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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-04-19
1866.

INCREASE OF RATS.-The Farmers
Gazette (Englsh) asserts and proves by figures
that one pair of RATS will have progeny
and descendants no less than 65l $50 in three
years Now. unless this Immense family can
be kept down, they won!d consume more food
than would sustain 65 900 human beings
u. See "CosrAk's" advertisement above.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-04-19
1866.

RATS versus BIRDS-Whoever engages
in shooting small birds is a cruel man; who
ever aids in exterminatiug rats is benefactor.
We should like some one TO give US the bene
fit Of their experience in driving out these
pests. We need something besides dogs, eats,
and traps for this business.-Seientife Ameri
can, N. Y
II See "CosrAR's" advertisement above.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-04-19
1866.

A VOICE FROM THE FAR WEST
Speaking OF "CosTAR's" Rat, Roach, Ant, &c,
observation-disclosures grain and provisions are
destroy ed annually in Grant County by vermin
than v Ould pay foI tons OF this Rat ART Insect
killer."-Lancaster Wis Herald.
IL See .'Custar's" advertisement above.
o. Sold in White Cloud, Kansas.
IL By
and all Druggists and Dealers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1866-04-19
Hard Work Made Easy.

Groves Patent Washing Machine is the only
real good washing machine ever invented. A
sample can be seen at the City Hotel.
The right 10 make and sell the above ma
chine in Kansas and Nebraska, is for sale low
as the proprietor is engaged in other business.
For particulars, enquire of J. II. UTT.
White Cloud, Feb Is, lS66-w3s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
Additional bounty:

BY recent decision of the War Depart
ment the Additional Bounty provided by
the act Of Congress approved July 2S, 1866,
will be paid to all soldiers who enlisted for
a term Of three years or during the war, un.
der any law giving but 800 bounty, and
who we're discharged by reason of the tern,i-
nation of the ,oar. as well as to those who
actually served three years. This construc
ton oftlre law gives the bounty to the men
of the 50th, SD, 9Sth and 10th Regiments,
aud all others who onf sted in three year or
ganiEations in which they received but 500,
aud served three years or we're discharged
sooner on account of wounds, or the termi-
nation Of the war. This bounty will now be
paid in the order in which the claims are
presented and we advise all soldiers entitled
to it to, proceed at once TO have their claims
presented. sLAt
It is not necessary for you to come up to
st. Clairsville to make out your papers. II
you will send your certificate of discharge to
q. J.. Poorpan. ST. Clairsyille, Ohio, who
has presented and collected more soldiers
claims than any Attorney in this County, he
will fn UP and send toyou an application
that can be signed and acknowledged before
Justice of the Peace or Notary Public in
your neighborhood, and you will thus save
the expense of 0 trip here.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
Allegheny Cattle Market.

OCTOBER Is.
The market during the week has exhibit
ed more activity than the previous week -
Prices, however. ruled about the same as
usual The principal demand was for the
better description; city butchers were the
principal operators. A few lots of choice
quality were purchased on Eastern account
Common stock was drug, and difficult of
sale The extreme rates were $4 00(0S SO
per cwt. The principal portion Of the trans
actions were between these figures Last
week prices were 81 25GGS 25. The offer
ines this week We're 9l5 head against 900
last week. AT the close of the market sew.
eral lots were in want Of q. purchaser.
Hoes. The market during the week
contdined fair supply. Hogs seemed neg
lected at these yards The bulk of the
transactions are made at the Central Yards.
The rates were nomiually as follows: 80 so
(99 CT per cwt. ..-....
SHEEp. The market was not very active.
There was a falling of in the demand The
offerings were limited The CURRENT rates
we're: Common to fair, S. O0G5 SO, and
one lot o! choice sold at So % per cwt. -
Eamhs-Snall lots were disposed of at
81 90, 3 50(54 25 per head.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

Cor mrs PAY.2we understand Jim
Charlesworth has bsen appointed Collector
OF Internal Revenue in this District vice
Hon. Charles J. Albright, removed.
Mr.. Albright was removed because he
refused to turn his back upon the party
that bavsd the country frob Rebels, and
Charleswortb is appointed, we presume,
because he is acting with the Rebel party.
We predicted, when that individual went
to the Philadelphia Bread-and Butter Con-
vention, that he would get some OF the
Bread and Butter. lie likes to make poll
tics pay e.
Charesworth pronounced johnson q
id old fool" after coming back from
Philanelphia, and denounced him for
hanging women" We presume these
facts recommended him to His Highnsss.
''Samivel' NJ. Howey, it is said, gets a
position in the Office. Howey was, per
haps, the bitterest Copperhoad in the Coun-
ty, during the war. They are beautiful
pair!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
Nj A r r T Z d.

DEVoE-CecHRAN. On the 18th inst, al
the residence of X. II. Cochran. Esq. in
St. .Clairsville, BY Rev. Il Ellison, Mr..
Edwin DsVoe, Of Knox Co O., to Miss
Maggie a. Cochran. OF Belmont Co.
WILLIAMS. On the 18th inst, at
the LeSis- House, by Rev. e. Ellison,
Mr.. William Law, ofWashingten. Guern-
sey County, and Miss Susan Williams,
Of Morristown, Belmont Co.
HUTcHIsoN- --On the 18th inst. by
Rev. Robert Armstrong, at the house Of
John Hutchison. near Wheeling Creek,
MIR. Noses s. Hutchison, and Miss Sarah
J Peck, both Of Belmont Co. o.
jErFRIEs s-THoRBURN. On the 18th inst
at the residence o. the brides brother,
Mr.. David Thorburn, by Rev. VIM. Wish
art, MIR. Edwin T. Jeffries, of Clermont
County, and Miss Bethia 7Thorburn Of
Belmont County. o. ,s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

Z CoMNOs4 PLEAS JUDGE. E.--Hon. Wm.
'Kennou, Jr, is re elected Judge Of the
Common Pleas Court in this District, COM
iposed OF Belmont, Guernsey and Monroe
Judge Cowen, Jr, got 120 majority in, Bel
montana 803 in Guernsey, while Judge
eKennon gotl77l msjority in Monroe.nF
The Clerks in Guernsey and Monroe failed
to retursathe abstracts from those Counties
tothe Clerk of this County in the required
time, and consequently that officer is in a
,quandary. 1t is thought he cannot legally
give Judge Kennon a certificate of election.
The abstract from Monroe came to hand on
Saturday, but Guernsey is still cut, The
law requires the official abstracts to be re-
turned to the Clerk of the most populous
County within ten days after the election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

CHEAP SHOES, We direct attention to
the advertisement of GARDENERS Shoe Store,
i5s. Main Street. Wheeling. Mr. Gardi-
ner evidently Knows how to do business,
judging from the use he makes of printers
ink. Our readers would do well to give
1 him can. ~ @i pa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

q The Noble County Republican says Mr..
John Gray, Of that County, aged lo4 years
went to the polls on the 9th inst, and de-
posted his ballot, voting the whole Union
ticket. Mr.G.'s first vote was cast for
George Washington for President. The
venenble patriot served with credit in the
Revolutionary War and in the War of 1872.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

z AN alarm Of fire, this moruing, caused
our whole population to empty out into the
streets. The fire was in the roof Of d Mr..
Geo. PattoG shoe shop. but was speedily
extinguished. Since our experience Of last
May. our people ara easily excited by the
fire, ,bellglF. 81 yTI} orr "a a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

Con MITCHELL. Clerk Of the Common
Pleas has set the docket for the Fsll FERN.
Q There are over four hundred cases ron it.
It is expected the term will continue
! through Eve weeks. Judge MoIlvains will
occupy the bench the second week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

TIE following named Veterans can OBJ
tain their Veteran Medals By calling upon
Capt. Cope, at Carroll g. Cochran's Law
Office. E W. Hutcheson, Co. "F." 18th
Ohio V. V, In y. VIM. OwinRs, CO, ID, ("
43d Ohio v. v. Inf'y, Vim. Dawson, Co.
e." 18th Ohio Y. v. Inf'y, G. A. Fowler,
Go. 3D." 43d Ohio v. ". Inf y. v@la
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

"A Washington special says: 1t ap-
pears to be understood that whatever may
be the action of Governor Swami, Of Mary
land, no Federal troops will be sent into the
State for any purpose connected with the
election difficulty. ''''
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
Msw Adrertise
A Valuable Farm for Sale.

I Will. OFFER At PUBLIC SALE. on ',''
l. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER l5rH, 1866.
between the hours Of IL O'Clock NJ. and o'clock p
provided do net sell sooner at private sale the farm
which reside situated ouehalf mile Southwest OF
Shepherdsown ielmsnt County, Ohio containing 1911
acres-abOut 40 acres cleared ihe balance good in-
Der. There the farm two frame dwelling
houses, two good frame bars cribs, wagon shed
and all other necessary ontbudings. Terms made
known on day OF sale.
oc25.lds JOHN L. CRAIG.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
A II II E N II I O N :!
Vine Growers Of Belmont Go.
and Vicinity!
Probate Court.

NOTICE is -errby gwen that the following named
lN Executors, Administrators and Guardians have
fled in my office, 81 Cieirsvie Ohio, their accounts
and vouchers for settlement 10 wit:
w. X Hambeton Guardian OF Howard ]. Sheppard.
a George Keeline, Admir- oil d. N. Hulls sdeedr .
Henry Cash. Guardian OF Mary, Rezin, aud David
4. Winrod. ~ ts
J H. Collins, Admir- OF VIM Lockwood decd.
Cephas Curro Admir- of Addison Snyder, deed.
Maria md G. Hanson, Exr's OF Isaac Hanson, decd
David Deselms, Guardian of q. $ Bethel
David Deselms, Ex'r Of Moses Williams. decd
John Borof, Ex'r of Henry BoroT decd
James Edgerlon, Guardian OF Mary, Rebecea, and
Lydia j. Brock.
Elizabeth Taylor, Adm'rx OF Rev c, Taylor, decd.
John Mckinley, Adm'r Of V. Drnmmon dec d.
Jane H. Brown, Guardian OF Robert II and WIN. 3.
brown.
Johu Bethel, Ex'r.of Geo. Billlngsly decd,
q. J. Swaney, Guardian OF WIN : Neiswanger.
The seven fir named accounts will be for hearing
aud settlement OH the 2lS aud the last eight on the
22d days OF November next DAVID HARHlS,
October 25, 1866. Probate lpdSe,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

,srhs /; North Carslias slsotion has un.
dOabtsdly gone largely in aksor Of the Con-
POI, iaa there . large - .Rssjsa'y .. q bin po-
Gticsi friends ID the Legls.....s.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

THERE will be great Union macs meet
ing, torchlight procession, and illumination
ct Wheeling tonight. The fnteiAgeneer
says it viii be the greatest demonstration
ever witnessed in Wheeling. @i,fs's
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
GER rIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
Ito expire OIL lhs aist day OF January, 1871
OTFIcE OF THE AUDITOR OF STATE,
lSSI.R lEnA


Insurance DEPARTMENT,
tf...l CoLuNBus OuIo June I. 1876.
wnEREas The MUTUAL. LIFE INSURANCE
EOMPANY, located al New York, in the State of New
York has filed in this office sworn statement Of its
condilion, required by the act TO regulate lnsu
rance Gsnrani"s incorporated by the STATE OF
Ohio. pissed April s 1sa6 and amended February 8,
1.Gt, andthe To regulate Foreign Insurance Com
panes, passed April y 1866; and. WnERRAs, said
Company has furnished the undersigned satisfactory
evidence t0at il is possessed Of an actual Capital OF al
beast One Hundred aud Fifty thousand Dollars invest
eds required by said acts: and WHEREAS said Cora-
yany has sled ~ this Office written instrument under
its corpoiate seal sgned by the President and Sec
try theree authorizing any agent agents Of said
Compsny in fbis State to acknowledge service Of pro-
sess, for aain behalf of said Compauy according to
she terms Of sa act OF April :. 1860
Now. rhss,SoRE, in pursuance Of the acts afore-
said. l. JAMES Il. GOLDMAN Auduor Of State for
Ohio hereby certify that said MUTUAL LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY OF New York i. nuhoriked to
tenussct the business Of Life Insurance in this State
Vnt The thirty first day of January. in the year
u 1t hundred and sixty v.Ssven.
~ 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have hrreunto sub
, = scribed my and caused the st al of
,H :, my office 10 he affixed the day aud year
-Ni above written. ? -
leE,.. Jas. n. GOODMAN,
Auditor OF State.
4 .JlSEPH WODDROFFE. Agent a Il CIairsyille.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

os TrAonER's ExAMIsAffos on Saturday
October s7th, at the usual place, st O'Clock
psssisslE lasg y ss.svasi- 'ssssSa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
ont Common Pie ais.

Wendell Foghl, piilnlif YFTfHE defendants, Kiizabeh
H. -. VS.. "a ,r-, I, 4 ~ bardmau and Jeremiah
f3rvi DenHeF Elizabeth Hardsaa,J her Iusba nd aid
Hardnan and jeremiah Joshua Donner VINO reside in
Hafdman her husband, Somerset County, Pemsyl-
Mary Sauerthwat and yena, aid Mary SauerthEsait
Edward Satl rthwait and Edward SaIerhw all her
her husband, Joshua | husband, of Cedar County,
Doner and Athers, de- Iowa, hereby hotihrd that
fendanls toh the goth day Of October.
$50 the above nanied plaintiff filed petition against
them and other heirs OF Samuel Doniier, deceased.
claiming the real and equitable title oi land
in Section 33 Township a. Range q, conveyed 10 ,ad
samuel Bonner by Simon i.enz aud vile, occupied in
July, 1855 by Lydiaand Oliver Donnes, and psrcu
ly described in said petition aud asking the Court 10
adudye said pramses 70 said plaintiff 10 require the
dsiendahts 10 execute quit elsa deeds hesefor the
planiia 10 enjou ssid Levi Doaner from prosec piing
petition for the partition Of said premises By him He'd
In said Court, and fof other rslifk
Said deendalls are required TO apswer said petition
'ss Dsee pPsfs iS's9hJ. Il. MITCHELL cssri.
D. d. r. cowEs Au'y fot PiG /,
October 25, ls65.-6w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
AppRsss .t.f ~ irirs,-
pr. D. ii. sEELYE g. Co.,
N FREEPoRT, n.IINois
Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists

'' GENERAL AGENTS
4 John ID Park Cincinmau, OHIO aFpller. Finch Full
ler Chicago, III. Rurnhams vanShaack, Chicago,
ilL Demss barnes 4 Go, New sYofk D. Rsnspm Z
Co.. Buffalo N VI Farrsnd, Shelley 90, pesfe,',
ards Co, Philadelphia, Pa. T.: +, Sellers 4 Co.
Pil,sburgh Pa cpiiihs Bros ST. Louis Mo-. bsfhes
Ward 4 CO. New Orleans, La; H. A. Robtasol 4 Co,
lsouissle, ". Bigey 1 Brs- MemphiA. Tenn, r r.
pepuy, .Richmopd, Va. Thompson Block bslpmors
'ht& Nellsse,s Albany, ~ Ei sgSns 81, a
MchI Wilson, Pstsss ~ Co., Iouisvilis,lk lkyslTYy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
ST. CLAIRSvILLE, O.:
Thursday, Oct. 25, 1866.


~NoTIoE TO SUBscRiBERs.-AUo Of
om subscribers who Gnd Their paper m;,rhed
fhus I on the margin. after their names,
foW understand that their subscriptions are
about out, and that they are requested to
rene,os a
Az papeS stopped ,ohen Me subscription
eopires.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
Election Rranas.

The Mount Vernon Republican Of the
10th has the following statement: From
Information derived from reliable sources we
are led TO believe that some pretty glaring
frauds we're prscticed in several townships
in this Congressional District, at the recent
election, by the Copper Johnsonites, 10 or.
der to make q showing Of q msjority for
Gen. Morgan. We charge that in al least
one township there tess refuraed a lqrger M.
joTfg for Morgan thin there were legal uotes
of both parties III the township We call npi
on Republicans throughout the entire Dis
trict to go to work at once and ferret out
frauds aud illegal votes, and report them to
Hon. w. II Sapp, Chairman of Repul lican
Central Committee, Mt Vernon, Ohio.
A FUNNY occurrence took place lately at
a Boston theater. During the dialogue,
while an actor was representing nobleman,
a lady and four servants were upon the
stage and the conversation suddenly came
to o halt. Somebody had neglected or for.
gotten his "cue.b The prompter gave the
word again and again, ill many Of the au.
dience ceuld have supplied the hiatus
finally, however, the chief Of the servants
became aware that it was his turn to sbeak,
and gave the proper sentence, which, by o
singular coincidence, ran as follows:
sNHere we ~ { base faguss
Not to think Of that before ~
The audience evidently thought so, for
they shouted with laughter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
.gdntiaftstrato,.,s s. .yottcs

NOTICE is hereby given that the Probate Gaze
In for Belmont County, Ohio The undersigned was
appointed and qualified as Administrator de bons non
with the will annexed OF the estate oi james Morgan,
deceased late OF said County, . .,
All those indebted TO shid estate reque ted TO make
immediate aymentj and those having Claims against
said estate notified present them for settlement
within year from this date ."f
..' SAMUEL MORG AN, Admir-
de bonis non, with the will aniexcd
October 49, $780,. -.-s-----.z---
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
ASSETS
III. MISCELLANEOUS

The greatest punt insured in any risk 500 900 OF
The amount OF its capal or earnings depos-
lied In any ether State, as security for loss
tsi es therein. None.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF STATE, I
l..I q I..... 4 .Gl :

y- OFFICE AUDITOR STATE
tf COLUMBUS, o., June |, 1868. {
II is hereby certified thai the foregoing is correct
copy Of the Statement OF the Condition Of the Mutual
Lifs Insurance Company OF New York, made TO uiid
filed In this office for the year 1866
tssALl Witness my hand and seal officially
JAS IA. GOODMAN.
Auditor OF State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
TAXES FOR 1866.


'HE rates Of ,sxe,on ip Belmont County Tor the ear
isee ere ss fssiows on each One Hundred Dollars
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

CIrY AND COUNTY OF New York. 30
Richard A. McCurdy, Vice President, and Theodore
w. Morris, Secretary of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company being severally sworn, depose and say, that
the foregoing is full and stitrincnt of the
affairs OF the said Company and that they the above
described officers thereof
~ RICHARD A. McCURDY, Vice President.
THEO. w. MORRIS, Secretary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
BrOos,s Corn Cleaner.

TT WORKS WELL, IL durable aud cheap. Price
l only VI 50. Broom Corn Isisers, don't isi 70 get
,Ae. For saie al oSBoANEGk 4
s,ssi4-.5.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25

5 ioscpH wooDRoFFB Agen, a, 81. clar.ville.
oo2o-:}w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-10-25
Statement of the Condition
OF THE
Mutual Life Insurance Co.

tVh TIC Ast u"J % Why, hooo,
Made 70 the Auditor Of Ohio pursuant to the Statute
NAME AND LOCATION.
The Of the Company is the Mutual Life Insurance
Company aud Ia located in New York ..
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[FIvR cgsr sJAxf.l

Subscribed and sworn before me, this 25lh day Of
May. 1855
Z ISnALl MOSES Il. MACl.AY,
Ohio Commissions
fFIvR cgsr syAMfl In New York
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-19
Observance of e. pntrirL.s nnr-

WAsHINerox, March lS.-Reports from Va
rious quarters represent that ST. Patrick :
Day passed without any disturbances. The
Fcnians were celebrating the day i'll a quiet
and orderly manner.
At Montreal the Irishmcn turned out et
ot,tsSe and marched TO 81. Lawrence Hall to
pay their respects to the Governor General,
who said that he accepted the demonstration
rs IN evidence Of their loyalty to their soye-
reign.
The same quiet prevailed at Toronto.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-19
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.


WAsuIxaroS, March ls.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury in response to n resolution of
the House of Representatives requiring him
To prepare n statement showing the amount
of money now in the Treasury, yesterday
transmitted communication from the Urea
surer OF the United States, from which it j.
seen that the available balance in the Urea
sury. according to returns received 10 the 18th
instant, was Sl23, ~, s95.9l, of which 81, 100
a2l. ~ consisted of coin, and 500 623 964.j OF
currency. OF the total 2l,75o ,31S - were on
deposit in the national banks designated as
- dcnOsitOrip-. -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-19

WARRINGTON, March lG-The dismissal OF
Treasury agents IN the Southern States Is said
to include many who stand charged generally
with corrun',ility In their cotton transac.
tons, and the action OF The Government is
looked upon n equivalent to m abandonment
oi frial, OF even further inquiry into their
respective cases. The truth is, ! am told, the
malieasance extended In numerous instances
from the head down to the msaucst subordi-
nat" but so implicated was one with the
other, and 50 complicated were the transac-
tions all through, that tile whole set would
have had 10 have been punished together, in
order 10 give Justice her due. II Is possible
there may he exceptions to the sweeping dis.
misSalS, scot free but the suits, if any, viii
10 few, and perhaps end only In m extra bin
of costs to the Govrrumcnt.--C oTts peai.gce
lMLLLl,I Min LaiL.r.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-19

LEGAL TENDERS EqrAL To CODA very
important decision has Just been made i'll the
Superior Court of New York city upon the
legal tender question. On January % 1863, a
ship was chartered III Calcutta, the charter
party stating " the freight TO bc paid on un-
loading aud right delivery of the cargo as fol-
lows, VIZ If discharged in the United States
Of America. III silver and gold dollars, or by
approved bills OH London il nj point in the
arrived in New York. aud the owners were
rendered payment of the freight, thirty two
thousand six hundred and thirty dollars, in
legal tender notes. These were refused, and
paymeut in gold or silver dollars demanded,
and the case being sent 10 L referee, he decided
that gold or silver must BE- paid. From thus
decision an appeal was taken 10 the superior
Court, and in an elaborate opinion, that court
decided that the contract was made year after
the passage of the law 10y Congress making
Treasury notes legal tender in payment OF
debts aud the contracting parties had lutl
knowledge of the law; that this was Il debt !.
that Il paper dollar having been made equal
to = gold dollar, II must BE- accepted Is such III
satisfaction of any contract for the payment
Of money, and no form or force of words can
be used by contracting parties 10 give To a gold
dollar Il legal value as money above paper
dollar" The conclusion of the Court was
that the charter party could b" satisfied by Il
paNmrut in legal tender notes instead OF gold
or silver dollars. The New York Superior
Court is 4 court of jurisdiction somewhat SINH
lar To our district court, or the circuit courts
OF Virginia. and its decision may be reviewed
by higher State courts. Is the chief court in
The principal mcrcantl" city of the United
States, however, its opinions and decisions are
entitled 10 very great weight Itth1dtiytin
Lt7geT.