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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
Kansas Constitution.

The Kansas Constitutional Convention
has adjourned after, adopting Constitution
by a vote "a to l3, the Democrats all W ting
against it. The Constitution is strong y
anti-slavery, and refuses negroes the righ,
10 vote. Upon what grounds the Demo
cracy object we cannot tell unless it be be.
cause it is anti-slave.y. Topeka was chosen
for the temporary seat of government
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04


CYAN awful instance of sudden death
BY lightning took place in Puslinch, C. W..
few days ago. A highly respectable. wor
man, the widow of Mr.. A. Mccormick, of
:hat township, had gone out, with. a. child
with her, to look over the farm,. when, one
of those frightful thunder storma which
have recently so constantly visited that
neighborhood, came on, and she was caught
in it. She endeavored to return, and was
seen passing a tree for the last time, when
the storm was at its height. Her son, think
ing her too long away, went off tn see what
had become of her, and found her struck to
the earth. and dead, with the child lying un-
der her, little stunned but not seriously
injured. The sudeenness of this visitation,
and the singular safety o. the child, has
csused great excitement at PusliEch.--
Cincinnati Daiig Gazette
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

TJAMEs BUCHANAN positively refuses
to be a candidate again for the Presidency.
The Pittsburgh Post run up his name, and
the Dr. satisfied wi, his political honors { y
has addressed letter the Editor of THE
Post thanking him for the honor, just whisp-
ers into his ear, ga little too fast my dear
a candidate. He only means that il is not
policy to let it be known above board SO
soon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

resolution to that eject. 1t will also be
seen that the question Of another State
Convention was repudiated By large msjori'
ty. The resolutions are bold and generally
decidedly Republican. The majority of the
Convention showed conservative sensible
disposition. and were disposed to act with
some'w isdom. Taken all together, the Con
vention was fortunate one, and calculated
to do much in cementing the Opposition G
the State OF Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
Another Case of Dyspepsia.

BaLrwrEsvILLE. N. Y. March 4, 1856.
DR.. C. M. Jackson: Having received great ben
Gift from the use of Hoohand's German Bitters l
think il my duty as n friend of mankind, 10 let
them know it, had for years been afflicted with
Dyspepsia, arising from an affection OF the liver
and arrangement o { the stomach. was under the
care of the physicians of this vicinity, but obtained
no relief was induced through the advice Of n
FRIEND to commence the use OF your Bitters and
took faithfully according 10 directions, bottles.
which entire " cured me, and | now find myself ia
as good health as have ever enjoyed.
Respectfully, JOHN c. QUEENES.
Ask for Hoof7and,s German Bitters, prepared by
DR.. C. NJ jackson, All Arch street, Philadelphia.
They are SO Id by druggists and stor.keepers, in
every town and village in the United States. w.
Indies, Canadas and South America, at Il cts. per
bottle. augi2w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
PITTSBURGH, July SO, 1859.

PITTSBURGH, July so, 1859.
The following letter from President Bu
chan,n was received this morning by Hon
Wilson McCandless:
BEDFORD SPRINGS, July IS. 1859.
My DEAR Sir: have received your kind
note of the 10th inst, with the leader from
the Post. Whilst l appreciate as it deserves
the ability and friendship displayed in the
editorial, yet regret it has been published
My determination not under any circum'
stances to become canidate COR reelection
is final and conclusive. My best Judgment
and strong inclination unite in favor Of this
course. To cast DOUBTS upon my pre-deter-
mined purpose is calculated to impair my
influence in carrying out important measures
& afford pretext for saying that these have
been dictated by desire to be re-uominated.
With kindest regards, &C., remain, sin.
cerely and respectfully your friend.
(Signed) JAMES BUCHANAN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
HoLLowAY's P!LLs-HosrIrAL pRAcTIc

HoLLowAY's PILLs-EiosPITAL PRACTICE
1t is supposed, by the uninitiated, thai
hospital patients have the advantage of skill
full treatment aud careful ulattendancc. The
truth is,they are too often merely the subjects
upon which raw students try their prentice
hands," The best hospitals for the sick arc
their own homes, and the only medicines
they need are Holloway's disease-subduing
remedies. Let the weakened, broken-down
attenuated, and hopeless sufferers from liver
complaint. dyspepsa, asthma, hemorrhoids,
or any of the internal maladies which battle
the profession, supply themselves with Hol-
loway's Pills, and they can speedily work
out their own cure, and smile as they re-
member the neutrality-suspicious. of the doc
tors.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
ARRIVAL OF THE KANGAROO.

ST. JORNs, N. F., July 80, 1853.
The steamship Kangaroo, with advices
from Liverpool and London to Thursday
noon, the 2lst inst, has been intercepted
off Cape Race by the News yacht. Her
advices are day later.
The Conference of the Austrian, French
and Sardinian representatives will meet at
Zurich, in Switzerland in about ten days.
NJ. Bourgenay represents France and Count
Colmaredo. Austria.
Bombay dates to the I'd have been reed,
but were of an unimportant character.
LIVERPOOL -Bre adstuffs quiet, sales un-
important. Provisions dull.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

We see that DR.. Jean Ledoux. a well known
practitioner in Franklin. Louisiana, has come out
with srrong endorse OF DIR. c. w. Robacks
celebrated vegetable specifics, the Scandinavian
Blood Pills and Blood Purifier. Tie says, in let
Ter published in the Southern papers: These med
icines (the Pills and Purifierl undoubtedly relieve
disorders incident to the digestive organs improve
the appetite, renew the strength. allay nervous
irritation, and free the system from the impuriis
which generate and stimulate diseases OF Stomach
and Bowels Such unqualified praise from such
a source carries weight with il, and seems to con
firm The result of our own observations. DR.. RS
advertisement in another column, deserves atten-
non. auiSw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

arAre you suffering from a severe coldi Is
your rest DISTURBED BY an incessant coughi Have
pains in the chest and especially iowa rds evening"
sIigh, fever with palpitalion Q he heart disor-
der Ci the digestive. system, and copious expcctc-
rationl If you have any Of these symptoms. use
DR.. Hoofands Balsamic Cordial, in conjunction
with the German Bi,ters of the same eminent ply
sican, and you will assuredy find reliei. ,lfyou
neglect the means Of cure pointed out, you may
speedily find yourself on sick bed, and beyond al
medical aid.
Prepared only by DR. C. n. Jackson, All, Arch
street, Philadelphia, and Tor sale by Druggists and
storekeepers generally throughout the United 5.
and Canadas, at IS CTS. per bottle. augilm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

&rFarm Lands tor sails, - miles from Philadel.
phia. by Railroad, in the State of New Jersey
Soil among the best for Agricultural purposes, be-
ing good loam soil, with a clay bottom. The land
is large tract divided into small farms. aRd hum
dreds from all parts Of the country are now settling
and building. The crops produced are large, and
can be seen growing The climate is delightfsi
and secure from frosts. Terms from Is to 20 dol
lars per acre. payable within four years BY install.
ments. To visit the place, leave Vine ST Wharf
at Philadelphia at IT A. NJ, by Railroad for Ham-
monton, or address r. ]. Byrnss, by letter, HAM
See full advertisemeptis in another column. 6m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

OFThe total number of votes, according
to the officia returns, cast in Kansas at the
recent election of delegates to the Consii-
tutional Convention was l3 5S4. of which
1874 were Republican and &. 1855 Democrat
ic. The Democratic majority North OF the
Kansas River was $40; the Republican ma.
jority South Of that river was l,53s making
the Republican majority in the Territory
1919.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

SECURING KNIvEs.-A small. clean potato
with the eLd cut of, is very convenient med
ium of applying brick dust to knives, keeping
it about the right moisture, while tae juice
of the potato assists in removing stains
from the surface. We can get better pol.
ish by this method than by any other we
have tried, and With less labor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
CAsSIUs NJ. CLAY ON THE STUMP.

CINCINNATI, July 50, Io5S.
The Hon. Cassius NJ. Clay addressed
large audience last evening in Covington,
Kentucky, on the political topics of the day
with regard to the Gubernatorial election.
He advocated neither side, but denounced
both candidatos, Bell and Magofin, as polit-
ical Guscks His speech was straight-out
Rspublicsn manifesto, closing with an
appeal to the non-slaveholders of Kentucky
to make prep irations to share next Fail in
the national triumph of the Republicans
There were no attempts at disturbance du-
ring the speech. 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

OLA "Hoosier Girl" has been recently
discovered in Knox County, Indiana, who
is under twenty, weighs no pounds. and
followed and kept up with cradle one day !.
neatly binding one hundred and sixty dozen
large bundles Of oats. She said she could
easily have bound two hundred il the cradle
could have cut them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

0HFMiss Florence Nightingale is no ex.
tremey i'll that the worst results are appre-
hended Her strength is diminishing sadly.
She has been moved from Highgatc To Lon.
don, but is now confined 10 her room.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

Private advces by the Africa announce
that Capt. Bonaparte of Baltimore escaped
without wound at the battle of Solferino,
although in his regiment list Chasseurs d.
Afrique) one in four among the officers, and
one in seven among the men, were either
killed or wounded.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

erCoL Btax,on Bragg, to whom Gen.
Taylor. at the battle of Pale. Alto, address,
ed the famous words, "A little more grape.
Cap,sin Bragg" is reported to be the dem
ocra,ic caneidste for local csicc at La
fourchs, Luuisiane.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

6i-(;rape growers can carry on their business
most successfully at Hanmonlon, Tree from irosis
Some forty Vineyards set out the past season. See
advertisement o Hammonton Lands, in another
column oni
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

81 cfsv5 business ana Factories cen be carried
on profitably at Hummonton. See advertisements.
of Hammonton Lands. 6nf
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1TAll wanting Farms in a delightful climate
OF Hammonton Lands in another column. Gun
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Another Witness for DR.. Roback.

" To all wanting Farms-see advertisement of
Hammonton Lands. 6m
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Mr.. E. 9. LIPPETT

Succeeded in obtaining the floor, and after
a vigorous effort, brought order out of ch aos
We regret to be compelled to forego the
pleasure of transcribing from our notes, the
very eloquent remarks which he made to
the Convention. This was but an ,ther dis.
play Of this talented young mans ability as
q speaker. He opposed the resolution, be-
cause he thought it would work injury to
the principles. of the American party.
The members of that party differed there
only in regard to future convention, and
what shall be the future Of the American
party. Those who opposed the nomination
oe state ticket did SO having in view only
the interests Of the party.
Call Convention to do what! They had
called the Convention which was then as.
sembled, and when there wero so few gath
cred together how naby would there be at
Colum5usl II ticket should be put in
nomination, it would only be a repetition OF
the acts Of the past three or four years
the candidates would withdraw.
They could not even find men who would
volunteer to lead the iicke. and do work in
:he campaign. No man who read the signs
of the times, who did not know that an in
dependent ticket put in nomination would
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04

Every white male person Of twenty one
years and upwards, belonging to either o
the following classes--who shall have re-
sided in Kansas six months next preceding
any election, and in the township or uart
in which he offers to vote at least ten days
next preceding such election, shall be deem
ed qualified elector at such election
Ist, Citizens of the United States;-2d
persons of foreign birth who shall. have de.
clared their intention to become citizens
conformably to the laws Of the U. 8. on
the subject of naturalization.
The Democrats made an unsuccessful
attempt to provide that Indians might be.
come qualified electors. But the Rapubli-
cans insisted upon retaining the wcrd white
as the necessary qualification. but were will.
ing to strike it out, il all male persons OF
lawful age should be allowed the right Of
Sd fIragc. They would not allow Indians to
vote unless negroes and mulattoes could do
the same. The democrats insis: upon in.
cooperating in the organic Law of the future
State of Kansas, provision excluding per-
sons of color, and to punish by fine any per-
son guilty of employing or bringing any
negro or mulatto into the State. This infa-
nous proposition will be voted down BY the
Convention.
The article upon suffrage also provides
that "no person under guardianship, non
compos n,eniis or insane. shall be qualified to
vote at any election, nor shall any person
convicted Of treason or felony be qualified
to vote at any election, unless restored TO
civil rights.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-08-04
THE TUG OF WAR

The old reading: "When Greek meets
Greek, then comes the tug o. war;" should
now be chsnged SO as to read: "When
Spresd meets Spread DC.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
CRAWFORD AND HIS WORKS.

The lecture of Prof. G w. Greene. before
the Young Mems Christian Association on Mon
day night. upon the artistic life of Thos. Craw-
ford, the American Sculptor, was one of the
most interesting and touching compositions We
have ever listened to. 1t indicated scholarly
training, strong and clear judgment, admirable
artistic taste and genius, and a thorough &C
quaintance with the treasures Of Art in all
parts Of the world. \ marked sensation was
kept up, as the accomplished lecturer traced the
career Of Crawford, from the bench Of a com.
mon stone.mason, in New York, to the highest
pinnacle of artistic glory, as the creator and
finishcr of the noble equestrian statue Of Wash
ington-thc pride Of Richmond and Virginia
Mr.. Greene has our cordial thanks for the new
insight he gave us into the character Of Craw-
ford, who was so beloved, and whose loss is so
sincerely lamented by our community.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
$4,5ll 80

Besides this, he has delivered an original
culogy on Mr.. Thomas Dowsc, the literary
leather-dresscr (%returns 5000; an Grafton on
Franklin, also an original address, twice (rc'
turns $4,000, and his Charity twice (~returns
) l,000.) When we remember the many weary
hours that must be occupied in travelins-the
time spent in receiving crowds Of visitors, eager
to make or TO renew his acquaintance, in every
new locality-thc Hood-tide Of letters hourly
flowing in upon him, never ebbing and always
demanding replies in his own hand-the ut.
tention to business matters required BY the
public offices he holds-and, added to all this,
the contribution Of nearly three columns week
~ to the Ledger" ofar,icles which the whole
land is reading with avidIty, We can only mar
vel at the t~ireless industry-the u~nfailing pa
tience-the incxhaustible strength which ap-
pears to be Heayen.infused for the accomplish.
ment of ends so holy that the smiles Of God
and man seem to meet and unite as both coz
template them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
pI BOWS REVIEW FOB FEBRUARY.

This number is every way worthy Of the
high character which the work has obtained,
Is one invaluable to the merchant, the political
student, the economist and the statesman
Among the contents Of the present number
are: Commerce, the Harbinger and Test Of
Civilization, by Rev. II. II. Dennison, late OIL
Charleston. s. c.; the Administration and the
slave trade, by George F~itzhugh, of Virginia
Civilization in its Relations to Property and
Social Life, by W. S. Grayson, of Mississippi;
the South and its Progress, by q Texan 1t also
comprises its usual commercial, agricultural
and miscellaneous departments, together with
m editorial miscellany.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25

the other between New Orleans and the same
Toint, via Tehuantepcc, which will run in alter
nate weeks.
The naval investigating committee is said to
be politically divided, and three reports will,
in consequence, be made some day this week.
This is a strange fact, and likely to create a
serious embarrassment in the reformation Of
the corruptions of the day. The morals of
political parties may differ, but the standard of
common honesty is unchanging, and unchangc-
able. We are, therefore, led to presume that
As all cannot be right, somebody must be
wrong.
Affairs in Mexico seem to have taken quite
an alarming turn. So rapid and frequent arc
the changes Of power, and so untiring is the
demand for money to uphold the irresponsible
governments thus created, that orr merchants
begin to see that there is no escape from the
impositions to which they are continually sub
jected, than in the utter destruction Of their
business, or in the early interference Of the
United States for their protection. Something
must he done. TERIrAS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
OLD MANUSCRIPTS.

Professor G. W. Greene is preparing a Life
of his grandfather, Gen. Nathaniel Greene Of
distinguished Revolutionary memory, as the
right.hand man of Washington. He is anx.
ious to avail himself Of any papers, particularly
diaries, touching upon his grandfather's South
ern campaign, that may be in existence. There
arc doubtless many such letters and papers,
now covered with dust and oblivion, which
might throw strong light upon the history Of
that ca~mpaign-and we take pleasure in en-
dorsing Prof G.'s request, that accurate copies
Of any such documents be sent to him, to the
care of George P. Putnam, Esq, New York.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MEcKLENBURG.

\ very large aud respectable meeting OF the De-
mocratic pnrty of Mecklcnburg was held in the Court
House on Monday. III. 2lst inst. according "a due
notice published III tho Richmond aud PctcrsbuT.
PAPER e. Charles Alexander called DR.. Win. II. Jonc,
10 the Chair. by motion, and Col. Charles >. Hutch
in.or moved ,ha, Thos. {. Thacl>,or &c, rs Score
tury.
Charles Alexander moved :ha. Z committee of
thirteen be appointed by the Chair 20 prepare stnia
bic resolutions for this meeting, which motion WA,
carried, and the following Democrats were -elcc;ed
10 compose the committee Charlie. Alexander, K.
B.. Baptist. d. K. Fielder. g.. j. Dabb-. Tucker Car
%rinr,on, Thos. r. Boswell. Tho,. Rccks. Cepha, Fe.-
tus, Jno. +. Finch, Robert ChapEell. Sanl q. Book
or, Peter Purycar, and Cha-. ). Hutchinson.
The committee retired, and subsequently reported
the following preamble and resolution, to the meet
fAt this point, Mr. John Gioodc offered this rc-ola-
ton That this meeting take no action al present,
bn, that i, stand adjourned Unit! March Court. The
motion was lost. The committee report va. chen
ADOPTED almost unanimously.
Whereas. the ~proprcty oi . Convention Of the De
mocra.ic party in the Fourth Congressional District.
for the purpose Of nominating n Candidate u repre-
sent the District III the next Congress, has been s'i.-
ycsted. aud a call made up II the various counties
composing il TO respond - the suggestions: AMI.
whereas, tli, meeting bcir. Of the opinion that, rn
der the exis.ing state Of things in the District, -iich
q convention is both uncdil,d fer and intrp,di,nt;
therefore,
Resolved, AZ the sense o. this meeting. iha. ~.
do not concur in the alleged necessity FOR iold;ns Il
Convention in the Fourth Congressional District, and
feel constrained 10 decline concurring III the cal! u!
the came.
rs ut time. All Indispensable means Of party success:
and that Whenever the interests OF the party render
II resort 70 i: necessary, We will not only c%heerfnNi:
ac4ricsce in is policy, bn! tha: we ail! be the tir-: to
demand IL.
Resolved, That in view of,he existing state OF things
in the District. We should regard 4 resort 20 n Con-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
DR.. VIM 3. VAUGHAN.

Nc,>:s. Editors: Having seen in your issue Of the
18th instant. hn article written from Hampton, signed
I" Many Den!oc.a.s," warmly accommodating Dr..
Vaughan, Of Elizabeth City, III Il Gentleman in every
rrrpect qualified % represent the Williamsburg Sena-
0rial District in The Legislature. I would state that
the term Q! Dr.. Hubbard, til. present incumbent, dozen
not expire upul !,Go, though Lr hae several times in
;ima,cd his determination 70 resign, and it may be
.la, they havo anticipated him. But | have learned
very recently t.om that gcn;lcrnan's confidential!
friends, tha. he la. concluded 20 .-rvc OUT the term
for which he Wa elected. No D-mocra, in the Dis
,rict has 4 higher appreciation Of d.. Iaughan's
qualifications and merits, or would more fully endorse
wha; ias been said by MANY Democrats than our
selves, end ~ VIC vii! have o representative 10 the
Senate, | won!d sugges; tia, gentleman IN the Dem,
ocrat;c candidate for tho House Of Delegates, and l
would cordially unite with tbs Democrats OF En1a-
Yolx.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-02-25
CAPTAIN TRAVIS W. TAYLOR

Mr-sfs. Edltor,-Fcrm nc. %;Erog,N y5..
llmns. 70 endorse the seut:men, 81 or coia.,.
:. Black Water" VII" has made = selection =. .
aboyc-namcd gentleman - 4 suitable pt->., .
,,r.-cu: the counties o! Prince George nrl : :.
:ac urs; Legislature O; Virginia. tay:. T..
good Democrat; u man o! >ei>c AMI Inc I'd
has acted ~ Il Justice OF the Peace for y " g.
j. u law abiding man, ALI! will 10 honor :, :...
lies II elected.
While We were mici pleased with or in.
rre-catat:yc. from the coG!:y .! p.ncc Gr5,. .
will give him. il he ,tou!d &c rc-Eum.g..ci
hearty support. We: We claim Tor onr-e.y,, lie ,
20 sends representative from Surry the ueA; s..
and do hope ,ha, our ':o:het Democrats. a..
county oil Prince Gcorsc. will congur Ni:h q, y .
support OF Capt.. Taylor. SPEI>, ca.
~ Richmond Examiner and Pe,cr.tsr. =.
please CODY,