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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
The Old School House.
I Fer the Chronicle.l

| How the sound of those words bring
visions of the past before me, The joyous
days spent in uninterrupted happiness in
that old house have passed away forever.
and the lessons learned "by heart" beneath
the masters birch, have given place to stern
fate.
Our school house was not such as are nou
seen scattered over the land, but very
rough log one, with windows of four panes
of glass each, and with high benches with
woods, and in front of the door ran clear
murmuring stream, which was always well
come to the restless school boy as he rushed
from The heated room, and ir which he often
drowned the sorrow of a frown from the
master for an imperfect lesson, or of GER
tain taps of the ferrule.
o! those were happy days passed in the
old log school house! Little thought then
they would be the happiest of my lie, for
in after years, when borne down with grief
and care, when tossed high amid the fierce
storms of life, loved to pause moment
in my excited and busy career, and ponder
on the days of my childhood, on the leasons
learned in the old school house, even though
they were marked with the rod. One by
one, we left the school, as time rolled on,
and many LETT their homes to mingle in the
busy throng of action; some walked in the
paths their fathers had done before them
others dazzed by that afar off pinnacle on
the Temple of Fame, gave up all else, and
strove in the pursuit of a name that might
be written as with .old on the records of
Avarice, and owned no other God than
gold. Other forms have occupied those
seats since then-other feet have danced
along that footpath to the brook--o;her
hands have clasped the swin&s and tossed
the ball, and other voices have shouted in
that wood when the nuts came showering
down on the leaves, with rustic that makes
every school boys heart leap-and they,
too, have given up their childish sports for
the buster scenes and duties of life.
Years have passed since I studied my
speller iE that house, and after having spent
those years in toll, returned once more to
gaze on the scenes OF my childhood.
found the old homestead changed, and in
the possession of strangers; sorrowfully
turned my steps towards the path that led
to the wood, but, alas, it was all grown up;
and VIXEN | came TO the brook, oh! such
change. The old log school house had
long since been laid low by ambitious man,
and on the spot where it had stood was a
railN ay, and while yet gazed a train swept
past m with the rapidity of lightning -
Where nou were those had spent SO many
years with there! Perhaps quietly resting
beneath the sod. All! changes never cease.
In deep meditation turned and bent my
steps homeward. LEoNoRE GLENN.
MARTINS FERRY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
Can | help YOul

Can ! help you! Just say the word.-
There speaks the whole-souled, whole-heart-
ed man-the man whose very shadow is
worth more than the body, soul and estate,
personal and spiritual, of two-thirds of ou-
human race bearing the same name. How
he lifts the desparing spirit OF his brother
in trouble. All the day he had met with
cold eyes, cold smiles, cold words, cold bows
and cold sympathy. Men fly him because
they thought he was unfortunate; and-be
william. a thief, murderer, says the world
in action, but don't be unfortunate. I'll
lend YOU ten thousand if you are worth 6fty;
but if you are unlortuna.e-l'm very poor
self-would help you-couid done so
three days ago, or but positively haven't got
three cents, nor shan't be in possession of
thai amount while-your misfortune lasts.
If your old aunt dies, or your old uncle. or
| in fact any body who chooses to leave you
fortune, why just call upon me; I'll manage
to have little change on hand.
But, look! yonder comes broad shoulder
ed, frank -browed man, who meets his poor
brother, and Can help youP Just tsay the
word. Don't be afraid now: what's your
trouble! Out with it, and if you'd like a
| little cash Just now say 50. Don't be down
cast; what if you have failed in your expec-
tatiuns once, twice or thrice! Haven't
sJme If our most successful merchants done
the same thing-made mistakes! And where
would they have been if they hadn't found
friendsl Come, what do You want--how
much! He don't clap his hands into his
pockets while styx-Iike motion that says
as plainly as if he had brawled it out in your
ears, no entrance here. He is lot one of
those dyspeptic, cross-grained, su'ky, moni-
ed machines that squeezes sixpence TIL 1t
squeas, and reads ne ewspaper with greedy
goracious eagerness, for fear he shall not
get his two cents worth. He lives tor some
thing more than gain. His passport to
heaven is written on his face, his religion on
the hearts of the dOwncast and sOrrowIng;
in The homes he mas made happy by his be-
nevolence.
'Can help you"
Write these words in the golden letters,
for they are only heard on rare occasions.
The sneer, the scorn, the doubt, the refusal
they come with every nightfail and sun
rising. Niggards can never look beyond
themselves--their own comforl-their own
convenience; NO matter who starveS neAt
door, they scatter curses and Encouragement
and blight. over God only knows how many
gentle hearts. They never say Can help
himr but He's down-let's kick him.
But the angelic ministry OF those helpers
to humanity; men who believe they were
intrusted with powers the gods might ensy
that they might be used to some good pur
pose--what shall we say to themi how, give
them the burning praise they N crit. Good
whole .souled, generous man; the angles an,
God himself smiles approval when, viii
beamng eyes, and hopeful words, you sal,
to the dlspirted brother, Can [ help you!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
Sentence of Horse and Cow stealing
in South I aroilna.

James Symes, white man, eonsieted al
Charlestown on thee separate indictments
viz: One for horse stealing, and two Others
tor COW stealing, has received the following
sentence;
For ho-ss stealing to be imprisoned Tor
s;x months. and on the fret Monday IN jan
uary, 1858, to receive twenty stripes on tns
hare back, in the public market; on the nrst
Monday ir February twenty stripes; on ms
arst Monday in March twenty stripes: anu
ON the first Monday in ApriFtwenty str'Pe''
and pay a Gne of $500. The sentence TOT
cav stealing in. the FIRST case IS, TO pay
fine of $50, and in default thereof receive
twenty stripes; and FOR the sr'orS 70 pay a
line Of Sl5n. or in default thereof 'eee"'
! .v:nty suiPes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
! 8eautifnI Galc,
BY VAN B. SMEAD.
THE sTRAkeER-THE DEFENCE.

THE sTRAKeER-THE DEFENCE.
With SLOW tread and thoughtful mood, the
lovers retruced their steps across the open.
4ing and reached the boat. IN few mo-
ments they were moving along the water,
disturbed only by the harsh music of the
night owl, soitenef by distance, and omi-
nously foretelling danger that awaited the
young patriot.
"Look, Mary-iid you no, see that" sud-
denly exclaimed the young man.
"What is it, Henry! see nothing" re-
turned the startled. girl, gazing learfully
arould.
"Look to the southern shore-now! Did
you not see the dark outlines of human iq-
ures moving westward! There! they pause
and seem 10 be gazing over the lake towards
us!'
"Yes, can see them plainly now-who
are they."
ga troop of hunters, perhaps, wishing to
cross the lake.''
They soon reached the Meadowdale shore,
and running the boat into its place. walked
up the graVeled way to the mansion. They
paused at the hall door, and Henry gently
pressed a kiss upon her lips as he said:-
"Do not fear for me dearest-I will see
you again soop.''
"HeaEen protect you Henryr'
"God bless you Mary"
And with this he bounded from her side
and was soun hid among the clustering fol-
iage OF tine forest.
Henry Raymond hastened on at a rapid
pace, until at length he gained highway
road cut through the woodland, when Ia
slackened, his step and gave himself mere
time for reflection. Nothing met his eye tt
excite suspicion. Until a turn in the patti
carried him to the right, and as he passed
around the curve, he detected the figure of
man staining directly before him, and moi
fifty yards distant. Almost immediatel,
upon Henry's appe arance, the strange
started forward, and attempted to sing in
careless strain, but the effort was loo ap
parent, and becoming tired of it himself, b
ceased.
Our hero could now see that the time o
action was drawing near. He was bu
slightly armed-the only weapon he carrie
being common hunting knife, and placin
this in convenient position, he wake
on. They soon were side by side, and tn
fellow at length said:
pheasant evening, stranger
"Yes, but if you are a forester, as yo
seem, should not think you would watc
for pleasant evenings
81 reckon you're about right. But wh
did you take me for forester!"
"Nothing more than your dress and ger
ersl bearing. which you know is peculia
ity with them ALL
"Jess'so! But p'raps you're a woodsma
yourself You seem to understa nd this r,
gion."
81 have been upon the mountains"
"A hunter, perhaps"
al cannot say tnat am in the gener
term OF the word"
"Hum! how do you meant don't exact
understand you"
"Why, simply, | hunt when please, al
when / don't choose TO, | leave it alone"
"fes, l see now. But stranger, II
hearn tell of real cute kind of cha
rouHd these parts-they call him Captai
James, and he's got an army that nat'ral
hicks everything that comes afore Zen
They say there chaps that's got the re
grit-all tall, good looking fellers lust. lii
you. P'raps you're one Of emp
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
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IOriginai-I
For an Album.
ny ROSE ELLwooD-


.saomething for your album" Jennie
Is the boon you ask OF me-
Next comes up the pondrous question.
Of -what shall this something BET"
Shall write il grave or merry,
'Shor and sweet or dry and long
Shall it be blank poem,
Or ajingIing, rhyming songl
Then, of ali the kinds of measure,
Scarce know which one tc:cheose,
That will give you most of pleasure,
And your patience not abuse.
So I'll cen take up my pencil,
And write down what first think;
Then, perchance my best of wishes,
] in rhyming lines may Link.
May thy life be like the album,
Spotless, purely, calmly fair
And the lines Time writes upon it
Leave NO sorrowing marks of care.
May'st thou never want for friendship.
True and firm in time of need;-
Maythy heart DER fond hopes blighted
Never have cause to bleed.
But, if trouble should come o'er thee
Causing anguished tears to fall,
And the darkening cloud of sorrow
Close around thee ike a pall,-
Then. in that BARK hour of anguish
Raise thy d,oeping eyes TO Heaven,
Ask frsn there for consolation,
And il surely shall be gigeni
When long years have passed before us,
And our youth seems but dream.
Let me hope that may ever,
Fen as now your friendship claim.
And, though sll desert you, Jennie,
Whom in youthful daysyo knew
/, your chosen friend and faithful,
Ever will remain as true.
WYANDoTT, WAYNE Co. MICHIGAN. Nov. 1857
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19

GrYou may see a thousand excellent
things in paper and never hear word of ap-
probation from the readers; but just let a
paragraph slip in, of one or two lines that
is not in good taste, and you may be sure of
hearing about that.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19

GrHabits are as easy caught as birds
LIE. a circus arrive in town and in less than
a week half the boys in town will be throw
ing somersets and breaking their necks
over an empty mackerel barrel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19

0T"Have you much fish In your bagw
asked person o. a fisherman, wbi. wits re-
turning home. "Yes, goo9>.sl," was the
slippery reply.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
WHOLE NO 1904
From Porter's Spirit of the Times.
CENSOR ON THE CESARETITCH.

The Great Victory Of Prioress!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
Victory of Mr.. Ten Brooks Flly, Bell,

Condition of Baby ylon-Removal of Mr..
Ten Broeck's Stable respects of
Prioress for the Cambridgesbire-
Riding of Fordham-Fisherman--
The Zetland Whip. &c. &c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-19
BY C. F. oRNE-

From the Cambridge Chronicle.
"When our Ship Comes in"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24
THE SEASONS.

When Spring comes with sun and showers,
What give beauty TO her bowers
Buds and Flowers
When the glowing Summers born,
What pours Nature from her horn
Hay and Corn
When mild suns in Autumn shine,
Then, o Earth, what gifts are thine!
Fruit and Wine.
When gray Winter comes. what glow
Makes the round Earth sparkle SO,
Ice and Snow.
Hay and corn and buds and flowers,
Snow and ice and fruit and wine
Spring and Summer, Fall and Winter,
With their suns and >leets and showers,
Bring in turn these gifts divine.
Spring blows, Summer glows,
Autumn reaps, Winter keeps;
Spring prepares, Summer provides,
Autumn boards, Winter hides.
Come then, friends, their praises sound
Spring and Summer, Autumn, Winter,
Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring,
As they run their yearly round,
Each in ,urn with sladness sing,
Time drops blessing he flies.
Time makes ripe, and time makes wise.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24
A WORK OF PERMANENT VALUE.


REPrBLIcAy CAMPAIGN DocuMEyTS-Isss.
In VOL svo 500 pages Cloth Price 81, postage free.
Having received, siuce the close Of the
Campaign, numerous requests for complete
sets of the Speeches and Documents issued
by the Republican Association, the sub
scriber is induced to reprint the most i'm
portant of them in neat octave volume
of 500 pages. 1t will be remembered
that many of these Speeches and Docu-
meuts were prepared with great care, and
contain much valuable statistical and
other matter that cannot readily be obtain
ed elsewhere, and, although compiled spe-
cially for the Campaign, possess a perma-
ncns value, and will be useful for future
reference, especially during the next three
years.
These Documents and Speeches may
be considered part Of the literature Of
the day.
The volume contains twenty,six Of the
most important Speeches delivered in Con-
gress by Republican members, together
with the Speeches Of Senator Seward at
Albany and Buffalo, his Plymouth Grafton,
and three delivered during the Campaign
at Detroit, Osvego, and Auburn.
Also, Westou's standard Documents, en-
titled-Poor Whites of the South South.
ern Slavery Reduces Northern Wages;
Who are aud Who may be Slaves in the
United Statesi Will the South Dissolve
the Union? The Federal Union, it must
be Preserved and Who are Sectional? ?
Report of the Kansas Investigating Com
m ittee.
Kansas in 1856. A complete History
Of the Outrages in Kansas, not embraced
in the Kansas Committee Report. By an
Officer of the Commission.
Reasons for Joining the Republican
Party. By Judge Foot.
Organization of the Free State Govern.
msns in Kansas, and Inaugural Address
Of Gov Robinson.
The Fugitive Slave Bill Of 1850.
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
Secretary Republican Association, National
Era Office, Washington, D G.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

CHIEF JUsTICE TANEY-We think the
evidence aliuced, proves the entire un-
fitness OF ROGER b. TANEY for the high
position Of Chief Justice Of the United
States. Several years ago, an intimate
friend of DANIEL WEBSTER asked him
what be thought Of Judge TANEY? and
be replied, in his deliberate, emphatic
manner, Well, at the time of his ap-
pointment to office be was Q third-rate
lawyer in Maryland, and since that time
bis faculties have become somewhat i'm
paired BY age" As late as 1851, in
conversation concerning the character Of
the Supreme Bench, Mr.. WEBSTER said:
"The time was when q well-read lawyer,
who thoroughly understood his case,
could form an opinion as to its result be-
fore the Supreme Court; but not now,
sir, not now That Court has become q
court Of expedieney."-Ph7a. Times.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

HOOPS DENoUNcED IN THE Belle
The following is an extract from Isaiah
iii. lS; ain that day the Lord will take
away the bravery Of their tinkling orna.
ments about their feet, aud their combs,
and their round tires like the moon"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

LEAvENING-Thc Dred Scott decision
is working revolution among the Amer
lean papers in New Jersey. Those which
last year were most invetera.s in their
hostility to all plans for junction Of the
opponents Of Slavery Extention, now ear
nestly counsel such action as will secure .
cordial union.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24
AN EPIGRAM.
TEE supRns COURT AND TEE ouEsIIos OF COL

Pray Why should sambo, in our Courts,
Fare worse than Pat or Sawnsyf
Tor though he Is . colored man,
Our Justice, too, is IaHy.
Since Tansy does thus ruthlessly
Poor Sambo's rights attack,
What mercy may We hope for from
Attorney General Btdckf
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

northumberland, Centre and Nortbum-
berland counties, (Penn'a,) arc all claim.
ed as the birth place of Robert J. Walker
No matter where born: he is recreant to
the principles of Pennsylvania!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24
Emancipation In Missouri.

The St. Louis Election took place on
Monday, the 9th inst, and We have the
journals Of that city to the 4th, Oh the eve
ming of which day the Gradual Enancipa.
ton party were to have "Grand Rally"
The call for that meeting is thus displayed
in the Democrat:
..wORKINGMEN's DEMONSTRATION,
Free Labor 10 make Missouri the EmpTe Stale
Of the Union, and 81. Lou's The Empire
City ofMe West,
Let the Masses Turn Out
And Battle for their Cause
WHITE MEN FOR OUR CITY,
OUR CITY FOR WHITE MEN.
Free Trade Free Rirerst :"
The Democrat contains the followin =
structures on the letter which Col. Bentou
has been writing to ST. Louis
"For our own part, have only to say,
that, in conjuction with the Democracy
here, we have been battling in the past
for great principles. The rights Of white
men are dear to our heart. The cause Of
white labor is the cause Of our own ci'i-
zens. The progress and growth Of white
population is an essential element in the
coming grandeur, not less of Missouri than
of St. Louis. The meridian spleudor of
these Western States, with the lofty part
they are hereafter TO act in the Affairs Of
this nation, must rest upon no policy of
Slavery extension or Slavery perpetuatiOn.
For these things We have staked everything
in perilous times that have gone by, and
these things we do pledge ourselves never
to forsake in the future. Others may aban-
don the field, and forget their faith, and
shrink from the issue; but We are not of
such stuff The banner has been unfurled
too long to be stricken now i. is gloridus
with too recent victory to be trailed in
the dust at this day !; and we proclaim it,
therefore, that, come the assault from what
quarter it may, and be the opponents who
ever may see fit to engage, ue shall stand
to those colors as long as a ribband Of them
futters in the breeze"
H@Now see the Official vote for Mayor:
Weimsr, tEuancipationist), 5,4s7
Pratte, (Democratl, 3,759
Lane, (American), 1881
The Emancipationists have also carried,
BY large majority, both branches Of
Councils, and all the city officers. Hurra
for the future Free Empire City of the
New World!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

HoRRID CoNUNDRUM.-Why was St.
Paul like horse Because be loved Tim.
othy 1.-THE man who invented that ought
to be appointed to hold "fair election
among the Border Ruffians in Kansas
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

Y. S. SUPREME CoURT.-The Free
States, with white population cf ttreire
and a haymiUions : and with l37 Repre-
sentatives in Congress, have Jou judges /;
the Slave States, with white population
of SIC millions, and 81 Representatives,
have fee Judges The twelve millions Of
the North have less power in the Court,
than the six millions of the South. No
wonder that the people should scout the
late " sectional decision"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

The Newspaper is . sermon for the
thoughtful, library for the poor, and .
blessing to everybody Lord Broughsm
calls it the bes. public instructor
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

l~Reade. look At 1.-THE only pro-
slavery murderer Hayes ever arrested in
Kansas, was released on straw bail F.; and
the Judge (Lecompte) who released him
is retained in power BY the U. s. Senate
and by Buchanan. Gov. Gsary witnessed
the murder, and pronounoes it one Of the
most cold blooded be ever knew; and for
his solitary attempt to punish Rafian,
bs il threatened With assassination, and
really driven ont Of bis Office for the want
Of the promised assistance to do justice.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

TRoTTING AT AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
The Hillsborough IN. H. Agricultural So
ciety has resolved "Thatitis not for the in
terest of the farmer or breeder of horses, the
mechanic or manufacturer, at our county
fairs,to countenance or allow in any trial Of
horses, "a faster rate than mile in four min
utes, the trial to be made singly or in
pairs harnessed together. Any horse driv-
en- at faster rate shall be ruled out in
all premiums
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

The Louisville Journal contains a very
able aud caustic review of the late deci.
sion of the Supreme Court, in the late
Dred Scott case. 1t is from the pen of a
correspondent, though endorsed in the ed.
itorial colums. Even Kentucky, Pro-
Slavery As she is, can not consent to Tan
ey's amecdmeuts Of the Constitution.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

e-A Western gentleman used one OF
Hickok's cider mills for expressing the
juice from the Chinese sugar cane, and
says, ,"Hiekok's Portable Cider Mill has in
my opinion, no equal, as cheap and eff
cient cider mill"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

s~There are splendid ice-bergs in the
Susquehanna, near MEALS Ferry and
York Furnace-some 20 and Is feet high.
The ice covers acres Of ground, all which,
if not taken off by food, will not melt
before June.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

aNewspaperdom in Centre county
is tremendously "Democratic'-all hav-
ing democratic" flourish in some shape.
There is the Democratic Berichter, Dutch
Democrat,) Democratic Hhig (real Re-
publican,) Centre Democrat, (the old line,)
and the Democratic Wdtchmon, defender
of latter-day democracy Jeems thinks
of issuing the Democratic Republican
Democrat, up in Centre: wonder how it
would take as ON original title!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

A Rich CAsE.-Mempbis is decidedly
a great place in its way. A few days since
case was pending in the Common Law
Court of that city in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Helbiug had sued Philip R. Bohlen, for
breach Of marriage contract, in failing to
marry Mrs. Helbing when she was Miss
Agnes Handxerker, and the jury has CIV
en- the injured parties Sl,25O damages !!
The idea Of Helbiug suing Bohlen because
he did not marry bis wife, is certainly the
richest thing Of this fast age.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

p~Ths new bills of the Bank of Nor.
cumberland are q beautiful Constitution, I"
and still pass at par in the Chronicle Office
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-04-24

FALSE TO IrsELF.-We see it stated
that Pres. Buchanan has appointed an
Indian to an Office in Western State
No objection on our part, if he is qualified
and fit but what becomes of the Supreme
Courts attempted DISTINGUISHING Of all
colored people?