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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
Collision. GA the Missouri Esaoiac Railroad

ST. LOUIS, May l2.-At6 6 o'clock this
morning the night express train on the
Missouri Pucific Railroad. which left
Atchisou. Kansas, collided near Eureka,
twenty-eight miles from here, with an
extra freight train going west, and six
teen persons were killed outright, and
twenty wounded, two of whom will die.
No names are known at present. The
wounded are being brought here. The
dead will hc brought here as soon as the
Coroner reaches the scene OF the dis
aster and hold An inquest.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

RESULTS or FREE LABoR.-Tt now ap-
pears THAT the sugar and rice crops OF
Louisiana we're much larger last year
tAan hitherto reported. In the twenty
seven parishes in the State $1,000 hogs
heads of sugar were raised, or nearly
three thUu.and more than in 1865. The
rice crop lres year was the largest ever
raised in the State, amounting to con-
sidcraaly over one hundred thousand
barrels. With such 81 gnal results, SO
Immediately following the overthrow of
slavery, oar Southern countrymen are
a5!e 10 .1.m some idea nf the great BEN
e.it5 which will accrue to them when
ihc free lghat system has heen fully cs-
Iabiishei. Never was a truer remark
taan that made by Henry 4. Wise, not
long since, that slavery had been the
aaue aud ca '=e lf the Southern States.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
I \ 3 l5nWElILSn word.

BY DANIEL MARCH, author OF The popular
Might Scenes This master in thought and
language shows Us untold ~icheS and beauties
in the Great House, with its Blooming flowers,
Singing birds, Waving palms Rolling clouds,
beautiful bow, Sacred Mountains, Delightful
Rivers, Mighty oceans. laundering voices,
Blazing heavens and vast universe with count
less beings in millions Of worlds, and reads 10
Us III each the UHWritten Word. KOSe-t tinted
paper. ornate eDgraViu=ss and superb binding
Send for circular, in which is a Iuu description
and universal Communications by the press
ministers and college professors, iii the strong
est possible language. ZElGLEIl, AICCURDY
Il co. I53 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio. ma5-Iw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

Made of F1Jr i3EB:, Wdts,s', Ig9gf N1atss aud
J2of,S, LiguyFS uyc,uietl, SpIceu, and Sveeteucd
Ia inlsssz the taste, csJliGl --I.nicS, "AppetiZ-
ers ..RestOrers, &c, that lead iue uppler on
TO drum keness ana rum, but are true medi-
cine made from the native i.Ocaa and Herbs of
california; free rom all dicOiCiic S-tuietS They
eref fhe I2ATBLOOD PGhftILIs and LIFE
EyTTNfI PEENCIELL,a i perfect heuOvatOr and
IN yirrOr:ltor OF the system, carrying Il AL pOS
ouous matter, and restoring The blood to a
BitterSa according Je directions, and remain long
unwell.
SIOO Will be given Tor an incuTable ease, pro-
vided the bones are not destroyed by mineral
nOisOns' or other means, ami the vital organs
wasted beyond the point OF repair.
For IlR.lAlHgtOllI and Chronic ftits tsltHdsH and
Cont DisDepsid o. Ind geSttDH, Hatjo1fs, ReH3it
a,f 15lT IlfeTHc9t teCeTS, Diseases ri uls BLOOD.
Liner KidleyS. and Bladder, these b5tte5S have
been most successful. such Diseases are caused
by Vitidted Blood, which is generally produced
bv arrangement OF the D,geSjtCe Organs.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood WEencVery0u ind
itSinpuritieS bursting through the skin in
PIN r.t.,s ErUptiOuS Or Sores; cleanse IL when
Won md il CbSsrucJed and sluggish in the veins;
Cleanse ItzyhEu IL IS FOUL and your feelings will
tel YOU when. Keep the blood pure and the
health of the system viii follow.
PIN TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking in
the system OF 50 many thousands are elltctual-
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In Bilious KeInIttgnt, and Intermittent Few
ers these BiIters have nO equal. .'or iuu di-
bottle printed IN four alsuiszseS-l-nslish, Ger
man, French and Spanish
! WALKER, Proprietor, - Commerce St.-N. \.
Il. II. GlIDONAiD 4 CO.,
Dru sgists. and general Agents, san Francisco
and Sacramento, California, and - K 81 Com
ESS0LD' By ALI. DRUGGISTS 4, DEALERS,
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Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will
~ be presented 70 the Commissioners OF Bel
mont County at their next session, coumeuc-
ingOu Monday tLc 6tE day o. June. lS4j, pray
ing for the establishment Of q County Road
along the following described route in said
County, to VIII: commencing at Newcastle;
thence the nearest ana best route to the Fork :
Of Captina Creek: crossing below tie Forks OF
thence 10 intersect the graded road leading
from HausUn-S 10 Belmont ut or near the
mouth OF the lane leading to James Shipmen 5
house on lands of George Shipmau. Also, to
vacate any part OF the old road leading from
Newcastle u Captira Greek, as may become
useless by the location Of said new Road.
PETITIONERS.
May !. lS-l-Iw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
Notice in Partition.

TANIES N. RICHARDSON, who resides in
y Belmont County, Ohio aud George w.
smith, who resides in Montgomery County,
Ohio, Will take notice. that q Petition was nled
AGAINST them on lie ist DAY 90 april \. ID. 1870
IN the Court OF Common F4eas, within and for
She County OF Belmont, state OF Ohio, by u.
". Sheets and is now pending, wherein said
ID. w. Sheets demands partition OF the follow
inc real estate, to wit: Situated in Belmont
County, Ohio and being Fifty Acres Ci the six
foot vein Of coal, be the same more or less. in
section 2i Township .. and Range 5, and ad-
Joining lands OF Peter Nef, on lie East and
south and being Immediately south of the
Central Ohio Railroad, some five miles West
from BeIlaire in belmont County, Ohio, ard
being the saDeaS leased to John Wise and An
drew Sheets by Michael Burns, October 9Th,
1861 and that at the next term OF said Court
the said D. W. Sheets Will apply Tor an order
that partition may be made Ol SAID primtSeS.
NJ. u. KING,
Atty for ID, ". Sheets
AnriI l. ls10-6W
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

LIS clhigrants passed through Column
bus las. week for homes in the West and
Northwest.
Fr4ulliu 7. Backus, an eminent law
yer Of cleveland. died on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
Daris BY Sunlight
and GasIight

1 B0rE descriptive of the Mysteries IirlUas,
Ficcs, SJteIldCrS and Crimes, OI the Cy Of 4,'as
L contains $50 fine eugraylngs Oi noted Place 3
Life ana scenes in Paris. Agents wanted. Adj
dress
NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO., Cincinnati,
Ohio, Chicago, IL. or 81 Louis, Mo. Hi;l3-4W
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

The YIELD of gold in Montana for 1863
was over S17,000. COO The estimated
yield for 1870 is $3O,OOO,OO0. The popu-
lasion is about 5000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

SrocK pHNs DEsrKoYED--FIvE
THOUSAND Hoes BURNED ALIVE
fTbe Cincinnati Commercial of Wednes-
day morning says:
About clock this morning fire
broke out in the extensive stock pens
of. " GaiT& %. in Mill Creek Bot
tom, at the foot of Richmond street.
The flames spread with great rapidity,
and IL Il very shUrt time gained COM
piete possession of the pens.
Al alarm was sounded from the
tower, directing the engines to tie cor.
ner of Fest ;.ud Harriet streets, but the
'iwos" engine Was the only one that
WAS abie to get within two hundred
yards o. the burning sheds, and it could
get no wafer
The fFe.. Ell were unable TO do any,
thiHa 10 save the pens, 50 they were
blrneJ to the ground.
There were i've thousand hogs in the
sheds. only few hundred of which
could he got out. The rest were burned
alive.
Nojhing ike correct estimate can
BE- made Of The loss, but il will not fail
short Of $l50 $50.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
.RsilnilsisgrugOr's .V0gice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in the Probate
~ Court OF Belmont County, Ohio. the UNDER
istrator of the estate OF Mary NlacIiusOu, decd,
late uf said County.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
Il ,cSted To make immediate payment, ana those
having claims against said estate are requested
TO present them within one yoHr from this
date. @. W. CARROLL, Adm'rS
0p-S-w OF Mary MaClsiuSou, deed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
To The Public.

TTNHE SCHOOLS OF ST. GAINESVILLE win
! be organized. for work on Monday, Sept.
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
from 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.
AIgebra-Ray's Part lst.
IaJin-HarkneSS Introduction.
Greek, Observation-Disclosures Introduction.
French Fishers French Reading,
Nat PhiIosophy-C Cam bridge Ply sizes.
English Language-McGuffy's H. S. Reader.
Vocal Music, Map drawing and Composition.
SECOND YEAR.
Geometry-Rays Series.
Iatin-HarkneSS's Reader and Cesar.
History of the U. S.-Quackenbos.a
bridge Physics.
Greek, (OptionalEReader.
French, Jean Mace's L. Homme-
chemistry cambridge Physics.
Vocal Musicand Composition.
THIRD YEAR.
Higher Aleebra-Ray's Series.
Latin-Nirgil.
French, (OPtional)- -Telamaque
Greek, -AnaDaSls
PhysiOlogy--Huxley and Youman's-
Vocal Music and Composition.
FOURTH YEAR.
Trigonometry and Surveying-Ray Series
Geometry Dana'S.
I.atin-Cicero.
French, (optional)- Napoleon
Greek, -Cyropedia.
Mental Science.
Written Review of Physics
Glasses will be formed in Greek and French, If
desired, and though pupils may omit these
branches, they are most earnestly advised to
enter the Schools with determined purpose to
pursue all the other branches-all are necessary
to a liberal education, practical, in the best
sense of that word.
Pupils ON entering the Schools ars 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. Z. CHAMBERS, Clerk.
Sept. 2}-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

4 GENTS WANTED--To sell Prof. .Trum-
y bulls Line Engraving FAMILY RECORD"
executed with pen. II is 4 high-toned moral
and religious picture, Unequalled as n Speci-
men of penmanship, and sells to every family
that has the money 10 buy ii. 6j,00O copies have
been sold during The last two years, and any
amount of good territory is yet unc1uvaS Sed.-
Agents make fair, and some very large wages.
For Circular of terms, address
TRUMBULL * CRCNER,
90 Washington st Room 80, Chicago, Ill.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
The Ch!cago Tribune conclued a

The Ch!cago Tribune conclued a
long editorial on the Mcfarland case as
follows:
Postum UP ala man Of stainless rep
uta,i0n whom the most unscrpulous
and most eae Tgetic counsel could find,
after The closest scrutiny, guilty Of 10
other crime IMAM impuisive and impru-
dent conGact, is deliberately murdered,
ihe murdered is acquitted and turned
loose upon Tie world again on the plea
of insanity, bacause his jealous suspi-
ci0u was aroused that what .4e had lost
another would gain! From laws, and
courts. and rulings, and charges, and
Judges, aud counsel, we appeal to the
common sense OF mankind. lflife is to
havean protection at the law what
ever, 4heTe must be a change i'll the
character of murder trials, and it is
Impossible that another case can ever
arise in which the need Of charge can
He made more plaTing that in this.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

The latest reliable news from WASH
ington is to the effect that q material
change has taken place in the views of
General Grant and his Cabinet on the
Senate Funding bill. II is stated that
General Grant is in favor Of continuing
the purchasing Of bonds by the Gov
eminent to the full extent Of the SUR
plus i'll the Treasury.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19
aleig Aategii Gemsat5.
ON cooley . Baueny Adyerfisi"s
Agents al NSys SVit-

LiJa,t g,JGru.Itecd--
e sgy. Wages paid
i,It. selling oar Iu-
CllllaS Lf-sss. BuSI-
particulars address
Ia. Pa. uIl-iW
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1 GENTS E-ITEID.-s!gy 20 500 per IoaH,-
CtelyyaeH, SciJJt IeocbelS BsIlgTt lOJsJy men
and Ladies lrdll1a q cG9Utss Jol' The AesC hook.
.'OJR FAITH E.sS HOUSE - OF.
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ST. cLAIRsvILLE, OHIO:

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

We learn that Mr.. Milligan, Repre-
sentative from Monroe County, was
kicked by his horse last week, and seri-
ously, if not fatally injured. 3Ir. alilli-
gan had hisarm broken, shoulder smash
ed, and otherwise injured, and the latest
account represents him as not sbeing
likely to recOver.-I Marietta Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

Sl00tO 1920 3.
weekly TO Agents eNerNE
|. tent Steer 1fJUiCi IA j r,
ness permanent Fog n
GIRAED WIRE MLLI.s. IN
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

Two thousand laborers are at work or
the Chesepeak & Ohio Railroad, near
| Charlest0n.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-05-19

The House has virtually POSTPONED il
definitely the further consideration OF
the Tariff bill, and by vote Of 92 10 y
has also agreed TO postpone al! prior or
ders until the Appropriation bills are
disposed Of \ bill, introduced by Gen.
Schenck, looking to I, reduction Of tax
alton. was introduced Monday, aud will
probably he pushed euergeticaily as soon
as II can be reached,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
~1de!-.:;::-
Ne rns.sEx;l .iiEl::::s IIe!El
II 9 I ~

F.LUCAS, Tuner and Regulator of
j pianos and Organs, from the firm Of
w. G. MErzERorT, & Co., desires to notify
his friends and the public generally that parties
desiring his services can leave their orders at
this Office. or at w. G. MErzERoTr & Co. s,
3l8 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, d. e.
jy 2-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
Goods for the Season,

At SO King Street, Alexandria, va.
lust received, asupply of Self-Sealing Cans,
j Furnaces, Preserving Kettles, water Cool,
ers, Apple Parers, Toilet Sets, Foot Tubs and
other seasonable goods.
During the dull season we will sell many OF
our best goods at reduced prices, as our STOCK
! very full and we wish to reduce the same.
Undertakers' Trimmings for sale.
Call and examine.
jyl5 joint. CREIGHTON & son.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
The New Eclectic Magazine
FOR 1870

THIS Magazine formed by the consolidation
of THE Richmond Eclectic, formerly edited
by DR.. Hoge and DR.. Brown, of Richmond, and
The Land We Lone, formerly edited by General
D.;H. Hill, of Charlotte N. c.. is now the lead
ing Monthly of the South. tits devoted to the
publication of selected articles from the best
American and Foreign periodicals, and origi-
nal papers on General Literature, Science, Art
and the Educational and Material development
of the Southern States.
1t aims to combine in one, the most attrac-
tive features of the best Magazines of the day.
During the past two years there have appear
ed in it articles by many of the most eminent
of living writers.
The third year, and 9Th volume, commences
with January, 1870.
TERMS:
Single subscription, 81 per annum. To
Clergymen and Scheol-Teachers, So. Single
numbers, 35 cents. Five copies to one address,
SIC. Ten copies ditto, $50. More liberal re-
auctions to larger clubs. All subscriptions
strictly IN Advance, and payable by post Office
order or draft on Baltimore. In case soill
mutilated currency notes be receiued.
Subscribers in sending their names, should
giue their address in full, legi5ly scritten.
PREMIUMS:
For every new pre;paying subscriber 81 90
For q g subscribers,
gratuitous subscription for one year.
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A specimen number sent on receipt of 25 cts.
Canvassers and Agents wanted in every
Town, City and State. For particulars ad-
dress the publishers.
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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
Baltimore Female College.

THIS Institution, the only Female College
i in Maryland, was incorporated in 1849,
and literally endowed by the State in 1860
1t affords Boarders and Day Pupils every ad-
vantage to acquire thorough and accomplish
ed education. 1t has good Library, Chemi-
cal ond Philosophical Apparatus, and valuable
Cabinets of Minerals, Gems, Coinsand Medals.
Besides pupils from the different counties in
the Middle, Southern and Western States.
By the law of endowment one pupil from
each county in Maryland receives instruction
free.
Session opens September 9Th.
FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION:
N. c. Brooks, LII. D., Professor of Ancient
Languages.
T. Lucy, A. NJ, Professor of Mathematics,
Mons. Louis Ganbin, A. NJ, Professor OF
French.
Mr.. Lewis Lauer, Professor of German.
Mr.. G.. A. Gnosspelius, Professor OF Music
Mr.. Van Reuth, Professor of Painting.
Miss NJ. s. Covington, Mathematics and His
tory.
Miss NJ B. Moon, Bellies Lettres and Physiol-
ogy. Late Principal of Female Institute, Sum-
ter, Ala.
Miss Imogene H. Simmons, Piano and Sing
ing. Late Musical Directress State Female Col
lege, Memphis, Tennessee.
Mrs E. A. Polster, Piano and Guitar.
Mrs. Juliet Workman, Vocal Music.
@-For Catalogues, or any information,
address N. &C. BROOKS, LII. D.,
Aug ~, ls69-tf President.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
HELMBOLD'S
Find Extract Buchu and Inn
proved Rose Wash

Wfi radically exterminate from the system dig
eases arising from habits Of dissipation. at little
expense. little or no change in diet. no incon-
venience or exposure; completely superceding
those unpleasant and dangerous remedies, Co
uaiya and Mercury, in. all these Diseases
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
Helmbold's Fluid Extract
Buchu

!. the great specific for Universal Lassitude
Prosiration, &c.
The constitution, once affected with Organic
Weakness, requires the aid Of Medicine te
strengthen and invigorate the system, which
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU inva IL
Div does. limo treatment is submitted to. Con
sumption or insanity ensues.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29

The subscriber has just received and having
bought at gold rates, afford to sell at prices
to suit the times, one of the largest, most vari-
ed and best assorted stocks of Ladies', Gentle
mems, Misses and Children's Boots and Shoes
ever before offered for..sale in this market. His
long experience in the trade has enabled him
to procure stock manufactured from the best
material, and in desirable and stylish man
ner, and on the most favorable terms; and,
with advantages in his favor, he can afford to
sell as cheap as the cheapest A large stock of
HEAVY GOODS, suitable for the country, to
which he invites the special attention of coun-
try merchants. All in want will do well to
call at "a King street.
apl W. B. WADDEY.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
Helmbold's Fluid Extract
Buchu,

N affections peculiar to Females. is'unequslled
by auy other preparation, as in Chlorosis. or
Retention, Painfulness, or Suppression Of Gus
tomary Excavations, liberated or Schirrus
State Of the Uterus, and all complaints incldent
TO the sex, or the decline OF change OF life.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-07-29
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The Editorial Department of the Scientific
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