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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
Confederate Dollar worth bu
l. .. Two Cents.

The Richmond Enquirer Of Feb. 18th,
pitches into the rotten Confederate curren-
cy with will. 1t pronounces the bill of
the Committee of Ways and Means, provi-
ding system of taxation, as utterly i'm
possible for the people to meet, and thus
ventilates tbs rebel finances:
why attempt to carry the immense
burthen of two or three thousand million of
dollars of so called: dollars? Why not
recognize the fact that this people are self
deceived, and that the Confederate dollars
are mere cents? Why not stop quoting
gold at fifty for one, and say instead, that
two cents is the value of the SO called dol
lar, and then legslate to recognize the So
called dollar as two cents? To this we must
come before there canb be any finances in the
Confederacy, and the sooner Congress acts
upon this matter and provides for the seal
ing of the bonds, certificates and notes down
to the average specie value, and for the in
terest payable in specie Of new bonds into
which the old shall be converted, ths sooner
our finances will begin to improve" rc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
Gardens for CbsIsrer.
A Michigan lady thus sensibly pleads
cause of the youno peonIe.

A Michigan lady thus sensibly pleads
the cause of the young people
"A great deal can be done to encour-
age horticultural tastes and Industrious
habits in children. Why don't farmers
fence off little gardens for their large
boysand girls, and allow them to have all
theycan raise from them? Put agricultu.
raj papers in their hands, and encourage
them to try experiments In wheat
raising, cultivating seeding fruits, etc.
Put a good magnifying glass into their
hands, that they may become acquain-
ted with their insect friends and enc
mics. To those old enough TO appreci-
ate and take care Of there, give choice
plants to cultivate, or what would per-
haps sometimes be better, let them earn
money in some way and purchase them
for themselves. Don't turn them off
with an Isabella grape when it will not
ripen for you; let them have Delaware
or Concord, that they may be more
sure Of return for their labors. So
OF Strawberries and other things
Excite in them desire of excelling in
raising fine fruits and vegetables. Let
them get up children's agricultural fairs
and horticultural societies for discus
sion, etc. Don't you think the Agricul-
tural papers will be studied if you do
this, and don't you think you will raise
family ofintelligent and well informed
men and women?
$50 OF domestic animals. II you
have dozen years old, give him a
yoke of calves to train; give that girls
lambs, and let them have the feeces as
reward for good care, or allow them
to raise some fine cows,for themselves.
Children need objects to love, and
incentives to faithful labor, and they
will love home all the more if You attach
them to it by pleasant memories and
good kind instruction. Well said.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
work in the Orchard anANur-
AerT.

The season preclufes much in the
way of work but allows time for abund-
ant planning. Do not postpone selected
fruit trees, and sending orders, beyond
this month. Take advantage ola damp,
warm spell, if one occurs this month
to give old trees a good washing and
scraping. y thorough application of
soft soap, made thin enough with water
TO work with broom, will be death to
insects and moss, and will make the old
trunk look like new one. Continue
root grating, cut cions, and look after
seeds stored in sand for spring plant
ing; see that mice do not trouble them.
Among other applications to prevent
rabbits from gnawing trees, we find a
wash made with lime and strong to-
bacco water recommended Apply a
poultice ofcow dung and loam TO barked
trees. Do everything now that will
save day in April.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
Extorting Praise from Enemies

We may we'll open our eyes with wonder
when we see such journal as the London
Illustrated News,alwys heretofore unfriendly
to our cause and very sarcastic and abusive
of our public men-,saying OF President
Lincoln that "Tbe ludicrous falseness Of
the popular estimate of this remarkable
man must by this time have become appar-
ent to all capable Of reflection. No, man
could have spoken more simply and nobly
over the dead at Gettysburg; more firmly,
and at the same time wisely and moderately,
on the question of emancipation; more
tersely and unanswerably than in rebuttng
/ the charges of illegal arrest. The same spir'
\ peryades all these utterancesIthat CT a
\ magistrate severely conscious OF his reSpon
sibilities, disintcrested, energetic, circum
spect." .... ......r
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

AN IRISH ScHooIMAsTER PUT OuT -
A country school teacher preparingi for an
exhibition of his school, selected class of
pupils and wrote down questions which ho
would put TO them on examination-day
The day had arrived, and so had the hope
fals, all but one. The pupils took their
places as had been arranged, and all went
on glibly until the question of the absentee
came, when the teachsr asked, In whom
do you believed" Napoleon Bonaparte,"
was the answer quickly returned, You
believe in the Holy Catholic Church, do you
not1" mo" said the youngster amidst
roars Of laughter; "the boy that believes in
that Church hasn't come to school today
he's at home sick abed sG, lg ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
Pruning Trees

1t is general practice with farmers
to prune their trees during the winter
or early spring months-and many we
think do not stop to consider the results
A little study of Tree Philosophy will
show that cutting away limbs during
the season of repose, will give to the
tree excess of growth the coming
season because Of the less number OF
buds to be supplied early in the season,
and therefore their more rapid develop
nent and elongation of wood during
early summer or the growing season.
Trees therefore that are wanted to be
kept in 3 vigorous growing state, it ia
well to prune st this season, but if
bringing them into bearing is the
object sought, then the pruning sheuld
be delayed until next July, when the
evaporating is great, aud the tree form
ing its increased size of limb and
storing up food in the bud for another
/ season. If now the water shoots,
! crossing branches, ETC., are taken out,
the remaining buds are supplied with
the food, that would have been par
/ TALLY absorbed by those cut away, and
hence are more perfectly ripened and
brought to maturity or bearing condi-
ton. Cutting away large branches
should never he done at this season,
because the wound so left hardens all
next the outer bark and prevents the
formation OF new layers to and shield
it, which, if the cut is made early in
July, it will 90, and within few years
present no appearance ola limb ever
! having been there Ohio Farmer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

The CEIsIs OF BATTLE In one of the
battles on the Mississippi, the Confederate
General Pillow called out to one Of bis off
GERS, in his usual pempous style, Captain
Dlncan, frel the crisis has come. 4" Duncan,
without saying a word, turned to his men,
who were standing 10y their guns. already
shottea and primed, and simply called out,
,.Firel" The men were slightly surprised at
the order, there being ne psrticnlsr object
within range, when an o. Rray=headed Irish
sergeant stepped no, Il aze Yer Honor,
At wbst 81 al we fire?" Fire at the crisis. -
said d mean. Dian' tyoa here the General
say it had GOMEZ"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
Letter from Lieut-General Scott

General Winfield Scott having been
invited to participate in the celebration Of
our victories in New York, sent the fol-
lowing letter to the Chairman, Of the
Committee of Arrangements: a.I
New YORK, March 3.
Hon c. p DAILY, Chairman, DC:
DEAR SIR--I regret, on account OF Debil-
ity, canno, lake part in the grand oelebra-
ton of Tomorrow, as | sincerely rejoice in
our victories over rebels, which, with Others
impending cannot fail soon to bring back in
to the Union, on terms of perfect equality
in rights and duties, the outstanding
States Reciprocal respect and admiration
have already, by the dint of hard fighting,
been established between the gsllent vet
eraus ofthe opposing armies, and this noble
sentiment gives the hope that it may con-
quer the miserable hatred so general between
non conhattants-secessio and Union.
lists. This, indeed, would be the greatest
conquest of the day. / remain, with high
respect, yours truly, WINFIELD ScoTT.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
supnMAy 70 HIS QuARrEaMAsrEa.

SHERMAN TO HIS QuARTERMAsTEa.- -
The u. s. Service Magazine, in an ar
ticle on the Quartermaster's Department,
says that when, in May, Sherman started
to open the campaign from Chattanooga--
s.Sir, ,"said he to the Qaartermasterat at Nash
vine,' "Ishall move from Chattanooga when
the Lieutenant General orders me-ready OF
not ready-and if you don't have my army
supplied aud keep il supplied, we'll ca
yotif mules up, sirp'd And William Te
cumseh y no doubt thoroughly meant it
but the Quartermsster was up to time an
saved has muisst @ .mo1l s1iiis eis i'.s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

RIcHEs,-"I cannot call riches better
than the baggage of viYtu; the Roman
word is bettsr, Inp dinse',t1; ;-for as bag
gage il to an army, . ara rlcle. to.virtus: it
cannot. he spared nor left behind, but it
hindleth the march; yea, aud the care of it
sometimes loseth or distarbeth the victory.
or great riches there is 10 real use, except
in the distribution; the rest is but concsii."
l-[Blcon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16
Income Tax Payers of
- Belmont County. %

The following is complete list Of the
Income Tax payers Of Belmont County,
with the amount Of each mans income and
the tax paid thereon, under the special Eve
per cent on incomes Of 1863 " ,"'..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

ADVICE TO GIRLS. Girls, do You want
to get married, and get good husbands? If
50, cease to act like fools. Don't take pride
in saying you never do housework, never
cooked pair Of chickens, never made .
bed and so ON. d Don't,turn up your pretty
noses at honest industry; never tell your
friends that you're not obliged to work
When YOU 20 shopping, never take your
mother with you to carry the bundle. JDg
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

"NrD, who is the girl saw You waking
with2" ..
Miss Hosg." - -. I
Hogg-H Hogs well; she's to be. pitied
for having such name. -, .
$50 think" rel nnsd Ned, Il piitiedi
her so much that IotIared her mias, and
she's going to take it, y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

. IT is stated by some wiseacre, that mans
heart weighs about nins ounces, that OF q
woman about eight. As the age increases,
a mans heart grows heavier, and wsman's
lighter some sirh lose theirs q sixteen
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

"ITHIsK l have seen you before, sir-ars
YOU not Owen Smith?'a ''Oh, yes Pm OWN
Smith, and OWN Jones, and OWN .Brswn,
and win sIsr, bsdy -" ''1-i
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-03-16

.WrLI. John, how much lid your pig
weight" "It didn't weigh as naon as
srpectsd, aud always tksusht it vouId's
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-15
ORGANIZED UNDER THE Laws OF
THE STATE OF IOWA.
kEOkUK FERRY.

49, Messrs. vANDYKB, MARTIN d CO. ara
n3r2Ien4 now running the Ferry ct this place and
VIII not ppafs labor q sxpsnss h naktns
sosee1s esusy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-15
s24o,0Oo.ooO
l20.00D.000
sl7O.OOO,oOO

-Four hundred and seventy millions m ho
raised by taxaton-our present heavy taves
will not, in ordinary wears. nroduco bn, It'll
more than half that sum Can onr nanria
bear double their present taxat;on9 Ha Who
unnecessarily causes it will be accursed from
generation TO generation. Ii is fashionable
to beiiitle our public debt, les, the raonlo
should become alarmed and political part;es
should suffer have never found Il w;s ,s', :,
deiceve the people. They can always h No
trusted with the truth. Capitalists will not
De effected, for they cannot be deceived
Confde in the people and you will avoid ~.
pudiation. Deceive them, and lead them in.
TO false measures, and you may produce it.
We pity the. poor Englishmen whose ma.
tionai debt and burdensoms taxation We have
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-15

This Company oers better security and more adven.
taees to policy hodes than any Of It's competitors BE-
lore going tnto o0NTRAc1 IYK, call on the Aren't
ana examine the DISBURSEMENTS OF this Company All
oR11Aau
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
E - Y - x Y
CAIRO. I'LL, Oct. 9Th. 1856

CAIRO, I'LL, Oct 9Th, 1866.
LIEUT.. Col. /. G. SKINNER, CoMMANDING
Posi- OF CAIRO SIR Yours of the I'd inst. :,
enclosing letter from Capt A. G. Voolfolk, A
Q. NJ. Z. S A, at this place, relating to the
case of one Price, a colored man, fined by me
for violation Of City Ordinance, in pursuance
of my duty as Police Magistrate, has been re-
ceiveG.
In reply, I have the honor to state, that l
shall be always most happy the discharge
of my official duty does not involve any I'M
pleasant conflict with the military authorities;
but in the pr, sent instance it is impossible fol
Inc to comply with your request to refund the
fine collected of Price, that, however, is YES
ted alone in the City Council which can do so
by two thirds vote Of the Aldermen elected.
Capt. Voolfolk not having been present at
the trial of Price, his information is only hear.
say. and not entitled to the credit of evidence
Whenever case is properly brought before
me, shall always decide to the best of my
ability, and without reference to any other
standard than sense of duty under the law.
In this, as in all other cases, the law has not
left the party feeling himself aggrieved, without
opportunities of redress; and in Mr.. Price S
case notice of an appeal was given by the
counsel for the defence, which, not being per-
fected within the twenty days, granted for an
appeal, !, of course, proceeded to execute
Judgment. Your most ob't sv't
F. BROSS, P. NJ
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06

A SERENADE.-One of the most convincing
proofs of The benevolence Of the Deity is proved
by the fact that he has so formed the human ear
as to make it capable of experiencing rational
and elevated pleasure from the action of sound
There might have been organs of speech, Of
sight and hearing, without imparting to the
ear the delicious power of approaching har-
mony Of sound. dusic has an influence for
good-it soothes ones feelings and inspires all
the ennobing attributes of his nature.
We were last night favored by serenade
from the members of the Cairo Brass Band,
who discoursed such sweet music beneath our
Office windows as to stir up and dictate the
above thoughts, and we have time now but to
return our heartfelt thanks to the members in
divldnally, and in the aggregate, for the dis
tinguished favor shown us. Our best wishes
att end them, and the enterprise with which
they are identified.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
OUR CIRCULATION.

The Cairo Daily TINES has larger circulation In
this city and county than any other paper published
By virtue of its circulation IN the city, and In accord
ance with the law of Congress requiring the 'Letter
List" to be published in the paper having the largest
circulation within the range of the local Postoce the
TINES has been awarded the printing of the Postoce
Department the following communication will evil
dence:
PosT OFFICE, CAIRO July 10, 1868.
To IT. l.. GoodaH Esq, Editor and Publisher OF
the " Cairo Daily Times"
SIR-Your paper has again been selected in which to
publish the Letter List of this Office, on the grouno
of its having larger circulation than any other
within the delivery of the Cairo Post office. You are
authorized to continue the publication of said Letter
List as heretofore the terms and conditions spec
fled In the Post Office law and instructions.
Respectfully, H.. .......
J. c. SLOO, Postmaster.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
ATHENEUM.

Tonight the long looked for prize play, writ.
ten expressly for Fanny Price, and which has
been in rehearsal the past ten days, will be pre-
scented on the occasion of Miss Fanny Price s
benefit. The following is synopsis of the in
cidents of the piece:
ACT I.-Scene IA shaded walk leading to
Sir Edward Trover's House. The blind father
of Testa and mysterious daughter. A queer
visitor. The blind mans hospitality. A sim
gular interview. A secret divulged. A listener
'Never shall my image darken thy path"
Scene 2.-Grand drawing room-evening party
Theatrical manager and dancing master
Vesta and her friend Lillian. Vesta devotion
to her art. Mortimore in fog. Scene S.
Arlington counting his gains. The mystery
partially developed. A struggle. Exciting
tableau.
ACT u.-Scene l.-Village green A wrest-
ling match. Arlington watching for his prey
Mortimore helpless victim, A rustic dance
Scene 2.-The happy vsllagers. A way to
win the drinks. Scene 3.--Green room of
Castle Ravenscroft theatre. A stage history
Vesta's forebodings. Vesta in danger The
rescue. Arlington in his true colors. Con-
sternation-" My husbandr' Thrilling tab
leau.
ACT lll.-Scene l.-Parlor in country farm
house. Vesta Long weary days and nights
that will not dawn, are now my lott Wei.
come visitors. Sudden appearance of the heart
less Arlington. Vesta and her husband
Father and daughter. A fearful announce
meni. A mothers blood chiling-curse Scene
darlington and Mortimer. The plot thickens
Scene 3.-mysterious movements Vesta on
the alert. The death of Arlington Mortimer
under arrest TOO late! too later
ACT IV.-Scene 1.-Condemned CELL Nor
timer in chains. An astounding revelation.
Scene 2.-Stephen Noir-his crime-his re-
morse Vesta and her father. A thrilling inter-
view. Nesta' $ resolve. Scene circumstances
stricken peasants. Scene 1.-The prison yard.
Preparations for Mortmer's execution. vesta's
sacrifice Death Of Vesta. Affecting tabeau
AS this is the last night but one of Miss IS
.-aGzNs. hope she will receive SUBJ
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
A POOR UNFORTUNATE GONE
TO HER REST.
II s VI I'D II.

A poor girl, whose life during her sojourn in
Cairo, has been that of sin and shame, yestcr-
day morning took dose of arsenic, and about
II o'clock her spirit took its flight into the pres
ence Of the Great Judge.
Hearing of her death We repaired to the
scene, Immediately back of the old Defiance
Theatre, and from her companions learned that
for some time past, man known by the name
Of Billy" had been quite attentive to her,
and slept by her side every night Having
won her affections he obtained her money
some $400-and a day or two since left town,
leaving her without money, and for the second
! time the subject of mans inhumanity. This
event so preye6 upon her mind that she took
a large dose of arsenic, which soon accom-
plished the purpose for which it was taken.
In the drawer of her table was found note,
upon which was written
"Dear Saly:-Send my things to my faith
ers (some one in Indiana). Bid Billy good
bye for me- ..sF
Az we looked upon her mortal remains, In
our nnermost heart we felt that we would not
exchange her position as she lay in the cold
embrace OF death and habiliments of the grave,
for that of the heartless wretch who was
the Cause of her demise.
The deceased was known in lip here as Mol
lie Foster, and it is said that drunkenness was
not numbered among her sins, but that her
death was premeditated soberlv, from pure
grief.
ttRattle her bodv over the stones
She is pauper whom nobody owns
But when the final trump is sounded, QUE more
guilty than she will be remanded from the bar
of the Most High, and meet the penalty due
tho onnrmitu of his offences
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06

POLICE COCRT.-Owing to the indisposition
of Esquire shannessy, Squire Bross has a
monopoly of the police business this week.
Yesterday was a pretty busy day with him
the following record will show:
Jno. Thompson got drunk, disturbed the
peace, and was arrested by Brown and Wittig,
and fined SIS and costs. In default he was
sentenced to work 10 days on the streets, and
spend his nights in the county jail
VIM. Robinson was arrested by Seals,
charged with keeping lewd house. But the
charge could not be sustained and he was dis.
missed.
james Brady burglariously entered the room
of Edward McCarty at the Perry House, with
intent to commit larceny, for which he was
arrested by Wittig and Brown, and in default
of bail sent to Jail to await his trial.
Theodore Latmer was very unfortunate,
having been arrested by Hagan and Robinson
and charged with disturbing the peace, resisting
the officers, and carrying concealed weapons,
for which he was fined S., Sl5, and So. with
costs in each case.
Robt. Prag was arrested by Hagan and Rob-
inson and tried on two e counts, :" resisting the
officers and carrying concealed weapons, f T
which offences he was fined S15 and $40 and
costs
Fanny Havens and Pauline MCKAY, two col.
ored ladies' were charged with stealing hats
from P. Nef aud sent to Jail to await Their
trials
VIM. Scott, a colored man, was arrested by
Hagan and Washburne, and charged with al
lowing gaming for money in his house and sub
sequently for keeping gaming house. These
cases were strongly contested and through the
ingenuity Of D. w. Mum both cases were dis.
missed r'. -t3t#H
Charles Reman was arrested by Mockler and
charged with using obscene and abusive Ian
guage but was dismissed.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
A BIRTHDAY FEsrlvAL.-Last evening W,


received an invitation from A. Nuernberger to
mingle with other of his German friends to cell
citrate tbs seth anniversary of his birth day.
Present were several of the most respectable
citizens of Cairo and large number from
Mound City. A bountiful table was spread,
upon which was laid all the delcacies and
substantials of the season. After which came
not lager beer-but Rhine wine, of which a
superabundance was consumed, and there was
really /" a feast of reason and a flow of soul. "
There was music too, instrumental and vocal,
and the cheer was kept until the we sma'
hours ayant the twal.' We enjoyed it, as
did all the party present, the only regret being
the sad reflection that the birthday Of our host
occurred but once a year. On parting the
unanimous wish of every heart was that
Nuernberger might live an hundred years and
then be preserved as a relic.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06

last evening" on his way from st. Louis to Lit
tie Rock, with his wife and several members
Of his company, where they have an engage
ment-Frauk as Stage and Business Manager
Mr.. A. L. Benjamin. formerly of this city, ac-
companies Mr.. N. as one of the Stock Com.
pany. While here Mr. Noyes prepared card,
denying the charges preferred through the
Cairo prints against him, viz that he had ex
ercised his influence to injure the prospects of
the Atheneum and its proprietor, but upon re-
perusing it and rejecting upon its contents,
sertion in our columns.