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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08
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Gen. Sickles has declined the mission
to Mexico.
Secretary Boutwell, has given official
notice that interests coupons payable on
the first of May next will now be paid
on presentation at the proper offices,
upon a rebate of interest at the rate OF
six per cent. per annum.
| The Finance Committee finally agreed
to extend the time two months for tax
ing whisky out of bond, or to the 29th
of next June, and SO report this after
noon. The House will probably agree
to this position when the bill reaches
them.
The idea of requiring the National
Banks to substitute four per cent. bonds
for the present ones as guaranty for
their circulation makes friends in both
Houses. 1t may not pass at this session,
but it bids fair to become a very promi-
nent measure at the next.
1t is whispered about in certain con-
fidential circles that Senator Sprague
coutemplates the purshase of the old
National Intef1igencer, now completely
run to seed, and that he intends TO give
it new lease of life in engineering
new political movement, in the indie
pendent track, in behalf of ChiefJustice
Chase for the succession.
The National Labor Union having
lost Sam1 Cary from Congress, is now
figuring to capture Senator Sprague for
its champion, and begins the game by
having his recent speeches printed in
the Intehigencer and other Democratic
papers at advertising rates. This fact
is probably at the bottom of the preya-
lent rumor that Sprague talks of buying
the Intelligencer.
The story published i'm a New York
paper to the effect that the Secretary of
Slate contemplates an early resignation
is,entirely unfounded. The Secretary of
State has not only perfected lease of
the residence lately occupied by Senator
Morgan, but also has Offered his own
residence in New York for sale. The
Secretary is now engaged in arranging
his business, with view to taking upl
the mass of applications for office in his
department.
The Cuban Question has been q good |
deal discussed at the State Department. |
within the last few days. Secretary
Fish is very cautious in his policy, and |
to all arguments in favor of recognition |
of the reyolutionists in the island, he |
answers that the time for doing 80 has
not Yet arrived. When further pressed
he says that hasty recognition would
our relations with England,
by which he seems to mean that it
would make a settlement of the Ala
bama claims more difficult The Banks
resolution of sympathy may pass the
House, but it is not likely to get through
the Senate at this session, though the
ENJOYS of the insurgents are pressing it
quite vigorously.
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Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that petition has
~ been nled with the Commissioners OF Bel
mont County, Ohio, asking an order extending
the corporate authority Of the Incorporated
Village Of Martins Ferry, over the foflowing
described territory, to wit:
BEGINNING for the same at the Southwest
corner Of lot No. in David Coss's addition to
Martinsville, then with Southeast line of said
lot through lot No. 8 in said addition: thence
with the same bearings through the lands of
Joel Wood to the Southwest corner Of lot No. q
IN Samuel Sharpless' addition; thence with the
S0utneast Line Of said lot No. TO the Southeast
corner OF said lot 70 pam street, Said street
occupies all Of lot No. g in Coss's addition be-
tanglAg TO Samuel Sharpless, which is los feet
s94l5 feet by go wide,
> Your petitioners here name William III. Orr
as their agent to attend to the mafters con-
nected with this their petition. 70
Which petition will De for hearing at the Of
nee of the Commissioners of Belmont County.
at st. Clairsvile, Ohio, on the 10th day of June
lst9. plat and more particular description OF
said territory Is filed with the petition
WILLIAM II. ORR.
March ll-ow Agent for petitioners
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

The total receipts for the week vera i an5, cat
tie. 3,7l3 sheep and lambs. and s,sCs hogs. = =
I BEEy CATfLE.-The offerings To-day were
quite large for this seeson OF the year amount
ing to about ,l40 head, the balahce OF the arri-
The msytlet opened this morning very dull at
to Soc 100 81 Ra apsa sstboat any S% 'snie ne
nation throughout the day, and Closed With
some $50 head left I'm ssld, " 7e' -"
We quote old COWS and scalswsss at u, ,sos5. 90;
ordinary thin steers. oxen an cows at 100:
fair quality Of beeves S.oo@800; and the very
price being about $3.50 gross.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

Gen. Sickles has declined the mission
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08
The State Of Ohio Belment
County Court of Com. Pleas.
> Petition for Divorce,

1ArTiFt q. Frankhn1
VS.. Petition for Divorce.
TNHE said VIM. B. franklin, will take notice
that said Harriet H. franklin filed her
petition In said Court, on the I'D day OF March.
1853. charging him with adultry with one r. Nj
Duerty. in the month of June, 1867, and from
trene cruelty towards her, said Harriet, and
also charging him. sela defendant, with gross
petition prays for divorce nom said defen-
dant, with proper alimony, and TOR custody 0 Z
child, Elizabeth.
petitioner will proceed to take depositions in
this case at the office of the Mayor of the CITY
OF MENDOZA, state OF Illinois, before competent
the hours OF "A. Il. and 8 p. n, with authority
to adjourn from day to day, till all such deposf,
tions shall have been taken
March 2l, ls69-aw
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1fw Adrertisemfuts.
United States Taxes,

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
~ concern, that the lists, valuations, and
enumerations made by the Assistant Assessors
of the 10th Collection District of Ohio, consist
ing oil the counties of Belmont, Guernsey, Har-
rison, Noble and TuScarawas, will RENAME open
for tine inspection of all concerned, for the
period of 10 days from and after the 10th day of
April, 1853, at the Asses ssor's Office Of said Dis.
trict, in New Philadel phia, at which time and
place appeals will be received and determined
relative to any erroneous or excessive vaiua-
tions assessments or enumerations taken by
the Assistant Assessors in said District and
returned in the annual lists. All appeals to
said Assessor as aforesaid shall be made in
writing and shall specify the particular cause,
matter or thing respecting which a decision is
requested, and shall, moreover, state the ground
or principle of error complained Of
JNO. SARGENT,
apS-2w Assessor 10th Dis, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

WITH heartfelt sincerity we commend the
Living to all who in any capacity write fol
spapers:-
BOIL IT DOWN
whatever you have to say, my friend,
Whether witty, or grave, or gay,
Condense as much as ever you can,
And say in the readiest way;
And whether you write OF rural anairs,
Or particular things in town,
Just take q word Of friendly advice 9~
Boil it Town.
For IL you 90 spluttering over page
When q couple of lines would do,
Your butter is spread so much, You see,
That the bread looks plainly through.
So when you have a story 70 tell,
And would like little renown, ;t
To make quite sure ofyour wish, my nfend-
Boil it down.
When writing an article for the press,
Whether prose or verse, just try
To utter your thoughts in the fewest words
And let them be crisp and dry,
And when il is finished, and you suppose
1t is done exactly brown,
Just look IT over again, and then
Boil IL down.
For editors do not like TO print
An article lazily long,
AND the general reader does not care
For couple ofyards of song. ..-
So gather your wits in the snoallest space
II you'd win the authors crown,
And every time you write. my friend,
Boil Il down.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

FRU1r.-Ths fruit in this neighborhood seems
to be uninjured, and the earlier varieties are
beginning to show signs Of blooming. Thecold
weather of April retarded the bloom, but was
not severe enough to hurt the buds.
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In Morgan County. two men named Yanaway
and Fry, the former Democrat and the latter
Republican, Were committed to jail for selling
liquor. Yanaway sold to a white man and Fry
to a negro. and the former in a communication
to the Democratic paper crows over Fry because
the "nigger had gone back on him. and de-
clares that Fry would hereafter 60 back on the
-"nigger." Yanaway being a Democrat felt
proud that he was committed on the com rlaint OF
q white man, but having been committed until
costs were paid or secured. he had to remain in
Jail until he found bail. In his extremity he
was compelled 10 ask E.P. Brown. the blacklist
negro in the country, to go his bail, and within
q week of tile time he wrote his article pitching
into "ssn1bo,e he was seen arm-in-arm with
him going to the Clerks Ofice to sign the bond
When O Democrat vents to borrow money or
obtain favor. he don't stop to inquire much
about the relative proportions Of white and
black blood coursing 10 the veins ofhis endorser
or neighbor, but when he goes to the polls
whew: the "nigger" smells tssTibly. ., ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

DR. J. w. FISHER, DENTIST, ST. Clairs-
~ pille, Ohio.
PRIcEs-Fun sets Vulcanite Teeth, $50; halt
set Vulcanite Teeth, SIS; full sets gold, $50 to
Sll0. Terms cash.
4G once hours from to II O'Clock A. NJ and
from to 5PM.
ONCE Up Stairs in Collins building over
Hoffner's Clothing Store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

ENTKRPRIsk-Therea are two daily newspaper,
published in the city Of Wheeling, both well
sustained, and neither of them have single
line in their issue Of Tuesday in relation 20 the
elections held in Ohio and connecticut on
MnndaY
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

DURING an alteration at New. Athens, oh:e,
, on the evening OF the sctn nltimo, James Mall
com stabbed 3. ii. Mccall, wounding MIN IN
=. different parts OF the body. This knife pene-
trated the right lung infiicting wound which,
: 1t is feared, may prove fatal. Malcom vas arr
rested and committed 10 the Harrison County
Jail but as we are Informed, gave bond for his
appearanee at Court and is now at liberty. As
: the matter will undergo legal iHsestigation
we refrain from making any statement OF the
particulars concerning this deplorable affair."
At last accounts Mr.. Mccall was still living.
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PROSPECTUS For 1869.

The Flag of The West is the cheapest paper
published in the United States 1t is a hand
some quarto sheet, each number of which con-
prising-fun, humor, manners and customs OF
different countries, biographical sketches OF
eminent men, arts and sciences, answers to cor
respondents, poety, useful recipes. comic en-
cravings, &C. Also articles on hunting and
trapping, by an old hunter, showing how to
hunt and trap all kinds of animals from squir-
rel to a bear, how to cure the skins, build traps
and boats, and other Information equally useful
and interesting to the hunter and farmer.
We will also make special feature of expos
ing the various swindles and humbugs of the
day. If you wish to know how "countrymen"
and farmers are swindled by sharpers in large
cities, how lotteries and gift enterprises are
managed how the unwary are victfmized by
arp iopn hsar ha for No
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

LOOK OUT for the Gazette Rooster over Rich
land Township Who cares for the loss OF .
Governor and two oCongressmen in Connecticut,
50 the Democracy carries Richland Township I?
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Or 1913 aeso 50 bscribers in tenidays. We think
this will compare favorably with any other pa
per in the West. ~ f--
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One copy one year so cts; five copies $500; ten
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We want every boy and girl who reads this adj
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by two br three hours work. Specimen copies
mailed free. n~F TF
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ments of an immoral character will be publish
ed. For terms, d., address as below -i ,rt'
THE FLAG OBJ THE w EST
For one year and either of above splendid! en-
cravings sent to any address for only 50 cents,
Address, ~.
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FLAG OFTHE WEST.

Advertised humbugs of every class and char
acter will be exposed as soon as they make their
appearance, all about that two dollar sewing
machine, /" dollar music box" the celebrated
.'butter POWDER "oroide" watches, and hun
dreds of other schemes by which INSCRIPTIONS
persons are making O dishonest living, by swim
ding the public.
Besides the general features to which we have
above alluded, we have added special features
of particular value and excellence, and are now
maturing arrangements for others, which will
make the Flag Of the West
The Best Family Paper in America.
In which every member will find something to
interest, instruct. and amuse.
an Elegant Premium to EUeTy Subscriber
To every one sending us so cents, (the regular
price, before the first of May. we will send the
Flag Of the West, for one year, and a splendid
parlor engraving, 'The Voyage of Life" I9x26
inches from a painting by Eliot. This engrav-
ing could not be purchased at retail for less than
sl.5o. Having bought the plate we will send
copy to every new subscriber. If preferred. we
will send in Its place an elegant portrait of Pres
ident Grant, 2xl8 inches which retails at 81 90.
The following list of the number of subscrip-
tons received In the last ten days, testifes that
our Hberality in giving a handsome premium
to every subscriber. is fully appreciated:
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AsW Advertisements.
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given. that application will
In be made to the County Commissioners at
their next meeting, to have that portion of the
Old County Road leading from Jacob Gosset's 10
Belmont, that lays between the road leading
from the Western to Lewis Mill, and the one
running from Louisville to George Gardner's
vacated. Said portion commences at George
Linder's East line. and runs through Charles g.
Grifiith's farm and Hezekiah Mallones's farm.
April 8, Sw
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N Office.

N OtlcG.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersign-
IN ed. on the 18th day of March. 1869, was by
the Probate Court OF Belmont County, Ohio, ap-
pointed assignee of the estate and effects of
Hugh NJ Shipman- Creditors are required to
present their claims against said Shipman duly
authenticated, to me for allowance or rejection,
within six months from this date. and all per-
sons indebted to said Shipman are required to
make immediate payment to me.
Said Assignee, will also by order of said Pro-
bate Court, sell AZ private sale the estate and
effects of said Shipman at the store room of
said Shipman in New Castle, Belmont County,
Ohio, from this date until further notice.
- . LEE EVANS,
Assignee of Hugh NJ. Shipman.
April g. 1S59-4w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

MKLAScHoLr DEATH--Early Thursday
morning tbs citizens Of cur neighboring town
Bridgeport, were thrown into an excitement
over the report that Mrs, porcas Crooks had
committed suicide by hanging.
The facts of the sad affair are as follows, The
deceased has for long time been sick; though
not so much as to preclude her going about at
times, but for the past three or four weeks she
hadlnot been out OF herroom bot very little, and
it was noticed by her friends that her mind was
growing weaker and weaker all the time; her
words and actions were such as to cause those
around her to be alarmed. ,-.-. ... f--., ~,
The evening before her death, her husband
took her from their boarding house in Martins.
Vile to Bridgeport. where they have adaughter
living. Mr.. Crooks arose .sarly next morning
In order TO take the early train back 10 Martins
vile, iesying Mrs. Crooks asleep. A few min.
utes afterwards Mrs. Clark 1.-THE daughter. } went
to the room TO cali hes aSpther and found her
dead. She had taken . marrow "trip or muslin
fastened enc end to the bed raiftyiny ths other
about her neck and kneeling down was
strapgled to death. She was in this position
when found. I'D! iriaq vGan .+.sd EaG hs,r.
The deceased was afty-si;pe years OF age, and
had been member Of the DATED Rrsshyterian
Church for forty yeary.NW Wheeling fptelligen-
Ger of Tuesday.
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FROM HON. JAMES THOMPSON,
FROM REV. JOSEPH n. KKNsARp,np.

Faster Of the Tenth Baptist Churet. PtilaAS2AlA
DR. JAeKseS-DxAR 9rR:-l have bees fSsSsssxD
reqxessed 70 eonsset ps sslA reesss<nSsesas n
sTsreN kisds S nsdieinss Su rssar isrs ks pvssssss
az oI o. nay apPrspsIas sphers, Aa'e at de-
"'sed bsk wita clear proof perSsss isisssss ss&
garassary in my ssys JsEsly, | tss sssSh.sa u ~.
H'esan6s Guaas RSsters, Sspars }br ssss JSsa ~
sxH debility Of The system and especially for Irsr
G.pi.ls eGsp.1 .,saa hT:... nd Nd, rs'-.s,: A.:
IzI; bsx ss>auy ~ u SssSf .s< Z ~
Dc ,ey bes<Sesalm 3. tAsss ssAs sss1s-
'rs~ H< sssss ssssse rssrs. sery rsSssyszy.
H. EkNkxR0,
EieAek, hssss Cssess sEsse
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Lands in VIRGINIA for Sale,

YARNS ranging in size, from IS to 8, 600 Acres.
E with good improvements; are selling at
for double in II months. I bought since the
war at "a per acre, and have been offered $20.-
There is no better climate, purer water or
healthier country. Lands are good, have
raised IS bushels Of wheat to the acre For fur
ther Information, address "t
REV. THOMAS w. GREER,
apS-3t Christiansyille Va.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

SEE advertisements Of our st. Clairsville Mer.
chants, they have all been opening large stocks
,t goods and are prepared to sell as low rs any
merchants in the State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

ANOTHER GOOD JoKE.-Two weeks ago we re-
lated little incident that took place in the
Court of Common Pleas: A juror went to sleep
during the trial pfa case and the Judge, in a
jocular way, directed certain perties who were
talking not to talk SO loud or they would dis
turb the juror before his nap was out. Since
then that juror has had satisfaction in another
little incident hatoccurred in Court last week.
, One Of our bestattorneys had with great care
: and labor prepared . very fine argument, on a
motion to discharge party indicted for embez-
: element. TheCourt concluded to hear the ar
; gument. and the Attorney proceeded in an able
and interesting manner, and soon had the
{ closest attention of the members of the bar and
all the spectators present; but just at the time
when he arrived at the interesting part Of his
sargument and had secured the undivided atten-
ttion of everybody else, he discovered that the
Court was sound asleep. BE stopped, cleared
LIN throat. walked to the Judges stand and
rzftied atumbler against the water-pitcber and
finally succeeded in getting the attention of
the Court He again walked back 10 where
his brief and authorities were, and commenced
,his srgumenf. leaking Mt his brief and books as
ihe talked. until . member OF the bar pulled his
coat when he looked up end discovered the
bench was empty, the Judge having retired by
the back door. When the Judge xeappeared the
Attorney complained OF hoassuess and indis-
position and asded the Court to adjourn until
next morning. Such is q Court of Iastiee in a
Democratic District.
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M a r r ED d.

MISUNDERSTANDING the residence of
. the brides father near Bellaire, April LIST, by
Rev. h d. Carlton, Mr.. George a. Reynolds
tin. ---l7I
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

PROBATE BUsINEss.-During the month OF
March. C. w. Carroll. Probate Judge, issued
marriage licenses, probated wills, and sppoint-
ed guardians and administrators.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

HARRISON EszEP, OF Louisville, has been ap-
pointed gate-keeper at the dollhouse. west Of
St. Clairsville, on the National Road. Mr.. Her
bert Irving. the old gate-keeper. has removed
Guernsey County.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08
Farm for Sale or Rent.

THE FARM near Hurrs Station. containing
i Ie4 ceres, nov occupied by !. =, Beckett,
belonging 70 John n; denLn, win be ssld. upon
from and after the lst day Of April.
For terms inquire OF ST. CLAIR KELLY, st.
Clairsville, Ohio. Tma25-tI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

WHEAT.-Reports from ali parts OF the county
are to the same effect: The Wheat crop looks
better than it has for q number Of years, at this
season. There was more sown last fall than
usual
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80 H. Q,
Bridgeport, O., March o 1863.

The undersigned having purchased the entire
interest OF T. D. Arkle, Is alone authorized to
tinue the business at the old stand Rhodes
Block, where / will be pleased to see my old
customers and as many new ones as may hayor
mewith call. .fcl ifua +iiJ 10 II. @, GREER
March Is, IS6g-3w t.,,y.tr,.,i, ,.f.iTI T''l.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-08

THERE was less moving in st. Clairsville this
year than usual, and it was very fortunate, for
the first day Of April was one Of the most disa-
greeable days we have had this Spring.
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Prohate Conr1

Probate Court. 9i'
\ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN that the follow
~ ing named Executors Administrators, and
Guardians have filed in my office, at st. Clairs-
vile, Ohio, their accounts and vouchers for set
tlemept, to wit; t."I.E. .'--. is.-s N
Jesse White, Guardian of Elizabeth and Mary
Joshua Watson. Guardian of James C. sIcMil-
lam ward. I'D -fe roo
Joshua 81. Gregg, Guardian OF Victoria ",
William s. and Henrietta Gregg, wards.
Matthew Booth, Guardian of Ellen ]. r..
Booth, ward. a. ~JEat''' l-- -.r
VIM. B. Mills, Admir-. of Robert Mills, decd.
Deborah and Lindley Bundy ,Exrs. of Chalkley
Bundy, decd ~
Samuel Martin, Guardian of Thos. F. Martin
Francis simpson, Guardian of Rosannah and
William Gray, wards,
Ross dreeniield, Guardian of I. E. and Samuel
Cecil, wards. Sr,'i. i"f
Swan @. Vance, Admir- of Norris Bethel, decd
, George Coss. Guardian of John Ross Coss
Asa Garretson, Exr. Anna @. Mcclure, decd
> The first six above named will be for hear
ing and settlement on the 18th and the remain
ing six on the 30th day OF April. -
g. w! CARROLL, Probate Judge
April l-3w H lahi.9' o. lst" ii ~
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Dissolution.

II, HE nrm Of Barnes, Faupel q Co, OF Bellaire
J. Obi o, has been dissolved by Limitation lof
contract, and is succeeded by the "Relmont
Glass Works." an Incorporated company. the
principal business office Of which is at Beliaire,
Ohio and the Bo oks of said corporation are
now open for subscription to fifty shares (of
500 eRch), Of Its capital stock,
:, HEhkY FAUREt, Presidsnt.