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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09
From the Sacramento Union.
Pub ic Sentiment and Political Ne
cnSSitU

There never has been time, since the set
tlement of California by Americans, when
public sentiment was SO strong in California
as now There never has been period at
which there was such prevailing determi-
nation amongst the voters of the State to
exercise their suffrage FOR men and measures
that were clearly, distinctly and unequivoc-
ally for their interests of California in gen.
eral, aud the Pacific Railroad in particular.
This is fact-an obvious, striking and un-
combatable fact; and, we may add. a sig
nifcant indi ication of approaching results.
ga fact.o exclaims A. 3. and C.. SIN the
name of common sense, of common Justice
AMI deceIcy, is it not time that such pub
lie sentiment was beginning to show itselfp'
We answer, yes. California has been suf-
ficiently long fed upon empty promises
too long vctimzcd by oft repeated protesta-
tons; that have never been fultilled-ioo
long supporting an influence in congress
which never has and never can favor pro-
iect that could be tortured into semblance
of internal improvement We believe it i'm
possible to longer wheedle the people of
California into the support of any party that
has not already qualified and justified, by acts
more particularly than words, upon the great
question of a Pacific Railroad. Six success
sve years of betrayal have made the people
of California take a stand upon this SUBJECT
which cannot fail to be understood. 1t
would be more than miraculous to see the
State carry!n its forbearance to greater
extreme. 1t would indicate a more ridicul
GUS and malignant insanity than the con-
gressional lunacy which has been SO long
maintained, through fear of seeing the ap
partition of internal improvement upon the
Constitution.
A speedy communication with the Pacific,
SO far as the same can be done by the ex
erces of proper @ constitutional authority
is cant, too transparent, too sckening, too
mawkish, for the people of California to
longer swallow, 1t has lost its vail. Its
mask has got so far disordered that it can
never be again adjusted to suit the views or
purposes of State that demands railroad
laid IN iron. Paper railroads, or a COM
mumcation made by the windy promises Of
hypscritical politicians, will not answer the
necessities of commonwealth that is an
nualy contributing $50 100000 to the sup
| portland convenience of their Eastern nei-
ghbsrs. The party that carries the State
of California in the ensuing election, must
be, in heart and soul, in promise and pros
ped, Pacific Railroad party, irrespective
of antccedent difficulties of whatever kind;
aut party that holds in unbridled, utter and
uncomfortable contempt the cant of con-
stimtional obstacle so far as this great na-
tional highway is concerned.
Nothing can disturb US in this conviction
of the present popular sentiment of Cali
fomia, and the political necessity of all
parties who are beginning 10 cater for votes;
nothing We mean but the reelection OF
rmehT who have for six long years denied
California a. railroad on account of their
conscientious constitutional objections.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09
.'The Conqueror of California"
James Buchanan-SwOrnT Testimony in
Favor of ohm G.. Fremont.

James Buchanan-SwOTnT Testimony i'm
Favor of John C. Fremont.
The Buchanan press and politicians from
the Washington Unton and Columbus
Sta teSman down to the lowest and meanest
Buchanan and Fillmore sheet in the land,
and from Senators Bigler, Thompson of N
j., Douglas, and Jones of Tennessee, down
to the meanest swashbucker that ever pol-
luted with his dirty boots a respectable
Western stump, have for the last three
months poured forth burning lava streams o
abuse concerhing the private character and
official action of John Charles Fremont
Not only have his we'll earned laurels as an
explorer, and his bravery and decision as a
commander in California been blrghted with
their poisonous touch, but his religion, his
birth place, that of his mother, his poverty
his riches, his integrity, his all, in
fact, have in turns been assaied by these
political vampires. But SO strongly has he
been cased in honor, so bright has been the
daily beauty of his life, SO clear has he beer
in the great offices he has held and in the
duties he has performed, that the lies with
which he has been assailed have fallen harm
less at his feet.
Conspicuous among the charges agains
him, and which have reached a bad emf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09
Position of Mr.. Buchanan and his
Friends.

Resolution of the Cincinnati Convention
which nominated Buchanan:
Resolved. That the Administration of
FRANKLIN PIERCE has been true to
Democratic principles, and therefore true
to the great interests of the country; in the
face of violeut opposition he has maintained
the Laws at home, and therefore we pro-
claim eFOUR UNQUALIFIED ADM
RATION OF HIS MEASURES AND
POLICY.
The Cincinnati Platform is my Platform.
Stephen A Douglas.
Buchanan and myself have for several
: wears back, ever since | came into public
life, HELD THE SAME POSITION on
the slavery question, from beginning to end.
S A. Douglas.
congratulate yoL that your choice has
fallen on man who stands on the lDEN-
TICAL PLATFORM THAT OCCUPY,
and that he will take the SAME with the
standard lowered never an inch.-Fraatlin
Pierce.
have been placed upon platform which
MOST HEARTILY APPROVE, and
being the representative of the great Demo-
cratic party, and not simply James Buch-
anan, must square my conduct according
to THAT PLATFORM, and insert no
new plank, nor take one from it.-Jaaes
Buchanan.
The, fac. is, both PLATFORM and
CANDIDATES are perfectly satisfactory
to the most scrupulons stickler for Southern
Rights.-Richsaond Enquirer.
Buchanan not only denies the Consttu-
tional right of Congress to destroy or weaken
the domestic Institutions Of the States, but
.firms that it is "duty' to UPHOLD anC
STRENGTHEN them.-Richmoad Exam
p liner.
The Richmond (va.) Enqairer, the lead
inr Southern Democratic organ, thus jubi
Iantly interprets the Cincinnati Platform:
The principles are fully, fairly and ex
plicitly proclaimed. There is no dodgins
no evasion. Net only are the Fugitive Slav
Law and the Kansas Act endorsed, but
distinct pledge is given that, in all futur
Territorial Legislation, the principles of tn
Kansas Act, in respect to Slavery, sha
govern the action of the National Demoe
rscy. The wishes cf the South have bee
fully met. -. .--.
TIE True IssUE.-The Democrats of tn
South, in the pending canvass, on the ol
grounds of apology and excuse for Slavery
for they seek not merely to retain it wher
il is, but to extend it into regions where
is unknown. The Constitution cannot hel
slavery if it be violation of the laws {
God and of morality. Slavery is older tha
the constitution, existed be fore it, and il
dependently Of it. We derive 20 right
our slaves from it, and weaken our cause
seeming 10 rely on it. Nor will it avail 1
aught TO show that the negro is most hapE
and best situated in the condition of SLAYER,
five stop here, we weaken our cause
the very argument intended TO advance
for we propose to introduce into new teri
tory human beings whom we assert to
unfit for liberty, self-government and equ
association with other men. We must {
q step farther. We must show that ATric,
Slavery is moral, religious, natural al
probably, in the general, necessary inst
tuition Of society. This is the only line
argument that will enable Southerners
maintain the doctrines of State equali
and Slavery extension.
But whilst they (Northern Democrat
may prefer their own social system, tn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09
WHOLE NO 94S

ing election, no name has beea presented
to The people which would weigh more W it'll
me than that of my friend, William l.. Day
ton, of New Jersev"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09


Burly, doing, Humble Bee!
IN Wherethou art is CLINE for me. F-Tsg3
- Let asemsail for Porto Rique,
Far -of hests through seas to seek,
~ wilifollew thee alone,
Thou animated torrid zone! -
Zigzsg steerer. desert-cheerer,
Let me chase thy wavy lines,
M Keep me nearer, me thy hearer,
e Singing oser shru!schd vines.
Insect lover of the sun,
Joy of thy dominion.
Sailor cf the atmosphere,
Swimmer through the waves oi air,
Voyager Of light and noon,
Epicurean Of June,
Wait, l prithee, till come
Within ear-shot Of thy hum
All without is martyrcom.
When the South wind, in May days,
With a net Of shining haze
Silyers the horizon wall,
And, with soflness touches all,
Tints the human countenance
With a color of romance,
And, iniusing subtle heats,
Turns the sods to violets,
Thou in sunny solitudes,
Rover Of the underwoods,
The green silence dost displace
With thy mellow breezy bass.
Hot midsummer petted crone,
Sweet to me thy drowsy tone,
Telling of countless sunny hours,
Long days and solid banks OF flowers,
OF gifts of sweetness wiihou; bound
Ir Indian wildernesses found,
OfSyrian peace, immortal leisure,
z Firmest cheer, and bird-lke pleasure
Aught unsavory or unclean
Hath my insect never seen,
But violets and biiberry bells,
Maple sap, and daffodils,
Grass with green flag halfmast high,
;5uccory to match the sky,
Columbine with horn 0: honey,
Scented fern, and agrimony,
Glover, cateh-fy, adder's tongue,
= = And briar roses, dwelt among;
All beside was unknown waste,
- All was picture as lie past.
Wiser far than human seer,
Yellow-breech'd philosopher!
Seeing only ha, is fair,
Slipping only what is sweet,
Thou dost mock a; fate and care,
Leave the chalf and take the wheat.
When the fierce northwestern blast
Cools sea and land so far aad fast,
Thou already slumberesi deep
Woe and want thou can'st out-sleep-
Want and woe, VIII ich toriurcs Us,
Thy'sleep makes ridiculous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09
4aftrp.
To the Humble Bee.

The editor of the London Literary Journal has
said this poem Of Ralph Waldo Emerson's might
vie with Anacreon's lode to the Grasshopper.''
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
TIE TIME TO MARRY.

The would-be wise this council give
"Let loves fond passion cool!
The man who early weds will live
To think himself fool.
The CALLING chain that frets his limb,
Wears deeper day bv day;
Experience little teaches him
Who gives the heart away.
He wise1y;weds who weddeth late,
A thrifty, unimpassioned mate.
When wrinkled oaks shall twining cling,
With tendrils like the vine;
When ravens, like the linnet, sing
With melody divine;
When honey drops from withered leaves,
And not from summer flowers;
When winter brings us golden sheayes,
And snow-drift sunny hours;
When truth abused makes faIsehood right,
Go withering wed and find delight.
The trembling notes young birds awake,
Rise sweetly into tune,
As April buds expanding make
The flowery wreath of June
So love begun in iife's young day,
Natures with manhood's prime
Deties the canker OF decay,
And stronger grows with time;
o early qnaff loves nuptiai wine,
And all that's best in life is thine.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
The Law of Newspapers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tice to the contrary are considered as wish
ing to continue their subscription. +
2. II subscribers order the discontinuance oil
their periodicals, the publisher may continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid
3. IL subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the Office to which they
are directed, they held responsible, till they
have settled the bill and ordered them alscon-
tinued 80
4. If subscribers remove to otherplaces with
out informing the publisher, and the papers are
sent to the former direction, they are held res
psnsible.
5. The Courts have decided that refusing to
take periodicals from the Office, OF removing
and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facia
evidence Of intentiona fraud.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

A SAD wARslNG.-A young gentle
man who had been educated for the pre-
fession of a dandy, but who not having
the means to set himself up in the busi-
ness, had turned his attention to the loaf.
ing business with considerable ability as
an amateur in that line, was found dead
on Christmas day, at Galla:in, having evi-
dently died under particularly shocking
circumstances. In swallowing lump of
molasses candy. the sticky edible had
caught the end of his moustache and pull
ed it down his throat, and painful death
was the consequence, though the jury could
not agree as to whether it was the result
of strangulation, or poison by the nitrate
OF silver in the hair dye with which the
moustache was colored.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
dbt poet' S Golunllr
STARLIGHT REFLECTIONS.
By GEORGE p. MORRIS.

twas night. Near the murmuring Saone,
We met with no witnesses by,
Bat such as resplendently shone
In the blue-ffntsd vault of the sky;
Your head on my bosom was laid,
As you said you would ever be mine,
And promised to love, dearest maid,
And worship alone at your shrine.
Your love on my heart gently fell
AS the dew on the flowers at eve,
Whose bosoms with gratitude swell,
A blessing to give and receives:
And knew by the glow on your cheek,
And the rapture you could not control,
No power had language to speak
The faith and content Of your soul.
! love you as none ever loved
As the steel to the star l am true;
And /, dearest maiden, have proved
That none ever loved me bat you.
Till Memory loses her power,
Or the sands of existence have run,
Pll remember the star-lighted hour.
That mingied-two hearts into one.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

rs A very loquacious lady once Of
fered to bet her husband fifty dollars that
she would not speak word for week.
''-Done r said the delighted husband.
stalking the money. which the lady imme-
diately put into her pocket. observing very
gravely, that she would secure it until the
wager was decided.
+. Why. madam cried the husband, 81
have won il already"
:. You are mistaken in the time" said
the lady. :. mean the week after / am
buried.'
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
Poetry and Fashion.

Splashing through the cutters,
Trailing through the mire,
Mud up to the ankles,
And a Z" leetle" higher -
Little boys uproarioas,
cause you show your +" feess !"
Bless me this is inglorious,
Sweeping down the streetst
Bonnet on the shoulders,
Nose up to the sky:
Both hands full of fiounces,
Raised a Ia Shanghai -
tnderskirts hsspattered,
Looking amazing next.
Al vcug silks g get watered,s
Sweeping down the street.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
ArCHIsoN KANSAS TERRITORY, TUESDAY, APRIL T. 1856.

me fonr hundred dollars Tor the privilege
of chopping down the trees, and l was glad
to get rid of them, for the purpose of ma
king sheep pasture. :"
"a sheep pasture r' the husband cried
in astonishment.
"Yes, it makes yeTv fine one.
bought one hundred and fifty sheep. and
then had some money left, which added
to that in the bank. Last summer sold
four hundred pounds of woel. at forty cents
per pound"
"That amounts to one hundred and sixty
dollars" said Dana, after slight calcula-
ton.
Precisely, without counting the increase
of lambs. think did very well by that
trade
"You are better manager than am,
Nelly. Hereafter you shall be head OF
the house."
"Thank you, but am perfectly content
ed to resign, now that you have arrived"
"Then You have no more wonderful
bargains to relate z" he asked.
"Yes," she replied. with slight hesi-
fancy, 81 have made one more trade; but
perhaps it is one that will displease YOU"
"What, after my hearty welcome q
You can do nothing in future, that I'll not
approve of. Remember, Nelly, I've re-
turned poor in pocket, and none too well
in health"
81 will take such excellent care of you,
that your health will be quite restored by
spring; and as for being poor, why that is
absurd, when you have good farm, well
stocked, nearly a thousand dollars in the
| bank"
'sBesides treasure of wife,"
"Thank you. But will you step into the
parlor and see my latest trade!"
Dana followed his wife, and as she
opened the door, she pointed Significantly
to dark object in one corner of the room
"A piano. cried the as;onished hus-
band.
ayes, a good, well toned piano. But
before you express your surprise, let me
tell you how earned it. I sold all the
butter that I made during the last nine
months, and invested the proceeds in an
instrument that knew you longed for, and
to tell the truth, was rather anxious to
own myself, but never said so, and until
found myself able, never thought OF
buying one. Now, are you angry2"
Angry
Mr.. Dana has never expressed wish
to roam again. He is perfectly satisfied
that he can find more happiness on his
farm, and in the society of his wife, than
he could if surrounded by all the gold
mines in California.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

PATS IDEA OF cHEAP sEwsYAFER.
"A gentleman visiting his estates in Ire
land. was standing in field noticing work
that was being done, wien lie overheard
Paddy telling Pat OF some terrible intel
llgence from the seat Of war. The news
appeared so very astounding that Pateeald
hardly make up his mind TO swallow The
whole of il without some further authority;
so he inquiries, -
sAnd faith, where did you get hold Of
the intillige nee z'
"och.v said his companion, sand didn't
| rade iv'ry blessed word IN the chaPe
newspaper that's prensed in the town.
"And dye belase what ye see IN The
Echape pren,s g inquired Pat,
aAnd why shouldn't ye behave that as
well as any other Ais ginilenlan as
prents il
..Because.y said Pais ely lay faith. l
don't think they can afford 20 spaks the
truth for the money =
/
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

A LovELEss HoaE.-There is no loneii-
ness, there can be none IN all the waste or
peopled deserts of the world, bearing the
slightest comparison with that of an un-
loved wife! Shs stands amidst her fami-
ly like living statue amongst the marble
memorials of the dead-instinct with life.
yet paralyzed with death-the burning
tide of natural feeling circling round her
heart; the thousand channels frozen through
which that feeling ought to fow..
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
|ez.Nz,s,
bHsY.

site is situa-
Kansas Terri
e town of la
ely populated
he finest soii
/, with a per-
ew eff the riv-
below. The
lated on a bed
y. Arrange
Id stone coal
lt Stock Com
n time there
bow, in course
ill, which Will
3 weeks; also.
IS in process of
r the accom-
{ time.
Is Immediate
ping, by call
han Hartman,
gents to sell
9th may at all
ready to ac-
most liberal
RAFT,
MrNGroN,
'KApLEY,
LINs.
Trustees.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

The MOTHER AND THE wlpow.-The
following well portrayed picture we take
from religious paper. If there is any
situation which deserves sympathy and
commands respect, it is that of the mother
left by the loss of her husband. her earthly
stay and support, to buffet the elements of
adverse fortune alone
I've are slow to acknowledge any wo-
manly character. living or dead, as supe-
rior to that of the good motEer-such as
we find her In all our communities. Size
is. perhaps, called to no single grea; ast Of
deyotedness-but her whole life is a sa-
crifice for the good of others. How she
works to bring up her children. No labor
Is two hard. She denies herself every
comfort TO give them an education. She
would part with her own hearts blood to
make them happy.
s.This devoledness becomes more re-
markable when by the death of the father,
the mother is left to struggle alone through
life. If we were TO set out to explore this
city, we should find many poor widow,
with five or six children dependents upon
her, struggling for her suPpor, with pa
tience and courage truly heroic. With no
friends TO help her, and no means of sup.
port but her needle, she undertakes to pro-
vide for her little family. She makes her
home in IN aztec, and there she sits and
struggles with poverty. No one comes to
see her. She hears only the cry of those
hungry little mouths. which call to her for
bread. And there she tolls all day long,
and often half the night, that they may
not want. And yet she does not COM
plain. If only her strength holds ont. and
her efforts are successful, her mothers
heart is satisfied and grateful"
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
| |GRIDLEY.

hrch 5, 1858.
nsive travel in
tes, as a Gen.
Linilnent, /, ana
or me with a
ir Restorative,
duce it in many
my own head
bic properties,
al color. am
il;n Jss wlise
ottles, my hair
81 eighteen, and
md l would not
pr the price of
to any matter
Restorative
ngaged in the
to hear from
Tennessee.
B. ROOME.
estorative con-
hn the clarified
hereafter we
on hand both
Which contains
ired to specify
st. Louis, 31G
all Druggists
y patent nedi-
terms at Prof.
Sett street, st.
ottles For So;
quarts SO, or
rSer discount
}.
oriental Sana-
gle Life Pills,
or the money
Err this and try
son X. T.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

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advance, So. If inserted on credit, candidates
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n All advertisements must be paid for in
advance, or at the expiration Of three months.
EV All letters addressed to the Editors
must be POST PAID, to receive attention.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01


WAKING UP THE HEARERs.-We have
heard of an old minister In Kentucky, who
purchased whistle, and when his hearers
went to sleep as usual, he emitted from ii
a very shrili sound. AL were awake. and
stood up to hear him say
. You are a set of smart specimens of
humanity, amt yez" as he slowly gazed
al his wondering people; /" when preach
the gospel, you go to sleep; when play
the fool, you are awake, and lock like a
rush of hornets with pole in their nest !.
"a A fellow who had written some
verses. submitted them TO the inspection Of
:. quiz"
Don. you think they have pashos and
elegance" said he.
Yes. sir, and ! dare say hey would
shine, if you only would communicate q
little FIRE 20 tasna."
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
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