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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

ACCORDING to the Washington cor
respondence of the. New York Tribune
the joint session of Congress to count
the electoral vote will be held in the
Senate Chamber:
For the purpose of witnessing the
count, the two Houses will meet in the
Senate Chamber. Formerly that was
the customary place of meeting on such
occasions, but of late years, owing to
the greater capacity of the Hall of Rep.
resentatives. the custom has been
clan.. ed. The old time custom will now
be restored, because the Senate will in.
sist upon it, and as the President of the
Senate has the custody of the returns,
the propriety of the House coming to
the Senate Chamber cannot be gain
said. There are grave reasons why the
Senate should not put itself in the
power of the House, which need not
now be more than hinted it. Especial
care will be taken to preserve strict
order in the galleries of the Senate
Chamber during the count. 1t is,
probable that only persons having cards
of admission from the Sergeant-at-
Arms will be allowed to enter, because
the crowd seeking entrance will ex-
ceed by hundredfold the capacity of
the galleries. The Senate having main
tained by an overwhelming majority,
including a majority of the Democratic
Senators, that the twenty second joint
rule is abrogated, the presiding officer
will rule that nothing is in order except
to open the certificates and count the
votes. He will permit no debate and
entertain no motions. II the House
Democrats still insist on the privilege
OF throwing out the returns from one
or more States, and withdraw, under
the leadership of Speaker Randall, to
carry out such project, they will not
find the doors locked, as some OF them
apprehend. They will be admonished
as they depart that the proceeding is
wholly unconstitutional and will not
interfere with the completion of the
count. The count will go on, and the
result will show that Rutherford b.
Hayes is Presid ent OF the United
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
What the President Says About
HOOsier kebeIs.

The following Washington special is
from the Cincinnati Gazette, of Monday:
The President said, to-day, to cor
respondent, that he had no official in
formation of the reported preparations
for disturbances in various sections.
Some of the private statements has been
received by the government, and it
recognized the propriety of vigilence,
whether they were true or false. Thus
far the movement in Indiana seemed
to consist only of excited and infiam-
matory resolutions by County Commit
tees, and his information WAS, that the
classes it was designed to reach were
not responding. In event of tine least
trouble, however, he would not hesi-
tate to use the whole constitutional
power. He could not believe that any
man or set of men were deliberately
melting trouble in Indiana, as it was
far to grave responsibility to incite
an outbreak in even State, and he was
inclined to think these excited COM
mitteemen were working by them
selves. He bai no desire to exert his
authority in favor Of any candidate,
but whoever Was legally and cOnstitu-
tionally declared elected, he should feel
it his duty to see that he was put in
possession of the Government. Since
the election he had used his Executive
power only to en- force lawsand preserve
the peace, and should contiue to do
this up to the last moment OF his term.
Reverting to the excitement in Indi-
ana, he said If it should spread, he felt
sure that the loyal element in that
State and the rest of the country,
would be sufficient to prevent an out
break. He did not think it probable
that a Nation that had withstOOd the
shock of four years of bullets, would
fall before the ciamOr of mob. 1t was
very gratifying to observe the cOnser
vative utterances of Southern leaders,
and he felt sure that the same spirit
would ultimately prevail over the
whole land. Those who are now dis
posed to incite civil war were of the
class who had nothing to lose, but the
best men OF both parties cOunseled
moderation.
In regard to the power of the Presi-
dent over the militia, he said that the
Constitution clothed him with ample
authority to call directly upon the mi
litia. All statements rs to an excited
discussion in Cabinet meeting over
South Carolina affairs were without
foundation. No such discussion had
taken place. As a matter of fact, the
South Carolina case had not yet beeh
formally presented TO the Government,
and as matter of course no discussion
would be had in regard to it until all
the facts had been ascertained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
Reasons for Keeping Cool.

For thirty years and more the party
which claims to have elected Mr.. Til.
den has represented whatever is dis.
honest, corrupt, and degrading in our
politics. We do not speak Of its gener.
al repute, which may be one thing to
one man and q quite different thing to
another. This is not the utterance of
prejudice or the voice of partisanship.
1t is the simple statement of a fact
which is not matter of opinion, but of
record. 1t is of record in nearly every
State in the Union that this party has
opposed every effort to hinder or pre-.
vent by legislation fraud in elections.
1t has, with more consistency upon
this subject than upon any other point
of political doctrine to which it pre-
tended to adhere, always and every
where opposed registration laws which
had for their objection the maintenance
of an honest ballot and the purity of
electioLs. 1t has made more paria-
mentary struggles in the several State
Legislatures upon this than any other
question. Nothing in the way of legis-
lation SO consolidates the Democratic
party in OppositiOn; nothing So arouses
their hostility; nothing sends them so
surely to tactics and filibustering as the
attempt to provide reasonable safe
guards for an honest registry and fair
election. In minOrities they have in
variably presented solid front against
all wholesome legislation en- the sub.
ject, and whenever and wherever they
have been returned to power, it has
been their first business to repeal or
greatly weaken the restrictions enacted |
by their opponents. Even upon the
slavery question their recor6 was not
more unvarying than upon this. There
10 but one inference to be drawn from
The conduct OF q party that 30 persist
entity opposes every effort to prevent
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

The Galaxy" The New York tribune"
says that ''it well sustains its reputation for
vigorous and racy writing The Sunday
School 'Times" says ''it is the richest of the
many monthlies which have given such an en-
viable name to American magazine literature" !"
The New York Graphic" says ''it is more in
accordance with the spirit and feelings of the
American public than any other magazine pub
lished." The New York ''Independent' says
that sit is more varied in its range than any
other" Surely the Editors and Publishers of
the Galaxy" Dught to feel proud of the sue
cess which has attended their efforts in estab-
fishing first-class independent literary maga-
zine
For the coming year no efforts will be spared
by either Editor or Publisher to make The
Galaxy" in every way worthy of its great repu-
tation. Indeed, they propose, if it is possible,
to make it even surpaSs itself.
For magazine edited as 1.-THE Galaxy" is,
with all the spirit and freshness of the daily
pless, and which always seizes the subjects of
greatest interest to the public it is nearly inn
possible to announce fixed programme for a
year ahead. Some few of the leading features,
however, NAV be stated >"The Galaxy in
1877 expects TO give its readers serial stories by
that brilliant writer Justin Mccarthy, and Mrs.
Annie Edwards, one of the brightest and fresh
est novelsts of our day; also shorter stories by
Henry James, Jr., Rebecca Harding Davis,
Mrs John Sherwood, Mrs. Lucy H. Hooper,
Miss Rose Terry, Mrs. Jane &. Austin, George
Cary Egleston, Edgar Fawcett, Nora Perry.
end many Others.
A new series of State papers by Hon. Gid
con Welles, late Secretary of the Navy, called
s'The Lincoln Administration" will begin in
the January number.
Many of our leading statesmen will during
the year contribute articles on subjects of the
greatest public interest (Which cannet yet be
definitely announced). Richard Grant White
will conclude his series of articles .'On Read
ing Shakespeare" to be followed by articles
suggested by his recent experience abroad
Essays on popular subjects may be expected
by Charles Wyllys Elliott, sc Young, John
Burroughs, Kate Hillard, Fannie Roper
Feudge, Prof Boyesen, DIR. Coan, DIR. Guern-
sey, Rev. C Abbott, K B Kimball, Gren-
vile Murray, Albert Rhodes, and many 9th
ers; poetry by Bayard Taylor, John g SAKE,
William Winter Paul Hayne, G P Lathrop,
Joaquin Miller, W DeForest and many others
The Departments" which have given '''rht
Galaxy" such an enviable reputation will b
maintained during the coming year with al
their former life and vigor. "DriftwoOd, by
Phillip Quilibet, is always interesting
The scientific Miscellany" has always beer
one of the most valuable features of this mag
azire. Current Literature" and the ''Nebu
le" are always fresh and readable.
We predict for 1.-The Galaxy" greater sue
cess even in the future than it has attained il
the past; for it is worthy of all success.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
THE NEW YORK
TRIB.U N E.
s1The Leading American NewSpa.
per-"
Largest Circulation
.fna0sg the Best People.

I.-rItP,t6tisies all the Ne,cs. The servant
of no man and the slave of no party, it can af-
ford to and does tell the truth about all. p
U-N is Impartial and Independeat Be
lieving in intelligent suffrage, it aims to fur
nish voters the fullest aiid fairestinformation,
to qualify them for the wisest discharge OF
their respon sihility. x
= IIf.-;HSs, ,Sas u Aiacays toas, Essentially Re.
publican. 1t may quarrel in the future, as it
has done in. the past, with errors of Repnbli-
can leaders or corruptions in the Republican
party; but il can never cease to be true to Re-
publican principles, and especially. to those
golden doctrines of civil service reform, hard
money, the sanctity of the National faith and
equal justice to all classes at the South, which
formed the corner-stones. of Gov. Hayes ad-
mIrable letter OF acceptance. -.
IV.-Its Moral Tone is Purs md Elerated.
The family circle is never protaned by any,
thing which appears in the columns of The
TRIBUNE.
Il V.-The Choicest Standard and Cur5en,
Literature of the day is presented in its col
UNI S, including Correspondence, Poems, Sto-
ries, and Reviews from the most talented and
popular writers.
|: Wiz is the Best and Cheapest Farmer
Paper Published The WEEKLY TRIBUNE ha.
done more to make good farmers than any
other influence which ever existed"
| .VI-THe Market Reports of The Tribun;
are indispensable to every buyer and seller il
the country. Quotations are given daily aat
week y of almost every article bought ant
sold in the markets of the world, and with un
varying and almost infallible accuracy: 1t
Cattle, Butter and Cheese; and other Market
are the recognized standard.
| VIII4More Copies Of The'Tribune are pal,
| for and read by the American people than an,
other newspaper of equal price in the cou1tr.
"a fact which is the best demonstration of tn
value of the paper. =; 49, -
/ IX.-7ne Readers of The Tribune repre-
sent largely The best enterprising and pro
gressiye minds ofthe country. Persons VIII
are interestedin pure ppiitics. the advance o
Iiscience and the progress of0pinion, will fnt
their demands met BY The Tribune.
X-Pu6lic ApprOual and Property hav
rewarded the independent and self-respectfu
course ofThe Tribune. 1t has a larger: AM
strongercoEps of earnest workers among it
! friends than ever before, and constantly re
eeives from old and new readers words Of en-
couragement. . so -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

THERE are good many fire-eaters
in the South who would welcome a
civil war in the North over q contested
Presidential election, but they want
none of it in theirs. On the other
hand, there are many war-criers in the
North, who want the fighting to be
done in the South, but they have no
desire for civil war at home, in which
neighbors rise up to cut each others
throats, and ipiunder and burn each
others dwellings. barns and ware
houses, and make destitute each others
families. Thus, If we take those whose
voices are for war, with their OWL linn.
itations as to where the war shall be,
and who shall fight, We shall find that
they are firm peace men.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

IT begins to penetrate the under
standing OF the House Committee now
sojourning in Florida that that State
was honestly carried for Hayes. Their
inquiries thus far have shown that not
only were hundreds of Republicans
deprived of their right to vote by in
timidatiOn in its various forms, but
that hundreds of others who braved
The threats of the Democrats and went
tn the polls, have since been turned out
of their homes or out OF employment
in consequence of their ''impudence. f"
The committee are represented as
much disheartened at the results of
their investigations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

THOSE sal lent Democratic editors
who, sig weeks ago, were asking "Who
is r. B. Hayes, anyhow ?" might as
well be informed that he ia the legally
elected President of the United States
for the four years next COM
mencing March 4th, 1876. BY the way,
who is this S. j. Tilden, whose name
appears in our Democratic exchanges ?
II Norristoun Herald.
Why he is the chap pronounced by
the Cincinnati Enquirer. fTilden paper
a shyster educated in cunning and by
pocrisy and nominated in shameless
Ieffrontery at st. Louis, and who would,
had he been elected, given the country
the most corrupt government it ever
had, and who tried to bribe his way
into the Presidency in the Southland
steal in through far of Oregon. Is this
satisfactory Ar. Herald?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

SENATOR SHERMAN, who was pres
ent at New Orleans during the count
ing of votes by the Returning Board,
and who heard all the testimony, made
the following pointed statement in the
United States Senate, which we repro
duce, because it is very important:
'There was intimidation. As to the
extent of it these gentlemen of the
Democratic Committee dared not COM
NIT themselves. He (Sherman) was
willing to stand, not Only before the
Senate, but before the people Of the
United States, and maintain hat there
was intimidation in Louisiana to an
extent which changed the result of the
whole election Thtre were murder,
riot, whipping, and violence by organ
lied rifle clubs of the Democratic
party"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
THE RECORD
Of the Proceedings Of the Second
Session of the Xiv. Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I3, 1877,

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1876.
In the Senate, numerous petition:
for the prohibition of the manufacture
and sale of alcoholic liquors as Il bever.
age in the District of Columbi4 and
| Territories were referred.
A joint resolution to print 10000 ex
ira copies of the Presidents message
and accompanying documents i'm regard
to the late election in Louisiana, went
over under an objection by Mr.. Thur.
man.
Mr.. Mitcheli's resolution providing
for inquiry into the appointment oil
Oregon electors, was discussed, but was
laid over one day. Mr.. Edmunds stat.
ed that the case has practically covered
by resolution which the Senate had
already adopted, authorizing investiga-
ton as to the eligibility of electors.
The joint resolution proposing Con-
stitutiOnal amendment so as to have
the count of the electoral vote made by
the Supreme Court, was taken up, and
Messrs. Bogy and Randolph spoke in
opposition. A vote was taken and
the Joint resolution was rejeeted-yeas
IA, nays 81.
In the House. the bill to organize the
Territory of Oklahama was made the
special order for the third Tuesday in
January.
Mr.. Hale asked leave to introduce a
bill authorizing the citizens of Colorado
to cut and remove timber on the public
domain, but objection was made.
The House considered the bill to ulti-
lize the product of gold and silver
mines, and Messrs. Durham, Willard
and Kelley made speeches in favor of
the double standard Of gold and silver.
Mr.. BANDS substitute, providing that
silver dollars of the weight of 4I2}
grains shall be coined, and shall be
legal tender for all debts, public and
private, except when payment of gold
and the bill thus amended was passed
yeas 167, nays SO.
The bill to make the Burlington
River railroad, in Nebraska, a branch
Df the Union Pacific, was recOmmitted,
which Mr.. McCrary said was tanta-
mount to its defeat.
Dec. 14.-In the Senate, most of the
lay was occupied in a discussion of
Louisiana affairs. When the discussion
vas finished, the Chair laid before the
senate message from the President In
ms wer to the resolution of the Senate
# the 9th inst, in regard t. troops be-
ng stationed at Petersburg, Va, on
lection day Ordered printed and to
lie on the table.
In the House, the judiciary Com.
nittee reported resolution about 3
punting the Electoral votes. IL pro- d
ides for q committee OF seven, to act c
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

THE Washington dispatches TO the
Cincinnati Commercial for The last two
days represent the existence of secret
political society, composed exclusively
of Democrats, having for its purpose
the inauguration of Tilden, peaceably
if possible, or by force if necessary. The
evidence, it is said, shows that the or
ganization, so far, has its greatest
strength in New York, Indiana and
Ohio. The Commercial treats the story
as startling one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

THE arithmetic man OF the Burling'
too Hawkeye has solved the problem
at last. Here 1t is: "Class in proper
.tion.-Teacher. As Hayes 1S5 is tt
Tilden 1874, so is Success to what!
Glass, in chorus, Defeat Teacher
Correct. You can all 90 up to tnt
head" 1t will be observed that thi'
DESTROYS the DemOcraey's hope OF "Ad
dittuu. division and silenre."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

The New York Herald says: son
the face of the certificates Hayes is
elected, end we judge it probable thai
this result will stand. at all events,
the burden OF proof is on the side OF the
Democrats, with the prina facie case
against them." 1t adds that it is
against all probability that they will
succeed in making Mr.. Tildeu the next
President of the United States"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

THE witnesses and affidavits pro-
cured at great labor and expense by
the Louisiana bulldozers, for service
before the Returning Board, are being
utilized by the Democratic Smelling
Committee. The results are promptly
telegraphed North by the obliging As.
sociated Press Agent. 1t seems mira.
culous that after such bitter and bloody
persecution there should be anything
left of the Democratic party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
SICK HEADACHE.

EDlTORIAL-We have
tested Its virtues personally. and
know that for Dyspepsia. Bilious
ness, and TnrsbbiDg Headache, 1t
Is the best medicine the world
ever saw. We have tried forty
otheI remedies before simmons
Liver Regulator, but none OF
them gave us more 'hln Tempo
rary relief; but the REGULATOR not
only relieved, but ca I'D Us.
Ed. Telegraph and M.NscngeT, Ma.
nnn AIN
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
HEADQUARTERS CoNsTI
TUTIONAL DEMOCRATIC
VETERAN LEGION, New
Rooster

( Rooster. ! VETERAN LEGION, NEW
York. Nov. IL, 1876
Especial Order. No. III. J.
DEAR SlR:-Tne following has been
agreed upon and adopted AS the obli-
cation TO be subscribed to by each
member of the Legion. You are
charged with the duty of administer
ing the same to all commissioned uffi
GERS In your district, who are then au-
thorized to administer the like obliga-
ton to each enrolled member.
"Whereas, In obedience to the re.
IquireDents of the Constitution of the
United States, the qualified voters as.
sembled at their respective polling
places on Tuesday, the 7th day of No.
vember, A. D., 1876, and did then and
there cast their ballots for President
and Vice President of the United
States; and
"Whereas, On return of the ballots
so cast ii Was shown that a majority
declared in favor of the election OF
Samuel j. Tilden, of New York, fOI
President, and Thomas A. Hendricks
of Indiana, for Vice President, for fOur
years from the 4th day of March, A. D..
1877;
| NOW, therefore, i, -, 90 sol
emnly swear that will bear true faith
and allegiance to the constitutionally
expressed will Of the people, to the
Constitutional Veteran Legion, to the
Constitution of the United States, and
the Constitution of the State Of
and to carry out the object of this or.
ganizatiOn, do further solemnly swear
that will obey the commands of my
superior officers. 81 help me God.
"By order of the Commanding Gen.
eral.
Respectfully,
CHARLES ETHAN,
| assistant Adjutant General"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

FLORIDA was carried for Hayes by
fraud. Scoundrels only justify Sound
relism.-RegiSter.
"When by fraud, you, with WIN.
NJ. Tweed, couHted in New York for
the Democracy-as the receiver OF
stolen goods you. are as guilty as the
thief."-Horace Greeley, late Demo-
cratic Candidate for President, to Sam'l
]. TiIden later Democratic Cand date
for President. Query-ls thief a
s.scoundrel ?"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

For days past Hampton's rump Leg
islature, in South Carolina, has been
voting for NJ c. Butler, the buil-dozlng
fiend of the Hamburg massacre, for U.
S. Senator. His opponent is one
Garey-Butler's Attorney, defender
and iustifier of his internal atrocities,
committed in the name of "Tilden and
reform" Fit representatives of the
Democratic party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

WHEN you ask st. Clairsville Re.
publican what they propose to do about
The Oregon matter, he invariably tells
YOU that ..Grant will fix that all right.
-Gazette.
SAMUEL ]. TILDEN call off your
hounds. Your attempt to steal vote
IN Oregon is the veriestlOw pettifoging.
N. y. Herald, Tilden paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21
Collie and crubbs In Horses.

Having had during the last twenty years
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having heard OF your Regulator as q cure for
the above diseases I concluded 10 Try IL: alter
irving one Pucka0e in Mash found IL TO cure
m every instance, it is only to be tried TO
prove what have said In Its praise. / can
send you Certificates from Augusta. Clinton
aud Macon as to the cure OF Horse
GEORGE WAYMAN,
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-21

In one of the Democratic counties OF
Indiana the old skeleton of ths
"Knights of the Golden Circle" has
been revivified under the plausible
name of democratic Constitutional
League Defenders" The d. c. l.. D.
hold themselves subject to Tilden's
orders for any service not calling for
square, open fighting.