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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
CENTRAL OHIO RAILRoAD.-The Zane

CENTRAL OHIO RAILRoAD.-The Zanes-
vile Aurora says regular meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Central Ohio Railroad,
for the election Of Directory, was held in
that city Oh Tuesday. The meeting was
characterized by complete harmony, and
passed of more smoothly than any that has
precededi' j.. Every member of the old
Board was elected without dissenting
voice, which was nothing more than just
compliment to them, for the able manner in
which they have transacted their official
business, and the watchfulness over the in
tcrests of the road they have constantly ex-
ercised. The following are the names OF
the Members of the Board:
Elias Fassett, New York; D. w. Deshler
Franklin County; J. w. Baldwin, do; Geo.
B. Wright, Licking County; C. B. Goddard,
Muskingum Co.; D. A2plegate, do; Fl. j..
-Jewet., DO; George James, do; R. Still
well, do; Isaac w. Hall, Guernsey Co.;
J. d. Wright, Belmont Co.; John Daven-
port, do, Chauncy Brooks, Baltimore.
Alter the adjournment of the meeting of
the Stockholders, the Directors met and re-
elected Elias Fassett, President; HI. j.
Jewett, Vice President, D. Applegate,
Treasurer.
1t is quite satisfaction to the Stock
holders, the creditors, and the community
generaly-all of which have direct inter-
est in the success of the Road, to know that
its interests are now in able and judicious
hands-in the hands of men who have the
entire confidence Of all who know them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

Ono STATE FAIR IrEMs.-The Ohio
State Fair will commence at Cleveland
Sept. %, Thursday holding four days
The principal railroads which will be
brought into requisition during the Fair,
will carry passengers at half fare during
the week of the Fair, and stock and articles
free, viz: The Cleveland and ToIedo; Cleve-
land and Pittsburgh; Cleveland and Mahon-
ing; Cleveland and Columbus; Little Miami,
Columbus g. Xenia; Cincinnati, Wilmington
& Zanesville; Cincinnati, Hillsboro Y
Chillicothe; Cincinnati, Hamilton g. Day
ton; Dayton & Michigan; Central Ohio;
Steubenville & Indiana, and Hamilton q
Eaton. Ali other roads will carry passen-
gers at half fare; some will, and others may
charge half freight upon stock and articles
for exhibition.
Visitors should be careful to procure the
half.fare tickets before taking seats in the
cars, otherwise they will be charged full fare
both ways.
The grounds are within the city, and very
convenient of access. Every effort will be
made by the citizens of ClevelaLd to furnish
accommodations to visitors, by opening Pri-
yate houses during the week. Com mittees
will be appointed to give information in re-
gard to accommodations.
Hotel accommodations in Cleveland are
ample and to the Weddell have been added,
this season, some 800 rooms, and to the
Hotel an ensire story in height.
Exhibitors should get their stock and
heavy articles on the ground during the
week preceding the Fair, as all freight
trains will be taken off the principal roads
during the Fair.
There is already every assurance of
a very fine and large show of stock, of all
kinds A driving ring, one-ihird of mile
in circu inference, has been prepared, on one
side of which elevated seats are being erect
ed sufficient to seat 1000 persons. A small
charge, to cover the expense OF erecting
these seats, will be made for admission to
them. The grounds are finely shaded and
sodded, and the buildings arranged to afford
the greatest possible convenience to exhi-
bitors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
The DrsooEAcY ACKNOWLEDGED TO Z

The DEMOCRACY ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE
IN FAvos OF THE EXTENSION OF SLAVERY
The New York Day Book, leading BUcH-
ANAN organ, which the Hunker journals of
this State quote from more freely than from
any other paper out of the State, states the
position of the Democratic party in the
following explicit language:
"We hold negro slavery to be right,
right 1er Sc. right in itself, in the nature and
necessity of Things; that while there are
defects or imperfections o. detail, as in
everything else, and in all human institu-
tions there are, perhaps, no more evils con-
nected with Southern society than that at
tie North, that negroes are negroes aud not
white men, and, therefore, the peculiar do
mcstic institution of the South is no Slavery
at all, but on the contrary, the natural re-
lation of the races, and the normal condi-
ton of society, whenever or wherever whites
and negroes are in juxtaposition. And we
further hold that Slavery extension, so cali
ed, or the free, full, and unemborrassed
movement of Southern population, or its
perfect freedom of expansion--of emigra-
tion-of development southwark and tropic-
ward, is absolutely essential to the peace.
progress and safety of American civilization,
and, indeed, tc the very existence OF the
American Republic. And il our frequent
articles on this particular phase of the
mighty question now upoF US, and before
the people for their action, we have said
that The Northern Democracy, when the
question should be presented to them, would
Lc in favor of the free expansion of Southern
population, or, as the dupes of impos,urs
would term it, the extension of slavery"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

The following resolutions were adopted
by the Somert on Fremont Club, at meet.
ing held August 23d. 1856.
That Whereas: 1t is manifest there has
been since the foundation of this government
a great increase in the power and demands
of the Slave Oligarchy. That this power
has become SO potent as TO have corrupted,
and swayed the political parties, that have
he retofore ruled the changed the
policy of the founders of our confedracy
making the constitution an instrument for
the propagation OF Slavery instead of the
advancement of Freedom, violating time
honored Con promises ,-attempting Wy force
and fraud to introduce Slavery into the Ter
ritory of Kansas, driving the free men of the
North rom the Ballot Boz, at the point OF
the Bayonet and Revolver, all of which acts
are sustained by the present administration,
Sanctioned by the present Democratic Can
didates and not condemned by the candidate
of the American party Millard Fillmore.
lst Therefore RESOLVED, That these outra-
ges demand are entire change in the princi-
Piles of the government as ii is at present
admin istcred, by bringing them oack 10 those
of Washington, Jefferson, and the early
founders.
I'd, That the interests of Free Labor and
the Dignity Of labor require, that the en-
croachment of Slavery on the Territories
of the United States, be checked as a mat
ter of self preservation, of Justice, and
Right.
Sd, That the Democratic Platform is pro-
Slavery and anders to the South; and that
the American Platform lodges the great
issue of the day; and if silence gives consent
sanctions the foul usurpations in Kansas.
4th, That the Republican Party is the
onlv one calculated to check the aggr1ndize-
ments of the Slave power; and right the
CRYING wrongs of Kansas.
18th, That the howl of Dissolution of The
Union set up by Milard Fillmore is the
crv of drowning man, aud there fore to be
r,roiyen him. That he has learned the cry
rom the South and thereby shows "where
!. ooi h,s Schooling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
DiSunion.

Who prates Of disunion now, That pink
of Democracy, the Richmond Enquirer,
speaks of the election of Fremont IS fol-
lows:
His tfrcmcnt'sl election would result in iun,e.
date disTmfen. Tie South, 10 prepare itself for
the sectional movement that would certainly fol-
low, would at once invest her Stale governments
with ample powers. TIE liberty Of individuals
srould be abridged TO secure the well being OF 30
cieiy at large"
Here it will be seer that the South threat
en- to dissolve the Union. For what! Not
Cor any unconstitutional movement-not for
sny act of unjust ueurpntion, but merely for
The constitutions. election of their political
opponents 10 cfEce. There is nothing un-
constitutional in tie Republican platform,
nor in the noarner of their election. yet they
threaten dissontiDn of the Union. Who
fears their empty thrEats!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
HooAand's German Bitters Take
the Lead.
EAroNroN. Geo. July IA, Is,

EAroNroN, Geo., July IA, 1853.
Dear Sir-Your German Bitters are taking
the lead of all other medicines for chronic dis
eases, &c, and ars selling rapidly. Please
send us another box Immediately, or we shall
be out before it arrives. Truly yours,
LYNCH & DAVIS.
Macon. Geo., JAM |, 1851.
DR.. E. l.. STROHECKER said:
81 am happy to say that your German Bitter
are gaining great Repatriation, | think it
will, in future, sell very rapidly"
MONTICELLO, Geo., Oct. 6, 1882.
w. MAXEY & Co., said:
"Your Bitters, though entirely unknown be-
foro in this county have sold rapidly,andgi ven
And tor sale by
H. ALEXAND DER, St. Clairsvills
a. c. MARI N, ST. Clairsyille.
Jas Baker. " ncoIing.
VIM. Dunbar, Uniontown.
Gep. Z. Bethel, Flushing;
r. : Clark, Morristown.
ii. II. Moot. Barnesyille
Nj. p. Miles &Son.. Somerton
And by Dealers in Medicines everywhere,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

9th, That this is not the first time James
Buchanan has squared himself to suit the
South, and that the people want no man for
President who can so easily change his
identity, and square himself to suit Sec
ton.
7th, The self reliance, indomitable en-
ergy. uryielding irmness spotless integrity,
Superior Intelligence, political principles
of John C. Fremont make him as the man
for the crisis.-and we here yield him our
undivided support, believing him to be the
only candidate for President before the peo-
pie in whose firm hand aided by William l..
Dayton the ship of State would ride free
from danger of wreck in its present crisis.
THOMAS SMITH, President.
GBAKvILLE T. WELLoNs, Sect.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

ELErHANTINE WREsTLE OF JAPAN.-The
attention of all was suddenly riveted upon a
body of monstrous fellows. who tramped
down the beach like so many large elephants
They were professional wrestlers, and form
ed part of the princes, who kept them for
their private amusement and for public en-
tertainmeni. They were twenty five in
number, and were men enormously tai in
stature, and immense in weight of flesh.
y They we're all so immense in
flesh, that they appeared to have lost their
distinctive features, and seem to be only
twenty-five masses Of fat. Their eyes were
barely visible through long perspective of
socket, the prominence Of their noses was
lost in the puffiness of their bloated cheeks,
and their heads were almost set directly on
their bodies, with merely folds of flesh were
the neck and chin ure usually found. Their
great size, however, was more owing 10 the
development OF muscle than to the deposit
tim of fat; for, although they were evidently
well fed, they were not less we'll exercised, /,
and capable of great feats of strength. As
a preliminary exhibition of the power of
these men, the princes set :hem to removing
the sacks of rice to a convenient place on
the shore for shipping. Each of the sacks
weighed moi less than one hundred and
twenty-five pounds. and there were only al
couple of wrestlers who did not carry EACH
two sacks at time. They bore the sacks
on the right shoulder, lifted the first from
the ground and adjusting it without help but
obtaining aid for raising the second. One
man carried sack suspended by his teeth, and
another, taking one in his arms, turned re-
peated sumersaults as he held it, and appa-
rently with as much ease as if his tons of
flesh had been only SO much gossamer, and
his load feather.-Narratiue of Commodore
Perry's Expedition.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
River Men Notice.

Berhave's Holland Bitters, has proven
the most valuable medicine to travellers in
use. 1t will prevent the many unpleasant
effects attending change of water it re-
lieves, slowly but surely, the most distress
ing will restore the system to perfec: order.
Fever and Ague, Chronic or Nervous
Debility, Dyspepsia. Indigestion and Head
ache, Weld speedily This delightful prepara-
tion
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

GTThe Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle and
Sentinel, q warm supporter of Fillmore and
Donelson, in a recent article on Mr.. Fill
more, urging his claims upon the South,
makes the following allusien to the seuti-
ments he expressed during his Southern
tour some years Stree: The italics are as
we find them:
.Having made the tour of the South
western Slave States, he announced on the
steos of the State House door in Montgom-
ery, that the anti-sLauery grgudices Of his
early education had been o6liierated By ichat
he had seen in the South Of the happy condi-
tien Of the siaue"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
The Last Prop Gone.

Our opponents. with all the ingenuity
and zeal of which they are possessed, have
been attempting to prove that Mr. FREMONT
is a Roman Catholic, feeling certain that if
they could but establish this fact his defeat
would be certain One by one their proofs
have been demolished, until they were re-
dueed to the simple charge that he was mar
ried by Catholic priest, and that priests of
that denomination could not marry any one
but member of the Catholic Church.
This they harped upon until there were, no
doubt, many persons who believed it. We
are glad to have it in our power TO demolish
even this vestige of case, by the follow
ing, which may be found on pages seventy
eight and eighty-one Of book entitled
"CAEPBELLs and PURcELL's Debate on
the Roman Catholic Religion
MIR. c. says, page rs:
There were two members of the Erscopal
Church. nne of the parties the son Of an Episco-
lslian minister, desrous OF entering into maifir1o-
ny. Bishop fenwick iPurcell's predecessor de-
sired 10 know OF what party they were. and on
learning that they wcrc EpiscopaliaDs- refused TO
marry them, unless previously baptized by himself
PURCELL replies. page 81:
lean say with certainty of nv venerable predc-
cessor that he tuonld not kGre pursued the he
did If TIC STORY BE- trEe, II he EGa Teascn 10 bifrt
the individuals had NEVER BEEN lAPTIzfD, and il
mill tn
who have been rightly baptized in Protestant COM
munions. WARRANT THEM, IF THERE
BE NO OTHER OBSTACLES, THEY SHALL
BE QUICKLY BOUND IN THE INDlSSOLU-
bLE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
These extracts are from the Report of a
Debate on the Rcman Catholic Religion
held in ths BY camore street meeting house
Cincinnati, from the 18th 10 the lst of JAN
alsry, 1887, between ALEXANDER CAMPBELL
Of Bethany, Virginia, and Bishop PURCELL
OF Cincinnati; published by JAMES g. Co.
1897.
Where now stands the charge against
FREMoKT of Catholcism1 Gone like las,
winters snow, ard like it leaving only a
sbixer of horror at the heartess pertinscity
with which any men with any pretensions
to honesty can pursue an honest man.
We would respectfully suggest to our
political opponents that they next under
take TO prove that there is no such person in
existence es Gel. FREMONT.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
The South and Kansas.

The Richmond Enquirer, The leading or
gan Of BUCHANAN in The South, in an article
on Kansas, says:
Cur cause is jpst, snd bcHcr ard interest snd Sc.
Guilty. alike call On Us 10 slare no labor no peril.
no expense, in order TO make Kansas Slave Safe
This paper stands upon the same platform,
and is lattling for tie same end with The
Editor of the G0setie Query. Does the
Gazette endorse tie above langungel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
FREMoNr's CArHoLrc1sn.-The New AL.

FREMoNT's CATHoLrcIsM.-The New AL.
bany Qa) Tribune, an American FILLMORE
paper, says of FREMoSr's Catholicism:
"As to Col. Fremont's Catholicism, we
have always regarded that story as the sheer
est humbuggery. Whatever may have been
the suspicious circumstances referred to BY
certain parties, and to which undue impor-
tance has been attached. we regard them all
as mere dust in the balance. Col. Fremont
is no Catholic We know ,ohat we know,
and have quite as good reason for knowing
it, as Parson Beecher"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
Have YOU Heard the News?

Has the Editor of the GGzette heard the
news from the Iowa election! He published
the election of HILL (Dem ocrat) to Con-
gress, whereas, the fact is CURTIS (Repub-
lican) is.elected by from 1900 to 500 ma
jority Have you heard the news. Captain!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

GTIt was the sale OF copy of "The
Life and Writings of Frederick Dougass,'
by Strickland g. Co., of Mobile, that caused
them to be driven out OF the State of Ala
bama, and their business to be ruined.
Hail Columbia!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

The day for action rapidly approaching and behooves every
friend be in the dissemination Of liberal principles
MEN OF ALL PARTIES ARE RESPECTFULLY INVITED TO
BE PRESENT and citizens Martnsve will maintain their de-
served reputation for hospitality. They take this opportunity of
nouncing that the --,
LATCH STRING WILL Be OUTl
The Lade-hose staunch friends of the Union-e especially
invited to be present.
BY ORDER OF THE CENTRAL CONMITTEE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

OrThere are 6ls male and 4female con-
victs in the Ohio Psnitentiary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

"The assumption that we have right to
take from another nation its domains be-
cause we want them, is an abandonment OF
the honest character which our country has
acquired. To provoke hostilities by unjust
assumptions would be to sacrifice the peace
and character of the country, when all its
interest might be more certainly secured,
and its objects attained, by just and healing
counsels, involving no loss of reputation. =
Fremonrs Letter of Acceptance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
REPRESENTATIVE ELECTORS.

Dist
Isi-JOnN b. SFALLO, Of Hamilton
2nd-RlCHARD NJ. CORWINE, of Hamilton.
2d-PETER ODLIN, of Montgomery.
6th-E, p. EVANS, Of Adams.
: 1ih-WiLLIAM ii. p. DENNY, of Warren
sfh-J. II. Fl BBEhE. of Delawares
9th-R0BERT G. PENNINGTON.o of Seneca.
I0:h-FRANClS CLEVELAND, of Sciotz.
lith--JOHN WEIGH, Of Athens.
l9th--DANIEL HUMPHREY, Of Licking.
l3th--HENRY D. COOKE, OF Erie
lsth-JOHN NJ. HODGES. Of Tqscarawas
l6th-DAVIS GREEN, 1f Washington.
l7th-MILLER PENNINGTON, OF Belmont
1sth-AARON WILCOX, Of Lake.
2ftk-AMOS f. BUSS, of Carroll.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
Republican State Nominations.


Republican State Nominations.
! OzIAs BOWEN, of Marion County.
FOR sUrRkMH JUDeE-FULl TKRN.
JOSIAH SCOTT, of Butler.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
ANSON sMYTH, of Franklin.
rsn xENBkz OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
.ts JOHN wADDLE, of Ross.
FOX CONGRESS-,
CHARLES j. ALBRIGHT, of Guernsey.
~D~---~~~---
Republican County Nominations.
FOR CLERK OF THE COURT,
eco. w. HCGE, of Goshen township.
FOR ssERIFT,
HUGH M,NEELY, of Pease.
FOR AUDITOR,
PARviN WRIGHT, of Coleraia.
FOR RECORDER,
JOSHUA T. BRANDEN6EBG, of Flushing.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
JOHN MKISsON, Of Smith.
FOR suRvEToR,
JAMES R. M'MILLAN, of Richland.
FOR DIRECTOR OF TIE IxFIRMAEI,
SOLOMON BENTLEY, Jr., of Richland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

THE HIeHwAYMAE PLEA.-"After we
shall have offered Spain price for Cuba
far Geyond its present ralue, and this shall
have been refused, it will then be time TO
consider the question, does Cuba in the pos
session of Spain seriously endanger our tn
fernal peace and the existence of our cher
ished Unionl Should this question be an
swered in the affirmative, then by every
law, human and divine, are shall be justified
in ,cresting IL from Spain u Ue have The potoer. -
Buchanan's Ostend Circular.
An Honest Mans View of the same
Subject,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04
Mr.. C. says, page rs:

There were two members of the Episcopal
Church. one of the parties the son Of an Episco-
lslian minister desirous OF entering into matrino
ny. Bishop Fenwick iPurcell's predecessor de-
sired 10 know o; what party they were. and on
learning that they wcre Epscopalians. refused to
marrY Them unless previously hapiizod bH himself
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-09-04

LAMPsvILLE, Ohio.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-08-02

Legislature peaceably assembled to discuss some
thing which they thought fit to be discussed; to re-
so'Ve something which they thought ought to be
resolved, or to enact something which they Thought
IL their duty to enact. or course they were iusi
where they had u right to go, and were doing Jus,
What they had u right to do. Now it is very pos.
s,oie that theii discussions might be very unwise.
thelr resolves very unscund, and their onactments
very imperative. But it is not one of tho Presi.
dents rights or duties to dispense peaceable assem-
blles, because he anticipates or discovers that their
proceedings may be or have been imperative, I'M
sound or unwise. If for these pretexts, or any
pretexts, he can decide one poaceable assembly
improper he can anuther--he can all; and if by
military force he can dispense one, he can another
aud all. And the right Of the people peaccably to
assemble for any purpose, and all purposes, de.
ponds only upon executive pleasure. Quod pyincipi
pta6uit, rigorem legis label.
We are under IA despotism rs unmitigated as
that OF France, Russia or the Roman Empire.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms
has been i~nfringed
The right of the people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers and effects against unreal
sonable searches and seizures, has been violated;
and now
The right of the people peaceably to assemble is
The men by whom and for whom all this is done
are certainly doing what they can to test tAe
strength OF the Union;-but they over estimate
theIr strength when they tell us the Union is in
danger.
There is another remedy, which the people will
apply IN Novomber.-N. I. Erening post.