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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08
DRY GOODS.

nRlNTS, Plain and Plaid Dress Goods. Home
made, Twilled and Plain Rcd and White
Flannels Comforts, with full line Of Dry Goods
and Notions, just received by
Nov. 3. GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY.
NJEN'S Youths and Boys Boots and Shoes, oi
wi good quality, just received, by
Nov :. isi7. GEO. W. T. KEARSLEN.
I AIDES and ChiIdren's Shoes, Of all sizes,
/ Just received By
o. 3, II GEO. W. 7. REAESLE1.
ROCERIES. Teas, Sugar, Cofecs, and 4
II general variety Of Groceries, just received,
and will be sold az the lowest prices.
Nov. ?. GEO. ". T. KEARSLEl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08
the BEST EVIDENCE.

Tie following letter from Rev. Z. S. Best, Pas
tor of NJ L. Church, Natick. Mass, will be read
with interest by many physicians. Also, those
suffering from the same disease as afflicted tie
son Of the Rev. L. ). Best. No person can doubt
this testimony, as there IS no doubt about the
curative powers Of NEGEflNE:
NkricE Mass. Jan I. 1874.
Mr. H. r. STEVENS; Dcar sirWc have good reason for
regarding your NEGETINE medicine Of the Ercsiest
value We icl assured that 1t las hceu the means OF tvrg
sons life lie is seventeen year of for tie
lat two years he has suffered necrosis Of he leg
caused rs scroiuous affection eli fer reduced La
nearly all wh0 saw him thought hi- recovery impossible
council Of able physicians could give tu the iauitst
hope Of his ever rayiug. two Of the number declaring that
he beyond the reach Of human NEEDLES that even am
pua;on could not him. a. c bed not vfor enough 70
endure the operation JuttIcn VIC commenced giving him
NEGETINE and from that fn. O. Tire present Dc has been
contnuo-v improving. lie 1 lately resumed hs studies
thrown away bis ctccs and cane and walks about cheer
fully and strong
Though there is Sill sohc discharge from the oncnins
where the limb lancc wc have the fullest confidence
that in a little time he viii be perfectly cured. .
lie has taken about three doz bottles OF NEGEIlNk
but lately hut little. he declares that he j. too ven 70
be taking medicine.
MRS /. C. F. RESI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08

The following list Of losses TO persons alou-
the Shenandoah in this aud Clarke cou ties.
by the recent high walters, has been Furnished
Us by friend;
Mr.. Payne four miles above Castlemau :,
Ferry, lost sixty acres Of Corn, and his wheat
Seriously damaged; Mr. Starkey, near by, 500
barrels Corn Mr Nolney Purcell, all his Prov
eudcr. aud corn in crib damaged NJ b o.
burn. Merchant at Clstlcmlu>. loss Of mer-
chaudize and outbuidings heavy Charles u.
Gueus. ou ! \ Roper, farm, $50 barrels corn
and fencing; on bis own farm i2O barrels
corn; " Myers, on the J \ Roper farm, 60
barrels corn
Judge Humphreys decided the 5aJcas T.
pus case Of Senator John J Patterson, who had
been indicted by the Courts Of South Carolina
and Tor whom Gov Hampton had made re-
QUESTION, by dischargiug him rom custody.
The gist Of the decision is that a member Of
Congress at Washington cannot be held to be
a fugitive from Justice Of the State he repre-
seuts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08
y CARD

To all Who are suffering from the errors and
indi,cretons Of youth, nervous weakness. caily de
cay, loss ot manhood. &C, will send recipe
,hat will cure Won, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy rus discovered by missionary in
South America Send 4 self addressed envelope
20 the Rev.JOSEPI Z INMAN.
Station D, Bbie House, Ner York City.
Get. %, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08

We call especial attention 20 tHe advertisement
in another column Of SPEER'S PORT GRAPE
WINE, pure aud uuadulterated Grape Wine,
invaluable in sickness
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

If vEGETINE will relieve pain, cleanse. pu-
rify and cure such diseases. restoring tire patient
TO perfect health after trying different physt-
not conclusive proof. If You are sufferer, you
can be cured? Why is this medicine performing
such great cures IL works I'm the blood, in tie
circulating fluid. II can truly be called the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER Tie great source
Of disease originates in the blood; and no medi-
cine that does not act directly upon II, 10 purify
and renovate, has any just claim upon public at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08
HORSES AID CARRIAGES

FOR HIRE.
In connection with the above | will continue
the LIVERY BUSINESS and be prepared to
furnish Carriages, Buggies and ,'aggers at the
shortest notice.
~ The above business will be under the su-
perintendencc of Abram Stump.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-08
FURNITURE!

S,HOYELS. Forks. Hoes, Rakcs, Spades Blast
- ing Powder, Fuse and White Wash Brushes
for sale br
May 5, 1871. DUKE q GALhAHER.
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Recommend 1t Heartily.

souTH Bpsrox. Feb. = is7n. =
Mr.. STEVENS: Dear SrI have taken several bottles of
your VEGETINE and am convinced u j. valuable rem-
edy Dyspepsia Kidney Complaint and senefli debility
OF the system
eau heartily recommend It 70 Oh suffering IRON the
'--'-'' MIS-. MONROE PARKER,
Go Athens Street.
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Dry Goods, Notions,

FAIL MILLINERY, &c,
which she is Offering at the very lowest margin O
profit
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23
What a Prominent Democratic
Leader has 10 say about the
Rights of the COlOred
PaOnlQ

Gen. Robert Toombs is the same old
six-pence. He has been the leading
spirit of the Bourbons in the Georgia
Constitutional Convention, opposing
all attempts to recognize the great pro-
gresS of events during the past fifteen
years. Here is sample of one of his
speeches: ~ insist that the Federal
Government, the conqueror and public
enemy of my country, has injected into
the social organization and political
body SOC, 900 savages, who, whatever
their rights, are not fit to exercise the
powers government. And now, how
are they to be governed. They are to
be governed as every race of paupers
are governed-by those who own the
property and give them bread; and just
the same as the red man is governed
No inferior man, no man without civil
lization, has chance in this race, and
l want to save this people from their
worst fortunes in the contest. AS his
friends tried to control him by force
and by fraud, we will control him by
fraud and by force to prevent him from
bringing ruin to u.s."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23
Wool Prospects.
New York Bulletin Of Saturday.


Expressions indicating q want of sat
isfsctin are not uncommon in the mar
ket, and evidently matters do not i'm
prove TO any extent. More or less
business is doing on the various grades,
but it is not of a continuous encourag-
ing character, and where supplies are
under close treaty one day the next
will find them receiving most decided
neglect, buyers either having purchas-
ed and disappeared or with drawn
their bids and no other customers
standing ready TO fill their places.
Holders offer stocks somewhat differ
emily, one portion naming limit and
rs rule standing out pretty stifiy for
IL, but the other portion placing sup
plies on sale and requesting the tender
Of bids from all desirable and reliable
sources, and where buyers have rates
within reason they receive proper at
tention. The latter is in fact point of
slight weakness now Pervading nearly
the entire market, but scarcely seems
likely to run into any serious break for
the present, on fine woods in particular.
Medium stock and some of the coarser
grades, however, would have to be
considerably modified on valuation to
sell readily. The position of fine woods
appears to be somewhat strengthened
this week by the Unexpectedly favor
able tenor of adyices from the London
sales, which, according to kilograms
shown US, "opened firm at June closing
rates." and subsequent cables sustain
this view of the situation. Holders
are more confident, and some manu-
facturers who have been delaying Oper-
ations seem more inclined to operate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

ward In which he expects to vote, and
the place of his residence therein, the
date Of his removal thereto, his age,
and whether married or unmarried, ,
and shall be subscribed by such person.
Such statements shall be dated and
numbered consecutively, beginning
with number one of each year. And
the registers shall make, over their own
signatures, and deliver to every person
so registered before them, \ corre-
spending statement, with like num-
Der and date, which such person shall
present to the judges of election when
he offers to vote. No person shall reg
ister at any other time or place than as
above designated"
Lists of parties registered shall be
posted at polling places at least ten
days prior to election, and copies given
the judges of election, who shall check
OF names OF voters presenting certifi-
Gates OF registration in new precincts,
il removal has occurred meanwhile.
In brief: If you have not resided in
the State year, in the county $50 days.
and in ward, village or township 355
days, you walk up to the Registers, AT
your regular polling place, on the third
Friday before election. tell the facts,
and get your paper, if entitled to it,
which document you must show to the
judges on election day, when you offer
to vote. If, however, your residence
has extended to or beyond the prescrib-
ed limits, you are, as heretofore, a bona
tide voter and need no documents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23
Secretary sherman,s speech

The Secretary of the Treasury ad.
dressed last night an audience lars er by
some millions than the population OF
Mansfield, Ohio. He spoke to the
whole Nation, and wherever the news
paper penetrates his words will be sure
of attention. He is one OF the CHIEF
officers of the Government; his depart
of the Administration touches most
nearly the daily interests of the whole
community; he speaks at time when
questions of finance and business have
an OvershadOwing Importance, and in
a locality where these issues of the day
are defined with particular sharpness.
But he does not cOnfine his attention to
the affairs of the Treasury. He told
US he meant to speak for himself and
not for his chief or his colleagues; but
he has really given US an exceedingly
able defence of the whole Administra-
rion-forcible because il is founded on
solid truth, adroit because it is skill.
fully planned and happily worded
Reminding his hearers of what many
of us have forgotten, that the Presi-
dents disestabli,hmento order expressly
recognizes the right of public efficer-
u
questions, either orally or through the
press" he surveys the political field,
and throws upon some of The most bit.
erly disputed points of current discus
sion the strong light of a lain common.
sense. We do not remember to have
seen anywhere so good a statement ol
the Southern question, so clear an ex-
planatiOn of the Louisiana problem, OF
of the Presidents solution of it. He
does not fall into common blnnder
which Judge West committed the
right before, of treating the President.
action at the South as an experiment
to bejudged by its consequences and
not by its motives; but he makes il
plain that neither in Louisiana nor in
South Carolina could Mr. Hayes have
constitutionally acted otherwise than
he did, and that whether the Bourbon
Democrats do their duty or not, the
President at any rate has done his
". Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23


ONE thing that gives interest to the
b,ttIe Of Bennington, the centennial Of
which was celebrated on Thursday. il
the factthat ii was the first land victo.
Nv under the stars aud stripes OF the
national fag. This flag had been
adopted by Congress on the l4th Of
June OF that year, primarily for th,
navy, but the army had already re
ceived 1t as their emblem also; and
the Continental regiment of Seth War
per carried il in their fight on the III
of July at Hubbardton, Vermont. with
the advanced guard OF Burgoyne's ar
invite only hattie between civilizeG
men ever fought on the soil OF Yer
Inont-but Warmers men were repul
sed only to appear five weeks later un
der the same flag in the very nick o.
time to help win the battle Of Benning
ton, which was fought, as almost ev
erybody knows, not on Vermont bu,
0a New York soil. The flag has beer
our flag for just one hundred years
.sLong may 1t wave"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

On the 11th inst, VIM. S. Bergin
was convicted of the murder in the
first degree in taking the life of Thorn
as j. Mcbride, of Mt. Vernon. Just
sixty-five days have elapsed since the
tragedy, and after two hours and a
half of able argument by the defense,
to which the State made no reply, the
motion for the arrest of judgment was
overruled as was the motion for new
trial. The prisoner arose at the re-
quest of the Court. Judge Adams pro-
nounced the sentence, but before pro-
ceeding farther the Judge accorded
the right which the law gives the pris'
oner of saying why the Judgment OF
the court should not be pronounced
against him.
The Judge then said:.
"Feeling the solemnity Of my duty
the saddest of my professional and ju
dicial life, 1 pronounce the judgment
Of the Court upon the verdict of the
jury, which is that William s. Bergin
be hanged by the neck until dead on
Friday, December I, between the hours
of 10 a. In. and Up. m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23


THE organization of Workingmen's
parties goes ON over the country, but
there is not complete uniformity 10
their political platforms. The latest
organized, at Cumberland, Nd, on
Friday, opposes National Banks, de
mauds a Government currency equai
with specie, opposes legislation in the
direction of unequal taxation. favors r
tariff to protect home industry, advo
Gates legislation to regulate railroad
rates, and fayors Sunday laws. II will
be difficult for the Democracy to form
a coalition with 40, organization pro
claiming such principles as these. A
rotective tariff, Congressional controi
OF rsilway business, and Sunday law
would turn the stomach of the tough
est Democrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23
TRUE MERIT WILL WIN:

A few years since the .proprietors of DR.
Morris Syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound introduced it here. 1t, was not
puffed, but sold on its merits. Our people
soon found it to be reliable, and already it has
become the most staple and popular pulmo
the worst coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis, ,asth-
ma and incipient consumption. Nothing acts
so nicely in whooping-cough, and it is so
pleasant that children readily take it. Con-
tanning no opium, or other dangerous drug, it
is safe asit is sure. Trial size, 10 cents; large
sizes. 30 cents and One Dollar. Sold BY
HOCE, the Druggist opposite the st. Clair
Hotel.
Also Agents for Prof. Parkcr's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which never fails. Pleasant to
take, and requires no physic. Price 25 cents
Oct 10 1876.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23


THE British Government has provi
ded by statute for complete system
of arbitration between employers and
the employed, extending even to the
fixing of wages. AS the term 'arbitra
ton implies, all these matters In dis
pute between labor and capital are, G
course, to be adjusted in this only 6y
the consent of buth parties; but tn.
statutes provide for the organization o
such tribunals and for carrying thel
decisions into effect. 1t is something
of this sort that the labor reformers de-
msnd In this country, aud with the
example Of Great Britain before us,th'
subject is certainly one deserving o
fair consideration In this country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23
Republican Prospects i'm Ohio.
Snecjal to the Cincinnati Times

CoLUMBUs, August 2O.-The ontlook
at the Republican headquarters !:
good, much better than it was when
the party catered the last gubernato
rial cam mpaigu. The organization ha,
not been completed, but the respops.
from the townships shows more earn
estness than has been exhibited during
the last six year. This infor nation il
reliable. II is known to your cores
pondent to be correct. The letters re
ceiyed speak with more than usual de-
termination, and more OF them are re-
ceived than usual. -.
TheWrlters want documents and in.
formation that will enable them 10
fight well:
ted Republicans who will decline to
yote or work on account OF the South
ern policy, will not weaken the yarty
a. much as the Liberal movement did
. few yeaFs ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

A workingmen's county convention
was held in Cincinnati, on Saturday, in
sympathy with the convention recent.
ly held in the same city, and which
nominated l.. H. Bond. for Governor,
and foil county ticket. The conven-
tion on Saturday nominated a county
ticket, including the following named
candidates for the General Assembly:
For State Senators-Thos. T. Mark.
land, Fl. T. Ogden and l.. II. Sawyer.
For orRepresentatives-Samuel Alexan-
der, Patrick McRea, f. j. Tyrrell, Dan.
iel Murray, Fred. Schuing, John
Rofies, VIM. Conn, Lafayette Crowley,
Wm. Spanenberg and jeremiah Finn,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23
MORRISTOWN.
MONDAY EvENINc

MONDAY EVENING. a
As seat myself to write you a few
items, this pleasant evening, the soft
strains of music from our brass band are
enlivening the hearts of all. Music,
indeed, hath its charms. 1t stirs I'D
the finer feelings of our nature, and fits
US to partake Of those eDjoyments that
lifts the soul above all that is low and
groveling. Iwould again speak q word
OF encouragement to our boys, and be-
speak the good wishes and aid from our
citizens that their perseverance and
energy merit.
The Temperance meeting in the
Presbyterian Church, last Friday even
ing, was more of q success than The
one Of which we spoke in our last, as
far as members and interest are con-
cerned. The speeches from DIR. A. ].
HOgue and Mr.. r. 9. Clark were we'll
received by the audience and the spirit
manifested by those present was to
''strike till the last foe expires" An
other meeting will lie held in the Town
Hall next Saturday evening when we
expect speakers from Bellaire. We
hope all will give it a hearty support.
August 15.-Mr. William Bell, who
resides two miles east of town, received
a very severe flesh wound on the head
while assisting to raise building at
Mrs. Ruth Gilham's. While part of
the building was being put up q piece
of timber fell which forced his head
against the corner of sill and stripped
a triangular piece of the scalp of cOn-
siderable size from the bone. On the
same day and about the same time Mr..
Lewis Shriver, the lightning rod man,
who lives on Mr.. John Gosser's farm,
north of Belmont, received a severe
blow on the breast, Immediately above
and to either side of the stomach, from
the kick Of a horse, while engaged in
hauling hay. Both these young men
are recovering from their injuries very
fast.
Mrs. Joseph Wiley, who has been
very low with consumption tor some
time past was buried at Ebenezer
Church last week.
Mr.. Addison Howell, who resides on
the Eli Davis farm, was made the hap
py recipient of fine son, weighing III
lbs, on the evening of the 18th inst.
Every person is now engaged in at.
tending Camp Meeting al Burr's Mills.
Yesterday Sunday the road was
crowded all day with vehi les going to
and from the ground. All descriptions
of horses and vehicles were called into
requsitiOn, and the vast crowd appear
ed to be made up from all grades OF
society.
From present indications and the
movements of certain parties, sus.
piciOns are being around that two of
our most worthy young men are about
to enter into that state where troubles
have no end, and two most excellent
young ladies have concluded to share
their fate and offer themselves as viii.
ling sacrifices on tte alter of HymeB.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

THE Central Ohio Executive Com.
mittee of the Workingmen's Industrial
Union have issued an address, setting
forth the platform of principles, and
recommending that conventions be
held in the several counties to nomi-
nate county officers and establish In
dustrial Union Clubs in every town
ship and voting precinct, and that they
select one delegate to State Conven.
tion to be held it Columbus. August %,
to adopt platform and nominate
State officers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

THE Democratic speakers, with
beautiful sense of fitness of things. have
been paired off for the campaign ac-
cording to their specialties. Thus Pen
dleton and Ewing will clamor fol
greenbacks from one stump while
Thurman and Payne will howl for hard
money from another, Bishop and Sam
Cary meantime exhorting for temper
apce.-Cssa. Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

THE adjourned meeting OF the Work
ingmen at Zinesville, took place Sat
urday evening, and attracted quite a
large crowd at the Court House, but
the meeting was failure. Henry
Blandy attempted speech. but was
not very successful. He concluded by
announcing Democratic Working
mems meeting for Monday night. The
committee on Resolutions appointed al
the last meeting failed to report.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

The twentieth triennial COpcIave of
the Grand EUcampInent of the United
States Knights Templar will be held in
Cleveland next week, commencing
August 26, and continues throughout
the week. Already quarters for three
days, which constitute the principal
part of the Conclave, have been enga-
ged for five thousand Sir knights, and
applications are still coming. More
than six hundred Communicates, rep
resenting every State in the Union,
will report. ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-08-23

IT will be read with interest by
the thousands of workingmen who are
looking toward Western fsrms for sal
walton, that the United States Minister
of Greece givesit as his opinion that
now and in the future our country can
control to great extent the grain mar
kets Of Europe. We cannot have too
MANY farmers,