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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-08

An intelligent correspondent Of tie Bos.
ton Transcript, writing upon the evils OF free
trade and the benefits that would accrue
from Protective Tariff, says;
We might by an efficient protective poll
cy, add a, least 100000 per annum TO the
wealth of tina country, instead OF losing, as
we do, S25,O00,0 600 A difference Of S75,-
100000 could easily be effected and our mo-
ney Ike pit at home. We should be immense
gamers if we could keep out everything tina,
we can make, aud we might then admit tea.
coffee, wines, &C., free OF duty. Suppose
that then our revenues would fall short, We
could well afford direct tsxa,ion, and much
batter afford 10 raise double the present rev.
enue than we can now afford the direct pay
ment Of what is necessary for the expenses
OF government, or we might raise our rsve-
nue from those articles and others thajwe do
not and cannot procure. # we were not q
people who, as Mr. Barnum says. delight in
u Certa,l: amount Of hambug, and rather pre-
fer it in some cusss, though half conscious
Of it, we should have adopted such a policy
long ago, and not waited till we were owing
some 100000 900 10 Great Britain, or until
Il general crash among ourselves should open
our eyes to the suicidal policy Of free trade.
To us that policy has always been, and al
ways will be suicidal, because all the bene-
fit accrues to the manufacturing (which
is Great Britain. One leg wears the boot,
and the other goes barefoot. That is pre-
cisely the operation of free trade between US
and the nations of which we have always
professed so much jealousy and declared our
indie pendence, and to which we are now be-
coming tributary, and de2endent debtor.
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"Too Smart for a Mechanic"

There is not, perhaps, more miechievou
phrase and one productive of more individus
sufferng and lose to the community, tina
the Que that leads this article. Every da
our farm houses and work shops are sending
out recruits tojoin the already ovsr.crOwde,
professional ranks, and every day we see tht
! folly ofsuch a Ct ursc, in the hundreds of half
starving, idle and profigals young men to b,
! met on sll sides. As soon az young mhr
; is discovered to have some native talent, bi,
! parents and friends become impressed with
the idea that he is TOO smart tor a mechanic
or farmer, or to earn his bread in the sweat
o! his face, and he is accordingly placed be.
hind counter, get 10 reading in lawyer or
doctors office, or sent ~ college 10 prepare
hin Tor earning livelihood in an easy, or
more respectable vocation than his anees.
tors.
Now, we do not object 10 young man 20.
ing TO college, studying medicine. law, divin-
i,y, or any and every thing else that tends in
the least TO enlarge his intellect, libersiize
his views, or make him a " ser and better
man. Such az educstoni is ell right and
proper--is such a one as every child is legil-
every man whose foolish parents end friends,
together with he own sc.i.cOucsit, induce 10
believe he is too smart TO labor as his father
before him has done. bsc1n.rg qulifio3 (as
the phra.e icy for merchsn-, doctor. lawyer
or preacher. 1t MIN be educated 10 ii; any
station n life, il he can n4ni the time
and means. bul abJye al and beyond al, let
him be educated and qualified FOR an jntel-
gent mechanic. He viii then, under At Or
dinary circumstance, BE- abI3 al any time TO
obtain a decent livelihood with his own
hs nds. aus be stranger TO ,hcse harassing
fears and perpetual cares, whish wear cut
the lives of at least one half ou- professional
characters, in their a-lu JUS struggle for dai-
ly bread.
The fatal and irrerlevable error OF pi.
rents lies in their entertaining the notion
and instill;ng into the minds Of their chii.
dren that labor is dissraceful and benz ath
the dignity OF men Of genius, and till the
perncious idea is wholly eraGicated, its el-
fects will be visited upon the heads OF the
individual offenders. and felt throughout the
community. We think our people ure be-
ginning 10 have rather juster views than
heretofore Of what constitutes true gen'il!tv.
and look forward hopefully to the day when
ths dignity of labor will be universally recog
nised-when all useful empIoyments will be-
considered highly honorasle-and when no
one shall be thought too smart for meehsn-
ic. When that period arrives, agriculture
and the mechanic arts vii flourish 10 an un-
paraleed degree, and the children OF thou
So nls who are languishing in poverty, or
wallowing in pronjgacy, merely bereuse
their parents were too smart FOR mechanics
will become independent and useful citizens
Cecil Wing.
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M1SGEl2 2AAgoDS.
[Grom the Michigan Temper nc, Advocate
THE SOLDIERS vow.

One beautiful Indian summer day, in the
autumn Of 1914, stranger appeared in the
streets Of Hanover, N. H., whose garb be-
spoke the utmost poverty and destituton.-
AS he staggered along, he was surrounded
by a crowd of village boys, who amused
themselves by insulting him with coarse jess
and personal = indignities. He bore their
abuse with exemplary patience, and begged
them to wait till he felt a little better, and
he would sirg them fine song. His voice
was thick with unnatural excess, and he was
too weak to protect himself from the rude
jostling Of the crowd; yet he smiled on his
tormentors, and exhibited TO other sense Of
his helpless condition than look Of grief
and shame which, despite his efforts an
smiles, would occasionally overspresd his
countenance. Late in the afternoon, the
writer, then a student, passed him in compa-
ny with friend when our attention was ar
rested by voice of unusual power and beau
lty singing that favorite national song o!
France, La Parisienne.' As he proceeded
a great number of students from the college
gathered around him, and at the conclusioa
an involuntary expression of delight broke up.
on us from the entire mass. He was enthu.
sastically encored, and afterwards the Mar
sellaise was frequently called for. The same
rich, clear voice rang out with wild melody
in the very words which are wont 10 arouse
the spirit Of the French soldier to frenzy
THE admiration of the poor inebriate's audi.
tory was now raised 10 the highest Pitch
Despite his ta,tered and filthy garments, his
squaiid beard and brimless hat, now that the
fumes of liquor had suSsided, his fern aP-
peared symmetrical and manly, and his face
glowing with the sentiment of the patriotic
song and flushed with excit,ment at the un-
expected praise he was winning, assumed an
expression Of intelligence and joy that beau
tifully set off his really fine features. 'Wha
and who is the stranger!' was the univsrsa
inquiry. 40 .J/,~ n" 'uE'
His singing is Incompatible, and hi
French and English arc beth faultless." r
yes said he, dropping his eyes. and. cal
give you German. or Spanish, or Italian, a.
well ss Latin and Greek either, he added care
lessly. In reply to many questions tina
were showered upon him with the coin he 8
much seemed to need. he at length said in
ssd'tsne. and slowly endsavoring to push hi
way through the crowd. Gentle men, l Al
sPoor vagsbond entirely unworthy your kin
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-08

THEATRICAL WIr.-In "Black-Eyed Su-
san," Wood, of the Boston Theatre gets of
the following:- William is telling a sailors
yarn to the landsman, and in the course of
it, is describing the capture OF a shark which
had been hanging round the fleet for some
time.
"What do you think we found in him!"
says William. "Barnum's Life" says Wosd
as Gnatbraia. "Why" "Becauss the pub
lie swallow ed it,and thought shark mightP
"Well," says William, perhaps he might
but he dldn't. Guess again!" "Lots OF la.
dies bonnets." "And why" "Because
have no, seen a bonnet on lady's head for
six months" The audience roarsd and the
play went on.-Post.
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CURE FOR FELoNs.-Boil u2 in any iror

CURE FOR FELoNs.-Boil up in any iron
vessel OF sufficient capacity (say four or six
quurts,) enough yellow dock root to make a
strong liquor, when sufficiently boiled, and
while the liquor is as has as can be borne by
the hand cover the kettle with hinnel cloth
to keep in the heat and steam, and hold the
hand or finger affected under the cloth and
in the steam, and in five minutes the pain
will cease. |, it should return after a time,
hea, up the same liquor and do as before. In
cure performed in this way, the joints of
the fingers will always be preserved. This
receipt has been abunIantiy verified here.
Lyonsdule, N. Y. A. NJ. c.
Scientific American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-08

0TTho Ticklerib Debating Society, at
Green Point, is now discussing the following
question; (Which is the pl.nsantest to a
homely woman. to become good looking, o.
to see her dear, beautiful friend. Maria Jane
catch the smallpox and grow ugly like her
self" When we left, the gentleman on the
negative was vibrating his knuckles under
the Presidents nose, while the leader Of the
affirmative was battsring the Sscretary's
cruPPsr-bons with a. copper candles,ick and
junk bottls. The decsiOn will be announ-
ced in an extra provided the police don't an
ticipate it BY ~ intrusive visit.-N. Y. At
las.
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POETRY.

.tf tOriginaI.I
The Memory of the Past.

the memory oi the FAST.
~ tILY MAY.
In a dim and quiet chamber,
Where the light .hone strangely through
The closely curtained windows;
There almost concealed from view,
Sat fair and youthful lady,
Who wearied and oaprest,
Had turned from the slsring sunlight,
To reek for twilight re,t.
sho had wandered through the wildwood,
The paths whore she Oft had tro1
In bvgone days, with this loved ones,
Now resting beneath the sod;
'Iill gleved she had sought this chamber,
In its cool recess 10 find,
Rest for a weuried body
Though not ior troubled mind.
The shadows around that chamber.
Are gathering thick and fast,
Near the spot where the sits silent
'rill o'ei her their spell is cast,
For by the unlocked for changes
That over her features play,
Thut her thoughts are far away.
Fer me n.om.nt joy, and alalness,
Her trusting heart viii beguie;
A tranquil light, beam, ia her eye,
Asl around hsrIips sm,a .r.
But the nexi, the changing sha lows
have awakened doubts ana icars;
Tie smiles, from her lips haze vanished,
And her eyes are dimm'i with tsars.
The past riles ~ bcf ora her,
And young and happy band,
Are seeking with her for pleasures,
I,urod on Ivy bsck'ning hand,
Onc path that is straight and narrow,
Loads on to tie beit0r way
But thousand paths, divcrging,
Hath tempted them all astrny,
So unminiful of III. te ,cniny',
And kind admoniiions sent;
Each one different pathway,
With wiliul spirit, wcu'.
Too late ,i,i they see their error,
bat not ton late to re,race
I Their missing steps, so they hastcned
Back - the accustomed place.
To fulfil ,',eif lghcs, du:y,
They ar, striving. one BY one;
Bnt some will fall by the waysido
Long long, ere their work be done.
Such thoughts as these, o'er til-ir features
i;a,h n'geut'e sadness cas-;
BGl few reach quiet chs smbcr,
10 weep Ger the nisspent past.
Peasant Valley, Ohio, Feb. 1855.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-02-08

GrA correspondent of the New York
Tribune gives the following as the circula-
ticn OF the leading London papers: Ths Tim
es 81. .54s, Morning Advertiser 7,7s6, Daily
News 4,4S6, Morning Herald 8, $50, Morn
ing Post 2,eIO, Morning Chronicle s,4aS.
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ITEMS or

'~>>>----~>>-~O>-~~-~1~>~-~
! 6~The Washington Uaion ssys, NJ. .Souls
was recalled from Spain at his own request.
b, GJ-Tbe sum of six thousand enc hundred
and twenty-five dc liars has been raised in
Philadelphia lOr the relief Of the poor.
: 0JThs Know Norhings Of N. H., have
notninated the following ticket: Rev. John
Moure, Univcrsslist minister Of Concord
for Governor; Frank II. Lyforn, for Rail.
road Commissioner Elder Pike, Of New Mar
ket. Methods, minister, tsr Congress from
the first district, Mason w. Tappsn, Of Brad
furd,for the second district, and A. II. Crogin,
vi Lebanon, for the third distfict.
tTMr. Southwiek, lote Superintendent
o! the Providence aud Worcester Railroad
has been appointed Superintendent of the
Central OHIO Railroad, vice Dir. Felton, 70.
signed d-WA,siins Argus.
GTItis s,ateI that Govs.no, Baker, IN.
II, will appoint J ,hn s. Wells Ssnstor, to
FL the vacancy oceasioned by the death Of
NJ. Norris.
CrPage & Bacon o. ST. Louis announces
- 81. o. -. po.. H.. L. r. f
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ce It's n 'he Atlantic States, will be promptly
~ H. oil, ra.,,r ,r,.,,;.,. r. hi.
lrTae cunard steamer Asia, on her is,t
--''s
CJ-A writer in the Edinburgh Rer'<p es-
timat.s that the laoorers Of England alone
sqnander $3.50 100000 per year, on sprifs,
ale, and tobacco. This is large sum, but
the au,hori y is first rate.
Q~FFiye stores in Brooklyn, belonging to
D.. 5. y. ToNn'end, were burnt on Ihurd-
day morning
five understand tbs; N. pr,Drie,ors Of
our principal hotels asweii as those OF other
places where liquor has formerly been soid'
vi, 'o','i'ur1 !F.'e.I9 .p ~ IT,; ~ Ion.
wv ,,i,, t'',4.,a. h, ,L, 49,. ,o,,,sa
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0rThe women at Mt. Pleasant, Ham
lien county, after due notice, attacked dog
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II me long orLose over 'ne SusqI'n'n-
"a'
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CoFhihg' OF -H'o""y, "n'r oE "
take 81 900 of stock in the concern.
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reasons for the vote which snail give on
this bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-03-16
Jew David, or Hebrew Plaster.

FEyIIE great remedy for Rheumatism Gout, Pain In
il Side, Hip, Back, Limbs and JOINTS Serofula, King 5
Er, White SEelling Hard Tumors, Stiff Joints and all
dxed pains whatever.
Where this Plaster is applied pain cannot exist.
II has been beneficial in cases OF weakness, such
Pain and weakness in the Stomach, Weak Limbs, Lame
ness Affection Of the Lungs in their primary stages
1t destroys Inflammation by perspiration.
James L. Boyd, Pckens district South Carolina, tes-
es that by its alone he cured OF Rheumatism
both Of his knees, Of several years standing.
The following was handed US by respectable Physi-
clan In Georgia:
Messrs ScoYil 4 Mead-Gents: have been using
your Lyerwort and Tar and Hebrew Plaster very extern
syey my practice for three years past and It is with
pleasure that state my belief In their superiority over
all other articles with which acquainted for the
purposes for which they are recommended The He
brew Plaster especially, is universal panacea for
cal pains have also found it a most excellent appca-
on for Sprans and Bruises. 1t gives universal salts
action wherever used. S. s. OSLIN, NJ d.
Knoxville, Ca, March 4th, 1853.
81 Beware of cOunterfets and base limitations.
The genuine will In future have the signature Of T.
TAYLOR on the engraved label the top OF each box.
Purchasers are advised that a mean counterfeit Of
this article IS in existence.
The genuine is sold only by us, and by agents APP
l,viureu through southland pedlar Is allowed
sell it, Dealers and purchasers generally are cautioned
against buying Of any but regular agents. otherwise
they will be imposed upon with a worthless article.
SCONlL MEAD, Ill Charities ST., New Orleans.
Sole General Agents for the Southern States TO whom
all orders must invariably be addressed.
Sold also by p II. KEITH Co, Athens; CowAS 4 HAM
NoSD, Charleston; w. II. CRAiGNmEs, Cleveland Moss
McKANY, Benton; J. A. G. W. COFFIN, Madisonyille
and agents IL eTcry town in the State Dec l, '-ly
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CONCENTRATIONS
SUCCESSFULLY TREATED BY INHALA TON
.sf'H or MEDICAL TED VAPORS


Fellow Of the Royal College Of Physicians and for years
Senior Physician In the London Royal In6rmary for
diseases Of the Lungs.
IL have obtained the results which warrant me in as.
sorting that it Is durable diseases OF the stom
ach and Liver. -
Breathing medicine directly into the Lungs Is certain
ly the rational mode OF attacking the disease and like
many other great and benecent discoveries 1t seems
strange why such treatment resorted to long
ago. Where there Is life there is now assured hone for
the most seemingly hopeless cases throughout all the
stages OF this insdious disease the wonderful and be-
nihcent effects Of his treatment are soon apparent In
also Of Bronchitis, Asthma, &c. the inhanR Of
powders and vapors has been eminently and
to those suffering under any Of the above named COM
plants, can guarantee speedy and certain relief
have pleasure in referring TO POI Names residents Of
New York and neghborhood who have been restored to
vigorous health About onethird Of the above number
according to the patients own statements were con-
sidered hopeless cases
The Inhalng Method Is soothing safe, and speedy,
and consists In the administration Of medicines in such
manner that they are conveyed into the Lungs in
the form Of vapor and produce their action at the seat
OF the disease Its practical Is destined to reyo.
lutionze the opinions Of the medical world and estab
lish the entire durability OF consumption.
Applicants will please state they have ever bled from
the Lungs II they have lost fee h. have cough night
sweats and fever turns-what and how much they ex-
pectorate what the condition OF their stomach and bow
els. The necessary Medicines, Apparatus &C. will be
forwarded to any part
TERNs-Fye dollars consultation fee Balance OF fee
payable only when patients report themselves GONZALES
cent
DIR. Roses Treatise on Consumption
price one dollar. Address
JOHNSON STEWART ROSE,
feb 2-6m Office S3l Broadway, New York.
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School of Medicine and Surgery,
FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION.,
Knoxville, Tenn.
RICHARD o. CURREY, M d.

RICHARD o. CURREY, n d.
B. FRAZIER, NJ D.
nUR object is to afford to Medical Students the
" quisite advantages for acquiring thorough and
practical knowledge Of the fundamental principles Of
medicine. . -
The method OF instruction will be by a systematic
course Of Reading in the best and latest Text books
experimental lectures, and daily examination accord
ing to the plan pursued so successfully in the University
Of Virginia, and in the European schools.
Unusual advantages will be offered for the study OF spe
sal and Surgical Anatomy, and experimental chemistry
The course OF study will be continued through the
entire year, and will be divided into two terms.
The Winter Term, beginning the first Monday In
October viii embrace the studies Of Anatomy Surgery
Chemistry and Materia Medca
The Summer Term, beginning on the first Monday In
April, will embrace the studies OF Physiology and Path
oogy, Obstetrics and Diseases OF Women and Children
and Theory and Practice OF Medicine.
special Term for those desiring will be entered upon
In January, to continue till the opening Of the Summer
term Each pupil viii have access to the cabinets and
libraries Of the Instructors.
Fee for the Winter Term, alone.
For Summer Term alone, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 30
UT LOT tne entre year, ~
Special arrangements made with those who wish 10
pursue only part OF the course OF study.
For further particulars apply to either Of the InsIuc
tors by letter or at their Office Cumberland street.
West OF the Post office, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dec. 10, 1s5-6m S2T
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REMOVAL.
C.. A. j q II ID A N.
Dental Surgeon,

ATHENS, TENNESSEE,
HAVING removed to the office formerly
Ii occupied by DR.. May, one door West Of
the Office Of the Post" respectfully inform.
the citizens Of the town and vicinity, that be
is now prepared to do any description
of work in the line Of his profession
Artificial Teeth set on Gold Plate or Pivot:
Teeth Plugged with Gold; Separating, Clean.
ing and Extracting Teeth, de-, DC. He fat.
tiers himself from his skill and experience in
the profession, that he will be able to Civ. the
most entire satisfaction in all eases, and so.
licits the attention ofsthose who may bay.
occasion for the services Of a Dentist.
His charges will be reasonable.
References: C. Jackson. David Cleage.
George w. Ross. R. N. Fisher. w. NJ Sehorn,
P. L. Gamble. Rev. Edwin A. Atlee, L. Dodssn.
July IA. ls54-tf 27l
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ATHENS FOUNDRY
Machine works.


Machine Works.
THE subscribers would respectfully an
Il nounce to the citizens of Athens and the
public generally, that they are now in opera
tion and prepared to do
Q a . IT Z III G.
of every description in their line, and would
therefore solicit ordersfrom all those who may
want anything of the kind.
They are now casting and have for sale diff
ferent sizes Of the Globe, or Alright Cook
Stoves, furnished complete; various sizes Of
Parlor, Nine Plate, Chamber, Office and Shop
Stoves. Also, Hollow Ware; Waffle Irons;
Ploughs right and left hand.
Also, the Kilgore Spiral or Incline Water
Wheel which will saw from two to FIVE thou
sand feet per day. 4 II kinds of
M "A Q H Z NJ L r. X
fitted up in the best and most durable manner,
and upon short notice.
Also, Iron Railing of every description.
They are also prepared to do all kinds Of
Brass casting.
The highest Cash price will be paid for
OLD COPPER.
ZIMMERMAN d THOMAS.
b p. s. We have connected with the Works
an excellent Pattern Maker, so that persons
wishing castings can have patterns made to
order. lat
Athens. Tenn. Oct. 20. ls54-tf Sl7
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hittIe's white on

TUyTIIS Is the best remedy offered to N. pThr
il the various Diseases Of HORSES viz S.N,r
joints, sprans, Cuts, Saddle and Collar Calls
ease 10 which the Horse Is liable. U.s.
II Is nov In general use Is q LINISENT FOR Ma,
as no better be made, and has been yery ,prr.a
used iGr Fam ino SSsss ., anS', srsy kind lnd
tism.
For sale BY @. W. Ross Co., Athen,
J. A. WRIGHT Co, sueetv,,,.
And by Druggists and Merchants Throughout H. -
try. Principal DePot-scottsvle, AIbemarle CO., Va
July 2s, 1S64-ly "a