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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10
Value of Grade ShorthornS

To sh"w the value of singe Cross OF
Shurthorn 1lcod On the common scrub, or
unimproved cattle. send YOU the weight
OF aoos five years ID. whose dam was II
Common black s,rub, aud sire, q fine Short
hnrn-wriGsd in Octob last. oil grass ,and
hid been int, red the previ"u' Winter IN
cheap way, mainly in stock field; >
we;rht was l542 lbs. She vas u ma' kObly
fine in bone. hide and hair, AID ov ed her
weinht 10 extreme laIness, wrlth no pure
scrub could attain III tU" years tc"d'nS-
Her cam, at The sam. aye, aud with he
same feed, would have draw " about 1850 To
lIOO lbs. Now hat would the farmers u
The State rain, it hundred thou and OF
their scrub COWS were replaced with 'u'h
half bloods ns TIE abnve! To be sur, there
would not be nn average Imrr"vem' nj ~
four TO five hundr, weight, but the halt at
:, might be had. some or the h'li blood
steers, at three years o!G, show an equal
excess in weight over the pure scrubs, as
the above COW.
When will the many SEQ the advantage
TO the mselves, and the country, too, to i'm
prove their stock,--ohio Farmer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

| Tyler, Stone g. Co., of Philadelphia, supply
the Government with all the cal shipped
from that port. and that Mr.. Toucey s
nephew (Mr. Beach) was one of that com.
pany. ! also learn that the senior member
of that firm is also nephew to the Secre-
tary of the Navy, by marriage. 1t appears
BY this and other facts, that Secretary
Toucey, in conducting the naval affairs of
the United States. gives as little out of his
own family circle as possible.
In this connection, am reminded of the
fact that Secretary Toucey has given the
contract for building the marine engine for
the large sloop-of-war at the Portsmouth
(N. H yard. to Woodruff g. Beach of H IT
ford, Conn, for the sum of Sl25. .0OO-just
S27, 900 more than the Novelty Iron Works
bid for constructing the same engine, and
s$l5 900 above the bid of the Allarie Works.
Now, one remarkable fact about this CON-
tract is, that Woodruff & Beach have never
built a marine engine, while the Novelty
and Allaire Works have great experience
in the construction OF such engines. As it
cannot be possible that Mr.. Toucey disre-
garded the lowest bidders, in the present
state of the Treasury, for the sake of giving
the contract, with the additional sum of
1927 600, to Woodruff & Beach simply be-
cause the junior member of that firm hap
pens to be another nephew of his, it must
be-and, in charity, will so cons1er it,
that, in the kindness of his heart, he desir-
ed to give the Hartford firm an opportunity /
to test their skill, and compete with the
older and more experienced establishments!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10
sShall | see YOU homei"
How to Tell Il LAWYER.

A few days since gentleman beyoDt
the limits ot his neishborhnod. inquired of
pert negro If the road he was travelling LED
TO certain place. CufTee gave The desired
information, but seemed curirus to know
what the stranger WIS as well as his occu
patton. For the fun of the thing the trave
er concluded to humnr ebony little, and
the following dialo Iue ensu d:
NV name is. and as TO the business
follow, if you are at all smart, you can
guess that firm my aPpearaHce--c"nt you
tell that am a timber cutierr
mo, boss, you no timber cutter
An overseer, thrnn
mo, sir, you 10 look like one
what say you to my being doctor'
Don't tink so boss. dry RIDE in sulkey.
'Well how do you think | will d. for
preacherr
Il sorter 'spcc,s you is dat. sir
'Pshaw, Cuffce, you are a greater foil
than took you tor--don't I look more like
a lawyer than anything else'
No, stree. bob you don't dat.'
why, Cuffeer
.Why now you see. toss. Use been ridn'
wild you for mile, and you haint cussed
any, and You know lawyers always cusse ses.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10
A Good Hit

IL is but Sc ldom we read or see any thing
funny in the papers got up expressly to
make people laugh, but couple cf Illus
trutions in The Ntu YORK Picayune, are ex-
cepions to the rule. Mrs. Douglas, the ac-
complshr,, wife of the Senator, cumpl lined
TO friend that when her husband set GU,
on his Illinois campaign, she got bin,
among other articles OF clathing, Il cou q e
dozen shirts, but when tht C mpais n ended ,
he had bu two ragged ones, but one really
belonging to hin, the Senator being re-
N ,rksby careless of his personal sPpear
anca. The story crept in the papers, and
The Pieayuae has given pictorial i!iusir a
tiOnS.
The pint represents Senator Douglas
starting cut on his campaign, dressed in
fine style, with large trank open oefor e
Ms. d. in which she is vairly trying 10
pack all his alutlies. No. ,, of the stri c.,
represents the Syna OF as te appears On his
retura from his campaign. hailess and coat
less. and with but one bo Il, and no vest +,
his pants torn to the knee, and holding in
his hand the remn.nt ,f trunk, the bot
tom all gone. and the clIthes lost, Hhie
Mrs Douglas gazes at his dilaridaIed aP-
parel, the very picture OF surprise. 1t Is
one of those caricatures which all can e,joy.
because i. Is not on ly a good one, bat |, Is
OF that style which is tempered by good
nature
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10
A Bows Trials.
The Springfield Republican has an a

The Springfield Republican has an urtic le
on this subject. Here are some extracts:
The First Long Tailed CoGt-We 90
not believe that any boy ever put on his
loDg-tsiled COAT without sense of shame.
lie first twists his back half off look ing at
it in the glass, and then when he steps out
| of doors it seems to him as if all creation
| was in broad grin. The sun laughs in
the sky; The COWS turn 10 Look at him; there
are faces at every window; his very shadow
mocks him. When he walks by the cottag
where Jane lives, he dares not look up tor
his life. The very boards creak with con-
sciousness of the straEge specia"le, and the
old pair of pants that stop light in the
garret window nod with derisiOn. II he Is
obliged 10 pas, group of men and boys,
the trial assumes its most terrific stage.
His legs get all mixed w with embarrass-
ment, and the flap of the dangling appen-
dage is felt upon them, moved by the wind
of his own agitation; he could not feel
worse were it dish-cloth, Worn as badge
Of disgrace. 1t is happy time for him
"hCu Hc SClo W tIC Iui OILS uUWH
with his coat taiLundas- him; hat he is still
upprchensive with thinking OF the Sunday
school, and wonders if ary of the children
will ask him 10 Swing his long tail blue"
Goin0 Home U;th the Girls.-The en-
trance into the society may be said to take
place after boyhood has passed away, yet a
multitude take The initiative before their
bearGs are p-esentabe 1t is a great trial,
either TO tender ur a tough age. For an
overgrUwn boy to 20 to a door, knowing
that there are dozen girls inside, and to
knock or ring with absolute certainty that
in two minutes all their eyes will be upon
him, is severe test of courage. To go
before these and nuke salts factory tour of
the room without stepping on their toes,
and then TO sit down and dispose of ones
hands without putting them in ones pock-
cts, is an achievement which few boys can
boast. II boy can go SO lar as to measure
off ten yards OF tape with one of these girls,
and cut it short at each end, he may stand
chance to pass a pleasant evening, but
let him not flatter himself that all the trials
last the breaking up. The dear girls don
their hoods, and put on their shawls, and
look s, s,ucy and mschevous and unim-
possible, as if they did not wish any one to
90 home with them. Then comes the piuch.
and the boy that has the nj ost plu * mikes
up to the prett;est eil.his heart in his thro II,
and his tongue cl:ngin, to the roDl' of his
mouth, AMI cro ,king his bows, stdmmers
the words,
'sShall see you homel''
She touches her finger to his arm, and
they walk home about foot apart, feeling
as awkward as a couple of goSlinss. A
soon as she is safe ins de her own doors
he struts home, end has really ben and
gone and done it. Sleep comes 20 him a
last, with dreams of Caroline and calico,
and Re awakens in the morning, and finds
the door of life open TO him and the pigs
squealiDg for break last.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

GrCaptoin Montgomery Of Kansas fame
in person issbout the medium hight, Of
large muscular iralhe. somewhat gaunt and
worn in appearance. His features are good ),
the general EXPRESSION being much like
tina, of the ordinary representations of Col.
Fremont; his uEkempt hair and ragged fuii
beard lend certain appearance of ferocity
10 his countenance which is contradic ted
by the mid light of his keen 'ue eyes and
the almost fe1lnine soitness of his we'll
modulate voice. His dress is extremely
primitive, with NJ visible linen or other
superb lily " Y. Tribune
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

stitutions at home and abroad. In 1910, b.
received the degree of Doctor of Laws from
Columbia College in this city, in 1871, ths
same degree from South Carolina College
and in Is43 from Harvard University. He
received similar degree from the Univer-
sity of Oxford in 1850, and. beside being
made member of various learned societies
was elected in l845 corresponding mem.
Der of the class of Moral and Political
Philosophy in the French Institute, as sue
cessor to Narvarette. the Spanish historian.
The personal character of Mr.. Presco
combined the rare qualities OF disposition
and amenities of manner, which made him
the fayori;e of his intimate circle, and, as
far as his retired habits permitted, of gen.
eral society. He was remarkable for his
fairness of mind, for the kindness and cor;
dtsiity of his bearing. his genial and play
ful fancy in conversation, and his devoted
attachment to his friends. He was sineu-
larly free from the faults which are often
supposed to be inevitable to literary men,.
He had not particle of envy or Jealousy
in his composition. So destitute Was he OF
every approach to pedantry, or literary for
malism, that stranger, on meeting him tor
the first time, would never have taken him
for the 'storian, whose fame was wide in
both hemispheres, but for the unpretendng
gentleman who was more at home in his
tavorite exercises in the open air, than
within tie walls of a library. He possessed
a nature of uncommon fneness and delicacy;
ever disposed to look upon the sunny side
of things; in the eajoyment of simple plea
sure; tolerant and catholic in his temper;
with comprehensive tastes and large char
ity; delightlng, with an innocent and naive
simplicity, in the elevation of his fame, but
without the slightest tsiut of an eager or
ambition. 1t was truly said by
pns 10 whom he was thoroughly familiar in
the intimacy of friendly condolences, his
honors will always be dearest to those who
have best known the discouragements
under which they have been won, and the
nodesty and gentleneso with which they
ire worn;'-H. Y Tribune.
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DEEr He wGs in debt. If youth lst
knew the fatal misery they are entailing OIL
themselves, the moment they accept Pc
cunidry credit 10 which they are not enti-
tied, how they would start in their career.
ho' pale they would turn! how they would
tremble aud Clasp their hands in agony. at
the preciPice On which they are disporting.
Ii hath sm'il beginning. but giants
growth and strength. When we make the
monster, We make our master, who haunts
US at all hours, and shakes his whip of scor-
pions forever in Our sight. The slave has
no oversecr so severe. Fsuslus, when he
signed the band with bio. 1, did not secure
q dUom more terrific -D'Israeii.
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The Cunning Thrush.

There is much more iEtellec: in birds than
C rred the other day at slate quarry be-
longing to a friend from whom We have the
narrative. A thrush, not aware of the ex-
pansive properties of gunpowder, thought
proper to build her nest on ridge OF the
quarry, in the very centre of which they
were constantly blasting the rock. At first
she was very much discomposed by the lrag-
men:s flying in all directions, but still she
wou not gut hei chosen locality. She
observed that bell rang whenever train
was u5o 1t to be fired, AMI that at the notice
,he wurkmen retired to safe positions. In
few riay-s, " hen she -hesri the belt, she
Quilted her exposed situation and fl ew down
to where the woakm N she tered III hamselges
dropping close to their feet. There she
would rem1in until the explosion had taken
place, and then. r, turn 10 her nest. The
workmen observed this and narrated it to
their employers. and it was also tod 10
visitors who came 10 View the quarry. Tie
visitors naturally expressed wish 10 wit
ness So curious specimen o. intellect, bet
as the rock could not always be blasted
when visi'o 5 came, the bell was rung in
stead, and for few times answered the
same purpose. The thrush flew down close
to whore they stood, but she perceived the
change, and It interlered in the pr Dcess of
OF incubation; the consequence was, that
afterwards when the bell was runI she
would peep over the ledge TO ascertain if
the workmen did retreat, and if they did
no, she " ould remain where she was
Lon. Lit. Jour.
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Death of William II. Prescott.

The intelligence of THE sudden death Of
the distinguished American historian, which
took place at his residence in Boston, on TIE
2sth inst, will occasion feeling OF melan-
choiy surprise, no less than of profound re-
get, both among a wide circle o. personal
friends and of that portion of the commun
ity to whom he was known only by his
reputation in the field of historical literlture.
Although he had been an Invalid for several
Notwithstanding more than year since ex.
perienced an attack OF paralysis-he so Far
recovered his constitutional vgor, and ex
hibted such degree Of cheerfu.ness and
Mental elastiEity, that it was scarcely pre-
sumptuous TO hope that his lfs might still
be protracied for many years, and that lie
might be enabled TO pursue his accustomed
iabors to successful completion. Tne re-
cent issue of new volume of his mastery
history of Philip ii, seemed to affJrd a
pledge, and certainly kindled encourage
mont, that he would not pass away from the
world before he had given the finishing
touch to the grand historical series, which,
even in its present imperfect state, forms
such a splendid monument to his memory
But the certain approach Of the fatal hour
was also destined to be speedy. A repeti.
tion of the paraiytic attack occurred at
sbou: noon last Friday, and IN a very brief
interval ali thot was mortal OF the departed
was teposing in death,
Mr.. Prescott was born in Salem, Mass
Msy 4, 1796. He was tine grandson of the
brave Colonel William Prescott. of Pepper
ell, who commanded the American militis
at the battle of Bunker Hill, June II, l775
His father was the late Judge William Pres.
colt, who removed from Salem 10 Boston in
1865 man distinguished no less for .he
srerIing probity Of bis character and the
urbanity and kindness OF his manners, THAI
sx his eminence as jurist, and his soli'
.ttainments in various branches Of learning
After preparing fer college in Boston, Dir
Prescott entered Harvard University at th,
age of fifteen. where he was graduated il
1914, having already won a brilliant rePuta
tion for the elegance of his tastes, and hi
proficiency in classical literature. Ii ha
been his purpose to study for the bar, t
which he was naturally destined both b
his family connections and his personal in
clinations. But this intention wss frustra
ted by an accident, just as he was closin!
his collegiate course, which instantly de
prived him of the sight of one of his eyei
The other eye was soon after SO severel
attacked by inAanlma Ion that for some tim
he lost the sight of that also; and though
was subsequently restored, the organ wa
permanently debilitated, and twice durin
his life he was deprived of it, f,r all purpc
ses Of reading and writing, for several yeaI
together.
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tSFPJOr Bob Bptt is at his home in
Portsmouth. Ho was glad to get back to it.
A wretch distressed him greatly during his
abserce with an anonymous letter, inform
ing him of the destruction by fire of all his
property he amount which his Philadel:
Phia friends expect to raise toward purcha.
sing his freedom has not yet been collected
but the gentienle n who have the matter in
charge Will, doubtless. succeed in raising the
required SUN. A handsome amount was OBJ
tanned from the members OF the Legislature
IN session at lIl.risbars ". Y. Tribune.
Sd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

GFThe accident which deprived Prescott,
OF the use Of one eye. savs The Salem Reg
lister. and subsequently SO impaired the
power of vision in the other, was OCCASION
ed by blow from a crust of bread thrown
across the room by a fellow student in
Commons II all, near the close of his COL
lege career. This seeming calamity changed
the whole current of his life. which he in
tended to devote to legal pursuits, and finsl-
ly led him into That brillian. career as
historian in hicl he achieved a work.
reno ned honor Tor himself and his country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

The time had come; ] suddenly oped
This mouth Of mine. when in there went
4 .uIykryl Oh! but had hoped
lie woui, not use that instrument:
But Twas tou late 10 argue now;
gianc d al h s,I he glanced at me:
Biz drops of sweat rere on my brow,
Upon my tooth Big turnkey
He gave a turn. gave yell,
And then he gave me one tnrn more:
Another screech, and then !elf-
Fell sprawiing fiat upon the floor!
I thought he'd torn my jaw away
It3d him so: he said, % pshaw!'
Ivowed he had-but all he'd say
Was: Look o. here, none OF your jaw!'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

0TFrederick the Great had FIVE libra
rics, all exretly. alike. und containing the
s1me books, ranged in the same order; one
at Puttsdam, n second at Sans Snuci, Il
III ird a, Berlin. fourth at Charlot,esburg,
and fifth at Breslau. On removing to
either of these places, he had only to make
q note of the page where he LEFT off, to pur-
SUE il without interruption on his arrival -
Accordingly he always bought five copies of
the books he choose to read,
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Nor OF THE DEAD, BUT OF THE Lrv-
ING. That was beautiful idea. express.
ed by Christian lady, on her d,ath-bed, in
reply to a remark of her brother, who was
taking leave Of her to return to bis distant
residence, tha. he should probabH never
meet fer'fn The land of the living. She an.
swered: "Brother, I trust We shall NEE, m
the land olIhe living. We are now in the
land OF the dying"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

GTThe faculty and students of Kenyon
College, at Gambler, Ohio, have made up .
purse of about 1850, to enable Professor
Lang, Of that institution, to lake journey
for the benefit of his health.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10
A pale and wasted figure

n pdic uis0 HoSeca NJ uAc Fr4 aalHA
Lay onsa copchE the sands OF liie were =
Ebbing fast away; rapidly passing pto the q
Land of shadows was this fair and fragile
Flower. She lay as if entranced; a smile s
OF loves purity seemed TO nestle on her brow,
She oped her mild blue eyes and whispered
To her hea n. sorrowing mother. who was eve
nigh; --.r..5
She hastened 10 the couch and heard the whisper
'.Murmur not. Ileave you. mother; all is we'll"
A choking sob was the mothers only response.
She saw the letters, the undying spirit bound
To earth born clay, were being Ias. unoosened.
And like reed that's shaken by the bitter blast
She bowed her head in grief,
The mother knelt, and terveut snpplication she
Offered up on High to the Great Giver.
She prayed that He might spare her only chiidi-
She ceuld not bear that the brigh: form befo her
Must so soon be afrayed in shroud Tor the charnel
boass -r't--- I'D
Strange that the mother painted death so terrible!
She slIrieked aloud Oh must this darling one
Diet Will never more the hand be raised in
Sweet communion to her GOda Must tine
Tongue be silent that has warbied so sweet
Melodyi Oh, God. must it be forever silent,
Death has no terror to the dying girl.
From earliest youth she'd walked with God
AS far as erring mo-tal can.
ear rs-z .-rI sla. -s -.r--z.. -.s.- r-r
f,.-ss morning dawned; l ''
The birds sang as sweetly as ever the morning Q
dew which '-
Trembled on the leaves, gIistened as brightly as
diamonds.
Yet in the ccronet Of an Eastern queen
The breath ol man rose to Heaven, lie incense
From overhowiag cha Ices
From the vrrdan meadows iinking sound
Of the lowing herdsr- buried chime of bells,
And the gushing riyuet's sreeling waters
Fell un Tie IN turner's ear.
All without went On though naught
Trensrii, d: bot in THAI collage hear; ceasod
To ihrnb-a spirit winged its flight to glory's
realms
Mr.. 1 LExsxNT. July, 1853.
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CtyThe correspondent OF The Cd cts
nJi Eagairfr, writing from Washington,
say:
II witnessed str king little scene al the
theaier the other night. Miss Davenport
was playing to iuil house her admirabls
r,ndcr OF the part Of Pauline in the l. dy Of
Lyons. Ms Dour'os had a oy, and was
srrounlet BY gen lemsn, among whom I
noticed uur lulc s nator Push. Douglas,
hmself. hal seat near the orchestra -
Duripg perlorman'e he represented 10 his
Wi 2 that she could see aud hesr much be-
tor from the place Whtre he had se'ecteds =
seat. Mf> Douglas, loukiug surerhlv beau-
ti.ul descrudsd hrough,h' den.sly crowd
q Gus 10 hs front chFstrs seats. Some
stupid pcrp'e commenced cl priag aud
stamping, but the applause fell d'a Ard
three times during her qreeu'iSs walk
from her box TO and from the front seats /,
there were efforts to get up an evidence os
enthusiasm, all OF which failed. Ny ears
,ingled with sympathetic NOTIFICATION,
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delphia. paid my notes, and returned the
next day to my family, strong in faith. giving
glory to God. i-s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-02-10

LITTLE MARY.-A wholesale merchant
in New Haven used often. in going to his
place OF business, to pass through mar.
rlw alley inhibited by misersb!y poor
foreigners. Very early one morning, as he
drew near on Of the mos. wretchet tene-
mrn's, he heard sweet, childish voice
singing, There is happy larj =" and look
ing up, saw peerns through the rag-s,uff-d d
plnes ljrtle girl OF s.x or seven. The hour.
the song, the dreadful surround ngs, ed him
to inquire into her mis- ory. He found that
few benevolent ladies' had formed Sab
bath schcul in that district, and little Mary
had attended ill a wi, ked priest hid mads
h.r parents take her away. SIe had learn
ed some OF the Songs for the Little Ones
at Hpme," and she used to arise thus early
to sing and say them whI II no one should
hear, lest she night forget them. Her lit
tie book was taken away. but she begged
another, and hid j, under the back st, ps at
night, all day Ing carrying i, in her osom.
Ch liren ci Christ an parents, think OF li,-
tie Mary Nhcn you leSl tempted 10 neglect
th, Bible aud vrur sabbath sch 'ol.