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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
FARMERS CHRONICLE.
FOR, 1890.
Now is the time to subscribe for the
Farmers hronicle. :
Published every Saturday. at Columbus, O., by
DWYER & BUSBEY.

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nished the balance of the year 1865 FREE. -
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
The Alasl<a scandal.

The Worces ter (Mass.) spy, whose
editor is a member of Congress, few
weeks ago charged corruption inrhe
matter of the appropriation for paying
the price Of purchase of Alaska. The
charge was that of 81, 200, 900 stipulated
by treaty to be paid, only s., 900, 900 were
paid over to the Russian representatives,
while, 500, 900 of the balance was divi-
ded among newspaper men. Where the
other $1,000, 600 went was not specific
slly stated, but the impression left was
that division thereof was made among
members of Congress. ,a eBT
- The Congressional Committee, in its
investigation int these charges, seems
to have reached the bottom. Mr.. Robert
J. Walker, who was the principal agent
of the Russian government in engineer
ing the passage ofthe treaty, testified
substantially as follows: frai
'In May last Baron Stoeckl. the
Russian Minister here, sent for him and
expressed desire that he should give
his aid in securing the appropriation for
the purchase of Alaska. The Baron at
the time seemed frightened and despond-
ene OF ever receiying any money for his
icebergs. Mr.. Walker refused to enter
his service in the capacity of lobbyist,
but agreed to act as counsel. Stoecki
accepted his proposition, and agreed to
make his fee $4,000. Mr.. Walker i'm
mediately prepared pamphlet on the
merits Of Alaska, and distributed il
broadcast among Congressman and the
newspaper press of the country. He also
closely watched the bill while pending
in Congress, and wrote almost daiIyco
munlcations on the subject, which the
Chronicle NInd Intettigencer of this CITY
very kindly published. When the bill
for the appropriation fairly came before
Congress, Baron Stoeckl voluntarily in
creased the amount of Mr.. Walkers fee
to $5S, S,000. After the appropriation had
been secured, SMr. Walker was Maid
$751; 600 in gold certificates. Ont ofthis
sum, the only money he paid was S.. .O0l
IN greenbacks to Mr.. r. p. Stanton. his
associate counsel. A short time affer-
ward, he called on Stoecki, and said to
him that the Chronicle newspaper had
been very obliging and kind in printing
MS congratulations and commenting
editoriaily thereon, and he thought it
'shouid De given some little present as a
recompense. Stoeckl wa. of like opin-
ion. and gave Walker So 900 for the bur
pose. Walker afterward called on Col
onel Forney, but that gentleman said
that he had nothing to do with the mat
ter, aud refused to take the money. Mr
Walker then sought Mr.. ID. G. Fornev
the publisher of the Chronicle and maid
him for the Chronicle that AMOUNT
The Russian government, or, at least.
Its Minister, received from the Treasury
the full sum agreed upon, and paid its
attorney literally for his services in
looking after It's interests. Neither
$1,000, coo nor any other sum was left, as
reported, with Washington banker to
be divided between the representatives
OF leading journals. The accusations to
that purport, seem to have been fabrica-
ted out ofthe Purest conjecture by those
enterprising gentlemen who furnish
Washington specials and delight iu sem
sstional falsehoods.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

This paper is printed ON Tuesday and Friday
OF each week. 1t is the same size as the Daily
and Weekly, containing thirty-six full columns
OF reading matter. Most of the reading matter
prepared for the Daily and Weekly will be
paper oftener than once n week, but do not need
daily, will find this the cheapest and best pa
per published anywhere.
TERMS OF THE sENI-wEEKLY GAZETTE:
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rWo 70 nNe copies ...-.. so
Eve to ten copies each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2 O0
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An extra copy will be sent to the getter nm of
each club OF ten and upward. A copy of the
annual Register will be esent to each subscrib-
e,.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
l7S6 PROSPECTUS. 1869.
THE PITTSBUGHGAZETTE

Ihls Journal enters upon the SD year of an ex-
lstence winch has never been more vigorous or
rewarded by the confidence of the people with
more substantial support, than now. Always
a leading newspaper OF the Com monweaIth the
present generation of the people, the third since
the establishment of the Gazette in the last
century, still regard it. did their fathers with
unaDated respect, and with an entire reliance
upon lts faithful exposition of the soundest
principles OF political and social economy The
Proprietors need only point TO the unblemished
record OF this journal IN the past to pledge to
hlghest considerations of duty for the future
our facilities, for obtaining the latest and uIost
reilaole news, increase daily. All recognize
0urdevotfon to those political principles Which
have recently achieved u fresh and most signal
yindcation before the tribunal of the Deon5e =
Inc eeHective services of this journal in promo
ting TINS triumph are aeknow lodged by an uni
versal assent ~ ~
The Gazette enjoys to-day an admitted infiu-
enee IN wider field than ever before 1t is no
longer regarded as mere local journal ,but has
acquired an interest, as journal of the nation
which commands attention to its utterances
abroad as well as at home. It's managers will
aim to maintain and increase this Influence by
every Just meaus. 1t will continue to be- as in
the past, the only political journal in AIIephenv
County which will be accepted by the neonla =,
home or abroad, as the faithful steady eyer-true
exponent Of those Republican principles which
crosses have loyalty and successfully interpreted
ana which the American people have Just now
once more en4pharicaliy approved
The close of o monentOus political struegle
and the victorious situation TO which that has
brought us, will find the Gazette acting In har-
mony with the new Administration of the Gov
ernment in its most important iepartments,-
We shall have access to the most reliable sources
for early, accurate and abundant informatIon
en- aif matters trarspiring at the National and
state Gapitais, and will make the collection of
such intelligence a leading speciality. Our
special and regular daily reports from Washing
ton and Harrisburg. particularly during the ap-
preaching sessions, Will be early minute ufl-
Interrupted, and from the very highest Sources. |
The Daily Gazette at only two- thirds the price /
charged by other journals will give an equal |
amount OF interesting matter, its eight broad !
pages making il the cheapest, as Ii is one |
OF The largest daily Journals of the Common
wealth. ? - -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

The Weekly Gazette, with its days of publica-
tion SO arranged as To suit all the mails from this
city, Will give the same matter in its forty-eght
columns, to all its readers at a lower price than
any other journal in the State ..sf ~ ii
It's Editorial, News, Commercial, River, Fin
Literary Departments will be Conducted with
the same earnest desire TO command the public
appreciation, which has already been conspicu-
ously manifested and which confessedly regards
the Gazette as the special organ and most re-
Liable reporterfor the leading interests OF West
ern Pennsylvania. : 49,. =. : = :
The Market Reports of the Weekly Gazette
are n standard authority in Commercial circles
throughout this region. Its files are accepted
as an authority for reference in the Courts OF
this county in Important issues, to determine
the rulings Of prices at any given period In dis
pute. f,-if - ..-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

We have received No. 8 of the Mount
Auburn Index, a holiday edition, con-
tanning twelve pages. This number,
Ike those which have preceded it, con-
tains articles from members of the
school, and shows in part the work done
by the classes.
The Index is published by the Mount
Auburn Young Ladies' Institute of Gin
einnati, and is edited by the Senior
Glass, assisted by Rev. A. J, Rowland,
President.
This School stands in the front rank
of Female Seminaries in the entire
country, and we advise all having daugh-
ters to educate to send for Catalogue. II
The next session will commence Mon
day, February 1st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Bank Notica

f'HE STOCKHOLDERS of the First National
) Bank of ST. Clairsville. Ohio. are hereby re-
quested TO meet at the Bank Rooms, on Tues
day January i2th. 1883. at O'Clock p. NJ. for the
purpose OF electing i've Directors to serve the
ensuing year. ~. 900 - ...s .f....t.
IL. c. wELDAY, Cashier,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

All communications for the paper, or upon bust
meas relating TO the Office, should be address
ed, " Belmont chresicie, ST CIorsvitte. Ohio. =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Probate Con,rt

NOTICE is hereby given, that Jane w. Pen
~ nington, Executrx of the estate of Miller
bennington. decd, has filed in my once at ST.
Ciairsville. Ohio, her account and vouchers for
settlement, as such exeeutrix and that the same
viii be for hearing and examination ON the 18Th
day OF January, 1889.
e. w. CARROLL. Probate Judge.
Dec l5-3w 49, IL -'r- TTs-'N">
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

An extra copy viii be sent to the getter up of
l club of IL, and an additional copy for every
.wenty subscribers thereafter. For clubs of 50
he Semi-Weekly will be sent instead of extra
Weeklles, II preferred, and for clubs of 100 the
Daily will be sent, if preferred to the extra
" eeklies. y copy of the annual Register
VIII be sent as a present to every subscriber to
he Weekly W
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

HARPER for January is on our table
well filled, as usual with choice reading
Among its contents are: The Silent City
of Greenwood, The Buffalo Range; Paul
Du Chaillu Again; South Coast Saunter-
ings in England; Learning Common
Sense; My old woman and L; Chival-
rous and Semi-Chivalrous Southrons;
My visit to Utopia; A Public Building;
A Christians Greed; The New Timothy;
The Bishops OF Rome; The Murder OF
Escovedo; My Enemy's Daughter; Alb
bas Pacha of Egypt; and the Editors
Easy Chair, Book Table and Drawer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

EVERY School teacher in Belmont
County should attend the Teachers
Institute commencing next Monday, at
Barnesville. Some of the best lecturers
in the country have been engaged and
will be in attendance. and no teacher
who desiressto qualify himself for full
discharge of his duty, can afford to let
this opportunity for improvement go by
without securing the information it will
afford him @ist' e ttfL "t- 49,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

Speaker ColfAx IN his speeah at the
banquet given him In Philadelphia, on
Saturday night said: Relative to the In
coming administrations: "The most
searching retrenchment. honesty, efil-
ciency and high character In all con-
nected with the public service; the rigid
guardianship Of the Treasury against
unwlse and extravagant schemes; a fl
nancial policy which shall maintain our
credit untsrnished, appreciate our cur
renoy, and place us on the firm feck OF
specie payment"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
G0ufational Column.

We have been frequently solicited by
teachers, students, and others, to appro-
pirate portion of our space to the cause
of education, and the examination and
discussion of such questions as were OF
special interest to educators. A want of
time to look after and take proper care
of column of this kind has, thus far,
kept us from complying with those re-
quests. AS we intend hereafter to devote
our entire time to the editorial manage
ment of the paper, we open such a col
umn this week, and ask the cooperation
and support of the Teachers, and all
others interested i'm the subject of ednca-
tion, and hope they will aid US by their
contributions to make it an interesting
column. We don't intend that it shall
be filled up with long, wOrdy communi-
cations about abstract questions which
no amount of discussion can make of any
practical use, and we don't ask for that
kind of communications. We want
practical questions, touching the theory
and practice of teaching, conciselv, and
clearly discussed, and facts touching the
Public Schools; the present school sys-
tenn, and the improvements that might
be introduced into either, set forth in
brief aud explicit language. Short COM
munications or well selected articles
upon these subjects we solicit from the
teachers of the county. We will here
after publish in this column all notices
of Teachers Examinations, School and
College commencements, Teachers In
stitutes &c
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

THE next Teachers Examination will
be held at Barnesville, OIL Saturday,
January 2, the last day of the Teachers
Institute.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24
Steam Flour Mill for Sale.

+ WANT TO SELL MY STEAM FIGURING
County, Ohio Any person Wishing to buy,
VIII examine the property and make an otter
premises or send their ofier to me by MALL
DAVID MCCARTNEY,
nolp-4w~ = ~ Oshkosh, Wis. n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-12-24

THE new School House At st. Clairs-
vile, will be the largest in Eastern Ohio,
and will he completed during the spring
of 1859.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
From NJ. IOuis.

ST. LOUIS, September 2l.-The ST.
Louis excursion party to Omaha and
the Rocky Mountains arrived at ST.
Joseph yesterday, and were received
and welcomed by Mayor Hall. Mayor
Thomas, of st. Louis, responded. They
dined at the Pacific Hotel as guests Of
the city, and left in the afternoon for
Council Bluffs by special train. The
party arrived at Omaha ut nine o'clock
last night, and were received by a
large delegation of the business men Of
city, who gave them n fine banquet
at the International Hotel. Mayor Rob.
erts rendered the inequalities of the
city. A business meeting will be held
tomorrow morning to discuss the imme-
diate construction of IN air line rail
road between Omaha and St. Louis.
The party will be joined here by
number of capitalists, and they will all
leave for the end of the Pacific road to.
morrow evening at five o'clock on spe-
cial train provided by the Company.
General Blair arrived at Omaha from
the West last night, and will leave. for
the East tomorrow.
The committee having in charge the
banner and flag to be presented by the
gentlemen of this city to the Blair
Knights, of New Orleans, left this after
noon for that city.
On the second ofiast January, a drug
gist of this city, named J. Ii. Stigel,
was murdered near his own door by be-
ing struck on the head with hatehet
by some unknown person. Develop
ment now points to hi, wife as having
induced negro man to commit the
deed, aud Mrs. Stigel, the negro and his
wife have been arrested and stand
charged with the crime.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, September II.
FLOUR-Unchanged.
WHEAT-Unchanged.
CORN-Sales at 96a9oc
OATS-Steady at 56a57c.
RYE-Dull at l. 81.
BARLEY-In good demand for fall at
= 2ja235.
COTTON-Firm at Doc.
TOBACCO-Uncharged.
WHISKY-Firm at zoe in bond and
l 50 free.
MESS PORK-QUiet at 23 10.
LARD-Advanccd TO l9ic.
BULK MEATS-Du!l; shoulders lie;
sides l3lc.
BACON-In accelerate demand in IL
iobbing way at 12lc, 15c and l6c for
shoulders, clear rib and clear sides.
HAMS-Dull at l9!a2O!c
BUTTER-Scarce ard advanced to
35a40c.
EGGS-Advanced to 25c. and market
firm. =,
LINSEED OIL-Unchanged and dull
at 10.
GROCERIES-Unchanged and firm
GOLD-l43f.
EXCHANGE-Dulla at SOC per thou,
sand to par, buying.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
8g telegraph.
TO TIRE REGISTER
BY TIE CABLE.
by Telegraph to tho Register.

PARIS, September 2l.-some report
that the rising in Spain is not move
of the Liberals alone, but IS supported
by all parties. 1t is stated that the re-
yolutionists have failed at some points,
owing to the want of leaders. The ru-
mer that Queen Isabella will abdicate
is generally discredited.
The Moaitew publishes exciting in
telligence, received yesterday from
Spain and says the reported accession OF
some crews of the fleet at Madrid to the
revolutionary movement, gives gravity
to the news, but the accounts so far are
imperfect. 1t is certain, however, that
Gonezales, the bravest of the ministry,
has resigned, and that Gen. Couche has
been summoned to Madrid to form q
Cabinet. At last accounts the Capital
remained quiet. The Nonitear adds that
this event prevented the Queen of Spain
from meeting the Emperor Napoleon
again, as she left st. Sebastian for
Madrid.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
FINANCE AND TRADE
New Work Cattle Market.

New YORK, September 81.
BEEF CATTLE-The market for
beef cattle was tolerably active, and an
advance in prices established on We'd
nesday of last week was realized to-
day; Notwithstanding liberal offerings
prices ranged from l2c to lie, the bulk
of sales being at from 14al64c; receipts
1920 head.
MICH COWS-In moderate demand,
principally from private families; ono
tations ranged from 40 90 to ITO 90; re-
ceipts 100 head.
VEAL CALVES-Market active for
good to prime stock, but quiet for 9TH
er kinds; prices were at Z 5Oal2 90 pei
cwt.; receipts 147O.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Msrket toler-
ably active at about our last quota
tions last week, but to-day fairly &C.
tive and higher; sheep sold at 4sa7se,
and lambs at sa9c; receipts for the week
81, S7S head.
SWINE-Market active, and prices
4a3c DER pound lower than last Mon
day; range, 9ic to lOfc; among 19 1e
sales were l31 head from Michigan, loo
pounds average at l0lc; l20 head from
indiaaa, 100 pounds average at lofc;
IS beat: from Michigan, l54 pounds av'
erare at 9kc;76 head, l57 pounds av-
craze at 9tc; 81 head, l55 pounds av-
eraSe at 9Ic; receipts 1916 head.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
From Greeucastle.

GREENCAsTLE, Pa, September 2l.-On
Saturday night the Democrats held
meeting at Greencastle, and on the same
night the Republican, held a meeting
at Wayuesboro, in Franklin county
While the people were returning from
Wayncsboro they encountered ten or
twelve men from the Greencastle meet
ing, who, as they passed along, struck
at the lighted torches carried by the
former, and acted in such a manner as
to lead some of the Waynesboro men to
fear that they might be injured. The
Greencastle men finally commenced an
attack on four young men in carriage,
when George Benner, one of the four,
discharged his pistol and killed young
man named Lecheron, who resided near
WayneSboro, in this county.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
Congregational.

WASHINGTON, September 2l.-The
Senate was called to order at II o'clock
with prayer. Mr.. Anthony offered the
following resolution:
Resolred, By the Senate, the House
concuring, that the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House,
adjourn their respective Houses until
II o'clock, NJ, the 10th of October, and
that they then, unless otherwise or
dercd by the two Houses, further adj
jeurn their respective Houses until the
10th day of November, at IL o'clock, NJ,
and that they then, unless otherwise or
dered, further adjourn their respective
Houses to the first Monday in Decem-
Der, at ~ o'clock, NJ.
The resolution was adopted by SO to
1; Buckalew voting nay.
A similar resolution was announced
as having been adopted by the House,
which was carried.
The Senate then adjourned. -
The House was called to order at IL
o'clock, NJ. A resolution was adopted
to adjourn, the same as the Senate.
ONLY three Democrats were present.
A message from the Senate was re-
ceiyed, that that body had concurred in
the House resolution of adjournment.
Mr.. Schenck then moved that the
House adjourn. This was agreed to
and the Speaker announced adjourn
ment until Friday, October 16, at noon:
The Speaker then left the chair and
came into the area, where for more than
an hour he was engaged in pleasant
personal and political conversation with
members, many of whom congratulated
him on two-fold luck in store for him
his election to the Vice Presidency and
his election by the lady who is to share
his honors. These congratulations he
received in the best of humor and with
great apparent satisfaction. He leaves
Washington tomorrow night for New
York.
1t is understood in regard to TIE next
session, as it was in regard to that just
closed, that it shall not be incumbent
on any member to attend unless ordered
thereto by Senator Morgan and Mr.
ScheuCk,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
From Toledo.

TOLEDO, September 2l.-- The Nine
teenth Ohio State Fair now in progress
here is the largest and best exhibition
of all things, legitimately connected
with fair, ever held in Ohio. The
live stock department abounds in the
best animals of Ohio and neighbor-
ing States. There are on ezhi6ilon
among the horses, PercherOns, direct
from France, and draught horses from
England. The agricultural machine
implement department has never been
equalled at any exhibition. The fruit
aud vegetable halls are large and full
to overlooking with the choicest fruits
and products of Ohio. The fine art
hall is the most attractive one ever mt
ted in Ohio. There is ample accom-
mediation for visitors. The weather Is
fine, and the attendance large.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
The RurrattCa.e

WASHINGTON, September 2l.-The
case of Surratt came up this morning
before Judge Wylie in the Criminal
Court. The Counsel on both sides an.
peared as before. The District Attorney
stated his readiness to proceed with the
conspiracy Indictment, it having been
decided TO enter nolle proseQui in u
murder indictment. He filed q letter
from Attorney General Browning ap-
proving his course. A noIle proscQui
was entered. The case was then called
on the conspiracy Indictment. The de-
Tense expressed their Surprise rs they
had come prepared TO try the murder in
dictment. They asked postponement
till tomorrow for special plea setting
forth the amsesty proclamation of the
4th of July last in defence. The Judge
assentcd to postponement till to-mor-
row.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-22
New York liarllet.

New YORK. September 81.
COTTON-Quiet and steady; sales $50
bales at 26tc for uplands.
FLOUR-Irregular and unsettled with
very moderate inquiry.
WHEAT-Dull and in buyers favor;
the advance in freight materially
checks the export demand.
RYE-Moderately active at 45al so
for western.
OATS-Firm at 69a72c at depot and
74a74tc ahoat for new.
CORN-Quietand steady at 14al l5l
for unsou4d, l l9al 90 for sound new
mixed western.
PORK-Dull; free sellers of mess at
25 60 cash or regular; % 90 sellers OPP
ton for October, with no bids at over
Is 81 ] regular, or sellers option for all
this month.
BEEF-Nominal.
CUT MEATS-Dull and dropping.
BACON-Quiet with no change.
LARD-Hcayy ut l9sa2Oc for fair to
prime steam.
EGGS. Without decided change.