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ANeat address.


The following are the concluding re-
marks of the bfief speech of ]. @. How
ard, Esq, of the Ohio State Journal, on
the occasion of delivering the diplomas
to the graduating members of the Psi
Gamma Society, Marietta College, at
the late Commencement
That the little things of the world
confound the mighty, is infinite in ap-
plication and meaning. Small duties,
minor virtues, little acts of grace and
goodness, mould character and make
worlds.
Men make circumstances oftener than
circumstances make men. The truly
great are not made great by an event
or in day. A beautiful character,
like beautiful statue, must have time
to reach perfection. ToIive nobly, the
present hour is all of life. This implies
obedience to all laws, moral and phys
ical, natural and divine, and the fulfill
ment Of duties to God, country, kindred
and self. For illustration, there is due
from you daily, as brothers or sons, un-
changing affection; citizens un-
surviving loyalty; as friends, unwavering
fidelity; as Christians, habitual holi-
sympathy; distress, your succor; merit,
your commendation; treason, your un-
dying hatred; and the Republic, if need
be, your blood. AS the aim of life is
happiness, by all life-inspiring and
life-proionging means, shun those dole
full philosophers who do their moraliz-
ing in grave-yards, and view the world
from the top of a tombstone. This is a
very beautiful world of ours, full of
flowers for those who will pluck them.
loaded down with rich, ripe fruits for
all who will reach up and gather them,
with gardens and groves still filled with
Eden's pervading fragrance, and th g
very air musical with the heavenly
harmonies of that primeval choir OF
birds and morning-stars. Yes, this bright
world is full of hope for the hopeful,
full of light fer those who love light, full
of truth for the truth-seeker, full OF
peace for the peace-seeker, filled with
marvellous beauty for those who enjoy
the beautiful, full of inspiration for
those who will drink it in, and full OF
Heaven for all ascending souls leading
others up the immortal way.
Finally, to secure both happiness and
success, WORK. Save love, there is
nothing sweeter in life than laborI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-21
:fatfs aud fianres,
Strength OF European Armies.

!
| The nomination of Hohenzollern to
the Spanish throne threatens to precip-
| itate Continental Europe into war,
which, considering the magnitude oil
the powers liktl to be arrayed against
| each other, and the resources at the
command of each, may continue for an
! indefinite period. France has 4l4, ,65-
soldiers on the peace footing and 647 ,27l
in the field, a total of nearly ], ,100,00 OF
these, $40, 900 men are ready to march on
the tap of the drum.
Austria has 27S, 40 men on the peace
establishment, S3S, 200 on a war strength,
or 600 fully prepared to move. Could
the South German Confederation, or
group of States, be secured on the same
side, they have 66, $40 men on the peace,
or 1S4 ,406 on the war footing, with l07,-
600 of these prepared for instant service.
Such a coalition would give France the
control Of III, 900 fighting men at once,
with reserve of l ,596, l06 trained SOL
diers.
On the other hand, Prussia has 726, 900
men on the peace or l ,266, ,0G0 on the war
footing. with 100000 now ready for op-
erations on her western frontier. North
Germany, going with Prussia, has 3l5,-
526 or the peace, 551, ,99S on the field Or
944;52l on the war footing, of which 546,-
900 are instantly available. This would
place at Prussian disposal SIG, 900 men for
the first moment, and 1854, ,321 in re-
serve. Thus she would have, instantly,
SO, 600 men more, and, hereafter, 23I ,7S5
less than the French alliance. Should
she be able to manage Southern Ger
many for her cause she would have
,053 600 men, or l76, 900 more than
fn Of nj ta
to cope with her and Austria together,
for the time being, with all the advant.
ages of a common language and position
This would leave Prussia still reserve
of Al ,757 men, or only 154 379 less than
that of France and Austria coalesced a
difference swamped to the extent of
nearly 5000 men by her superiority of
immediate force.
Italy, out of force Of 376, 721 on war
footing, with 1877, 900 of reserve, or $751;
721 in all, could spare possibly 2o0, 600 to
operate on the French frontier or hold a
hostile corps in check. The direct and
open participation of Russia is hal dly to
be expected unless circumstances should
force her into the melee. In that case
she could dispose of about 100000 men
from about 700, 600 composing her army
in Europe, including the Cossacks. She
could take no other course by family al
lance, position and the recollection of
Crimean wounds than to aid Prussia |
Sweden and Denmark would, if they
dared 20 move at all, have to go in the
same direction, with about $4,000 men.
Thus Italy, the Car and Scandinavia
would bring King William 100000 men
"a force that, with South German aid,
would place him 4S0, 900 ahead of France,
England, Belgium, Holland
and Switzerland to remain neutral.
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Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that In the Probate
lN Court of Belmont County, Ohio, the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Execu-
tor OF the estate of Aaron White, decd, late of
said County.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate are re-
quested to present them within one year from
this date. VIM. s. WHITE, Exr.
je23-3w of Aaron White decd.
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Notice to Bridge Builders

CEAIED proposals will be received at the
- Auditors Office, in st. Clairsville, until
noon of SATURDAY, JULY % 1870. for bull
ding Tubular Wrought Iron Truss Bridge over
Captina Creek, at the site of the present bridge
at Armstrong; Mill. Said bridge to be 100 feet
long in the clear and road way - feet wide
Il. NJ. CLARK, Auditor.
Auditors Office, st. Clairsville, June !. 1875.
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Look Here.

T HAVE still n number oflots for sale, ON rea-
l. sonable terms in my additions to south
Bellaire. will also sell my Brick House ad-
-oining my orchard, cheap. Any one wishing
to make profitable investment would do well
to come soon. For further particulars and in
formation call on L. Austin, in South Bellaire,
or the subscriber. JOHN FINK.
Nov. l. 40 IT,
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TO The Public.

Inc Undersigned announces that he h9S pur-
chased the entire interest and good viii Of
Messrs Campbell x Downing, in Jhcir lioe Of
OmhlDuSses running between MCvriSiuwn and
Mneeling leaving MOrriStown in the morning
anu Wheellng IN the afternoon. lie will ROW
De prepared 10 accomodate all travellers with
comfortable OmnibuSSeS under the charge OF
careful and sober employees Fair FIiiy cents
between Morristown and 81. ClairSvIlie and
wheeling and ST. ClairSvilie-wuy plSscngels
In proportion.
Mr.. Isaac ii. Patterson viii act rs his, and the
Express Agent, in st. ClaiTSvilie. Ali orders
anu packages left with him VIII be promptly
and carefully attended to
JOSEPH y. BUTLER.
November l2-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1870-07-21

Cumberland Md, shipped Oh, ,564 Goa
tons of coal during the month of June.
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Our stock in all the above is equal to any
kept in the city. We only wish to say the prices
are right.
To our friends and the public we wish to say, d,
our stock of Goods is full and complete and no
house. let them get their goods as they may, can
or shall beat us in prices in any thing we keep.
Please call, examine, and be convinced.
June2, 1870. STONE & THOMAS
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9asuranfe.
j. M. .. CRAFTY,
Insurance Agent, BeHaTe, d.

ID REPRESENTING THE OLDEST AND MOST
~ wealthy Companies in the eountIN.
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companies otter unsurpassed induce eulenFS lie
tached Dwellings and Farm Properly insured
ON the most favorable terms. Losses cgui.ably
adjusted and promptly paid. Prompt attention
given TO applications for insurance.
iylS J. NJ - CRAFTY, Agent
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
COLEBROOK

The cheese factory was raised, Saturday, May 14th. The building is 5Ox35 feet. two stories high with basement. The frame is one of the best, and great credit is due Mr. Oles for the manner in which he has finished the contract. The work on the building is being pushed rapidly forward.
 MT. Wood, residing in the State of New York, has been engaged to conduct the business, until some one can learn the nsodus operandi of working factory cheese.
 - MT. J. B. McManar, the gentlemanly lessee of the paper-mill, has moved his family from Clinton to his place of busi- ness in North Colebrook.
 - The attention of the Selectmen is called to the condition of the roads in this town. It is a common remark that they never saw them in a worse condition. We hope to see them put in repair soon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
COUNTY ITEMS.
P. NJ. s.


 WARREN.-On Wednesday, May 4, there was quite an extensive fire in the woods known as the Warren woods, lying in Litchfeld and Warren burning a tract of some five hundred acres. s.-Herald'
 FALLS VILLAGE. barn belonging to the National Iron Bank was burned on the 10th inst. It stood close by several other buildings, and it was exceedin gly fortunate that they were saved. Had they got on fire, thousands of dollars of damage would have been done. It is supposed the fire was accidentally caused by tramp light ing his pipe in the shed. .-Sentinel.
 MARBLEDA1E.-Mrs. Mary Carl, wife of Peter Carl, went out last Monday morn ing to milk her COW in the yard, and the family thinking their mother gone good while went out to see about her. They found her lying on her face and dead. The cause is supposed to be heart affection Sentinel.
 KENT.-Schaght,cook Mountain was on fire for several days lately and large quan' tity of wood was destroyed and timber injured
 MT. Wm. Fuller was seriously injured on the 10th inst, by being thrown from a carriage. Tho whif1etrees broke and feI against the horses heels. frightening them and causing them to run ava. ...!Ssntinel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
Congressional.

The Senate, on Saturday morning, after continuing in session ali night, passed the Fifteenth Amendment bill by strict party vote.
 The bill to increase the salary of the Minister to China was killed in the House, on Saturday.
 The 10th of July has been tixe,l upon as the day of final adjournment.
 A very spicy debate took place iu the Senate, last week, upon the question of General Amnesty. Mr. Ferry advocated the measure in the strongest terms, and MT. Morton replied, accusing MT. Ferry Of taking ground against his party. From the newspaper reports, it would seem that our Senator indulged in a pretty severe style of attack; but it is becoming more and more evident that his policy is the true one.
 Much time has been spent on the bill enforcing the Fifteenth Amendment in the Senate, and Georgia is up in the House again. The Senate Investigating commit tee find no direct bribery in the Georgia matter, but that the Chronicle levied haavi- ly on the Bullock party.
 The Naval Appropriation bill has passed the House.
 The House has not concurrad iu the Senate amendments to the Fifteenth Amendment bill, and Conference Com mittee has been appointed.
 In tho Senate, Monday, 8 bill was in- troduced to facilitate the transmission of foreign merchandise in bond through the United States; the bill enforcing the XVth Amendment was debated without result. In the evening session, MT. Cragin advoca- ted the abolition of Polygamy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26

the white foaming wine" We see there is a large crane erected in front of the fac tory for swinging out the enormous cheese upon the cars as soon as Mr. Stevenson will send them along.
 The President of theS V. R. R., was in town last week, and his smiling face gave assurance of success.
 A resident of Springfield. Mass, in conversation with us short time since, stated that the road could be extended ded northerly and in connection with oth- roads make through line from that place to New York, some twenty-four miles shorter than any present route. If the road is built it will be eventually through line. All interested in the road seem to feel that it is now or never. Let it be NOW. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
LITCHFIELD.

Monday next. Decoration Day, will be observed in this place. The East Bury ing Ground will be visited first, at about three o'clock, P. M.. and then the West. Those wishing to contribute either boquets or flowers can leave them at Mrs. Bost- wick's.
 -Dr. Lighthill was'in town this week, in accordance with previous notice. He intends visiting this place monthly, of which notice will be given hereafter.
 - The preliminary steps have been ta- ken towards starting Circulating Library in this town. Forty subscribers have al- ready been obtained, and it is hoped that many more will become interested. The ladies and gentlemen who have already subscribed, and those who desire to do so, are requested to meet on Thursday even ing, Jnne 2d, at 616 o'clock, ,.at the house of Dr. D. B. Bostwick for organization.
 Isn't a certain African, who was quite prominent enough before, getting an un- due amount of gratuitous advertisi ing in the Sentinel?
 At Vessels & Gates North St. Drug Store can be found cool and delicious drinks for the summer season, consisting of Soda Water, drawn from Tufts Arctic Fountain, and Dr. Trish's Ottawa Beer. The former is the same excellent article which attracted the public, last year; the latter is first class root beer
 Owing to the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment, Sentinel devils and darkies mix at base. ball, much to the disgust of the editor of that paper. We'll, it is rather hard-on the''nigger."
 Have you seen the Carpets at Braman & Deming's
 The Billiard Rooms are soon to be re- opened.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
WARREN.

Mir. Geo. Camp has had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse. A circumstance connected with it needs mention. We give the facts as they are given to us. It appears that Mrs. Camp was in Woodbury, and her daugter (Hattie) drove down to bring her home. The horse was taken sick on the way, but, by urging,it was driv- en to Woodbury. It was then properly cared for, but died the next morning. Tie gentleman of the house where the ladies were visiting, got up in the night 10 look after their horse, and found, to his amaze ment, his own horse harnessed to the bug gy, on the point of being driven of. He saw the thief, but was not near enough to identify him. So his solicitude saved one horse, if it could not the other.
 = Mir. Noble B. Strong and lady cele- brated the tenth anniversary of their mar rid life, Monday eve, May 9. About sev- enty- five guests were present of the many invited ones, and rarely are seen so much mirth and good feeling as were shown on the occasion. ,TIN-from whistle to milk pail, was presented. Among the most noticeable attractions of the evening, was a one hundred dollar greenback, as pres- ent from Mrs. Stroug's father. On the
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
News of the Week
FOREIGN.

Great BritQin.-The House of Lord: has discussed the massacre by the Greek brigands.
 In the House of Commons the Irish Land bill has passed through the Commit tee of the whole, and the bill abolishing religious tests in colleges has been read a second time. The Poor Law Board declare women in eligible IS Parish Guardians. The Board of Trade has affirmed the sentence of Capt Eyre. The Sappho has again beaten the Cam bria. The London Times denounces the Erie Railway management. France.-The Corps LegislatD have cou n ted the Plebiscituns vote, and announced the result, M Jules Simon entering 8 pro test. The Emperor delivered an address in reply. Important political concessions are ex pected from the Government, The Paris police continue to arrest sus pected consplrators. The MarseiAaise has been suspended for two months. Small-pox prevails in Paris. Aushria.-The Emperor has dissolved Parliament and ordered new election.
 Spain.-The Spanish Ministry deny that any cruelties have been practice in Cuba. Espartero declines to become candi- date for the Spanish throne
 Haly.-The insurrection has been sup pressed.
 The In fallibility debate will be contin. ued in the Ecumenical Council until the 29th of June. Several Bishops have made speeches in the Ecumenical Council against Infallibil' ity. Cuba.-Gen. Rodas announces several successes by the Spanish troops. De Rodas has manumitted the slaves be- longing to the Cuban patriots. Another Cuban planter has been execu- ted
 Holland The Lower House in Holland has passed bill abolishing the death pen alty. Portugal new revolution has taken place. The Ministry has resigned, and Gen. Saldanha, the successful leader of the insurrection, is forming a new one.
 Henezuela-The capital of Venezuela has been captured, 500 men being killed. A new Government is forming.
 A school-boy at Dover, N. H., was killed on Friday, the 10th inst, while playing baseball.
 The Central and Union Pacific Railroad Companies are to be consolidated.
 An agent of the Red River insurgents is in Chicago, consulting with the Fenian leaders.
 An explosion of benzine in Charlestown, Mass, caused $15, ,O0O damage.
 The Kansas Pacific Railroad employees refuse to work until arms are funished them.
 The latest returns run the Democratic majority ln New York City up to nearly 90,OOO.
 The Canadian vessels have been per- mitted to pass through the Sault St. Marie Canal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26

PROPERTY IN WoMAN.-The success of Mcfarland is encouraging others, whose wives have abandoned them, to sudden at- tacks of insanity. On Wednesday after noon last. MT. Samuel F. Broadwell, whose female property left him two years since, called at the house where she is employed as housekeeper. and demanded her return. Mrs. Broadwell refused to go, and the la- dy of the house ordered him to leave. Whereupon, the injured husband became suddenly insane, and shot his wife. proba- bly, fatally. Of course, the time.honored farce of an arrest was gone through with, ,and Broadwell was taken before the police court. "When questioned" says the Tribune report, Gas to the motive that led him to assassinate his wife, the prisoner replied in the most indifferent manner that that was his business, and it concerned nc one else.''
 Mir. Broadwell has reason to take the matter coolly, for as long as Graham is a large, hanging is the laughing-stock O. "insane" husbands.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
Legislative.

A committee has been appointed to in- vestigate the alleged stealing of carpets from the State House, since the last ses sion.
 H. B. Bostwick and folty others have petitioned to be released from militia and jury duty.
 The Capitol question comes up to-day Wednesday,.
 The Senate propose joint select com mittee on woman's suffrage.
 A resolution has passed the Senate, al- lowing the Connecticut Western to run it's line through Windsor.
 There was considerable discussion on an act making theft from buildings in the daytime, State Prison offence.
 The Judiciary committee have agree by large majority to recommend a bill in- creasing the number of Supreme Court judges to five.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
WASHINGTON.

That house of which mention has been made is now t,oo story one. We do not put observatories on stoops down this way. If any one has tried to make muss of this correspondence, they have simply failed, that's all. He
 The farmers on Church Hill sell theil milk at the door for two and three quarter cents quart, it being taken to Nathan Smiths butter manufactory in Roxbury.
 -Hickox & Platt's cheese factory is un der headway and wagons with cans of milk can be met night and morning delivering
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
NEW MILFORD.

Rev. MT. Bouar, of New York. occupied the pulpit of the Congregational Church, last Sabbath, and will preach there again. next Sunday. The favorable impression which he has made when here before, was greatly increased upon hearing him sec ond time, and there seems to be 6 univer- sal desire on the part of the church to se- cure his services permanently. Whether he could be induced to settle here, is Q matter of doubt; but in case he would, there is every probability that he would receive unanimous invitation.
 .- While speaking about settling min- ister, it seems good opportunity to sug- gest to the Church the propriety of pro- viding a parsonage Several fine places are for sale, and the Society ought to own one
 - Some time ago, your correspondent stated that Dr. Clemans' residence would, perhaps, be purchased for town offices, for the town and probate records, and point ed out the great necessity of having those offices secure against fire. Nothing fur ther has been done in the matter, and the records are still kept in the most exposed positions. If they should be destroyed, our citizens would bitterly regret their fol ly and neglect, but it would then be too late to ramedy,it. Now is the time to prp vide against accident, and it ought not to be delayed single day. INo
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-26
The Judgeshipa.

A bill has been approved of by the Ju. dietary Committee of our Legislature. re. commenting the increase of the number of Supreme Court judges to five. This bill will probably pass, and then the ques- tion will come up of the propriety of ad- yancing two judges from the Superior Court, or of appointing from the bar di- rectly to the Supreme bench. Should the latter course be adopted, Ex-Senator Eos. ter and Ex-Judge Seymour would seem to be the most prominent candidates for the position. That the appointment of the latter gentleman would be satisfactory to men of all parties in this County, it is hardly necessary to say. Our own favor able opinion has been so frequently ex- pressed in former years that it can hardy be necessary to repeat it~
 We can see no valid reason, either, for making advancement on the bench mere matter of seniority. Such g practice will surely continue deterioration which is al- ready too apparent. The best lawyers in the State will hardly accept positions in the Superior Court, and if they cannot go directly to the Court of Errors, will not go upon the bench at all. There is no ob- jection to the advancement of good Supe- rior Court judges but that they should be advanced for the sole reason that they are Superior Court judges. and on the absurd rule of seniority, would prove an exceed inglY poor manner of selection.