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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09

GENERAL LAND OFFicE-TIrLss TO Gov
ERsaEsT LAND IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA
The question Is frequently asked how titles
can be acquired to the Government lands in
Kansas and Nebraska Territories, and wheth.
er military bounty land warrants can be locat.
ed in these Territories. We have ascertain.
ed that, except the lands reserved for tho 10.
diana under treaty stipula,ions, or to be sold
70: their benefit, or lands reserved for military
reservations or other public uses. the whole
country to which the Indian title has been
extinguished 10 subject TO settlement even
prior to survey, and that prescriptions will
DO allowed for claims predicated on such set
elements. This Is an important provision, as
IN the old land States aud Territories claims
are not allowed or settlements male pricr 20
survey All that an emigrant has 10 10 there.
lore IL TO select his location, make his i'm.
prove ments on any of the lands no, exempt.
ed from settlement oy any Of lie restrictions
mentioned above. and on the COMPLETION and
return Of the sur eye, iile hi1 proof. at he
local land office, where his claim will be Rl.
lowed, ard he csa pay fur ,he isnd and secure
his improvements, providing The impr yemsnts
are such as are required by law; Or he NAV
delay payment unit! the lands are adyer,i,, a
for sale, and make payment any time before
the day appointed tor the commencement of
the pubic. sale. Land warrants will be re-.
ceiyed. acre for acre, in part payment for the
claimants pre-emption; ard this is the only
use that can be made Of land warrants in these
Territories before the lands are in market a,
the law requires that the lands shall be frs,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
Great cure Of Liver Complaint OF
Ten Years Standing.

New York, Jan. 9th, 1912.
DR.. HALsEY, Dear Sir:-Having taken your Forest
Wine and Pills to remove disease of the Liver, from
which have suffered severely for upwards of years
and having adhered closely to the directions which
company the medicines, have recovered my health
not withstandine all who knew thought my in
durable. Previous to taking the Wine and Pills, had
recourse TO the hest medical treatment hut continued to
worse TO an alarming degree. Some of my friends
spoke desraringy ofmy and tried to persuade
from making use of any advertised remedies; and |
doubt not, but what there hume reds wh dissua
ded from taking your excellent medicines, in cOnse-
quence of the deception and iceuCy ofmany adver.
tsed remedies put forth by Piled men, in flaming
advertisements. But, what pity is, that the decep
tion used by others, should he the of dssuadng
many 'ahoring under disease from making trial and he.
ing cured by your excellent remedies. Humanity spea
king, they have saved life; W hen commenced
king of them was in awretched condition hut he.
to xuerience their good effects in less than three
days aud in six weeks from the time purchased the
medicines to the great surprise Of all my friends
entirely cured, and had increased fifteen pounds in
weight having taken one box ofhe Pills. and two hot.
ties of the Wine. Would to God that every poor suffer
er would avail hims elf of the same remedies.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
MINUTE PUDDINa.-If YOU hav

MINUTE PUDDING-If you have
some stale bread on hand, yop can make o
cheap, quick pudding before breakfast, thus =
Put pint Of sweet milk in the frying-psn;
cot the bread up in it.. put in a tablespoon.
f1l Of sugar, and ,sa.spoonful of allspice; o
little nutmeg will help it, let il boil; as soon
as the bread is soft, stir in an egg, and 1t s
done. Try it, and if YOU don't find it excel
lent. tell me SO.
A very Quick Dinner, and good
one, too--for instance, on wsshing-dsys, " hen
the women don't want to be bothered-is to
put qusrt of sweet milk on the FIRE: mix
two or three handfuis OF -four in a dish, with
milk enough TO wet il as you would for starch; /;
make it smooth with a spoon, SO that there
will be no humps in II; when the milk boils.
stir this in; beat three eggs, and stir them
in, ana two tsble-spuonfuls Of sugar, and it
is done. Eat it with butter, is you choose
To MAKE SAUsAGE.--To 30lbs. meat
add 10 OF. fine salt, cz sage, Il OF. pepper
2 OF. cinnamon, and mix well together. APP
ply tito the meat before choPping.
"A CURE Fer PRICKLY HEAT AMI
HIVES. Take elder blows and make tea o.
II. This is excellent for children. Now ID
the time to dry some ,,,and lay away for use
PoT CHEEsE.-There is another dish
when one is scarce of sauce, that we use
great deal Take crock or two of thick
milk; put it on the stove, stir ii once in
whilp. laf IN rat III "A
take it off, ard pour it into a thin bog; huns
1t up five or six hours, so that the whey vii
al, run off; then take bowl.ul and put OF
enough sour cream to make it quite soft, IN,
1t is good, md certainly cheap.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
Quick WORK 1t was once the fashion to

Quick Work 1t was once the fashion to
wear coats, tie material for which had moi
long before been on the back OF The shee p For
ra2idity OF work in this way. know of moth
ing that can compete with the achievement
of Cox,er, GreeDham Mills, near Newbury
He had couple Of South Down sheep at his
factory, at five o'clock in the morning, the
wool thus pro iuced was put through the usu-
a! process; and by quarter past six in the e.
vening, it resulted in a complete danson-col-
ored coat, which was worn at an evening
party, by Sir John Throckmorton. A wager
for II thousand guiaeas was wonby this feat
with three quarters of an hour to sptre, The
sheep were roasted whole, aud dcvour.
ed at splendid banquet In one day they
afforded comfort to the inward and outer
nan. -HdbitS and Nan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
TARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
~ THE GREkT PURIFIER THE BLooD-EOt par.
t,ele Of MerenryiRu.
Let The Afflicted Read and Ponder!

AN TsrALLtnLr REMEDY for Scrohila, Kings Evil
Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous EruptiOns, Pimpes
or Pustules on the Face, Bloche Bois Chronic sere
Eyes, Ring Worm or letter, Scald Head, Enlargement
t"4 Pain Of the Bones and Joints, Stubborn UlceIs
St.."%tic Disorders, Lumbago, Spinal Complaints,
anu -. - eases arising from an of Mer,
curry, ',.ence IN Life, or Impury of the Blood.
II f'This great Alternative Medicine and Purifier of
Blood s now used hy thousands of grateful patients
fsn all parts of the United States who testify daily to
I've remarkable performed by the greatest OF al
medicines. "CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE" Neu
ragia. Rheumatism, Scrofula, uptions on the Skin
Liver Disease, Fevers Ulcers, Old Sores Affections
the Kidneys, Diseases of the Throat Female Complaints
Pains aud Aching of the Bones and Joints, speedily
put to flight by using this great aud remedy
For all diseases of the Blood nothing has yet heeu
found to compare with it, 1t cIeanses the system of all
impurities acts gently and efficiently on the Liver aud
Kidneys strengthens the Digestion pjyes tone TO The
Stomach, makes the skin clear and healthy, and re.
stores the CONSTITUTIONS enfrehed by disease broken
down by the excesses of YOUTH to its pristine vgor and
strength.
For the Ladies' it is incomparaby better than all the
cosmetics ever used few doses of CARTER's SPANISH
MIXTURE VIII remove all saowness of complexion
bring the mantng to the cheek give elasticity to
the STEP and improve the general health in remarkable
degree, beyond al. the medicines ever heard Of.
The large number of certificates which have recei.
we'd from persons from all parts Of the United States 10
the hest evidence that there is umbug about it, the
press, hotel Keepers mag saes physicians and public
men, well known to the community all add their testi.
mony TO the wonderful effects of this GREAT BLOOD
Call on the AuEsr aud peta Circular and Almanac,
and read the wonderful this truly greatest of ali
None genuine unless signed BENNETT g. BEERS
Proprietors, No. Pearl Street. Rchm ond Va to hom
all orders for supplies and agencies must be addressed
II. AIEXANbER. ST. Clairsville.
A. C. MARTIN & CO. ST. Clarsville,
Jas. Baker, Wheeling.
VIM. Dunbar, Unontown.
Geo. G. Bethel, Flushing.
r. s. Clark, Morristown.
II. II. Mott, Barnesville.
Mp. Miles & Son. Somerton
Aud by Dealers in Medicines everywhere. Nov. 10.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
Wild cherry, DandeliOn, yellow
Dock. aud Sars;,pnriIla
Saved from Death!

Testimony orMr. NATHAN MATHEWS, a highly re.
spectacle and wealthy citizen of Newark, N. J.
DR.. G. w. HALsEY:-l believe your Forest Wine and
Pills have heen 'he meBns of saving my life. When |
commenced taking them laid the point of death
with Dronsy. Piles, aud Asthma. My physicians had.
given over as past cure, and my family had lost all
hopes of my recovery. While in this dreadful situa-
ton. your Forest Wine and Pills were procured for
and before had fnis ished the first bottle of the Vine
and box of Pitts experienced great relief my body
and limbs, which were greatly swollen became sensi.
bly, reduced Hopes OF my recovery began re.
vive and after continuing the of your med ines
for about month the Piles and Asthma were com.
pletely cured. The Dr0psy, with which my life was
placed in such great danger, also nearly gone.
have continued the of your med cnes until pres.
ent TINA. ami now enjoy as perfect heath as ever
did in my Hfe ailnough more than sixty years OF
aye. Yours, respectfully,
N. l. lIec
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09

PHTllslC, PAIN IN THE SIDE,
DISEASES OF THE CHEST AND LUNGS
DIR. Halls Balsam contains no OPIUM, CALoMEL, or
any mineral poison, but is composed mostly of those
Roots, Herbs and Vegetable substances which have
SPECIFIC influence upon the lungs and their connected
organs iis IMMEDIATE EFFECT is 10 aliay all irritation
and gently remove the phiegm and other morbid secie.
tons from the Throat and AirPassages thus relieving
the Cough BY subdHng ths attenuation and other
es which give rise TO II. 1t also stimulates and inpas
healthy tone 10 the Lungs themselves. thereby ena
bling Them more thoroughly 20 remove from the blood
those Impurities and diseased PARTICLES, which, If
tanned do much mischief the SYSTEM and lays the
foundation ior incurabie CONSUMPTION. II also ex.
eris decided action upon the skin aud assists nature
in expeng through the Ekhalents much of that NOR.
bid matter which would otherwise be thrown hack upon
the Lungs thus relieving them of part of their work.
and rendering the system pure and healthy. When iu.
herces are forming, checks ther development and
further pTogress ulceration has taken place. IL as
ssts the lungs in throwing of the corrupted matter
soothes the irritation, heals the liberated cavities and
restores them again TO healthy action. This medicin
is moi PaiGius merely which only relieves
for the time being, hut is THoRoUsH CURATIVE, as il
strikes al the very root the disease and by moving
IL, removes at all It's and attendant conse
quences. This is its DISTINGUISHED CRARAcTERsTc-a
property possessed IN equal power. by no other medi
cine ofiike nature. now before the public.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09

TIE GREAT DupGE. The London cores
pondent oI the Tribune tnua alipd.s 10 the
Pierce Minister TO the Cuurt i. Mbdria, sent
out to fill the place vacated by Soulr:
The greatest OF all the Doc -es. Augustus
Caesar Dodge. has paid aver short visit to
London; he left nlm jst immediately after his
arrival for Paris, where tho Expedition
would have been incomplete without his pre-.
sence. lie exhibited himself in the Ameri-
can department as a specimen OF un Aner-
can DiplDmatlst, in order 20 show that the
progressive spirit of the Democratic Admin
straiion Of Gen. Pierce has fully seized the
celebrated words OF Chancellor Oxenst-irne
the great Swedish Statesman of the Sew
cnteenth Century--to his sop "See my boy;
how little wisdom is required to govern the
world" Augustus Cgsaris 10 show the
minimum Of wisdom and knowledge required
for an Embassador, and in this line he has
never been surpassed, and after ages will
scarcely see his equal again, for "there is
but one Pierce, and Augustus Cesar is his
genuine, unadultersted Dodge
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
Ashes in Salt for Stock.

Now as the grazing season is coming on il
will be found serYiceable to mix clean wood
ashes with salt for stock, as a preventative
of murrain, &c. It gives healthful tone to
the ntestines and throws off disease.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
HARD WARE. HARDWA RE

NV E have lust received direct from the
" importersa new stock of hardware, such as
Hand Saws, Tenant Saws, Mill Saw, Cross Cut, and
Hand Saw files, all sizes. Braces and bits, Augur
Bits, slacks Augnrs the hest made Door Locks and
Latches, Bed Casors, Coffin Hinges and Screws, Butt
Hinges, Table dc, Gate do. Mahogany Knobs, Squares,
Car rpenters rules Broad Axes Stewart warranted chop
ping Hand Axes, Hatches, Socket Chises Firmer
10. Drawing Knives, with numeiou other articles
usually found in Hardware stores. Will he sold on
reasonable terms. &C. MARTIN q Co.
May Sd, 1855.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
Nervous Disorders


Are diseases of the mind well of the body,
ually brought on by troubles and afflicton. and
most common to persons of delicate constitutions and
sensitive minds. Low spirits, melancholy. ffightfnl
dreams. and fearful ancpations of evil from the slight
est causes, generally accompany nervous disorders
The Forest Wine and Pills energetic remedy in
tho Sc complaints.
Extract ofa letter from Mr. Joseph Padding. dated
Philadelphia, Sept 9TH, l64s.
DR.. G. w. HAISEY:
Dear Sir Your Forest Wine and Pills have cured my
wife of dreadful Nervous disorder, with which she had
heen affected for many years. Her body almost
wasted away She was fsluentiy disturbed her
shepbv friehtui dreams. awakening quite exhausted
and covered with preparations aud al times aborng
der the deiusion that something dreadful about to
happen to her. BY the of four bottles Of the wine
and box OF the Pills. she is IN perfect health.-
She has reganed her flesh aud COLOR aud enjoys society
as well as ever. &c. PAULDING.
DR. DAVID MARvIN,a celebrated practitioner OF New
York declared publicly, that one hottie of Halseys For
est Wine containe more virtues than ny of the large
bottles OF Sarsaparilla Messrs. s. s. LAMPMAN Co.,
one OF the largest and most respectable Druggists in Syr
acuse, in letter, say: "From what they have bead
seen of Halseys crest Wine il is excellent and good
medicine, and will undoubtedly become the leading med
icine of the day"
The Forest Wins is put up in large square bottles. with
Dr. Haiseys name blown in the glass; g per hottie
Fix hotties Tor SIS Gum.cOated Piiis, 25 Gents per box
Agents are authorized to retail well wholesale
on as favorable conditions as the proprietor, No. 6l
Dnone ST. corner of Hudson, N York. Appointed
Agent in -. CiarsvilIe j. W. COLLINS and sold by
Druggists Throughout the State
May Il 1855
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
FoR AN EXCELLENT INDIAN PUI

FoR AN EXCELLENT INDIAN PUP
D1xo.-Take a pint and half of sweet milk;
yut 1t on the FIRE; when it boils, stir in pint
of meal; then take it of, put in a tea-cuPful
Of sour cream. with half a tes-spoonful OF
coda, (salerstus will doD beat three eggs;
when it is cool enough not to cook the eggs,
put them in; put in handful o. ripe fruit,
(eurrants, cherries, plums, or something else;
then stir in -four enough for thick batter,
and bake it :hree quarters Of an hour, either
put in three tablespoonful of sugar, or cut
with sweeiened cream-tbe former is pre-.
!erable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09
DIR. HOOFLAND,S
Celebrated GERMAN BITTERS.
PREPARED BY
DIR. G. M. JACKSON,
GERMAN MEDICINE STORE

No. 100, Arch st., door belo,o Sirth, Philada.
Their power over tn" above diseases IS ,ot erte,,e
ifequaed by any oher ,repa in theU ,ith States
had failed. '
These BItters are worthy the attention of nyaIids
Possessing great virtues in the alton of
OF the Liver and lesser glands the
ing powers in weakness and affections of the digestive
organs tney are wlihai safe, certain and pleasant
StHI MlNX
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-08-09

Mixa quarter Of a pound of unsalted hogs
lard, which should b, washed first in water
laid egg and a large spoonful of honey
Add TO This as much fine oatmeal or almond
paste as will make The who.c into paste,
and apply this utter washing the hands.
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j. w. Collins.

y W ~ - - ~ k19
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES & DYE
STUFFS,
AMPUTATING. DIssEcTING and POCKET, IN.
sTRUMENTs, GUM SPRING & THUMB LANCETs,
and the most improved -
Paint FORCIPS, SCARIFICATORs, TOOTH
FILES. SAW FILTERS. EXCAvAToRs & ROSE
DRILLS, MOUTH GLASSES aoLD AND siLvEs roih
TEETH of every variety, GUM MOLaR q PlVoT,
CUSPiT, BICUSPlT & lNClssoh,
Also. Gold Silver & French Leaf, Yellow Green &
Red Bronze. Together with full assortment of
Glass pare d. Window Glass
and such other articles are usually found in well
furnished drug STORED
Tie proprietor teing eonfnedto the legitimate Drug
business for several Years past and having made this
his constant study fatters himself that he certainly
do much hetter part by his Customers q tn people
generally in tn, way Of selecting and furnishing them
with PURE DRUGS and filling Prescriptions more
that who devote the greater Of their
time and attention to the AuoER oIaLET g. WALLPAPER
TRADE. His drugsae warranted pure or no sale, and
the prices shall compare with Eastern prices Wheeline
prices not taken into consideration when the same
amount of drugs are purchased. Call Examine my
stock and prices, all orders Promptly filled.
June. l4th, 1855.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-27
glisffIlanfuus.
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY SO HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 50 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!!
CHICAGO a MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ IHs only Railroad Ronts from ths Lo'eev
TIME FROM s4 IoT oMIczaS s Af Only % HOURS,
.T- The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
= the Alton wharf boat at st. Louis,
daily Sundays excepted) at O'Clock, a. m, ane
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
St. Louis daily al $50, p. IN.
The steamers connect at Alton (ony 20 miles
from ST. Louisl with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE,
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at I, a. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the Reindeer
at $780, p m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at 8 D. M, in time for the evening trains
rest.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from st. Louis to points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn
The trains Of the G. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, yirden,. Springfield, and Bloomington
Danville, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Pona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasaile.
M8- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
&a- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
E. HEATING, Supt C. & M. r. R.
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DoR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
Sept l2-lm

EOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
the city OF Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for a term OF years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can gil IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment.
If a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede 10 the following arrange.
men.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries OF the members j
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment OF cur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, 10 receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined 10 this mode of action. The purpose OF
The Proprietor is to secure the best talent h pay
ing TO il all the profits. Every letter reccit cd will
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself at liberty 10 reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject
All communications prepaid, and addressed
ato the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
242 Washington city, d. G.