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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22
a-rDoupl,, has returned 10 Wasbipotor

GrDouglss has returned TO Washington
City. His trip West has been most fiatter-
ing to him, as the Democracy all along his
route did him reverence. Crowds went to
see him, not so much on account of real
admiration ,as through curiosity TO the little
Senator, who had made such wild splurges
in the political sca. Douglas is fattering
himself on a favorable prospect for nomi
nation at Charleston. That however, is no,
very probable as he can expect but poor
support at the Sou:h.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22
FROM KANSAS

LEAvESwoRTH, Thursday. Sept. Is, '59.
Counter proclamations have been issued
touching the reception of the returns Of
votes on the acceptance or rejection of the
Constitution. ~ On cne side, the Board of
State Cauysssers, ,auihJrjzed by the late
Constitutional Convention, contend thai the
authority of the Convention..is supreme;
while, on the other, Walsh, the Territarial
Secretary, d. nouncesltheir ,proeeedisgs as
illegal under the sLecompton Constitution
The returns were directed to Jehn Calhoun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22
BOl;a,oay,s pius.-The popularity of this

HoLaroay's Pils.-The popularity ftsis
unrivaled alternative and aperient is ever
whelming and throwing into the shade all
other preparations purPorting to be reme-
dies for internal Diseases. Families of every
condition in life, and in every section of the
country, are adopting ,Holloways' Pills as
the one sole remedy for complaints of the
stomach, liver, and bowles, and disearding all
the nostrums in which they once placed con-
fidence. Thus does grand remedy, which
controies and regulates the secretions, the
circulation, and the whole, aiimcntary sys-
TEN, conquer Doubt prejudices and interss-
ted opposition, as well as a aost of diseases
which heretofore bid defiance to'anedicai
skill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

| will attend in persop or BY Deputy nj the place
OF holding Elections in each Of the iowushios on
the following days. for the purpose Of receiving
Taxes. Smith township, Monday. October Sd
Washington township, Tuesday, oct. 4; Wayne
township, Wednesday October 5; Somerset town
ship. Thursday. October 6; Warren tp., Friday. 4;
Goshen tp Saturday, Oct 8; Colerain tp Monday,
October 10; Wheeling tp. "Wednesday, October y;
Flushing ip. Thursday, oc,ober "a; Kirswood p.
Friday, October ID; Union tp, Saturday OCT, Is;
York ip. Tuesday, October is; Mead, "Wednesday,
0cio"er IS; Puliney, Thursday; Octohera ae eeass.
Friday, October sli Richhad, Saturday, Oct sa'
and from the las. named day until the eoth OF Dec.
will attend q, my ofieeia 81 Clairsvifie, for the
purpose oi receiviag taxes,
do hereby ne,ify the rax,paysrs that viii re:
duire one.ihhof the tax in specie, and also all
Road tsxreceipls must be paid in before the TWEEN
ueth Of December or they will be lost by the hold
as the law viii not permit them to be paid in
afie: that day. Bills on the State Bank OF Ohio,
and nshe Northwestern Bank iof vigiaia. and
The Merehan,s and Mechanics Bank Of Wheel
Ing will be received in payment Of tax:
b JOHN TWlNEM, Treasurer.
September -, 1859.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

nTThe Hammonton Farmer-a newspaper de-
voted to Literature and Agriculture. also setting
forth full accounts OF the new ttlemenI at Ham,
monion. in New Jersey, can be subscribed tor at
only 25 cents per annum. ,f..s.
incldse postage stamps for the amount. Address
ID Editor OF The Farmer. HammontoR Post Office,
Atlantic 60 New Jersey. Tboss wishing cheap
land, Of the best quality, In one OF the hea lthies
and most delightful climates in the Union, where
crops arc never cut down BY the fros,s the terrible
scourgo Of the North see advertisement OF Ham.
nortnn Lands Cru
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

CHuRcH DEDIcA-Ios. The Presbytsrian;
Church in Barnesyille, win be, dedicated on.
Saturday the first day of October, proximo.
The series of meetings, Which will be-, pro.
tracted till Monday night, wills scemmeucel
on Friday eve ning-Rev. John Mefat in
the pulpit. The Rev, w. M Grimes will
preach the Dedication Sermon The Sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper will de sdminis-r
teredont the Sabbath fOllowing.--Barnssvilk
Inteliigencer .-i - .,.4l q. II, ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22
What a Wonder!

The cadiz Sentinel Of last week had no.
thing in it particularly vulgar. The Editor
must be picking himself up trying to con-
vince the people that ii is possible Tor him to
be decent he saw fit. Well now Charlie that
will be hard to do, you are too well known.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

State. They have their securities upon
their bonds, and these and their party friends
are interested in befriending and defending
them. They have party friends in the legis-
lature, and all they have to do is to hurry to
the Legislature and get released. Ii you
wanted anything to demonstrate the want
Of sect;rity Of what is called the Sub-Tress.
ury system, you have it in this.-Cia. GAG.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

GA great riot occurred at Manchester,
n. H., between the firemen. who were hold
ing parade, and lot of rowdies and gamb-
lers whose de the firemen were determin-
ed TO break up. There were no lives lost
but considerable amount of properly do
stroyed #
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

GHenry Winter Davis in speech at
Baltimore, replied 10 the charge that he
symphathized with the Republicans by say
ing that Maryland is Free as well as a
Slave State, and her interests are more with
the North than the South.''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

6The Democracy of Massachusetts,
nominated Gen. B. F. Butler for Governor.
There was quite contest between the
Douglas and anti -Douglssites which resulted
in favor Of the former, not only in the nomi-
nsricns, but in the appointment of delegates
to Charleston.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

@Phillips, Sampson g. Co., Publishers
of the Atlantic have suspended. Two
members of the firm have died within two
months, which fact has led to the present
embarrassment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

0TGen. Scott, by order of the President
starts Immediately for the Pacific coast TO
adjust differences between this and the
British Government.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

Gran extensive fire occurred in Altebora
Massachusetts,, September 18th. The loss
is estimated at $40 900.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

6Ths Stark county treasury, under
Democratic rule has run short of funds
There is some one to- blame. Who is it!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

GrGraps growers Gun carry on their business
most successfully at Hammonlon, Tree from irosis.
Some forty Vineyards set out the pnst season. SEQ
advertisement ol Hammonton Lands, in another
column 6ni
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

just one Word on the Sub Treasury.
The democratic Legislature after two
long sessions Of hard labor braught forth
law. which in their estimate is the very
essence of perfection; and taking this for
granted, which by the way is silly absur-
dity, they begin to make great ado about the
perfections of this their last born prodigy.
They confidently expect to beat Mr.. Denni-
son becauae he dared 10 take exception to
this measure. -r iii i2'7 fa-
Now let US look at one effect this law
will have The payments from the county
Treasurers by gradual system are to be re-
duced to specie. In other words the Treas
urer must have the hard money to pay all
the officers while the poor people will have
to scrape and scratch to keep soul and body
together and get enough gold and silver tc
pay their taxes. How can the Treasurer
pay out nothing but specie if the specie is
uUt pbiu III. 1lOW Oy Auh oPNA
the Banks, Is it not scheme to grind the
people and crush the whole Banking system!
Lee the people take considerate look al
this law and do not be GU lied by mere
preterse. The great cry is, "keep the mon.
ey out of the Banks" Now. will common
reason tell why the money is not as safe in
the Banks, with all their security, as in the
hands of the county Treasurer with com.
para,ively meager bonds! Ale Banks as
likely to be robbed as Treasurers, and il
robbed would a Democratic Les islature be
as likely 10 release The BANK nom the oJli-
gstion of paying, as they were in the case
of the Cos hocton robberyl There without
the semblcnce Of investigation the State
assumed the loss. We charge it a fraud upon
tine State. What does the Gazette think OF
this law, in part and whole. bag q -.f.. g..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

g>TAl wanting Farms in delightful climate,
rich soil, and secure from rosts udver tsement
Of ilummonton Lands in another column 6m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

@TweIve of Dan Rice's circus horses
were burned in the stable at Easton, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22
State Board of fuualization.

The people of this District should be
careful not to overlook the important cfiice
of Member of State Board of Equalization,
Mr. Remage is SO well known in this coun-
ty that it is needless to say anything about
him. He is Just the man for the office. Mr..
Ramage mas the confidence of the people in
this county, and we feel confident will get a
strong vote here We are glad that we
can say to our Harrison county friends, that
in voting Tor our joint candidate they vote
for q man that will do honor TO them. In
relation to the importance of the ofiice the
!SteubeurilIe Herald say:
One of the mos. important Offices to be
voted for, at the coming October election,
is that of the State Board of Equalization.
1t is an Office in which every man who holds
property is interested-directly and pecuni-
arily.
The Board is composed of one member
from each Senatorial District in the State,
except the first District, (the county of
Hamilton) which is entitled to three. The
duty of the Board is TO take. the valuation
of The property in each county Of the State
-as made by the assessors-and go equalize
the value of one with another, that each
county shall pay an equitable proportion OF
the taxes.
Properly holders Of Ohio, will therefore
learn, that upon the Stale Board Of Equali-
zation-which is elected every six years.
and assemblies on the first Monday of No.
vember-deyolves the important duty Of
fixing the average value of TAXATION,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22
TA@E~
FOR THE YEAR 1859.

F'HE RATES OF TAXES in Belmont county,
i fol the year 1859, are as follows:re frf,y,'
STATE LEVY. sS C. ~ on each 500.
For the support Of the State -
Government, including
the ordinary expenses Of y r--G3 -. ~
the Public Benevolent In a.f--,-.i5 81. SID.
stitutions and prosecution -
OF work on public build- '- SIS ~ esiA~
ings os q aeiteaf % 'o7 o. do .; do
For payment of Interest on ,,, s.f, .,,;-.,,, ---
State Debt o O3 s. do do
For payment Of Piincipal & e -fSlGt" 59-i1Hi
Interest OF temporary loan v-9-5a.
OF 1858 % fe9 o. do do
Fos State Com Sch Fund 0 IS o do do
For Dist. Sch. Library fund z6l 0soo do do
te tr - -1f11ss stf
Total State Levy o IS 5 do do
COUNTY LEVIES t-'- '''si' iHHi @'ia .
For county Revenue t o Iz 5 do "a do
Poor Fund. as ar o o6 o do Cd do
Road Fund OF o do do
Bridge Fund o n2 s. do do
Int on Railroad Bond O4 o do do
Total county Levy o % o do do
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-09-22

frTo all wanting FaTms-scc advertisement Of
Iaminonien. Lands 6n
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12
From, Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-I'he following is
the amendment to the Cuba bill, offered by
Senator Wilson:
WHEREAS, q reciprocal commercial intercourse
among nations provides mutual prosperity
and IS the safest guarantee of permanent
pence and whereas, il is not the policy of
Tue Uni!ed states to desppil any nation Of
her possessions however riet. or y~aluabte,
but 10 cultivate with all uaiinns the most
friendly and unrestricted commercial rela-
tons; aud whereas, the unfriend!y policy
adopted by Spain against the trade and
commerce of the United States with the
island Of Cuba, forcing the adoption of a
similar policy b. the United States towards
heFseif iTtHalrs The benefits which would
oihei wise result to both nations from the
trade and commerce between the United
States and Cuba ; and whereas, a treaty bv
negotiation for the removal of all illiberal
aud unjust restrictions upon the trade and
commercial intercourse between this country
aud The island of Cuba and every ration
upon this continent is most Bile
therefore,
BE II ENACTED, That The President be an.
therized and requested to open negotiations
with Spain, aud the nations south OF the
United States on this continent. for The re.
moval 81 all unjust aud iilibetai restrictions I'd
the trade ard commerce between them and
their dependencies and the United States, and
to delray The necessary expenses of sacf, nepo.
t~iations the sum of $4,000 is hereby appro-
piated.
The Pennsylvania and other members. rep.
fesenftns dtterent parties, voted with those
fasarahte to the revival OF the tariff Of 1916,
On Mr.. Hughes Intellectual motion TO suspend
the rules to enable him 10 introduce a bill for
mat purpose. Some. while opposed to the bill,
lhe'isht u Wonid atHatd a basis for a different
measure. he Southern members. embracing
the extremists, the Massachusetts members,
alitf gentlemen ff7a, nearly aif the other sec
tisls, opposed the motion.
ite fannof that all the available naval force,
intending the U. $. ship Nineenne-, has been
o'aetea To tsfc tnlt, seems strengthened by L
remark MATE by the Chairman Of tie Com
mtttee on Ways and Means to-day, thai his
American sea, as he termed il. belongs to us.
aai that we will and must exercise cou,rol
over i. The IeSt arrival tfua Niexic, Viii
Il l. anticipated, bring highly important intel
lls,'ilee u connection with The French and
English ileets, and requiring d laraer Anesi-
can naval iafce than heretofore in that quarter
he special committee appointed To inyesti-
gaie lie charge Of corruption against alr,
Soaring, have made 4 report hut as il was
lini,ieuiateiy sent to the printer. there was no.
opportunity TO examine lis contents. bat on
The authority Of The statement 1t a member Of
Inc committee, II appears that while tue COM
mtttee unanimously cuncar in ppiHion that tin.
leslimony does not eNcuipaie him, they think
!. ihsilttelehl 10 warrant his expulsion. The
4 AsaH4 G,Eat GAL-.fl4N
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

lHE ADVANTAGES or UREGoN.-0f the mu-
tHal advantage which will result from the adj
mission Of Oregon into the Union there cannot
be The slightest question. She is destined vel
to be the CIV England Of the West. She has
plenty vi water power. lumber aud fisheries.
aud, shonid The gold discoveries Of Frazer river
and Washington not draw of the emigration,
Will be settled rapidly, and bslore Washington.
The territorial extent Of Oregon at present has
an area Of 10000, square miles, aud is bounded
on the north by Washington Territory, east
BY The Rocky Mountains, south by Utah aud
California, aud west by the Pacific. 1t il $50
mi'es in length and I50 in width. 1t formerly
had the additional area Of Washington Terri
tory which was cut ott Of it, Amounting 10
l23,022 slnare miles. The new State is liyi-
ded into three portions-thc upper country.
between the Blue and Rocky Mountains, the
middle country, extending from the Bue to
the Cascade Mountains. ard lie lower cnugtry
adjoining The ocean. II has large agricultural
and mineral advantages, which have never vet
been developed, and. according tn he message
Of the Governor last July. is wei! worthy Of
being Q State Of this Union. Hear what the
Governor says:
I" Oregon is probably one of the most at
'i"N'''N FN'tSts VI tvs .eDItU u IierlCul g0!tti-
pent, AT once beautiful and picturesque, with a
healthy and salubrions climate, well atlapted 10
The production Of all the cereals and most of
the ulller grains common to The United States.
q ssab9ard Of some three hundred miles, with
numerous bar,ars and iacNtausGibie fisheries !:
arabic land sufficient to supply ihree millions
OF souls with bfeaii grazing hand s~naicieni 10
supply twlce that nasiber with meats praba.
bly, no cnnulry better adapted to the p%roluc-
ton Of wool. lax AID hemp, AND it is admitted
that Oregon eSeels in her growth If frnit her
mountains are covered with the finest of timber,
aad tinder.aid with god. and recent discpyeries
show that we are not without "a gnnd!y sanrly
81 tiule aud cHal her streams uiflr3 seTip. Or
NE best water ~risileses in the World aad her
riYtfs are lftTigab5e ter steamboats, al an fines
Of the year. ungpn ought and migh, De NJ,
exporting eonniry, (yct, on The con-
tfary, she imports many articles that might be
manufactured III the country thereby increas.
hg her. prosperity, growth and impnrtanee
Ny hen our people become a munufacturino
people. when they produce those articles IF
fur which they are so eminentlv capa-
Die when eur exports shall equal or ~oveshal.
ance our imports, then, and no, until then.
VIII Oregon become tfaiy great
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

WEATHER.--On last Sunday morning a
heavy thunder storm passed over the north
western portion Of our parish, accompanied
with 4 perfect leluge Of rain, during the fall
Of which The thermometer stood ut 80 q
cool Southwestern prevailed in the evening and
all the day on Monday, on Tuesday morning a
light frost was aerceptibie. From Tuesday up to
yesterday morning the weather was pleasant
and delightful. AT the moment of going to
press, 4 bracing nor,her ii prevailing. which
from tie present indications will be succeeded
ny light frost III the morning.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

FRsScu ~PReF,RsrfuSs FoR War-Tbe
tafs correspondent pf the NewYnrk Com
'mereial Advertiser IN his letter If Feb. 3,
writes thai the war excitement has not d.
m,n'Shed' although II is difficult to STE upon
what the public mind sests. lie adds:
The fact bat France is preparing Tor war.
rs perhans. after ali, the circumstances which
most alarms The public, fhf hal she Is prerar.
ing there can be no doubt. But the safe of
affairs IN Italy Is saefit that she obliged by her
position TO maintain a constant slate Of prepa-
ration, without the necessary Inference that
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

Cor, SAyD1DaF.-lNe sincerely regret to in
form the numerous fricnd- Of this popular
gentleman, that he will not be u candidate for
Governor, as some had supposed. If Col.
sandidge wenld allow his name to 60 before
the Convention, he wonla Grove a formidable
competitor 10 any Whn might oppose him. He
is strong in the affections Of The people, and
surpassed by none as a man Of The most spot
less purity and integrity. We are also Ia
formed that Col, sandiage will not suffer his
name to b, brought before the peaple for
re election To Goperess. r. ....'. r.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

DESTRUCTIVE FIaE Ar PL,egrs,SE.-The
fiaquemine Gazette and Sentinel, of The 5th
inst, says:
Our citizens were awakened yesterday mora.
ing. about 3 O'Clock, by the cry appalling.
where II is frequently heard, bat which carries
with II q pauic When heard in the dead Of n; hi
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

WASHINGTON, March 5.-i'he President says
that If after consulting with the Postmaster
General, (wlio is not yet sufficiently recovered
from his recent attack Of Illness to attend 10
the duties Of his Department. lie finds that the
Pos Ole Department is entirely crippled by
the failure Of Congress to provide for lie
Deficiencies of the department, he will convene
an eNtra session Of the Tbirty,siNth Congress,
probably in thesinnnth of Jn4ie.
The Treasury Department ia abont issuing
orders to cut down all expenditures TO the
lowest practicable point.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12
Huaabh

STATE OF L0GiSIANA -Dis,rict Cont
~ Parish Of st. Landry. +. No. SoGi =. Estate Of
Patrick Woods, deceased.
MIcnAHL Woans, of the Parish Of 81. Landry
Administrator Of the estate Of Patrick Woods, dc.
geased, late Of saieI Parish. having tilea a second
ttblcau Of classification Il debts, and tal,le4l Of
Distribution, among creditors and heirs, and a final
account Of his administration Of said estate, 40.
c9mpan,ed ~ his petitisn praying that the same
my 0e hoinoioEated iiBd confirmed; And whereas,
the pray yer Of said petition has been glahtcd bv nm
order Of Court dated March II, 1859.
NOW thereieTe, notice is hereby given TO all per.
sons Interested to siiow cause, if any they have.
within thirty days from the date hereof, why said
tap,s%9 Slptla hot be hofn9logated and confirmed.
Clerks Office, opelonsas, March 10, 1853.
LIS. LASNRAPES, Clerk.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

X a. MORTALITY as a candidate for Constable to
III the unexpired term Of McHcnry Husbands. in
the first Old Police Jury Ward. Election on the
9Th day Of March.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

HsNe are authorized to nnonnce the
Hon. ALBERT VOORHEES, Of St. Martins, as a
candidate fur The oaire Of Associate Justice Of the
sapreneTc Court, for the Third District. Election in
April next.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

a SUSPICIOUS SilawER Ar yrrKserps
Vicksburg, March There was a heavy raj,
sa9sm mere Yesterday, with a repetition Of the
sulphur shower, whiei, We experienced a few
Gays SINCE, leaving the ground with a yellowish
powder. Inc thermometer, AT the time Of the
soo"er' was standing at so. To-day the wind
AZ, s u
tonr report does mol say whether there was
. sh'ei q birthstone during the shower 4
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-03-12

Ess ALBERT DEJEAN is an independ-
ent candidate for Clerk Of the District Court of the
Parish Of ST. Landry. Election in November next.