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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27
POETRY.
Written for the Belmont Chronicle.
The Waterless Creek.
By RAs. wINcHKLL

By RAs. wIscHKLL-
o creek, why dry you up 50 dry.
and look TO heaven SO baref
Why do your pebbly banks imply
That man is In despair
Has insult from unworthy man
Provoked you thus 70 do.
To rob old earth OF his living clan,
By shutting IL or from youS
Thy waters now have passed beyond
The Light Of all that see.
And we are now depending on
The contents found In thee.
eur cattle Often visit thee.
But find thee not at home;
Our sheep come rowing DER the lea,
And still they find thee gone.
The fsh In thee have found No home.
But look to heaven and perish;
The frogs have now no place to roam,
Nor even q home to cherish.
The birds while soaring through the air
Look down on thee and mourn;
And insects passing here and there,
No aid from thee have borne.
And here is man, who worships thee,
When thy dear banks are full;
But since they are perched and wat erless
His wrath thou canst not lull.
Our stock are almost starving too.,
Oar pasture growing slim;
Our foliage is q common hue,
And yet the clouds are dim.
Come I'LL your banks mp to the brlm.
And on your way pursue.
Until you meet the works OF Him,
Where rolls the ocean blue.
Throw out your moisture from the SOL,
And nourish every root;
Drive forth the plants of every kind,
To feed both man brute.
When this you have accomplished well,
Complaints shall cease 70 be;
But until then no one can tell
What man shall say OF thee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-08-27

Rice Buns: Take quarter of a
pound OF loaf sugar, and beat well with
two eggs; then add quarter ofa pound
of ground rice, and favor with any es.
scnSe preferred. Bake in drop Inns.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
ARRIVAL or KING KALAFAU UA.
HE RECEIVES HEARTY RECEPTION AT SAN FRAN
CISCO CROWDS OF PEOPLE WITNESS HIS DE-

HE RECEIVES HEARTY RECEPTION AT SAN FRAN
CISCO CROWDS OF PEOPLE WITNESS HIS DE-
BARKATION.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29.-King Kalakaua,
King OF the Sandwich Islands, received landing
at the Broadway wharf this morning. by military
escort, ordered by Gov. Booth and commanded by Col
W. II. L. Barnes. A large number of people focked TO
the city from early hour this morning, to witness the
landing Of the royal visitor The King is accompanied
by two OF his Governors and Minister Henry A. Pierce
The royal party have apartments at the Grand Hotel
The party will remain here few days, when they will
proceed TO Washington after which they intend to visit
the principal Eastern cities. The King he is merely
"a visit to the President and will take part in the
negotiations for reciprocity treaty. The city author
tiles took part in the reception OF the royal party
About 600 people witnessed the debarkdtlon OF the
King. The flags OF the shipping aud of most OF the
puDnc Offices were displayed. Tie King was brought
from the Benicla in the commanders steam yacht, on
the arrival OF which salutes nrcd by the
vessels In the harbOr and by the city Guard at the pier
Considerable enthusiasm prevailed, and grand rush
was made 10 get glimpse Of the King who with Mavor
OTIS and other dgnitaries proceeded in 10 the
Grand Hotel, followed by All iInmeUse thTOng. which
rendered 1t difficult for the military escort and carriages
occupied Oy the King and suite 10 pick their way
through them The King dressed plainly nothing
III his costume GeDOlng royalty. He seemed the most
ludihcTeut OF the assembled thousands II Is not known
when lie Will take his departure for Washington.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

OF the success obis mission to the Postal Congress
He accomplished all that he desired in relation
uniform ocean postage. The maximum rate Of charge
will be six cents between the United States and the
other countries parties TO the Convention which rate
will GO into effect on the 1st OF July. 1876 Mr.. Backan
SAYS that only one rate will be charged letters to
and from California, regardless Of distance.
PROPOSED RESTORATION OF SUFFRAGE TO THE
DISTRICT.
Notwithstanding the Efforts Of o comparatively small
number OF citizens to restore suffrage to the District Of
Columbia, the opinion prevails among those who have
given much attention to the subject that Congress will
adopt the recommendations OF the Special Committee
against the restoration OF the ballot, the Committee
being composed Of equal number OF members OF both
political parties, whose report 1t Is said, will be unani-
mons.
THE PUBLICATION OF POSTMASTER GENERAL
JEWELS REPORT
The Sunday Herald says that Postmaster General
Jewell was prosecuting earnest and angry Inquiries
yesterday to ascertain how it came to pass that New
York paper printed his report full in advance OF ITS
presentation TO the President. Immediate dismissal
will follow upon the discovery Of the clerk who disposed
Of It, The annual estimates have been completed, and
amount to about s. 100000 less those OF last year.
PURCHASES AND SALES OF GOLD ORDERED
The Secretary OF the Treasury has directed the AS
sisant Treasurer NewYork to sell $5O00o Of gold on
each Thursday during the month OF December The
aggregate amount to be sold Is s2500,000.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
VIEWS OF NJ. THEIRS.

ITALIAN UNITY IRREVOCABLY ACCOMPLISHED
FRANCE REPUBLICAN.
PARIS. Saturday Nov. 2s, 1874.
NJ. Theirs yesterday, in an interview ac-
corded representative OF La France said that lta
unity was rrevocably accomplished and II France
wishes to preserve the friendship of Italy she must
recognize this fact and not adopt the clerical policy TO-
ward that country.
In relation TO France NJ. Theirs said the country was
neither Bonaparst nor monarchlcal, but Republican,
and this must be recognized by Marshal MacMahon.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
CURRENT TOPICS At THE CAPITAL.
THE APPROACHiNG SESSION OF CONGRESS


WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 1874
Ihe near approach OF the meeting of Congress has
caused very little change the appearance OF washic
eon' About twenty Senators, chiefly those who own
houses here, and find the climate OF Washington more
agreeable at this season than that their homes
arrived but hardly as many Representatives are vet in
to"h. Among the latter Messrs Beck OF Kenf,rLy
mhle ana bheats OF Alabama, Wilson OF Iudiun, NH,
oi ie1as- Cobb of North Carolina and "A few OH.
Judge wilson, whose health seriously Unmarried H.;
1pInk oy MS great abOrs on the District Inyestioat
Cnttee ahd the Committee of the Judiciary rctnr,,s
entirely restored to health. Wy i0'"rhs
ThoDAbl-iIf THAT MR.. MCLLETr WILL RE
GIVEN FOREIGN CONSULATE.
since the resignation Of Mr.. Mullett a, sooerv,.,,. .
ArcMlect of the Treasury. that gentleman has said
1is retirement at the present time in eonseous,c 80
oinerebces between himself and the sacretarv n, a. =
Treasury. only anticipated his Intentions bv - t,
mouths Mr. Muletps health during the past yeur b,s
been very delicate, aud he has frequently had n,
Ss duties for days at time. IL his dc sire now m -
abroad FOR rest ana treatment aud II is prObable
&c Si upon the meeting of Con .ccsS appointed In
good consulate IL is understood that Secretary Rtt.
low VIII DtefpOse objections, but that on the con.
trary he Will favor the appointment Of Mr. Mullet TO
t0reigu position.
THE RESULTS OF THE POSTAL CONGRESS
Mr. Blackfau, Superintendent OF the FJ.cign Mail
Bureau OF the POst-Of1ce Department. wao has idst
eaed from Switzerland speaks in entbus Astc terms
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
THE CARLIST WAR.

MILITARY OPERATIONS INTERRUPTED BY STORMS
sERRANo TO LEAVE FOR THE NORTH.
sANTASDER. Saturday, Nov. %. 1874.
The weather is very stormy and prevents
the transmission OF the mails Military operations arc
also seriously interfered with.
MADRID, Nov. 90 1874.
President Serrano will leave for the North this week.
when vigorous operations anticipated.
1t is said that the army now numbers 2O00oo men,
fully armed, and there 10000 more who wain@
for arms which have been ordered from the United
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
SERIOUS TROUBLE IN TIE CHEROKEE NATION.

TALEQUAH, Cherokee NatiOn Nov. 29.-The
Official investigation by Major ingalls, of the fight at
this place on the oath inst shows a amentabe condi
iion of affairs Over loo shots fired during the
fight Joseph Murphy. while quietly work on build
lne was shot in the died after Thomas
Hdnehett aud Tnoinas DIX VINO wounded by
pistol shots VIII probably recover. Tncy incmbers
Oi The National Council The Sheriff AMI his deputy
nave resigned. The functions OF the Guard have Dceu
suspended as the nurIrrerS ware bUth nebers of the
udafn Tue Sheriff from the Illinois dlsIrlcCaua "A pos-
VI VuhCcd men are patroDg the place over 100 war.
ie nave come ln and others the way. ex
oIecehl Us lhtenee and moro tTOmbie
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
RELIGIOUS FREEDOMIE pIhsnNs-

ROCHESTER, Nov. 29.-Ihe Board of Mana
gers OF The Western House Of Refuge udp;cd yestcr
W 'o'e Oi al to p resolution grantiug freedom
" p'oes'i"h ana "oship 10 Catholic BOYS
eouh1ei therein. the BLri TO an,o,p, = C,,,o,. oI'
lam iUr them. Tie rtpJrt of tue spceaI ,,,oi,,..
upon "hici this action l. Oisd, cIlta,ns le, nin
from Inc Hon. Henry X SedtH ~ which he arj,u.
sueb freedom AS cousuta tatIonaI ight H. Loi. TIN,
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
RELIGIOUS EXCITEMENT IN BRAZIL.

THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CATHOLICS AND CIVIL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DEMONSTRATIONS.
RIO DE JANEIRo, Nov 2S.-The religious excite
ment growing out of the conflict between the
Catholic clergy and the civil authorities has cul-
minated in serious disturbances in the Provinces OF
Pernambuco and Parahiba. The sympathlzers Win
the Bishops of Para and Pernambuco, who were
recently sentenced for violation of the laws OF inc
Empire, have made riotous demonstrations. lheir
cry is Down with the Masonsw and they have
attacked several Masonic lodges and bid defiance 10
the local authorities. Troops and ships have been
dispatched to the disturbed districts fror, Pernam
buco. Bahia, and this city.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

the religious freedom guaranteed by Section Of Article
l. OF the State Constitution Is forfeited by conviction
Of crime that attendance upon religious services
any religious observances properly be required
ments entertained By him. and that any prisoner pos
sessed OF such mental capacity to have choice Ia
regard TO the character OF his religious observances Is
entitled by the Constitution to have that choice re-
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

NTRIGUES OF THE BONAPARTISTS.
VI. RoUHER EXAMINED By A JUDGE OF INSTRUCTION.
PARIS, Nov. 20. 1874.
NJ. Rouher appeared before the Judge of In
struction Saturday and was examined for several
hours regard to his alleged connection with the ie
gal BoDapartst Committee Of Appeal TO the People
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
STORM ON THE BRITISH COAST.

A storm of great violence prevailed to-day
the west coast Of Scotland and England The DARK
Veteran was driven ashore of Fraserburgh. and be-
came a total wreck Eleven OF her drowned.
Many other casualties reported, with heavy loss OF
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
REGISTERED LETTERS

Kl.GiSlERt.D LEllEiS'
The use the .egistcredletter system By the public
appears 10 be steadily Increasing. The issues OF regis
tered packages pJstmasters upon their redustions
during past year per cent greater than dur
ing the previous year This increase II attDutuDc III
par 10 the reduction OF the fee for registering domestic
letters from crus cent, which took el;ct oh the
lsf of January last ana IN part 10 the icLeSeu care
which The Department has given To the SUBJECT IL l.
not however practicable 10 present detailed state
service FOR tue that the reports III reference
10 it from the pOst-Ofiices throu-nOu the country
have not been fuIy classified and recorded, OWING I"
the sufficient clerical force Ia rior the work
Under caIefui anagenent the registration syntehI
must grow into favor with the puhtc dud, on account
security Afforded by IT, eventually suprIsede thc
practice OF transmitting money ana other vauhGes
through the Oriluary inlll.
TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS.
There were IN the service ut tue DEPARTMENT on the
S0n June. 1874 62j2 contractors for the ranspora
ton OF the mails on public routes
There at the close OF the year 2li2 special
Offices each with uIa carrier whose pa, HOn the De-
partInent Is not allowed ~ exceed the net postal yrli
q office
or lubc mail routes operation there were o7dl fOi
which s1i wrr' rdiOsGD a-grc-dttIg IL IcHgtb 4uJW'
annual lrins sprtduon. l2s'-I,fO uIi-S !" An
nual cOst. sl5,iOl051. Adng thc increased exp ;nHe
wnl.h Will result tue rcdcj i-tncHt of Tue pay "n
railroad routes req IIed by Ot .r,h s. 1913. "u
routes lrUD which Inc tel lriS ar.c b't re-
. the clos, 4 n. 81 idt~I ~
Ssn.se7 annual Wl!i Cc sl59j3s-; Hh al nk
tls OF F.i way poo, t" c.erL. ruL,c
aveuu, nall iuu'e nesseHkcs, lc"! "eeh's, ahi 'aal'
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
GENERA FOREIGN NEWS.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN PARIS.
VERY LARGE MAJORITY OF REPUBLICANS RH
TURNED.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

Aggregate. .S23s ,526 $2O39J776 s3i577j0 1855
Tie number Of packages OF pOstagestanps lost In
transmission through the mails two. valued AT sl75
and of stamped envelopes, e., valued AT IS TO- rms
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
DEAD-LETrERS.

any year.
DEAD-LETrERS.
tabular statement appended to the report Of the
Third Assistant PosmasterGeneral fully sets forth the
operations OF the deadetter division OF that office dur
ing the past year, which may summarized ollows
Number of domestic letters received 4ai'aI3; number
Of foreign letters received 25330o total i60 73-rcpre
scnting actual nOmrn value of 6374!9 o. Num-
ber Of letters delivered 1885,? ?22i, representing $500,
S65 i6 (ncuiing 225,o93 foreign letters returned.
opened, TO the countries whence they came number
filed for reclamation, 2i,SG3 representing siOlS3 ~
number NJ the close OF the year either remaining not
acted upon or outstanding In the hands OF pOsmasters
Tor delivery, 56l61, representing $SI,SI7; number
which, containing circulars. failing ia delivery and
being worthless, were destroyed 2Gl2G Gl9 The number
OF applications Tor deadcttcrs i21 In 2.l4O O
these the letters found aud pro- crly deliy
cred.
The amounts received during the year and deposited
I'm he Trea
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
Amount appropate for the 6cs rear ls7374 53966O2 On

Making total or $lO336l l26
There were drawn during the last nscdl
year, account of payments for previous
fiscal years, the following sums:
OF the spp-oprstei for lSj9-1O $35il ~
or the amount appropriated for lSl0-Il 1OO74ii ~
OF the amount appropriate for lSIl-I2 1897 %
OF he appropriated Tor lS12-'13 3359l1 81
OF the amount Appropriated for loi3-'If 3SJOoO2 w
Aud ,heTc were covered lnlO tne treasury ourfnS INC
folio ing sums
or appropriated Tor
lsjg,1O ........................ SS44 233 SO
or the appropriated for
1870. .7i.......... 6O3 95l Il
lS7lL72............ BOG 735 81
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

The In the issue Ot Ordinary stamps stamped
envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal cards.
together with the official stamps, ~ shown by the follow
ina flll
New-York tribune., 1874-11-30

tOtdl Or.....ss'.'s.
Leaving the amount ofsppropristons for DEFICIENCIES
undriHn and available tor payment Of Indebtedness
10 June 80 1874 Observation-Disclosures.
Against this are chGrgeable sundrY un-
liquldated accounts, estimated rs follows:
For balaaces due fOre e cOultre5... Sl5l,9O %
For mail.seryice under contract sui
reco.hiZed but not repOrted....... 5i9 13J G3
For ms-seryice still ecog uiIed.... 1SJ,JU3 90
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23
General Assembly.

APRIL H.--,Se'edte-BillS passed: ES-
tablished the practice for contesting
wills; reducing tolls on turnpikes and
plankroads; enabling trustees of religi-
Gus denominations to become incorpOr,
ated; providing for repair of free turn
pike roads by general county tax; re-
gulating practice of pharmacy.
House-Petitions were presented a.
gainst passage of the PiersOn bill, AMI
for repeal of certain sections of the
school laws.
Bills passed: Amending law in rela-
ton to cruelty to animals: authorizing
courts to grant alimony pending suits
for divorce; providing for selling stone
coal by weight; prescribing rate OF
State taxes.
Two new bills introduced.
APRIL 18.-Segadte-Billsp passed: To
provide for the reorganization of the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
at Xenia; to make the provisions of the
Baber law applicable to political con-
ventions; to provide for holding open
the polls in primary elections from IL
o'clock a. m. to p. m, to require the
probate judge of each county to ex-
anime into the condition of the county
treasury every six months, to allow
grangers' societies to become incorpor-
ated; to require the weight and quality
of flour to be printed on sacks contain
ing the same; to provide for an assOci-
ton for the superannuated ministers;
to simplify the mode of condeminG
private proverty for corporation pur
poses, to provide for the repair of free
turnpikes; to enable incorporated COM
panies for mining purposes to construct
railroad switches.
Resolutions adopted: Requiring di-
rectors of State benevolent institutions
to hold quarterly sessions on first Tues
day of March, June, September and
December.
House-Bills passed: To revive sec
tion seventeen of the act to regulate
and govern the Ohio Penitentiary; to
enable City Councils to investigate
charges against their numbers; to au-
thorize the incorporation of companies
for the sale of goods and merchandise;
to change the time of holding Common
Pleas Court in Belmont county; to fine
parties who by neglect or otherwise
cause water drains to become obstructed
A bill was introduced establishing
the standard weight of bushel of
potatoes at sixty pounds.
APRIL 20.-Seaaie- number of ap-
pointmentSwere confirmed.
The resignation of Senator John G..
Thompson was rendered and accepted.
Nominations, for Trustees of the
Blind Asylum were received and con-
firmed.
The usual resolutions of thanks were
adopted.
Adjourned 10 December /, 1874.
House-A joint resolution providing
for investigation of seven of the public
institutions was adopted, but afterward
recC nsidered and tabled.
A resolution was adopted providing
for investigation as to the authority
under which express and telegraph
offices are doing business in the State.
The Chief Clerk was allowed, by re-
solution, 100 days per diem for complet-
ing the record of the journal.
The House then, after passing GUS
tomary resolutions of thanks, adjourn
ed until the first of December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23
Wayne Township Locals.

The subject of Woman's Rights was
discussed at some length in the Legis-
lature, on Long Run, a few evenings
since, by Fl. ]. Danford, S. A. Bright,
Harry Danford, and Mr.. Stautler, of
Sarahsville, Noble county, who took
an active part. The discussion was
warm and interesting.
Mr. H. J. Danford is teaching the
Spring term of School on Long Run.
Mr.. Danford is an able teacher, and
well calculated for his business.
Mr.. Thomas Smith, residing near
New Castle, received a pretty severe
stroke of paralysis recently, and is now
in very distressing condition.
The Western fever has been visiting
the peaceful families of Captina Valley,
and has borne several of our number
away. Doubtless they were worthy
and noble citizens, and may happiness
and prosperity go with them.
CAPTINA.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23
Woman to the Rescue.

The Story of the New Crusade, is the
title of the popular American writer
Il. S. Arthur's last work, and it is one
especially commences itself to the at
tention of the people at this time.
1t deals directly with and wholly
upon the exciting topic of the day,
having for its subject the new woman
movement against intemperance, and,
although in the shape OF a story, is a
most powerful argument against the
evil of which it treats. Its fidelity to
facts, striking pictures of oft-recurring
incidents, and intense dramatic effects,
will convince the most casual reader of
the truth of its arguments, and awaken
impulses which cannot fail to produce
great good to the community. 1t will
prove real blessing and pleasure to
many, and as it carries with it truths
a singular charm of interest; it is a
work which will be without doubt
largely read. We. can confidently re-
commend it to our readers as one which
whilst they can make large circulation
for, will prove of untold value to all
who read it; and to every aconad'a who
has the slightest interest in this move
ment it will be of the greatest, in
terest and worth. The publishers are
desireus of giving it early and large
circulation, and want agents to sell it;
they will furnish complete agents
outfit, with grant of territory, for 81 90;
and we strongly recommend any of
our readers desiring profitable employ
ment, whilst they can be doing large
measure of good circulating it, to aP-
ply for an agency at once, as We learn
that choice of territory is being fast
taken up for it. THE QUEEN CITY
PUBLISHING COMPANY, $50 and 1872 w.
4th Street, Cincinnati, are the publish
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-04-23
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

WASHINGTON, D. c., April Is, 1874.
FROM Special Correspondent OF the Chronicle.
EDITOR CHRONICLE:-Asy you will
lay before your readers the text of the
Senate Finance Bill which became a
law through the vote of the House
unless Presidential veto interpOses l
will not herewith give it. In fixing
tie maximum green back circulation at
S400, ,000, ,0OU, and in legalizing the ac-
ton of Secretary Richardson in issuing
the $26,000,0O0 of the $44, 900, 900 re-
serve created by Secretary McCulloch
a stand was taken that has apparently
upset all party affiliations of the past
on national financial matters. Demo-
Gratis and Republicans divided and an
analysis of the votes on the House and
Senate bills shows cOnclusively that
the South and West are opposed to the
East without much regard for party
lines. Southard, of the 18th Ohio Dis
trict, a Democrat of the ultra school
and Danford our own member, voted
together on every point save one, and
that was but of minor Importance. The
East has opposed every measure look
ing to the expansion of currency unless
through the channels of existing Ma
tional Banks while the South and West
seem to favor greenbacks rather than
the present national bank circulation.
The law as passed is of both expansive
and contractive nature, and in view of
our vast commercial interests covering
so much area of country, the small ad-
dition it makes to our velume of cur
rency will be at once absorbed without
any appreciable effect. Delegations are
here from the East endeavortng to in
fiuence the President into vetoing the
bill and it is not unlikely they will
secure their object. Opinion to-day is
much divided as to what course the
President will pursue and it is impos-
sible at this writing to indicate the
final result. The House bill is essen
TALLY different from the Senate just
passed. The former may be regarded
as free banking measure and received
a strong vote. 1t is now before the
Senate for its action, but will meet
with most decided opposition since its
features are regarded as inimical some
what to the present National Bank
system. The sentiment of the House
is unequivocally for ''more money"
The election of Washburne as Sum-
ner's successor surprises every one for
he has not certainly been regarded
here as having a ghost of q chance.
OF ordinary ability and of no particlar
local prominence he seems the child of
chance in the matter, and an eXempli-
fication of the rule that spolitics are
uncertain"
The District investigation still drags
alOnp The me nloriaIiSts ha We uttprIy
failed to establish point on allegation
and it is likely the Governor will vest
the cas upvn the evidence furnished
by the prosecution and thus end the
infamous matter. l..