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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

h--PooR DODGE. We said that Indiana
| petitionod for the privilege OF holding slaves;
that committee, consisting two-thrds of
shareholders, reported unanimously against
ths petition, which was ultimately rejected.
The Evening Times proceeds to draw
what it considers a parallel, by instancng
a petition for local government from the
Amsrioun Colonies to the British Par.ia-
ment, which YVES rejected, and led 20 the
war of Independence, which established the
right of "popuar sovereignty;" and adds:
There were those found then in the coun-
try who opposed the doctrine of popular
sovereignty--so there are yet. Then .hey
were called tories-now they nro styled
Black Republicans Waving all argument
upon the lack of similarity in this cnse we
vii. simply say that this petition was pre-
scented to Congress in 1904, when Jefferson
was President. Jefferson was opposed to
its aim, and Randolph, the lcater of the
/ Democratic party in the House, the most
prominent supporter of Jetferson's Admins
tration in that body, as chairman of the
Committee alluded to, made the adverse re.
port. SO, by the logic Of the Times, JEFF
( lerson and Randolph were "torios" & "blach
republicans"
In 1870, in Congress, Ma, Madison sup
ported the exclusion Of slavery from the
Western Territories. So Nj. Madison was
a "tory," "black republican," an "enemy
of the Union and popular rights"
DR.. Franklin was President of an Aboli.
ton Society in Philadelphia which petition
ed Congress on the same intent, and sign.
ed his name to the papor presented
And Dr.. Franklin, tao, according to the
Times, was "tory," and u "black repub-
| ican." Indeed there are scarcely any of
those od.timc patriots who were not tories
and "black republicans" according to the
logic of the Times. No, sir; that dodge
won't do.
And as to sovereignty, the whole Ameri-
can People are sovereign MS regards pro-
perty in the Territories, of which they are
the exclusive proprietcrs, snd in all the
public policy of the Territories which it is
their right and their duty to control so far
as it materially affects the general peace
and welfare. So thought Madison, and JEFF
ierson. and Randol lph-Democrat all. So
says the Constitution ITSELF and those who
would deny to the American People through
Congress, tho right OF governing the char
actcr of public policy in the new Terri
tories 80 far AS it affects the general in
,erests, under the spccious plea OF ''popular
sovereignty" are themselves the tue sub
verters Vi the Constitution. - KcoEuk Gate
City.
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Congressional.

Judging by the first dispatch we have re-
covcd from Washington the organization
will not be as serious n matter as has been
anticipated. We lean that the House was
called to order at l2 o'clock on Monday by
Mr. Fornoy, the clerk Of the last House
The new members were Sworn in to the
number of 2s5. The House then proceed
ed to the election Of Speaker. On the Is
ballot Richardson Of Illinois, Dem.) had
~ vetcs, Fuller of Pa, II votes, Campbell
Of Ohio SO, Pennington of New Jersey 7
Marshall, of KY, 80, Banks of Mass, 81
and various others voted for. ll3 votes are
necessary to a choice.
We hope soon to be able to lay before
our readers the annual Message Of the Pre-
sident, which will be done very soon afe
the organization Of Congress.
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A Srone in IEanzas.

The u2holders Of the Missouri KouzOs
mob legislature, finding that thar attempt
to rule the country by violence in likely TO
too that the impre sion made
on the public mind at nome ant abroad, by
the late Constitutional Convention, Ia any
thing but favorable 10 their ctuse--called
what they denominatc LAW aud Order
Convention" with the protcssct design oi
protecting the Territory from me lawIess-
ness of others. This Conversion met at
Leavenworth on the 18th inst and its de-
libera,ions (if they will bear that nancy
were presided over by Gov. Shannon. a
violent pro. Slavery speech was made by
Gen. Calhoun, in which Rocder and the
Free State party "erc denounced, Mr..
Parrot, formerly of Dayton in this State,
who was member of the Constitutional
Convention lately in session in Kanzas.
was called upon by the few Free state men
present 10 reply. The reporter Of the s..
Louis Democrat says the Chairman (Shan-
nom refused to recognize the Free State
orator, but .'turncd his face to the other
side OF the room" The following scene
ensued:
Mr.. PaTott-by the order OF this Con-
vention | am a delegate, and us such claim
u right TO be heard. Kisses, groans anC
IyelIs, As the friend and advocate of Law
and order, shall congratulate myself and
the country, if your labors shall result in
strengthening that sentiment in the coun
try. Shouts Of put him out and confusion.
am unalterably attached to the Free State
cause, [hlssesl and was, as you know.
rnrmber OF the Topeka Uunvention. Shout
of put him out, Kisses and groans.
Governor! Your presence reminds me o
other days, when, as The standard-bearer o
an undivided Democracy, you stemmed thC
tide Of political opposition, which threaten
ed to subveit our cherished principles il
the State from which we both hail. Shouts
yels and Kisses. May | not venture t.
/ invoke the reflections Of that time Kisses
| to ask from you anG the friends by whom
you are now surrounded, patient hcarin
! for my cause!
The yells increased in violence; the his
sps came as thick and fsst as hail; put bin
out! cried fifty voices in unison-but NJ
Parrot did not finch al inch.
{ Ri DtIilIS'eliO" tieh OHlhc ioTWdIu an
desired Mr.. Parrott TO desist, as the Con
vention did not wish to hear Free Stat
man speak.
Mr.. Parrott-If that is the case | wi
retire from it; but shall avail myself
some other opportunity to speak.
The correspondent Of the Missouri Dem
crat, adds to his letter containing this n
port the following postscript:
"Who is, ,mi5represented now! Shannon
|! Can any man doubt, after reading !;
proceedings OF this pro-slavery Conventio
that my report of his Westport speech "
Washington Union reply"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

TnE PRosPEcrs OF CoNcEssoN'-We ex.
pressed our convection that the Know-Nol
ings of The slave States would not yield
their ground, and that the proposition OF
the Cincinnati Convention would be reject.
cd by them. AS an index OF the feeling
Of the Southern members we quote the fol-
lowing paragraph from the letter of "Ion,'
the Washington correspondent of the Bal.
timors Sun. We hope we may be mistaken
but the current seems TO be all in one d.
rection: %. S, Journal.
"The Freesoil boters from the Philadel
phia Know Nothing Convention have, in
inconsiderable numbers, framed platform
Vt their late convention at Cincinnati, up.
ON the Issue of the RESTORATION of the Mis-,
souri, Compromise, or the exclusion of any
new slave State from the UnioG. The
Southern Il. Ms. viii not, Of course, &c
iAts convention with them on this platform
in Philadelphia next February. They have
also widened the bresch between the South.
ern and Northern members representing the
order in Congress. andl rendered their co.
operation in ihs srganizstion OF ths House
impossible"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

SOMETHING NEw.--We have received
several numbers of daily paper from Kan
sas Territory. 1t is called the "Daily
Kansas Freeman" published at Topeka, 81
is the "oficial organ" and contains the
proceedings of the Constitutional Conven-
lion. 1t is edited by Z. C. X. Garvey,
who says:
Ii is only asa Reporter that we are tho organ OF
the Convention; as an editor we are the organ OF
ourselves alone, and intend so TO remain, now,
henceiorth, and forever more, world without end,
AMEN, Selah
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

GREErr --TbA u S. Munster to Greece
Tad excited attention by exchaugines rma
visits with The prussiRh Mnis;er
The French papers say the United States
Offer to pay off the indeb,edness Of Greece
TO FNance apd Engsud in consideration
of receiving She island Of Milo for 30 years.
The American squadron left AihCns on
the 9th fer Constantnople.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH. -
London, Saturday afternoon --.C Consoli
closed for the week at 63.
There is a rumor o! the probable carly
dissolution of Parliament.
! 1t is reported in Paris that Danrobert i,
to demand ,hc hand Of daughter Of tht
! King OF Sweden for Prince Nnpoean.
Tho line Of telegraph from Simpheropo
Nicocff to St Petersburg has been open
ell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06
REBELLION

New YoRx, Nov. 3o-At Sing Sing
Prison, ON Wednesday, there was dis,
turbaucs in the suarries, when Jas. c.
Urban, desperate character, refused to
obey the orders of the keeper and seizing
crowbar called on the convicts to oppose
the keepers. All efforts To quiet him be.
ing in vain, it became absolutely necessary
TO prevent rebellion and save their own
lives, to give him the last argument in the
shape OF nusset ball and he died in hall
q minute.
An inquest was hell sns ssrdilt oI
"Iusthtblc homicide" returned.
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"Henor bright" Gentlemen.

We notice in several of our Democratic
exchanges IN article headed democratic
Pyramid" which enumcrates the Democratic
States. Among them we notice Maine,which
gave very heavy majority asains. the
Democracy y,-Wisconsin which, at the late
election elected a Republican Governor, g.
New Jersey, in whose Legislature there is
a tie on joint ballot. Now by piling up
States in this way that are not Democratic
Il pretty large pyramid is formed. BY throw
ing out the above mentioned States from
the democratic pyramid" it leaves the
Democracy a majority OF only electola al
votes over the opposition. This meageT
majority will easily be overcome in the
next election, as then no side issues will
be suffered to interfere. If this is the case
the opposition will carry Indiana, Tennes'
see, Pennsylvania, and probably Illinois
which will increase their force enough tc
give them an overwhelming majority of thu
electoral votes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06
The AYES have it.

The Topeka (Kanzas) correspondent of
tho st. Louis Democrat, Nov. 10th, thus
daguerreoiypes the final action of the
Kanzas Constitutional Convention. About
midnight the president said:
"GRYrLEMAN: The Constitution has been
read for the first time; those who are in
favo" of its passage will signify the same
by saying aye"
"Ayew shouted every delegate without
exception, in loud enthusiastic tone.
81 move that the Constitution be reud
second time by its title," said Mr.. Parrot.
THE Constitution of Kanzas," read the
Secretary.
"Those in favor Of its passage" said
the President, twill signify by saying aye!"
never saw such n perfectly dramatic
scene before, as locked at, when the
President said SO. Every delegate invol-
untairly held up his hand, and Ap-hal!
rising as he gave his vote.
IL move that the Constitu ton be read by
its title a third time," said Mr.. Delehay.
1t was read the third time, and again
the President put the question. An en-
thusiastc "Aye" succeeded
THE Constitution is adopted" SAID the
President.
"Three che for the first Free Con-
We ntion of Kanzas," said Mr.. Schuyler OF
Council city.
Every delegate and spectator immediate
ly raised hia hat; and waving it in the
air, gave frce long, loud and hearty
/ cheers.
As the sound of the cheering died away,
the hour and minute hand of our watch
were pointing at XII.
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LATEST.

Our latest advices from Washington war
rant us in expressing the opinion that the
House will organize to-day, wednesday,
The following are the latest Dispatches
Washing ton, Dec. 4.
SEYATE.-Thc Senate was called to or
der at noon.
Messrs. Hale, Durkee, Yulee and Pearce
were sworn in, and1lev. Fl. C. Dean was
elected Chaplain, when the Senate adjourn
ed.
IoUsE,--On m otion the balloting fo
Speaker was resumed. The 1st ballot re
suited as follows:
Richardson II. Ca mpbell So. Banks %
Fuller 30, Humphreys MarsballO, scattering
26. No election, Ill baing necessary to Q
choice. On the 9th ballot Richardson rs
Campbell Sc, Banks 25, Fuller %, Marshal
IS. On the 7th, Richardson IA, Campbell
"a, Banks 20, Fuller 90, Marshall 90. OF
the 9Th, Richardson 49, Campbell so
Banks 80, Fuller 20. Marshall IS. On th
9th Richardson Is, Campbell 81, Banks 81
Fuller 81, Marshall 1e. Still no Choice
House, on motion, adjourned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

According 20 previous arrangements, the
Annual Meeting of the Belmont Co. Bible
Society was held in the NJ. Episcopal
Church, in Mdr;Insvile, on the 3Oth Oct,
1865.
In the absence Of the President, CRAw-
FORD WELSH, Esq, V, p. Rev JNo. MorFAT
took the chair.
The meeting was opened by the reading Of
the first chap. of the Epis.le to the Hebrews,
BY RevJ J. MClLLYAR, of the NJ r. Church,
and the offering Of prayer by Rev WEAK
LEY, OF the same Church. The reports Of
the Treasurer, Depositary, and Secretary
were read and approved.
( On motion OF Rev JAMES ALEXANDER,
seconded hy Rev Tchnnn, 'ha r'oSV"t
Board of Managers wero continued in Of
flee for the current year.
On IN ltion Of Rev X +. CARoTHEts, the
Treasurer Of this Society was authorized to
raw the American Bible Society for the co.
py OF the Bible Tor the blind, furnished by
that Society 10 Mr. PAsco, resarving the So
ciely's right of property in the book, or that
after hoviny served for Mr Pasco's person.
al use, it may be bestowed on some person
similarly situated
The Society resolved TO hold the next an
mai meeting in st Cltirsvlle, under ur-
rnnoemcnt TO be made bv the Board Of
Managers, ON the nst Tuesday Of October,
1856, at II O'Clock A. NJ.
The Treasurer was authorized To forward
10 the Parent Society, on Bible account,
hho funds now in his hands, except $50
from the Associate Reformed congregation
: Of 81. Clairsyie, which is contributed with
the design of constituting life member
t hereafter 10 be designated.
Rev DR. Black, General Agent Of the
! American Bible Society, then delivered an
able and interesting address. Remarks re-
spccling tie interests OF Bible Societies
we're then made by the Secretary.
After vote Of thanks to the persons who
addressed the Meeting, and directing the
= publication ofthe proceedings by the Sec
re,ory, the Society adjourned cIosing with
r traycr by Rev d. BLACK, Of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church.
JOHN MOFFAT, Pres't,
| ALEX. YoUYG, Sec'y.
Treasnrer's Report.
: The Belmont County Bible Society
, 10 acct with Henry WEST, Treas. DIR
1855.
Oct 81. BY bal on same as last re-
port $l5l,99
Dy cash reC'd OF Mrs keHnoN
and Mrs Grecilee l4,52l
BY cash of A w Anderson, Of
Pultncy tp aux dj,22
by cash Il 4. Cnrohcrs, Dc2. AT
" Jno Stewart, collector
{ Tor A. r. Pres Church 1890
, OF Smith tp auxiliary 800
, l32,
DR. to cash sent TO New York, as per
drGlt, dated Now, 1874 lIG,1!
Premium paid lsI
Book Tor Seer, tary 2,UI
Postage " 81
|
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

TIE PoRS TRADE-Ths pork tIaie "
opening more lively in Cincinnati than il has
done Tor several years. Al several establish
ment', sixteen hundred hogs are killed daily /,
and II all the establishments tina. are prspos-
cd are put in operation at least ton or twelve
thousand hogs will be slaughtered there daily.
Pork is now very high bringing 6 3-4 cents
per pound net, with an upward tendency
Wheeling INTEL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

Three young men connected with Med
ical College in Cleveland, have been ar'
rested for disinterrng and stealing corpse
from Woodland Cemetery, in that city
They gave bail to appear Tor examination
The ah'air Justly creates much feeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06
Civil War in Kansas! THE Military
Called Out by Gov. Shannon
Murder and Arson Rife.

ST. Louis, Nov. 30. ;"
independence papers state that three
armed Free State men attempted to drive
Coleman, a pro-Slsvery settler, from his
claim near Hickory Point Coleman killed
one of them, after which mob gathered
and drove him and other settlers of and
burned their houses. The ring-leader was
arrested by Marshal Jones and taken to
Lecomton. Gov. Shannon has called out
the Militia. Many citizens from Indepen-
dence, Weston and ST. Josephs, have gone
to offer their services to the Governor
Lawrence is in arms and have five pieces
of artillery.
| A number of houses hats been burned
in Douglas Co., and several families driven
to Missouri for refuge. The law and order
people of the Territory are ralying in large
numbers, TO hssist the sheriff to execute
the laws. Sixteen houses were burned at
Hickory Point, and several citizens are mis-.
sing.
THE LATEsT--vIA LOUISVILLE,
WESTON, Mo-; Nov 3O.-The Abolitionist
outlaw in Douglas county have burnt q
number Of houses, and driven number o.
families, consisting of women and children
TO Missouri for refuge.
The latest accounts report that the law
and order people of the Territory are raj
lying in large numbers 20 the assistance o.
the Sheriff of Douglas county, in the exc.
cu,ion of the laws. That officer has by
this time an overwhelming force at hi:
command.
Sheriff Jones is acting as Deputy U. S
Marshal, for Douglas and Johnson counties
HIssoURIANs GO Nc TO KANzAs BY HUNDREDS
WESTON, Mo-. Nov. SOP. M.--The
greatest excitement continues to exist in
Epnzas. The ofIioors have boon rooist d
" the mobocrats. and the interpostion Of
the militia has been called for.
A secret letter from Secretary Woodson
10 Gen. Enstin has been written in which
the writer requests Gen. E., to eall for the
Rife Company at Platte City, Mo-, SO as
not to compromise Gov. Shannon.
Four hundred men, from Johnson county
Mo, are now en- route for Douglas county
Kanzas territory. st. Joseph and Weston
in Missouri, are requested each to furnish
the same number Of men. The people o
Kanzas are to be subjugated at all hazards
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Probate Court.
MONDAY. Dec.

MONDAY, Dec. Sd, 1856.
State or Ohio u.s. James Myers. Fer
being Intoxicated. Defendant plead guilty.
Sentence:-24 hours imprisonment, and a
fine of $5 and costs of suit.
State of Ohio uS. VIM. Gill. For being
intoxicated. Verdict-Not guilty.
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YER ~ me managers
ALEX YOUNG, Sec'y.

TRENroN, N. j., Nov l6 The American
Council of this city last evening unani-
mously resolved to surrender their character
and abandon the secret organization A.
They also recommended the same course to
oil other coancils OF the State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

Jenny Twitcher says, that when you're
in Buffalo you must do os the Buhaloes do
ard when you're in Turkey you must do
as the Tuskies do, and when you have a
bad cough, or cold use ByOns Pulmonic
Waters. osy as cents box. For sale
oy, A, G. MARTIN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

0cy-This is the last week We will pub
liah tie T slin1ue Lis, and we vii, be
able, in our next issue to give a grelter-
variety Of news and miscellany. Congress
has CONNIE ,ced its session, and stormy
one it will undoubtedly be; the new Le-
gislature will NEE, in about four weeks, q
every citizen is anxious to hear their do.
ngs. We shall keep our readers posted
up in regard to the proceedings of both
these bodies
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

01TRevclations are every day being made
which serve 10 confirm US in the opinion
that Shannon is sold to the slavery party
Of Kansas. We publish in ts-day's paper
evidence that he is in what Mrs. BedOtt
would call "rerdcherme without much
hope of being extrcatcd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06
To Teachers.

"a 49,. THE BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAM
aSS''a,.S.J INERs, will meet in the school house on
tFA=< Marietta street in' Sr. CLAlHsvILE,s on
Saturday Dec. 10, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
BY order of the Board.
ID ID. r. COWEN, Clerk.
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AGRICULTURAL NOTICE.

The Board of Managers OF the Belmont County
Agricultural Society will meet at the Clerks Oilice
in st Carsville, on 9Th day, the lst of next mo- at
10 O'Clock, A NJ, when the awarding committee on
the best Managed Farms, and the, awarding com
report -.,,, =,
IIth mo- 29ih, 1853
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

ALTERED BANK IILL-0nes on the Drov,
or Band, New HOmpshre, altered TO tens
are In circulation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

The up river mail brings the following
returns: Lacrone CO. Bashford - ma
Pierce co., Bashford % maj; jackson CO
Bashford 90 maj; Mauncee CO, Bsshford
81 maj; Chippewa CO., Bashford 60 Emsj
Clark co, Barstow SO maj; Dunn CO.,
Barstow - maj; Polk Co, Barstow 10 maj;
Templar CO, Bars;ow 30 maj; Buffalo CO
Barstow l52 majority.
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MARRIAGES.

Nov. 29tt, by Rev. N. c. Worthing-
ton, Mr.. JOHN V. HEsLIP and Miss. MAHALA
j.. STONE, both Of Hendrysburg Belmont Co.,
Ohip.
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ELECTION.

GALEsA, Nov. 2I-Returns from several
that Bashford, fusion, is unquestionably
elected Governor. Douglass and Laposte
counties only remain to hear from.
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% / Z. d.

On the Sd, of Dec Miss SARAH Nc
MILAN, in the 63 year of her age, resident
of Richland Township.
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44O,O9 327,g9 1880 29,72

Report School District
No Report
Old account uI settled.
Old acct rcmitteG.
Donations not received.
II Money in TIP Treasury.
Tabular S'dlemea Of Richiand Iownshp
Distribution.
Destitute Des. Fam. Sales Dona- Do
Famicis Youth vis'td tons. hated
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60S,6l

Balance due this Society, SI9,s2. deddet.
ing say. S2,oo FIR Bible Society records or
aered by this Society.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-12-06

DepoSiiary'S RePOrl.
Bibles and TcsinMents on hnnh S2,l5
4" boxes from Pa
rent Society 1880
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-12-27

OF After Hubbard learned that the Su-
|preme Court had affirmed the decision of the
Court below, he made the following appeal
to the Governor for a respite. This appeal
was not answered by the Governor, for the
reason, we suppose, that he was absent in
Kentucky at the time, and did not return be-
fore the execution took place. Wabash In
teHigencer.
The document hereto appended is a petit
ton to the Governor from Hubbard, for a re-
spite till after the trial Of his wife. In it, as
at the time of his execution, he strongly pro-
tests his innocence of the murdc of the French
family. This petition, however, as we learn,
was not received by the Governor till the day
Subsequent to the execution, having been dc.
tanned either at Wabash or in the mails
Whether the Governor would have needed
it had it been received in time we have nc
means of knowing.