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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Cores spondenee of the n. Y Tribuns.1
WAsHrseroN, Dec. 9, l6l8.

Especial Cores pondence of the N. Tribuns1
WAsBrseroH, Dec. 9, 1888.
The action ofthe Senatorial caucus in re-
moving Mr.. Douglas from the Craftsmanship
of the Committee on the Territories has
created the greatest excitement. 1t 10 re-
gsrded as demonstrating the intention OF
the Democratic leaders to adhere to the ex.
treme P. Slavery policy adopted at the
last session-to reduce the Anti.Lecompton
men to the position of d faction, and to
drive them from the psrty.
A leading Southern Senator said to-day
that they hsdtenporized long enough. and
that they k.a eoncinded, to drive Douglas
out Of the party. The South will tolerate
no halfway position.
The AntI-Lecompton Democrats. express
deep Indignation at the treatment which
Douglas has received. Mr.. Broderick wa
not invited to the caucus, and is consideret
as heving been formally read out Of the
party. -
Mr.. Seward, on hearing the result of th'
caucus, remarked that it VAS the best illus
tr.tion that could possibly be given Of ths
truth of his statement that there was al
iuepressible conflict between Freedom ant
Slavery. 1t WAS q greater outrage, politi
cally speaking, than the attempt to forc'
Kansas into the Union as Slave State
because it indicated settled determination
to tolerate no diversity Of opinion upon an!
measure which the South demanded.
The Anti-Lecompton Democia ats declsr'
that they win not submit. Douglas said re
Gently that he laesntlto sontinue the 6gh
with the Ajfniaissrstios to The end.
The movement Of his friend Morris Of II
linois in the House to-day in favor Of Free
trade and Popular Sovereignty, is understood
to be an Anti-Adminislration demonstra
tion.
jefferson Davis and Slidell led on the at
tack on Douglas in the caucus. There wer
only seven votes for Douglas. They wer
thrown by Messrs. Shields, Stuart, Cling
man, Brown, Toombs, Green, and Bigler
These seven Senators protested against tn
exclusion of Douglas, IS suicidal to tn
party. The debate lasted from l04 in tn
morning to late hour this afternoon. will
! an hours recess from IL to O'Clock for
session of the Senate. Great bitterness
was manifested, and Mr.. Toombs left tb
caucus in disgust, while the dissension wa
a; its hight.
/ 1t seems pretty certain that Mr.. Hunte
will be the Administration candidate for tn
nomination Of the Charleston Convention
The Presideai has recently expressed him
self strongly in favor Of Hunters nnmina
tion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

GJThe Washington Union states tn,
following as the absorbing points" of the
Presidents Message. Our readers have
heard of, and will hear more of. the foreign
policy of the Pres idert; and they may be
pleased to see the points Of that policy thus
clearly and sutLoritatively set forth:
!. A distinct recommendation to Congress.
to provide means for the direct purchase of
the Island OF Cuba The array of facts in
support of this policy are absolutely irresis.
table. The government Mt Of Cuba under the
management of Spain can entail nothing
but evils upon the people of the island, an
noyances to us, and false hopes to the Mad
rid government. That Cuba will sooner OF
later fall into our hands no sane man can
question. Mr.. Bnchansn proposes, within
the scope of constitutional authority and
under the direction of the law, that Con-
gress shall provide the means for i:s imme.
date purchase by the United States.
H.. The President proposes an armed oc.
cupation of the northern States Of Mexico
by American troops for the purchase OF
maintaining order and to protect our border
Territories.
lii. The President suggests the exercise
of special pretectorate over the distracte
republic of Mexico in order to secure the
integrity of her territory against the mschi.
nations of ambitious men.
". The President asks for authority to
employ the land and naval forces of the
United States to open and keep open the
Nicaragua transit route.
v. He asserts the principle that we have
the right, by virtue Of our position as
commercial power on this conti-
men, and of our Pacific and Atlantic inter-
ests, 10 main,ain the neutrality of all the
iS'hmus passages.
VII. He m intains the necessity Of en-
forcing from Spain the prompt adjustment
of the numerous and well-grounded claims
Of our people upon that government.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
Douglas in the South.

The Mississipp,an, the leading organ o.
the Black Democracy in the State, says;
We have been accustomed TO regard Dir
Hunter as one Of the purest statesman IN
the Democratic ranks, and have often
thought of the satisfaction it would afford u
to euppor: him for the Presidency; bu: if il
be true that he has consented to such an ar
ranaement a. above indicated, to secure the
off e-if be has sullied his garments with
the foul touch OF Douglasis m-we desire to
say now, and with emphasis, that the De-
mocracy Of Mississippi will have none oil
him. The man who is base enough to cour,
the favor of the Infamous deserter Of his
party, and the vile betrayer of its most
cherished principles in the time of greatest
need and severest trial, is not to be trusted
as the leader Of the Democracy in the
eveutiul strug gle before us. 1t may be that
Douglas and his squad of adherents will
thrus. themselves into the Charlest Con-
vention, and that they will be able to decide
the struggle as they did at the last session
of Congress, when they enlisted under the
sooty banner of the Black Republicans; but
woe to the glorious old party Of the cor ntry,
and the great interests which are involved
in its success, if such should be its fate! At
all events, let the Democracy of the South
mark well the progress Of events, and mark
well. too, the ambitious aspaants who may
be detected betraying ,heir'Principles and
demoralizing their party by low intrigue
and unboly combinauios."
The Montgomery (Ala-) Advertiser quotes
the above, and remarks.
I'VE endorse. mos. heartily, every word
of our cotemporary's article in regard to
Senators Hunter and Douglas. No maa at
present occupies higher and more COM
manding position in the eyes Of the South
than Senator Hunter. He would be stand
ard bearer in whom the South could faithfully
con6de But in the words of our cotempor.
arp, "J he has suuied his garments ,Oi,h The
foul touch of Dougiasisn1, IRE desire TO say
nop, and wiM emphasis. that TIE DEmoc-
RAcY OF ALABAMA WILL HAVE NONE OF
HIM."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

EcLIpsEs IN Is59.-There will be fou
eclipses Of the sun in 1859, wig: a partia
eclipse on the % Of February, invisible
here. A partial on the 4th of March, in
visible here. Another pn the 2sth Of July
partial. and very small; il will end ut al
minutes pas, six, evening. Another one
August 9th. visible only in the Great Soulh-
srn Ocssn. There will hsswo eclipses Of
the moon: the fire. one son the l7,h Of
February, viii be total. II will commence
at l3 minutee pas, four O'Clock in the morn.
ing--middle six o'clock---and quarter before
eight. The other one. August 18th. will
not be visible. .. ..s, 80
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@A letter from Senator SUMNER, date,
Paris, Nov. Is, says: Tomorrow mornin.
there viii be consultation of physicians
on my case, to ascertain where am now
at what stage have arrived, and what re.
mains to be done. regret that canno
announce the result of this conference By
the steamer that takes this letter. I feal
that it will be against my return this Win
ter to my public duties. At all events,
shall not return before January. & y
Nv Summer, down to the close of August
was most painful and harassing. My suf
erings were complicated. There seemed
to be hardly an ache or smart in nature
which did not visit me, and at times with
an intensity which was overpowerine. But
now am comfortable. Two physicians ex.
press the opinion that have made q most
perceptible advance. think SO too.
ain sure of it. At times have despaired;
but now ! am confident thai | shall be as
well as ever. cannot express the disap.
pointment feel in this protracted separa-
ton from my duties. long-oh, how
long-to have my natural Health, and once
more renew my old labors twelve or four
teen hours day."
GrA petition has been presented to Con.
gress by the publishers Of the Norman Bible
asking for an appropriation, TO aid in the
circulation of their book throughout the
United States. Also petition, from one
swing himself freeman, and real estate
holder in Arkansas, against The admission
of Kansas as Slave State. because there
is no clause in the Declaration of Inde-
pendepce, Articles of confederation, or
Constitution OF the United States war5ent-
ing Slavery of human beings.
TThe Senate OF Indiana passed bill
on the Sth inst, which will dou ,iless receive
the concurrence of the House, requiring q
residense Of one year INSTEAD of ten days, in
the State before party can sue for divorce.
This will very much check the constant in
fux Of diScontented husbands snd wives.
G"True Joy is a serene and sober motion:
and they are miserably out, that tsYe laugh
.ng for rejoicing; the seat of il is within,
and there is no cheerfulness like the reso
lutioD of brave mind that has for tune un.
der bis feet.-Seueca.
GTThe Ho,card Tribune announces the
marriage of the Hon. John U. Petit, mem.
her of Congress from the XIth Qistric. of
Indiara, to Miss Brenton. daughter OF the
late Hon. Samuel Brenton.
@Tbe rose Of pleasure seldom las; long
enough 10 sdorn the brow of him who pucks
them, and they are the only roses which do
not retain their sweetness after they have
lost their beauty Blair.
GTThe hungry Congressmen are draw.
ng heavily on the Treasury. For Mileage
Ind Salaries, they have already drawn Ssa7..
Ios.
GGERRIT Smith hes cyphered UP bis
expenses in the late election. which was
bout 50 per vote. Rather dear compli-
nents /
o1-Hon. VIM. l.. DAYTON, of New
ersey, positively refuses to be candidate
D: seat in the United States Senate.
GTThe Government in one year and
alf has increased ths public debt nearly
o 900 600.
FosTzh Hale, the inventor Of Tsi.sd
't,ers for the blind, fell down dead On the
ult. --
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

ETcsptain C0RRfE. OF The Saver Yacht
Wanderer which recently Ianded cargo oil
Slaves near Savanna, secured claim upon
the Government of Si2o.0oo during last
session of Congress. lie was once arrest
cd in New York, as suspected Saver
1t is said that the President had be en- no.
tilted of his expected arrival. II is the
topic Of considerable exciteme mt in WesL-
ingion. r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

GA bill has passed the House of Re-
presentatises OF Georgia. prohibiting the in
termaIrsee OF first cousins, under severe
penalty; and cutting off the inheritance o.
the issue. THIS will spoil cOusinly affec-
tions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

GFH is estimated that there are, at the
present time in the world $4,000 Methodist
preachers; 100000 Methodist Communi.
eants; 10000 600 Methodist hesrer., and oil
the deterrent Methodist denominations in
the United States, there are 6,642 ,32s.-
The increase of COMMITMENTS during the
past year. in the United Ststes alone was
100000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@The Democracy Of Virginia nomina-
ted JOHN LETcHER for Governor. The o.
position ire casting ro"nd for candidate
and vii! doubtless secure one. The Wheel.
sTg ltmss recommends JNo. NJ BORIS. We
hope be will be run out, as he is the bes,
nsnsthe Opposition have in the State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
NOG1af>s
LIE MEDICINES

w celebrity and respectability among ths
families oi the United States than any others be
tore the public. or used by the Medical Profession
are purely Vegetable. ~
They invariably ard Immediately relieve all or
dinary arrangements Of HEALTH whether arising
from Impaired Digestive Functions, Costiveness,
Bilious and Liver Affections. or Scrofulous Habit
eally in Acute and Chronie Rheum stism. Settled
Pains of the organs and Limbs, Piles, Esthna,
Jaundiee, Worms. Ulcers, Tumors, Sweilings
Scurvy, Salt Rheum, Erupiions OF the Skin, I'm.
healthy Compiler ion, Billion. and Serious Looseness
Nervous Debility, Affections of the Bladder and
Kidneys, Dropsy, Erysip+Ias, Corrupt Humors and
other still more malignant and threatening diseases
The Proprietor is in possession Of thousands OF
Certificates OF this CONF rehensive efficacy Of the
LIFE PILLS AND PHOENIX BITTERS.
These Certificates are unexee ption able and unde-
nahle. for they are given voluntarily by the persons
cured. who testify to what they know aud feel
These remedies are perfectly mild md agreeable in
their opeT alton, and cannot he tried by any afflicted
person without gisin- the utmost satisfaction and
delight. Prepared and sold by DS. w. D. MOFFAT,
335. Broadway de3iIy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

Seuator SUMNER, will not be able to
appear in Congress during the presen, ses.
sion. A consultation of his Physicians re-
suited In the conc nsion that he should seek
quiet in some rural village in Southern
France.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@The proposed new Territory of Ariz.
ona' has population Of 10 900. A govern:
ment is asked for the protection of the peo.
pie, which would make more secure the
overland route 10 the Pacific coast.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
Rats, Reaches, Bugs, Insects, sc,
IVhat the people say:
New YonK, DEC. 7th, 1857.

NEW 1oKKi UEC' 5tn, Io0I.
SIR,C* All this summer have
been troubled with Rvachcs aud Mice.
was actually ashamed OF the house, Tor the
Roschers were everywhere, and ! dom,
know wLat should hsve done by this time.
I pure hased box OF your Exterminuior and
tried ii, and in one weak there was not a
Roaft or Mouse in the house.
JOHN B. OWENS, NJ. 81 Elm st.
@Ses "Costar'." Advertisement in an.
other column. dee2lm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

During the last five years, there have
been 4,4o5 miles Of artificial canal CON
suucted in California for gold va. hing
fhe'e canals have Cos. in the aggrigste
$4,000. 900
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

6rHon. John KELLY, NJ. e., from New
York City. has been elected Sheriff, in con-
sequence Of which he has resigned ns seat
in Congress. His resignation takes efTec,
on Christmus.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

GTALsERT MYERS, Convicted of the
murder Of NEVILLE, in the State prison las,
spring was executed in the Jail yard q, Co.
lunbus last Fridsy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@LOrd. NAPIER has been, transferred to
the Hague. This is promotion over the
LETT. Various excuses have been offered for
the change, but nothing definite.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

: ALEXANDER Vas HuMsoLpr is suffering
from an attack of infuenzs which is rather
adsngerous disease for man of bis wears
He 10 now ninety.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@A new Administration paper is talk
ed Of in Philadelphia. BrcHAxAH will no,
give up his native State yet awhile.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@M.s,sr N. n. Tucker, Of Todd co
Ksntu. Ky, IL ysars. measures six feet six
inches in height. Indicating, Of course, an
Average annual growth of nearly s inches
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@Ths next State Fair will probably be
held at Zsnesville. Dayton is. Ittting in
hss clsim.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23

@The shipment of Slaves from Toledo
this yesr, Is immense amounting to 4,20o,-
600. That 10 sisving off at great rate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
SP1EeSAcT.'

During this critical period Morse's Indian
Root Pills will be required, because they
cleanse the bosy from those morbid humors,
and thoroughly drive away all pains. and
giAe ease and comfort % the mother. From
one to three of these Pills, taken two or
three times week during pregnancy. will
cause the mother safe and easy delivery,
and will be sure to give stout and healthy
constitution to the child.
Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are sold by
ell dealers in Medicines. See Advertise.
ment. - dec2lm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
To Fathers and Mothers.

+ You know how important it is for yodr
children that you should keep good health.
How frequently do we see feeble parents
drt ssed in moarning on account Of the death
of their beloved children. What pity il
is, when, by proper care and remedies. all
:hese trials and troubles can be avoided.
When health can be restored to the parent
and life and happiness to the child. Restore
the health of the mother and you obviase
the necessity Of Paregoric, Godfrey's Cor
dial and other injurious narcotics for crying
children. We entreat you, as we desire to
improve the condition Of our race, to pro-
cure DR.. Morse's Almanac and read how
diseases are cured in accordance with
NATURES lava with innocent Roots and
Plants. II
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-12-23


ness must receive a serious check from the presenf
falling OF. The next season may be an I'M
provement on the present. and we hope It will:
but the past is the only sure basis on winch ao-
ventures should be staked.
Althougha an unusually largeamountofshipcar car
pentcring and repairing has been going on IN
port during the past few months, we have notices
a change for the better in the efforts Of captain.
to reduce the expenses of their ships while in port.
These are always heavy, but the amount depends
in some degree on the disposition of a~shipmaster.
There has been less inclination among them to
demonstrate the length and heft of their purses
as well as to make q show with fast horses. Ihis
change has been brought about partly by having
agents for vessels here, and in part, perhaps, by
the mode of sending out captains via the isthmns
to supercede those in charge. In many cases tins
has q good effect, though in some it seems hard to
deprive a master of his berth on vague reports.
The general effect Of this new plan is, however,
unquestionably good.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-12-23

Am sch vaauero, Newell. Is fully due from Melbourne.
Bark Yankee, smith, due from san Francisco about January l.
Brig Josephine. Stone. due from Jarvis Island about Dec. IS.
Am clipper bark Sach-m. Atkins. sailed from Boston Nov. 5,
in Pierre X Co.'S line Of Packets.
Am bark Meiita, Psnys. is due from Kamschatka via san
PranciSco.
British brig Emma sailed from Liverpool, Aug u, for Fraser
River via II lnHlulu-
From London, about Jan IS. shin Scotsman, for Fraser River.
Ship< Phantnme AMI Queen were advertised 10 leave London
In III SEPT. fr Fraser River. touching at Honolulu
ship PizsrrO would probably leave Liverpool, Oct. ], for Homo
lulu. To r. G. JaniOn-
From Bremen, In AL January. clipper brig Kohala, Corsen, 10
nt for whaling, by Hofschlaeger 4 Stlpenhorst
From Iremen. early in March, clipper brig Aloha, 10 n: for
whaling. by Ucfschlaegrr x S,apenhorst-
Am. brig Angenett. 253 tons, Stulley, sailed from New Bed
ford August 5. for this port.
Am. schooner Matlia, Penhailow, sailed from New London
Tor Honolulu July I.
Am. ship Moiern Times. Of II. A. rierce's Line of Packets,
left Boston for Honolulu. via Tahiti, August 5.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-12-23

CONDUCTING A NEwsPAPEE.-Among cur exchanges
received a day or two ago, we find the following very
fitting remarks, showing the difficulties which the
conductor of a newspaper encounters in other places.
IL will apply TO Honolulu rs we'll. Those who are
continually grumbling and finding fault, because a
paper does this or doesn't do that and doesn't suit
them in every respect, would make a sorry figure in
attempting 10 make il chime with their own particu-
lar notions:
1.-The truth is, an editor cannot step without tread
ing on somebody's toes. If he express his opinions
fearlessly and frankly, he is arrogant and presump-
iuous. If he states facts without comments, he dares
not to express his sentiments. Ii he conscientiously
refuses TO advocate the claims of an individual to Of
fee, he is accused Of hostility. A .Jackanapes, who
measures Oft words into verse as a clerk does tape
by the yar1-hands him a parcel of stuff that jineles
like a handful of rusty nails and gimlets. and if the
editor IS not fool enough to print the nonsense. Stop
my paper-l wont patronize n man that's no better
Judge Of poetry; as if it were patronage to buy n pa
per at about one-half more than so much waste paper
would cost. One murmurs because his paper is not
litersry-another because il is literary-another be-
cause il is not literary enough. One reader grum-
bles because commercial transactions are reported
too fully, and another because they are not reported
fully enough, nor to suit him-another says the adver-
tisements engross too much room-another complains
that the paper is too large or too small. One wants
type so small that a microscope would be indispensa-
BILE in every family-another threatens TO discontinue
the paper unless the letters are half an inch long
one old lady actually offered an additional price for
a paper that should be printed in type as large rs is
used for handbills.
Every subscriber has a plan of his own for con-
Quoting a Journal. and the labor Of Sisyphus was re-
creation when compared with that of an editor who
undertakes to please ALL"
SPLITTING A wBALE-The suit which we referred
to last week between the Chiaa and Espadoa about
whale has been decided The case was taken out
from court aud referred TO three srbisrators, who at
ter hearing the testimony, awarded onc-half the oil
and bone or its equivalent TO each party. The amount
turned out to be only fourteen barrelsEhardly
enough to pay the lawyers fees. The award can
hardly be set up "a a precedent, some of the testi-
mony being considered as er parts and such as could
hardly be admitted into court.