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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30

FINAL judgment of removal and disqualifi-
cation of Lieutenant Governor Davis has been
pronounced. Proceedings against Cardoza
have been discontinued.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30

Ben Hill is going to make another
Repu blican speech. He will deliver
the address on the 2Sth of April, on the
occasion of the decoration of the graves
of the Confe ierate dead at Columbus,
Ga.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
MASONIC DIRECTORY, 1874.

xs,ront Lodge, No. l6, & A. NJ. meets ey,
Wadnesday night on or preceding the full
sry ', ii. r. .BUMGARNEk, W. N.
r H FERRELL, Sec'y.
a.. Clairsvilie Chapter. No. IL Royai AieI a. 81
s.ons- meets. Sd Friday night each Inohth ~
r. sSairsyilIr and the lst Friday each nontL
at Bridgeport. JAMES OA-EAA A->'
p II. FERRELL, Secy.
Belmont Council, No. 81 Royal selecs aIS ~
A.ner EXCELLENT Masters, meets on the SecOno
C. W. CARROLL, I. l. u. M.
Ed, BAILY, Rec.
H,pe Commandery No. &c of knights Temp
a.. meets IN the first TUESDAY nlghI OF eyer! Eyer!
Aonth. a. . marIf72I
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
BELMONT CHRONICLE.
ST, CLAIRSVILLE. OHIO.
THURSDAY, MARCH 80, 1876

WILLIAM B. BEACH, of Providence, is the
Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode
Island, in place of General Cooke, declined.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30

The political millennium is at hand. The
wolf and the lamb are lying down together in
happy accord. The Democratic State Con-
vention, which met in Lancaster on Wednes-
day of last week, indorsed Grant and the Re
publican party. 1t declared, in regard to the
amnesty question, ''that the recommendation
of such measure by President Grant in a
public message, and its endorsement and pass
age by Republican House of Representa-
tives at former session, constitute full proof
that such measure is fit, judicious and time,
ly" This is the first time we have heard the
Democracy admitting that either Grant or the
Republican party had done anything that was
timely and judicious, or that their action on
any question constituted full proof of any,
thing except bribery, corruption and misman.
agement. We are glad to note the change OF
sentiment which has taken place among the
Democrats it will certainly have good ef-
feet Pittsburgh Dispatch.
THE New York World correspondent, who
Blaine, writes of him as follows: In Washing
ton society Mr.. Blaine is great favorite, and
when it is announced that he is to speak, the
galleries are too sure to be crowded with ele
gantly dressed ladies, who doubtless fine
strange pleasure in contrasting his suavt
courtesy in the parlor with his aggressive bit
terness on the floor of the House. Among
his colleagues of both parties, when not in de
bate he is gay, affable and full of tact, tIt HI
has that abominable habit which has grown
up lately of holding out his left hand by wa,
of greeting, style of procedure which wen
out of fashion when men ceased to kneel Il
kiss the hands of kings. In the heat OF dis
cussion Blaine's manner can only be describ0'
accurately as well as briefly by saying it
that of bully. He acts as if the rules of tn
House were not made to bind him, disregard
calls to order, breaks in upon an opponent VIII
refuses to yield, talks down one to whom h
will not give way for question, and carrie
his points by shear force.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30

HARPER's MONTHLY for April con-
tains five profusely illustrated articles
of which thai on the Progress of the
Fine Arts" in the United States, with
portraits of many eminent artists, and
."St. Johnland," an account by DR..
Osgood of DIR. Muhlenberg's charitable
retreat on Long Island, will be read
with peculiar interest. George Elfotts
and Julian Hawthorne's novels are
continued, and there also number OF
short stories and poems; among the
latter is one by Lord HoughtOn, entitl-
ed 'sthe Church of the World"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
A Valuable Farm for Sale.

7 OFFER at private sale, Farm situated in
' Union township, Belmont county, Ohio,
miles north of Morristown, and known as the
wiley Farm Said Farm contains 1873
Acres, and is in good state of cultivation.
On the premises are a BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE, Frame BARN, and all necessary
Outbuildrngs, with ineXhaustible supplies OF
Coal and extensive Stone Quarries The terms
OF sale will be reasonable. For particulars in
-uuire of Rev. r. Alexander, st. Clairsville, or
OF the undersigned, in Bridgeport, Ohio.
JAMES ALEXANDER.
Ian l3 1876.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
ADVERTIsIGN A Rates:

CLYMER hurried Marsh and his wife
out of the country in order to save his
friends. This made it necessary for
the President to pardon him in ad-
vance in order to get him back to testi-
fy. This is severe commentary upon
the spirit of Democratic Investigations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
Secretary BristOw and the Mule
Case.

AntiOch-G A Sheets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
1usiafss Cards.
ID. ID. Il. COWEN

Attorneg at Lar, st. CIa'rs0lIe' ono,
-s-Office on north side OF Main Street. lev
aoor, .ast OF Marietta Street.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-30
Pittsburgh Conference.

Among the appointments made at
the recent session of the Conference at
Canton, Ohio, we notice the following:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

branches. Perhaps on this account IL
acquired the name Liberty Tree which
it bore in 1174. The first measurement OF
the great tree of which any account was
made was taken in 1885. The dimensions
were as follows: Height, sixty five feet cir
conference, twenty one feet eight inches,
two feet six inches from the ground, and
the branches extended in diameter eightY-
six feet. 1t was as handsome In form as it
was large in size and venerable in age
Later measurements, in 1914, showed that
the tree had not ceased to grow. In
the summer of 1882 it was much
injured by the violence of storm, and
its largest limbs were so much cleft
asunder as to allow them to rest
three branches upon the ground; but they
were subsequently, at much cost anc
labor, restored to their former position,
and were sustained in place by iron bolts
and braces. 1t was again dismemhered
by the gale of June, 1860, its beauty being
destroyed without hope of renewal. The
cavity in the trunk was filled with eight
carloads of material. On the great
branch that was blown off 100 rings could
be counted. BY the gale of September,
1869, a large limb, measuring torty-two
inches in circumference was blown oil.
Up to 1890 the ground around the tree
was swampy, and the COWS pastured on
the common used to find shelter beneath
its branches. Under the reign of Mayor
Otis, in 1880, the cows were banished and
the low land around the tree was filled up.
In 1854, Mayor Smith had the tree pruned
and cared for, and placed around it an
octagonal fence, which bears upon an
oval tablet secured to the gate the follow
ing inscription:
THE ELM.
This tree has been standing here for an un-
known period. 1t is believed to have existed be-
fore the settlement of Boston, being full grown in
1722, exhibited marks of old age in 1892, and was
nearly destroyed by storm in 1882. Protected
by an iron Enclosure in 1854. ,4
- Boston AdgertSse7', Feb. Is.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03
Fall of the Great Elm on Boston Com.
mon.

THE old elm on Boston Common re-
ceived its death blow early last evening
from the storm, and this relic of $50 years
ago will be seen no more. 1t suffered
severe injuries from gales in 1860 and
1869, but each time recovered its life and
vigor. 1t had got to be so old and weak,
however. at the last, that the storm OF yes
terday, although not very rough one,
was sufficient to crush out its existence.
The tree fell at about quarter-past seven
O'Clock toward Park street The news OF
its fall was soon circulated around town,
and in very short time a crowd gathered,
and even up TO midnight there were quite
a number of visitors. The usual mania
for carrying away portions OF the old
landmark as curiosities was exhibited IN
large degree, and at the first of the even
ing the tree began to vanish with amazing
rapidly; but later a guard OF police was
stationed there to prevent any part OF 1t
being taken. 1t was by no means an UNI
usual sight to see some curiosity seeker
rushing along the walks leading from the
tree with piece of it under the arm al
most as long as the person himself, and as
big round as a stove-pipe. Others were
contented with fractions large enough for
canes, and those who could not do any
better managed to console themselves
with pieces large enough for ornaments
for mantel-pieces. The tree was very
rotten, and its trunk and larger limbs
looked like drain or sewer pipes, so hol-
low were they. A good deal of the tree,
in fact about all the smaller limbs and
branches, were taken away before the po-
lice could prevent it.
The tree has been known as far back as
tradition can go, and is represented upon
the Oldest map of the town known to
exist and which was engraved in the year
1925. and then was of sufficient size tc
have attained distinction. 1t is reason
able to believe that it was growing before
the arrival of the first colonists. Probably
it was growing in 1880. Upon its limbs
it is supposed that some of the early exc
cutions in the old Colony took place, and
it is certain that during the Revolutionary
struggles of America, this tree was one OF
the places of constant resort OF the Sons OF
Liberty, who frequently caused it to De
Illuminated with lanterns on evenings OF
rejoicing and on festal occasions. IL also
served the purpose of popular feeling and
indignation, for many has been the Tory
who has been hung in efigy from its
%
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

less slaughter of bufaloes in the Territories,
making it unlawfulfor any person not an Indian to
kill, wound, or in any manner destroy any female
buffalo or any greater number OF buffaoes than are
needed for food or for market. The bill to
amend the laws granting pensions to soldiers and
sailors of the war of 1872, and their widows. was
journed.
SENATE.-A memorial was presented
on the oath from the New York Cheap Transpor
tation Association 6aling the attention of Con
gress to certain facts relating to cheap transpor-
tation "A bill was introduced to provide for the
means of cheap transportation upon interior wa
ters to restore the ocean-carrying trade of the
United States, and forother purposes. The mo-
ton to reconsider the vote, whereby ii was agreed
to adopt the report of the Conference Committee
on the resolution to pay the interest on the 8 65
District of Columbia bonds, was tabled-33 to IS
A message was received from the House an
nouncing its action in respect to the memory of
the late III. H. Starkweather. Several Senators
pronounced appropriate edlogies, and the Senate
adjourned.
HoUsE-A resolution was adopted au-
thorizing the Committee on the District of Column
bia to employ experts to aid in investigating the
affairs of the District. Bills were passed-to
exclude Missouri from the provisions of the act
to promote the mining reso irces of the United
States; providing that any official in the Patent
Office who shall receive any money other than
his salary for any work done, shall be punishable
T..
Starkweather was announced, and resolutions of
coincidence were adopted. Adjourned.
SENATE.-On the 25th the Finance
Committees bill to amend the acts of July IA,
1870, and JAM 20, 1871, to authorize the refunding
of the National debt, was passed-51 to 5-Messrs.
Cockrell, Eaton McCreery, Mcdonald and Rob-
inson casting the negative votes. The Military
Academy bill was debated. Adjourned to the
2Sth
HoUsE.-A report was made from the
Conference Committee on the District of Column
bia 1865 Bond bill. and after debate, its further
consideration was postponed for one week. :.
Several D ivate bills were passed. The Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs reported back the CORE
spondence furnished by the State Department in
reference to the connection of United States Min
lister Schenck with the Emma mine and the
Mechado claim, with statement that the action
of the Executive Department was limited to
recommendation that he should retire from the
directory of the Emma Mine Company, which he
appears to have acted upon; in regard to the
Mechado claim, Gen. Schenck appeared to have
taken no action. ;. Adjourned
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03
THE MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Feb. -Flour-White
Wheat Extra, s5.sO@7.75. Wheat-No. 2 Chicago
Spring, $1.2201.24; No. Milwaukee, $3.50
LIS. Barley-70073. Oats-Western Mixed,
45@46c. Corn-Western Mixed, 63A @64c. Pork
Mess, S22.55. Dressed Hogs-Western, 10hc.
Lard-13sc. Cattle-Market dull; 9@12hc.
for Good to Extra Hogs-Sh08Ac. Sheep
@Sc Gold closed at ia.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa. - Cattle = Best,
s5.75@625; medium, S5OO@55O. Hogs-York-
ers, $s2O@S.40; Philadelphias, $S.75@9.15.
Sheep-$4.2506.5O.
CHIcAGo.-Wheat-No. 2 Spring closed
at 10201O2Hc. cash. Corn-Closed at 42c for
No. and SIC for New Rejected, cash. Oats-No.
2, 31@31Ac cash; March options sold at 31%c.
Rye-No. 2, 641f @65c. Barley-No. 2, 53054c.
Mess Pork $21 .1O@21.25 cash. Lard-$12 .62A q
1875. Cattle-Good to Choice, $4.250540; Me-
dunn Grades, S4.0004.25 Butchers Stock,
S3.O003.75; Stock Cattle, ETC., $325@375. Hogs
Good to Choice, $7.4o0S.5O. Sheep-Good to
Choice, S4.750555.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03
THE TRIAL OF GEN. BAHCocK.

Judge Dillon read his instructions to the jury
when they caiiie together on the morning of the
oath. They were very long, and included in
various groups the kilograms and many of the
letters introduced in evidence. In gard to the
issues, he said that two main questions arose:
one to the existence of the conspiracy, and the
other as to the connection of the defendant with
it. The first Question was evidently admitted
by both Sides AS to the last it was
question solely of circumstantial evidence. The
evidence of Evefest, who mailed the letter in
which he thought Joyce put $500 bill, and the
evidence of Magill, who testified to taking from
the letter-box similar letter, and returning it
to Joyce, were considered, and the question of
credbility left to the jury.
The jury retired as Judge Dillon concluded,
and, after two hours deliberation, returned a
verdict Of Not guilty." and the defendant was
discharged.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

THE Boston Globe reports that while one
of the employees of the paving department
of that city was engaged in breaking
cobble stones for matchmaking purposes
a few days ago, he split one of the cobbles
in halves, and in the heart of the stone
was found, indelibly engraved in black
figures, the number 10" The figures
were on each half of the stone, and were
so deeply imbedded as to dispel the sus-
picion that they were placed there by the
hands of man. The figures are supposed
by the Bostonians to indicate that ten
hours is days work breaking cobDle
stones
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

A FRENCHMAN went into the County
Clerks office, at Los Angeles, CAL, the
other day, for marriage license for him.
self and buxom damsel OF some forty
summers, and after he had got it he asked
the clerk to make out q will for him to
sign, giving all his money to her, and one
for her to sign, leaving all her money to
him. Then he went away, but soon came
back in rage, telling the clerk to suspend
operations, as the girl had become alarmed
by the deliberate way in which he had
made the wills, and as she had several
thousand dollars, and was a little suspic-
ious, broke off the match.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

A terrible tornado passed over the town
of ST. Charles, Mo-, on the afternoon of the s7th,
striking the northern portion of the place. 1t
only lasted about five minutes, but in that time a
large number Ct buildings were wrecked, and
James Gasney and his son instantly killed. Sew
era1 other persons were injured. The storm ex-
tended to Portage, sweeping residences, farm
houses and fences away. The estimated damage
was 5000 0J 1855 wl1,rs8a
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03
SHE KNOWS.
We fiatter ourselves-we bearded boys

DHE KNUWS.-
We fiatter ourselves--we bearded boys
That we are deep and can conceal
All that we know and do, and feel
Our business sorrows and clubhouse joys
From the innocent creatures who make our tea
But believe me, sir, they can see
Right through and through both you and mel
AS if your Glove or cardamom seed
Could hide your guilt in wine and weed!
All! foolish mortal. do you suppose
That only to sniff the scent of rose,
And not the odor that's in your clothes,
She's got that sweet little pert little nosef
Your screen is only pane of glass. ef7.
Through which she sees that you are-alasl
BY no means the lion you think within,
But long -eared thing in lions skin.
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

A daughter of Lucins W. Pond, the
Worcester Mass forger, has been serv-
ing as waiter in restaurant in that city
for several months, voluntarily working
out debt Of 500 which her father owed
the proprietor.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03
Leap Year Rules.

1. GALL in handsome carriage Tor the
gentleman who is to honor you at eight
O'Clock sharp. Entertain the deaf old
mamma for All hour and half, till he
finishes his exquisite toilet. When he
comes down and gives you one finger to
press, tell him he looks lovely tonight,
and try to look as silly as you can.
2. Conduct him tenderly to the carriage
and stow him away on the back seat, with
all his wraps. If it be cold, have hot
brick ready for his little feet. On arriv-
ing, lead him to the warm and elegant
dressing room and go and stick your
coverings somewhere in the little cold
dressing-room-un the bed, If you
can't do any better.
3. Button his gloves for him and escort
him to the parlors or ballroom. Seat
him on a sofa and yourself-on the wall
adjacent. Try to look happy, and rest
assured that you don't succeed.
4. During the evening see that the gen
tleman is famed when he is warm,
lemonaded when thirsty, and protected
from drafts. Don't forget to say sweet
and silly things to him whenever oppor-
tunity offers.
5. If the gentleman be a good dancer
keep him to yourself, and on no account
suffer him to accept the invitations TO
dance from ladies prettier than yourself.
If he be but Indifferent leave him to the
tender mercies Of the homely girls and
the wall
6. When you invite gentleman to
dance, say with an idiotic shipper; Mis-,
taw -, may l how the plezZaw of
dawncing this kwardwill with your In
the lancers talk interestingly of the
weather; and in the grand chain tramp
on your partners at-tails, if possible
7. Manage to slip out slyly several
times during the evening, and come in
chewing coffee or tricks"
s. At supper stand behind his chair
and work yourself to white heat keep
ing him supplied with the choicest
deIicacies, but though you faint don't
taste morsel yourself until he has laid
away the entire bill of fare and three
plates of ice-cream. Ifhe wears anything
which coffee will stain manage to spill
some ON it,
g. When you leave you must not grum-
BILE because somebody has sat on your hat
in the little, cold dressing-room or made
a shoe brush of your cloak, but you may
swear a little on the stairs. no
TO- Put on his Arctic oyershoes for him
and place him in the carriage. Now go
back to the dressing room for him at least
three times for stray fans and gloves.
Yawn all the way home. Cuss the driver
for not stopping exactly before his pas
front door. Say good night, and whisper
coachee TO stop at Hellery's on the way TO
your residence.-St. Louis Republican.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

Twenty years ago a Rochester 81,
woman stuck pin into her foot Inc
other day she pulled a. beautiful needle
out of her knee. That's the town tor
transformations Detroit Free Press.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

in Africa, when native tries to evade
handing over his share of the general
revenue, he gets his head chopped
{, smack off, the moment he is dis
covered
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

1T required $62S, 2591O to pay the ex-
penses of the Mississippi State Govern
ment in 1875.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

The quickest way to obtain rest is to
do your work rs soon as possible.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

The Boston Traveller relates the fol-
lowing as an illustration of Winslow's
skill: Zone morning last summer Wins
low had anote of $4,000 to pay before the
bank closed at two o'clock, and not ten
dollars in his pocket, or the promise OF
single dollar but he raised the money,
and with apparently very little trouble.
Having genuine note for $lO,OOO from
wealthy Boston capitalist, he made three
copies, putting them into as many dl1ier-
ent banks. An officer of one of these
banks went to the maker of the genuine
note, and asked him if he had given any
such note. Being told that he had, and
supposing that they had that note, and not
an imitation, the bank offices rested in
content until they discovered their loss
few days ago."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

THE uncertainty which surrounds the
navigation of the Straits OF Magellan IS
about to be set at rest IN the attempt Whlch
Is ordered to be made by the British ship
of war opal, now going to join the Pacific
SQUADRON, to penetrate the hitherto COM
paratively little known channel Of the
north passage, by which the passage
through those dangerous straits may be
shortened about 200 miles. Should the
Opal succeed in her attempt to push her
way through, it will be the first vessei-oI-
war which will have achieved the feat, al
though il has been accomplished by one
or two steamers.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-03-03

A talented, but misanthropic young
man, sends us a tender poem for publica-
ton, in which he watts to the West ms
fond adieux.n And we refeux to pub
fish his poem, because we do not chleux
to, and if he gives us any Of his abieux, or
sioux us for libel, we will ieux up the
soles of our shoes upon him, and amieux
ourself by pounding his eye until it is OF
various hieux. Watt his 'adieux" through
the columns of the Haaok-Ege, will he?
Well let him know this is no college folio;
this is nieuxpaper. 'Adieux," indeed.
Well put the scrieux on the next man
who sends us such stuff. Youunderstand
us. We are glad he is going away, and
we hope hell go on a long crieux and get
drowned That's us. Wecould peg away
at him for a week, bot what's the ieux!
-Burl5nqt07a Hank Eye.