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Get a ssome and Keen II.

A leading object to every young man
should be to secure permanent home -
And, for its great stability should consist
partly in land, and up to a certain limit, the
more of it the better, if paid for. The
house should be as comfortable and attrac-
tive as enc has the means of making it. It
| should be one that the heart can grow to.
and will cling around more and more firmly
with each passing year. 1t should be his
desire and purpose to keep possession Of it
as long as he lives, and his children should
grow up feeling that there is one place fixed
and stable for them through all changes.
| Americans are altogether too rowing in
their habits. We build houses cheaply.
and pull them down without regret. Or
we sell out or move away half dozen tim Is
10 our lifetime, in the vain hope of better
ing ourselves. 1t is better to choose q
homestead early in life, and then lay plans
with reference to abiding there. Even
though our gains are less than are promised
elsewhere, certainty should seldom DO
given up for an uncertainty. "a bird in
the hand is worth two in the bush"
Only those who have experienced it know
how firmly attached family become to
their long-loved homestead. No children
love heme as well as those who have known
only one. As the young become of marri
ageable age, they should 60 out, one by one,
feeling it to be the model after which their
Own should be established and knowing
that this will remain unchanged as long as
the parents live, place to which they can
return, and where they will ever be welcome.
Apleasant writer confirms our doctrine thus:
There is a great gain in being settled.
1t is two-fold Each year accum mulates about
the farmer the material by which labor is
lessened. The rough channels of labor
becomes worn and smooth. A change in
wolves great loss, and rarely is there COZ
responding gain. Time lis lost, labor ex-
pended, money paid the wear and tear of
removal is no small item; and above all the
breaking up of old family ties is disastrous
in the extreme. Parent. and children be-
ceme unsettled in their habits, if not 10
their morals. Let man who has home
ahead keep it; let him that has none get
one, and render it a treasured rem embrsnce
to the absent, and a constant joy to those
who abide in it." To all of which every
intelligent, thoughtful person must give
hearty approval.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
PenAon Burxau,

The following decisions have been rem
dersds
A soldier discharged on account of dis
ease under which be wa. iaboring when he
entered the service, i not entitled to pen
sion.
Actual rank in the line regulates the
amount Of pension, aud uut breyet rank. -
This rule applies to abide camps, adjutapts
and others
If an injury results from the fault Of the
soldier, be is not entitled te peasion.
A widows peasloE ceases If she msrries.
The minor children, under sixteen years of
age, il any, aro entitled fiom the day Of the
marriage.
No cue while 10 The receipt of pay dr
euioiuasnts as all otiicor or seidisr Of the
array, can be placed OBJ the p.usiss list. -
The pension wi! nst comneuGe until the
party Is discharged.
A uinor disabled iD the service does NOT
oss hi' rig 1t 70 peasioI zithongb he may
subsequently have Teen discharged because
Ct his being minor.
A seaIuan Was taken prisoner, and at
tempted to escape, for which he was se-
verely punished by tie enemy, and there =
by disabled. II is he'd that .he disability
was contracted while in The hns ofhis duty,"
and for which he is entitled TO pension,
The psnsisn of a miner child ceases on
arriving at the age ,t sixteen years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
conquered by the North.o

In his reply to the President. judge
frost, of the South Carolina delegation
said: 1--WE are defeated and conquered
by the North, who are too strong for
US" That little remark showed pre-
cisely his state Of mind. The fact is,
that the people Of the United States
! through their Government have snp-
pressed a tremendous rebellion. But
no section has done IT, The rebels
were slave masters and their depend
ents in some of the States, and the
Copperheads in others. The authority
OF the Government has been maintained
against the efforts of Vallandipham in
Ohio, the Chicago Times in Illinois.
Fernando and Benjamin Wood in New
York, William b. Reed in PHILADELPHIA.
and the Boston Couriev, as against
those of Judge Frost and his friends
in South Carolina. And when he
speaks of that Government as 'the
North" he shows that he considers
himself citizen of one country. sub
jugated by the superior power of an
other.
Judge Frost is mistaken. He has not
been defeated by the North He has
been overpowered by the Government
ofhis country, against which he REBEL.
ed; and Robert Small, his fellow citizen,
helped the Government in over
powering him. Judge Frost has, there
fore, no right to speak of the people lof
South Carolina as "us." For half iof
those people were of the side of what
he calls "the North" and by every
means they could command strength,
ened the Government to which Aiken
turned a cold shoulder, and which
Boyce and the rest Of Frost's candidates
for Governor did all they could to de.
stroy.- Harper's Weekly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
Complex ReiatISnshID,

A correspondent of Harper's Monthly is
Involved in domestic perpieYities. He writes:
i got acquaiuled with young widow, who
lived with her stsp-daughrer in the same
house. married the widow my father fell
shortly after it, 10 love With the step daugh-
ter OF my wife, and married her. My wife
became .ihe merhsria-isw and also the
dsughter-in-law Of my own ia her; my wife 8
step daughter is My step mother, and am
the step father of my mothsrin- law. My
step mother, who is the srep-daughtsr Of
my wife, has boy; ne is astuTslly iny step
brother. but because he is the son Of my
wifesusp-daush,er 80 is NY wife the grand
n,thsr Of the little boy, and am the
grandfather Of ny s,sp-brether. Ny wife
has also boy; my Sep-nether is con-
ssquodtly the step-oisteI Of my boy, and is
alse his Grandmother, because he 10 the
child OF her step-son; ard my father is the
brothcrin-isw Of my son. kecause b. has
got his s,ep-siste, fora wife. ! an tho,
brother OF Py ovn son, who is the son Of
my s.ep-mothsr; am the brother-in law Of
NY mother, my wife is the aunt of ner own
soa, my son is the grandson Of ny father,
and | an my own grandfather.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

"a HANsUM young gal in our town was
sot up with one night By a noble young
specimen of the true American, with scis.
sers in his vest pocket mean dryIgood,
clerk-and the young gals mother, hearing
suthin pop, rose from her couch, under the
impression that her eldest boy was holding
wild revel on the root beer in the west
room. But on opening the door, she dis,
kivered it was huggin' and kissin' which
awakened her from peoceful repose. MY
daughter, oh, my daughter this fsnd
parink did cry; oh, that l should live ts
see this doins in my own heusen!' i know,
my dear mother this sweet village maiden
did unto her mother quickly reply, that
this is quite improper, but 1t is oofd sooth,
in p"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
Hsv Grant Get i.to IN. war.

The well known oorrespondent OF
the Boston Journal, who writes under
the signature OF Bnrleigh, thus relates
the story Of Grants entrance into the
United States army at the outbreak of
the rebellion:
-Four years ago this very month, Mrs.
Grant lived in her quiet home At Ga
lena. Her husband was Mr. Grant, the
leather dealer, a plain, modest, reliable
man, without much apparent force, who
attracted very little attention anywhere.
The war had commenced The flag
had been shot away from Sumter, and
shot out of arebel cannon at Memphis.
One morning Mr.. Grant called on Con-
gressInen Washburne, who resided in
Galena He told Mr.. W. that he did
not feel right-that he felt he was not
doing his duty. Mr Washburue asked
him what was the matter Grant re-
piled, Il am doing nothing for my
country. have been educated at fhe
nation expense; but here / am at
home doing nothing; | don't know
what to do; / am no politician, don't
seem to be wanted anywhere, yet feel
as if l was tit for something If
could only find my place" Mr.. Wash
burne invited his neighbor to accom-
pany him to Springfield, where an i'm
portant consultation was to be held at
the request of Gov. Yates. On the
morning of the fourth day Mr.. Grant
called at Mr. Wasburne's rooms. and
said to him, Nobody knows me here
there is nothing for me to dol am
going home" Hold on day longer"
said Washburne. The next day an i'm
portant discussion was held in the coun-
Gil chamber. At Mr.. Washburne's re-
quest Mr.. Grant was called in. He
held an interview with the State au-
thorities for thirty minutes, and then
went out. AS the door closed, Gov.
Yates cried out, Good God, Wash
burne, who is that man ? All I can do
for him now is to put him on my staff.
You can 90 home and raise "a regiment
and I'll commission him az colonel"
The thing was done. The rest Of the
story the world knows by heart
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

Rev. DR. GILBERT, Of Washington, who
attended Payne in his last hours, preached
on the subject Of the execution last Sunday
mernng. He said Payne's real name was
Lewis Thornton Powell. His father was a
Baptist minister. While very young he
isined the Church, and was a we'll behaved
i persen ill he entered the rebel army, against
tho wishes Of his parents. His next down
ward stop was Joining: Harry Gilmore s
gang, and was soon followed by his uniting
With Mossby . despsraioes, whiob made him
still verse. Powell frankly stated his con
victiou Of the ensrmity of his crime. The
moment he fed from the house Of Secretary
Seward, and lsaped ints the saddle OF his
horse, his mind was wakened into realizing
sense of the horror of the dsmnsbls deed
which he had perpetrated, and he became
miserable, wretohed-lif itself became
loathseme. DR.. G.. also talked swith Har
rold and AtIerott, but stated little in regard
to them that has not already appeared il
print.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

SILENT ELooUENcE Leigh Richmond,
when travelling in Ireland, passed a mar
Who was a psiaful spectacle Of squslcr and
raggedness. His heart smots him, and be
turned back and said TO him
III yon are m want, my friend, why den'
you heg :"
And sure. isn't it begging that l am,
your honorf"
You did mt say word"
"Ov eoorse net, year homer bat see how
theskin is speskia' through the holes oi
me trousers, aud tho bones crying oul
through me skin Losk At ne saaker
cheeks, and the famine that is starin' in nt
eyes isn't it begging that / an with &
hundred tongues?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
NORTHAMPTON, 1893.
Rev. 5ffPHEs Nix: Yes.
The Two Heirs.

II remember" said the late Post m aser
General of the United States, Judge Cola
mer, "the first time visited Burlington.
Vt, as Judge Of the Supreme Court. !
had lett il uaDy years before, poor boy -
AT the time left there were Nwo families
Of special note for their standing and
wealth. Each Of them had son about my
own age. L was very poor, and these boys
were very rich During the long years of
hard toll, which passed before my return.
mad almost fOrfotten them. They had long
ago forgotten me.
Approaching the court house, for the
first time, in company with several gentle
men OF the bench and har, I noticed. in the
court yard, pile of old furniture, about to
be sold at auction. The scenes Of early boy
hood with which was sure ,nded prompt
ed me 20 ask whose il was I was told it
belonged to Mr.. J. Remembered family
Of that name, very wealthy-there vas a
son, too; can it b. he? | WIS tsld that Z.
was even so. He was the son of one Of the
families alluded to. He had inherited more
money than he had earned, and spent all;
and now his own family was reduced to real
want, aud his furniture was that day to be
sold fer debt. went into the court house
suddenly, yet almost glad that was born
poor. was ssop absorbed in the business
before me- Que oftbe first cases originated in
low, drunken quarrel betweeI sir H. and
Mr.. A. Nr. H thought |, that is a familiar
name. Gan it be? In shsrt found it was
the son Of he Cther we,lthy man vas re-
ferred TO. vss ovcrwhsl,aed. siike with
asionisLmsDi and thanksgiving
ment Ut the chsnge Of our relsrve position,
and thanksgiving that was not born to in
herit wealth Iitheut toll
Those fathers provide best fer heir child
rem, who raise them with the higher educa.
ten, the purer morals, and the least money"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

"WxLL, DOCTOR" said a chap suffering
with the toothache, "hew much do you AZ
for the job? By Jove bat yes did i, quick.
Though ~ My terms" replied the dentist,
ARE fifty cents" Fifty cents fer one
misute's work Fifty cents, BY Jove =
Why, doctor down at our place 6rawsd a
tooth for me TIVE years ago. and it tesk him
two hours. He dragged nae areSnd the
room, and lost his grip half a dessn times,
never seed such hard work-and he
charged me only quarter. Fifty cents for
a minutes work Oh, git out you must
be jokin' Z"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

CoPPEaHKAD MEANNEss About the
airtiest, neanest and most despicsblc trick
that we have ever bsea called upon to re-
cord, says the Noble County Republican.
was the stealing OF a cannon by the Cop
psrheads of this village and throwing it into
the creek to prevent its being used by the
Soldiers and Union boys on the Fourth. -
There is not, upon the face Of Gsd's foot
steel, as repulsive and loathing creature
as the Northern Cepperhesd. A man or
party that would steal a cannon, to prevent
hs being used in firing salvos on the Fourth
Of JAY, the natal day Iof American Iuds-
dead mothers bones and trade them off for
tooth-pieks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

TaE GREAx BATTLE YET TO Cone
The last great battle is yet to be fesght, it
will he fought at the North, and it will he
between the cohorts Of the enemies Of free
institutions on TIE ore hand aad the un-
conditional supporters of frss institutions
and enlightened government su the ether,
at the final resort of American atizens, the
ballot box. Politicians are now picking
their way carefully, lest seine sudden turn
in events should fad them ilI-prspared
for new issues Lot every maa stand by
the Union, By the spirit as welF as the letter
Of the Constitution, and faithfully determine
10 do justice, no matter what sew questions
may bo started. and all will he we'll
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

A LADYs AaE.-A lady who still prides
herself on her youth and beauty had to ap-
pear at Paris police court last week She
had differences with her son, who is old
enough at least to be examined on OATH
They both had to state their age in a court
of Justice. "Yeur age, madame 2" asks
the courteous justice. Twenty FIVE" says
the aadacious mother. A little later the
son is in the box. Your age, sir ?" asks
the Justice. Why" answers ingenious
youth, Il find, to my astonishment, that
am year older than my mother"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

A BUTCHER in New York died on Friday
last from the bite of a fly, which few from
the back of a deceased bullock and bit him
under the eye-ld. In a few hours SWELL
ing covered.his face and extended dewn the
breast. In a few days he became delirious
and died in great agony. The medical ex-
ANIMATION showed that death resulted from
the absorption of morbiEc animal matter
deposited by the fly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
CourtisE Tive Hunersd Years

Among ,hs snusioa "reminiscences Of
those days, is ne fsm6us oourtship Of the
Rev. Stspheu Mix of Wsthersheld He
made sj9urE9y to Northampton in 1906, in
search Of wife. He arrived at the Rsy
Solom on Stoddsrd's, informed him Of the
object of his visit aud that the pressure Of
bone dutieo required the utmost dis patch.
Mr.. Stoddsrd tsok him into the room where
bis daughters wero. and introduced him to
Mary. Esther, Christina, Sarah. Rebskah
aud Hannibal, and then retired. Mr. Mix
addressing Mary, the eldest daughter, said
he had lately beon settled at Wethersfeld
and was deirrus Of obtsining wife, and
cOeluded by Offering bis heart aud hand 49,
She blusbiDgly replied that 90 iu portant q
proposition required time for consideration.
He replied that be was pleased tha; she ask
ed for suitable time for reflection, and 'iD
order to afford her the needed opportunity
to think OF bis proposal, he would step into
the next room and smoke pipe With her
father. aud she could report to bin. Hav.
ing smoked his pipe and sent message to
Miss Mary that be was ready for her an
sIer, she came 10 and asked for further
time for consideration. He replied that
she could reflect still longer CD The subject,
and send her answer by letter to Wethers-
field. In a few weeks he received her re.
ply, which is probably the most laconic
epistle ever pe1ned. Here is the model
letter which was soon followed BY wed
ding
NORTHAMPTON, 1893.
Rev. 5ffPHEs Nix: Yes.
MARY SToDDARD.
The matrimonial mixture took place on
the lst of December, 1896, and proved to
be compounded of the NEST coDgenial ele-
ments. Mix was pastor of that paradise OF
onions for forty four years
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

WHEN the celebrated Dunnipg, after
wards Lord A.hburton, was stating law"
to Jury in court, Lord Mansfield interrup-
ted him by saying ''if that be law, III &c
home and burn my books.' my Lord"
replied Dunning. "you had better 60 home
and read them,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

A FUNcrToNARY,-Its seem. that lawyer
is something OF carpenter; he can Ale a bill,
split hair, make an entry, get up a case,
frame an indictment, ihpannel a jury, put
them in a bex, nail witness. hammer
Judge, bore a court, and other like things.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

sss.IF you send people away from your com
pany well pleased with themselves, you need
not fear but they well enough plea sed with
you, whether thoy have received any in
struction from you or not. Most people
had rather be pleased than instructed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

WoMAN's ACE 1T is curious fact that
in sacred history the age, death, and burial
Of only one women-Ssrah, the wife Of
Abraham--is distinctly noted. Woman's
age ever since appears. net to have been a
subj.ct for history or discussion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

IF we got into war with England, some
OF our most extensive writers sheuld 90 in
to our armies They are great at numbering
the English.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

ONE might think that cabinet ministers
and senators were almost Of as much eonse-
quenos as singers and dancers, for they
positively demand nearly ~ high salaries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

WHENBvHR yea End q great deal Of
gratitude in peer man, .yoa mag take 1t
for granted there woala be as much
generosity if he were rich maA.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

WHEN Brigham Yeung dies what soene
there will ssl Twenty eight broken hearted
widows and hfty- three fsthsrlsss ohifarsu
following one old man to the gravel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

Avon little oddities in behavior; bat do
not aespiss man of worth fer his having
something awkward or less agreeable in his
manner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

As a man is known by hi. associates, so
may the character Of the creditor be knewa
by his attorney; the sharp employ the
sharp.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

Horn is always libsral, and they that.
trust her promises MAX. little scurples Of
Fsyeling today on the profits oft morrow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

A barascls-nessd old fellow gave as q rsa-
son for taking hislauer clear that since the
feed water had always tasted efsinners
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

LET youth vhs stands al the bar wiss
slsss Of liquor in his hand, consider Hhi.h
he had Ssssss throw avaS-ths heasF "
hinssk
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20

You need not talk teo much to get a
repetatien for sense; one good remark is bet
tor than twenty dull or oemmon ones.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-07-20
TERMS o. ADvEnTHsngC.

N. .Qaa,., ,..- las. o lo.., on. O. ,l... ...s.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-12-27

The OPENING LECTURE of Prof. UP.
SON before the Young Mems Associa-
ton of this city, was, Notwithstanding
the shortness of the notice, attended
by large and Intelligent audience
The lecture was, as are all the produc-
tons of that thorough scholar and
gentleman, a finished literary effort,
and one which gave entire satisfaction.
1t is certainly worthy more extended
and critical notice, and such notice
was promised us we supposed in good
faith ; as it is not forthcoming, we
tender this brief paragraph as an ap-
ology for having been stupid enough
to hang on that certain, or rather un-
certain, style of favors mentioned, Gin
a book"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-12-27
DRAMATIC.

Myers Dramatic Company open at
Irving Hall in this city on Wednes-
day evening, next, with Riehelieu, for a
short season. In the line Of Stars
they bring Mexican BUCHANAN and
Miss VIRGINIA BUCHANAN well known
to those posted in theatricals as out
and out "big'uns" on the boards, and
the stock is represented as in all re-
spects first class.
The following extracts from Tole-
do paper attest the cordiality with
which the company is received else
where.
Mr.. Buchanan has no superior upon
the stage, and his splendid rendition
of the part (the Merchant of Venice, J
was only equaled by his Richelieu of
Monday evening. He is by nature
gifted with every requisite for passion
acting. Possessed of a fine figure, a
splendid voice, and faultless elocu-
ton, besides possessing all the vigor
of youth, places him SO promptly be-
fore the lovers Of art, that they loose
sight of the man and see only the
character which he represents.
Mr.. Myers gives the people just
what he advertises First Class En-
tertainment. The pieces are carefully
put on the stage and judiciously rem
dered The Buchanans fame as stars
is as bright as any in America, and
the company compares favorably with
any Metropolitan Theatre we have
visited lately. .
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-12-27
STAND FROM UNDER
Read this List of Prices to the Bot

tom.
DEERING & SoN are selling Linen
Hdkfs. for IL cts.
DEERINe & SoN are selling Lawn
Hdkfs. for 10 cts.
DEERING & SoN are selling good fast
colored Prints for 81 cts.
DEERING & SoN are selling Alapacas
for 81 ! cts.
DLERINe & Son are selling bleached
Cottons for 20 cts.
DEERINe & SoN are selling heavy
white Rib'd. Hose..for 81 ! cts.
DEERINe & SoS have by far the besl
and largest assortment Of Gloves and
Hosiery in the city.
DEERING & SoN have full line OF
Boots and Shoes of all sizes, for all sexes
and all classes, and are selling lower,
a good deal, than the usual price.
DEERING & Son are selling heavy
Under Shirts. and Drawers for only
1925.
DEERINe & SoN are giving the Old
Fogy school of Store Keepers's Fits.
DEERINe & Son will sell you more
goods for the money than "any other
man." in Saginaw.
DEERISe's place is on the corner OF
Cass and Genesee.Sts. East Saginaw.
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