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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
Thoughts Essential to Health.

If we would have our bodies healthy, our
brains must be used, and used in orderly and
vigorous ways, that the life giving streams
of force may flow from them into the expec-
tant organs, which can minister but as they
are ministcred unto. We admire the vigor-
Gus animal life of the Greeks, and with JUS
tice we recognize and partly seek to initiate
the various gymnastic and other means
which they employed to secure it. But,
probably. we should make fatal error if we
omitted from our calculations the hearty and
generous earnestness with which the high
est subjects of art, speculation and politics
were perused by them. Surely in their
case the beautiful and energetic life was
expressed in the athletic and graceful frame.
And were it a mere extravaga nee to ask
whether some part of the lassitude and wear
mess of life, of which We hear so much in
our day, might be due to lack of mental oc-
cupation on worthy subjects. exciting and
repaying generous enthusiasm, as well as
to an over-exercise on lower ones, whether
an engrossment on matters which have not
substance enough to Justify or satisfy the
mental grasp, be not at the root of some OF
the maladies which affect our mental con-
valescence? Any one who tries it soon finds
out how wearying, how disproportionately
exhausting is an overdose of light litera-
turu'' compared with an equal amount of
time spent on real work or this we may
be sure, that due exercise Of brain-ol
thought--is one of the essential elements
of human life. The perfect health of man
| is not the same as that of an OK or horse.
The preponderating capacity of his nervous
part demands corresponding life Corn
hill Magazine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
It's Dark,

The following beautiful sentiment is taken
from "Meister Karl's Sketch Book, enti-
tied '',The Night of Heaven" 1t is full of
touching tenderness:
ut is dark when the honest and honorable
man sees the result Of long years swept
cruelty away by the knavish, heartless ad
versary. 1t is dark when he feels the clouds
of sorrow gather around, and knows that the
hopes and happiness of others are fading
with his own. But in that hour the memory
of past integrity wsll be true consolation,
and assure him even here on earth of CLEANS
of light in Heaven. 1t is dark when the
dear voice of that sweet child, once so fondly
loved, is no more heard around in murmurs.
Dark when the light, pattering feet no more
resound without the Threshold, or ascend
step by step, the stairs. Dark, when some
well known air recalls the strain once oft at
tuned by the childish voice now hushed il
DEATH Darkness; but only the gloom which
heralds the day-spring Of Immortality and
the infinite light of Heaven"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
TERMS OF ADvERTlsINGs
The Praaident'a Massacre.

we have not seen 10 nny of our exchanges
a harsh word about the message. 4ptar-
emily !. y nm cstoppel to such words. All
concede It to be like the Pro.i lent himself,
frank, just, plain and practical. No man
who cnn read cau fail to understand the
President. No man need TO run to any
commentator to know what the President
means by this and that remark. II is all
paIn--all fresh-all live, and better than
everything else, all sincere, patriotic aud
cOnscien ,iOus
The message cannot be commented upon
adversely ly from loyal stand point. Thare
IS no failure IN 1t to meet the great question
IN lssuo--the question of the war, viz what
Is to be done in reference to tho slaves a.
connected with the progress Of our arms?-
ihe President lodges no phase OF this ques-
tion, but meets it with his best sbiiity aud
all that earnest open dealing which is 30
pre- emlneDtly his characteristic. 1t is ev-
ident that he has no love for war in his
heart-tbat his single purpose is to accom-
pllsh The object OF the war. viz: the restors.
ton OF the Union. He urges with great
ability his emancipation views in Congress-
10 be appreciated these views must be read.
They occupy just one half Of the entire mes-
sage.
INV a o'Euheul WINCH lue IIEaluCDL h0-
dresses to the people Of the Mississippi Val
ley yourselves as a part Of it, is profoundly
Impressive. No thibking man will fail to
be interested in il. 1t i. master argument
OF dollars aud cents, aud depicts as truly az
uninsplred language can, the future of this
great Valley il the Union is divided or
the same character is his whole Argument
on the question Of emancipation. He dis
cards any radical or morbid or impractica-
b!e view Of it. He looks at it as it addresses
Itself TO the great question of white mems
interests aud not white nsn's humanita.
rianism. In this view his suggestions are a.
novel as they are torcible. No man ever de-
tachsd the question better and ran down to
lis whole length to more legitimate aud stri.
king conclusions.
The message is peculiarly the Presidents
own. Every line oil it sInacEs Of his com.
mon sense aud his whole soulad honesty Of
purpose. Whether any OF us or all of Us
agree with its rec1mm .nlation in thu mat
ter of emancipation, there is little question
20 Us that today the President sees farther
into its future than ninety-nine out of q
hundred Of those who have written SO much
more about it AMI thought go much less
Wheeling Int.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
What he Lost,

A farmer of this County concluded a few
weeks since that he would get along without
the Journal. Times were hard; and he
wanted large Eastern Paper He discon-
tinued the paper A few days since he call
ed at our Office and told us that he was sat
is6cd that he had already lost fifty dollars
by the operation. He desired to buy a lot
OF lumber, just such as was sold at Camp
Harlan, but not having the journal, did not
see the notice of the sale, and heard moth
ing of it until the day was passed and the
lumber all sold He is satisfied that he
will have to pay fifty dollars more for lum.
her that will answer his purpose no better
than what he could have bought at the above
sale Does it pay to do without your Coun.
ty paper?- Mt Pleasant (lowa) Home
journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

TIE new Monitor, Passaic, has completed
its trial trip to Fortress Monroe. Beside
the apparatus for firing its great gun there
were other principles involved in the vessel
which needs application to show their value.
First, the water tight nature of the turret.
Second, the arrangement for using the com,
pass; and third, the sea going qualities OF
the ship. 1t has been proved that the first
of these requirements has been met. The
second principle is grand one. 1t enables
a sailor to steer the heaviest iron-clad
through q looLsing glass. No compass can
perform its functions within such an iron
prison as a turret. The magnetic needle
acts sluggishy and lifeless, pointing never
correctly. There was another difficulty to
be overcome. 1t has been removed ID
beautiful manner. The reflection OF the
compass, movements is conveyed to the
helmsman through q mirror, the compass
itself being raised,far above the deadenine
influence of the iron house. In battle the
compass is removed, it being only essential
at sea. The third principle tried Is the
general sea going qualities Of the new Mon
itors. The steadiness of the craft is won
derful. Moving through the toughest tide
she is as free from rolling and pitching IA
one could well imagine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

A NEGRO FALLS FIFTY FEET, STRIKES
on HIS HEAD AND rs BUT SLIGHTLY lNJUR.
ED. The hardness of the negro's head,
which is proverbal, was illustrated at the
Angler House, Cleveland, on Thursday
He fell from the spiral staircase, distance
of three stories or fifty feet, striking on his
head against corner of the bottom stair.
way, thence on table standing by the
stairs, and from there to thc.hoor. His head
was badly cut, but on .bystander remark.
ing that the boys neck was probably bro
ken, the latter looked up and said. Il cant
see it, His injuries" says the Leader,
which is responsible for the obove, were
found to consist simply of a cut on the head
and bruised shin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

One of the ablest writers OF the Paris
Journal des Debats is now writing letters to
that Journal f on manchester and Bi'ming
ham, and he extols as something the most
grand and wonderful he ever saw, the
abnegation and practical sound sense of the
English laboring classes under their present
snffenngs. But, he adds, what is more
wonderful still, is that this class understand,
the real question at issue il. the United
States, and nearly universally and by that
instinct which unites the democratic masses
everywhere, takes sides with the North,
and refuses to murmur because they see
their own battle-the battle for free labor
- being fought out.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
Modern Democrats.

When modern Democrats are tested BY
the facts of the record, and when fair
comparison OF their acts with their profession
is made. we discover at once the real au-
thors Of our present national embarrass-
ments. A western cotemporary has enumer-
ated these facts, which we commend TO the
perusal and remembrance of every loyal
man in the lan1
1t is fact the only persons from the
North, who have been found by US in the
rebel army, and taken prisoners, are Dem
ocrats.
1t is a fact that the only parties at tho
North who justify or apologize for the rebels
are Democrats.
1t is a fact that the only party in the
North supported by the disloya!, is the
Democratic.
It is a fact that the only men elected to
Office at the North about whose loyalty
there is any question, are elected by Dem
ocrats.
1t is fact that the only disloyal nowspa-
pers at the North are Dsnocratio.
1t is fact that the only papers which
have been suppressed for their reasonable
utterances are Democratic.
1t is q fact that the only Northern apollo
gists and defenders of the institution o
slavery are Democrats.
1t is a fact that the only parties who Ia
msnt over the abolition OF slavery in thu
District of Columbia are Democrats
1t is fact that the only party which op
poses the complete prostratlon OF the rebel
lion by the force Of arms is the Democratic
1t is a fact that all the opposition to tul
and complete vindioation of the majesty o.
| the Government in this unholy war upon
it. comes from the Democrats.
Let cur Republican readers make note
Of these facts, and when assailed by Dem
ocrat, quietly ask for comparison OF REQ
ords. Har. Tel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
geletted guetrp.


Phil. Kearney.
l.
Manassas plains are red with gore,
And piled with heaps Of slain;
Yet ere the bauls's rage Is DER,
We hear its din again.
But cheers from our einbattled host
The rebels now defy
There dashes OIL our pride. our boast
Brave kearney, gallnnhy.
Now comes the roar the scorching fash,
The clangor and the din,
A. down our legions bravely dash,
victory To win.
The storm Is loud but louder still
Is heard the battle-cry;
But there's cheer above them all
For kearney's galaniry. ....
On rours each host to deadly strife,
TIE batile RACES hot,
Mid clashilig ring of sword and knife,
The hiss OF she'll and shot.
The day grows dark, the traitors reel,
And terror stricken fly,
For charging with line Of steel,
Comes kearney, galantly.
~.
The day is won, but where 8 our chief
He comes not from the field ~
p All! gloomy thought nought but his life
ssWouli bravest kcarncy yield
We watin anguish ill the morn
Shall solve the mystery.
With yonder flag corse is borne,
'Tis Kearney-sllenty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

The forty-third Ohio regiment, a. W
learn from our oid friend, ". w. Webb,
who has resigned and just returned from it,
is now with General Grant at Holly Spriugs,
Mississippi, aud all the Columbus people
therein are in good condition. The Ohio
Brigade Is now included in the 18th Army
Corps,the grand Cd Army of the Mis-
sissippi-with which it was connected and
which commenced operations at Naw Mad
rid last Spring, is no more. Under Pope
and RoSecrans it never was deleated-may
it succeed as we'll hereafter. The forty
third regiment is sadly deficient iu the num-
Der of Its company officers, although the
few it has are of the ''buliiest" kind. Il
will be unpleasant news to them to learn
that Governor Tod has decided not TO fill
the vacancies in the oil regiments, caused
by battle and disease. - Columbus Fact.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

CoMdoNPLACE WOMEN Heaven knows
how many simple letters, from simple mind.
ed women, have been kissed, cherished, and
wept over by mon Of far ofter intellect. -
So it will always be to the end Of time. 1t is
a lesson worth learning by those young cres-
lures who seek to allure By their accomplish.
ments, or to dazzle by their genius; that
though he may admire, no man ever loves =,
woman forthesethings. He loves her for
what is essentially distinct from, though not
incompatible with them-her woman's na-
ture aud her heart This is why we so Of
ten soc man Of high genius and intellectual
power pass by the De Staels and the CORN.
nes, to take unto his bosom some waysids
flower, who has nothing on earth to make
her worthy Of him, except that she is-what
SO few of your female celebrities" ars-s
true woman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

WHAT he MADE. Two waeks ago M.
Henry Swan returned from Pennsylvania
with "a large lot of Sheep for sale, and paid
us one dollar TO give notice through the
Journal that they were for sale. AS the
result of that notice lie sold the entire lot in
a few days. He intorms us that one gen.
tleman, resident Of Lee County, saw the
notice, came Immediately and bought lot
of Sheep, paying nearly 81 10000 in cash
for them. Mr.. Swan feels confident he
would not have made this sale but for tho
notice in our paper. Dnes it pay to Advsr-
tise?-l Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) Home Journal
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

GIN. BANKS expedition is in motion. -
The General himself embarked at New York
yesterday, on board the North Star; His
friends presented him with splendid horse
and suitable equipment. We shall soon
know more of the destination Of this, i'm,
portant expedition, the only one yet fitted
out whose plans and destination have re-
manned unheralded before starting. -tCot
,Jour.. 9Th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
PAasos BRowsLow writes to the phila.

dclphia Press from Nashville, that the reh.
els Of Middle Tennessee are running Of
their negroes in great numbers going Sonth,
and in the direction Of Chattanooga. The
frebel troops in that vicinity are pretending
to be mas.ing for battle, but are in reality
guarding the retreating trains. Chattanooga
is the only outlet for grain and supplies to
the South, and through il all coal used in
the Southwest must go. The Parson urges
the speedy capture Of the place. He also
says that he considers Tennessee virtually
back into the Union, for the rebels are pre-.
pairing to forsake il. The loyal Tennessee
ans are wishing that they may all go He
has heardno complaints against the Eman.
cipation Proclamation: there Is not half the
opposition there is in Kentucky. Tennessee.
he pf0nounces a more loyal State than
Kentucky, and gives Gov. johnson credit
for holding Nashville. On this point the
Pason uses the following language: Gen.
Buell. wanted to surrender Nashville three
months ago and but for Gov. johnson
would have done it. No man here can hear
all the facts without arriving at tie conclu-
sion that Gen Buell. feared his own personal
safety and kept the whole army about him
as a body buard to defend him. In other
words he was so fearful Of beign whipped
that he would not engage in battle at all.
Another very bad sign is that Gen. Buell. is
the most popular man with the rebels that
is in the United States army. They regard
him as favoring Southern Confcdeicy and
wishing to make the Ohio river the line. =
How that is, God only knows, but such is the
opinion entertained by Union men,"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

LAURA KEENE knows how to attract the
New Workers to her thetre. She has just
produced new spectacle with much pretty
scenery and much female loveliness. The
scenes are splendid and the skirts are short,
so the house is nightly jammed by admir-
ing crowds.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
Secretary Smiths Resignation Ger
tain--His Successor.

1t may now be positively stated that Sec
retary Smith has finally decided on leaving
the the dst distinst understanding that he shall re-.
eeive the vacant Judgeship in Indiana. L
is well understood that the President would
appoint Schuyler Colfax,x if he desired it,
now that any Indianan will get Smiths
place, and Holt Of Kentucky seems to have
the inside track. Wash. Cor. Gin. Gaz.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11
IN SIrGrnIED NEuMANN. well known

DR. SIEGFRIED NEUMANN, well known
in Newark, New jersey, as a veterinary SUR
geon, has received the appointment OF Vet,
erinary Surgeon General, with the rank OF
Lieutenant Colonel, in the United State,
army. DR.. Neuman is said to have passed
a most searching examination, in competi
tion with over one hundred applicants
The Office is a new one, and the appoint
ment for life. DR.. Neumann is ordered tt
rannrt TO Gen. Burnside.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

IT is stated that large number Of poor
women in Boston and vicinity, are hired TO
make woolen shirts for soldiers at the .pitf
able pittance of five cents, apiece. They
are hired by contractors who. get good prices
rich out of the business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

Gov. MORTON has written an able petit
ton to Congress, in favor of increasing the
pay Of private soldiers to 81 S per month,
The Justice of the proposition is so clear
that Congress cannot fail to respond prompt
" and favorably.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

SEVERAL Democratic papers have already
hoisted the name of yallandigham as the
next candidate for Governor. He IS the
leader of their party. We say, let Vallan-
dieham be the Democratic nominee. II
will be consistent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

MORE BRiGADIERs. Rs.-Colonels n G., Nc,
Lean and Hugh Ewing, of Ohio, have been
appointed Brigadier Generals. Also, Coi,,
onels Dave Stuart and Kirk, of Illinois, and
Col. M. M. Crocker, Of Iowa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

Tue freeing of the slaves of the District
of Columbia has made little or no change in
their domestic condition. Most OF them
still remain with their former masters and
mistre.ses. receiving wages, while very few
can be induced to leave the district
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

TUE Cincinnati Enquirer has a great deal
to say about loyal editors being afflicted
with "nigger on tho brain. The Enquirer
hasn't any brains to be niggered.-l Nash
vile Union.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

They who disblieve 10 virtue, because
man has never been found perfect, might
as reasonably deny the sun, because 1t is
not always noon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

The Rev. Stockton, in his opening prayer
before the House OF Representatives, said
1--WE thank thee, . Lord, that the people
are satisfied with the conservative but
progressive conduct ofthe war;
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

Dr.. Epson d. OLDs, lately an inmate
of Port Lafayette, has been elected to the
State Legislature by the Butternuts OF Fair
field County. ....,''. ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

MILITARY officers, ike civil officers, are
paid to work, and il ia the business of tho
Government to make them work. Aninert
General should be dismissed as readily IS
lazy postmaster. = Louisville Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

"You are writing my bill on very rough
paper" said client to his solicitor "Nev-
er mind" said the lawyer, lit has to be 6l-
ed before it clmes into court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

GIVE Us CREDIT Eastern papers per.
rist in putting the Iowa Delegation down 5
Republicans, Democrat. They are all
Republicans The lowes smnjority for any
one OF the members was about 400. Give
us credit Iowa sends no sympathisors to
Congress i Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) Homo
journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

You may Judge pretty we'll as to wo-
man 8 secret vices, by observing what she
condemns most 6ercely in others
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

Mps. LINCOLN, on account of tho death
of her son, last spring, will have no recep-
tions at the White House this winter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

IT is asccrtained that CAPT. Gourly, Of
Alabama, murdered Bgigadicr GensrSf
Robert L McCook,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

DURING the war of 1872, gold sold at q
premium Of IS per cent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-12-11

A sensible farmer Of Green county. wri
ting to the Xenia Torcblight, makes some
very judicious suggestions to the editor Of
that paper, on the abominabe credit sys.
TEN, among the country printers His re.
marks are sound and contain much good
sense.