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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17
German Ocean Once Dry Land

The German Ocean, or North Sea.
like the English Channel, was once
an inland plain or valley raised far
above the sea level. The sea has
but recently invaded this depressed
plain, submerged its FORESTS, and
superseded its river courses. The
buried trees Of its sunk forests are
still standing. routed ia their own
vegetable soil, although beneath the
waves. Cromor Forest, which dips
into the waters from the cost Of Nor
folk, is the most famous CT the sub
merged forests Of the German Ocean.
This ancient woodland has been trac-
ed at low tide for more than forty
miles. At certain seasons, and
especially after great storms, the
s;umps of oak. alder, yew aud Scotch
fir are seen standing upright in the
water, The condition Of the wood
and of the fir cones (some OF the lat-
ter obviously bitten By animalS) tells
us that the sinking of the land here
occurred at no distant period in the
physical history of our country.
The remains of land animals, too, as
well as of the forests they inhabited,
are discovered in the bed Of the Ger
MN Ocean. In his Physical
Geography of Norfolk" Mr.. Wood
ward tells us that in less than fif-
teen years the fisherman of the village
of Happsburg dredged up from their
oyster he:is as many as TWO thousand
teeth of lfiImm0ths, Bones and tusks
of mammonthS have also been fisiied
up frOth these water depths. 1t takes
us back TO the time when the Euro
pean mainland, instead of terminal
ing, rs it does to-day, with the coasts
OF Norway and France stretched far
westward in one unbrOked area, be
yond the present cost Of Ireland.
These were the flourishing days Of the
forests of oak, chestnut, Alder aud
yew, which are now submerged in the
German Ocean and the English Char
nel.-Leisure Hour.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

to have them afterward, and as he
threw the Bible at me. and hit Mary
Jane with the hymn book, l soused
down OH him. If | can't rule this
house, III know the reason swhy.
Pick up them Scriptures and have
prayers. You hear me. Magruder?
It's more trouble regulatin' the piety
of this family than runhin' saw
mill. Mary Jane, give your pa that
hymn book
| left before the exercises began -
+ Max Adler.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17


General Jackson. when President,
SAID TO one of his fercest newspaper
opponents, "Send me your new spa
per. / know tina; you are opposed
TO me, bet then ] should like to see
your paper every day. | want to see
hIw many lies you teilof me ""Gen
eral. , said the editor, Il think | DO
right in opposing you, and [ shall
continue 10 do so with all the ability
oi which | am masters" Here was
a man after JacksOn's own heart, aud
he. replied with an oath. "Slr, send
me yOnr paper for aside from your
abuse of me your paper is good one.
Besides, never saw a newspaper in
which / could not find som thing
worth readinP," Just so. No man
can pick up any newspaper without
finding something of interest. YOU
may take the paper and tear it into
fragments. and in each fragment you
will see something to amuse or in
truct you.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

4 HOUSE.
Re openea by
J. NJ. THOMAS,

Nfain Street. Bristol. Tenn.
T HAVE dgain te6pef1ed the Thorn
L as Iiouse. 6n Main Street, and AM
prepared to furnish ffst=Class accom-
modation to the public. No money
and no pains viii he spared Il make
the hotel all it was in its palb lest
days.
Boarders will be received on s,,od
terms.
Being provided with good stables /
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ana
attention to hCfees.
Rail road passengefs will find the
house located in easy distance of the
Passenger Exchange. the tables well
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
Portefs regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan G. '74-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

THE Second Ward of Knoxville. in
which Maynard lives. gave him S3
votes in 1872. and but Sc votes i'm 1874.
The city of Knoxville gave Maynard
S63' votes in 1872, and but 6i7 votes in
1874 The county of Knox gave May
nard 3, ,25S votes in 1872. and bat 1888
votes i'm 1874. In Knoxville, Myanard
received 647 votes. The coIored vote
in Knoxville is about 500. which was
all cast for Maynard. leaving him in
round numbers. the vote of $50 of his
white neighbOrs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

AT a depth of two and one
eighth miles in the Atlantic ocean
the new direct Atlantic Cable has
been grapplcd, brought up and
spliced.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

The Democrats OF Jonesboro'
propose TO start a new paper at
that point, in which to sing the
sony of Moses and Of Miriam.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17
The President and Col, Mosi

1ne ffcS1OCnC ana aiOl, MOSDJ.
A Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald has the following:
Colonel MOsby met the President
for the first time Friday since the elec-
ton Both being in favor of third
term, they sat down and discussed
matters for an hour. The Congress
siOnal candidate in Mosby's district,
Mr.. Barbour, who was to vindidate
the third-term policy. was beaten by
General Hunton, Democratic MEM
ber of the present Congress, who said
the people of Virginia were uncOndi-
tiOnally opposed to third-tern. But
this did not discourage the President
nor his Virginia visitor. Both agreed
that Ctesarism had nothing to do with
the result. and his Excellency was
more convinced than ever of the poll
cy of keeping silent. There are those
who think and say in the Presidents
presence that his friendship for MOsby
does not Inspire respect among the
soldier element of the Union army
The President replies by appointing
additional friends of MOsby to office,
of which fact the Colonel. Friday, had
substantial evidence. More than
that, the President Intends visiting
Colonel Mosby at his home. in War
rentOn, in few days This shows
how much much President Grant cares
for public opinion and tile voice 0fthe
Dress,"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17
HOUSE,
v formerly Prices HOtel,)
N IIN . II II ~ fIE-fFI FU4F. y
a g. BANKS. Mansnrr.

IT. u. OA n ND MdIlaScT.
The Proprietor has opened at fhis place
First-Class Hotel for the accommodation Of
Summer Boarders and the travelling public.
Fare good as the county affords. Board per
day, e..
4 comfortable Omnibus for the aeeommo-
dation Of passengers and citizens viii Teet
all trims.
wN. A. WAUGH, Proprietor.
Jan. 81, 'Tftf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17
MARION FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP.
MIRTON, SnIUthe Co.

MI RON, SHIUthe Co. la.
All kinds of Castings kept hand or made
promptly to order We have large variety OF
Patterns for Water Wheels ard Mn 6'aring and
az especial attontion to that branch Of our busi
ess.
Jar. i.'72.-tf. o. @. GoopELL co
W. II. DRBwRT,
Late Of Dferry & SarNy,
Form rFy nf,t Drs,e'y %H aSt'g
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

Another dam disaster in Massa
chusetts is the way Cleveland
Radical pape, expresses l..
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17

The Republican party of Tennessee
may be said, i'm the beautiful language
of Tyndall, to have faded Into the
infinite azure Of the past" In other
words, got the blut s.-NushUtLis Ban
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-11-17
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER u. 1874.
EVENT and COMMENT

All is quiet In the South. Not an
outrage has been reported since the
election We were led TO expect that
each Southern Democrat would have
cooked ii negro for breakfast every day
since the 3rd. So it is you can never
count correctly on such fellows.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

THE barn of A. C. Danford, Wayne
Township, was entirely destroyed
by fire on last Saturday night.
When the fire was first discovered it
was in its incipiency and was burning
in two remote parts of the building, in
dicating to certainty that it had been
fired by an incendiary. The horses OF
Mr.. D., which were in the barn at the
time were rescued, but the horse oil
Rev. Linkletter, guest of the house
that evening, was burned. A consid.
cradle amount of hay, grain, harness,
farming utensils, &C., was consumed.
The loss is probably 81, 900; insured for
$500. 1t appears to us that these acts
of ineendiarism are getting little too
frequent for novelty. Within a few
weeks three barns and a dwelling house
have been burned in that section efthe
county. Something should be done by
the citizens to protect themselves
against the lawlessness of the diabolic
hell-hounds who carry fire-brands in
hands to apply where it will best suit
their thieving designs or crafty their
malicious souls. Let the citizens pro-
tect themselvesand their property even
al the sacrifice Of the lives of the scoun-
dreliy iucendiaries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY. - Isrsel
Sidwell, of Colerain Tp., had purchased
a large lot of wool which he had care
fully slowed away, awaiting market
movements. To guard against theft
he had ingeniorsly-snd as the sequel
proved wisely arranged connection
with bell at his bed side and the WOOL
house door by cord. On Thursday
night his bell gave alarm and springing
out, Israel discovered two men rapidly
skedaddling from his premises, each
having gun. They had effected no
mischief. About 3 A. M. the same night,
two characters, notoriously bad, named
Mayhugh-father and son-attempted
to cross the bridge ct Wheeling, each
loaded with meat they had doubtless
stolen. Lon. Hallem refused to pass
them, and after some clustering threats
they struck up the pike. We have not
heard who failed to save their bacon.
Mr.. Sidwell was at the river quite early
next morning looking after his visitors
who were doubtless the two plumbers
named.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25
Personals.

Rev. A, d. Mitchell of Pittsburgh,
brother of Clerk Mitchell, is on visit
to his friends in this and Jefferson
county. .
Rev. Jas. Alexander and lady, who
for nineyears have been engaged in
missionary labors in India, are spend
ing few days in this place, visiting
the family of Rev. Robt. Alexander.
Mr.. VIM. Y. Taggart and wife OF
Cincinnati, who have been rusticating
for few days at the residence of Mr..
Jas. Frazier ncrth of town, returned
home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. WOodmansee start
ed on trip to the West on Thursday.
During their absence they expect to
visit their children in Evanston, Free
port and Mendoza, Ills.
The gay and charming young widow
Mrs. Matt. Snyder, during recent WIS.,
if toPennsylvania, drew the web around
some good looking young man and
now rejOices in calling him "hubby"-
and she never told soul.
Judge John Cochran of Missouri, was
in town on Saturday and Sunday visit
ing his brOther-in-law Mr.. John Long
ley.
G. w. Shackelford u. s. Internal
Revenue Guager, and wife and her
mother Mrs. Wood, were in town
Tuesday, the guests of Mr.. Alexis
Cope.
Hon. Isaac Welsh, I. easurer of State,
was in town on Friday, looking well.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25


THE old weather vane and wooden
ball which has graced the spire Of the
Courthouse for sixty years was taken
down on Monday, upon the order Of
the Commissioners, and in their stead
Americas Guardian Bird, in gold, was
perched upon the spire and q handsome
vane and indicators were put in posi-
tion. The ball, which fell while the
men were at work, was of poplar wood
8 inches in diameter and although con-
siderably cracked and decayed, q large
part of it was sound. 1t was placed
there about the year 1914, when the
Courthouse was built. Somo of our
citizens appreciate 1t as a relic. The
old vane was five and one-half feet
long, of sheet.iron. The change was
made necessary for the purpose Of get
ting lightning rod in position. The
work was done under the supervision
of J. Doudna & Son, Barnesville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25
WHERE SHALL IG0

To buy my Spring and Summer Cloth
ing? is the great momentous question
that is now agitating the public mind.
To the uninitiated, we would say:
GO TO H. Franks; you will there find
the largest assortment.
GO to H. Franks, where the styles
are newest.
GO to H. Frank's;you will invarishly
receive polite attention.
GO to H. Franks. as every garment is
marked in plain figures.
GO to Fl. Franks; he asks only ONE
PRICE, and will not deviate.
GO to H. Franks, for every garment
is guaranteed as recommended, or
the purchase money is refunded.
GO to II. Franks, as he manufactures
his own ready-made Clothing, and
warrants his goods not to rip. In
short, our advice is,
GO to II. Franks, the only square
dealing, ONE-PRICE Clothier in the
city, and then and there decide
"where shall go?" for yourself.
FRANK is still located at 40 18th St.,
Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

On Thursday of last week we made
O flying visit to some of our man.
ufacturing establishments on the river
border, but owing to the haste with
which we done them, it will not be
possible for US to give our readers any
thing like a correct idea of their inn
portance at this time.
First, we dropped into the immense
Etna Iron and Nail Mill, where we
found President w. w. Holloway
busily engaged in looking after the in
terests of the concern. The competent
and gentlemanly Secretary of the Com
pany, Mr.. WILDER II. Tallman, kindly
engineered US through the various de-
partments of the Mill. At this place
about two hundred and fifteen skilled
workmen are employed, making q
very superior quality of rod, bar, sheet
and other kinds of iron.
Next in our way was the huge Glass
House ofSweeney, which is complete
in all OF its parts. It has three large
furnaces which contain thirty pots.
This establishment employs about
three hundred men, and its average
yearly sales are about $3.50, 1000.
The Ohio City Iron and Nail Works,
came in for few minutes inspection.
Here we found Secretary Burrows, who
had just returned from western trip
in the interest Of the Company; he re.
ports a large amount ofimprovements
going on in the West, requiring large
supply of their particular commodity
nails, but says that owing to the stag
nation in the iron trade, that parties
having stock on hand are Cutting the
market al less rate than the actual cost
of production. The efficient Superin-
tendent, Mr.. Win. Barnett, piloted US
through the Mill, which for complete
ness OF. arrangement and convenience
is unexcelled. All the machinery is
first class, and the nails produced of the
very best quality.
The steel works in our haste came In
only for glance. We hope soon in
another article to give our readers q
more adequate idea of these and 9TH
er manufacturing interests on our bor-
der. Our thanks for courtesies are due
to Mr.. Jas. Kerr, one Of the proprietors
of the Star Planning Mill.'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

A NEW COMET.-A brilliant Comet
is now barely visible in the western
sky, and is approaching the earth with
great velocity. This comet was first
seen on April 17th, at Marseilles,
France, and was discovered in the Uni
ted States June 9Th, by Prof. Lewis
Swift, Of Rochester, N. Y. 1t will be
nearest the earth about August 1st. 1t
10 now, at o'clock in the morning, di-
rectly beneath the polar star, and about
twenty-five degrees from 1t. Our read
ers may easily find it by observing
obliquely to the right Of the three small
stars below the constellation of the
Great Bear, or what is commonly
known ~ the Dipper. At present it is
just visible TO the naked eye, but with
u spy.glass or an opera-glass, the hazy
nebulous mass, with q bright point a
little to one side, can be easily seen;
but In afew days the tail Of the comet
will be clearly Visible without any
special search,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

SOME furliture house Las taken COM
passion on Allen, Of the Steubenvile
Gazette, and has set him down in a
magnificent Swinging chair" Charley
has gained reputation Of swinging
around the circle. and some good feI-
low mas concluded to make it easy for
him. We are not presumed to swing
and hence no furniture mae Of this or
amy other town has thought Of send
ing such an instrument TO this Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

MRS. MOORE, wife of John Moore, of
csdiz, died suddenly on Sunday after
noon, the 14th inst. She was suffering
from an attack Of headache on Sunday
morning, and Mr.. Moore hesitated to
leave her to go to Church. But it was
a sacrsmental occasion, and Mr.. Moore
being an elder in the Church, she urged
him to GO. She colnbed his hair, as
usual, kissed him, and he left her, lit
tie dreaming that it it was her last fare
we'll. She was alone in the house dur
ing the hours of Church service, and
when the family returned after Church
she was lying on bed, unable 70
speak, and expired Immediately
Cadiz Rep.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

We would call especial attention to
the advertisement of Messrs. Brown &
Higgins'- Photograph Gallery, which
appears in our columns to-day. This
establishment has attained an enviable
reputation for good work and is pre-
pared by recent improvements and ad-
ditionai operators to make still better
class of work. Their motto is onward
and upward, and they are determined
to keep pace with the great improve
mems constantly being made in this
wonderful art. Call and see them
they are always glad to receive visitors,
and you will be welcome whether you
desire work or not.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

In the match game of Base Ball on
Saturday, between the New Athens
and st. Ciafrsviiie Clubs, the st. Clairs-
Vile boys were beaten by a score of 80
to II. The st. ClairsvilIians on their
return trip from Athens met with sew
eral mishaps such as breaking wheels.
springs, etc. The return game will he
played here, Saturday 18th inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

Potato BUGs.-Mrs. Samuel Deforce,
of Businessburg, writes to the Scientific
american that her potato vines were
very quickly and effectively cleaned oi
potato bugs by couple of guinea fowls,
and she thinks that these industrious
and preserving bug rickers might be
very advantageously employed wher-
ever potatoes are growing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

Business was transacted in the Pro-
bate Judges Office for the week ending
Tuesday, as follows:
Thomas Ault, appointed guardian OF
Levi and Harriet Marshall, imbeciles.
Bond $500. Crawford E. Welsh and
Walker Fulton, sureties. =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

FIVE hundred and thirty indict-
ments for selling liquor contrary to law
were found by the Grand Jury recent
ly in session in Clermont County. The
vendors of the fluid say that they are
carrying on business under the lawn OF
Ohio, and the temperance people SEEM
ed disposed to assist them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

LYcURGUs AUSTIN, Esq, the Asses
sor Of Pultney township, with his as
sistants, Z. B. Kennedy and VIM. Nc
Farland, have completed their onerous
duties, and have made return to the
Auditor. The valuation of personal
property in the township since '73 is
deceased $50, ,624, and it has increased
Ia tie city OF Bellaire, $71,325. This
In the town, is largely owing TO the ad-
dition Ct the Heatherington estate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

A PROPHET named Smith in the
Pittsburgh Gazette Of the 10th inst,
predicted extensive rains with thunder,
very sultry weather and a
June freshet in tine Ohio of 10 feet; all
Of which was to happen between the
2ist and 18th inst. Hurry up your
rain wagon, John.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

JAMES LAwLEss, keeper of q liquor
ranch In the outskirts of Martins Fer
ry, was before Esq. Crooks OF Bridge
port. Friday, on a charge of selling liq-
uor to an intoxicated individual; he
was held in the sum of $500 for his ap-
pearance at Court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

PaoF. COLLINS, the blind musician
of Barnesville, was given two compli-
mentary concerts on Friday and Satur.
day evenings by his pupils. The con-
certs were largely attended by the elite
of the place, and the performances OF
his scholars upon the piano elected
much favorable comment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

We have received the eighth annual
report of the President and Directors
of the Central Ohio Rsilroad Company,
as re-organized, for the year ending
Nov. 3Oth, 1873. From it we learn that
the earnings of the road during the
year, from all sources were 81 ,002, ,577. q.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

THE LaBelle Glass Company. 0f
Bridgeport, has shut down for repairs;
they will resume operations in about
six weeks. The management of the
Company consider 1t unfortunate that
their works are compelled to stop at
this time, as their orders are very much
behind hand.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

REPORTS from all parts of the coun-
try affected with the drouth are to the
effect that Notwithstanding the early
promise OF an abundant crop. scarcely
half an ordinary yield will be perfect
ed; much of il is falling off.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

WE are glad to learn of the prosperi.
ty of the manufacturing interests CT
Martins Ferry, Bridgeport, Bellaire
and elsewhere in the county. Gentle
men, let the people know where you
are and what you've got that they need
and success is assured. The CHRONICLE
circulates extensively and its columns
are at your service to carry the news
to Hannah
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

THE editor of the Gazette is On a leave
this week to his rural home in Nus.
kingum Co. 1t is suggested that he has
some serious intentions in that .iirec.
tion and may return with his lost rib.
So mote it be! A. III. Mitchell, Esq,
Assumes the role of Democratic editor
in Mr.. Cps absence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

~BRANsoN Bros, Of Flushing,
have been exhibiting in front of the
Court House, Double Acting Stone
Force Pump; which, after careful ex-
animation, we pronounce the best
Pump we have ever met with. 1t is
Double Acting - Non-Freezing will
keep water pure and cool in summer,
and is substantially a Fire Engine. 1t
is also simple in its operation and there
fore practical and durable. BransOn
Bros. intend exhibiting this Pump in
the principal towns of Belmont and
adjoining counties during the coming
season, and they invite a careful ex-
animation of it by all persons needing
Pumps. They guarantee entire salts
faction or no sale. 18-2w
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

WE commend the following to our
Belmont county girls: Any gal whats
got a COW, good feather-bei, with
comfortable linens, $500 in good, genu-
inc slap-up greenbacks, that has had
the smallpox, measles, hoopin cough
and the mumps, and understand taking
care of several young children, aint
afraid of work and not subject to the
tooth ache or cholera morbus, nor liza
BILE to have fits and is not pigeon-toed,
can find a customer for life by writing
q small billy ducks addressed o. w. X,
and stick it in q crack Of Uncle Jake
Smiths barn, jining on to the pig pen,
fornenst the hen house, where Ham.
Jones is now planiu for his future
business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-06-25

THE wool market opens very slowly
in Cambridge, owing, probably, to the
disposition Of producers to bold on for
higher figures. A few clips have chang.
ed hands this week at 45 cents per
pound.-Tfnaes,