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

From the Riverside Magazine.
"Once upon time. that is, not quite a
hundred years ago, there was a young
princess, whose mother was great
empress. This young princess, with
bright brown hair, had several brothers
and sisters. Their father was dead, but
they thought their imperial mamma
the most beautiful and the stateliest lady
that had ever lived; and they loved her,
and were proud of being her children,
though they weie very much afraid OF
her. They lived in splendid palaces,
had many noble ladies, and gentlemen,
and pages to wait on them, hundreds OF
servants and troops of guards always
about them.
when this young princess with
bright brown hair was fourteen years
old, baby-boy was born in an island
far away from where she lived, who
came into different kind of world. He,
too, had several brothers and sisters;
but his people were not at all rich, and
they had not an idea how they should
ever manage to get the boys started in
the world and the girls respectfully mar
ried. Their island was in the Mediter-
ranean Sea; but, rs there were no steam
ers then, it seemed almost as far from
the places where people could make
money or reputation, as New Zealand
does now so the lawyer and his wife,
who were proud people, and not at all
willing their boys should be tradesmen,
had many discussions and many anxi-
eties about what was to be done with
them.
"The young princess with bright
brown hair married, and was queen !;
she had children. and happy times then
she lost two Of her children, and had
very sad times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Misfeilanfous.
YalnallR Real Estate for S2lRll

r WILL offer at public sale, on the premises.
| on the LIST day OF DECEMBER, 1859, and con-
tinue from day to day until all shall be Offered
the following real estate: Being a par OF Sec
tion n. in Range 2. Township 3. in Belmont
County, Ohio on the West Bank of the Ohio
River. in full view of the City OF Wheeling West
Va.,-containing many beautiful building sites.
Within sight of the fiourishing towns of Bridge
port and Martins Ferry, and near the termini
of the e. g. p. L. r, and b. q o. II. R. Said
tracts of land contain about 20 acres and are
divided into lots of from TO . acres each.
There are four lots lying contiguous, contain
ing about so acres, which will be sold together,
if desired on the West side of the section ad-
Joining James Alexander. -.--.-.--..- =
Also about 50 acres of coal land will be sold
separate from the surface, of easy access to the
G. & p X. R., and the Ohio River.
Also about 30 Town lots in the town of Kirk
wood, within one mile of the City of Wheeling,
West Va. These lots are desirable building
lots being a convenient distance from the city,
and situated in the pleasant village of Kirk
wood. which is well supplied with churches and
one of the best public schools in Eastern Oh o.
TERMS: One-third in hand, and the bala1 ;e
in two annual payments, with interest.
The premises will be shown to persons wish
ing to purchase by A. D. Rice, Vincent Mitchell
or David Alien. -
HENRY WEST, Admir-.
of Joseph Kirkwood, decd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

The Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance of Pennsylvania has just
closed its annual session in Philadelphia.
The report states that twelve new divis-
ions have been started during the past
year, and 1856 members initiated. The
whole number of divisions in the State
is ll3, and of members S,3l0. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: G. w. P, John BardSley (;
G. w. A, A. Barker; G. Scribe, John
C. Maguigan; Grand Chaplain, Rev.
George Bringhurst; Grand Sentinel, w.
II. Gosnet. \ resolution was adopted
providing for the appointment of COM
mittee to memorialize the Legislature to
pass law prohibiting the sale of intox-
icating liquors on election day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

The appetite for strong drink, when
indulged and pampered, gains such
mastery of the soul that its subjugation
is almost impossible. An Eastern fable
illustrates it thus: "a King once per-
mitted the devil to kiss him on either
shoulder. Imediately two serpents grew
from his shoulders, who, furious with
hunger, attacked his head and attempted
to get at his brain. The king pulled
them away and tore them with his nails.
But he soon saw with indescribable
horror, that they had become parts of
himself, and that in wounding them he
was lascerating his own flesh.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
TO The Public.

TTNHE SCHOOLS OF. ST. CLAIRSVILLE will
9th 1863.
scholars outside the District will be admitted
to the several departments upon the following
terms: High School department, Eight Dollars
per term OF Twelve Weeks. Grammar School
Department, Six Dollars per term of Twelve
Weeks. In all schools of lower grade, Four
Dollars per term OF Twelve Weeks. Tuition
payable in advance in all cases. No deduction
fr, m the term price, except in cases OF actual
sickness. Same terms for all pupils over School
age within the District.
The following course OF study, in the High
School, has been adopted:
FIRST YEAR.
Algebra-Ray's Part LIST. 'f- .. 81. }. i
Latin-Harkness's Introduction.
Greek, (optionai)- Harkness's Introduction.
French Fishers French Reading,
Nat Philosophy Cambridge Ply sizes.
English Language-McGuffy' II. 5. Reader.
Vocal Music, Map drawing and Composition.
SECOND YEAR.
Geometry-Rays Series.
Latin-Harkness' Reader and Cesar.
History of the U. S.--Qaackenbos.
MISUNDERSTANDING Physics
Greek, (Optional-R Reader.
French jean Mace's l.. Homme
Chemistry-Cambridge Physics.
Vocal Musicand Composition.
THIRD YEAR.
Higher Algebra-Ray's Series.
French, Optional)-Telamaque.
Greek, -Anabasis.
PlySlOlO8V-ftuAley
Botany-Wood's Object lessons
Vocal Music and Composition.
l1.I - FOURTH YEAR.
Trigonometry and Surveying-Ray Is Series
Geometry Dana's.
IaJin--Cicero.
French, (0ptional) Napoleon.
Greek, -Cyropedia.
Mental Science.
Written Review of Physics.
Glasses will be formed in Greek and French II
desired and though pupils may omit these
branches they are most earnestly advised To
enter the Schools with n determined purpose to
pursue all the other branches-all are necessary
TO a liberal education, practical, In the least
sense of that word
Pupils on entering the Schools ara expected
to enter the classes for which they are fitted =
The Board of Education in the interest of the
Schools and teachers, most earnestly call the
attention of patrons to the Importance, indeed
the necessity, of sending pupils at he beginning
of the term, and requiring punctuality during
its continuance
By order of the Board.
R. E. CHAMBERS, Clerk.
Sept. 23-tf ''. ~ 81 ..'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Great Reduction In the Expenses OF tho
GOvernment-How 1t Is Done

As an evidence of the retrenchment
policy Of the present administration,
and the saving made in one instance
since Gen. Grant came into power, 1T Is
ascertained that there were 5000 em-
ployees in the Treasury Department on
The 4th of March last, and at the pres
ent the reduction amounts to about 60O
in the Treasury alone, which, at the
average pay of employees, will amount
to $70,00U per month. General COM
plaint has been made that the admins
tration had discharged all the capable
men i'll the departments, and appoint
ed new clerks, merely on the score of
politics, but it appears that of the present
Treasury force four-fifths are old EN-
ployees No reduction has been made
in the interior Department, excepting
the discharge of forty temporarily there
are about 500 employees, loo of whom
are new. The force in the War Depart
ment has been reduced by about 200 dis
charges, and very few new appointments
have been made. There are but "a few
changes i'll the State Department, and
no reductions. The largest relative num-
ber of changes has been made in the
Postotfice Department, owing to the
extravaganza of eX-Goveruor Randall
in the management of the Department,
and the number of employees whom
he employed contrary to law. Gen.
Terrill found 80 female clerks in the
Dead Letter Office more than were
allowed by law. 1t is believed that
saving to the Government in depart
mept employees alone will amount in
the present year to no less than $1,000
O0O much of which would have gone to
the refill traders of Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

w simpson Farm, in Mead Township three
miles from Glencoe. and adjoining the town of
Jacobsburgh, containing 274 A creS. This
Farm is well improved, having 225 acres under
cultivation, and has on it good Frame House,
Fran Barn, -Stablng, Corn Crib. Carriage
House, and all necessary out buildings. There
is about eight acres of bearing fruit of all
kinds, and nine acres of young fruit planted
two years ago. The place is well watered hav-
field. ---.-. -. ...-..
This farm will be sold together or will be di-
vided to suit purchasers.
Also, a House and Lot in Bellaire.
For further Information call on the premises
or address the undersigned at Jacobsburgh,
Belmont County, Ohio.
agl9-tf ---...-..
Washington (Pa.) Reporter copy 2 mos. and
send bill to this Office for collection.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

A New York court lately decided that
the proprietor of a sidewalk coal hole is
responsible for damages to any PERSONS
own negligence or folly. This decision
is not new. 1t is so old that it suggested,
years ago, good business to an enter
prising notability who was for some
time a tumbler and clown in a circus.
He used to throw himself into coal holes
at night-he was even particular to
hurt himself and his clothing quite sew
erely, and then demand indemnity for
the injuries from the affrighted pro-
prietOrs, taking care to appear befoI,
them in his rags and blood just after tR
fall. In nearly every case he receives
money enough to save the trouble ~ ~
going to law about the matter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
BesmOas w. gusintss 9irfftpry
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Probate Judee-CHANDLERW CAkRoLL. Gntce ;nn,
upstairs in public buildings, nrst COG, 70 Ii
SheTif-WILLIAM Ii. HAYS once IN Puunc
buildings, first noor. o, orscetp puh-
Clerk9 Obu11s-J. B. CAMPBELL. rIee Dn,ee
lie buildings, adjoining tine Court house,
Auditor-R. II. CLARK. once up-s'~s PD
lie building entrance al left doOr a..
JreaslrrerIJAMES IRWIS. Omcs "a Ia IL
strest first door West OF the Bank:
Recorder-WM. IL. BARNES. Otnce IN puDsic
hn,fdinc first fioor. second door 10 left. !.
Proseealino Anornet-J. w. sHAssoS. omce
pn-sfairs over Patterson's Drug store
G.o,ynixxioners James Alexander, Beliairei
Henry Frasher, Hendrysburgh; William ID
S.TpevorEJoHN KENNoN, Bellaire Belmont
County. pu,~.
commissioners meet at st. Clsirsvilie on the
rrst Mondays of March, June, September, and
December-and as Board Of Equailzatlon on
the third Wednesday of May, In escn year.d yId.v.
The Probate Court meets on the nrst Iuesoays
of January. March, May, July. Septemoel, s1a
Noyember as a criminal court, and ls aiways
onen lin business hours for the transaction OF
other business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Farm for Sale.

I OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE, the farm on
l. which now reside in Union Township,
Belmont Bounty, Ohio, containing One Quarter
section, lying saltwater creek, two miles
Southwest from MOrristown, and about two
miles from the Central Ohio Railroad. About
one hundred acres cleared. A good two-story
Frame House, containing eight rooms Good
Spring and Milk House adj ning the residence.
A good Barn and other out buildings and Or
chard with summer and winter fruit. Well
watered and excellent timber. About 40 acres
bottom land the best of limestone soil. The
whole farm is of the same character of SOIL
Two veins of coal underly the whole premises
. and feet veins-both easy of access.
If not sold at private sale, this farm will be
offered at public sale on the premises on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1869.
For further information inquire of Jesse
Thomas Que mile South of Morristown or to
W. Drennon, adjoining the premises.
je2i-tf ANN -DRENNON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
for tlte Aunug fulks,
THE NEW SLATE,
From Hearth and Home.

See my slate! / dot it new,
Cos | broke the other,
Put my little foot right froo,
Runnin' after mother.
Itan make you lots o'sings,
Fass as you tan tell 'em.
rs and BIS and big o rings,
Only / tan'L spell 'em.
I tan make a funny pig
Wild a turly tally,
little eyes, and snout SO big,
Pokin' in pail-y.
/ tan make a elephant,
Wild his trunk a hangin';
An a boy-who says 1 tan't?-
Wild his dun bangin'.
An the smoke a tummin' out
(Wid my t'umb do it,
Rubbin' all the white about,l
Sparks a-fiyin' froO it.
l tan make a pretty house
Wild a tree behind it,
An a little mousy-
Runnin' rouLd to find it.
1 tan put my hand out fiat
On the slate, and draw it,
(Ticklin' is the worst of that!
Did you ever saw it?
l tan draw me runnin' bout
Mammals little posset,
(Slate's so dusty rubbin' out,
Dess oo'd better wasS it.
Now, then, sail 1 make a tree
Wild a birdie in it?
All my picsurs you sail see
Ifyou'u wait a minute.
No, I dess I'll make man
Juss like Uncle Rolly;
See it tummin', fass's it tan!
bet my slate is jolly!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

gave to Seymourand Blair, and this, too,
at the critical period which every new
administration has to encounter. Not
in the last thirty years has an admins
tration sustained the first review like
Grant's-Pitts. Commercial.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
A FINE FARM for SALE,

Adjoining st. Cla1rSv1lle. o.
+ OFFER FOR SALE the farm on which re-
l. side, adjoining the town of st. Clairsville.
Ohio, containing I16 Acres of very choice
land, about 80 acres of which is heavy timber
and the balance under good state OF cultiva-
ton. The Farm is well fenced, has on it about
200 panels OF new pallng fence. Has on ii a
House, Granary, Carriage House, &C.
The Farm House is situated about u OF mile
from the Union School Building, the finest in
this part of Ohio. The Schools Churches ana
Society of ST. Clairsviile are unsurpassed.
The St Clairsville and CadiZ Pike runs
through it.
There are two Orchards of good fruit ON the
premises
Parties wishing to purchase areinvited to call
on or correspond with me.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
For Sale

+ OFFER FOR SALE, fine Residence, in
i the West end of BRIDGEPORT, OHIO, a
Brick House, containing Six Rooms and
Kitchen, all in good repair, with lot of ground,
100 feet deep, 75 feet front, with choice selec-
ton offruittrees beginning to bear. A good well
of water at the door. will sell on time. For
particulars apply to
JOHN HAMMOND,
.I-tma20 -EFF~s 8 on Wheeling Island.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
4 FINE OPPORTUNITY

EoR INVESTMENT IN COAL PROPERTY
L is now offered, in is Acres OF Coal,
| Mile from Bellaire; Immediately on the Wegee
Turn pike; an outlet to the Ohio River; easily
drained; accessible by drifting, and every
bushel available. 1t is in rapidly advancing
neighborhood Will be sold on reasonable
Terms. For particulars enquire of
LYCURGUS AUSTIN,
augl9-l mS-tfl South Bellaire, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
For Sale or Rent.

I WILL SELL OR RENT my residence mile
i West of Bridgeport, on the National Road.
The House contains 3 rooms, with all the mod
ern Improvements. Thre is one acre of ground,
with all kinds Of fruit and shrubery. Apply to
......-.--.---... A. j. OSBORNE, on the premises
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Official Vote of Ohio.

The following table exhibits the official vote
for Governor in detail tor the years 1867 and
1859:
For GOVERNOR
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Farm for Sale

L WILL sell at private sale my iarm IN Snlln
Il Township on the Central Ohio Railroad, one
fourth of a mile South of Lewis Mills, contain
ing
113 Acres of Land,
There is on this Farm n good Frame House
contaiping7 rooms. a Kitchen and cellar; large
Frame Stable, with other out buildings. A large
Orchard of choice fruit, and a good coal bank
in working order. Soil good for either Grain or
Grazing.
For further particulars inquire of the sub
scriber on the premises, or by mail at LaMira
Belmont Co., o.
Oct2l-3w* JAMES MCELROY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

What is the difference between
outer wall of q bridge and two M
young ladies? The one is q paraps
and the other is a pair of pets, Of courG
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Farm for Sale OR Rent

THE FARM near Burrs Station, containing
4 1o4 acres, now occupied by j. } Hesketti
belonging to John n. Gen1n, VIII be sold Upon
reasonable terms. nnot sold it will be leased
from and after the LIST day of April.
For terms inquire of ST. CLAIR KELLY, st.
Clairsville, Ohio. Tma2o-tf.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
MRS. r. A. MARTIN
REMOVED.
REMOVED.

MISS PRISCILLA P. ALEXANDER, would
IN1 infrom her7old customers and the public
generally, that she has removed her MlLLEN-
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 VIII
keep a full supply of MILLINERY GOODS,
TRIMMINGS, and ready made BONNETS, al
ways on hand at reduced prices.
ap2-lS6S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

The vote in the Ohio Soldiers Home,
at Dayton, Ohio, Stood: Hayes, 500;
PendIeton, l. The crippled veterans
know how to vote, as well as to fight.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
Millinery and Dress Making

MISS e. A. BUMGARNER,
ID ESPECTFULLY announces to the public
II that she has purchased the establishment
of Miss Alban and Miss Mitchell, nearly oppo-
site Welday's Hail, whereshe proposes carrying
On the above business in its various branches.
The Ladies are respectfully invited to give her a
call. All work in her line will be neatly and
cxpeditiorsly executed.
Feb. 4, lS69-M
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11

A Washington letter says: "We have
some of those she-secesh back here,
wrapped in treason as in a threadbare
garment, declaiming about State rights
as a satyr would discourse on girlhood's
charms. Glorying in their rebellion,
they do not appear conscious that their
political lamps have burned out, never
again to be filled, yet the foolish crea-
lures trim the sputtering wick, and hope
for the reinslavementO of the negroes and
the annihiIation of the Yankees"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
RATES OF ADVERTISING,
Gemperanfe.
PROHIBITION,

4 Plain Word With Our Temperanee
Friends, by Rev. Theo. L.. CuyIer
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
dentistry.

IL uiLle, Ohio. II, -
ssr Office hours from to Il o'clock A. M. and
from to 5P.M.
Hofners Clothing Store.
aaaiIlinery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-11-11
A Choice Farm for Sale.

Eeh2n-tf
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-26

UNITED STATES COURr.-HoN. GEO. 8. BRYAN,
JUDGE, PRKsIDIs0.-A special session OF the Dis.
trict Court was opened at IL O'Clock yesterday
morning.
Petitions OF Michael Flaum and Joseph b. vii.
kie, OF walterboro, for tlnal discharges In bank.
ruptcy, were referred to Registrar Carpenter, and
final hearings ordered to take place before the
Court at Columbia, on the 25th OF November
In the case OF Louis McLain vs. David Rlker,
the petition for extra compensation was referred
to Registrar Carpenter, to .report II the petition
er Ia entitled to any extra compensation.
Petition Of Charles Phillips, Of Darlington, for
nnal discharge In bankruptcy, was referred to
Registrar Carpenter, and final hearing ordered to
take place at Columbia, on the 26th OF November,
In the case OF Louis McLain Vs. Ed. w. Sea.
brook, petition to sell chooses in action, 1t was Or
dered that the said Louis McLain assignee, have
leave to ofer the said chooses in action at public
auction.
In the case Of Louis HcLain, assignee ys. Ed.
W. Seabrook, petition to sell real estate, It was
ordered that the assignee sell, after twenty.onc
asys public notice, the property at public auction,
aRCharleston.
The court then adjourned.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-26
COURT OF EQUITY SALES.
q. D. IAN LAMAR R., ET uX. EFT AL, vs. FORD AND
~ d ROBERTSON In EQUITY -5 .ni
80 rt FAIRFIELD ~ e.tT b ,'


In pursuance Of decrees and orders Of the Court
MACS, maze IN the above stated cases, win sell to
tme I hlgnest bidders, before the Courthouse at
MllnsDoro', 8. G., ON the frat MONDAY M No.
yem6er next, and the days following during
Ian that REAL, ESTATE belonging to the Estate
.! Coionef Nicholas A. Peay, deceased, Consisting
oI about 5000 acres or Land, situate In the
Eounny OF Fairfield, upon the Wstc1cc River and
This Land has been divided into separate con.
venlent tracts containing from 1000 to l60 acres.
OF which plats will be exhibited as the sale. and
the sale VIII be made by tracts ~ !'7F'7'0-
ALSO, -'ti't ..' .. 'I
[ A GoLDMIEE, with about ESQ acrea NJ Iana
circumJacent, known as che '"Mott Mine - ait
uate In Union County, Of which mine the said Es.
tate OWNS pArt. interest; and the other owners
esa IN the sale 30 that the purchaser VIII buy the
u TermsAA6out $4,000 cash, to be apportioned ntto
TIA between all the purchasers; for the balance
q credit or one, two, three, four and hve years.
tnls balance being payable In equal annual install
ments, with interest on the whole from DIV OF
sale payable annually; for this balance pnrc6as-
eIsio give bond, each with two good suretiea, and
S1saer eSass secured BY mortgage Of ths tract pur
Any purchaser paying sonethird of .hts whole
btdi4 M cash win not be required 70 have suTeties
- ANY purchaser paying the whole Of his bid hi
cash WIN be allowed q discount OF ten per cent
upon the amount OF his bid. ~ ~ n =, S"'
Purchasers wiz be required to pay for all neces.
sary papers and revenue stamps.
winnpsbOro', s. O.. October 0, 1859. % octls sH taa