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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

MiRAcUL JUS ESCAPE FROM DEATH BY CAM
pHESE.-A camphene lamp, in the hands OF
Mrs. DR.. Massey, at DR.. Kramer's residence
OF. Washington street, exploded Thursday
night, and by the most wonderful providence
escaped death. The lamp was one ofthe kind
in general use throughout the city. II was
but partially filled or else the accident surely
had been fatal. The lady touched the wick
of the lamp, for light, 20 the gas burning,
when an explosion ins.antaneonsly resulted,
blowing the lamp into ato rs, enveloping Mrs
Massey ns well as the floor of the room in
DANES Her screams brought in DR.. M. from
the adjoining, and by the timely use OF
water the flames wus quickly extinguished'
Mrs. NJ. happening to be dressed in woolen
received no serious injury, had she been c!o-
thed in summer goods she must have been
horribly burned. The carpet on the floor
was scorched, through all oil cloth on the
floor on it preve nte6 its material damage.
Here, ladies' of Sandusky who will so
foolshy persist in the uso of these death
ealing lamps, is another instance where life
has curly been forfeit from The explosion o.
the fluid. 1t is the third instant in this city
within one gear, where horrible death has
been averted by some mysterious good fortune
as if Providence would forewarn Of danger
by thus thre at ming life 49, SanduSky Reg.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

will stop the report trade to Shanghai, and
famine threatens Canton, and food riots are
spp-ehended.
The British Of eight vessels was rendez-
vonzed at Japan, and Afterwards proceeded to
the Russian settlements in the North.
The U. 8. ship J. p. Kennedy was at
Canton, the Vandola at Whampou, and the
Powhattan at Singapore.
Capt. Anams proceeded homeward by this
mail witb::ratifed Japan treaty.
When the steamer Driver was sent out TO
the Baltic ports to serve vessels with ofhcia'
notice of the blockade, she found the A erl.
can ship Sam. Appleton of Boston, which
was also served with warning to clear out
within six days. A day or two afterwards
the ou, crushing feet fell in with the,,Apple-
ton, when an officer was sent on board to
examine her papers, which were found in
perfect order, wheroupon the officer domain.
ded to see her bill of adng. The American
captain objected to this, but the officer insis.
TED, whenit turned out that the Appletor
had iust landed at Baltrist $4,000 rifles and
10000 revolvers, besides about 600 balos o
cotton, as the ostensible part of the cargo
The ship was carefully overhauled and moth
ing more found contraband to the war.
A French private dispatch from Varna say
the allies are in possession Of the right ban
Of the Tchernaya.
English funds opened on Friday with
further slight reaction, but gradual recover
took place, attributable to the satisfaction
accounts Of the progress of the allied feet
the Sea of Azo:, coupled with the report th'
the Grand Duke Constantine had resigne
his position as Grand Admiral of the Russia
Navy, and that the peace party was in Il
ascendant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

by al the power ofthe govern |
ment, oil its citizens from interference with |
the internal concerns of nations with whom
we are at peace.
XIV,-The National Council declares that
all the principles Of the Order shall bc hence
forward everywhere openly avowed; ard that
each member shall be at liberty to make
known the existence of the Order, and the
fact that he himself is member; and it
recommends that there is no concealment Of
of the places of meeting of subordinate coun-
ellis
There remaiss but one thing for those
members of the American party who week
ago welcomed SO cordially the Cleveland plat
form---that is, let them hold fast 20 that plat
form, and they will be met by all true Anti
Slavery men OF all parties, and the fall of
1855 shall witness Republican victory be-
fore which even the victory of 1854 shall
pale.
The action OF the Philadelphia Contention
confirms us in our opinion we have for some
time entertained, that no porty but the
present Locofoco party could unite the North
and South ON the same platform. This they
do by passing a series of milk and water re-
solutions, which no man of their party con-
siders binding, and openly repudiating them
whenever they are invited to defend them
North or South. No National Convention
composed of men disposed ts be honest car
agree upon a platform. They might adopt {
series of resolu tions but, no man in the Con
venticn would honestly entertain them for I
moment.
The occurrence of this Convention hal
been proud event for the North. Thougl
beaten she has come off more than conqueror
This strong stand taken by Northern Dele
. gates in the Convention gives US confdenc,
in human nature land will make even the mos
ultra southerners respect them for their indie
pendence. They were no fanatical aboli
tionists who stood up SO manfutly for tn
rights of the Free States, but they were tn
representatives, Of those persons in the Nort
, who car stand upon that minority resolution
and say tn esa are our honest sentiments, an
t in the face of az opposition we will maintai
them--and, when the time comes, vote them
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

etrThe State Board of Agriculture. At
:heir last meeting, appointed Mr.. VIM. Len
nox, Of this city, Superintendent Of the ma.
chinery department at our next State Fair.
Mr. Lennox intends travelling during the
summer, visiting the principle machine man-
ufacturing companies throughout the State.
The thorough knowedge and experience
Of Mr.. l., In the mechanical arts, eminet'
" qualify him to fill this post with credit to
his employers and honor TO himself, - Ce!um-
bus F.c5.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21
COltons New Maps.

We are informed that these splendid and
highly finished maps are the most valuable
for accuracy and beauty ever published
Each map exhibits full resume of all ::geog-
raphical knowledge and shows at one view
not only the country it represents as it Tno,o
is, in all it's natural and political relations,
but also the progress of discovery from the
earliest days. In their compilation every
facility has been rendered by the liberality
of our own government in furnishing pub
lshed and private maps and documents,
and also by the governments Of Europe,
especially tn ose Of England and France
whose rich stores o: geographical works
have elicited much, that until the present
publication, has been a. a sealed letter.
This map of North America is certainly
very fine, it exhibits all up to the present
tine which is very desirable giving much
that is new and important relative to our
new territories g. t, eaties. These maps are
well engraved on Steel Plate.
Mr.. Edmiston agent for these works is
in town stopping at the American House.
We repeat it these maps are valuable for
accuracy beauty and cheapness
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

0TMr. Bartleson, publisher Of the Wheel
ing Gasette wishing to retire from usiness,
offers that establishment for sale. 1t would
be valuable investment for an individual or
company, as 1t has an excellent run of Job
Work, and the largest subscription list Of any
paper in Western Virginia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21
KNOW NOTHINGS.

Bosros, June ls-An extra session of the
State Council ofKnow Nothing will be held
on the 2sth inst, to receive the report of the
delegates to the Philadelphia National Coun-
Gil. The secret obligation will then be
thrown off, and Grand Mass Convention
called for some central loceiity.
The anniversary Of the battle Of Bankers
Hill was observed with usual Pomp and
display.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21
FOREIGN ENIIsTMENTs.

New YoRx, June ls.-The Revenue Cut
ter Washington, Intercepted vessel leaving
New York on Friday and nearly 80 persons
were found on board, alleged to have enlisted
for the CTimea.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

0rThe editor of the Chicago Tribune
thinks that there will be IS per cent more
wheat in Illinois this year than ever before.
The fruit crop is also immense.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

MAssAcHUsErTs-AMEN TO THE Con-
srIrUrIoN.-The Legislature has submitted
several amendments to the Constitution Of
Massachusetts to the people have voted upon
them, and all the changes have been adopt
cd. The vote was very light, but the MAORI.
tics are decided
The amendments established the plurality
systems in all elections the 'election for
Governor, Lieut.. Governor, Senator and
Representatives, to be held on the Tuesday
after the first Monday In November-the
election of eight Councillors by the people
instead OF by the Legislalure--ths election
OF Secetary, Treasurer, General, Auditor and
Attorney General, by the people--the election
OF Sheriffs, Regste: of Probate, Commissions
ers of Insolvency, Clerk OF the Courts. and
Districts Attorneys byi the people in such
manner as the Legislature shall direct-and
prohibit the application Of the public moneys
to the support Of sny other schools than
those condus,ed under the superintendence
of the town or city authorities, nor for the
use of any religious sect for the maintenance
exclusively, of its own schools.--O. y. Jour
nal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

0rIllinols has given large majority d.
gainst liquor prohibition. Let the temper.
ance m en- try again.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21
Georgia Democracy-.The Platform of tn
SOuth-Dare the Ohio Democracy &c
auiesCe.

Georgia DemOcracy..The Platform of the
SOuth-Dare the Ohio Democracy ac-
quiesce.
Every day adds to the conviction that the
great issue between freedom and slavery must
now be settled. The South, made bold ind
arrogant by the ease with which they have
carried their measures, have resolved to brow
beat and bully the free States into submission
to the ir schemes of slavery extension aud
aggran dizement. All compromises and COM
Yaots are spurned and repudiated. The en-
tire subsection of the free States to the i'm
perious dictation of these slave drivers is de-
manded, or, in default, we have, for the nine.
ty. ninth time, a tremendous threat Of dis.
solution the Union.
That the people of Ohio of all parties may
see the exact portion of affairs, we ask their
careful attention to the following: On Tues
day, the 4th inst, the Democratic party of
Georgia met in State Convention at Milledge-
Vile, the State Capital, for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Governor. After
the Convention had re- z:,uinated Herschel
v. Johnson for that post, Hon. Howell Cobb,
from the business committee reported series
of resolutions. They were read and tsnani-
mously adopted. Eloquent speeches were
then made by Mr.. Robb, Hon. w. H. Stiles,
Hon. John E. Ward, Hon. L. @. C. Lamar,
Gov. Johnson, and others. We copy few
Of these resolutions, and trust they will be
read by every free man of the free States.
Resolved, In the language of the Georgia
Convention of 1850, that we hold the Amer.
lean Union secondary in importance only to
the rights and principles it was designed to
perpetuatei that past associations, present
truition, and future prospects, will bind US to
it so long as il continues to be the safeguard
OF those rights and principles.
Resolved, That we hereby declare our full
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21

CTThe steamer Pacific on her last trip
out arrived oil passengers and 81 ,675,65o in
gold.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-06-21
Correspondence OF the N. Y. Tribun O..
The Portland Conspiracy.
PORTLAND Friday, June 8, lsI

PORTLAND rrluay, june o, icoo.
The Portland Advertiser Of yesterday con.
tanned full and reliable account Of the recent
trouble in this city. Thousands Of extra
copies of that paper were sold, and the dc.
mand was greater than the press toud supply.
One gentleman ordered 1000 copies a nd only
received 200.
1t is understood here that the Board OF
Aldermen will order an inve 'tigation of the
whole affairs by reliable Committee when
this nelarious plot, which was laid month
ago in order to overthrow, NEAL Dow, the law
and tie Republican Temperance party; will
be completely expused.
Already sufliciert has been brought to
light to place the temperance people of this
city in a better position than ever, the plot
having signally failed and the recoil over
thrown the conspirators. Personally, Neal
Dow is stronger than ever, being sustained
aud applauded by the great mass of established
citizens, Forthe promotion of Maine Law
principles, were the whole to be enacted
again it could not be mended. The enemies
o: law and order have fallen into the most
perfect contempt, and are thus buried in the
pi, they dug for Neal Dow and his friends.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
The CalOriC Shin.

The Ericsson experiment is stane end.
The invention is conceded to be fail
ure, and poor Ericsson is ruined man.
He has spent all his fortune in building
the csloric ship and in the experime nts
he made on the vessel. He has done
more. he has spent all his wife's fortune,
which was great, and she, too, is beg
CARED. But worst Of all is that it has
led to such recrimnation and alienation
that they have separated, never to be
united again, perhaps. Had he been
successful, his name would have been
enrolled with that Of Colum bus, Ne W ton
Fulton and other men of illustrious re-
nown. But he has fsiled; he has lost
bis all; he has introduced ruin into once
loving and happy home; and the world
eoIdly looks on. and says, ii told you
so."-Bostor Journal.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
Alltrtd COnltmnt oi tht D. s, NarshaI.

Al 81 o'clock this morning, Judge
Parksraecided the motion uron which
a rule was issued against the U. s. Mar
shall and II. NJ. DenniSon, TO show cause
why.Rp attachment should not be issued
against them for contempt in disobey.
ing the order of the Court by Te-taking
the girl Rosette upon a warrant decided
TO be void. The order ol the Court WIS:
FIRST that Rosetta should be discharged
form ihe custody Of the Marshal and,
secondly, that she should be delivered
over to her guardian. The decision OF
this Court. until reversed by higher ju.
diciul power. had destroyed within This
State all validity as TO the warrant,
which was declared void, and could not
authorize the arrest OF Rose tia; and her
caption unGer it. therefore, subjected
the Marshal to all the penalties Of an
unlegal arrest and false Imprisonment OF
she citizen. The process was simply
void and all future action under ii by
our laws was trespsss.
But, vas Rosetta discharged : No sc'
tion Of the Marshal was necessary to
carry into effect The order of TIE court
discharging her. He could not, il he
would, disobey that order. Had there
been an attempt made 10 prevent her
leaving this court with the Sheriff, that
would be a resistance Of the order, and
would have subjected the offender to
what punishment the court deemed
proper to atfiX. But the girl left this
court under the charge of lis legal Off
Ger; and although it was claimed she
was followed by the Marshal with in
tent to arrest her. no such attempt was
made while she was in custody Of the
Sheriff. If i. were made, whether sue
cessful or nol,it would be punishable as
4 contempt. But the order OF the court
was executed; the functions af the Sher'
if complete, nothing remaining bat that
be shou Id report the (u u'filment of the
order. aud il the arrest five minutes af
ter she was restored to her guardian was
a disobedience OF the order OF the court,
it would be equally so il made one hun
dred days thereafter. That arrest. in the
opinion of the court. was improper, cul.
psble and illegal, such as might subject
all implicated to the penalties of the
law; but it did not constitute the resis.
tance or disobedience' contemplated by
the statute. outside of which there could
be no legal contempt. The rule against
the parties was accordingly ordered to
be discharged.
An order was made putting the costs
of the habeas corpus on the Marshal,
and directing the execution therlor to
issue in the ordi nary ioTm.-Cin. Com.
RErciaI.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
John Binns Of Philadelphia, in Il
n ~

John Binns of Philadelphia, in the
RecollectiOns Of his Life, uses the fol.
lowing language
"My opinion is, that this new Sc.
cret society, bound ard kept together b,
illegal oaths, will have runious inhu-
ence upon the Whig party. The love
OF office and the hope of obtaining it,
will induce many active men among
them to join the Know Nolhings, but
these who are Wings from attachment
to the principles oil the party will not
band themselves with men, who, for
the sheer love Of office, take oalhs
against the pence and dignity of the
sotnmeuwsaIth.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
Books! DOOkS!!

EslESr7 MtGuley's Series complete
,5lss1S$$.ky PRlMERs.--Snall and Large picto-
rSih1tAssSS nal.
SPELLFRs.-McGuney's and Elementry.
READERs.-MCGuley's lst, 2nd, 3Td. lih,
and 5th
Heman's Young Lades Readers,
Pinneo's Primsy Grammar.
Pinneo's Analytical Grammar.
ONO TEACHER, new work, expressly for
Teachers.
Rays Arilhmetics; Parts LIST. 2n1. and 3rd.
Rays Algebra; Parts lst, and 2nd,
Milchel's Primary Geography.
Mitchel's GeUgruphv and Atlas; latest edi-
ton.
Webster's School Dictionary (unabridged) J.
Copy Books, QuilIs, Steel Pens aud Cases;
together with all kinds OF Stationary, for use
If schools, Tor sale at
E. A. BRATr0N'S.
April 2, 1853.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
Read! Read !!
The Awful Consequences OF Re
IigiOus Politics and BigOtry--sIi-
OF and Destruction OF Ballot
Boxes!

OF and Destruction OF BatiOt
Boxes!
Some of the first fruits Of Know Moth
ingism may be seen in .hc monstrous ri
OTIS at the election polls in Cincinnati.
We copy very full account from the
reporter of the COmmsrcial-ihe Enquir-
er we never get until the day after the
arrival Of the Guzstts ard Commercial
of equal date. These horrid scenes are
enough to startle every good man to his
feet, and make the serious inquire what
next7'
The Gazette admits the cannon firing
was in honor Of the birth day oil the H..
lustrious Jefferson, Yet these Bill Pools
of the Queen City could not endure the
honor thus given TO the memory of so
great and good an american, The piOuS
Know Nothings found that defeat was
certain, and enraged at the loss Of Of.
fce--of honor, and of the large sums of
money they had bet upon the result,
concocIed the Christian idea Of destoy-
ing the ballot. boxes. To do this, they
had to raise the cry that somebody was
'insolsnt' at the polls at the Eleventh
Ward. Such stories are easily put afoat,
and he who wishes to get up riot, can
easily excite some one to give him a
pretext, If insolence among election
ssrers would justify the destruction of
ballet boxes, we have seen the time
when very few ballot boxes in the State
of Ohio would not have been broken into
kindling wood.
If this affair in Cincinnati dces not
cause the withdrawal of oil men from
these midnight. oath bound dens who
have any regard for their country or
themselves, we shall be mistaken.
Has the Protestant religion Come to
90 low a condition that it requires such
means to give it character and support ?
What have the PrOtestant Church done
that God in his wrath is inficting upon
them the terrible responsibility of these
oath. bound bigots, rioters, and destroy.
ers OF onr peace ? 1t is time they were
looking seriously to the end of these
things. We should like tue RtU. Mr..
Gropsr to tell us where his 'sympGihics'
are to-day p Statesman,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
:3apl0t0lNsll,N&:
TOGETHER wIrH A FltL STOCK OF

Si0ple aud Fancy Stationary.
| am confident that il would he lol the in
terests of dealers in this vicinity, to make
their purchases of me. instead Of going or
sending East. The difference Of time, the
cost of transportation, with the advantage of
frequent orders for small quantities. make it
more economical as we'll as more expeditions
to purchase in this market.
| invite BUYERS TO examine my stock, and
compare my prices with those Of Booksellers
in Cincinnati, or elsewhere.
School and Classical Books,
All the kinds in use, at the lowest rates.
A Complete assortment Of LoW and
Medical Books Miscellaneous Books !
AL the NcD and Standord Publications.
have also. in connection with my Book
Store, an extensive Bindery. where Blank
Books Of any size and Pattern Of superior
quality, suitable for County Offices, Banks,
Fumsces, Insurance Companies, &C., are
made to order.
Staple and Fdncy Stationary of all kinds.
WALL PAPERS. CURTAIN PA
-PERS. AND BORDERING.
offer the largest and best stock ever brot
TO our city and will sell them eihter at Whole
sale or Retail. at as low rates as any house
West al the Mountains. have all kinds,
from the richest Gilt TO the commonest kind
manufactured. purchase them directly from
the manufacturers, aud can sell them very low
to tie country trade.
1t will afford me pleasure to show my
goods, and ! shall spare no efforts - render
entire satisfaction.
Booksellers, country dealers and private Ii
hraries supplied at The rcry lolreSt rates, in
large or small quantities.
! shall be happy to receive orders, assuring
those who send, that they will be filled
promptly. Particular attention paid TO orders
by Mail, or otherwise, for quantities, or sin
gle volumes.
Portsmouth, April 2S, 1854.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
BAN NER STORE,
AT THE BLUE CORNER,


lleiRTTUB, TlNTON COUNTY, 0uIO.
IN order to dispose OF the large quantities
4 of Merchandise, now in Macarthur, we are
convinced of the necessity Of offering induce
ments to customers, sufficient TO warrant
them in coming from greater distance for
theirsupplies. To accomplish this We ars
determined to
DIVIDE THE PROFITS
With our friends. In other words, we will
positively sell, for Cash or Produce,
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. HARD
WARE, QUEENSWARE, and the
BEST FAMILY GROCERIES, AT
ONE.HALF THE USUAL PROFITS
Generally charged in this region of country.
Wesay, TO the Farmers OF Vinton, we are
prepared to prove what we say. Call and see
tor yourselves. And we hereby give notice
to all concerned, that the day for selling
Goods, in Macarthur, for 50 and 100 per cent.
is gone by. We have determined TO sell for
and 10 per cent. and then make money by
making more sales.
Our stock is entirely new, and we will, as
the wants of the people require it, renew.
Call and see. E. A. BRATTON.
Apii 2, l855.--6mo.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-04-13
Always ThrOnged!
IF. TOWEL g. co.,
DEALERS IN
Dry Goods, Millinery Goods, QueCnSwarC, China
and carpets,

PORTSMOUTH. OHIO.
WIE have just opened our first Spring
w Stock OF the above goods and are now
exhibiting one Of the finest assohments ever
opened in this place.
To accommodate our increasing trade we
have converted our second floor into two
handsome sale-room one for the Carpets, Oil
Cloths, Mattings and Window Shades, and
the other Tor Bonnets and all kinds OF Milli-
ners' Trimmings at wholesale and retail. In
this department we shall hereafter manufac.
ture or trim Bonnets in the most fashionable
styles. Milliners and others are invited to
examine our superior stock OF Bonnets, Rib
bUns &C., before purchasing elsewhere.
We shall continue as Heretofore TO supply
IIousekeepers. Hotels and Steamboats, viii!
every thing in the furnishing Dry Goods line
Table ware and Carpets at the very lowest
price. J. +. T0WELL & CO.
No. 4 Enterprise Building.
April Z. ls5i.-ly