Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-12-23
Bcllaire Locals.

County Seat.-A meeting of the friends OF
| the removal of the County-seat was held here
| on Wednesday, Notwithstanding the inclem-
ency of the weather there was a large attend
ance, quite a number of townships were repre-
seu ted, the general sentiment as expressed was
for removal, to the place where, the opinions
were as interest dictated; you will no doubt be
furnished with copy of the proceedings; the
character of the persons engaged in this move
ment gives assurance that they are in earnest.
Whatever may come of the question at the pres
ent: both of the parties tnat are mainly inter-
ested in it would do well to look at the adyanta-
ges of a
Railroad Communication to the north
west part of the County. In case of removal it
would more than compensate ST. Cairsyill e.
and the citizens of the north west townships or
otherwise in case of the county seat being fixed
where ii is We would be materially benefited by
the building OF the road; let us look OF the mat
ter closer. The weight OF population and wealth
is gradually gray1tating toward the great lines
of travel, four of the largest and most flourish
Ing to Tns are on railroads, two of those at the
extreme verge fthe County; the transportation
on The cars is SO cheap and comfortable in COM
parison with any other mode by horse power
that all who are required to use the latter es-
teem it a hardship, both in time and money.
Without urging the merits of the two chief
Icompetitors for the seat of justice would say
let the prize fall where it may it is the interest
of all to build the road and the sooner the bet
ter Belaire is a rapidly growing place: the
prospect DrightenS every day for making her a
large city. To Bellaire and a large majority of
the County the location of the Court House is
simply matter of convenience the profit
amounts to but little in comparison we say
then build the North West r. R., it will save
whatever party is defeated in the County seat
question from utter disaster.
Rise in River.-We have had nother heavy
rise in the river the past week. shippers of coal
have had splendid time this fall, large quanti-
ties pass here from above destined for the lower
markets. have heard OF no disasters yet
The coal dealers in our vicinity will probably
respond to your request for statistics soon; there
is one thing in the coal business that can be
con idently relied on, il is profitable where il is
sensibly and vigorously conducted, again it is
constantly increasing; for solid, substantial
speculation, there is now some of the finest op-
portunities in coal property that may occur in
years to come,
Visit ofC0mm | 8 toners-Our august Coun-
ty Commissioners were down among US last
week graciously looking after our interests in
the Wegee pike and our Creek bridge. What
conclusion they arrived at L did not learn. 1
suppose t will all be right that honorable
body as now constituted cannot err. By the way
III our Legislature go on as they have no other
officers except the County Commissioners will
be needed-they have almost princely powers
now over the purses at least of the people.
Iron Brfdge.-The iron for the new bridge
at the mouth of Brooks run, near our place has
arrived. and the first favorable weather will be
put in place This is a long needed improvement
and will be of material service to our townsmen
as well convenient to large portion of our
country friends.
Bad Keads.-Our country roads are in a
wretched condition a heavy fall of snow would
be gladly welcomed by all that have heavy pro-
duce to bring to market
Locals Scarce.-Nothng of interest ofa To-
cal nature worth recording has transpired. We
are reminded of the coming of Christmas by the
holiday look of our shops. Joyful anticipation
on the part of the young, and good nature on
that OF the cider generally prevails.
SPARTAN.