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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

We are glad to know, says Max Adeler,
that the emperor of China has issued a
decree declaring that if the chief officer of
his household handles dishes SO Careless
" as to break them, he shall be killed
We say we are glad OF this, because VT
hope to have the same regulation put into
effect in this country. If it is, about two
thousand hired girls will be executed
every week and we NAV reasonably hope
that the destruction Of crockery will be
checked. We have stopped it Temporal
rIiy in our house by having a tea-sct made
Of wrought iron and painted white
When a new hired girl comes she drops
the cofiee-pot on the floor Finding with
arnazenicnt that it does not break. she
thumps II with a fiatiron, and drops
bricks on it. end goes out and borrows a
sledge-hammer and Nvhacks it and then
perceiying that it is good as ever, she
sits down in front of the cofree-pot and
bursts into tears. Then she gives warn
ing, loads up with sugar and beef and
butter for her sick auut, cmhczzles three
or four hem-stiched handkerchief and
any odd piliOw-cases that are lying
around, ard starts for the nearest intelli-
gence office Max" is certainly very
severe IN his remarks about cur hired help
AT the examination of a school no. far
froln LONDON, Il young tyro in deciama
ton. who had been told by the teacher
that he must gesticulate according to the
sense, in commencing piece with The
comet lifts its fiery TAIL" lifted the tail of
his coat to a horizontal position.
Is Stealing a march" worse than
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

DR.. Adam Smith, in paper read be
fore the London Society of Arts, recon-
mends the use of tea in the following cases !:
After a full meal, when the system is
oppressed; for the corpulent and the old !;
for hot climate, and especially for those
who, living there, eat freely or drink milk
or alcohol; in cases of suspended anima-
ton; for soldiers who, in time of peace,
take too much food in relation TO the
waste proceeding in the body; for soldiers
and others marching i'll hot climates, Tor
then, by promoting evaporation and cool
ing the body, il prevents in a degree the
effects of too much food, as of too great
heat.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

Statistics show that the amount OF
foreign rice consumed in this country mas
fallen from %, OOO, 600 pounds, in 1864, to
% GOO 600 pounds, in 1870 Adding the
domestic product to the latter figures,
we find the total consumption To be a trifie
less than 100, 1000, 900 pounds. The domes,
tic crop is estimated at about 75,ooo,ooo
pounds. and the domestic export at less
than 3 900 900 pounds.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

Quite severe earthquake was 1elt
throughout large area of Virginia, on
October 3, notably at Petersburg and VI,
cinity Large buildings were agltated
from center to circumference, and iurni,
niture, in many instances, Frustrated ana
broken. The alarm in somclSectlons, was
wild, and did not seem in any wise abated
by the information that the shock was eN-
perienced in other places. In this absorb
tirely merged and lost sight of
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

In removing ink-spots from delicate
colors, when oXalic acid or chlcride of
lime cannot be used without injury to the
color, a concentrated solution OF sodium
pyrophosphate is recommended.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

Is Stealing a march worse than
taking a walk"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

led with the Scarsdale crest, and writ
neatly and clearly, without one blot or
sure 1t must have been the fruit of
eful study, and have cost many rough
les to have produced so polished II
k {; and after beginning My Dear Miss
Fncy," it went on to say that much
ve thought, of late, had shown the
Ter that it would be unfair to persuade
reader to leave her comfortable home
the constant change and misery of bar
life, under the disadvantages of an
Dme rs wretchedly small as theirs
I'D be; that accordingly the dictates
conscience O. obliged him to give her
k her promise, resolution to which
was the more compelled by the sense
his own unfitness from nature and cir
distances, to make Miss Quincy happy.
Ter which he added the usual stereo-
!. ned exnrcasinns of rnmarl and Gstcam
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1873-11-01

typed expressions of regard and estce
for the woman he was betraying, trust'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
a Goat Story.

A retired clergyman sends us an ac-
count Of little affair that happened in
his place. 1t appears that there was a
young woman, fine spirited girl, en-
gagged at wash tub opposite an open
door. Just behind her was young
man, as is generally the case, and in
the yard was an old buck that was al
lowed the freedom of the premises,
which is not always the case, we are
glad to say. Well, this buck came up
to the door and looked in, and the
young man going close behind the
young woman, pointed his finger
straight to the buck, and the old fell
low recognizing at once the pressing
character of this mute invitation, put
down his head and dashed forward,
and the miserable man stepped one
side and fled, and the young woman,
all unconscious of the arrangements,
received the awful shock without
warming, and passed over the tub, and
the air for an instant appeared to be
full Of slippers and wet clothes and hot
water and suds. And the next minute
that goat came flying out of that door
at dreadful speed. bald the whole
length of his spine, and with a wild
look in his eye. And for an hour after
ward he stood back of the barn scratch,
ing his chin and trying to recall all the
circumstances in the unfortunate af
fair Dcn5lTy NelcS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

DR.. Darwin. relates an instance of the
extreme disturbance of mind to which
some sensitive men are liable, that will
excite not only surprise but hope in
the mind of the reader: GA small din
ner party" SO goes. the story, "was
given in honor of an extremely shy
man, who, when he rose to return
thanks, rehearsed the speech, which
he had evidently learned by heart, in
absolute silence, and did not utter a
single word, but he acted as if he were
speaking with much emphasis. His.
friends, perceiving how the case stood,
loudly applauded the imaginary bursts
of eloquence, whenever his gestures
indicated pause, and the man never
discovered that he had remained the
whole time completely SILENT" This
is excellent, and gives the world hint
Of how after-dinner speeches may
cease to torment mankind. All the
speech-makers might be set at work at
once on this model; and while the
half-dozen gentlemen are silently toss
ing their arms about in the air, and
thus economically, in the matter of
time, getting through the allotted
bore, the rest of the company can pro-
ceed with the entertainment, unweari-
ed by the usual post-prandial prOsiness.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
The Lubricato $ of Society.

There are lutricaiO among men,
who keep the machinery of society
oiled, so az to prevent its joints from
wearing and lis journals from heating.
He is a luOricator who introduces great
improvements in the processes of soci-
ETY.; but there are men who prevent
the friction which would otherwise be
produced by its working. Such man
consider one who is thoroughly good
natured. A'man who carries DISPOSE
ton that's characterized by thorough
good nature tends to make others good
natured. Other people take from us
what we carry to them; and if you go
in an irritable mood to your breakfast,
you will probably find another person
who is irritable over against you; and
the irritability viii be there because
you carried it. If you are cold, those
around you will shiver. If you are
good natured, men will be apt to know
it, and to respond to your good nature.
Men are as much perceived that carry
good nature in society, as spice wood
is that carries sweet odors. God bless
good natured men, and multiply the
number of them! There is no danger
of there being too many men who are
not easily irritated, who look on the
bright side of things, ard who tend to
solace-men that you can cushion on,
and not touch the hard angles of an
exacting, conscientious spirit-men
who, ip ship, or house, or store, or
shop, are so sweet that they suggest
the more genial, the kindlier aspects of
human life. I would not have good
nature to be the only and supreme
grace; and there is no danger of its be-
ing so-not the least. But where
there are so many other sterling quail
ties, we need fabrication. And bless
ed are they that move around about
in society so as to lubricate it. There
are many such who are not conscious
of it. FL. w. Beecher.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
1873.
Tho Piitttsburg b
C0alERCIllL,
DAILY AND w EEK L Y
LEAIING
Pennsylvania Paper.
DAILY AND WEEKLY,

j paper so widely known as the Commercial
can safely refer TO its course in the past as n
guaranty for the future, But it Will &ot be con
tent 10 pursue the beaten path. The reelection
Of Gen Grant ipsures for the country p length
eGed period Of prosperity and progress The
press IL destined TO play still more important
part rs the educator Of the people and leader Of
public opinion. In the future, as in the past,
the Commercial viii not be content to lag in
the rear, but will be fully up to the times in
whatever relates to the general welfare.
a per OF General Intelligence and medi
uIn of the latest news, the Commercial is
widely known and appreciated. We expend
annually many thousands of dollars 10 supply
the wants of the public
As g Paper OF piogress, it viii hereafter con
tiuus 10 maintain its character in this respect.
As paper Of opinion, the Commercial Will
cOntinueto discuss men and measures win
perfect freedom and with an eye single 10 the
public good, believing that the principles OF
the Republican party will thereby be best
subserved.
hereafter as heretofore, employ every agency
il can command to meet the wants Of the
public. New that the period OF party excite
ment has been passed, il W i'll pay special atten
tion to topics interesting in the counting room
the banks and maTts of trade. giving promin
ence 10 Science iIt Invention, Agriculture
and Manufactures.
As 2 pa Der for the family it will give reading
calculated to instruct. improve The reading
taste and improve the mind
As market paper its reports will always
possess special excellence, SO that tae burer
ind seller can at ell times consult its columns
torevery necessary Information as to price and
the spirit of the different branches OF trade-
Everything that IS bought ana Soiu Ia the tlttS
bl1rch rnarh et and the leading markets of the
country will receive careful attention and at q
large cost.
The country is about entering on period of
unexanUIed prosperity. The field of journal
ism is constantly expanding It viii be the
aim of the Commercial to hold position in 1T
along with the leading journals of the country,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

A gentleman, well-known for his
large benefactions, was asked what part
of his income he was in the habit of
contributing to the Lords treasury.
81 do not know" said he; 81 do very
much as the woman did who was fa-
nous for the excellence of her rhubarb
pies. She put in as much sugar as her
conscience would allow, and then shut
her eyes and put in handful more. 1
give all my conscience approves, and
then add a handful without counting
it.D
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
B.lmnat Go. guslness airetturu.
COUNTY OFFICERS.


o-ob,,s r,,sye--A W. ANDERsoN. Cnlce
,sgoiys IN rnblic buildings, flrs door 70 rig ~.
.SbsrfT-WILr.TAM h HAYS. once III P"'Ai'
h,fIdfrles arst GcOr. oas.,-, ,,,-t
aj-rE6< f,1,srss-I. r. MITCHELL Ornceln pup
,,c br,ii4fngs. adjoining the Court House. -
" z.,,gyor-T r.. LcSGLEY. once uP-esA1rs IL
80 ,cD,,;I5ing- entrance at left door.
Pir,.lc A. PoRTERFIELD. Once on MAIN
street rst door WeT; Of s me berT Once in public
Hs,y,;,,.r frsf door, second door on ieft-
'Jr pr5iee iag Aaorae,g $; :; KkNSoN Hotsi oice
'e[v doois doos.e.,- 81, -q1nes Kinney, LaAifa; u. l.
,,;2gss- ~ 1,4,s'C1l C5rle, 'n; william Armstrong
a - rop.-'s MIlS-
= ,r,..,,se--E, p KESHEDT. " esss a, i.
Observation-Disclosures sioet at -. Clairsvil!e on tns
.,-yt Itonds of March, JuGe, SEPTEMBER ana
~ 49,, "a l,.-.nd as a Board of Equalization
ISecehs, - ?, ',,,slaasday of MAY, in each yea.
'9e T 1ep Proate Court meets on the FIRST anss-
as of January March May Jpiy; c,st pn, Is
er aud NoveEnb ber as q i-sI for the trans
- -, az other business
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

& HOUSE, February 11.-Bills were
passed to pay for the building of an
ironclad steamer; authorizing the con-
struction of the Montana and Wyom-
ing railroad. The bill amending pos
tai laws came up, and, after some i'm
portant amendments, passed....A petit
tion was read from J. B. Stewart, the
leontumacious witness, asking that his
base be referred to the Judiciary COM
|mittee. Referred to the Wilson In
|yestigating com ni,tee....The Army
bill appropr'ating $751;
Bill ,953, was passed.. House took re-
cess until halfpast seven, to act on bu-
siness of the committee on Claims.
u SENATE-A memorial was presented
from the Historical Society Of Ohio
asking Government to purchase GER
tain historical papeGs....A bill was in
Eroduced to continue the Southern
tClaims Commission....Bi passed au-
Ethoriziug Government to erect monu-
Enent at Salisbury, North Carolina, in
Enemory of Union soldiers who died
fthere in prison; to provide for obtain
ling information OF the condition of
Blanks organized under State laws; to
tremit the excess of tax collected on al
icohol used for scientific Purposes;
5amending the act to promote the devei-
1opmeut Of the mining resources of the
fUnited States. Adjourned.
+ HoUsE.-February IS. The bill au-
fthor:zing the construction ofa railroad
Ibridge over the Arkansas river at Van
EBuren.... ..Messrs. Dawes and Beck were
tappointed a committee to notify the
President and Vice-President elect of
5the result OF. the electoral vote....A bill
twas reported providing for a loan of
$$2, 100000 to the Sutro Tunnel compa-
Iny....A resolution of sympathy and
tgoOd wishes to Spain because of
Ethe revolution of government failed to
pass....The bill to provide Board of
ECom missiOners of Commerce was Ia
bIed.
| SENATE.-A resolution was adopted
appropriating $1,000 to investigate the
PomerOy bribery case....The Naval
Appropriation bill came up and was
amended appropriating s150,000 for
torpedo boats; also, providing the term
at the annapolis Naval Academy be s
years instead of four; also, for The con-
struction of eight steam war vessels,
appropriating therefor $3,2 O,00O.-
Without final action Senate went into
executive session, and soon adjourned.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

The tunnel on the Albany and Sus-
quehanna Railroad distant fifteen miles
from Binghamton, has at last been
completed. This tunnel was commenc-
ed twenty years ago, but the archway
was not finished until now.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

VIM. M. Tweed is 4S years old, new
er drinks liquor, doesn't smoke, can't
chew tobacco, speaks French and Ger
man fiuently, rarely says damn-al-
though he'd be excusable if he did
does not belong to the Y. M. G. Associ-
alton, has no Credit Mobiler stock, and
yet he's prince among respectable
thieves.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

A New York reStauranteur, having
got two small fishes of rare appearance
from the market, sent them to Prof.
Agassiz the other day and received the
great scholars hearty thanks with the
assurance that the fish were of very
rare species and a valuable acquisition
for his museum. 1t had been seen by
only one American scientist before.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

The editor of the NeaCGrk american
says if some of his subscribers don't
walk up to the Captains Office and
pay, he'll publish their names to the
world; and we add that it will serve
them right.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
Personal Antipathies.

There is one bhmeless person whom
l cannot love and have no excuse for
hating. tits the innocent fellow-crea-
ture, otherwise inofensive TO me,
whom l find 1 have involuntarily join
ed on turning corner. I suppose the
the Mississippi, which was flowing
quietly along, minding its own busi-
ness, hates the Missouri for coming
into it all at once with its muddy
stream. 1 suppose The Missouri in
like manner hates the Mississippi for
diiuting with its limpid, but insipid
current, the rich "reminiscences of the
varied soils through which its own
stream has wandered. will not COM
pare myself to the clear or the turbid
current, but will own that my heart
sinks when I find all of g sudden 1 am
in for q corner confluence, and cease
loving my neighbor as myself until l
can get away from him. These antip-
athies are at least weaknesses, they
may be sins in the eye of the recording
angel. often reproach myself with
my wrong-doings. l should like some
times to thank Heaven for saving me
from some kinds of transgressiOn, and
even for granting me some qualities
| that if I dared [ should be disposed to
call virtues. I should do so, suppose,
| if / did not remember the story Of the
Pharisee. That ought not to hinder
me. The parable was told to Illustrate
e single virtue, humility, and the
most unwaranted inferences have been
drawn from 1t as to the whole charac-
ter OF the two parties. Itseems not at
all unlikely, but rather probable, that
the Pharisee was a fairer dealer, bet
| ter husband, and more charitable
person than the Publican, whose name
has come down to us "linked with one
virtue" but who may have been gull
ty, for aught that appears to the con-
trary, of ''a thousand crimes" Re-
member how we limit the application
Of other parallels. The lord, it will be
recollected, commended the unjust
steward because he had done wisely.
His shrewdness was held up as an ex-
ample; but after all he was miserable
swindler, and deserved the State pri-
son as much as many OF our financial
operators. The parable of the Phafi
see and the Publican is a perpetual
warning against spiritual pride. But it
must not frighten any one of us out of
being thankful that he is not, like this
or that .neighbor, under bondage to
strong drink or opium, that he is not
an Erie railroad manager, and that his
head rests in virtuous calm on his own
pillow. If he prays in the morning to
be kept cut of temptation as well as for
his daily bread, shall he not return
thanks at night that he has not fallen
into sin as well as that his stomach has
been filled? I do not think the poor
Pharisee has ever had fair play, and /
am afraid good many people sin with
the comforting, haif-latent intention OF
shifting their breasts afterward and re-
peating the prayer of the Publican
Poet Of the B1eGhJdst Table.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

An exchange furnishes the following
simple remedy for crop. "Take a knife
ar crater and shave or CRATE off in small
prrticles about a toaspoonful of alum;
mix it with about twice its quantity of
sugar, to made in palatable, and adj
minister as quickly as possible. Its ef-
feet will be truly magical, as almost
instantaneous relief will be Afforded"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
RCA: NOTICE.
PITTSBURGH, Pa.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will
IN be presented TO the commissioners of Bel
mont County, Ohio. at THEN March term, 1873,
praying for the laying out and establishing of
County Road beginning for the same on
the Bridgeport and Coler3in Pike at the
Southeast corner of John Whites Orchard,
running Southwest through lands of John
While. Elisha and Iindly Bracken, NJ. A.
Sh2ron Joseph Roberts, John Harris and Jas,
V. StiIIwell to intcrseet the road leading from
wheeling Creeiz. TO Pleasant Grove at or near
John Harris Goal Bank.
ja3QiW&
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20
,I.s0yTC DIRECTORY, 1873.

,.,-oot Lodge, No Is c1ang A gi nfsts fSs t' sIi
e1v wednesday ni7 F. ID. BAILEY, W. ".
moon. &C.
e Bi,BSirATilie BTATil Charter No Il Royal AreE ai,a1
s,nSons. meets e'ei' G. n ARiCH H. p.
che full moon. eeo:v
Ss,nSont Councl, No. 81 Roya1 t6s Second
super excellent Masters; ter ;1ooTeb, ,nTeSs '-
Tuesday niffI. Fl. R BUMGARENR, T. L o. NJ
I p. PYAS. FEC. as Of Rnirbts Temp
Hope -, - ,i,r second Aionday night OF every
3aFslnee's POSS !. ALEXANDER, I'm 19In S-SI
las. p. RYAN. Rec. ---.-,---.s... :
TEaIt,nore ard 0'iio Ra.irosn'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

The lumbermen of Embden, Maine,
are blessing the beavers for damming
the forrest streams years and years
ago. Logs in great numbers are COM
ing to the surface in ponds produced
by these industriousquadrupeds, which
are perfectly sound and good, and
which We're brought down by the
overfowing waters in which they
have been preserved these many years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

A crab was taken lately at Calves
ton, enclosed within an unusual sort of
shell, being a coffee pot into which he
had entered without being able to ex-
tricate himself.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

William Watson, live stock dealer
os South Charleston, Clarke County,
Ohio, made an assignment Thursday.
Liabilities $4,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

Secretary Boutwell, says the Presi-
dent has definitely decided to appoint
Assistant Secretary Richardson as his
successor in the Treasury Department.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

Iowa papers estimate that in that
State $4,000 bushels of corn per day are
burned, and at this rate will continue
for the next two months.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-20

The skeleton that Captain Hall some
time since dug up in the Arctic re-
gions has been sent to England. 1t is
that Of a man about five feet eight
inches tall. One CT the teeth is filled
with gold.