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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

JOHN HANCOCK as HE APPEARED IN 1882.
One who saw John Hancock in June, 1882,
relates that he had the appearance Of advanc-
ed age. He had been repeatedly and Sc
verely afflicted with gout, probably owing
in part to the custom of drinking punch-a
common practice in high circles in those
days. As recollected at the time, Hancock
vas nearly six feet high, and of thin person,
STOPPING little, ana apparently enfeebled
by disease. His manners were very gracious,
of the old style, dignied complaisance.
His face had been very handsome. His
dress was adapted quite as much to the orna-
mental as the useful. Gentlemen wore
wigs when abroad, and commonly caps
when at home. At this time, about noon,
Hancock was dressed in a red velvet cap
within which was one of fine linen. The
latter was turned up over the lower edge oi
the velvet one two or three inches. He
wore blue damask gown lined with silk, a
white stock, white satin embroidered waist
coat, black satin small! clothes, white silk
stockings red morocco slippers. 1t was a
general practice in genteel families to have
tankard punch made in the morning and
placed on cooler when the season required
it. At this visit Hancock took fro.l the
cooler standing on the hearth full tankard
and drank first himself, and then offered it
to those present. His equipage W IS splen
did, and such as is not customary at this day
His apparel was sumptuously embroidered
with gold, silver lace, and other decorations
fashionable among men of fortune at tina
period; and he rode especially on public
occasions, with six beautiful bay horses, at
tended by servants in livery. He wore ;
scarlet coat with ruffles on the sleeve, whicl
soon became the prevailing fashion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
B. R. COWEN, EDITOR & PR0PRIETOR.]
NEW SERIES, VOL. VIII, NO. 32.l

lied to his heels, while half dozen horse
men gave chase For while it seemed
doubtful whether the giant Colonel would
not distance even these, SO much hae the
perils of the occasion increased the natural
elasticity Of his mighty muscles. But pres
emily charger feeter than the rest might
be discerned gaining on his human rival,
and approached so near that the dragoon
raised his sabre for coup de grace. Neil
became conscious of his danger, and hastily
slackened his speed, till the hot steam of
smoke from the horses nostrils appeared to
mingle with his very hair; and then, wheel
ing suddenly, he fred another round from a
revolver, and the rider tumbled from his sad
die! The victim then renewed his flight.
A mad yell of grief and rage broke from
the remaining troopers as they witnessed
the fate of their comrade, and its effect was
Immediately evident in the Augmented
caution of their pursuit-for they galloped
afterwards in one body, thereby greatly re-
tarding their own progress, so that Neil
reached the river before them. He paus ed
not a moment, but plunged headlong down
the steep bank into the current, and struck
for the other shore! The dragons dis
charged their side-arms Intellectually, and
gave over the chase!
In few minutes Neil landed and as soon
as he felt satisfied that he was really saved,
burst into an insuppressble convulsion Of
laughter, and exclaimed: at will kill me!
just to see how astonished the yellow devils
looked when ! hauled my revolvers out of
my boots!"
Such was Col. John Neil--possessing a
fund of humor that no misfortune could ever
exhaust, and flow Of animal spirits which
would have enabled him to dance on the
graves of all his nearest friends, or to have
sung Yankee Doodle at his own execution!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

PRENTICE ON DoUGLAs.-The editor of
the Louisville Journal has been holding forth
on the Little Giant" Hear him:
If we were called upon to distinguish
Douglas from all the other public men Of the
country. we should call him the pettfogger.
This title describes at once the order OF his
instincts and The range and character of his
powers. If Douglas were left alone to his
undrec:ed faculties to elaborate a measure
or an argument in relation to any great
question of public policy, the real narrow
ness and hollowness Of his intellect would
suddenly appear in striking relief. But he
is usually too cunning for them. His meas
ures are nearly always tentative, soliciting
discussion 10 lick them into shape, and his
most successful speeches are invariably
drawn from him by the suggestive collision
of debate. He is sort of intellectual tor
pedo. He imparts shock only when he is
touched. He is certainly man Of expedi-
ents in all his public relations. The idea of
principle has as little place in his head rs it
has in his heart.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
A LOCKER On.

WORK OF AN AMERICAN ARMY.-A wri-
ter thus allu6es to Scott's achievements in
Mexico: "He scaled the Cordillerss, bore
the eagles OF his country in quick success
sion through the streets of Jalapa, Perote,
and Puebla; with $500 men swept resist
lessly through The pass of Cerro Gordo, de-
Tended by $4,000 Mexicans with the same
number of men defeated 80 900 at Contre-
ras and Cherubusco-with 7,l90 stormed
Chepultepec, defended by 2e,OOO-with
6 900 took the city of Mexico, occupied by
an army of $4,000"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
He was a Stranger to Her.

We learn of ayoung married couple, (from
the country, of course } vino attended an ex-
hibition of "DissoIvng Views" The bride
being pretty. attracted the attention of a
stylish-looking city gent, who happened to
occupy the same seat with the twain. Du-
ring the exhibition, the audience part of the
hall being obscured, by some accident the
light was entirely extinguished. Pending
its recovery, which occupied sometime, the
city gentleman (perhaps accidentally gently
pressed the hand of The bride, who was too
much alarmed to offer resistance. This
bold act was followed by bolder; certainly
Lot accidental, for the city Lothario abso-
lu,ely kissed the bride. This was too much,
and the young wife resolved to tell her hus-
band, which she did, when the following
whispered colloquy took place:
"Johnl"
"What!"
"This feller here's kissing me-"
"Well," said John, (who was little shy
of the citizen,) 'tell him to quit"
No, John. you tell him."
"Tell him yourself"
"No. John, don't like to; you tell him.
The gentIeman's perfect stranger TO me"'
Our informant did not know whether the
"city gentleman" ultimately received "no-
tice to quit'' or not; but was under the i'm
preston that the unlawful salutes were re-
peated several times before the lamps were
relghted cester Transcript.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
Aggregate runninr

A BIC BiLL.--The medical fee Of the
Empress Eugcnia's Accoucher, on the ctca-
tion of the birth of ;he heir apparent tc' the
throne o: France, was the modes, little sum
of one hundred thousand IA!L.--I r.
promising boys, who subsequently made
gTrurrT mcu tndn InIS seton or accidental
royalty ever will be, have been brought to
light in the log cabins Of the United States
by a"couchers who felt amply compensated
5y the present of a calico dress-hase been
rocked IN a sugar trongh-slept on bear
sklns--ate from pewter pla,eS--p!ayed on
puncheon hoorS--sone to log school houses
barefoot--riIden to the mill barebacked-
and dressed in home-s2un shirts, and buck
skin pants. with paw-paw bark, or grape
vines, or untanned buffalo hide Tor suspend
ers, and the p ople have not made fools of
themselves about il either
"Honor and fame from no condition riSe.
Act well your IT, there all ins hnnor lies
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

tbs Unipers, the leading Roman Catholic
journal OF France, and, indeed, of Europe
lays down, on the Sd of April. the following
axioms:
Railroads are not progress;
"Telegraphs are an analogous invention:
"The freedom of industry is not progress;
"The invention Of gunpowder is not pro-
gress;
Machines derange all agricultural la
Dor.
Industrial discoveries are sign of aba e.
ment and not OF grandeur"
We Ike these broad statements. There
can surely be no mistake as TO their intent,
no overlooking and mystifying meanings
in such sharp, curt axioms Now the peo-
pie know what is orthodox doctrine as re-
CARDS human improvement. 1t is the middle
age versus the present, and they can choose
between the philosophy and achievement Of
these two eras-N Y Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

CENTRAL ONO RAILROAD BoNDs-PAy-
MENr OF INTEREST We are gratifed to be
able to state, on the very best authority
says the Baltimore American, that the half
yearly interes:on the second mortgage bonds
of the Central Ohio Railroad company, the
payment of which swus not made on the first
of march last. when they fell due, is now in
hand and will be promptly paid to the bond
holders. Since the re-opening Of the Cam.
bridge tunnel this load has done large and
prosperous business, both in freight and
travel, and it is believed will gradually re-
cover from its financial difficulties.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
N VAN WORRIES,
Speaker of TIE House OF Representatives.
THOMAS RI. FORD.
President of the Senate
April sth, 1856.
AN ACT

To regulate and limit the compensation of certain
county officers
SrcrIoS !. Be it enacted by the General As
sembv of the State OF Ohio, That the ices, rrsts.
per centages, penal les and other perquisitee OF
whatever kind, which by any law the clerk Of any
court probate Judge sheriff, either such, or as
special master commissioner or receiver in any
treasurer recorder and auditor in eveiy County
within this State is or may here iter be authorised
to charge receive md collect. for any service,
rendered by him or thcm shall hereafter he recriv-
ed and collected by the said officers respectively. to
and for the sole OF the county treasury of their
respective counties, as public moneys. belonging
10 said counties and MOI otherwise and shall be ac-
counted for ard paid over as such, in the manner
hereinafter provided.
Sec Q That it is hereby made the duty of the
several officers named in the first section of this
act, 10 report to the county, commissioners Of their
respective counties quarter yearly during each
year OF their official term, a certified and sworn
statement of all the costs, fees per centages pen
ales and other perquisites, of every kind; charged
in his office, whether taxed in any cause, mntter
or proceeding or otherwise, and Ieceivab', by him
for any services rendered by him during the quart
er next preceding the time of m,kng such state
meni showing the whole amount thereof how
much thereof has been received by him how much
thereof remains uncollected the names of the per.
sons from whom any OF the same are due mud the
amounts duo from each, and the reasons why the
snme have not been collected Provided however,
that the sheri,clerk &prohate Judge, shall nober>
quired TO report as TO any uncoeclcd fees costs in
any suit, matter or proceeding which ut the time
for making any such quarterly report, shall be
pending aud not determined .by final cTdcr or
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
AN ACT.
April s, 1856.

Supplementary to an Act entitled An Ac; to Pre-
vent Nuisances,', passed February Is, 1881.
SECTION !. Re it enacted BY The General Assem-
bly, OF the State Of uhio. That il any owner
srs lessee or lessees occupier occupiers. foreman
nr superintendent Of any distillery in this State.
who shall keey any hogs other animals. shall
suffer or permit surh disrillery or the place or
places where such hogs or other animals shall I've
kept to remain unclean between the first day of
April and the first day Of October nf eny year, to
the annoyance OF the citiz@ns OF this State or any
OF them, every person offending shall forfeit and
pay for every such offence u Gum no, less than ve
dollars more than fifty dollars, together with
costs OF suit And it said NUS inrs be not ren,ov-
ed and abaed within five days after the institution
OF such suit, the Continuance OF such nuisance
hsall he deemed a second offence against the pro-
visions OF this act; and every ike neglect of each
sccceeding period Of five davs, shall be considered
an sdditiUnal oicnse ugpinst,e provisions Of this
act.
Sec. Q. That all oilenses agains, tbs provisions
OF this &c; shall be prosecuted by action before
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0riainal 4oetrv,


Lines to an absent Sister.
Lydia thou hast gone and left Us,
In the Badger State to dwell
Gone from Father, Mother, Sisters Brothers,
All the friends who lov'd thee well
When We gather round the hearth stone
And rock in Mothers old arm chair
Then we miss that smile Of gladness
And vainly wish that thou were there.
o. the pleasant,lays we've spent there
Around the old familiar cot
Days that came and went like shadows
Bul will never be forgot
Scenes of childhood-we have left them
And with them our youthful glee
We have left our fathers homestead,
But oft those scenes return to me.
With glee we passed the time together,
And whlled the pleasant.moments by,
But now in sadness we repine thee,
And wipe the tear drop from our eye
o, sacred moments will YOU ever,
Ever more returned be
And with them ali absent sister.
Toshare the joys CT home with me.
Yes hope that may meet thee
E'ere the span of life is DER,
And enjoy that peaceful pleasure
THAI we've unce enjoyed before.
May we have once more the pleasure
For meet again in that old cot.
That by us is loved and cherished,
Nor ever will it be forgot
But day is fast approaching
When again we all shall meet;
May ii be in endless glory,
At, blood-boughl mercy seat.
CHARLIE.
Rock HILL May LIST. 1856.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

GrThe Jackson Mississippiaa says ,ba,
Mississippi ''owes debt to the Pierce Ad-
ministiation,' and Prentice, OF the Louis
vile journal, wants to know whether the
State means to issue bonds to secure i:s
payment. and, ii so, what will problbly be
their marks, value! This is hard hit al
Mississippi for her rascahiy in rcpudiaiins
her honest deb,s.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

GOVERNMENT ExPENsEs.-On the oath
inst Mr.. HALE stated in the Senate, "thai
the expenses Of the government now in a
time of profound peace, is ten millions more
than during any year of the Mexican war
While it required two millions annually to
keep Washington's administration, SIXTY
MILLIONS are now necessary to sustain
that of Mr.. Pierce"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

4 HEAVY Loss.-The S9mmittes Of
Commerce in the House Of Representatives.
state that the amount of pecuniary loss at
the port of New-fo'k by Shipwreck. in the
years lS54-5, was Sl0,OOO.O0o. The past
year, also. has BEEN very disastrous
especially if We include the steamer Pacific,
of whose safety there seems to be very
little hone.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

ECLIpsEs.-The Paducah Sentinel says
that there will be FIVE eclipses this year
Two of the sun, two of the moor, and one
of Frank Pierce. The latter will be visible
all over the United States in November
next.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

GA private letter from Leavenworth,
dated April 9th, says that four-tfths OF the
emigration that had reached Kansas this
spring were Free State men,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

ming, viz:
Little Miami 81
Xe..ia and Columbus S.
Ga. evria and and columbus I35
Gil. lila nilto and Dayton 81
ID yton and Michigan -
Mad river AID LAX Erie lJ3
FinilIy B anch Is
Eatvn and Hamilton al
Day oa Western ar.I Central g.;
Greenville and hiami AZ
Cincinnati and Iii s5Drough 81
-inciunati and VI retta ~
Ddy OIL, Nen!d ami Re ORE 4,
Sp InghelI and c llm u %
Gin .inniti, Whining and Evansville Isl
>p. Ing led, NJ. We nJn and r'itt sburyh 50
Columbus. Pique and IN lisna \.
Sciota and docking Valley s.
Sad Iu-ky, Mansfi I'D and Newark Ii6
OIiO am Pennsylvania HI
OHIO and In Iana lI2
Cleveland ami riltsbu gI lIO
Iuscarawas branch "a
Cieveiarid and lndianapulis lis
Cleveian |, Lanes, ilie and Cincinnati 81
,teLbenviile and lndiana rs
CadIz Branch do =
Cleveland aid Efis 10
Cleveland and rosIo t:' d. S:
Do do IN d. !U7
No thsrn indi ina Air LiuJ -
To e Ia AMI illinois I'd
y. 10 and .His,is i'pi -
c ,rrO.tOn BrancI "A,
Mnhoning . 81
Aggregate running s.I7J
In this ! st We have considered every
road as terminating ut the STATE lins, and il
the design be ogive the railroads of S,aie.
this is correct, though commercially il isnor
convent n..-RailroG r &C d.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
AN ACT

To amend and supplementary TO mn net entitled
tan act To prevent the adulteraiion of Alcoholic
Liquors" passed May !, 1854.
SrcrIox I. Be it enacted by the General Assem-
hv of the State of Ohio, That section four OF the
EMIT e,i ian act to prevent the aduternon OF
alcoholic liquors" passed May ] 1854, be and the
same is hereby amended so TO read a. follows;
Section g. Said Inspector sh1ll keep an accurils
account of all liquors by him inspected and place his
mari the casks, barrels. or bottles, pure II 81,
iound-if not, then, impure; an. whrn ne shall
fnd any adulterated liquors he shall give notice II
the prosecuting attorney Of the county al The per-
sons owning d Offering tor sale, or nii.Iing t'r
sale such adulteraa li6ucs who shall forthwith
institute proceedings against s'h person as hcr'-
master prnyide and il upon sai trial. he. she or
.hoy. sh nil be found guilty of violation OF any nt
the provisions of this arf said inspector shall ortb
with DESTROY such aialtrrared liquor. Said in
suectors shall each be entitled to demand and re-
ceve for inspecting the first caSk, barrel or bottle
aforcSaii, tie sum of TWO dollars ami tIr every
additional c1Sk h1rrel bottle, the sunt OF twenty
va cents and mileage at tn. raie Of tive cents per
mile fr the distance he m1y be compelled to travel
in the discharge of his duiy from the owner OF tho
liquor inspected or from the r,rsnn f::lI To sell,
Sec. 2 That II any persnn shall resist. abusei
impede or obsruct, attempt To resist, abuse i'm
pede or ohstruct, inspector appointed under
the provisions of the act wii n thus is amenda-
i0ry and Supplementary. in the discharge Ot his
duty, every person otfnfng. shall on o1vi:tina
thereof, b. fined IN anv sum not exec ding on5
hundred dJars nor less than ten dollars. and si1ll
also ha imprisoned in the jill of the county MT
more than thiriv davs nor less than ten DAYS.
Sc ,. That ri!inal secti N f,nr of the before
rscitrd shall be and th same i. hereby REPEALED
~ H. VAN WORRIES
Speaker Of the Hoi,se OF Representatives.
TfiOS. II. FORD.
Pr -=:dcnt of the Sena:e.
April 10Th. 1856.
have compare the foregoing with the
avs published '6g nnidority' in th, Ohio
Statesman, mi i Il the same correctly
cnrie!.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
April 10Th. 1856.
Ohio Railroads.

The following are all the railroads of
Ohio finished, or have yet commenced rGn-
ming, viz:
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Honor and fsnis from no condition rise.
Act well your p IT, there all tns honor lies. :"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07

Tr KgSrucsr MIGRANTS ron Nrctr,GoA--we copy
the following from the New Orleans Courier OF the LIST
instant;
More than one hundred emigrnnts 10 Nicarecun who
left Kentucky week ten days ago 20 make their homes
in that country returned Yesterday TO the State whence
they csme They, with many Others had come here on
statement from persons supposed to be In authority that
they would be transported tree Of charge 70 San Juan and
accordingly they had not provided themselves with means
TO pay their expenses thither.
We regret this beyond measure Although most Of
them are able and many Of them determined to raise
among their friends in Kentucky the requisite arms ana
muninon, and money to convey them that dangerous
Ana ana give them the of sedefence when there
sna intend TO return their independent response
pity snu 70 there, yet such msadveniure is apt 10
destroy much Enthusiasm and greatly retard emigration
Coiors' JACK Allen, Who came In charge OF them IL
much annoyed although he like the rcst OF them was mis-
ed o information which has proved to be totally .nound
Cd We trust the Kentucky friends Of Nicaragua win mot
nssy iosc confidence In The enterprise and win speedily
NJ out and despatch the gallant baud Of her sons who de-
sire TO 20 there. - -
We are happy TO he able TO state that more than rt
OF the original party able pay their own .rpenss
indspsndsntly OF anybody and win sail with Colonel Allen
IN the hrs steamer They deserve the hes. wishes Of every
good American
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.

hope to be able 10 lay before the readers Of the Un0"
in the issue full report of the fourth and hi'h days
proceedings of the Democratic National Convention In
ths next number of the Weekly Union complete report
of the whole proceedings Of the convention win appear
embracing period of FIVE days The convention adj
iourned sine die last evening.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07

An article in another column from the Freemsns Jour
nal speaks words of wisdom and counsel We hope 1t
may be so fortunate at to command the approba-
ton and rebuke the madness Of the fanatics who
TO rule the day.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-07

presidency the right win BE- installed in the right
place Is widespread and almost universal To his admin
istraon ali may look forward with conhdOnce and hope
and all feel that whatever pers may surround us prn
dent able, devoted, upright, and sagacons patriot VIII
watch with seepes vigilance the welfare Of the ma
tion.H
The New York Day Book says
That Mr. Buchanan win be elected opponents
allow. The disjointed fragments Of aboliuonlss ana
know-nothngs will be able 20 eireamyent his entrance
10 the White House lie stands the principles OF the
KansasN BILL already firmly established IN tho
hearts Of the people that enemies dare not accept the
issue OF the restoration OF the unconstitutional Missouri
restriction Let democrats everywhere 60 TO work. and
rest not until the fayore Of the noble democratic
Keystone State shall be President oE THE UNITED STATES
The New York Sun says:
We heartily congratulate the Cincinnati Convention
the result Of Its deliberations IL has eynced spirit
Of moderation and Of prudence which has ageeaby dis
appointed many who feared different course would be
pursued Ii has dispeed anxious doubts healed divisions
aud smohered struggles of faction by its judieous
and harmonious action. To Mr. Buchanan the people OF
all parts the Union look for wise and just admin
Of their public affairs In his hands the interests
of ALL the integrity of the constitution and tho honor oil
the country win be considered SAFE"