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

Mr. EpIToR:-l notice in the last issue OF
the Gazette and Citizen, an article signed
Tax Payer, inquiring why The Auditor OF the
county does not let cut the public printing,
to the lowest bidder, as he has the furnishing
Of the public Offices with coal.
Auditor CharleSworta has determined OF
"reform" in the expenditures of the County,
and has started out in :he discharge Of his
duties with an eye single to that end. But
il is not to be expected that he can accomp-
lish every thing in day, but already in one
single operation in the item of coal has he
saved the county 80 dollars, and in the item
of public printing have no doubt can and
will save the county several hundred dollars.
! noticed BY the last receipts and expenditures
that the item OF public printing alone cost
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

some S7lo,is this is doubtless exorbitant g.
too much and should be remedid, and where
reform is needed our present worthy and ei-
ficient Auditor will not be found remiss in
bis duty nor faltering in his determination to
apply the remedy, that reform is needed here
that the county is paying more for its public
printing than they should do, is doubtless
true and if taxpayer will OF be in too big a
hurry he will find that there will 5e reform
in the public printing item, as we'll as in q
great many other things under the present
administration Of afsirs.
Auditor Charlesworth intends reform II
this as we'll as in the matter of coal but give
him time and don't show your petty malice
quite SO soon.
JuSTICE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

The following is table of the contents of
Blackwoods Magazine for July, which is just
received:
The Imperial Policy OF Russia;--Zaidee:
a romance; Notes on Canada and the N. w.
States of America; Letter to the Eusebius;
Modern light Literature Theology; Vernier;
The story of the Campaign:-wrtten in
tent in the Crimea; two years Of the con-
demned Cabinet; Administrative reform-the
civi. service.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

permanent. Why then, must "ClsyeWhigs"
be browbeaten for supporting Mr.. Chase' He
occupies the same ground that Henry Clay
did, and does not even speak SO boldly on 1t
as did the latter. In 1890, in Congress Mr..
Clay said
~ repeat It sir, I never can, and never will, and
no earthly power will make me vote directly or in.
directlyto spread slavery over the territory where ii
does not exist. Never while reason has seat in
my brsin-neyer, while my heart sends the vital
fluid through my veins--never" =
Point us TO language Of Mr.. Chase on this
topic that has one tenth of the pi,h, and
vehemence Of these worGs by Mr.. Clay! Yet
the Democracy grow eloquent at the mention
of the name Of the "gallart Harry of the
West" and call US traitors to his memory for
supporting Chase. If Clay 'oas alive, and
living in Ohio, he ,could take the stump for the
Republican ticket!
We are supporting Chase, for the reason
that he is opposed to the present Administra-
tion, and its bungling and bungled policy
He has, ever since he has been U. s. Sen.
stor, stood in the front rank Of the friends oi
the North. Wherever the fight ragged thick
est, wherever despotism threatened the over
throw Of Freedom, there was Dir. Chase, and
his blows upon the black armor Of The dusky
knights Of slavery
- fell thick and fast
As lightnings from the mountains cloud"
Would it not be the bases, ingratitude then
to forget Mr. Chase after the battle is fought
and the spoils are to be distributed, 1t un
doubtedly would! We shall have more tc
say on this subject again. 1t is fruitful.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02
Our reasons for Supporting Chase

The political principles Of some men, are
only visible to the eye OF Faith-to these we
do not wish to be considered as addressing
ourself, for they could not appreciate our IRE.
ma rks We do not support Mr. Chase as
choice of evils-on the contrary he was our
favorte, our first choice for the office of Gov.
ernor. There might have been men nomi
mated who would have had fewer opponents
than Mr. Chase-men, who, on account o.
their being less prominent. would to many
have been less Objectionable, and these mer
we would have supported cordially, i: Cairl,
nominated, as Mr.. Chase undoubtedly was
The issue before the people OF Ohio, and the
entire North Is one Of vital importance, one
of intense interest. The question is "shall
slavery be confined to the slave states or
shall freedom be confined to tho free states. II
This Is the question. fairly put, and now be.
fore the people. Mr.. Chase az mar row
as Senator last session was most intimately
associated with that questionable was, In
fact q part Of it. A party then, protesting
10 have this principle as tho polar star of il.
creed could not do otherwise than nominats
Mr.. Chase as its standard bearer in an impor
tsnt contest.
II is charged that Clay Wings are selling
themselves and their principles dog cheay
when they come down to vote for Salmon p
Chase. Now let Us sec what there In this
charge. II We had ever had the opportunity
we would have voted for Henry Clay, for
President. and considered the day we did so
a proud day in our life. No doubt, therefore
we will be considered Clay Wing. Well,
In tho year isa0 the State Of Missouri was
admitted into the Union, with q Constitution
recognizing sla'ery-sno at the same time
was enacted what was then, and is no know
as the Missouri Compromise. without which
Missouri could not have been admitted. The
Compre mise was given to the North as a
kind of equivalent for the State of Missouri.
Henry Clay alarmed at tho state o. excite.
ment all over the Union, used his utmost ex-
ertions, on tho floor of Congress and in the
social circle 10 allsy the turmoil. He drew
up the conditions Of the Compromise himself
and by great labor he obtained its passage
Though the North was cheated In tina,
bargain she quietly scquiesced in its terms
From that time MIR. Clay has been cons,dsr,
ed he father Of the Missouri Compromise.
Last session Of Congress Stephen A. Douo
Ia" pigmy in ''s,ure, as well ::ss in mind
climbed to no,oristy mot honor--on the 70
peal Of that sacred Compromise. Then Mr.
Chase isbored night aud day, In season an,
out Of season. for its psrpstusiisn--ior III,
psrps'ts'ion OF an instrumsn, clsy woul
have sacrificed ten ysars Of HE lie to rsnds
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02
Consistency.

The Democratic press is alwnvs the same
consistent &! engine of opposition to every
thing that is for the good of the masses
Read the following and see how beautifully
they agree. Bear in mind, the Cincinnati
Enquirer is not published in the temperance
county of Guernsey nor Of Seneca nor are the
Jefersonian and Adverti,er published in the
.bibbng, beer-guzzling, rum swilling
city of Cincinnati. Circumstances sometime.
alter cases, but read the extracts:
More Whiskey than Sweat.
Tom Ford, tbs X. N. candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor, says he intends to "spill {
barrel Of sweat" during this campaign. Ton
can do this, as we learn he generally keeps
his 'keg' pretty full of poor whskey!-Scnect
Advertiser.
Does the Advertiser use the word 'keg' in
metaphorical sense! II so-if he mean.
Mr.. Ford's hide it will correspond with hi,
fame in this latitude. His pores are pretty
well saturated with moisture by a pour-ou'
process very nimcal to Carson Leagues i
rumor tells the truth Guernsey Jlfersonian
KimbaH is the head of the Order of the
Sons of Temperance in Ohio, and is pledg
ed Maine Law man, Hike the rest Of the ticket
- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

O-We unintentionally msrepresented our
go y" correspondent last week by comp airing
Belmont g. Monroe counties on the school tax
question. In making his estimate he took
into account ali that Monroe pays out for
State purposes, and school purposes, which is
some $4,000 less than she receives for school
purposes alon,. We merely compared Cur
DR.. and Cr. accounts on the shool fund above.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

The State Know. Nothing Council Of Yer.
mont held meeting at Burlington on tho
18th. approved the withdrawal of their dele.
gates from the National Council, declared
themselves dissolved from it's governmen Mt
resolve against the exteation OF Slavery, de-
clared them selves opposed 10 any new Slave
States, in favor of the repeal of the Fugitive
Slave law, the restoration OF the Missouri
Compromise, an open avowal of their procee ed.
ings and membership, and the designation ol
the "Americsn Party Of Vermont" This il
a pretty stout Northern Platform.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

6yThs Cadiz Sentinel says that CHASE ID
sin fsvor. of q separation OF the States. -
Now Charley will have to swear to that abou,
six times before we will believe he means
what he says, and then he must swear to /,
until the I'd Tuesday of October before he
can convince any one that il 10 true. /,
WON'T do Charles, you can't stuff such snormou.
lies down the thrcss Of Republicans.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

CORRECTION In our remarks last week
about the Auditors Report we sad--"A very
email potion indeed (ess than $25O,OOo) had
been applied to paying off the State debt
the rest has gone into the private Golfers OF
Locoioco officiary.' We should have in
cluded besides the $4,000, the $l3S7, ,oss
for school purposes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02
X. N. Ticket.

The following is said to be the ticket o
the American or Know Nothing party, 70
Belmont County. 1t does not include th'
candidate for Senator, why, we know not.
Representatives,
JAMES N. TURNER,
ROBERT HAMILTON.
Treasurer.
HENRY NEFF.
Prosecuting Attorney,
OLIVER J. SWANEY.
Commissioner,
JOHN II. JOHNSTON.
Director of Co, Inirmary,
JOHN PHILLIPS.
Coroner,
PATRICK LOCHARY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02
REPUBLICANS REMEMBER.

That the republican Mass Conven-
ton of the 4th Of July, adjourned
to meet in this place on the second
Saturday, being
The Iith day of August, 1858.
A County Ticket is to be put in
nomination, for the coming election.
it is therefore desirable that there be
as large a turnout of the friends Of
the Republican cause as is possible,
A more perfect organization of the
Republican party will be effected,
and measures taken to unite more
effectually all the friends of freedom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

The Riply Bee saws that farmers in the ne
ighborhood of Riply have commenced cut
ing their wheat, and that ihe heads are large
and we'll filed, and the grain plump g. sound.
Rea2 2ers are getting $3.50 day, sad are
scarce al that.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02
St. CIairsviIle.

ON FRIDAY, AUGUST l7tb, '55.
SALMON P. CHASE, THos. H. FORD,
JOHN A. BINGHAM and others are
expected to be present and address
the meeting. Let there be a gen.
eral turn out of the people of Bel
mont County, on that day. Come
up and hear these big guns of Re-
publicanism go oft.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

on, but his friends mede vigorous efforts to
forestall justice by promptly securing all the
legal counsel the place affords. Professor
Brown leaves young wife to whom he had
on " been married few months.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-02

Sin. | was officially declared by your
excellency .on the sixth of April last to have
been duly elected a member OF the Council
of Kanzas Territory, from the sixth Council
District of said Territory. was also fur
nisbed with a certificate to that effect, au-
,henticated by your signature and the i@-
press Of the public seal. beg leave now'
most respectfully, to resign the position thus
assigned me, ard to return you the certificate
I then received.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
Gil county, drained from the taxpayers, has
been paid 10 sfllct all illegal act

Gil county, drained from the taxpayers, has
been paid 10 sdtct All illegal act z?
In 1852 the Commissioners retained John
Cooley, Esq, as their attorney; on the 18th
of Sept. 1852, they passed an order directing
Hiram Mccullough, Esq, as special attorney
to prosecute the Tax suits pcnlinr against
the X. Il. Company, and Appropriated The
sum Of $500 as compensation for .he rrosc-
cntion Of those suits. But on tho il.l Of
May, 1858, he compromised these suits. re-
cciying from the r. r. Company the sum of
$500 in lieu Of $324 ,35537 due by the
Company. And The Commissioners for such
service rendered by Hiram Mccullough Esq,
paid him. the SHIN Of 3,0GO in addition to
the sum already appropriated. The com
pcnsntion then given for yielding up Sl2,-
355.31 ofmoncy due to Cecil county has been
50 300 to a special attorney.
The whole of these proceedings from the
beginning to the end have been illegal, and
have done wrong to the taxpayers of Cecil
county, and they have within their reach q
remedy by which they can recover back as
well the Sl2, $50. 81 due from the II. r. Com
pany, as the 5000 paid to Hiram NlcCul-
Tough, Esq, for giving up this sum of Gl2,-
35531.
And now for the remedy, which would
save to Cecil county the sum of SO ,355.37
taxes unpaid, and restore to her So 900 paid
to a special attorney Of the Commissioners
for doing an illegal act. The General AS
scmbly Of Maryland las the power to inves-
tigaie this whole matter and determine
whether the acts done BY the County Com
nissioners and their special attorney DO legal
or not. Send to the next legislature pcti-
tons asking an investigation into this matter.
In the coming political canvass, require the
candidates before the people to be pledged to
1 full investigation before the Legislature
Such an Investigation will bring out all the
Facts and show whether the State and Cecil
county have received the WHOLE OF TIE
TAAE5 due to them or not.
Let not the subject he lost sight Of; Sl2,-
355.3l and $1,000 mere are at issue.
Interested parties will oppose an investi.
CATION and cndcayor to raise other issues,
that this enc may be lost sight Of and for
gotten 1t is their interest to get all they
can, ard keep all they get. 1t is tie interest
Q. tAe @'ate, Cecil county and her Taxpayers
TT ths sum Of SIP ,Gl5.31 and the 50 900
besides, should find their way into the State
and County Treasury whore they properly
bclonr. JuNIrs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
Mechanical.
Mechanical
NOW Is THE TINE TO BUY
CHEAP FURNITURE
AT THE ELkTON
Furniture Ware-Rooms.

DY r. MAR&!lrANK. who would respectfully
- return his thanks to his friends and 10 the pao
lie for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on
him, and wou.l call their attention the fact that
he has removed to his NEW SHOP and Ware:Honms
in fthc "iOLLOw, nearly opposite the Farmers
AMI Mechanics llote.' where he has now or hands
tho
LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT
of Furniture ever offered in Elkon all Of which is
made by tho very best woikmen, OF the very best
materials. lie has on hand and still manufactures
ul kinds Of
Walnut and Mahogany Furniture;
Spring seat sofas; Large Arm Chairs;
hooking Chairs. of all kinds;
Bureaus Of all kinds; deception Chairs
Enclosed Washstands marble and plain tops;
Silcboards, Secretaries and Book Cases.
Cherry & Walnut breakfast & dining tables,
Walnut and Mahogany Wardrobes;
do do Bclsteads o Jenny
Lind, Cottage and French patterns;
High posi- and plain Maple Bcdsieads;
Looking Hlasses-all kinds and sizes, with
Mahogany. Walnut or Gilt frame;
A large assortment OF c.ne-scat, round back,
Office, pivot and windsor chains.
All furniture sold as cheap it can be bought in
either city or town.
UN'DERT.1KI.NG.
Collins made of all kinds; mahogany, walnut
covered with cloth; lined with silk. satin harne
and all Funerals attcudcd At all times. the snort
est notice. and on the mos; reasonable terms.
Feb 3iy ROBERT MARSItBANk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
Colrltll + i!1autcs.

[GDFrom the pen Of prominent Demo
crat who has been honorcl with public Office
by the people of Cecil, We have the following
communication. II is on an interesting sub
ject and will engage the attention of the tax
paying portion Of the people of this county,
who will no doubt, carefully examine and
weigh It's statements and uggcstions.-EI.
Cecil Wig.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
Oh. ColotrouerStoItst.
For The Cecil Wig.
A PR0uIDIT0RY LAW.


A PR0lIbET0RI LAW.
Nj. Editor The Wanting critic, T. NJ,
is out again. His Productions and misrcprc-
sensations, designate his character and con-
vince me, have rather over Chan moderated
him. He speaks of the length ofmy last let
ter, and styles it wordy bombaSt. BE it
remembered | cope with one who is capable
of repudating self evident facts, and 1t takes
less space to deny than prove even the truth.
His supcrcilious letter of inquiry appeared
on the 18th and not the Goth OF January: and
was assaicd for the uttcrance Of an opinion
founded on fixed, glarng facts. replied to
him in defence of the views had advanced;
my reply came out on the 10th of February;
at that he has hawkcd, and reoin.
So disposed is this Professor of Belle Let
tres; this profound grammarian to invert the
truth that he commenc cs by claiming to be
in self defence. lie can attack and mutlate,
and when the author of the CARRIED essay
defends his position he who makes the first
thrust is in SELF dcteHce. lie can be Plaintiff
and Defendant in tEc same case. lie says if
there was "as much argument and sound
sense &c. answer, rendered to Miliin,
the things which are his and shall neither
fear, or fail 10 award to him such names as
his merit demands. He says he meant not
to misIcpresent my letter ofthe Cth, and con-
cludo therefrom that he is ignorant of the in
ference to be dcduced from his remarks, or
else he willully economies truth
lie says every reader could sec for himself
the gist of that part of the communication to
which he took exception. I say candidly,
Mr. Editor, | said nothing in that which APP
pcarcd in The Wing, to which T. NJ. has
raised controversy, but what in my honest
judgment believed every conservative TEN
perance man would willingly subscribe to. l
showed that the Sunday Law did not reach
those who were determined to sell because
they were ratronizcd BY those who were
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03

Aggregate amt of State & County Tax 50! ,35j.37
The Commissioners of Cecil county had no
gal power to compromise with the RR. Com
pany for Taxes due by that Company. The
LAW authorising compromise is not to be
found on the Statute Book, The attempt to
compromise was illegal, the act ofcompro-
missing void The result then is, that the
r. X. Company still owe to Cecil county the
sum of S12.355.37 with interest from the
18th of May 1858. And until that sum is
paid in full, the r. r, Company is entitled
to none of the privileges or advantages Of the
Act Of Assembly of 1858, chapter 1873.
But how was this illegal compromise madcl
and what amount Of money belonged TO &C.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
Ori9irao! i)octrp.
For Tile Cecil HAig.
Invocation 10 Sleep.

BY ELLEN GREY.
Come, thou blessed sleep, enfold me,
Soothe me in thy arms to rest,
Hush my spirits waywsrd murInurs,
Still the tumult in my breast.
Lay thy spell upon my eyglids,
They are heavy now with tears
Bid my heart forget its sadness
All its sadness and its fears.
Gently in thy arms, take me-
Bear me to my mountain home
Place me there beside the hearth stone
Let the dear ones round ne come
Let me hear tlrir words Of greeting
Soft as music Of the stream
Let nc feel on check and forehead
Each warm kisS-ah, let me dream!
l would rest my head all weary
On my fathers knee once more,
While he strokes my hair so gently,
Just us was hiswont of yorc-
would Sc c his dear face tighten
With the smile | love so we'll
"bult incur HIS IOHu Fps lhtiIiUT--
''llcaven bless thee, darling Nell! ~
Sleep, kind angel Of the weary!
Bring me happy dreams l pray,
And my gfoddened heart Shall bless thee
When returns the blush OF day.
Der lifc's hills With pain Chamber,
Steep AMI toilsome do they seem--
] am weary let me slumber--
Gently slumber-swcctly dream!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
UNDER TAXING.

TTNIIE subscriber residing at the Brick Meet
Z ing House. Cecil county, Md, respect
fully informs the public that he is now pre-
pared to attend to the undcrtaling business
in all its various branches, with ncatnass and
dispatch.
Mahogany, Cherry and Walnut r,otiins,
made in any style and fnisf, required.
ROBERT H. ENGLAND.
Brick Meeting House, Dec 15 3m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
COOKING STOVES,

THE subscriber would respectfully inform
4 his friends and the public generally, that
he las just received large supply Of Cook
Stoves, which consist in part as follows:
Belle of the States, for wood or coal,
King Of the States, do do
Triumph Complete, do do suita-
for small families,
Atlantic, do do do
Mctropoiiton, for wood,
Nine-platc, plain top,
g boiler.
Persons in want Of cook stove will do well
by giving him call
Feb3 ED. W. STAPLES.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-03-03
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CARRIAGE MANDATORY,

III ELKION.
ysNliE subscribers lave this day associated
4 themselves under the firm Of II. \. Hall
{. Co., and will on the first day Of March,
next, commence the business Of CARRIAGE
MAKING, in all its Various branches, at the
town Of Elkton, where they will be happy to
sec their friends, acquaintances, and the pub
lie generally, and supply them with every
description Of Fancy Carriages, Rockaways,
Buggies, &C., on the most pleasing terms,
made Of the best material, in q substantial
and workmanlika manner.
II. A. HALL.
Feb 10 If j. d. MARCIIBANK.