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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-12-15

PRIMITIVE DRAINAGE. Many Years
ago a Yankee from the Valley of the
Connecticut, bought an improved
farm, so-caLled, i'll a western State
Most of the cleared land had a gentle
inclination to the east, and along its
base meandered a brook, or, as it
was called there, a "run." This land
had a subsoil of pretty stiff clay
The new owner, being DESTROYS of pro-
ducing his own breadStuf, sOwed sew
eral acres to winter wheat, which
HOurished in autumn finely and prom
Used an eXuberant yield at harvest
time. In March the snow went off,
the ground was wet, but despite of Its
dip the water did not flow off and
sink through the clay subsoil lit
could not. The consequence was
that between freezing, and thawing
and tile lifting of anchor ice, the wheat
was detached from the soil and fully
: nine-tenths of it killed.
On making this discovery, the own
er said it was of no use to farm lane
where water would not run down hill
and proposed to pull up stakes anC
stick them in a section of country
where water would obey the laws OF
7 gravitatiOn. A neighbOr advised hin
t not to be too precipitate in making ;
) change, but to try wheat once more
, on a few acres prepared with under
drainage. This was done in a yer,
primitive way. Deep burrows were
run up and down the face of the hill
once III about four rods, 8aplingS abou
t six inches in diameter placed in thu
trench on each side, and a third plac
ed on top to keep them asunder.-
Hemlock boughs were thrown owe
these aud the soil thrown back, max
r ing the surface as even as before
+ Three acres were prepared with thi
I rude drainage, which cost but little
! but its effect on the succeeding GRO
OF wheat was most marked. Their
was no more throwing out by frost
e the surface water worked its way Ou
e through the wooden drains, leavin
[. the soil warm, dry and fructifying.-
o The result was crop of wheat 5
heavy as to make the grain cradl
=" culver as it was swung through it,
/ In the changed condition of thing
5 water did run down hill, though d,
4. clining to do so while the land II
Il manned in its original condition.
There is a vast amount of land in th
: country condemned to lasting steril
+ ty simply because its owners negleo
to change its condition by removin
X from it the surplus moisture whiC
: the character Of the soil prevents fro
" finding an underground avenue Of e
W cape.
:. AYRSHIRE CATTLE.-Ayrshire is
" the southwestern part of Scotlan
ee and extends along the eastern Goa
ny of the Firth of Clyde and the Nor
ng Channel. Mr.. Youatt says: at
lily climate is moist but mild; and t
on soil, with its produce, is calculated
nd render it the finest dairy country
III Scotland, and equal perhaps to any
"a Great Britain. There is great de
ng of permanent pasture on the sic
4ys and tops of the hills; but the great
aid part of the arabic land is pasture a
ex- crop alternately. The pasture grou
nd is occupied by the beautiful da
ire stock, very small portion of it
au- ing reserved for the fattening of co
Aa too old for milk"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-12-15
Barton, May %, 1868.
NOTICE TO MANUFACTURES

- For Sale, one of the best water powers in
Orleans county, together with about one acre of
land and good cottage house, pleasantly locat-
ed in Barton village, good railroad facilities to
all parts or the county. This is rare chance
for a woIlen mill or any kind of manufacturing
or mechanical purposes.
For further particulars, address A. S. Wright,
Lawrence, Mass. Joseph Presta. Newport, VT,
or Orrln Cutler on the premises.
A. S. WRIGHT.
Lawrence. Mass, Nov. "a, 1868. 47m2
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-12-15

A LII kinds of Cloakings at Skinner Drew's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
Boston Wool Market.
rom the Advertiser of Friday

The receipts for the week have been
8, 200 bales against 1877 bales for the cor
responding week of last year. The sales
for the week foot up to 6l3,0G0 ibs of
domestic fleece and pulled, and l60, 900
lbs aud 240 bales of foreign.
The market continues quiet, although
the transactions for the week are con-
siderably larger than those of the previ-
Gus one. There have been a number OF
manufacturers looking over stocks and
endeavoring TO discover some weak spot
in the market, but with the exception of
X woods holders are firm. The stock OF
fine woods is light, and with machinery
running full time upon light weight
goods there is no good reason to suppose
that the entire stock of fine wool will
not be wanted at full prices, and dealers
are not disposed to break down prices or
offer any material concession. Medium
and coarse staple has been taken in small
lots, but the demand at this season is
never large. Extra woods, which com
prise the bulk of the staple now in
dealers hands. is being offered at some
slight concession. hut the sales have not
been large Pulled wool has been in
moderate demand, and with light
stock prices are well sustained. There
has been some inquiry for California
wool, but sales are restricted by the
small amount offering. There has been
more demand for foreign wool, but the
market is not active, and the prices OBJ
tained have not been made public
Trade is likely to remain quiet for a few
weeks. but with all the woolen machin-
cry i'm full operation, manufacturers will
need 10 replenish their stocks before the
new year opens.
, Included in the sales for the week
are:
FLEECE.-Ohio. Pennsylvania and
/ Michigan. 900 TBS coarse Ohio 4sc; 5000
TBS Michigan Y 4Syc; 5000 Tbs Xxx Ohio
55c; 5000 TBS do sic; 1000 fbs No. and
Pennsylvania 49c; 1000 lbs Michigan
and Ohio y 49G950c; 5000 lbs XX Penn
sylvania and Ohio 55c; 5000 lbs X Ohio
4Sc; 4, 900 lbs Nos. l and Pennsylvania
49c; 300, TBS Ohio and Michigan 4sc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
Asw Advertisements.
Sheriff,s Sale of Real Estate

Joseph Miller, Elk. 1,,o.
VS.. Be- Coinihon Tieas.
E. R. Patterson. ct al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE IN
Is the above case issued and to me directed,
will offer for sale at the front door of the Court
House. in St Clairsville, in said County, on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1858,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and o,
clock p NJ of said day, the following described
nremises situate in 6elmont County. to Wit;
In Rarnesville Belmont County, Ohio, COM
mencin- feet from the Northwest corner OF
Lot No 46 in the original plat OF the aforesaid
town. thence running Is feet, inches East on
the front and back TO the Railroad cut. being
part of the aforesaid Lot No. 49, appraised at
S20O0) ,
AIso-Part second, commencing for the sam
at a point 36 feet inches East from the North
foot ON Main street: thence back TO the edge
of the Central Ohio Railroad, beng part of the
original Lot No. 46. Appraised at S.o9
SAML- B. PIPER, sheriff Bel Co., U.
]. H C.LLINs, Atty for Pin.
Sheriff office, st. Ciairsville, Ohio, Nov. %.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
:finanfial and Commercial.
Baltimore Live Stock Market.

THURSDAY, Nov, 10.
The total receipts for the week were
2,053 cattle, 9l9 sheep, and 3..5S hogs.
BEEF CATTLE.-Of the arrivals about
200 head were shipped East without be-
ing offered here, and the balance, which
comprise the offerings to-day, were all
sold.
The market throughout the day was
active, though there WAS no material
change in prices.
We quote old cows and scalawags at
SO 50tG4 90; ordinary thin steers, oxen
and cows, 81 00@g5 90; fair to good stock
cattle. 81 OO@5 30; fair quality beeves,
S6 00(G7 90; and the very best heeves,
81 09aS % per 100 lbs, the average price
being about s. SO gross.
S1EEP.-The supply during the past
week has fallen off considerably, but the
demand is limited, and quotations un-
changed. Prices to-day ranged as fol-
lows: Fair to good sheep at 34@4.c, and
extra, SC per ID gross.
HOGs.-The supply this week has only
been moderate, and with a good demand
quotations are sustained. Prices to-day
ranged as follows: Fair to good fat hogs,
Sll 00@12 90 per hundred lbs. Market
closed firm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

THE PITTSBURGH FEMALE COLLEGE
is closing a prosperous Fall Term.
Young ladies, representing nearly one
third of the States in the Union, are
present, and the boarding department is
SO full that there are but four vacancies.
The buildings are thoroughly furnished
and fitted up in good style. Ev :ry de-
partment is supplied with able and ac-
complished teachers, amounting in all
to upwards of twenty. In all the facili-
ties for obtaining thorough, solid and
ornamental education, the college has
no rival i'm the State, and but few in the
Union. The Winter Term commences
December 6. We most heartily COM
mend the College to all who have daugh-
ters to educate, and who desire for them
thorough culture, combined with careful
oversight and the influences of a Chris
tian home. Send to the President, Rev.
1. G Perishing, Pittsburgh, for a cata-
logue.-[ Pittsburgh Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

IEpotant to Teachers and the friends
of fcdusatfen.--The President of the Institute
has letters from Profs Kidd. Mitchell, Stevens
and Ioomis promising to attend the approch-
ing Institute at GAINESVILLE.
Prof stevens will treat Arithmetic and Theory
and Practice.
PROF Mitchell will lecture on the remaining
TOPICS except Elocution, which of course, will
be left to Prof Kidd.
Prof Loomis will deliver one Of his character
fstic and highly instructive lectures on Wednes-
dav evening, probably UNLESS sopething uil-
foreseen occurs. Each of these gentlemen Will
be present, as they have positively promised
II Is to be hoped, that every teacher and edu-
Gator in the County will devote the week to the
institute.
Do noi forget the Premiums offered at the lasi
Institute for essays on the Theory and Practice
of Teaching.
The fame of these lecturers and their exalted
stGndiny among the educators of the country
ought to bring out every teacher in the County
1t is hoped that the friends at GAINESVILLE VIII
DR. pose 10 intersperse he exercise with glees
An ihems and choice songs and that they vii
extend their we'll known hospitality TO the LADY
teachers who attend the Institute.
institute TO commence Monday, December 2s
at o'clock Pm
[Barnesville Enterprise and papers in adjoin
ing counties please copy.J
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

ANOTHER session of the Decennial
Democratic Legislature of Ohio began
on Monday. The last one did very
much toward enabling the Republicans
to carry the State in the recent elections
by excellent majorities. Only let it con-
tinue enacting measures OF legislation
in the same careful disregard of the pub.
lie sentiment of the people that was
shown last winter. and the Republican
party will keep on increasing its major.
tiles
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
F.- . club Of On. Hundred, and $1,000,

Agents will please take dotice of this. Do not
send names, but number your clubs from one
upwards. Make your letters short and pain as
I0SSila
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AN ORDINANCE

Regulating the speed of Locomotives
and Railroad Cars within the Incer-
porated village of Martins Ferry, O.,
amended and re-enacted.
Section /. Be il ordained by the Council of
the Incorporated Village of Martins Ferry that
neither the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad
Company. nor any other R4ilrOad Company,
shall he allowed To run any locomotive or Rail-
road car or cars within The limits of the Corpo-
ration of Martins Ferry. at a speed faster than
eight miles an hour.
Sec. That upon the prosecution and con-
viction Of any Rail Company, its Engineer
or conductor before the proper authorities, fine
shall he imposed upon il or them, OF not less
than five nor more than fifty dollars for every
offence.
sec. }. An ordinance regulating the speed OF
locomotives and rail cars within the IncOrpora-
ted village of Martins Ferry, o., passed Decem-
ber 30, 1865. is hereby repealed
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall take effect from
and after its passage.
Passed Nov. Is, lSGS.
W. IL. ORR, Mayor.
s. +. DEAN. Recorder. no26-lW
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sUBSCRIPTIONS.--lSe9.
Terms:

HARPER's MAGAZINE, one year.....-....S4 60
An Extra Copy of either the Magazine, Week.
ly, or Bazaar will be supplied gratis for every
Club of Five Subscribers at 81 10 each, in one
remittance; or Six Copies for $40 90.
subscriptions to Harper's Magazine, Weekly,
and Bazar to one address for one year, $40 00 or,
Two oil Harpers Periodicals, to one address for
one year, 81 90.
Back Numbers can be supplied at any time.
y complete Set, now comprising Thirty-seven
express freight at expense of purchaser, for 81
- per volume. Single volumes by mail, post
paid. 81 f7 Cloth cases. for binding. scents, by
mail. postpaid.
rhe postage on Harpers Magazineis2 "a cents a
year, which must be paid ct the subscribers
posi-office.
ssSti6scriptioHs sent rom BfitiSh North -4neri-
cd EroCi"ces BluSt Oe accompanied iCihi q cents
ADDITIONAL, 10 prepIy United States postage.
HARPER < BROTHERS, New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
THE SUCCESS
OF our One Dollar Sale has caused such
\ COM PLitlTNI
REVOLUTION
IN TRADE.
One Dollar for Eae.. tr:icir.

With privilege of exchange from large variety
of us"fui articles, not one of which could DE-.
bought for
Twice the Amount
in any other way.
ks-The best of Boston and New York refer
enceS given as to the reliability of our house,
and that our business is conducted in the faireSt
and most Legitimate manner possible, and that
we give greater value for money than can be
obtained in any other way.
All Goods damaged or broken In trans
pOrtati0n replaced without charge.
ES- Checks describing articles sold sent 10
agents in Clubs at rates mentioned below. We
guarantee every article to cost less than if
bought at any Boston or New York Wholesale
House.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
Sperial 1atifes.
AGard.

4 Clergyman, while residing in South Ameri-
ca missionary, discovered a safe and simple
remedy for the Cure of Nervous Weakness, Early
Decay, Diseases OF the Urinary and Seminal
Organs, and the whole train OF disorders
brought on by baneful and vicious habits. Greai
numbers have been cured by this noble remedy
Prompted by desire to benefit the affi icted and
unfortunate, viii send the recipe for prepar
ing and using this medicine, in q sealed envel
ope, to any one who needs it, FREE OF CHARGE
Address. JOSEPH I. INMAN,
Station ID, Bible House, New York City.
Noveplber6 q, lsiiS-3m
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TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned announces that he has pur-
chased the entire interest and good will OF
Messrs Campbell & Downing, in their line OF
omnibusses running between Morristown and
Wheeling. leaving Morristown in the morning
and Wheeling in the afternoon. He will now
be prepared to accommodate all travellers with
comfortable Omnibusses, under the charge OF
careful and sober employees. Fair Fifty cents
between Morristown and st. Clairsyille and
Wheeling and st. Clairsville-way passengers
in proportion.
Mr. Isaac Il. Patterson will act as his, and the
Express Agent, in st. Clairsville. All orders
and packages left with him will be promptly
and carefully attended to.
JOSEPH B. BUTLER.
Noyau,ber I2-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
Don't Pay the High
Prices!

THE NEW ENGLAND CARPET CO., of Bos-
Il ton Mass, established nearly quarter of a
century ago, in their present location, in Halls
over Il, 7s. 20, "a, 10 81, SS, s. and 81 Hanover
street, have probably furnished more houses
with Carpets than any other house in the couR-
try. In order to afford those at a distance the
advantages of their low prices, propose to send,
on the receipt of the price, 20yards or upwards
of their beautiful Cottage ,'arpeting, at 30 cents
per yard, with samples of ten sorts, varying in
price from p cents to So per yard, suitable for
furnishing every part of any house. Tno.26-4w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

SHERIFF PIPER with a large delega-
tion of assistants went to Columbus last
Thursday in compliance with telegram
from the Superintendent of the Asylum
to bring home the q inmates of that
institution who belonged to this county,
but, alter his arrival at Columbus it was
found that the patients from this county
were o.. that class that could not be pro-
vided for at home and provision was
made for them by the officers of the
Asylum
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
The following are our
CLUB RATES FOR WEEKLY EDITION.
with copy of Picture for each subscriberl
same radio for amy larger number.

And same ratio for any larger number.
We will furnish, with the above, one copy of
any 81 Magazine published in the United States,
at the rate of 50 30 each; copies at the rate of
SO 50each; or copies at the rate of IS % each.-
The copies may be all of one Magazine. or of as
many different Magazines as may be ordered
The reader will observe that in this way he may
receive flor instance) one copy each of the OHIO
STATE JOURNAL, Harper's Weekly, The At
La iantic Monthly, and Godey's Lady's Book for
ii ordered in any other way. And So in the
manner, of any Magazines the person ordering
two of them and one of any other, or one of
them and two of any Others &C., &c, &c.
No such scheme has ever before been present.
ed to the public, and we are confident il will be
found unequaled for cheapness and convenience
in ordering.
Money must be sent in Postof1ice Orders or
Drafts, or we will not be responsible.
Address
OHIO STATE JOURNAL,
nol9-3w Columbus, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

NEW FERRY.-Mr. Robert HutchisOn
has started Ferry at the head of Boggs
Island, above Bellaire. An excellent
Ferry Boat, built at Cincinnati, and all
the coEveniences for ferrying stock have
been provided, and Mr.. Hutchison is
prepared TO accommodate the travelling
public. This Ferry is in a-good location
to accommodate persons going to Wheel
ing from the Southern part of this county.
BY crossing the river az this point the
bad road on the otherside is avoided, and
the annoyanceof the railro I'd on this side
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

and all other goods usnn!1y Kept In q Wholesale
Grocery.
All goods warranted AZ represented, and de.
livered on cars or steamboat landing free OF
charge. msrs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

GooD TEMPLARs of Belmont and adj
Joining counties don't forget the Con.
vention, to be held at Welday's Hall
Saturday, Nov 2S, at 10 o'clock. w. S
Peterson. lecturer appointed by the
Grand Lodge of this State will be present
aud in the evening will deliver free
lecture on Intemperance, TO which all
citizens are respectfully invited.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
M A r r IE d .

BROCK NICHOLS.-At the ST. Clair Hotel, in
st. Clairsville, Nov. 10, 1855 by Rev. ]. Grant,
Mr.. Benjamin T. Brock and Miss Alice
Nichols.
Oct. % at Kinks Hotel in
Morristown, o.. by Rev. II. c. Pringle. Mr..
Sarah Dent of Belmont County, Ohio.
WELLING-TIOMPSON November is. al
Prices Hotel, in Morristown, Belmont Coun-
ty, Ohio. by the same, Mr.. Thomas y. Wellins
and Miss Nancy /. Thompson, both of Belmont
County, Ohio.
LEE-FAWCETT.-Nov. r. by Rev. w. Grimes
Mr.. solomon FL. Lee and Miss Louisa l.. Faw-
cett, all of Belmont County, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

NJ. HALSTEAD & Co, of Cincinnati have
commenced the publication of q Dollar
Weekly. Commercial" well filled with
interesting reading matter and without
advertisements. The price. as its name
indicates. is one dollar year, or to clubs
of ten to twenty, eighty-five cents; clfbs
Oftwenty to forty, seventy-fiye cents,
With extra copy TO Agent getting up the
pluhs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
Dissolution of Partnership.

THE CO-PARTNERSHIP, heretofore exist
| ing between shepherd and Davidson. in
the Dry Goods business, was this day dissolved
by mutual consent The business of the firm
having accounts with the firm will please call
and settle.
stand by the new firm of shepherd, Dallas & Co.
JAMES SHEPHERD,
WIN. +. DAVIDSON.
Morristown, Oct. n, 1855, lno$-3w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
Aew ADVERTISEMENTS.
.oId Home, Cook stove.

ST. CLAIRsvILLE, o., Nov. 20. 1863
hereby certify that I purchased the Cook
Stove known as the "Old Home" which was on
exhibition at the last Belmont County Fair, OF
C H. Bliss & Co., with their warranty of giving
entire satisfaction on fair trial. / have used
the Stove and can fully endorse all that has
been claimed for il, and do recommend il 10
the people for convenience and economy.
would not part with the one have for any con-
sideration, if another was not TO be had like il.
Noy26-2w WILLIAM HARDESTY,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

BEST Book FOR EvERYBoDY.-The
new illustrated edition of Webster's Die.
tionary, containing three thousand ell
cravings, is the best book that the press
has produced in the present century, and
should be regarded as indispensable to
the well-regulated home, reading-room
library, and place of business.-[Golden
Era.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ partnership heretofore existing In the Plain
ing Mill and Lumber business In Bridgeport
Belmont County, Ohio, between Ewing Turner
and Amos ]. Osborn, In this day dissolved by
mutual consent. The busipesS win be conduc-
led in the future by Ewing Turner Sons, at the
old stand, who will settle all claims due to or
owing TO said late firm. Thankful for past fa-
vors the new frm will endeavor to merit and
hope to receive q liberal share of public patron
age. EWING TURNER q SONS.
September ,ls6S. sspl7. 8m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26

Mt. AUBURN INDEX.-The Publisher,
I. III. White, of Cincinnati, has sent us
the first number of this new monthly
paper, which is devoted specially to the
education of girls and young women,
and is issued by the Mt. Auburn Young
Ladies' Institute.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-11-26
DIR. Burfon's
TOBACCO ANTIDOTE.

w ARRANTED TO ren,ore all desire for Tobacco.
I w II is entirely Vegetable and harmless
IL PJaIfes dadcnriches the Blood, invigorates the
system, possesses great nourishing and strength
ening power, is an excellent Appetizer, enables
the Stomach to Digest the heartieSt food, makes
sleep refreshing, and establishes robust health.
Smokers and Cieoers for Si1ty Years Cured. Price,
fifty Cents post free. A treaties the injurious
effects ofTobacco, with lists of references testi-
monials, &C., sent free. Agents wanted. Ad-
dress, DIR. T. R. ABBOTT, Jersey City, y, J.
nov5-l2w-no26