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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
Amasing,

A wag recently appended to the list of mar
ket regulations of Cincinnati, "No whistling
near the sausage stalls"
a CHIP OF THE OLD BLoCK-Among the ar
ticIes for sale at an auction. we perceived one
entitled Mahogany Child's Chair" The father
of this child must have been of the Wood
family.
WILL OF AN IRISHMAN.-"I will and beduath
to my beloved wife Bridget, all my property
without reserve. and to my oldest son Patrick
one-half of the remainder, and to Dennis, my
youngest son, the rest. If anything is left, it
may go to Terrence McCarty, in sweet Ireland
"My son" said an affectionate mother to her
son, (who resided at a distance, and expected,
in short time, to be married .you are getting
very thin" "Yes, mother" he replied, 81 am;
when come next think you may see my rib
Tom, spell cat, rat, hat, bat, with only one
letter for each word.' 1T can't be did" What.
you just ready to report verbatim, ,phoneticaIlyi
and can't do that. Just look here-c 50 cat, 50
rat, h so hat, b 50 bat."
Dear Laura, when you were a flirting young
miss
And was yonr dutiful swain,
Your smiles could exalt to the summit of bliss
Your frowns would oerwhelm me with pain:
You were dear to me, then, love; but now you're
my wife,
1t is strange the fond tie should be nearer
For when am paying your bills, on my life,
You seem to get deoreg and dedreT
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
The sauirs and HIS WIG.

| The Squire had friend to visit him on busi
ness, and was very much annoyed by his wife,
who came to ask him what he wanted for din
ner.
go away! let US aloneP' said the Squire,
Iimpatiently.
Business detained his, friend until after din
ner time, and the Squire urged him to remain.
The Squire was generous provider, proud OF
his table, and he complacently escorted his
friend to seat. little to the surprise of both,
they saw nothing on the table but huge dish
of salad. which the good wife began quietly to
dish up.
meats?"
"No meats, What in the name of poverty
The vegetables theni Why don't you have the
meats brought in?'
"You didn't order any,
''Order-I didn't order anything" said the
amazed Squire.
"You forgot" coolly answered the housewife.
~ asked what we should have and you said,
lettuce alone Here it is"
The friend burst into laugh, and the Squire.
after looking lurid and lugubrious n moment
Joined hirp.
"wife, I give it up. owe you one. Here is
the fifty dollars you wanted to buy the carpet,
which denied you" The Squire forked over.
NOW let's nave pedCe anu SOItie
The good woman pocketed the paper, rang the
bell, and a sumptuous repast of ish, poultry
and vegetables, was brought in.
few days afterwards. the Squire remained
working in the garden some time after the
usual tea hour. His wife grew impatient of de-
lay, and went to tnd him. His excuse, when
asked what ne was waiting for, threw he= into
a flutter Of excitement.
some ones to come to support sheexclalm-
ed. "why didn't you tell mes I declare you
are the provokingest manw
F. And without asking which of his friends was
expected, she FASTENED to ochange her dress and
slick up her hair for the occasion. This done,
she came out and found the Squire seated at
the table reading his newspaper.
"Where's your companye"
"My companyi havnt any companyr'
"But you said you expected some one to sup
per-" exclaimed the indignant wife.
MY dear, 1 said no such thing. You asked
what was waiting for, and said summons
10 come TO supper'-thars what was waiting
for. my dear; and cane at once"
And you have made me go and change my
dressl oh, I'll pay you for this"
"No matter about 1t, my dear, I owed you,
you remember, for that lettuce"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
How jeff Davis Went Out to Cowhide an
-1t..'t Ohio Roy.

How JEFF Davis Went Out to Cowhide an
-.HH Ohio Boy.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel, Novem berS.
ssssIt is probably known to but very few
OF the present citizens of our State that
Wisconsin has the high distinction of
having given Mr.. Jefferson Davis, ex-
President of the ex-Confederate States,
his first public whipping.
1t should be remembered that Master
JEFF. was educated for the army at the
expense of the Government he so un-
gratefully betrayed, and entered the
bearing Lieutenant, and was stationed at
Fort Howard and Fort Wihnebago
about the years 1929 to 1881. In 1880 or
1881 he was stationed at the latter post,
where the circumstances we are about to
relate occurred.
For a year or two previous Bqckeye
boy named Stewart-a full sized, well
built, muscular man, and as good-natur-
ed us an elephant-had been in the en-
ploy of Judge Arndt, of Green Bay; in
building what were called Mackinaw
boats, with which most of the river
transportation was done. At the time
we are speaking of, Stewart was engaged
in mechanical work at Fort Winnebago,
where Davis was stationed.
jeff, III the meantime, had become
enamored OF a pretty young woman of
semi-aboriginal origin, or, in plain Eng
Iish, half-breed. and was very Jealous
of any attentions bestowed upon her by
others. From some cause or other the
monster within him fixed his green
eyes upon Stewart, and he swore by all
the buttons on his coat that he would
rl,.f Il bo, Al L.,
skin. The idea of such miserable wisp
of skin and bones attacking such built
man as Stewart was preposterous enough,
and his threats we regarded as mere
Southern gastonade. ButJeff evidently
calculated, as lie did on later occasion,
that the low-borni plebeian W ould never
dare to resist a high-born Southern, but
would crouch and take all he might see
fit to lay on; and so, providing himself
iawith a good cowhide, he watched his
! opportunity. .-.-.
.dThe desired occasion was not long de.
! layed One evening, after the days
work was ended, as Stewart was walk.
! ing in front of tie fort, Davis came oui
and without ceremony began to lay il
] on. But he found, as he did in the re
bellion, that there were two parties to the
: controversy. .......
Stewart turned upon him, planted hi:
p, left digits under JefFs. right ribs, anC
his right ones under his left ear, ant
knocked him end over end. Stewar
was not professional pugilist, and dit
not wait for his adversary to rise, bu
/ pounced upon him like a tiger, and, lay
ing Jefi7s. wrists side by side on hi
chest, held them both as in vice will
his left hand, and kept his right hant
ready for further action. Poor Davis
half dead from the two sledge-hamme
blows he had received, squirmed ant
twisted in vain. There he was, fast n
if he had been in the iron-arms of q gull
lotine. and at the mercy ofhis adversary
BY this time Stewart had become quit
cool, and told Davis he deserved a goot
pounding; "but," said he elf you will
take back what you have said about me
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
OVER THE FENCE.

BOY.
Over the fence is q garden fair
How would lsve to be master therei
All that lack is mere pretense,
could leap over the low white fence.
CONSCIENCE.
This is the way that crimes commence,
Sin and sorrow are over the fence.
BOY.
Over the fence I can toss my ball,
Then l can go in for it-that is all
Picking an apple up near the tree
Would not be really theft. You see.
CONSCIENCE.
This is n falsehood-a weak pretense,
Sin and sorrow are over the fence.
BOY.
Whose is the voice that thus speak so plain
Twice have heard 1t, and not in vain,
Meier will venture to look that way,
Lest shall do as planned to-day.
CONSCIENCE.
This is the way that all crimes commence,
Coveting that which is over the fence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

Ihose who rentstores, shops, houses, groves.
OF any property, for the sale of spirituous IL
quors or poisonous narcotics, are partakers of
tne sins OF those who traffic in those poisons, as
tneS are directly or indirectly instrumental in
iurtherlng the cause of Satan. Reader, how
nanycnurch-members think you, whose hands
are thus fmbued in the blood of soulsLOpen
your eyes, look around in our cities and villages
What rent your store, your field, your grove.
for purposes unallowed-riot, drunkenness. dis
sipation, or Sabbath desecration? Dare You do
1t, for silver or gold? Gold will frown on this
1niquity, sure as life, and hold you responsible
for all the evil resulting therefrom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

A Michigan Court has just decided
that suits against railway companies
for the non-fulfilment of contracts for
the carriage of through freights over
several connecting lines, cannot be
brought by the customer against the
last company which should deliver to
him the goods, without clear proof by
the customer that the damage claimed
was sustained through the laches of that
company. In the absence of specific
evidence as to the locus in quo, the GUS
toner suffering damage must proceed
only against that company with which
he originally contracted for the through>
freight. If this decision be law, it is of
much Importance to the trading COM
munity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
fnt the 5Inung :fulks.
POLLY PANsY, AGED SEVEN MONTHS

Pretty Polly Pansy
Hasn't any hair;
Just a ruff of gold down
Fit for ducks to wear;
Merry twinkling blue eyes
Noselet underneath,
And a pair of plump lips
Innocent Of teeth.
Either side each soft cheek
A jolly little ear,
Painted like a eonch she'll;
Isn't she dear9
Twice five fingers.
Ten tiny toes,
Polly's always counting,
So of course she knows!
Comfortable legs,
Fat, white, and warm;
Very liberal of them
Bless usi where's the harm?
All the various feelings
How express, l beg,
But for that expansive
Telegraph by leg?
If you take a tea-cup,
Polly wants to drink;
If you write q letter,
What delicious inki
Helps you read your paper,
News of half the town;
Holds it just as you do;
But ahi it's upside down!
Polly, when she's sleepy,
Means to rub her eyes;
Thumps her nose so b1ndly.
Ten to one she criesi
Middle noddle numkin
Pretty lids shuts fast,
Ring the bells and fire the guns,
Polly's Off at last!
Prop her in her cradle,
Draw the curtains round,
Fists are good for sucking
Don't we know the sound?
Oh! my Polly Pansy,
Can IL be, can 1t be?
That we ugly old folks,
Once resembled thee!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
uo,x soms OF our merehant. Have R,sen.

A few years ago large drug firm in
this city advertised for boy. Next
day the store was thronged with ap-
plicants, among them a queer looking
little fellow, accompanied by woman,
who proved to be his. aunt, in lieu of
faithless parents, by whom he had been
abandoned. Looking at this little wife
the merchant in the store promptly
said; Cant take him; places all full;
besides, he is too small" / know he is
.mall,n said the women, "but he is
willing and faithful There was a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

Dealers in strong drinks find the curses they
impart often return tenfold' upon their pates.
into their own bosoms. Very many children of
those who traffic in the liquid death and dis
TILED damnation become insbriates, bloated
sous. and hnd drunkard's gravel-Fathers,
mothers, sons, and daughters, all find a COM
mon hell Of weeping, wailing, and gnashing of
teeth!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

A Spanish priest once, exhorting the
soldiers to fight like lions, added, in the
ardor of this enthusiasm: Reflect, my
children, that whosoever falls to-day
sups tonight in paradice." Loud ap-
plauses followed the sentiment. The
fight began, the ranks wavered, and the
priest took his heels, when soldier,
stopping him, reproachfully referred to
the promised supper in paradice. True,
my son, true" said the priest, "but 1
never take supper"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

A Berlin physician asserts thathe has traced
SIX cases of lead collie and paralysis to the con-
sumption of tobacco that has been kept in
ieaden boxes Another chemist has found that
Wnen the weed is wrapped in the thin sheet
lead' falsely called tin-foil. it becomes fmpreg-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

whisky and cards were the cause of the. late
dlsaster on the Mississippi, by which over 200
people were sent to their long home. There isa
temperance lecture in that, which it would be
well for all to head.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
and agree to let me alone, will let you
-. ,,,;thont f,rther iniury -

and agree to let me alone, 1 will let you
up without further injury"
No. he would never do any such
thing. Then Stewart began to slap
Jeff7s face, first on this side and then on
the other, and then repeated his de-
mand for the pledge, and JEFF again re,
fused. Then he pulled his nose and
twisted it, and slapped his face some
more.
In the meantime the garrison was all
astir, and General, then Major Twlggs,
the same that went over to the rebeitlon
with his whole command of United
States troops stationed in Texas, giant
of a man physically, standing about six
feet six and of full proportions, but
confessed coward withal, came out and
peremptorily ordered Stewart to let Da-
Wis up. an order which, as commander
of the fort, he could have executed sum-
marily if he had had the pluck to do 1T.
Stewart replied that he would not let
him up an inch until he apologized and
promised to keep the peace, and SAID,
"Maior, YOU can't make me do 1t; and
if YOU want to take hand in this fights
Just try it on, and l will whip you and
your whole garrison, if you will bring
out your men in squads of fnot more than
six at time" And then he went on
manipulating Jeff7s. cheeks and nose
and ears, and repeating his demands for
Indemnity for the past and security for
the future" while Twiggs looked On in
mute astonishment at the audacious
pluck of the Yankee boatbuilder. FL
nally the embryo rebel President, seeing
no other way ofescape, either by bluster,
main strength, or the interference Of the
Major, concluded to accept the situation,
took all back and promised to treat
Stewart as gentleman, and was let up.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
RATES OF ADVRRTIsfNG.

One square (Ten lines Nonpariel. or less. IONA
or three Insertions. 81. Each subsequent, in
per year, -
DieIcnants advertising, not exceeding one
ioqrtn OF column at any time SO per year.
SonI uurlng tne year, sS5. A column, not over
Specsdt Notices and Double Coltsn,, z,,,f;as,,e-,s
once and half the rates OF ordinsrv afiVaT
ttsements, o~'0A-
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Milliuerg.
Millinery and Dress Making
NHsgR. B6sffGAkHER.7

,NfsS p, a. BUdGA1sRsj BUdGA1sNERsj / 4
N ESPECTFULLY announces to the public
II that she has purchased the establishment
of Miss Alban and Miss Mitchell, nearly oppo-
site WeIday's Hall. where she proposes carrying
on the above business in its various branches.
The Ladies are respect fully iny1tedrto give her
call. All werkin her line will be neatly and
Fexpeditiously executed.
Feb / ISi59-tf
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REMOXED.

MISS NANCY B. FARIS, would inform her
MI old customers and the public generally, and
Ladies' particularly. that she has removed to- The
room forInerIy Occupied by Watson & G1'essift
ger. West of the ST. Clair Hotel, where she VIII
keep a full supply of AiILLENkHfs AMY
GOODS and TRIMMINGS, fresh from the East
each season, to which she invites the attention
of buyers Thankful for past tavors, she WouId
MADE or TRIMMED, to call where they may
be expeditiously and neatly supplied.
rllT20 1865.
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Look Here.

r HAVE still a number oflots for sale, on rea-
| sonable terms in my additions to south
pellaire will also sell my Brick House adj
-oining my orchard, cheap. Any one wishing
10 make n profitable Investment would DO well
formation call ON L. Austin, in south Bellaire,
n the subscriber. JOHN FINK.
y NnY. 4. '69. u.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
AS AN ADVERTISING MED11M

THE CHRoNICLE is unsurpassed in this section
OF Unlo IL Is printed on new, clear type, in one
%, or "a eae Weaitnlest most populous, and enlight-
is steadily increasing
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
REMOVED.

MISS PRISCILLA P. ALEXANDER, would
M infrom her old customers and the pupIc
generally, that she has removed her MlLLEN-
FRY STORE, to the room formerly occupied by
Mr. BiclSham, in Campbells Room on the cor.
per eshg % = EReFsa Yssasgs sse ii
TRIMMINGS, and ready made BONNETS, al
ways on hand atredueed prices. ~ l-rEp.
ap2-lS6S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
Gemperanfs.

What hole is it that needs stepping worse
than any other? A rum-hole.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

When drinking and cigar smoking are bad
haoits. They impair the mind and pocket, and
lead to waste of time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

nR. j. w. FISHER, DENTIST, ST. Glars
go Ofice hours from to u o'clock a. n. and
from to Pm
Office Up Stairs in Collins building over
Hofner's Clothing Store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25
MRS. R A. MARTIN

JJAS REMOVED TO II. KELLER'S ROOMS,
II 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 ap25-u
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,Basiness Cards,

rIRsT NATIONAL. b BANIE OF ST. oLAIRs-
L WILLIE. CAPITAL SlO0,0C0.
E@-Bank open from 4. u. until 3 P. N. Dis,
ksount days Tuesdays. at 10 a. NJ. Money received
orrdeposit. Collections made and proceeds re-
mitted promptly. Exchange bought and sold
DirectorS-Ross j. Alexander, David Brown,
Joseph Woodmansee, George Brown. =.
ID. d. T. COWEN, President.
H. c. WELDAY, Cashier a. .TH.IllZ.ffu
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-25

wag recently appended to the list of mar
ket regulations Of Cincinnati, "No whistling
near the sausage stalls.''
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18
Notice.

EEIHE Alfred street Methodist Episcopal Society, of
L Biddeford, will make applicat on to the next
or Iebuild their Church, said Alfred street, and
Tor that purpose, Sc and dispose OF the present
Church buiiGiDg or to assess the pews thereof aud
to do all things necessary Tor the finishing
nishing such church building upon the size of the
present church, the Parish or Society shall de-
termine.
Biddeford, Nov 13, 1869.
LEONARD ANDREWS,
DANIEL POND,
HORACE FORD,
JAMES ANDREWS.
WILL AN X. FUGG,
GEO W. HATCH,
El SiLAS p. ADAMS,
ROBERT ADAMS,
.B. STEPHEN LOCKE,
no16tf Trustees of said Society.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18

The Southern States are largely engaged in
constructing new lines of railroad. In Geor-
gia alone seven new railways are nlder con-
struction, and some of them are approaching
completion. That from Macon to Brunswick
one hundred and eighty miles,-has been
nearly all built since the war, and will soon be
in running order. The Atlanta and Char
lotte Railway is fairly commenced, and one
section will soon be opened. Another road
from Brunswick to Albany-one hundred and
seventy-ive miles-is begun. In Alabam;
several great lines are under way, and mos
of them are of Importance. The route from
Chattanooga to Meriden, MISS, through North
ern Alabama, has 155 miles in running order
And OF the new roads planned, one runs from
Griffin to Decatur, 237 miles; one from Mont
gomery to Decatur, 1873 miles; and another
from Chattanooga to Montgomery, with na oen,
ers of less consequence. In Tennessee 'nere e,'7
is great interest manifested in lines to con-
meet the Ohio Valley with the Gun.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18
FOX SALE !!

xvxur stock of Ship Chandlery in Store No. 129
Iommercial Street, Iogslber with the fixture
ad the nood will OF the same, is offered for sale on
ac onnt OF the i'll health OF the present proprietor
For particulars, apply to
~ D. Al. MARRETT,
noYl5ed2w No. l29 Commercial st.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18
The Portland Daily Press
Is published every day Sundays excepted) by
the
Portland Publishing Co.,
At 100 EXCHANGE STREET, Portland.
TERMs:-Eight Dollars Year in advance.
The Maine State Press

Is published every. THURSDAY MORNING at
$3.50 year; it paid in advance, at $500 a
year.
HATES OF ADVERTIsING.-One inch ofspace,
IN length oi column, constitutes square"
Sl.oo per square daily first week. IS cents
per week after; three insertions, or less, $1.OO;
cents.
han square, three insertions or less, Is cents; +;
one week, S1,00; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES. one third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs," $500 per
Advertisements ;nserted in the " NAME
STATE PRESS" (Which has large circulation
IN every part OF the State) for $1.00 per square
for first insertion, and so cents per square for
each subsequent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18

DURSUANT to a license from the Judge of Pro-
L bate tor Cumberland County. shall sell at pub
lie auction (unless previously disposed OF at private
II o'clock A. M :, the homestead tarm of Ebenezer
Hutchinson, late Of Cape Elizabeth, deceased. Said
farm is situated in said Cape Elizabeth, about 1-2
miles from Portland, on the direct road leading to
the Atlantic House, and consists OF thirty acres of
land, about one-half under good cultivation, and
the Other half lfcOmprising desirable wood lot. On
said farm is two-story house, nearly new, good
barn, and shed connecting the buildings. Terms
liberal. For further information enquire of
WILLIAM B. HIGGINS,
Guardian of minor children
Cape Elizabeth, Oct. IL, 1869.
CT 1f-1awTh cwtillsale.
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18
House and Lot for Sale.

Situated in Yarmouth, upper vii
AITsNCO lage, on the road leading from
MIWHfA1 Yarmouth corner to Portlond a two
"a EIfI &MIxA story house with an ell, woodhouse
&flIff1545aaS-and stable all in good repair, nine
finished beside the attics, hard and soft water
b. ought into the cook-room by means of pumps
Within three minutes walk OF the Depot Oh the
Grand Trunk r, R., and one half mile from Var
mouth Junction on the Portland and Kennebec II.
X. A good place for homeopathic Physician, or
any gentleman who would like to keepa horse and
carriage. fs4al..
For further particulars inquire of
G. P THOMSON, Nj. D., on the premises.
oc27eodSw1m
The Portland daily press., 1869-11-18

naner in Newark, N. j., tells story oil a
mon fortv-three years of age, who has been
sent 70 the county Jail at his own request, for
.,,roe months, on charge of vagrancy. When
he he was five years old he lived, grew up, learn
ed the trade of straw-hat pressing, and work
ed in New York, and subsequently engaged
in business for himself in that city. since
then he has met with mislortunes, and finally
lett Montreal, his new home, in search OF en-
ployment. At Buffalo he was employed in
driving horse car, and thence he walked to
Newark. His journey, sometimes without
shoes, caused his feet to crack open, and now
it is with difficulty he walks. He had been
to the home of his childhood, but he found NO
friends there. He desires to remain at the
Jail only long enough to recover from the eff
fects OF his s. tramp" when he will again start
out in search of work.