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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
Spirit ef the Washington Letters

Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati GAzstte.,
BALTIMORE, April 2.
The Washington correspondent of TIN
Ne,c York Herald, this morning, writes:
The Navy Department received dis
patches to Gay from Captain Jarvis, of the
frigate Savannah, now stationed # Vera
Cruz He states that an engagement hac
taken place between MirBmon and the Op.
position forces, at place called "Monkey
Psss," in which the former had been re.
pulsed and routed with loss of eighty ol
ne hundred killed, and many wounded
Ptrticu ars were not given. II is thought
that this defeat would retard his movements
tsward Vera Cruz. and possibly compel hin
to abandon his contemplated attack on thai
city.
The Cabinet was in session until fate this
evening. The subject under cons Iteration
il is understood, was Central American az
fairs.
The Northern Light brought additional
advices from General Lamar, but nothing
indicating hat the Ouseley Treaty had been
ratified. The Administration is disinclined
TO believe that Ouseley in his operations
has played false. His instructions were
laid before our Government Immediately
after his departure fer Central America, and
if he has exceeded them in any particular
he will be called 10 a rigid account. There
fore. until the next arrival, nothing, SO far
as England is concerned, will be done.
Mr.. Brady has been to-day engaged in
consulting with the counsel in the Sickels
| case, and assisting them 10 prepare their
defense. They will be ready on the day OF
the trial for any emergency that may arise.
If the prosecution should, as is alleged,
prubo matters TO the bottom, and inquire
into the anteoeients Of Sickles, and some
o. his principal witnesses, the defense will
be fully prepared for him, FOR they have SUBJ
pGnacd large number of witnesses, who
will be on the ground during the trial. |
Learn that eminent counsel has been engag-
ed to assist the Distric: Attorney, whose
names will net be known until the day OF
the trial.
Chief Justice Tnney, together with a re-
spectacle portion eff Mr.. Keys family, are
averse TO the employment of counsel, or
making any undue effort in the prosecution
Of this case. Mr.. Sickles. for the last day
or Two, has been very much depressed and
low spirited. He cannot bear the idea o:
going into Court and listening to the reve-
laiions which will there be made public.
The Secretary of the Navy has appoint
ed a Board of Naval Officers, consisting of
Commodore Gregory, Captain Blake, Com
manders FoOte and Tucker, and Lieuter ant
David d. Porter, to visit the various Navy
Yards, TO examine into theil condition, and
ferret out any changes for the better. and a
more economical organization. They will
commence with the New York yard, and
then visit the others.
Six small sloops-of-war, now on the sto~ks
at the Navy Yards, have been named, "Nar-
ragsnsett. "Monican," ""Iroquois," ""Wyom-
ing" "Pawnee," "Daco' 'ah," Seminole"
and "Saginaw."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
An Immediate Cure.

Mrs. Bige!ow, of Schuyler's Falls, Clin-
ton county, New York, writes: Though
advanced in years, | never had a worse
cough in my lille, and my head was so muc b
diseased that could neither taste nor smell
for five or six weeks. Nothing could take
would relieve me; but my cough increased
until | lried your Hoofand's Balsamic Cor
dial | have taken three bottles. and now
find myself well. at,eeded church last
Sabbath for the first time in eight weeks"
Ask for Hoofand's German Bitters, and
take nothing else. See that the signature
OF C. NJ Jackson. is on the wrapper of each
bottle. These Bitters are manufactured by
DR.. c. NJ Jackson, No. AIS Arch Street,
Philadelphia, and are snId by druggists and
s,orekeepers in every town and village in
the United States, Canadas, West Indies
and South America, at rs cents per bottle.
(MarchSl lm.)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
Nothing Else Does Me Any Good.

LANCASTER c. H., s. C.. May, 1856
DR.. c. NJ Jackson, Philadelphia. DEAR
SIR: have been afflicted with Dyspepsia
for number of years, and until three years
since, could find nothing which would
a ford me relief. Fortunately for me, i heard
of DR.. Hco6and's German Buffers, and
thought would try them, not however, with
much faith that should be benefited by
their use.
To my surprise found that on taking
a few doses Of them was relieved of the
pain in my side and chest, my appetite be-
came good, gained strength. and in FAC,
ielt stronger and in better health than had
for long time. | do not allow myself to
be out of the Btiers if can Obtain them,
Tor nothing else does me any good am will
at all times and rendy TO state my case to
any one who may wish TO know the full
particulars, and shall with pleasure recon-.
mend them to all who may be afflicted with
Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint. for believe
anything will give them relief they will
be relieved by Hoofand's German Bitters.
Many persons in this district have used the
Bittcrs with beneficial results, ard have
no doubt you could get number OF certifi.
Gates were you to ask them, for to my Ger.
tain know ledge. quite number have been
very much benefited by the use of your
medicine.
almost forgot to mention that my daugh-
ter, about six years of age, was cured Of
Jaundiee by Hooaand's German Bitters. ]
think best to mention this, as have never
known them used in uny other case of the
kind. A. HALES,
Witness, J. D. Glenn. Silpsrimish.
(rFor Sale at the Principal Office, 4is,
Arch Street, Ph,lade ia, Pa, and sold by
druggists and storekeepers in every town
and village in the United States, Canadas, 4,
Yves, Indies md South America, at IS cts
per bottle. (Mhrc:.,3I 2w)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07

The Sick les Trial-The President s
Indecision on the Nicaraguan
CompEcation-The Washington
Union, its Editors and Market
Value.
Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.l
WASHINGTON, April 8.
District Attorney Ould has applied to the
Secretary of the Interior for assistent coun-
sci in the Sckles case, on account of the
immense labor likely to be involved, and
the probable duration Of the trial, but was
refused peremptorily.
The friends of Key have retained Carlisle,
but, as he does not represent the prosecu.
ton, he can only take limited part in the
proceedings. Sickles has employed six
distinguished lawyers. Judge Crawford
dismissed the Grand Jury yesterday, for a
fortnight, which is some sign of his opinion
of the length of the trial.
Upon the present .r parts view of the
case, Sickles is likely to be acquitted, or the
jury TO disagree. If the testimony, said to
be ready, SHOWING his knowledge of this
intrigue long age, and other proof relating
to his antecedents, be admitted, The verdict
m'y be materially changed. Much will de
pend on the Judges ruling.
The Cabinet have urged the President tC
relaliatory measures against Nicaragua, bul
he has not responded, urging the want o
sufficient force. Dispatches have gone tc
Gen. Lampr, instruc,ing him, if reparatior
be rot made, to close his mission. He ha.
virtuslly done this all along, BY his dis
sipated habits, In tina, event, the Nicara
guam Minister here will be dismissed, unIe :.
Buchanan changes his policy next week
which is quite likely.
The Union denies shat the President ha;
any understanding concerning Nicaragua
with Sir Gore Ouselcy, but is silent con
cerning Lady Ouseley's diplomacy, which
is the more imp of the two.
The arrangements for the transfer of thu
Ul ion-hang fire. Wendell proposes to re
tire conditionally, and to resume the pro-
prietorship, if his terms are not complies
with. The President, who is the negotiat
or. has hot yet responded practically, ant
hence pause in the bargain. Messrs
Hughes and Johnson, former editors, have
retired in disgust, not having been notified
of the intended transfer, and disiiking Bow
mans ignorant presumption. Mr.. Buchan
an lie now the active editor, but Dude.
Mann and Charles Eames are suggested 70
the place. The President requires the
| =. La
constant and fulsome adulation. 1t is 70
service of this kind that the Herald Is re
warded. VERITAS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
Another American Triumph.

We have had frequent occasion recently
| TO speak OF the success of The Atlantic
.Honfhis. We have been prompted TO 90 this
from an honest pride at the accomplishment
not'only of our own, but, we believe, OF d
national desire, 10 see our periodical litera.
ture vindicated from the charge our English
brethren have SO often brought against it,
tina, it cannot ascend above the level ol
lose-sicA stories and sentimental poetry
because our reading public can appreciate
nothing better. Many an attempt has been
made TO establish something similar to :he
high-toned periodicals Of Eug land, and as
oE.en as each attempt has failed, the voice
of exultation from the English press has
been loud, and the cry raised that we cam,
do it. Well DO we remember this when
Putnam's Monthly was compelled to give
way, in which we thought we had found q
lreiutaiion ofthe established English opinion
in regard TO US. But we eau now safely
boast of a triumph. as The Atlantic Mmthiy
has attained a circulation OF 40 900, nearly
double that ever reached by Pu;nam's, and
is placed upon a sure basis, its publishers
being among the most enterpTiSins in our
country, and have been actuated 10 a con-
siderable degree, in the establishment OF
The AHsntic, b. this sumo Notifying fact
we refer to. that our American literature
had no true exponent. The many express
| sions of favor and well-wi5hes received the
past year from their. subscribers, prove that
they too have given their support to The
| Atlantic from determination that our coun-
try, in spite Of British misgivings, shall have
a periodicai of its own, not cnly equal, but
| even superior, 10 any of those published in
England. And NOW the English press have
honestly admitted that we have such Pc
riodlcal, for The London Critic and Athen-
cum have been lavish of their praise for the
past few months. The 'Autocrat' has been
re-published monthly in London, as it ap-
peared in The Atlantic, CO ling forth golden
opinions and .he con nfession that their own
periodicals have contuined nothing SO bril-
| liant since the sNoctes Ambrosiane.'
at the present time two different houses
in L>adon monthly re-publish the Min
ister's Wooing,' by Mrs. H. B. Stowe, and
lie circulation there amos, exceeds the same
here. We have heard it stated that the edi-
tors have received and approved. up TO the
present time, sufficient time, sufficient mate
rial from American authors to furnish sew
eral numbers fully equal TO any that have
Jet appeared. The April number Is looked
for as one of the very beEtyet issued. We
repeat again, that in cirhnicling the sue
cess Of The Atlantic, We are expressing a
national feeling of something more than
pleasure, that we have at last accom- plished
our desires, and that our literature has such
an ornament as The Atlantic Monthly
Bost2n Eren,rg Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
A Man Coming to Life at his Own
Funeral.

In Orange, New Jersey, week before last
man named John Koch. while engaged in
painting on the third story of house, fell
TO the ground, and was taken up for dead
He was conveyed to his residence, laid out
and his afflicted relatives end friends in due
time proceeded to make the usual arrange.
ments for the funeral, which was appointed
for Sunday. Shortly before the hour ap-
pointed on that day, the body exhibited
signs Of returning animation, and in few
moments afterward, 10 th, establishment Of
all, the young man in the coffin. who was,
of course, believed to be dead, was able to
converse with his friends! The physicians,
however, pronounce his present condition
as extremely critical, and it ts doubtful
whether he may survive the injuries sus.
tained by the fall
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
The Galiantry Of Shareholders.

| The Eew York Commercial Advertiser
speaking of the conduct Of Mr.. Lamar, the
owner Of the Wandertr, gives the following
new illustration of the hospitality and gal
lantry of the chivilry os the whip. brand
and coffle:
A married lady res dent in the neighbor.
ing city Of Brooklyn, whose name wal
mentioned in the narrative given TO Us, has
been spending the Winter at a hotel in
Aiken, South Carolina, in company with a
sick daughter, who required mild climate
A few weeks ago she wrote TO brother re-
siding in the Western part of this State
and, in the course Of the letter, spoke oi
the evils Of Slavery, ss she saw them around
her. This letter was published, and some
one sent copy of the paper to the Post.
master st Aiken. A public meeting xas
Immediately called, and Committee np.
pointed to ferret out the writer. A Northern
gentleman who, as an invalid, happened
also to be at the hotel, was suspected, and
was threatened with lynch law if he did
not confess. rs. OF course, he could only
persist in denial, he would probably have
suffered accordingly, had not The lady nobiy
come forward to exoneraie him by scknowl-
edging the letter as her own, afirming, at
the same time, that she was not privy to lis
publication. The citizens thtn turned their
wrath upon her, and she was peremptorily
ordered to leave the place in forty-eighl
hours. The lady pleaded for more time on
behalf of her sick daughter, but the citizens
of Aiken knew no such humanity. She
asked for liberty to remain until her hus-
band could arrive TO escort her and her sick
child. But the cilizens Of Aiken knew
nothing Of gullantry or courtesy. The or
der was imperative, in spite Of the earnest
pleading of the woman, wife and mother
Nor was this all. The landlord Of the ho-
tel-would that we knew the monsters
name-urdered the mother and the sick
daughter to leave his premises in half an
hour. What further occurred between the
lady and the inhuman citizens of Aiken
South Carolina, We are not informed. But
We learn that on Wednesday morning las;
her husband received letter apprisiRg him
Of her situation, and on the afternoon Of
the same day he started for the South, and
met his wife and daughter at Columbia. on
their way home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07

OTThe elixir prepared by DR.. Jas
WILLIAMS, for the cure of DYsPEps7, and
nothing but rYsPEPs7, (as advertised in an
other colunin,J has, by lis own merits, OBJ
tained for itself SO high a reputation in
Philadelphia. that Physicians acquainted
with its properties. are using it themselves
and prescribing it to their patients, conf-
ssrced, by dissertation, of its great efficacy
in restoring the disordered digestive organs
to healthy function. Numerous cases OF
Dyspepsy. OF the most aggravated ;Earac-
ter, which were abandoned as incurable by
some of the Medical Faculty, have, by the
use of this Elixir, been restored to perfect
health, as attested certificates testify.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
Documents for Libraries.

BY law passed few days since, the
County Commissioners ot each county in
GU: Stu;e, lre authorized to sell at public
auction any surplus copies of laws, docu.
ments, or journals, which may be in the pos
session of the county Auditor. But before
making such sale, ;tbe Commissioners are
required 10 deposit one copy of each volume
OF laws, documents, journals in each public
library in the county.
The law for the distribution Of laws ana
documents requires that they shall be sent
70 public libraries. They are distributed
by The Secretary of State TO county Audi
tors, but in many counties have rot been
sent 10 tie libraries. Now, all public libra.
ries, college, mercantile, young mems or
common school car get them by making
proper application to the county Commis-
sioners.-O. s. journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07

FThe latest news from Europe is even
more wurlike than ever One report states
that war is actually begun; but This is
doubtful. The voice of the American Min.
ieiers at the dfercE; courts Is, That war is
Inevitable. ltsly wiil be the field of btttle;
The principle assaiianls Austria, France,
and Sardinia. Frhnce would seem 10 have
Ieen intriguing fer war for the past year,
thereby TO secure power. As yet. England
and Prussia assume neutral grounds. Rus
sia will stand comparatively aloof in time
of battle, but, like the hungry vulure, will
pounce upon the field and share the spoils
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
Important Decision in Regard to
the Naturalization of Foreigners
In Probate Courts.


The question has been frequently raised,
whether the Probate Courts of this State
have the power to naturalze foreigners, and
.ome cf the higher courts have decided that
they have not. The point was presented
to the United States Circuit Court, in the
case Of Matthew Smith, who applied to the
Probate Judge Of Hamilton county, in Octo-
Der, 1856, who owed allegiance to the
Grand Duke of Baden. Judge McLeGn
yesterday gave written opinion in the
case, in which he presents ell the points
with much clearness.
The Supreme Court of the United States,
in case brought before it, held that "the
power of naturalization is exclusively IN
Congress" but it has repeatedly been held
that Congress has power to authorize such
jurisdiction to be exercised by State
Court. An act of Congress passed in 1902
declared that "every Cour: of Record, in
any individual State, having common law
jurisdiction, shall he considered a District
Court" and have jurisdiction in matters
of natural cation. The Constitution oi
Ohio declares that the Probate Court shaI
be Court Of Record, and hence, under the
act of Congress, Judge Mclean decides thai
it has jurisdiction to naturaiize foreigners
and that on complying with the remaining
requisitions of the act of Congress, The fna
certificate of citizenship should be grantee
to Matthew Smith. the party to.ibe pres
ent proceeding.
The decision is an important one, as Of
fecting the action of all the Probate Court
of the State, as we'll as the legality o
thousands of naturalization certificates al
ready granted by those Courts - Cincinnati
Daily Gazette, lst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07
EDUCATIONAL MEETING AT
MORRISTOW WIN.
Resolutions Complimentary to the Teachers
Mr.. v. M Elliett, und Misses Hogs ano
Harvey.

Pursuant to previous notice, large ant
respectable meeting of the citizens of Nor
ristoa convened at the School House, or
Thursday evening, March 3lst. and was or.
gcnized by appointing Mr.. Jonas Barnard
Chairman, and William Eaton, Secretary
After the meeting was organized. Rev
S. Seigfreid was called upon to deliver ar
address upon the subject OF Education, which
was listened to by the audience with the
most marked attention, and was character
lied by eloquence and ability throughout
and proved conclusively that the speaker
as tally acquainted with the subject.
On motion of r. S. Clark, it was
Resolved, Thst committee of three per
sons be appointed by the Chair for the pur
pose Of expressing the sentiments OF the
meeting in relation to the progress of the
difFerert Public Schools of this village, anc
also their appreciation of the merits of tn,
teachers who have been engaged during the
last term. Rev. S. SeigfreiG, Rev. j. B
Graham. and William Hogue were appoint.
ed as Comr1ittee.
While the Committee were preparing a
Report, the meeting was addressed by D.
Thoburn, ESQ.,, VIM. Hoge, and r S Clark
The following Resolutions, presented by
the Committee, were unanimously adopted
ristown. been permitted to witness the ex-
animation oc the pupils in the several de.
par,ments Of our Public Schools; and being
being deeply impressed with the proficiency
made by them in the several branches OF
study. which We regard as resulting from
the peculiar aptness o the precepiors 10 i'm
part instruction and to govern the YOUTH
we feel called upon to give expression tc
our feelings of unmingled satisfaction
Therefore,
Resolved, Fla. to AIr. Elliott, principal o
the higher department. we tender our heart
felt thanks for his Invaluable services il
imparii1g instruction to his several classes
the members of which have borne them
selves through the exercises of the exami.
nation with the highest credit to him a.
their preceptor.
Rssolued, That TO Miss Hogue. teacher-i in
The Second Department, We present alst
our ths nks for her devotion to the menta
training of our chi'dren, acknow Lodging hel
peculiar ada p,edness for the station she
fills, as evinced in The profcience and gooc
government OF her pupils.
Resolved, That we present TO Miss Har
vey, preceptress in the Junior Department
of the school, similar acknowledgment
of our high appreciation of her services ir
the peculiarly trying duties Of her vocation
the examination of her classes having beer
entirely satisfactory to all who were priv
iledged to witness the exercises.
Resolred. That we are we'll pleased with
The energy and spirit manifested BY the
scholars inthe pursuit of their studies, as
has been satisfactorily er:ncpd in the pro
eress of the examination. On motion,
RcsoIued, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the newspapers o.
the county.
On motion adjourned.
JONAS BERNHARD, Chairman.
W,f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-07

OyAmerican influence has almost ceased
on the lsthmus. The rights previously en-,
joyed by American citizens, ere now irsns.
ferred 10 the French ard English. The
kicaragunn Government. led on by Sil
GORE OUsLEY, who played a dou bic game
and duPed the President, has entered into
compact with the French and English
leaving us entirely out of their councils
Sir gore OUsLEY, while at Washington
by his sfah!e manners and handsome wife
So won the favor and confidence OF the
President that be revealed 20 him his wnoIe
policy, upon which, with WHY intrigue, The
sleek Englishman acted.
In this case. more was lost for want e
prompt ac;ien Than anything else. The
Administration seems perfectly lost in ;hs
emergency, and the same hesitancv which
has caused :he present deplcrable condition
Of affairs still characteTizes the action u
the Government on this subject