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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
JeT. paws for President.

There was political meeting at Eliaa.
bethtown, KY. which was addressed by
Hon. John NJ. Harlan and Hon. Hamilton
Pope. At this meeting, the Louisville
Journal informs us, an; extraordinary scene
was presented, which is thus described by
that paper:
Mr.. Harlan followed in speech
Of two hours and half, speaking as very
few men are able to speak In the midst OF
his strongest and most eloquent utterances,
loud cries were raised Of "Hurrah for
DuvalI y Mr., Harlan paused and asked
mildly but impressively why they we're in
favor of Duvail. Tel me-" said he, IF il
Is not because he was for the rebellion ?"-
Yes; that's 50, was the prompt answer.
~ Thea you were for the robellion?" "Yes,
yes. yesW ''Are you for rebellion now y;
I'VE would go for rebellion now if we
thought we could succeed" Mr.. Harlan
| thanked and complimented them for their
candor, and then added Suppose Jeff
Davis and Andrew johnson shall be the op.
posing candidates for the Presidency in s6S
which of the two will you support?"-
They hesitated to respond Mr.. Fl. said.
"Yo ou have been very candid, and [ venture
10 hope that you will still be 80. Speak outil
Which will you go for-Johnson or Davis?"
Then the loud answer came, Davis Davis
Davis" Old men. the most substantial
citizens of Elizabethtown and Hardin Joined
IN the shout. Again, Mr.. Harlan thanked
them for their candor, telling them that
they were the most candid men of their
party that he had talked to in all his can
vass.
Very shortly afterward, Mr.. Harlan not
having concluned his remarks, the pro-rebel
portion OF the audience made rush toward
the stand, and shouted, Wilson Wilson
Wilson !" this Wilson being pro-rebel law
yer of Elizabethtown. A Union officer or
soldier present exclaimed. II have heard
that same character of shout before. |
heard 1t raised more than once in the rebel
army. 1t is exactly the kind Of shout with
which the rebel troops always went into bat
tie. Mr.. Wilson ascented the stand. Mr..
Sam. Thomas rose and objected to his max
ing speech. This" he said calmly and
resolutely, 'this is our meeting. We would
willingly nave divided time with you if you
had asked.us to do SO; but you did,not, and we
have made our own ARRANGEMENTS. which
must not be broken UP or disturbed"
The ro.rebels then proposed that all who
wished to hear Mr. Wilson should 90 to the
Court House. About one third went.
This Duvall party, which favors jeff
Davis for President, is supported by the
Cincinnati Enquirer, by Hon George H.
Pendleton, and by Hon. G. L. Vallandig-
ham, leaders of the Ohio Democracy. And
these, we may also remark, are in favor of
the Philadelphia Convention. -[Cin. Gaz.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
The right to Secede not Aban-
dOned. s5tt4.t "

The Winchester (Ya) Journal publishes
the report Of meeting held in Frederick
County, to elect delegates to the Philadel-
phia Convention. One of the speakers, a
Mr.. Uriel Wright, said he was willing to
indorse all the Philadelphia call but one
paragraph, concerning the abandonment of
the right to secede. To this he objected. -
IL toas not abandoned. He still held 1t as a
right, and he knewthat the South held it,
Their opinions were net changed by the ad-
verse results of the war, and he was op.
posed to wholesale Endorsement of the
CALI He was opposed to war; but he ask.
ed, what would be the result il, in the next
Presidential election, the united votes of
the Northern Democrats and the Southern
States should give q majority of the Presi-
dental electors to their candidate, and, in
in the official count, the Southern States
should be excluded2 Then, With the Presi-
dent at our head, and q strong party in the
North to support us, the case would be diff
ferent-the tables ,oould be turned. He saw
,oar ia tte distaace, and advised to be pre-
pared Jorft.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
ChlvaIriC Gratitude.

The Charleston Courier, speaking of the
Republican sentiment of the North says
that Boston and Philadelphia are the two
most vipercus of all the Northern cities. =
To this the North American we'll adds:
''The two cities named have sent more
money and other contributions to South
Carolina for benevolent purposes since the
close Of the war than would buy out a dozen
such concerns as the Courier: and these
gifts come from the anti-slavery people
whom the copperhead informants of the
Courier denounce as viperous No class of
natiye-bern South Carolinians have done
half as much since the return of peace to
rebuild As-prosperity Of Charleston as the
enterprising men Of New England and
Pennsylvania"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

RAREY, the great horse tanner, whose
splendid and previously supposed impossible
achievements with his noble animal created
81 profound sensation throughout Europe
and America some years ago, has had a
stroke of paralysis. and is spending the sum-
mer at White Sulphur Springs for his
health. Since his return from Europe Mr..
Rarey has been living quietly upon and i'm
proving his farm near Columbus, but it is
his intention to again visit Europe, should
he recover, which every admirer of his un-
rivaled genius in this line will ardently hope
for.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
How they Propose TO Carry
'r Maryland.

Government officials in this State are to
BE- assessed $50 per cent e. Hn their yearly
gust. September and November, which is to
November eieotion At At least s ssoSooo ZOO SSiR viii
be realized in Maryland, which, with funds
raised by the Tiger Club clais, agency and
the percentage allotted from Whashirgton
Department assessments, will give the
Rebel interest in Maryland 5000, 900. and
the influence of l,600 resident officials
Notwithstanding all these odds, the loyal
lists have selected out the more honest, up
right, conscientious men of the different
districts, and will go before the people with
purity, integrity, and true patriotism 70
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

BREvEr Major GEN. J. w, SPRAGUE,
Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen's
Bureau for Missouri, Arkansas and the
Indian Territory, estimates the number Of
rations which will be required for issue in
his district during August as follows: To
whites, 60,0O0; to freedmen, 5000
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

JUDGE HUGHEs, of Indiana, who, in the
Blair Club meeting at Washington the 9TH
er day, declared himself unable to swallow
democracy whole, and was thereupon snub-
bed by the club, has written TO Governor
Morton, repudiating the Philadelphia Con
vention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

| d. Ii. Robson, LIST g /" @,
Ed. Walkup, Adjt. 5oth O. v. /.
Geo. Sadler, Asst. Surg. g
Joseph Tingle, Quartermaster,
Jno +. Cox, I'd 1t. Co. d. 50th o. Y. |.
J WIN II Reed, I'd +" /,
j. Moorhead, LIST " X,
The above was indorsed as follows:
HEADoRs 50TH REaT., o. V. l., |
WILMINGTON, N. o., Feb. %, '65.
Approved and respectfully forwarded
Signed, JOHN s. CoNAHAN,
s' Capt. Commanding Regt.
HEAD 'oRs Sd BRIa. ID Div. 23D A. G. I
WILMINdToN, N G., March |, '65.
II R,spectfully forwarded, approved. By
the consolidation of the goth and 50th
Regiments, the new organization is now one
of the best (sll being veterans) in the SER
vice, it is entitled to an officer to commad it
that has PRIDE of CHARACTER sufficient to
induce him to stay with the command.
Signed, s. A. STRICKLAND,
Col. 50th regt., o. V. l.,
Commanding Sd Brig.
Ia addition to the above Endorsements we
give the following from Col. Strickland to
the Adjt. General, recommending Captain
Bope, wherein very strong languages used:
HEADo'Rs Sd BRIo. ID Dry. 2SD A. c.
WILMINGToN, n. g., March |, '65.
GEN. CowEN-Dear Sir: Enclosed please
find a request of the officers Of the 50th
regiment, o. V. l.
BY my age in rank, am constantly in
command of a Brigade and Lieut.. Colonel
Cummins has been promoted to Colonelcy
OF new regiment, and the 50th is sadly in
nanl nf off tbat /,oI ay,jH
m,and it in person, and that has at least
sufficient amount of PATRIOTISM or PRIDE
to stay with his command
Hoping that you may be successful in
explaining the matter to the Governor, for
the best interest of the regiment and the
good of the service.
| am sir,
Your obedient serv't.
Signed, S. A. STRICKLAND,
Colonel 50th Regt,, o. V. |.
Commanding Sd Brig.
1t will be seen that the above documents
are expressed in tho formal language of
military usage and many civilians m y not
be able to perceive any great significance
therein. But to those versed in military
affairs, an imputation Of lack OF patriot
ism, integrity" &C., although couched in
guarded terms, it will appear pretty strong.
The satisfaction of the whole regiment
was undisguised when it was ascertaned
that the same mail which brought the CON-
mission Of LIE Fever, as Lieutenant Colonel
brought also from the Adjutant General Of
the State of Ohio au order for its return,
which order was gladly and promptly COM
piled with by the next mail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

On Tuesday there were 43 cases of sun
stroke in New York, % of which proved
fatal. Diarrhea was prevailing extensively
and fatally. The intense heat is probably
the immediate cause of much Of the sick
ness. The thermometer on Tuesday was
lO2 in the shade.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

The Democratic State Executive Com.
mittee have appointed George IL. Pendle-
ton, William Allen, George w. Morgan,
and W. r. Willett, as delegates at large,
from Ohio, 10 the Philadefphia Convention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

A PRETTY girl says If our Maker
thought it wrong for Adam to live single
when there was not woman on earth, how
criminally guilty are old bachelors, with
the world full of pretty girls ~ -f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

Tue Newark American reports that dur
ing the season 1000 900 pounds of wool
have been purchased in Licking County.
Average price 524 cts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

"A CHICAGO paper says thai Dina's letter
to the President, askng for the New York
Collectorship, was the secret oil his removal
from the Republican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

Tue Zanesville Signal says the potato fly
Is laying waste acres OF potatoes all over the
country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
$elulrllt Chronicle.
ST. CLAIRSvILLE, O.:
Th ursday, July 20, 1866.
rhe "Dem ocratic'' Candidate
for secretary of state.
Errom the Hancock Jefersonian.l

tFrom the Hancock Jefefsonan.l
A number Of our Democratic" cotempo-
raries have zealously undertaken to defend
Gen" Ben LeFever, and, incoDsistently
with their former line ofconduct, claim that
he was brave and true soldier In proof
of which, the Cincinnati Enquirer furnishes
the following: .zi '.- .'s'tA o. r.
"HEADR'Rs Sd BRIGADE, Sd Div. J .
LEFT WING 18th ARMY CORPS,
D MURFREsBoRo, January 6, 1863.
10 his E:rcellency Gorernor Tod:
"SIR: / desire respectfully to call your
attention to the splendid conduct OF Adiu-
tant Ben. LeFeyer, Ninety-ninth Regiment
y. V. L.. in the recent engagement near
this place. No officer in my command dis
played more valor and GOODNESS in the ter
rible cunflict on the I'd instant.
80 much absorbed in the discharge of
his duty, he seemed to forget his own per.
SoDsl danger, and his escape was a miracle
freely exposing himself and cheering the
men through the action to deeds of herosm.
He deserves promotion and desirous of hav-
ing my command we'll efficered, | most
heartily recommend him for the office of
Major in the Ninety. O. " l., to gil
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
j. A. Day. 2t.'' 0yt,.--. y
"He is every way eminontly qualified for
The position, and therefore pray that ho
may be appointed.
"S. w. PRICE,
"Col. Com'g. sd Briradc.O
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

HOWELL COBB is in favcr of sending,
negroes to Congress, and intends to stump
Georgia in favor Of that and Andrew John
son.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

The Ohio ard Memphis roai is so neerH
completed that trains will be run through
to st. Louis on the 18th inn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

TIE Lancaster (Ohio) Gazette, which
has heretofore supported the President, has
returned to the Union party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

OVER six hundred emigran's passed
through Columbus last week. about quar-
ter of whom will remain in Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

A MAN in Louisville horsewbipped we
man, on Tuesday, publicy in the streets. =
The affair is to be investigated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

+ The bill for the equal cation Of bountiss
will probably not be pres sed to aFote auf-
ing this session
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26

The total amount of the subscriptions in
New York iu aid Of the Portland sufferers
is $l50,553
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

one squnre, item lines or lossl three inser.
toHs
fach subsequent insertion. eO
quo squire three months. ........ 90
b'slNtss eAapss Of four 70 seven lines year,. o.
mEhHAsfs ADVERTISING, not Exceeding one fourth of
column a any time, so per year A half column
four changes, 20. '' wv
FsREidS ADvgarisENEvrs must IN every c.,c n. n.,d
m ~ W. nuF'"ce of suafh'ecdby responsible parties known
SfErtAL Nauszs and Dpratg Co,rNS Arvyv,,,v
MENts once aud half the rates Of ordinary advertise
fnents ..H.-as .-. w.. - -. r, '' 2,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-07-26
NATIONAL HOTEL,

,HRIDGEPORT. OHIO.
VUM. H. ROBINSON has again taken charge o.
wv this we'll known and popular House, and will be
&isdtssee his Old friends aud 6us,omefs. = ~ an
: Bins reasonable. - ~ = ! e 20 apri9-e6
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-27

THE HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMON COUN-
CIL.-It is amusing to read the discussion OF
the motion to defeat the High School appro-
priation in Common Council, but to listen to
it was positively ridiculous. The unique
grammar and the original rules Of syntax
followed by the sages who favor the discon-
tinuance OF the school, afforded the best an
swer to the arguments, and made the specta
tor earnestly wish that some such institution,
or some primary school, could be tru thtully
termed the dina Meter OF the speakers.
To hear man give as an unanswerable argu-
ment against the institution, that "they were
not educated at the High School," is somewhat
ludicrous. Yet such is the strain OF oratory
pursued by the opponents OF the appropria-
tion. Mr.. SIMPSON stated as powerful reason
IN favor of his motion, that "We tax the
people to give them an equal system Of edu-
cation, but only about four per cent. of the
pupils can be educated in the High School.
Of those educated there, seventy per cent.
were drones upon the commun ity." All
of which would be very conclusive, if it
was not controverted by facts. Mr. HAN
COCK, another knight in the anti-High School
livery. favored the compulsory attendance at
school of every child until it reachs a certain
age. Their attendance, according to what he
said, and possibly what he meant, begins at
BIRTH and continues until they attain, say
fifteen years. This sounds something like the
public laws Of the days of COTTON MATHER
and witchcraft and is about as legal as the
burning of Reformers or the expulsion OF
Quakers. Several other orators uttered burn
ing words against the school, and used argu-
ments as conclusive as those we have quoted.
But we are glad to see that the institution had
friends who were not silent. Able and power
full addresses were made by Messrs. WmLITs,
FRANCIsCUs, and TAYLOR, while a really
conclusive answer to all the opposition was
furnished by Mr.. r. M. EVANS, who deserves
praise for the clearness of his style and the
cogency of his arguments. The vote on the
motion, 19 to 25, is entirely too close for the
friends Of the High School to rest in supne
indifference, and it becomes the Alumni at
their next meeting to take steps to protect
their institution from the attacks of ignorance
and bigotry.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-27

The Supplies for the City Commissioners.
THE proposals for blanks, books, and stationery
for the coming year are now in the hands Of the
City Commissioners. 1t is to be hoped that par
ticular pans will be taken 10 see that these
articles aie procured at reasonable, or even
market prices. For some years past these con.
tracts have been mines of wealth to certain
parties. and the city has suffered from the extor-
lionate prices paid for them. The contract is a
large one and should attract the attention Of
statoners to such an extent as 20 make the thing
an object TO all engaged in the trade. Our sta
tionery costs us every year entirely too much.
1t may seem to be small leakage, bu. when all
the apertures are discovered the Treasury will
be found to be sort of cullender through which
vast quantity of the city's finances can escape.
II is very well TO commence at the small end and
work up gradually to the larger escape pipes.
The proposal to carefully inquire into these
singular disappearances Of public moneys can
result in no harm, aid may be productive of
much good.
The following communication relative to the
supplies of the City Commissioners explains
ITSELF The schedule attached shows the bids for
the contract for the year 1866
PHILADELPHIA, January %, l866.-VO the Presi
! dent Members OF the Select ana Common Coun-
! cis,-G entemen :-Ihe Cl,y commissioners neing
ABOUT TO award contracts ior the snppY OF Books,
Blanks, and Stationery Ior their Department Tor the
| present year, herewith submit a -chedule OF the
! principal articles furnished for tho year 1855 by
which will be seen that tne contracts were awarded
| to the highest bidder, ranging from 80 TO 20J per
cent. higher than other BIDDERS who mad cd bonds
TO supply the worK or goods at the prices offered
respectfully ask that measures be adopted 90 pre-
vent repetition Of the FRAUD or tnat the farce of
advertising for proposals be abandoned and thus
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-27

The Freedmen's- Bureau Biu-The New
Bill and its Provisions.
THE Senate passed on Thursday, by nearlya
four-ffths vote the bill for the continuance and
enlargement of the Freedmen's Bureau. The
bill is in eight sections, the substance Of each
provides:-- ..
Section 1. Original act to continue in force;
President TO establish twelve or less districts,
with an Assistant Commissioner for each.
Section 2. The Commissioner to assign sub
districts, with one agent to each.
Section 8. Secretary of War may direct
such issues of provisions, clothing, fuel, etc.,
for refugees and freedmen, as he deems
needful.
Section q. President may reserve for freed
men and refugees 100000 acres of uuoccu-
pied land in Florida, Mississippi, and Arkan-
sas, which the Commissioner of the Bureau
shall allot in 40-acre parcels.
Section 8. Titles to Sea Islands, etc., under
SHERMAN's order, confirmed for three years.
Section 6. Commissioner shall purchase
lands required for support of dependent freed
men and refugees, and build asylums and
schools.
Section Z. Where rights of labor, of con-
tract, equal benefit of laws, etc, are denied TO
freedmen, the President shall extend military
jurisdiction and jurisprudence for their pro-
lection.
Section 8. Whoever subjects any freedman
to slavery or involuntary servitude, except as
punishment Tor crime, or discriminates between
white and black in penalties, shall be punished
by fine of $1,000, and one years imprisonment.
The passage Of this bill is a direct rebuke
to the recommendations of the Southern Gov
ernors, and to those who are arguing in favor of
an accomplished restoration Of good feeling and
civil authority in the late Rebel States. With
the single exception Of the extremely trif1ing
punishment for the sale of human being, in the
eighth section, the whole is admirable, and
will meet the warmest approval of all human
loving and iustice-seeking citizens.
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Onr Sanitary Condition.

TIE rapid approach OF spring reminds us OF
the necessity of making provision for the
healthful condition of our city during the
summer months. We are too much in the
habit of waiting until the pestience is upon
us before we make the proper arrangement to
meet the ravages of the fell destroyer. The
migratory character of the cholera is a strong
argument in favor of moving in this matter at
an early moment. We concede the fact that
it is impossible to absolutely avoid the curse,
but the intensity Of the epidemic may be re-
duced by precautionary measures. We should
see that our very admirable quarantine
arrangements are strictly carried out. But
much greater importance should be attached
to the cleansing of our streets and alleys.
Immense amounts OF garbage have been col
lecting for months in the by-ways OF the city,
which, although innoxious at present, will be
breeding places of malaria when the dog-star
RACES. 1t is the duty OF Councils to see to the
removal OF all diseases generating matter as
early in the spring as possible. The money
spent in this way will not be lost. 1t may
save us from the attack OF the pestilence, and
snare many valuable lives. Our city legisla-
tors spend much of their time in discussing
matters of minor Importance. Let them give
some little attention to the condition of our
streets, and, If there is necessity for 1t spend
some of the public money in this behalf