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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
The Reason Why.

The following are some of the reasons
why an American citizen cannot vote
the Democratic ticket; why loyaI
man cannot consent to be identified
with that party.
Its record is STEPPED in infamy, and
is smirched with fraud, corruption,
treason and murder.
1t has stolen the labor and liberty OF
4, 900, 900 of people, and forged chains
which bound them to the earth, and
which to-day would gall them, had not
the command of the Republican party
been obeyed.
The Democratic party inaugurated
the repeal of the Missouri Com promise,
whereby the last barrier between
freedom and slavery was broken down
in all territory within the exclusive
jurisdiction of Congress.
1t attempted to carry the black pail
of terrible crime into free territory.
and for that purpose instituted blood.
shed, robbery, destruction OF property
and murder.
1t stole forts, arsenals, ships morev
add munitions of war.
1t stole the blood of 500. 900 men.
1t stole $1,000, 900, 900, that being the
the people must make up bv
AVIATION as the cost of a cruel war.
1t drove loyal men from their homes.
md confiscated their property, and it
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02

murderer in cold blood those who raj
lied around the old flag
Its grim visage is reflected in the
horrors OF Andersonville, Libby and
Fort Pillow.
1t murdered defenseless negroes in
New York, while its champion Cover
nor addressed the frenzied mob as
friends and brothers.
1t resisted the draft, and encouraged
de- ertion.
1t gave aid and comfort to rebels in
arms against the government, and de-
nounced the Union soldiers as hirelings
and murderers.
1t gave vent to treason in thousands
of speeches and publications.
1t refused tovote money to carry on
the War, and to feed and clOthe the
Union soldiers.
1t laughed with demoniac glee al
rebel success, and howled with pain al
rebel defeat.
i 1t opposed the emancipation of the
slaves, preferring that they should be
retained as an ally of the rebels, and il
became enraged because colored men
fought on the side of the Union.
1t stole more public money in New
York alone, than all the losses of the
Federal Government since the advent
of the Republican party.
4 1t pronounced the war a failure, anG
declared in favor of peace upon the
most disgraceful and humlliatine
terms.
1t set up as champion in 1864, upon
a platform that the war was failure, 8
General whose military career verified
the platform.
1t set up as a champion in 1868 the
Governor who failed to suppress the
Democratic mob in New York in 1868
1t advocated reputation of the ma
tional debt, aud by every Influence
possible smirched the national credit.
1t organized KuxKiux gangs to ter
rify, oppress and kill loyal men in the
South. while its northern wing at frs
denied, and then justified the outrage
1t has by its reckless and outrageous
acts, compelled the interposition o
Legislation to protect their rights.
1 1t has attempted to overturn State
!, governments and make them subservi
ent to the demands of the worst ele
ments of society.
1t has corrupted the ballot-box anG
} prevented free exercise of the elec
! tive franchise.
1t has introduced into Congress bill,
for the appropriation of millions t
pay Southern claims.
1t bas removed crippled Union sol
diers from employment under the Gov
ernment, and substituted those whose
merit is that they fought against the
flag.
1t has placed upon its ticket as it:
standard bearer, the attorney of Tam
many (the bosom friend of TWeed)
with whom he sat in conventions anC
on committees, practicing political leg
. erdemaiD worthy only of ward bum
} berS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02


President of the United States of
America
A PROCLAMATION.
From year to year we have been ac-
customed to pause in our daily pursuits
and set apart time to offer our thanks
10 Almighty God for the special bless
lngs He has vOuchsafed to US, with our
prayers for continuance thereof. We
have at this time equal reason to be
thankful for His continued protection.
and for the many material blessings
which His bounty has bestowed. In
addition to these favors accorded to US
as individuals, we have especial occa-
sion to express hearty thanks to AL
mighty God that by His providence
and guidance our government, estab-
lished century ago, has been enabled
to fulfill the purpose of its founders in
offering an asylum to people of every
race, securing civil and religious liber.
ty to all within its borders, and melting
out to every individual alike Justice
and equality before the law. 1t is
moreover especially our duty TO offer
our humble prayes to the Father of all
mercies for continuance of His Divine
favor 10 us as nation and as individ-
uals. By reason of all these considera-
tions, l, Ulysses 8. Grant, President of
the United States to recommend to the
people of the United States to devote
the 30th day of November next to the
expression of their thanks and prayers
to Almighty God, and lying aside their
daily avocations and all secular occupa-
tions; to assemble in their respected
places of worship and observe such day
as day of Thanksgiving and rest.
In Witness whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this
18th day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-six, and of the Independence
Of the United States of America the
one hundred and first.
ISigned] U. S. GRANT.
By the President.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02

If you z0oat u man as
President Wh0 has had
more to do NTH land
grants and railroad mo-
nOp0Iies than any other
man living or dead, Uote
for Samuel u. IILdeu.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
POETRY.
It's Time 10 go TO Bed.

ON the Poughkeepsie Press
'Tis strange how pa does act sometimes
When l have got beau;
He seems to think it just the time
Authority to show.
He never thinks himself once young,
But thinks me old instead;
Then raps upon the floor and shouts,
''lt's time to goto bed
Now all was silent when at last,
His saddened heart to cheer,
| said you must not mind papa,
He's getting old and queer,
He sat as still us any post,
And not a word was s; id;
Whea 10, another rap and shout
s.It's time to go to bed"
Said poor George-May, now must 60
And let folks 90 to bed;
He's knocked upon the floor now twice,
He'll next knock on my head"
But you must come again, dear George
Remember, pa is old;
If he was young like you and l
I'm sure he would not scold.
But poor George never came again,
The knocking scared him out
And always when I've get beau
PAS got to bang and shout.
But have got another now,
And Johnny is his name +;
lis true papa yet bangs and shouts
But Johnny he is game.
''I think your papa has retired
1t was no sooner said,
When instantly the rap and shout
sits time to 60 to bed"
quickly bade dear John goodnight,
Up to my room did 60,
And what happened quite soon after,
You very soon shall know.
l crept quite silent down the stairs,
While John outside did wait;
l threw my shawl about myself,
And joined him at the gate
Hours at the gate passed pleasantly
Between dear John and /,
l could not now eRumerate,
No not if l should try.
Pa saws dear John has common sense
In not staying out so late;
But knows not half the sparkling done
BY US down by the gate.
Dear papa no more raps and shouts
For us to go to bed;
There isn't so much sitting up
Since John and were wed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02

IF you zoont q man at
the head of the nation
who had no syn,pothy for
the soldier or for the
cause he fought for du-
ring the rebellion, vote for
Samuel j. ZGLden.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
American and Foreign Paints

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02

One Elector for the Ist Congressional
District.
One Elector fol the lid ngressio nal
District.
One Elector for the lid Congressional
District.
One Elector for the Ivth Congressional
District.
One Elector for the With Congressional
One Elector for the With Congressional
Ditrict.
One Elector for the With Congressional
District.
One Elector for the With Congressional
District.
One Elector for the IXth Congressional
District.
One EIector for the Xth Congressional
] District.
One Elector for the XIth Congressional
District.
One Elector for the XIIth Congressional
District.
One Elector for the XIIIth Congressional
District.
One Elector for the XIVth Congressional
District.
One Eleetor for the XVIII Congressional
District.
One Elector for the XvIth Congressional
District.
One Elector for the XvIIth Cong ressional
District.
One Elector for the XVIIIth Congressional
District.
One Elector for the XIXth Congressional
District.
one Elector for the XXth Congressional
| District.
And two Senatorial Electors for the State
at large.
The Polls to be opened between the hours OF
6 and 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said day
and to close at O'Clock P. M. said day.
Given under my hand and seal, at the Sher.
i'll s office, at st. Clairsville, this 10th day o.
October. in the year of Our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-six, and the One
Hundredth year of the Independence of the
United States.
WILLIAM c. COCHRAN,
Sheriff OF Belmont, county, Ohio.
Oct II lST6-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
LAND CASES, LAND WARRANTS AND
Arrears of Pay and Bounty.

OFFICES, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS q
the late war, or their heirs, are in many cases
entitled TO money from the Government OF
which they heve no knowledge. Write full
history OF service: and stale amount OF pay and
bounty rebeived, Enclose stamp TO GILMORE
& CO,and full reply after examination, viii be
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
SHERIFF'S
PR0CL LAM ALTON
Presidential Election.
tuesday, November 9TH, 1876

NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified
~ Electors OF Belmont county, Ohio, that a
General Election will be held, as required by
law, on the Tuesday after the first Monday in
November. which, this year, Will be
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
Tuesday, November 2. 1876.

at the several places of holding elections il
there proceed to vote, by ballot, Tor Electors q
President and Vice President of the UDite
states of America, for the State of Ohio, as fol
lnWS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
A Farm and Home
j JURUBEBA

Stimulates the secretive organs, thus purify>
fng the blood and striking at the root OF dis
ease. 1t is the medicinal extract of the plant
OF that name found in Brazil, and is one Of the
most wonderful tOnics and invigOrators
known, and is used in their regular praci Ice by
the physicians of that and other countries,
1t will make the Liver active, assist Diges-
tiOn, purify the Blood, restores vigor to the
debilttated, and is a certain remedy for all dis
eases of a ScrOfulOus nature. and those arising
from poverty or want of blood. TRYIT
For sale by Druggists.
Wholesale by C. n. CRITTENTON.
DC 5-4w. Sixth Avenue New York
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02

gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that a new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and iaiu-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can BE- found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it a rich, glossy
iustre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
LOWELL. MASS.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief and
~ cure of all derange-
ments In the stom-
! ! J : :
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are mild
~ aperient, and an
Ch&H excellent purgative.
Being purely vege-
" table, they contain
4 [3-N mercury or mine
80. raj whatever. Much
w xsFtss serious sickness and
- suffering is prevent
ed by their timely
use: and every family should have them on hand
for their protection and relief, when required.
Long experience has proved them TO be the SAT-
est, surest, and best of all the Pulls with whick
the market abounds. By their occasional use,
the blood is purified the eorruptlons OF the sys-
TEN expelled, distractions removed, and the
whole machinery of life restored to its healthy
activity. Internal organs which become clogged
and sluggish are cleansed by Ayers Pins, and
stimulated into action Thus incipient disease
is changed into health, the value of which change,
when reckOned on the vast multitudes VINO enjoy
1t, can hardly be computed. Their sugar coating
makes them pleasant to take, and preserves their
virtues unmpaired for any length OF time, so
that they are ever fresh, and perfectly reliable.
Although searching, they are mild, and operate
without disturbance to the constitution or diet, or
occupation.
Fuil directions are given on the wrapper to
each box, how to use them as Family Physic,
and for the following complaints, which these
Pills rapidly cure:-
For Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Listless-
ness, LanguOr and Loss OF Appetite, they
should be taken moderately to stimulate the stom-
ach, and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complaint and its various synp-
toms, Bilious Headache, Sick Head
ache, Jaundice or Green Sickness, Bill.
fOus Collie and Bilious Eeters, they should
be judciously taken for each case, to correct the
diseased action or remove the distractions which
cause it.
For Dysentery or Diarrhoea, but one
mild dose is generally required.
For Rheumatism, GOuf. Gravel, Pal
pifatiOn of the Heart, Pain i'm the
Side, Back and LOins, they should be contin-
uously taken, as required, to change the diseased
action Of the system. With such change those
complaints disappear.
For Dr0Psy and Dr0psical SWefiiEgs,
they should be taken in large and frequent doses
to produce the effect of a drastic purge.
For Suppression, large dose shoald be
taken, as it produces the desired effect by SYM
pathy.
AS Dinner Pill, take one or two Pills to
promote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels, restores the appetite, and inygorates the
system. Hence it is often advantageous where
no serious arrangement exists. One who feels
tolerably well, often finds that dose Of these
Pills makes him feel decidedly better, from their
cleansing and renovating effect on the digestive
apparatus.
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LOWELL, MASS, U. s. Il.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
Ayers S
HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, and
effectual for
preserving the
hair. 1t soon
restores faded
or gray hair
to its original
color, Nth the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
THE SOLID SOUTH.
Carl Sci,urz Leaves Reform and
Talks About the Paramount
Question.
The Rebel Claims and the Ques-
tfOn of Peace.

TFrcm Carl Schurz' Speech at Union League
Club, New York, Saturday Night.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02

For the relief and
cure of all derange-
ments in the stom-
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are q mild
aperient, and an
excellent purgative.
Being purely vege-
table, they contain
no mercury or mine
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering is prevent
ed by their timely
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-11-02
THANKSGIVING DAY.
by the President

WASHINGTON, October 26.-By the
President of the United States of
America
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-12-13
Oysters on the Half Shell.

"Talking about shell oysters" said
an old settler yesterday, reminds ME
of the way Boston Kelly played it on US
several years ago. Kelly kept a saloon
and oyster house where Gueck's
Tivoli is now, and one winter, after be-
ing importuned by the boys to give
them some oysters on the half-shell, he
sent east and got a barrel or two Of oys-
ter shells. When they came he adver-
tised oysters on the half-shell', and
everybody wanted some, of course.
Kelley kept barrel of shells standing
inside his bar, and when a man stepped
up to have his oysters Kelly would take
a shell, hit it a terrific blow, open it,
take a fork and lift an oyster out Of an
open can standing under the counter,
place it in the shell, and lay it before
the delighted customer. He charged
extra, Of course, and fairly coined money
untilthe boys dropped on his little game,
when his big trade in oysters on the
half-shell' played out"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-12-13
What BULL Doing" Means.

"Sambo, what de debbil does dis word
b~ull-dozin' mean anyhow" said one
eolored politician to another, yesterday.
SambO was nonplussed for once, but
his negro wit came to his aid and he
replied; "Hi, Ike, dom you know what
dat word meansf Why, it means dat
when dem eullud boys down souf didn't
want 70 vote de Democrat ticket de
White Leaguen jest tied deere hams be-
hind 'em an blindfolded 'em with a red
cloth and turned 'em into a field with a
ugly bull, an when de bull seed 'em he
done glib 'em a dose OBJ trampin' an
hookin' till dey'd promis mos anything.
OATS what bull-dozin' means, you fool
mig"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-12-13
A Relligerent Buck.

A Black Hitler named Parker, who
arrived here a few days ago, gives an
interesting account of a tussle with a
wounded buck. Parker was hunting
a Hill City, and brought down a
fine black-tail buck, but as he approach
ed to cut its throat, the deer began to re-
cover from the effects of the shot, and
staggered to its feet. Parker was arm
ed with a muzzle-loading rifle, and hasti-
ly pouring in a charge of powder, he let
an unpatched ball fall into the barrel,
thinking it would reach the powder, and
fired at the deer. The ball evidently
lodged in the barrel above the powder,
and the rifle was torn for about five
inches above the brecch. Parker was
unhurt by the bursting of the gun, and
throwing it down approached his prey
once more.
By this time the buck had fully re-
covered from the shot, and was himself
ready for the fight, SO that the first thing
Parker knew he had an antler in each
handand was beingjerked aboutsspromis-
kus." The deer was strong, and Park
er was very roughly used, his face being
badly wounded, but after a long strug-
gle, and by an almost superhuman eff
FORT the buck was thrown, P~arkerplaced
a foot on one Of its antlers, and, draw
ing his knife, quickly ended the life of
the belligerent buck.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-12-13
obstreperous Oxen.

Yesterday afternoon a huge freight
wagon, propelled by eight or ten yoke
of oxen, was driven into the alley in
rear of Nagle's grocery, and loaded to
the gunwales with -four. There is a
foot or two of hard snow in the narrow
alley, and when the bullwhackers at
tempted to start their team the wheels
sank into this snow and would not be
moved. Huge whips were piled with
no effect, saw to tangle up the animals.
Finally n ''ornery'' yellow OK, goaded
to desperation by unmerciful drubbing,
turned a somersault, landing on his
back with all four hoofs beating the air.
This broke the bow of his mate, and
the latter, alarmed at such conduct,
sprang upon the back of the OK ahead,
~clambering from there upon the roof Of
n of the small buildings adjoining
the alley, where he stood, a shivering
spectator of the scene below, until a
sudden cracking underneath warned
him Of danger. The roof was giving
way, and the OK gave a spring, but it
was too late. The roof sank quickly,
and in a moment that foolish OK was
lying on his back among a pile of
crushed cracker boxes and other stores.
The drivers devoted their attention
to the other OK, and a brutal scene
followed. The animal was whipped,
dragged around by the tail, kicked,
thumped and punched until great Jumps
arose all v his body. He bled at the
nose and a stream of claret flowed from
n horn as he was dragged into the
street, after the entire team had been
detached from the wagon. Here fur
Their abuse of the stubborn animal was
INDUCED in, but he could not be in
duced to step upon his own side of the
long chain, and the outfit moved off up
the street. being soon lost to our gaze.
Rope and tackle were employed to lift
the imprisoned OK from the demolished
store-house, and he too was driven
away.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-12-13
5000 Reward-strayed.

Strayed, from the y. r. Depot, Chey-
enne, on Saturday night, Dec. 9th, one
large, bay horse, shod all round, weight
about 1900 lbs-white spot in forehead,
one dun horse, shod all round, white
spot in forehead; one bay bald-faced
mare, and one iron-gray mare. The
horses are all in good condition. Brands
not known. Fifty dollars reward will
be paid for information of the where
abouts or the return of these horses
or q proportionate sum for one or more
of them-delivered at Thorpe & Co.'S
stable, 10th street, Cheyenne.
d13-dtf r. E. THOMPSON. .