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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-18

THE Dayton Journal tells q romantic
story of a wedding which took place in
that city the other day. Mr.. II. became
attracted to Miss R., whose cruel parents
objected to the match. Five years clap
sed, and no opportunity was offered for
the renewal of the love affair. n. ac-
cidently met the young lady at the
house of minister, when he renewed
his proposal Of marriage, was accepted,
and forthwith procured license. He
was building a house for himself and
while pOndering over the uncertainty
of human events, determined to secure
his happiness by coup detdt. Walk
ing over to the minister's house with q
hatchet in his hand, that 1t had not oc-
cured to him, in his preocupied state,
to leave on the work bench, he found his
iaan,orata engaged In ironing clothes.
He hurriedly acquainted her with his
desires, and insisted on having the mar
riage ceremony solemnized that very
hvurl The lady protested, but n. was
and at length che yielded.
The minister was called in; and laying
aside her smoothing iron, and H. drop
ing his hatchet, aud without any other
they stcsd up In presence
Of the family, and were united for life
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caiis.rni. Riv.linE the world in We'd
ding,

San Francisco has had a wedding,
that for extravaganza in dress, wealth
of outfit, and value of presents, sustains
her ambition to rank second only to
New York among the cities of America.
The bride, tall, fine-looking, accom-
plished young lady, was the daughter of
Friedlander, merchant prince, well
known as the "Grain King" from his
possessing great control over the market
and the bridegroom a son of DR.. Bowie,
a leading physician. The treusseau cost
$40, 200, and was full and magnificent'
beyond that of any former California
bride. The presents, besides Sl50,00O
from the father, amounting to some
$50, 600 in jewelry and gold and silver,
things. The clothes of the participants
and guests were surprisingly gorgeous;
Rris and New York, with California
luxurance and abandon added. One
young married lady, recently from Paris
and famous among the bon-ton for her
fine looks and exquisite taste in Dress
wore golden-green satin, trimmed with
bias folds around the bottom, each of
which was edged with rows of golden
eyed daisies, above which was q rich,
deep point lace fiounce, looped up at the
side, which, with diamonds and a
coifiure, completed one Of the
NEST superb and recherche costumes In |
the scene. iito1 -'
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Grant IN Csnsds.

A Toronto letter, dated the 6th inst,
says: The advent of new President in
the United States does not usually give
much concern in Canada, but the inau
guration of General Grant on Thursday
caused quite q pleasing sensation in this
part Of the Demiuion, at least, and the
reception of the inaugural address by
telegraph at midday was the signal for
the manifestation OF gratifying ex-
preston Of opinion upon the merits of
the policy laid down In 1t. Gen. Grant
was favorite here through all his mill
tary career, and the almost universal
desire was that he might be elected Pres
ident. Now that he has attained the
position assigned him by conmon con-,
sent, none wish him heartier success
than the Canadians. His inaugural has
given general satisfaction to our people,
and they see in it the promise of peace,
good will and happiness.
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Inpsrtant t. Railroad Travellers.

The following "rules of the road. y
based upon legal decisions, were publish
ed year or two ago, we believe, and
ought to be generally known, but it
seems they are not, and, at the sugges-
tion of 'railroader" we give them
place: The courts have decided that
applicants for tickets on railroads can be
elected if they do not offer the exact
amount of their fare. Conductors are
not bound to make change. All rail-
road tickets are gOed until used, con-
ditions good for this day only" or 9TH
erwise limiting time of genuineneas are
of no account. Standing on the plat
form or otherwise violating the rules Of
the company. renders person liable 10
be put of the train. No one has right
to monspolize more seats than he paid
for any article left in a seat while the
owner is temporarily absent, entities
him to his seat on his return.
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KISSING HIS WIFE WHILE DYING
OF HYDRoPHOBIA.-M Eckerson, who
died of hydrophobia at Saddle River,
n. J. had to be held by five or six men,
and during his lucid intervals begged to
kiss his wife, who was very ill in an
ether part of the house. Just before his
last dreadful fit he pleaded so piteously
to kiss her ohce more before he died that,
risking the consequences, they took her
to his bed. The dying man carefully
wiped the froth from his face, and COM
pressing his teeth tightly to prevent any
OF the poisonous saliva exuding from
his mouth, kissed the lips which he had
80 often pressed in love and affection,
and then resolutely turning away, after
bidding her adieu forever, relapsed inte
q dreadful paroysm and died. -'E -
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TA. AIab.n. Heg.ti.tiens.


The English people regret the failure
of the Alabama Claims Treaty in the
United States Senate, but do not appre-
hend trouble in the .reopening of nego-
tiations. The Standard. a paper which
sympathized with the South during the
rebellion, says that it will be for Ameri-
ca, not for England, to initiate a new
conference The Star, John Bright's
organ, makes this candid confession:
Wehsve never concealed our opinion
of the responsibility which our Govern
ment undert0sk by permitting that ILL
starred cruiser to have left Liverpool and
to take shelter in our colonial ports du-
ring the war. We ought to have chased
the pirate from the ocean and tried the
commander at the Old Bailey for his life.
The nsistdkc in policy of Uhich sCe ioere
guilty scas one into t''iich we ,cere betrdy-
ed by many circumstances ,chich are not
yetJsslly k'ao,cn. There was both treach-
cry and ignorance at work, and want
looked for something better. But the
thing is over and gone.
Mr. Reverdy johnson comes in for a
share Of the censure la the case. The
Spectator says, after deploring the ac-
ton of the Senate;
We are not at all surprised, Though
we are sorry, Mr.. Reyerdy. Johnson,
whether he knows 1t or not, has been
working hard to obtain this result ever
since he began his jscular progress
through Great Britain, and devoted
himself to telling Engiishmen how
dearly the Americans love us, when
they wish US to feel painfully their re-
serve and displeasure. Mr.. Reverdy
johnson will now, it may be hoped, stop
his f1ow Of unreasonable jocosities.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-18

DURING the last days Of his Presiden-
tial pswer Mr. johnson proclaimed his
affinity with scoundrelism by pardoning
almost every man who was under SEN
tence BY the Federal Courts for crimes.
President Grant had his sattention drawn
to this matter, and promptly interpsssd
to prevent the delivery ofso many ofthe
pardons % he could. Offenders will take
the hint, that under the new admiuis-
tration they will be dealt with accor-
ding 70 their deeds. --tl
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Mr.. wash burne's Resignasasa---His Ger.
: reeDonAsnee With Gen. Grant.
WASHINGTON, March IL.

Mr.. wasAsurns's Reslsnasss.---His Ger.
. responAsnee With Gen. Grant.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
The following correspondence has
taken place between the President of
the United States and Mr.. Washburne:
WAsHIHGToH, March 10.
To fhe ReSdent:
When you did me the honor TO confer
upon me the appointment of Secretary
of State, / felt constrained TO state to
you that my health would prevent me
from holding the position for any very
considerable length of time. i am al
ready admonished that proper dis
charge of the duties of the Office would
involve more labor and responsibilities
than I am willing to undertake in justice
to the public interest and myself. If
convenient and agreeable to you would
be glad to have you name MY successor
at as early moment as you deem prac-
tieable and you will please consider this
as my resignation, to { ke effect as soon
as my successor Is qualified and ready
to enter on the discharge of the duties of
the sffice. / need not add here, Mr..
President. how gratefully appreciate
the distinguished honor you have con-
ferred upon me by inviting me to become
one Of your rcsnstitutienal advisers. Had
circumstances permitted it, should
have been pleased to have been associated
with you officially, and to have aided
you as far as in my power, in carrying
out your views in the administration of
the Government, upon the principles of
honesty, retrenchment and economy,
public faith and equal and exact justice
to all.
/ have the honor to be very respect
fully, your obedient servant.
lSigned1 e. B. WASHBCRNE.
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The winter eflsee.


Prof Elias Loomis, of Yale College,
gives the following summary of the
winter months of the present year,
showing that the winter has not been
so very remarkable" after all, rs many
seem to think: Il
= "The mean temperature of last De-
cember was S.9 degrees below the aver
age temperature of that month. The
mean temperature Of January was 81
degrees above the average temperature
of that month; SO that the mean tenn
perature of the last three months was l6
degrees above the average temperature
of winter at New Haven. This result is
not particularly remarkable, similar
cases occurring, on an average, once in
three or four years. The amount of
rain and melted show for the last three
months was 1907 inches, which is but q
little below the average fall at this
place." ..r gea
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-18

Mr.. stewart .s George Peasedx--Anl. l.-
mense Hotel fer working WeMsM 2
be Ereeted In Fourth Aven1e-oeAer
Sfmilar Instltuttens. -
From the New York Sun.
For some time past it has been known
meditated charitable enterprise on q
colossal scale. 1t is intimated that 1t
will eclipse in magnitude all other in
stances of private munificence, and will
operate in direction where, more than
in any other in this city, q helping hand
is needed. The object which Mr.. Stew
art has in view cannot be stated here
precisely, but it is enough to know that.
his generosity is to benefit lab0ring men,
Mr.. Stewart proposes, in q word to
erect homes for the working men and
women OF New York, and already
ground has been broken for the founda-
ton of one of these Institutions. 1t is
to be erected on Fourth avenue, between
Thirty-second and Thirty third streets.'
This spot has been cleared of all cid
buildings, and for week past men have
been at work digging out old stones and
cellars, preparatory to the work for the
new structure. The ground on which
it is to stand Is the large vacant square
opposite the New Haven Tunnel. 1t
contains twenty-five lots, for which Mr..
Stewart paid about $4,000 piece two
years ago, and extends the whole dis-
tance between Thirty secondhand Thirty
third streets, 1873 feet. running back O5
feet. :
On this square magnificent building
is to be raised, iron, fire proof, seven
stories high, and architectually finer
than any other structure in the city. o
This will be the working woman's
hotel. Here sewing girls, feminine clerks
hardworking women of every trade, are
to be provided with board and room fer
the smallest possible sum, and the house
is to be managed in the best manner.-
The ground floor may be let out for stores
the proceeds to be applied to the build
ing of other similar institutions. The
entire cost of the hotel will be about
$1,000. 900. The edifice will net be COM
pleted in less than two years. 1t is un.
derstoed that Mr., Stewart also proposes
to put, up in time, a working mems ho-
tel on the same plan. These general out
lines of his intentions are all that can
be given to the public at present, but
they indicate scope to his benefactions
which We venture to say has never be-
fore been attempted by an single Amer
lean citizen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-18

The negro Harris, convicted of the
murder of two old ladies at West Au-
burn, Maine, 1857, was hung on last
Friday at noon. Harris on the gallows
said that Luther J. Verrill, the white
man indicted and convicted with him,
but who was afterwards granted q new
trial, suggested the robbery which re-
suited In the murder and was his ac-
complice in the terrible work.
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REMOVED.l

EISS NANCY b. FARIS, would inform her
N old customers and the public generally. ana
ladies' narticnlarly that she has removed TO the
room formerly occupied by Watson q Gress1n-
ger. West of the St Clair Hotel, where she VIII
keep q full supply OF MILLENER1, EANC, Se1,
each season. to which she invites the attentl0n
of buyers. Thankfu for past fayors, s6e W9nr9 2r
invite those wanting HATS or bONNEao
be expedifioasly and neatly supplied. "1s-~
mzr1b1S6S.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON d. c., March IL

"ASHIN0TON ~. ", MSIcn IL.
10 Hon. T. B. Wdshburne, Eerete1y Of State:
DEAR SIR:-Your resignation Of the
Office of Secretary Of State, with reasons
for the same is received. In accepting
it I do 30 with regret that your health
will not permit yeu to continue in the
ofiice or some Cabinet position. Our
personal relations have been such from
the breaking out of the rebellion to the
present day, snd your support of me in
dividually In sthe army and its cause.
such that no other idea presented itself
stronger to my mind on the frat news of
my election to the Presidency, than that
Ishould continue TO have your advice
and assistance. In parting with you,
therefore, / do 1t with assurance of con-
tinued confidence in your ability, zeal
and friendship, and with the hope that
you may soon be relieved from the ply
steal disabilities under which yeu have
lsbored for the last few years. Very re-
spectfully your obedient servant. a
[Signed,l O. s. GRANT.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-18
-Four Negroes Hanged In Maryland.
Horrible Scene at the ScaEold.
PRINCESS ANNE, Nd, March 5

PRINCESS ANNE, Nd, March 5.
z Four negroes, William Wilson, Frank
Rounds, William Wells and George
Bailey, were hanged here to-day for the
murder of B. f. johnson and Henry
Cannon, Captain and Mate of an oyster
sloep, in March, 1868 Each prisoner
confessed his guilt. Rounds and Wells
died instantly and Bailey in a few sec
onds. Wilson'S neck did not break; he
groaned and struggled horribly; he got
the rope OFF his hands and legs and
caught hold of the shroud Of Rounds,
and then Of his own rope, by which he
drew himself up on the scaffold agsin.
The jailor asceided and frightened the
moose and again pushed the wretched
man of, jerking the rope violently as he
fell. The prisoner continued to struggle
for i've minutes, Of the crowd yell
ing ''that's right you ought to suffer"
The execution occupied forty-five min
utes. Four or five thousand spectators
were present.
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Z REMOVED.

MISS PRISCILLA P. ALEXANDER, Wo1io W,.a
Nl infrom her old customers and the puHPNsc HN
generally that she has removed her AlLLStS ~
Fry STORE. to the room formerly occupied oy
Mr. Bickham, in Campbelrs Room on the COR COT,
ner and West end OF New Block. where s6e VII
Eeep a full supply Of MILLINERY GOODS,
TRIMMINGS. and ready made BoNNETS, al
WAYS on hand at reduced prices.
ap2-lS6S. -rr.rs--. ..a-. =
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The train bound west On the Union
Pacific Railroad, which has been so long
blocked by snow in the Black Hills,
passed through To- the terminus Sstur-
day. The eastward bound through train
reached Laramie Saturday afternoon.
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Total for 1889
.,$l8.500.00O

In 1858, the annual supply ofgold was
Sl55, ,0O0, 600. The production of 1857 in
gold amounted to $3.50, $3.50, 600; silver
$53, So, 900. total, $lS4, SOC. 900. We learn
from the report that the total amount of
gold in the United States in 1858 amount
ed to S236, 900, ,000.. 1t is now reckOned
at $3.50 ,O00, 600.
Mr.. Blake argues from. this that the
supply of gold instead of increasing, as
commonly supposed, is diminishing.-
He says: Take, for example, the ac-
knowiedged faels of the last twenty
years. Four hundred and fifty mill
lions, in 1868, is larger proportion to
the whole bulk of production in 1888
than was $2l0, ,OO0. 600 in 1858, and this
is the true test of values, and it is very
much larger proportion than was $780,
O00, 900 in 1914. The whole history Of
prices, independent of the adventurous
circumstances of taxes and paper mon
ey, shows this. These statements will
doubtless surprise that portion of the
community who have been fearful that
gold would one day become SO cheap as
TO create a financial convulsion. zVa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-18

TEN years ago, in the village of Union
Springs, N. Y, tree-planting society
was Termed; and new there more Than
1000 beautiful shade trees. '.'' ii-i-
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Semperanff.
The Coed Templars Platform.
The following was adopted at the Right

= AS AOA1oWihS " oo S1SPSSe 1s sAiO AsaGAA
Worthy Grand Lodge in 1855:
LIST. Total Abstinence from all intoxi-
eating liquors as beverage.
I'd. No license in any form or under
any circumstances, for the saleof liquors,
to be used as beverage. .clE
Sd. The ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION OF the
manufacture, Importation, and sale OF
intoxicating liquors for such purpose
prohibition by the will of the people,
expressed in due form of law, with the
penalties deserved for crime of such
enormity. -..-5 81, ...s.
4th. The creation of healthy public
opinionion upon the subject. by the ac-
tive dissemination of truth in all the
modesknown to an enlightened phil
anthropy. .s H.. ..,-l .
5th. The election of good honest men
to administer the law. s,. TO g
9th. Persistence in efforts to save in
dividuals and communities from so dire
ful a sceurge against any forms of op-
position and difficulty, until our success
is complete and universal. --..
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Milliufry.


TTAs REMOVED TO M. KELLER'S ROOMS.
III where she is now opening q new STOCK OF
MILLINERY GOODS, and is ready 70 accom-
Cali and examine her goods and prices, before
Purchasing elsewhere. The latest styles always
On hand and work done to order apZS-u
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1fntistry.

nR. J.w. FISHER, DENTIST, 81. cloirs-
~ tilIe, Ohio. -. ..a hi.
PRICEs-Full sets Vulcanite Teeth, 80; nan
Sll0 Terms cash. - * a. ,r;,
HrOface and residence on South side NAN
Street, in building formerly known As Union
House.
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The MAN VINO Had "G.uxsd Il Down.

Said veteran drinkest once, ~ have
mingled with drinking men all my life
and have enjoyed a very extensive ac-
quaintanee with the class. In fact,
have known few outside of them, but
never knew but one man who had gaug-
ed the business down to a scientific
nicely. He knew just when to drink,
just where to drink, and just how much
to drink, and never upon any occasion
did he deviate from what long expert
ence had taught him was the thing to
do. Eyes, sir" said the veteran drink
er, ref fiectively, ''I never knew but one
man that had gauged it down to a,cem-
plete system" .-...r.. .r.al.
But what became Of him?n we in
quired with some interest. -I
''Oh! he died-it killed himln
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Produetisn Of Precious ner.ls.

William p. Blake, who was appointed
Commissioner to the Paris Exposition
from California, has published report
giving the production and consumption
of precious metals from 1858 to 1883. -
Mr.. Blake is q mineralogist and geolo-
gist, and appears to have performed his
work thoroughly. His estimate of the
production of gold and silver for 1858, as
derived, from information obtained at
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EAnIs, FH0rooRAPH GALLERH.

GEO. A. rRoBE. Joshua BoDLKY. JAS w.1opLEr.
TNROBE q BODLEYS, rF
r. Manufacturers OF
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, ROCKAWAY6, Ac.,
Corner 4th and Clay Sts., below Hempheld Depot,
: WHEELING, WEST VA
~ Repairing attended to with dfspatsh.
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Darby, Snow & Prentice's extensive
planning mill, is Jersey City, was des-
troyed by fire on Wednesday night
Loss, S18, 600. Insured. -
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Bnsintss cards.

.DoBERT PRATT = SON,
III - Dealers in
PAINTS, OILS, AND NARNISHES,
ia BRyJSHES. ARTISTS MATERIALS.
FRENCH. GERMAN & AMERICAN GLASS,
I SASH, DOORS, FRAMES, SHUTTERS
80 8, y And Agents for
- FRENCH PLATE GLASS.
No los Market st., doors below Mcclure House,
:, WHEELING, WEST VA. -
The New York herald., 1869-03-09

aud there solitary exception OF some stolid devotee
fthe old regfD who, IKE the Bourbons appeared to
have learned nothing and forgotten nothing. To me
the most striking incident OF the day was the appear
ance Of the coored soldiers as furnishing the strong
through. Everybody seemed 70 hall their appear
ance. and am sure no one more cordially than my
sell Notwithstanding what you know OF my former
preiudices Connected with their appearance was
one OF The prominent actors Of the scenes OF today
exemplnying how surely es4
Time Al last makes al things even.
1t seems as but yesterday when. IN the first year
OF the rebellion, General Cameron, who was then
Secretary OF War, left the department, IN c0nse-
quence Of his recommendation 70 employ colored
troops he was almost alone In his estimate OF the
magnitude OF the contest upon which we were just
entering, grasping the subject In Its fullest proper
Lions. Tne most advanced Of ali the statesmen who
the advantage OF liberating the slaves and employ
ing them promptly, while It took years to convince
recollection to him. doubtless to-day, when seated
IN the Senate Chamber alongside Of the great chief.
tain who led the armies Including the colored
troops, to our hnal triumph, and who was able to
make these people so available In securing our sue
cess that he had taken his course early and ear
neSuy In the right direction.
Alter the inauguration ceremonies sat by General
Camer0n's side. Az we watched the procession that
escorted General Grant to the White House to enter
upon the duties the performances OF which viii
doubtless lead to the final paccatlon OF our country
ana listened with the deepest interest to his utter
direction 10 the war as would certainly lead to the
abolition and overthrow Of slavery 1t any wonder
tdt nc was &Idtlneu Win sucn scene as tnlSr fOu
would have been interested, as was, II you could
have heard him exclam, 'This is most interesting
sight to me. Only seven years since recommended
the emancipation and employment OF negroes as SOL
diers and In consequences Of which left the Cabinet
being too far insadvance OF my associates. Now to
see body OF those soldiers joining In the naugura
ton ceremonies, and esc0rtng the President to the
White House, Is qualification beyond all power OF
expression; and as stood beside the President on
the platform and heard him announce in bold, unms-
taxable terms that these people should all have the
ballot the change seemed almost too marvellous for
belief 1t is the most gratifying scene OF my life, and
IL IS enough to have lived to witness it.n
We are entering upon new career, with every as
surance that 1t win be most successful and bril-
liant one.