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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
Correspondence of the N. Y. Observer.
Ep.y,r E.,k.,o., ts

LOUIS Napoleon has displayed, for five years
remarkable skill, resolution, and knowledge
Of men and things. But, it is also certain
tkat France is not satisfied. The Emperor
has few devoted frenGs, and reckons many
enemies. He is rather endured, than respect
ed or loved. secret but deep discomfort
exists among vorious classes of the nation.
No security, no confidence in the future ex-
| lists; and come recent symptoms, which the
journals hardly dare mention, show that the
Dissatisfaction is increasing.
1t is not surprising. Our country was ac.
customed, after the return of the Bourbons
in 1911, to freedom of debate. The represen-
taiives enjoyed some liberty, and could make
public the grievances of tho constituents
The press, too, could express it's thoughts
The people, though not wholly free from
ar )itrary rule, had some constitutional protec-
ton This freedom prevailed lrCm 1880 to
1913. But Louis Napoleon has overturned
all with his buyonets. A dumb Senate, a
Legislature that can mako no opposition, a
shackled press, mock elections, an absolute
control in al! acts of the Government, no
security for personal liberty; such is our con-
dition. How can the French long bear such
an oppressive Dictatorship! The national
character cannot be changed in a day. True,
Louis Napoleon found many adherents when
he selzed the Government, because the coun-
try was tired Of party quarrels, and alarmed
at the socialist theories. But as these fears
subsde. signing for our lost liberties re-
turns. Reaction cannot be avoided it is in
the nature OF things.
The class OF literary men take every oc-
cason to show their aversion to the head of
the State, ana the desire to restore Parliu-
mentary debate. They dare not show direct
opposition to the Government, but being
adroit in the use of language, they find a
thousand ways to make known their senti.
ments. Thus, when new member is re.
ceived into the French Academy, or into the
Academy of Moral and Political Science the
discourses delivered before an intelligent au-
dienco are full of sarcastic illusions to the
state OF the country. The Emperor and his
counsellors are vexed, but what shall they
do! They da-e not send ilusirious writer's
to prison or into exile for a mere word that
sounds unpleasanily TO the dictator's ears.
The laboring classes also show opposition.
The secret societies, which had been broken
up by the loss Of their leaders, begin to be
formed again on large scale. The attempt.
ed nsurrection last year at Anglers is not an
isolated act. Everywhere, in the Provinces
as we'll as in Paris, the people meet in secret
assemblies. In vain Louis Napoleon pro-
vides the ..laboring people with work and
higher wages; they ask not only for bread,
bat food for the mind and soul; and the de-
mocratic spirit prevails among them more
and more.
The army, suppose, are so opposed to a
government They veuerate the
great name of Napoleon; they are proud of
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
Capt. Ford and Prohibition.

The Columbus correspondent of the
Cleveland Herald speaks as follows of Capt.
Fcrd on the liquor law
"ThA amendment by Mr.. Phelps to the
temperance bill excepting wine, beer, ale
and cider from its provisions was rejected in
the Senate by the casting vote of Lieut..
Ford He is a thorough prohibi.ionist and
did not Hesitate to take the responsibility"
Three cheers for Tom Ford! That single
act does more to exaIt him in our eyes than
any thing he ever did before. He is sound
on the great platform of opposition to I.um
and Slavery. Let him be sustained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

In lS43 during the memorable contest in
Congress waged by John Quincy Adams in
behalf of the right of petition, and which
grew out of his presentation of memorial
of the dissolution of the Union-a petition
of which he disapproved, but which he con-
tended should be received the legislature of
Ohio passed resolutions of censure against
him, and spread them on tie journal An
effort is making in the present Legislature to
-escind these resolutions: and it is but Justice
that that should be done. The effort in
Congress to expel Mr.. Adams for presenting
that petition was signal failure; and any
censure that may have been cast upon him
in moments of partisan heat was unworthy
of those who suffered themselves to be be.
trayed into it. 1t is time to wipe the blot
from the record.-Pitts Gaeetee
We have not the slightest objection to
their resciHding those resolutions ;of censure
against "the old man eloquent" as often az
they please, yet they were rescinded in the
session lS44-5.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
THE PROSPECT FOR PEACE.

All the late accounts from London and
Paris speak confidently of an early peace.
The Paris correspondent of the New York
Evening Post, in a note 10 private letter
dated the llth ultimo, says:
"You may state to your rea'ers that CON-
mttees have been appointed by the Peace
Congress to whom are to be referred sll ques-
tions of mere detail, ana that the principal
treaty will be signed next Saturday or Tues
day at furthest."
A postscript to another private letter re-
ceived at New York, dated two days later,
and coming from an American gentleman re-
sident at Paris, says:
81 have just received from what is thought
good authority that peace will be proclaimed
within three days. You have it as got it,"
Our own London correspondence also in
spires the hope that the deliberations of the
Peaoo Conference will terminate auspicious-
ly,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
Important trials at the Crystal Pal

uOOs
The following account OF n trial of scales
at the Fair of the American institute, held
in the Crystal Palace in New York, is from
the Pennsy lvanah. We take pleasure in
transferring it tn our columns, rejecting as II
does. great credit upon well known ard sue
cessful New England manufacturing firm.--
We would add that the scales exhibited by
the Messrs. Fairbanks we're taken from their
usual stock in New York, and since the ac.
count Of the trial was published have been
adjudged the best, and gold medal has been
awarded for the larger one and silver media
for the smaller one:-
awe had the pleasure ofwitnessing, lev
days since, an interesting test trial Of various
weighing machines on exhibition at the Fair
Of the American Institute in the Crystal Pa
lace. Tho trial was confined to the relative
merits OF the celebrated Fairbanks Scales, the
sea les manufactured by Dutyee g. Forsyth
of Rochester, N. Y, and a newly patented
scale manufactured at Vergennes, Vt. To
test the real merit Of the scales, the commit
tee placed upon the platform of scale hav-
| ing the capacity OF six tuns, weight OF S39S
pounds, and then removed the weight 10 vari-
ous.. parts of the platform. With this weight
on one corner of the vergennes Scale, the
beam Indicated 333O pounds; when placed on
the opposite corner the beam indicated only
3s77 pounds, showing q difIcrence of l3
pounds; and when removed to the center OF
the platform the beam showed 1887 pounds.
A request was then made that the weight be
again placed on the corner first tried, which
was done, and the weight the beam now in.
uicated was 33S2 pounds, showing differ
ence of pounds from the first trial. This
variation is attributable in part to the ar.
rangemcnt Of the platform upon the bearings
which iorbids the possibility of it's giving
correct weight or agreeing with itself Tit
test was then applied to n Fairbanks Scale
and when the weight was placed on one cor
ner of the platform the beam indicated tin
true peight, 339S pounds; on the second an
third corners the result was the same; on th
fourth corners a slight variation was percep
tible. So extremely delicate was the opera
ton OF Fairbanks Scale, Capacity six tuns
that a quarter of pound weight placed o.
any part of the platform raised the beam.
A Duryre g. Forsyth Scale, Of 40 800 ID.
: capacity was next testeu, anu like the vel
gennes Scale, it fuied to give correct weigh
or to agree v ith itself; it showed u varatio
of ten pounds when the weight was remove
, from one corner to another. One of FL !
banks small Platform Scales was then testC
, with United States standard weights, aud Il
though it had been in constant use for S
q months, it exhibited unerring accuracy. Th
8 sealed weights were then placed on simla
scale manufactured by Duryee g. Forsyth, b
the result was far from satisfactory, ,--or
corner was half pound too light, the cent
n half pound too heavy, another corner tw
pounds too heavy. ."-Boston Daily Journa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

MICHIGAN STATE CoNvENTIoN.-.A very
large aud enthusiastic Convention of the
Republicans of Michigan assembled ut Ann
Arbor, on the 26th inst, for the choice OF
Delegates to the 18th of June National Con-
vention. The resoluto ons adopted were point
ed and of the true temper. We have room
only for the following;
ReSoiDed, That the attitude of the Free
State men in Kunzas commands our sadmira-
tion--that they display spirit worthy of the
best blood of the evolution--that while the
wrongs they have suffered are less excusable
and less fragrant than those which produced
the revolt of l77G; so they vii! be justified
if necessary to maintain their righ' 5, to re.
enact the scenes of Lexington and Bunker
Hill-and just posteriiy in reviewing the
struggle, will consign the names of Pierce
and Shannon to the same infamy that now
darkens the memory of North and Hu;chin-
son,
The Convention was addressed by Gov.
Bingham and by several others, among whom
we noticed our friend Vaughn, of the Chicago
Tribune. The meeting was large, over two
thousand persons being present, and in addi-
tion to speeches was enivened by music
On the whole. our Michigan friends seem to
have started off in fine style, with high as
surance Of victory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

"The South Carolina Jont-Stock Pro.
Slavery Emigration Aid Company" requires
this pledge OF its emigrants:- 1--WE agree to-
go to Kansas Territory and locate there until
it be declared whether it shall be Pro- -Slav-
cry or Anti-Slavery State, and we further
agree to support, ,chen there, the Pro-slavery
Party"
It would not do to trust even South Caro-
linian in Kansas without some such pledge
as this. Freedom, and its benefcent nflu-
ence upon the happiness and prosperity Of the
individual and community, has a resistless
attraction to an intelligent mind. 1t has won
over scores of emigrants' from the Slave
States; and if let to their own good judg-
ment, unrestricted by pledges, whether
Kansas should become Free or a Slave
State, we should not fear their verdict
Alb. Eue. Jour.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
Town Election.

The following ticket was elected in the
Corporation of st. Clarsville, on Mondw
last:-
Mayor-Dr. West, Al majority, Council
Shepherd Davis 43, James Rinker SO, VIM.
Darrah 40, George Brown AZ, Enoch Craw-
ford 37j Redorder-Felix G. Martin 81 moiori-
,y.
The above was the anti-American ticket.
There were 1877 votes pol led, being a larger
vote than usual.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

the comnittals of the Seneca county Jail,
stand Is to 2--on y ohe-sixth again.
The record of the Syracuse Penitentiory
stands for July 1854, 90 to 4 in July ls55--
only one-eight. In many places the law was
regarded for the month Of July, and the sale
entirely abandoned-which easily accounts
FOR this unprecedented dminution.
Such are the facts which we have taken
much pains to collect, and the story they tell
is one OF interest to all If mistakes have
occurred in the iguresi we shall hasten to
correct them. We have on hand tho record
of each mouth separate, certified, by the
official signatures, the autographs oc which
can be seen at our Office at any time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
Douglas Repudiating Squatter
Sovereignty.

Stephen A. Douglas, in his capacity of
Cha irmnn of the committee in the Senate on
Territories, has produced an enormous report
on the Kansas question. 1t is twice as long
as the Presidents Message, aud it is remark
able for the little it has to say OF the Border
Ruii'ian invusions OF that Territory, and for a
substantial reputation Of the doctrine of
Squatter Sovereignty. In the course OF his
report, after aluding to the case of the at
tempt made few years since in Rhode Is-
land to change the constitution Of the State,
without the eave of the State Legislature,
proceeds in the following strain:
"Without deeming it necessary to express
any opinion on this occasion, in reference to
the merits Of that controversy, it is evident
tha, the principles upon which it was conduc
ted are not involved in the revolutionary strug-
giles now going on in Kanzas, for the reason
that the sovereignty OF n territory remains in
abeyance, suspended in the United States in
trust for the people, until they shall be admit
| ted into the Union as State. In the mean
time they ute entitled to enjoy and exercise
all the privileges aud rights of sel-govern-
ment, in subordination to the Constitution of
the United States, and in obedience to their
o-ganic law passed by Congress in pursuance
of that instrument. These rights and privi-
legos are all derived from the Constitution
through the act of Congress, and must be ex-
ercscd and enjoyed in subjected to al the
limitations and restrictions which that con-
stitu,ion imposes. Hence it is clear that the
people of The territory have no inherent SOW
ereign right, under the constitution o! the
United States. to snnul the laws and resist
the authority of the territorial government
which Congress has established in obedience
to the Constitution"
If that is not an explicit reputation of the
vounled doctrine of Squatler Sovereignty,
will the Enquirer tells US what would bel
Gin. Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

How GEN. PIERoE's KANzAs PoLIcy is
VIEWED AT THE SourH,-The Mobile Adrsr-
tiser, (March 2O) speaking of the recent Free
State Convention proceedings at Topeka, in
Kanzas, says:
We really cannot see how the advocates o.
squa'ter sovereignty can repudate the pro-
ceedings had under the Topeka convention.
If that was not an assemblage of squatters
and a fair representation of squatter sover-
eighty, wa don't know what would he. 1t is
reported that Gen. Cass so considers it, and
tina; he has pledged himself 10 speak and vote
Tor the admission Of Kanzas as State under
that! const tuition; and Pierce ,and Douglas
must also recognize the new Legislature, or
be false to their..avowed principles.
Here is the doctrine OF Ger. Pierce, as
written out and offered by himse If, and adopt
ed meeting held in Concord in is4a-the
occasion being the struggle then going on in
Rhode Island, in which the New Hampshire
Democrats took the part of Governor DER:
Resolved, That when the people act in the ir
original sovereign capacity in forming new
systems Of government, they are not bound
to conform to any rules or forms Of proceed.
ing not instituted by themselves.
We submit 1t to every man of common
perception, il the doctrine of thi resolution
does not cover the proceedings of the Topeka
convention! How then will he repudiate
them, except he repudiates his squatter sover-
eighty. heresies, a thing which, in our opinion,
he cannot do too quickly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
TOvynstip cleCIinn.

The following is the result of the election
IN this township, on Monday last:
For Justice, d. VI Davis 1l6 majority:
frusfees--Wm. Chambers rs, Charles Collins
50, Isaac Taggurt Sc; Assessor-Peter Hew.
etson SO; C1srk-Felix G.. Martin ss:
Treasurer--Henry West so; ConstaJles--
Thos. Parker Ga, VIM. Evans. lls; Supervisor
--Chas. Baker.
These names comprised the Democratic
ticket, except VIM. Evans, who was Inde.
pendant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
The Victory in Rhode-Islandl

Like New-Hampshire, little Rhode Island
has nohly withstood the ferce3 assaults of the
cohorts of the Slavery Democracy in the
late Election. The victory is complete. not
only over the Administration, but over those
fossil politicians who, as Democrats and
Wings, are running after names while the
principle for which they used to ,contend has
sunk completely out of sight.
On Monday next the election in Connecti-
cut comes off. The proximity of this State
to the City of New-York, and the known
anxiety of the Administration to carry the
Spring elections for the Slave Democracy
prepares us to expect the full influence OF
the Custom-House in throwing its forces into
the canvass and into the voting too, if neces-
sary. The successive defeats in New-Hamp-
shire and Rhode Island, in despite OF desper-
ate efforts to avert the catastrophe, give to
the contest in Connecticut, so far as Mr..
Pierce's prospects before the National Con-
ven ion are concerned, great Importance.
We were Just imagining, in case the Gus
tom House importations from New-York
should enable the LSlavocracy TO carry Con-
necicut, how the hyenas would shout and re-.
joice! Instead OF taking things calmly and
pbilosophically as the Republicans do, look
ing upon the results already proclaimed as
the operation OF a principle sure to go on
and finish its work, sooner or laterAthey
wou Id regard temporary check in Connect.
cut, or anywhere else, with the eager joy that
the condemned culprit receives a respite
IRON immediate execution. But we trust
they are doomed to appointment. journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

SoLD OUr.-The Newark Times has been
sold out to an association of Republicans"
so says the editor, Mr.. Brister, r,-"who vii!
publish it hereafter according to the peculiar
tenets Of that party"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

GREELEY, writing.from Washington, says:
| hear that President Pierce is exceed
ingly bitter against the Free State men of
Kansas, and can hardly treat those of them
who call on him with civllity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

We learn from the Akron Beacon that
some 40 young men in Summit county have
volunteered 10 go to Kansas this spring, if
they can get aid. Some of them will 60 any
how. Gen. BIERcE. it is stated, is authorised
to guarantee passage at 50 per head from
Crestline to st. Louis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10
PULTNEY TOWNSHIP.

The result of the spring election in Puthey
township shows great revolution since las,
spring. Last spring the entire X. ~ ticket
was elected, this sprins the Democratic tick
ct is elected by the following najorities:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-04-10

EXTENSIVE GovERNMENT.-The expenses
of the General Government for the ext fiscal
year, it is said, will amount to seuenty:dus.
millions of dollars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25
Died,

or bilious remittent fever, at his residence in Monroe
county Mr. ISAAC MARSHALL in the 24th year Of his age
At the residence of Col J. N. Cate, Dalton, Ca. on
Saturday mornirg 10Th inst, Of chills and fever, con-
tracted in the West ROBERT s. CATE aged 20 years and
four months.
Departed this life, Tuesday, the 18th inst at
o'clock AM. at the residence Of Chancellor Van Dyke
near Athens, Mrs. PESELOrR H. CAMPBELL rect Of the
late Col. v. NJ. Campbell Of this place, aged 46 years
and 10 months.
Too much cannot be said in euogy of the character
Of this most excellent lady. Endeared to this commu
nifty by life spent In the full discharge Of all the duties
of a christian woman, she dies amened, and the mem
ory OF her bright example and many virtues will long
be cherished by all who accustomed to meet her
In the walks Of life Eminenty social yet happest in
her home while surrounded by the endearens Of her
own household and the warm affections Of her sweet
children she leaves place In society but few can l-
while that home and those dear children are bereaved
Of the last on earth whom they look for parental
love After the death OF her esteemed husband, the
remembrance Of whom as noble and chivarc gentle
man is still bright in this community, Mrs. Campbell
removed with her daughters to Chattanooga where she
maintained her residence until stricken down by dis
ease Anticipating death almost certain, yet with
faint hope OF ultimate recovery, she returned to the
family Of her intimate friend and kinsman, Chancellor
Van DYKE where she remained surrounded by all the
affections and sndearments of home, until death came
to convey her spirit to a brighter and better land
In this sad dspensation of Providence her griefstrck
daughters have the warmest sympathes Of their nu
merous acquanances and frends.-[ Com.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

DANGERS OF PoPERY.-We have before us
an address delivered in Lebanon, in lS47, by
Rev. +. r. Cossitt, from which we make The
following extract:
BY the Census of 1910, II appears that
more than halt million Of our white popu-
lation, or one in twelve Of adults, could not
read and write. No wonder, evils exist. Ii
Ignorance Is the parent Of many vices, what
an amount of evil is here. The restitution
Of the word and ordinances of God are ia.
inevitable ard numerous. The acherents Of
PoperS in fifteen years, have increased from
halt million to nearly two millions. This
Is system, as crafty, as cruel, as treacherous
as tyrannieal. II acknowledges no allegiance
exceptto the Pope, aud claims for him univer.
sal dominion. The Jesuits are abroad in our
land under various forms Of disguise; while
Puseyism, Universalism, Deism aud other
forms Of error are exerting their power for
evil. The countries of Europe are transport
ting their paupers and convicts to our shores.
A hundred aud fifty thousand emigrants from
the Old world, ignorant ofour laws and insii-
tutions, many OF them unacquainted with our
language aud hostile to our religion are an-
nually coming among us"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

FILLMORE AT SAyAsSAH.-The friends Of
the American candid tie had an enthusiastic
meeting al Savannah on the 10th. The pro.
ceedings were of the most interesting charac.
ter. The following resolutions were adopted
Resolred, That we accept and adopt the
report of our delegates TO the Macon Con.
vention, and fully endorse the action of that
body.
Resolred, That we will enter the approach
ing battle for the Constitution and the Union.
rrsolutely determined to 'return with our
shields or upon them"
RESOLVED, That from the frequent and no.
torious publications we have made Of our
emphatic and unreserved dsavowal of any
desire or intention to NEEDLE, in any imagi-
nable manner, with the subject of religion,
We feel constrained to brand the unprinciplrd
demagogse that continues to wantonly impute
such motives to our party MS wilfuly uttering
base, slanderous and wicked falsehood.