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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
Enjoying a Laugh.

Who does not enjoy laugh. st tmes!-
ini |: reli to smile ani be happy! A..d
who So dull but he can occasionally enj V,
T ght heartil;, well planue or well r, lat
jest! Perhaps we have been blessed ~ith n
extraordinary pleasant dasposition-aLd p Z.
haps not; nevertheless, we can laugh, and
enjoy il, too.
Il is now s.Ims years since the old styled
hymns, originally adopted and suing in the
puritan chufchs, were laid aside, for the i'm
proved poems of DR.. Waits and others. But
We csn recoilect good many s;anzas that
used to be "dsacensd off," line by line, aud
suog by tie congregation, which were en-
phsticslly amusing. Imagine dear readers, a
meeting house full of people, prAwlin1 out
the following for instance:
The race is ne forever go,
by him who attest runs;
Mt the battle by those people
Who shoots with the longest gun"
Nov, ISM that poeti;sli At least, there
is strong tincture of truth in these homely
times. which may be commanded to the no.
tice of our "fas." young men. The follow.
ing lines addressed to the Sun. chime very
well with the preceding, although Of modern
origin:
al hail the glorious sun,
Bright as Tin pan,
| hou rvundest. fairest, pr1ulest source
| vi bread and cheese TO man."
Then We have touching allusion to the
Pomatun or Mecassar, with which old nnc g
Aaron swsbbed his whiskers with on GER
tain secession vide the following:
| Ills ike The precious ointment,
Down AarUn's beard dId go;
Down Aaronss beard il downward went;
His garment skirts unto"
The nexI c0uplet is thrilling and HAS
ieriy addressed TO whales, vampires, shurks,
tom cod, Ealibut, suppog, eels, carpies, et ID
cnane gsnus-- really beautiful verse 10 sing
in chu-ch !
'Is monsters oftho bubbling deep.
| our Maker. praises spout;
| Up rOn the sumo ye CsdiinSs pssp,
| And wug your tsis about"
The quotations made above are very well
known, AM have been chanted scores of
times BY many or our readers-unduuotediv,
in guud ola tues Tn. ro.try anu senti.
mentS OF these couplets are equally only by
two gems in the way OF epitaphs, which may
now De seen upon The grave.tones of two
rivals, i'll churchyard near London. The
| first readers:
| "IieFe lie
Snuc Us bug,
In rug
| The man GEo del afterwards, determn-
ed not to be outdone by his competitor, and
caused the TO owing to be cut upon his ti-
bic, which Stands cIOse by that OF his former
rival:
Here / lies,
\ .i;il. snugser
Than thai other bugser"
The above may be set down us old-time
s .le, linens .. grave and sentimental poe
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n deef gratitude, remaln youTs tFuIy,
MARY ANN CoMsTocK.
HAMILTON. Ohio. November 20, 1855.


DR. RoBACK-Dear Sir: have read in The newspa-
pers many accounts OF cures effected by your Scandn
avian Remedies, hut consider ny own case at least
as Interesting and as marvellous as any OF them 80
far you concerned, testimonial more or less
is OF itle consequence. Your lame is established,
and my statement cannot add 10 your celebrity But
for the benefit of my fellow creatures desire 10 make
known the facts. When called upon you, at the in
stance of dear friend the 2Ist of March last.
had been nine years sufferer from caiarrh The Ir-
ritaiion Of the and membrane nj the head was
so intense that sometimes it emOst drove me crazy.
Ic0uld not sleep, and neve: free IRON unpleasant
sensations. AivarIaus times five different pnysicIsns
bad attended me, each treated me in lis way,
but none of them dIc me any good. ! dcspGrPd Of
ever Seeing another well day, and when called al
your Consultation rooms ha! very little hope OF re-
lief. BY your advice, entered Immediately upon u
regular course of your Scandinavian Blood Further
and Blood Pills was ENCOURAGED by the cheerful
hopeful way in which spoke and resolved strict
ly 10 follow your direction. In less than week, ali
the worst symptoms OF my complaint began TO take q
mfider form. and continued to improve from week
to week, until the end of three months. my head
entirely relieved and every trase of the caarrh
had left Still, however, continued to take the
remedies for nearly six weeks longer, because found
they were building up my strength and fOrtiiying my
constitution Six months have passed since the cure
wa finished, and have had no sign of relapse.
should he glad TO this letter, the substance of it,
in print for The guidance of others.
Yours. with heartfelt gratitude,
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nj + w S T o R E =
Y would respectfully announce to the citizens
OF BarnesviIie end vicinity that have
opened Book, Stationary, Wall Paper and Variety
Store in the East End of the City Hotel.
where Will keep constantly on hand all the Stand
ard Works of the day-liistorieal, Bio.
graphical, Scientific and Classical. Roln, Gibbon,
Hume aud Macsulcy's Histories; Dicks
Complete Works, Josephus's Complete Works, lu-
tarch's Lives, Literal Translations Of Sal
lust Horace, Virgil aud CTsar. Works of Shakespeare
Byron, and others. Fine Gift Books and
Albums. Methodist and Christian lynn Books, Fam
lily and Pocket Rh!es; also, Works on
Agriculture. horticulture. the Eclectic Series of
School Books Rays Arilhmeiics and
AlgebTas, PinnGos Grammars. Johnson's and Par
ker's PhiIosophys, Cutters Physiology,
Guys AstronGny, Wchster's School Dictionary, and
other School Books, and an innumeratIe
variety of Miscellaneous Works; also, the Lives of
Fremont, buchanan and Fillmore. half
and full hound Blank Books, Pass Books, &c; good
assortment oi Pocket Cutlery, Porte Mon
nies. Tooth Brushes II air and Clothes Brushes, Puff
Combs Fine-roOth aud Kidding Combs,
Pins, Needles, Thread. &c. &C.; also, Wrapping Pa
per, Wrapping Twiue. Window Paper,
Green Oil Cloth Riinds and Patent Boilers, Floor Oil
Cloth and OIL Cloth Table Covers. supe-
rior article, and splendid assortment of Wall Pa.
per aud Bordering. will pay the high
est price in Cash or Trade for Rags. invite every
person desirOus OF getting anything in nv
line to give me call. My prices are low and ealcu =
Ia! ed TO satisfy all.
ROBERT C. GRAVES.
BarnesviIle, Sept. e9ih. 1856 oc2
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And if the subject is poor devil, q yer.
diet will be rendered in accordance with
the above table. If the reverse, the verdict
will be died of congestion Of The brain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

To young men who wish 10 acquire "l'usines- P;iu
Cation think il affords facilities se!dnm eqnaied-
Mr.. Granger has the quslica. alton Cf theoretical
know ledge and apHess il teaching ad ed 20 the p-Gc
cal Counting EG1m experience and we feel confident
anaIrs from his college will be fully competent
TO keen the NOS complicated set OI Books.
A p. STONE. " iio!esH.e and 5s:5ii Merchant
IL. .JANNEY, >eC'y Bri Of Control. STATE Bk of o.
J.F.P4RK. Book Keeper st u. =. WOOdhury's
D. .OVERBIEE, Bnnk Keeper st Clinton Bank
II. Il. MILLS, SrC'y Columbus Gas and Coke Go.
C.. Usson. Rock Keeper a; H. Ricy < Cos.
For n.lraTtcJ ais send for a circular.
Jan. 81 Is56. GRANGER * ARMSTRONG,
prnp
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CLrvELAsp. Ohio. December G, 1855.


DR.. RoB.cK-Dear Sir: | should he indeed migrate
u if Jailed TO reply TO your letter OF the 10Th ult
inquirng the effect of your remedies in case You
say yon do not wish publish my reply. but simply
to learn for your satisfaction what the Scandn
avian Remedies have done for But, my dear sir.
wish you to make my statement public, not only as
just tribute to yonr skli hut for The beneht oil
others who may be suffering as suffered and migi
be cured as have been cured. For more than 81
years, as you aware. endured continuous mar
tyrdcm from the combined effect of chronic dyspepsia,
liver complaint, const pation, and most depiorabe
condition of the nervous system. Dur ng that time
employ ed the hest physicians in the West. and thrGe
times visited New York for The purpose OF consulting
the most eminent medical men IN thai city All was
useless despared of recovering my health. and al
mosI wished for DEATH 1t was al this time y"ur ai-
vertisement caught my eyes. and determined, as
fororn hope, to try yonr Scandinavian Blood Purifier
and Blood Pills. Only five months have elapsed since
unGorked the first hottie and took the first pill. Three
words will tell the result. an nell; yes, in better
health than can recoliect having enjoyed since my
childhood. My recovery. under Providence, owe to
you. believe have paid you about thrty-five dol
lars for medicine. and had every dollar been nun
dred, they would have heen cheap.
With deep gratitude, remain yours truly.
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FEVER AND AGuE.

And the various affections Consequent upon dsor-
dered
STOMACH OR LIVER,
Such as Indigestion, Aceity of the Stomach Colcky
Palms. Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Dependency.
Costiveness, Blind and Bleeding Piles. In all Ner-
vous Rheumatic and Neuralgia Affections, il has in
numerous Instances proved highly beneficial, and in
others effected 9 decided cure:
This is i purely vegetable compound, prepared on
strictly scientific principles, after the of the
celebrated Holland Professor Boerhave. Because OF
great success in most 6f ibe European Setes its
ntrodu ction into the United States intended more
especially for those OF fatherland scattered here
and there overthe face OF this mighty country Nee
ting with grcat success among them now offer it to
the American public, knowing thai its truly wonder
full medicinal virtues must he acknowledged.
Ii is particularly recommended those persons
whose constitutions may have been impaired by the
continuous of ardent spirits other forms OF
dissipation. Generally instantaneous in effect il
6uds way directly the Of life, thrilling and
quckenins every raising up the dropping spir
and. in fact. infusiug new health an visor in tht
system.
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Health AND LONG LIFE
IL FOR ALI
nr- RnhanIyss


AT last the grand object of Medical Science is at
tanned. Dr. Roback's Scandinavian Remedies actually
perform what thousands have promised but never &C
complished- They purge from the blood the corrupt
particles which create and feed disease. The basis
OF all the solid portions OF the body the blood and
If that fluid is pure, the whole organization must ne
cessarily he vigorous hardy and healthful. Hence,
in the preparation and combination tho ingredients
of his famous scandinavian Remedies, DR. Ro5acks
great object was to produce medicine which should
the consequence that the operation of his Scandn
avian Blood Purifier and Blood Pills, upon almost
every species OF disease ike that Of water upon the
devouring element literally extingushins the malady
Persons suffering from debility. from childhood, md
new vgor infused into them by these wonderful life
ieDgthening restoratives They cool the heat of fever
create appetite render digestion perfect regulate the
bowels promote Sleep nvisorate the reproductive or
gans. in both sexes control all disorders OF the lver
cure sores bols tuhors and all skin diseases and by
impartins TO the vital fluid elements of health,
literally make life pleasure, instead of the wear-
some probation which alwa VS. be TO the invalid
These remedies composed solely of Swedish herbs
oil rare Medicinal virtue. before introduced IN
the practice OF pharmacy. Physicians of the highest
note IN the discoverer's native land and in other
parts OF Europe have certified the value of the meH
ictnes, ana they have never yet been administered
without being followed by marked Success II in
possible 10 enumeraie in newspaper advertise ient
tenth part of the complaints for which they are in
fallibe. Suffice II 10 say. that there is disorder of
any organ unless caused by malformation Tor wnIch
they are not adapted and for the simple that
they act directly upon the element which renews,
feeds and sus'ains all organs viz: the vESocs BLOOD
Make sure of the genuine articles by purchasing
only Of respectable dealers and regular agents. or OF
Ro'ack himself in Cincinnati, where he may be con
suited by letter well personally, in all conpii-
Gated and difficult cases.
Price Of the Scandinavian Blood Purifier, 81 per
bottle, or SIS per half dozen. Pills, 25 cents per box,
or five boxes for 81.
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The Ladies Department

Is opened for the reception of ladies' No insttu
tiou the Union imparts more thorough interest
ing course in this Department.
In cont fusion, would add that shall put forth
best efforts to merit in still more eminent degree
the attering reception with whi h enterprise hae
met. and pledge ourselves TO npar; more thorough
practical Course of Mercantile instruction. than be
formed other similar Mercantile College.
Among the many recommendations We give the fol-
loving:
I'VE the undersigned take pleasure in tesIfyng that
are personally acquainted with Mr.. Changers ab
lily as an accountant. aud teacher of Book Keeping
which of tie highest order He has had great expe
rience Accountant, m heavy Commercial and
Banking houses, which gives him facilities in
impartng practical knowledge of Bookkeeping, and
a thorough Commercial Education.
IL. ALLEN, LII. D.,
President OF Farmers college.
LOR.N y9NDREWS,
President Of Kenyon College.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
THE GENUINE
AMERICAN STAR TRIPOLL

superior to all o:her articles now in use
FOR Cleaning and polishing Silver, German Silver
6rrttsI ia metal tin, copper Brass and outFrv also
for ro' shin sni CLEANSING all sorts nf nsin.e
uiSh.d f'fI,iIuT., Glass. &C. For sale by
St C!sifsv.Ie Jan 81. JAS. ". CULLlNS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

FS HE HALLELUJAH! Ali that is neces-
l sary say q: this Music book is. that it is
Lowell Mascn's latest publication. Containing tunes
chants and anIhem. suitable for Chur IN and the SOci-
singing, IL which preixed 1.-THE Singing SChHot-"
manual for classes in vocal music, with exercises
rounds DC. Price sGceBIs- For sale ny
4. C.. MARTIN.
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Here | lie
Snug as q bug,
In n rrIr .

The man wEo del afterwards, determin-
ed not to be outdone by his COM petitor, and
c .used the TO owing to be cut upon his ta-
bic, which Stands cIOse by that OF his lormer
rival
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

RS. psosised you when ] left to give
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YES. WE CAN!

FOR we can show a larger stock of La
dies Broche Shawls, Long Shawis, Mantles, Tai
mas Cloaks &C. &C.; also, cloth for same with trim
mings match and sell them a. q lower price thar
'' BEEHIVE STORE.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20
Boots Il Shoes.

S. MAYERS & w. r. COE,
Successors to 2. J. Espenschcid.
Would respectfully inform the public that the
HHA have purchased the large and well selected
z EdN of Boots and Shoes contained in the above es
S~<- tablishmcnt and hope by strict attention busi
ness 10 merit a share of public patronage.
Having lust received from San Francisco a chsce anc
wei selected stock Of
Boots and Shoes
Ladies and Misses Caters
Chldrcns Shoes,
Buskins,
SINNERS
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20
City Drug Store.

Number b Main Street, Nevada, California.
JOHN LARK NJ D..
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Drugs, Medicines.
Paints, Oils, Camphene, Dye Stuffs,
Brushes. Spirits. 1urp tine, Alcohol, Perfumery.
Fancy Articles Patent Medicines. Tobacco.
COOKING EXTRACTS, Sago. Mace Ginger, MT
- megS, Cinnamon, Cloves Isingglass, Port Wine
starch Indigo, Sal soda, Sponge Bath Brick sc.
AlSo-A welEselectcd stock Of Tmsscs. Abdominal
supporters shoulder Braces Suspen>ory Bandages, &c
and in fact every article usually kept in
WELL REGULATED DRUG ESTABLISHMENT
Every article is fresh aud the best of its kind
particular attention having been paid the selection Of
the Goods in san Francisco and New York by an expe
rienced Druggist
The stock having been purchased for CASH at Low
PRICES can and viii be sold for cash. at
PRICES ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY
am receiving Goods frequently both from san Fran,
cisco and New York that purchasers may rely on
finding every article pertaining the Drug business
Every indueement win be offered to the Trade will
sell Goods at Sacramento prices with the addition Of
freight
Orders from the Country respectfully solicited and sa
istacton guaranteed in quality and price
All Goods orderelt through the Express viii be promptly
forwarded to be paid on delivery.
Particular attention paid the preparation FAMILY
MEDICINES.
Prescriptions carefully compounded by day or night
JOHN LARK. Druggist.
New Fire Proof Store, Main street. Nevada
Nav ,. iSjt-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20

PRINTERS PRovERBs.-Never inquire
thou of the editor the news, for behold
1t is his business, at the appointed time,
to give it unto thee without asking. 1t
is not fit that thou should ask him who
is the author of an article, for his duty
reauireth him to keep such things unto
himself
When thou dost enter his office, take
heed unto thyselfthat thou dost rot look
at what may be lying open; for that is
not meet in the sight of good breeding.
Neither examine thou the proof sheet,
for it is not ready to meet thine eye, that
thou mayst understand it.
Prefer thine own city papers to any
other, and subscribe for it Immediately.
Pay in advance, and it shall be we'll
with thee and with thy little ones.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20
Fencing Academy
w. CAEAUVH2HI.

WTOULD respectfully 10 the public that he
w has opened q FENCING SCHOOL in Boswell \
Hanson'~ Hall.
Persons desirous Of taking lessons in Fencing either
ContraPontc, Broad sword, single stick, will find all
these advantages united at this school.
Regular hours Of instruction from IL 4. NJ. to r.
NJ, while any hour may be set for the convenience of
pupils.
The Art Of Fencing is useful both sexes not only
for defence but for the developments of physical serength
for giving pleasant and easy manners and for reforming
natural defects such shoulders of unequal height
Crooks Of the limbs, and STOPPING carriage. 1t also
affords an agreeable amusement for leisure hours,
Nevada. December l6-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20
DRY Goods 4! Dry Goods

Cheap For Cash
The New York Dry Goods Store,
A Branch of New York House is open on the
N corner of Commercial 4 Pine streets, with 4
and elegant stock of Sea sOnable Goods consisting in
silks Shd1clS and ClodkS,
" DeL0iRes. CasLnercs and Mer5Ros,
Blankets, F1anBels, QRilts. and Comforters,
Bleached ,Aecfiy0S and SbirtiHgs,
Irish LiRc1, TamGsk Table Linen,
Napkins T01relS and Crash,
Duck. DriiinRS. and TickiRgs,
Bro1cH .SEectiaqs Checks and Caiicos,
FreRcb, English aRd AmericaH Caiic0s,
Hosiery, Chores, GNaHtlctS, Sc. &c,
CaDes CoIiars S'ccreS Ribbons, sc. SC,
Embroidered IS Hem stitch Linen HaRdkerchjCs
Gents all Linen Shirts half Hose. Cravats &c. togcth
with every article usually found in Dry Goods Store
Purchasers requested call and examine the goods
before purchasing elscWrlrc.
Terms Cash-positiyely no credit.
oct2i0 THOMAS BRADY
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20

nc NC NC.
They would respectfully invite all those wanting any
thing in the above line to give them call they be
evc for variety, quality and cheapncss their stock is I'M
surpassed in the mountains
Repairing done the shortest notice a workmanlik,
manner and on the most reasonable terms
y MAYERS. w r Coz.
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20

Mr.. S. Mayors late of Grass Valley and VIM r Coo
formerly of the Broad street Boot and Shoe Store have
purchased my entire stock of Boots and Shoes and
would ehecrully recommend them to the public every
way worthy their support and would respectfully solicit
the patronage of my old friends and customers.
Nevada July lift p J. EsPENsHFID
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20

10 Nearly all brave men have been
of finely organized, and therefore ner-
vous temperament. Julius Caesar was
nervous, so was Bonaparte, so was Nell
son. The Duke of Wellington saw
nan turn pale as he marched up to a
battery THAT" said he, "s brave
man he knows his danger and faces it."
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20

LEGISLATIVE. We are minus our
usual legislative correspondence, this
week, owing to peculiar circumstances !;
very little however, has been done du-
ring the last few days in open session,
for the reason that nearly all the bust
ness is now in the hands of the Commit
tees.
The State Treasury affair has come
to a head by the Assembly resolving on
Tuesday to impeach the Treasurer, and
appointing Committee to draw up spe-
cifcations and conduct the case. We
may now expect a grand trial-not quite
so grand as that of Warren Hastings
but as grand as the Burkes and Sheri-
dams of the Assembly can make. Ar
act introduced by Mr. Waite, has passed
both houses, and approved by the Gov
providing that when articles of impeach
ment against an officer are presented tC
the President of the Senate, the Officer
shall be temporarily suspended so Mr.
Bates will be ousted, at least for time
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20
CORNER OF BROAD AND PINE STREETS,
In Rilcvs Now brick. second floor.

CORNER OF BROAD AND PINE STREETS,
In lticy's New brick second floor.
HNTHERE he viii do all kinds of DENTISTRY
w As low good wCrS can be done in the State.
" B. am prepared to Artificial Teeth in the best
known manner such plain with gums either Gold,
Platna Silver Gutta Percha plate Also, Blockwork,
Aliens continuous Gum And for all that does not
please after months trial will refund the money
viii ill Teeth with pure Gold, full tight and to stay, and
for all that ont viii refund the money ill for
nothing And for all Teeth that are plugged by and
do not arrest the decay in the cavity fill Twill insert
for nothing And am always enabcdto to know
my filings from my registry. Toothache arising from,
exposed nerve cured vithou extracting in tomnutes
and the etfectualy destroyed charge made
And teeth that have been considered past by
others will successfully treat and preserve by filling
All extracting to prepare the mouth for plate work done
gratis And by mprovedustumcnts win take ont any
teeth with the utmost facility although they may
have been givcnup by others All disease, arising from
THE TEETH CURED AND IRREGULARITIES
REMOVED-OR No CHARGE IS MADE
For the foregoing propositions the best securities will be
given either in cash depostes good mems endorse
Besides any Of references to persons who
have worn my work for years W. C. KELLUM
November -. lS56.-tf
The Nevada journal., 1857-02-20

HEAD GEAR.-Why are the bonnets
now worn by the ladies like a sail boat
bottom up2 Because they are caP-sieed.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-03
Public Schools.

! The Public Schools will be open for the ensuing
| year on Monday, the 7th of September prox.
Applicants will notice the following regulations {:
l. No child can be admitted to the school with
out first having his or her name, age birthplace,
the name of the parent guardaU, and the name
of the street on which they live registered by the
superintendent, WHO will give ticket of admis-
sion.
?. Every child wishing admittance must come in
person for ticket and accompanied by parent or
guardian.
8. No child has right to the benefits of the pub
lie schools whose parents or guardians do not live
in the corporate limits of the ".
4. The Superintendent will give out tickets in
the Hynes Building, corner of Summer street and
Watkins's Avenue, on Monday, the 81st of this
month, to children living north of Union street.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, September and .,
he will be at the Hume Building, corner of Spruce
and Broad Streets and give tickets to the children
residing between Union and Demumbrane streets
On Thursday September 3, he will be at Lincoln
Hall to give tickets children residing south of
Dcmumbrane street, including South Nashville in
the Claiborne District Business hours from to
l o'clock. aug 26-IOt.