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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
Arlstocratic.
20! wad some pow'r the giftie gle us
10 see OuIxel'a as nilers see Us

- "su soihe pow the giiue Rie W
To see oursers as others us.n
EDIroR CHRONICLE: The citizens Of
Union Township had, on last Saturday, an
examplifcation Sf Burns in, piration, in the
aristocratic bearing Of our County Treasurer,
when he called in our village to receive our
taxes. He was rendered our Town House
to transact his business, which he graciou.ly
accepted. He entered the house, locked
the door, opened window, and compelled
US to hand our money through the window,
without our being able to see whether he
transferred our taxes correctly from the du-
picate to his tax receipts He did not per-
nit our s,ceaty farmers and greasy luechan.
les to come between his honor and the wind.
His perfume cultivated olfactories not per-
mitting any but those well scented with bit
ternuts to enter the room.
"A little civet, good apotfecary."
UNION TOWNSHIP.
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THE AruENEUM COLLECTION

contains between 800 and 400 pages OF tunes aud hynA
new and old, OF the choicest kinds for church Sunday
school revival missionary, temperance prayer, and
ference, and all kinds Of sacred and social meetings
The music in this book has life snd animation IN IL like
Shining Shore Rest for the Weary -Shsll know
each other tbrrr!' Shall meet beycnd the Riyer!r
There 10 .. .BeeutihI word,n kind Wofds.n -sweet
Hour OF Prayer" There is Land Of Love" "suaef
little children come me y God the Nationr
&c Prices single copies, bound, 50 $40 per 100
cloth bound embossed gilt 60 cents, $50 per 100. Mailed
at the retail price.
HORACE WATERS, AgL
AL, broadway, New Yofk,
Pubahsr Of the above Books.
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siBBArH SCHOOL BkLL. no. 4

~ entire work Of Is2 pages and nearly x25tuis-
AID hymns. As the music is little diicJ, n W
just The book 10 follow Bell No Nearly Of millio,
Of these Bells have be-n issued and nod ringing
tarouzh this and other countrirs. Among the ne NJ
choice pieces mar be found Shall we meet beyond th,
Rver,n There q B-sutift w0rid,n Sorrow shs 4
again Incre,n DO MT you hear the angels com
ingrn Thou God, me- Sabbath Bells chime on
&C. Prices OF He'll No. same as Bel No q BotA
numbers he obtained in one volane. price hound
copy 10 Cents SIS per hundredi cloth bound embossed
g 50 cent. si5 per 100 Is copies furnished Ae I've
pncs. hsi!sd si the retail price.
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VOCAL MUSIC. wrrn PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

dues quarettk and choruses, issued daily. Among the
nosi popular "Shail know each other iheref'
i.owrey; why have my loved gomez II will be
Ile IN thee, Oh. there's such girl A. mnen by Foster
Mothers love 10 true Sweet love, forget not Il
by kellar, CENTS each; Il hear sweet voices giHR
Hone is home.n Forget il you can but orgiven w
Thomas, 30 cents each
lNsIRuMENIAL Music for the Piano Fone-awe are
coming, Father Abraan six hundred thousand rnore,n
Always look oil the sunny side, 'skall know each
other here, &c, with brilliant Variations BY Grobr 50
cents ruch
Polkas, wa,zes Marches, Quicksep., Quadriles, &e,
by popular authors All kinds OF Singing and Ins,rpe-
tion Books. Catalogues mailed free 70 aiy address
Ausic mailed NJ the above prices
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22

s~HENny B, SMITH, Of kicbland Town
ship, sold his wool clip on Monday of this
! week 70 MessrS.' Boggs and Close Of this
piace. at 76i cents per pound. We believe
ths b she-higbest price paid this season
tos wool n thiseounty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
The Singer Sewing Machines.

Our LETTER A FAMILY SEWING MACHINE is
last gaining world wide tepuato II is eyond doub,
the best and cheapest and most beautiful Of a Family
Sewing Machines yet offered to the public. No other
Family Sewing Machiue has masy useful sppianc es
for Henming, Binding Telling, T'ckine, Gathering
Guagng. Braidnq. Embroiletrg, gorng, and forth,
No other Family Sewing Machine has much capacity.
for a great variety Of work II VIII all kind. Of
cloth, aud with all kinds OF thread Great and
Improvements make our Family Serin Machine most
reliable, aud durable and certain at all rates
Of speed. I makesthe interlocked Stitch which is tie
best stitch known. Any one, OF the most ordinary
capacity, can see, ut glance, how 10 the lclier
Family Sewing Machine. Our Family Sewing Machines
flushed in chaste and exquisite syle.
The Folding Case Of the Family Hschna is q plece
OF cunning workmanship Of the psoa ussful kind. II
projects thu machine when no, IN use. and wen about
be operated may bc Bpehsd az d spacious aud sub
s,anlia table sustain the work. While Of the
Cases. made out Of the choicest woois finished in
the simplest and cbases manner possible, others
adorned and embe ished in the costly and superb
manner.
II is absolutely necessary to see tlie Family Machine
in operation, judge Of its great capacity and
beauty.
II, is fas, beconhg popular for family sewing our
Manufacturing machines for manufacturing purposes
The Branch Offices are well supplied ih silk twist
thread. needles. oil. &c. Of the very best quality.
Send for PAMPHLET .-
THE SINGER MANUFAcTuRING COMPANY
45,', broadway. New York.
FRINT 4 NAGI.E, Agents. 81 Ciuirs'ile. tillan.is
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rss NEW rArnoiric SONG poox

contains % pages Of songs. da-s and ehoruses boai
sacred and secular including Il pages Of prayers fos
sick and dying soldiers aud soldiers Scripture Manual
II 10 well suited for socia singing well Sabbath
worship. Among the many beautiful pieces may be
found where liberty dwe.ls 10 my country -Ths
Christian Hero Three Cheers for Bannerr "Coms
sing OF heaven "Counits. The Gem OF the Ocean"
"Frecman's Gathering "Coiumbiss King forever
marching Along" &c. Prces-paper covers, Is ss.lia
SO per 100 Asilsd II The retail plse-
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9nsimess Aotisrs.
A WORD ABOUT oiia Z
AMERICAN WATCHES


AFTER A THOROUGH TRIAL OPmORg THAN
TEN YEARS, the ms.pieces bpapufpetdred Wy the
American Watch Co, Of wslh.ss kis.., ,hss@ triped
firm bold upon the favor Of the p,d sow no
les. than 7ac0D Of them arc spcntk IT, cshssibss 10
the pockets Of the people. Prow vcsy nssnihesns
beginning the business has increased until we are issu
fed in stating that WE MAKE MORE THAN ONE
HALF OF all the wnfrhes sold in tie United sto,ss-
Repeated enlansencAi Of faciory bgdings andt,s
labor Of 500 operatives, still find us unequal 10 supply
the eohs,ai,,iy increasing demand And we may here
observe iImi the high price Of labor and
materials we actuay sell our products st less prices
than those current i've years ago
We refer TO these faets only Tor tn. purpose Of prorcr
y introducing another subject relative 10 our mapuiac
,n,. ., ,.,.h.. .,,,,.,,a ,.. ~ .,.-I.-,-
Ne VI ""''"'. '"'"'"o ""' e"'e' o"ee' has Deen 10
make GOOD watches fof the million at the lowra possible
pree-soine,lpg 70 take the place Of The mrkebelieve
watches called Aieres lephss." "fnsIish Pasni
Levers" &C., annually thrown upon this market III
countless numbers BY Enropean shops-wsiches
which are the refuse Of their faroes unssleable at
home and perfectly worthless everywhere.
This Object we have accomplished, and now we have
10 announce That we hive Commented tie eture
o. w.,cb.. of IN. very 1t-
,,,,,,t,s,r an ,n,, v>,o,y~ r,, nx1.>,,.r,,,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
WATER, CHEAP MUSIC ros THE MILLION q /

Arranged as solos duets quarstts and ehorusrs for
musical societies, choirs Sunday schools public schools
seminares, etc. .5hsll know each other there! ~
Don't you hear The Angels coming,' "Shall we NEE,
beyond ths r. .He in tmr" There is beautiful
world" Where Liberry dwss il my countryr .,Free.
dom, Truth, and Right awe are comilr. Father
Abraham six hundred thousand morsn There Is Land
oil Love,n "Sorrow she come again more -euver-
ly Homer Come sing 10 e Of Heaven @and in sie
We viii love our sunday School," .Our God Is march.
ing on" God save the Nauonn Winters song Of .srhs
Plantation Negro" -Fair Fteedom's Morn has dawped
asin 'Over the mountain" "Iiule Ella an AngeIn
'wiie 'sgo,,s TO Heaveils -Suaer little chiidsun 10
come unto me-" "Bury me In the morning, Moihsr-
Como 70 thy rsu," Sweet hour Of PrsysrS&e. Price
cents, 20 6sr,s per dozen, ~ per i00 postage Iee
eaoh. In sheet forra with Piano acconp IS ets
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
SABBATH SCHOOL BELL, No. /.

contains ~ pages and nearly 2Otu and hymns slA
10 the most popular s. - book issued Among ths
nos, popular pieces "kind Words" @Eiien Abov. I,
Christian Hero ",esufu Zon." Il ought love rng
Motheth The Angels old the So" In the Light" RI 4
for the Weary,' &c. Priees-papef covers, 90 sents
each SIS per hundred bound IS cents $40 per L.udrs
cloth bsaisd embossed sli, " cents s2s peg i0O.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22

s~JodArfoSz1oN AT LOUISVILLE To-
Nicar TThs Union folks Of Loydsville iu-
tend to have jolli6csticn this Wednesday, J
evening, which all Union men and women
are invited to attend. e+.a-
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Vote u the AID OhiS Regiment
CAMP OF THE 43D o. V. L,

MEMPHlS, TENN, Oct. IA, I6b3. J
EDITOR CHRONICLE: Thinking that per
hapsh may not be uninteresting to great
many OF your resders to harh the result OF
yesterdays election in this regiment, l
herewith encloseis to- you for publication
in your paper:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22

h0~IN this weeks CHRONICLE will be
found table giving the vote by Townships
at the recent election, and also the vote by
Townships for Supreme Judge last Fall.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Provost MARSHAL GENERALS OFricE. }
WASHINGTON, ID. O., hugrsf rs, a63
Col. EDWARD A. PARRorT Aciing Assistant Pfovos,
Marshal General, Columbus, ONO.
SIR: nm Instructed by the Provost Marshal General
10 say that Provost Mursals under ypuf control be
dered to give publicity the fact that reward Of ten
dollars $40 aud The Reasonable expenses incurred will
he paid 10 any person for the and delivery
OF deserer at The headquarters OF The nearest Provost
Mprshal" by advertising m the newspapers and b,
printed handbiffs VIZ pn
am, sir, very respectfully your cbsdieni servant
CHAUNCEY MeKEEVER,
Major and Asst Adjt Gen.
Official: L. v. BIEpcE, ,1if'l,I
Major and Ash AdJt Gen. ohio yosu.
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pubH.astsy H6RAcE WATERS. As,l
No. &si, broadway, New Yo.9

yITArERs CHORAL. HARP-A new Sunday
w School Book. OF 16D pagrs Of bcauiifui li,mas
aud Tunes. u eoutains many gems such rs "shA we
know each other lherc Sansr lille children
unlo me The Beaulful Shore,n sOh. is glorous'
leave with my mother" "He esdeth beside still
waiers &c. Price paper 20 cents; Slipper ll
bound 25 cents; SEQ per lOO IL Is edited by HORACE
WATERS, Author oil 'Sundny School Bells s,n Nos .
and 2, which have had the enormous sale OF eight
h-'udred Thousand Copies. Just published BY
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
THE HARP OF FREEDOM

contains - pages Of songs Duets and ehoruses for Fss
dom. Among the choice pieces we would name, .Far
Freedoms mornn 20 let my people eon "Over the moui-
tain" They worked me all tho day" &c. Price eenh
single, 90 esnu osr dossn ~ per 100; pos'sss osa
each
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AuctiOneer's Notice,

HEREBY TENDER MY SERVICES to the publi.
as Auctioneer, trusting by due attention to busnes ..
20 merit share oil public patronage having applied foI
license us Anciioneer under the Excise Law OF the
s. Any person requiring my services can procure ts
same by addressing me at Hunier, Belmont Co. Ohis
jsi JOSEPH d. MAYS, lAuetioilecrs
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Assistant Lssessor's,IlNo

NJOrICt: IS HEREBY GIVEN td sir whom |, may
IN concern that any person residing ia the Towns
OF Wayne. Somerset Warren Goshen kirk wood, Fush-
ing Union and Richand desirihgto hks out license
ior any OF the trades business OCCUPATIONS requiring
commodaied by stopg in sleer the occups.on ar buat
ness ald Of Auch Tor which,hey ay desire license
and will fill blank appheptio, aad sssid the BY
at Belmont, Belmont Co.. o. I[ss -
Assessor Sd Division, 10Th Assessment Dist Ohia
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NOTICE---$3O2 BOUNTY

I AM AUTHORIZED TO receive feeruits for nuy Reg.
iment Battalion or Battery now in the field fromthis
saie There are bu few men wanted t6 make up ONO
quota aud this District should do its share I hope all
my Deputy Special Agents And Enrolling Oficers will
use Their bes enefes 10 Procure recruhs and forward
them 10 these Headquarters where r,y win be furnish
ed transportation. David MCCARTNEY
ocsa Captain and Provost. Marshal 10Th Dist OF o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
THE REVIVAL MUSIC poox

contains "a pages Of tunes and hymns designed fv NM
val prayer, and conference meetngs Price IN psper
covers single copies 10 ssnls, - per 100 Ascd ashs
retail price
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RUTH. A SACRED cANrArA

contains 13s pagss Words by Rev Sidney Dyer masis
by Prof Gull This 10 excellent book ior concerts for
the young Preespsper covers 70 cents SlS pss 1907
bound Is seni., $40 per 100.
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Mew Adrertisements,
Internal Revenue,
8Ist day Of Octohe,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN To all tax payers un.
~ der the u 3 Excise Law. in Belmont Comfy. that
I'll August List has been received aud all taxes cars-
ci upon them due and il not paid before the
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Paragraphs "Cartes dc Visite,'

SUPERIOR to Photographs, being more CHAR and
~ distinct. Seventy-one different kinds. comprising
distinguished Generals and SntesInen Price 10 cents
each. For sale at WEiDAY & COLEMANs
Drug and Chemical Store, ST. Clairsvie, Ohks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22

will be subject To TEN PER CENT additional, rs wei
as he hnb'e TO collection by disrnt and safe OF properly
without further delay. DAVID H. HOWELL
DEPUTY Collector Internal Revenue 10Th District
Oct. R lsG3
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22
Wv=1nGed, J,

GOOD MILLER is wanted at the Coerain Mills
n miles North OF ST. Clairsvle, Apply immedi
aiely loc223ws THOS 5. EVANS.
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ES6H.RV.

RED COW with white stripe oil her back and
IA large white spot on her forehead came TO the prem
sss OF the subscriber two mites and quarter East of
ST. Cuirsville. The owner will call and prove property
pay charges and take her AWAY.
oc22 ELLEN McAIECuEN
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Lost.

ON SEPTEMBER ID, 1o63, betwsen wheslins and
~ Sew. sve, Belmont County, Ohio, q PACKAGE
OF MONEY, wrapped up in piece Of buff coi0red
paper, containing about 500 In uipiey.
The finder will he liberaly rewarded for the return oil
it, any information either 10 ,hr CltKoScLE Office y,
Clairsvillc the nelligencer Office al Wheeling OF "
the subscriber, la Sewelsyie, Belmont County ohio
sel0-3ws JOHN WIDDUES
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-10-22

E,ROM the premises Of Dr. Henry West in St Clairs-
vile about the 18th OF October light briidl lie
Cow, about ycurs old, and u dark brndle Heer, about
3years old-both Of medium size.
Any information concerning their whereabouts sent oI
left at the store Of j. II West Co. will be thank fully
received, and the iniomer literally rewarded. oc22
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Brough Photographs.

ME WILL HAVE, in few days. a LOT Of Hon.
w Johu i,s,ugls photographs. Sen. suywher. O.
receipt Of prce-1 cents. J. H. WEST co.
Best American and Fine french Tsusssa;
LAO. Cu,wfs Superior shoulder Traces suiabls ~
IA both Ladies and trntlemen. for sale at
wESrs. opposite the Lswis HousA
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-22
80 StOhewalI Jat ksOn.'

The Army correspondent of the Savannah Repu6tl.
furnishes the suhjoned sketch of that nobe Vr.
ginian, Gen. THos j. JACKSON
1t is said the hero of the Shenandoah made his ap-
pesrance the field at Fredericksburg in bran new
uniform, including q fle dark blue overcoat, and
ba dsgme cap, with the requisite quantity OF Id Ia q
about 1t. lis disguise was complete so much
deed that he hardly recognizable by his int,uaie
associates. This suit was dOuotless the gilt OF
admirng friend slice bis ordinary apparel is very
plain, and his tastes and habits exceedingly simple
General Jackson is not yet quite forty years Old He
is OF medium and beight--weighs about one hun
dred and ory-ve Fifty pounds has dark, black
hair ana wears short side whIskers His compl xion
is rather pale, and his features when rts dest
tue of expression. His wholly devoid of
grace, especially among Strangers when he both awk
ward and embarrassed. On horseback his appearat
s anything but rreposeesslng as 1t s almost under any
circumstances and one who should meet him on the
road would be apt to take him for quiet farmer, with
ull barns at home, and creditor abroad, going to
the Court House CT, better still, for country school,
master who though all unused to the saddle, had
dertaken to ride to neighboriug patrons house
on Saturday, and was meanwhile engaged IN some diff
cult mathematical calculation as he logged along. But
place him on the battle feld-let the can begin to
thunder, the small to rattle, and the sabres to
Hash in the sunight-and the quiet farmer, awk-
ward, calculating pedsgogue, becomes a hero-cam
and selfpossessed, it is true-but full of fire and
energy quick as lightning and terrible as the thunder
bolt.
Though it is the boast of Gen. Jacksons friends that
be has not spade in his whole army, yet it would be
dong him Injustice to suppose he is unmndtu of the
advantages OF strong position. that he negects any
honorable means which may contribute to his success
No ofiser in the army is more attentive to bis duties
or abors harder and longer than he does He is very
careful TO ascertain the streDgrh and position of bis ad
yersary and having done this, be swoops upon his
prey like the eagle from his eyry
here is some diversity OF opinion among military
men in regard to Gen. Jacksons qualities str4e-
gist and commander of army but none as to his abl
ity as fighter. In bis battles he has been attended
With larger degree of success than any officer in the
army lie is the idol of the people, and is the object
OF greater enthusiasm than any military cheain Of our
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-22

NATURALLY with early attack Imminent, the at.
tention of the people OF this place is concentrated for
the present at least, mainly upon their own homes We
can only keep truat in providence and be pared
to do all thst can te done for the safety OF the and
surrounding country. That General WHITING will do
all that skill and devotion can do aid that he will be
nobly cond by the fl ers and men under his COM
mand We have he fulle confidence.
short time Gus show what ne have 10 expect.
10 wha. force the att OK will be de-wietb the
mament recently gathered at Newbern ard Beaufort
will be precpitsted up mlasSe, will be dvid-
ed to advance smuit aneousy different points
the line of oar road, to cut of communication
and prevent reinforcement whether finally, design
against Charleston may uk hidden nnder the m5
terious ments of the enemy.
At any rate, if tie turrett- bearing oa ca's at
last night, they must have er yd heselves, for
the bowling of the wind delightful music to our
We enj yed TIE argry samrnLg Of shutters
and the other sounds and sights which indications
Of hard blow.
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The Yankees In EEzabs tn City.

We rave just learned from gentleman direct from
Ell zabeth ci'y, that on Friday last, notice given
the cz ns that they must either take the cath OF
allegiance to the United States Government or with
draw beyond the iues of the enemy Tuesday last the
l3h was the last day allowed the people to determine
what course they would adopt. Some of the citz Ds
demonstrated with the commander of the enemy for
singing out their town tor such harsh order. He
replied that there must be starting point and that n
less than ten days ihe order would be extended
from Ourrituck to the Chowan river. We uDdtrs tand
that some seven or eight buffaloes have been killed
recently around Elizabeth City. Oar-informaut also
that &C ction aid he saw about thirty with guns
State Journal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-22

DIFFICULTY BETWEEN SPAIN AND FRANCE -The
Spanish ambassador at Paris, Gen. Concha, Marquis OF
Habana has sent in his resignation, and leaves next
week to take part in the Mexican debate The revou-
tons now going may lead to further estrangemeut
between the governments OF France and Spain. Since
General Prm retired and BIau spoke in the French
Chambers Mexican affairs, and article written at
imperial headquarters appeared in the Patrie, there
hav been dality aud confidence between the two
counrts The Emperor, report says is not favorite
with ,h1 Q ,een of pain ami. if her Catholic Moj
could, might get the country into trouble with
France on this Mexican quarrel. But no doubt, On
former critical occasions the good of the Madrid
Cabinet will prevail
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-22

HALLEcK AND STANTON IN THE R1Na.--1be Rich
mond Enquirer says: L" We learn from undoubted au-
thorty that regular set to between the Secretary of
war and the Generan- Chief of the United States for
ces took place at the War Department 10 Washington
i'll regular Heenan and Sayers' style.
The Generalin Chief having made an offensive DEM
onstration towards the Secretary, that redoubtabe
fuuc ouary launched an ink.stand, well aimed at the
bead of the Genera-in- Chief who ducking aud dodg-
ing, escaped che blow, and Immediately closed in upon
the Secretary Here ended the first rouBd-time less
than one minute. The Genera-n- Chi having quickly
closed in upon the Secretary end cut Of retreat by
skilfu at his shirt collar Immediately began
go"g"g at the eyes of the War Department, and was
about thrusting finger t. it's full length when Lr-
coin cried foul and threw down the SPONGE which
imme diatey apped to quenching the caret-fow from
the nose OF The Secretary of War"
The Richmond Dispatch says that the set-to be-
tween HaIleck and Mcclellan
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-01-22

PRICE OF GoLD IN NEw YORK The financial ar.
ticle of the New York World, dated j. =nuary 9Th,
contains the following:
The gold market is active, and the pren:an is ad-
vaucing steadily. The closing price was 156 at the
second board but in the open market dealers more
anxious to buy than to sell at that rate The financial
bills before Congress- which likely to pass propose
to swell the paper money of the loyal states tn ST. 2OO
00U 600 twelve hundred nllions) against $l56O0O-
hat il an inf .ton exceeding in amount and rapdy
that OF " continental monsy,'' which deprecated till
$28 900 the price OF 1arre of f,ur in Connec-
tcat, and the end repudiation. The business
nnoity fairly alarmed by the prospect before them
in the rapid depreciation of legal tender notes. and
rushing into gold, stocks, and other property to hold
instead Of paper money.