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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06
0TGoy. Brown, Of Wisconsin, is dead.


From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, 30ti.
The Railroad Disaster
We have conversed with many who were
present at the accident, and wh,, of course,
narrowly escaped with their own lives. From
all, we have heard that the most incredible
o,ttude was displayed on the occasion, and
that detailed account Of individual instances
of heroism and of endurance would lin all
probability surpass anything which has ever
occurred within the experience of living man.
1t is gratifying to hear OF the prompt aid
rendered by every one, of the noble efforts
made to relieve the sufferers, and finally the
kindness which is still being SO nobly mani
tested towards them by the inhabitants of
Burlington ana The vicinity.
At such time we refrain front censure or
remark as to the probable causes of the ac-
cidcnt, as we feel that as matters stand at
present our feeling should rather be that of
sympathy with the suffering. The Coroner's
jury, who's duty It is to investigate the cause,
will point out where the blame lies, and we
suspend Judgment until we have heard from
it the full state Of the Case. The entire
community have deep interest in the results
Of the investigation, ond "e shall lose no
time and spare no pains in layiag before our
readers all that may be brought to light.
AS the verdict will however be, to certain
degree, unavoidably anticipated, we offer a
single observation on the subject. The cause
of me accident lies equally be:W cen Dr.
/ llancken, who is stated to be deaf, and the
management of the cars. According to DR.
lIanekcn's statement, he did not hear tn,
cars at the time, and was driving across the
road at the rate of ten miles an hour. Or
the other hand, the cars .'ere backing at
rate of thirty miles an hour. Whether tn,
conductor or doctor is most to blame vii
appear by the evidence.
We present below the statement of d. L
Gavit, Esq, Editor of the u. S. Magazine
who was on the train from New York, ant
who remained on the ground during the day
assisting in the melancholy duty of eXtricat
ing the bodies of the dead aud wounded from
:he :uins. 1t was written for the Bulletin
after Mr. G, arrived in the city from the scene
| .! the disaster.
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Statement o Mr.. Gavit.
U. S. HoTE,, PHLApELrHIA,}
August Goth 1855. !

Gentlemen Of Tie .Eueaing Bulletia!-Hav-
ing left New York yesterday morning in the
8 O'Clock A NJ train, and being one of the
first to witness the objects of the appalling
and heart rending disaster that occurred near
Burlington, at your request, will attempt to
give brie description of the dreadful scene
aud endeavor to aid in the Investigations that
are alrcndy taking place TO rest the awful re-
sponsiblIity of the cause of the accdsn. on
whom it Justly belongs.
Our train, that is the one that was coming
South, which was before the accident little
behind time, was dctiined about 10 minutes
at Princeton, by "hot aXel SoX;' the con.
ductor on our arrival at Bordentown used the
utmost diligence, and the change of locomo-
tive was made with Dispatch, and we were
under way again IN the shortest space of time.
Just before arriving at Burlington, was
startled with two loud and sharp blows of the
whistle, which, as knew to be the signal to
break up, considerably startled me, as at the
time we were under full heaGway.
The moment the train stopped | was out,
and about 100 yards al cad of US observed
the dreadful wreck Thinking of course as.
sstance might be wanted, as from appear,
ances even at that distance the CONCLUSIONS
were that many must be seriously injured, |
hastened forward But oh, my God, | was in
no wise prepared to witness the excruciatnr
spectacle that was presented, Men, women
and children, large and small pieces of iron
aud other metals wood, and the other ma |
lerlals which composed the cars; small ar
ticles of baggage, &c, &c, were crushed intu !
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06
EUROPEAN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER CANADA

HALIFAX. Aug. 29-The steamship Canada
arrived here last night, with Liverpool dates
TO the 18th.
Queen Victoria was absent from England,
on visit to France.
The war news received is Of importance,
including the destruction oil Sweaborg by the
allies, on the llth inst, causing an immense
destruction Of property.
Liperandi had attacked the lines Of the
allies at Tchernaya, but was repulsed with
heavy Joss. Allied loss small.
The bombardment OF Sebastopol was fixed
for August l7th.
LONDON, l7th-The money market eibttsXh
more stringent aspect. Consols quoted at
9la9ll for money. slight increase has ia.
ken place in the bullion in the Bank OF Eng
land. American railway securities dull, but
the State and United States securities are
active, the quotations being unaltercd
The French and Sardinans had repulsed
the Russian attack, killed 5000 and taken
about 400 prisoners.
Advces from Sweahorg state that an i'm
mense confagration ragged there for 40 hours.
which destroyed the store houses, magazines
and arscnals, The powder magazines and
stores Of projecties were also blown up.
There is nothing in either the French or
English admiralty dispatches about the Rus
sian ships at Sweaborg.
Denmark is reported to have sent commits
sioner TO ask the advice OF France in reference
to the repeal Of the law compelling American
vessels to pay Sound duties.
The battle of Thernaya commenced on the
10th. ..ussians to the number Of 10000
fought for five hours. The Sardinians fought
bravely. The Russians lost 4 or 5000 in
killed, and 400 prisoners. The loss of the
allies small. The Russians were in com
plete retreat when the French reserve came
up.
Omar pasha had received orders to retUrr
TO the Crimea instead of going to Asia.
A dispatch from St. Petersburgh sayt
Gortschakoff had orders to sink the Russian
fleet if Sebastopol falls.
The London morning Post, ministeria
paper, says it has reason to expect s'irrln!
and hitherto unexpected news from the Cri
mea. 1t is supposed to refer to some sccre
expedition.
The latest accounts from Asin Minor stat
that Kars is completely invested, and the frs
parallel has been opened Turkey is sending
reinforccmeEts to Kars.
Espenas takes the command Of Gen. Can
roberts division.
Gen. Zamaiesk is about to organise regi
ment of deserter5 aud Poles
A ministerial crisis was threatened at Con
s,antinople.
The revutcd DedoninS in Tripoli are still
unsubduej.
Negotiations are still going on between
London, Paris and Vienna respecting Austria i
continued occupation Of the Prnci ipalitjcs.--
The London papers say the negotiations have
arrived at point for II triple treaty binding
France, England and Austria not to conclude
any arrangement separately with Russia.
'"eer Nictoria. escorted by six ships Of war
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

Nry-"Sr, whenever there is n substantial good to
he done whenever there is foot of land to be pre-
vented from becoming slave territory, am ready TO
nrro.t the principle Of the extension OF slavery
am pledged to it from the year 1885 ! have been
pledged 10 it again and agnin; and ! will per form
those pledges."-- Webster, ~ the u. y. Senate In
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

OHrTkc Republicans of Jefferson County
have no minated D. McCurdy and Z. Men
denhall as their candidates for Representa-
tjyes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

0J-Gen. S1huA Lttm,.of Canton, Ohio
was one of the injured by the late X r.
accident between p Philadelphia and New York.
He is seriously, and it is feared iatany i"-
jured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

0o~The Mt. Ygnon Republican says there
10 law in iorcsJS our Stale requiring every
sdovner TO destroy the Canada thistle both
'Sshis lands and in he roads adjoining.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

0HYThsre is no batement Of the yellow
FEVER Of Portsmouth and Norfolk. There
were 80 deaths last Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

0Hty"The Republicans of Muskngum County
have nominated John A. Blair and John
Crooks for Representatives.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

0-5-The number of deaths by the r r.
accident between New York and Philadelphia
is % up to this time. A detailed account of
the accident may be found in another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

DNrIn January, 1850, in the United States Senate,
Hon SALMON + CnAss, being charged with entertain
ing diaunion sentiments, sad.--
I'VE in the West know OF no rule Of arithmetic
"by which to calculate the value of the Union. We
ms something that can never break OF fall
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

no earthly power will make me vote directly, Il
spread Slavery owe territory where il does not exist
Never, while reason holds seat in my brain--never
while my heart sends the vital fluid through my
yeiusm-.. Henry Clay
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06
The Ladies forever!

Let no one neglect TO read the article in
another column in reference to the late up
rising of the Guernsey County ladies, at
Washington. God bless them! 1t is the
female that feels in all its heart crushing,
disgraccfu. reality, the evil OF the traffic in
ardent spirits. 1t strikes home to her heart
through the objects of her love, dearer to her
than her own life. The serpent folds of the
Internal appetite enfold father, husband and
. son, and in their embrace they are powerIe less
--dcud. The arm of the law-so mighty
when an unfortunate man is to De ground to
atoms for n petty debts ineflicicnt-nac-
tive-must we say Indifferent, when woman
rronns beneath these suierings, worse than
Of death, cntaiod upon her by the rumscller,
How long, Oh, God, must these things be,
and man, the vauntcd ''lord Of creution," pro-
test no:! We see every day drunken man
in our streets, and feel the horrible reflec-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR,
SALMON p. CHASE, OF Hamilton.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
THOMAS II. FORD, of Richland
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
FRANCIS NJ. WRIGHT, Of Champaign.
FOR SECRETARY or STATE,
JAMES II BAKER, of Ross.
FOR TREASURER or STATE,
WILLIAM Ii. GIBSON, OF Seneca.
FOR JUDGES or the SUPREME COURT,
[ For the fiH term,i
JACOB BRlNKERlIOFF, OF Richlnnd
tFor The rGcahcyl
CIIAS. c. CONVERS, of Muskingum.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
r. d. KIMBALL, of Medina.
FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS.
AIEY a. CnNnUEp az A;an;
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-06

Have we no Washington women here, to
stay the black ,ile Of death that flows from
every doggcry door,to wither g. to!kill! Have
we no officers Of the law who have the cour-
age to do right--and protect the rights Of
mani Have we nonG of these in Belmont!
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-21
DIED.

AspERsoy-Op Saturday, Feb II. At BE residences in
hisSsyS 4 rs. Hs ass s.ps. Ss.a
warren and JaHs A. Brown, ssed year mouths s1' 10
from the r.dsbee ofh parent. No 100 West 2st
IT, 90 Tiundsy I'D init at y O'clock NJ Relatives SID
h cRosrSn Mondsy FEB 10 .e1s short bu; .yere a.
,.s n. ibfsI esu,hsr Of cspt ~ y cIof SEED month";
,s., from the rr.asnee Of Der father No yersnssb
Place HeDJ, South Br00Ilyn' On "Wednesday ST 2
BAIGHT-on Monday. Fec. II, John g. Hsisht. aged
n. sbS. sad relatives. AID those Of his fthsrnlaw
Aeke are invited TO ,,,ena the ,Instn a
JACgsoN-On Moresy Fe, 10. wr. Jackson. Pro
e o. HI an zoe S.s ,.s. seO.s from hs
e r.sOe. No Is st Johns lsDe. his friends are re 'Peet
MARris On Monday Feb. 49, Rsese', daughter of the
lat, hs.. sss P 1s ION ss. .i Of s bt brother
ard bro in law Dr. T. Grsy are Tespeefay Hs'ea 70
teId hs1 n',1s On IsS,ss, s 5sSct s.
ctgI.h soIssr O. Blo.ms ed EB. Star. med 7s
s. r.Iaairs sere ,ssen 70 Dsobury 70, nternen,.
Jotn Ibers aged 81 y.ar. formerly Of Newton, Ma,
tie fnds family respectfully invited 70 s,.snd
No 5ss Vet i5h.t, Thundsy. the 29d inst 2P
So,,o1 E,Ssr Rs,.. 1Ssy .Sov. Bed
ford BoolIyn. Feb 49, Of consumption, sis su-soean o.
Whichever wife Of JeIss winebs'ier Gate OF Cai'rni'
Of .y s iS';s a to 81 sts s .' d snasIs
Clinton sv Near Fulton without further invitation he4fe
mains win Ie taken 10 Greenwood.
Sop Frapoico ard Nevada County psp.s ple,.e copy
WOODWO hTH- At Orange. N. j., Feb IL, suddenly OF
.ponl,.y yrs Mary II Wo'dworb. aged 81 wife OF Geo
" u 90 - orfh formerly of sarstog- springs .
WINFIEID-At La Sale III Jan u Lucinda A., wife OF
Samuel n. Winfield formerly Of Orange County, aged "a
wears, II mont be ano dsys
Orsnge County Jarers please copy
WHYTE-On Tuesday m ming, FEB 20. at o'elo:k OF
ser illness, BarbsI. Lenan Wbyts 10
the 9Th year Of her sge.
The relatives friends Of the fsmy respectfully In.
this ocjck
~ pecsey from the re,ioer her husband Alexander
WHITE No les 18th IT bet Avenues A and b. Her
remains vii be conveyed Greenwood Cemetery for inter
n.
FoTfof,bre Scotland papers plea,e copy
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SECOND BOARD.
Sc coo Nirfinia 6s. slO ej [ 80 N. Y. Cen. Il.
Sales of STOCKS at PhiladeiphiA-FEB. 90

F1H BoarS-s City in lots ssl; 1856 schuyl Nav,
in lots, Boat loan So sioo wilm,ngton 6.' 100
81 eco Susq Csps 6s 6t 81 goo City &C. ssh $1,000
Lorg Ilsnd Co. 7e IS Reading r. r., SSH l2do, cash,
Penn R al; IS Chester Vale, r sl 50 MorIi. Ca
"a; IS Lebith Zinc IA SEQ Long leland b5 l7 +5O
60 BIS III; p Mneh r. R 6f leo Slate Hill Gold CO., Il
BsG.en Boa,d. 100 City R. g.. e5 Penn R. R q.
60 rs si 1850 Penn Sc sj 100 Union Canal b5wn, loi
2t2 DO li % Chester Valley r. s 100 Long Island R.,
s5 l7l so DO s5v n and int l7i Reading h, 49, Penn
r. sehuy Nav ,5wn. 81; Is schuyl Nav Preferred,
ST. 10 Leheh Nav SGT; y Mechanics Bank 80.
litter Boayd-s5No schuyl Nav &c 49, as 76; 200 Reading
r. R ,S7i; 100 schuyl Nav Preferred, 81.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-21
TUESDAY, Feb. 20-P. NJ.

TUESDAY, Feb 2o-P. NJ.
There was heavy and dull market at the Stock
Board this morning, and nearly oil the Fancies
closed at lower prices At the Second Board there
was some reaction, and the market closed with an
upward tendency. Erie was 45i bid, an advance of
! p cent Reading, 7el; Central, 93i, &c. Harlem
declined y cent. selling at 3D. The feature Of the
day was the decline in Galena and Chicago from Sc
to 50. Panama also heavy, falling to loo. I'LL
nois Central Railroad declined y cent. The Bonds
ofthis Road very heavy, selling 7ol but closing
al Il, fell of Y cent. within few days. evidently
caused by anonymous pamphlet issued by the short
interest attacking the securities and prospects of the
Road. We call it anonymous because the name at
tached to it does Lot appear in the Directory and we
can find no one who ever heard OF the Person. The
pamphlet bears 10 imprint which also excites sus-
picion of its eenuness. 1t is however, ably and dis
psssionafey written, evidently by very plausible
lawyer, il the name does not appear in the Law
Register. In other Railroad Bonds the business was
moderate ard quotations heavy. n Y. Central rs,
9si 6, 81. Erie, 1873, s2i; 1871, 20, sc. State
Stocks are rather quiet, without important change,
excepting California rs, which advanced to 30.
The market with a moderate activity and supply,
il very firm, and the leading drawers have put the
rate for Sterling up to 10 p cent, withou, usnssc-
81 for best signatures. Francs, 5l3i aani
The Freight market 10 firm, and moderately active.
To Liverpool, so oc0 bush. Corn, cd mostly SID;
1000 bales Cotton, 5.3sd 200 b1s. Bacon, l7js.
The steamer has 100 bales Hops Id 400 or 500 pigs
Mdse, Sol 200 tcs Beef III 200 or 800 rolls Lesther
CO.,. To London, 5000 bbs. Resin, 2l3; 200 bales
Oil Gale, ~. To Bremen, 100 bbls. Lard, to-; 20
tics. Rice, 22 Is; 100 bales Cotton, ic; Measurement
l7ls To Antwerp, 5000 bags Coffee lci $500 bbls
Resin, aIs; 200 bbs. Aches, Isl; 200 bales Cotton
&C.; $40 tuns Legwood, 27is; 200 tuns Mahogany
ZIG; 500 bxs Bacon, &C.; ter. Rice, co.. charter
was made to Jscmel and bsck al 81 200. vessel Of
1000 bbs Provisions, &c, to Toulon at 81 Dbl,
and one to Souh side Cuba at 4oc. and s..
The receipts at tie Sub Treasury were si7s,a5s;
psd, s2a, geo; balance s4,4A,77s. Paid from Assay
Office, eli3,o
The business Of the Clearing House TO- day was
ais,o4%,27s.
The annexed sslee at auction we're made BY Simeon
Draper;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-21

Th-ie Is noihits IN BsIk, and Ne QuEacIrzoxi
scarce 81 CoTTos 10 fair demand saies OF $50 bales Ar
pIevieus prices Oulfs and fm- Coal ovins OF
rsiher mole freely at hrner FLouR continues
little or notnns dong for shipment and stand rd soo
lots for hous at hse choice lots
81 - i1dts - and ezra At 80 Sds.0 So RYE PLoua
more plenty sses Of 90 bushels Psnnsysaa for milling Il
81 for red and 81 II % for white the later
for prime lota Com rather lower; sslss on go bushs
,slo. At SIC and so southern
Hrr offered at 81 n without mach sriIine OsocFsSs bsd
firmly with sereesed sfoek for opsrsion sni food tds
demand 70 s"se GERMS issk sP Paoviaeys ts SsIss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-21
MARINE COURT-FrB. 2o-Bsf0re Jujee MCCARTHY.
SUIT FOR PERSONAL INJURY.

PetfT Sheridan sat The New Haven Ka'Ifoad 20
EDWARD, a son of plaintiff about IA years old,
erossIg Twenty at side OF which 10 rail-
which The Company standing
He 10 the act OF sns between two Of them which stood
the about twelve behind the other, when II
ssd spddeby from the Fourhv and struck one Of
the cars csuDg tho whole that stood the track they were
merely The and the lad caught be
the which be the act OF passing and % much
aDned And hurt that he sick 1t said six seven
Weeha
On the part Of the Company said that there was
house the point in Twenty sixth st. where the
there need Of his doing between the
have 1t the place for the to
staud and they liable be placed times close
eehe ard that the accident injury from his
let The Court held that Ia claiming damages for neglect
person 10 bonpS in accordance with the decisions be free
kom neglect himself The complaint dismissed $500
The proceedings in relation to contempt, az 20 Ihe
H@ss, were further postponed to Saturday
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-21
La LVTEZLIGEWCE.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT-vEB p.
INCREASE OF WEIGHT AS TO WOOL.
The limited States at Chouteeu Merle Ssrdfofi.

The United bIstts 81 Cboutssu MtIt q o.nu1OI1' y,
To recover about $500, alleged to be due TO the
United States by balance Of duties imports.
tiops from England rhe United States says that the
wool paid so per sd vsoem be legal ste the In
tom House weishs and four weigh very considerably
than appeared ON the Invoices and that the sbove gu
for the difference The uit IL to teri
the question whether the duties wool shs be levied on the
actual weight sitter arrival here or BY the invoice or some
ether standard
In defense 1t said that the atmosphere Of ENGLAND, being
ore most tbsn that u the United states, the wool being
sbippsd contains deal Of dampoess which 10 To-
BY dspness Of the vessel that it has become
heavier general when arrives here cay from to
cent and II sold fh~h the importer obtains some adv
WEIGHT but that II IL kept hand time here
the dam pnsss Gets it, degree, and becomes
bsh In weight than at the time 1t was shp2ed and,
instance IL said Of the Eve mp0rtaions which the
pres claim made while the United States alleges there
Of weight the invoice Of o3 10. LOSE
tusy sccrued In weght OF the lot Of cotton after
he'd been Kept hand OF 1928 ID deducting gain OF
esq n the first two imporstioDs To be continued For
psibh Mr. Joachim United States Assistant District At
trslcy fer defendant Mess JeInissn and Porter, Sanford
Il stryker.
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WhAIers.

Arr at Zsn zbsr Oct H. ship Jcs Maxwell F.irhaysa 90
frc short In charge Of the land sid 18th
charge Cspt wady he'd recovered bis hesth( ah
BAH Ceors. Smith, New Bedford from Pacc Oceso 80
home The Ceors spote Oct T. lat s. Ion - o. banks
Hope. Waite New Bedford $50 sp bound Or O. let
lat 80 s. Ion tisE.. Ustsd States HI, wespor sp,
" y smberCrs
man, New Bedford, oil fe ported
Bari Charleston Psciet Of vBedord. condemned 1t
cured Nev Bedford ct The Mutual Marine Insurance. Once
ior Usion Mutual Marine, 100; snd ths Commercial
spskes-0st =, st 2 s. n. Ion. = ~ T., bsst Usd.s.
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To Mariners.

HEDlrERRASE.N-ADRiArfc, CURZ0LA CHASNEL--BsA-
con LVsSAc sHoAL.Ohies notice has been
this Office that the middle Of the Lusnsc sbss which lies
betwe the rock OF the Island 8sda the
eastern Of the channel between the Islands Of
zols sgd ssboneello Posting Besess placed in
psit Of whieh painted and lover pat white and
TO avoid this shos vessels keep % fshoms distant from
tie Beacon. BY order Of the Light Hous- 8os,d,
THOaNTON A. JENKINS, Secretary.
Treasury Department Once Light aoue Board Feb s5.
sUsKEs Rocx sEaa THE exrzAScE OF TIRE HAssoR ov
ST THOMAS The existence Of the sunken rock the
OF the shove harbor which the elop-rshp Star
kIs suuek stated to have beso Previously ansno there
beng feet Of H. and the Star Kin having been the
largest mrehsntnsn that entered the hoor drawing
feet The bearings Of this rock furnished % Capt
Turner ofte he forw srded to the SoryeJlns Dscs
ment Washington and will probably be pub shed hereafter