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The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-09-15
Another Catholic Outrage.
PHILADELPHIA, September 6.

~ PsshoN Os
The different Lodges the American Prot
estant Association in the State OF New Jsr-
sey, had public procession yesterday at New
ark. There were at least two thousand in
the line.
Whilst passing along William street, near
High, in the immediate vicinity of the Roman
Catholic Church, the Catholics attacked
the procession. A man in the line was knock
ed down, and at the same time one or two
shots were fred from the church.
This was signal Cor u general riot, and
the procession Immediately broke up and en-
tered the Church, which in a few moments
was completely riddled-doors and windows
were broken-seats torn up the altar dismoun-
ted, and the organ destroyed. A large number
Of pistols were fired, and knives freely used.
A man named John Mccarthy was fatally
wounded, and another was severely cut.
Great excitement prevails, and further diff
Guilty is anticipated:
The neighborhood in which the collision oc-
cured,is made up entirely Of Roman Catholic
Irish.
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AWFUL MURDER,

On Monday evening last difficulty arose be-
tween Dutchman and man named Francis,
opposite Martnsvlle, they were discovered
to be in dispute near n tavern in North
Wheeling. The Dutchman appeared to be
giving the other no cause for his assault upon
him. They walked together until they arrived
near their dwelln GO above the rolling MILL
Francis swore he woudkil the Dutchman.-
A neighbor interfered and succeeded in quiet
ing the blooS thirsty villain and prevailed upo n
him to go home He entered his own house
and commanded his wife to give him one Of
several knives he had in box--She having
obeyed he rushed out, and broke oPen the out
er and inner doIr of The house where the
Dutchman resided, much alarming the females,
the Dutchman however made his escape. Not
long after Francis discovered his victim, oil
the road, they soon met-wrestled and the
alarm being given the man who had succeeded
in partially quelling the murderer, immedi-
ately went to the rescue, but it was too late !;
the Dutchman having be en- fatally stabbed -
The Dutchman's friend knocked Francis
down, and recommended the Dutchman to 10
home, he fell corpse at his house. The
bloody fiend has been arrested. Francis was
in liquor at the time-another argumenrwhich
now presents itself with force in favor of liquor
Enterprise.
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and to the Union newspaper, properly direct
ed, the package to the President, would d.
rect to--Brigadier, Gen. Franklin Pierce,
some time in Merico, late of Concord, New
Hampshire somewhere in Yankeedom, now
in Washington City-District Of Columbia
President Of the United States of America,
and "energetic co-operator," by "material
aid" OF the Nebraska Kansas Bill, not to be
opened by any but his own precious hands
and sir, mark all the pieces "giving credit"
and send note in the package for him to
read all that is marked. If you do this sir,
and don't soon find your columns headed "BY
AUTHORITY" and large orders from WASH
ington for printing, why just set yourself down
as being counted "sure" and that il is neces-
sory that some other should be bought with
Treasury Pap--and for me sir, as Mr.. Ellis
place is not vacant, think Congress should
create a new Office and give me that Of "Her-
aid to announce that all opposition journals
| give the President due "crcdit."
Let us SUN up little of the account
"CREDIr."
No !. Vetoing the Insane Bill.
No Q. "Energetically" putting through the
Nebraska and Kansas Bill.
No 8. Vetoing the River and Harbor Bill
No 4. Promising to instruct Congress BY
giving it matured pieo Of what is aud wha
is not constitutional.
DIR.
No |. Two Thousand majority against 20,
in the 18th Congressional District in Ohio.
No 2. Loss of Missionary EDsoN B. OLDs
Ex-chairman Of Nebraska.
No 8. Administration wiped out.
OBSERVER.
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Resoired, That the emoluments OF State
and County Officers, whether in the shape
Of fees or salaries, should be taxed as well
as the merchants capital, the farmers grain,
or the mechanics tools, so that III may bear
on equal share of the public burthen.
Rcsolred, That since the State has been
too long ruled by Representatives, many of
whom have abused their delegated and inn
piled powers, in a reckless expenditure of
the public money, the sovereign people
should place government in the ha nds OF men
who will more faithfully discharge their trust,
by selecting candidates for office, not only
with reference to ability, bat to moral hon
esty; that the honor of our State shall not
be DETAINED in high places.
RESOLVED, That we call upon those whose
duty 1t is to explain, why u certain bridge
over Wheeling Creek, cost the taxpayers
$s00to reconstruct, it having fallen few
days after erection, and why no guarantee
was taken TO shield the tax PAYERS from loss!
Also, why the peoples money should be np-
propriated contrary to the express provis-
ious Of the Constitution, to swell the Golfers
Of certain divine, who holds fat office
from confding people. Likewise, why in
the last published Receipts and Expendi-
lures, we have large amount paid out as
petit jurors fees, and ho account of any re-
| cei2ts, when it is well known that in Il civil
cases, the successful parties are required to
make deposit before judgment is entered
in their behal!.
Reso'ued, That the Commissioners and
Auditor should, Immediately after the June
settlement, publish the Receipts and Expen-
ditures, SO that the people can have time to
examine them before the election,
Resolued, That in the opinion of this meet
ing the State Auditors Instructions prcven
ting the deduction of debts, in listing prop
erty for taxation, was a stretch Of power moi
sanctioned by law.
Resoired, That we reiterate former reso.
lution-thot we will support 10 man for Of
fee who will not give public pledge to give
his undivided influence, to carry out the
rinciples ofthsse resolutions
! Resolred, That high salaries do not add to
the dignity Of any station, but is fruitful
incentive TO the aspirations of linen withou
merit, &c, with WHOM the emoluments o
office are paramount to every other consid'
Grafton.
Resotued, Thatthe popular vote system
is the only one consistent with people
claiming to be republican.
! After the adoption of the resolutions
several short speeches were made, when
previous to adjournment, it was moved thai
the resolutions be offered for publcati on tt
each of the county papers. The greatest
harmony and good feeling prevailed.
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The Locofoco Press on tho Whig Party.
Buts few short months ago and the entire
Locoioco press Of this State were shedding
tcho6 barrels of crocodile tears a, the alleged
deeease of the Wing party. Their columns
teemed W ith labored eulogies to the many vr-
tues Of the "dear DEF arted' and while thus
apparently bewailing it's sad fate, they were
secretly chuckling with delight at the open
ground before them, and the opportunity Of
enjoying good time generally. Time pass
Cd on and THEIR grief abatcd somewhat--st
least it was not SO poignant in appearance,
and they had passed into 4 half-mourning
sarb. True their hearts were stll"robed in
woe" yet their faces at times were wreathsd
in smiles ss if they were recovering from
their mighty grief, and the shadow was be-.
ing lifted frsm their heart. Recently, how.
ever. "a change has come over the spirit Of
their dream" A sight presents itself to them,
more appalling than was Bunquo's ghost to
bloody Macbeth. II sits heavily on their
souls and they cry out in vain for il to disap-
pear. 1t grows and seems to fill the whole
earth, and they cry it down in vain. Il 10
the great fusion party. as they are pleased to
style it. 1t isa fusion Of men Of principle to
pu, down the presert !ydrs.hsaded monster.
Loeofocoisn.
New hear the locofoco editors crying out
for the "bighminded, Henry Clay Whigs" to
stand by their party and preserve it from the
attacks of the fasisnis,s. They give vent to
the most lschrymoss appeals for the "old line
Wings whs love the Union" to stand firm
in their old allegiance. A few years ago
these "high.mnded, Henry Clay Wings" re.
seived from these same editors tho euphoni-
Gus titles of Bank-bougNt,. British Wings,
Blue light Fsderalisis, and other names
equally hish.scundng and expressive. Now.
see how their eringing, ycophantic spirits TURF
absut, and by lsw, slavering, iulsome, adula-
tion. think to gull any Wings to stand out
sgaiust fusion and thereby allow the locofoco
party & blOOdless victory. The rule Of af.
fairs in this sta,ehas too long been In the
hands oft,ocofocos. and good men Of all par.
ties have fused, and one Of the natural, legit-
innate resu 10 Of that yrusso" WIN uu ,.o
fusion OF the hosts Of Locofocoism in this
State next October. Look out for the cars
when the bell rings, and keep OF the track!
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PUBLIC MEETING.

The citizens oi Kirkwood township, &C
cording to notice previously given, held a
meeting on Saturday the I'd inst, for the pur-
pose Of receiving the report of 4 committee,
previously appointed to draft a series ofreso-
iutions expressive of their feelings on the
subject OF taxation, and annun ciatory ofthe
course they deem il advisable to pursue, at
the approaching election.
The meeting was organized by calling Jas
Greeneleth to the chair; Saml. Rankin and
Jas. Griffin were appointed Vice Presidents,
and Adam C. Wsddell Secretary. The OBJ
ject Of the meeting having been stated by
DR.. Chapman, Capt. Simpson was called
upon for IN address. and responded in good
style. Several other speeches having been
made, the committee expressed their readi-
ness to report, whsrsupon the following reso-
lutions wsrs submitted, and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAs, A Republican Government
comedies to the people the right to scrutin-
ize public acts, sndto dictate public meas
ures; and, whereas, the power TO levy and
collect taxes, Is one Of the greatest conceded
10 government BY the people, aud should be
guarded with the most zsalous vigilance,
therefore
Resolved, That az the gradual sduction OF
the public debt, the perfection Of our educa.
tional system, the construction Of internal
improveme nts, are measures Of primary i'm.
portance, means should be devised to pro-
mote the two former, without retarding the
latter, or trammeling private enterprise; and
that Legislators and all Office holders, should
manifest a willingness to bear an equal Por-
ton Of the burden. by advoeatinsa a Ieduc:
ton Of salaries, to the last rates established
nnder the old constitution.
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The Nebrascal Democracy.
A Picture by the famous Chapman

The Slavery papers, on all occasions of ex-
ultation, hoist the picture of the cock of the
DunghiU, that being the emblem of triumph
inventes by J. p. CHAPMAN, a distinguished
Loco editor of Indiana. This 'crow, Chapman
crow is now publishing the Chanticler, a
strong ant-Pierce, ant-Nebraska paper at
indianapolis. Look at the creed OF the Ne
braska Locofocos as set forth by Chapman
What faithful picture it is. True in all its
lineaments. Doughfaces will read the art-
cles OF their faith:
l. They deny God.
2. Denounce the Clergy.
3. Pronounce the declaration of Indepen-
dence "sef-evident lie.'
A. Trample on Compacts and Treaties, to
suit the demands OF Fillibusters, even though
it be older and as sacred as the Constitution
itself, and though confirmed by it.
5. Squatter Sovereignty, which is the high.
est degree of freedom TO make Slaves black and
,chite, to practice polygamy and incest, and to
commit any other crime not forbidden exclu-
svey by the U. States Constitution, and by
laws OF Congress.
6. To extend our institutions by force every
where, particularly the domestic" ones, and
to plunder without limit all who are thus ben.
eftted.
7. Demagosueism instead of democracy, ant
bribery instead of honest diplomacy.
s. No toleration of the right OF freedom o
opinion, freedom Of speech, and freedom OF the
press.
o. The accommodation and "crushinl
out" all the heretics to this |creed.
10. The abrogation of all the "obsolete'
ideas OF State Rights, and the naturalization
of Slavery under the name of "Natonal De
mocracy."
IL. The power of the Senate to alter, amend
and abolish the creed Of its sovereign will ant
pleasure.
IL. Free Whiskey as an essential State
"institutIon."
l3. A full treasury--profuse squandering o
the public money-universal corruption, and
ultimate despot'sm.
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To Americans.

Against the insidi Gus wiles of Foreign
infuences,Q conjure you to believe me, fel-
low cItiz 'ns) the jealousy Of a free people
ought to be constantly awake. 1t is one of
the most banefu foes of republican Govern
ent.-Washington.
hope we may find. some means in future
of shielding ourselves from foreign influences,
political, commercial, or in whatever form it
may be attempted. wish there was an
ocean of fire betwixt this and the old World.
Jefferson.
Foreign influence is a Grecian horse to
the republic-we cannot be too careful to
exclude its characterization.
1t is time we should become little more
Americanzed instead Of feeding the pau
pers and la5orers of England, feed our own;
or else in short time, by our present policy,
we shall be paupers ourseves.-Jackson
The late act of Parliament for establishing
the Roman Catholic Religion and the French
laws in that extensive country now called
Quebec Canada] is dangerous in an extreme
degree to the Protestant Religion, and to the
civil rights and liberties of all America, and
therefore, as men and Protestants, and Chris
tians, we are indispensably obliged to take
all proper means for our security. Congress,
Sept II, l744.
IL ever tie liberty Of the United STATES 10
destroyed, it will be by Romish priests.
Lafayette.
Americans should know that when Popery
shall have the ascendancy in any one OF the
United States, liberty of conscience would
there b, at an end.-Shephsrd Of the Valley, by
authorityof the Archbishop Of 81. Louis, Mo.
The common schools of America are foun-
tains of prostitution and crime, and all man.
ner Of indecencies are practised in then.
Chicago Catholic Tablet.
II the Pope directed the Roman Catholics
Of this country to overthrow. the Constitution,
to sell the Nationality of the country as
sovereign State, and annex it as dependant
province to Napoleon the Little's crown,
they would be bound to obey.
BrOionson's ReuieW.
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ATTENTION THE CoURT.-A friend Of ours
has just been mentioning that on one occa-
sion he was addressing "the court" at the bar
Of one Of the middle states upon a subject Of
great moment to his client, when his stten-
ton was arrested BY a singular Circumstance.
He observed that when he dwelt upon the
particular point Of his argument which he
wished especially to enforce, "ths courts"
head went down behind his elevated desk, and
presently rose again.
Changing his position slightly, he saw tho
mystery Of this singular occurrence: and
when, soon after, it was repeated, he paused
in his remarks, and said:
"Whea 'the court has finished eating its
,Dster- melon shall proceed with my argument,
not without the hope Of being at least partial
ly heard!"
And this reminds US Of the reply OF GER
tain "court" at the west to question Of the
acounsel."
"Does the counsel understand 'the court to
say that its last ruling was according tolav"
To which thus then the "court:"
"If 'ths court understand herself--ana
think she dot arr"
There 10 much talent and "some" ixno-
rance on the western "bench."
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DougIas.at Home.

Various opinions exist as to the propriety Of
the proceedings at Chicago, wherein the peo-
Pile refuse to permit Douglas to finish his
speech. The testimony shows that there was
a disposition to hear what he had to say in
his own defence, and that he spoke for u time
without interruption. But he began his hur-
rangue in just the way that was calculated to-
irritate and arouse the people. He told them
that they knew nothing about the Nebraska
bill, &c. Afterward, he threw taunts and de-
fance at them, to such an extent that they
resolved to show him what they thoughtof 1t.
The Democratic Press, the organ Of Long John
Wentworth, thus sums up the case. lit ev-
ident, that the men who refused to permit
Douglas to abuse them, were mostly his old
political frendsj but who utterly scorRed to
follow him off, after the slave vote Of the
South. The Press closes its remarks as fol-
! lows
"Then again, Mr.. Douglas seemed on this
occasion to have lost sight Of very impor-
tant and essential feature Of our republican
government. Itis generally understood by
citizens of the United States. that the people
are the sovereigns-thst these whom they
place in office are their servants, delegated to
carry INTO eIeCt tneF WlsbesJ thu unubr OUiiBu-
tions to account to Them for the manner in
which the trust is executed. Mr.. Douglas
came before his censtituents-those who had
made him-who had entrusted to him the ex--
ecution of certain duties, rather as master than
a servant. The spirit Of dictator flashed out
from his eye, curled upon his lips, and mingled
its cold irony in every tone Of his voice and
every gesture Of his body. His manner as
we'll as his language furnished a practical il-'
, lustration of the possibility of reversing the
, natural order of master and servant, of repre-
sentative and constituent, in free govern
ment. The Gar Of all the Russians could
, not have exhibited more domineerng and
intolerans spirit thanhe. What wonder then,
taking into consideration the inJudcious and
insulting conduct of his particular friends, his
own overbearing course and offensive charge
of ignorance, that disturbance followed! AS
in ,raier face ans,cereth to face, so the heart Of
man TO man. If Mr.. Douglas and his friends
had ally..desired the meeting to refuse to
hear him, they could not have adopted u line
of policy better calculated .te ensure that
end"
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GTIt seems to please the fancy of our
neishbor over the way, to call us "Know
Nothing" II this refers to our stock OF
knowledge, we plead guilty to a birthrght in
tie order, but il he means thereby that we
belong to a society Of that name we deny the
charge. We belong TO no such society, nor
do we know that ouch u society is in exis-
tsnes in this county or State.
Our neighbor may persist in calling us just
what he pleases, but in the name Of honesty,
We protest against his misrep presenting US by
taking only portion Of sentiment and CIV
ing it a. ours, without any qualification
Now he says we said--"we will act in con-
cert with them though we will not join them"
1t 10 true that language was in the article,
but Il had connection which he had not the
msaliness to copy. We said-"We hope
",hey, [the Know Nothings] will always
"throw themselves on the side of temperance,
''sobriety, the pure religion Of the Bible, and
"a general wide spread and universal system
"of common school education. If they do so,
1--WE will act in concert with them-though
1--WE will never join them" His quotation
from our article was too gross misrepresen-
tstion TO deceive any one who had access to
our paper, but many who never read the ORR
ginal may be deceived. We therefore re-
quest Q correction 1T the hands of our neigh
Dor. We are ready now and at all times to
dsfand mir nosition npon this or anv other
question, but We wish to be met by fair ar
gument and not by s-quotations and mis-
representations. If there is anything in our
article which is wrong--if any position we
there assumed is false, point it out, and if
you convince US we will acknowledge the
cora"
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The "Crusader" (Anti-JesuiD furnishes
literal translation Of the oath which, we are
informed, is administered to every Roman
Catholic Bishop in this country. (This oath /,
it 10 contended, 10 utterly inconsistent with
the obligations resting upon every loyal citi-
zen Of the United States@
THE OATH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP,
"The rights, honors. privileges and suthori-,
ties of the Church Of Rome, and Of the Pope
and his successor l will take care to conserve,
defend, augment and promote. The rules Of
the holy fathers, the DEGREES, ordinances,
reservations, provisions and mandates apostol-
ic, will to the extent of my power Keep and
cause to be kept by Others. Heretics, schismat-
les and rebels to our said father and his sue
cessors wM attack and prosecute to the
extent Of my power"
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BETTER LATE THAN NEvER.-We find the
following in the Boston Pilot Of Aug, ~, an
nouncng new publications:
"PooKET EDITION OF THE BIBLE.-This is
the only Catholic pocket edition Of the pouay
Bible published in the English language. 1t
is well got up"
The above sounds singularly enough to us
the first and only pocket edition of the Douay
Bible published in the English language
What an admission! While there is not
Protestant Publishing House of any note
throughout Great Britainor America, but what
publishes the Bible in a portable shape for
use, issui9gmillions annually; the Boston Pi-
lot of Aug. 18th in the year of our Lord 1854,
announces the first and only edition of the
Bible for the use of Catholics in portable
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Second Reading of the Nebraska Bill 10
the People.

In Vermont, Royce, (Anti-Nebraska) will
bs elected Governor over his Locofoco COM
petitor by about ter thousand majority. The
Legislature will be Anti-Nebraskan by about
6vs 10 one. Three Anti. ebraska Congress.
men are elested
This is cheering to the friends of national
honor, and of freedom every where. Wher-
ever the voice Of the people can be heard
free and unbiased, in Committee Of the
Whole at the ballot box, there we may lool
for righteous verdict.
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REsTGNED.-We regret to have it to an
neunce that his honor, Judge SriLLwELL,
Judge Of the Court o! Common Pleas for this
circr it, this morning sent in his resignation
His absence from the bench will be generally
regretted, and particularly by the members of
the bar. In his retirement, he carries with
him the respect and good wishes Of all who
know him, personally or professionally; and
we cannot but express the hope that the ju-
dicial ermine he has so long and SO satisfac-
torily worn may fall upon shoulders as wor-
thy to wear it as are his.-Z1nesuilte Cour-.
ier