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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. The

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS. The
board recently appointed for the examination
Of volunteer and army officers have resolved
upon q standard of qualifca tions as follows:
Field officers must understand all that is
required OF company officers, and also bo
able to answer questions regarding evolutions
ofiine, proper conjuncture, the elements of
military engineering the circumstances un-
der which the use Of field artillery is proper
and other such collateral interrogations as
the board Of examiners think proper to pro-
pose.
Company officers must answer orally and
correctly all questions on the manner of in
structing recruits; the use of the manual of
arms, the school Of the soldiers, the position
Of commissioned aud non on-oommissioned
officers In line, and battalion movements. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05

len per cent will be charged entrance fee in d-
vsoh nfi, o. ls class on the first premium ior which the
arncie Is slnended 10 compete, provided the first premium
charge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05

best Call.
I'd best.
SECOND DIvIsIoN-DEvoN GRADES.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05

ApPolNrMEr oy COLONEL. learn
that pr; Joseph Ihoburn, Surgeon Of the
First Virginia Regiment, Just disbanded,
has been rendered the Colonelcy Of the new
First, which Is now being re-organixed. Ii
y hoped and generally believed that the
Doctor will accept the position. He has
shown himself in his brief campaign, a
brave and popular officer, one who will COM
msnd the respect and obedience Of his entire
command. He will be the right man in the
right place. .--lWheeling Intslligencer, goth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05

WHAT VAN BUREN SAYs.-That old
Democratic chief. Martin Van Buren, says
1T is the duty Of all, to raise above party
until the rebellion is put down. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05
Belmont County
FAIR.
To be Held on the Fair Grounds at
R5th. 26th and 21th days of
tSeptember. 1851.
PREMIUM LIST.

hey"The Board resolved that should there
not be sufficient amount of money left af-
ter defraying the expenses of the Fair, to pay
the Premiums awarded in full, the amount
on hand should be paid out in proportion to
the amout of Premiums awarded each indi-
vidual.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

1t is seldom that one sees u more forcibe in
stance Of the pursuit OF knowledge under diff
6culties" than is recorded in the following
sketch Of verdant Connecticut youths first
voyage in steamboat;
His curiosity was unbounded. He examined
here and he scrutinized there; he wormed from
the engineer compulsory lecture on the steam
,ngine and mechanics in general and from the
fireman an essay Vn the power Of white neat
aud the average consumption Of pine wood, 60.
At length his 'inquiring mind was checked
in the Investigations, He had mounted on the
wheelhouse, aud was asking the pilst;
what you doin' That for, Mister what good
does it do
He was here observed by the Captain, who
said in gruil voice.
'Go away from there. Don't you see the
sign? NO talking TO the man al the helm Go
way p
'oh, certain'-yo cs but only wanted to
know-"
well you do know now that you can't talk 10
him-ao just go away
With unwilling willingness the verdant youth
came down; and rs it was soon dark, he present
tly went below but four or five times before no
turned in. he was on deck aud near the wheel
house, cycling it with thoughtful curiosity but
with the Captains rebuff still in his ears ventur-
cd to ask no questions
In the FIRST gray Of morning he was up and
out on deck aud after some hesitation, peroeiV-
ing nobody near save the pilot, who was turning
the wheel as when he had last saw him, he asked
his suppressed question in an oblique style,
somewhat characteristic of his region;
"Wal-goin' it yet, ha? Been at it all night,
he2 A srre'pin on her upY"
What vague ideas Of sore in up to make her
go ahead must have bothered the poor fellows
brain during the night!
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29
wILmIHGTOH. DEL"
Morning, January 20, 1851.



The Grand Jury Of the District Of Columbia
has presented ex.secretary J, b. Floyd for NAL
fsasance in Office, and conspiracy to defraud the
Governmcpt Thompson, late Secretary of tho
Interior, Drinkard, chief clerk Of the War De-
partment, and other high Government officials,
were examined before the jury, and upon their
estimony, and facts derived from the House
Committee in regard to the stolen bonds, that
presentment was made. Startling disclosures Of
the most villsinous frauds are spoken Of, and
the fact is very evident that the secession move
mont was nothing but an attempt to scuttle the
ship after robbingit.
The steamship Ariel arrived at New York on
Friday, with 81 $50, 600 in gold, aud the Cali
fornia and South American mails. Adyjces from
the Mexican COST say that Gen. Vol is fugi-
tive. Gen. Miramon's army was at San Bias.
Governor Weller. the U. S. Minister to Mexico,
had arrived at Acapulco, where Gen. Alyarel
had rendered him an escort to the City Of Mexico
The war operations in New Granada continue t,
be uniavorable 10 the government A decisive
battle was expected to occur soon on the plain
Of Bogoia. A forced government loan is causigl
much excitement at Aspinuall and Panama.
An attempt was to be made to levy an impor
duty on articles for railroad officials.
Gov. Hicks has appointed Hon. Reverdy John
son, Augustus W. Bradford, VIM. F., Colds
borough, John W. Crisfeld, and j, Dixon Roma
(ail devoted Union menl as commissioners I
meet the commissioners appointed by the Legii
lature Of Virginia, at Washington, on the 9TH {
February. These gentlemen represent all sec
lions of the State, including Baltimore city, an
the Eastern and Western shores Of Maryland
The Mississippi Convention has elected deli
gates to the Southern Congress to meet at Mon
gumery, passed an ordinance to raise eigl
regiments Of troops and elected Jefferson Dav
Major General,
A fire at Raccine, Wisconsin, has destroyG
the dry goods establishment of james o. Bartlett
Loss $4,000. Insurance $4,000.
The lower House Of the Rhode Island Legisl
ture has passed, by ayes 40 to noes is, the bi
repeating the personal liberty law. 1t had pr
viOusly passed the Senate, The Governor vi
sign the act, and therefore the repeal is in fa
accomplished.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29
TIE FEEr IN WINTER TIME.

No person can bo well long, whose feet arc
habitually cold while securing to them dryness
and warmth, is the certain means Of removing q
variety of ailments. The feet of some are kept
more comfortable in winter if cotton N worn,
while wooden suits others better. The wise
course, therefore, is for each one to observe for
himself and act accordingly.
Scrupulous cleanliness is essential 10 the
heathful warmth Of the feet ; hence ALL especial
ly those who walk great deal out of doors dur
ing the day in cold weather, should make il a
point to dip both feet iu cold water on rising
every morning., and let them remain half ankle
deep for Il minute at u time, then rub and wise
them dry, dress and move about briskly to warm
them up TO such rs cannot well adopt this
course from any cause, tho next hest plan is to
wash them in warm water just before going to
bed, taking the precaution to dry them by the
fire most thoroughly before retiring this, be-
sides keeping The feet clean, preserves q natural
Eoitness to the skin and has n tendency to pre-
vent aud care corns Many troublesome throat
affection, an many annoying headaches will be
cured il the feet are kept always clean, warm,
oft ahd dry.
The moment the feet are observed to be cold,
III" peroh should hold them to the FIRE with
otoclin oil, until they feel comfortably warm,
Our If the sevrrt dc ded objections to a furnace
heated home, ia the snnt of II place to warm the
feet, tho regi-t'rs being wholly unsuited for that
uTpose Our wealthy citizens do themselves
aud their families great wrong if they fail to
have one room in the house, free for all, where
fire is kept burning from the first day Of Octo-
be- ill lh' hrst gay Of June on a low CRATE on a
level with the hearth; for the closer the fire Is
to the hearth in CRATE, or the floor in n shye,
the more comfortable IL il, and the less heat is
wasted.
Some feet are kept cold by the dampness from
incessanl perspiratiOn, In such cases cork soles
are injurious because they soon become salura..
ted and maintain moisture for a long tine
Soak cork in water for day or two and see.
better plum is 10 put piece of broadoloth the
size Of the foot, hasted it, half an inch thick.
IS OF rurled hair, wear it inside the etoekin,E
the hair touching the sole; remove at night nj
place, it before the FIRE to dry until mornine -
The hair ttilates the skin, thereby warming il
some, aud conducts the dampness to the CLOTH
Scrupulous cleanliness Of feet and stockj,,ga
with hair solcs, are the best means known. 10 1s
of keeping the feet warm when they ara not cold
from decided Ill health. A tight shoe will l,oon
them as cold as oe,' when loose fitting one
will allow them to be comfortable, warm
loose wooden sock over loose shoe, will maintain
more warmth than the thickest a,,le tight fittlns
boot Never start on journey ia wruter' no5l
any other time, with new sboe.-IIairs Tad /!
aai Of Health.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

A lady in the vicinity of Bridgeport, CT, was
IN the habit Of putting out shirts to make, for "A
large clothing establishment, to a number Of wo.
men in the neigbborhood. la the outiing Of
these, there were great many little odds aud
ends OF cloth left over-pieces too small to be of
use, aud the first thought was of cou re 10 toss
them into the fire. "No.' she Reflected; ii
will save them as they accumulate, and perLnps
| may got enough to exchange with the tinman
for somt kitchen article or other" So she let
them lie, housewife like, aud in few weeks
there was quite pile.
Ga day neighbor came in, and on hearing
the destination Of the scraps, advised that they
should be sent to paper-mil, at some little dis
lance. "They will give you three or four cents
u pound for Them" said he, 'and that is better
then exchanging them for tin"
She asked her husbands advice. To him
few rags more or less seemed trivial affair
"Do as you like" said he, laughingly-.i,oy
may have all the money you can make out Of the
rags "
She took him at his word. and in two or tbrs.
mouths, some half dozen barrels OF run, ware
sen, by some one who wss going in the direeiion
Of the papsr-mill. To her surprise and Measure
a new, rusiling Eve dollar bill came bach,
Again the impulse to spend it for some little
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

The work Of disntsgatlon, OF dsfsderation" as it
atsehuiealy called by Of the secession docrair,s
having been accomplished Eve Of the Cotton States
We observe that contemporaries In that quarter ara
nov turning their attention to the task Of demonstrating
new fabric upon the ruins Of the Federal GoyBhment
Il Is very Instructive however to observe that the more
prudent and fAgAcious among Southern euuntrymea
have little faith in the stability Of tho Confederation
which they about to build IN the words OF Mr. Keltt
around "ths central idea Of slavery" that they have Al
ready begun 10 agate for stipulation which shall ex.
presay recognise the Constitution of the Southern
Republic "iha right Of secessonn To this effect that in.
elgent journal, The Augusta (Geo Chronicle and Sen
tiusl in its number Of the 18th Instant holds the follow.
Ing language
South Carolina has already proposed to her sister
States the Constitution Of the late United States and has
appointed her delegates to meet with Others In General
Convention, for the purpose Of organizing new oVern
ment Alabama has also passed resoiution inviting
convention TO meet at her State capitol on the lth Of
February and presume that the deorgia cenyentian
now IN session. Will appoint delegates to the Montgomery
Before Convention ruAkes the appointment ,bss
delegates there are few suggestions desire make to
tnat eedy. Nnen me present Constitution was made
near three quarters Of century ago, 1t supposed BY
is trainers to be perfection IA possible kinc.
that time Tow amendments have been made. but now IL
is seen that We require additional amendments which We
might possibly have had forty nifty years ago. could we
have oreseen our present necessities but which can
not now get We know that the Of this day NAV
possibly not egslate wisely for pustery half cen
tury hence, but we most earnestly desire that the attempt
" made TO put new guarantees and provisions the Con.
,59en TO provide ior the present even ii The
new Confedsrsey rs into nasrsto IVY ~ ,hs s 1eoie .s
yidea additional safeguards sgaina the violence Of clash
'as y iut toi,s, OF supposed Interests,
slasshoidng states sr pa aioss,hsr & nn ts
few years may make them much more dissimiiar than
ns,I e " p,sseas, aud his Of az We desire dis
50 that there can never any eorovs sy.a ss
u NAT each State may TigiaHy isihdralp from he CoIl
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

ornament was checked. "No," she resolved;
tall my rag money shall go into the savings
bank"
Aud into the savings bank it went according
ly. Yeurs rolled by-more rags was saved and
sod-interest and principal accumulated. AT
length an unusual opportunity presented itself
for the purchase Of beautiful gold watch
Forty dollars was the price
al will not ask my husband to withdraw any
necessary funds from his business, she thought,
"but now is the time to make my rag-money
useful w
The gold witch was ENTHUSIASTICALLY with
rays!
Yet this was not the end of it. The bank
fund, Of which the bundle OF rags was the origin,
now amounts to over hceRty JiUe hundred dollars /!
al do not know how it has accumulated" said
the ltdy to us. ~ few cuttings and scraps laid
aside whenever cut out shirts-a few dollars
carried to the bank when went to the oity-a
lttie interest added OH from time to tirne--it has
grow" up, almost without thought or care on
my part"-LJe illustrated.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

KlNDER--MELsoN.-On tho 10Th of Dec. bv
Rev +. Chaplin, Mr.. JoHN KINDER and
Miss MARIA NJ. NELSON, all of Sussex Co.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the 25th ult.
6y tue same, Capt McWILLlAMs aud Miss
LAsKroRg. NIL Of Dorchester Co Md.
TRulTT-SWAlN- the Sd inst. nv tbs
same Mr. EnESr2en L. TnuIrr and Miss
sAuAn }. SWAIN, both of Sussex Co.
OWENS-LfNCH. On tho 10th inst hv N.
SAM Mr. ALEXANDER OVENS and Miss MAJ
GARET LYScu, both of Sussex Co.
KlNG-WlLrBANK On the OH ina, ~, IA.
g II Mustard MIR. JAMES c. KING and Miss
bred. -A-u-
MuspARD-TUNNELL On the 18th inst, bv
ne same,>Dr DAVID L. MUSTARD and Miss
dred -Au"-
MokKls-BUrTLER In Georgetown on tho
ioth INST, by Rev. D Dodd, Mr.. HIRAM NJ,
MORRIS and Mrs MARoARET NJ. BUTLER.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29
LnTTnn rRom wAsnINaToN.
Correspondence of the journal and Statesman.
WASHINGTON, January 81. 1856

HAHHTNuTUHt JuHuHTy 10 IoUI
Vice President Breckinridee. on Thurs sy.
announced the names of the Gentlemen apnoint.
ed to fill vacancies on several Of the committees
ocoasioned by the secession OF the Senators from
several of the Southern States.
The Pacific Railroad bill is progressing slowly
in the Senate, that body being engaged in The
appointment of corporaiors. Amendments have
been adopted providing that no bonds or mort
cages shall be issued except to the United States
aud that 80 per cent of the bonds Of the gov
eminent to be advanced, shall be retained in the
Treasury till the road is completed and il NOT
completed, the bonds shall be forfeited.
The Tariff bill will be reported by the COM
mittee of the Senate on Wednesday but SLIGHTLY
modified. Ills very doubtful, however whether
1t will pass in that form, as a number of the
Northern Senators have EXPRESSED their decided
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29
Tho Times nngl the Union.

~ fHE BARD UP TOWER HALL.
I'mes SIN are hare, alas the Bard
Ns people say Of birds In May
mus now sling small"
His lines 10 song have Ger been leng,
H.. 18th anees fraught;
nut Nth the " blues" he caunOt use
The gems Of thought
To resi- he goes, and dreams of those
That monrn In need;
VI groans aud signs and fearful eyes,
And heatts that bleed.
He feeH the foor who want ondu,s
And hopeless yearn
Tor labor bhich would them enrich
With bread they'd earn
o. may our States which time now frsights
With fears and VICE.
Controlled by Right, again unto
Without a blowl
May wisdom school tho men who rule
With counses might,
To give each siale, the small and great,
Its every right.
The seetlons four, to part no more,
Would ever stand,
And fear and need would both seeode
From our dear land;
Aud Tower Hail. for one aud all,
Would tower high:
And men could there at prices fair, ~
Their CLorHikd buy.
Winter stock closing out at greatly rdue,d pricea Il
TOWER HALL No. bls MAREEr street, Philadelphia.
The reputation which TowsR HALL has aeonirsd a. a.
emporium OF the best of Clothing at the lowest prces
as Induced some persons to ehsten their estahsbmepl
Tower Hail., and represent them so branches on onr
house This ig to inform the public that Wa hsvs -
ranch establishment in Wilmington or elsewhere nv
BENNETT Co.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

blacks that they will outnumber the whites a
thousand to one. Thus, undoubtedly by reason
Of the natural and imported increase Of their
color, the African will obtain his rational
freedom.
Aud it is within the bounds of the possible,
that one hundred years hence there will be knock
ing at the doors Of the Union for adnission--a
Kansas is now knocking zone of States whOse
people will he Of African extraction.
BRUMLEY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29


thereirom aud so WHITTIER and for what reason which
was read aud adopted.
Nj, Chandler. rom the psihon Of James NJ Roberts,
reported h entitled "hu act to divorce James NJ. o-
beIts from his wa caruline,'' which was read.
ATKINSON SESSION MIR. Bsts presented the memorial
OF ThOs Clyde declining to LONGER as bank DIRECTOR
w1eh was read and referred to the Committee on Copo
ratinns,
Mr. Bstit fom the umlitee on 80 much Of this Gov.
thors message AZ relates 10 Increase Of the salaries Of
the Chancellor aud JHdges, reported bill entitled IAN
act IN aend chapter 20 If the Ravsnd statutes
ing salaries which was read This bill profoseu TO in-
effAe their salaries, without fixing upon any amount
tho eummttee unable to agree aud thought proper
10 leave that 10 the House II also provides that
o. Them holding simied office under any corporation,
Hhall BE- entitled 10 the heneht u the art
Mr. belts moved TO take up ior consideration the joint
resolution appointing committee Of inquiry the sub
1eut Of lotteries, which motion prevailed.
Mr. Belts moved to adopt the first resolution which
molten was lost by vote Of yeas nsya13 SO the FIRST
resolution, which contained the enaetng clause and the
ed that they were all lost.
MI Moore of Kent moved postpone further cOnslera.
ton until Tomorrow, which motion prevailed.
iug.
FRiDAy, Jan. 20, 1861
| sgNlrg-The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
Mt Green moved ia take up for considerable the Joint
resolution appointing Bank Directors which motion pre-
In the House Mr. Appleton moved to take up for con.
sideraion the joint esouons in relation 10 lotteries Of
| iered by him yesterday, which motion prevailed.
| Mr. Appleton asked and obtained leave 70 withdraw
them.
vdng oI committee OF three on the part Of the HOUSE
insiead Of the Joint committee proposed by the othe
series, which we're read and adopted.
Mr. ChurehmAn presented the petition Of Lewis Pen
New Castle county to bridge over Chrlsana Crock
sheh vas read and referred to the Committee raised
| the subject
After somo other unlmporiant business the House nd
journed to Monday at 8 o'clock
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29
sI5,ioo,OJo

Making the enormous sum Of fifteen mil
Homeland odd dollars eopitai' aud bearing an
annual interest OF nearly two hundred thousand
dollars besides ! and al this for tAe lack of a
teio free schools, which would have cost the State
a mere nothing"
Further on is the following -" In like man.
ner, the enormous sacrifice of public property
in the last war, being no more, as before obsery.
ed, than the natural effects Of public igAoranoe
ought to teach us, that OF all SINS there is none
so hateful to God as national ignorance that
uhiaihng spring OF NATIONAL INORArIIUDB, AZ
REILloN, SLAVERY, and wREToHEDHEss.
He refers to CORVALLIS chasing Gen. Groom
upwards of three hundred miles" But from
this shameful sight turn again to the land Of
free schools, to Bunker's Hill. There behinl n
poor ditch Of half nights raising, you behold
fifteen hundred militia men waiting the approacI
of three thousand British Regulars, with a heavy
train of artillery !" Sc.
The interview closes with these WOrls:-uAnd
God knows. good government can hardly ever
DC halt anxious enough to give its citizens A
thorough knowledge OF its own excepencies :
For as some Of the most valuable truths for
lack of careful PRONUNCIATION have been Lost
SO the best government on earth, if not duly
known and priced, may be suhveried Ambitious
demagogues will rise, and tue people, tarougA
ignorance, and tove Of change, will follow them.
Vast armies will be formed, and bloody battles
fought Aud after desOlating their country with
oil the horrors Of civil war, the guilty survivors
will have 10 beod their neoks to the iron yoke of
some stern usurper and like beasts Of burden
to drag unpiiied, those CALLING chains which
they had ryeted upon themselves f0reyer,n
Such sentiments will be read with interest nj
THIS time, coming ns they do from o true patriot
OF South Carolina
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-01-29

VINO KNOWS i-Is the sheriff Of the county as
safe a custodian Of the public arms Of Delaware,
as the first lieutenant of a political club
G.sguised as a military company Is it for
the interests of the community that the public
arms should be taken away from Col. Hyats
military academy where they are used for pur-
from the State, and placed in a club room some.
where in town, where they might be used unlaw'
fully and to the detriment of the public peace
Who knowsg