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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

THE following article, clipped. from tho
Chattanooga Daily Rebel, OF Feb 8, is
sent US by an officer of the 18th Ohio
Regiment
Many persons are cherisbng the expec
tation that the war is rapidly approaching
its termination. President Davis in his
message, expresses the opinion that the war
is entering upon its third and last stage. -
There are many indications going to sus.
ain this view. The failure Of the attompt
to approach Richmond by way Of Freder-
cksburg the repulse of the enemy At Vicks.
burg; tho growing dissatisfaction OF the
Northwest and in Kentucky; the disgust
with which Lincoln's abolition proclamation
is received by a large portion Of tho Nor
,hern people; the evident desire of European
nations to see this war ended--all point to q
speedy restoration Of peace. 1t W. should
be able to hold our own until summer; if
Vicks burg should remain in our possession,
until the month of July, we may cherish
the hope that this is tho last year Of the
war. II, however, we should lose either
Vicksburg or Middle Tennessee, or should
snstain any serious reverse in Virginia or on
the coast, this war might be prolonged for a
year or so more 1t seems strange that the
Northern people do not SEQ the folly of
continuing this war with so little success. -
But although there are signs which are
indicative ofan early termination OF the
war, yet we should not permit ourselves TO
be deluded with hopes which may prove
vain and deceptive. The dissensions among
the Northern people may not be sufficient
10 kai mi
to ceasc hostilitios. But few if any men in
the North, even among the most bitter of
Mr.. Lincoln's opponents, openly advocate
peace upon the basis Of separation. They
ARE all talking about peace and restera
ton Of the Union. This is o vain delusiou,
and if that's the ground upon which they
are advocating cessation of hostilities,
they do not understand the spirit aud reso
luton Of the people OF the Confederate
States. Ii may be possible that the over
throw of the Lincoln Administration may
not bring peace, and that the Democratic
party Of the North may be equally as much
for the prosecution ofthe war as the Lincoln
party, though for different purposes, and
upon different principles. Whilst we sin
cerely hope that the war is approaching its
termination, yet We should prepare our.
selves for long war. We should husband
all our resources, make all our preparations
for long war, aud act as IL We had to
meet united and not divided North, aud
then II peace should come, it would be all
the more acceptable, because unexpected;
and ifthe war should continuews would be
prepared for it. 1
The doa that the wnr is near tho close
may cause our people to relax their ener-
pias md not IN make due nranar ra tions ior
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05
Items of State News.


TIE BoARD OF PUBLIC WoaKs. Tho
Board OF Public Works, on "Wednesday
evening last, organised by elccting Levi Sar-
gent President; v'ce Mr. Gregory, who re-
tires from the Board
Mr.. Gamble taxes the Division of the
Works recently under change Of Mr. Greg.
ory, except the National Road, which goes
with the Presidency of the Board to Mr..
Sargent.
The following Engineers were appointed
NJ. 4 Il. Canal-Saml. Forr; Il. Div.
Ohio Canal and NJ. 4 w. Railroad--I.
Linton; ). Div. Ohio, and the Hooking and
Walhouding Canals, and Muskingum
lmpt-lasac Angel; Nat. Road-John A.
Blair. Columbus Statesman.
BRUrAL AND CowAapLY. we have
been informed that beastly outrage was
committed by a lot of Butternuts on poor
caipped soldier, who lately returned from
the battle field. He happened to stop into
a saloon In the southern part OF the town,
and while there discussion sprung up in
regard to the stability OF the government
when he, as every good and loyal man
should do, defended the Government in its
present trouble. His conversation not
being rellshed by the Butternuts present,
beat him in an unmerciful and cowardly
ma0er. These Butternuts are brave and
gallant heroes, and great sticklers for the
Union as it was and the G institution as it
is. We hope an effort will be made TO
arrest these towards, and give them their
just dues. -[Tiffin Tribune.
On last Monday Geo. Bush, laborer
in the employ Of the IoSr Society, met
with severe accident, causing the loss OF
his left leg. While saving wood, portion
OF the machinery few apart, and piece OF
balance wheel, Weighing about one pound,
lodged in his leg. Eleven hours after the
occurrence a surgeon was obtained. the
piece Of iron extracted, and the log anputa.
ted above the knee. The sufferer is d
worthy industrious mani Tuscarawas Ad-
vertiser.
| FLAx.-Fvery farmer should turn his
attention this spring to the growing of a
few acres Of fax. The exhorbitant prices
of cotton goods, and the impossiblity Of q
very speedy decline in prices, renders it i'm
portant that they should turn their attention
to home manufacture, besides it will bt
found profitable investment for the agri cul
turist. The prices of cotton goods have BY
no means reached their highest ebb anc
even if tho war were Immediately closed
it must be several years ere the South will
again produce full crop Of cation. These
are facts that should be borne in mind b,
the producing classes, and acted upon. =
Plymouth Advertiser.
| PROFITABLE Pork RAISING. Mr.. 9
i. Stewart Of Weller Tp. this county, killed
nine hogs this winter, the litter of one SOW
which weighed when dressed as follows:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

ApvIoEs from Northern Virginia men
tion the capture of party Of one or two
hundred New York and Pennsylvania cav.
airy, near Woodstock, on the 25th ult., uu-
der circumstances of combined rashness and
cowardice. They had been sent out after a
rebel marauding party, and succeeded in
recovering the spoils, but going too far and
keeping no watch for the enemy, were at
tackled and put to flight by an inferior force
losing the above mentioned number Of men
in their headlong retreat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

their agents or trustees, or at the instance
OF other creditors, the property thereof,
with all the rights and intercs, therein
sought to be sold shall be FIRST appraised in
the mode and manner provided for tho ap-
praisoment Of real estate, by the laws OF the
state, and no sale shall be made at less than
two thirds Of the appraised value thereof.
SEC. Ia. That tho purchasers Of said
railroad shall keep just and true accounts
Of all their earnings, receipts, and expenses
thereof, showing the net profits arising
from the operation of the same, and the
disposition made thereof, and that said rail
road company, the property Of which was
thus sold, shall have the right at any time
within ten years from the date of such sale,
to elect to pay of the balance due said pur-
chasers, after crediting, upon the amount
paid by them for said railroad, the net
profits arising from the operation OF the
same, or the proceeds OF the sale of any
portion Of the property thereof, and to re-
claim tho same, to be held and operated for
the benefit of the stock holden in said rail
road company, as though no such sale had
been had. IT,.
SEC. Is. That said railroad company,
through its proper officer. or agent, shall
have access to the books and accounts oI
said purchasers, for the purpose Of seeing
whether or not said railroad is properly
managed, the property thereof purchased
and so operated as to produce the largest
amount of net earnings, and ifsaid company
find that such railroad is not properly man
aged, its property not preserved, nor it sc
Of net earnings, it nay make q presentation
fn /. x,,s -
the premises, and which court, upon bcini
satisfied that such allegations, or any one o.
them, are or is true, it shall be its duty tS
appoint proper manager or managers, oil
said road prescribe ths mode and mannel
OF of&eeping the accounts thereof, or make
such order in the premises 10 the opinion o
said court, will most likely secure the end
contemplated by this act
SEQ. l6, Upon said railroad companie
electing to pay off the balance due said pur
chasers, as provided in section IA OF thi
act, it shall tender to said purchasers a
their principal office along the limo Of sai'
road, the balance due to them after MAXIM
their credits, as hereinbofore provided, bu
that for the purpose of asertaining the ne
profits arising from operating the said road
the said purchasers shall charge interes
upon the amount invested, at no greater
rate Of interest than that allowed by tn
laws Of this state, in the absence of an,
contract fixing the rate of interest.
SEQ. II. Upon such render being made
II shall be the duty Of said purchasers 3
redeliver and convey to said company tn
said railroad, with all its appurtenances an
property Of any kind whatever, which shs
be held by the said company TOR the pur
poses herein provided, the same as thoug
no sale thereof had ever been had
SEC. ls. This act shall take effect an
be in force from and after its passage.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05
Good News from Gen. Grant.

WASHINGTON, March "A dispatch
from Gen. Grant has given much encour.
sgemsns 70 ~ lfssidsnt and Secretary d
They express the utmost confidence iu
favorable results At Vicksburg.
Gen. Grant asks only four or five days
good weather to complete his arrangements,
which are such as military authorities here
are convinced Will result not only 10 the cap.
turs Of Vicks burg. but also the rebel army
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

THE N. Y. Evening Post says that the
President has accedcd to Gen. Hamilton
request to be permitted to lead an expedi
tion against the rebels in Texas 1t will
of.course, be one Of adequate strength. The
corps Of observation is to 10 under the com
mand Of Gen. Herman, but it will act in
dspendsn,ly in quarter which ii isyst toe
carly to designate. This corps, the com
position and number Of which it is moi
prudent at present to state, will not be un
provided either with cavalry or artillery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

THE Wisconsin Legislature has memorial
lied Congress for reduction Of twenty-five
per cent. ad valorein, on foreign paper, de.
claring newspapers a public necessity, and
the popular depreciation Of them a public
calamity, which must result in some meas
urc, from the present paper monopoly
a%0s, Sespar 81 n" Ssy a.
Congress. --tWash, Cor. Gin. Gaz. sola
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05
General Foster Makes Q Reconnois-
ina Trr 91 sanc0. "

NEw YoRK, March 2-The Times has
a private letter from Port Royal, which
makes the following curious statement:
General Foster took captain and 80 men
from the l0th Conn, just before he went
entered Bulls Bay, north Of Charleston
harbor, and landing there, marched through
the enemy's pickets to within full sight Of
Charleston, and even to within view Of Fort
Sumter, about mile and three quarters
distant-so neer that officers from the para
pet could see them. They returned un-
harmed. era 5niqv n
There is reason to bslievo successful at.
tack can be made upon the Babylon of re-
belliou from quarter deemed unassailable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

THE BurTERNUr ORoP A FAILURE. The
season Is about over. Ths prospects srs
that crop Of the fruit Of the tree will be :
failure. Il is ascertained that the shell lof
the nut Is thin, and the kernsl purrid and
watery.- The hickories are in good condi-
tion, and the yield viii -. immense and
wholesome 80 Icin. Com. ~ ~ \
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

A DISPATCH from New York says that
Immediately upon the adjournment of Con
gress complete enrolment of tho whole
fighting population of the North will be
made, and some drafted men called into the
thinned ranks Of our service.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

A BRITISH man n-of-war brings tho news
70 Fortress Monroe that the rebels at
Charleston hope to blow up our feet by
torpedoos, and have extended next work
across the harbor, which will serve the
double purpose of checking the progress Of
the irou.clads,.a .aud exploding the sunken
infcrnal machines
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

A fIILToN HEAD correspondent of tho
New York Tribune asserts that 5000 color.
cd soldiers, under white officers, are about
TO carry the war into Africa by invading the
interior Of South Carolina, whore the slave
population is already prepared to extend
them welcome and swell their ranks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

The President has issued a proclama-
tion calling an extraordinary session Of the
Senate on the 4th Of March to receive and
act on such communications as he may
make, mainly on civil and military nomina-
sinua
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

TnE Senate concurred in all the House 8
amendments to the Conscription Bill, and
made no new ones. The bill, therefore,
needs only the Presidents signature to be a
law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

IN tho United States District Court, at
indianapolis, on Saturday, four persons
charged with resisting the military author
tiles in the arrest of desertors, were con-
yicted of treason,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

A MURYREEsBoRo' letter says General
Rosecrans has issued an order prohibiting
the Cincinnati Enquirer and Chicago Times
from circulating in tho army of the Cumbor-
land.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

They were sold to H. Lybarger in Shell
BY at s. % per cwt. and yielded $50 lbs.
of clear lard. This was profitable litter,
yielding Mr.. Stewart $l76, H. Mansfield
Shield and Banner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

GEN. HOOKER will soon issue an order
giving deserters twenty days to return, under
the penalty affixed to the crime by martial
law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

MAYOR OpDYKE has vetoed the resolu.
tions Of the New York Common Council to
give Ets John Porter public reception.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army,
: WAsnlNGq on, Sent. I6. 1861.


To Mgj Gen. MCCLELLAN, IT, s. A., Com.
n.andij,g Department Of tie Iofomdc:
The Commanding General of the Army
Of the Potomac will cause the positions
stnte, and number of troops under him tc
be reported at once TO General Headquar
tors by divisions, brigades and Independent
regiments or detachments, which report will
be followed by reports Of new troops az they
arrive, with the dispositions made of them,
together with all the material changes
which may take place in the same army.
. BY command of Lieut.. Gen. SCoTr.
y: d. TOWNSEND, Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Eighteen days have now elapsed, and moi
the slightest respect has been shown tC
either of these orders BY Maj. Gen. Nc
Clellan. Perhaps he will say, in respect t
the latter, it has been difficult for him +,
procure exact returns Of divisions, brigades
&c. No doubt; but why not have giveI
nae rroximate returns, such as he 30 eager
Iy furnished the President and certain Sec
rotaries. Has, then, a senioEno corrective
power over a Junior officer in case Of sucl
persistent neglect and disobedence Tn
remedy by arrest and trial before court
martial would probably soon cure tho evil
but il has been feared conflict of authorit,
n1ar the head of the army would be highly
encouraging to the enemies and depressin,
to the friends Of the Union. Hence m,
long forbearance, aud continuing (thougt
but nom inally) in duty. shall try to holt
out till the arrival OF Mai. Gen. Haleck
when. as his presence will give me Increased
confidence in the safety of the Union, anc
being, as am, unable to ride in the saddle
or walk, by reason Of dropsy in my feet ant
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

and may that Gag wave over all, till time
shall be no more.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

Flag Of the free hearts hope and home
By angel hands TO valor given
Thy stars have lit the welkin domo,
And all tiny hugs were born IN heaven.
Forever hoat tlat standard sheet!
Whoro breathes the foe but falls before us,
wi h Freodonfs soil beneath our feet,
Aad freedoms banner sire earning o'er us
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

. yIcroR HUGO has written . atragedy Of
which Old John Brownis the hero \ al
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05
A BILL.

a BILL.
Supplementary 10 an act ent,tled an act
TO regulate The sale Of railroads, and the
re organization Of Me same passed
April IL, 1861.
SECTION l. Be Il enacted by the General
Assembly Of The State Of Ohio, That the
following additional sections be added to
the above recited act, rs follows.
SEC. H. No railroad 10 this state shall
be subjected to sale under the provisions OF
this act; or under any judicial proceeding
whatever, had At the instance Of bond hold.
ers and mortgages, their agents or trustees,
unless domestic creditors shall be first paid
or secured to be paid their claims arising
from supplies furnished, for rolling stock
furnished, or labor performed for the com
pany owning such railroad, or for damage,
sustained BY the negligence or misconduo,
Of its agents.
SEQ. IS. That before any sale is made
under the provisions OF this got, or under
any judicial proceedings whatever, had at
the instance ofbond holders and mortgages
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

The following is the bill "to regulate
the sale of railroads." introduced into tho
Ohio Senate by Mr.. Shsrrard, ofJeiferson,
alluded toby our Columbus correspondent
last week: ns
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-05

The Famous Letter OF Cen. Scott.
The following is the famous letter Of Gen.
Scott to Secretary Cameron, read by Mr..
Stevens, Of Pa, in the House Of Repre-
tatives. 1t is a copy Of q letter on file in
the War Department
HEADouARTERs OF The ARMY,
WASHINGTON. Oct. 4, 1861.
Hon. s. CAMERON, Secretary Of War.
SrR {: You are believe, aware that |
hailed the arrival here Of Major Gen. No
Clellan as an event of happy consequence
to the country and tbe army. Indeed, IL [
did not call for him, heartily approved Of
the suggestion, and gave him the most
cordial reception and support.
He, however, had hardly entered upon
bis new duties, when, encouraged to com
municate directly with the President and
certain members of the Cabinet, he in a
few days forgot that he had any immediate
commander, and has now long prided him.
self upon treating me with uniform neglect,
running into disobedience Of orders. Of
the smaller matters, neglects, though in
themselves grave military ofenses. / need
not speak, 10 the face of the following. To
suppress au irrcgularity more conspicuous
in Maj. Gen. McCiellen, than in any other
officer, published the following
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
WASHINGTON, Sept. l6, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS No. ll.-There are
Irregularities in the correspondence Of the
army which need prompt correction. It is
highly important that junior officers on duty
be not permitted to correspond with ihs
General-in Chief or other commander on
current official business except through in
termediate commanders; and the same rule
applies to correspondence with the Presi
dent direct, with him through the Secretary
OF War, unless it be by the special invita-.
tion or request of the President
BY command Of Lieut.. Gen SCOTT.
Il. ID. TOWNSEND, Asst Adj't General
With this order fresh in his memory
Major Gen. Mcclellan addressed two i'm
portant communications to the Secretary o.
War, on respectively the 10Th and 10th o
the same ponth, over my head and how
many since to the Secretary, and even to th'
President direct, have not inquired, bu
many, | have no doubt, beside daily ora
communications with the same high func
tionaries, all without my knowledge
Second, to correct another class of grav,
neglects, the same day caused to be ad
dressed to Gen. Mcclellan the folowin,
orJar.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-03-14

~ NEBRASKA ITEMs-Charles Boyle,
having last week deserted from our com.
pany, was promptly pursued to St. Johns,
arrested and brought to the guard house,
where he received lesson in military dis
cipline which he will not soon forget.
Rev. Zenas B. Truman leaves Us for
his annual Conference in few days. His
quiet, mild, pcaceable, meek and unobtru.
sive ministerial course in our town during
the past two years, has won for him many
friends. May bis clerical successor have
an equal amount Of Christian equanimity.
But fraction of our fourishing
school is left because of the prevalence OF
the whooping cough. .a
Jacob Van Auken has moved from
Omadi large dwelling house to an eligi,
BILE lot in this town.
Lung fever is beginning to prevail in
this vicinity.
John ferris residing near Logan,
buried his younges. child last week.
Our wells in this town sadly need re-
plenishing.
Our soldiers expect to receive their
pay on the return Of Major Tatfe from
Omaha. NEBRASKA.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-03-14

~ Gen. Cook has received a dispatch
from Department Headquarters stating
that the 7th Iowa Cavalry would leave
Davenport on the 9th inst, for the west.
They may be expected here in few daye.
This Regiment is formed by the consoli.
dstion Of the commahds of Col. SUMMERS
and Col. O'BR,ES, and consists Of 1900
men, The officers have good reputation,
and the rank and file are composed of our
best young men. They will remain here
q few days, and then proceed to iank,on,
At which place supply Of Government
rations are stored.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-03-14

~ Judge LEvEnIsG proposes to order
from the Agricultural College, at Des
Moines such cuttings and seeds as are for
distribution to this county, and desires the
farmers who wish 20 be supplied to give
him notice Of wha. they desire. The or.
der should be sent without delay, and all
who wish to avail themselves Of this offer
should at otce confer with the Judge
There will be no expense except for the
transportation of the package.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-03-14

A secessionist named Hawkins, who
had been Lieutenant in the rebel Gen.
Prices army, was knocked down On board
a steamer near Keokuk by Captain L. L..
Haven. Hawkins had been captured and
imprisoned but had been liberated on
taking the oath of allegiance. After his
knock down by Captain Haven, be was
taken into custody.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-03-14
In striking contrast is the conduct u

In striking contrast is the conduct u
Judge Claggett Of the Keokuk Constits.
ton, whose office was recently destroyee
by a mob, with that Of Howell. the con-
temp,ible abolition editor Of the Keokuk
Gate City. During the excitement, the
indignant citizens 10 . spirit Of re,alia.
ton, threatened to destroy the latter Office,
when Judge Claggest addressing the crowd
declared his intention of resisting such
proceedings to the last Howell the cou.
tumacious,, returns the favor by pressing
the action Of the mob in their destruction
of the Constitution. From such political
leaders, good Lord, deliver us.--Des
Moines Times.