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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
Fremont's Religion.

1t has been charged that Col. FREMONT
is Catholic. The New York Tribune thus
.ilences that charge
awhile we have been hearing Col. Ere
mont's character and position canvassed
pretty freely for the last six months, we
solemnly aver that we have never, up to this
hour, hear any friend proclaim him a Roman
Catholic or raise any question whatever
concerning his religious faith. On the
other hand, his adversaries have been con-
stantly setting ahoat this Story of bis
being a Catholic, and, when refuted ant
silenced, they would let it rest for a week
or two and than start it again.
"Col Frem ont was baptized, reared, ant
confirmed in the Protestant Episcopal
Church, to which he has ever adhered; and
we challenge The Express to prove that "hi:
friends are riding both sides of the fence
and "are playing Tor him doubt part" on
on this subject. If such "friends" art
known 70 The Express, as its article neces
sarily implies, that paper can name them
as we now dare it do. We object entirely
to any inquiry into the religious faith of a
candidate for office; we hold it at war will
that Constitution which the Union-saver:
affect so to revere; we do not know, anC
never sought to know, what is Mr.. Buch-
anan's or Mr. Donelson's faith; and, though
we know that Mr. Fillmore is Unitarian
and have an impression that Mr.. Brecken'
ridge attends the. Presbyterian Church, i
any. we consider all this entirely matte
between these gentlemen respectively ant
their Maker, and sincerely pity the narrow
bigotry of the man who would vote for OF
against either of them on grounds of religi-
GUS laith: But this mean and false pretencs
that Col. Fremont is Romanist, after tht
truth has been repeatedly stated is deserving
of the severest re5lke. A similar false
hood, pers listed in on grounds equally frivol
Gus, was the means OF depriving Gen. Scot
in 1852 of many votes. We shall take care
that it does not prove equally potent
against Col. Fremont"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
County Convention.

In another column may be found the pro-
ceedings of the County Convention which
met in this place or Thursday last. 1t was
unquestionablv one of the best meetings of
the kind assembled in this place for years,
ooth in respect to numbers and character of
those in attendance. The proceedings were
perfectly harmonious. and the names and
platform of the Philadelphia Convention
were endorsed unanimously.
The proceedings of the day were enliven-
ed by the excellent music Of the Belmoni
Brass Band, which made its first appear
ance on that occasion. Messrs. THEAKER
PENNINGTON and CowEN favord the meeting
with speeches upon the political signs o.
the times, and in advocacy of the principle:
the Republican party. We will try and 6nt
room for Mr.. PENN1NeToN's speech in oul
next paper. Mr.. THEAKER is prominen
American, being, we are told, the Deputy
for Belmont County. His voice will bt
heard on the stump this fall, and his blow.
will tell with tremendous effect wherever
they strike He is an effective stumper.
Or our ticket little need be said, for the
men composing it are we'll known to oul
citizens as men of sterling worth and fully
competent to discharge the duties of the Of
fees to which they have been elected, shoult
the people at the ballot box ratify thei
nomination
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

JOHN BRoUGH'-Miracles will never cease
Who would have thonght that John Brougt
could ever forsake the Locofoco party, Al
the Indianapolis Republican meeting, las
week, he said that for twelve years he hat
taken no part in politics, and tina: if he made
a speech upon the old platform it might no
be applicable now.
The Journal says: Mr.. Brough was once
the most prominent leader of the Democracy
of Ohio, and as such prepared with his own
hand the platform of 1874 in that State
when MIR. Polk was running for the Presi.
dency, and M. Todd for Governor. That
pla tform declared the Democracy of Ohio to
be uncompromisingly opposed 20 the exten-
sion of Slavery, and from that position Mr..
Brough has not taken a step backwards.
His position now is the same as in 1854, and
and if the Democracy of the Union had re-
maned true TO their position we should not
g. ee so many staunch and reliable men of the
party ranging under the banner of the op-
position.
We hope to hear the lion voice Of John
B.ough before the campaign is over, urging
forward the hosts OF freedom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
When did Buchanan Abjure FEEDER
alism?

Mr.. Buchanan was Federalist in 1915
at the age of twenty-five. .na few years
thereafter he abjured it, embraced Demo.
cracy, and to that faith has cIung with un.
swerving fidelity.-Cin. Enquirer.
When did he abjure Federalism! He de.
nounced the administration ofJames Madi.
son. He was elected from ISl7-lS to 1925
as distinctive Federalist; and in 1928
signed a document commencing, "We FEEDER.
aIsts." The "few years" of the Enquirer
lasted: at last, till 1929. He had then been
three years Jackson man. Now, we wish
to know when Buchanan "abjured Federal.
isn't" If he ever did, we confess meyer to
have heard of it. That he was n Jackson
man, and when that party baptized them
selves Democrats, still acted with them, is
true. That he has received the nomination
of that party for the Presidency is true
But when did he ever renounce his original
principles! When did Buchanan "abjure"
Federalism! We shall be thankful to the
Enquirer for information on that point.
In our opinion, one of the very best things
which can be said ofJames Buchanan is, that
he never did "abjure" Federalism; that he
was unwilling TO become an apostate to his
principles for the sake Of promotion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
Explanatory.

1t is no doubt known to many of our read
ers that the American meeting and the Re.
publican meeting both can off last Thurs.
day, one at Barnesville, and the other here
1t has been charged by certain persons that
tn is was brought about by ourself andthat the
day was fixed for our meeting after the time
of the Barnesville meeting was known tc
the public. If the day for holding the
Barnesville meeting was published in Apri
last, the charge is true, if not, the charge
is untrue The Republican Central Com.
mittee met sometime in April and among
some other things done, fixed the day fol
our county nominating convention. 1t was
fixed at that early day in order to save the
trouble of calling another meeting of the
Committee. This we think is perfectly sa.
tisfactory. But again, both notices the
American notice for Barnesville and ours
for this place-were published the sare
day, so that we hao no opportunity of chang.
ing the day. We do not think this matter
is of any importance whatever but it nigh,
be made the pretext for charging something
worse, if left alone, and we have takeL this
method Of adm inisterng qu,etus to it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
The New York Fillmore Club Tur
ned Republican.

At meeting OF the Fillmore Nationa
Club held at the National Hall, in Cana
Street, on Saturday evening last, MIR. Ben
iamin Van Ripper, the President, in calling
the meeting to order, made the following
remarks:
"Gentlemen: AS President o. the Ameri-
can National Club, have called you to-
gether tonight. / have called you at the
usual time of meeting, but have called you
upon business of the most vital character
and Importance. At a meeting held on the
9th of March, last, you elected me to pre-
side over this club during The ensuing CAM
paign. At that time you saw fit to refer to
me, by most fattering resolutions, the con-
cluding one of which uttered language to
the effect that should lead you would iol-
low. | have no desire to dictate the course
to be pursued by this club; that is matter
you must agree upon yourselves; but what
this arrangement shall be is the object OF
nv convening you now; in other words,
desire you to decide what party you will
now side with, as matters stand in the pre-
sent political crisis.
"For my part, have decided to go over
to the Republican party. (ApPfause.) | have
decided to go over upon the question solel,
of slavery. (Loud applause.) feel it our
duty not to renounce the great American
party, but to take sides upon great national
issues IF bid adieu to you, Go so with
great regret. shall hold you to me with
hooks of steel, and we will fight together
valiantly and unyieldingly in the coming
contest. cloud and continued cheers. The
Secretary will read some resolutions. 1t
they meet the approval of the majority, the
decisive step is taken, and action final. II
majority decide against them, then be this
the will of the majority"
A series of resolutions was then offered,
declaring that the Club would go into the
support of the nominees of the Philadelphia
Convention, their name being changed 10
the "American Republican National Club"
An address to the American party, from the
President, was then read. At the termina-
ton of the address, three hearty cheers
were given for the "American Repu blican
National Club" The meeting adjourned
till This evening, when arrangements Will
be made for uniting with the Republicans
in the ratification meeting on "Wednesday
evening.
I'VE deem it simple act Of justice
to say that the facts in the above article are
contradc:ed by the N. Y. Express. Il is
question of veracity between the Express
and the other papers in N. Y. City. The
Express admits the existence of such blub,
but says no one but the President, Mr.. VAN
RrrER, went ouer. On the other haud the
Organ more jealous than the
Express, denies that there ever was such
society in New Ysrk.-ED. CHRONICLE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
The Presidential EleetiOn-a Cal
culatiOn.

The calculators are at work already upon
the Presidential Election. An sold line
Whig," in whose estimates and predictions
we have several times and reason to rely
send US the following communication, with
his table of the probable votes of the State:
Editor Evening Bulletin
Sir: Annexed hand you a careful calcu-
ation of the probable result of the approach
ing Presidential election. The estimate is
based upon the views Of moderate men OF
both parties in all sections of the Union,
and, in my opinion, after the votes are count
ed in November next, twill be found l am
not far short Of the result. In making this
estimate have looked upon the canvass as
narrowed down to Mr.. Buchanan and Col.
Fremont; for, Notwithstanding the prefer
ences any of us may have for other persons
named and nominated for the Presidency, it
cannot be denied that, when it comes to
voting. freemen do not feel inclined to throw
their ballots away on those whom they well
know to have not the slightest chance Of
being elected, and by this means assist in
power men whom they desire to see defeat
ed. AS it requires but l49 electoral votes
to elect, you will observe that | elect Col.
Fremont without the votes of eithe. Della.
ware or Missouri, in both Of which States
he has an equal chance with Mr.. Buchanan,
and us there are two Buchanan electoral
tickets in the field in Missouri, Denton and
anti -Benton.) l think Fremont's chances
there decidedly the best. have given Mr..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

Buchanan denounced the administration
of Madison; has he ever been heard to say
that was wrong! Has he even been heard
in any speech, document, or letter of any
sort proclaiming the equal rights of man,
liberty and fraternity, or such doctrines, so
common to Democratic orators.
To US, all OF this is of no Importance; but
it becomes curious question when party,
which processes to be altogether Democrat
ic, and has never nominated one for the
Presidency who was not consistent Demo
urat, now goes to the ranks of pure, original.
cnde filed Federalism for its candidate!
The Enquirer may think it unimportant.
bit there are a good many old fashioned
Democrats who don't like the men who were
opposed to Madison in the trying times Of
the war.-Cin Gazette
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
An OLD LINE WING.

DEMocRATIc.--Mr.J ]. RANDOLPH TUCKER
a Delegate to the Cincinnati Convention
from Winchester, Virginia made speech
while at the Convention, before the "Y Young
Mems National Democratic Association" o
Cincinnati, in which he proclaimed "hej jus
tice Of slavery, religiOusEy, socially snd po
Micaly and rsrsrentlv thanked his God fo'
the high privilege of being slaue holder.
That is the simon pure unadulterated Blacl
Democracy of 1856.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

BAD News I'VE learn by the telegraph
that Oh Tuesday last the bill to admit Kan
sas with her present Constitut ion was lost
in the lower house of Congress by vote ol
l06 to lO7. Where were the friends OF
freedom, when the vote was taken' If ab-
sent from their posts they will have fear
full reckoning to settle with their constitu-
ents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

RATIFIcATGoN.--The largest political
meeting ever held in West Chester, Pa.
was held there on Thursday evening of last
week to ratify the Philadelphia nominations
Spirited addresses were delivered, and the
platform was adopted with three hearty
cheers
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

QUERB!--Will he Gazette please inform
US at what time the alien and sedition laws
were "s,rept" from our statute book. We
are anxious to know the exact date. Out
with it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

TThe Congressional Kansas Investi-
eating Committee have finished their labors
and will soon report their labors to Congress.
They examined about 600 witnesses.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03
The Old Federalist.

Tie Democratic press are making light
of Mr.. Buchanan's action with the cid Fed
eral party. It is spoken of as mere youth
full .indiscretion, Notwithstanding the fact
that he pas thirty eight years old before he
acted outside of the Federal Party, and has
at no time dsavow ed his Federal opinions.
Fortunately, Mr.. Buchanan is fully on the
record, and it will be impossible for him to
cover up the evidence Of his former position.
We are indebted to the Galena Daily Ad-
rertiser for the following facts to which We
invite attention:
In 1914 and 1916 he was elected to the
State Legislature of Pennsylvania as a Fed
eralist, beating his opponent, Mr.. o. Rog-
ers, Democrat, by about 300 votes. In
1920 he was elected to the United States
House of Representatives by the Federal
party in opposition to The Democratic candid
ates, and remained in Congress for ten years
being elected four times as FsderaI'sf.-
His vote in those elections, and that OF his
opponent, was as follows:
lS2O-James Buchanan, Federal 4S42
Jacob Hibshman, Democrat 5000
Is22-James Buchanan, Federal 275S
Jacob Hibshman, Democrat ls4s
ls24-James Buchanan, Federal $500
Samuel Houston, Democrat 3o46
lS26--James Buchanan. Federal 276o
John McCamant, Democrat 2S0I
There was no disguise then about the
Federalism of the present Democratic NOM
inee for President He gloried in his Fed
eralsm, aad rioted in exultant hate and
abuse of the Democratic party. His speeches
were Of poisoned bitterness. Even so late
as 1929 he Joined with number Of prom
inent Federalists in circular recommend
ing one Mr.. Gregg, Federalist, as a can
dida,e for the Pennsylvania Legislature
Surely the modern slave driving Democracy
are humbly conscious of their weakness
when they borrow the name of such man
as James Buchanan, to strengthen and con-
solidate their party.-Dstreit Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

6rA large and spirited Fremont ratiica-
ton meeting was held in Albany on the
24th ult.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

GIVE clip the following article from
the columns of the Wheeling Inteaigencer,
and though not editorial, i: gives it some
show of endorsement. 1t corresponds so
we'll with cur own ideas of the result as
gathered from the tone of our exchanges
both Republican and Democratic, and from
the opinions of men of all political parties
from all parts of the county, with whom we
have cohversed during the last month, that
we publish it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

:.Eternal hostility to every'form oftyr.
amy over the mind of Man,
"We are to use the first and last and
every occasion which offers to oppose
the extension of Slavery. .''..Webster in
1s47.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

1--The above communication should have
appeared last week but was received too
late.-ED. CHRoN.1
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-03

in the cause itself there is angelic power
Unseen of men, the great spirits of History
combat by the side OF the people of Kansas
breathing divine courage. Above al
towers the majestic form of Washington
once more, as on the bloody field, bidding
them to remember those rights of Human
Nature for which the War of independence
was waged. Such q cause, thus sustained
is invincible.
The contest, which, beginningin in Kansas,
has reached us, will soon be transferred
from Congress to a broader stage, where
every citizen will be not only spectator, but
actor; and to their judgment confidently
appeal. To the People, nov on the eve OF
exercising the electoral franchise, in choos-
ing Chief Magistrate of the Republic, ]
appeal, to vindicate the electoral franchise
in Kansas. Let the bal lot-box of the Union,
with multi,udnous might, protect the ballot
box in that Territory. Let the voters every
where, while rejoicing in their own rights,
help to guard the equal rights of distant tel-
low-citizens; that the shrines of popular in
uOW uCeSSidLcus uC oohSlihCu
anew; that the ballot-box, now plundered,
may be restored: and that the cry 81 am an
American citizen" may not be sent forth
in vain against outrage Of every kind. In
just regard for free labor in that Territory,
which it is sought to blast by unwelcome as
sociation with slave labor; in Christian
sympathy with the slave, whom it is pro-
posed to task and to sell there; in stern con-
demnation of the Crime which has been con-
summated on that beautiful soil; in rescue
of fellow-citizens, now subjugated to tyran-
nical Usurpation; in duti:ul respect for the
early Fathers, whose aspirations are now
ignobly thwarted; in the name o: the Con-
stitution, which has been outraged-of the
Laws trampled down-of Justice banished--
of Humanity degraded-of Peace destroyed
of Freedom crushed to earth; and, in the
name of the Heavenly Father, whose SER
VICE is perfect Freedom, make this last
appeal.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03
THE CUMBERLAND c.va ne9 ne Wig


AZ meeting Of portion Of the citizens Of Cu,nber.
land, Tor the purpose OF forming company of Cavalry
GEORGE w. PALMER called 10 the chair ami 10
q. PAGE appointed secretary
Inc OBJECT OF the meeting having been explained by
u the Chairman, on notion committee appointed In
prepare business who after short absence returned and
recommended that the chairman should appout fo
inaglsteria district committee Of FIVE whose duty il
should DO TO canvass their respective districts 10
the number Of recruits and TO report AT their ne1t riot
ing. "'A' '"'e"
In accordance with the above recommendation ,l.
chairman appointed the following committees.
ld Disfrct-Dr. John w. Nash, Col Isaiah Fngl,pd
george Ford, Randolph Harrison and VIM. j. Austin
90 ZHd Disfriet-Wm. H. CLARK g. N. Ryals yirgiuius
Jehnes, NJ o. Miles and John II. Jones
"a Diaret-George w. Palmer, John c. Page Peter
y. Trent WIN. H. Guthrie Hugh Johnson .nJ W w. II
Palmer. ~ VIM -
An Diaret-Wm 7. Johnson Dr. Hugh L. Blap,o,
Henry l. Parish, Leitch Anderson and r. w fJlanton
Inc committee on business further recommended that
committee OF FIVE be appointed draft constitution
hnd bylaws, 10 be reported the no1t meeting for IA.
action The following gentlemen constitute the Commit,
zee John O. Page, II. T. Parish, DR.. c. r. Palmer and
Dr. n. s. Ford. " ' 'u
On motion, the president was added 10 the lie,
On motion, u was resolved meet nj the Cour, IIouse
on the first Friday in December when the COMPANY win
DO regularly organized by the adoption Of Consultation
ana by-aws, the election Of officers &c
There being other business before the rneeuog n,
THIS time, after short bat eloquent speeches from tho Pc
sdent and Others In which true spirit Of the ole,
and OF chValfy infused IL adjourned To meet IN bs
hrst Friday In December indicated In the above ,esl
,uuona Previous 70 Adjourung it resolved TO pub
hsh the proceedings IN the Richmond Wbiv groui,o,
and also 10 the Fsrmyille Journal
GEORGE w. PALMER President.
J0HE Q. PAeE, Secretary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03

IahsoSAl.-hon Willard Fillmore IS a visit Of bus
ness 70 New York, and sill remain there onIy br.e q,
iour days Me- John B. Fairbanks formerly ono Of the
editors Of We Le illustrated journal com
ny suicide 10 New York city, Saturday morning
~ calender Tor seven years the editor Of tho Frank
ry's lNy Commonwealth, has retired giving place "a
anoma, swan, Of the same (Amcrican) school Of po
&c, tus lodon Times says N. Kossuth realized fsOOO
~ Scotland last season. and that he bas re-
ceved eighty invitaons for winter ecgres IN c., NJ
AN Loa nontez s Ia san Francisco She has recent,
scse seea win severe hoseuess which has preven
-. eeI "pg engagements which awaiting her in The
ne resdence w that city, on Friday night from bomo
fnege ot lung% lie formerly Mayor Of B,,mo,e
ena hued many other public stations q respobsibitv
A@ong TIE guests ~ Browns hotel Washington are Ne.
srA frJor, Backs, Richie, and DesitI Of The Virgin,
pres large number Of Senators and members are a
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03

The Now York Times Washington correspondent s,v..
Gen Cass has arrived in excellent health ue dc1i.
that he has been offered tho State Department.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03

FAsptIisn.-Some vandal has defaced the initials Of
Cenefn Washington the vals Of the Rro,to At
fasaic fsha The chaeacters 90 W t77sr and thew
vere co. N nc rcet BY Washington himself They had
Fsusined anjvrcd CO.. thaa three oaartcr az cen
taryi aod Until fee months ego, when some barbarian
partly obltersted them BY chipping out oncha Of the W.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03
PRIvArE oPYHRINes oP RIAL EsrArE
me- CONSUMPTION CURED.

~ NONSTMFTTON CUHED.
49, BIZ NOT DECEIVED by base limitations. HEGEMAN,
CLARK cos GENUINE GOD LIVER OIL disAppon
experience proved superior Others
only reliable for CONSUMPTION.
As there deal spurious oil the adueaed
with seal OIL whale OIL ke &e too much taken
procure the Genuine.
Our Oh s made factory Newfoundland and each
bottle has signature the get HEoix,
CLARK Co. for since the OF Ma RUsHroS partner
there has been article introduced called Ruhton
way connected with r. Q. 90. or II. O. a Co.
Sold By PURCELL, LADD co., and by Drusgss generally
oc23-8ul-fPl
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03

DIED,
~ Cincinnati on The 2Tl e LUCIA TAJcOTT. sJs.t daughter
Of Capt Andrew rAeot Her funeral place hom The Mon
umenial church 81 o'clock, this afternoon.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-03
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