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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-30
quick Time East
louisville Route Always Ahead

SPRING SCHEDULE,
Commencing February 10, 1869
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-30

The greatest amount insured in any one risk,
The greatest amount allowed by the rules OF
the Company to be insured in any one city,
town or village,
The greatest amount allowed to be insured in
any one blCck,
mo arbitrary rule on these points. This
Company is governed by prudent regard for
the construction, occupancy and exposure of
pEGt
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-30
ROBERT ". JoHNsO

a9- MY duties as Counsel for the General As
Eignee have led me TO make the FT0cttce ~
BdnB-1sflfcaa a Specially nOvI2 3un
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-30

THE name OF the Company is "INTERNA-
[ tt NAL INSURANCE COMPANY" IL is
located in the city of New York
The amount of It's Capital Stock ISIS 10000
The smsunt OF its Capital Stock paid
ig sdbl GOO
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-04-09
- ccoTlalne dating Himself
..-r ID to Circsynastanc

The following is from an old story,
by J. K. Pau!ding, the novelist, and
first went the rounds of the press
perhaps thirty years ago. It repre-
se'its.a conversation between q men,
Der Of the Cabinet and hanger on
for office. - '..s..-
The Secretary was called from his
bed one cold. winter nioaning, TO at
tend to business Of the utmost con-
p -feauence.s~ He found a queer, long,
sided man, Mt least six feet high,
witt : little apple head, along queue,
and face critically round, as rosy as
ripe derry ;-andt the Eollcwing con-
versat!0n ensued: ="
We'll, my friend, what situation
DO y'ou want?i
..t = ny, any, I'm not very partlcu-
ar, but some how Or other, think
should like to be administer. /
don't mean of the Gospel, but one Of
them Ministers to foreign parts"
I'm very sorry, very sorry indeed
thersf Is no vacancy just nov. Would
not SONG other place sult,ypu2n
s sNhy-y-y," answered the apple
headed man, II wouldn't much care
il took situation in one Of the
departments. / wouldn't much
mind being q Comptroller, auditor,
cr.serletling.r F
MY dear sir, I'm sorry, yery sor-
ny indeed, but it happens, unfortu-
-nateiy, that all these situations are at
resent-tilled. Nonld. you not take
something eIses" vrT'"
AlY friend stroked his chin. and
stsped struggling 10 bring,down the
soafings-of his high ambition to the
Present crisis At length he answer
Whyy-y, yes; don't care If I get
n good coliectorship, or Inspector
ship, or Surveyorship, or Navy
= Agency, or any. thing Of that Sort
-. Reaiiya my good SIR" said the
Secretary. - regret exceedingly tLat
not only all these places, but every
other place of consequence inthe
tioyerninenE is nc present OCCUPIED.
Fray, sir, think Of something else. u
lie then, after SOME hesitation.
aslsed for clerkghin, and finally the
pace or messenger 10 one.of tie pub.
Ili otltces.,. Eindingap vacancy here,
ne seemed in vast perpIexitY, and
looked all around the room, Using
his eye at length offtne, and rneasur.
rfpe, uly height from head to'fuot. at
last putting on one OF the drollest
looks that ever adorned the face of
yaaii ,lhaEaid1- a49i Ut .-f
=. iTSton, yIlsand J seem to be. built
Pretty MACH aii ike; haven't you sons
CID clothes -oa- can srarc|. . :
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-04-09

Anthony Trollope does all his lit
erary work between the hours Of 5
and 8. a. III. He can write as much
in that time az q man wants to read
in the remainder Of the day.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-04-09

The Buffalo man, who sent pair
of boots toGeneral Grant, displays in
his shop windows sign bearing
his name as "Boot-maker to his Ex-
ceIlcncy U. S. Grant"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-04-09

A case Of domestic scandal was
under discussion at q tea table. well,
let us think the best of her we can,"
sad an elderly spinster. Yes"
said enother, "and say the WORST
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-04-09

A one-legged organ grinder ran
away with O school girl belonging in
Patterson, n. J., and got married
recently, in New York. The girls
parents were mad, but the sight of n
1000 government bond and a gold
watch worth 5000, and the assurance
Of their son-in-iaw's owning house
and lot in Chicago, begot a general
amnesty. -s
Two gentlemen, of opposite poll
tics, meeting, one inquired the adj
dress Of some political celebrity,
when the other indignantly answer
ed
Il am proud to say, sir, that I am
wholly ignorant of it,
20! you. are proud of your icno-
rance, ell, STRIP H..
| II. Yes, I am replied the belligerent
gentleman, 'and what then, STRIP
'Oi nothing, sir, nothing; only
| you have q great deal to be proud Of.
that's al. rT'arFs 800
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28
Mos. wenderfuiIy Di.eovered.

At Sank Rapids, Minnesota, some
quarrymen found imbedded in the solid
granite rock the remains of human be-
ing of gigantic stature. About seven
feet below the serface of the ground,
and about three feet and half beneath
the upper stratum of rock, the remains
were found imbedded in the sand, which
had evidently been placed in the quad
rangular grave which had been dug out
of the solid rock to receive the remains
of the antideluvian giant. The grave
was twelve feet in length, four feet wide.
and about three feet in depth, and is to-
day at two feet below the present level
of the river. The remains are complete
ly petrified, and are of gigantic dimeD-
sions. The head is massive, measures
thirty-one and one half inches in cir
cumferenc, but low in the asfrontis, and
very fiat ON top. The Femur measures
twenty-six and quarter inches, and the
Fibula twenty-five and half, while
the body is equally long in proportion.
From the crown of the head to the sole
of the foot, the length is ten feet nine
and half inches. The measure around
the chest is fifty-nine and half inches.
The giant must have weighed at least
900 pounds when covered with reason
able amount of flesh. The petrified re-
mains, and there is nothing left but the
naked bones, now weigh 304i pounds
he thumb aud fingers of the left hand,
and the left foot from the ankle to the
toes are gone; but all the other parts are
perfect. Over the sepulchre Of the un-
known dead was placed large fat lime
stone rock that remained perfectly
from the surrounding granite
rock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28
The Cheapest Farmin Bel
mont C0untyf0r Sale.

'!NTH UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
his Farm in Richland Township, Belmont
County, Ohio. smiles Southeast of ST. Clairsville,
ii miles from Wheeling, miles from Belaire,
on the Central Ohio r. R., miles from Neffs
Siding and 2 miles East of Glencoe, contain
ing 40 "A cres of very Rich Limestone Land,
mostly in grass, and is in a high state of culti-
yation for farming purposes. The said farm has
about 10 Acres under fence, the fields well
ranged and plenty of water in every field ;-75.
Acres fthe very best timber; the timber would
pay for the land in Cross Ties. as the farthest
point is mile from the r. r. One foot vein of
coal underlying the premises of the best quality.
viii sell the coal separate, or will sch the land
and reserve the COAL or will sell both together
The improvements consists atwo-story Frame
House, with seven rooms and kitchen, with
cellar under lrt; also, all necessary improve
ments about the house, One Large Barn and
Stable, Wagon Shet aud Grain Houses; an ex-
ceilent Apple orchard of 100 Trees OF grated
fruit, and plenty of other fruit. such Cherries
Plums, Peaches and Pears of the best varieties.
For further particulars or information. rela-
tive TO the price and terms, call on the subscri-
Der on the farm, or address me, by letter at
Shields T. o., Belmont County, Ohio.
Dec. 3l-3ml - WILLIAM HARVEY.
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2eal estate for Sale.
Fine Rural Residence for Sale.

. OFFER MY RESIDENCE, ADJOINING the
/ Town Of 81. Clairsville, for sale. / have len
acres OF land on which there are TWO and a half
acres of Concord. Ives Seeding. Iona, and other
choice varieties oi Grapes; young Peach Or
ciiard containing 100 trees; large variety of
bearing Peach, Fear. Plum, and Apple trees;
Biackberries, Raspberrles, Gooseberries and
Currants. line assortment of Evergreens Rose
bushes &C.; "A pasture lot for COW and hogs, and
about three acres of work land.
The, e,HUuse good cottage, with I'VE rooms, q
kitchen, pantry, store-room and porch on
ground door, and Two large rooms above. The
cellar is one OF the best in the county. There is
also Il good wash house, cOrncrib, a large stable
and other out t-buildings. ~, q b = = rlrt
This is very desirable property, and of a
kind that is seldom offered for sale.
For price Sc, call ON or address,
c. l.. POORMAN,
ST. Clairsyilie, Ohio.
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RATES OF ADvaRq qIsINo.
Gfmperanft.
Whisky VS.. Brains.

Judge Bay. the temperance lecturer.
in one of his efforts, got off the follow
ing hard hit at moderate drinkers.p B.
"All those who in youth acquire a
habit of drinking whisky, at forty years
of age will be total abstainers or drunk
ards. No one can use whisky for years
with moderation. III there is person
in the audience whose experience dis
putes this, let him make, it known. I
will account for it, or acknowledge that
| am mistaken , i.5Ai eniDEs4 2 = q iu
A tall, large man arose, and. folding
his arms across his breast, said: = 80
Il offer myself as one whose own ex-
perience contradicts your statement"
'Are you moderate drinker?n asked
the Judge. 81 ,."uru yrsy i'iia ad 1slB
''How long have you drank in moder-
ation?'' -.@--- ''-i- --1-
Forty years. -sf5t3ai o. st.9a
"And were you never intoxicated9''
Never .r. -.5ee. isT,-r..s .,.s.
"Wel1," remarked the Judge. scam
ming bis subject closely from head to
foot. "yours is q singular case: yet I
think it easily accounted for lam re-
minded by it Of little story: A eolored
man, with loaf of bread and a bottle of
whisky, sat down to dine on the bank
Of q clear stream. In breaking the bread
he dropped some of the ern nlhs into the
water. These were eagerly ssized, aud
eaten by the, fish. That .circumstance
to the negro the idea' Of Dip
ping the bread into the wbisky and
feeding it to them. He tried tell
worked well. Some of the fish ate OF it,
became drunk, and .foated hefplessIy on
the surface. In this way. fieS easily
caught a large number. Bot in 1itils
stream was large fish, veryluplikei the
rest 1t partook freely. of the bread and
whisky, with no perceptible effect 1T
was shy of every effort Of the negro 10
takeit. He resolved to haxeeit at all
that he might iearn-its name
and nature. He procured a net, and
after much effort caught 'ft. lcaFfieddtato
4 colored neighbot, andsasksd his 0lsiur
on in the matter The other, surveyed
ne wonderd moment. and then said
'Sambo, I understands dis case. Dis
ish is mullet-head;s it amt gott amy
orain." "In other words, o. added the
Judge, "alchohol affects only the brains,
md, of course those having none may
irink without injury" '-i''- A-l'i iii-is'ii
The storm of laughter which followed
lrove the moderate drinker" suddenly
rom the house.-Southern Son. -.
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Report Of the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue.


In this importantreport.i il will be seen
that in the fiscal year ending June 80,
1868, the sum of one hundred and ninety
one million dollars was collected from
Internal Revenue, the expenses OF col
Letting which was five per cent. The
heavy items on this account are the tax
es paid on the indulgence of popular az
petite. The amount received, for in
stance, from the tax Oh chewing and
smoking tobacco was, in round plumbers,
fifteen million dollars. Add to this the
cost of production and dealers profits,
which is estimated to he five times more
than the revenue tax. amounting to
seventy five millien dollars. AL the
railroads paid together less than seven
millions, the insurance companies less
than two millions, and the telegraph and
express companies not million between
them, so that chewing and smoking to-
bacco-our small vices, as they are cali
ed, are really bigger things in the
Commissioners report than all the ralt-
roads, telegraphs or express and insnr-
ance companies in the United states Ia
ken together. The number OF cigars
taken was six hundred millions Ii Is
calculated as many more are used
through smuggling, making grand total
yearly expenditure in the United States
of One Hundred and Fifty Million Doll
lars for Tobacco Alone. b.
Will not some Philanthropist discover
some remedy for this enormous and use
lr ss waste of money? Only think of it,
One Hundred and Fifty Million Dollars
au nually thrown away This would
soon liquidate our national debt. The
question recurs, where will an Antidote
be found for this greatest of evils.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28
Farm flr SalR.

I OFFER FOR SAFE MY FARM, situat,. in
l. Richland Township. Belmont County Ohio,
about miles South of st. Clairsville miles
from the National Road and 2 miles from tile
c. o. r r., containing Il3 Acres more or less
This farm is of rich Soil, wen adapted to grain
or grass is well watered and under good state
OF cultivation. There are two orchards on ill.,
one in good bearing condition. the other Just
beginning to bear. both of excellent quality OF
fruit. There is square log house II story high
stable and grain mouse 40 by Is feet IL story
high, with cellar under it.. Mills and School
House conv nvenient GAf.i tffF EsHifift
Forfurther inflammation apply to othes1bscrib-
er on the premises, or by mall at st. ClairsvilIe
o. - ALEXANDER R-CUNNINGHAM =
December lists
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Farm for Sale.

HE UNDERSIGNED offers to sell his farm.
situated IN smith Township, Belmont Co.,
o., one mile Southwest OF Lewis Mills on C. o.
K. K, ami Two miles East of Belmont
SAID farm contains One Hundred and Fifty
three acres OF choice land, about Is acres of
which is well timbered, the balance under a
high state OF cultivation.
There is on the prem ses a two story-frame
house of five rooms, with kitchen and wash
house attached. excellent well at the house, and
good spring but short distance from it.
There Is also good barn. corn crib, and wagon
house, plenty of stabling,& g..
Ihere are two Apple Orchards. and quite a
number of Peach, Plum and Cherry trees The
society Is good, Church and school House with
in 4 mile of the premises, and altogether it is
a most desirable rural home. i-.iS
Consult the undersigned on the premises or
address at La Mira Ohio. -. ~
Oct22-tf f. Fl SNYDFR
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Farm for Sale.

/ WILL SELL AT PRIVATE SALE. one of
4 the best ia ms in Pease Township. bein. mart
OF section z. Range 2, and Townships, known
as the hirkwoud property, joining the town of
klrkwood and on the West bank of the Ohio
RlVer, directly opposite the City of Wheeling-
IL contains about ONE HUNDRED A NDFIFTY
ACRES, IL can be divided into three small
farms, and will be sold in that way if desired .
Also, about 80 acres OF Coal land
Also, q or Coal Lots near West Wheeling
2 Also, Lot No. II, both coal and surface
Also. about one hundred and thirty town lots
IN the Town of Kirkwood
III said land and town lots not sold by the LIST
day of March, will offer them at the front
door OF the Court House on that day. at public
auction: sale to continue from day to day until
al snail De ofered. will receive private bids
until the lvth day of February next, for all said
property, HENRY WEST, Admir-
of Joseph Kirkwood, decd.
st. Clairsville, Jan. 81, 1850.
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Farm for Sale

t'HE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale his farm
Il i'll Goshen Township, BelInort County, o.,
Two miles North OF Burton's Station, on the
Central Ohio r. R., u miles south of the Ma
tional Road, 2l2 miles Southwest OF Morristown
and five miles Northeast of GAINESVILLE con-
tanning 200 acres of very rich aIluvial soil
mostly in grass. About 10 acres of which is
choice bottom land and the balance well adapt
ed TO grazing and agriculture. Fine springs of
never-failing water in every field. Two Orch
ards of choice fruit five veins of Coal underly-
ing the principal part of the farm, with a good
dwelling house, anever-failing spring and stone
sprOg-house within three rods of the kitche1
door, together with all necessary out buildings
such as barns, stables &c. ffftt ,EFlFF7T'
This is one of the best stock farms in the
County, and large proportion.ofit il we'll adapt
ed for The growing of vines.
will sell the farm on reasonable terms
For further particulars, call on the undersign-
ed, residing on the premises, or address me- at
Morristown. [ja16l JAMES TALLMAN
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Uncle Btfly,s speech.

When l was a drunkard, I,could new
er get my barn more than half full. The
first year after I signed the pledge, !
filled my barn, and had two stacks; this
year FILLED my barn, and have four
stacks. When I was drunkard, / own
ed only one poor old cow, and think
she must have been ashamed Of me, for
she was red in the face; now / own five
good cows, and own three as good
horses as ever looked through a collar
When / was a drunkard, trudged from
place to place on foot; now / can ride in
a carriage of my own. When / was
was three hundred dollars
in debt; since I signed the total absti-
nance pledge, have paid that debt, and
have purchased two hundred acres of
wild land, and / have the deed in my
two of my sons, who are tee
are living on that lot. When
was a drunkard, / used to swear; have
ceased to be profane. The last years Of
my drunkenness my doctors bill amount
ed to thirty dollars; sineed I signed the
pledge, have not been called upon to
txpend a red cent for medicine. / am
not poet but have put my farewell TO
rum into verse: -i'i',i K ~ =
Farewell, drunks, so nigh and handy;
Farewell, rum and gin and brandy;
Farewell, empty pots and kettles;
Farewell, Cupboard without "vittals;"
Farewell, rooms free to all weathers;;
Farewell, beds which have no feathers;
Farewell, floors that need a swab-file;
Farewell, yards that have 10 wood-pile;
Farewell, faded vest and breeches;
Farewell, coats more holes than
Farewell, hats that have no rims on;
Farewell, faces red as crimson; I
Farewell, tubs that have no bacon;
Farewell. ways that I've forsaken;
Farewell, broken chairs and tables;
Farewell, dwellings worse than stables;
Farewell, oaths that l cave spoken;
Farewell, vows that have broken;
Farewell, landlords and bar-tenders;
Farewell, all blue-devil senders.
Temperance Advocate. tl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28
A Coed Rule.

A certain man, who is very rich now
Was very poor when he was boy
When asked how he got his riches he
said: My father taught me never to
play until my work was finished and
never to spend my money until / had
earned it. If had but an hours work
in day, must do that the frst thing
and in an hour. And after this l was
allowed to play, and then could play
with much more pleasure than If had
the thought of an unfinished task before
my mind. l early formed the habit Of
doing everything in time, and soon 1t
became easy to do so. 1t is to this that
| owe my prosperity"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28
Sale of Land and Town
Lots.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF THE
Court of Common Pleas of Belmont County,
Ohio. Will offer for sale at public auction, on
the premises. IN and near the town Of Flushing,
in said County, on ~ 49,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 50,als69.
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ and T., NJ,
the following described real estate:
Lots Numbered 2o and 2 IN the Town of Flush
ing; .lso, 4 lot containing four acres adjoining
said town of Flushing and also, a tract of land
containing nine acres more or less, adjoining
The four acre lot Which was the property OF
Daniel HUFF, decd. and a more particular des-
cription OF which is contained in the order of
Court.
Terms of Sale: 0he-thifd cash, the remainder
IN TWO equal annual payments, with interest.
Dec y, 1865 SAMUEL BRANSON.
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EXGCltOr'S SalR..

by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF PROBATE
~ Court of Belmont County, Ohio. will offer
Tor saisaf public auction. on the premises in
Pease township in said County, on
ta FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1862
between the hours of 10 A. NJ and p NJ, the fol-
lowing described real estate which was the pro-
perty of Benjamin Anderson, decd being in
Section 3o, Township3 Range2; the first parcel
lying on the West side of the turnpike road from
Bridg port tn Cadiz, and containing acres2
roods and perches: the second tract adjoining
the nrst on the East side of said road and con-
tanning acres and perches, as surveyed and
plated by Thomas Mitchell. Jan. Ist' Is69 10
winch reference is made for particular descrip-
tion of the boundaries.
JOSEPH Fl. ANDERSON. Exr.
Jan1-iw of Benjamin Anderson decd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28

THE MORTAL ALMIND.-Daniel Webster
penned the following beautiful senti-
ment:
"If we work upon marble, it will per-
ish; if upon brass. time will efface; II we
rear temples they will erumble into dust;
but if we work upon our immortal minds
If We imbue them with principles,
with the just fear of God and love of our
fellow men-we engrave on those tad
lets something which brighten for all
eternity. lt-
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REMOVFD.

= 1 ISS PRISCILLA Z. ALEXANDER. would
III infrom her old customers and the pubic
generally, that she has removed her MlllsEN-
ERY STORE, to the room formerly occupied by
Mr.. Bickham, in Campbell'S Room on the cor
ner and West end of New Block where she will
keep a full supply of MILLENERY GOODS,
and ready made BONNETS, al
ways on hand at reduced prices.
an2-lS6S
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28

God renders earth desolate TO induce
YOU to seek better country. he strikes
away every human prop, and puts fall
ure and vexation into every worldly
scheme, that you may turn from your
idols unto Him. s.-.,r.r -. f..i
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28

Rockville, Conn, is becoming noted
for her silk factories. One wollen mill
mas recently changed to silk, and tive
manufacture.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28

Pennsylvania has a criminal and pau
Der population of 2i,004-nine tei,ths
from intemperanee-main at a
cost of s., ,256, ,9i0. .66.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-01-28
RE\IDNED

3 iSS NANCY b. FAIRS. would inform her
Il old customers and The pubic generally, and
ladies particularly that she has removed I'd the
room formerly occupied by Watson & Gressn
ger, West OF the ST. Clair Hotel, where she will
keep full supply of MILLE.NERH, FANCY
GOODS, and TRAININGS fresh from the East
each season. to which she invites the attention
If buyers Thankful for past favors she would
invite those wanting HATS or B0NNETS
MADE or TRIMMED, to call where they may
be expeditiousiy and neatly supplied
mario 1865. ~