Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-10-23
w.sHrserps.. d. C.. Oct. IL, '73.

EDITOR CBRc.NICLE: Much OF ln-
terest has transpired in our city, this
week. The visit of the Evangelical
Alliance was an event long to be re-
membered for it is, we believe the first
of the kind in our history. Some $50
persons came over from New York
under the auspices of the Baltimore
and Potomac r. R., which furnished
them the ride free. Our new Govern
or, "a. Shepherd, after their arrival,
rendered them the hospitalities Of the
City and escorted them in a body to
visit the President. The ceremonies
were impressive for all felt they were
in the presence Of some of the greatest
men, intellectually, in the world. The
Hindoo Narrayan Sheshadi in his
unique costume of white turban, and
long gown attracted great attention.
The Dean of Canterbury the Rev. DIR.
Christlieb of Bonn Prussia, Rev. DIR.
Arnot of Scotland and our own Beech
er, were also objects of interest. At
night services were held in four of our
largest churches during which many OF
the visitors made short addresses. The
Hindoo, Dean of Canterbury and one
or two others spoke at all the churches
to crafty the intense desire to see and
hear them on the part of all.
The Alliance remained but one night
with US but enjoyed in the meantime
all the comfort and attention our city
could give them, and we trust, left US
carrying with them ss pleasant MEM
ories as they gave us Of their worth.
ability and earnestness in the cause
which they represent. We have as
Americans, cause of pride In that our
Bishop Simpson, Beecher and other
notable divines challenge comparison,
intellectually, with these representa-
tives of the Old World. We need not
cross the ocean to find high order Of
talent and orstory, for we have as
truly great minds in America as can be
found elsewhere.
Our city elections passed off quietly
and resulted in nearly unanimous Re
publican delegation to our Council. All
are pledged in support of the City I'M
provement.
We had hoped our gallant Noyes
would be our next Ohio Senator. But
at this writing iit seems doubtful. If
we must lose him it is gratifying In
deed that Thurman will be continued
as Senator. Though bitter partisan,
vet his ability and moral worth have
gained him the unqualified respect Of
all who know him either personally or
by record. Far above the average in
intellect we as Ohioans have reason to-
feel that I'VE are well represented by
him and if we must forego our Noyes
and take a Democrat can be thankful
such !as Thurman occupies the place
we would have have him take.
Ex-senator Pomeroy came out OF his
shooting affrsy with Conway with a
mere scratch and has not been off the
streets, in usual course Of business,
since; met him to-day appearing as
hearty and vigorous as ever. Our
Washington juries evince no hesitation
in melting out justice to murderers.-l
Slater was found guilty in the first
degree-a righteous verdict.
Large contributions have been made
for Memphis. The ravages of yellow
fever have been terrible in that place.
l left there before it had made its gen.
eral appearance. Following SO closely
after the plague of cholera, this last
epidemic found disorganized society
and truly .plenteous harvest of vic
Tins. The Jews led our movement of
and now all classes are
sending their mite to the stricken city.
r. S. l..