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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

errors have occurred 10 conductinr nv civ;l
and military administration but I An a.
laced by the reflection that no motive has
ever influenced me which did not spring from
an earnest desire 70 promote the intsrssts
OF my fellow-citizsns, and TO prossrve M
honor Of the State and the integrity Of the
Regarding the existing rebellion, from ia
commencement, as wholly unpruyoked bv
any act Of the Federal Administration, or Of
the loyal States, and organized solely 70 de.
sfroy the Government. and subvert the
principles associated with the exalted dss.
TIMES Of freedom, and identified with the
primary interests oftbe human race, I felt I
would be Iecreant to the duties entrusted e
me y failed to exert all my powers, and
employ all the instrumenfalitiss at INV com
mand, to support the Federal Governms.t
inii; enorts to suppress the insurrection, and
thority. '''''''''' =
Returning to the avocations Of private
life. at most moinentous period in The HE.
tory OF our country, when the nation il beset
with perils imminent and alarming. I carry
with me a profound conviction that the cs.
lamitles which now afflict our beloved coun-
Try are the chastenings Of a benignsnt Prov
ldence for our national and individual sins.
and that in His own good time He will re,
store to peaceful Union, under our match
le'sConstitution, the rebellious States, and
perpetlate to our latest postsrity, the bless.
ing, OF civil and religions freedom, with
which He rewarded the virtue, the wisdom.
and the valor Of our fathers.
WILLIAM DryErsoN. j
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, -. -
-. COLUMBUS, ONO, u.
January' 6, 1862.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

NARROW ESCAPE OF Col. DIcKxY.-We
were told the other day of narrow escape
made by Col. Dickey, of the Fifteenth, from
being made prisoner. The Colonel, want
ing some bread, visited grocery near where
he is encamped, but there being none on
hand there, the proprietor told him to call
at a certain hour next day, when he would
have some. -y-"s3o trfw
Fortunately when the time came, Colonel
D. was engaged and could not leave. He
learned afterward that the grocer had in
formed some Of the rowing bands of rebels
that Federal Colonel was to call on him,
and they had placed guard Of fifseen men
to capture him, y was only by accident
that the plan failed. Il Mansfield Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

with Prne, The rr,t'y Quakerr.s,
fell in love-who wolldnf,--
genily pressed her for kiss,
but Prue thourht 'twnsnt rrndeut
"Nhat ii by force lake il, thsn?"
Whispered. still persistent;
She sighed. "rrwillbe quite cruel, when
You know I'm on-resistunt"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

Is THE ICE STRoNG ESoUaH?-Persons
who have lately been through Platte county,
Missouri, say that every slave, as soon as he
learns the stranger is from Kansas, asks the
uuestion is the ice strong enough 70
cross on ?"-[St louis Democrat 'a p
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16
aRAcEEuLLY RErIRINd.

In retiring from the trust which I received
from INV fellow citizens would evincs sim
euIar insensibility not to acknowledge my
profound sense Of gratitude to them for the
generous confidence they have reposed in
me. In entering upon the Executive Office,
I unaffectedb declared my distrust Of my
ability TO discharge the duties that would
deyoiye upon me. Those duties. have been
more responsible and complicated than could
have been anticipated lido not doubt that
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16
coMMEacrALAsD MANUFACTURING GROWTH

After the application Of labor to land, in
producing food, comes its application to the
arts-commerce and manufactures. For this
Ohio has great facilities and resources; but
its lands were NO Immediately within the
reach Of every laborer, and furnished such
ready means Of support, it is only within
few years that mining and manufactures
have much advanced Since 1910, how!
ever, the increase has been rapid and ex-
traordinary. The departments in which this
is most conspicuous are the mining Of coal
and iron, and the manufactures Of salt, iron,
wood, and distilled liquors. A comparison
Of the decennial censuses of the United
States and the State statistics of the last
four years, presents very gratifying results.
The following is a comparison Of the pro-
duction Of iron, coal and salt in 1910 and
1860: fqrf .dI I-..H f. Aaa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16
SIXTY YEARS PROGRESS in OHIO.

The present year is the sixtieth from the
adoption of the Ohio Constitution by the
Convention of 1902. 1t is therefore period
at which it will be interesting to review the
progress Of the State; especially since no
fairer example of State grown up under
free institutions, can probably be found. To
do this in manner easily understood, l
shall arrange the subject under the general
heads of growth in population; in agricul-
tural production; in industry dependent on
the arts; in commerce in accumulated
wealth, and in social institutions.
The general aggregate of these facts, at
separate periods, will present the movement
in growth, with the complication of numer-
GUS details. r..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

A SENSIBLE Manchester politician sug-
eested to the Dnke of Newcastle that il
would be cheaper for the English Govern
ment to ship all the unemployed cotton fac.
tory hands to the south Of Europe and feed
them. than to fight America. The Dukes
reply IS not given. ai l1ii %
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

10 A NASHVILLE paper SAYS that "a few
steel caunon are wanted at bowling Green. y
We guess that Floyd, II little inducement
were offered him, could 5000 steal the iron
ones louisville Jour, t,-..1
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

A NASHVILLE paper says that General
Floyd went down from Western Virginia ."
Bowling Green very secretly. Wesnppdse
he went stealing down, Louisville Jour'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

Anxious to Honor Vallandigham.
The Memphis Appeal says .g. nsi q
"All honor to the brave Vallandigham.
We trust the South may find an early occa-
sion Of fmanifesting their respect for his grand
moral courage
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

REGIMENTAL BANDs.-A correspondent of
the Philadelphia Press protests vigorously
against the dismissal of the regimentaI
bands. He says:
A regimental band is one of the finest
institutions of regiment. Remember there
is great monotony in camp life, and at times
every soldiers heart beats to thoughts of
his happy freside. We have cloudy hours,
and at such times, what is more soul-stir-
ring than good music a band is the life
of regiment. Il facilitates our march
1t cheers our gloomy hours It makes us
feel cheerful. We all love music. And
why should our Government deny us this
pleasure They say the expenses Of the
army are too great. Cannot these dignita-
ries commence at the head Cannot those
immense sums of Nancy that are annually
paid to the heads of our Government be
eurtailed2 Cannot some of the salaries re.
ceived by different gentlemen in Washing
ton be reduced Z
There is fitness in some of these ques
tons that will strike more minds than thai
of the poor volunteer deprived of his chic
enjoyment. Congress, so far from voting
themselves lower salaries, have voted them
selves an extra mileage, contrary to law anc
and inconsistent with justice.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

BT The little batch of news we publish
this morning, per steamer America, in
dicates more Enthusiastically than ever, the
necessity for a most energetic prosecution
of the war. France is becoming exceed
ingly FESTIVE under the blockade, and mani
tests disposition to take the initiative in
forming a European combination to put a
stop to its operation. Richmond, Nash
vile and Memphis, with some of the most
prominent cities on the Southern Coast
must be in our possession by the first of
May or our troubles will only heve COM
mencsd.
But our faith is strong that we are APP
preaching the end. Oar brave volunteers,
fred with an enthusiastic patrio tism that
will overcome all obstacles, are on their
march southwark, and all the combined
powers and resources of the Southern States
cannot stop them. The incompetency of
some Union officers in high places may do
it-nothing else can.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
Infornaettnn Nvantsa.

The editor of the CaDnelton Reporter,
who supports the ticket nominated by the
late Democratic Convention, inquiries of the
Indiana Sentinel what became of certain
resolution Fledging "the lives, fortunes and
sacred honor of the Democracy to sustain
the war at all hazards. Maynard wants to
know why the resolution did not appear in
the published proceedings of the congen
ton. The best reason for the omission is
the fact that 20 such resolution passed the
Convention The editor knows as well as
any one that such a resolution would have
been hooted down by the so-called Demo-
cratic Convention
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
To rravslers and Boarders.

The American House formerly the Pa
vilion) corner of Water and Sycamore
streets, Evansville, Ind, has, since its open
ing, had an unparalleled run of patronage
The proprietors are W. q. BoIcoURr FORM
erly of the City Hotel, and j. J Pillsbury,
formerly captain OF the steamer Masonic
Gem.
The house is newly furnished and fitted
and is well arranged to accommodate the
public Prices in accordance with the
times
This establishment is located convenient
~ to business, and is in every respect "a
ho1s for the wayfarer. Nov. 2a-dtf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

RI@ Disabled soldiers applying for Pen
sions, and the widow or heirs of soldiers
who have been killed, or died in service,
should call at the Pension agency of Stin-
son & Tennis. They are fully prepared
with all the required Forms of Instructions,
aad the Acts of Congress in relation to
soldiers claims; and prepare papers with
that care and precision which lnsures sue
cess in the Department at Washington
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

DID Nor RECEIVE THEIR PAY.-The funds
of the Paymaster at Cairo fell short of the
amount needed for the troops at that point.
Several regiments were left unpaid, much TO
the disgust of the suffers and soldiers. The
18th and 31st Illinois regiments were among
the uulucky ones.
SECRETARY SEWARD AND THE PRESIDENCY.
Secretary Seward has written a letter
positively prohibiting the use of his name
candidate for the Presidency in 1864.
He is understood TO have emphatically dis
claimed all ambition to fill any position
more exalted than that which he now occu-
pies, and to express desire to continue in
public life as long only as the country may
be engaged in the struggle for the existence
of the Government.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

RG= The Indianapolis Journal says the
SD, or Railroad regiment, which LEFT that
city on Friday morning, for Cairo, is proba-
bly, the best equipped that has vet left the
State. II IS armed, throughout, with En-
field rifles, and each sergeant aud musician
is provided with side-arms. Each man 5
knapsack has painted upon it the letter Of
the company and The words 'e52d Indiana -
acknowledgement
The regimental flag Is beautifully decor
ated with an American Eagle, bearing a
scroll with the motto: g Clear the track"
The men composing the 52dare stont, able
bodied men, and when we'll drilled and dis
cipled will make their mark.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

t. Fl. & r. R. R.-We have just received
a copy of the Thirteenth ANIMAL Report Of
the President and Directors to the Stock
holders OF the Terre Haule & Richmond
Railroad from which we gather the follow
lag statistics The net earnings of The road
was S2i6,lS3 50, being only 81, 1877 60 less
than in 1860. The number of passengers,
including troops, carried over the road dur
ing the year was one hundred and twenty
four thousand four hundred and thirteen,
and all these without a single accident to
passengers or trains. This speaks well for
both the officers and employees of The road
The gross receipts of The road for the wear
have been $377, 692 81 operating expen-
SEES, Sl5s,779 OF. This, with the addition
al expenses, taxes, &c, leave net balance
of 0,409 70 Terrs HaVte Express.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
The Cincinnati Press says:

The Clnctnnau Press says:
The mere hiring of persons to wait upon
the Senate and House, and keep record of
the proceedings, has been costing the Gov
ernmept $4,000 annually. The cost of
furniture, fuel, lights. stationery, and so
forth, is equally startling, and needs re-
trenching.
The Globe gives the present compensa-
ton of the officers of Congress, and the
proposed expenditure under Mr.. Sherman's
bill. The present sum is $149,S97; the
proposed, $50, 5s0-a saving of SEC, 406.
The subject of mileage is also regulated
and made more in accordance with the ne
cessary economy of war times by Mr.. Sher-
mans bill. 1t provides that at every regu-
lar annual or called session of Congress af-
ter June 80, 1862, members shaiI be allowed
and paid as mileage, at the commencement
and end of every such session and meeting,
ten cents per mile, to be computed by the
most direct route of travel from his resi-
dence to the seat of Congress. The total
mileage now paid members at one session
| is $243, OPT. Estimated mileage now to be
paid under Mr.. Shermans bill, $4S, 352. A
reduction of $l94, 302.
1t remains to be seen whether members
of Congress will by their votes practice the
economy and self denial they so earnestly
urge upon the country in their speeches.
The country is anxious 10 know why the
members of Congress do not reduce their
own pay, and reduce still further the mile
age. The Press says further on this point
The plain truth is, there are too many
| one horse lawyers and crossroads grocery
keepers and demogogues in Congressman
who can not at home make one fourth the
amount they receive from the Treasury II
they do not reduce their emoluments this
session they may prepare to be left out in
the cold at the next election. The people
are indeed earnest on this subject.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

eG~ We understand that steps are being
taken to consolidate the 62nd, 53rd and
b5th regiments-the latter Col. Mans6eld's
now at Camp Vanderburg. This will give
the State another regiment for the field at
once This Is what sh0uld have been done
several weeks since. When the number of
recruits falls below six or eight day it is
high time to consolidate, aud relieve the
government of the burden of paying and
supporting men in idleness
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
Troops Moving.

The steamers, B. j. Adams, e. H. Fair
child, Thos. E. Tut and Baltic, with the
31st and 44th Indiana, and 7th and 18th
Kentucky regiments, passed down the river,
last evening. The steamers went up Green
river, Saturday, and embarked most o: the
troops at Spottsville.
The arrival of the boats was expected
here all day yesterday, and the whistle of
the Fairchild brought to the levee large
crowds. Many anxious wives, sisters and
sweethearts were inquiring for the AID, and
were sadly disappointed on hearing that
Col. Jones Brigade is doomed to inactivity
at Calhoun. The troops were commanded
by Col. Cruft, of the 3Ist, acting Brigadier
General. They were in excellent spirits
and delighted with the prospect Ct forming
part of the column about to move South
ward.
The following is a list of the officers:
BRIGADE STAFF.
Col. Chas. Cruft, Commanding
Maj. Jno. q krenon, Brigade Surgeon
Capt. w. H. Z .irbanks, Acting Asst. Adj.
General
Lieut.. Chas Case, Acting Brigade Com
missary.
Lient. Levi Wood, Acting Brigade Quar-
termaster.
Lieut.. Ion NoIl, .
Lieut.. F. H. Bristow, Aius-oe-Camp'
G. E. Terry, Sec. TO Colonel commanding.
IA REGIMENTS
3lst Indiana Vol, Col Chas. Cruft.
18th Kntncky Vol Col. j. NJ. Shackel-
ford
44th Indiana VOL, Col q. B. Reed.
18th Kentucky Vol, Col. John H. Nc
Henry.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

ANOTHER ATLANTIC CABLE PROJECTED
IT is stated that Messrs Glass, Elliot & Co.,
have rendered to the English Government
to lay cable from Milford Haven tn Hall
fax by July, 1862, for 9700, Oeo, guarantee
ing its efficiency for one year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

"Daop LETTERS. Letters are frequently
dropped into the Post Office for delivery
here, unpaid. The law requires that they
be invariably pre- paid By stamps. The pub
lie will please bear this in mind, especially
as the Valentine season has come. Unpaid
drop letters cannot be delivered.
Feb lI-5td. POSTMASTER.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
BG The Grey Eagle is the regular ma

B9~ The Grey Eagle is the regular mail
packet for Louisville to-day. "a
The Eugene, Capt sayres, is also due
this morning and will return to Louisville
at noon. PLY. D. Viets is the agent of the
Eugene, who will attend to all the business
of the Eugene, offering.s
The clipper packet Courier will go TO
Cairo at noon to-day. She is swift, safe
and comfortable.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

TIE EXPULSION OF JESSE D. BRIGHT -
-Oaly two papers in the State, so-far as we
have seen, the Indianapolis Sentinel and
Terre Haute Journal, exhibit any opposition
to the verdict of the Senate ia the Bright
case. The New Albany Ledger, while it
believes that the provocation was insufficient
to warrant his expulsion. seems to doubt his
loyalty to the government. 1t says;
His letter introducing Texas Lincoln
with improved fire arms TO jeff Davis was
the nominal cause to this, bat we presume
not the real one. 1t was the fact that his
associations and sympalhies were under
stood to be all with the traitors, that has
caused this punishment We could have
wished that ihis nat and most terrible blow
to Senato !s.Is Ia coald are been averted.
Once the prtdc ,sf a pow,s sal and triumph
ant party, he wlil now 90 into retirement
with a few 20 81 mpathize it'll him in his
misfortunes. We admit that the provOca-
ton was great, but we must repeat that we
do not believe this action will rebound to
the benefit of the national cause. The evil
dence of Mr.. Bright's completely with the
traitors since the overt act was committed,
was not, as we believe, sufficient to warrant
his conviction of treason or his expulsion
from the Senate. But that is passed. Mr..
Bright is politically ruined. We can drop
sincere tear for the sad fate of man who
was one of the idols OF our youth, and
whose fOlIies have produced an almost COM
plete alienation of his earliest and best
friends. s ses
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

ST.. VALENTINES DAY.-We are reminded
by the appearance of the windows of the
bookstores on Main street, that the ami
versary of St. Valentine is near at hand
The stock of Valentines is large and varied
enough to suit the tastes OF all, and we an
ticipate lively time at the Post Office, next
Friday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
JACKsoN's EXPEDITION TO RoMsEY.
ODDS ana ENDS.

We are informed that over SIS, 900 were
sent home to their families by the 23d In
diana regiment the savings of the men out
Of their hard-earned wages. This speaks
highly for the gallant boys of the ODD.
An agent of the Government at Cinein-
natl on Monday purchased the steamers
Judge Terrence and Great Western, the for
mer for $l8,0 900 and the latter for $l9, 600.
They are designed for service in the vicin-
| ity of Cairo. -
Fortress Monroe is to be strengthened
BY heavy Colu nbads and Dahlgrens, to be
prepared for all emergencies.
The new order of the Secretary of the
| Navy in regard to to contractors has eansed
great futtering. 1t is reported that there
are over three millions of dollars of con-
tracts now held by parties in Pennsylvania
who will not be able to conform to the new
rules.
A letter from Somerset, Ky, says the
rebels have a story that Gen. Schoepff had
been all over their camps in the disguise of
an apple merchant, and had actually ped
died apples to them, from basket on his
/ arm. aag
TIE SPoILs.-The value of the munitions
of war captured from ZolIicoffer's rebel ar
my at Mill Spring and Cumberland river
NAV be estimated as follows.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

BGr Among the latest 'goaksn of the
season is statement in the Oannelton Re-
porter, that "Mr. Lincoln removed Cameron
from the Cabinet owing 10 the outapoken
declarations Of the Democratic Convention
held at Indianapolis -
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

sszs~ The public are warned against TAX
ing the bills OF the Winsted Bank Connee-
tieuf. The Institution, having. recently
been robbed, has decided aot to redeem any
OF its blllsssnow in circulation, dated prior x,
the 22d nit The safest course will be 70
refuse to take any of them
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

RA~ Capt. Sterling battery left the Capt.
tai on Friday afternoon, for Louisville, with
guns, horse and fin artillery equipments.
The battery is composed of Dahlgren and
James rifled cannon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

BI The steamer Gillum came in yester-
day with her chimneys down, having en-
countered tree in Green River, during her
downward passage.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

gTp NJ. L. johnson & Co. have received
all the late pictorial papers, including Har-
per's Weekly for Feb. I5th--a capital num-
Der. az
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

eg 1t will be seen by our dispatches
that are forces our concsn trating at Fort
Henry, and active preparations are being
made for forward movement.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

6kaFe The railroads to the East continue
70 be crowded with freight The Fort
Wayne, Southern Michigan and Michigan
Central have given notice to connecting
lines not to receive any freight for these
roads.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11

EM/@.4sN-FRD.-Two good Cooks wanted az
" the American House. Apply Immediately.
Good wages will be given
jan25d2w B0ICOURT & PILLsBURY.
GHTO BEsSNsHE49 LKRR.RR Es-AH persons
y having in their possession Books belonging
to the Pigeon Township Library, and taken out
pTlof to oetoeer let 1861, arc reque ted to return
japs1dIw SIX. LEAvITT, Librarian.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-02-11
HomE INTERAsTs.

BGr Dobell has received this weeks
Harper, and all the late Dailies.