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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
The Fat Man.

Bridget" said a lady in the city of Go
than one morning, as she was reconnOitering
in her kitchen, to servant, what guam
tity of soap grease you have there. We can
get plenty of soap for it, and we must ex-
change it for some. Watch for the. fat man
when he comes along and tell him want to
see him."
Yes, ma am," says Bridget between
each whisk of her dish-cloth, keeping a
bright look out of the kitchen window, and
no moving createre escaped her watchful
gaze. AT last her industry seemed to be re-
warde1, for down the street came large
portly gentleman, fourishing cane and
looking the picture of good humor. Sure
when he was in front of the house, out she
flew and informed him that her mistress wish
ed to speak to him.
Speak to me, my girl?" asked the gen.
tleman.
"Yes, sir, she wants to speak to you and
says you will be good enough 10 walk
in"
This request, so direct, was not to be re-
fused, SO in state of some wonderment,
up the steps went the gentleman, and up
the stairs went Bridget, and knocking at her
mistress door, put her head in and exclaim-
ed
Fat gentleman's in the parlor, ma am. "
SO saying she instantly flew to the lower re-
gions.
''In the parlor?" thought the lady
'What can it mean? Bridget must have
blundered. But down to the parlor she
went, and up rose our fat friend with hi;
blandest and most graceful bow.
"Yor servant informed me, madam
that you would like to speak to meat youl
service, madam"
The mortified mistress saw the state Of
the case Immediately, and a smile wreathed
itself about her mouth in spite of herself a,
she said:
"Will you pardon the terrible blunder of
raw Irish girl, my dear sir? told her t.
call in the fat man to take away the soaI
grease, but she made mistake, you see. :
The jolly fat man leaned back in his chai
and laughed such hearty laugh as ncve
comes from lean gentry.
"No apologies needed, madam" said he
''it is decidedly the best joke Of the season
Ha, ha, ha she took me for the soap greas
man, did she? 1t will keep me laughing
for months, it ; such good joke!"
And all up the street and round the corne
was heard the merry laugh of the old gen
tleman, and he brought his cane down ever
now and then, and exclaimed,
TITS such joke"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

losses nor unduly flushed by success. Going
steadily forward, With good conscience and
resolnte hearts, civilization will go with them,
and the heresy and Incidence that slavery
has begotten will resign beautiful and fer.
tile section to free industry, free Gospel,
and froe thought.
= The crusade we wage has nothing of ia.
naticism about it. And while the results
that we predict were not the objects for
which the war was begun, greater hand
than ours, that is guiding the elements for
the welfare of mankind, will make them, #
not intended not less inevitable.
Our motives have changed, since the com
mencement Of the war. We are almost pre-.
pared to accept any instrulnentality or ad-
vocate any reform. Constitutional obliga-
tions have restrained us, but the most pru-
dent begins to assume that those who break
all laws deserve little protection. Each
events will radicalize this contest, and en-
list new motives, so that, to the philosoph-
ic eye, these
Spirits
OF great events stride OIL before the events,
Aud in today already walks tomorrow
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
} DOING MAaorFIN's WORK FOR Hm-

DOING MAaoFFIN' Work FOR Him.
Gov. Morton, of Indiana, and Gov. Denni-
son, OF Ohio, have each published earnest
appeals to the Indies of their States in be-
half of theirvolunteers. The cold weather
is approaching when warm clothing will be
required to shield the soldiers during bleak,
wintry marches, and the Governors of these
patriotic States urge the ladies to contri.
butte their handiwork in the way of wooden
socks, drawers and shirts to secure the CON-
fort of the brave men who are fighting their
battles. Now, our Kentucky Governor takes
but little interest in these matters and don /
seem to care whether our soldiers are pro-
vided for or not, or, indeed. whether we
have any soldiers to provide for. We shall
therefore presume to act for him in this
particular and call the attention of the ladies
of Kentucky to the subject, with the hope
that they will readily sespond and kindly aid
in furnishing the gallant volunteers of our
proud old State with thecomforts for a cam.
paign, Lexington Observer. rE i
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
Important military Movement. mt.

1t is now decided by Government to push
sixty thousand Eastern troops into the West
-.one. .halfof them through Kentucky, and
the other portion into Missouri. These, with
the Western troops going forward. will swell
the Western and Southwestern arnies SO
vast proportions. Out of those pushing on
into Missouri another wing will he formed,
under new command, to proceed with, the
new gunboats and transport steamers down
the Mississippi during the autumn months.
General Wool, it is thought, viii command
the river fleet and army In these, three
branches ofthe Union army there will be
not less than 200, 900 men, and the Govern.
ment will expect the most energetic move
ments at the hands of the oficcre In COM
mand, and no rest until the Union has as
serted its authority and rebellion has beon
thoroughly crushed out s no .
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

OLD MADs.--Speaking of the 'blighted'
old maids, the Home Journal has project
for their relief. 1t says:
All have loved, and all, in consequence,
asnfss esve OF tn the sasca as%nSG society," Which
the real blighted being is one who deserves
our deepest sympathy; am now y engaged a (;
for 'E the BigSted, and am m sc Convinced % that
civilized nation till such an institution exists
among us. The bighted demand sympathy,
and they can only find it among fellow-blight-
eds. Their case is hard one, and it is the
duty of every man, stillmore of every bache-
lor, to contribute to their comfort. fH
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
What the War Will Do for America.


For the first time since they had history
of their own, the United States men, wheth-
er Federals or Confederates, are encounter
ing real difficulties, and fighting real battles
against equal foes. No doubt the difficult
ties are selfcreated, and the battles are
fought with one another. The Union has
divided itself, and gone to buffets-but the
result is the same. The nation is passing
through the crucible-it is being purged as
by fire. All the tests of National strength,
of individual hardihood, of administrative
ability, and of public spirit, to which we in
the Old World have been subjected over
and over again from our youth upwards,
are now suddenly applied to our American
brethren in the full tide oftheir wealth and
enjoyment. In their turn they have to dis
cover by hard trial whether they possess
generals who can command, soldiers who will
fight, ministers with ability to organize, and
National spirit loyal enough to redeem the
heavy burdens, the chilling disappointments,
and, above all, the wearisome delays inevita-
BILE in state of war. 1t is, indeed, but i'm
probable that the struggle may serve, not
only to prove, but to produce, the virtues
it is most desirable to find. 1t may be a
proof as well as test of the American
character. From the pending contest the
Americans, as nation, may retire in the
end exhausted and impoverished But any
temporary sacrifice of money or territory will
be amply repaid if the national energies have
been strained, and society in every circle has
learned to set due value on the possessions
which have been gained, or preserved, at
heavy cost of blood and treasure. IF such
should be the result of the war, it will have
proved the happiest event that ever hap
pened to America. The Americans may b
weaker, poorer, and even disunited by it
occurrence. but the loss will be far overbal
anced by the gain. They will have acquir
ed better title to respect from other ma
tions. Above all, they will have learne,
better how to respect themselves.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

A NOBLE WoMAN.-The Jefferson City
correspondent of the St Louis Democrat Of
the llth, says: -s 81, ,s.a
Quite sensation was created in town last
evening by the arrival of Mrs Colonel Ellis,
from Upton, bearer ofdispatches from Gen..
Hunter and Col. Ellis. She was dressed in
semi military riding habit and hat, with
crimson sash thrown around the left lshou.-'
splendid charger, and attended by two order
lies. She had ridden foity,fve miles since
ten o'clock, and without taking moments
rest delivered her orders at camp, aud then
waited upon Gen. L. L. Price with her dis
patches, urging forward two squadrons Of
Col. Ellis command, now here, to; rejoia
the regiment at Upton. d s sas. = iis-b
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

ETHAN ALIENS STATUE.-At Montepe-
lier, Vt, on Thursday, the statue of Ethan
Allen was inaugurated. The Grafton was
delivered by Hon. +. II. Woodbridge of Ver-
gennes. There was vocal and instrumental
music. The Inauguration dinner was served
at the Pavilion, and speeches were made
by distinguished gentlemen ofVermont and
other States. There was an immense crowd
in attendance. is gY aUii
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
The Naval Expedition--Part of the
Flotilla Sailed -Seventy-fiye Thous-
and Troops to GOA Ship Load of
Wafar
lProm The New York Times, Oct tIl

Water.
Prom The New York Times, Oct fll
The great naval expedition that has been
in the course OF preparation at this port for
some weeks begins to assume colossal pro-
portions. The steamers Cahawba and Coat
zacoalcos sailed on Saturday evening car
rying the Rhode Island Regiment lately en-.
camped at Fort Hamilton, besides force
of experienced surtmen, with their boats -
Yesterday morning the Star of the South
followed, having on board Col Serrelrs En-
gineer Regiment, previously announced al
numbers 500 men, all of whom are practical
engineers or mechanics.
During the day the transports Ocean
Queen, Eagir, Daniel Webster, hri1i s,.,i
Oriental, also sailed on the same errand -
The remainder of the feet will probably
leave to-day. The transport Rhode Island
yesterday afternoon went down as far as
Quarantine and anchored
1t is understood that the feet will rendez-
vous at Annapolis. where it is stated the
number Of troops will be largely augmented
including infantry, artillery and cavalry
Among the troops who are to participate in
the expedition, are Col. Wilson regiment,
that passed through here last week.
1t is impossible to give full list Of the
vessels that will compose the fleet, as many
of them leave other ports beside New York.
Among those that sail from this port, beside
the ones above mentioned, are the Wabash,
flag ship the gunboats Ottawa and Unadil-
la transports Baltic. Atlantic, Cahawba,
Vanderbilt, Empire City, Parkersburg,
Roanoke, Great Republic; steamships Au-
gusta, James Adger, Florida, Curlew, Ala
bama, Mercury, o. NJ. Petit, beside large
number of other craft of various dimensions.
The Cahawba and Coatzacoalcos have
each on board number of surf boats and
surfmen. The Atlantic, Baltic, Wander
bilt, Empire City and Ocean Queen have
also surf boats and men. The men are from
TOMS river, n. j., Long Branch, Squan,
and the Long Island beach--forty-6ve in
number
The Atlantic and Baltic, and others among
the transports, have guns mounted. Some
idea may be formed of the magnitude of the
expedition, when it is stated that one Of the
transports, the Daniel Webster, carries little
else but water for the troops.
Ofthe destination of this large force, Of
course we have nothing to say.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

By PARk BENJAMIN.

Now Autumn copqucrs, and the forest leaves
Are dyed In cfitIison, as by blood OF thnse
killed IN unequal conflict with our foes
For whom The heart of ul the nation grieves.
Their eyes behold not these October ewes.
Glorious IN beauty, aud they caiini share
III. rich prousion OF the wheaton shcuvcs
Sogoden glowing in the frosty air.
But their dear blood is ripeni,,g the ground
For an abundant hurvcst 10 b. renprd
by swords in hostile gore profusely stepped,
Lake these red leaves that Autumn scatiers round
Her wounded soldiers, her uiiburied sluii,
Lett 10 expire and perish ou the plain.
2 October, 1861.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
Selected gostrp.
From the Philadelphia Saturday Post.
Lyon.

1yohs
SiSe. bird, OH green Missouri's plant
The su,ldest song of sofrow;
Drop tears, oh clouds, Ia gcntlrat ruin
lr IrtHn tc winds can borrow;
Br,'niir' out. 50 wins, your HOiest sigh,
Weep, Hover ~ dcwy splcndor
For lin who kew well how tO uic,
but neyertO surrender.
Unrosc serene the August sun
Upon tllnl du, pi glory;
upcurlcd from innsketand from gun
The war.cloud gray urd honry
II gathered like funeral pail,
Now broken and now blended.
Where rang the bugleis angry call,
And rank with rank contehdcd.
-Four thousand men. MS brnve aud true
As ecr Went forth IN daring, f--
Upon Tie Toe that nUriiins threw
The strength oi their despairing
They feared not deati-inei uless the field
That putnOl soldiers died oii--
Fair Freedoms cause was sword and shield,
Aud ui their head was Lyon.
Their lenders troubled soul looked forth
From eyes OF troubled brightness.
Sad soul. the burden OF the North
Had pressed out all its lightncss.
lie gnzed upon the unequal fight,
His ranks all rent and CORY,
Aud felt the shadows close like night,
Round his career OF slOry.
"General come lead us!n loud the cry
From u brave band was ringing
lead us, and we will stop or die,
Tint baitery's awful singing.n
He spurred TO where his heroes stood,
Twice wounded-no wound knowing
The fire OF battle in his blood
And on his forehead glowing
oh, cursed for aye that trnor's hand,
And cursed that aim deadly.
Which sniote the bravest Of the land,
Aud dyed his bosom redH =
Serene he lay, while past him pressed
The battles furious billov,
As calmly MS a babe may rest
Upon his mothers pillow.
So Lyon died and well may flowers
His place OF burial cover,
For never had this land OF ours
A more devoted lover.
Living, his country was his bride.
His life he gave her dying;
Life, fortune, love-hc nolIght denied
10 her and TO her signing.
Rest Patriot, in thy hillside grave,
- Beside her form who bore thee.
I.ong may the land thou diet'st 10 suve
Her hammered stars wave Ger thee!
Upon her history's brightest pngr
And on Fame's glowing portal.
She'll WRITE Thy grand, heroic rage,
And grave thy name immortal! II. p.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

Tue Charleston Mercury contains an adj
vertisement for the sale at public auction, OH
the 26th ult., of all the machinery, materials,
tools, &c, the property of the United States,
used there in building very elegant and
expensive Custom House when the re
bellion broke out raf.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

LIEUT. RUSSELL, who led the gallant and
successful attack on the priyateer Judah,
in Pensacola bay, has been thanked by the
Secretary Of the Navy, and promoted to the
command Of one Of the new gunboats now
fitting out for coast service. He has been
ordered to report at Washington. iol Fh
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

TiE Albany Statesman nnnonbees that
the Peoples Ellsworth Regiment, rendezy
voused in that city, is under orders for Mis-
souri,. Col Stryker, the commander Of this
regiment, is one of the old Chicago Houayes.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

The army at Washington, now under Gen.
Mcclellan exclusive command, is said by
George Wilkes of the Spirit Of the Times to
number 240, 900 men, u.1 -oft i1a gd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
Q COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
WHEELING, Sent. Both, 1861

Sir You are hereby authorized to raise
a battalion of infantry or cavalry of loyal Vir-
ginians in Alexandria and the adjoining coun-
ties for three years United States service,
unless sooner discharged. Whether infan-
try or cavalry, / desire you to report your
company or battalion to Gen. Mcclellan, and
ask him to assign you command position
of honor in the grand army of the United
States in its march to Richmond / desire
to make your company nucleus for regi-
ment or ten regiments as soon Is the army
makes an advance southwark.
iUed am yours, &c, Hs
r.. IM.is Il. III. PEIRPoINT.
Cant. j. C. CLAYTON, Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24
Eastern Virginia Waking Up.

--'''"--sN''I
It has often been matter'of surprise that
the loyal men of Eastern Virginia have not
been formed into companies for the Union
cause. They have surely had incentives
enough, for have they not been driven from
their homes by the invaders from South
Carolina? Have they not seen their State
dishonored, and its flag made the emblem
of treason? They certainly must be burn
ing for an opportunity to redeem the honor
of their State, and that opportunity they
now have. 1t is with pleasure, then, that we
publish the following letter from Gov. Peir-
point, Of Virginia, to Capt; j. z. Clayton,
authorizing him to raise the First Union
Battalion Of Eastern Virginia" Capt. Clay
ton was born and raised in Eastern Virginia,
but has resided in this city for several years,
and is well known asa man Of character, of
strong Union feelings, and ofenergy Let all
who love Virginia for what she has been lend
him helping hand.
r. =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-10-24

Capt. j. G. CLAYTON, Washington.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-30

Washington, July 27.-Gen Nc
Clelian has arrived here. Acomn,it-
tee from New York are endeavorine-
to have Gen. Wool put in active erc
plsyment.
Alexandra advices say it has beea
ascertained the Southerners had ae.
curate information ofthe federal move
ments. The withdrawal from Fair
fax was u part Of their plan to ambus-.
cade the Federalists.
The Senate bills have passed 70
punish conspiracy and for the supres~
sion Of rebellion.
Cincinnati, July 27.-Coxoccupies
Charleston on the Kanawaha river.
The Southerns haze burned TIE
bridges and fallen back.
Washington, July PA Michi-
gan regiment lost 8 officers and los
men. The regiment went into the fielt,
ATS strong.
The Southerners are concentrating
at Winchester, causing much uneas-
mess. An attack on Harper's Ferrv
is apprehended.
St. Louis, July 27.-Fremont has
his staff.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-30
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PARTICULARS
OF
The Great Battle.

The Richmond papers of the Gath,
contains the following account Of the
great battle fought on Sunday last:
We are able to give the reader an
authentic statement of this battle.
General Beauregard disposed his
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-30
Later from Texas.

We have Galveston papers to the
10th inst, giving three days later
news.
The News, Of the 18th, has the fol-
lowing about the blockade at Calves
ton:
Our outside visitors have been in :.
state otquiescence since Of last, except
that yesterday morning they captured
a lumber vessel from Calcasieu, called
T. j. Chambers, and Thursday the
schooner Tom Hicks, with lumber
from the above place. To-day tie
tender, the Dart and another vessel
are cruising; the ~thers are together
about four miles east of the bar.
Ihe same paper says:
Wharton and Fort Bend counties
have promptly responded to the call
of Brazoria for assistance in coast DE-
fence.
Some Of the blockading feet were
at the mouth of Old Caney, on the
9Th inst, taking soundings,
The News, of the 10Th, SAYS:
The crew of the schooner r. !.
Chambers We're released by the block
aiding steamer, and sent ashore last
Sunday The captain and crew q.
the schooner Hicks remained aboard.
the former prctering to go to Key
West ratherthan come off without hi
vessel. 1t is reported that three 1n.I
from Galveston Island got aboard the
steamer on Saturday and enlisted.
The Civilian has the following ~
tract from Il private letter, dated July
IL:
Several of us took sloop and wenr
out to sea fifteen miles and spoke the
Fairfield and schooner Troy The
sloop Went out again the next day,
and tailed in speaking the Sam Hous-
ton, but spoke Water Witch, Tack
Sabel, Alexander and Clarinada.-
Water Witch is here, having come II,
yesterday. We Spoke the Hope,
loaded with melons. but he kept on
had to beach his vessel. McClosky.
pilot Of the Bell, came up in the yawl
he went down in, and spoke the Ten
as, which is now here. Yesterday
morning a schooner came here from
the westward, and McC. and four "t'
the Bells crew took the yawl and
started after her, saving he was yoin.
to catch her or follow her to Galveston
bar. This Thursday night, he has
not got back. The Bell discharged
Some of her freight here, including
seventy hogshead> sugar, and vert
up to Beaumont