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FLAG OF THE WEST.
Devoted to Literature, Science ana
Useful Knowledge.
Published Monthly, by J. H. HATMAN & CO.,
CINCINNAJ'I, OHIO,
PROSPECTUS For 1859.

TheFlag OF The West lis ahe cheapest paper
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prising-fun, humor, manners and customs OF
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hunt and trapalf Kinds of animals from asquir-
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and boats, and other information equally useful
and interesting to the hunter and farmer.
We will also make Especial feature of expos
ing the various swindles and humbugs of the
day. fl you wish To know how -countrymeu''
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Gen. Stokes, in his recent speech at
Nashville. Tenn. com plimspted ANDY

9
Gen. Stokes, in his recent speech at
Nashville, Tenn, conplimsnted Andy
johnson as follows: ~ itelt=
..Now, I'll tell you what's a fact:-
There isn't man nor party that John
son hasn't deceived. If there is a man
in this crowd who can say that Andrew
johnson never deceived him, 1 should
like to see him step forth. He has been
= popular man in his day, for he has
been with and deceived all parties in
turn. He is full of deceit and dema-
gogueism. He is like the old sow. You
migbt take her up, put her in bath
tub and scrub her perfectly clean, turn
her out and she would run five miles in
q hot summer day in August, through
clean water, TO reach her waliowiiig
place in an old peach orchard. That's
johnson. He has got back into the old
peach orchard again; yes, in the heart
of that old defanct Democracy"
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Tho rr,unph Of Labor.

1t is finished. The American people
will to day gladden. and rejoice that the
masterwork of the century if accom-
plished, and that unobstructed way has
been made for the iron horse from the
Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The con-
summation of this grand national en-
terprise can scarcely be realized, and
yet to a certainty on this bright May
morning, the last rail will be laid and
the last spike driven home to unite and
complete the Union and Central Pacific
Railways! How f1attering to our age
and people is the full and perfect con-
summation of the grand work which
more than realizes the widest dreams
of the few progressive enthusiasts who
went before us, but lived in advance of
their times. The outside world NAV
well look with awe and admiration on a
people possessing within themselves the
elements of grertness; they may well
marvel and astonish at the triumph of
labor which we to-day present, and
draw saiutary lessons from the public
spirit which has prompted the pushing
forward to completion of so noble q
work. The American intellect com pre-
hended the mightiness of the project
ere it was entered upon, but hesitated
not to force down and level the barriers
thrown up by nature to its final accom-
plishment. Impediments disappeared
before the army of laborers working to-
wards each other as snow melts away
beneath the rays Of the sun. Rivers
and deep seated valleys were crossed.
mountains climbed and pierced, canyons
eFept over, and plains iron track ed with
fabulous rapidity. No obstacle fright
ened away the laborers, none haffied
their genius to overcome. Day after day
and week after week the heavy stroke
of the hammer was heard, ,sahd the ends
of the roads came nearer and nearer
together, till the two peaceful armies
met, and deferred the laying ar the last
rail that all the people might in unieii
rejoice over the great event of compile
tiOn. ~-----.-s
Az the great bell rings forth to- day,
measuring time with thestrOkes driving
down the last rail, let US all thank God :.
for the dawning OF the new era Thank
Him, that under the banner of peace, a
victory has been achieved by the ma
tion, more glorious than any recorded
in the books of war--a victory of intel
lect, which opens new fields.to Christi
anity and fresh avenues through which
Will uTill tuc coiichtoi1 w cuitii III tuc Olu
world in exchange for the agricultural
and manufacturing products of the new.
Thank Him that we have lived TO enjoy
and partake of the general prosperity.
which must follow the laying open to
science of the vast Yaalth hidden and
locked up in the bowels of t e Rocky
Mountains, and in the prairie oceans
hitherto beyond the reach Of ciyiliza-
tiOn hut which poy oWaita the toucf,
of industry to be converted into the
richest fields and farms Of the Universe.
Pittsburgh Gazette,
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Internal RaIalHR.

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR INTERNAL REVENUE,
Cambridge, Ohie, May 8, 1869.
NOTICE il hereby given. that the Assessors
IN Annual List of Internal Taxes, for the Six
teenth District of Ohio, for 1869 has been recev-
ed at this Office, and is now due and payable
Each person assessed on said Annual List,
whose Tax shall remain unpaid after
THURSDAY, MAY Goth, 1869,
will be served with . notice demanding pay
m ment OF said Tax and fee of twenty cents:
which Tax, if not paid within ten days from
date of said notice, will be charged 5 per cent
additional as penalty.
~ tfs-si.s-r C. J. ALBRIGHT
Collector 10Th Dist of Ohio
I will attend at the following places, on the
days named, for the purpose of receiving the
above Taxes and issuing Licenses for Belmont
County: 81. CLAIRSVILLE. Friday, May l4ih h.
GAINESVILLE, Tuesday, May 18th; and at
my office in Bridgeport, until May Nth, 1869.
d. E. HOWELL, Dept Col.
May 6, 1S69-2w
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The National Debt,

United States Treasurer's office shows
mnn nnas 'he n august sa 1855 when it W was &
757, ,6s9, ,57l. At present tt is So, ,52s, l57, :
Ss5, decrease in three years and eight
months Of S22S, ,59l, ,6S6. In August. 1865.
there were out but 81, ,258, 900 Of Pacific
Railroad bonds, while there are now
$50, $4,000, so that the decrease of the
debt, exclusive of these railroad bends,
is $2S4, lbs ,6S6, being at the rate of nearly
eighty millions per year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

The following is from the Boston
Courier, one of the bitterest Democratic
papers in the country:
Two things are observable in Gen.
Grant-his power of holding his tongue
and his grateful remembrance, in his
day of prosperity and supreme power,
OF those early friends who gave him u
start in life when he was poor ,seedy, un-
Known, unnoticed and of no account
socially, politically, or professionally
Call it Dep0tism or what you will, much
worse traits than this have been exhib-
tied by ruling men,"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

The first invoice of Japan tess by the
Pacific railroad, was shipped from San
Francisco for st. Louis Monday, inaug-
urating overland trade with China and
Japan.
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This Company offers the following advan-
tages: .-rf - tr- Pr tt'
II is a National Company, chartered by speci.
al act of Congress, 1865. -
1t has paid-up capital of 100000.
1t offers low rates Of premium. 90 p
1t furnishes larger insurance than other COM
panfes for the same money. -
1t is definite and certain in its TERMS
1t is home company in every locality.
Its policies are exempt from attachment.
There are no unnecessary restrictions in the
policies. tE 90 80
Every policy Is snen-forfeitable.
Policies may be taken which pay to ef.e in
sured their full amount, and return all the
premiums, SO that the insurance costs only the
interest on the annual payments. isC
Policies may be taken that viii pay to the
insured, after certain number Of years, du-
ring life, an annual income OF one-tenth the
amount named in the policy, .,,,,z..--..-..
No extra rate is charged for risks upon the
lives of females. i-lr ~ t,u@3 : utf-e p
q 1t insures, not to pay dividends to policyhold-
ers, but at SO low a cost that dividends will be
impossible. ....-.s - -L 20 =
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars
given on application to the Branch 0ffice of the
Company, or to -7 r-....s ---t =
JOHN W. ELLIS & CO., Cincinnati, Ohio.
General Agents for Ohio and Central and South
ern Indiana.
J. f. CHARLEswoRrH, st. CsairsvilIe. Agent
or belmont county. apl5-iy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

THE hair is not enly Que Of the access
sories of human beauty, but is designed
to protect the health; as a bad conductor
of heat 1t serves to equallze the temper
ature Of the brain. The nerve contained
in the hair tube is frequently paralyzed
and the coloring destroyed; but by
proper remedies the gray hair can hs
restored, TO its original color, and where
it has fallen off q new growth can be
produced BY the use Of Halls Vegetable
SiciIian Remover. The reproducing
power OF this Invaluable con. pound is
beyond doubt. BY its use the absorb
bulb which supports the root of the
hair. -- t.-r.,. r.
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Vegetable SieiIian Hair RsneHsr

Has stood the test of seren years
ton for the hair has get been dis
coccred HGt sciH produce the same
beneficial results. 1T IS an entirely
itesU scientific discovery, combining
ntd,sy of the most powerful and re-
st0rtItiUe agents In the VEGETABLE
KINGDOM. 1t restores GRAY HAIR
TO ITS ORIGINAL YOUTHFUL
COLOR. 1t makes the scalp scEsifc
and clean; cures ddndraf and
1umors. aud falling out of the
hair; and sCilt make it grosU upon
bald heads, ercept is gerry aged
persons, as it Furnishes the ssutT'i-
tivc principle by which the hair is
nostTisited and supported. 1t makes
the hair moist, soft, and Qs0ssy,-
and Is nsss,srpG ssed ds q HAIR
ESSING. 1t Is the cheapest
preparation eces. offered to the pub
kic. as one bottle sciH accomplish
more and last longer than ahree
bottles of any other preporatios.
he First Medical Authority.
The sC0ssdcrffsI results produccd
6y our SieiJiais Hair RenssCer kars-
induced MANY to ,nansTdcture pre-
pardtiOns for the Hdir, efnder cd--
Fious names; and, iSa order to is-
d,scc the trade and the psibEic to
purchase their compounds, Ehev
hare resorted to fdlsehood, bg
claiming they sCere FORMER pGrt-
ncg.s, or had some connection sCjtA
our Mr. Hall, and their prepara-
tio,s tcds similar to ours. Do not
be deceiced by them. Psrchdse the
original: it has neceS yet been
eqnaiJed. Ossr Tredtise ss the Heir,
,cith certificates, sent free ~ Hs0u.
See that each bottle has ossr private
Revemue St9snp eper The tor ~ tie
bottle. All Others ere tsssitatSesss.
r. P. Hall & co.. Props. Nashua. Nh.
So,d By oil Dnsyias ssd Dssl~s = Ajsi.A
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

WHAT a shock it must be TO the
nerves OF the extra loyal stay at home
lighting g-Copperhead-class of Radicals,
to hear that President Grant has had q
personal social interview, at the Presi-
Dental msnsiolh with that areh-rebel
and traitor, Robert e. Lee, commander
in-chief of the Confederate army
Plain Dealer. ags taeG 1io of sta
And what shock it must be to the
Butternut- Yallandigham-genuine-Co G o p
perhead-ciass of Democrats to hear that
General Lee is in favor of the Fifteenth
Amendmsnt.-[ Cleveland Herald,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

THAT the Democrats as party ars
opposed to an honest ballet has often
been charged. Proofs that this is SO &C
cumulate. On Monday last a new law
in uf the i"e New York. Assembly, s % by by sote
negative was given by Democrat. and
not one Democrat vetsd in the affirma-
tive. This law was introduced especial
ly to check illegal voting, and to pre-
of such frauds as those that disgraced
the city of New York last fall. Yet
there was not found a single nemaerat
TO reverence the pripelple Involved
Pittsburgh Commercial. II
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

The Democratic State officers of New
York, from Hofmsn down, sign q cir
cular calling on the party TO begin the
Presidential fight,of 1872 now, and scat
te. the papers all over the country
They Say o movement y now making
in every State, county and town of the
Union to increase the circulation of the
Democratic sheets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

SoRRowEUL AcCIDENT.-On last Fri
day about noon, Mr., John Howard, our
County, Sheriff, met with q fatal acci-
dent, hear the Canal bridge at Goshen
Hill. His wife was with him, in ar open
buggy. and as they were descending the
steep. bank leading from the bridge
the buggy ran against the horse, the
animal took fright and started off at full
speed. In making short turn at the
foet Of the bank both Mr.. Howard and
his wife were thrown frqm the buggy
with great lprce. Mrs, H. was not very
seriously injured, but her husband had
several ribs, and it is supposed. one
thigh broken, together resulted in his
death on Tuesday of the present week.,
The physicians who were called did all
within their power to save his life, but
his ini9rles were beyond the reach of
human skiil.-ITgsrarawas Chronicle.
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UNION REPUBLICAN STATE CON-
VENTION.
wednesday, june as, 1869.

wednesday, june 23, 1859.
STATE UNION CENTRAL AND
s.-s i EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES Roons,)
- u .sFz CoLuxBUs, o May 8, ls6s
To the Union Republican Voters Of Ohio:
Your annual State Convention will bt
held at Columbus on "Wednesday the
23d dav of June, 1869, for the nomlna
tion Of candidates to the following OIL
ces, viz:
Governor.
Lieutenant Governer.
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Treasurer Of State.
Attorney General.
Member of Board of Public Works.
The undersigned committee recon-.
mend that the meetings in the several
counties for the selection of delegates be
held on Saturday June 18th.
The basis of representation in the Con
vention will be one delegate for every
! feur hundred votes cast for Gen. Sher
wood, for Secretary Of State in 1858, ane
one additi1adl delegate for any fraction
of two hundred votes and upwards il
each county.
liable omitted. -
Belmont county is untitled to nine
delegates.] 80 7sb - yiss
The Committee respectfully suggests
the importance of . full delegation from
each county to the Convention.
The issues to be decided in the present
campaign are of vital interest to the
country. eiia3 s =
To secure the selection of efficient and
faithful State officers, together with 9
Legislature whose public acts will be in
harmony with the public will, should
inspire the zeal of every conscientious
voter and earnest Unionist. a"
o Especial care should be taken in the
nominations, and in all cases candidates
strongest in qualifications and in public
confidence selected. ssT se'.~
The importance of Thorough local or
ganizatisn cannot be too strongly urged,
nor can this great auxiliary to final sue
cess be too early attended to.
Very respectfully, A. b. BUTTLEs,
So iss31 $3.50 Chm State Ex. Com.
RODNEY Feos, Secretary.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 7s
WIN. DENNIsoN. w. r. THRALL.
RI HARRISON. E. L. TAYLOR.
s.s !. STATE CENTRAL OOMITTEE.
First District, A. c. Sands; Second
District James 81. Morgan; Third Dis
trict, Felix Marsh; Fourth District, A.
P. Howard; Fifth District, w. T. Viii
son; Sixth District, w. R. Smith; Sew
enth District, A. d. Rogers; Eighth
District, A. E. Lee; Ninth District, g.
w. Knapp; Tenth District, M. R. Brai-
ley; Eleventh District, d. McFariandi
Twelfth District, A. R. Kellar; Thir
teenth District, c. B. Giff1n, Fourteenth
District S. Plumb; Fifteenth District
ID. A. Russell; Sixteenth District, Lewis
Lewton; Seventeenth District, J., x.
Rrkenbrod; Eighteenth District, HI. w
Curtis; Nineteenth District, Alphonse
Hart. i5.,..... ~
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FLAG OF ETHEWEST,

] Advertised hunbugs OF every class and char
acter will be exposed as soon as they max Q their
appearance, all about that two dollar sewing
machine" dollar music box" the celebrated
butter POWDER ~ ''oroide'' watches, and hum
dreds of other schemes by which unscrupulous
personsa are making q 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.
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.a,lffs 49, 7Ol
For Sale or Rent.

WILL SELL OR RENT my residence mil.,
/ West Of Bridgeport, ON the National Read
The House coptains rooms. with ALI the mod
ern frprevsme en- IS inre y one acre Of ground.
A, J. OSBORNE, on the premises,
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Harpers Weekly has the following:
Zone wonders that the South does not
rebel anew when he considers the mis-
lerable vermiu who have been sent down
there ,ps Government. fjieials." The
Richmepl tYa,l Wing replies: HIn Vir-
ginia we have found better remedy
than rebellion, we will beat them with
a Northern man who II not carpet
bagger, The Northern settlers and tax
payers are as much opposed to the ad-
ventiirers and carpet baggers as we are.
They nominated Walker. They are Re-
publicans so ishe, but we will help them
to elect him.
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FARMERS desiring t0 purchase Moving and
u lieapng Mach ines for the coming harvest
will nd u 10 their in terest to examine and try
the -fsfNA and satisfy themselves that IL 10 the
best Mauhing IN use. rll0.'--t -t'ic r.-. 81 Q
In lightneSs OF 'draught, ease of management.
simplicity OF construction, durability, and
completeness of hnish it has no equal.
We are willing to have the Machine tested
with any other Machine, and the purchaser be
/, All Machines warranted to give satisfaction
or no sale. z fg-1ssr trsf tI-sstl tt.-E ..4 .er
For q full description, and any -reaSons why
pamphlet. rs-,Hr, 3 - s--.ss "a
w. Fl. HOLLOWAY,
Flushing Ohio.
g, =; Aaicx, 81, clsirssills ohis, !" -
April q, isSe:H
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

The resolution ia reference TO the
mileage of memhers was discussed at
great length, r H. g.d3 4ef r.. .t..ie
The resolution requires the Speaker 10
sign certificates Of mileage for members.
for the present session, The Speaker
holds that members. having been paid
mileage for coming here last November,
which was the beginning of the present
coming again in JANUARY. After good
deal of fwTanglipg and prolsngued efforts
at administering on the pant of the .opps
nents of the resolution, it was tiualIy
adopted, under ths sparati lon, of the
previous question. ny AZ ta 30, The
House adj9urned "Wednesday, & .ssD
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Cash Capital ST, 100000.
- PAID IN FULL. -
BRANCH OFFICE.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
PHILADELPHIA.
OFFICERs:'

Where the general business Of the Company /
transacted and 10 which all general correspon
dence should be addressed. tI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-05-13

CLARENCE II. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE. Chairman Finance and Execu
tive Committee. -
HENRY d. COOKE, Vice-President
EMERSON w. PEET, Secretary and Actuary
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Or 49f3 netq Subscribers in ten days. We think
per In the West.
TERN MS: tF .i a.
One copy one year 30 cts; riye copies $500; ten
copies Si0O anu copy free To gettcr up OF club.
We want every boy anu girl vino reuds this ad-
fvertiscment toget up club you ca do 1t easily
by two ar three hours work. Specimen copies
mailed free. .il. q itl'1 ii1iti's ~
TO ADvERTTsERs,---Al limited number OF ad-
vertisements will be received. No advertise
ments Of an immoral character will be publish
ed. For terms, a., address us below. in q.
Hin lTE.y%GSt tbFi rI'HE, w Est
For one year and eli her OF above splendid en-
Cravings sent To any address for only 50 esnis,
A
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An Elegant Prsmss.n, to Evcry Subscribe,

To every one sending us so cents, tthe regular
price, before the first Of May, we will send the
Flag Of the West, for one year, and y splendid
parIor engraving, "The Voyage OF Life," l9x2G
inches, from O painting by Eliot. This engrav-
sl.5o. Having bought the plate we will send a
copy to every new subscriber. If preferred, we
will send in its place. an elegant portrait OF Pres
ldent Grant, l2xlS inches, which retails at ST. co.
! The following list of the number of subscrip-
tions received In the last ten days testifes thai
our Hberality in giving n handsome premium
to every subscri, er, Is fully appreciated:
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STATE UNION CENTRAL AND
EXECUTIVE CoNNITTEE koons,J
~ "a CoIrrRr-s o May 8, lS69.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
aslisfeilaReoas Gtaae.
THE LYNCHBURG REPUBLICAN.
Founded In IS40.


DAILY AND TRl-W EEKLY.
THIS well-established, popular and
Il reliable Newspaper has been considera-
bly, ENLARGED, and now appears in new and
improved dress throughout, making it one
of the most attractive Journals in the State,
and therefore presents stronger claims than
ever upon The patronage of the business and
reading public.
IN IT'S POLITICS
The Republican viii remain, as 1t ever has
been, strictly Conservative, and will devote
itself to that course of political conduct, with
a firm conyictionthat it is the only sure way
to bring back the old days OF prosperity and
happiness to the people of Virginia.
OUR POLITICAL NEWS
Win be gathered from the leading papers of
the country, without regard to their politics.
and always be of the freshest, and most reli-
able and interesting character.
OUR MONEY MARKET REPORTS
Are under the supervision of an experienced
hnancier, and may be relied upon as in all
respects accurate.
OUR TOBACCO REPORTS
Comprise daily accounts oi the transactions
at the Breaks in this city, full returns from
the various tobacco districts of Virginia,
and extracts from the leading reports OF the
Western and Southern markets.
TO THE FAMILY CIRCLE
The Republican will present strong attrac-
tions, as every effort will be made to present
the choicest and most interesting selections
of miscellaneous reading matter.
OUR CORRESPONDENCE
viii embrace letters from all the principal
centres of news; and particular attention
will be given to faithful reports OF all matters
of public interest tranpiring in the State.
TO MAKE IT A LIVE NEWSPAPER
Win be, in q word, the chief effort and ambi
ton of the Editors and Propritors of tn Re
publican, and to this end we confidently ask
and expect the patronage OF the public.
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM
The Republican offers superior advantages
Its circulation being very large. and daily
increasing.
TERMS,
DAILY. TRI. WEEKLY.
One year 81 90 One year IS 0
Six months 90 Six months 80
Three months 90 Three months Is
TO CLUBS OF FIVE OR MORE,
The Daily will he furnished at six Dollars
per annum, and the Tri-weekly at -Four Dol
lars-payments to be made invariably in adj
vance.
As- Specimen copies will be furnished on
application.
Address
BELTS, HARDWICKE & FOSTER,
October s, 1862 Editors and Propritors