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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
The Contraband Soldiers.

tits amusing, writes correspondent from
Port Isabel, Texas, to see how completely
nouplussed some Of our privates are in the
possession of their money. Some never had
dime in their lives to call their own, and
could not distinguish between one, two OF
i've dollar greenback. One fellow paid ten
dollars for watch, and his lieutenant motto
ing it, inquired the time of day.
'.Lor', csp'n," replied the darkey, (they
call every officer cap'n,) Il dunno; dye
s'pose cantell ?"
why did you waste your money for {
watch then?" asked the lieutenant; where
upon the darkey broke into laugh, as ht
said, why, cap'n, | bought it so dey
couldn't keep dis chile on guard ober tive
hours"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

A GENTLEMAN was going out one day, in
his carriage, to call with his wife, when he
discovered that he had left his visiting
cards. He ordered his footman, who had
recently come into his service, to go to the
mantlepiece in the sitting room, and bring
the cards he should see there. The servant
did as he was ordered, retaining his articles
to be used as directed, and off started the
gentleman, sending the foofman with cards
whenever the mot at home" occurred. As
these we're very numerous, he turned to the
servant with the question: How many
cards have you left?" well sir" said the
footman. very innocently, there's the king
Of spades, the six of hearts, and the ace OF
clubs" ''The deuce!" exclaimed his mas
ter. That's gone" said John.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
Rlanketfng HOrses.

Most persons who have the care Of hsrsss
IN winter, make serious mistake in throw
ing blanket on the animal as sooa 90 be is
stopped alter becoming heated BY hard la
Dor or long travelling. The vspoI thst
steams up from The hot sijcs of tss kozse
condenses and vets the blsua 1t, .si IS 80
contiHues to cool, the cold and wet GOVERN z
chills instead of warming him. Tee letter
plan is to allow the horse to. stand uacovsr-
cd until cooled down to about the arjislry
temperature, which, of course, will dspsn1
on and must be regulated by sircuns,.nsss
and then throw on dry blanket.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
%. |5. II you do. use % ..... ..
Hoofand's German Bitters

Frbn J Ne,ptom Bropn, D d.. Editor Of The
Encyclopedia Of Religious HnoDledye,
Although not disposed TO favor recommend Patent
Medicines in general through disrust oi their mgredi-
ens ant, eli, els Yet know OF sufficient why
man cannot testify the benefit he berve himself 10
have received from any simple preparatory in the hope
that he may thus contribute the benefit Of others.
do This the more readily in regard to Hooaands Ger
man Bters prepared by DR.. G. NJ Jackson. of this
city, because was preudiced against them for many
years der the impre ssion that they chiefly
alcloioic mixture am indebted TO my friend. Robert
Shoemaker ESD for the removal Of this prejudice by
proper tests and for encouragement to try theu when
suffering from great and long continued debility. The
OF three bottles OF these Brrs at the beginning OF
the present year was followed ny evident reilei ana
hud no, felt for six months before and had almost de-
SPARED Of regulating. therefore thank God aud my
friends for directing me 10 the use OF them.
.' ]. NEWTON BROWN.
Phiad elphia, June ~ 1861.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

DURING a recent performance at one of
the Paris theaters man and his wife had
quarrel on the stage, the woman in a rage
of jealousy, the man trying to persuade her
that she was too suspicious and too passion
ate;. both we're acting with great spirit, when
the wife moved her arm too near q candle,
and her muslin dress was in flames in an in
slant. Both actors kept their head how
ever; the husband extinguished the fire.,
and proceeding with his part, interpolated
"You see, my dear, / was right; you ar,
ready to fire up-poass e'ylammer--for th'
least thing" es b.-r .,Ir..,a.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
gelettsd gaetrg..
'>" tFrot, the N. Y. Evening Postl
uATTLE.wORN BANNERs.


ais ~ hur NJ pArr sxSJAnN. I' 't.
saw the soldiers come to-day ......
From battlefield afar;
No conqusror rode before their way
On his trismphal car. .......... DBL. t.
But captains, like themselves, on foot,
And banners sadly torn, -.
All grandly eloquent, though mute, .l
In PRIDE and glory borne. .......l .
Those banners, soiled with dirt and smoke,
And rent by shot and shell, ...... -.
That through the serded phslanx broke
What tcrrors they could tell!
Whattales ot suddab pain and death l,.t
III every cnnnon's boom, ir.L.. ...
When even the brsvest held his breath
And visited for his doom.
BY hands Of steel these flags were waved
Above the carnage dire,
Almost destroyed, yet always saved, ..lI.
Mid bsule-clonds aid FIRE, .....f ..
Though down At times, still up they rose
Aud kissed the breeze again, III. ..I.
Dread tokens to the rebel foes a-r ...trf-
OF true and loyal men. f.. r..
And here the true and loyal still ..... ..
Those famous banners bear; .
The bugles wind the flies blow shrill,
And clash the cymbsls where
With deciInaled ranks they come
And through the crowded street
March to the beating Of the drum
With firm though weary feet.
God bless the syldiers cry the folk
Whose cheers Of welcome swell;
God bless the banners, black with smoke
And rent by shot aud shell;
They should be hung on sacred shrines,
Baptized with grateful tears,
And live embslfaed in postry's lines
Throush all succeeding years.
No grander trophies could be brought
BY patriot sire 10 son,
OF glorious battles nobly fought,
Brave deeds subnely done.
And 10, to-day, chsnccd with pride
And solemn joy 10 SEQ
Those remnants from the bloody tide
OF Victory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

THE question has been asked, why it is
considered impolite for gentlemen to go into
the presence of ladies in their shirt sleeves,
while it is considered in every way correct
for the ladies' themselves to appear before
gentlemen without any sleeves ut all
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

A NEW member arose to make his first
speech, and in his embarrassment began to
scratch,his head. WELL" exclaimed. .Sher-
idan, "he has got something in his head,
after all.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

WuNT is fame to heart yearning for af-
fection and finding it not? tbs like the
victor's wreath to him who is parched with
fever and longing for one cooling draught-
the CUP of cold water. ..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

THE Springfield Republican asks what
military order is like lady crossing the
street on wet day? Dress up in front and
close up the rear. I..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

AN auctioneer put up Drew's Essay on
Souls" for sale, which was bid off by shoe
maker, who gravely asked if he had "any
more works on shoemaking to sell?"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

THERE is young beau in town who has
been SO long kopt in suspense by his sweet
heart that he has no need to buy any sus-
psnders. 1t" '.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

AN old topper says the two most precious
things now included in hoops are girls and
kegs Of whisky. = .ss. F.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

PRENrcE says there is a good deal Of
the devil in the rebels. They sometimes
fight like him, frequently run like him, and
always lie like him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

A PRETTY foo. is generally an indication
Of a pretty face, for the reason that "all's
well that ends well" lt t..-.'l t-t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

Corr of sign upon an academy out
West; freeman 4 Hugs; freeman teach
es the boys and Huggs the girls. ..tTer y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

PUNCH says Ought pair Of trowsers
which have been obtained on credit to be
legally regarded as breeches of trust?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

TIE portrait of the woman that kept q
secret is in the British Museum. 1t is said
not to resemble any woman now living.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
To view Niagara. Fall. one DAY

To view Niagara's Falls one day,
A Priest aud Taller look their way,
The parson cried while wrapped in wonder.
And listening TO the Cataracts thunder,
"Lord, how thy works amaze our eyes,
And fll our hearts with vast surprlse,"
The Tailor merely made this note,
Lord! what place to sponge coat"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

= CHARITY covers a multitude Of sins The
taller and dress-maksr a multitude Of, sin
ners. ,.AA'4'- ----@'1~-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

AuEEsEsvoIa of water for the supply Of
q city ishke Dutchman---it dneveri works
Without pipe in its mouth. ahiai-l ~! lsig
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

ADVERTISING is the oil which wise trsdss
men put into their lamps, and that tsslisk'
ones neglect to 9sss
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

Why is minister Ikea loeomotive?--
We have to lock out for him when the bell
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

Do. one thing at time-that's, the rule.
When You have done slandering your neigh
Dor, begin to say your prayers, a-o5 81 -.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
A LATE London paper contains the fol.

lowing advertisement:
A gentleman who is about to leave the
house in which he resides, and being de-
sirous to return it to his landlord in the same
condition in which he found it, will pay a
fair price for 500 full grown rats, an acre Of
poisonous weeds, and car load of rubbish;
the weeds to be planted in the garden, the
rubbish to be left on the doorstep, the rats
suffered to run loose through the house.
Address, &c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
Trusses and supporters.

XHFaTrEs NEW RATEnrs LEVER Trusses and
r.ssssS GEDSS : 'sssssSi Ssssszxiss' -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

"HAvE you read my lss, spsssb?" .Aii s
prosy fellow to friend Il kops -. SE
the reply. i'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25
NO. o31, ARCH STREET.,
Prineipal Office and Man.taotOry, '.'
JONES EVANS,
fsuseessers to c. NJ Jackson 4 Col
PRorRIKToIs.

Price rs cts per bottle, or ak bottles for % co.
u-For sale BY Druesists and Dealers everywhere In
Ne UAltsd States, and ~ J. H. WEST CO., 3d. c.irs
'''. w. .iseg ,x.Fl2n 10 srgsn ianci . fs'i'''S J
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-02-25

See ,hs, tho signature Of &C. N. JACKSON" is on
the wRArpER Of each bottle.
BEWARE OF coUNTERFETTs. a
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13

time than has heretofore been the case al
this period Of the incumbent administFa-
ton This is due TO more causes than
one The people have more to think
Aooat-soms are absorbed in schemes
iof ooiaining contracts and making mon
ey-some in dsyisiDg plans for raising
revenue and maintaining the credit OF
tno country so a. not to interfere with
tae successful prosecution Of ths war,
and others IN devising the best means
Of hlling up the ranks. On the other
hand the opposition are in = state Of
suspended animation" waiting for
something to turn up" McClellau ap-
pears 70 be tho favorite with 3 majority
Of tie democratic voters, who sre sup
posed to be loyal At heart, bat the more
radical, or "Pssos on any terms" men
secretly damn him and all others who
have been identified with the war, and
insist upon running . man who has not
The smell Of fire on his garments.
President Lincoln appears to be ihe
favOrite Of majority Of those men TO
all former political associations who now
constitute the Union party" and the
friends Of free government, and the i'm
preston is pretty general here that he
viii be the man." and that Johnson Of
Tennessee, or some other Southern Union
man will be rendered the place now &C.
cupied by Mr.. Hamliu.
General Grant also has bis friends
They are those who spprehend that
Mcclellan will be foy7sida5le, and that
the formers entire freedom from the
trammels and dogmas Of political parties
and measures, will render him the most
acceptable to the entire mass Of loyal
voters. TENNESSEE.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 6, 1856

WASHINGTON, rep. % lOOf
To make one forget al about the hOr-
rors Of war, tits only necessary to "throw
himself loose" upon the tide Of fashion
able gaiety and festivity which now
"euvelops the scene" in this metropolis.
The wealth and fashion of the north, east
and west are cOngregstsd here in rich
profusion." Our fashionable hotels are
the scenes weekly of the most gorgeous
hops and festivals, at which beauty
smiles in ease, silks and laces fash, dia-
monds sparkle, black eyes pierce, and
blue eyes overcome. The White House
is the scene of brillisncy twice = week,
father Abraham holding forth on Tues
day, and Mrs. Lincoln on Saturday.
Besides these scenes, the various Csbi-
net officers, Speaker COlfsx, prominent
members of the House and Senate, and
private citizens, as Corcoran the Banker,
and others, give regular weekly or semi
monthly entertainments.
The Drams also fOurishes-YestVaii
being the attraction at Growers; Laura
Keene at the Washington, and Mrs.
Bowers st FOrd's, for the week about
ending.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13

= ENGRAVINGS, beautifully cOlored, Of
our most distinguished officers and men,
Of Fruits and Flowers, Of Birds, Of
Hunting and Fishing. Landscapes, Of
Clipper Ships, Of The Soldier Return
ing from the War, Of the Soldier go
ing TO the War; also, Humorous and
Comic Scenes of all kinds, from 10
cents each 10 S. 90.
PHOTOGRAPHS of Officers, and differ
ent subjects, Humorous and Comic,
from s. to $50 per hundrod-12c. 10
50c. each.
PRIZE STATIONERY Of the very best
in the market.
SOLDIERS CERTIFICATES in five
cOlOrs, representing Cavalry, Infantry,
etc. The Certificate is inoIOsed in =
stout pastebOsTd tube, size 13x17-
beautifully executed. zoe.
MEDALS Of eli kinds.
SONG BOOKS,
NOVELS,
CARDS,
NEWSPAPERS,
PAPER,
ENVELOPES,
PENCILS,
INK,
&c. Sec, &c.
Agent Cor the New England VGiertins
Manufacturing Company, ~ you viii see
By reference 10 the advertisement in an
other part Of the paper.
:. Orders for all kinds Of goods in my
line promptly filed, OF receipt Of shs
monsy, without extra charge.
GEO. P. JENKINS,
107 Msin-streel
isn1e-1m 0lnelnnatis
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13

The New York Herald saTs i has
been acquainted with The sFgsaizaiioa
known ~ the Democratic party for forty
years, and Il "knoWs it % BE- dead aad
buried. Not = Vestigs Of q IL lsfs' Ii
further remarks "Thsre is an oFgani-
Estion q contrast brsksTs that osciiiaiss
between TAmmanY Hall sad AczsFi
Hall, and buys and sells Votes, that calls
i.self ths Democrsiis party bat there -
no DenSeratie party.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13

John q. Whiisiers the poet, states ihai
while Wn. Lloyd Garrison Vas IN prisea
ia Baltimore II 1850. Hsnry Gay wrote
from Lexington, Ky, 10 . friend IN hs,-
timore. directing him q ply ths E1s
and costs, aud hberats Mr. 6arFison"
This fact has not been PuaisciY knoa'u
until very Fecently-
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13
NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE SATURDAY; FEBRUARY

in procuring volunteers, and otherwise
assist in carrying on the war.
It is eOntended that this will obviaie
the objection urged against = stringent
CONSUMPTION law, bat its opponents de-
nOunce it as an unjust discrimination
between the destitute and the men Of mems,
placing escape beyond the reach Of the
former class, while for the latter it 10
made easy. It is remarked with truth
that poverty is most generally 8 BliyoT-
tune, and not = fau1-not that the fqlss
frown upon the efforts of some and smile
upon those Of others, but that sll men
have not an equal amount Of energy and
intellect. The fact that every dollar paid
increases the number Of volunteers, and
lessons the number to be drafted, is lost
sight Of.
Of the third class are those who favor
3 stringent CONSUMPTION law, compelling
every one who is drafted to fight or fur
nish sn acceptable substitute and while
this looks equitable it is opposed with
much zeal upon the ground that it will so
enhance the value of substitutes IS TO
place it beyond the power of many TO
procure them whose helpless families
will be almost sacrificed by their con-
scriptiOn,
Such is the tenor Of the discussions,
and although the friends of the admins
tratiOn have held caucus with = view
Of coming TO some understanding upon
the subject, I believe no definite eonclu-
sion was reached; and it was therefore
impossible, even at this late day, to de-
termine the probable character Of the
measure that will finally be adopted.
But of one thing be assured. There is .
fixed determination in the minds Of the
people, in and out of Congress, that the
rebellion will be crushed and traitors
punished, and such measures will in due
time be perfected as will in the judy
ment Of our representatives aid most ef-
fectually in the accomplishment of these
ends.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13
Marshal's Sale.

The United ststss rsrs.s / bon containing jssrory
and other articles.
1 SFQRaAunN No. 50, District Court Il the United
STATS Tor ihe Middle District Of reEneasss.
IN oacdlenoe 90 order 81 sad Court made on the
Oh day q NaFtm16r, is63, in ihis cauao gin sell
a. the stars housl farueFiy occupied tF A. J. Dun
cas- o. ca he ash day Z Fabrlsry, Isss a. puB-
DC sacion 70 she highest bidder Tor cash 81 kaud,
the above property. sid sale % coamenas 81 10
oiciock o. tbs morzinE Of hat day.
Z. r. GLASOOCK,
Fsb e-1o4 Y. B. Marsha Cor sad District.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13
Marshal's Sale.

he Unifea eatos us-rss trunk Containing spo'l cot
tou, ladies bose and 0fter dry goods trunk ecu
tanning medicines. 20 boxes ui books boK contain
ing I dozen bottles 81 bltters; box 81 boots shd
she's: I box q hieached domestic box ana :
truuks Ccntainlug mems and woncue cictniugi z
barcs % unb cached touuestci kcg o. V,nei llA
AZ Ensey cloth; z boxes containing gas fixtures AID
drapery hauetngs, I box cQntaiuiug hats end
hogsiead containing cTockery and glassware.
EVAPORATION No g, District Court a the United
states Tor tle Middle District q Tennessee.
L. obedience Is "a order n said Couft made ia this
causs, on ths 9th DAY q November leb3, va cen
at tbs store houzo formerly occupied b. A. J, pln-
can 4 90, ca ne "a day % March, 1884 ~ public
auctiaz % he hlghesi bidder, fT cash 10 handr ne
above property. haie sale g. Commences At 10 ocioek
the ul1rning II that day.
r n. GIAscOCg,
Feb 1-8H T. a Martial for ss.d District.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13

Tia vsnsrabls Josiah Qaiacg, 81 Bos-
tea. has satsSsd uPaa his ainsty-thisd
ysar.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13
Marshal's Sale.

The United States sesas box containinE coats and
vests box containing cotton aud Eooleh cioth and
boz containing tobacco.
INFORMATION No. ., District Court q ths Gated
Il States Tor the Midde District q Tennessee.
In obeienee 60 az order q said Court, made the
9th day Of November 1868, ! vii sell AZ iha sore
house formerly occupied BY A. J. Duncan Co, on
the 7th day Of March, ls5i, (aid sale % c9amsnce
AZ 10 O'Clock 81 sad day), ~ public auction, q The
highest bidder ior cash Ia hand tbe said property.
n. r. GiASCOCk,
FebT-10g Z. s. harsha f0T said District
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13
Marshal's Sale.


The United States rersas box Of books; boxes COR
tanning Is bundles and Sc hanks OF spun thread; 2
bolts aud ! remnant Of domestic. bolts aud 8
remnants OF coarse Wcoen cloth, and bolts and 5
remnants Of cotton domestic.
INFORMATION Nc. q, District Court Of the United
4 States FOR the Middle District Of Tennessee.
IN obedience % sd order Of said Court made the
9th day Of November 1858 on the 5th day Of March
1884 at tfs store house formerly occupied BY A. J.
Duncan Co. viii sell the sad property FOR cash Ia
hazd, 10 the highest bidder.
F. r. GLAsCOCE,
Feb 7-c0t Z. 81 Marshal for said District
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TAXATION

has its besetments. In q country whose
industrial pursuits are so immense and
diversified as in our own, il will reduire
more than human wisdom to determine
in every case, the extent to which taxa
ton should be carried. The plan which
most recommends itself to the psqpls is to
lay heavy burdens upon the Injuries and
light ones upon the measures of life, so
as to foster the industrial classes and
pursuits, and preserve that balance of
power between capital and labor, upon
which depends, to q great extent, the
happiness and greatness of people.
Great energy and determination are
necessary in carrying out such a system;
for, the moment = proposition to tax gems
is made, al the wealthy dealers in jew
els and precious stones, in the country,
bsseige the Committee Of Ways and
Means, and the influence of wealth and
position, is brought to bear in an effort
to ward off the tax on that particular
class of articles. So Of whisky manu-
facturers and lager beer brewers, and s
host Of others whose pursuits produce
nothing necessary, or even tolsrably
beneficial to human existence; and chief
ly profitable TO themselves.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-13

MOUNT VERNON. Containing Map Of
Washington's Farm, Picture Of his
House, the Church in which be was
married, his portraits at % and 40, and
Just before he died; also his wife's; 3
sketch Of their lives, and numerous
other things; size 25x40, sheet form.
MAPS OF THE TERRITORIES and
CAIifOrniA, Mexico, West Indies, Gen.
trail America, Maps of the World, Eu-
rope, England, Ireland and Scotland,
France, and Of different countries, At
the lowest prices.
PRINTS OF BATTLE SCENES, Farm
Scenes, Love Scenes, Water Scenes, &c,