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Important Political Conversion.
4 VirRinian OF the Lee Family for Grant

Among the letters read at the Repub-
lican mass meeting in Richmond, Va,
last week, was the subjoined from Mr..
Robert Boiling, a connection by marriage
of the Lee family. The Richmond cor
respondent of the Petersburg Express,
in referring to the letter, says: II need
not say that it has excited the most
profound surprise and regret here, and
MANY wish sincerely that it had never
been published. That such man could
have conceived and uttered the senti-
ments which this letter contains, no one
here could have been persuaded to be-
lieve.n - The letter is as follows:
SIR-I have the honor to acknowledge
the invitation of your committee to
address the Grant and Colfax ratifca-
tiOn meeting to be held in Richmond on
the 25th instant, and would gladly
accept it, but for my unavoidable
absence from the State at the time. For
all the poverty, anguish, and oppression
which the people of Virginia and the
whole South have endured with unex-
ampled fortitude, the Democratic party
is, in my humble judgment, wholly re-
and all the odium which they
have succeeded in attaching to the
Republican party the Democracy richly
deserves. The peace and prosperity OF
the whole country and the Federal Enien
is now more defantly threatened than
in 1860. Then warlike intent was in
disclaimed. To-day it is
publicly declared that secession is not
dead; that the lost cause is to be regain
ed, - and that in the event of the elec-
tion of Seymour and Blair 1t is substan-
TALLY declared that the Federal army
shall be compelled to subvert the loyal
State Government now established
Neither by the bullet nor the ballot can
those State Governments be subverted
for some time to come, without involving
the whole country in war OF such
and horror that in compar
ison with it the late rebellion was
pastime. In fact, the Democracy are as
bad as their word, and even now q
merciless, savage warfare, to the full
extent of their power, is waged upon all
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-09-10
Governor Tod ON Governor Seymour and
General Grant.

From Speech by Governor Tod, delivered at Or
UsH, Ohio, august 18th.
Seymour is an intelligent man. |
know him well. He was Governor at
the same time 1 was Governor. Mr..
Lincoln called for volunteers. 1 sent
him only thirty thousand, while Sey-
mour sent him fifteen thousand. The
President went round complimenting
Seymour, and saying nothing abo ut
what I had done. / took Mr.. Lincoln
to task for this 1 said, "How is it yeu
are complimenting Seymour for his fif-
teen thousand men, and neglecting to
compliment Morton and mem His an
swer was perfectly satisfactory. He said,
Why, Tod, never thanked Mrs. Lin
coin for cup of tea in my life" Laugh
ter and applause. The truth was, Nor
ton and had done nothing more than
was expected of US, while Seymour had.
He had never done the like before, and
never did afterward. 1t was not neces-
sary to keep Major General in Indiana,
and Illinois, and Ohio to correspond with
the President, as it was in New York
In those States the Governors acted as
the Presidents correspondents and
agents. You will remember that re-
markable dispatch of General Dix to
Seymour saying, =" 1 beg to let you know
that l have troops enough at my COM
mand to take care, not only Of the rioters,
but of you"
Ladies and gentlemen, 1 did not come
here to engage in this contest. / only
came to show my solicitude for the sue
cess of the good cause. Political position
has no charms for me now, it never had
much. l am getting too gray to think
of accepting any moro honors. 1 have
travelled thirty or forty miles to-day Just
to show my interest in the campaign
When at the opening of the war we
found ourselves in the new Union party,
YOU chose Democrat as your standard
bearer. / fought the battle and your
votes made me Governor. 1 did not
disappoint you. made you good Gov
ernor. [Cheers.l
1 still find myself with you. The Chi
cago platform is entirely satisfactory, and
you have placed at the head ofthe Union
party that great and good man who led
our soldiers to victory. He did not seek
the nomination. There is not man in
ell the country that prefer to General
Grout. [Applause.1 have known his
family well. My mother had the train
ing and teaching of old Jesse Grant. He
came to live with my mother st twelve
or fourteen years of age. Whea she
he was old enough she advised
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New Series-Vo1. 8, No 30.

men, white or black, native or foreign
born, who do not enlist under their
banner. Slavery more intolerable than
that which has just passed away, exists
in full ferce throughout Virginia-the
enslavement of the human mind. The
exercise of the right of private judg-
ment and f.eedom of speech is sought 10
be punished or controlled by the most
inhuman denunciations, ISLANDERS and
threats of social, political and CONNER
cial outlawry. Blair pledges war. Grant
pledges peace, and l honestly believe
that upon the election of Gen. Grant
the peace and happiness of our people
wholly depend.
Very respectfully yours,
ROBERT BOILING.
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REMONED.

MISS NANCY B. FARIS, would. inform her
M old customers and the public generally, and
ladies particularly that she has removed to the
room formerly occupied by Watson d Gressin-
ger, West of the St. Clair Hotel, where she will
keep full supply of MILLINERY, FANCY
GOODS. and TRIMMINGS, fresh from the East
each season to which she invites the attention
of buyers Thankful for past favors, she would
invite those wanting HATS or BONNETS
MADE or TRIMMED to call where they may
be expeditiously and neatly supplied.
mar2b 1868
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REMOVED.

EIsS PRISCILLA P. ALEXANDER, would
INl infrom her old customers and the public
generally, that she has removed her M1LLEN-
ERY STORE to the room formerly occupied by
Mr.. Bickham, in Campbelrs Room on the cor
ner and West end of New Block, where she will
keep a full supply of MILLINERY GOODS,
TRIMMINGS and ready made BONNETS, al
ways on hand at reduced prices.
aD2-lS6S
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1fntistrg.

DR. j. w. FISHER, DENTIST, ST. Clairs-
" uille. Ohio ~
PRICEs-Full sets Vulcanite Teeth, $50; half
set Vulcanite Teeth, SIS full sets on gold, $50 to
$40, Terms cash.
kS-Ofice and residence on South side mann
street. in building formerly known as Union
House.
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RATES Or ADVERTISING.

One square Ten lines Nonpariel or less lons
or three Insertions, g. Each subsequent in
se:tiOn ~ cents
bustnrS> Cards, not eNceoting seven lines e.
per year.
Merchants advertising, not eXeeeding one
fourth OF n column at any time, 81 Per year
A half column, not exceeding four change
during the year, SIS. y column, not Over
four changes, $50.
SpeciaI Notices and Double Column Advertisements
once and half the rates of ordinary adver-
tisementS.
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8tlmnmt eo. 8asintss 9irfftury
ConNrY OFFICERS.


t1robof, h,sl0e-CHASDLERW W. CARROLL O1nce
un-stairs in oublic buildings, hrst door 10 rgnl-
SheriU-SAMUEL 3. PIPER OHlce IN Puolc
buildings first moor o3Eo;,,, ,,l,
CLERK on OOtrrts-J. r. MITCHELL once IN pup
lie buildings adjoining the Court House,
AtGflfoT-R. NJ. CLARK once upstairs IN pup
lie building entrance at left door -.
TreastireT-BARRLEY COOPER once on MAIN
street first door West of the Bank
ReeordeY-JoHN c. BoLoN- Once Ia pupnc
bnildine first floor, second door TO lett
Prosecuting Auornegt-J- w SHANNON plnee
upstairs over Pattersons Drug store.
Commissioners James Alexander, Bellalre,
Dennis Kemp Armstrong; Mills; William M.
Campbell, Uniontown- 1,.-.-.,uo,,
County. r,,o;
Cbroner-GEoRGE CRIsswELL, Bellalre.
Commissioners meet at st. Clairsville on the
first Mondays of March, June, september, and
Decem ber-and as Board of tquailzstlon on
the third Wednesday Of May, IN eacn year.
The Probate Court meets on the first Tuesdays
of January. March, May, July, september, ano
November. as criminal court, and Is away =
omen (in business hours for the transaction OF
other business.
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AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

THE CHRONICLE is unsurpassed in this section
of Ohio. It is printed on new, clear type, in one
of the wealthiest, most populous, and enlight-
ened Counties OF tine State, and its circulation
is steadily increasing.
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Business Cards.

DOBERT PRATT f. SON,
II Dealers in
PAINTS, OILS, AND VARNISHES,
BRUSHES, ARTISTS MATERIALS,
FRENCH, GERMAN & AMERICAN GLASS,
SASH, DOORS, FRAMES, SHUTTERS,
And Agents for
FRENCH PLATE GLASS,
No los Market ST. A doors below Mcclure House,
WHEELING, WEST VA.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-09-10

Ten old Democrats of fMishawaka, Ind.
have enrolled themselves among the
Boys in Blue.
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MtlIinfru.

Mrs. R. A. MARTIN,
HAS REMOVED TO NJ. KELLER'S ROOMS,
IL where she is now opening new stock OF
MILLINERY GOODS, and is ready to accom-
modate all her old friends and many new ones.
Call and examine her goods and prices, before
purchasing elsewhere. The latest styles always
on hand, and work done to order. ap23-tf
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THE latest Vermont dispatches place
the Republican gain at 10000.
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EARIs, PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,
L ST CI.AIRSVILLE, OHIO
LIKENESSES OF EVERY STYLE and price.
PICTURES of every kind FRAMED to order,
on short notice.
Also, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS and CARD
PICTURES of celebrities always on sale.
Rebuilding on Main Street. a few doors West
of the Treasurers Office. Rooms on first floor.
Open in all kinds of weather.
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GEO. A. FRoBE. JOSHUA BoDLEY. JAS. W. BoDLEY.
INROBE g. BODLEYS,
Il Manufacturers of
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYS, &c,
Corner 4th and Clay Sts., below Hempfeld Depot,
WHEELING, WEST VA.
aF Repairing attended to with dispatch.
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n Office.
THIS is TO SAY TO ALL MY BELMONT
| l. County and Ohio friends, who may have oc-
casion to visit Wheeling, that am prepared to
supply them with their dinners, or other meals,
at reasonable rates, and will be pleased to have
them call at the NEW BOARDING HOUSE."
l6l Market Street, West side, short distance be-
low the Market House, Wheeling.
VIM. HOGUE,
1e25-d Late of Belmont County, Ohio
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3ELLAIRE.

BELLAIRE.
Passenger Trains leave Bellaire for
columbus at $50 A. NJ, 10 A. NJ, and sos p. NJ.
For baltimore at A. NJ. 5 p. NJ, and . P. N.
For Pittsburgh at $50 A. NJ, 1910 A. NJ. and l'5o
Pm.
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Important Movement of ssldiers--Meet-
Ing In supPot ofGen. Grant, without
Distinction OF Party.

Cincinnati Gazett.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-09-10

The following letter from George w.
Curtis, presents the issues in tae pend
ing campaign in a clear and forcible
light:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-09-10

TtLARK q CAIRNS, Grocers and dealers in
\ Produce. Main-st., West of Steam Mill.
- OBINSON, STURGEON q CO., Wholesale
IL Grocers, and dealers in Flour. Onedoor East
of Steam Flour Mill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24

ment to protest against the same and insist
upon either securing new trial or his instant
acquittal. Speeches delivered in New York
or Chicago can no longer consign the Ameri-
can citizen to the solitary cells of Pentonvilie,
and he may wander through the streets of
Dublin, even though the Habeas Corpus act
be suspended throughout Ireland, nor dread
twelyemonth's imprisonment there without
even the formality of trial. We believe that
the Naturalization bill is not only based upon
justice, and, therefore, deserving our approba-
ton, but that if the Irish citizens of this re-
public possess half as much common sense as
patriotism they may, through the privileges it
accords them, throw their influence into the
scale of Irish politics until oppression shall
recoil with fear from deeds such as sully
almost every page of Irish history-that
saddest record ever penned of human wrongs
and sufferings
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24

Unfortunately for the previous history of
what Is Familiarity known as stump speaking,
that class of oratory has been identified with
much that is coarse, personal and unidentified
Political antagonists have found their most
trenchant weapons not so much in thoughts
that move as in words that burn. and abuse Of
each other has been the staple Of their argn-
ments. Abuse of ones neghbor is. at the best
of times, blunted weapon, and Is more apt
TO hurt the one who Yields Il than him al whom
tho blow is aimed. Mr.. George II. Pendleton
seems TO understand this. He has given an
example in bis late speeches in Maine that,
even in the heat and passion Of Presidential
campaign, the issues involved in the contest
can be discussed without vtuperating those
who are on the other side ia the arena that
measures Of policy can be dssected on the
stump with as much dignity as in the Senate of
the land. In speaking of General Grant as
man who, being invested with high trust,
did not misuse it, and os soldier who had
stood the test of success, from whose laurels
che would not pluck one single leaf, and
indeed in the general tone Of his speeches, Mr..
Pendleton has not only reflected credit upon
himself and won the respect Of his opponents,
but he has administered rebuke to those
party organs on both sides that have been
demoralizing the profession of journalism by
the use of Infamous language and personal
abuse. Where the partisan press leads, stump
orators, whether professional or otherwise,
are very likely to follow but II is to be hoped
that in this campaign the example Of Mr..
Pcndletop. rather than thst Of the World and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24

INC 1T'oune, may be the guide ofthose speakers
VINO are yet to occupy public attention on the
stump.
rare an occurrence that political speak
ers sno"ia present their views upon broad issues
independently, and give their adversaries full
credit for whatever merits thew nossess in ex-
citing times like these, that the fact claims
special attention. Personal attacks and scan-
dals always return to plague the inventors. A.
was proven in the case of Andrew Jackson I,
1882, when the bolts of Islander burlea 81 hi.
head recoiled with terrible force mon N.
singers and multiplied the popular vote in his
favor. Abusive language, spoken in haste q,
written in elaboration, may tickle the ear Of
the audience or the humor of the reader. but
they may wiring the heart of the mother, the
wife or the child with pang that no plea Of
political necessity can justify. Mr. Pendleton
seems to comprehend this, and in dealing with
principles and not with personal character no
has given assurance at the very opening Of
the campaign that there is at least one gentle
man on the stump who, whether there be much
originality in his views or not, observes the
amenities which belong to public as well as
private life in laying them before the people,
Would that we could say as much for the party
newspapers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24
The Naturalization Kill.

While The future of Ireland aud her Oh urch
England. and Gladstone, coalescing with the
radicals procaims that the time ia come when
even handed Justice must be done to Ireland
Congress in its last session passes the Natu-
ralization bill and thereby makes America an
actor rs well as spectator in the great Irish
drama of which the curtain is Just rising Nor
has Congress in this. although Influenced by
party motives. acted either hastily or unwisely
Every government which respects itself or
would be respected by others hears with solici-
tude the cry for justice on the part OF its ciii-
Gems. from whatever distance that cry may
be borne. and deems itself pledged in honor to
throw IFS protection around them at every risk
and sacrifice. Irish citizens OF this great
republic, while invited by our government to
naturalizc themselves and required by ii as q
preliminary to ab)ure all allegiance to the
British crown, have found themselves OH their
return to Ireland tried for treason to a govern
ment they had been called upon thus to abjure.
their claim of American citizenship treated as
a myth, while the representatives of the Amer
lean government stood coldly by to see them
consigned in this manner to lifelong i'm
prisonment. Was this honorable to our gov
ernment? Could anything be more discredit-
able? Anything more cowardy? We know
that the Naturalization bill has forever put an
end to all this: but II is surely much TO be
regretted that the interests of party and jus
tice were not sooner found to he identical.
Hereafter no American citizens can be
arraigned by the British government under the
old charge of treason or the more recent one
OF treason felony The hosts Of spies and
informers that have hitherto brooded over the
Fcnian ranks in this country like ill-omencd
birds Of prey will find their detestable means
of livelihood thus shorn OF all that made IL
lucrative. But in addition to putting an end
to trials Of American citizens for treason and
treason felony and sweeping away the brood Of
informers, there is another advantage arising
from this bill-the right which all American
citizens who may be hereafter tried in Great
Britain or Ireland will have TO claim jury con-
sisting one-half of foreigners. Nor is this by
any means an unimportant privilege. Could q
reckoning be made as to the number Of inno-
cent victims who have suffered in ireland from
packed juries on the one hand, and on the
other from military violence, we believe that
the jury box-elsewhere boon, there too
often a curse-would show up the bloodier
record. But jury consisting Of one-half
foreigners would prove far less plant tool in
the hands Of her Majesty's Attorney General.
They would naturally be free from the party
spirit and binding prejudice 80 prevalent
around them, while as to place or pension they
could not, in the ordinary course Of things,
look for either. Moreover, where any irregu-
larity or misdirection took place to the preju-
dice Of the prisoner 1t would be the duty Of
the REPRESENTATIVES Of The American govern
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24

T Engineer at all fires, even If that officer be
present. President Shaler, who is wholly
ignorant of the duties of the fireman, who can
hardly tell the nozzle of pipe from the butt
of length of hose, is declared the equal Of a
gentleman who for twenty-one years cOnsecu-
lively has never been absent from his place in
the department.
The whole movement is inexplicable,
unless we put the action of the Board down to
the influence of politics, Mr.. Kingsland being a
democrat and the Commissioners republicans
If they are DESTROYS of getting rid of their
chief surely there is more manly course open
for them than the passage Of resolution
which is tantamount to vote of CEN
sure. But this resolution will do in
finitely more damage to its authors
than they can at present imagine. It
will cause relaxation of discipline among the
men, and, besides, will certainly disgust the
community at this small trifling with their lives
and material interests; while to the Commits
sioners it will prove another instance of that
''vaulting ambition which o'erleaps itself and
falls on t'other SIDE"
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MILITARY NOTES.

The Allegheny xouaves have elected Merritt Batch-
eor tsn original Ellsworth Zouavc) as their CON-
mander, and have adopted the uniform VI the Els
worth Zouayes OF Chicago.
There Is regiment OF Russian infantry in Moscow
every man Of which has turned up nose. IL In
called the Regiment OF Paul aud was organized By
the eccentric Peter the Great. We have a company
in the New York National Guard in which noses
with decided twist downwards are in the majority
The Eleventh regiment will parade In Its new uui-
form on Monday the slst inst, the occasion OF ts
first shooting festival.
Considerable curiosity is fel, among our German
citizens TO see the Washington Rifles In their new
dress. and 1t l. stated that nearly four thousand
tickets have already been disposed Of. In addition
TO target firing and dancing the programme for the
day includes grand vocal and Instrumental concert
10y several Qlee clubs and the regimental band. A
large turnout 1. expected and good time generally.
Lieutenant Colonel Rockefeller, commanding the
Seventy-first regiment, has issued General Orders
NO. :, publishing General orders No. Is, from Al
are promulgated for the direction of the regment:
pursuance to the above order the commandment Of each
mcnt susbe candidate for qusrrnaser sergeant OF lie
The rank OF ordinance SERGEANT no. being reco
of Company for active duty therein Command
regular drill night 10 sepebcr particular attention viii bs
paid 70 the manual and the forms of Inspection: On ana
s's siSs:%S'r iSs Ct tbs ss%'" s Ss
evenings OF each week are designated head
quarters nights, and these nights the adjutaua
aud stat will be present. and ali oacisi
business for the pre- ous week viii bc attended to- Answers
10 communications will he found at the different company
quarters the following evening; anything requiring Inn
mediate attention be addressed at present. The
sndans companies will forward 10 these headquarters
nv September copy Of their company roll be
the first prormo and alterations thereafter, except by
permission from these headquarters will be considered -
disobedIence OF orders
The following order has been issued from the
headquarters OF squadron Battalion, Washingtoe
Groys:-
All members of Squadron Battalion Washington GrsyS
and Houston streets entrance In Greene street. on
cotton gloves to leave for Boston, Members must nave 'n0s
- RoRERT NJ. COOK, Captain.
Major James Norval seventy-ninth regiment New
York Volunteers has received the hreyct OF neusen-
ant colonel, and Captain John A. Meek, Ninety nlsm
New York Volunteers has been raised W tne srs s
OF major for gallant and mertorious serves IN 'nc
late war Both OF these officers were pr'souefs u
war In the South. -. IL, ,o.vn ,besv
armory AT eight O'Clock tomorrow morning anu uc
part by boat from the foot OF seventh street, Esss
river On 4 chowdering expedition.
The excursion OF Company @, Fifty-hfth regment.
Captain selQcr 20 Selger's East River Park, Eighty
fourth atreet WV taks pIsoe u AoaaN' AuRsas u