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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
4 Lie Sayed.

Don Piatt tells the following touch
ing story: al ~. l'i-'''ii-i. -,
A Sunday School Superintendent
out in Alaska treated his entire charge
to sleigh-ride. There were just forty
one of the cherubs in q six horse sleigh.
On ne way home they were beset by a
pack of ferocious wolves. Cool and
collected in that hour OF fearful peril,
the superintendent saw at a glance
that be must be overtaken. In an in
slant his quick mind grasped the only
chance of escape. Selling the child
who always sang 'I trdslt 10 be aa an
geE' two notes too high, he flung it to
the rapacious horde. 1t stayed their
onward course for moment, and on
ly moment. Next came the urchin
who never brought any pennies to the
heather. And so on swept the pur-
sued and pursuers until the last infant
was exhausted. But the brave fellow
had economized his material nobly
and besides, whole Sunday-Schooi
slows of pack of wolves perceptibly (:
we have always noticed this. In an
other moment the sleigh dashed into
the village, and the grand, NOBLE, true
hearted man k5aetu that he trds Sdred
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
REM0VED.

MISS NANCY B. FARIS, would Informs her
N1 old customers and the ublic generally and
ladies particularly that she has removed 70 the
ger West of the ST Clair Hotel, where she will
keep full supply f MILLENERY, FANCY.
each season, to Whic she invites the attention
of b yers. Than kfnl for past fayors. she would
Invite those wanting HATS or B0NNETS
MADE or TRIMMED, to call where they may
be expeditiously and neatly supplied.
mar2666
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS
Valuable Town Property
7.e For. Sala :.

The undersigned ofieIs for sale hsi
residence. The house contains rooms,
one on the first floor, suitable for bust
ness room. Good we'll Of water, stable,
and all other uv-buildings that are re-
quired, iusyery good repair. For further
particulars call omar address
j5-3t l.. A. EYRE, st. Clairsyille, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
A FINE FARM Ar PRIVATE
SALE

T will ofier at private sale my farm lying u
i Of mile west of Lewis Mills, b. q. r. r.,
directly on said railroad, containing 207 acres,
well i'm proved and under good state Of cultl-
yation- There are tv excellent frame dwell.
Iings-one Just bnilL-barns stables and other
outDuifdings. and two good orchards. i will
sell all together or VIII divide Il TO suit pur-
yebasers.sszl-vs-ss CHARLES LEWIS, ~
decl4-2ms La Mira. o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
THE WHEELING
I Mt ELLIG NCE &
ss.y4 FOR 1872.

THE WEEELKs sINrELIIGENcER or 1872 will
aim TO maintain and IL possible Improve upon
It's character for excellence in the present past
Il will consist OF frst-ciass original and select
ed matters the latest news by telegraph from
all parts Of the world down 70 the hour of going
ceiying the Western Associate Press dispaIchesl
editorial comments on current topics CORES.
pondenee; the proceedings of Congress OF
public bodies in session within our own State
and OF Important public meetings.; political
speeches; financial and commercial news: re-
.poIts OF the grain, provision. dry goods, cattle
eral intelligence, and in brief whatever there
may be of value or interest in the world OF
news that can be Drought to us by telegraph or
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
REL.M0N.T NURS ERIEN

[0NB mile North Of National Road near the
~ County Iu1rmary.
We heep constantly on hand q choice seiec-
tion of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, DC.
Parties Wishing to purchase will do well to
call and exannine before purchasing elsewhere.
Orders promptly fill. r. o. Address East Rtch-
land, Ohio. flf ri. ApRRlSONt :
feb27l-1y- q 9 - 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
mIsCELLANEoUs.
PHYSICIANS -

HENRY WEST, Il. D. JEo. 4 WEST. h D.
nRs. HENRY q JNO. K. WEST, having
~ formed a partnership in the practice Of
Medicine and Surgery, win attend to all calls in
the line Of their profession. Once next door
70 Vests Drug Store.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

The Steubenville Herald of the 2sth
ult. tells of a young man who remain
ed over night at the ST. Nicholas hotel,
Steubenville, registered as Mr.. E
from Cadiz, and upon retiring for the
night, 6Le,O out the gas. Mr.. E--'s
siumhers were quite profound, and
would doubtless soon have been q good
deal profounder, had not the stencil
from his room alarmed the proprietors
ofthe hotel, who uncermoniOusly broke
open his door and brought him to a re-
sfiziug sense of the situation. lg ~
Mr.. Z. is from Belmont County, and
not from Cadiz.- Cddiz Repsl6licun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
P gsipEnTtgt; YEAR.

And the campaign promises TO be as exciting
as any within the last decade. The INTELLi-
GENCER stands steadfastly by the principles OF
maintain them in she future as in the past with
its accustomed earnestness and vigor. We shall
among other things advocate the a.
Preservation OF the public lands for actual
settlers. under the Homestead and Pre-emp.
Opposition TO monopolies OF every description
and TO corruption in every form. .
Rigid economy and purity OF administration
in National, State and local governments
Attention Will be paid not only olocal affairs
in West Virginia, but to those In the neighbor.
ing counties OF Ohio and Pennsylvania; and
est news Of home and abroad, with pure and
elevated and profitable literature and a variety
adapted to every want and taste, TO make
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
NEW LIVERY STABLE.
r.. ND CLAR.K

INFORMS the Public that he has opened n
l. Livery stable at st, ClaIrsville, Ohio, with an
entire stock of NEW BUGGIES' and WAC
DRIVERS. d u. I.ftl 5-.fl + Z. r . =
Prices will be reasonable and he eolicits the
patronage OF his friends and the public gsner.
ally. Office on Market-st., opposite Frazier's
table r37i stf 50 sy8t' = 7-'lt7 =
~, GlsirsviIIe. Aug.23. Is7
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
DESIRABLE PROPERTY
1fttt.f AT }tf
Private Sale

+ WILL offer at private sale my farms, the
L drst containing LIS acres, second 80 acres,
lying "A mile North Of Lewis Mills. C. o. R. R.,
there is new brick dwelling containing 3
rooms, convenient and beautifully locaLed
also new frame Barn and Stable. also two
excellent Young Orchards and one of the best
Coal Banks in the country. On the second
farm there al a good frame dwelling House
and frame Barn. The land is well watered,
good soil, and lies we'll. These IaE.ns lie adj
Joining and will be sold together or separate
. decisRP sais P1f'nAss Z IaMirs. Minsot 81
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

d Congressman Brooks, writing to the
Express, settles the question, "Do Chi
namen really eat rats, cats and dogsS"
He says: Our guides took US to the
markets to see. Sure enough, among
beef and mutton were slung up by the
hind legs on pegs; and cats and rats,
too. "Dogs,n said our guide, in pidgen
English, fare good. The rich eat as
well as the POOR" sul eWG.iig "dt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
Two Farms f0If SalR

THE first containing about 40 acres; situated
p i and adjoining the town of Mt. Olfvet Bel
mont County, Ohio. The House is q good stone
and Brick bniiding. Rooms and Hail, with
good Cellar, good Well of water. Also, "a first
class Barn, with basement, and all other neces-
sary. outbuildings, good Orchard, convenient
TO school and Church. About IS acres ofItim-
b Hand. Thirty of coal, within one mile OF
c. o. r. Z. Said Farm is in good repair and
under q nigh state of cultivation. sFfr =
The second Tract contains about Sc acres
adjoining the first tract, has a two-story Frame
House, OF rooms and Kitchen. Also q good
Frame Barn, splendid Orchard, good spring
OF water about 50 acres well set in grass; AZ foot
vein OF coal. open and in good order and bout
mikes North Of Barnesviiie, on the Depot Road
Said Farms for sale on reasonable ttern,e-
desired. For further particulars ca 1 on or ad-
dress the undersigned at Barnesville. Ohio
-.tf7s1. tICs5.f5s {, lELWOOD PHILLIPS
.s5l-fsl s'-t.i9t WIN. .MCNICHOES
sep2Slm {ftt OMER PHILLIPS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

nR. JOHN Il. THOMPSON ST. CLAIRs-
II WILLIE OHIO. 10
HsrOmce in Patterson's sw * over Frint
& Esg1e's et0re-front ~ \ sf-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

THE REPORT ON EDUCATIoN.- From
the advance sheets of Commissioner
Eaton's report on education it appears
there are $500, 900 persons in the Uni
ted States who cannot read or write,
four-fiths of whom are in the South
erh States. OF the Northern States
Ohio has the largest number of minor
illlterates, the figures being AZ 1854. The
total number of illiterates in the lead
ing Western States are as follows: Ohio,
173, ,149; Indiana, 7,015; Illinois, 1885,
573; Michigan, 1,S74; Wisconsin, 55,-
205; Iowa, 45, $50; Missouri, 222, 1856; OF
which 60,622 are colored. Pennsylvania
has q, ,285 illiterates, and New York
1852. The largest illiteracy, accord
ing to population, is Ia North Carolina.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

ATTENTION! -
tTvHE undersigned would give notice that he
1 Is prepared TO furnish an kinds Of -
CABINET WORK.
and do all manner of REPAIRING to furniture
chairs &c. on the shortest notice. =
Particular attention given to the UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS. All kinds Of Cofhns
anteed.
b. R. JOHNSTON
st. Ciairsviiie, O.. Dec. Q. 1883. -sn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

The Radical Club of Boston met last
week and discussed "The Relation of
Jesus to the Present Age" Professor
Stowe was on hand to vindicate ortho-
doxy and combat the heresies of the
free thinkers But strange to relate it
was the orthodox professor who shock
ed the sense of the meeting by the bold
ness of his utterances. He expressed
the opinion thar it would have been
more to the Glory of God if he had
made fewer human beings and made
them to be better. DR.. Bartol in reply
ing referred delicately to "people who
thought sometimes that they could
have given the Lord some useful hints,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
Specimen Sunb.u Of I,t.llisussr Sent Rr.s.

= = = ~. 'o'''797711 WV ElVS'
az Postmasters Rad friends generally are re-
quested TO act as Agents. ~ - -,
Money should be gent by Draft, Post-office
Order, Registered Letters or Express, and when
so sent ID at our risk. Address, - -
t FREW, HAGANS & HALL.
deci4 80 t''it WHEELING. W. VA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

In the last number OF his paper Hen
ry Ward Beecher says that some twen-
ty five years ago, when food was plen-
ty and money was scarce, he ran into
debt to the Observer to the amount of
fifteen or eighteen dollars, which, hard
ly knowing how to pay, he offered to
liquidate by writing six letters from
the West, to which he was bound. Af-
ter moments glance at him from
hea'i to foot, the publisher, he says,
"witfl a cold and decided shake of the
head, declined thesix articles for fif-
teen dollars. and we had to pay the
money. We walked out of the office
quite crestfallen but supposed he knew
the worth of such matters much better
than we did, -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
MRS. nj. j. BoROFF.

WI OULD respectfully announce to the ladies
w ofSt. ClalsvilIe, and vicinity, that she
has inst received an entire new stock Of Mil
linery Goods and is ready to accommodates
those wfhi ng to buy. Call and examine her
goods and prices before purchasing e1sewhere
The latest tstyles always on hands.
octI9-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18
THE MFRLLIGENcsR A WELcVEE TISIfCR

In thousands of households in West Virginia.
Western Pennsylvanis and Eastern Ohio.
TERMS OF THE INTELLIGENCER,
DAILY INrELLIeENCER, Mail Subscribers, ST.
per annum 800 six months: S2O0 three
mon hs; 75c one month. sssl- I
SEn-WEEKLY INTELLIGENcER, Mail SubscrI-
bers, $500 per annum; six months $3.50:
three months $l0o; two copies. one year,
TERMS OF THE Observation-Disclosures
One COPY, one year
One copy, six months, ,.................. LOO tia
Five copies, one year..................I 4 20 each
Ien copies, one l30 each
Fifteen copies, one year.....-.......... 100 each
LWenLy copies, one year... ......,..... J. 10 each
fWenty. nve copies, one yea. .....,.:. LOO each
And one copy extra 70 each Club.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

A Temperance Lecturer being seen COM
ing out Of a tavern wiping his mouth,
Eefeetaally disarned Suspicion by ex-
planning that he had a severe tooth
ache and only went in to get a Glove to
mt in his tooth
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

There is.no, virtue that addsso noble
a charm to the finest traits of beauty as
that which exerts itself in watching
over the tranquility OF an aged parent.
There are no tears that give $50 noble
a lustre to the cheeks of innocence, as
the tears of fiIial sorrow.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

Columbus is to have two National
Conventions in February.-Labor re-
form on the 14th; Prohibitionists on
the 22d.r NniZanE-NsI tE5la 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

The sales Of land at Topeka during
the past year aggregated over 10000
acres, amounting to over a million dol
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

Old Charlie Thorne tells good story
of himSelf-Or rather if he don't tell it,
some one tells it for him. Itwas in
days lang syne, and Thorne had been
on !, starring tour with Dan Marble in
to Canada, where a beggarly account of
empty boxes had rewarded them for
their Thespian tolls. Coming back
over the border, they made their way
westward, and with what pecuniary
success the sequel will show. s3fu
Marble had gone on to Jacksonville
and Thorne remained at Wilson's Gross
Roads, where he planned to pass the
night at the only inn which the place
afforded. Upon applying for room
he was informed that there was only
one bed left, and that was in O room in
which was another bed already en-
gagged by Judge Bundy, of Hickman
and McCracken Circuit of Kentucky.
Our Thespian hero had heard of the
Judge as a genial, companionable man,
and offered no serious objection to the
arrangement, though he would have
preferred a sleeping room to himself.
The Judge retired at. a late hour,
and without a light; and the actor also
disrobed and sought his couch in the
dark. Both slept well-so well that
they lay very late in the morning LAY,
in fact, far into the day. The sun had
been long up, and yet neither of them
gave token of disposition to arise; but
each eyed the othep with an interest
and eagerness that at last became pain
full. Thorne could finally hold his
peace no longer, and called out to his
companion: y 5116I
Say Judge, why don't you get up?'
II it's a fair rejoinder,' returned
Bundy, drawing the sheet up more
closely over his shoulders, why don't
you get up?' i4 aa 90
Il have a good and sufficient reason,'
replied the actor. 81 z i@ii-7 551nt
so flaveI,' said the Judge. adl
After a brief pause, Thorne proposed:
Give me your reason and will give
you inine.i aii i7a ,'-ie@
'Well,' said the Judge, desperately at
the same time kicking off the bed
and planting his feet upon the
floor. / had no shirt, and disliked ex-
ceedingly to expose my unfortunate
ait-E} ssiJ aaiI
fOh6p echoed Thorne, leaping from
his bed with jubilant bound, 'why |
didn't you say so before? That's ex-
nj Il -. IL
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

:. Professor, ~ said student in pursuit
Of knowledge Concerning the habits Of
snimais.. .,why doesia cat, while eating,
tuTa her head first QUE : wzyd and then
another? For thef reason" replied
tile professor, that she cannot turn it
both ways at once. al sac = ,h-lf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-01-18

:. Nos. and 10 will run daily, including Sun
days. Other trains daily, except sundays
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-14
VIRGINIA.
Steam er Sunk.

NORFOLK, September l5.-Captaln
PaIlot. his wife and the crew OF the
bark Eliza Maria, arrived this morn
ing, the vessel, which was at anchor in
Hampton Roads, having been run into
by the propeller ]. W Everman, Cap
tain Morgan, Of the Norfolk a. d Phil
adelphia line. The propeller struck
the bark forward of midships, on the
port side, sinking her Immediately In
twelve tathoms of water. The Eliza
Msria was from Santos with cargo OF
coffee, consigned to New York house.
The cargo aud vessel are believed to be
total loss. The bow OF the Everman
was stove in about three feet above the
water line and her fore topmast carried
away.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-14
BOSTON.
DerraudIns the Government.


BosroS, September l3.-United States
Marshal Usher has attached the goods
and estate OF the firm Of White, Brown
& Co., to the value of $350,00O to an
swer to the Government in an action OF
tort. The firm is composed OF Jos. d.
and James White, OF Boston; F. D. Lee
compte, Of New York. and George ID.
Brown, and are the largest importers OF
English dress goods in the United
States. They do business on the corner
OF Franklin and Hswley streets, Boston,
and have a resident partner in Europe
The charges against them are tor max
ing fraudulent entries or classical
tons Of goods in the Boston
Custom House, extending over a period
of years. By the rules Of the United
States revenue laws cotton and worsted
goods are subject to three rates OF duty
according to the weight and value
The firm, it is alleged, have entered
goods in classes where they did not be-
long, and in that way had de'rauded
the government The writ states that
the firm have imported goods to the
amount of s350.000 and by swearing to
false entries, have defraudel the Gov
ernment and evaded duties to the
amount of $l50.00O, dating from Au-
gust 3, 1867 to November l5, 1869.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-14

LOUISVILLE, NY, Septemoer lo.-lhe
Egening Democrat has the following
leader:
CHARLES coNoRs LETTER.
I'VE have been prepared for just such
a letter as that which we give else-
where. Mr.. O'Conor has peculiar
intense repugnance to being considered
a place hunter. He conceives that the
spirit OF our institutions demand re-
turn to the practice of our forefathers.
and that as Washington and Jefferson
were elected without being candidate
the President to-day should be selected
IN the same manner. The Louisville
Convention, in nominating Mr.. OCon-
or, and persisting in their nomination,
knew what they were doing. They
desired to present to the people the old
time custom OF the Office hunting the
man; as Mr. Justice says in his tele
gram to the Labor Reformers, "The
Presidency is neither to be sought nor
declined" Mr.. OConor will clearly
not refuse the position if elected. and il
the voters OF the country cannot
appreciate the high tone which in
duces him to maintaiu this position,
the public mind is indeed cor
rupted and the Federal Union far ad-
vanced on its road to ruin.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-14
BALTIMORE.


BALTIMORE, September l3.-Alluding
to the heavy failures in this city yester-
day, the Baltimore S,m, in its financial
article this morning, says: The whole
amount involved in these suspensions,
it ia understood, will probably reach two
millions, but the houses all claim to
have assets ample to discharge their
Indebtedness il they are realized.
The American says that the amount
of the liabilities is estimated at nearly
s3,OOO,0OO, but it is impossible to speak
with certainty as to this or Of the ulli-
mate result of the disaster, although it
is generally believed that the suspen-
sions will be only temporary, aud that
a majority. if not all OF these houses,
will speedily resume business. The
following are the commercial houses
heretofore alluded to. whose failures
are announced: Lazier Bros, whole
sale grocers, of the Exchange Place.
VINO WSut W Ou e-oN,
whose suspension was followed vester.
day bv that Of the old firm OF Kilkwood,
Chase & Co.. heavy importers, engaged
in the West India and Brazil trade; j
C. Bridges & Co. and William Boyne Il
Co, wholesale grocers, Commerce street,
aud A. Perry d Co, wholesale lumber
merchants. extensively engaged in the
manufacture Of slaves and spokes for
the West India trade. and several other
failures, are reported to-day.
Joe Jenersen's Eye-sIght.
Various statements having been pub,
lished in regard to the actor Joe JET
fersop, in regard to his loss Of eye sight
and the cancellipg OF his dramatic en-
eagemeut in New England, that gen
tlsmeu in a note this morning says :
please mention that nv eyes are much
better, but l deem it prudent to retire
from the stage until next season.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-14
POLITICAL.
Illinois.

-H'c'Go, September l3.-The Dem
E'a,c and LIBERAL Conventions of the
Naia lows District Yesterday nomi-
,i;ei Hon. John F. Dupsconbe for
Congress.
The Republican Convention Of the
FTsath Wisconsin District met yester-
!! ST Eauclaire and nominated Hon.
~ u Rusk for Congress, and the sepa-
Sc Democratic and Liberal Couven-
.''' o. the same distric,, at Sparta
minated Stephen J. Ularston, and
'as'ed resolutions declaring that the
,+o Tartirs 10 that district will be here
i.is' =. united under the name OF the
-I.eral party.
'ae following call is published in the
."s'' which also indorses the proposed
Hse;iug:
SPRINGFIELD. September II.
s1r'uant to the suggestion adopted
=! ,he Democratic National Convention
. louisville, the members Of the DEM
cratic Central Committee Of Illinois,
sspIp9'hied bv the Convention at Spring
-sil on the 29,h Of August, are request
70 meet at the Central Hotel. Spring
...a, On Friday, September is, 1872, to
pD2mins'e one candidate fer elector oi
c'esnent and Vice President in each
ongressional District Of Illinois and
10 Candidates for the State at large.
pSasd Jsslea ks1kiS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-09-14
THE WEATHER.
Probabilities.

wAsHrxeroS, September l3.-North-
westerly winds and generally clear
weather on Saturday for New Euglaud
and the Middle States. Winds prob
ably veering to north easterly with
cloudy weather from eastern Virgins
to southern New jersey. Cloudy
weather and probably areas of rain
from the eastern portion Of North
Carolina, but for the remaining portion
of the South Atlantic States, south west
winds With generally clear weather
from louisiana 10 the west portion OF
Florida and thence TO Kentucky
Generally clear weather and north
Winds from the Ohio Valley to Lake
Michigan and Wisconsin. Clear
weather and winds gradually veering
sasterly and southerly for the north
west With . diminishing prssura