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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-29

1t will be observed here, that the eueire
de5, Of the Government. the State. and the
Municipalities. are less than one.ffh Of the
total iadeh:edness. But il 10 this ffth which
Is important, for on that hangs the whole
national and Commercial credit Of the eoun-
trr. s-a
II will also be observed that the CHARGE on
income amounts 10 the infersst of the entire
debt, which 70 about one Hundred and trenfy
millions Per aRnum- This must be deducted
from the public and private revenues of the
nation, in o-der to arrive 81 the nett inrome
of bo:h communities and individuals. What,
then, is the gross income! The gross in
come must be composed Of three classes Of
revenue. Firs,, the profits on foreign COM
merce. which We estimate at 20 per cent on
the gross anoEst OF exports, equivalent to
sirfy millions per annum. Secondly, ,hs div.
idends on available stocks, which consist of
seren per cent. on four hundred millions Of
Bank stocks. which is $4,000 eco. s1d .fvs
per cent on four hundred and fifty millions
Of Railroad stock, " hich 10 S2a, seq GEO;
and, thirdly, OF the productive iaoos, of ali
the able bodied men of the nation; for there
is nothing produced on land er sea, or in
mine-, which is not the result Of labor
This labor r,sy be averaged at one dollar per
day for Ares hundred days. There are about
sir millions of men in the United States, al
the working ege. Their labor is. therefore,
worth eighisss hxsdre! sciiions per snnnm
We sum up the aggregate incomes thss:
Profiis Of Foreign C.,ua,-res 0,0oo 900
Profits of Capital Stock 5s,5e0 OuO
Productive Industry $500 900 yOoo
Aggregate Incomes slsIo. 500 .oco
Deduct Interest On Dsbis 8 l2O.OOoOoO
Deduct Taxes 25 QUO coo
Nett Incomes 81 .765 500 600
We thea arrive at the conclusion, that
the nett sggrega,e OF incomes in the United
States is but little, il any. less than eighteen
miliin Of dollars; or, in other words, the pre-.
else amount of its productive industry
There ale thousand details of calculation
upon incomes. which might be inierposed
between the primary facts and our concN.
sions, but they would be tedious to our read
ers, and are unnecessary to the general re-
suits. II will also be observed, first, that
the entire foreign debt OF the country, on II
accounts, is only one-eighth Of the annual in
come Of the country. The people could pay
the whole in six months, and not feel it
The taxation of the country is almost
nothing as compared with its real income.
In conclusion we may say, that we very
much doubt whether there wss ever an
equal number Of people on earth ,rhose FRO
ductipe industry ,cas so valuable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-29
: GmlgressiinuaL.
WAsHiNsroS, Jan. %.

WASHINGTON, Jan y.
\SEsArE--The conside ration of the sub
marine telegraph bill was resumed.
hr. Pugh moved to amend by adding
proviso. "that no money shall be paid under
the authority of this act until convention
shall have, been concluded between the
United States and Great Britain, whereby
such portions of the British possessions in
North Americs, as command the Western
termination of the telegraph shall have
been subjected to the principle Of ma a.u.aliza-
ton, As adopted in the Central American
treaty Of 1850.
Mr.. Sew ard said the discretion was ledg-
ed in the President. If he had deemed it
for the interest of this country, that it re-
quired such treaty, he would doubt ess
take proper measures for that object.
Messrs. Hunter, Thomson OF Kentucky,
Pesrce and Gsyer, opposed the bill for vari-
Gus reasons
Mr.. Weller was not willing that $40 900
year should be expended for this tele-
graph, while similar connectio, with the
Pacific, which was vastly more important,
was neglected.
Mr.. Butler was not willing to trust the
destinies of this country to wire control!-
ed by Great Britain, and urged other objec-
tions to the bill.
Messrs. Rusk, Douglas. Seward and Nal
lory pressed its passage.
Mr.. Baysrd remarked that if it was certain
that if practicable line will be established,
il were better we should have some share
iE it, as we cannot prevent its construction
by our refusal to participate in the enter
prise. He offered an amendment, as may
be necessary to secure TO each Government
the transmission OF its own message by its
own agents.
Mr.. Pugh withdrew his amendment.
Several amendments OF a verbal character
were made when the bill passed-yeas 20
nays 10.
YEAs-Messrs. Bell Of N. H., Bell ol
Tenn, Benjamin, Brodhead, Brown, Col,
lamer, Dodge, Douglas, Durkee, Fessendon
Fish, Foote, Foster, Hale. Houston, James
Jones OF Iowa, Mallory, Pratt, Rusk. Sew
ard. Stuart, Thompson of N. j., Toucay
Wade, Wilson, Wright and YuIee.-29.
NAYs-Messrs. Briggs, Clay, Crittenden
Evans. Fitzpatrick, Geyer, Green. Hunter
Iverson, Mason. Pearce, Pugh. Reed, Slidell
Thompson of KY, Toombs, Trumbull ane
Weller-I8.
Mr. Wilson introduced bill to procure I
bust, in marble, of the late Chief Justice
VIM. Cushing Of Massachusetts.
| The House bill to enforce attendance o
witnesses, &C., was received, and by unani
nous consent referred to the Judiciary com
mittee who forthwith called a meeting, ant
IN the course of FIVE minutes reported i
without amendment, and asked its immedi
ate consideration. Mr.. Wilson object d
/ Adjourned. ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-29

Do not utter velvet words il thou intend
est to accomplish stony deeds.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
AN ORDINANCE.

Supplemental to and Amendoto,y of an Ordi-
nance entitled an " Ordinance concerning
Drdys, Wagons and other Tehicles;" passed
april II, is47.
SECT1ON 1. Be il ordained by the Common Coun.
- Gil of the City Of Evansville That from and after
the taking effect Of this ordinance il shall not be lawful
for any person or persons 10 use, occupy or employ
any dray, wagon, cart hack other carriage vehi-
Gle the transportation carriage any goods wares
merchandise, produce, freight, passenger persons
for hire up or down the hank Of the Ohio river oppo-
site the city OF Evansville down upon along
or over any wharf, street, lane alley OF said city,
without hrst procuring license from the Mayor OF
said city so to do: Provided that nothing in this ord
nance shall he so construed to prevent the of
anv such vehicle, cart, wagon dray from using the
same npon the wharves Streets lanes and alleys Of said
city. In the transportation of his goods, wares,
merchandse produce other freight, IN carrying
himself, his family or any other person where no
SEC The provisions Of the ordinance mentioned in
the title TO this ordinance shall apply to all the vehi
cles mentioned included in the first section of this
ordinance, unless otherwise provided in this ord-
nance. n
SEC. B. 1t shall not he foi the owners or
propretors 81 hacks and other carriages and vehicles
used exclusively for the transportation Of
and their baggage to number their hacks vehicles and
carriages under the third section Of said ordinance,
passed March 18th, 1877.
SEC T. The price of License under this ordinance
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
CORPORATION NOTICE

ORDERED, That the owners Of propertv on Fin,
" ton Avenue, and extending from Water street Ia
To canal cause the sidewalks 10 be brought TO proper
grade and 20 he laid with good brick pavement Of the
proper width, On both sides of said avenue, within ~
after the publication Of this notice land in default
.hereo the Wy Council will proceed to let the work to
AMI expenses arising therefom, will he assessed To
and collected hy sale Of said property, or so much
thereof will satisfy said lien and costs By order of
the Council. WE'LL H. WAIKrR Cierr
Volksbote copy IangSI s1d
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
CORPORATION NOTICE.

nRDERED. That the owners of property lyingand
~ being on the south side OF Vine street, and ex-
tending from First To. Second street, the side
walks along said described property tn he graded and
relad with good brick pavements Of the proper wdth
within thirty days after the publication OF this notice
and in default thereof, the Common Council will
proceed to to have said ,rk done, and the accrunC
charges will he charged agais and collected hy sale
sad properly, or so much the aof as will satisfy said
BY order of the Common Council.
augss-lm WELL. III. WALKER, City Clk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
AN ORDINANCE
To Provide for the Extension OF Gas Lights
within the City Of Evansville. Passed Aus.

1st, A. ID. 1857.
SECTION ]. Re il ordained by the Common Coun-
~ Gil Of the City OF Evansville, that whenever any
person persons interested in extending the any
point in the city will advance TO the city 6fty C5n)
per cent 81 the amount necessary 10 procure and lay
down the service pipe to such point along the pro-
posed line of extension the City will thereupop. with
ont unnecessary delay such pipe he laid down
along such line, and caase posts he erected along
such line, and will furnish tn individual consumers
along such line who may have made such advances,
gas for private consumption, at the rates at which
or may he furnished hy the Gas Company 10 other
private consumers, until the amount furnished each
person making such advance shall he equal the
amount advanced hy such person; Provided, however,
s the city shall not I've liable for interest anv such
ADVANCE, and shall not he required to refund repay
the same otherwise than in gas, above In this section
provided for.
SEc.s. This Ordinance shall take effect ard be In
force from and after its publication.
JOHN HEwsON, Mayor.
Attest: WELL. ii. WALKER, City Clerk.
aug4
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
PROPOSALS.

SEALED Proposals will he received nv the City ~
- Evansville. at the office ~ the UNDERSIGNED, until
the st dav of SEPTEMBER 1887, for he building of Di-
vision Street Culvert according the plans and speci-
fcations Gle in ofHce,said work to be compile.
ted Nv the LIST dav of January. A. n. 1850.
augi-rml WELL. III. WALKER, CITY Clerk.
- Y ok shote copy.l
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
PROPOSALS.

SEALED Proposals will Re received until the 1st
of September, ls5 by the undersigned at his Office
Tor the building OF Chesnut Canal Bridge the
same to be double track Bridge, corresponding with
the other double Brdgcs For plan and specifications
or slme, call at the CITY Clerks office.
.ugsl-lstl WELL H. WALKER Clert
81 vOlksbote copy.l
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12

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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-12
RAILROADS.
1 iR ALL r o A D.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

nN and after THURSDAY, July ID, 1857, and until
" further notice, the Mail Passenger train will leave
Evansville at O'Clock and 20 minutes, A. NJ Vincen-
mes IL l0P. NJ. and arrive at TerreHaue 2:45 NJ
Connecting with trains for Indianapolis, Cincinnati,
and all points East also for trains the Alton road
for Central Illinois, Chicago and the North West
Passengers dire Terre Haute-Baggage checked to
Indianapolis.
RETtRNING-lea Terre Haute at S:i0 p. NJ. al.
ter the arrival of trains from the East and West Vim
cennes 6:50 p. NJ. and arrive at e:s0 p: NJ.
Passengers by this train arrive AZ Cincinnati at l2:,
same evening, Cleveland at 500 next morning instead
of 2:3n p. NJ. as by former arrangement.
MIXED TRAIN has been placed on the road he
tween Vincennes and Evansville; leaving Vincennes
at $40 M-and arriving at Evansville at 1910 NJ
Returning leaves Evansville at 10 and arrives at
Nincennes t6:l5 NJ, connecting with the U. q NJ.
Road for Cincinnati and st. Louis.
OBSERVE,
Passengers arriving Ivy this train have hours
in Evansville for BUSINESS or PLEASURE.
Freight Trains North Of Vincennes will as hith.
to-Leaving Terre Haue for the South at NJ; return
ing arrive at Terre HaLte at 5:s5 N.
For any information through tickets apply at the
Companys Transportation Office, head Of Locust street
Evansville.
~ Cars run hy indianapolis Tines minutes fas.
ter than Evansville time.
]. J. DANIELS,
Superintendent
- yincennes Gazette, Princeton Clarion, Sullivan
Democrat, Mt. Carmel Register and Mt. Vernon Advo-
cate take out former advertisement and copy. myl9u
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10

the guest of the American commercial house of
Russell d Co, or rented fine roofnssin the house
of some American merchant. What s0rtsof nn
impression does this make on the Chinesei
Merchants nre Of no rank or consideration in
that empire, according to the theory of the
Chinese Government. No man con hold public
Office unless he bc scholar graduate. They
think that merchants are men Of money. know
nothing, and are governed only by tsordd mo-
tives and Foreign Minister who lives with
them they suppose to be under their influence,
and fttfor no employment except to buy and
sell. Rank in society is based on literary ac
quirements Years of study and a diploma arc
requisite to confer it, and to entitlc person TO
hold office. In the order of esteem, literary
men come first, then laborers, artznns and
merchants and last of all, soldiers. 1t would
be idle to attempt to unsettle this long habit Of
opinion, and All Envoy who resides with the
merchants, is considered rs one of the same
class, and cannot have any weight with the
Chinese officials. Therefore, not even the
British Consults at the five ports ever reside
with British merchant They have independ-
ent establishments.
No arrangement hnvc been made for Mr.. Reeds
residence and none will bc, except at his own
expense, mud in consequence Of it he will be
placed at great disadvantage.
1t was with great difficulty that the Cover.
nor of Shnnghae. was persuaded to give Dr.
Parker III audience, partly for the rcasons
above mentioned, and finally he gave him n
handsome reception. at the earnest desire of
the American Consul, AIr. Murphy, with whom
he was on good terms.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
The Essay.

The able and interesting Essay Of II. A. Jones
Esq, on The Character of Plato and his Wri.
ts"g', read before the Young Mems Christian
Association, on Tuesday evening lost, called
/ forth on unusually large attendance. The Es-
say presented an entertaining biographical
sketch OF the Grecian sage, and of the leading
characteristics of his philosophy, and discussed
in an easy and agreeable style, the influence of
Attic taste aud civilization. In reviewing the
moral aspects of the Platouic Philosophy, the
writer proceeded at lenstbssoshow the ,inabil.
ity Of the unaided ressolsto afford aaysatis.
factory solution of the problems whicf, are
connected with mans future destiny; that Che
evidence from analogy was entirely vague and
imperfect; and that apart from revelation We
can srrive atho certain conclusions as to tn.
ecdgs Immortality, or a, sesse ofsanal retr;bu.
akportion of ss,s Kssssf, ID .t,,e ,ub,su,. -.
disospn ELECTED from tie Rss. Mr.. Hor, -
aEoaa afnt defence Of the aiigament from: s;.,o
IsS Gan ezBQsitiou. fits tsseseope, add Z vipdi.
cstion Of its sfisimcy. ~! gi,: ~,
ssyetar Rsw msm6ss varee addeltts n,s a,sos
sslssion, and nsssh ,intsyest was manifested. J.
f. The; ;Rsvs}s lGGisr aSs sEsiias scolldss: ifsl
consented ~ dslivsrA&he next ppltssJ 66tnrrs
before the AisoefaAisu.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
The Hot Supper.

The Hot Supper on last Friday night attrac.
ted large company, who came prepared to
do full Justice TO the various delicacies of the
OCCASION The entertainment was given in the
commodious rooms Of the new building of Mr.
John McLarcn, on the public square, and which
he kindly placed at the service Of the managers
of the feast
We have never attended a more bountiful
rcpost, nor witnessed company who seemed
to enjoy themselves more. The arrangements
all reflected the highest credit upon the lady
superintcn dants, and we are glad to see were
properly appreciated. The receipts of the eve
ming were very encouraging, amounting, VIC
learn, to between SlG0 and Sl70.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
Fon THE INDErENDENr PRESS I
Governor Hammond.

4hr. Edtpr We perceive thnt writer in
the Times noninatcs this distinguished gentle.
man for United States Senator in place of
tile lamcntcd Butler. Abbeville, if we know
anything of the sentiment Of her people upon
this subject, would be very glad to see such
consuinmatiOn-not that we would ignore the
excellence and distinguished character of
other eminent citizens of South Carolina, who
have been spoken OF in connection with thishigh
and responsible place but we believe that no
man Ill the State is 80 cmncntly fitted by COM
nianding talents for this important uficc as
Governor Hammond. What is it that South
Carolina wants in her Senator's Is it not
great abilities-is it not towering and COM
manding intellect rs we'll ns patriotism We
make no distinction between any of the good
citizens Of South Carolina in point Of patriot.
ism and devotion to the South. Of course,
there Is difference among u s rs to the time
and particular mode Of redress of our many
grievances. But we take it that no difference
exists among us as to what we are-and what
we must become, in order to be saved from
utter ruin as people. But granting all this
will friend and foe dcny-cnn he deny, truth
fuly-that is any other man in South Caroli-
na can begin to compare with Governor Ham
mond in point of great abilities rs an orator
as Il states'nnn-as n man Of towering intellect
us man who has never opened his mouth
on any great OCCASION, or put his pen to paper,
when he did not make n mark rs imperisl,able
as the rewards of genius
Let South Carolina, then, rising superior to
petty rrcjudices and personal considerations,
be influenced i'll the filling of this important
office at the neat Legislature by those high
considerations which look solely to the good
of South Carolina, and elect one who has uu-
questionable capacity and craftsmanship
ABBEvILLE.
Ju1r
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
The Lecture.

There was quite large attendance at Tenn
perancc Hall on Wednesday night t" hear the
Anniversary Address of the Rev. C. Murchison
before the Sons:
The Address was very excellent one and
presented very encouraging review of the
condition and prospects of the Temperance
cause in the District Scarcely year has
elapsed since the establishment of tho Abbcvlle
Division, and in that time it's numbers have
constantly increased, and its influence been
gradually extending. No other organization
could so we'll effectt the purposes of the Order.
in giving strength to the weak and securing
the dissemination Of true temperance priseir
plea The members weret earnestly exhofted
to the exercise of renewed Diligence and unre.
mitting zeal. 80.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
Abbeville Male Academy.

We have been requested to announce that the
Annual Examination. and Exhibition of this
sfourishing Academy, now under the charge Of
Mr.. A. G.. Elder will take place. on the 18th
nnd 1eth inst.
: The examination will embrace the various,
classical, mathematical, and elementary branch
es Of study pursued in Che Academy, and will
be enlivened by exercises in composition, de-
clamation, and the delivery of original speeches.
At til close OF the Exercises Literary Ad.
dress will be delivered before the Patrons of
the Institution, by Stephen G. DeBruhl, Esq.
The occasion is usually one of interest to
Parents, Teacher Pupils and the public gener-
ally, and we trust to see large attendance.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
The Cokesbury Examination.

We regret that We were unable to attend the
interesting Examination and Exhibition of the
Cokesbary Conference School during the last
week. but have been so fortunate as to enlist
the services of friend, competent to do JUS
tice to the occasion, who has furnished us the
entertaining sketch which we present to our
readers in another. column.
The Literary Address of the occasion, by
Edward Noble, Esq, we have heard universal
ly commended, as an effort of the highestabil-
ty and most admirably delivered.
The Rector, the Rev. J. II. Round, retires
from the Presidency of the Institstion, and
much to She regret of the Trustees, on account
of his impaired health. The vacancy has been
filled by the election of the Rev. Saml B. Jones
gentleman Of high character and enlarged
experience.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10

town and county lines. and transfer to a CEN
tra' political and plunderinc oligarchy, various
LEGAL powers which these old and we'll known
divisions have hitherto exercised. Indeed We
may find in n few years if this precedent is
allowed to become established, the power Of
towns and counties to raise m:cnry by taxation
and spend it for their own i,jcnl governments
when raised taken Gjm them. Indeed from
tho we'll kncwr character of the leaders of the
Present Republican party in relation to pccu.
mary speculation and pcculntion, this may be
anticipated rs one of the earliest applications
of this II cw doctrinc.-The Sixteen Millions of
taxation which now grinds the people of this
State may be expected speedily to attract the
gaze of the plundercrs to rich field for their
operations
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10

DR. ALBEIT G.. MAcKEy.-This we'll known
veteran Of the Masonic Fratsrnity has been in
our town for the past week, drilling his subal-
terms in the mysteries Of their ancient craft,
delighting his many admirers with bis easy
but commanding .eony irrational talents, and
adding. new friaHdse " the already fong alist
which his qusliHcs Of bead aud :, heart have
attached tpldlar Itgiyes Us pleasare to state
noreoysr that be VII, this evening. lecture
before the Mgsf sld Iyeeum. in Masonic Hall,
upon q most interesting subisst, viz: .The
Of tho tsppefanaents 5dron eharac.
ter eFhs lecture viii soaime IT g % clock
.praAjsely, Xhe,pfiss of kdiniaGo6 Ii, bot a5
cent?. snd "a sssesfesEh6 6psd t6at our peo.
PIE viii chow theif apprssisAish Off good man
and higsly popular slsstpteI BY turning
o:ltin tull numbers. .fsId AdSertissv.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
Advertisements.

We would direct attention to tho advertise.
ncnt of recent arrivals at the establishment of
NJ. II. W. Lawson, who is prepared to furnish
every thing in his line on the most rca sonnLlc
terms; Of Wheat 'c"atrd hy II. S. Kerr, Bon
nets at cost by Chambers d Marshall; ImJro.
tm'cs, by W. G. Kennedy of whitehall the
military Reviews dc
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10
Reward Offered.

l'y reference to the advertisement in ano.
thcr column, it will be seen that a valuable
|'rfm"""i has been lost between Wellington
and Mr.. Joshua Davis, on the road leading
from this place To- -Cokeshury. We have been
authorized to bcstow Il liberal reward upon
the finder who shall restore the missing article
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-07-10

by reference to the Masonic Advertisement
1T will be seen that II Special convocalion of
the Order will be held on Tuesday next at
which DIR. Mackcy. the distinguished lecturer,
and General High Priest of the fraternity will
preside.