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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

A HOME THRUST DR.. Mcdowell of st.
Louis, replied to Senator Douglas, at that
city, Immediately on the latter leaving the
stand.
He made the following thrust at the Sena-
tor, which is giant killer; Suppose" said
he, "that an eminent surgeon-one more
eminent than mysef--should dress a hideous
wound in the best professional styls-and
while the patient was enjoying repOse,
should enter the room and order the bandages
to he rolled down, the stitches cut the adhe-
sive plasters removed, under the plea thai the
operation had not been performed correctly
leaving the gaping wound again exposed and
bleeding, and the patient suffering renewed
tor,ures--what would be thought of me! So
with the Missouri Comprehensive most en-
Inent patriots and statesmen of the age had
met together from different sections of the
Union, and adjuued that delicate question
and Mr. Douglas has thought proper to dis
turb that Compromise after the act had been
doubly halowed by the death of these great
men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
How Free Love Works.

The following, from the New York T:i.
bunc, will give some idea OF the workings of
the free love doctrine:
They repudiate the present system of mar.
riage, deny the right OF society or the State
to Interfere in any way with the subject fur.
ther than il may rightiuly interfere with any
civil contract, und contend that marriage may
be limited or life partnership, at the option
of tho man aud woman, who, are the sole and
rightIul judges of the time and manner Of it's
beginning and termination. One Of their
favorile togmas Is, that woman hns the right
TO choose the father of her own child. This
theory has, we understand been reduced to
practice 10 Il great extent in this city One
Young man whose name we withhold, hHd
great difficulty in converting his wife to the
new theory, out finally succeeded, and was
raher creetlallen when he discovered a few
months later, that his wife was attracted in
anotA er direction than to himself. Tie took
the matter philosophically, however, and, by
finally discovered his true partner in the per-
son Of another mans wife: and :hs four re.
mated, are now said to be living lovingly un-
der the same roof.
Another case is that of woman of fine
talents and accomplishn ents, and rather pret-
" " lthai, who actually believes in the new
,heory g. her worser half not being the right
one; selected the .ather Of he: child a short
time since, in the person Ita very respecta-
BILE young married gentleman, and Is now
living on very short commons in an attic,
where she is,ery much unpoticed by the fra.
ternily of Free Lovers and Leurucrs. Instead
OF sustaining her as they ought, if they are in
earnest, the lsading and most respectable
portion of them, at least, shrug their shoulders
and suy they are sorry this lady took the
course she did, they think it was very unwise
and premature; that society is not quite ready
for the reception and experimental illustra-
tons OF their ideas; while they 20 on preach
ing the theory which they condemn this zeal
Gus advocate for reducing to practice The
father Of the child, who is said to be abun-
| Gantly able to support her, declines doing so
on the plea that such assistance would not
leave the lady Tree, but put her in bonds &c.
II is due to her to say that she is very heroic;
aud in reply to letter OF coincidence was
quite indignant at expressions OF pity and
sympathy for her condition. She under
stands, she says, very well wha, she is about.
She knew beforehand what she wss taking
upon herseH. This was the way by which
society was TO be reformed and purified, and
| she was willing-nay, even proul-t bear
her full share ot the burden and Disgrace, il
the world choose 10 call il So, attending such
reformation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
EXPLANATION

Some remarks we made two weeks since in
theCnRoNlcLE, in reference to he supporters
d opponents of our ticket at tie recent elec
tior, have elected some attenthn We smoke
OF the Trimbi: leaders, and use, the follow.
ing language.--
Confusion is theirs--they have 10 part in the
great victory which has been ohieved in our
State"
Now let Us see what are the facts. The
above language we never applied to the rank
and file of Trimble's supporters We know
many of them to he conscientious, and up
right men. With that class here was no
secret opposition. but with nanliness that
has ever characterized them, rnary of them
have stated to US, frankly, their feelings in
The premises, and their intentions. But there
are others to whom we did apply the langu-
age in question. For man who will fight
for the American cause, for an entire year in
the capacity of editor, and almost 90 into
convusions against Chase, ana grow eloquent
in favor of Trimble, and then the very week
before the election, desert ibis ipcst and 60
over to the anti-Anerican Locofoco party
we say, Tor such character we have no pa.
tiehce, and TO such as him we referred when
speaking Of those who "pretended friendship
for our cause" The severest maledictions
of an outraged party should follow him, and
the fate ol the traitor should be his There
were others who were pretending great af
lection for the Republican, cause, who at the
oume time declared, pusnsiy and privately
that they very much preferred Mcdil's success
to the election Of Mr.. Chase. 1t was t
such as these that we referre |, ard we hay
no regrets for our course.
! To those honest, conscientious men VIII
felt that they could not vote for Chase W
have no feelings but those of kindness, an
to use the language above referred to il
speaking OF them would be 81 mply insulting
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
The Election-OlIicial Results.

We have the returns giving the votes for
Gov in the several Counties, at the recent
election They are all taken from the ofiici.
nj returns at the Secretary Of States Office
except the counties of Jefferson, Lorain Medi.
ma, Meigs, Pike and Putnam. Those (exeept
Putnam) are taken from official tables pub
Used in papers of those counties respectively
| From Putnam we have only the reported ma
jority for Medill
! II will be seen that Mr.. Chase's majority
over Medll, is 1929. TrmbIe's whole vote
in oil the counties except Putnam, 24237.--
The majority for the balance of the State
ticket is probably between $4,000 and So,
OO0 or about so o less than Trimbe's vote
aud Chases majority.
The aggregate vote in the State for Cover
nor Counting that Of Putnnm the same as last
year, is 302, ,405; or only G 1872 more than was
given for Judge last year. Medill's entire
vote, this yeur, is 1886 lesS than he recev
ed in 1853, while the aggregate vote of the
State is 1889 greater!
| The counties of Ashtabula, Coshoctun
Craw ford, Defsnce, Fulton, Geauga. Henry
Hooking. Lake, Lucas, Marion, Morgan, OF
tawa. RichIand, Sandusky, Trumbull, Van
Vert, Wood and Wyandot, have given more
votes for Ckuse than they gave for Swan last
year.
Ashtabula, Fulton, Geauga, Lake, Lorain,
Morgan, Trumbull, Vunwert and Williams,
have given larger mJorities fos Chase, than
they gave for Swan last year.
Noble aud Rchland havei changed their
mnjori,ies from Luco(uCuism last YEAR to Re.
pubcanism this year.
We will publish the list, with the vote for
Lieut.. Governor, soon.--O. 8. Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
CONG RATULAT DRY.

The Republican State Central Committee
of Ohio, tender to their friends throughout
the State and Nation, their warm and coreial
.congratulaticn on the event Of tie canvass
now just closed--sn event as glorious ia it's
result as the triumph s complete. The
fruits OF this victory are
A .,epublicsn Governor,
A Republican Lieutcnsnt Governor;
A Republican Senste;
A Republican House Of Representatives /;
A Republican Auditor Of State;
A Republican Treasurer of State;
A Republican Secretary Of State,
A Republican Board OF Public Works;
Two Republican Judges Of the Supreme
Court;
A Republican Attorney General:
A REPUBLICAN U. 8 SENATOR; and
A REPUBLICAN PEOPLE.
We feel that in such result, we are wur-
ranted,i calling upon oar friends, and the
friends free 1om every where, 20 rejoice with
us. We regard this result as We of the most
signal civic triumphs ever achieved; atriumph
Of principle over the combined power OF party
faction and prejudice. A triumph, the effects
Of which are by no means limited TO the bo in
dariei Of or State. 1t mus, exert mora!
influence that will ten for freedom wherever
it shall be proclaimed.
The Committee regard it as proper that a
result so auspcous for good should be mark.
ed with more than ordinary demonstration
and would say TO their Republican friends o
the counties, who have so nobly contributed
to this illustrieus nsum n alton that me- easurei
are about being taken for an appropriate pop
ULAR DEMONSTRATION OF JOY, in which every
Republican Of Ohio will be cordially invited
TO participate. The jubilee will lie held a
Columbus, on some day prior to The lst o
December, of which further notice may be ex
pectcd
by order Of the Republican State Centra
Committee.
w. b. THRALL, Secretary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

SUICIDE OF Ell F. BENJAMIN. Mr.. Eli F.
Benjamin, an old and well known resden, of
Utica came to his death on Sunday morning
by poison administered by his own hand -
He was man of sixty-fve or sixty-seven
years of age, book-keeper by profession,
and has for months past been in the employ of
Uliel Fl. Kellogg, Druggist.
Scarcely any one who is intimately ac-
quainted with Mr.. Benjamin, will fail to tn
derstand by what impulse the old man was
br, ught to the commission OF suicide. He
was, it was well known, one of those unfor-
tunates deuded by Spritualism. During the
last year, probably no man in this city has
been more deeply devoted to the subject
Certainly no one has been more fanatical-
The subject has been in his thoughts contin-
ually. He has been foremost at the 'circles .
BY spritualism he was made TO believe tha,
he he'd communication with his deceased
wife and daughter, with whom in the 'spri
land,' he has Iatterly, times unnumbered, ex.
pressed u longing to be. Within less than @
fortnight, he has received, ESQ he was persua.
ded) message from them, inviting him to
join them. He took poison that he might
accept the invitation.- Utica ObSeruer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

ELECTION IN NOVEMBER ,zzEI Elections will
take place the ensuing mons of November
as follows: In louisiana on Monday the 5th,
for State officers and four Representatives
to Congress. In Mississippi on Monday and
Tuesday, the 9th and'6ths for State officers
and FIVE Representative$to Congress. In
New York on Tuesday, the 9th, for State Of
icers, except Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor. In Wisconsin on Tuesday, the 9th,
for State officers. In Maryland on Wednes-
day, the 7th, or six Representatives to Con-
gresss In, Massachusetts, ons Monday, the
10Th, fdr State officers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
The Missing Aeronaut.

1t makes one shndder to think of the proba-
BILE fato of Mr.. WINCHESTER, who went up in
balloon from Norwak, Huron County, on
the I'd inst. Over two weeks Lave elapsed
and no tidings have as yet reached his family
at Milan of his fate. Whether frozen to
death in upper air and thus dashed to earth,
or buried in the deep bosom of the Lake, no
word has come to tell. While we wonder a,
his temerty, we must pity his probable sad
fate. Yet there is hope still, as the last seen
of him his airy veesel was waited towards the
North sufficiently inflated, as we are told by
the Nor~.lk papers, FOR a voyage of from two
to three days. May be he |, nded in Canada
SO far from railroads and telegraphs as to
prevent .dngs yet reaching his home 1t is
but hope, however. The Norwalk reflector
says:
1t was reported some days since, that nc
had been heard from somewhere in Canada
but the report could be traced to TO reliable
source, and proved to be untounded.
1t is petty generally believed here that he
is lost-as to the precise manner, il so, there
are various opinions. Many suppose that he
may have ascended SO high, that he became
lnsensl6le and perlshed from cold. His fate,
whatever it may be, is matter speculation,
We conversed with gentleman from Milan,
few Gays since, who told us that Mr.. w.
had tor some time past, manifested strong
desire for ballooning, and that he had express
sed his intention of ascending higher, and to
make longer @riai voyage than any other
Aeronaut had ever accomplished. We are
told ~ took only twenty-five pounds of bal
last with him, which was about half as
much as he took when he made his ascen-
sion from Milan short time previous.
The Norwa'k Experiment expresses hope
that the press everywhere, ,and especially east
of us, will speak of the ascension, and if it
should be that he has landed safely, inIorma-
tion may be sent to his family in Milan
Cleveland Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

AWFUL AccIDESr,-On Friday last Mr.
Geo. w. Lovegrove, apainter, and an old anc
gagged in painting und pencihng the walls OF
the large brick building in which this Office il
situated, and when standing on the cornice
and painting the gable next the street, the
wood work 10 which he held gave way and he
fell to the pavement, first striking and break
ing from the wall an inch iron bur, for the
awning and falling on a post that was in
the edge Of the pavement. He was picked
up by persons who hurried to the spot; but he
never breathed after he was found. He leaves
wife and three children to muorn his loss.-
He was buried on Sunday unoer care of his
mourning brothers o: Odd Fellows Lodge
MaSsilon NerS ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

0J'The Ashtabula Sentinel, which lis un-
destood to be Mr.. Gddngs' organ, has de-
clared very decidedly in favor of the re-elec-
ton of Mr., Wade to the Senate of the Unit
ed States. 1t refers to an article in the
Leader, urging the election of Mr., Giddngs,
and says if the writer h ID known the wishes
of the gentleman he would never have writ
ten that communication, So, it seems there
is no chance for muss on that score, We
have little doubt that the Republicans will
generally and cheerfully unite upon Mr., Wade:
%. s. Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

A MORTGAGE was recently executed in
this city covering all the personal effects
of the Central Ohio Railroad Company
The Company has been greatly annoyed
for some months by certain spectators
who have been engaged in buying up small
claims against the road at large discount
and coI'ectDg the same by judgment and
execution, thus consuming a considerable
amount of the earnings of the road, and -ex'
hsustihg their means of paying the current
expenses and prosecuting such repairs, &C.
as The interests and progress o. the WORK
demands. The protection of the creditors
of the road was another object in execu
ting the mortgage. 1t is the impression o
many skilled in the intrcaces of raiiroas
fnanciering, that an enlargement of the
stock basis of the road, say a million o
dollars, aud an extension of twelve months
by the creditors, would enable the Com
pany to cancel their floating debt, pay tht
interest on the mortgage bonds, and fai
dividend on their capital stock, If sucl
can be shown to be the fact, it is Obvious
ly the interest of all parties to acquiesc
in such an arrangement. Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

RorAL ALLIArcE.-The rumor of a :mar-
riage between the eldest daughter of Queen
Victoria, Ithe Princess Royal, and Prince
Frederick William. of Prussia, heir to the
throne of Prussia when his uncle and father
cease to eaist, assumes the form of an actual
fact. The tone of the English press is a.
gainst he project, for they say, san alliance
with Prussia may be considered as step to-
yards an alliance wi.h Russia. 1t is ill-timed
they declare, 10 broach subject to the Eng
lish people raising suspicion of the infu.
ence of the Court of St. Petersburgh over
any portion of the royal family of England"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
The Legislature-Complcte.

BY closely watching our exchanges, &c,
We are now able to give our readers the full
returns OF The election for Member. OF the
Legislature. Below We append the lis,,which
We think is entirely correct II will be seen
that In the Senate there are go Republic cans
d six Locefocos,& in the House, 70 Re2ub-
hcsns and s3 Locofocos. Total--Repub.
Rcans, lo7; LocoIoccs, 80. This is almost
three TO one in our favor. 1t is a most EN-
pha'ic and decisive expression Of the pcpu.
: Jar will.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

0TThe Kansas correspondent Of .he
New-York Times says:
The redoubtabe Gov. Shannon has de-
voted himself, to the desperate cause which
in his marvellous blindness he SO unluckily
lespoused.
AS a more. conclusive proof of his fdeli-
ty to the "Border Ruilians," he took the
stump for Whitfield in the Wyandotte
Indian County-made speeches ,cih him g.
for him ,--growing rampant in the advocacy
of his cause. Many. of the pru-slavery
Missourians do not conceal their contempt
tor the servile creature, for it is ,authen-
tically reported that his son sn~ttingly
protested against the weakness of his
father. alleging that when he started from
| Ohio he was in favor of free institutions
in Kansas The poor man was soon over
come by the attentions and smiles of the
''Bordercrs," and "could not repress hi.
feelings"
He has made fatal step; and rumor 70
The last day or two says he is repenttn
and seeking for grace to tho end that he
may work a little int he opposite direction
He is either despsed, or commiserated b.
nearly every person in Kansas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

"Why," said a gentleman in the course of
an argument ON the price Of putty, Iii is as
plain as that two and two make four" "That
also, deny" retorted his antagonist, "!or .
and make a." The gentleman settled
several inches in his boots, and politely of.
fered his opponent his hat,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

SINGULAR FAsHios Esquimnux
grease themselves as the first lrshlon ol the
dsy; The Indians daub themselves with mad
and paint; the North Sea sasages live on train
oil; the Arab"ns live on dates; some Of the
Nississippiaps on mint inIeps But Tor good
voice, TO cure cough, horsen"ss, sore th'ust,
c., use Bryan's Pulinonic Waiers,25 cents
a. boz, al, a. e. MAATis'sA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

JUDGE SEARLE APPOINTED The Zanesvile
Courier says:-"We understand that Gov.
Medill has appointed Judge Searle, of this
city, Judge OF the Court Of Common Pleas,
to fill the vacancy caused BY the resignation
of Judge Convers. The appointment will,
we presume give general satisfaction to the
bar and to the community generally"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

GrWe fear the Republican victory has
had bad effect upon our excellent friend oI
the Cadiz Republican. We netce in his last
issue the head Selected Poetry" over the
prices of beef, mutton and pork. If he is SO
elated as to be able to extract poetry from SC
commonplace subject, why he must be hap
Py-tliat's So
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

In Milwaukee, on Tuesday, H. c. Adams,
banker, was shot down in his Office by a
German who was unable to OBTAIN small
sum of money which he had once left in the
bank on deposit. Mr.. Adams has since died
and the German has been arrested and taken
to jail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

The NOBLE COUNTY PosTMAsTERs j.
C. Tilton and B, Perry who were charg-
ed with embezzlement from the mails in
Nvble County, have been discharged by u.
5. Commissioner Pendery. The Govern
ment officers. having investigated the affair,
dismissed the further prosecution in the
cases.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
Stotesman's- OpinIon after Election.

Statesman's- Opinion after Election.
Tus New GOVERNOR, 1T gives US pleasure
:, learn that Mr.. Chaoe is to become resit.
ent of our city. Besides the fitness oil tho
thing, of Chief Magistrate residing at the
capitnl, our citizens will find In Mr.. Chaie
one of the most ostimOble Of citizens and
neirhbors, and his accession to Columbus
40 iety will be.haied with pleasrre by ALL
Barring his n y yGhe is a capital fellow
stssess'as NE /. %
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

ORA paper maker in the south of France
makes pulp OF five common plants in cer-
tain proportions, with 20 per cent. of rags,
and produces paper not dis,inguishable from
pure linen, and which is of excellent quality,
and can be afforded at half price. 1t is stat
ed that large company has been formed in
Paris for its manufacture.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

The election in Kansas, on the 9th inst,
passed off quietly. 1t is thought that Rec
der's vote will reach three thousand, and the
Free Soilers will make a violent effort to
secure his seat in Congress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

kASsAs,--The St. Louis Republican ccn-
tadlct> the statement Of a correspondent
of the Cleveland Leader, whose letter we
published las, week, in regard to certain
outrnges committed by the MissourianS in
Kansas, OF late. Every s,stemen, made by
the writer is denied.--Cincinnati Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
Omcial-

The official returns cf the state election
foot up as follows, for the offices of Cover
nor and Lieut.. Governors
Chase l46,64l; Medill l3lo9l; Trimble
24,3lO, For Lieut., Gov, Ford has 1863 ,439
and Myels 1873 ,485, Chase's majority ovei
Medill is 49, $50, and Ford's minority is 49,
954.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

GrTHREE prisoners, Geo. Lawton, John
Hagne and Levi Lee, escaped from the Jail
in Delaware County on the 18th inst, end
are yet at large They effected their
escape by saving through the window
creating.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

The New-York Evening Post, says: "The
Ohio election i, one of the plain and unmis-
taxable signs o: the times There is scarce a
single circumstance attending it which does
no, conspire to make it an emphatic and de-
lberate protest of the people against the
course of the administration on the Slavery
question"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

The fig harvest of the East for the present
wear is said to be most abundant, md the
quality is fair, though there has been too
much rain for the highest excellence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01

0HTTHE Mansfield Feuae College was
dedicated with appropriate ceremonies on
The Oath inst An address by DR.. Thomas
of Delaware Uuiversity, and pome by John
G. SAKE, gave eclale TO the occasion
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-11-01
pEsysYtSASiAsE ELECTION. Tho official
,o.e in 80 counties in Pennsylvania is as TO-

vo,e in 80 counties in Pennsylvania is as TO-
lows: -,
plumer, Democrat, 1913 365; Nicholson, Fn-
sion, ,s23 267; Williamson, Republican, $500;
Clever. Native American, 3,6a9; Martin,
Know Nothing, 440; Henderson, Wing %
cal; making PIumer's majority over NichoE
son, 1899. and the majority of all over Plum
OF 1919. The remaining counties will dmin-
ish plumer's majority over Nicholson, and in
crease the majority of all over pIumer.-
This result, taking the Enquirer's mode Of
reasoning in regard to Mr.. Chase's election,
is defeat the Democracy by the people,
Gazette.