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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-03-09

"A composition has been invented
which, it is asserted, will not only pre-
serve iron from rust, but is also applicable
to other materials, such as stone and wood,
used in connection with iron, in the for
nation of reservoirs or other works. The
materials employed for this purpose, and
the proportions, are as follows: Virgin
wax, 100 parts; Galipoli, 1875; Norwe-
gian pitch, 20Os grease, 100; bitumen of
Judea, 100; gutta percha, 235; red lead,
100; white lead, 20. These materials are,
mixed in boiler, in the order here
named, the gutta percha being cut up in.
small pieces, or rasped; on the addition of
each ingredient, the mixture is well
stirred, and, when. homogeneous, is.
poured into molds, ready for use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-03-09

Miss Anna Dickinson's new lecture
is entitled " Sowing and Reaping." And
an old bachelor cruelty says that Sewing
and RippingWould be more appropriate
subject for women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-03-09

The publishing house of the Southern
Methodist Church, at Nashville, has in
creased its capital since 1866 from $87, 00c,
to 1907, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-03-09

The New Orleans School Board owes
100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-03-09

WASHINGTON kilograms of the 1st give
a letter from Lieut.. Gen Sheridan to the
Military Committee of the House, recon-
mending the immediate establishment Of
two military posts on the Yellowstone, for
the protection and development of the
gold regions of the Black Hills and
father west. He thinks the two military
posts would not cost to exceed $500, 600
He says the Black Hills country will
probably be covered with towns and vii
lagos during the next five or six years :;
expresses the belief that the largest de-
posts of gold are further west than where
the miners are now working, and
adds: 1.-The head-waters of Wind
River are gold-bearing; the Owl Greek
Mountains are gold-bearing; the Big Horn
Valley is gold bearing; Powder River is
gold bearing; also Clark's Fork of the
Yellowstone. Besides this, the Black Hills
have abundance Of good timber for the
treeless country south of them and west Of
the Missouri River. The success Of all
these depends on the establishment of the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
Political Straws.

Hon. j. W. Dixon, of Iowa, is another in
fluential Democrat who refuses to support
Tilden and Hendricks.
The indications are that the nomination of
Hayes and Wheeler will bring Republicans to
the polls who have not voted for years.
The Southern Congressman say that in the
event of Tildens election they will have a
subsidy for a railroad through the South
The Oskaloosa Qowa) Reform Leader, a
strongly Democratic paper, bolts the Demo-
cratic ticket, and runs up the greenback flag
of Peter Cooper.
Dom Pedro addressed Hayes in Philadel-
phia as ''the next President of the United
States" This man understands machinery
and prophesying wonderfully well.
Tommy Hendricks will accept. Tommy
objected to being made tail of kite, but
when his friends showed him that it was the
hind legs of kangaroo he would be, Tommy
kangarooed what he had done and took it in.
Ex-Governor Samuel ]. Crawford, of Kan
sas, prominent leader in the Greeley move
ment of 1872, is said by the Lawrence Journal
to be now out squarely for Hayes and Wheel
er. The same is true of Colonel s. N. Wood,
another Kansas Liberal of influence.
The country needs ''reform;" and it needs
''reform" in the sentiment that will allow q
tragedy, such as the persecution and mur-
der Of the Twitchell family in Louisiana,
to pass over without even an attempt to dis
cover and punish the blood-thirsty fiends.-
indianapolis Journal. wt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20

THE scarcity of Democratic campaign am
munition is amusingly illustrated in the at
tempt to create an excitement over the dis
missal, by order of the President, of one Var
yam, Chief Detective of the Internal Revenue
Bureau. The ''Reform" papers fly to the as
sault of the President, and the defense of the
detective, and to this end they seek to show
or rather they roundly assert-that Yaryan
was the discoverer of the Whisky Ring
frauds, in St. Louis, and that his dismissal is
reopening the way for the Ring to reorganlze,
and much more to the same effect. The New
York World, however, says: ''There is one
side of this story which Yaryan does not tell
in his promenade about the newspaper offices
to show the correspondents that he is a mar
tyr" The truth is, he was dismissed for Of
fering to suppress the proofs he had accumu-
lated against the Whisky Ring in st. Louis,
if the inculpated distillers would pay him
$25, 900; and for having received one-half of
$4,000 from this very Whisky Ring. And
further, for the turning out of the detectiye
force under him a man named Moore who
made this act of Yaryan's public. We COM
mend Grant for this dismissal Harrisburg
Telegraph.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
General George A. Custer.

General Custer, killed in fight with the
Indians few days since, was born in New
Rumley, Ohio, in the year 1889. He was ed
ucated at the West Point Military Academy,
whence he was graduated in 1861, a year in
advance of the ordinary course. He at once
entered active service, having been appointed
second lieutenant in the I'd cavalry on the
oath of June. On the.17th of June, 1862, he
was appointed first lieutenant in the 9th
cavalry, and on the 9Th of May, 1864, was
promoted captain of the same regiment in the
regular army. Meanwhile, owing to the mer-
itorious services, his promotion in the volun-
teer service and by brevet commissions was
much more rapid. He was brevetted a major
July 8, 1868, for gallant conduct at Gettys-
burg; lieutenant colonel May II, 1854; COL
onel September 10, 1864, and brigadier and
major general March 13, 1865. He was made
brigadier general of volunteers June 80, 1858,
and major general of volunteers April 10,
1866. He was mustered out of the volunteer
service February 1, 1866.
The Seventh regiment of cavalry was Or
ganized July 20, 1866, and General Custer was
appointed its lieutenant colonel the same day.
This position he has held in service on the
frontier for nearly ten years without promo
tion.
General Custer was great favorite with
his men, and generally popular with his
brother officers.
IN THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE
he commanded Michigan brigade of cavalry,
which was known throughout the Army of the
Potomac for its bravery in battle and skill in
foraging. His command delighted in having
the lead when upon raid into the enemy's
country. If there were any good horses,
corn, poultry, bacon, milk or butter in the
vicinity his boys were sure to find and take
them or place them under guard. In fight
no order pleased them better than the charge
They were generally well mounted, and
would go in recklessly at the sound of the
band or bugle, trusting to the skill or luck of
their young leader to bring them safely out.
One of Clusters favorite practices was to
keep his mounted band playing lively tunes
on the skirmish line or line of battle during a
fight. He said it had the effect to inspirit and
encourage his men, while it had the tendency
to puzzle and demoralize the enemy. Gen.
Custer was noted for some
EoOENTRIoITIEs OF DRESS AND MANNER.
His hair, which was golden blonde, he wore
in long curling locks, flowing over his shoul-
ders; while his dress consisted of an army suit
of blue, with wide man-o'- -warsman turnover
collar, embroidered with stars, blue cavalry
pants and highly laced coat of velvet or blue
flannel. lie was a reckless, devil-may-care,
dashing cavalier, always ready to dash into
fight at the head Of his men. The late Gen.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
or the Chronicle
The Vacant Chair.
BY HATTIE HAWTHORNE.

When we gather round the hearth-stone,
Round the fiickering fire at night,
See the lurid flames glance upward,
Casting shadows soft and bright;
Come there not unto our fancy,
Forms of loved ones ever dear?
Loved ones who have crossed the river,
Leaving here a rdcdnt char.
All perhaps it is the baby,
Baby with its step so light,
Remping all TIE day, but cuddling
In its little chair at night.
Dainty little wicket basket,
Baby chair so smooth and fair,
Snail, bnt room enough for baby,
In this little wicket chair.
So We'll set this baby basket,
Set this baby chair aside,
And we'll fancy in the fire-light,
That our baby has not died.
But, perhaps, it is the armchair,
1t that held form SO dear,
1t that held the sainted mother,
Mother watching us with care.
All how often we remember
In the happy days agone,
How she sat within the shadow,
Close beside the old hearth-stone.
How she gave rs words of counsel,
In her every look was love,
But this chair, her chair is vacant,
And she's gone to dweil above.
So we'll gather round the hearth-stone,
And we'll place the old armchair,
Just without the cleaning shadows,
And we'll fancy mothers here.
And at midnight, when these fancies
More like phantom spirits come,
Then we'll ask the gracious Father,
In His arms to bear us home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20

Mr.. Pendleton's speech at the Democratic
day night did not impress his audience with
his zeal in behalf of the ticket. He made no
direct reference to the candidates for the Pres
idency, and said he greatly feared the Demo
Gratis would lose Ohio in October.
The peace resolution of the Chicago Demo-
cratic National Convention of 1864 continues
to haunt Tilden and his friends. He was not,
they say, chairman of the committee which
reported the resolutions; he opposed the reso-
luton in the committee; and it was adopted,
if they are to be credited, against his protest.
All of which would be important, if true; bat
it is not true
The Committee on Resolutions in that con-
vention consisted Of one delegate from each
State. James Guthrie, of Kentucky, was
Chairman, and Samuel j. Tilden, of New
York, was the member for that State. When
this committee went out to perform its work,
subcommittee of five was appointed to
draw up the resolutions; and this sub COM
mittee consisted of Samuel ]. Tilden, of New
York, Chairman; George Lunt, of Massachu-
sets; S. s. Marshall, of Illinois; George B.
Smith, of Wisconsin, and John b. Weller, of
California. This subcommittee, through its
Chairman, Samuel ]. Tilden, presented the
resolutions, unanimously, to the full commit
tee, which in turn presented the report to the
convention tcithout a dissenting cote and it
was adopted. The notorious peace resolution,
as it was reported by Samuel j. Tilden to the
full committee and through it to the conven-
tion, and adopted as part of the Democratic
platform, reads as follows:
Res0EUed, That this convention does explic-
lily declare, as the sense of the American peo-
pie, that, after four years of failure to restore
the Union by the experiment of war, during
which, under the pretense of military neces-
sity-of war power other than the Constitution,
the Constitution itself has been disregarded in
every pointS and public liberty and private
right alike trodden down, and the material
prosperity of the country essentially impaired,
and justice, humanity, liberty, and the pub
lie welfare demand that an immediate effort
be made for the cessation of hostilities, with
view to an ultimate convention of all the
States, or other peaceable means to that end,
that, at the earliest possible moment, peace
may be restored on the basis of the Federal
Union of the States"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20

An eastern paper condenses the history of
Senator Morrill,, the new Secretary of the
Treasury, as follows:
'.Mr. Morrill, entered the Senate, as is well
known, in 1861. Mr. Fessenden was at that
time his colleague, but resigned in 1864 on be-
in appointed Secretary of the Treasury. In
1869 Mr.. Morrills first whole term expired,
and Me Hamlin was elected in his place after
severe contest in the Maine Legislature.
But in the September of the same year Mr..
Fessenden died, and Mr.. Morrill, was first ap-
pointed and then elected to the vacancy. Thus
the first successor of Mr.. Fessenden follows
him to the Treasury department. Mr.. Nor
rill is the third Secretary of the Treasury
from New England under the present admins
tration."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
The Reported Outrage on our
Flag al San Domingo.

The reported outrage on the American flag
at San Domingo turns out to be of very little
consequence. 1t appears that Villaneuva, ex-
Minister of War of the Dominican Govern
ment, a fugitive from justice, took refuge on
board the American mail-steamer Tybee, lying
in the port of San Domingo. The Dominican
authorities demanded his surrender. With
this demand the captain of the Tybee refused
to comply. The Dominican authorities then
proceeded cd board and took the fugitive by
force, without injury to the captain or his
property, and without injury to the American
consul, and without violation of any point of
international law or treaty obligations. The
manner of taking the fugitive from the
Tybee may have been personally offensive to
the captain and the Ameri, an consul, but it is
believed the Dominicans acted strictly in ac-
cordance with their rights.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20

A PROMISING PUPIL.-Some years
ago benevolent lady of this city took
a little negro girl into her family, in
tending to give her very thorough
moral and religious training. UnfOr-
tungtely, the child was much given to
lying, aud though the mistress strove
incessantly by precept and example to
eradicate this vice, her efforts were far
from successful. One day, returning
home after some hours absence. the
lady was met at the door by her sable
haDdmaid, who, with many tears. in
formed her that she had broken q yery
valuable china pitcher, an heirloom II,
the family.
Here was light in the darkness at
at last, strict truthfulness in the face of
reprimand or punishmedt, and the
good mistress was delighted. Such an
to reward and strengthen
virtue must not be lost; so the lady
magnanimously forgot her annoyance
at the loss OF her cherished pitcher,
Zone OF pair, and, taking out q pen-
ny said, kindly, well, Jenny, since
you have been such q good Girl, and
told the truth so quickly, shall not
even scold you. Here's penny for
you.'
Alasl the next morning the lady, re-
turning home from market. was met at
the door again by her promising pupil,
who delightfully."- exclaimed: sOh, mis-
sns! Pse broke the other pitcher.
Won't y0u giue me another peu,ys'
Further description Of that woman's
state OF mind would be superfluous.
-Harper's Magazine for August.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
In the suit q Butler against Governor Ii

In the suit q Butler against Governor Til
den, in which it is alleged that the defendant
is guilty of mismanagement of the affairs of
the ST. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute railroad,
Judge Blatchford, of the United States Dis
trict Court, has signed an order extending the
time for the filing of defendants answer to
the October term. The complaint was filed
several months ago, and the filing of the an
swer has already been extended number of
times.-TN. Y. Herald.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20

John Buford, who was esteemed the best cav
airy commander of his time, was wont to re-
mark that Fitzpatrick and Custer were good
at bringing on a fight and getting their men
fully engaged, but that they did not always
appear to make calculations for getting them
safely out in case they were worsted. This,
he said, was fully as important in the cavalry
service as the opening of battle. 1t was
boast of Buford that he could ''feel" the enc
NY and keep him employed for two or three
days without great loss of men or animals un-
til the main force arrived, and then withdraw
his men without battle if that course was
desirable. This, Buford thought, was the
Legitimate duty of the cavalry in its connec-
tion with large army. 1t is well known that
Buford opened the battle of Gettysburg and
kept the enemy employed until Reynolds
came up and took the fight off his hands. 1t
now seems that Custer has fallen sacrifice to
his old habit of running away from his sup
ports and fighting battle on his own hook.
This course well nigh proved fatal to him
AT TREvILLIAN STATION, VA,
June, 1864. The enemy got in between him
and his support and captured his headquarter
baggage and considerable part of his force.
He was surrounded and virtually prisoner,
but he cut his way out with few of his most
determined followers. In his last battle he
appears to have made most unreasonable
forced march of seventy-fve miles, far in ad-
vance of his infantry supports, and at once
pitched into fierce battle without feeling the
enemy. He was outnumbered, outgeneraled
and overpowered by an enemy he was wont
to despise and underrate. 1t is sad end to a
most brilliant career. Probably no officer in
the service had performed more gallant ex-
ploits than General George A. Custar. Kelley's
Ford, Aldie, Upperville, Todds Tavern, Vel.
low Tavern, Cold Harbor, Trevilian, Hawes'
Shop, Gettysburg, Sharpsburg, Fishers Hill
and numerous other battle grounds attest the
courage, spirit and energy of Custer. His
men idolized him, and would follow him to
the death. Sheridan was fond of him, be-
cause he never fiinched from the execution of
an order. He never raised doubt as to
whether he could execute it. He was always
ready to try. General Sheridan always fur
nished him supports, with instructions to
keep up close connections with the advance.
Among the brave young spirits last with Gus
ter was the gallant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
BELMONT CHRONICLE.
ST. GAINESVILLE, OHIO.
THURSDAY, JULY 20. 1876

THE American flag was insulted by soldiers
of Hayti on the 21st of June, and the news
comes at the opening of the second century of
our existence as Nation. Verify, we start
out well-Sitting Bull, Hayti, and the un-
whipped rebels. who pull down the stars and
stripes and run up the sign of treason, demand
attention
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
Republican Victory I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 12.-The municipal election
for Mayor to-day resulted in the election OF
Monroe Heath by the following vote: Total
vote, 3O,O72; Heath over McGrath, 10, 7ss;
Heath over Kimball, 1913; Heath over both,
$3.50. Heath carried seventeen out OF
eighteen wards. The Tribune claims that this
is a straight-ou Republican victory.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-07-20
ADVERTIsIGN RATES.

alton, will not lead to an embarrass.
ment of our railway lines"
THE CONTINENTAL IMPROVEMENT
COMPANY.
This company was chartered by the
Pennsylvania Legislature in 1868. By
reference to the certificate of iucorpora-
ton filed by this company May q, 1869,
it can be ascertained that Mr.. TiIden
held 200 shares ($50, ,000) 1000 shares
($l00, ,000) being owned by Col. Thomas
A. Scott. This company made a con-
tract to build the Grand Rapids and
Indiana Railroad for certain amount
of bonds and stock per mile, and its
land grant, which consisted of l ,160, 900
acres of public land in Michigan. This
seems to have been profitable Job, for
the Report of the Land Department of
the Continental Improvement Compa-
ny, dated July 1, 1873, shows that co.
443 acres of the Grand Rapids and In.
diana Railroad national land grant
were sold for an average of $14 3e per
acre, exclusive of village lots,' thus:
80, 443 acres at $14 SO 81, ,405, ,641 81
Net profit ............... ...... s., ,2S9, 1866 90
TILDEN AND THE CREDIT MOBILIER.
1t seems that even the gigantic Cred
it MObilier job could not get along
without having Mr.. Tilden mixed up
in it, as the following extract from the
proceedings of the Congressional In.
vestigating Committee:
mir. HOar then asked Ames, who
proposed this cunning scheme, by
which everything WIS placed in the
hands of the Credit MobiIier,' and the
following was the testimony as it ap-
pears in the official record:
"Question by MIR. Hoar-Were you
not Informed by the counsel Vino drew
this contract that tins was violation
of law?
"'Answer by Cakes Anes. We
were informed by counsel whom we
consulted that this issuing of stock as
payment upon the contract for build
ing the road was in entire compliance
with law.
"'Question by Mr.. Hoar. Who
were the counsel that gave that ad-
vice?
"'Answer by Oakes 'Ames-Mr.
Samuel j. Tilden.'"
TILDEN's RAILROAD PATENT.
Mr.. Tilden is looked upon as the or
iginator of the system of bonds voting
at railroad elections. The following,
taken from the proceedings of meet
ing of the stockholders of the st. Louis,
Alton & Terre Haute road, held in 1876,
shows what Corporation Counsel Whit
ney says of Mr.. Tilden's operations in
this respect:
Sc ResOtUed, That the committee
demand from the officers of the COM
pany an inspection of the list of voting
of bondholders.
"Mr. w. c. Whitney, in addressing
the dissatisfied stockholders, stated
that since the reorganization, in 1862,
Tilden's committee had been practical
ly in control of the corporation; that
they closed against inspection the list
of voting gbondholders-a large majori-
ity of the whole voting power Of the
cOmpany-so as to render it next to
impossible for the holders of the secu-
rites to confer with each other and
curry an election"