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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

ST. NICHOLAS FOR JANUARY contains sever
al contributions by noted writer's The ven
cradle poet William Hewitt contributes Let
ter to Young Naturalist, full of instruction
and anecdote; and Prof. Richard A. Proctor
has an article on The Stars for January il
lustrated with FIVE handsome engravings.
J. T. Trowbridge is represented by the Sec
ond installment of his new serial for boys,
His Own Master Great grandfather's Books
and Pictures are well described byH. E. Scud-
der. The illustrations to this article are taken
from THE New England Primer and 'Web-
ster's Spelling Book; and the contrast between
them and other pictures in the number is very
striking. Among the most notable o. the sto-
ries are 'Katinka,' Russian story, and The
Two Dorothys, very interesting Centennial
narrative. Lucy Larcom has a beautiful po-
EN- called king Lonesome, and Henry Bald
win contributes the cemical 'Modean and
Medieval Ballad of Mary Jane with fourteen
Silhouette. pictures by Hopkins. Mrs. Dodges
opening poem of 'rhe Minuet' is handsomely
illustrated by the frontispiece-a copy of a
painting by j.. E. Millais.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

ber of pumps and recently has got out
window blind fixture of special value,
and general usefulness, while Mr..
Phillips has completed a Burglar proof
time lock and other accessories which
gives his invention rare excellence and
would seem to defy the powers of the
robber.
Pat. Cronin says he nose he is Tilden
Electorate College.
The Planning Mills are idle 80 are
their employees.
We saw, on Christmas. a number o.
creatures staggering and staggering
about our street who have been howl
ing hard tunes, Tilden and reform
who hadn't, we'll venture, a half mea
Of decent food in their houses for hol
ldsy meal-and if they had it wa.
earned by their wives or mothers-ye
who had means enough to make then
drunk during the day, and night to,
perhaps, judging from their howlings
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

The political situation 30 far as il
bears upon the Presidential question Is
absolutely unchanged. In Florida the
Supreme Court ordered the Returning
Board to recount the votes so far as il
applied to State officers, but the major
ity of the Board refused to comply with
the mandate of the Court, and at this
writing, there the matter rests. In
Louisiana and South Carolina the Con-
gressional Committees are taking testi.
mony which in the main justifies the
action of the Boards in those States
rejecting the votes that were thrown
out. Absolutely nothing has transpired
which will shake in the least the yer.
dict as cOnstitutioually rendered from
those States.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

THE Cincinnati Commercial has
more than column review of the de.
cision OF the Supreme Court of Florids
as to the counting of the vote, and il
concludes that the upshot of the " hole
matter is:
First-That the canvass of the Elec.
toral vote being complete before suil
was brought before the Supreme Court,
its decision will not affect the result,
and leaves the State $50 majority fol
Hayes. q
Second-In case of recanvass upon
the assumption that there are regular
returns FROM all the counties, and none
of them are false or fraudulent, then q
recanvass, with no returns rejected,
will give the State to Hayes by 46 ma.
jority.
Third-That should a recanvass oust
the Hayes Electors and put in the Til
den Electors, they would be too late
for this Presidential election, and too
early for the next. 3
Fourth There is query whether,
after all, the canvass should not be
made under the law OF 1916, and not by
the present Canvassing Board.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

THE following we find as a special
dispatch, in the Chicago Tribune, from
st. Louis:
The famous ex-Confederate cavalry
leader, General 10. Shelby, who has
been = prominent supporter Of Tilden
In this State. stated tonight, in an in
terview, thtt in the event of any trou-
BILE between the two political parties,
he would support that party which
received the support OF President
Grant; that if Mr.. Ferry declared that
Hayes had majority Of the electoral
votes, and Grant inducted him into
office, If the supporters of Tilden under
took to inaugurAte their choice by force
in opposition to Hayes, he [Shelby]
would head an armed organization
from this section to sustain Hayes.
General Shelby further declared that
the ex- Confederate soldiers, as q general
thing, could not be dragged into armed
ODnOaitiS - u.:, <,f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
Bourbons and the Law or Force.


The Democratic party In this pecu
liar crisis seems determined to recog.
nize only the law of force. From the
day the Electoral Colleges met and
the hnal votes were cast the Bourbon
Mortimer took a course which shows
determination on their part to thw a.t I
the result of the election secured by
Constitutional and legal methods.
Their policy is to try diplomacy, and II
that fails then resort to force. The
first step In this direction was the elec.
tiOn of Samuel J. Randall to the Sneak.
ership of the House. This WAS done BY
the avowed agents of Mr.. Tilden fer
the purpose Of furthering their scheme
TO seize the Presidency at ell hazards.
He was made gravel-slinger because he
Is bold and INSCRIPTIONS partisan, and
will not, where the party needs de.
mand 1t, shrink from ignoring the OBJ.
legations which surround him in dis
charging the duties of his high and re.
spOnsible trust. In every act of bis
Speakership's existence, In every
he has made In CAUCUS. in
avery uttsrance he has given In conver-
,ati0n on the crisis, unmistskable eyi.
1ence is given that the policy adopted
oy the ID mocracy IL to rule or ruin.
" heng *, Congressm n Julian, infiu.
need y ith rHrry zr,i and stimulated |
~ the arom. I'd Bourh, brewed,
perhaps, by Kentucky pods, proclsim.
vi to the people Of Ih,ihrns that Tilden
.ns elitt.d and they must husband
'lnek enough to inaugurste him, he
'ciIn~ anotn r witness in the case to |,
rove that force WAS the ruling passion
1 the democracy In this grave and Inn.
ortant iuncture In our nations history. Il
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

The New York Tribune points out
that the microscopic search OF the Dem
Ocratic Congressional committee at
New Orleans, for cases of Republican
intimidation of Democrats, reveals
cases of threats, but no violence. II
says: ''There were four witnesses ex.
amined- yesterday on this point, and all
OF them testified to threats, and not to
physical force. Says one:a Il have
known OF no violence to cOlored Demo
Gratis, only threatening talk : says an
other: Il saw no violence or intimida-
tiOn, only threatening remarks an
other: No violence was done to col
ored Democrats, but I beard a great
many threats.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
THE LIFE OF GEN. CUSTER.
A Murat for Dash.-A Ney fol
- Courage.

Sheldon & Co.'s eagerly expected Life of
Gen. Geo. A. Custer, has at length, appeared
and amply sustains the reputation of this EN-
inent New York Publishing House. 1t is full
complete, superbly gotten up, .beastifully il
Illustrated, and is in every way worthy of the
most dashing Cavalry Leader and greatest In
dian Fighter of our time 1t is work of near
seven instead of five hundred pags =. first
announced; yet, notwithstanding this large ex-
pansion of matter, the price remains unchang-
ed. The reading public will have rare treat
in this fascinating and exciting book, and We
are not surprised to learn that already it is ar
assured and brilliant success Il is not simply
single biography, but reli BILE history of .he
entire Cavalry Corps of the army of the Po-
tomac, giving thrilling and complete account
: Of every battle in which it was engaged.
Gen. Custer was indeed most heroic and
remarkable man, and his life was perfeei
romance. Uniting the brilliant dash of Murai
with the magnificent courage of Ney, he was
ever foremost in thep path of glory. His charges
were as impetuous as they were irresistible
Reckless though they appeared, he never lost
-battle-flsg or gun, but wrested them by the
hundred from his brave and gallant foes. His
prese enta.ion, at one time of some sixty of sucf
trophies to the Secretary of War, formed one
of the most memorable epochs of ouI late Civil
War. The tragic and touching end of thi:
young but famous fighter, is fresh within the
memory of all. Our whole nation was thrilled
and deeply moved al the details of his last
glorious but fatal struggle. There never has
been a man so famous of whom absolutely sc
little is known. This want is now fully sup.
Piled. The material furnished by his family
and admiring comrades IS been Unexpectedly
rich and varied, and the biography is complete,
leaving nothing to be desired.
The text of the work is furnished by Capt.
Whitaker of the New York Veteran Cavalry
and loving comrade. The illustrations are
BY Waud, one of the best American artists and
who, being prominent actor in the last war,
is perfectly familiar with the scenes he essays
to portray. The whole work-in which, by
the way, the father and wife of the late Gener-
al have an interests thrilling, from cover to
cover, with not one dull page, and promises,
despite the times, to have an extraordinary
run. 1t is sold only by subscription and is
now ready for delivery. The Central Pub
fishing Company, Pittsburgh, Pa, are the
Western Agents, to whom all applications
should be sent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
MARRIED.

CONOWAY-BLOCK-Dec 18th, 1875, by
Rev. d. Z. Howell, Mr.. William W. Como
way and Miss Elizabeth Block. Both of
this County.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 21st, at
the residence of MIR. NJ T. White, near
Rockhill, by o. s. Holloway, Mr.. William
Humphrey and Miss Mary Yonally.
GIFFIN--McCONNEHEY--On the 18th
inst, by Rev. Thomas Love, Mr.. James
Giffin and Miss Isabel j. McConnehey--both
of this county.
ELLSWORTH-DA Dec. oath,
at the residence of Joseph Smith, Esq, by
Rev. d. E. Howell, Mr.. William Ellsworth
and Miss Mary Daley.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

SINCE the days of Donaldson and
Shiloh the Democracy have been dis
tressed ,On account of Grants intemper-
anee, and their virtuous souls have rat
tied about in their sorrow stricken giz-
yards on account of it-like seeds in a
dry gourd, and still they say Grant
drinks! Grant never did from Donald
son to Appomattox and up to the pres
ent, succeed in pleasing the patriotic,
self sacrificing, temperance loving,
+high-toned bull ldozing Democracy.
+"Pity 'tis-and pity tits, tits true''-we
mourn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
Probate Court.

NOTICE il hereby given that the follovtn,
I1N named Executors, Administrations, Guar
st. ClairsviIle, thsir accounts and vouchers ioI
Robert b Caldwell. sdmr of Margaret Tan.
sam Fisher. guardian ofLevi Fisher, ward
Arthur Gregg. % Sornella A. I.Lingo T"
WIN McFariing Ieander Hun :"
Isaac Holloway. assignee of Junkins q
H W smith admr Of VIM Donovan. decd.
Joseph Bailey, guardisp OF George w Nc
John A Taylor. assignee of Joseph iddings,
Kersey Kirk and VIM r HoiIingsworth. exr,
of Isaac Hollingsworth, aec'd.
John Lisle, admr of VIM McNichols, Decd
N Snively assignee OF Geo Evans. assignor.
David Lyle. guardian of SarRn J Lyle ward.
VIM Alexander. admr of VIM Il Robinson.
John and Joel Bailey. sx.s OF Edward Bailey,
Wilford ] Adkins admr CT Isaac Adkins. .d'cd.
Nathaniel Taylor. guardisn OF Sarah c
John GalIsspIe. guardian Of Ella NJ oaiies>
pie, ct al wards.
stephen g Bolon. admt tof Josiah Bundy, decd
Madison Pryor. sdmr cf Geo Phillips dec'd,
Henry West, admir- OF los Kirkwood. decd.
David Sonroy; sIr q ensey Wood. DECD.
rins Hollowell, minor.
Sarah Kinney. guardisn OF Ira and Melissa
Ross j Alexander, assignee Of the Ohio City
Iron and Nail Works, assigror.
Eli stanton. guardian OF Mary @ Bundv. |
Alex McElroy, guardian OF Elilabeth J. and |
sarah J. McElroy, minors = as-t |
John And Andrew Henderson. s<imrs of Jas.
decd. eaess i
VIM W McCieilsnd, adm OF George Candy.
All OF which will Be for hearing and exams
nation on the 2lst day Of Isnupry, 1871.
CIV. CAkROLI.
Dec q. iGg-lt. .Probste Judge. 4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
A great passion has no partner.


We should have more music IL all
men were in tune.
Shun the man whose company
makes it seem easier to do wrong.
A good man is kinder to his enemy
than bad men are to their friends.
Grief subdues and makes silent, but
vexstiOn excites and creates noise.
Be calm in arguing, for ierceness
makes error a guilt and truth q dis.
courtesy.
Most of the shadows that cross ouI
path through life are caused by stand.
ing in our own light.
When there Is love in the heart there
are rainbOws in the eyes, covering
every black cloud with gorgeous hues
OF all the riches we hug, CT all the
pleasures We enjoy, we can carry nc
more out of this world than out of 6
dream.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
A Warning 10 the Insurrec-
iiOnists.

In the "Revised Statutes of the Unit
ed States" under the head of "Crimes
Against the Existence Of the Govern
ment," the law says:
"Every person who incites, sets ON
foot, assists or engages in any rebellion
or insurrection against the authority Of
the United States or the laws thereof, or
gives aid or comfort thereto, snail be
punished by imprisonment not more
than ten years, or by fine OF no more
than ten Thousand dollars, or by both
of such punishments; and shall more
over be incapable Of holding any Office
under the United States"
We invite the attention of the indig.
nant Democrats, who are to assemble
on Saturday, to this law and its pro-
visions. Civil strife and discord can be
kindled by such revolutionary mani.
festoes as have recently been issued
from Democratic headquarters and by
public demonstrations in pursuance of
them. The temper Of these manifestoes
and the import of these meetings,
means opposition to the decision at the
ballot box, coustitutionally rendered.
In other words. they mean Tilden or
arned resistance to Hayes. They
mean open insurrection, and open in:
surrection is a crime against the exis-
tence of the Government. The gentle
manly Democrats, who give aid and
comfort to this movement against the
peace and security Of the Government
and good order of the community,
would do we'll to consider the tendency
of their action, for they may rest as
sured when the budding Of their move
mot shows itself nipping will as
quickly follow. The men who have
power and right on their side will have
peace. Grant is at the helm, and there
will be no fooling with the enemies OF
the government or their allies. Mark
that, as. you 60 along.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

The indianapolis Journal gives the
following as. the legal programme oi
Tilden, to which he is to adhere until
war breaks out. If the Democratic
warriors who are to meet in st. Clairs-
vile, on Saturday, and in the State
Capitals, January 8th, wait until this
programme is gone through with, their
patience and "fire water" will be ex.
hausted:
We are at liberty to state, without
giving our authority, that in his .pur.
suit of the Presidency Mr.. Tilden in.
tends to exhaust every legal remedy
before proceeding to violent measures.
His programme is something like this:
Between now and the counting of the
electoral votes he will bull dOze public
opinion as etfectually as possible by
meetings, State conventions, warliAe
editorials, etc. AS soon as possible after
Hayes is iDaugurated h. will move in
some court of proper Jurisdiction for a
writ of quo aCdrrantO to test the formers
title to the Office. Failing in this he
will apply for an Injunction to restrain
him from exercising its functions.
Then he wilt sue the President in tres.
pass, quore c'aus,sm Jregit, claiming the
White House as his private property.
After that he will bring an ejectmentI
suit, in the course of which he will
furnish an abstract of title to the Presi. |
dency. and 70 over the whole ground |
Of the cont Oregon and the three
4 thern States. His next (
step VIII be -eplevin suit TO reco yer I
possession of the furnitureand personal /
property in the White House, hoping h
hereby to so enbarrass the President 7,
IS to compel him to relinqlish thg Of
ice. Failing in this he will sue the Pre-, Z
dent for damages, In the Onfieenf ex.
,ectatiOn of recovering sufficient t0lpay II
he expenses oi his litigation. Finally, a
'aviDg exhausted every constitutional Il
emedy, he will send worn 10 orgp /,
v. Julian and j. .,Ross D3bbs.. that lbs +
( no use, and they may eass ;. N rf. :
avoc and let slip the dogs Of war. Is
JpOn these instructions they will cry, d
nd let slip a. aforesaid. lE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

Miss MARY MELLorT, of Bellaire, will oper
class in Vocal and Instrumental Music, ir
st. Clairsville, next Wednesday. Miss Mel
lott is blind lady. She spent eight years il
the Blind Asylum at Columbus, and is grad
uate from that institution. She is represent.
ed as being well qualified to teach music in
all its departments. We hope that our citi
zens will encourage her in her efforts to de.
velop the musical talent of the community by
liberal patronage of her class.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

The opinion prevails that in ignoring Mar
tins Ferry, in the recent election Of officers,
the Wheeling and Lake Erie R. R. will be
brought to the Pan Handle crossing and there
stopAseeking an outlet East and West over
that road-and reaching Wheeling ria the
Pittsburgh and Kentucky road, running from
that city to the Pan Handle at Holidays Cove
opposite Steubenville. This may not be the
programme, but maybe it is
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
Legal Notice.


JOSEPH SNIDER, who resides In Wheeling
d, West Va. and Adsline Snider, whose place
OF residence IL unknown. heirs st law Of Jos.
McConaughy. Administrator OF the estate OF
Joseph Sntder decd has filed petition in the
Belmont. and State Of Ohio. alleging tnat the
personal estate of said dscedent Is insufficient
10 pay his debts and charges of adm inistering
on bis estate, that he died seized in fee simple
OF the following described real astaIe, situated
IN said county OF Belmont, to wit: Town Lot
NO 666 In the town OF Bridgeport, as designs-
which said JOSEPH Snider resided al the time
0f his decease. The prayer Of said petition Is
for assignment OF dover to the widow Of said
decedent in, and for the sale of said premises,
subject TO said dover estate. for the payment
OF debts and charges aforesaid. Said petition
VIII be ior hearing on the 18th day Of January.
1877, or a. soon thereafter as leave can be OBJ
tanned. LAS MCCONAUGHY.
Admr OF Joseph snider, 0Ac'd.
A. c. DARRAH, Atty.
Decl4. lS76-4w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

That wild dog, the wonder Of wonders,
that makes his headquarters about Morristown
is still eyading his pursuers. He is of the
coach" persuasion, and can ,out-run, out
jump, throw down, eat fewer victuals, dodge
more bullets, than any dog that win tackle
him. Sheep men have q particular desire to
handle him. Sporting men desire to preserve
and protect him. Doggou the dog.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

CAPT. ALEXIS COPE, of this place, received
the appointment last Saturday, tolhe Chief
Clerkship of the office of Secretary of State Of
Ohio, and will assume its duties upon the in
coming OF the Secretary elect, Col. Barnes, on
the 9Th proximo. Capt. is well qualified for
this position and will discharge its duties with
credit to the State. The people of Belmont
are complimented, through the partially of
the new Secretary, in giving to her two out of
the five of the appointments in his Office.
Belmont has the material and she is not
ayerse to its utilization.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE:

NOTICE is hereby given, that in the Probate
signed was appointed and qualified as Ex-
ecut0r OF the estate of Thomas Trimble decd
late of said county. 80 E4r
Ali persons indebted 20 said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said es-ate will
present them duly authenticated. for settle
ment j. e CANNON,
Dec q, 76-3t-pd, Exr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

TIE boiler of Steam FIGURING Mill, near
Cassville, Harrison county, exploded, on last
Thursday. Fortunately the engineer had
stepped out of his room q moment before into
the road to watch the movements Of some
fractious horses and thereby escaped injury.
Considerable damage was done but no lives
were lost. ----------
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

THE Democratic Committee, in
Louisiana, have resolved to see Chand.
!er's dispatches: but when the Republi.
cans on the investigating Committee,
in New York, wanted to see the Tilden
Bureau dispatches, the Democrats
promptly voted them down. The Til.
den Bureau dispatches would make
very interesting reading.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

JoHS LoYD and James NJ. BiIbay were on a
tear" in Hendrysburgh, Christmas night.
In order to extend their field Of operations
they toch horse from the rack in front of
Shepherd d Sons store, and hied off to Fair
view, where, for amusement, one of them
struck man with ''billy" and both demon
strated generally. Robert Griffin, the owner
OF the horse, did not relish such an unholy
procedure, and SO a warrant for their arrest
was issued, and hearing was had before ESQ.
Arrick. Lloyd gave bail for his appearance at
court. Bilbay in default was brought to
castle Cochran BY constable Ralston.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

The Louisville Commercial wants to
know how would this sentence sound
rom the lips of a President beginning
his inaugural: "Called to the Office OF
Chief Magistrate of the United States
by the vote of Mr.. Cronin, a
minority elector OF Oregon, l assume, "
ETC., etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

PRESIDENT GRANT is said to be kept
under the influence of liquor all the
time by his Gazette.
He should exercise the great prerog-
ative of the great patriot statesman and
''honest reformer" and plead the "stat-
ute of Limitations" as did Tilden, the
other day.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28
LEGAL NOTICE.
STATE OF OHIO, BELMONT CO., COURT
Or COMMON PLEAS.
Alfred Fl. Powell
Mary Jane. Beam et. al.

Mary Jane Beam, Henry. Beam, Eliza Pan
! gle, Henry Psngle, Amanda Hutchinson, Ruth
I. Estep and John Estep, of Belmont eoun-
ty, Ohio, Levin Powell of Labette county,
Kansas, and Anne Kinsley. of Ohio county,
VIVA, ls
Will take notice that petition was fled
against them on the 10th day Of December, 1876,
and is now pending wherein said Alfred h.
Powell demands partition Of the following
real estate: Situated in the township. of Rich
land, county of Belmont, and ST. Ohio
being part Of section No q
and range No. 4, begiSG
thereof at the w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

THE nuptial ceremonies of Mr.. C w. Pat
ten and Miss Dora Troll were celebrated al
the residence of the brides father, Conrad
Troll, ESQ.,, to-day at I1f o'clock. The affail
was quiet one, and none but relatives o.
the parties were present. ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-12-28

Ar meeting of the new Directors of the
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, in Mar.
tins Ferry last week, A. K. Robinson, of Ra
VIENNA, was elected President of the road nc,
J,el Wood. The resignation of Cyrus Nc.
Neely as Director, was rendered and accepted,
and Joseph Bell, of Wheeling, was chosen in
his place.