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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05
ThcWarin Southwest Virginia
Gen. Burbridge,s Oniciry Repert.

~, WASHINGTON, Dec. 90
lug Iollowipg report of Gen. Burbrid,s,s a
opSralons mas been received:
CATLETTsBURG, KY, Dec 90 r
the honor to report that my mounted farce
4;WV s.rong, IN conjunction with General
uii,sm brigade, the whole under com mand
OF mslor-ten: Geerge Stoneman. marched
Der. at daylight ~" VI Deoehi
lney met Dnke's brigade at Kinrsnort,
Mnere ne vas drawn up to oppose their
crossing OF the Holston river. sent two
regiments to the support of Gen. Gillem.
Mno nankeu the enemy, routing them. kill
hs, wound'ng, and capturing one bundled
ieoe's' taxing their wagon train and p1rsu.
ing mem to Bristol, which place | attacked
a CLOCK In the morning and csptured
with two hundred and fifty prisoners two
trains OF cars, five engines and ;m,ns,,sa
quantities OF stores. / learned that Vaugbn
was at Zoiicoffer twenty-one milas beIow
and marched to attack him, bur be .l;nned
away in dense fog, and made for tho sail
works 'o' 'no eai'
i discovered his fight in time to head him
on at Arlington, which captured an the
night OF December Ia, taking one onn. n
large amount of stores, and an engine, with
rolling stock. Gen. Gillem continued the
pursuit of Vaughn, coming an with him in
a strong position, and capturing "a nrison.
ers. sent Col. Browns brigade 70 the
support of Gen. Gillem, who again came
upon the enemy at Mt. Airy. and drove him
IN confusion'capturing some prisoners seven
pieces OF cannon, and large wagon train,
Col. Brown, with brigade, later in the
day, charged the Home Guard at Wvthe
vile, capturing five pieces of cannon and
eight casslons.
Major, Harrison, of the 10Th Kentucky
who had been detached, by order Of Gen
Stoneman, with three hundred picked mer
ana horses, struck the Virginia Railroad or
the 10Th near Glade Spring, cutting IL and
capturing two trains of cars.
lie then got In Vaughns front and con
tinned along the line of this railroad, de
sstroylng ALL the bridges and depots as far al
Wythevllle, and large amount of rollins
stock, and the great iron works near Marion
Col. Brown destroyed the bridges for ter
miles above Wytheville, and when the ex
petition started on its return, the men ac
horses being nearly worn out, came upor
Breckinridge, who was following, and an en-
gagement of thirty hours ensued; at tbs
close OF which Breckinridge retreated towarC
Saltvlllc, but Col Buckley, with brigade
having got into his rear, forced him in con
fusion toward North Carolina. Col. Buck
ley eifectually destroyed the lead mines nea
Wythe'ille on tbs. night of the 10th. Aftel
seme resistance, our unitei forces captured
the e. salt works with eight pieces Of cannon
Ihe expedition has been entirely SUCCESS
ful, and will be more felt by the enemy thar
the loss of Richmond.
The salt works ard lead mines are in ruini
and cannot be repaired during the war.
NY forces are now at this place, and safe
[Signed s. r. BURBRIDaE,
.--- Rrevat Mainr.E Epneral
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Tue quota of Ohio under the Presi,
dents last call is 26,155. 1t would
have been 10000 but for the 1000 sur
plus which the State had after filling
the call for 10000 men. These cred.
its have already been deducted and I'D.
piled, of course, to those districts which
furnished the extra number of men,
The district quotas have not yet been
assigned; but we think our County will
be required to furnish fully 400 men.
Gov. BRoUGH has received author
ity from the War Department to raise
ten new regiments of infantry. The
order of Adjutant- General CowEN in
relation to the subject will be found in
another column. While many men fa-
vor the filing up of the old organiza-
tions, it is certain that recruits prefer
going into new regiments. Under this
stimulus, and in view of the small num-
Der of men required from the State, 1t
will be remarkable and not creditable
should Ohio not fill her present quota
with volunteers,
We presume some few of the Town
ships of our County are deficient under
the late call for 100000. If so, these
Deficiencies will, of course, be added to
their quotas under the present CALL
If all will put their shoulders to the
wheel and work cordially and earnestly
during the ensuing five weeks, our
quota can be filled and the draft avoid.
ed. This will be cheaper and decidedly
more pleasant than being drafted or
running off to Canada. We would have
the people think of this thing. or
course the people will never permit
these skulkers from the draft to live In
this country again in any event. II a
man is drafted and runs away, he must
stay a,oay.
The business Of this country just now
Is WAR That is another matter that
should be realized by our people, as we
fear it has not been. The Rebellion is
reeling now, and with few more we'll
directed blows 1t will fall to pieces
The President asks for more men to
recruit the wasted ranks Of our armies,
and II they are furnished niislh,ssd promptly we
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05
A Remarkable Narrative-Expe
rience of a Southern Union
Indy

From the Wheeling Intel igencer, Of Monday1
Adjutant General Peirpoint received on
Saturday letter from MIR. L. l.. Crounse,
one OF the editors of the New York Times,
asking inforastion of the Mr. Pierce men
toned in the following remarkable nara.
tive There arrived in New York last week,
which place she left Nov. 6, lady named
Mrs. Thomas Pierce, whose experiences
form one Of the most remarkable narratives
that this war has yet given rise to. In
March, 1861. her husband, Thomas Pierce,
who was Northern man, born in New
Hampshire, but residing in South Carolina
tor fourteen years previously, was compell-
ed, in consequence of his strong Union
sentiments to leave his wife and plantation,
near Charleston, and come North. So
strong was his hatred of the originaters of
the rebellion who had thus exiled him, that
he enlisted in one OF the West Virginia
regiments rs a private, and participated in
the battle Of Winchester, under General
Shields, and subsequently in all the battles
OF the Army Of the Potomac, from Harri,
son's Landing to the battle Of the Wilder.
ness, in May last, and, as a reward tor faith
tul service had been promoted to the rank
of First Lieutenant. AT this battle he was
taken prisoner, and confined at Richmond
ansi ,na Angus. iast, wnen 'he rebel authori
Sen,h Sen l'ITososu T,so,;na 'ns. nc was ousen OF
,'u;l oan Oalo,un, I ha,s anu le was eaken out OF
"ss;an pss?, anu ao. uemoera.ey shot' MS ,nforI
hn masion was ,I oIIi.nun.cated TO Mrs fierce
I Iya rSosi so,uieI IRON onafleston' who
nnew ner ndsoand ana was oognlzant OF the
ann muruer. A9ou' year after her husbands
oupn'.u'e, Mis IierSe endeav9red 70 reach
w, ,",, ,nss a. Hewoerh ~ u, wlth her horses,
""r % l;nss sau .ss sa,ss Du', hd when almost within
@ back I ,o CSarlsssa0 Ss wss apprshenoea and sent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

The death of James w. .Wallack,
the well known Theater Manager, took
place, from gout, on Sunday last in
New York.
The deceased has been famous as an
actor in his day, and the theater in New
York under his management, and call
cd by his name, has been perhaps the
most successful In that city, while its
management has been the best = :
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

A DISPATCH from Decatur states
that Gen. Steedman attacked the Rebels
South of the Tennessee River, and that
they retreated. From this it is to be
inferred that portion of Hood S army,
at least, had crossed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05
Sale of Valuable PrOpertI

THE. undersigned, Admnistratof of the estate Of
L A. Work. Jr. decd will, on the 9Th day OF III
ary next at the front door Of the Court House, al
town Of 81. Clairsve, Belmon, Co o., in pursuar
an order from the Probate Court of said Cornty. o
public sale the West half Lot Ne. 45 in the tow,l
Clarsvihe, subject 10 the dover estate therein OF
Daniels heretofore assigned of S2l % per nn1
commencing December 26, 1854 - N
There is large aud coinmodious Frame House tbte,
on, situated in the business part OF said town. Pkc
house has one Of the best finished store rooms the
town. and the residue well arranged for priva,ecsi-
dcnce There is good well OF water and purne The
premises, also large frame Pork house wool ,ck-
ing house. The store room is now rented to Fri A.
Nagle, Merchant Tailors for two years from Apr 1st
1865, al 500 per year. The lease will be assird to
the purchaser oil and after April tst which toos-
session will be given : +
TERMS OF SALE: oue-half cash in hand anonet
half in one year, with In on deferred panen-
from day Of sale
Premises appraised at S2950 co.
JAMES TAI.LMAN, Adm
OF John A. Work Jr, did
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

The Secretary of War recently re-
ceived through the mail, a letter con-
tanning four large pills. There was
nothing In the letter to indicate who
the donor of the strange gift was
Perhaps If he had swallowed them, he
might have thrown up his position.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

Mrs W,LBRIDGE, the only sister of
ChiefJustice Chase, died at Toledo on
Friday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

IT is estimated at Washington that
there are remaining in the Confederacy
eleven million bales of cotton.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

Gen. Pierpont has searched the records
OF ms office but has not been able to dis.
cover hat any such person is in any resi.
ment of this State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

believe the opening of Spring will wit.
ness the destruction of the main Rebel
armies, and against midsummer Peace
will spread its wings over our land.
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2elnlunt Chronicle.
st. ClairsviIlo, Ohio, Jan. 5.

'.'All commune ATOMS intended for insertion in the
'arer or upon business relating 10 the Office, should be
Eidrs,s"d "Bel'non, Chronicle ST. C1air.vias, ohos
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05
TO THE AFFLICTB1i

He afflicted IN this vicinity are hereby
L Ok WHITE has taken room In ths1 iBSf Iydsty
Morris,ewn, where he will diseases OF the T4oat
Lungs Heart Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, and the Uriary
Organs. e I =
Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Mercuria Palms, Stiff
and Enlarged Joints. Scrofula Tuuors Ulcers Piles,
Chronic DiarrhGa, Female Diseases, in short livery
form oil Acute and Chronic diseases will be .ttated
with success under his mode OF ire Which
ELECTRICITY is the prime agent = tkx
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05
LEWIS HOUSE

St. Clairsvi1le.i Ohio.
SAMUEL LEWIS, 'lp.
ta rti L.. WooDMANSEE,j horAihfoHs
THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN ENLARGED by the nd
l. dtion Of large DINING HALL and
a suite of Bedehanbers, and has been thor <6t0cA
oughiy repaired and furnished us a FIRST EsETS8
CLASS HoTEL. MfttEf9a
The Proprietors assure the travelling pub grr&sE&
lie That they will spare pains expense s0eds<ee
10 make their guests comfortable and their bills moderate
They have recently erecteda
Fine New stable,
OF the best in Ohio which will ALWAYS be amended
by careful aud attentive Osilers.
THIS HOUSE WINS formerly owned by Steele Smith
and known as the American" il 10 situated On tn,
Northwest corner OF Main and Market Streets irnes ii
atcly Yves, OF the Coun House.
Lewis Omnibus
Leaves this House every morning Sundnys ceped, i
Wheeling at O'Clock. and returning arrives SO oioek
P NJ.
The Wheeling& Cambridge Omnibus
Leaves thus House daily, or CsH bA % at TO- A. NJ and
or Wheeling at 3 o'clock, P. N.
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HAarrn's wrs1lr, one year, :.

DuRE LINsEED OIL AND WHITE LEAD Also
'sls ~ lef- NwaI3 4 INVEST . cas-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-01-05

9rihfss 2ats1b9 9ai - ttfN'i sal rs nv
aa.ss slsrn laAy hisar. tsssa sysi sfah l Z.
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letter from Capt. I'D. III. VILLAS ms

HEADQUARTERS! % BRIG, 1sT DIv., ]
l7Tu ARMY Corps, DILLoN's BRIDGE, !
NEAR SAyANNAU GA Dec |
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

WA.a.xsro., Jan. %. The ssenate aas
ratified the treaty vita the Northwestern
bands Of Shoshone Indians, establishing
peace, &C, tao several bands STIMULATING
tina. hosti,ities and aad all depredations on
the emigrant trains, the mail and telegraph
lines, and on citizens Of the United States
within their country shall cease. The
boz ndaries OF their country as claimed aad
re-occupied by them, ara as follows: On
the north by the middle Of the Great Des-
ert; on the west by tho Steptoe Valley; on
tne south by the LoedoO or Green Noun
tains, and on tue east By the G-ea. SAT-
Lake, Tuilio and Rush Valleys.
The Indians agree 10 move 10 the reser-
vatious whenever the President shall deem
it ex pedieu,, and become hcrdsmen or ag-
-;cultur;sts, the Government paying them
certain anuuities "a money, provisions and
goods.
The y also agree that sae Pacific railroad
shall not be iuole,ted. that military pests,
&C., may be constructed, the gold and si!-
yer mines worked, and mining and agr'-
cultural settlements formed and rancheros
established wherever they may be re-
cC.reS&
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
From Savnnnah.

NEW YoRK, Jaa. 3i-The HeyolIs Sa
vannah correspondent says Gen. Sherman
Lad his preparations :or a new move
rnent nearly completed. The 18th corps.
under Gen. Blair aad Gen. Hatch's divis-
ion OF Fosters army were in secure pos
session OF the important position OF POca-
taiigo bridge, on the Charleston and Sa-
vannah railroad. The 18th corps would
soon join them.
Gen. Sherman l,ad issued an order giving
notice to farmers that they may visit Sa-
yannah, Ca, and Eernandina and Jack :
aonville, Florida, 70 exchange their pro-
dace for supplies needed by their families.
and guaranteeing them protection. In
case they or an- Il.on citizens OF Georgia
are mOlested severe retaliation is to De vls-
ted upon the rabe,s. II. also encourages
TIE people 10 meet tn;e:aas and snke ;aeas-
uree Tor the restoration Of the State and
4 atlona. c,vil goTcrameai daring his stay
Ii Savannah.
.secretasy StaatoI promoted a number o.
cheers who have distinguished ;hemselv ss
Including Gen. fitzpatrick, who was bre-
vetted Major General.
Mr.. Draper was experimenting the ship
Iaent OF the captured cotton. Seyera. ves-
seis were already loaded with it, and when
4 sufficient number were in readiness 10
s.eil, they would be despatched uorthward
uader . str oug gunboai convov. Two or
1nree unsuccessful incendiary a..e:,nts 10
destroy . portion o. tie immense Stores Of
tue valuable staple lad been made.
President Lincoln had issued an order
opening the Savaa1aa Pos. Office for revu-
lar NAL business.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
Cairo BudGet.

CAIRO, Jan. 23.-The steamer Nicholas,
from New Orleans, 10th, passed en- route
for Louisville with 81 bales Of cotton.
The steamships Morning Star and Funs-
ley, from New York, arrived at New Or
leans on the 10Th.
Commodore Palmer, commanding the
gulf blockading squadron, had arrived at
New Orleans from Mobile Bay.
Capt Reynolds and others captured by
guerrillas on the steamer VenAngO have
been released and sent to Vicksburg.
There is but little enquiry for cotton IN
the New Orleans market. Buyers are Of
fering still lower figures, but holders do
cline to make further concessions.
Prime sugar is 22!c; prime molasses iS
81 221.
Forrest is reported concentrating his for
ces at Houston, Miss, with view to max
ing raid into Memphis.
The steamers Belle Memphis and Glen
dale had arrived, the former with IA bales
Of cotton for ST. Louis, and the latter with
326 bales for Cincinnati.
On the 2lst detachment of troops from
Memphis crossed the river and attacked q
band of guerrillas at Mound City, killing
one, woundingone and capturing five, with
out the loss Of man. The expedition was
still in pursuit of the guerriuas.
A private letter from Pascagoula Of 9 re-
cent date states that Changers forces Lave
fallen back for the present to within the
limits of the town, the roads since the
storm having become so bad as to render 1t
impossible to transport supplies to the
position formerly held by them.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

ST LOGS, Jan. 24-The Convention
yesterday n committee OF the whole
adopted The following sections of the Bill
Of Rights.
Sections IL and ID define in what manner
religious corporations had been establish
cd ia the State, and how gifts and sales Of
land can be made to ministers OF religious
denominations.
Section 10 dec.ares elections shall be free
and open.
Section IS tia: courts of Justice ought to
be open to every person, and . certain
remedy afforded for every injury 70 per-
son, property or character.
Sec. IL, that no private property ought
to be taken or placed to pubic use without
just compensation.
Sec. Il, that the right OF sziaI By Jury
shall remain ioyioiate.
| Sections 10 to % inclusive. dei1e tho
rights of persons before courts.
| Section % declares the privilege Of writs
Of habeas corpus can not be suspended ex-
| cept in cases Of rebellion or invasion.
Section ., protects people against IN
reasonable searches aad seizures.
Sections IS to % refers to treason against
the State and conforms to the Federal Con-
stiiution,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
From Mexico.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-Letters from
Mazatlan to the l4th inst. announce the ar
rival of Capt. Beauregard, brother Of Beau
regard Of the Confederate States, in the Ca
pacity of private Secretary to VIM. NJ.
Gwinn, formerly United States Senator
from California. Capt. 3. reports Gwinn
has been created Duke by the Emperor
Macmillan, and that Sonora, Sino!oa, Chi
huahua, Durangro and Lower California
have been coded TO the Emperor Napoleon
by the Mexican Government, IA payment
for the troops furnished by the French gov
ernment to subjugate Mexico. and that Mr..
Gwinn has been appointed viceroy over
those States, and will soon enter upon the
duties of his Office This story is not be-
lieved further than that Gwinn has oh
tanned certain grants Of land, and is an.
thorized to encourage emigration from the
Confederate States.
The Imperial forces appear 70 be gener-
ally acquiring possession of the country in
spite Of occasional success by JEares.
Much feeling exists against the Ameri-
cans on the part Of the Imperialists, and
at Mazatlan they are ha-shly spoken Of by
the Imperial organ. Many Americans, in
consequence OF iueirtreatmen., are return
ing to California WAC intended to stay in
Mexico
There were 10 persons lost at tee wreck
of the steamer john Eranklil. The bod
les Of only d were recovered.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
Banouet

CINCINNATI. January 22.-The Press Of
Cincinnati gave banquet on Saturday
night. to the escaped corres't., Richardson
Brown and Davis. Speeches OF welcome
were made,-on behalf Of the city. by Hon.
T. II. Wessen, OF West City Council. aud
itor Of the Commercial. The guests Of the
evening responded in entertaining accounts
Of their journey, and ND starting details sbou.
at Salisbury. Gen. ]. D. Webster, Hon.
B. Eggleson. Member ofConsress, Col. E.
Fl. Noyes, Col. j. NcGrearty, Judge Dick
SON. and many other citizens also made
speeches.
Thomas Buchanan Read said he had had
the pleasure OF writing "Sheridan's Ride. ]
but now found an act more thrilling and
stirring, The Walk OF the Journalists"
and read the first draft of \ poem on the
subject.
The correspondents leave tomorrow tor
Washington, to lay their testimony before
the Government :ls to certain Salisbury
prisoners, and to urge the adoption OF some
measure Tor immediate rel;o.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

ST. LOUIS, Jan. N.-1ne Solvelil.oa
rassed Yesterday, IL COMMITTEES OF the
Whole, BIZ nearly UNANIMOUS vote, Sns
Ala. 9th, 7th and 5tL sections OF the oil- OF
R.9hts. reading rs follows
4fh. Tia. all politica! power Is veste,. II
aad derived from the people; All govern
rnant of rights orr g mates from the people
and il founded upc.. their will only and n
s,isuted .or the good OF the whole.
9Th, Tia; this State shall ever remain
member OF the Fedora. Union, and tnat az
attempts from whatever source or "aatav-
ar nretex; to dissolve said Union, or sever
said Nation. OEglt 20 DO resisted WIKI Tue
whole power Of she STATE.
-th. That every citizen Of this State owe,
paramount allegiance TO the CONSTITUTIONS.
government OF the United States, and 10
law or ordinance Of this State in Convea-
ton thereof, car laye any binding force.
An ordinance las been Introduced con-
fscating the property OF rebels engaged IN
overt acts. and asking Congress to release
rebel property 10 the state OF Missouri.
ST. Louis. Jan 1.-The Convention
passed yesterday IL Committee OF the
Whole. The 9th, iDt1l and 18th Sections G..
tie Bill If Rights, reading as follows:
9th. That all me-. have natural and indie
feasible right to Worship Almighty God
according 10 the dictates Of his own con-
science. Dtl 40 iJ-s-Cu idu, ''i u,+ostAAN VA
his religious opinion. be rendered ine!igi-
bic to any office o. trust or profit uude- his
State, nor disqualified rom test!fylng, AND
10 person might bv any IA" he molested ia
his person or estate. on account OF MS rel,
g,ous persuasion, profession, OF religious
practice: unless under cover OF religion 1t
disturbs good order, peace. or safety of the
State, OF infringe .he laws OF morality, o,
iniure others III ;ieir civil or religious
rights.
10th. That no person can be compelled C
erect support, or attend any places o. wor
ship, maintain any minister Of the gospel
Or teacher Of religion; but whatever con
tracts any person may enter into for suca
ought in law to be binding and capable o
enforcement as other contracts.
llth. That nc preference can ever i,e Civ
En- by Law to any sect, church or mode o
worship.
Trinity church. Episcopal denomination
corner Of 18th aad Washington Avenue
was destroyed by IRE this r. m. The :irs
caught in the roof from a defective nue.-
The interior Of the church was entirely
consumed including az organ worth 5000
The Pastor, Rev. l.. {. Hutchinson, mar
rowly escaped deatn-none injured. sTh'
bnildiny cost ST. 500 completed three year,
ago, anc was oIe OF the finest churches IL
tie city. The wai.s remain standing. To
IA. loss. Insured $1,000.