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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-06-17
The clos, OF tho Ftnaneia1 Year.

The current financial year of the Uni
ted States will close with this MONTH
1t is already possible to estimate, with a
near approach to exactness, the entire
receipts and expenditures Of the govern
ment, as they will appear in the next
annual report ofsthe Secretary of the
Treasury. Although the accounts are
not yet made up, it is certain that the
result willbe very nearly as follows:
FROM JULY lsT, 1865, To JUNE SOrH, 1863.
Receipts from all sources.....---- $3.50 0rO OOe
Expenditures, including interest ON
surplus applicable to reduction OF =,
debt.-@------ ;5e0O,UOO
1t is interesting to look back, in this
connection, to the discussion on the
prospects of the Treasury which formed
so large part of the political debates of
last summer. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Seymour issued letter, early
in the canvass, calling ON his friends
"a to press the financial question -
and set the example by proclaimingthat
the army alone was maintained at a cost
of some $240, ,0OO, 600 per annum. They
obeyed him, and procured from Mr..
Alexander Delmar, then director of the
Bureau of Statistics in the Treasury. an
elaborate series of predictions. which
were cited and expounded by the Demo
cratic orators and press with the rever-
ent trust due only to an inspired prophet.
Mr.. Delmar figured up certain deffc en-
CIV for the year of $l34. .000,0 900. His esti-
mates must have singular appearance,
even in the eyes of his friends and him
self, now that the partisan passions
which dictated them have passed away.
The estimates for the year made by
the Special Commiss ioner of the Rev.
enue, Mr.. David A. Wells, are wonder
fully confirmed by the results. His
figures were: n
Receipts from all lsources.......-... $3.50 900
Expenditures, including Interest,". S2b 900, 900
1t is noticeable, however, that while
the Democratic papers criticised Mr..
Wells estimates as absurdly sanguine.
the actual results are still better Mr..
McCull0ch himself set the expenditures
at 1886, ,1o2. .470--neariy ten millions more
than Mr.. Wells. But the Commission
er's figures are now proved to be re-
markably accurate, with just that mar
gin Of allowance on the right side, for
unforeseen circumstances, which states
manship demands of statistics.
1t is now unoficially announced, the
Washington reporters say, that the de-
partments will ask for no deficiency bill
next year. This important result has
been gained by attention to economy i'm
administration. The expenses of this
year, given above, include the deficiency
bills for last year; and, if these hitherto
constant legacies Of wastefulness are now
stopped. the apparent expenditure for
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-06-17
The Dead Soldiers.

Chief of the Grand Army of the Repub
lie has issued an order explaining why
the graves of the rebel soldiers are moi
decorated with those of the Union sol.
diers. He says that it is from no vim
dictive emotion, but from the wish to
distinguish the feeling with which the
nation regards freedom and slavery
Republican principles and those of 8
slave-holding olligarchy. Chief Justice
Chase has also written letter in reply
! to an invitation to assist at the ceremony
of decoration in Charleston. He asks
May we not indulge the hope that ere
long we who adhered to the national
cause will be prompt also to join in com
memorating the heroism of eur coun-
trymen who fell on the other side" 1t
is pity that the career of the Chief
Justice suggests the suspicion that hi.
letters are always written with one eye
upon the White House. Certainly this
letter has the distinctisn of suggesting
a course which would put an end to the
| festival of decoration by making il
worse than meaningless
General Logan's order states the ease
truly. The graves of the Union soldiers
are decorated, not because they are dead
and were brave, but because they gave
! their lives aud their heroism to the no.
blest cause. Calhoun was undoubtedly
1 honest in his convictions. Is he there
fore to bp equally honored with Abra-
| nam Lincoln? That the rebel soldiers
were sincere and fought bravely has
never been questioned; but they spent
| their lives and their valVr for the most
| inhuman and detestable cause in history
Mr.. Chase entirely misconceives the
/ case. 1t is not heroiHIll that is honored
in the decorations of the graves, it is
humanity and justice. If he will go to
Lexington and Concord and Bunker
Hill he will find monuments to brave
men who fell in the earliest battles oi
the Revolution. Does he think tn at
they are oommemorated for their brav-
cry? No; it is for defending their coun-
try against unjust aggression. The tall
gray shaft on Bunker Hill does not
chiefly say, These were brave menu
1t says, "This was Il great cause"
Undoubtedly neral Gage was as
sure of his cati-e Pstnam or Prescott OF
Warren. Does the Chief Justice think
his name should b. carved upon the
monument? Major Pitcairn at LeXing-
ton was as brave and sincere as the
farmers upon whom he fired; shall he
too be honored by grateful America?
man to assert the auth thority of the Crown
in an English colony than for an Amer
lean citizen to attempt to overthrow the
Government and rend his country in
order to perpetuate human slavery
There may be question of the wisdom
of the festival which the Grand Army
has established, but there can be none
that General Logon's view of it is cor
Iect. 1t is intended, by refreshing the
sweet memory of the brave boys whs
who died for liberty and justice, our
I brothers whom slavery slew, to renew
the national fidelity To the eternal prin-
ciples of liberty upon which alone hu-
man society can be firmly founded. 1t
may be doubted whether the method Is
wisely chosen. There can be no doubt
that the object is as lofty as any that
the American heart can CHERISH
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the following very sensible article
we clip from the Marietta Times of last
week:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-06-17

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-06-17

Receipts from all sources ss6s, ,OoO 00l
t the public dsbt-- ,,4-. ss5,oOooO
surplus applicable to reduction of Z E'll
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

No, 50 North Market street. between Union and
the Public Square. We will sell good, honest
Homemade Shoes, and guarantee them, at the
following prices. viz:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

and then should vote to defeat that
scheme that he should be voting
to defeat the comforting authority
on the Treasurer to select the fiscal
agency, and when he failed in that,
should go to the Treasurer and ad-
wise him to select Rutter's bank and
deposit the "school fund in that
bank. 1t looks as though he was
preparing coup d'etat to have
that bank selected for that very
purpose by an edict of the Legisla-
ture. The committee were too in-
tent upon whitewashing Arnell to
to push the investigation to its
proper and legitimate end. Ar
neIl's completely in taking the
@school fund" from the custody Of
the Governor, Secretary of State
and Comptroller, and placing it in
the hands of the Treasurer that il
might the more readily be ordered
to be deposited in the Tennessee
National Bank of Memphis, is tn,
most disgraeeful incident in th,
history of Radical rule in Tennes
nessee, and it is discreditable to th,
last degree that committee of tn
Legislature should whitewash sucl
a transaction as this committee ha
done.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19


IT is reported from Washington
that one cabinet appointment has
at last leaked out 1t is stated as
having been learned from a trust
worthy source that Gen. Grant hav-
ing extended TO the Vice President
elect, Colfax, the usual courtesy of
nominating one person for cab
met appointment, he has selected
JnO. D. Defrees, of Ind. The place
to be given him is that Of Post
master General. Eight years ago,
when Mr. Lincoln, following the
time-honored precedent, gave Mr.
Hamlin this courtesy, he selected
Mr.. Welles.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

The GAINESVILLE Patriot (Radi-
cab evidently regards the Radical
party as in bad way. Speaking
of the abdication Of Brownlow, that
paper says:
Speaker Senter will come to the ex'
eeutiye Office at an opportune moment
for the present condition of our Repub'
Hcan party badly needs tone and health
Our political liver is torpid, our politica
stomach ia clogged with rSbellious bile
our political limbs are afflicted witt
seiatica, not to mention much about {
threatened complication of political dis
eases in which hasty consumption, con
fluent variola gastrites, elephanteasi5 and
yellow jaundice are strangely mixed
Gov. Senter must take the patient IL
hand and at once administer specifics
or dissolution will ensue in such q con-
fused shape as to puzzle 4 coroner
jury for a verdict as to how the colo
corpus came to his death.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

Secretary Fletcher committed the
objectionable sin ia openly de-
nouncing the usurpations Of Gov.
Brownlow, and now he is to be set
upon by the whole pack of Brown
lows followers and his influence
destroyed if possible. The Gov
ernor was the first totry his hand
at it through the obsequious sanity
Pearce, who edits the Knoxville
Whfg, but the Secretary sent him
back yelping to his kennel. Then
the valiant and knightly Brown, of
Franklin, stepped up to the string,
but he has been so effectually
squelched that there has hardly
been a greasy spot left of him.
Now Mr.. Blackman instead of de-
handing a committee to investigate
the charges he insinuates, ventilates
the matter through his paper, an
obscure publication issued from a
little village ON the East Tennessee
and Georgia Railroad. If there is
any thing iu these insinuations'
the public ought to know it. The
way these Radicals are telling
on each other will soon con
vince the people that they are a
corrupt, venal set. The country
has been startled by the extraordin-
airy amount of corruption that has
been brought to light by the inves-
LEGATION of the "school fund " fraud
the like of which has never before
disgraced the annals of Tennessee
And now upon the heels of these
startling revelations, a Radica
member of the Legislature declares
in an editorial in his newspaper
that he is credibly informed tina
there was quite an extensive misap
preparation Of valuable articles be
longing TO the State while Capt
Heydt had charge of the capitol
and insinuating that Secretary
Fletcher knows something of The
matter. Here is a chance for an
other investigating committee, ant
the Legislature should force MI
Blackman to face the music.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
THE RADICAL WAR ON SECRETARY
FLETCHER.


The Union Pilot, published at
Philadelphia, Tenn, demands that
81" the smelling committee at our
State capitol shall extend its opera
tons still further than looking into
the abduction of the "school fund. !"
In its issue of the 18th inst. that
paper says:
While the smelling committee at
our State capitol is so intently engaged
in developing the corrupt practices of
State officials, we suggest that little
scrutiny be given to the administrative
conduct Of one Capt Heydt, while Super
ihJendent OF Capitol Buildings We are
cradibly informed that there was quite
an extensive misappropriation of valua-
bic articles belonging to the State, such,
for instance, as sofas, cushioned chairs,
Brussels carpets, a0iHdOio curtains, etc =,
under the Heydt regime If this be so,
| 1t is a matter that should be looked into
at once and the guilty parties exposed.
We consider an exposition entirely prac-
1 AaShbADs ONNSAuS 44OA1 Al.C AubiAdNN bilHO
| existed between that official and Mr.
Secretary Fletcher, we have no doubt the
latter gentleman could furnish the COM
mittee nearly complete itemized cata-
logue Of the misapplied articles, as well
as the name or names Of the principal
benefciaries thereof We do not say
that Mr.. Fletcher would be able to pro-
| dUce or restore to the State any of those
purloined articles, but We insist that it
would be eminently proper to yield him
an opportunity to give publicity to this
class of State secrets, to the end that
example may be made of the offenders"
The Union Pilot is edited by Mr.
l.. NJ. Blackman, the present Rep
resentative from Monroe county in
the Legislature. Why does he
make this covert attack upon Sec
rotary Fletcher through his paper ?
for every body who reads it will at
once see that it is aimed at the Sec
rotary. He processes to have
credible information that 'there was
quite an extensive misrepresentation
of valuable articles belonging to the
State, while the capitol was under
the charge Of Capt. Heydt, and in
sinuates that Secretary Fletcher
was privy to the matter Now if
he has this information why does
he not offer resolution in the
House Of Representatives providing
for a smelling" committee to inves-
tigate the serious charges he insin-
yates against Capt. Heydt and Sec
rotary Fletcher? Why does be first
first breach the subject in an
obscure country paper in East Ten
nessee? This is surely not the way
for Representative to meet and
discharge the duty he owes
to the State. If there is any
thing in these insinuations,
why not place the matter before
the Legislature in such manner as
to have it thoroughly Investigated
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
A RADICAL PROTEST AGAINST
BR0gRLOWS USURPATION.

1t is a noteworthy fact that there
is one Radical paper in this State
that has the manly independence to
protest against Gov. Brownlow's
usurpation in the matter of award
ing certificates to Mr.. Tillman and
Mr.. Smith. Every other Radical
paper in the State has either un-
blushingly approved this outrage
of the Governor on the rights of
electors, or silently acquiesced. The
GAINESVILLE Patriot says in its issue
Of Feb. II:
Believing this to be the last time we
shall be called to infict like dose upon
our readers, we append the proclamation
of the Governor announcing the election
Of Congressman for the forty-frst Con-
gress from Tennessee Historically
speaking, this prOnunciamento is grand
affair. After Arnell got the certificate
of election over Dorsey b. Thomas,
it is no matter of surprise that
Smith and Tillman are thus arme d
and equipped. That we may not be mis-
understood, we remark that we are per-
sonally acquainted with both these gem
tlemen, like them, and were anxious that
they should beat their competitors, much
preferring them to LeftWich and Sheafe
But, as they were beaten, we reluctantly
| aequiesced, and would that the Govern or
had done so. Sheafe was an officer in
our army during the late rebellion, and
Leftwich had previously resolved GER
tifcate from Gov. Brownlow of his cleo
ton to the thirty-ainth Congress-
These facts considered, and taken in con-
nectiOn with the further fact that both
| Leltwich and Sheafe are gentlemen, we
fail to see the force of the fling at the
Ku-Klux klans, unless the insinuation
be intended that they were sup
| porting that miserable organiEa-
ton, and In turn receiving support
iherefrom. Because, if the Khan kept
| voters from the polls, who shall decide
that those detained from voting were the
supporters of Smith and Tillman. We
believe that, though many in Congress
4 VII WISH Will OuIGCll ILdb buO lGEulh
had been otherwise, they will not defeat
| the choice of the voters as expressed by
| their votes. If ever fraud, duplicity
and meanness were practised, 1t was IN
the 9th District and seeing no question
raised therein, we conclude that gross
violation of the franchise law to save
one of the Governors particular friends,
| strikes his Excellencv with less of holy
horror than when his candidates are
defeated by the same agency
If the Radical papers of the State
had the independence to denounce
the acts of usurpation and corrup-
ton of which it has been shown
leading members of their own party
have been guilty, there would have
been less cause for them to blush for
their party than they have to-day,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
ARNELL.


The committee of the House of
Representatives charged with in
,vestigating the completely of Con
gresham Arnell in the school
fund" swindle, reported Wednes-
day generating Arnell on the
ground that the official journal Of
the Legislature of which he was a
member showed nothing to prove
that he was corruptly Influenced in
his votes. The journal shows that
Arnell voted for the law taking the
school fund from the custody of
the Governor, Secretary Of State,
and Comptroller, and placing it in
the hands of the Treasurer. lie
voted against the amendment to the
general appropriation bill author
ising the Treasurer TO select the
repositories of public money, and
even made an effort to have the
amendment so amended as not to
confer that power on the Treasurer.
But we have the testimony of both
Rutter and Parham that Arncll
was the friend Of their project
Rutter testifes that he gave Arnell
money in consideration Tor his
services in behalf of the Tennessee
National Bank Of Memphis, J. }.
Noah, Esq, testifes that Arnell con-
suited him in regard to accepting
$500 which Rutter had placed in
Mullins hands for him, A letter
was produced from Arnell to Rutter,
acknowledging the accommoda-
ton and kindness of Rutter in dis
counting a note for him and pledg-
ing himself to serve his benctactor
in any cause. Mr.. Parham testified
that Arnell and others "did person
ally advise r. L. Stanford, then
Treasurer and superintendent OF
Public instruction Of the State of
Tennessee, to make and appoint the
Tennessee National Bank Of Mem
phis depository and fiscal agent
for the Western district of the State,
and to deposit the funds ofthe State
in said bank, including the fund
called the school fund" Here ia
proof positive that Arnell was re
garded and treated by Butter both
before and after the passage Of the
general appropriation act as his
friend. Wonder if the committee
instituted any inquiry as to Arnells
,obiectin voting against the amend
ment authorizing the Treasurer to
select the fiscal agent? Did they
INQUIRE whether his object in op
posing that feature Of the amend
ment was not to prevent the selec
ton of other banks? And lastly,
did they institute any inquiry as
whether it was not his purpose i.
the event Of getting the authority
conferred upon the Treasurer to Sc
lect the fiscal agencies stricken out
of the amendment, to have taken
steps to have the school fund de-
posted in Rutter's bank? A search
ing inquiry might have developed
some curious facts in this connec-
ton. It is very curious that Arnell
should have been receiving money
from Rutter as consideration for has
services in behalfof Rutter'sscheme
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

In the vision of the Apocalypse
the throne of the Almighty is de
scribed as a great white throne.
For this reason, it is said, Mr
Sumner WIN oppose the profound
amendment to the preamble of The
constitution Of the United States
recognizing the Almighty. AT any
rate, he will move to strike out the
word "white" as it occurs in King
James version, before consenting
to il.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

Col. P. TUMEY publishes a COM
munication in the Winchester Home
Journal in which he takes decided
ground against holding a conven-
ton or running a Democratic candi7
date for Governor. He favors let
ting the Radicals fight it out among
themselves. A correspondent of
the Gallatin Examiner takes SINH
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

Governor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

A FTER AN EXPERIENCE OF FIFTEEN
4 wears in the Carriage business at our old
stand, Nos. IS2 and 1874 North Cherry
Street we are satisfied that we know the
stylcs of vehicles that will suit this community.
Oar shops were greatly enlarged last year, aud
we are now prepared TO furnish not only our old
customers, bnt the public generally. with the
best work that can be offered for sale in this
market, and that, too, on az reasonable terms
or In the East Our work is all made Of the
yerv best selected materials, and by the best
workmen, and warranted for one year.
All repairing done in the neatest style, and
pon the shortest notice. fee7 SIN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
Fer sale al a bargain.

MY OLD HOMESTEAD. IN SEVENTH
Nl Ward, South Nashville, boundary on
Washington, Jefferson and Pearl streets; con
tains nearly four acres, a desirable garden spot
Coed building and fine water in the yard
Could be divided into valuable building lots.
l.. ii. LANIER,
ianl 3rn LBl s. and so S. Market Sc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
AGENTS. WANTED.

A GENTS CAN MAKE FROM $40 % TO
n s25 90 per day, selling BIake's Dollar
Patent Chair-Springs. They make a chair and
Roeking-ehair out of any Common chair, by
attaching them to the front legs. They fit any
chair and cannot get out of order; they will
last lifetime. The old fashioned rockers are
dispensed with. For the house and Office they
are indispensable. Ladies pronounce them IN
eQualed for a sewing chair. IT you want an
Agency, call and see sample, or send for Cireu-
lar, with terms, etc. $50 Reward upon the
conviction of any person or persons who shall
infringe upon Blake's Patent Chair-Spring.
Address GOODWIN Il BLAKE, Propr. etors
and Manqfacturers. Sl2 broadway, n. Y
or Black. Sent by mail for 81 %. febI7-d6t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

THE Committee on Elections re-
ported yesterday against admitting
Mr.. Thomas A. Hamilton as "hoat-
ING member from Tennessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

sTHE Philadelphia Union Pfto'
heists the name of Mr.. Dewitt Y.
Senter as the Radical candidate ioi
Governor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
FOR SALEi

TWO YOUNG THOROUGH BRED SFAL-
Il LEONS. Of fine age. color, and fashiOnably
bred, fer sale Low for cash, or will be ex-
changed for good, youns, servieeable mules.
Fer particulars address
B. F. C0CKRILL.
feb Sim Dixie Farmer eopyJ P. o. box Sl5.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19
Administrators Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMINISTRA-
IL tor of the estate of J ohm J. Page, deceased,
all persons indebted to said estate are desired
to come forward Immediately and make pay
ment and those having claims against said
estate are notified to present them properly
authenticated, within the time required by law.
febl7 lv ROBERT L. WEAK LEY, Admir-.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-19

THERE is considerable inquiry foi
Bank of Tennessee notes, and the
brokers were paying 38c yesterday