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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The audience room of the Disciples
Church of Bellaire, is completed and is
to be occupied this week by the s. S.
Convention of that denomination
Preparations for the Convention have
been going on for some time and a
pleasant and profitable time is expected.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The long-looked for time has arrived.
The st. Clairsville Dramatic Club No 8,
will give an entertainment in Welday's
Hall, this (Thursday) evening. A bril-
liant time is expected. You should avail
yourselves of the opportunity Of witness
ing it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A strange coincidence occurred on
the Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad
one day last week. Conductor Ella, the
Oldest conductor on the road, and who
ran the first train through nineteen
years ago, collected a ticket which was
yellow with age, having been issued in
1857. The oldest ticket and the oldest
conductor, becoming acquainted is a
singular coincidence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A CITIZENS temperance meeting
will be held in the M. E. Church, on
Saturday evening. This meeting is
preparatory to the organization Of the
ladies, who are about TO commence
the crusade. The ladies earnestly re-
quest the cooperation and attendance
ofall good citizens,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE primary meetings for selection
of delegates to Republican Convention
of Bellaire City were largely attended.
Considerable interest seem to be mani
tested in the coming municipal cleo
tiOns.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
New Advertisements.
The Confession of an Invalid.

Published as q WARNING and for the benedt of
Young Men and Others who suffer from NER-
GUS DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD etc
supplying the means Of seif. cure. Written by
one who cured himself after undergoing con-
siderable quackery, and sent free on recei wing
a posi- paid directed envelope
Sufferes are invited to address the author
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR
marl2-6m Box l53, Brooklyn N Y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
geiu Adrertisements.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in the Probate
IN Court of Belmont County Ohio the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Admin, l.,
istrator OF the estate of Elizabeth Eaton, decd,
late OF said County.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
auested to make immediate payment. aud
those having claims against said estate are re-
quested to preSeu them within one year from
this date.
marl2-3t HUGH McMILLEN, Admir-.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
ADMINISTRATORS Sale
REkl ESTATE.

IN pursuance of an order OF the Probate Court
OF Belmont County. Ohio, the subscriber will
offer for sale at pnolic auction, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 2lst, 1874.
the hours of 10 a. n. and p. n of said
day on The premises, the following described
Real Estate, to-wit- A part OF northwest
quarter OF section No. 80 Township :, range 8,
N Belmont County situated three miles south
Irom Harrisvills and one mile north from
Creek, on Bars Rup. containing
GA A@" H~s
There are on the premises Steam FIGURING and
Saw Mills, all new and in good running order
known an Hendersons Mills. Also two good
Dwelling Houses, one Store House, good Or
had, Stables and good Coal Bank convenient
20 the Mills. Terms made known on day Of
ale. ]. d A HENDERSON.
Adm'rs Of estate Of James Henderson,
Feb l9-4E deceased.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

An effort is on the tapis tUhave West
End Bridgeport and kirwood NJ. E.
Churches consolidated in one pasturate.
This would require the transfer of one
or the other of these churches into a
different Conference, as they have sep
arate conference relationships. We
sincerely hope the brethren may ar
range the terms of union alike agreea-
BILE and profitable to all interested.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

a q True Cape Cod Cranberry, best sort
q. Ss for Upland. Lowl.nd. on Garden. By
G. iso. ns S'pRsd pRrscsd cssslosus. & gu q his ssd
all Fruita. Ornamental Trees, EyerKreena,
shrubs, Baibs, Roses. Plants, A., and fkESa
collection In the country, with AL novelties.
will bs ssnt gratis 70 any plain addres.. frsn.
ty-nve sorts OF either Flower GaroSn. .Lss,
by mail, prepaid: wHoLEsALs cAfAloeos
wHTs0N- Ola Conoiy Nurseries and
seed Warehouse, plymouth. Mass. Estanll.h.
cd 1872. mSsH
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE following marriage licenses
were issued by the Probate Judge
during the week ending March 11th:
Chas. Burden and Hannah Vandyne.
Edward w. Bryson and Melvina H.
jackson.
John Perkins and Alwildah Moere.
Frank VOllrath and Ida Fry.
VIM. Lomix and Nancy j. Gilbert.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
FOR SALE.

One new two-horse Farm Wagon,
one new two-horse Spring Wagon, one
secondhand Spring Wagon.
feb5-3t. CARROLL &G1FF1N.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Agnes Wallace and troupe gave an en-
tertainment in Bellaire Monday even
ing. There is brass band, finely
equipped, accompanying the troupe.
We are not advised as to the audience
in attendance or to the merits of the
performance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE Constitutional Convention has
expressed itself very emphatically
upon two points. 1t doesn't want any
more "God in the Constitution" and
is decidedly averse to the abolition OF
the death penalty.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A Wayne township correspondent
informs us that it is expected that the
"Silver diggers" will come upon coal
vein soon. They have gone down
twenty-seven feet, through solid rock
most of the way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

NoTICE.-Tho Republicans Of Mead
Township are requested to meet at
Albright's School-house, on Saturday,
March 2sth, 1874, at o'clock, for the
purpose of nominating Township
Ticket, and the transaction of other
business. By ordOr of Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A spelling society has been organ
lied in Bellaire, we suppose for the
benefit of young ladies and gentlemen
who cannot read, perhaps only for an
ostensible excuse for getting together
nights.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The celebrated Heckendorn Plow and
q full line of Plow Points; also a choice
lot of new Garden Seeds, for sale by
J. WILLIAMS & Co.,
Hardware and Grocery Dealers, Flush
ing. mr123t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
The New Grain Drill. Superior

A compaetly built, light and SUBJ
stantial machine, and the most perfect
grain drill in the world, adapted to
planting all kinds of seeds and grain in
the most perfect manner; will sow from
one quart to one peck of grass seed, and
from one-half bushel to Al bushels of
grain per acre; and planting corn, beans,
peas, broom-corn and sorghum, in the
best manner. All orders and commu-
nications promptly attended to.
VIM. CHAMBERS, Agent,
mr12-4t. st. ClairsVille, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The marriage ceremonies of Mr..
VIM. Ault to Miss Annie E. Poorman,
took place at the residence of Col. Poor
man, in Bellaire last Thursday evening.
Rev. Rogers oficiated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE Methodists of West Bridgeport
have rented a cOmmodious house for
their Forthcoming minister; commend
able thing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE celebrated Grave Creek Mound
was sold at auction last Saturday; this
antique mound covered an acre of
ground and is eighty feet high.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE Gazette says that there isl man
residing near Steubenville who has to
90 to the forks of the road to draw his
boots off. Nextl
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The Republicans of Goshen town.
ship will meet at the School House, in
Belmont, at O'Clock P. NJ. on Satur-
day, March 2i, for the purpose of NOM
mating ticket to be supported at the
Spring Election.
NATHAN Holloway,
Cen. Committeeman for Goshen tp.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

jas. Young, Esq, near st. Clairsville,
lost a valuable horse last week. 1t died
from injuries received falling through
q defective floor in the stable.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

FROM appearances we judge that the
trade in liquors in st. Clairsville has
not decreased any recently. We need
a woman's movement. Who will take
the lead?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
Teas, best in the market, at Gifins'.

Our waste paper basket is being rap
idly filled up with anonymous commu-
nications. For the thousandth time
we will say that there is no use sending
such communications.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Jas. V. Stilwell of Colerain township
has been appointed one of the Commits
sioners of Bridgeport and Colerain Free
Turnpike, vice Jas. Smith, deceased.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A party of ladies and gentlemen of
Bellaire, chartered the steamer Market
Boy for a trip to Wheeling, on Monday
evening, to hear Cough lecture.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
RASPBERRY ?LlI!s!!

Dooiittis's Improved Black Cap Raspberry
Plants for sale al low rates. Fine. healthy and
pure-grown from bearing plantation. Also, o
small stock Of the Mammoth Cluster Raspberry
and Kentucky strawberry, the latest and most
hardy berry known.
Plants packed and delivered at the Express
ofi1ce or depot at Bridgeport, free Of charge.
r. H. Roberts,
Mt Pleasant, Ohio.
Fruit Farm one half mile north Of Pleasant
Grove. sob lo-a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
Republican Primary Meetings

THE Republicans OF Pease TIP. will
meet in Martins Ferry, at 4 P. NJ. Sat
urday next, to put in nomination a
Township ticket for spring election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

WE are prepared to print tickets for
the Township Elections, which take
place on Monday, April 9th, at so cents
per hundred.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

AT the Teachers Examination held
in this place on Saturday, there were
fifty-six applicants for certificates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Pants measuring 20 inches around
the knee will be the fashion the COM
ing season. Good style for slender
young men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Mr.. ]. a. Nichol, travelling agent of
the National Glass-works, is on AN eA-
tensive trip north and west in the in
terest of the firm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE funeral Of Miss Laura Ferren
will take place at the residence of her
mother to-day Thursday at , o'clock.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE report of Prof. Burns, ofthe St.
Clairsville School, will be found in an
other column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The winding ways of the drunkard
of the future are likely to take the
shape of a private cork-screW.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE liquor drank in New York City
yearly would supply the Croton pipes
for t~o days as a substitute for water,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

On Thursday, the 10th inst, the
members of the colored M. e. Church
will hold a festival for the benefit Of
the A. s. s.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE next M. E. Church Social is TO
be held on Friday evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Adams.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The Woman's F. M. s. of the M. E.
Church will hold District Convention
at Barnesville, Tuesday, March Mth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A Temperance prayer meeting is to be
held in the M. E. Church on Tuesday
evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
Hon. L. Dapford left for washing
ton City this Wednesday afternoon.

The Gary murder trial is progressing
in the Common Pleas Court when we
go to press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A little of the mumps and the wo-
men business troubles the citizens Of
Bridgeport,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE Board of County Commission
ers adjourned yesterday; their proceed
ings will appear next week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

"a shiver de freeze" the weather o.
Sunday last.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

TUMBLED---Legal Ohio Test Carbon
Oil down to % cents at Carroll &
Hoge's. mr5-3t.
s&rA large stock OF handsome Spring
Styles of WALL PAPER, which they
are offering at inarvellously low prices,
has just been received at Carroll &
Hogue's. mr5-3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

A chaice lot of N. o. Sugar and Mo-
lasses, Just received at Giffins'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE anti-whisky war is progressing
in earnest in Steubenville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Just receiving, large and fresh sup
ply Canned Goods, at Giffins'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Now is the time to make soap. Can
get all the lie (Lye) you want at Giffins'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

nea- B. r. Johnston is not to be out
done in any branch of his business.
He is now manufacturing very su-
perior article of Extension Table, in
oak, walnut and poplar. He has also on
hand a general supply of Furniture,
bedsteads, bureaus, washstands, ward
robes, safes, &c. Pictures framed in
gilt and rosewood or walnut, at low
rates. mr5-3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The largest quantity of Tobacco sold
at Groves Grocery, proves the excel
lency of the quality. mr5-2t.
Twelve different varieties of Tabac-
co at Groves Grocery. The very PLACE
to be suited.
John A. Grove, jr., is agent for Fair
banks Scales. Every farmer should
have one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Snowflake Lime, to wash wife your
house mit,' at GiffinS'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
VS. are now "marching along"

"The more sugar-the less wheat, !"
say the old settlers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Flushing Locals came too late for this
weeks issue.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
u. S. Marshal's Sale.
U. s. Circuit Court, Southern District of Ohio

The United States
VS..
Benjamin F. West, ct. al.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ u. 8. Marshal of the Southern District OF
Ohio by virtue Of a vendi exponas issued and 10
him directed, by the U. 8. Circuit Co1rt,
Southren District of Ohio in favor OF the Unit
ed States against Benjamin F. West, ct. al. will
offer for sale at o'clock p. M. on
FRIDAY, the 9th day OF MARCH, 1874,
On the premises, near the Distillery occupied
by James West Co, on Deep Run, Pease
Township, Belmont County, Ohio, the follow
ing described personal property, to-wit:
Wagon.
Terms of Sale-Cash. w. r. THRALL,
By THOMAS II. FERREL, U. ). Marshal,
marI2-2t Deputy. s. d. o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The Constitutional Convention have
resolved to adjourn the 31st inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

h. H. Bumgarner has Just received q spien-
did stock OF Boots, Shoes. and Gaiters Tor the
Fall Trade. sezeu
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Farmers wishing to trade Bacon or
other produce for Groceries, will make
money by calling at Groves Grocery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
LOCAL NOTICES.

SHOEMAKERS will please take notice tnat
/ have Upper. Kip and Cslfskins FOR SALE
octassm H z BUMGARNER-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

To to Giffins' for your Groceries.
mr12-3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
ADMINISTRATORS
OF REAL ESTATE.

TN pursuance Of an order Of the Probate Court
OF Belmont County. Ohio. will ofIer for sale
at pubic auction, ON
THURSDAY, MARCH 2sth. 1874.
between the hours Of One and Four O'Clock p
NJ Of said day, on the premises, the following
real estate. tow 1t: Lot No. ~ In the
town of Hendrysburgh. Ohio.
Terms OF Sale-One>third cash on day of sale,
one third In one year and one-third In two
years from day Of sale, deferred payments TO
draw interest from day Of 9 le and TO be
secured by mortgage on the real estate.
Appraised at $50 NOBLE CARTER,
Ad'r OF the Estate OF
Feb. Is, l74-4w Henry Yaus, decd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

%Johnston is determined to make
everybody happy. he has just reed
a new lot of the celebrated Delaware
Chairs: Easy, Rocking, Writing and
Children's Chairs, at very reasonable
rates. ma5-3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Corn and Oats wanted, for Groceries,
at Shouse's. mr53t.
Choice Coffee, at Shouse's.
Fresh Garden Seeds, at Shouse's.
Best quality of Tea, at Shouse's.
New Sorghum Molasses, at Shouse's.
A large lot of choice Clover Seed, at
ShOuse's.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
NOTICE.

Jhave LETT my accounts in the hands of A. II.
Mitchell for collection. AL persons knowing
the smseiyes indebted TO me win please call Al
his Office and SETTLE. T, N. LEWIS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

The improved Arlington is beauty
in her new dress. For sale at T. C.
Fawcett's.. mr5-3t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Better Still-Stop at T. C. Fawcett's
and see the new Arlington Cook Stove,
to which have been added recently
important improvements.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

THE Pnrest and Sweetest Cod-Lvsr OIL is
Hazard q Casweli's made on the sea shore.
fresh, selected livers, by Casweli, Hazard Co.
New York. II IL absolutely pure and strecG-
Patients who have once taken 1t prefer 1t to all
others, Physicians have decided 1t superior
TO any OF the other oils In market.
DIR SANDERSON can be consulted per-
sonally or by letter at No so, North Diam oRd
Allegheny City, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
Dissolution Notice.

mHE nrm of Csrroll & Giffin was dissolved
i on Feb. Goth, 1874, by mutual consent. BY
debted TO the late nrm will please make settle
ment Of their accounts at as early date a.
practicable. CAkhoAL SirFiNs
The Grocery business will be continued under
the firm name OF A. 9i1fn a Son hoping they
will continu to receive the very liberal pAtIea ,.
age heretofore extended q CAhhoAI>
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
ealtimore and Ohio haiirsad.
fCKSrRAL OHIO DIvIsIoS.)

Passenger Trains on Central Ohio
Division leave Bellaire and arrive at
Bellaire as follows:
wrsI-BoUND TRAINS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

6tyIe, ID.
Misses and Children's Shoes just from the
manufacturers, ct II. r. BumRarner's.
Teachers Examination.
QST-E)
March 2lst Martins Ferry,
April 11th, st. Clairsville.
May I'd, BeiIaire.
"a sd, st. Clairsville.
June 18th, 81. Clairsvtlle.
Begin promptly at O'Clock.
Certificate OF character required where sP-
plicant is not known 70 the Board,
ROBERT ALEXANDER,
CHAS. R. SHREVE,
]. ]. BURNS,
Co. Examining Board.
ST. ClsirzytIle Aug q. T3.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

Ladies' French Kid Button Boots. latest
style at II. R. Bumgarners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12
us. .MARSHAL'S SALE.
The United States
VS.,
BENJAMIN f. West at nj

U. S. Circuit Court, Southern District of Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-03-12

mr12-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-23
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY, JANUARY %, 1874.

The Baltimore Sun says: The warm rain
of Wednesday, which prevailed very generally
and the sprouting spring weather of yesterday
promises to continue the ''open winter inde-
fnitely. The rain and the warm temperature
has made short work of the little ice IN the
Susauehanna and Potomac riversin this region
and at the North the ''frost king is relaxing
his grasp on the Hudson and other waters that
have been partially closed to navigation. From
present appearances there seems to be no doubt
but that there will be very short crop OF lce'
unless the New England States and Canada
can help U.S.. At New York the merchants ans
forwarders are confident Of an unusually early
spring business, and are making preparations
accordingly. Already there is an active de-
mand for painters, carpenters, aud other me
chanics, to overhaul the river steamers, pre-
paratory to the resumption of their regular
trips, and as soon as the master builders ano
contractors are assured that the frost is out o.
the ground for the season, the demand will ex,
tend to building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-23

The Salary Repeal Bill is law, having been
signed by the President. The President is not
touched, because constitutonally he could not
be in his increased pay, which now makes his
compensation fifty thousand year, and for the
same reason the increased pay to the Supreme
Court judges is untouched; but the members
of the Cabinet and of the two houses OF Con-
gress and the clerks of Congress and of the
Executive departments are put down to their
pay as it was before the passage of the obnox-
ious increased salary and back pay bill. This
is done to appease public opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-23

SAN FRANCISCO claims to have advanced in
population the past year from 100000 TO 2OD,-
900. To accommodate this rapid Increase 800
new houses have been built, which have cost
upwards of $1,000, 900, while for the coming
year buildings have been already projected
which will cost S7,O0O,0OO. The population Of
the S ate has increased in the same time not
less than 40, 900 The exports from San Fran
cisco seward, exclusive Of specie, have lncrcas-
ed 1000, 900 over those Of 1872, now aggrc.
eating about $4,000, 900. Exports by rail for
the first eleven months of the year aggregate
81. 57S, OBJ pounds of merchandise, as against
Is, 2S4, 9Ol pounds last year, their value being
estimated at S25,0OO 100. During 1878 San
Francisco has doubled her trade with Great
Britain, the exports there aggrega'iug about
$40, 100000 in value, as against SO 100000
last year. While wheat shipments to Europe
have fallen off. large direct trade in case
goods, salmon, -four and wine has been cslab-
iished