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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

To PERSONS ABOUT TO MARINA
Persian poet gives us the following in
struction upon this important subject:
"When thou art married, seek toplease
thy wife; but listen not to all she says.
From mans right side rib was taken
to form the woman, and never was
there seen rib quite straight. And
wouldst thou straighten it? 1t breaks,
but bends not. Since, then, It's plain
that crooked is woman's temper, for
give her faults and blame her not; nor
let her anger thee, nor coercion use, as
all is vain to straighten what is curved" I"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

MoEALITY.-Most men are not 40
dead to moral principles but kwhat
they feel spontaneous glow Of admi-
ration for the man who does right
because it is right,no m after if he does
make less money by it. Some few men
say he was fool or lunatic MOTTO
make the most of his advantage, right
or wrong;'but the heart of many is laval
to rectitude. We look and admire, and
praise. We cannot help It. He who
in selfish, covetous age, when all men
are fighting and scrambling for mon
ey, stands up strong in his integrity,
and modestly does the thing-aot tn at
is expected, not that is customary. not
that is as Others do, or, as many preach
but does the thing which is right
such man is worthy of imitation
II the heavenly minded are few in.tbs
world, are not the righteous few Likewise,
A moral character that is genuine is
seen as rarely as Diogenes' man whea
hunted for with lantern at noondsv.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

Your FARE, Mics young lady from
the rural districts. lately entered a city rail
road ear. Pretty soon the conductor ap-
pr cached her. and said:
"Your fare, Miss"
She blushed and looked confused, but said
nothing. The conductor was rsthar astonish-
ed al this but ventured to remark onse
more:
Your fare. Miss"
This time the pink on her cheeks dsepoa-
ed 70 carnatiop, as the rustic beauty replied:
well, If | am coed looking, yos hsdn
ought to say it out loud iiore felix's"
The passengers in the car rosre8 with
laughter, and her lover at once settled tie
fare.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
ueClIue Of PrICess

Articles of domestic consumption con-
tinue to decline, some of them in spite of
the predictions of dealers. Owing to the
fact that manufacturers Of cotton aud wool
en- fabrics, for many months, have been
running only on orders. the market is nearly
naked, and this circumstances may Gauge a
temporary stiffness, and even an advance III
certain articles The rule Of decline will
nevertheless hold good, and the exceptions
will soon cease TO exist. The raw material
Of nearly every hing is more abundant, with
the'prospect of its becoming still more so !;
labor is tending downward (; capital is easy;
government is out Of the Rarket as dis
turber of the legitimate order OF supply aud
demand and 10 no quarter is there any
thing, existing or prospective, opposed to
the conclusion Of cheaper prices for most
articles of consumption, Of field and shop.
As yet the full effect OF the ending Of the
war has not begun to be realized.> Old
stocks have to be worked of, if possible at
old rates, and to a certain extent We are
carrying along and living under the entailed
results of causes that have in good degree
ceassd to exist These are fast disappear
ing. Soon We shall touch bottom, and once
more resume, in large measure, the old
order of things,-the price of labor being
the slowest to conform to the restored line.
The tendency of gold is to take another
start downward, with occasional upward
bitches. Most articles OF universal con-
sum mption, have not eheapencd anything
like the extent gold has In some things
the nen-contormation is remarkable, aud as
to these there is a vicious fictitious imitation,
that will, it is to be hoped, not last long
The government has ceased to be con-
sumer, and is out of the markets. 1t vir-
tually has ceased to be borrower, certainly
to the indefinite extent it heretofore has
been. Half million consumers are about
returning to their various ayocations, to be-
come producers. Capital, so abundant, will
have to seek other investments and modes of
profit than government contracts and securi.
ties. The reftting, re.clothing, and feeding
the South, while it will perhaps occasion
briskuess, will not interfere with the return
of the country to the condition of leqiti-
mate supply and demand-s transition
which contemp!ates the reduction Of the
price of most articles Of consumption
| Pitts. Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
V0ltlaIie Table.

The following table Of CAPACITY, mly be
useful:
A box twenty four inches square and
twenty eight inches deep will oottIin a
barrel.
A box twenty-four inches by sixteen in
ches square and fourteen inches deep will
contain half barrel.
A;box twenty-six inches by tHeen and a
half inches square, aud eight inshes deep,
viii contain bushel
A box twelve iuches by eleven and a.half
inches squsre, and mise inche. deep, will
contain half bushel
A box eight inches by eight and one
fourth inches square, and eig 1t inches deep,
will contain peck.
A box eight inches by eight ipche, ssuars.
and four and enc-e!ghth inches deep, .iwill
contaiR one gallon.
A box four inches square, aud four and
one-iourth inche. doep, will contain one
quart.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

50 swiftly when our dearest interests are at
stake, brought the hour around when he
must depart. Standing on the vine.wreatk-
ed piazza, one August morning, he bade
them all good bye-fatber, mother, and
Hesper. Farewell, Benjamiu, my SON"
the old man said, leaning heavily on hisstaff;
God bless you, my dear boy" and for once
the fathers reticence gave way, and he sob
bed like child. The two women bravely
suppressiug their feelings, shed no tears.
II leave Hesper 10 your charge, mother"
Benjamin said, his manly lip qnivering; ''if
! never ret1rn, take her in my stead; she
will solace your declining years Hcsrer,
my darling, farewell ~ and then he turned
from them, and in a sort Of dumb emaze
mcnt they watched him until lost TO view,
and then went silently to the old house, now
SO desolate.
1t is hard to wait at home quiet and
passive. Time always drags tho sIowsst for
those left; aud so the weeks and months
seemed tedious to those who remained. =
Their boy, their brave boy-they read Of his
deeds Of bravery and daring, Of his promo.
ton; and their loyal hearts swelled with
qualification uubounded. Passing unscathed
through many conflicts, they hoped he
would be returned to them in salty.
Vain hopel He fell at last-fel fighting,
bravely nobly-bis white face upturned be-
meath Southern skies; the life blood gushing
from direful wounds; literally mangled and
torn TO pieces by shell, that, whizzing
through the air on its death errand, in
moments space sent his soul from the fnite
to the Eternal-his grave the battlefield,
his shroud the Stars and Stripes"
Benjamin deadl language fails me to
portray the reception of that news in the old
homestead on the hillside. To his parents
hearts, it seemed at first as if daylight had
faded into rayless gloom; and on the young
heart of Hesper Grant, there settleda crush
ing sadness. :
sunsets, gorgeous and beautiful as of old.
tighten up the western sky and trans6gure
the brown farm house eucircled by hills and
tho brightness has departed forever. Low
ing their country with "a boiler, tenierer
love for the sacrifice they have placed upon
its altar, they live, waiting ia Gods own
good time to be brought face to face with
their loved ones, never more to he separa.
ted ...
They live, the types oftheusands who, like
them. have been bereavsd
Aud viewing these d9solate homes,we can
not repress the cry: How long, o God
must eur lanl be ravaged by the biood-red
hand ofrebellion? Grant that soon our dear
old flag shall be planted upon every rampant,
every bactiemcnt, were its honor cad Stars
and Stripes shall float the dear cmblems OF
loyalty aud love; that our country may come
FORT u from the waters of tlibuiation, purified
and made brilliant that rebellion may be
disafmed, pnwcrlessi loyalty exullaut, and
one loud acclaim, betting the nation, roll
ny, procalning 10 Thunder tones the glad
evangel of Liberty!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18


APT REPLY. "A sstsrau relates the hl;
lowing; 1t happenod that mule driver was
engaged in leading an unruly mule for
short distance, which job proved AS much
SIS be was able to do, and gavs full employ
nlent for both Of his hands. As be was
thus engaged, newly appointed brigadier
rode by near him, IN al the consequential
radiancy Of his starlight, when .tLs mule
driver hailed him as follows:
81 say. l wish you neasds:end q couple
of men down here TO belp me manage ths
mule"
"Do you know what sm sir?
Yes, -" was the reply; you are General
-, believe"
Then why do you not salute me before
addressing me - inquired the brigadier.
II will, responded the NJ. D., IF you
will get off ard hold the mule"
The brigadier retired in good order.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
srlettrd gartrg.
MARCHING HOME.


"The order. Tor the return Of cur troops have alreat
zone forth and the columns are beginning 10 move"
We are m7rchiiig home at last,
Now ihe cruei war Is pnst,
And the t'inp Of peace draws near,
We are matching homo nt last,
Now tht cruel wrr l. past,
.. To the homes our hcuTt, hold usar
With our banners stained aud torn.
That througl many light W, re horne
Where death ruined iek aud last,
Now our glorious work is dohe,
Now the Uuon cause is wen.
We are marching home al last
Marching home TO those we love;
See lhe veteran column move,
Hear the dram, aud shril hfrs play,
Hear our voices raised IN song
As we proujy marsh along
OI our houeward way
With our rusty arms VIZ coms,
To the sound uf ff4 and drum,
Now The cruel wars past;
Light of heurt ana giad ars We,
Havug served the cause, to be
Marching home at asl.
A day long we march ill night.
The beside the cumP-.ire's lisht,
Underneath the starry dome,
II is sweet TO close our eyes,
While he nlghl.wind softly sighs,
Ga our march toward homei
Aud IN sleep TO drram heat
EIICaUiy voices sOdIdmC uear,
DiddIng welcome as we come,
tn al /, nsth the morning Breaks
And the happy dreamer wakes
70 the beating oI Tue drum.
Then once more upon the way,
March We on i dawn OF duY,
Now the cruel war Is past,
Light at heart and glad are we,
Havins ,royed the Right, TO be
alarcaiH. home at last
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
Ne sV xDys.THs-s.
President johnson.

Al the great meeting Of nourners in
Chicago, 90 Saturday. Senator TrumbuI Of
Illinois, said:
Hc wished to speak Of President Johnson.
He had known him per,opally. since 1851
and served with him until be left the Sen.
ate to 20 to Tennessee to save that State 10
tue Union, and he knew that the country
never had stronger. stsunehor friend than
Andrew johnson. The South hated him a
,noussnd times more than they did Abra.
nam Lincoln, and they had slain the best
friend they e7sr had. Andrew Jobpsop
was Democrat, but not ose of the par.
tlsan kind. He said that when be was a
member OF the Senste, bis habits wore ex-
emplsry. He sscribed bis conduct. on the
day, Of inauguration, to his i'll health. and
said he would make President eff vhem
the country we1ld not be ashamed. He
would not save from the gnllows the men
wbs inaueuratsd this war and brought this
great ca lsmity upon the nation. The coun.
try is safe, though it has lest its ehieitain.
Mr. johnson was as true to freedom as Mr..
Lincoln himself.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

A coouETTs i. young lady with more
beauty han sense, more accomplishments
thsa learning, moro chArMs Of person then
graces Of mind, more admirers than friends,
aud more tcols tkan wiss nsn for her at
tendAnts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

THE man who is always buying, mere
ly because hs can buy at low rates, he'd
better commit suicide II he happens TO
find poison cheap.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

A pAspr is thing in Psntaloons. with
q body and iva arms, head without brsins,
tight bosts, = cane, . white handkerchief,
two brooches, aud ring on his little finger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
Can Take Care Of Himself.

In recent speech, Ex-Gov. Wright OF
Indiana, said:
"As to the cant about the negro's ability
to take care OF himself, he had these facts
to relate, and he would do SO, without com
ment. In 1862 the rebel Legislature of
South Carolina raised a committee to in.
quire into the expediency of enslaving the
5000 free negroes of Charleston. The COM
nittee reported against it, and stated that
those 5000 free negroes paid into the treas.
ury of Charleston annually $25,000, and
that their property amounted to 81, 500 900.
Out of that amount of property $500, 900
worth OF it was composed OF slaves. That
the 5000 free negroes of New Orleans, in
1860, we're worth as much per capita as the
white people of Louisiana; that these free
negroes had their own schools, their own
benevolent societies, &c. These facts, he
contended, proved that the free negro was
capable of taking care Of himself He also
stated that lady who owned 500 negroes
in 1860. told him that she had lost them all
but 200 by the beginning of 1864. That
year she made contract with them to cul-
tivate her farm on the shares, and that last
year, under such Q system, where the negro
was working for himself, as well as for his
mistress, the 200 made her more money
than 500 had done in slavery"
A SUGGESTIVE fact aud a suggestive com
ment thereon will be found in this para
graph from the Cincinnati Advocate:
Accounts on file in the Department at
Washington show the singular fact that,
since the rebellion began, forty Thousand
more Southern whites than blacks have re-
csived assistance from the Government -
We commend this important fact to those
creatures who are forever growing that the
free negroes are an expense 20 the Govern.
msnt. If the negro must be fept in slavery
because he 10 an expense to the public,
these grumblers must be in favor Of snslavipg
thousands of poor whites also!"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

TIE smaller the eaibcr Of the mindDths
greater the bore II . perpstually spen
mouth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18

THx Indians call the telegraph the
whispering spirit. Z l'sl9 a97'f
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

NEw Yoag, Feb, 24-Cotton duh at sias5;
Flour heavy land steady at 10 2OaIO 40
for extra state, and II OOall Is for round
hoop o.; Wheat, no receipts, dull aud droop.
lug at Ii for No | Milwaukee clnis
20 for No | Chicago spring; good do 2 6;
and 20 for winter red western
Corn dull and nominal at sSal 80 for old
mlxed western; Oats 6rm at Ia
WESTERN Pork dull and lower at 35 so
Tor new mess,33 00a33 l24 for 1863 and Ga,
29a3O 90 for prime Lard firm at 2OIa24};
Whisky lower al 259a2 26 for western;
Petroleum dull at 43a44o for crude, ,67a6So
I9r rehned IN bond, and sSc for free; Dressed
Hogs quiet at l7al7g for western; Sugar
dull at l73alslc for Muscavado; Butter 3Ga
48c for Ohio Cheese quiet at l5a24o Beef
dull and heavy; Cutmeats dull Egg 4OAb2c,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24
southern News.

NEw York February 2I-The Richmond
Examiner Bays: HttI.aF NNlM
We have by telegraph confirmation of the
report we gave yesterday Of a cavalry raid in
the direction OF Tarboro, North. Carolina.
Also a renewal 'oftbe aunou1cement of the
enemy coming up the south side of the Neuse
We know that oflicial intelligence has been
received here giving a much more unqualified
account of later movements than the popu-
lar report Of it, and it is supposed
that General Fosters forces or considerable
portion Of them have moved up to Newbern
10 operate from there, probably upon the
Wilmington aud Weldon road. There is no
doubt that the. landing of. troops at Newbern,
and the Reinforcement Of Terry at Whining
ton, are both Intended to aid or co-OpsrAte with
Sherman
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24
From New Orleans.

CAIRO, Feb. 23.-New Orleans dates Of the
10Th, and Memphis 2lst, are received
The New Orleans Picayune says the bar at
Southwest Pass has become a great obsirnc-
ton to navigation, on account Of low water,
to even vessels of moderate draft
A. j. DoDelson publishes a card ia the Mem.
phis Argus, defining his position, and denying
statements in Northern papers regarding his
politics,
Two hundred aud fifty.two permits TO bring
cotton into Memphis have been granted this
week, covering SO, $40 bales.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

NEw YoRE, February 24--Governor Vance,
Of North Carolina, has issued a war proca
nation, in which he declares the struggle for
freedom shall never be given up, He prayer
fully entreals the people to rise, and says all
the disasters The South is suffering, are caus-
ed by Jhe soldiersbeing absent without leave
SHERMAN THREATENED,
The Richmond Wing of the LIST says it does
not know where or when Beauregard will give
Sherman hls main battle, but il the latter con
tnues TO march toward Richmond he marches
to his doom. Beauregard is Sberman's mas
ter in all the arts Of strategy and tactics lie
will retreat when proper and fight when
ppoper,I.} t.It... H... trt.HfUt Iu ..oi
The Examiner agrees that Richmond is
more safe now than in Nay last, when Grant
was moving and there was so much panic in
tue city. B. ......,I. ..... .... .....
It says it is true they have not as many
troopsuow, neither have the Federals by
great deal YuU8tN NT'.
The Sentinel Of the 2lst says,
1t learns that General Roddy has success
fully encountered the Federals several times
IN northern Alabama and succeeded iu drv-
ing them into their Notifications around Deca-
tur
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24
b, y,,..,T Telegraph, A..
sEPoRIEB FOR THE DAILY EMPIRE
XXXVIIlth congress I'd SGSSiOn
MAshlEbroN, Febraary q. .

hra a1gtt $40 nOUsE,ui bHbiTiu sfHa4
The consideration Of the 5000, 600, 900 loan
bill was post poned till Monday .. ...q
The House agreed 10 hold an evening ses-
sion, to act exclusively on the general appro-
priation bills
The House passed the bill providing for
the forfeiture OF the fec Of rebel land holders
by a majority Of ~ against q votes also the
bill extending the provisions OF the act Of
lSl3t the mackerel fisheries
The House also passed the following bills,
reported FROM the Committee of Commerce:
Amendatory OF the act TO prevent frauds
by false iuvoicrs .
prevailing thai vessels naviga lug western
rivers and waters Of the northeastern and
Northwestern frontier may take ont licenses
and enrolment in districts other than those
In which they belong
Providing or two assistant local steamboat
inspectors;
Granting the Michigan City Harhor Com.
pany the use of the pier in that harbor, and
appointing a surveyor Of the customs there
Amendaiory Of the act of May last, provi-
ding for the admeasusement of tonnage 30 az
to exempt from the operation Of the law any
part OF ship or vessel, the cabins or state
rnomp nG which arp pntiraIv ahnva the frat
deol, m .l.. I'I'.-'" "r',y.-.. -.rr''-
Remov;pg certain nrovisions oC the act of
March 3d IsI5, lor tho nurnose If nreventing
smuggling on The northern and e,stern from,
tiers.
Regulating the fees Of Custom House Off
cers on the northern. northeastern and north.
western Crontier With n view Of estahlisbino
uniformity
NJ Wosbbrrn ir,rol,coA = hin 10 n,oLo fbo
irnioration and nnssencer scts more eeac.
tive bv oddiGonaIlv nroyiding for The nro.
.,o,;o1 ~ fo,,ata ,,os,ar,,a,s al ,n,,;sL;n,,
bose Who NAV hv force Jn,sss or and rro,
cnra ma enIis,ment Of onv noIe nassen,ors
nto ,he armv Obisc,;on was made ~ ,be
oons;doro,inn Of ,his XII a, ~ tirne
Tbe Honse tben rosn,ned the cons;dero,;or
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

.WAsHIsGroN, February 24--The Navy De.
partment received the following:
UNITED STATES FLAGsHiP MALVERN, Cape
Fear River, Feb. %, via Fortress Monroe, Feb
"a, . A NJ
10 Hon. Gideon WeiieS, Secretary of the
Ndrg1iU5G $3.50 $1,000 EUN8H FL
have The honor to inform you that vii
mington is in possession OF our troops,
[Signedl DAVID d. Porter
Rear Admiral
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

CoLD AMI. FEvER.--When the perspiration
becomes checked, then there is arrangement
ia the secretions Of the skin, kidneys, and
liver; and all those poisonous humors are
retained that have accumulated in the blood ;
hence follow Feyers and Consumption, unless
Nature Is assisted In her effort to throw off
the disease The use of DR.. Morris VEGET-
ABLE LIVER PILLS will give proper action to
those organs.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

Of the Government oC Spain to withdraw all
its troops from ST Dutning5 was not yet known
ia the Island,
Owing to the failure to receive reinforce
ments the Spaniards in the towE Of Samana
had been obliged 10 eyacuate that place and
establish themselves on the Island ofLeeran-
iad0 In The bay. CT = W. ,nrftN II grFbfr
They subjected the natives within their
lines 10 great hardships and opposition, but
still the spirit OF the latter was unbroken and
they continued determined to ultimately gain
their Independence HUH NaIhiHI
TnE REBEL ARMY ARoUSD PETERBURG
1he Ilerald's Army Of the Potomac cores.
pondeut says
Last night two hundred men left for their
homes from one brigade
HoRes Division OF Lougstreets Corps is
the only large body OF lroops which have been
sent south from Lees army
They estimate the. strength Of the rebel
army around Petersburg at 80, 600 men The
,pews of Sherman's successes in South Caro-
lima became generally known throughout the
rebel army to-day, and caused a feeling of
universal depression TO prevail there.
The privates make no secret of their inten-
tion to desert, and Lee has placed a heavy
guard in his rear to prevent them gong back
10 thsr homes
They confirm the statement made few
nights since, that the siege guns have been
removed from Petersburg and carried to some
point in the rear Of that city.
Rebel officers openly express their opinion
that nothing can stop Sherman's advance,
and hence privates desert by scores
Two more deserters have just been brought
in,, they belong to Mahons division, and
have brought ;heir arms along .EsN
Major Brown, Provost Marshal of the Third
District, has of late been up nearly the whole
night, recruiting deserters and forwarding
them to Corps Provost Marshals
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

\ RHEUMATISM This disease is produced by
impurity in the blood, which clogs the circula-
ton and where there is pain il shows that
something must be done to free the fluids
SCOvILLs BLOOD AND LAYER SYRUP, is one Of
the most valuable Alternatives before the pub.
lie. 1t will carry out of the system all i'm
phrties in the Blood, and leave the fluids ac-
tive. This BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP has cured
the worst kind of RHEUMATISM.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-24

You are not required to lay down your life
to save that of another. But if you can in
dnce the victim Of Cough or any pulmonary
disease to use ALIENS LUNG BALsAM, you
may be the means Of saving that person s
life, and that person would ever afterwards
remember you with gratitude. For sale by
James Abbey also, by the Dealers in Family
Medicine generally.