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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
A SINGULAR STORY.
A child Charmed and Bitten by a Il

The Rochester New York; Union says
that "A little girl of three years, living IN
that city, cried out the other night, INA,
Ma, kitty is biting me-" The mother
went to the crib, and on examining her
found that the large toe of one of her feet
had been bitten, and that just above the
ankle there were two more wounds from
which the blood flowed freely. She was
quite alarmed, knowing that there was
no cat about the house, and she was
quite perpleXed to find out what had BIT
ten her child. Stopping the bleeding
she was about placing her in her own
bed, when she asked tn be allowed to re-
main i'm her own crib, where she could
play with Kitty" The father, OH COM
ing home in the morning, was informed
of what had transpired in the night by his
wife, and he examined the wounds on
the legs of his daughter and at once said
that he thought them to have been pro-
duced by rat During the day neigh
boring woman said she had observed on
more than one occasion large rat climb
ing to the outside of the window SILL
The following night the door between
the bed room and the sitting room was
closed. When all had become quiet q
rat was heard gnawing at the threshold
of the door. The husband was informed
of the matter in the morning and deter
mined If possible to catch the rat. This
he did in two or three mornings after
ward-seeing the rat enter the room by
means of the window, which was lowered
from the top, Hoisting the sash, he let
himself into the house by the door and
with club dispatshedlt. He threw It'll into
the yard where his wife could see 1t when
she arose. shortly after the usual time
of arising, the little girl came into the
house with the dead rat rolled up In her
apron and complaining bitterly to her
mother because Papa had killed heI
kitty" All day she mourned over the
loss of her pet and from what can be
gathered from her there Is not much
doubt that she had been In the habit OF
playing with II In the day time and its
shafing her bed with her nights until
its biting her brought about its death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
DIR. CHAS. R. SANDERSON
From the Steubenville Gszette.l

1--WE would call attention to the advertise
ment of DIR. Sanderson. This Is the NTH year
the Dr. has visited this section during the sum
mer being employed during the rest of the year
the treatment of Chronic and Surgical diseases
seems unparalleled in the annals of medical
science He is constantly performing the most
difficult operations known to surgery, and yet
for five years not single case has terminated
fatally. Among which are VIM. Van Horn, OF
tendons divided and limbs straightened. Isaac
Barger Cadiz diseased leg for many years, limb
amputated and quick recovery. A son of Il.
FreshWater, near Steubenville, Cancer of the
eye covering the face, eye and tumor removed
and a rapid recovery also a Mrs. Kelly, of Bell
aire blind for two years from Cataract, crytaline
lens removed, and sight restored. We have yet
to mention two of the most daring and success
hll eases ON record. Mr. Long near bloomfield,
diseased bones of Pelvis, long since pronounced
Cadiz, made an incision inches in depth and
removed portion of the internal surface OF the
Sacrum and Hem, but what seems more surpris-
ing that all others Is the case of A. Swthart OF
New Philadelphia, necrosis OF the Uranium OF
wears standing whose case had been pronounced
surely and speedily fatal by his attending physi-'
clans, and a majority of Surgeons in consulta-
tion decided that instant death would take place
nom an operation. DR.. g.. at his request, II be-
ing his only chance for life, removed large por-
side of his head leaving the Dura Mater and
brain exposed, large amount 5i matter was
discharged, and a rapid recovery took place
Comment is unnecessary. These and many
other cases entitle DIR. SandersOn to rank among
the ablest and most skiiifai Surgeons Of Eerope
DR.. s. can be consulted at Wheeling, Grant
House the 18th, 10Th and 10th, and at Steuben-
yiiIe City Hotel, the 2lst, I'D, I'D and 2ith OF
every month during lSoo-7s mol
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

The annual State election come off in
VERMONT on Monday of last week. The
telegraph was slow bringing us the news,
but not for moment did we feel any
anxiety about the result. The "Star
that never sets'' gives us an aggregate
majority OF about 10000 and eleo,s every
Union candidate from Governor down.
In CALIFoRNIA there was split
among Union men, solely on local issues,
and two Union tickets In the field. In
consequence of this, the Democratic
ticket was elected. We have seen no
statement Of the Democratic plurality
The Cops. are jubilant, and pretend not
to have heard Of VERMONT and MAINE.
But wait till they hear the grand thuh-
der Of the October elections! That will
startle the conspirators, and cause them
to pray for the very hills to cover them
from the scorn and indignation Of peo-
pie they sought to betray and ruin
MAINE voted on Monday. The Union
ticket carried the State by 1850 ma
jority. The vote liz about II, 600 less than
last year. The Union strength has been
diminished through various local issues,
the most important being prohibitory
liquor law.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Ganeral Candy.

General Christensen, late General
Canby's Adjutant, answers for his thor
ough loyalty-which his military record
also attests-and that he heartily indors-
ed Mr.. Lincoln's policy of emancipation,
and predicts that Mr.. johnson will fnd
himself beautifully mistaken when he
thinks that General Candy will be tool
to his policy" any more than General
Sickles. The Washington Chronicle
SAYS that az lately as Thursday General
G.. expressed his thorough approval of
the Reconstruction laws, and that he
considered their faithful execution essen
tial to the welfare ofthe Southern people.
He also intends to help the Freedmen's
Bureau.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
The Campaign in Ohio.

Tho Union Fires Berning Brightly on-
ser Msetipgs--Unexsmple Enthusissrs.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
GREAT MEETING AT BELLEFoNTAINE.
BELLEFoNTAINB, September 8.
This has been a great day for the Re-
publican cnuse in Logan County. A
grand mass meeting was held on the
Public Square, In Bellefontaine. Hon.
John A. Binghan failed to attend, but
Gen. VIM. H. Gibson spoke for two hours,
giving the record of the peace Democracy
during the war, discussing the Republi-
can plan of reconstruction, and contrast
ing it with the plan of Andrew Johnson,
indorsed by rebels South and Democrats
North. He concluded with grandly
eloquent appeal for manhood suffrage,
which ELECTED tears and cheers. ,
Judge Lawrence followed in a speech
of an hour saying that the men who Op-
posed the war for the suppression of the
rebellion must share the fate of those
who opposed the war of the Revolution I;
that Congress had proposed plan of re-
construction i'm thee eConstitutionalAmend
ment which the South rejected, and at
last the military reconstruction bill,
adopting manhood suffrage. Loyal State
Governments will be secured in the South,
and future rebellion thereby avoided.
He was for manhood suffrage in Ohio,
adopting the theory marked out by the
fathers. II is the only safe rule, for If
rights may be denied to one class they
may be to others, until republican Gov
eminent is destroyed. All men should
have the ballot, unless guilty of crime
The Democrats opposed negro suffrage
for the same reason they opposed the
soldiers voting, because they would vote
right. The remedy for all our political
evils is to keep the Republicans in pow
er and impeach Andrew johnson.
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Probate Court.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the follow
lN ing named Executors, Administrators, and
Guardians have filed in nay office, at st. C1airs-
Vile, Ohio, their accounts and vouchers for set
tlement, to wit:
William Norris, Guardian of Emay p, Hays,
minor. .,
John Irwin, Executor of Robert King decd.
William Workman, Executor Of John Nc
Candless, decd.
Albert D. Rice, Guardian OF Hannah j., Jose-
phine A., and William B. Humphrey, minors.
James Kerr and Joseph p. Hutchison, Execu-
tors of Franklin Bell, decd.
Michael Hendershot, Administra tor of David
NJ. Fulton, decd.
Hiram Hastings, Administrator of John Ber-
ry, decd.
shall.
Hannah Lash, Executrix of William Lash,
decd. t.-.s ..,-
l.. schooley, Executor of William schooley,
decd. ~ -...
The first five above named will be for hearing
and settlement on the 9th and the remaining
five on the 9th days of September next.
@. w. CARROLL, Probate Judge.
Sept, s 1867.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

To Messrs. CHAMBERS, CLARK, ALEX
ANDER, SwANEY, COLLINS, and CAMP
In order that the people of both par
ti-s may have an opportunity of hearing
the questionsof this campaign discussed,
propose to meet either Of you, during
the first week in October, mt such times
and places, within this County, as may
he agreed upon between us, and discuss
jointly the questions of Reconstruction
Finance, in all its bearings, and the
Amendment to the Constitution.
Each party shall select three points al
which such Joint meetings shall be held
hut such selections shall not interfere
with any appointments now made.
&. L. POORMAN.
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pected by me entirely, and I can only
return my sincere thanks for your en-
thusiastic and kind welcome"
A few remarks were afterward made
by Gen. Pope and the people gradually
dispersed -.
In point of numbers, enthusiasm, and
general warm party sympathy, many OF
the oldest citizens say the demonstration
has neve1been equaled in st. Louis.
From eleven to one o'clock to-day, the
General received visitors at the hotel,
and the crowd of callers was almost In
cessant.
The General will leave for Leavenworth
tomorrow afternoon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
SHERIDAN AT ST. LOUIS.
An Immenss Ovation--We elcoming Ad-
dress by Carl sehurz--aenersI sheri-
dams Spec sch--Unparslislsd Enthasi-
asm.
ST. LouIs. Sentember 0

g ST. LOUIS, September ..
; The demonstration tonight In honor
of General Sheridan was the largest out
pouring OF people ever witnessed In st.
Louis. The tOrchlfght procession was
nearly two miles long, aud consisted of
the Republic, including large number
of colored organizations, representatives
OF the various wards of the city, the Fire
Department, and an immense throng Of
the citizens generally. . .l,f.,r.,t -
The procession was nearly an hour I'LL
ing past the Southern Hotel, on the east
balcony of which Gen. Sheridan, his staff
officers, members of the various commit
tees, and invited guests, We're stationed.
The crowd ut and In the vicinity Of the
hotel after the procession had passed,
must have numbered 10 900, and the num-
her that thronged the streets on the line
of march could not have been less than
from 20, 900 to 81, 900. t ID.
After the enthusiasm of the crowd had
somewhat subsidized, Lieutenant Cover
nor Smith delivered short but very
cordial welcome to the General, on be-
half of the people of the State, which
was followed by q very eloquent address
by Gen. Schurz, in which he referred Il
Sheridan az the model American soldier
the hero of many hard-fought fields, tn,
representative of American chivaIry, tn,
statesman as well as soldier, to whom tn,
people Of Louisiana and Texas win here
after look with gratitude and esteem, an'
manent peace and prosperity. Il.
General Shridan then stepped forward
and replied - follows; -sl
At presume you all know never max
, speeches. regret exceedingly that an
not able to make you one tonight, bu
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

OHIO, sound Republican State, proves
the vitality of her Union principles In
her nominations. One distinctive fea-
ture in them challenges our respect and
admiration. They are nominating SOL
diers all over the State. We can hardly
pick up an Ohio exchange which does
not record the selection by some County
Convention of veteran to bear its ban
ner and head its columns. In that State
service in the field has meant something.
The Buckeyes are not forgetting their rep
resentatives at Atlanta and Richmond,
and this fact will tell on the eighth of
October. ber.-fPhiladelphla Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Tn. Pubile D.bt--A Correction. .

A material error occurred In the pub
lie debt statement published on the sth
inst, an will be seen by note from Sec
retary McCulloch, contained in our dis
patches. 1t was caused by counting$12,
or, 73O compound interest notes twice
The total amount of these notes, matur-
ed and not matured, outstanding on the
ist inst, was $9l ,5l2, ,231, instead Of $l04,
1875, ,O81, as reported. This also reduces
the total of the public debt, less cash In
the Treasury, to s., ,492, 1888, 1885, showing
reduction during the month Of SIS, ,623,
08l.-[Cin. Gaz., 9TH.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Car with It's Passengers Goes Over n
Dam and Floats Three Miles Down
stream--Ten Persons Drowned.
HARTFORD, CONN. St

HARTFORD, CONN, sept. b.
The passenger train on the Naugatuck
Railroad, which left Waterbury at o.
clock last evening for Winsted, broke
through the bridge across Branch river,
about two miles from Thomaston. The
couplings to the tender of the engine
broke and the baggage car went into the
river.
Sixteen persons in the car were swept
into the Naugatuck and carriedHver the
dam at Thomaston. The car fioated
three miles from the scene OF the accident
and was at last secured and five men
clinging to it We're rescued.
Ten persons are supposed to be drown
ed.
Six bodies have been recovered. One
of them was Lucius Skinnermthe Adams
Express agent at Winsted.
A son Of Egbert w. Sperry, of Wal
cottsville, fifteen years old, who left this
city last evening for home, was among
the drowned. Body recovered.
The stores and factories at Thomaston
are closed, and all are engaged searching
for bodies.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Franklin College.

rI,HE FALL TERM of this well known insti-
/ tuition will begin on the Second Tuesday of
September and continue fourteen weeks.
The College buildings have lately been much
Rev. II. q. Campbell, the newly elected Presi-
dent has accepted the position and viii be at
his post at the beginning of the term. ~
Good boarding In private families ranges from
81 TO 81 per week. Arrangements are made by
which students can form clubs and board at less
than half the above rates. "'f
For further information, address REV ALEX.
8. MCCONNELL or REV. JAMES DAY, New
Athens, Ohio. aul-5w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

OUR readers will recollect certain
Mitchell, who loafed around the Nation
al Hotel about two years ago, who was a
Major In the Rebel army, and an Inn
pudent, brawling Rebel. Ths Mitchell
was feted and llonized by the Copper
heads, when loanng around here, and
yesterday was one Of the prominent
features of the Democratic meeting. The
cause OF Thurman is identical with the
cause "Msjor" Mitchell struggled for in
arms, and the "Maor" is disposed Ia
give him lift. But what do the people
OF Ohio, who stakedso much In the strug
gle, think Of this affinity?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

THE forthcoming report OF the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury will show that over
sl20, 900, 900 of our national debt have
been paid Off during the fiscal year end
Ing June 30th, 1857. Our national debt
was highest on the 3lst OF August, 1855,
amounting at that date to $2,757, ,sOs, ,eS6
o.. In the "a months that have elapsed
We have paid off s246, 497, ,2eo 90, or q
monthly average Of over $lo,5O0,OoO. Il
this rate OF reduction could be kept vi
in the future, the last dollar of the deb
would be paid by July I, 1887, or In ont
month less than - years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Frightrul Accident at a County Fair
Fifty Persons injured.
BURLINGTON, VT, SEP

IT II" BUKIINUTON, NI.i 'oePt. o.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon u frightful
accident occurred during the races at the
Chittenden County Fair Grounds in this
CITY. The seats, arranged in the form of
an amphitheater, while densely crowded
with spectators, fell to the ground with
a fearful crash, bringing down with them
over 5000 people, over so Of whom were
injured, some 1t is supposed fatally, and
many with broken limbs, The structure
was over 80 feet high. That more were
not Injured is miraculous.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Notice to the RichIan6 Horse Thief
Detectives.

AT A MEETING of the Board of Managers,
n held August q, 1857, the following resolu-
tions were adopted
Resolved, That, any member falling to keep u
record of the age, color, and other nice descrip-
tive marks of their horse horses, so that
minute and accurate description OF the same
may be had instantly, he shall forfeit and lose
the services of this Society.
Resolved, That each member shall pay to the
Society One Dollar within twenty days from
this date, or they shall be considered as with
drawing from the Society md their names
stricken from the list of membership.
few more members that can furnish good
and ready orders will be accepted on the same
terms MS above. They must reside within six
miles of st. Clairsville.
au29-3w ID. G. NEISWANGER, Sec'y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

ALBERT PIKE commanded rebel
brigade of scalping Indians in the war.
But even his gorge rises at the abuse of
Sheridan by the "carrion-crows" of the
Democratic press He says of Sheridan:
GAS he could have had no influential
friends to help him rise in the service, it
is to be supposed that he rose by merit to
the rank of MaiOr-General. 1t is not for
those against whom he fought to depre-
ciate his services. Let us leave that for
the carrion-crows of faction in the North
to do by and by, when he stands in the
way of their profit or preferment."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Ensot 90 the Csltfornis Eiectioa.
A Washington special to the Cinoin.

natl Gazette, says: . ta...
Montgomery Blair had an interview
with Mr.. johnson to show him a private
telegram from California. Jerry Black
and number of othss gentlemen of the
same school, had the same to- present.
There Is the widest exultation in execu-
tive circles over the news from Califor-
MIA. There has been nothing like It In
Washington since defeat of the Union
army. II Ia expected, on all sides. that
under the spur Of this excitement John
sons ring will succeed In inducing him
TO make apmA bold strokeAs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

r. A SET of Democrats calling themselves
the United States and National Union
johnson Men have been holding an ZEN
campmentn at Washington. The last
encampment of the Johnson men was at
Appomattox Court-House, where they
surrendered to Gen. Grant.-lN. f.Tri-
hume, -'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
Hlttsffllanepns.
OCTOBER ELECTION.
Sherif7s Proclamation.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN TO the quail
~ fled voters of Belmont County, Ohio, that
General Election will be held, as required by
SECOND TUESDAY, being the EIGHTH DAY
ut the several places of holding general elections
in said County of belmont County, lin Somerset
township at the town Of Bostonl and you will
Governor and Lieutenant Governor OF the
state Of Ohio, Auditor Of State, Treasurer OF
Of the Board ard Of Public Works for the the State q
Division Of the Eighth Judicial District TO nil
Vacancy Senator FOR the Twentieth Senatorial
District Two REPRESENTATIVE re TrsasnTer Prose
Director for the County of Belmont; and also,
at the same time and place, to vote for or against
the coHSsitntion o. OF of tie State OF ohio as passed
and submitted by the Legislature, at its session,
The Trustees Of the several Townships Of said
County are hereby notified that the following
number Of Jurors are ned to Their town
to select the number and make return thereof
to the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, to-
after the said Second Tuesday of October, 1857:
Colerain ...........".. Smith,.
Gih g''.'''''' SI,ihSset'''' rin '''''''''''
kirkWood ........... warren .........,'' '.s...lV
MasnlngtOn...
Pease Wayne..............-.....6
Pultney y..............12 Wheeling ..............
nd no Trnsiees 81 The seyera ms an,
further required to return from their respective
Townships to the Probate Judge of said County
of Belmont the following number OF Jurors:
COerain ................ Smith .................
Flushing. g...........-. Somerset.
Goshen ................lU Union III
KirSwood .....-......... Warren ..............1S
Mead. Washington.
Pease ..........-..."....-8 Wayne...............
Pultney ..............,.O Wheeling.
RichlaHd York k.,..4.............
The Polls to be opened between the hours Of 8
and 10 o'clock in the forenoon Of said day, and
closed at o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
Given under my hand, at nay office, in st.
Clairsville, this 5th day of September, 1857, and
of the sixty-ffth year of the State. f''v
SAML B. PIPER, Sheriff Belmont Co., o.
st. Clairsville Sept 5, 1857. ...i...t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

AspEcTAL to the New York Times, from
Charleston, says Gen. Candy, in assum-
ing command to-day, issued the follow
ing order:
All existing orders and regulations are
adopted and confirmed, and will be OBJ
served and enforced, unless hereafter
modified or revoked by proper authority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

WHEN the Copperheads get into pow
er they are going to do great many
things-among others, according to Mr..
Vallandigham, they are going to hang q
ewsuch Radicalsas Phil. Sheridan, Dan
Sickles Ben. Wade and others. When
they get the power in these United States
they will have time enough to deliberate
as to how many Radicals they will hang.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

THE Copperheads pay high oompli-
ment TO the 1890 colored men In Ohio
when they assume that they (the colored
men) will be able to rule 100000 white
voters
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12
UNION STATE TICKET
EElcct,er. Tnenian. oct.ber s. 1867. |

tEtcctien, TUesddy October 8, 1871
For Governor,
GsN, RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, Of Hamilton
For Lieutensnt-Governor
p GEN. JOHN c. LEE, Of Seneca.
For Auditor or State,
col. JAMES II. GOODMAN. of Marion.
.s For Treasurer Of state,
SIDNEY s. WARNER, Of Lorain.
s.f For Comptroller OF the Treasury,
p, MOSES II. BRAILLEY, of Fulton.
For Judge OF the supreme Court,
a.l .N JOHN WEIGH, OF Athens.
For Attorney-Genersl,
WILLIAM II. WEST, OF Logan.
i Fer Member Hoard OF Public Works,
tivt PHILIP HERRING, Of Auglaize.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

... Representatives,
SOLOMON HOGUE, of Somerset.
JOHN PATTON, JR., of Wheeling.
..... Treasurer,
BARKLEY COOPER, of Richland.
Prosecuting Attorney,
j. b. SMITH, of Pultney.
Commissioner,
WILLIAM WILKISoN, OF Smith.
Director of Infirmsry,
NJ. CUNARD, of Union.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

WHEN James A. McDougal died in
Albany, Tuesday, one Of the brightest
intellects and most cultivated minds OF
America passed from this earth into an
other sphere. Senator McDougal was
one of the most remarkable men that
ever took seat in the Senate Chamber.
His eloquence was wonderful, and his
reading and information could not be
characterized otherwise than as immense.
But he killed himself with drink. AL
most incredible stories are told of the
extent and depth of his pOtations.