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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1867-09-12

A RESOLUTION
Relative to an amendment of the Constitution
providing for an extension of the elective fran
chise. '... L
Resolved by He General Assembly Of the State Of
Ohio, (threeflfths of the members elected to each
House agreeing thereto,) That IL be and is hereby
proposed to the electors of this state to vote, Mt
the next annual October election, upon the APP
proval or rejection of the following amendment
"a stitnte for the first section of the hn ar
tice OF the Constitution of this State, TO wit =:
Evesy male citizen of the United States, Of the
age of twenty-one years, whoshall have. been
resident of the State one year ext preceding the
election, and of the county, tYwnsni z or ward in
which he resides, such time fs may be provided
by law, except such persons as have bornearms
in support of any insurrection or rebellion
against the Government of tho United States or
have fiod from their places of residence TO avoid
being drafted into the emilitaryservice thereof or
have deserted the military or naval service of
said Government In time Of war, and have not
subsequently been honorably discharged from
the same, shall have the qualifications of an
elector, and be entitled to vote at all elections
ED. A. PARR0TT, {
Speaker Of U,e House Of Repreahtdaites
ANDREW G.. MCBU URNEY,
President Of The Senafe.
Passed April 0, 1867. apll-6m
The national Republican., 1867-07-03
AleIandiis A fairs.

The Journal Of Monday says:
The SCHOOL VAcArIOs.-Nearly all the schools
of tho city have closed their sessions, the f,w
,hat remain open will close within the next two
days. No city Of the same size In the South has
6ner schools than Alexandra, the towa having
for years eojoyed n marked pre.eminepco In
this respect. In one matter only 10 the town
now its former position, and that Is In the mum.
Der and extent Of Its boarding schools. Some
half dozen large establishments we've formerly
maintained here. and the pupils sent here to re.
eeiye their education swellsd the population Of
the town. and added In some degree to Its in.
come, They were destroyed or suspended oil
except ode of these institutions, and thoug b
some Of them have been since resumed, the
losses of the war has so impoverished the eco
lions Of the country, from which most Of the
students cane, that as yet scarce a tythe Of that
class Of pupils have beon at school during the
past year. We trust that with renewed pros.
perity We shall see this tribute to the revenue OIL
the town annually augmonting. Since the war,
too, a large number OF colored schools, with
several thousard scholars have been opened and
are seccsding finely. According to an official
estimate made in 1850 and 1861 there were at
those periods In Alexandria
The national Republican., 1867-07-03
[Comnunieattdl

OK THE PoToNAC, July l-7:l5 Z. NJ
EDIroR NATIONAL REruBLIcAs-Do you ever
give yourself the pleasure Of delightful trip to
Alexandria during such opprss'ively hot weather
as this on other Of the pleasant, safe, and COM
ulodious steamers Of the Potomac Ferry Com.
panyl IT, yGu do not, advise you and your
Thousands Of readers all to avail yourselves Of
not only the first but every opportunity to do 90.
They run hourly trips from each point, com.
menoing at Q A. NJ. till p. NJ, ana mothers,
nurses, and children can now avail themselves Of
. hsalthful excursion to and from Alexs sndris,
any hour in the duy, for the small sum Of 25
cents the round trip, small children gratis, And
as an instance Of the accommodating capacity Of
the very agreeable captains and employees, "wit.
ness the following :" When opposite Giesboro'
this evening and on the Winnisimmet meeting
the Collyer returning from q down river exour.
sion, and crowded, the attention of every one
WAS attracted by the unusual sound from each
Of three whistles. Both boats stopped engines,
and neared each other slowly, touching with
scarcely q psrceptibls bump. A plank was laid
across gunwaiss, when Mr. Lloyd and several
ladies. residing In Alexandria, were safely trans
ferred to our boat, the whole detention occupy.
ing about one minute. These people should have
left the Collyer when she touched the wharf at
Alsxandris, but 1t Is presumed they were 90
much taken up with the pleasure Of the triT
they forgot to &c home till meeting US, 1t popped
into their heads, the fact Of their situation, be
ing on the last boat to-day. B.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

The free schools were supported by tho town,
and tho remainder by the share OF this county 10
the annual proceeds Of the literary fund Of tho
State.
SCHOOL EXAMINATION Tho pablo exsmina.
tion OF tho Washington Free School Of this oi'y
endowed by the Father Of his Country took
place at the school. house on Washington stree, I,
near Wolfe street, and was conducted principally
by Mr.. r. L. Carne, jr, president OF the board
Of visitors, The studous were examined In
spelling, reading, writing, geography, grammar,
history, and arithmetic, and acquitted them.
selves quite satisfactorily,
MARRIAGE LicESsES - Eighteen marriage
licenses were issued from tho Clerks Office Of
the County Court during the month Of June.
This 1. over double the average number issued
during the month Of June during the past four
years.
CAPslzED.-A small boat, containing two
lads named Bell and Moore, was upset In the
Potomac yesterday, and Bell came near being
drowned. but was finally rescued by the assist.
ance of Mr.. Black
Sun SrRoKE-TvO men, named Smith and
Foy while laboring near the canal ba.in to-day
were prostrated by tho hc,t, and had to no con.
yeyed TO tneir homes. Neither case Is likely to
prove fatal.
SUMAc.-We understand that Msssrs Boyd L
Robinson, two gentlemen from Washington, have
in contemplation the starting of a sumac factory
in this city in a short time,
The GaEctic spys
THE WEATHER mas been very warm for tue
last three days. The Thermometer stood in the
shade, at noon to-day, at SO deg and In the sun,
this morning, at Q o'clock, the mercury stood ut
10 legreesr
The national Republican., 1867-07-03
Aatinual gepablifau.
RATES OF ApyERTIsINo.

One square, one insertion, VI; subsequent inssr.
lions 90 cents. one square, one month, Is. Liberal
indussmsuts to quarterly, sent annual and yearly
advertisers,
Every other day advertisements, 80 per cent addi.
'iopai. Twice week advertisement, 70 per cent.
additional.
Hight lines constitute square Less than square
charged In proportion, at the above rates rrr
EDITORIAL notices, rs cents per line zach inssrtion
Local nsticss, 20 cents per line each Insertion.
Advsrtisemsnts coming under the hsaas Of wants,
For sale, For Rent, Lost and Found, not srcssdins
-four lines, one insertion & cents; three times, 90
sssts Any greater number Of lines at proportionas
raiss
Adyertissments should be hAndsd IN before D. N.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

CARPENTERS AssocIATToS.-1hejo journey.
men house carpenters held meeting last night
at German Hall, Eleventh street, with J. H.
Reed, president In the chair, and a very full
attendance. The constitution and by laws offered
at the last meeting were adopted. Tho com.
mittee on membership cards reported, and they
were ordered 10 bs printed. After the transae.
ton Of some business of private character, the
meeting adjourned. The house carpenters nre
working harmoniousiy, and the membership Is
steadily increasing.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

HoUsEBREAKISG. - George Gill and
on the complaint Of Alice Fitzgears, who
charged the defendants with entering her house.
and the inmates not complying with the wishes
Of George and Richard, the two commenced to
demolish the household things generally, Jus.
tioe Tucker required them to give bail to an
aver At court.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

GARBAaE-There are still many piles Of
garbage and loose piles of clay in the city, be-
hind which offal Is thrown, and eventually ere.
atss fragrance not pleasant to the oiisctory
organs. We observed mass Of this loose matter
yesterday on @ street, between Ninth and Tenth,
which, though not yet rank with pea pods and
"sioh like" yet might eventually become so,
and We trust our energetic commander Of the
sanitary company will soon take note Of II and
cause its removal.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

THE Hor DAYS OF July have brought
crowds to MiBwn'S Polar Soda PoHntdin,,
whose reputation as man uiaoturerso Of this health
ful and invigotating beverage, Ia we'll known and
highly appreciated.
The attention and care they give TO Its manu-
facture and sale, enables the public to dnd at
their Drug Store, $50 Fifteenth street, opposite
U. s. Treasury, the eoidsH and the best.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03
= P ECIAL NOTICE.

You can get Crates Plates, and Fire Brick tor rs-
pair ng Pll K nds and sirea II tive or Range At
BOYD's sruvE AND HARDWARE sTopH,
40 Niath strssI Bring the and number Of stoy
The largest and best assortment Of couKiHS
STOVES AND RAhGks in the city, and atths lowea
figures
81 Old Stoves taken In part pay for new ones
BlBB's TlRk.fLACE STOVES or heating two %
more stories put up BY competsnt workmsa, ana
warranted to operate.
Fireplace Stoves or Heatsrs and Latrobss -.
parsd and made 10 operate pert city.
RoBERT BOYD,
Ss Ninth street, between D and streets,
Jyl.n Next to Union Lsssus Ball.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

CELEBRATION AT THE WASHINGTON City
GARDEN. MIR. Hookemsysr, the entsrprising pro-
prietor Of this popular garden, announces a
grand concert, dancing and fireworks on the
Fourth of July. A pleasant time may be ex-
pected omnibuses will leave the Northern
Liberties Market for the garden during the day.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR
IL UNITED srATEs PATESr oFPiUR,

IL UNITED bfATkB PATKEr OFPfuR,
wAsHIEaros, Nay 10, 1897.
On the petition Of James G. Cooke, OF Midd'etOwn,
Conn praying for the extension Of patent granted
to him the eth day Of July, 1887, aud reisuci he
7th day Of April, 1861 IUr an improvement In Form.
ing Button Baeks AMI Connecting the Eyes Thereto,
for seven years from the expiration OF said patent,
which took place the 2lth d-y Of Jaly, 1866 thi,
application having been authorized by act Of Grn'
gr-ss,
II IL ordered that the said petition bo heard AZ
the Patent once on MONDAY, the 24th day u July
next, At l2 o'clock m. and all per-ous are nOuh
TO appear and show cause, II any tLay have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the sxten sion are required TO die
in the Patent oace their objections, specially set
forth In writing at least tosRty days before the day
Of heAEagi all testimony hCd by either party, TO ht
used at the said hearing, must be taken ard trans
mittsd In accordance with tie rules Il the VG9Ge
which will bs furnished On plicGIon
Dispositions and other papers, releG lpon az tss'
imony must be died In the once tiosty days before
the-day Of hearing; the arguments, " any, with,u
ten days after ding the testimony.
Ordered, also, that this notice bs published 10 the
REPUBLICAN, and the IRtslii0sHosr, Wsshingtou,
D. c., and ln the Register, New Haven, Conn, once
a week for three suoeOsrys wsaksi the frst Of ruId
publications to bO At least sixty days praytous :
the day OF hearing. 7. g. THBAKLk,
Commissioner Of Patents.
=. T. RditoTs OF the above papers win please eopy,
and send thar bills to the Patent oics, with pHrsr
containing this uotiea myl3 wSw
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

FREE MAsoS's FUNERAL. - Yesterday
evening at 81 O'Clock. Washington Commandery,
No. /. X. T., ]. b will Eminent Commander
Mt. Vernon Chapter, r. A., and Acacia Lodge
No. Is, headed BY Heald's brass band, attended
the funeral Of their late oomrade In these vari-
Gus branches Of the order, D. Smith Lamkin,
from his late residence, in Six.and-a.half street
west, between D and streets south. The re-
railroad depot, and from there 1t was taken to
Elmira, N, Y, by deosased's father. Mr.. L
was about So years of age, and leaves q wife 10
mourn his loss lie was Junior warden Of Acacia
lodge,
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

ORIENTAL BUILDING AssoCIAuoS.-The
monthly meeting OF this association was hold
at German Hall, Eleventh street, last night, j.
y. Niedfeldt, president, In the chair. The OBJ.
jsct Of the meeting was the paying Of dues and
selling money. The stock Ia represented by
about l.SO0 shares and each share Is worth
$l.25 premium.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

SANITARY CoMPANY.-Sixteen written
and forty two verbal notices were served on
Monday on persons having nui,ances existing on
their premises A destitute colored man, BY the
name Of Turner Harris, was taken by Oaicer
whitmore to the freedmsus hospital. Dennis
Long, for q violation Of the COW law, was nned
IS BY Justice Tucker. Honora Borland, for
creating a nuisance, was arrested by 0aicer Har.
ris, Of the sanitary company, and being taken
before Justice Thompson was 6ned S..
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

Real ESTATE SALEs,-McssrS. Cooper Il
Latimer, RuctioneerS, have sold the east half Of
lot No. 4, square l96, on NJ, between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth streets, measuring $50 feet, to j.
B. LaWler, at 20 cents per foos.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

REsIGEED.-Yesterday Mr., W. II. Har-
rison, assistant to Mr.. Boswell, Register, ten
dsred his resignation. 1t was accepted, and Mr.,
II, G, Hepburn was appointed in his plsce.
Mr. Samuel Cross clerk to M. A. q. Hall,
Collector, also resigned, and Col. W. l.. Braphai
was appointed to al the vacancy,
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

ALARM OF FIRE.-The alarm Of fire yes
tsrday, about 1880 A. M, was caused by the
wires rubbing together, creating friction, and
thereby causing the Alsrm. The fremen were
soon out but their services not being required,
they returned home.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

APPoINTED.-The President yesterday
appointed william HemPkill Jones, esq to bs
acting First Comptroller Of the Treasury In the
absence OF Mr.. Taylor, comptroller. Mr.. Jones
has for long time held the position Of chief clerk
In the comptrollers office.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

CONDITION of the thermometer in the
shade for July 2, as observed at W. 5. Thomp.
sons drug store, corner of fifteenth street and
New York avenue Q a. III, IL II IN. ST. p.
m, s5i Q p. m, 81.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

Too SooN.-John Caton, for wishing TO
cslsbrate the 4th of July by firing on pistol in
the street Ras lned So for tho same BY Justice
Walter
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

PRoFANR-Isaac Sewers, for being dis
orderly and profano upon the streets, was hued
$40 by Justice Tucker and In default of pay.
ment committed for sixty days
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

TnREATs.-Julius Williams (colored) was
arrested on charge Of using threats Of personal
violence on one Annie Bowman, Julius, In de-
fault Of security to keep the Poacs, was sent to
jail.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

FNED.--James Shead, for not having II
proper and necessary convenience attached to
bis premises, was ansd % BY Justice Walter,
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

PUBLIC School ExAMISArIoS.-Seco
ary No. 2, Miss Jane Thomas, teacher, Is located
in tho Miller school building, on II nreet, be.
this school toek place on Monday afternoon, Mr..
Fox conducting the exercises. There were 40
scholars present, all girls, though the average at
tendance for the past month has been 33. They
were examined In all the branches Of study inoi
dental to . secondary but In geography and ar
ithmetio they svinoed the most proficiency. The
girls appeared cheerful and happy, and paid
every attention to the commands Of their excel.
lent teacher.
The national Republican., 1867-07-03

A RECKLESS ACT.-On Monday evening
come Qua dred a bunch Of irecrackers among the
hacks on Sixth street, In front Of the National
Hotel, witch frightened the horses attached to
these vehicles and before the drivers could check
them Ave teams were making good time in differ.
ant directions, to tho CONSERVATION of pedes-
trIaps on the avenue, The Ownprs succeeded In
Irsoapturing their teams without much damage
10 tho hacks or animals. Mr.. John Snow, .
hackmap, while onheavoring to stop his team,
was thrown violently upon the pavement, and
remained for some time In un insensibls condi.
lion, He was taken to his home, on Four and.
a.half street, near the avenue, and physicians
ssnt for. His head was badly cut, but bis inju'
I'M arc not Of q serious nature
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Sheriff SAFE of Real Esta G.

BY virtue Of one execution issued out of.
the Office ofthc Clerk of the District Court'
Of Howard County, Iowa, to me delivered
and directed, bearing date, October 2Sth
1857, commanding me to make the sum Of
five hundred and fourteen dollars and
ninety five cents DANA gcs, and cost of suit
taxed at nine dollars and thirty five cents
with interest thereon at ten per cent from
and after the Goth day Of September 1867,
together with all accruing cost, to satisfy
Il judgment and decree of foreclosure OBJ
tanned in the District Court Of said How
ard County on the Goth day of September,
1867, in fa.or OF Smith & Stevens plain
tiffs and against Franz Haas, | have as
commanded in said execution levied upon
the following described premises to-wit:
| The south west quarter Of section
81 and the west half of the south east
quarter, and the south east quarter Of the
south east quarter Of section seventeen
| (17) all in township one hundred 1907
north Of Range eleven III west Of the 9TH
! j. NJ. which shall expose to public sale
rs the law directs, to the highest bidder
for cash, ut the front door Of the Court
! House in Crcsco in said county on Satur-
day the Goth day of Nov. 1867, at one
O'Clock p. NJ. of said day when and where
due attendance will be given by the under.
signed
Dated, Sheriff. Office, Crosco Iowa,
this LIST day Of November, 1867.
j. POWELL,
40 At. Sheriff
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To COnsumptives.

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sc. The only object of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription. is to benefit the
afflicted and spread information which he
conceivcs TO be invaluable; and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, as il will
cost them nothing, and may prove bless
ing.
Parties wishing the prescription will
please address
Now Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
WiIliamsburgh. Kings Co. New York.
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PetersOn's Magazine.

We are in the receipt of this pop
ular Lady's Magazine for December.
1t is a beautiful number, quite
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will be greatly improved, and each
number will contain a double sze
steel fashion plate, elegantly color
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n radical letter writer, writes thus
to Pomeroy. "Hcll will vomit
forth it's vilcst charge to make room
for "Brick Pomeroy." "Brick"
retorts: ''In which case the 'late
lamcnted' will appear on earth
again.
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NJ AEgEs

In DEBORAH, Iowa, November Sd, 1867,
by the Rev. & W. Brinilc, Mr.. G. S. Mil
Ter Of Crcsco, to Miss A. L. Gibbs of De-
corah.
In Cresco, Nov. Bird, 1867, by Rev. ".
II. Brocksome, Mr.. John Blackburn, Of
New Oregon, to Miss Maria r. Kellow of
Cresco.
In Crcsco, November 7th 1867, by Rev.
W II. Brocksome, Mr.. Almanson j. Mich
OILS to Miss Luerctia Y. Crumb, all OF
Howard Centre Iowa.
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I'd ED.

In Fitch Bay, Province of Quebec, Oc-
tober 18th 1867, Of ossifcation of the
valves of the heart, lr. EIDE LEE in his
seventy sixth year. The deceased was
father of Z. W. Lee Of New Oregon.
lie was the first man made Mason in
Golden Rule Lodge of F. and A. Nj. at
Stanstead Canada East, over fifty years
ago.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1867-11-08

Try 1T BY ALL MEANS. If any of
our readers have been troubled to
make light and uniform biscuit, it
is more than probable they do not
use DeLand & Co.'S, Chemical Sal
eratus. That is pure article, not
detrimental to health and sure in
it's effects. Try it by all means.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

MANHOOD AND YOUTHFUL VIGnR are
rcgained by llELMBoLD' $ EXTRACT BuBnr
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SOMETHING FOR HoUs-KEEPBRs.
In this age Of great events, no one
should be surprised at anything,
however remarkable, but it must be
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LimeI Lime /! /!

A choice quality of fresh burnt lime may
be found at Garvers, about half way be-
tween Forreston and Lime Springs. 1t is
the intention to keep supply constantly
on hand Price reasonable and quality
excellent
rn4ltf Forcston Aug. 90 1867.
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JOB WORK Of all kinds promptly and neatly
executed at The Plain Dealer office on the most
reasonable terms
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Take Notice,

That all accounts due to the subscriber
for Groceries &c prior to the lst day OF
October last, will be left with Il Justice OF
the Peace for collection if not paid without
further delay.
II. X. AVERILL.
New Oregon Nov. 1st 1867.
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Friday, Nov 2mber 8, 1867.