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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

An IMPRESSIVE SCENE.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia Press
thus writes:
"a most interesting and eloquent episode
occurred on Saturday, May 18th, ut Trinity
Church. The rector, Rev. DR.. Butler, be-
gan his sermon with the admontion that the
discourse he was about to deliver had been
preached by himself here twelve years ago,
and he should repeat it rerbdtim. ltwas a
lucid and effective argument to prove that
the popular idea of government among lis is
held in too loose and secular estimation,
while the fact is, that however carelessly we
may regard it, as merely contract with min
istegal agents, and however inadequate our
respect for law and constituted authorities,
it is Divine institution. The peroration
was very powerful. Said the reverend gen
tleman, Twelve years ago, after l had fin.
ished this discourse, | met the lamenteG
Daniel Webster, just outside the church. =
He said to me, Sir, you are right; it is the
true doctrine" In this view, my brethren
see in the awakened strength ofthe Gov
ernment the glittering sword of Almighty
vengeance suspended over its enemies Ii
this view alone do l descry the only hope TO
my glorious, my beloved country-and a
these words, the tears streaming down owe
the preachers face, in voice choked witt
inexpressible emotion, he raised his eyes to
ward heaven, and, hesitating to relieve ut
terance, he concluded in faltering, thougl
articulate tones, 'ESto pcrpetua. The ei
feet was electrical-every eye in the hous
was suffused with tears, and the quiet of tn
sanctuary was broken only by sobs and weep
ing"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30
Selected guetrp.
THE sTAR-sPANGLED BANNER.
WORDS BY FRANCIS S. KEY.

o say, Gun you see BY the dnwhs early light
What proudly hard ut the wilighl's last cleaning
Whose broad stripes and bright through the perlon
fight.
Ger the rampnrts we watchd gallan,ly stream
ing;
And the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air.
Gave prooftrou n the nj yh that ourhag still there
q sny, does that Star-Spanglcd Banner yet wave
o Ter the land OF the Free nnd the home OF the Brave!
On the shore, dimy through the msts OF the deep,
Where the foes naughty host In dread silence rcposcs
What Is that which the breeze the towering Steep
As Il fitfuly blows. half conceals. hall dscosss!
Now 1t catches the gleum Of the mornings first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines on the stresIn--
'rsthe Star-Spangcd Banner. o, long may IL wave
Der the land OF the Free and the home OF the Brave
And where is that band who vauntinyly swore
That the havoc Of war and the bae's confusion
A home aud coun,ry should leave more! Il.
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps polu
ton.
No refuge could save the hreling and slave
From the terror Of flight the gloom OF the grave!
And the Stsr-Spanged Banner In triumph doth wave
Der the land oil the Free and the home OF the Brave!
o. thus be il ever when Frecmen shall stand
Between their lov'd homes and the wars desolaton;
Blesi with victry and peace may the LAND
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved
nation
Then conquer must cause tits just,
And this be motto-in God is our trust!
And the Snr-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
Der the land OF the Free and the home of the Brave!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30
George Copway's Indian Warriors.

George Copway is in Washington, and
has rendered to the President company Of
the Indians of Michigan. He has made a
selection of one hundred tall, feet Indians,
whom he proposes to use as scouts and run
ners for the army, and to occupy the advano-
ed posts, from Cairo to Eastern Virginia.
They are not to be armed, except so far as is
necessary for self-defense, but from their
feetness and knowledge of forest life, are to
be employed as messengers and auxiliaries
to the army ON the outposts. He says they
all understand the position of the Govern
nent. He comes strongly backed BY the
members of the extra session of the Legis-
lature of Michigan. The State of Michigan
will equip them. Their acceptance is under
consideration
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30
The "IInionn Gun

The hefollowing lisa description of the man.
moth cannon now being finished for the gov
ernment at the foundry Of Knap, Rudd u
Co., inPittsburg:
THE gunis 16 feet long 43 inches in d.
ameter at the butt, % inches in diameter at
the muzzle; weight 26 tons The bore is
twelve inches in diameter and fourteen feet
long. The gun is rifed for twelve and half
feet, leaving smooth surface at the butt Of
eighteen inches, nine inches cone and nine
inches cylinder. In the rihing the grooves
and lands are turned regularly about one
fourth the circumference of the gun. Twen-
ty-one grooves were cut, leaving land three
quarters of an inch between each groove
Though shorter and of smaller bore than the
great Floyd" the Union" promises to be
even more effective. James patent ball
will be used. Il is OF conical shape, like the
Minnie rife ball, weighs about $50 TBS, is
three feet long, and the outside covered with
lead, which, when piece is fired off, will
expand and fill up the grooves. The gun
will, it is expected, project ball at least six
miles, perhaps seven or eight. Fit reach
es the expectation Of the government it will
certainly be most destructive engine Of
wa"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

At larst | got a interview with Jefferson
Davis, the President of the Southern Con
thieveracy.. He was quite perlite and axed
me to sit down and state my case. i did
it, when he larfed and sed his gallunt men
had bin little too enthusiastic in confisti.
catin my show.
YES" sez |, "they confisticated me too
inuchly. i had sum hosses confisticated in
the same way onct, but the confsticaters all
now poundin stun in the States Prison al
Injinnapylus.
"Wall, wall, Mister Ward, you air atlib-
erty to depart; you air friendly to the South
| know. Even now we have many frens in
the North who sympathize with US, and
won't miDgle with this fight"
ID. Davis, there's your Crate mistaik.-
Many Of US was your sincere friends, and
thought certin parties among us was fussin
about you and meddin with your consarn.
intirely too much. But j. Davis, the mint
you fire gun at the piece of dry goods call
ed the Star Spaugled Banner. the North gifts
up and rises en- massy, in defense Of that
banner. Not agin you as individooals-
not agin the South even-but to save the
flag. We should indeed be weak in the
knees, unsound in the heart, milkwhite in
the liver, and soft in the he'd, if we stood
quitely by and saw this glorus Govymen,
smashed to pieces either by furrin or a in.
testine foe. The gentleharted mother hates
to take her naughty child across her knee,
but she knows it is her dooty to do it. Sc
we shall hate to whip the naughty South
but we must do it if you don't make back
tracks at onct, and we shall wollup you ou,
Of your bootsl j. Davis, it is my decided
opinion that the Sonny South is maxim Q
egrejus mutton he'd ofherself!'
Go on sir, you re safe enuff. Yoere toe
small powder for me sed the President
of the Southern Conthieveracy.
Wait till go home and start out the
Baldinsvill Mounted Hoss Cayalryl Tn
Capting Of that Corpse, and j. Davis, be
ware Jefferson D., | now leave you'll
Farewell my gay Saler Boyl Good bye, IN!
bold buccaneer Pirut the deep blue sea
adool adoo! ~
My tower threw the Southern Conthiever
acy on my way home was thrillin enuff fo
yeller covers. 1t will form the subjeck o
my next. Betsy Jane and the progeny al
we'll
Yours respectively, A. WARD.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30
TERMS OF ADvERTIsHxGi
The Prospect in Tennessee -Emer.
son Etheridge at Cairo.
The Chicago Post says:


From private source which we deem re-
liable we learn direct from Tennessee that
the friends Of the Union there are active and
hopeful, in the face " all Secession demon
strations in official quarters. Our advices
support the statements said to have been
made the other day by Mr.. Etheridge, q
UniODist member Of Congress from Tennes-
see-that the people have never been in fa-
yor Of going under the rule of JEFF. Davis;
They regard the old Union with affection,
and have never intended to leave it. And
they are bold and uniring in advocating the
cause Of the Union. In the midst of these
troubles it Is not the part Of wisdom to make
predictions Of good, that in a shorttime may
be denied But such is our present intelli-
gence from Tennessee, that we feel warrant
ed in predicting that the Unionists there will
be signaly triumphant. Secession will be
voted down.
The Cairo correspondent Of the same pa
per writes:
Hon. Emerson Etheridge Of Tennessee
has been here all day, in company with some
Of his political friends and political oppo-
nents. When asked tby mel if the Union
anything now, he replied: "Why, good
vantage of by the Legislature and by an un-
fair press One thousand men in my coun-
ty will die by the Union. They had rather
be plunged into he'll than suffer this politi-
cal tyranny and mob rule.
Mr.. Etheridge, it appears, was told by
Disunionists in his district that he and his
friends could not visit Cairo safely, upon
which the honorable gentleman pledged
them his life that they could and would do
it. The result Of their visit was highly graf
flying to them, as well as to the authorities
at Cairo. had conversation with one of
the party, very intelligent, and, 70 all ap-
pearance, very candid and consistent man.
lie informed me that, in his opinion, quite
a respectable majority Of the people Of Ton
nessee we're strongly in favor of the Union
as Il used to be, and that the Union party in
that State was made up of its very best citi-
zens. He stated, further, that the arms
and munitions of war were mainly in the
hands of desperadoes and villains, which
rendered it almost unsafe for Union men to
speak or act in accordance with their honest
opinions. From him also learned another
important fact in regard to the forces al
Memphis, Columbus, ETC. He assured me
that much exaggeration existed in regard
to the number and quality of troops at these
places; and that, aside from their heavy can
non, they are but poorly armed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

A OUAKER's OPINION OF THE Wan
A Quaker merchant in Philadelphia said 10
one of his clerks:
"Well, friend. is thee willing to en-
hst2"
II have thought of it, replied the clerk. !,
''but hesitated, because l feared to lose my
situation"
'Ifthee will enlist, replied the Quaker,
"not only shall thee have thy situation, but
thy salary shall go on while thee Is ahssnt. t.
cannot stay in this store
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30
Good Advice to Soldiers in the Field.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT }

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Council CHAMBER, Boston, May Is '6l.
Upon the recommendation ofthe Medical
Commission, His Excellency Governor An
drew, orders the publication of the following
directions for the sanitary conduct of troops
in the field which constitute the substance
Of report prepared by DR.. Ware, and will
be communicated to the Massachusetts, reg
iments in active service.
A. q. BROWNE, Jr., Private Secretary.
DIRECTIONS.
Soldiers should recolect that, in cam
paign, where one dies in battle, from three
to five die of disease. You should be on
the enemy, and you can do much for your
selves which nobody can do for you.
/. Avoid especially all use of ardent spirits.
IF you will take them, take them rather df
ter fatigue than before Those who use ar.
dent spirits are always the first to DC sick.
and the most likely to die.
2. Avoid drinking freely of very cold wa
ter, especially when hot Or fatigued, or di.
rectly after meals. Water quenches thirst
better when not very cold and slipped il
moderate quantities slowly-though les
agreeable. AT meals, tea, coffee and cboco
late are best. Between meals, the less the
better. The safest in hot weather is molas
ses and water with ginger or small beer
). Avoid all excesses and irregularities ii
eating and drinking. Eat sparingly of sal
and smoked meats, and make it up by more
vegetables, as squash, potatoes, peas, rice
honiny, Indian meal, &c. when you can ge
them. Eat little between, when you have
| plenty at meals.
4. Wear flannel all over in all weathers
Have 1t washed often when you can-wher
not, have 1t hung up in the sun. Tax,
every opportunity to do the same by all you
clothing, and keep everything about you
person dry, especially when it is cold.
8. DO net sit, and especially do not sleeI
upon the ground, even in hot weather.
Spread your blanket upon hay, straw, shaw
| ings, brushwood, or anything of the kind
Ii you sleep in the day, have some extr:
covering over you.
6. Sleepas much as you can aud wheneve
you can. 1t is better to sleep too warm thar
too cold.
I. Rccollect that cold and dampness ar,
great breeders of disease. Have fire tosi
around whenever you can, especially in tht
evening and after rain, and take care to dr.,
everything in and about your persons AM
tents.
8. Take every opportunity of washing tn
whole body with soap and water. Rub wei
afterwards. lfyou bathe, remain in the wa
ter but a little while.
9. lfdisease begins to prevail, wear wild
bandage of flannel around the bowels.
TO- Keep in the open air, but not directl.
exposed to hot sun. When obliged to d.
this, thin, light, white covering over tn
head and neck in the form Of cap with
cape, is good protection.
IL. Wear shoes with very thick soles, an,
keep them dry. When on the march, rub
bing the feet after washing, with oil, fat o
tallow, protects against foot sores.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30
WASHINGTON, May 7, 1861.

ScoTT's TACTICS. I'm commenting upon
the skillful and comprehensive preparations
at headquarters, the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser says:
In the systematic, gradual but sure hem
field Scott shines in its clearest lustre. II
is said that on one occasion remark was
made to him respecting this peculiarly o
his strategy, and he playfully replied =
when ] am going to catch rat, l alway,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

The most extraordinary instance Of pa
tience on record in modern times, is that of
an Illinois Judge, who listened silently for
two days while a couple Of wordy attorneys
contended about the construction of an act
of the Legislature, and then ended the con-
trovsrsy BY quietly remarking: Gentle
men, the law is repealed" -.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

IT is stated in the papers that NJ, John
Bell the ex- Union, ex, Constitution, ex-En-
forceme- ntof-the-L Laws man, avows his read
mess to take his place in the ranks in tbs
warfare against the United States, but we
guess he would like rlnk good deal better
than the ranks Although he is to be a pri-
vate, he is so old and infirn that we guess
he will not be able TO march unless they as
sign him stdG.-I Louisville Journal,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

PHlL was inclined for trip to the Springs
and called upon his friend. "Iial, my dear
boy, I'm of for the capes, and Tn triae
short; lend me hundred, will you?" Hal,
after pause, which apparently included q
mental examination of his financial arrange
ments: ''Well, Phil, to tell the truth, | do
not feel disposed, at present, to make any
permanent investments.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

A oUAcK doctor advertises to this effect :
"Consumptives, cough while you can, for af-
ter you have taken one bottle Of my mixture
you can't We rather, think we won't
take any of that stuff until we find out what
he means by the above rather equivocal ex-
tract from his advertisement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

A TIpLER, who squinted uwftlIy,, nsed
sometimes to noun that his eyes did not
agree.
.Its very lucky for yon," replied friend,
'for il your eyes had been matches, your
nose would have set them on fire long ago, y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

A GENTLEMAN recently travelling in the
country, called out to a boy, Where does
this road 60 to, my ladY" Well don't
know where il goes, but its always here
when | come along.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

PATRICK rave his testimony in, the riot
case: 'Be jabers, the first man I saw com
ing at me was two brick-bats ada rns 4.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

~ WHEN have married people passed the
alphabet oflove? When they have reached
the babel f4-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-05-30

WHICH is the best way Of retaining wo-
man 5 affections? By not returning them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-31
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
JUDGE PITCHER Presiding.


VANDRRBUReH CoUNTY-On the 6rst
Iondays of January, May and September-
to sit four weeks.
WARRIGzsa CoUNTY.-On the third Mon
days in February, June aud October-to
sit two weeks.
PosEY CoUNTY.-On the third Mondays in
March, July, and November-to sit two
weeks.
GIBSON CoUNTY.-On the third Mondays
in March, July, and November-to sit two
weeks.
JUDGE CLEMENTS Presiding.
KNOX CoUNTY.-On the first Mondays in
January, May, and October-to sit two
weeks.
DAv1Ess CoUNTY.-On the third Mondays
in January, May, and October-to sit two
weeks.
PIKE CoUNTY.-On the first Mondays in
February, June, and November-to sit two
weeks.
MARTIN CoUNTY.-On the ID Mondays in
April, July, and November-to sit two
weeks.
JUDGE KEY Presiding.
- DUBOIS CoUNTY-On the first Mondays
Fl January, May, and October-to sit one
week.
SPENCER COUNTY.-On Mondays, after the
Courts fas-Dubois-to sit one week.
- .sCHEwFoTeD CoUNTY.-On Mondays, after
lthe. Courts il Perhy-to sit one week.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-31
C1v1L Wan IN KExrUokY.-The Louis

CIVIL WAR IN KENTUCKY.-Th Louis
vile Journal of last Wednesday says:
The leading secessionists all around us,
especially the less prudent and reserved OF
them, say in ominous to4es that we are to
have civil war at once in the midst of us.
Have they been admitted to a knowledge OF
a design or conspiracy concealed as yet
from the public? .s.F....
We told you, fellow-citizens, that none
of us, the loyal men of Kentucky, can tell
on what day or at what hour accursed hands
may apply the torch to the combustible
materials they have been secretly accu-
mulating. A N sEz
A letter from Lexington in the Courier
of yesterday announces that the secession
feeling there is, that, unless the President
of the United States disbands the troops in
the Garard encampment upon the require
ment of Gov. Magoffn's Commissioners now
at Washington, as everybody knows he will
not do, the Governor shall at once call out
the State Guard and disperse the troops at
the point of the bayonet. We learn from
other sources that this is the plan of action
prescribed for his Excellency. If il is so,
and if the State Guard shall obey the call,
the drama of blood will open very soon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-31

LOUISVILLE August 29.-Surveyor Cot
ton has published card directing to seize
all wagons vehicles, and steamers, trans
porting articles for aiding the rebellion af-
ter September lst.
A special from Richm of 27th, to the
Nashville Union and American, says large
number of prominent Kentuckians here
state that the feeling of resistance to the
Lincoln Government in Kentucky is unmis-
takably on the increase. Numerous let
tiers from Kentucky indicate the same feel
ing.
President Davis is still confined with an at
tack of chIls and fever, which may induce
Congress TO postpone its adjournment-
Vice President Stephens is sick at Manassas
Junction.
The Richmond Examiner, OF the 26th,
says the Confederate Congress has decided
to repeal the law establishing ports of entry,
and throw all the Southern coast open to
foreign commerce, providing that vessels
which run the blockade into shore inlets
may pay Confederate duties at the ports
nearest their landing.
There was dissension in the Confeder-
ate Congress as to retaliation in reference
to confscations. Some advocate confscat-
ing all Yankee property in the South, 9TH
ers favoring a sequestration act.
Congress appropriated $4,000 for float
ing defenses at New Orleans, and $3.50, 900
for two iron clad gun boats for the defence
of the Mississippi river and the city of Mem
/ phis. lLEses
The Charleston Courier says James S.
| Orr has raised an independent regiment for
the war, and is eagerly awaiting marching
orders.
The Memphis Appeal says Lincoln re-
fuses to disband his camps in Kentucky, and
insists that the Confederate forces shall adj
vance to meet the foe, instead of awaiting
his arrival upon TENNESSEE.
The Avalanche says the schooner Ade-
line. with their former Federal army and
navy officers on board, was brought to by
United States man-of-war, but taking adj
vantage of a squall, got into Savannah with
a cargo of coffee and fruits.
The correspondent of the Huntsville Ad-
vocate tells planters to give negroes more
molasses and rice and less bacon. This
plan would diminish the consumption OF
bacon two and quarter milliod pound;
weekly in the Southern ConfedeFacy
The Memphis Avalanche congratuiates til
readers that no more letters are to go NORTH
and hopes the Introduction of all intercourse
between the two sections will be complete
and everlasting.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-31
CIRCUIT COURTS.
THlRD CiRoUIr-JUDGE BURKE.

THIRD ClRCUIr-JUDGE BURKE.
DUBoIs CoUNTY.-4th Mondays in January
and Jnly-to sit one week.
GIBSON CoUNTY.-0n Mondays after the
Courts in Dubois-to sit two weeks.
Knox CoUNTY.-On Mondays after the
Courts in Gibson-to sit three weeks.
DAv1Ess CoUNTY.-0n Mondays after the
Courts in Knox-to sit two weeks.
MARTIN CoUNTY.-On Mondays after the
Courts in Daviess-to sit one week.
PIKE CoUETY.-On Mondays, after the
Courts in Martin--to sit one week.
FIFTEENTH CIRcUIT-JUDGE PARRETT.
CRAWFORD CoUNTY.-2d Mondays of Feb
ruary and August--to sit one week.
PERRY CoUNTY.-On Mondays, after the
Courts in Orawford-to sit two weeks.
SPENCER CoUNTY.-On Mondays, after the
Courts in Perry-to sit two weeks.
WARRICK CoUNTY.-On Mondays, after the
Courts in Spencer-to sit one week.
PosEY OoUNTY.-0n Mondays, after the
Courts in Warrick-to sit two weeks.
VAvDERBURG CoUNTY.-On Mondays, after
the Court in Posey-to sit so long a
time as the business requires.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-31
ORDER OF COUNCIL DIRECTING LOTS
TO BE FILLED.

And now here it appearing to the common eoua-
ell of the City Of Evansville, that III NJ -, iu
Block No. II, Lamasco, now city Of Esatusfiie, rs
situated Lat water collects and reHifiis Stag
nant thereon, and the owner or owners Ut sad ior
are hereby directed and required by the Sail G9au-
Gil to fill up said Lot TO such height as VIII sf-
vent water from collecting and remaining staen
thereon, with in thirty days from the passae- vi
this order
/, Patrick Burke, Clerk of the City Of Evansville
do hereby certify that the foregoing Is true ami
complete copy of an order of said Council passed
the 9th day OfJuly A. ID. 1861, so far 10 relates
TO the within named Lot.
In witness whereof, have hereunto subscribed
my name and affixed the seal Of gaid City this 18th
pay of August, A. ID. 1861.
Rug14 PATRICK BURKE.