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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
WHOLE NO. 969

DEATH or JUDGE DAyEsPoRr We have
received intelligence Of the death of Hon.
John Davenport, at his residence, Woodsfield,
Monroe county, Ohio, on Wednesday last
Judge Davenport had attained good old age
and few men have rendered themselves mors
useful in life than he. He wac among the
earlier settlers in Barnesville,and no one from
the period Of his location in Ohio, down to
the time Of his death, enjoyed to greater
degree the esteem Of his fellow citizens. He
was elected to the House oil Assembly and
the Senate of Ohio several times, in districts
OF opposing politics, and such was the con-
! tidence reposed in him by the people, that
they returned him to Congress, twice in sue.
cession, by large vote. He was also the
second time appointed Judge OF the Monroe
Judicial District, by the Legislature Of Ohio
in which capacity he exhibited much ability.
As merchant he was extensively and favor
ably known throughout OHIO, and in Bslti-
more and Philadelphia as man Of integrity
and truthfuness. Judge ID. was very be-
nevo'ent and public spirited citizen, identify
ing himself with everything which promised
good to individuals or the State. As Chris.
tian and member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, he was exemplary in his profession.
A large circle Of warm friends, among the
merchants of B,lti rore, will regret to hear
Of his death-BaH. Pat.
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blessings Of liberty to ourselves and our pos
terity." When we can co these things by
admitting Mormon state, let US admit them,
but not until theE.
will be well for US always TO remember
the precepts of Washington and among them
this passage OF his farewell address:
"Of all the dispositions and habits which
lead to political prosperity, religion and NOR
aIity are indispensable supports. In vain
would that man claim the tribute Of patriot
ism who should labour TO suhvert these great
pillars Of human happiness: these frmest
props Of the duties of men and citizens. The
mere politician, equally with the pious man
ought to respect and to cherish them. A
volume could not trace all their connexions
with private and public liberty. Let it simply
be asked, where is the security for property,
for reputation, for life, is the sense Of religi-
ous obligation desert the oaths which are the
instruments OF investigation in courts of
justice! And let us with caution indulge the
suppositcn that morality can be maintained
without religion. Whatever may be conced-
ed to the influence of refined education on
minds of peculiar structure, reason and ex-
perience both forbid us to expect that nation
al morality can prevail in exclusion OF relig-
ious principles. tits substantially true that
virtue or morality is necessary spring of
popular government. Who
that is a sincere friend to 1t san look with in.
difference upon atte npts to shake the founda-
tion of the fabric!"
II these things be so, Mormonsm must be
directly hostile to the institutions of this
country, and 4 we have hitherto "iooked
with indifference upon their attempts to shake
the foundation of the fbbric," we surely need
not take these blasphemers of God and trait.
ors TO man into our political Fellowship and
social Union-N Y. Christian Aduocats.
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POETRY O
Forthe Chronicle.
THE MlSANTHROPE'S WISH.
BY ROSE ELwooD.

Oh give me home in some sylvan retreat,
Where the wild flowers spring up for a carpet so
sweet;
Where bright birds in branches of evergreens sing
And the deer and gazee over underbrush spring.
Where all kinds of sweet fruits are tempting the
sight,
And the moon softly rides through the star spangled
night
Where swee:.scented zephyrs blow soft through the
green.
And breathe he flowers the sweet :a,e Of their love
While the bright summer sun rode in majesty by,
I'D have for cov'ring the bright azure sky;
And when winters cold blasts cast chill Ger my
frame,
Id build me hut in this fairy like realm.
In this place would live, each day loving it more
With no envy to tempt my ambition to soar;
No dome but the trees waving over my head,
And bright birds to mourn for me when am dead.
Bridgeport July Slst, 1855.
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The st. Louis Republican of Saturday say

The st. Louis Republican of Saturday says
"a dispatch from independence speaks Of
personal rencontre at Westport, between
Gov. Reeder and Mr. StrngIeIlow, in which
the former got the worst oi the battle. 1t
does not appear which OF the Stringfellows
was concerned in this affair" Later intel
ligence assures US that the statement is not
believed in independence
The following is the account gwen of it Dy
the corresp spondent of the Republican.
Yesterday morning Gen. F Stringfellow,
OF Weston No, proceeded to Reeder's resi-
dence, near the Shawnee Mission, and after
introducing himself to the Governor, said. 81
understand, sir, that you have publicly spoken
and written of me in the East as a frontier
ruff an anu have called to ascertain whether
you have done sor'
Gov. R. 81 did not so write, or speak of
you in public"
Gen. $. "Did you speak OF me in those
terms anywhere or at any ,me!,'
Gov. R. No sir"
Gen. s, Did you use my name at ALI"
Gov. R. II may have used your name in
private conversation"
Gen. S. Did you use it & srespec,fully!
Dd you intimate, or insinuate, that l was
other than geui!eman!"
Cav. R. IL nigh, have done So"
Gen. S, "Then sir, you uttered false
hood, and demand Of ycu the satisfaction of
! gentleman, very much question your right
| to that privilege for | do not believe you
to be a gentleman; but nevertheless give
you the opportunity to vindicate your title to
that character, by allowing you to select such
friends as you may please, and | will do the
same, and we will step out here and settle
the matter as gentlemen usually do"
Gov. R. 81 cannot 60. am no fighting
man."
Gen. S "Then will have to treat you
as | would any other Offensive animal"
And with that, he knocked Raedar down
with his fist, | suppose the Aboiitionists will
pronounce this "ruffianly attack" Let
one of them do SO and then dare to show his
face in Kanzas! They will not say so, how
ever, but pronounce it a proper punishment,
when they hear that as soon as Reeder re-
turned he expresses himself satisfied that
Kanzas would be slave State; and that he
was in favor uf that institution. learn it
for fact, and learn it from gentleman
who heard him, that he so expressed himself
on the steamer coming up the river, and also
after he had landed
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FIVE PERsoNs DRowNED-Shocb

FIVE PERSONS DROWNEC-SnOcK-
ing Occurrence at Mormon Baptism.-Aoout
halt past 5 O'Clock yesterday morning-says
the Cincinnati Daily Times, July 2d--a party
Of Mormons, numbering probably about nifty,
under the direction OF Elder II. Greenhoiy,
crossed the river BY Capt Airs Ferry, for the
purpose of administering baptism to some
eight or ten converts. They proceeded up
the river bank Ia the foot of East Row,where
the converts, composed Of both males and
females. were prepared for baptism This
preparation was indecent, to say the least
Both men and women we're required TO strip
TO Their linen, aud in the midst OF the crowd'
and upon the river bank.
The Elder led sn old man, aged about nifty
wears. by the name Of Alexander Williams
who resided near the corner of Western row
and Front street. into the water, and baptls-
ed him according to ithe ceremonies OF the
faith. After this, the old man, who was d
good swimmer, struck out into the riVer' ior
the purpose it is said, of taking swim. II
is supposed that his drawers slipped downsaver
his feet, which. destroying his motion caused
him to sink. His son, also, named Aiexand-
or, aged about % years, and who was strip
oed for baptism, seeing his father sinking
plunged in after him. He cou'd not swim al
all, and getting into deep water, immedlsteiy
sank, and drowned before his father.
Dragging hooks were obtained as soon as
possible, and in about an hours time ooth
bodies were recovered. Coroner Foster oi
Campbell county, held an Inquest over the
bodies, and the jury returned verdict OF a''
cidental drowning. The bodies were deliver
ed over to son and brother, who were pro-
sent at the holding of the inquest.
In addition to this, the Times informs Us
that two Germans were drowned, on the pre-
vlous day, 10 creek near Cincinnati ano ."
American bos,man. named Marcus Long ~
the Ohio, ap tho lst instant
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For the Chronicle.
BE KIND.
BY ROSE ELwooD.

Re kind to the stranger who comes to Thy land,
From foreign and far distant shore;
For he's Ion ely and sad, without cen one kind ent
And his own kindred he'll never see more!
Bekind to the stranger, and cheer his lone hours,
And think thou mays, yet have to wend,
Thy way to n foreign and far distant shore,
Without cen q single kind friend!
Be kind to the beggar who asks aims Of thee,
Nor drive him SO rude from thy door,
For once he was happy and wealthy as thou,
Though now he's so wretchedly poor.
Be kind to the beggur, for he has heart,
And feelings as tender as thine;
And poverty's chains which now hold him so fast
May some time around thee close bind
Bridgeport July 10th, 1855.
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RAILROAD Poetry A correspondent of
the Broome county Republican describes his
iaunt over the Syracuse a1d Birmingham
Railroad, from Cortland, in the following
poetical strain:
So much rrote in Cortland's bounds
and would have finished the, e, had not the
down trains whistled loud resoundlng through
the air. So shaking Farchild by the hand.
who said cone up again, bid farewell to
every fear and jumped upon the train. Rush
ing round the hill side, darting o'er the plain,
over the rivers under the roads, Van Bergen
drove his train. The moon threw bright
effulgent rays on each small ripple crest, the
river seemed a ribbon stretched across the
meadows breast; the evening winds came
stealing through the car with gentle sigh, and
brought cinder from the engine spang into
nv eve: few and short were the prayers said,
and spoke not word of sorrow, but rub
bed at my eye ill made it rcd, and knew
| ,twould be sore on the morrow. We soon got
| home at the rate we ran, at an hour just right
for retiring, and down from his post came
the engine man, and the fireman ceased his
; firing. And thus too will cease with this
moral TO the tals--bs alwayssure to "nint
} your eyes," when riding on rail!
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vase, the flowers, greenhouse Aowersl and
the confectionery These did not appear to
strike them as Manageable. ! think the ferce
viewers are not liberal enough in their views.
The damages done to mans temper aud
constitution shall be included, il ever I get
to be fence-viewer; to say nothing of exotics
trampled under foot, aud q beautiful dessert
ruthlessiy destroyed by unclean animals
Besides that, we shall not have a pea until
everybody else in the village has done with
peas. We shall be late in the season with
our early peas At last on advertisement
appeared in the county paper, which contain
ed the decision of the fence-viewers, to wit:
WEsTcHEsrER COUNTY.
Town Of Yonkers. IS
"E, THE SUBSCRIBERS, FENCE. VIEW.
Samon Spnrrowgrass OF said town 10 appraise the
damages done by nine hogs, five wintered, tour
spotted and one white,) and four spring pigs two
whitel distraned by him doing damage on his lands
ana having been to the place, and viewed and as
certained The damages, do hereby certify the amount
thereof TO be three dollars, and that lthe fees for our
services are two dollars. Given under our hands,
this ---.-- day of---.--, 1884,.
DANIEL MALMsEY,
PETER AssMANsHA AusER.
, Fence-v viewers.
The above hogs are in the Pound at Dobb's Ferry
CORNELIUS coRKwooD,
Pound Master,
"Under the circumstances" said |, "Mrs.
Sparrowgrass, what DO you think of the
pound as legal remedy" Mrs. S. said it
was shameful. $50 l think. too; but why
should we repine! the birds sing, the sky is
blue, the grass is green side up, the trees are
full of leaves, the air is balmy, and the child
ren, God bless them! are happy. Why should
we repne about trfles! ]: we want early
peas we can buy them, and as for the vase,
flowers and confectionery. they would have
been III over with. by this time, if the pigs
had not been here. There is no use to cry,
like Alexander, for another world; let us
enjoy the one we have, Mrs. Sparrowgrass.
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HOME MEN.

Mr.. Edward Bates, one of the most talented
attorneys and wisest statesman in the county.
was solicited short time ago TO become q
candidate for the U. S. Senate. But he de-
cned the honor, and, in a letter to the CON.
mittee suid:
my habits are retired and domestic, and,
all my sources Of happiness are at home.
Upon this are we indebted to the Episcopal
Record, for some true and eloquent remarks.
The editor SAYS. well for Mr.. Bates that it
was SO, and well indeed for Others Mark
the difference between the home made char
acter, and that which is made out OF the
doors! History with its coarse pen dwells, ii
is true, almost exclusively on the latter class;
but in that great book in which the incidents
of all real lite a-e written, how predominant,
will be the former! The example Of gent Il
| tenderness at the fire sde-or manly and ye
delicate adherence to truth-of severe honesty
I in private busiEess-when coupled with sucf
eminent success as that Of Mr.. Bates, tells
on the community far moIe efeclually than
the dashing exploits CT the Ger eral or the
brilliant oratory of the Senator. Viewed
either in personal or public light, the his
tory of the homemade man stands in a bold
relief.
Il have watched two races Of olricians
to the grave said late eminent Judge, 'and
have seen nothing but vanity and wretched-
ness :. 1t is the fashion, it is true, to sneer
at the slow du!lness of merely home life
But it is by the freside that practical geniu:
THAT genius which helps itselfwhle helping
others-takes its origin. Watt was watching
the pot boil. in .he chimney when the action
of the steam On the lie, brought home grad
ualiy to him the great discovery which i'm
mortslized his name. And this indeed, may
be taken as an apt illustration of that wonder
full influence which radiates from the ceLtr {
table where the children are gathered
together under the light Of the astral lamp,
and which leads 10 these signal discoveries
by the young philosopher-how self cong lest;
are the greatest of all conquests-how lovin.
others is the best way Of loving se,:-ant
how the home made heart is the only heart
which by being independent ot the wor
mikes the world both it's ser"snt and it
beneficiary. And then the home become
thus the best preparation earth for hea
ven. The worldly man has no points-w
speak with reverence--at which divine grac
can reach him. Take way the object Of hi
ambition, and he is soured; add to it and h
becomes intoxicated. Send him sickness
and he only withers like the wounded snake
But the ling of the home heart by cut
ting off its earthly objects of love, turns th
fountain of that love dire ct to Heaven. TIN
bereaved soul looks it's Htavenly parent i
the face all the more clearly because Of ii
chas.sements. Sacred indeed then is tha
hearth fire whose presence gives happiness o
earth, and even whose extinguished ember
serve toopen the vision. to the eternal glory I
| Heaven.
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[Nj]1S05lLl A5E][5OIu]Se
From Puman's Monthly, for August,
LIVING IN THE COUNTRY.

IT is a good thing 20 have an old. fashioned
fire. place in the country; broad-breasted,
deep-chested chimney-piece, with its old
fashioned fender, its old-fsshoned andlrons,
its old-fashic ned shovel and tongs, and a
goodly show of cheery.red hickory, in glow,
with its volume of blue smoke curling up the
thoracic duct "Ah! Mrs. Sparowgrass, what
would the country be without ch imney corn
er and a hearth! Do you know" said "the
little fairies 6ance upon the hearth stone when
an heir is born in house" Mrs. Sparrow
grass said she did not know it, but, she said,
she wanted me 10 stop talking about such
things. "And the cricket" said !, show
cheerful its carol oL the approach Of winter"
Mrs. S. said the sound of cricset made her
feel melancholy. "And the altar and the
hesrth-stone: symbols Of religion and OF
home! Before one the bride-besiGe tine
other the wife! No wonder, Mrs. Sparrow.
grass, they are sacred things; the: mankind
have very held them inviolable, and preserv.
ed them from sacrlege, in all times, and il
all countries. Do you know" said |, show
dear this hearth is to mel" Mrs. Sparr,w.
grass said. with hickory wood at eight dollars
cord, it did not surprise her to hear mt
grumble. "If wood were twenty dollars ,
cord would not complain. Here we have
everything
"-content,
Retirement, rural quiet, friendship books,
Ease and alternate labor, useful hie;"
sand as sit before our household altar" salt
l. placing my hand upon the mantel, "witl
YOU beside me, Mrs. g., feel that all tn,
beautiful fables OF poets are only truths il
parallels when they relate to the heaIth-ston
the hesrt-stone, may say, of home!"
This fine sentiment did not move Mrs
Sparrowgrass whit. She said she was sleepy
After all begin to believe sentiment is poo
thing in the country. II does very we'll i
books, and on the stage, but it will not an
swer for the rural districts. The country
too genuine and honest for it, 1t is prett
sffectation, only fit for artificial life. Mr.
Peppergrass may wear il. with her rouge an
diamonds in a drawing room. but it will nj
pass current here; any more than the simula
eS flush of her checks can compare with tn
painted in those Of rustic beauty by Il
sun and air.
"Mrs. Sparrowgrass." said ], "let US ha'
some nuts and apples, and pitcher of Bin
hamton cider; we have good cheerful Fl
tonight, and why should we not enjoy itl''
When Mrs. Sparrowgrass returned fro
giving directions about the fruit and cid
she brought with her square paper box (
ol garden seed. To get good garden seed
an important thing in the country. If J
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CLARENDON IRON WORKS,
WILMINGTON. n. C.


H1HE CLARENDON IRON WORKS 1ls S.r AsE
now prepared to receive orders for Beam, ver n
Horizontal or Oscillang Steam Engines High OF Low Fre
sure and adapted to all purposes; Circular seTnSai au
Portable Saw Mills complete; Pumps Mining Machinery,
rist and Flour Mills completes Parker Turbine and other
water Wheels Equppng Steamers Car heels ana Axe
Horse powers of patterns Rice Field Pumps ana
Engines; Rice Thrashers Single Machines Shaitng
lies, Hangers Gears, and all other Mill Work
CASTINGS. , :.
Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions, including
Ornamental Iron Railing, Pipe, Bridge Castings &C.
The Company would respectfully invite attention 10 te
STYLES and patterns Railing which may be seen ut their
Office.
BOILERS.
Tubular, Flue and Cylindrical Boilers, wafer AanA''
Chimneys, and all other kinds of Boiler work.
REPAIRS. .
separate department and force will be kept ior repairs
where work will be done thoroughly and with despcn
All work done in the establishment delivered oi.her on
the cars of the Wilmington Manchester Railroad or te
wilmington Weldon Railroad, or, in flats at the ComPa
ny's wharf free of charge , Ill, T., ao,a on ne
reasonable terms as elsewhere North South ana IN
prompt and satisfactory manner. :. -, o., ,,ors
Consultation by letter otherwise, in regard 10 Pans
and des;rns for mills their furniture and for machinery
generally willingly answered. All orders OF coihliuo"
tons to be addressed to the undersigned ~ 49,.
March 20, 1855.
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VALUABLE BOOKS.

VALUABLE BOOKS.
TDOARDMAN'S BIBLE IN THE FAMILY.-THE
ID Bible in the Family Hints Domestic Happiness
By H A. Boardman Pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian
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Wheeers History of North Carolina Historical Sketches
of North Caroline From 1854 to 1851 Compiled from Orig
inal Records Official Documents and Traditional State
ments with Biographical Sketches of her Distinguished
Statesmen Jurists Lawyers Soldiers Dines DC by John
r. Wheeler, Late Treasurer Of the State, in one Volume
Octave.
The North Carolina Reader, Containing History and
Description of North Carolina, Selections in prose and
MANY them by eminent citizens of the State His
torical and Chronological tables and variety ofmsce
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trated with Engravings and designed for Families and
Stuarts Dictionary of Architecture in vols svo His
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&c. by Robert Stuart Architect and Civil Engineer vols
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Form book the North Carolina form book, Containing
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Together with the Constitution of North Caroline of
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Compiled by Member of the North Carolina Bar.
For sale by HENRY D: TURNER,
m G. Bookstore.
Raleigh, Nov 80, 1854. - ST
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ISAAC PROCTOR, MERCHANT TAILOR, (Suc-
patrons and the public generally his return from the
Northern cities and that he receiving his Fall and
shing Goods and Clothing which, being bought
principally for cash. he enabled to offer at low rates
Office,
Supefne black blue brown dahla and other fancy Cloths
Superns French English and American Cassimeres of all
supenineF smoni Doesens for Pants and overcoats
SuperfHe black Satins and Grenadines
Plain and figured and fancy silk Vestings.
Fine assortment rich silk Cuttings for weddings and parties
Plain and figured Plush Velvets, very rich.
FURNISHING GooDs-A complete assortment consisting in
Superfine plain and fancy dress Shirts
3-ply Collars, large variety.
Canton Flannel, 6eached Drill
Merino and silk Undershirts and Drawers.
Gloves, very superior kid, black white and fancy
Cravats black and fancy and rich assortment for weddings
Stocks black, white and fancy with and without ties.
SusPenders, Dressing Gowns, &c.
outfit.
With sincere thanks his numerous patrons for the lib
strict attention to their wants. and determination to please
to merit its continuance.
may rely upon receiving the same and attention as
The latest Paris and London fashions Just received
Cutting and repairing done promptly at all times
He will remind those Indebted months time allowed
above time will please call and close their accounts, either
by cash note, and oblige ISAAC PROCTOR.
Raleigh, Oct 18th, 1853 81
IL IMMIGRANT AND CAPTTALISTsl Persons in
search of homes investments in Texas respectfully
We have SALE than two hundred thousand
of land in parts of the State. Titles guaranteed
Land located claims against the State individuals col
lected and adjusted.
Office on Congress Avenue City of Austin, Texas
As buy land commission, strangers will find it to
'D''' 'i''iss' p"l'iRIAitY MoNB FREEMAN co;
Rea1 Estate Brokers, Collecting and Land Agents.
October 49, 1854. "a