Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-12-01
Obituary..

DIED.-On Tuesday evening, Nov. Sth,
| 1864, after lingering illness of ffouryears or
upwards. MODERN DEMOCRACY, more
generally known oflater years, as COPPER
HEAD1SM. The subject oltbs notice was
born Of respectable parents-had, in its early
years, a strong, vigorous constitution, and
character beyond reproach. Its influence
throughout the United States was only for
good, but was irresistable-in fact it bid
defiance to every rival. But several years
ago it began to disregard the laws of health,
and very soon signs ofdiseass began to mani
fest themselves yet its friends did not en-
tertain doubt but that it weuld soon be
itslf again. However the old family physi-
clans having departed this life, new doctors
were called in. new course of treatment
prescribed. The patient from that time on
began to sink rapidy-this was about the
year 1854. In 1856 it rallied and by the
use Of q new galvanc battery. it exhibited
signs Of returning strength. But ono DR..
Buchanan was entrusted with the case and
he administered it such dose ofe'slarery
ertension" and Kansas and Nebraska"
that its digestive organs became unable to
perform thoir functions and in 1860 cramp
had seized hold efall its limbs, and it became
powerless for good The poor creature ex-
hibited the greatest pain during that event
full year--it twisted and wriggled-its agony
was manifested by the most awful contoi-
tions and unearthly yells. In the Fail of
that year new disease called Treason, took
hold Of more than half its body. This dis
cease WAS in our country, and, for q while
few believed that in such climate as ours,
snch disease was at all likely to prevail.
But at last the sad truth burst upon the
whole community that foul Treason had
actually taken hold of Mr.. Democracy, and
that it was spreading rapidly. At first it
manifested itselfprincipally on the Southern
side Of the old gentleman. But in year
or two large spots appeared on tho Northern
side. Many Of the old mans best friends
saw clearly that it was dangerous any longer
to remain in the same household with him,
as the disease was not only losthsome. but
contagious, and therefore, they left off all
have been made to cure the subject for the
tertainsd by its symPathizers, was to rro
long miserable existence, and when it was
sure by so doing, those Of the family who
were, as yet, comparatively free from tho
stain, might, and no doubt would, fall victim
to the deadly poison, il was considered best
to let the victim commit suicide, or else
call Convention ofDoctors who would assist
the old gentleman out of the way. The
latter method was adopted and Convention
WAS called at Chicago on the Goth Of last
August. At the time and place adopted.
Drs Vsllandigham, Wood, Seymour, Long,
Harris, Vcorhses and whole lot of them,
assembled and sdministed such desc as
sent the old carcass whirling and reeling
through the whole land. They appointed
Dr. Mcclellan and DR.. Pendeten to the task
Of keeping him alive as long as possible.
Mcclellan gave a sort Of War pill, butt did
not seem to operate to the advantage of the
patient. Psndlston did not ofrsr any, bnt
number of small fry political Doctors seemed
to think that the constant spewing out Of
charges OF uncon'titutionality, negro war
and effsrts to free the negro Of tyranny
&C., would give Ceopperheadism new life
and vigor. Blu, all efforts, ordinary and
extraordinary, failed, so that on the evening
Of the Sth inst, Copperheadism went down
never TO rise again, taking with it nearly
the whole crew Of doctors.
1t is supposed the funeral will take
place after the soldiers vote is count
ed. AS there is no Copperhead minis
ter in this place, We suppose the sur
vivors will call upon WIN. MARTIN to
read from the scriptures, with the re-
quest that he omit all such dogmas as
those of Sr. PAUL, about yielding sub
mission to "the powers that be, f" and
praying for "those in authority. -
On this melancholy occasion it is like
ly that John Heaton and Jim Chsrlss-
sorM win appear as chief mourners---
the former leaning upon the arm of
THOMAS JOHNSON, who is SO deeply
indebted to him for the relief he re-
ceived at his hands whilst acting IN the
capacity Of Deputy Treasurer. and the
lAtsesbeing supported by WY. KssSos,