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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20
Drunk "Some." F"

Mr.. John Livingston of No. 1893 Teht-av.
was brought in for being, in liquor. Mr.. L.. when
inisober Health, prot ably makes some preten-
sions to respectaJlity, at least in dress
The wide shirt-collar turned over the vest
the patent.lea,her boots, the broadclolh coat,
the seal, and watch and chain, and shirts tuds
showed that the taste of the man are naturally
above brandy and intoxication. AS he was
not perfectly sober when brought in, any lit
tie lack of elaboration in the arrangements o.
his toilette must be overlooked. One o. his
boots had hole in it. he having, as he in.
telligibly expressed it, "stubbed his boot of
'gainst "curbstone"-the muIttudinous shirt
collar, instead of lying down smoothly over
his vest, was sadly crumpled, and its general
effect greatly marred by its wilted appear
ance--the bottom buttonhole of his coat was
fastened to the upper button of his vest--his
pants wefe hooked up by his watch chain to
his cravat but as the last named article was
tied under HE armes instead of round his
neck, the cunfusion of wardrobe was not as
graat as might have been expected.
He, had undoubtedly made an attempt to pu
his pocket handkerchief into the hinder pocke
Of his coat, but had only succeeded in hanging
| it upon button; one of his gloves was in hi
vest pocket; and the other he had turned in
side out and placed in his cheek, evident.
supposing it to be tobacco.
| His crime was venial. He had in sort Q
inebriated free-and-easy way, abstracted Q
muskmelon from a stall, the female proprietC
of which had dispatched an officer to secar
1.-The cu'prit. The Nj, p. had no. difficulty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20
THE MILL PRIVILEGE.
HOW NH. TATNALt ovERREAcHED HIMSELF

HOW NH. fArNALt ovERREAcHED HIMSELF.
In one Of the new towns of Maine, some
thirty years ago, lived man named John
Tatnall. He was close-fsied man, and
never scrupled to make the best end OF ev-
cry trade. .-....... .
Once heighbor lost fine OK Just at a
time when he was fulfilling a contract for
cutting down and hauling out lumber. The
contract was worth thousand dollars, and
he was to forfeit one half If the job was no,
done at given time. He knew that Tat
nall had plenty Of oxen, and he went to buy
one Tatnall saw his neghbor's necessity
and he meant to profit by 1t. He would no,
sell unless he could sell pair, and they al
an enormous price. The poor man entreat-
ed, but it was of no avail, and he was com
PEELED to pay Tatnall double what the oxer
were worth. Then Tatnall bought the odd
OK for one third its value, making seventy
five dollars off his poor neighbor.
That was the character of the man, ant
all his neighbors knew it. Yet he was re-
spccted, for he had money, and many people
depended on him for work; though their pit
tance for such work was bcggarly in the eX
treme. Mr., Tatnal!'s large farm was situa
ted upon large river, and there was gooo
mill privilege on it. Two years previous tt
the opening of our story, two men came t
examine the fall of the river, and they talke
of buying and building extensive mill works
Tatnall knew that if such was done, the va
ue Of all good land about him would be ad
vanced, and he bought all he could, SO at tn
time he owned thousand acres. -.
One day in early spring, just as the ic
had broken up, man called on Tatnall, an
wished to examine the mill privilege. H
name was Lemuel Farnsworth, thirty-fv,
and full of enterprise and integrity. Tstna
accompanied his visitor to the river, and q
ter examining the premises, the latter e.
pressed himself very much pleased Wi
them. ss
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20
[WIIO1E NO. 965
The Result in Iowa-The Republic
cans Triumphant.

The Statesman, Enquirer, and other Sag
Nicht papers in Ohio,s ,uted victory in Iowa
rather too soon, for, instead Of a Democratic
victory, we have the pleasure to announce d
splendid, Republican victory. The Republii
can majority in the State will be much grea
ter than it was year ago. In the counties
heard from the Republican majority is rising
fifteen hundred-the same counties, last year,
gave only 944 majority for GRIMES, the Re-
publican candidate for Cover nor. The Iova
Republican, received yesterday, says.
"There can be no doubt that the Democra-
ICY throughout the State has been defeated
worse than ever before, and had there been
State officer TO elect, the returns would have
shown il most clearly. In such counties as
Jackson, Davis, and some others, where
Bates had q. majority, there is how majority;
of several hundred the other way, anG that in
counties which had been considered hopeless
y and irredeemably Democratic, while in JET.
ferson, Scott, and some few were the Dem
ocrats have gained, their gains have been
comparatively small. According to the above
estimate, the aggregate majority against .liem
in he State will be 3,5OO''
This will do for little Iowa. The youngi
est sister Of the West has opened the ball id
fine style. for the present and future triumphs
Of the Republican hosts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20

Hos. D. X. CARrrER.-The brazen i'm.
pudence oe the leaders of the Pierce & DougI
las party in Ohio, is evidenced in the fact,
that the name of this gentleman was anuo-
unced as one OF the Stump Speakers for Me-
dill 81 Co., in different portions of The State
without his consent or even Knowledge
When telegraphed to as to whether he would
fill the appointments, thus made for him, he
manifested the utter contempt with which he
regards those who made them, anc their black
and bloody onslaught upon Freedom by, sendI
ing back the emphatic aud significant mon
osyllable, NO!-Akron Sentinel.
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The Minister'S Tears.

Nearly forty years ago, attended -ehuA I,
on Sabbath and saw a stranger in the pulpit.
There was something benevolent and kind
in his appearance, and he spoke with an ear
nestness to which | had not ceen ac-
customed. His text was, "What will ye do
in the end thereof" I did not pay much
attention to the introduction and .forepart Of
the discourse, but at length saw the tears
running down his cheeks, and this fixed my
attention. 1t was the first sermon I ever
was interested in. do think had l not seen
those tears might have gone home without
benefit. saw that the preacher felt the inn
portance Of his subject. And as he brought
up all classes of sinners to the trial to the
word of God, he dismissed each with these
words, And "what will ye do In the end there's
Oft" How often have | thought of these
tears. He sowed that day in tears. precii
Gus harvest followed, and over eighty were
gathered into the church. And even Low
the good old man ministers to the same flock
he then dd,and so often as,I hear his name,L
seem to see his form in the pulpit as it then
was; with tears on his cheeks. And as long
as live shall have an affectionate remem-
brance of him. Such, tears, reader, are not
shed in vain, nor are they easily forgotten.
o, that there was more of such tears; We
might then hope to see joyful harvest
There is surely enough.-Ciristian Mirror.
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The Ripley Bee SAYS: "While certain ed.

The Ripley Bee says: "Whils certain ed.
tors are sorely eqercised about "niggerism'
and "abolitionism" they forget that Myers,
their candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and
Bresln, for Treasurer, voted for Mr.. Chase,
and also the repeal of sthe Black laws, in
ls49. So did Senator Pugh. Does the pre-
sent edito- OF the ::Clermont Sun remember
how he was abused and Denounced as a black
abolitionst by certain Democratic editor of
this county, for defending the conduct Of s..
F. Norris, in the Legislature, and his indpene.
dent, manly Justification of that conduct be
fors the peoplel"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20

DossfeRooK FA1R-Our readers viii! BE
surprised to learn that Donnybrook Fair, in
1reland-the Donny brook Fair which for so
many years has been removed in story and
verse, and wi ich has beenl regarded from
time immemorial as the earthly paradise Of.
Irismen-has departed from existence, AM
will be the trysting place of a careless null
titude again nevermore. This is matter Of
rejoicing to those who live in the vicinity of
Donny for of late years the fair has vefy
much degenerated. In olden times the famil;
lies of respe stable citizens were wont 10 visit
1t, and after promenading, among the shows
and dining in the tents would 60 home in the
early evening, before the occurrence OF those
scenes of merriment for which the fair has
been so celebrated. In more recent times,
however. the society which frequented the
place changed for the worse, and the fair
finally became SO unmitigated nuisance to
the neighborhood that a subscription was
started for the purpose of raising $4,000,
with the design of purchasing from the pro.
prietress, Miss Madden, the patent by which
the fair was held. Little difficulty wss ex-
perienced in raising the required amount.-I
The patent was purchased; and a proclamaj
ton has been issued by the Lord Mayor supI
pressing this veteran scene Of fun, frolieI
riot, and ickedness-formerly the glori
! but later the disgrace Of Irishmen.-Bost(
Journal.
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MAINE.LAW BIBLES.

The case of Johnson Keener was the most
important which came before the considera-
ton of the Court. Mr.. Keener was man OF
about twenty-eight years of age. He was
tail, slim and thin visaget. His eyes were
small, gray, and penetrating. His hair was
a genuine yellow. He was dressed in light
thin parts, somewhat too short, fmall thin
sack-coat made of blue striped material, "a
near relation to bed-ticking,j fancy vest,
ditto cravat, anc a white hat. His socks
hung over pair of cheap patent leather
shoes. Mr., Keener talked through his nose
with decided twang, which, together with
his other characteristics, bespoke him to be
of New-England birth.
Officer Slasher testified that about o.
clock on Monday night he was patroling his
beat, when he fancied he heard noise l.
round the corner He proceeded to IT, spot
where he found Mr.. Keener elevated on a
drygoods box making speech on Temper
ance to Quite a number of persons who were
standing about him and laughing at his re-
marks. He soon discovered that Keener
was drcuk; and was only able to hold himself
in perpendicular position by keeping hold
of lamp post with his left hand. In his
remarks he expatiatsd largely on the beau
ties of Temperance, and adverted to himself
as an instance of the evil effects OF using in
toxcating liqors to excess, and he advised
them all to take warning by his example,
In conclusion, he offered to administer the
total abstinence pledge to any who desired II
for a sxpenee, and for three cents more he
offered TO give in drink of brandy to tn,
convert to Temperance. Mr. Keener bein;
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20

MARIETTA AND CINcrNEArI RAILROAD
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
this road was held at Chillico,he on Wedness
day Of last week, and the old board Of Direc-
tors we're reelected without opposition. The
Board have organized BY reelecting their old
officers, viz: Noah L. Wilson,l Prssidehti
Beman Gates, Vice president; John Madsirss
Treasurer, VIM. s. Nye, Solicitor. and s w.
Ely, Secretary.
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POETRY O
For The Chronicle.
THE MOON.


BY ROSE ELwooD.
The sun, the orb o light departs,
To other lands away;
And o'er each hill and valley green ..-.
The parting sunbeains play.
Each sheet Of water, calui, reflects,
A flood OF golden.light;
And the brigh. rays leap swiftly o'ef, ...
The mountains dizzy height. 4..
But as the last rays disappear,
The sombfe shades stalk forth
And in their gloomy mantle SOON
Enfold the sleeping earth
Now softly gins the dew to fall,
And soon each leaf and bud,
Holds on its breast one treasured drop
Caught from the crystal flood.
Now one bright golden star peeps out
From the.-cerulean bright,
And soon another joins the first
Sweet twlnkler of TIE night.
One more, and yet one more steps forth
With slow and stately mien,
Till all assembled t~inkllng stand
As wal ting for their queen.
Now DER the hilltops rising high;
Sweet Luna rides aloft,
And DER the starlit face of heaven
She throws her glanres soft.
The stars joyous welcome give,
And sparkle still more bright
And each with its own voice proclaims
Fair Luna queen of night!
As towards the zenith swift she HES,
She to the earth looks down; -...
And chasing quick the shades away,
That met her with frown,
She looks into each de ewdrop's eye.
And FORMS a rainbow there;
She makes each line distinct and clodr,
Then tints with colors rare.
Then to the waters bank she goes, .r..-.
Tc,5ee her own fair face,
Reflected In the sparkling depths
That show each dimping grace; ,..
And blushing TO behold herself, . ...g.
p In beauty shown SO plain, .. ...
She leaves silver band behind
And HES dway again.
To every house she now rides up, ..
Not one does she pass DER, ''
But in each room she peeps and leaves
A moonbeam on the floor.
Where'e the sick and suffering lie, ...
She throws cheering smile;
And tries to soothe the mourner heart
By every loving vile.
Up to the prison house she goes ...
And gliding through the CRATE
She cheers the pris'ner by her rays,
His mis'ry to abate
Then men and stars together rise ..
And by her rays so bright, t.....
They oil in Union glad proclaim
Fair Luna queen Of night!
Bridgeport Sept. 4th 1855.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
Another nnpe.

A man was arrested in this place, on
Saturday evening. He had stolen a skiff
In Miami: the owners followed down by
land and had him arrested. He stated he
had been sent out to Kansas, by an aboli-
ton society Of Cincinnati Every promise
they had made to him, had proved to be a
lie. He had taken deck passage on the
San Gloon, with a view of returning home,
IIls passage money was demanded at Mi
ami; not having cent, he was put ashore.
Despairing of walking to St. Louis, he
took the sIiff..
The persons arresting searched him, to
ascertain if lie was telling the truth, in re-
gard to the state of his finances. Not a
five cent piece could be found
He stated this was his first attempt at
stealing, and if let off, would pay more res
pect to the property OF others, in future
After giving him good supper-he ate
like man nearly starred-he was permit
ted to go.
Comment is unnecessary. This case is
but an illustration of hundreds Of others.
These Poor creatures have been wofully
duped. They are now focking back to
their native places, Us best they can, with
out money. We hope they may yet sue
ceed in wrestling retribution from those,
who have thus most cruelty and criminally
deceived them.-BruaSirickte
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
Strapped.

The Lexington Express, says, never
before has there been so many persons
strangers in this comnunity-without mo-
ney as at the present time. They are
passing about through town and country,
begging employment at any wages. One
gentleman told US that on Monday morn
ing last he had nine different applications,
before IL o'clock, for employment, all Of
whom said they were out of money; and
one offered to sell valuable pistol for a
trifling sum, in order that he might pursue
his journey on foot. We presume these
persons, generally, are the miserable dupes
of Northern fanaticism. a day of retri-
button will yet to the heartless wretch
es who sent these deluded men either to
steal, beg or starve, in our midst.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29

s3@"What brought you here7" said a
lone woman who was quite illustrated
the other morning by an early call from a
bachelor neighbor who lived opposite, and
whom she regarded with peculiar favor,
although she had never dared to tell her
love, but .'let concealment, like a worm in
the bud, hide in the furrows of her un-
wrinkled face and change her skin to parch-
ment."
81 came to borrow matches"
Matches! that's likely story. Why
don't you make match yourselfs Ilnow
what you come for" cried the exasperated
old virgin, as she backed the bachelor into
a corner. ssYou come here to kiss me al
most to death! But you shan'f without
you're the strongest, and the Lord knows
you arer'
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
YOU ASK ME HOW LOVE THEH.

You ask me how love thee,
But should answer true,
You say the hearts fair coloring
Wore much too bright n hue.
You ask me how love thee
The questions rather bold
You state it very plainly,
But the truth you'd not be told.
Love is 4 mystery-those who feel
Its pure and strongest power,
Ne'er waste that love in idle words,
Nor pass an idle hour;
For tits perfect, solid thing,
Like bags of current gold;
Which charm the heart as we'll as eye,
Most truly, when untold.
Imagination yields charm
Which knowledge soon destroys;
We think that 'mong the mass of gold,
There can be no alloys.
We think, too, in the profered heart
There can be no deceit,
And yield our own when thus we see
The captive at our feet.
What language can have greater force,
Than that spoke from the eyes;
Are there not volumes in glance,
And tones of truth in sighs?
Yes, more than ever 1 could tell,
In those are oft contest,
tell thee that my heart is true,
Then think-and guess the rest.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
Gbe 2&oet, S Golunlll.

POETRY FROM AUSTRALIA.
We clip the following verses from the Tas-
.ania CoIonist, of December %:
THE WANDERERS SONG.
Why linger in n world of care,
Wien all that care for me arc gone?
Why drag life's feeble chain so long,
When friends to linger there are none?
A lone one. in a lonely world,
A stranger but strangers see;
And when sleep with them that sleep,
\ strangers grave my bed may be.
When youth was gay, and hope was young,
And each small flower was in its prime,
I thought this was q pleasant world,
For happy, happy was that time.
Rnt bleak showers fell, and winters snow,
With are life's autumn hurried on;
Now fed the flowers with Youths fond hours
Since summer sun that o'er them shone.
Tho traveller knows where he will rest;
The weary know where they will die;
Yet here, a weary wanderer |
Know nausht but sad adversely.
The wind that tears the sapp!ing oak,
viii scarcely bend fall grown tree;
When shall lay me down to sleep,
Oh, when will rest be given me?
f. G. De GEw.
Gcelong, December 4th, 1885.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29

At one of the hotels, the other night, an
honest eountryman, who had come to the
city for the first time, was awakened by the
cry of-"O! buy an Oy.' beneath his win
dow. Frightened half TO death, he arous-
ed his fellow lodger. and inquired what it
meant. 40, bless, its nothing but oys-
ters," said his roommate, In pet
"Goshf' cried Jonathan, ''do tell, if oys-
ters holler as loud as thatz"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
The Law Of Newspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express no
tee to the contrary are considered as wish
ing to continue their subscription.
, If subscribers order the discontintiance oi
their periodicals the publisher may continue
u send ti,on, until an arrearages are paid.
,. if subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals. from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible, till they
have settled the bill and ordered them discon-
tinued. -,
4. If Subscribers remove to other'places with
ont Informing the Publisher, and the papers are
sent 20 the former direction, they are held res
pousihlc.
.. The Courts have decided that refusing to
take periodicals. from the Office, or removing
and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facia
evidence of intentiona fraud.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
NO. Is.
FRoVBER1S.

~-~-~~~~~~>~~~~---->~<~-~
Truths, ike roses, have thorns about
them.
Childhood and genius have the same
master organ IN eomnon--Inquisitive-
ness.
Contempt of injurious words stiles them;
resentment revives them.
Genius is a plant whose growth you
cannot stop without destroying it.
Intellect IS not the moral power; con-
science is. Honor, not talent. makes the
gentleman.
Do good with what thou hast; or it will
do thee no good.
The face of truth is net less fair of all
the counterfeit wizards that have been put
upon her.
You may CLEAN knowledge by reading,
but you must separate the chaf from the
wheat by thinking.
The shortest and surest way to live with
honor In the world is to be in reality what
we would appear to be.
A man is never so contented, nor dimes
so heartily and safely as at home with his
family, on a single dish.
The mind may be overburdened; like the
body, tits strengthened more by the warmth
of exercise than of clothes.
One of the most satisfactory evidences
OF genuine piety, is the love and good will
1t inspires towards all mankind.
The nearer we approach the grave the
more frequently are we visited by sickness.
This may be unpleasant, still it is useful.
The more Affections we have, the more
willinglywe die.
No evil is wholly evil. This is one of
the brightest CLEANS of light that stream
in upon all night, even the darkest No
evil is wholly evil. Behind the blackest
| cloud the sun shines; or the stars.
I compare the art of spreading rumors
to the art of pin-naking. THERE'S usual
| ly some truth which l call wires; as this
passes from hand to hand, one gives it a
polish, another point; others make and
put on the head, and atlast the pin is COM
pleted.-John Merton.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29

CRoup.-A medical correspondent of
the New Hampshire Journal of Medicine
states, that for three years he has used
alum in Group, and in all that time be has
not seen fatal case which was treated
with it from the beginning. He usually
gave about ten grains once in ten minutes
until vomiting is induced, using the same
time tartar emetic or the hive syrup freely,
the latter subduing the inflammation, while
the alum has more of repulsire action.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29

HSTwo Irishnen, in crossing field,
came in contact with a jackass, which was
making daylight hideous' with his unearth-
ly braying.
Jenny stood amoment in astonishment;
turning to Pat, who also seemed enrapiur-
ed with the song, he remarked
'It's fine large ear that bird has for
music, but he's got wonderful cowid.r
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29

PRErARE ron THE 19rH DAY OF MAY.
The world will come to an end on the
18th day Of next May. So say the Mil
isfltes, This provident people are prepar-
ing Tor the momentous event. We hope
We shall live to see the grand spectacle.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
Dates OF ADVERTISING.

o,,o souare. twelve lines or less. 81 w
IN s,lIjtonal insertion, per square .50
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:! six months 80. go. 80. s..... w
:. twelve months s.... .....'l lO w
,rrosouarcs three months ...... ...... 10 w
six months ...... y %
. twelve months 80. -. -. 10 90
One quarter Of column three m9hths 10 90 90
{" se twelve months 30 90
One half of column, three months ...12 90
g elk months ...-. 20 90
:. g " twelve months. .35 90
One column, three months.... ......... 80 w
:. six months 80. ....43 OO
: :: twelve months ...... ..-... 60 90
Business cards, eight lines or less, year, % 90
* six months... -. .....3 90
t" three months ...... .....2 Oo
81 Announcing Candidates for Office, in
,lgqnce. So. If inserted on a credit, candidates
sal be charged eight dollars.
y Communications of personal nature,
viii be- inserted as advertisements, and charged
for at the rates of $500 per square, and pay
u,nt required in advance.
rs51 Advertisements not marked on the copy
for a specific number of insertions, will be con-
tnuod until ordered out, and payment exacted
accordingly.
- All advertisements must be paid for In
ADVANCE or at the expiration of three months.
~ Al letters addressed to the Editors
must be POST PAID, to receive attention
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
I The editor of the Portsmouth

~ The editor of the Portsmouth
Chronicle thus commences a leader:
"The signs OF the times are ominous-
The world is turning over very fast. Wis
dom sprouts out Of sap heads, like toad
stools from a manure heap. We shall
soon see wonders. Won't it be a glorious
time, when all the girls wear breechcs,
and go courtings jolly will be that JOY
Gus day.'