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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
The voice of a Patriot.
nee OF The N. Y. Tribune.


WASHINGTON CITY, March 10, 1861.
In crisis like the present, when she navy
and army have exhibited SO many apostate
sons, it is cheering to find such loyalty to
the union as is indicated by the following ex-
tract from o private letter of Commodore
Montgomery, Flag Officer Of the Pacific
squadron. 1t will be remembered that this
gallant officer was the first to raise the
Americanfag on the Pacific, and subsequent
ly lost two sons in the war with Mexico. As
patriot, an officer, and gentleman, he is
SIMS pcur, sans reproche, ct sans tdche. Com
modore Montgomery says:
II honestly bclieyc, under an nll-wise
Providence. that great and permanent good
to the Union, under our present glorious
Constitution, will result from our present agi
tation. / glory in the patriotic course pur
sued by Major Anderson. For my own part
knowing and having acknowledged no obi
CATION but that which / solemnly swore to thu
Constitution & Union, nearly fifty years ago
it would indeed be humiliating to be nov
reduced to the position of being citizen o
a seeding section Of our country, and Will,
two stars and stripes of our proud flag shal
be found together, shall adhere to it will
my whole heart, affection and devotion.
81 have great hopes in the wisdom, pa
triotism, and strong sense OF Mr.. Lincoln
(who may by an all-wise Providence have
been reared for the present crisis in our his
tory. That the Union will endure, an,
arise from her present difficulties in greater
strength and permanency-I will say il
greater glory than ever--I fully believe"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
Interesting from Charleston
Major AndersOn's Loyalty,

A Charle ton correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Inquirer writes:
l cannot refrain from telling you what
came to my knowledge, in very direct way
respecting the former: 1t is well known
fact that Jefferson Davis and Gov Pickens
have been continually corresponding with
him and Ihappento know, from one of the
aids Gov. Piokens, that the last proposition
made to him was to resign his command in the
United States Army, and accept the position
of Brigadier General in the Southern Army.
My. informant, who is a man with very
high sense of honor, and one who very much
ts me that HSdersoe sAfpa imeSaSfe; aSTSef
and indignantly rejected the offer, and gave
his correspondent to understand that he had
hoped that their former knowledge of his
character as soldier would have prevented
any such propositions from being presented
to him. The people here were very anxious
when they discovered that there was INC
back down" in the Major, to stop his mar
keting supplies, and to commence starving
him out; but they have been continued BY
the express desire of JEFF. Davis, who wa.
always on terms Of personal friendship will
the Major--and SO lately as this mornieg hi,
boat brought good supply of poultry, veg
etables, and other Of the good things Of life
A TRAIToRous NORTHERN PARsoN.
The Rev. Mr.. Van Dyke, of Brooklyn
went yesterday to Morris Island, with Mr.
Peck-the gentleman who entertains him
and sundry white neck clothed fre-eatcrs
amongst them that queer individual, Par
son Yates, botter known as the Fighting
parson., Mr.. Van Dyke is said to hav'
watched tho PREPARATIONS for slaughteriry
Major Anderson without word Of protest
His only expressions were satisfaction a
their complete and invincible character.
Willyou kindly ask your neighbors at Brook
lyn whether or not they want this gentleman
back?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28

more abolition traps. All good Union men must stand
firm now, and work together for concession and com
promise for the sake Of the union.-Independen Re
publican.
The notice above referred to was sent to
this office, with copy for the Independent
Republican and Gazette, by the leading Bel
man of Smith Township; who, with many
others in that party, Is not quite ready fol
delivery to the Democratic party, under the
sale recently made by Charlesworth, Clark,
Umstead & Co. These gents will find some
trouble in delivering the Bell men according
to contract. There are many good, honest
Wings amongst them who are not willing
for the sake Of getting few petty township
Offices, to forsake all their principles, at tht
bidding Of these plant tools Of the Pro
Slavery Democracy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL DIFFICULTY
WITH THE SOUTHERN CoNrEDERAcY.-Pat-
rick McCluskey, of unmstakable Hibernian
origin, was arraigned before the Police jus
tice, q day or two ago, in Brooklyn, N. Y,
on charge Of intoxication. He denied the
right of the Court to try him, as he was q
citizen of the Southern Confederacy, in proot
of which he pulled small Palmetto flag ou,
of his pocket and fourished it deiiantly be
fore the Justice The Court, however, die
not recognize the right of secession, individ
ually or by States, so Patrick was convicted
fined $40 and costs, and in default of pay
ment was sent ojail for ten days, protesting
vehemently that 1T would be the occasion o
war" between the United States and the
Confederate States Of America. IN. Y.
Advertiser.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
Tuner Removed.
BuRR'eErArroN. ManIb I2.

= BgRk eATATI0N, MarCh IL, 1861.
Mr.. EDrB6Ma Plea4e permit me to report
a Surgical operation through your paper.
Some time ago q Tumor commenced grow
ing on the left side of my neck, Immediately
in contact with and dipping inward behind
the large artery and vein. It grew rapidly
and to considerable size, having an uneven
or projecting surface, adding much to my
discomfort by its situation, size and appear
ance. Wishing to get rid of it consulted
several Physicians, some of whom said,
owing to its situation around the Blood
vessels, it could not be taken out by any
Surgeon of this neighborhood, while others
said it was malignant, and ifit was taken
out would soon grow again. 1 finally con-
suited DR.. Estep, who said it was not ma
lignant and that he could take it out safely.
The operation was agreed to, and day fol-
it set. When the time arrived was brought
under the influence of Chloroform, and Q
Tumor weighing three ounces removed with
out pain, but little loss of blood, and with
out any bad consequences following, and
am now confident it will not grow again.
Gratitude to the Doctor for his judgmen
and skill in thus freeing me from so cumber
some and unashcly tuufor, prompts me I,
give the case publicity.
AMANDA JANE ANDREWS.
***The above should have appearcdin ou
paper of last week, but was mislaid, and w
were unable to put our hands upon it unit
after our paper had gone to press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28

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Messrs. CHURCH dupont, ofNew York,
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tors of the world-renowned DIR. EATON's In.
rANTILE CORDIAL, an article which every
Mother should have in her medicine closet
in case of need; and containing, as it does,
no paregoric or opiate of any kind, ii can be
relied upon with the utmost confidence, and
will be found an invaluable specific In al
cases of infantile complaints. --[Ohio State
Journal, Columbus
H@-See advertisement For sale by l. H.
Patterson, Agent, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
marl4ly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28

In the last four years Judge Okey has held
court 454 days, or an average of ll3I days,
each year. In the past two years Judge
Evans has held Court 239 days, or an aver
age of ll63 days per year.
The object of this report was to make an
attempt to reduce the number of Judges in
the State. To this end bill was intro
duced, which, so far as the Eighth Judicial
District is concerned, provides as follows
That from and after the I'd Tuesday of
February 1862, there shall be only three
judges of the court of common pleas for the
eighth judicial district"
THAT at the general election for State and
county officers for the year 1861 there shall
not be elected any judge of the court Of
common pleas for the first subdivision of the
eight judicial district" a.
THAT the judge of the court of common
pleas, elected under and by virtue of the act
of April 12, 1858, emitted can act to au.
thorize the election of an additional Judge
of the court of common pleas of the eighth
judicial district" shall be and is hereby re-
quired to act and serve as the Judge Of the
courto common pleas in and for the frs
subdivision of said eighth judicial district
from and after the2 Tuesday of February
1867. And any vacancy that may occur il
the office OF such judge, elected under the
act aforesaid, whether by expiration of hi
term OF service or otherwise, shall be fillet
according to law. But in all cases of an elec
ton to fill any such vacancy, the same shal
be done BY the electors of the first subdivis
ion Of said eighth judicial district
This bill proposes radical changes in tn,
number OF judges in the State, and will elici
IN nj L -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
SENATOR CHAsE's LETTER OF
REsIGNATION.
The following Is Mr.. Chase's letter, re-
signing his seat in the United States Senate !;

WAsnNoros, March o, 1861.
Sin; VIII you have the goodness TO make known 10
the General Assembly my resignation Of the Office o
Senator Of the United sn,es from the State Of Ohio oi
which shnl Immediately notify the President Of the
scnac !, would be far moro consonan, with my wishes
TO remain The post 10 which s people Of Ohio through
the General Assembly saw at 10 call me. Deeply In
debed TO their generosity for repeated marks Of conf
dence profoundly grateful for the indulgcn, eonsidera
ton with which my endeavors 10 promote their interests
have ever been regarded by them, II s impossible for
10 prefer any other service to theirs.
hut tho President has thought ct to cal!,ne another
sphere Of duty, laborious srdaous aud fuller
by far Of pepsxins responsibilities. have sought TO
avoid Il, and would now gladly decline |, III might,
find II, however, impossible 70 do wi,hou, seeming to
shrink from eares aud lahore for tho good, which
csnno, be honoraby shnnnsd shall accept therefore,
these new duiies, greatly disirusins my own abies,
but hunbly invoking Divine aid and guidance shall
hope that my decision will meet the approval Of the Gen.
sral Assembly and people Of Ohio, and shall greatly
oice ifby constant application cmy hos, powers In the
service Of the whole country, shall succeed in conribu
ting anything TO that common welfare ~ which Ohio has
an interest," hardly inferior 10 that any other Of the
States Of the Union. have the honor TO bo with very
great respect
Yours truly s.P. CHASE
To His Excsllency, WILLIAM DKSsBow, Governor o
Ohio. sH
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
State of Ohio, Belmont Co., IS.

Probate Court in and for said County-Pe-
tition filed for an Order to Sell Real Estate.
BOHN JACKSON, Administrator of
81 Thomas Jackson, deceased. with the will
annexed, hled this petition IN said cour! ieI an
order to sc al estate hereinafter described, 10
pay certain lsgacies anc debts Of said Estate, on
the 18th day OF February, 1851. %
Notice is hereby given TO the n0n-resident de-
iendants, 10 viii: William Jackson, Rebecca Ma
gle aud Franklin Nage, her husband, OF the
State of Iowa, James Jackson, Of the State OF
Kansas, William nj. Wilson, OF the State oil viz
ginia, and Elizabeth Matson and Aaron Mateon;
hsr husband, oil the State of Nil. nescta, and III
Joined as defendants, with Joseph jackson, John
Jackson. Jr, Thomas Jackson, Mary McMasiers
and DIR William M cMaslere. her husband. Lydia
Weekly and ELoch G. Weekly be-, husband ".
minor children OF Thomas Wilson, deceased,.
George Wilson, John Wilson, Charles Wiisonr
BARBARA Wilson and Thomas II Genin,. Esq., Oh
Belmont county, Ohio, and Andrew Jackson, -
Samuel Jackson, thomasJ Hal ssa lisaoe.n
Pearson, of Monroe county, Ohio. The on5ech
and prayer OF the petition 10 10 obtain an order e
sell the following real estate, situate lying and
being in Smith township, Belmont county, Ohio.
adjoining the town Of Centreville, Ia said county,
the North end Of the tract Of land owned and
occupied by the lutte Thomas Jackson, IN MS iife-
time, II being the remainder offs certain quarter
Of section o flsnd granted and conveyed BY James
Monroe, President OF the United States, BY his
10Th day Of August, A D., 1924, and recorded in
volume AZ, psge s46 Said remainder Of tie ssA
North end contains II acres, be the same more
or less Reference to said petition will fully e.
plain where full and accurate description ere.
given from the original patent. All OF the said
defendants are further notified that unlsss thew
appear and answer said petition BY the sixth day
of April next A. D., 1861, tha. said petition will
be taken as true, and an order ofsale Of the pre-
n,ts ord inolv
- JOHN JACKSON,
Administi aior with the will annexed,
By his attorney, Wm, T. 6impsop.,.
February 81, 1891, 6w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
Letter from Columbus.

senator elected ut iast--A good sup
perniA peri !, National SonXenti2n-Dhic
diciai labor In tGo c,. gtR disari
change i'm the number ofthe j Judges
COLUMBUS, March 23d 1861.
DEAR CHRONICLE: The long Senatoria
contest is at last concluded, and firmly be
lieve, that, outside of the large number o.
professional politicians and their immediate
influence, that an overwhelming majority Of
the people of Ohio are highly gratifod with
the selection of Mr., Sherman. Much bit
terness Of feeling was engendered between
the friends Of tAe several candidates, but
when it is all siifed, it turns out to be moth
ing more serious than mere personal prefer.
ences, and the question of location. Some
Of the Wade men are somewhat exercised
that Northern Ohio man, should have
been elected, as there is a strong probability
that Southern Ohio win contest Mr.. Wade
reelection.
At the caucus on Wednesday night there
were 26 ballots, on the last of which Mr..
Sherman received forty three votes-forty
two votes being necessary to choice. Al
the announcement of Mr.. Shcrman's Eortl
second vote, his friends, who had stuck tS
him through thick and thin, went almost
wild with joy, and the rotunda of the State
House never rung with such excited yelps,
cheers and gratplations. Mr.. Sherman
himself arrived here on Monday last, and 4
is supposed that his presence here contribu
ted much to his success.
A pleasant gathering of the members OF
the Legislature and sojourning strangeys wa.
held at Ambos' hall on Thursday ejenipp
at the invitation Of Mr. Sherman friends
where q general good time was had, and al
distracting diffeebces were forgotten in
"A glass Of good old champagne wine
MIR. Sherman proceeded to Washington
City on the afternoon train on Thursday, and
has taken his seat In the present Senate.
Ohio now has two Senators of which she
has just reason to be proud, and though no
admirer of Mr.. Sherman claims for him
equal talents with Mr.. Chase, yet in the
brilliant galaxy oftalent in the y. s. Sen
alto, Mr.. Shermans solid worth, his untirinp
industry, and his thorough knowledge ofthe
affairs Of our country win place him in the
front rank Of Senators.
The yexed question Of the election Of Sen
ator being finally disposed Of, il is now fair
to presume that the Legislature will take
hold Of the solid business Of the session. II
is hardly probable that an adjournment can
be reached before the middle of April.
A resolution passed the House on Thurs
day, which had previously passed the SEN
ate, in favor Of calling Convention Of the
States to amend tho Constistution Of the
United States, kg a. vote Of 63 yeas to %
Maya Those Ek2s xotsdS In tAe negative
were all Repubiid s While u Republicans
voted in the afijfmatiye,' An attempt was
made IN recons;aav, tf,a, vofe hv which Az
resolution was passed., on Friday, but Il was
nsgatived by abott tho same vote by which
the resolution was adopted e.
Much interest i manifested in the various
appointments Of Ohio mon 70 office, by the
several Departmental at Washington, and
while every new announcement is greeted
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
DEMORALIZED DEMOCRACY

In the last contest the Democratic party,
on account of its fearful degeneracy, receiv-
ed terrible rebuke from the people Of the
whole country, the effect of which was to
strip that party Of all place and patronage,
and drive from position the thousands OF
hungry feeders at the public crib, who have
all their lives been dependent upon Office
for eirsupport. This was fearful stroke,
and those who received it were unwilling,
like honest men to go to work for living;
but with avidity they abandon all principle
and get down ON their knees to worship at
the shrine Of every faction, and plead like
hungry wolves for union Of all parties and
factions against the Republican party
hoping thereby to secure to themselves once
moro the patronage of Office, and the spoils
they 40 much love. This must be humilia-
ting indeed to that portion of the party who
have always acted from principle and sense
ofduty; weknow there are hundreds ofmen
in the Democratic party who have adhered
to its fortunes because they believed its lead
ers were more intent upon carrying out what
they have regarded as the principles Of the
party than Of personal agsrandizement The
eyes Of these men, however, have been
opened by the recent acts Of their would be
leaders, who, in the last hours Of their
dying party, robbed the treasury, domoral-
izcd the Government, gave aid and comfort
to treason, and then abandoned the principles
Of the party to seek an alliance with those
who were mot Of the household of faith, "
in order to advance their personal interests
and the mutterings can now be heard from
many an honest heart, "this is not the
Democratic party was taught to respect
and support--demoralized in its character
aud power, and under the control of those
who were its former enemies, It canno long
er claim my support"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28

our Territories, and that he there hold them,
in defiance of Congress, Territorial Legis-
lature, or any other power, so long as the
Territory is out of the Union as State; so
that If the poor laboring man Of the North
or the South should go there to make an
honest living by the Sweat of his brow,
he must do itin the "cold shadow ofthe slave
owners CASTLE" or not at all This is the
first great fundamental principle, or condi-
ton, upch which Hcaton, Charlesworth Il
Co. propose to save our Government from
destruction. recognition of everything the
South ever claimed upon the question of
Slavery in the Territories.
mo coercion of the seceodlng States is
to be another fundamental principle, or con-
dition, of our safety. No matter how un-
reasonable the seeding States may act; no
matter how much of our property they may
steal and destroy; no matter though they
may attempt to seize the very archives OF
the Governmcnt-they must not be Co
erced"-they must have full permission to
20 on in their wild career of folly, and we
must quietly submit to every and all insults
These are two of the fundamentals Of thi'
new organization that is fast getting into
shape in our county, under the guidance o
meaner disunionists than any that infest th'
Southern States. Heaton, Charlesworth
Co. are. disunionists and Slavery extension
lists Just simply because tho Republican par
ty is opposed to the further extension O
Slavery, and is in favor Of preserving tn
Union as it's Upon this platform they ar
trying to rally the Democracy and Bell me
of this county. We do not believe the sen
timents ofthe masses of either of these pal
ties are with them in their cravcn-heartc
position; at least, we know many good mer
of both parties, who are not with them.
To the Republican party We would say
You have your opponents in position tho
4 they cannot sustain before the people O
Belmont county. All you have to do il
keep ,,ostecl-let your friends and neighbol
know the difference between the "Missou
}, Compromise" and the Crittenden Amen'
+ ment." Show them the result Of yieldir
e to the disunion pressure ofthe Bell-Everet
: Locofoco party in our midst If we have
,. Government, we must sustain it; we mu
ID defend our Executive in the execution Of d
laws live yield to this Pro-Slavery di
!, union pressure once, We must yield agai
S. Our Government is worth sustaining: let
}" do it, then, mildly, but firmly, and the sobe
second thought of the people will sustain u
q and overwhelm the Slavery-Extension-N N
:, Coercionists with ignoble defeat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
Letter from India.
An Hour in n Magistrate's Office

Correspondence OF the Chronicle
Some weeks ago, while spending few
days with magistrate, l happened in hi.
office fora short time while few cases were
being tried, and thinking that the reader.
of the CHRONICLE might wish to have lit,
tleinsight into the workings of justice in thi.
country, | have concluded to write q short
sketch of what | saw and heard on that occa
sion.
The magistrate was located temporaril,
at great native fair, and was living in Q
tent, while his Office was fixed under a large
awning in front. Here he took his break
fast, received visitors, read, wrote, and tran
sacted all his business We had been talk
ing some time, when the magistrate LOOKING
at his watch, started up quickly, saying, q
have few cases to try before go out hunt
ing, so please excuse me. Halloa, here! yo,
surveuchc! A number of clerks and ser
wants made their appearance. Here you
Twill hear those cases manning them) now.
oronna Tho mon;s,ra.o 80, e"...''' ..,
a;uuu ";sou;n - ne I'LL nasns.l"Le, sltting with
u,salh .h III sr i,ls inou'n' anu ms ma. on callst
ob.rro az o IA, man o i,d stn1an ao & clerS reaa TN
nd ha1;nr 'a %oa,, S'o,un on, pIass cup ln !h'
h,d lar, ana das,ns neen arrested was standing
h"a9ounou, a1.u..,s,, a"ya;,f WIZ Ms a;s .riai.
Pisoaer--No, Sahib; your slave never
could do such thing as that.
TT Magss;J'e- AZ. gs.;sh :" here are tne witnesses'
neTre, III, qulcn a.
ne cwner Vi .ne VaP came forward nrst
.,,1au Muyisotno,a ~ tr,',h ,a ooa seeing me will
spGWa. pWans. .ao 1,usn 1n.oai i.n;oouu, no,.
NIL, n~.Js snnas 'tm'S' tho tr,,th S'uou seeing me
VIII SPEAK .ne .ru.h;
ng .nen weha .h om M ~ say Lna' ne was walk
ing apoI' u .mo e.omI ~heu .ne prisoner
sna .nJ ou ,'v .ha. Is IacS where itwai
.,ed S anu anu auJ 0,;, om aa st ne nap ioiowed MN
anu .hat polcTe,Iman Tam oaagn. nim. W
ag,ss.rsaGtsaaO ..s Goa anosner witness, % Hert
truth; CIT, nY,t,.
n"ness-oahip, an khoW a3out thls-
Mag'strdteIoghi Say dod seeing me
VII speak tne ruin. :,
huness-1 our Highhess' only Know
that TINS man. c,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-03-28
Critical situation Of Fort sumter

. The Charleston Correspondent of the New
York Times writes:
informed last night by the officer who
has charge of the Dahlgreon guns at Morris
Island, that with the means now at their COM
mand they can throw two hundred shells per
hour into Fort Sumter How long can Major
Anderson's heroic band of less than ninety
men, all told, resist this horrid fire, from
only one quarter, too2 Palmetto officers of
been reinforced with The utmost ease seven
weeks since, and they are willing to ac-
knowledge that they despised the Govern
mcnt that did not do it, with ample means
at their command then but every one Of
them say now that if the Federal Govern.
ment had the slightest idea of the immense
network that now surrounds Sumter, they
would be utterly mad to attempt coercion in
this harbor.