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Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

CAT WITH BRoADCLoTH TAL.-John Beatty
is lover. He bows before the shrine of bright
eyes and rosy lips but being subject to the pa.
rental nterdict, his interviews are clandestne.
A few evenings since he was paying court to
bis duiciuea. She had smugged him into the
paror, and the darkness only served to conceal
her bushes while John told the story of his love
The muttered words reached the parental ear
and coming suddenly into the room, he demand
ed to know of Mary who it was she had with
her.
"Its the cat, SIR" was the muttered reply
" Drive it out of here" thundered the father
Scat ~ screamed Mary, and then soto uoice:
John, growl little" John set up a woeful
yowl.
" That cats got cold" remarked the parent.
John yowled louder than ever.
"Confound it Bring light and scare the
thing out"
This was too much, and John made leap for
the window, carrying glass and frame with him.
" Thunder what a cat ~ said the parent, con-
templating the ruin after the light was brought.
" never saw anything like it; and, coniound
it, its tail is made of broadcloth i" as he viewed
futtering remnant hanging from the window.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30
Six hundred and ninety-nine Gifts.

Six hundred and ninety-nine Gifts.
The ODD FELLOWS BANK OF SAVINGS, at Sacramento,
is the repository for the deeds Of all the real estate and also
all moneys received for sale of tickets and its officers
duly authorized by the managers deliver all Gifts those
holding the winning numbers
RESPONSIBLE AGENTS WANTED to whom discount
will be made equal that oany similar enterprise To per-
remttng direct eleven tickets will be for So So
tickets for $780, 1l6 tickets for 500. We thus make
object to persons forming clubs.
The drawing will take place under the supervision of
committee of well known and responsible citizens of Sacra-
mento. Address all orders to FELCH & co,
General Managers,
361m* No As Fourth Street. Sacramento.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

NEW JERSEY editor has announced the death
OF bis uncle in Australia, leaving him a gold
mine and $4,000. His village contemporary
processes to regard the matter as plan cunning
ly devised to obtain credit for box of Collars
and a straw hat
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

EVERY young man must be exposed to tempta-
ton he cannot learn the ways of men without
being witness to their vices. If you attempt to
preserve him from danger by keeping him out of
it., You render him quite unfit for any style of
life in which he may be placed. The great point
is, not to turn him out too soor, and to give him
a pilot at first.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

HOUSEHOLD WEIGHTS AND MEAsuREs.-Wheat
-four, one pound is one quart.
Indian meal, one pound is one quart.
Butter, when soft, one pound one ounce is one
quart
Loaf sugar, broken, one pound is one quart
White sugar powdered, one pound one ounce
is one quart.
Best brown sugar, one pound two ounces is
one quart.
Eggs, average size, ten are pound.
Liquid measure-sixteen table-spoonfuIs are
half pint
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

WE DIE BUT ONCE.-An observing individual
in very healthy village, seeing the sexton at
work in hole in the ground, inquired what he
was about digging grave, SIR" "Dig-
ging grave2 Why, thought people didn't die
often here-do they?" go, no sir; they only
die but once"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30
TAKE NOTICE.

NHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED
| that | have left my books and accounts with
NJ F. Griffin, at Weavervile and constituted
him my agent to settle with all who are indebted
to me. All persons owing notified to
come forward and make immediate payment to
him, as ! must have the money. /" A word to
the wise is sufficient"
JOHN JACKSON.
Weavervlle February l6, 1870. TIT
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30
600 Magnificent Prizes, among which
is one of 700 Gold Coin.

These gifts will, at the concert, be awarded to
the holders of tickets in the same manner as at
the concert given in San Francisco in aid of the
Mercantile Library
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

LADY writes to a New York paper to know if
it is proper-that is if it is lady-lke-to realate
by squeezing back the hand when a man squeezes
her hand. Mr.. Editor answers: : "Well, you
might squeeze easy, just enough to let him
know that you are not disposed to be mean
about it. But don't turn round and ask him
How is that for high p or he might think you
too forward"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

CHICAGO ladee punish gentlemen for not Civ
Ing them their seats by abruptly sitting down in
their laps.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-09-30

THE following story is related by Mr. Jefferson
concerning the first Continental Congress Del
egate Harrison of Virginia, desiring to "stmu-
place where supplies were furnished Congress,
and ordered two glasses of brandy and water.
The man in charge replied that liquors were not
included in the supplies furnished Congressmen
"Why," said Harrison, "what is it, then that
see the New England members come here and
drink" "Molasses and water, which they
have charged as stationery" the reply
Then give me the brandy and water" quoth
Harrison, "and charge it as fuel."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-30
The Right Kind Of Stuff:

While the Chicago fire was raging, the Direc.
tors OF the old Hartford Fire Insurance Company
pledged it's officers an additional million of capi.
tai in case i: should be found that the existing
capital OF same amount was swept away by the
great tempest OF fire. When the smoke OF the
di.ss'er had cleared away it was found that not
On could all Its losses be promptly met but it's
capital would stlll rem ain intact. and hand.
some surplus besides. Nevertheless the stock.
holder. Of the institution we're recently called
together 70 see what action they would take to.
ws1d "A aking up reinsurance reserve over and
above its capital equal TO the reinsurance of all
i'- outstanding risk. They very promptly
showed their belief in the duty Of making las
-uranc"' dpubly sure by unanimously voting
70 "-e~ themselves An additional half million
OF dollars for the object. We are informed That
rights TO subscribe for the ne W stock thus created
-"Id for premium Of $Sj per share, showing
that 1T pays to stand squarey up to the require.
'heh'. OF every emergency, no matter what sac.
rlhce, ns has beeh the practice Of the Hartford
for period Of sixty years Reference to the adj.
'erti'e'nen' Of the company will show that it
.uli has Resources exceeding two millions, and
j. therefore one of the leading companies in the
field
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-30

guase oi "Tim Finnigan's wake" let her "yiVe
us belt on the goh"
The Mscoupin Enquirer announces the pro.
grsmme for New Years "doings" at Carlinville
to be. Scents begin to call at A. NJ; get in q
weaving way at 10 o'clock, and shutters and
drays at 8.
which provides that women shall not be asbar.
red from any occupation except the military.
This provision is, We suppose, because they are
SO frequently out on dress parade.-Enquirer.
Yes, and bare arms
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-30

ZINE FARM FOR SALE

M subscriber offers his farm for SALE situated AZ m,Ies
holessa o. ottawa on the Chicago road the Rut
a consisting OF i'll acres OF prairie al under fence and IN
c@Wvatson and 20 acres OF timber the Maseies road
IN area good dwelling house. barn, WELL cisern orc hard
&C The farm will be sold AT bargain For terms ana fu1
er enquire OF the subscriber on the premises
road. decal-tf " ~ D"'Ig' an q I'VE Srt 81
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30
THE CELEBRATED
d CIR AIC
MIC RO S G. OP E.

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hidden trostfers Of Nature; is of permanent use
and practical availability. combining instrue-
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LII TEN THOUSAND TIMES
a power equal TO other microscopes OF many
times us cost. Reveals countless little worlds,
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naked eye must forever remain a sealed book
las Eelsin Vinegar, Animals in Water, Cheese
Mites, Sugar and Itch Insects, Milk Globules.
Claws and Hairs of Insects, Hundreds of e: -
in single eyeof fly, Dust of butterfys wings
70 be perfectly formed feathers; the much talk
ed of frichina Spiralfs or pork worm, which
was FIRST discovered in America with this Mi
It ts OF fnhnite value to professional men, TO
teachers and to students, bat nowhere Is it OF
greater value than on the family table, within
thereach of every member. IL Will delight
yourself your children and friends during the
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II is OF inestImabie value to the Farmer
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A Beautilul Present, Elegant, Instructive,
Amusing, and Cheap. Over 6u 000 sold.
During the past Six Years its worth mas been
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Farmers, school Teachers students, Physi-
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Every Instruments is neatly boxed, and hand
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Thousands have been sent by mail.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30
What the Ladies Wear.

The Angie Campbell plaid is all the
rage in London. ll- 81
All shades of brown and tan color
will be fashionable for spring suits.
Tunics are much worn as Overskirts,
and are of a darker shade than the
dress. ut r-sir-.9 Fl. .l-e.. fa... .fe---s
Black silk trimmed with white tulle
is much worn in half mourning for ev-
ening dress. .i.t la a0- go ..,.5l.st
70 Pleatings of white tulle, headed with
black lace, are handsome trimmings
for evening dresses. l1e'
Grenadine ruff1es are used on silk
dresses, headed with tucking of silk
of the material of the dress. .t-Is si
e Black and white mixed or striped or
artistically blended, with the style for
dresses, wraps, etc. - =. .
Watered calicoes are in vogue, and
most of the spring goods have white
grounds with bOquets of flowers.
Walking skirts barely touch the
ground. Demi-trains. are worn in visit
Ing, and full trains in evening COS
tune. Hrsl-. Hti lfF
Bonnets are rated indispensable for
dress occasions by the upper ten, hats
worn in demi-tOilette. Iaa- d. IS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30
The Worth Of knowledge.

Here is pleasant incident that
shows the worth acknowledge; Frank
was playing about the we'll curb with
his bright new penknife in his hand,
when to his great sorrow, he dropped
heard it sining and saw it glancing
down the old mossy stones, and was
almost tempted to spring down after it
i'm his distress and vexatfon.:
As it was, he could only go into the
house and tell his grief to his mother,
who sympathized with him, and very
likely took occasion to tell him what a
good thing to be careful, and all that.
Uncle John sat by the window, and
when he heard about the. accident, he
asked: i'a
"Was the knife open?''
"Yes, sir; was making fiddle out
of a shingle." i
swell don't give UP until we see
what can be DONE"
So he took a small looking glass to
the well, and directed a bright sunbeam
to search diligently in the bottom for
the missing knife. -. - -.
"There it is uncle; oh, there-it islp
shouted Frank in great excitement
"I see the pearl Handle. Now if the
sun beam can only fish it up" he added
more sorrowfully.
Uncle John said nothing, but walked
into the house, and pretty soon came
out with large horseshoe magnet at
tached to stout string. Very carefully
he lowered the magnet keeping the sun
beam fixed on the knife, and presently
the magnet touched the bright STEEL
1t clung to the bar, and was literally
fished' up by it, to the great joy of
Frank, and the admiration of all be-
holders.
You see what agood thing little
science is.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

sound and healthy, so far as the physi-
cal condition is concerned. The masses
are ignorant, and school privileges, ex-
| cept to small class, are almost un-
known. The motives that prompt men
to industrious pursuits have long been
wanting, owing to the disturbed condi-
tion of that country. The people are
poor, and the government almost with
out resources. Two years pay is now
due to nearly all the public officers.
3. Mineral and agricultural resources
of the country-so faras yet ascertained
the mineral resources of the republic are
not of much value. But its agricultur-
al resources are unlimited. The island
is without doubt one of the richest and
most desirable of the West Indies. Its
hot climate is tempered by its high
mountains and the never ending land
and sea breeze. The general health is
better than of the surrounding islands,
and its previous reputation for sickness
seems not to be justified by the facts.
There has been little yellow fever of
latter years, and as in other regions, it
seems to cOnfine itself to crowded sec
tiOns or to the unacchmated.
6. The debt 1T is insisted by Domin,
IC<tu dutuOIllltS tlidt tutiT SiitlT6 du-
mitted debt is covered by the million
and half dollars provided for in the late
treaty. There are. besides, irregular
claims pending before the Senate,
which the government does not ac-
knowledge, amounting to fourteen
hundred thousand dollars. The debt
is not funded. A good part ofitis eth
er unadjpsted or under discussion, but
if is insisted that whole regular debt
falls within the limits specified.
Z. Treaties with other pOwers.-There
do not appear to be any treaties on alli-
anee with other powers by which the
Republican is bound the payment of
any debt, or in any way prevented
from becoming part of the United
States. n #-
s. The term upon which the Domini-
elan government may desire to be an
nexed.-After full conference it was
found that there was perfect willing
ness to renew the treaty heretofore
negotiated, but rejected by the Senate.
Nothing was said in regard to the form
er alternative proposition to lease the
Bay of Samana. .. .s -.
OF course the above is not in the
form of the report Mr.. Wade contem-
plated sending, butin conversation con-
corning each point in order named, he
gave these as his views in outline and
consented to their publication. .-a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30
SAN DOMINGO.
Synopsis MIR. Wade's Report.

The correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette with the San Domingo Com
mission, writing from Port au Prince,
Hayti, March 9, says: ~ -ls'1, -
With the exception of the informa-
ton Mr.. White may gather on his trip
overland from SantO Domingo to Puer-
to Plata, the work of the COMMISSIONS
finished. 1t will require long time to
arrange the mass of information gath
cred under the proper heads for ready
reference in report, but the main
points relating to each separate subject
named in the resolution under which
they are acting. are clear enough to in
duce Mr.. Wade to draw up a prelimin-
ary and informal report, as he wished
to do at Santo Domingo, but was pre-
vented by his associates. lam.
He has prepared the outlines of such
Il paper, and if he can finish it in time
for the steamer this afternoon he will
forward it. -. ....-. 90
Taking up each head suggested by
the Senate resolution, he gives a sum-
mary of what he regards the facts de-
velOped by the investigation to be.
They are in substance as follows: la.
l. The political state and condition of
the Republic of San Domingo. The
Government is in form and theory a
Constitutional Republic. Its President
and Vice President are elected with a
Senate elected. In practice it is essen.
TALLY military Government with lit.
tie that belongs to. true Republican
as we understand the term. 49, Z
2. Population. There are great diff.
culties in the way of ascertaining the
number of inhabitants. None Of the
enumerations taken seem reliable, but
the best judment that can be formed
from attainable data seems to point to 6
population of between 10000 and 200,
n0d. .a
8. The commission has made specia
effort to ascertain the feelings of the II
habitants regarding annexation, anC
has questioned the, principal men II
the chief cities and throught Its agent
in the interior. 1t has olso been visi
ted by a large number of delegation
from towns where it has been, and tn
unanimity in favor of annexation seem
to be the opinion among all classes.
! 4. Physical, mental and moral con
dition. The inhabitants appear to b
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"IfY0u Let Go, L WILL"

/ A clergyman with his wife and son
were once jOurneying to new field in
the West, when, by venturing on an
unsafe bridge, all their lives were
greatly imperiied. The father reached
the shore, but saw with anguish that
he could give no help to his loved ones
until other assistance could be secured.
He went in search oft, and the mother
and sun clung to some pieces of timber
lodged in the midst of the cold, fast
flowing current, as their only hope of
safety. is -a lllat-ai7 r9-- -
u The mothers hands were growing
benumbed, and her slight frame wear
led out with the effort of holding on.
She felt that this struggle for life could
go on but little longer. Her boy was
young and vigorous. He might hold on
till help came. bo1N ii.Ti-i
With mothers loving tenderness
she spoke her words of farewell, and
gave such counsel as mother might
who was looking into eternity. But
she was not prepared for the response:
"Mother," he said, ''if you let go, 7
will" Oh, here was new anguish.
She felt that for herself she could trust
all in the hands of her Saviour, but her
dear boy had no such hopes. She felt
that she held his destiny in her hands.
She must live and struggle on for his
sake. Oh, what weary, terrible mo-
ments, and they lengthend on to hours!
With almost superhuman strength the
mother kept her hold on the plank, for
ifshe loosened her grasp, her boys soul
was lost for eternity. In two hours
help came, and all were rescued. oi
J Oh, it was solemn, fearful thought
for that mother, that the eternal life of
her child depend on her feeble efforts.
But it is just as true of a thousand 9TH
er mothers. The souls of our children
are lost because of our unfaithfulness.
We fill their young hearts with vanity
and worldliness, and love of gain,
which drown all serious thought, and
destroy them as certainly as those floods
would the body. We shudder at the
thought of some one act of ours involv-
ing the souls life of our child, yet at
that very moment we may be perform
ing such an acts. 8. Times ai
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

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49,. n.aoe-A. w. ANDERsos. Omce
.n-sIsirs In public buildings. ~ = nut,is
Ske7i6-WiLLIAMH n. HAYS on'o
cierkg tbars.-l: cAxrsxalalI aaI. House.
lie buildings sdloieine s,s,,e upsiairs in pub
a. hs,isdine. entrance NJ ieft doyI. Main
T,sarsrreEJAxEs IRwIS. Once on A
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Rse@der.Is ~ T. End s4msdss door % 70 leit.
p.e.n.,Iiao AftorT,es-J. W. SHANNON. omce
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

An impudent lawyer of New York,
meeting a soldier with very full whisk-
ers, said, ST say, my dear fellow, when
are you going to put your beard on a
peace footing?"-" not until you place
your tongue on the eira list" was the
retort. ...---...I .-...-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

"Was Mr.. Chiselem a very popular
man when he lived in your town?i in
quired a busybody of n friend. 81
should think he was" replied the gem
tleman; "as many persons endeavored
to prevent his leaving; and several of
them, including the sheriff's officer,
ollowed him some distance"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

"That you believe you have call to
preach, isall very well, as far asit goes,' %
said an old doctor of divinity to the.
elogical student; shut, /" headded, "we
must wait, and see whether people
think they have call to hear you"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

An Indianapolis gentleman's claim
for divorce is based on the ground, that
when he married, four weeks ago, his
wife's hair was black, but now it is red
enough to entitle her to the front rank
in q torchlight procession. $3.50" li.1-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

The boys on Long Wharf, New Haven,
have a novel way ofgetting molasses
into their stomachs. They take long
string, dip it into the molasses, and
putting one end between their teeth
swallow the rest. After calmly enjoy
ing the delicious sweetness awhile, they
take hold of the end of string and pull
itgently out and repeat the operation.
It's fun, says the New Haven Paliad-
ium; if you don't believe it, try ityour-
self. 47
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

"Will you have me, Sarah?' said a
young man, to modest girl. No,
John, said she, "but you can have me
If YOU WILL" - .I.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1871-03-30

On Mr.. Dunning, the celebrated law
yer being asked how he contrived to
get through allhis business, he replied,
"I divide my business into three parts;
the first part I do myself; the second
part / get done for me; and the third is
never done at all. -4H