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The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
From the National Intelligen ,er.
Our Foreign Indebtedness,

The iree-trade papers are attacking the
statistics Of Mr.. Senator Broadhead on the
subject OF the probable balance of our public
account current with foreign nations, pre-
dicated upon the excess of our imports and
for other outgoings, which balance duripr
the last fiscal year Mr.. Droaihead estimated
in his recent speech in the Senate at s61.-
000OO0, which had been liquidated BY shin
ments OF specie or by the transmission of
Federal State, and other stocks.
The Journal OF Commerce objects TO Mr.
Broadhcad's estimate of ten per cent. as be-
ing the probable differentiation on the il.
voice Of foreign merchandise, on which the
duties are based, below the actual cost of said
merchandise, and states that this ten per cent.
is estimated By Mr. BrJdheod uron the gross
amount OF impcrtations, which includes fres
goods, on when there could be no object IN
present uudervaiued invoices, and also uDon
the foreign goods re-exported, which, in the
exports, would ot course be estimated at the
same value as on their entry inward, and that
on these two items the difference of this ten
per cent. would make a reduction of more
than three millions of dollars on the estimate
OF the honorable Senator. BY reference to
Mr.. Brodhead's speech, however, it will be
seen that he makes out his balance of ca
millions against the United States, without
including anything Tor the item of undervalua-
ton on the invoices, and contents himself
with letting said differentiation go as an off.
set against the probable increased value of
our exports arising from the freight, &c, on
these exports to foreign ports, SO far as they
may have been shipped for American account,
and in American vessels.
In some remarks which we offered recent.
ly on Mr.. Broadhead's speech, we endeavored
to show that such an Offset was a very liberal
one, aud that the advanced price upon our
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.
IFIW WERE A VOICE.

III were voice, persuasive voice,
That could travel the wide world through
would fly on the beams of the morning light
And speak to men with gentle might,
And tell them to be true.
"a would fly-I would fly DER land andsea,
Wherever human heart might be,
Telling a tale, or singing song
In praise Of the right, in blame OF the wrong.
uIwere voice, convincing voice,
I'd fly on the wings Of air;
The homes of sorrow and guilt I'd seek,
And calm and truthful words Id speak,
To save them from despair.
Iwould fly, would fly DER the crowded town,
And drop, like the beautiful sunlight, down
Into the hearts OF suffering men,
And teach them to look up again.
If were voice, a consoling voice,
Id travel with the wind,
And whenever saw the nations torn
BY warfare, jealousy, spite, or scorn,
Or hatred of their kind,
would fly, l would fly on the thunder crash'
And into their blinded bosoms flash
That ray of hope that cheers the mind,
And leaves all trace Of griet behind.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
To Bon JONES, Committee, &c.
COOL IMPUDENCE.

There is gentleman residing in Western
New York, whom in default of his real name
we will call the Colonel. He has one son,
Ned, rather graceless youth, full of all the
wild pranks in which students generally ex-
eel Being at home during vacation, he cor
responded regularly with his chum, who by a.
greement, was to keep him "posted up" in re-
gard to everything that transpired with him
worthy of note. Of course he was very care.
full to keep all his precious epistles from the
eye Of the Colonel, and as Ned was "Colone
Jr.," it became necessary to watch the mai
arrivals closely, as his chum wasn't very par.
ticular in adding that Distinguishing feature to
his name.
One day he rode round to the Post Office
as usual and found to his dsmay that Joe, the
groom had taken the letter and loft for home.
He started at gallop, but was unable to
make up the time, for Joe arrived ahead. Ho.
ping that nothing very bad would come Of it
he marched into dinner as cavalierly us posi-.
BILE. One glance at the Colonel's face reveal.
ed to him that he was in for it.
The substantials being disposed of as usuG
the lady mother left the room, and left NED
and the Colonel slipping their wine. Leisure.
Iy pulling the letter from his pocket, the Colo.
mel passed it to Ned, and asked him what he
thoug ught of it. Ned quietly perused it, its con-
tents being an account of his chum's dongs
both lawful and unlawful, and ending by urg-
ing him to come to him without delay. Ned
finished it in silence, and handing it back tc
his ratlier, said:
"Well, sir, considering your age and station
in life think you keep very bad company"
and before the Colonel could recover himsel
sufficiently to reply, he vanished from the
partment.--Dutchman.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
The National InteIligeucer,

There was debate recently in the Senate
on proposition to publish the speeches oil
Senators in the National Inteligencer as well
as in the Globe and Union. The discussion
produced the following compliment to the In.
telligencer, and subsequent hit at the Sena.
tor from California, from the Hon. Mr.. But
Ter of South Carolina:
"The Intellgencer )" said Mr.. Butler, is
the first paper eversaw-the first that ever
brought from the post office, more than forty
years ago. remember, in 1907, reading the
editorials of the Intelligencer, by way Of
learning to read; and in lSl2-'l3, was stir.
red by the perusal of its columns. / never
see that paper without its being associated
in my mind with former and better times"
Nr. WELLER, Gn his seat.) That was be.
fore was born.
Mr.. BUTLER. Yes, sir; and | think we
had better times then than now since you
were born.-[Laughter.l
The sentiment uttered by the Senator from
South Carolina is one that will be cordially
respondedto by thousands of our citizens
The National Intelligencer has become one o
our country's land-marks;-nay, it may almost
be said to be "National Institution" Nc
man thinks of Washington without the asso.
citation of this valuable gazette. 1t has moi
been our lot TO agree with it in all its views
yet we cannot recollect an instance in which
the opinion Of its distinguished editors were
not founded upon what they believed to be the
best interests oftheir country or of the human
family. In the pursuit of these exalted OBJ
jects they have spared no labor or expense tc
record permanently the best e. most interest
ing information upon politics and the higher
branches of historical or general literature
The volumes of the Intellgencer are treasures
to all who are SO fortunate as to possess them
and we are sure they will be handed dowr
from sire to son as heir-looms of authentic
iSm.-AmericQa.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29

The New York Journal of Commerce thus
speaks of the New York Board of Aldermen:
"Men who should be at work with shaved
heads and striped jackets in one class of
public buildings, occupy in others the honor
able post of Legislators in our local legisla-
ture, throw over their persons the pure ermine
of justice, and hold in their hands the power
to govern city whose example for good or
evil, influences every place on this continent. -
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
THE NEWSPAPER.

AS popular lectuers has frequently lat,
thought il worth their while to say unciyi
things of newspapers, we deem it no more
than right to offer the following, from
sermon by Rev. DR.. Adams Of New York, a,
an offset to their slanders.-Reporter.
"Why is anything made public, but the
belief that it will be of interest to othersi
Why is it announced that Isaac and Rebecca
were married on a certain day last week, but
on the supposition that it will give you
pleasure to know it. And then lower down
on the sheet, under the startling head oi
deaths, your eye runs along always with ap-
prehension lest it fall on some well known
name, and reads that the aged father, the
young child, the beloved wife, the rich, the
poor, the admired, the honored, the beautiful
are gone, is it not taken for granted that even
strangers will have,a sigh 70 the afflicted, a.
the world respond in sympathy to the in
cursions of a common foe!
"Read in this light, the commonest adver-
tisements which crowd our papers have
kindly order about them. Say not, with
cynic sneer, as though you We're doubtful
whether there was anything honest in the
world, when storekeeper advertises his
wares, that it is all sheer sefishness, for if it
ls pleasant for one to announce a fresh sup
ply of talow and wool, hirdwares or musns,
is it not just as pleasant for one who wishes
to know it! When brace OF young partners
in trade insert their virgin advertisement, in
forming the world how happy .hey shall be
70 wait on customers, can You read it without
entering into their new career!
Cuisines advertisements! Waste pape!--
You know not what you say. Those ships |
which are to sail FOR every harbor in the world !
those fabrics which have arrived from every |
mart on the earth this iron from
Russia, tea from China, wool from Smyrna,
rut from Malaga, coffee from Cuba, cotton
rom Georgia, sugar from Louisiana-do they
lot preach to US at the corners of the streets,
t the entering in of the gates, in our docks,
nd in our custom houses and exchanges,
ermons on the mutual dependence of man
ind!"
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29

you have got to DO likewise. Then choose,
and "stick TO it," Armed with its principle
and inspiration, you may rise to undreamed
Of heights-wanting it you may sink to un-
thought Of depths. Pettengitrs Reporter.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
Nobody but Printers, anyhow.

1f il was necessary that we should mention
any more Of our most eminent men to con-
vince the people of the Union, that Printer
is somebody, we would give you great many
specimens of our profession.
But, remember, one thing is evident, every
person who chooses cannot be a printer
Brains are necessary.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29

1t is said that Northrop, the kidnapped
slave, who has recently returned to Sandy
Hill, New York, has been offered three thou.
sand dollars for the copy right Of his book
which is in preparation by lawyer of that
place.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29

The new postmaster at New Orleans is not,
as the letter writer's had it, George w.
Kendall, Of Picayune, who is at present in
Peris, but w. G. Kendall.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1853-04-29
CLEVELAND, April 4th, 1853
his
Bob X Jones
mark

With heart boiling over with burning e.
motions accept your beautiful Cane. 1t delu
ges my soul with flood of darling recollec.
tions Of the time when working, ''living and
loving" together, in the inspired language Of
the poet,
1--WE shared each others gludness
And wept each others tears"
When transporting the "black diamonds
from the bowling wilderness and dark caverns
of the interior to the metropolis ofthe Lakes,
how, amid the darkness and dangers which
at the "witching hour of night" surround ca
nal navigation, have looked to you for sup
port, How often have you, BOB, without
chart or compass to guide, steered our gallant
craft through the thickening gloom which
boded tempest and disaster, while |, and
write itwithout vanity, stood at the bow; pre-
pared to snub her." And how, when within
the walls of the lock, whose grim stones frown-
ed upon us like the crumbling remains Of
some deserted ruin, the relic of Roman or of
German pride g. grandeur-how often at that
fearful hour, when the rush of many waters"
was pouring through the gates, threatening
to whelm us, has our gentle yet lion-hearted
cook, POLLY, prepared for our solace and re-
ireshment, pot full of the fragrant extract
of the berry of Rio, ef a tumbler of SMIrH's
extract of rye. Tn -
Pardon my emotion, for the sold time comes
o'cr me now," and forbids me to say more than
thatI am, whether in command or retirement,
Yours,
JOHN SMITH.
To Bon JONES' Committee &c
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wWuo hath wol who hath sorrowl They tina
tarry long at the wine.-BIDLE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
Water Polverslo dIsposc or.

on sale dr rent viii give every ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 20
Manufacturers aud Mechanics. II TheY lWsatlh IL.
vie Them u call and etamlne3fer lbemselyeS -
Thry feel eanhhent In saying that better location
foe an ktnds 81 Manufacturing business cannot he
found:
They have ohtSined charistfor Bridge scross
The Shenandoah liver al lhelr place which, when
CONSTRUCTED and Roads made. viii 0pen 10 tht fue
krtllrnehls III the Valley 81 1AaAdaun and rive a
more direct communication with HaTpers Ferry
and CharlestoWn, and must give Il this pEade al.
dtional tdsa s,ases. They ask ashaSe oil ghd pub
ZIG in,esesraad pagensse E. :, ..oa..l
ISAAC GREG DRY, Agent.
Shenandnah Git Feb z tSSA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
T0MERCHAN rs
AND OTHERS.

HNHE SUBSCRIBER wishing 10 retire from tic
= Mercantile life and remove West, offers for
sale ms properly and Merchandise 10 MiidleipWn,
trederiek Conniy, Nd The Lot IS can raj, on q
corner 81 the principal SQUARE in Torn II Is i'm
proved 81 an elegant TWO STORY BRICK
HOUSE, IS feel front, and 40 deep. twenty six
ieet Of toe front occupied by lis family ineln9
spacious back building. The interior d dc
dwelling Is in very iae condition, as well as other
improvement
The Store Room for business is % feet by 90,
separated b. partition from ihe ware h9nse Witch
is Il feet b. 40 feet square. The room above is
also 10 feet square, designed Tor storing away
goods. etc. with large garrett and cellar under
the entire building. The ex.srior IS iusi newly
painted anc finished IN modern style, making a
very splendid appearance. The store room is also
newly flied up, and for light beauty and c6nxeai-
enee Is not surpassed by any outsof the Cities +
The whole property being under pne roof with eF-
cry Improvement that could Sc desired, comments
the whole establishment 10 any one who wishes to
secure pne Of The best openings il Marylana Or
elsewhere There is now and always has been a
large custom OF the very best character dealing
with the subscriber.
Mddleiow1 being in. the centre OF one Of the
most beautiful and healthy valleys in this country,
thckly seftled with population proyerba for their
industry, economy and wealth, secures to This place
4 large amount OF business, which may be greatly
extended.
ANY person wishing to communicate With the
subscriber on the sabiect will please address 10
Middletown, Frederick County. Maryland.
January 20, 1853. s g. HARBAUGH.I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03

u Our exchanges from Al paris ofihe country
ar complaining OF the scarcity pf silver eoin.-
Where = that Aard money Currency thar the Sub
treasury waste give the people 10 such abuhdance7
Ine yeemanry ot Virginia hav'nt seen anything
ofit yei. They cant even eef cnrrent ardx non
ey:" but have 70 make out a best they can with
saiAptasersanyfhing a. all thar will pass for the
time being, and thaHkful TO get Il OF their hands
b aulfui specimen6f Locofoto lerislationt WHAT
do the people ihfnk now ofsthe favorite cant Of
Democracy about one currency for The Govern
ment and aBnher for Inc people / Does. il teaoire
gu the gold and silver 70 Be locked up in the Sub
Treasury Tor Government putpsses, OF haslit gone
20 foreign paris; ID paw The cost Of Locoloco Free
tradsl- Rifkmo1td Fzie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
"Rlchn0nd RepabIIsan', Tor Sale.

TNHE Establishment OF the 1RiC HM0ND RE
l. PUBLlCANn IS offered Tor sale4ior the bene-
fit of the creditors of RoberfH. Gallaher. Il has
san excellent outfit ofmatera and is in all Respects
Tin condition TODD good business.
BY helerns il the trust deed under which act,
there Is MI. necessity TO sell it al auction. His
therefore Offered al pirate sale on terms which ii Is
Reefed the purchaser will iind greatly TO his adj
Vantage 10 close w1ih.' III
The growth " Richmond in population, busi.
ness aud wealth. aud The pf0lpeei ii increasing fe
sources from alIpons u The State exhibit ample
fGuni f9f newspaper enterprise
fhsfptMill also bel sold i lbfgrdnanliIyuf atae
belonging 10 we'll appointed 1Ub Dlisee, and Two
large B0HBkE CYLINDER IIRkSSfsS.
7 For terms oi sale Ne, address a. dedfgeiowh
ID 81, d A. hlehnlaIl, yb
III LOu0HbbrpuI II, TfIslee,
January 90 lA5J e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
FARM FOR SALE.

THE undersigned intending 10 remove to the
Il west, ofIsrs Tor sale the Farm on which he re-
sides Il is situated 1--WE miles North of Shepherds
town, and contains ISO acres Of good limestone
land, na high state of cultivation, nearly an well
SET 10 clover. The improvemensse comprise good
log Dwelling, Barn, Smoke Houses Siabling,
Wagon Shed, Carriage House. Granarv and q
krst rate well or never falling water near the house
4 further description Of this property is deemed
unnecessary al those wishing "a purch ase will X
anime Tor themselves. Any one wishing to pur-
chase can have possession on The FIRST dav Of April
sTkEMs-0nc third in hand the balance IN two
equal annual payments with Interest from date
Feb. ;, 1858 A. u. CHAPLINE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
jefferson Land for SHE,

n WISH g sell two small Farms ofs good lime.
stone bAND..-4ne epniairing. $50 .frrds,
with good tuiidfhgA orchard, &c,qaf5dining III
lands 81 John Lock, FisHtr A Lewis absl the heirs
81 Daniel MePhersont hee'd-5aboit 40 acres Rn
lnbef' The other, on the Sktnandnah river, con
tainthg 20 .frres first fa(e La61, win no
acres inltimher--a Dwelling Ht,use III the same.
ana adjoining the Landslof u jrgaI Harris an 7
pr, John IL Lewislhelfs For icgIrs &c. whiFh
wlli be made easy apply to the undersigned gat
Mgersto%n, oEby lener (pos,. paid) 10 Kabletown,
Jefferson coanly.. Va.
,,nn.,v 8 - JOSEPH MYERS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
HOUSE E.a.y.D For.
Attrac I've andyaIuable Property
4 for Sale.
SIIANNONDAIkE lSPRKNGSt

TIME undersigned 81 authorized 10 sell that
~ hIgt " Attractive ana-beaulifa Watering
place ID THE VaLLgY Of ViRaINiA, known is THE
SHANNUNDALE SPRINGS" These Springs
have been resorrd To- by The yotary " pleasure as
Welt a by The ihvalidsI for the laslhifIy years,
sndIfeir healing watersland beautiful Mountain
iSxsArTy have been the theme III many an eloquent
and able pen.
III Attached 10 Shannondae are neatly two hun
dred acres ofterile soil and the Improvements con.
siss Of very eommodipas Brick building and
number Of comfortable cabins, calculated to ac-
commodate several hundred guests About three
thousand dollars worth Of good furniture belonging
to the concern, This property in The hands Of
one or two euterprising men eouldEbe made 20
yield handsome income. The Sprngs are in the
County OF Jefferson which Is celebrated Tor It's fine
S0ciety-and visitors 70 ShannondaIe can leave
Washington or Baltimore, after an ea$ly breakfast
and dine at the Springs A great bargain can be
had Address n
RHl GALLAHER, General Agent,
January 81 1853 Washington, ID c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
5 Iist ofLetters

DEMAINfNG 10 The Posl Oaice at Charles
~ 1swn. Jeasfson counyi Va, on The 3Isi day
of5ahnary, 1853.
ATJohn Allemong, Suman s Allen. B-Mrs.
Caly Brown Gatreu Banes Hrd Barton, SOM
lhetlfid Bowling Thomas Brotheron, James
Burr. CT L Gallaher q H-saInuel House
Mrs Margare, Hearry. John w JoneI -
"A r. Lnse, DR. NJ P Lowell. Peter LeiddvI ~
William c. Mcclure. NaihahieI Myers ) Aaau
Moler, John X Miller. , N+Alrxanderl New
gomez. O-Tbomas oden R-Joshua Riley.
benjamin Roderirk. s-Andfew swagerr JsSsss
Williams Seen, Arthur SennplI, Raphael Showal-
ter. T. Thomas Thompson, q. W-5ameb w IN
iers. Jacob Wigen!on1 Charles Welck :
Feb 3 1853 JOHN p. BROWNJP M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
To Masters and others.

A numerous complaints have been made OF
IA congregations Of Negroes on the streets and
sidewalks OF Chariesiown on the Sabbath, for
purposes Of shooting marbles and other games, to
The dissertation OF the day and the gfea annoyance
Of passers BY notice is hereby given that all such
offenders viii be hereafter puDished I'll the fall ex-
lent Of the law. The Town Sargent will also be
required to disperse alt assemhlagesE of negroes
during the nights OF the week. Abich block up the
sidewalks and incommode tie public
WELLS J. HAWKS, Mayor.
Tann,rv o. lGS1 III 4 EsEI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
VIRGINIA. FREE PRESS And FARMERS REPOSITORY.
za< Bal 4 ~ Esll.yi. vssi4i.,
against

z1< B1Atsf ~ Ysll<yi. VHgiaia,
Jaael HE ani staers.
pursuance ofa Decree of ne CirrniiI Court Of
= Jefferson County, proncunced II the October
Tern, io5z N the above cause. the undersigned,
Commissioners appointed b. said decree for The
PsalPo,e rliI ODER at public sale On FRIDA y, fhs
iSta day n Ftrary. 1853, Befere, the coall-house
IN CoaFiestoEn, Jefferson connly, Va
a Tract or 33S Acres or Land,
e said James Hiie, adjoining tie lands Of Thomas
5Iie, Mrs Forrest, John Mcfarland and others.
Eor more particular description OF which By
meles ana hounds purchasers ark invited 10 call al
ne efiiee OF n. s. White in Chaklestovn!
The land is under ge0t fencins, Is in a fine state
q cultivation, and the snprDEenenis are comfort
aoie- Il Is also well EateIed and has an ample
supply ofTimber. #
more desirable Farm Is rarely brought into The
market in tie county OF JefsersonE and purchasers
are recommended 20 call and exa nine IL
The Terms Of Sale are one-foutth cash. the res
laqe IN two equal annual payments with interest
irom the day Of sale secured BY afeed Of Trust on
the Premises The growing crop Of wheat will
be reserved. Sale 10 take place al ~ O'Clock, 81.
n SS ? WHITE EM n9SrfR' csan.
December % 1851 Spirit tl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-02-03
RAILROAD NOTICE,

0faee d Winchester 4 Potomac Railrosd fo. 3
JASrARy a, llSss.
fTyHE public are respectfully ia!ossnea that en
and after Mgndae asrt, a. l7ti .Esaaarg. the
Passenger Trains Of this Company will leave lhs
Ticker Once at WiScnEsEKR AZ
Sir s'elock Il. NJ, and Sesxn o'elosk r.. III
Returning, leave HaRrsss FxksY at
Tsselre 0'efoek, ~ ana Eserea ~ Nisat
Connecting with the Baltimore Trains.
Nv order ]. GEO HEST.
Ian 50. 1855. Pfih- Agent