Virginia In 1893, is entitled to
the immortal honor of its authorship. The
Resolutions of the House of Representatives,
drawn up by him on the occasion Of Gen.
Washington's death, are In the following
words: H-
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1899.
The House OF Representatives ofthe United
States. having received intelligence Of the
death Of their highly valued fellow.cit;zen,
George Washington, General of the Armies
of the United States, and sharing the univer,
sal grief this distressing event must produce,
unanimously resolue--
/. That this House viii wait on the Pres.
ident of the United States, in coincidence Of
this national calamity.
2. That the Speakers chair be shrouded
with black, and that thsmembers and officers
of the house wear mourning during the .ses-
! sion.
| 8. That joint committee OF both Houser
be appointed to report measures suitable to
the occasion, and expressive of the profound
sorrow with which Congress is penetrated in
the loss o: citizen FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN
PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS coUS.
TRYMEN. .-.t
The brief and touching manner in which
the President Adams brought the subject tc
the attention of Congress can scarcely be toe
often brought to remembrance:
Gentlemen ofthe Senate, and
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives.: ::
The letter herewith transmitted will inform
you that il has pleased Divine Providence tc
remove from this life our excellent fellow-cit
izsn, GEORGE WAsHIserox by the purity o
his character, rendered illustrious through the
world. It remains for an affectionate ant
grateful people, in whose hearts he can neve
die, to pay suitable fondrs to his memory.
So ffss JOHN ADAMS.
United States. December 10, 1899.
i Here followed the letter Of DR.. Tobia'
Lear, announcing his death.
Il The Senate cohcurred 10 the appointment
Of joint committee and in appropriate hon
ors. Gen. Henry Lee pronounced the funer
al oration. .,- .,',,
a Il was on this occasion that a joint resolu
, ton was passed ordering Marble Monumen
to be erected by the United States in th
Csgi'si a. the city Of Washington, and re
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NE:tice |!
Oct. 27. 1853.

Having purchased the stock of Material on hand at
the Shop formerly owned by Mr. E. Fuller and having
engaged the services of Mr.. J. c. Laly whose work
gives snch general and entire satisfaction | now
prepared to execute all orders for Timber Wagons Road
Wagons, Carts, Drays, Wheelbarrows, DC.
have hand and will constantly keep good sup
ply Iron Axes, Chains, Bolts and in short, every
thing that the Wagon maker can need.
Timber Wagons with the improved Iron Axics, made
to order at tire shortest notice.
have ten good and competent Workmcn at the
business, and will give it my whole and undivided at
tenton.
Ny prices shall be moderate the times viii a;i-
nit and will challenge any Wagon-maker in the Uni
ted States to equal my work either in point of style
durability. TIIOS. c. FULLER
Oct. 20, 1853. 65-tf
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\ Office.

THEsu.scr;bcr offers for sale, his LANDS six miles
North Of Fayetteville, and about mile from the
Fayetteville and Raleigh Plank Road consisting of
to the mixing of Turpentne or Timber There is also
the premises good Saw and Grist MILL all in good
repair and now in operation Also Dwelling, and all
the necessary outhouses. in good repair.
Also another tract of two hundred and fifty
the head waters of Carvers Creek known the Tarry
Place. which there Isl small Farm Dwelling House
and other houses.
On the first named tract, there s cut about twenty
five thousand Turpentine Boxes from two to four years
All the above lands VIII be sold the most accom-
modatng terms. Persons wishing to purchase will
please call on the subscriber. who will take pleasure in
showing the above lands
WIN. r. BOLTON.
Oct. u. 1853 C5-tf
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Fine Eisnbcr. 'FurrenlsEe and
Farming Land

FOR SALE IN ROBESON COUNTY.
The Subscribers the st of March last. purchased
Ihos J. Curtis, his interest in the Land lying in
obeson County known the Dubois land They
had portion of the same surveyed and offer
sale the following tracts.
1880 Acres wing on Back Swamp, about three
llcs from The Red Banks and two miles from I4um-
River, adjoining the lands OF John Drake Esq,
ID others. This Tract is well timherc and valuable
Tnrpentine.
in5 Acres The Eroad Ridge about miles
rom Lumber River and ~ miles from the Wilmington
nd Manchester Rail Road. This is the finest body of
urpentinc Land in the County. There in this
ract some very eligible situations for farms of good
and
535 Acres about half mile from -Afordsvillc-sood
Turpcntine land.
ls2a Acres AsE-Pole, adjoining John McCallum,
1872 Acres on W:lkcrson's Swamp adjoining Mclean,
Leitch. and others.
1871 Acres Oh Back Swamp adjoining Peter Mum
Neill Lcitch, Esqs.. and others.
3G2 Acres both sides of The First Swamp adj
io:ning the Tract where John W. Afford. Esq,
resides.
1880 Acres '.Shoc Heel adjoining the Lands of
DR.. Edmund Mcqueen, John McCallum, Esq, and
Others
50 Acres "AsbIolc,'' adjoining John McNair
Esq. and others
S25 Acres on 'Jacob Swamp adjoining the Lands
of Thomas Townsend William Berry Thompson, and
2ss Acres On The Little Marsh including por-
ton of The Glass Pond.'' adjoining the Lands
Bethu:le Thomas Jones. Esq, and others
$50 Acres known sThe Big DESERT This is said
to be valuable Swamp Land any in the State, and
can be reclaimed at comparatively little expense
115 Acres adjoining the Land of Archibald S. Currie
Esq. and others.
$50 Acres adjoining the Land of John McGougan
Esq Mrs Brown. and others.
The above Lands Will be sold accommodating
Terms. JOSEPH THOMPSON.
ROBERT S. FRENCH.
Lumberton Nov. /. 66-tf
We have as the request of Joseph Thompson and
Robert S. French carefully examined the title to the
Lands purchased by them of Thomas J. Curtis. ESQ.,
known the Dubois Lands lying in Robeson County,
and say without hesitation that their title is perfect
JOHN WINSLOW.
J. G. SHEPHERD.
FAYETTEVILLE Nov l. ROBERT STRANGE
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FREAKS OF ISDUsrRY.-Thcre is patient in
the asylum at Utica WHO has been at work fol
the last two years in getting up steamboat
the engine of which shall be worked with epson
salts. Another gentleman, in an ad;oinlne
room, proposes to put elliptic springs under Ma
CARA to tease the water when it jumps "h,it !,
a third is busily engaged in getting ont t. the ne
timber of a "six-biaded horse ana eathe, it1 the
irving pam The philosopher, who no said @ tha'
the only reason why crazy people differs ron
i, ;n,aginative than other folks, was not so far
ont Of his reasoning as some folks imagine.
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Ten Thousand Apple Trees of the finest kinds. rpcn-
ing in from the earliest to the latest Ten
Thousand Peach Trees of the finest kinds ripening in
succession from early in June to November. One
Thousand Cherry Trees of the finest kinds ripening in
succession from the first of May to July; also, fine
assortment of Apricots Nectarines Pnms, Pears and
Strawberry plants for sale the Pathological Gardens
and Nurseries at Cane Greek, Chatham county. and
New Garden Guilfor1i county Orders for trees should
be sent in early Catalogues will he sent to all appli
cants.
During my absence my brother, Owen Lndley will
deliver trees at Cane Creek, and my son, Albert u
Lndley, at New Garden.
JOSHUA LINDLEY.
New Garden, Gullford county, n. c..
The l4th of the 10th mo-. { 765-2m
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Sept. 10, 1858.
New Goods for. Fall and - inter.

new Goods ZOE E'1il ana ~ inter.
ALEXANDER JOHNSON & co.
Have received and receiving large and we'll
selected stock Of Seasonale Goods embracing almost
every article kept in the Dry Goods line.
Their stock consists in part of
Rich black fgd Silks
Plain black Gro de Rhine
Rich Brocade and Plaid Silks, latest style
Plaid Silks for Aprons
Solid cold Silks for lining, &c
Super French Marine of all colors
Printed 4 plaid Satin Cashmere, very fine & handsome
Plain printed and solid color all-weol De LANES
Apacas of various colors. finish :nd price
Bombazincs and Marines, fine assortment
Muslin Egin and Insertngs of all kinds qualities
large assortment of Thread. Linen, Isle, and Cotton
Edgngs and Insertings
large of rich cloth, velvet mer;no satin
and silk Cloths, Visetts and Mantillas. of the
latest styles running in price from 81 to SIS
large and handsome assortment of Cloths Cassmefes
and Nestings; Tweeds, Jeans, kerseys, Linseys
Marlboro Stripes and Plads for servants wear
Fine Flannel plain and printed, for children
Blankets a large variety
\ large Stock of Hats Caps, Boots and Shoes
Reay-made Clothing-Coats, Pants, Vests, from very
fine to ordinary.
Our stock is large and varied to note down every
particular article but assortment is very desirable
one, and cannot fail to please.
We would solicit early call from all old friends.
customers and the public generally. We ready at
all times to show goods, and prices expect
to sell reasonable terms other house
line. We be found at Store No Green street,
Northeast corner Market Square.
ALEX'R JOHNSON s. co.
FAYETTEVILLE. Oct ], If
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FALL SUPPLIES.

have always on hand full assortment of GRO
CERES, PROVISIONS, and other Goods suitable for
the Fall and Winter Trade. and which offer for Cash
in exchange for Produce of almost any kind
l have in Store-Flour Meal. Corn, Rice, Bacon,
Lard Butter Cheese Crackers, Salt, white Clarified
and Brown Sugars Rio and Java Coffee. Tea. Moasses
Vinegar Fish, Cigars. Tobacco, Snuff, Candles Soap
Starch, Spices, Candies. Pepper Buckets BrooAs
wrought and Nails. Powder, Shot, Percussion Caps
and good assortment of Dye Stuts; with many other
things in the Grocery line.
Also good assortment of Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes Negro Blankets and kerseys, and a good assor
nent of Ready made Clothing. Call and buy cheap.
w. III. CARVER.
October 20, 1853. 765-6m
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Il tlllilVl1.

J. ". SNITfE, Chemist ard Druggist,
. g Having removed to the Store northwest
80 corner Market Square recently occupied by
3 l.. Shcmwell, offers to his friends and
A the public generally large and well select
ed stock of Drugs, Chemicals Paints Obs,
Dye Stu, Medicines and Perfmery, consisting in part
OF the following: Potash. white lead Venetian red,
Spanish brown. copperas alum slpetre. sal soda bi
carb soda saleratus, maGder. indigo, sulphur EPSON
salts, yellow ochre, Blake's paint, chrome yellow,
ber chrome green. Prus blue chalk, spice, pepper,
hutnegs, Cloves starch ginger borax yeast powders
essences mustard logwood. inks soaps congress water
S'ad OIL, window glass; putty, varnshes GALL kinds}
laseed, tansers castor and olive OIL alcohol. sulrh.
"c,' burning fluid camphcne paint varnisl; TOOTH flesh
a,l ana white-wash brushes gavanc batteries surgi-
cal tooth and cupping Instruments; American French
anu Ehgsh chemicals patent medicines, &c &c all of
winch are OF first rate quality, will be sold at
small advance cost.
Orders solicited from country Physicians merchants
ana Others who are respectfully invited to call and
anime my stock before purchasing elsewhere a. thev
may depend on procuring fresh and genuine articles
No pains will be spared to give satisfaction hoth in
quality and price The subscriber hopes by strict
tensen to business, to merit share of the public nat
ronage
ss- Medical prescriptions carefully and accurately
prepared. j. \. SMITH,
Oct g. 1853 Northwest corner Market Square
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$40 Ri;"AkI

Runaway from the subscriber JolnsonviIle Cum
beriand county. the sth of September, negro
named NELSON about 20 years of age. feet high.
speaks quick has rather mpertinen look of light
copper color, and is fond of company. He may endea-
yor to make his way off and pass for free He
belongs to Mr. James Worthy of Moore county and has
and relatives in said county the
of Cranes Creek and Governors Creek. The above
reward with many thanks, will be given for his dev-
cry to me at Johnsonville his confinement in ia L.
s. +. JOHNSON
Johnsonville. Nov / 1853 66-tf
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The Subscriber is now receiving large and we'll sc~
lected Stock OF Gold and Silver Watches and JewcY
of the latest styles; Silver Plated Ware. Gold, SiN
Steel Spectacles; Gold Pencils & Pens; Fine gock
and pen kniyesi Fine Razors 4 Seissosr ,
inssr1acnts; Surrey y <senrsssss - una CIAlns;; De-
BILE and single barrel Guns Powder Flasks Shot Belts
Game Bags; Percussion Caps; good assortment of Pts
tolls; Walking Canes; Ports Moneys Pocket Dressing
Combs; Hair Flesh, Tooth and Laher Brushes; good
assortment of Volins and Bows Claronets Flageolet
Flutes Ffes Accordeons; large and small Music Boxes;
Violin and Guitar Strings Microscopes Spy Glasses;
Ladies' Work Boxes Coral; Eight and One day Clocks;
variety of Fancy Goods, &c. &c
All of which will be sold low.
All kinds of Watches and Clocks cleaned and
paired. W. PRIOR.
Sept 3, 1858, 5S-3m
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:Sf5 SO REV ARD.

Runaway from the subscriber, his Negro men, JOHN
and TOBEI. John is about 26 years old, s feet inch
nsn AZ welgf @ ato"' 100 or ig1 IDS 1ooey aged ABOUT
lbs They were bought from Mr. James Surlcs of Cum
bcrland county. and viii probably be lurking in that
eighborhood. Tobey has wife at Mr. Richard Birds.
II Johnston County Twenty-Five Dollars for either.
Fifty Dollars for both will be paid for their apprc-
lension and delivery to the subscriber. for their
inement in any Jail in the State that he get
:hem An additional of One Hundred Dollars will
PAID for the conviction of any person of harboring
tic above Negroes.
JOHN COLEY.
Fair Duff. Columbus Co \. c.. Oct. G.. 63-tf
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NEW FALL GOODS.

NEW FALL GOODS.
The subscribers have received and opened at their
Old Stand: very large and handsome Stock of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
every style and quality Ladies' Dress Goods
Also all styles of Goods for Gcntemcn's wear Fine
Moesk;n and other les fashionable
and Straw Eonnets; Boots and Shoes, etc.
1T We call particular attention to splendid
of
Ready-made Clothing,
OF the very best material and workmanship.
In stock may be found all Goods suited to the
at the very lowest market prices. All in want
of Goods in line will please give call
+. l.. & J. A. PEN BERTON.
Hay ST, Fayetteville Oct s, 1853 62-tf
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j.. W. BAKER

Has received from the North the largest finest and
most carefully selected stock of FURNITURE of
Iered IN this market consisting of fashionable painted
cottage bed room furniture in setts clel-hair and
snuck and cotton Mattresses; Looking Glasses; Willow
W W agons and Cradles; patent selfswingng Cradles;
Side Boards Bureaus; Secretaries and Book Cases;
" hat-Nots; Tables. all Sorts Wash Stands Candle
Stands Warrobes; Picture Frames and Glass; indow
Shades; Corniees; Curtain Ban.ls Sefas Mahogany
and Walnut; Tete Tetes; Ottomans; Dvans stools
Chairs of every variety. Fine rosewood Planos tbeh-
net d Co.'S, of Broadway, New York;.
October 90 1883 1y-pd
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The subscriber offers for sale that valuable Plantation
the side of the Cape Fear River ii miles below
Fayetteville There is about 100 under and
in fine state of cultivation the greater part of which
is low grounds unsurpassed by any in the county for
fertility There is about 100 acres of fine unimproved
farming land, with some very fine swamp land. The
back land isslensely mbered with pine which there
is a crop of turpentne boxes one year old On the
premises is large frame dwelling and all necessary
out-budings. with fine Well of water in the yard 1t
is the most desirable and healthy situation the River
bargain can be had by applying to the subscriber
the premises.
WILLIAM A. KING.
October l cm-pd
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zOct21,
LATE ARRIVALS.

4. THE subscriber is daily receiving additions to his
stock ofSEASONABLE GOODS, which are offered at
fair prizes, for cash produce
JUST TO HAND.
Supq Black, Brown. Blue and Green FROCK COATS.
Satin and other kinds of Vests.
Casstnere Pants and Pants Stuff
Hats Caps, and CITY-MADE Boots, light and heavy,
which viii be warranted to purchasers.
Also,a large stock common Boots and Shoes.
Travelin. Trunks, Carpet Bags, and Carpeting.
piee heavy Cocoa Mating, for passages
WO0D-W ARE.-Tubs, Kelars, Pals. Buckets, va
rious kinds, &c.
BlacEsmiths Tools. Mill Saws, Cross Cut and Hand
Saws Glue, Hoop and other Iron, with good assort-
ment d Dry Goods, Groceries and Hard Ware. in
very Sair general stock Buyers are invited.
TI1OS. J. JOHNSON.
Near the Cape Fear Bank, below the Market House.
Fayetteville, Oct. 20 1853 C5-3mo
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The subscriber offers for sale twelve hundred
,f Land located in the lower end of Richmond county.
It Is about equd!stant from Floral College. Lauren
'urg High School, and Laurel Hill The Land is we'll
laptcd to the growth Of corn, cotton. wheat &c. 1t
sO offers great Inducements to those engaged in the
.Irpontnc and lumber business. / have constituted
AeNander Mclean. Esq my agent, during my absence
whom all communications i'll regard to the matter
ay be addressed at Gilopolis T. O.. Robeson county
nther Blue. who resides to the premises viii take
.'casure in exhibiting them to any who may call
or that purpose. j. G. BLUE.
Gift
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Sc COND
FALL AND WINTER STOCK FOR 1885,

STARR & WILLIAMS now receiving their Sc
cond stock. for this of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods; Hats, Caps Shoes Boots; Silk Satin and Straw
Bonnets; Umbrellas and Ready-ma Clothing; with
large assortment of Hosiery Gloves Silk and Cotton
Handkerchief.
The above stock embraces variety of SeasonabIe
Goods not enumerated, comprising of the largest
assortments have ofered and having recently
been purchased by the package reduction from the
prices of the first of the they will be offered to
Wholesale buyers usual terms
j. 3. STARR
Oct g. 1853. J. NJ. WILLIAMS. 81
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,I1LLINKN1 AND MANTUA-MAkINe:. =.

MILLINERY AND DMANTUA-MAkING:-
MRS~wALTO.e' is nowerccciving her FAN and VIM
ter Millinery consisting of Bonnets from dollar to
fteen Dress Caps; Handkerchiefs; French Artificial
Flowers and Feathers; Swiss Edgngs and Insertings;
Capes Collars and Undersccves; Ladies' and Chlren's
Wrist Gloves. and long and short Mits; and
beautiful stock Of Dress Trimmings of the latest style;
Velvet and Silk Mantillas Railway Corses; Whalebone
Busks.
Dresses Mantillas, and Cloaks made in the latest
Philadelphia and New York styles.
All orders from the country promptly attended to-
October g. 62-3m -
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SECOND
eHASE FOR THE FALL OF 1854.
undersigned would notify their customers and
se1s Duylng III this market, that they are now re-
second Stock of Fall Goods for 1883 selected
oI the firm personally, consisting of a general
1oods, Hardware, Hats, Caps, Boots and
Shoes
"a large addition to their stock of Ready-Nade
~ winch they offer to the trade upon their usual
plating terms.
1sers viii find it to their interest to give our
~. examination before making their selections.
HALL 4 SACKETT.
pbcr g. 1853
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FALL TRADE, 1883.

have received my Fall Stock of DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, &c.
stock is large and we'll worth the att nton of p;r-
chasers. Any tlnd of produce taken in exchange.
COTTON BAGGING.
have plentiful supply of Gunny aud Dundee Cot
ton Bagging Bale Rope and Bagging Twine Send in
your orders and they shall be supplied
JAMES c.. COOK
Oct 3 1853 If
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s.Mv son." said a doating father who was
.hout taking his son into business" what shall
be the style of the frm2" well governor, =
said the one-and-twenty youth, looking up in th'
heavens to find an answer, II don't know; bu
suppose we have it John Fl. Samplin ans
Father" The old gentleman was struck witt
the originality of the idea, but could not adopt it.
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tFOLUME XIV-NO. 769.
Washington.s Wealth.

The following is an extract taken from an
old book published in 1908, entitled "W ashing-
tons Political Legacesj" ami dedicated to Miss
Martha Washington:
General Washington was at one time pro-
baby of the greatest land holders in the
United States: His annual receipt from his
estate amounted in 1877 to thousand lbs.
sterling, which is very large sum in Federal
money, and was considered very great fortune
at that early day in this country for one man
to possess. His estate at Mount Vernon alone
was computed in 1887 to consist of 5000 acres
Of land, of which enough was in cultivation to
produce in single year TO- 900 bushels of corn
and 900 bushels of wheat. In a succeeding
year he raised 200 lambs, sowcd % bushels of
faxsced, and planted TOO bushels of potatoes
He desisted, it is said, from planting tobacco,
which was then extensively raised in Virginia,
for the purpose of setting an example, by en-
ployng his extensive means in the introduction
and fostering of such articles of domestic use
and necessity as would ultimately tend to the
best advantage of his country. His domcstics,
at the same time were industriously employed
in manufacturing woollen cloth and linen, in
sufficient quantity to clothe his numerous house
hold, which numbered nearly one thousand per-