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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23

Over thirty thousand American and
foreign vessels enter our Atlantic ports
annually, while about the same num-
ber have clearances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23
CARD,

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NJ saloon under the ST. Clair House, 70 attena n
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23

IIesT NATIONAL BANK OF ST. CLA1f'S-
h VILE. CAPITAL sluO.OOO mis-
So Bank open from m. a. N unaa Money received
~ .i.rosit Collections made and yIoceSos iS
mitted promptly. Exchange boggh1 & aha 1osenb seIJ
D;reofors-John Lochary David bro"h' 'oeei'1
WooImansee George Bro%h. p-,s,dan.
ooei' ID. d. T COWEN, President
H G WELDAY. Cashier
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r. s. & A. P. LACEY,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Solicitors of
ga1ents and Claims

Practice in the supreme Court ana Sl,,,S Sou,tp %
If-iat ~ aud ann. Hr beforeall the Departments
Prouptness and satisfaction given IN ali ousl-
mess entrusted 10 EN-. corresponS9,en,eoe S,s, ofsce
nonertm.-nt. WASHINGTON, ID. q. sep26u
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gasiaess Cards.

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BE. LAIRE, OHIO.
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OIce[H1t [,s,tn,,aI EoteI. JansI4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23

The Postmaster at Oberlin has been
selected by ballot.
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NOTICE.

l have lett my accounts in The hands of A, H.
Mitchell for collection. All persons knowing
themselves indebted me will please call al
his ofnceand settle T, N. LEWIS.
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8elmoui chronic E.

ST CLAIRSVILLE OHIO.
TuURspAy MORNING. April %, 1874,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

The Republican State Convention has met
and accomplished its work well. 1t was one
Of the largest and finest bodies Of represen-
tatiye Republicans that ever came together
in Vermont. 1t has put in nomination " hat
appears 10 Us an unusually strong ticket.
The nomination of Judge Peck by hand
some majority over the Vigorous opposition
he received, Is, credita bic TO the stability and
good sense of the State His chic
competitor, Lieutenant Governor Taft need
not be mortified at all by the fattering vote
he received az ainst a man of such eminence
and 50 widely known as Judge Peek The
nomination of Mr.. Hinckley By 50 large a
majority for the second place on the
ticket was hardly expected, but he Is
one Of the most popular young men
in the State, and is remarkably
well qualified to preside over the Senate.
OF course, so able and long trusted
fnancier a. State Treasurer Page deserved
and received unanimous denomination.
The results Of the ballots were received with
enthusiastic applause. The resolutions
seemed to meet the temper of the contention,
which separated with general good feeling
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

To the Eaitor Of the Free Press and Times.
Some Vermont farmers are opposed to
reciprocity because they think the free i'm
Portations Of the natural products Of Canada
would lessen the price of the products in
Vermont.
Opposition to reciprocity on this score is
unreasonable. The entire products Of
Canada would not supply the market Of
New York city alone and the increased ship
ments on account of the removal of the
present duty will lessen the price of but
one article of food, even in Vermont.
The reasons are obvious. The marketfor
Vermont butter increases each year. Cana
dian butter would not take its place, but
would find market with lower grade of
butter. Vermont cheese would increase in
price. for a new market would be found for
it in Canada, as was the case before recip-
rocity was repealed Vermont horses would
be Vermont horses still and would command
the same price. Canadian horses would cost
less than now, but would find a market,
even if the numbers were double what they
have formerly been.
Reciprocity would help our railroads by
increased through freights. 1t might de-
crease the price of -four. but beyond that
and the aid 1t woald give to Vermont man
ufactures, there would be nothing in its
effect on our Vermont farmers that would
indicate that the "Chincse WALL between
US and our neighbors had been thrown
down TRAxUs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

THK JIM Fisk MoNuMExr.-A Brattleboro
man writes IN vein of mild sarcasm to the
New York Tribune That Col. Fisk would
have been gratifed at the sight of the beau
tiiul marble work erected over his remains,
with Its exquisite female figures and his
own semblance In n medallion, there Is no
doubt Indeed, not less pleasing to him
would have been our band which diseOursed
hne music, and the presence of 100 or 200
men. women, boys and girls, including a
very few OF the renowned 9th boys, who were
rather jolly for funeral, and the superb
and costly flowers. But he would have
looked in vain for most OF his early mates.
Tor most OF the first people of the town"
who were about their own business. The
monument is costly and fine, and fairly rep
resents the colonel in his tastes, pleasure
and pursuits. 1t is not worth while to be
particular as to numbers on the occasion.
but really 500 men would more than cover
the crowd, mourners and all. The 5000
spoken Of by the Troy Press were another
crowd, on different occasion, and in
another part Of the day. Post Sedgwick.
q. A: K, not only did not participate in
the Fisk celebration, but distinctly declined
to have their proceedings at an hour when
the two ceremonies could have been blend
ID in the least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

Edward Montgomery, a grocery clerk in
Fort Edward. N. Y, laid down on the rail-
road track at the railroad bridge. at that
village, Tuesday night, under the influence
of liquor. The engine came laundering
along and the cowcatcher threw him against
the side of the bridge. He is not seriously
injured It is said he wanted to commit
suicide, woman being at the bottom of it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

An old letter Of President Lincoln's has
been published for the first time in the
Louisville Commercial. 1t was written
when he was - years Of age, and is inter-
esting chiefly by reason of description it
contains of the appearance of a gang of
slaves which Mr.. Lincoln saw on n steam
boat, and which he afterward declared
awakened his first abolition sentiments. He
spoke of them chained together like 50
many fish upon a trot-line,' and after
alluding to the painful circumstances per-
tanning to their unhappy condition. he
added: And yet among all these distress
ing circumstances, As we would think
them. they were the most cheerful and ap-
parently happy creatures on board One
whose offence. for which he had been sold.
was an over f0ndness for his wife, PLAYED
the fiddle almost continually, and the Others
danced, sung, cracked Jokes, and PLAYED
various games with cards from day to day.
How true it is that God tempers the wind
to the shorn lamb, or in other words. that
lie renders the worst of human conditions
tolerable, while He permits the best to be
nothing better than tOlerable"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

The Grand Master of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry in Missouri has recently issued a
circular letter to the subordinate Oranges
of that State, reiterating that the Grange
lis not political organization. lie says:
mo Grange. if true to its obligations, can
discuss political or religious questions, nor
call political conventions, nor nominate
candidates, nor even discuss their merits in
its meetings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

The New York Nation remarks that, as
the laws which alone can give force to COM
mercial treaties must expressly be passed by
Congress, and the new reciprocity treaty
can only 20 into effect on the passage of
such laws. Mr.. Kelley's resolution suggest
ing the idea that the negotiations for such
treaty arc an interference with the consti-
tutional right of the House Of Representa-
tives to levy imports, was needless. OF
course the clause of the resolution adopted
by the District Convention at Hydepark,
embodying the same suggestion, was equal
ly needless.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

The Brooklyn Argus states that the latest
telegram from the spirit world is signed
David G. Fsrrsgut," and contains the
pathetic injunction: Don't let Winnie
Resm bust me-"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

A special to the Boston G}o5e says the
rough draft of the Canadian reciprocity
treaty, laid before the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations by Secretary Fish has not
as yet been brought up for consideration
The chairman of the committee, General
Cameron, is strongly opposed to any treaty
of this character, as are number of other
members of the committee. The committee
cannot take notice of it officially until it is
regularly sent to the Senate by the Presi-
dent. Secretary Fish is said to be warmly
in favor of the treaty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

At the annual meeting of the West Point
Alumni, last week, which was attended by
Gen. Sherman, Gen. Pitcher. Gen. Webb,
and many other well-known officers, Prof.
Church introduced resolution inviting all
the graduates, both ofthe South and North,
to join in the anniversary dinner next year.
As next years anniversary will fall upon
June IL. the anniversary of the battle OF
Bunker Hill, it was thought that it would
be most fitting for them all to gather to-
gether. This was unanimously adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

First District Republican Convention.
Republican Union Convention Cor the frs; Con
-ressi0nal District Of Vermont, will he held at
M1dlehury, on Wednesday, the 18th day Of August
next. At = O'Clock IN FOR the purpose Of nominating
candidate for Representative to Congress to be
supported by the Republican iTcemen OF the Dis
trict at the election the first Tuesday Of Scptem-
her next. The Republican Union voters Of SAID
District are invited to be represented in the Con.
yeution by their Delegates - be chosen in eompl-
Ance with the resolution adopted by the District
Convention holden at Middlebury, on the 18th day
Of August 1850, by which each town is entitled TO
delegate, and an additional delegate for every
one hundred and every fraction Of one hundred
larger than fry votes cast by said town fer the
Republican Union candidate FOR Governor, at the
election the year preceding the time for holding
said Convention. the District Committee to pres
Grille the method Of election Of such delegates"
The Delegates @! the several towns in the District
Will be chosen at primary meetings called by the
Republican Union Committees Of the respective
towns, and must be provided with credentials signed
by the secretaries Of said meetings.
II. n. SoLLACE,
L0vELASD MUSsON, District
J. II. HAZLEToS, Committee.
JAMES ;. PECR,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

ton, the Nomination OF Judge Peck was
made unanimous
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
For Lieutenant Governor. Gen. Grout. of
Barton, presented the name of Col. Frank
lin Fairbanks, of St. Johnsbury, in terms
of high compliment.
Hon. Roswell Farnham, of Bradford pre-
sented the name of Hon. Lyman G. Hinck-
ly, Of Chelsea, alluding to Mr. Hinckly's
long experience as Assistant Clerk of the
House, representative for four years in the
House, Senstor and President pro fempore of
the senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

Inc DELEGATES % Inc I0lFelf0n WI De chosen ~
at primary meetings called by the Republican Com
mittce o.; each city and town ia the County.
Dele gates 10 the Convention must he provided
with proper credentials, gned by tile Secretaries
o. said meotin-s
l.. A. STEgENs. ~. -,
H. &. EoAHuNNS ~ NVH'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

FOURTH OF july AT BETHEL.-The Waite
River Park Association Of Bethel offers the
sum of $500 to the fire engine and hose
companies of New England, divided into
four prizes of SIPS. SIS, $50, $50 chose
companies). At White River Park. three
races will be run, as follows:
Purse No. l, $3.50, open to all horses
that never beat 2:4O-Sl2O to first, SOS to
second, $40 to third and $25 to fourth.
Purse No. 2, $500. open to all horses that
never beat 2:5O-$S5 to first, SIS to second,
$40 to third, so to fourth.
Purse No. 3. open to all horses that never
beat three minutes-S75 to first, $35 to
second, SIS to third, SIS to fourth.
Our former townsman, Ii. c. Tenant, is
chairman ofthe committee having in charge
the fremen's muster, which is a sufficient
guarantee that the arrangements will be
well carried out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19
HEpCnLrCaN STATE CONVENTION.
Judge Peek Nominated for Gov
ernOr, by Sc Majority, on
the first ballot.

HON. L. G. HINCKLEY, FOR LIEUT..
GOVERNOR.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

Mr.. Colburn, of Springfield, nominated
Hon. John Porter. of Hartford.
Gen. W. W. Lynde presented the name Of
Hon. C. B. Eddy. of Bellows Falls.
The nomination of Mr.. HInckly was sec
onded by H. C. Adams, Esq, Of St. Al
bans, R. II. Msrden, of Bristol, J. 3. Brom-
icy. Of Castleton, C. II. Heath. of Mont
pel,er. c. NJ. Spaulding. oiJericho, and
G. W. Grandey. of vergennes.
The nomination Of Col. Fairbanks was
seconded by Hon. Calvin Morrill, Of St.
Johnsbury, Col. r. Proctor Of Rutland,
Hon. r. A. j. SAKE ofSheldon.
Judge Porter announced that he was not
a candidate for observation-disclosures.
The chair announced as tellers Messrs.
W. W. Grout, Farnham, Lynde and Col
burn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19
The London Times SECS . menace to the

Tho London Times sees Q menace to the
peace Of Europe in the large standing army
of Germany. For every one thousand of
her population. England maintains only
three soldiers for offensive purposes; italy
and Belgium maintain twelve; France and
Austria fifteen. and Germany twenty-one.
The army Of King William is more than
twice as large as it was fifteen years ago,
but is still not large enough to satisfy Bis
marck and Won Moltke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

1t is 50 late in the session that the judi
ciary committee of the House have given up
thoughts of securing action on their re-
ports upon the impeachment cases of
Judges Durell, of Louisiana. Storey, of
Arkansas, and Busted, of Alabama. Al
though the committee have voted on all the
cases. deciding to impeach one. the prepa
rations of the reports covering much ground
delay their presentation to Congress until
too late for action.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19
Chlttenden County Republican Convention.

The Union Republican voters in Chttenden
County are requested to meet in Convention, by
their delegates at City Hall Burlington on sAruR-
DAY JUNE 9TH 1874, at eleven O'Clock in the fore
noon, for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
Senators. Assistant-Judges % the County Court,
Judge Of Probate, states Attorney Sheriff and His
Balliff to be supported by the Republican Freemen
Of Chittenden County, at the election, Tuesday,
September lst ls7i. also to elect County Commit
tee.
The basis Of representation viii be one delegate
ior each town and in addition for every p votes
and final fraction Of more than half that number
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor at
the last State election. The apportionment Cor the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

So much has been said in regard to the
circumstances under which the President 5
late memorandum was prepared and given
to the public, that the Presidents own state
ment in regard to it will BE- interesting.
He says, as reported in a Tribune special,
that early in the session he was called upon
by at least forty Senators and Representa-
tiyes, who asked him for his opinions on the
currency question, and in order that there
might be no mistake about what he
thought, he conc luded to put his ideas in
writing, and did it one day after finish
ing his official duties. The next day,
when members of Congress called to
talk with him on financial topics,
he showed them this paper. 1t is not, there
fore, true. that the memorandum was writ
ten within few days of its publication.
or at the suggestion of Senator Jones. 1t
was seen by great number of members be-
fore the passage of the currency bill that
was vetoed. In writing his veto message he
had no occasion to set forth his plan an er-
tense, but simply to state his objections.
During the session of the Conference Com
mittee the President was again repeatedly
called upon for a statement of his position,
and he again produced the paper he had be-
lore shown. The copy was given to Senator
Jones at his request. The President always
considered it private paper until he had
the copy made for Mr.. Jones, and never
originally intended it for publication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

For Treasurer, Kittridge Haskins, ESD.
of Brattleboro, nominated, and Gen. W. Y.
W. Ripley,of Rutland seconded, Hon. j..
A. Page, of Montpelier, for reelection, and
Mr.. Page was nominated by reclamation.
Gen. Ripley, of Rutland, from the COM
mittee to nominate State Committee, re-
ported the names of the old committee, as
fnllnws
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19

George W. Grandey, Franklin Fairbanks.
George Nichols, William Rounds.
Charles ii. Joyce, John l.. Barstow.
Stephen Thomas. George n. Dale,
Carol S. Page.
The report of the committee was adopted.
On motion it was voted that committee
of two be appointed to invite Hon. L. G.
Ilinckly to address the convention As
the motion was put Mr.. Hinckly appeared
in the hall, and took the platform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19


COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Geo. ii. Bigelow of Burlington.
.. Z. Butterfeld of Wilmington,
X. Proctor of Rutland,
W. W. Grout of Barton.
R. F. Parker of Wolcott.
A motion to refer all resolutions to this
committee without debate, was adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Hunt, of St. Adams, 1t
was voted that t committee of five to repor.
names for State Committee for the next
two years, be appointed by the chair
The Convention then adjourned to . p. m.
AFTERNOON.
The convention assembled at . O'Clock.
The President announced as the
COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE STATE COMMITTEE.
VIM. Y. W. Ripley, Rutland.
=. L. Houghton. Bennington.
Henry Lane, Cornwall,
u. G. Wilson. Troy.
kittridge Haskins, Brsttleboro.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-06

developed head, with Its ample forehead, the no
BILE bust, and the large, vigorous limbs, have led
| many critics to pronounce 1t Juno or o Minerva
| But whoever will observe the fullness and grace
OF these outlines will confess that they convey az
valid title to the name Of the Beautiful Goddess
as does the doll-like prettiness finer sister at
Florence. The American belle whose unfortu.
nate ideal OF womanly loneliness forces upon US
the curious anomaly of country containing the
largest rivers, tho grandest forests Inhabited by
the most delicate and fragile humanity in the
world, would. do we'll to snatch a moment from
the fascinating shops Of the Backwards to stand
before this breathing marble, and so realize in a
slightly altered form, the aspiration Of Matthew
Arnold:
.But would that Fate would let her see
Women Of nobler type than we."
II she were persuaded by its eloquence that
beauty is in no wise antagonistic to strength and
nature, II would be worth to her and to her coun-
try more than all the rest OF her tour through
Europe. The only defect which critics other than
the French were accustomed to find in this statue
was that, instead Of standing, as its whole bear
ing seemed to demand, 'ersct and tall, IN godlike
majesty" is bent forward in that conventional at
titude of graceful obsequiousness which every
Partisan considers the only true womanly pose.
The exigenees of the war of 1870, which compelled
the taking apart OF the statue for purposes Of
cealment, have justified not only these cavilers,
but the unknown Greek sculptor, by showing that
this bend was produced by the insertion of piece
Of wood between the waist and lower limbs, and
by o misspprehonsion Of the proper level In the
placing of the feet.
Going out from the presence of the Goddess,
the sghtseer of the Louvre Is earnestly entreated
by his sympathizing, though self-elected, guide
to turn his back upon Its remaining attractions,
hail a carriage from the nearest stand, and driv-
ing out to the cool, green avenues Of the Bots de
Boulogne, find
REST AND RESTORATION IN NATURE,
from what will appear to him at the moment q
surfeit Of art. The long vistas OF canvas which
form so large part Of the treasures OF the Louvre
ought to be attempted first in the morning. when
the physical forces freshest. and the eye IN
wearied by the stir, glitter and vivacity Of the
Paris streets. CHARLES LANDoR.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-06
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR RAr1oNs.

PROPOSALS FOR RATIoNS.
HEADQUARTERS U. s. MARINE oonrs,)
QuARrERMAsTER's OFFICE, ,
iii Il O'clock Of 4 th se's st S Ssy u 81
faos Station. S sni rom UnH e.
July, 1874 TO the 3Oth June, LIS: "
cc22skFRShMES sT1MN M T. as%R;sffss
BROoKLYN, New York;
tiFY pi..rs. 81
GOsPoRT, near Norfolk, Virginia;
MARE ISLAND, California.
Each ration to consist of twelve ounces or Fork or
Bacon, or one pound and four ounces Of salt or
Fresh Beef; eighteen ounces OF SOFT Bread or
.n TO
bred rations fifteen pounds Of Beansor Peas Or ten
Or PoaSds sS
grounn Coffee, or one pound and eight ounces OF
star Candles; four pounds OF Soap; three pound.
and twelve ounces OF Salt, and four ounces OF
The ratious are to be delivered upon The ordsr Of
Beef either in bulk by the single ration, Of good
quality with an equal proportion Of hind and fore
the PORK, No. j, Prime Mess Pork; the Flour known
as eJtrs suPeTSne n the market of the place whsrs
gar. goo;i New Orleans or its equivalent, and the
Beans. Vinegar, Candies, Soap Salt, &C., to be Of
All subject to inspection.
~ yPp unts states:
trct judge district attorney OF collector, must 40
No proposal viii be Considered unless aecomp.-
MED by such guarantee. Blank forms OF proposal
can be obtained upon application ut any Of the ma
Newspapers authorized to publish the above will
send the paper the first insertion to this
Proposals to beindorsed Proposals for RatIons, "
and addressed to the un9 WfiSTTaM r SLACK
Major and Quartermsster, U. 5. Marine Corps.