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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
Anecdotes of Aaron Burr.

We take these two anecdotes of BUR-
from Partou's admiral Lie of thaI most
singular man.
"Ou The morning of the duel, it chanced
that one uf Burr's cousins arrived i'll town
from Connecticut, and made his way, about
eirEt O'Clock, to Richmond Hll. Alexis,
the tactotum OF the establishment, Obeyed
his summons at the door, and showed him
the library, where he found Colonel Burr
alone, and engaged in his usual arucations.
Burr received his young relative cordially,
and, in every respect, as usual. Neither in
his manner RCr his conversation was there
any evidence ut excitement ui concern, nor
anything whatever 10 attract tte notice OF
h 5 guest. Except the master OF the hous
not soul in Rlchn ord li,ll yet knew ausht
of that mornings wUTk: nor, i"deec, could
it be sad, in ny Srnse OF the word, Il at the
maSte. himself kAeI0 what he had done.
"ln lew minutes, breakfast was amount
ccd, but the tw1 gen iemen went 10 the
tlning-ruon and brrakfis,eG together. he
CON, erSation was still quite in the ordinary
StEdIil- DuIi "4'N' 49, hNS 'H N"N
country, and the youth givin, the Iniorma-
ton sought. After breakfast, the ga st
bude his hust good morning, and stro.led oil
! toward the city which he reuchSl about
ten o'clock As he walked down Brtadw uy 4,
! he Iancied he observed in pa>sers-by the
Sums that some thing extraordinary had oc-
Cured or was expected. Near Wail-street,
/ Nh ucquaintt nee rushed up to him, breath
! less, and said, .Coloncl Burr has killed Gem
eial Hamilton in u duel, this mo- ming
! "Why 10 hc ha>n',' replied the young
pentleman, with the utmost POs:ti,eneSs; :!
haue lust come from there anu taken break
fast with him.
But replied the other, i nave this mo-
meut seen the news in the bulletin"
The cousin reflected tor a momcnt on
the absolute serenity of BurG's manner, and
concluding that he would certainly have
mentioned 80 interesting an occurrence II
IT had taken place, was still utterly ln;red-
ulous, aud, denouncing the report as false
went on his way. Before turning into Wall,
street, he found the whole city astr, and
su.u had reason 10 suspect that the bulletin
was only toe true. SO completely could
Burr command his features and CONCEAL h'S
feelings"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
Cutting Potatoes.

The practice of cutting potatoes, Is adoP-
ted by IGany as a matter Of economy. Ex-
perience, however, seems 10 have est1s-
lished, that the practice has as an injurious
influence upon the crop, especially when
The planting is early, AID the soil and
weathCr cold. Laet season, IN order to test
the thing, tiled several experiments. the
results of which were in every case IN favor
of the uncut seed. The method adopted
was as follows: Two rows OF cut potatoes
were planted in the centre OF piece-ths
tubers being divided as nearly in the centre
as practicabie-aud two pieces allowed to
each hill. This was tried on four different
pieces of the vegetable, and each piece IN
different field. On digging the roots 1t was
found that the yield OF the cut rsws was
less by one-tenth, Iby weigh, than that oi
the uncut ones, and in point OF size, still
more marked difference. never plant the
smallest or the largest Potatoes, but select
those OF medium size, and allow two Pota-
toes to the hill CORES Of Germantown
Teleg7 Gph.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
WHOLE NO I0l6
A Wou,an's S Revenge.

"Once upon time" she went on, set
Ting her muslins, and shaking her golden
hair, "an officer in the Guards was travel
ling by the express night train 10 South
ampton. In the same frst-class Garage there
was lady, very young and very handsome,
and am afraid that before they reached
Winchester (there were no other persons
in the carriage) she permitted this bold
young guardsman to imprint one ki<s-he
gave and she allowed no more-upon her
gloved n nd. 1t was a freak, caprice,
bit of fun-iust like the kiss which the
beautiful Duchess of Devonshire gave
sweep, when MIR. Fox was being elected
for Westminster. But she made him take
a solemn oath that he would never reveal
what had taken place. 1t fell cut that our
gusrdsman, about, six months afterwards,
did, in the smoking room Of his club in St.
James street, break his oath, and. with
the boastfu, lying gu lities common to
men, gave the story, with some additions
perfectly and wantonly false. A fortnight
afterwards, he had an invitation to stay
week with distant relative of his--an old
admiral, who lived in charming villa on
the banks Of the river Itchen, close to
Southampton. He had never seen this
relative before, bit some family matter had
to be arranged, and he went down. He
was received with the most cordial hospi
tality, especially by the admiral's wife,
who was very young and vsry handsome,
and who, by the merest chance in the
world, turned ont to be the very identical
lady with whom he had travelled, per night
express train, from London to Southamp-
ton. She gave him her hand, ungloved
this time, smiled upon him very sweetly,
and Just before dinner drew him on one
side, and, with a sweeter smile than ever,
tod him, in discreet whisper, that if he
would come round at twelve o'clock that
N ight to a certain window at the back Of
the house, overlooking the river, only sep
arated from its brink by d narrow footway.
she had something very important, and
perhaps pleasant, TO communicate to him.
He came punctually at the appointed time.
The moon was shining very brightly. The
window was opened; and lady in night
dress beckoned tall and handsome cava-
ler (as the novels say) to advance to her.
And she let him in through the window.
By Jove, what plucky nne!' She said this:
Captain Dare'l, you are a liar and tritor.
She did this-she put pistol to his head,
right in the centre of his forehead, between
his curling locks which parted in the mid
die, and she blew his brains out, and Capt.
Darrell fell into the river ltchen, and was
found there next day, very vet and very
dead. -BGddingtoA PeerGge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
How to DO up Shirt Bosoms and
Collars.

We have often been reqI. s,ed BY lady
correspondents to state by wA,t process the
gloss on ntw linen, shirt ,bOsoms. &c, Is
produced, and in order 10 graft ~ them, We
sutioin the following recipe: Take two
ounces of liHe white gum arabic powder
put in pitcher, and pour pint OF more Of
boiling water, according 10 en- the degree OF
strength YOU desire-snd then having COW
cred II, let it stand al Eighi-in the morn
inc paur il carefully fr,m the dregs inso
clean bottle, cork it ami Keep j, Tor use. A
Ia bic spoon full Of gum-wlter stirred IN
pint of starch, made "a the G@--A Giaaae-.
viii give 10 lawn, either whine or printed, a
lock OF newness, " hen n thiDg else can re-
store them after they have bseh washed.
We hope rh.t /, ose t.vipg this recipe, in
which we have ;ai,h. will give us, seyerally {.
their opicion Of the result. Every honee-
keso.r is anxious for soGie certain mode Ut
doing up gent em>n's linen--and ifthe fore
goiag n ulI prove what Is needed, attsr
DroDer trials, we should like to know it. as
it would confirm our own judgment in tie
matter. .'-S;isatifc American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
The King and Queen of Delhi.

n pl lhdlC OotCu bC alolNJ WV.
l6, IN the London Times, says:
We have seen the captive King and royal
family; they are in ruinous little rooms in
in one of the gates of the Palace. The
old King looks very frail. and has blank,
fixed eye, as of one on whom life is fast
closing. He certainly is 100 Old TO be res
ponsibe for anything that has been DONE
With his sons much more guilt may lie;
some have beer shot, as you must have
read, some are yet untaken The youngest
son we saw looking like fifteen, they say
eighteen, bold and coarse to look at. He
is the only child of the Queen. With her
sume Of Uur ladies have had long inter-
view. They found her seated on COM
mon charpoy, (bedstead.) dressed in white
cotton clothes, with few ard very tritliug
ornam menls-all her grand things having
been taken from her. She is described as
short and stout, above thirty years of age,
with round, animated face, not at ali
pretty, but having very pretty little plump
hands; she was cutting beteinut to eat with
her pawn. Some thirty fem lies relatives
and meuiaIs, surrounded her. She processes
TIE u:mos. horror of The T!4::.t C-yclry, t.
whcm she traces all her misfortuues.
She says the King was helpless to con-
troll them, AID that when their arrisa! had
placed Delhi in r, bellion against Us, they
were as ready to rob her as any one else
She says the muineers did rrb the pa'ace,
and that a Ii her jewels were only saved bv
being buried. She does not seem to blame
US for their present captivity; she under
stands the necessity for inqu;ring into
guilty OF inaOcen. parties; hut she did not
seem to assert the Kings innocence as
much as her own. She said be had been
III the hands of bad people. There appear
ed to be frighttul rivalry among The women;
it is said she eliminated the sons OF iormer
wives, she being tine last. Her sister is
represented as being much better looking
than herself, and has a daughter of thirteen
married to the Kings youngest son, "a
ready mentioned. and reruied very bsauti-
iul. Our ladies describe her as having su-
perb large eyes, and u most b ,autifuI little
mouth, but her face otherwise i, too flaI
and full. Some Of TIE women told them
they had English women and childien in
the palace after the massacre, il hope of
pre- e:ving them, but that the mutinerrS de-
mlud d them and could not be resist -
! They say the Sepuys complained that the
X ng vas feeding English women daiuti'y.
while he only gave them gram fs- io,d.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
AgrltnltnraL.
What Farmers Should Live For.

There is something worth living for
besides money. That is very good, but
it is not all. With the rest, let US raise
crop of sood ideas. While You ara farmers,
remember also that you are men, with
duties and responsibilities. Live down the
old brutal notion that farmer must be un-
couth, uneduca,ed and unthinking-a mere
oddrapps.
You are brought into immediate contact
with the great heart of civilization. You
cannot get out of the reach of the buzz of
the toiIing world The thrill of the wonder
working wires, and the rumble of the loco
motive, (the thunder cad OF nations come
10 your once secluded hillside.
Move toward better life. Do not keep
your boys corn-sEelling all the long winter
evenings. Make your farms place that
your sons and daughters cannot help loving.
Cultivate the trees--they are God's messen-
gers.
Care much more books and pictures.
Don't keep a SoIemn parlor into which you
90 but once month with the Parson, or the
cossips of the sewing society. Hang round
your walls pictures which shall tell stories
Of mercy. hope, courage, faith aud charity.
Make your living room the largest and
most cheerful in the house. Let the place
be such that when your boy has gone to dis
taDt lands, or even when, perhaps, he chngs
to single plsDksin the lonely waters of the
wide ocean, the though, Of the old home
stead shall come across the waters OF desc
lai:on, bringing always Gght-hope and love-
Have no dungeons about your houss-no
rooms you never open-no blinds that are
always shut. Don't teach ycur daughters
French before they can weed fower-bed,
or cling 20 a side-sadd.e; and daughters, do
rot be ashamed Of the troSel or the pruning
knife; bring to your doors richest howes
from tho oods; cultivate the friendship o.
birds-stu1y botany. learn TO love nature,
and seek higher cultivation than the
fashionable world can give. Address Of u.
G. MitcAeH before he Connecticut StGie Ag-
ricGiiurGL Society.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
FUNNEL BETWEEN E,GLAxD AND France.

TUNNEL BETWEEN E, GLAND AND FRAxCE.
-Some tiuie ago French engineer. VI
TbOme De Gamdnd, published plan iur
uniting England with France by means vf
Il tunnel beneath the sea from Bulu.u .ue-Sur-
Mer to Dover We learn from PARIS that
the Emperor OF The French regards such 4
tunnel as b,t1 desirable and prl,ticabe
and that by his order VI de Gamnnd's plan
was referred to commission OF Govern
IN, nj civil engineers, all em II, n men. This
c 'mmisslon, after examining ;hr scheme in
all its details, has come to tie Conclusion
that it is feasible, and cugnl 10 be seriously
entt rialned; and it has recommended rhe
Government 10 di,burSt EaO, 900. tor the
purpose OF making new investigations re-
specting it. The same coIDuission recon-
menjed that the Eng IiSh GoveruIurp SHOULD
be requested to say II ii b. disposed to take
any part in these uNcsiigatiUus.-i'!:rary y
Gacclie.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
Bread.

1t is said that one OF the most wholesome
kinks OF bread that can be used is made thus,
without sat, .aieratus, yeast, or rising OF
anv sort: Take bolted or unboned fiour or
meal: thoroughly moisten the whole with
pure soft water, scalding hot thai is, about
one hundred and sixty degrees Fahrenheit:
make it I'D firm, not sticky; then roll and
cut into strips, or any other form, rot over
a quarter of an inch thick, and hall an iSch
broad. Bake quickly in afot'oTsE, ua':!
the dough has acquired u soft, fne. brown
color, or until the water has nearly all
eyoporated.'' hydr D IA sts say
that sweeter bread than this
was never tasted. 1t certainly Is pure
bread, cannot sour, will keep almost inded-
niteIy; and, Il made Of unb1iteJ flour, must
he the mos; healthful and nutritious bread
that can be prepared. But people won; use
it, because they have not been accustomed
10 ,t-iust as Hans wouid never use an iron
tire to mis- car: wheel. because he had never
seen one used. Besides, most parsons aaSe
an unconquerable prtju lice s-ain7t using or
doing ANYTHING thOt has unnixe COED IN It.
Halls Jouraa! Of Haiti.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
MisttIlaneous.
THE FATHER AND son.
AN INCIDENT OF REAL LIFE.
BY PAUL CRETToN.

One night last winter, while pursuing my
way along one of the mos. obscure streets
in Boston, was aroused IRON my reverie,
by hearing footsteps by my side. Turning,
! beheId girl not more than twelve years
old, following as if she was anxious to Speak
to me, and when | observed by the dim light
of a neighboring lamp that she was poorly
clad. trembling, thin and pale, asked her, IN
a tone of kindness, what she wanted.
az you please, SIR" she replied in avoice
that was almost choked with sobs yet which
struck me as peculiarly silver-toned. and
soft-sif you please, sir, will you 60 b' OK
with me Just little way, and see my father
who is very sick indeed, sir!'
"What is the matter with your father''
asked |, as was afraid of being deceived.
"Oh, sir, don't know" she answered in
the same tone as before; but am AFRAID he S
going to die Do sir, be so good as to 60
and see him.
the earnest manner of :he broken-heart-
ed girl made me ashamed that had doubted
her at first, and resolved to comply with
her request | was just in the mood tor some
adventure where there was an opportunity
of accomplishing. an object of benevolence
and willingly followed my timid, scrrowfu
little guide back to her home. The girl let
me into small and somewhat dilapidateC
house, and invited me to ascend small am
narrow staircase. At the head of the stairs
/ heard her cropping about until her hans
touched the latch of door, which she open
ed. and asked me in low voice TO follow
her into the room.
did SO, and found myself in an humble
apartment where scrupulous neatness seem
ed struggling against absolute want. Th'
din light, which stood near the door, reveal
ed to me the scanty furniture. which foun
to consist of a few chairs, table, an
among other articles Of minor importadce
a bed in the most retired part of the room
The girl stepped before me end polnte
to the bed.
"Come this way, ifyou please sir" sh
whispered, "here's father"
As she turned to approach the bedside @
The sufferer. to apprse him of my presence
silently brushed away a tear, which tn
sight of her grief worn, palld cheeks an
eyes red with weeping caused to start thr'
my eYeliGs.
NV youthful guide stopped over the sic
man aud laying her cheek close to his, viii
g. her arm encifcled his neck, whispered som
- thing in his ear. A moment after, she aros
and placed chair at the bedside, beggir
me to approach.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11

LIME FOR PoIAr0Es.-A correspondent.
Smith Groom, of Troy,N N Y, informs US,
that his experience in the culture of Pots-
toes has convinced him that about hand
ul Of cry Stacked lime placed in each hill
tends to prevent he potato rot. The lime,
ne states, brings the potatoes ea.lieF to ma
turi;y, and impsrtS t. thea vIsor when
resist. the attacks OF the disease. An ex-
n .rinsnt with lime can b. conducted by
any If our farmers at Il small exPe nse. aud
if i, does no: prevent the potato ru'' the
lime will certainly enrich the soil for Other
crnps.-S,ieriifc American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11
The little creature flew 70 welcome me,

The little creature flew 70 welcome me,
and fairly w,pt for JOY
..Where are you going" ! asked.
"O," said she, "farher and | are going to
New York with brother Edward. Father
has got almost well, so that he can travel.
We are going to live with brother and we
shall feel SO happy''
At this moment Edward and his father
came d, wn stairs, being ready for start. |
saw them depart, and once more re'raced
nv steps homeward filled with admiration
of the old man s stern but generous spirit; ;
the candor, beauty and single hear.edness
of the child, but above all of the young
mans nobieness of soul, and OF his spirit of
true christian benevolence and forgiveness
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CARROTS oN the SANE GWuCSp EFfss
YEAK.-Our esteemed Or ssP"ndeut, H.
Tay lor, Of East Rodman. Jefferson county
N. Y, says:
have raissd csrrcts four ysars IN success
sion on tie same land, ard believe IT best
to set apar, a piece OF land tor hrs Purpo'''
il manure can BE- obtained TO put on every
ca clean from al kinds o;verG eds l no
longer you grow carrots on the same st0un'' ;
tho ,.lsansr ami mellower it will be, proSl-
led they are property e"Itiva'sd'-G'He'''
Farmer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11

HIGH HEELs.-It is stated that the busi-
ness of the chlropodlstS has Increased at u
most aston ishing rate since the fashion of
wearing high heels has come into vogue.
So much strain is thrown upon the great
,oe-ioint, that il not only destroys the
natural action OF the loot but almost inerlt-
ably produces inflammation, ending In a
bunion. Young ladies' suffering with affiic-
lions of this character will now know the
cause. but, as the '.heel" is considered
great addition TO a neat gaitef. we aPPre'
herd the chiropodists will enjoy flourish
ina trade for many years to come.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-02-11

The INFLUENcE OF WoMEN.-li we wish
to know the political and moral condition OF
State, we must ask what rank women hold
in it. Their influence embraces the whole
cf life. A wife, a mother-two magical
words-comprising the sweetest sources oil
mans felicity. Theirs is the reign OF beauty
of love, of reason Always TO lcign! A man
takes counsel with his wife; he obeys hi'
mother-he obeys her long after she has
ceased to live, and the ideas which he ha:
received from become principles ever
stronger than his passions Martin.
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SPUNKY GIRLS.-A houima ter in El-
dlhston; Me-, recently forbade .heTtrg
uum in school. which cau-e,i more disSajis-
lacti n. some oi the larger boys, th, rcforr,
made an attack on the schvoimast T. and
attempted To eNpel him, when three OF tn
girls, uged from 10 to 10, came ito the res
cue With sticks oil wood, and succeeded in
driving the ussailants out of the building.
The struggle MAS desperate, and lasted lor
some time.
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oI--.Did the defendent approach tho
r,ain,ifr,s ssrIatim!" inquired an attorney,
in case of assault and battery. the other
day. mo, Stree" was the reply 'he wshS
at 'su with poker,
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oJ7-rbe p,et Rogers once observed to
l.dy, "How desirable It was IN any uanse'
10 have presence OF m'"S' heS' sue
quickly replied, shut l would rather have
,h,,,,s oS body."
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I'm Thinking Of the Past, Harry

I'm thinking of the Past. Harry,
While round our cottage iowi
The lumio twilight deepens fast,
And all things gloomy grow
I'm very sad while listening to
The deep winds mourufnl sighi
As one by one the twinkling stars,
Peep from the azure sky.
Yes, thinking of the Past, Harry,
The Past how swiftly flown.
Long buried scenes go fitting by
While musing here alone.
The schooi-hoase that in days OF yore,
Stood in the shady wood;
Imagination brings me. with
Our Teacher mild and good
The scholars TOO sheb:ings, Harry,
As they were wont to be;
With the sparkling brock that babbled by
The quaint old beechen tr'e.
Loved names once carved upon its trunk;
Fond memcry helps me tracei j.
Though years have interyened, see
Each old familiar face
The schoolgirls min,ic house, Harry,
That house so rude and queer;
Seems in the same secluded spot,
The grapevine swing so near.
TWAS pleasant there in Summer time,
To pass the hour of noon;
So quickly passed we always thought,
The old bell rang too soon
OF the Past I'll think no more. Harry
.ssTis needless since we know;
That Time and Death such changes bring'
Ger all things here below
No longer stands the brown school.house,
Our Teachers gone to rest;
And many of our schOol-mates now,
Are numbered W ith the blest.
The fire is burning bright, Harry,
The kettle sings for tea;
The biscuit look SO light and good,
I've made for you and me.
Thought you surely would be home,
An hour ago or more;
Have listened long in hopes 10 hear,
Your footstep at the door.
I've watched the sun in crimson clouds,
Sink slowly in the wesx
Until the shades of mig 3 are thrown,
Around his place of rest.
And fancied as looked for you,.
Your shadow gently fall;
But Harry twas the shadow OF
The yew tree by the wall.
The gate is opening now, Harry,
i hear your whistle gay;
Ill bid adieu to saddening thought,
And laugh my tears away.
I'm almos; glad the Past Is gone
When the Present. is 50 bright;
And may the Future ever tild
Me happy, as tonight.
Missouri
Januorv 1893
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The following beautiful original lines, entities
THE Present Duty" are from the graceful pen {
a lady oi South Carolina whose signature
STANLEY is well known throughout the country:
All, why against thyseli sad warfare age,
Writing such bitter things on mem'y's pasel
And why does all tie future seem to thee
So cnld IL hues OF dark dependency!
Lei no encouragement thy soul o'erpower,
Bur DO TIE DUTY Of THE PRESENT HJUR.
It's waste of time 10 mourn o'er wasted years,
so that thine eyes are blinded by thy tears;
ii sorrows nignt darken the light OF day,
How canst thou ever see ''thc narrow waylr
And il encouragement thy soll DER power,
How F4Rls the DUTY OF THE PRESENT HOUR!
Be wise, then, and improve the aeeting Now
No more this palsying g ief and fear allow;
The past, with ali its vanity, is gone,
The present, With lis hope, its all thine own;
And oh, thuuii find IulI nIny hidden flower
Whilst true 10 duties of tie present hour.
HE LEES Ur LIFE.
lhave had my vii
Tasted every pleasure;
l have drank my Nil
Uf the purple measure.
il has /, ST lis Z6st,
> Sorrow is my guest
Oh the lees are biIter-biiter-
Love once cr1wn-d tn bowl,
Running DER with bliSsIs,
NJ. H., ry soul
Drunk with crimson kisses,
Bat ldEank it dry.
Love as pIsss me ly;
Oh tie les are litter-5tier--
Let me die,