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Some Plain First Principles for
COmmunistic WOrkingmen.

Jones, the wOrkingman, has set OF
tools which have served him to earn
his living for long time. A Labor
Reformer," being very fond of Jones,
proposes to take away his tools. Evil
IDENTIFY, if Jones is not a fool, he will
ask W hat better instruments for earn>
ing his living it is proposed 90 give
him, and where they are to come from,
and what they are to cost.
Capital is the tool of Labor. Or,
rather, Self-denial, which refrains from
the expenditure of earnings, and 80
stores up capital for future use, is the
instrument which makes civilized la
Dor possible. The savage, scratching
the ground with sharpened stick, is
fortunate if his labor yields one-tenth
as much grain as tan be produced in
the same time with ploughs, reaping
and threshing machines; one part OF
the fruit of civilized labor belongs to
the mere physical toll directly en-
ployed, and nine parts belong to the
saving, forethought and invention
which supply the tools. Somebody
must first toll, and then deny himself
the immediate satisfaction of using the
fruits of his toll, in order that labor
my afterward yield more largely.
The workingman must have clothes,
u house to shelter him, food to give
him strength, and tools to multiply his
and of these he must have
the use from the day bis work begins
until, months afterward, the product
of his labor is sold to some consumer;
but all these thinga he can have only
because somebody has worked TO Gre
ate them, and then has refrained from
spending for his immediate gratifica
ton in drink, food, or other pleasures,
the fruit of his work. II the clothing,
the house, the food, and the tools or
are the result Of the labor
and saving Of others, and il these pro-
duce nine-tenths of that which days
labor nowyields, shall the working
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

one Of her own. In other words, she
Is the author of the sherman letter;
and whatever fraud that proves is hers,
last Of all comes Satan," In the like
ness Of the brother of the murdered
Weber, and testities that all the pre-
viOus stories set afloat as to his
brothers. murder are false, and thai
they tcere cOacOcted by the i0itneSs him
self. Here is one of those gross frauds
spoken of 80 eloquently in the Potter
Resolution. Now is "the nations hon
or vindicated." But why waste time on
such subject? The Committee has
proved nothing, and can prove moth
ing, but its own unfair and partisan
purposes, and the failure that must at
tend all attempts to make political cap
ital dishonesty, Es =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
Potfering Away.

Nobody, we suppose, who pretendS to
make an honest living, attempts to
keep up with the Potter Committee, or
finds time to read the miscellaneous
literature with which Butler is sur
feiting even professional politicians.
The coarse, brutal wit of Gen. Butler
had it's attractions for certain classes
j when its style was read; but, like Sun
set Cox's wit, now that the novelty
has worn off, nobody but its author
seems to appreciate it any more. There
was something amusing in the ready
- answers OF the volatile Mrs. jerks; but
! = after the public had had its little sport
over the grotesque spectacle, people
said that there wasn't much in it after
!. all; that it was only wit combat be-
tween man with too much cheek
and woman with too much Chin
, A talkative woman may be funny
spectacle, or she may not. That de-
pends entirely upon what she talks
about and how long she continues.
Many a hen-pecked husband fails to
- see the fun in if; and anybody would
notonous the Butler-Jenks controversy
49,. became to the public, it was fine read
ling compared with the dry, formal
ig3 statements of the later witnesses. We
would rather read book of forms or q
dictionary, or even chapter from
sRopet's Thesaurus,' any time, than to
wade through the testimony which the
committee has been recently eliciting.
But some OF our readers may care to
know lust what the Potter investiga-
tion has accomplished, after such a
flourish of trumpets as heralded its
advent Well, it is not hard to tell
all that has been done. The nations
honor has been vindicated" by the
discovery of vast amount OF fraud
mostly, however, on the part OF the
committee itself. The latest piece of
fraud that has been discovered is the
attempt to impose upon the country
the belief that there was q peaceful and
quiet election in the Feliciana Parish.
es, by refusing to take testimony tend
ing to show intimidation, on the
ground of its not being pertinent;while
at the same time their subcommittee
In New Orleans has been allowing teS.
timony upon the opposite side of the
same question. But this is perfectly
consistent with the whole transaction.
They were organized for the purpose of
finding, not fraud, in general, but Re
publican frauds; and now they. very
consistently confine their investigation
to the Republican side of the same
fraud. Certainly the proposed testi-
le mony is "not pertinent to the business
before Them" That pertains only toI
frauds by Democrats, which they have
no desire to investigate.
Besides their own, they have dis
covered numerous other frauds. Not
the ones they were looking for, it is
i true, but still frauds; and, what is bet
ter. by Republicans. There's Ander'
) son, is be not fraud? Doesn't he
+, confess AZ much himself? And Mrs.
.Jenkr; she meyer would have been dis
covered had there been no Potter or no
Ben Butler. -<She testifies that Ander'
: souispsaks fruly when he confesses
6 that be iss scoandrel; but that he is
mistskqn when h 2 confesses Secretary
eShtrrlls o.. sins; for she herself counter
Il ,ecied sAnder ron's inten led fraud by
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

GEN. BoYNToN believes there will
be little difficulty in bringing out the
truth as to the statement that Manton
Marble and Barlow, the New York
lawyer, urged the Potter investigation j
in behalf of Tilden, and that one oi
their arguments was that if the Demo
Gratis would unite and put out Hayes
at the end of two years-when they
would have the power to do so-and
give Mr.. Tilden term of two years,
that it would satisfy his ambition, aud
he would then be out of the way OF
other ambitious gentlemen for 1880.
The truth ought to come out. After
the action of the House on the Presi
dental title question, the facts in the
case would make interesting reading.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

a RECENT issue of the indianapolis
Journal contains the following compli-
mentary notice:
Hon. J. T. Updegraff, of Jefferson
county, Ohio, has been nominated for
Congress Ivy the Republicans of the
Eighteenth (Steubenville) district. He
was nominated after sharp contest,
on the 137th ballot. DIR. Updegratf
made thorough canvass of this State
in 1876, and is well remembered for
the ABILITY and candor with which he
discussed public questions. He also
made many personal friends, who will
be pleased to hear of the honor confer
red on him in this nomination. The
district is Republican, and a nomina-
ton is considered equivalent to an
election.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

THE Greenbacks claim that their
theories will save the country millions
of dollars. Perhaps they will in the
same way suggested in the boys COM
position on pins. The boy said, "Pins
have saved a great many peoples
lives" When asked how, he replied,
"By not swallowing 'em," That is the
waythe infiationist schemes will benefit
tho neOnle
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
THERE are times when Republicans,


egardless OF principle, attempt blind
ly to seek relief from their financial
and other woes, by being csjoled into
voting with the Democratic party, but
the utter inability of that party to re-
deem its pledges. is clearly shown by
the following from Cincinnati Enquir'
er, the leading Democratic organ Of the
West: 1.-THE Democratic party of Ohio
carried the election last fall by profess
ing to be the special friend of the poor
and oppressed. Thousands of RePub
licans, who were in debt, voted our
ticket, believing that their only hope of
saving themselves from bankruptcy
and ruin was to place the Democratic
party in power, and thus save them
selves from their cruel and heartless
creditors. By our profession we have
been enabled to carry the Legislature
and thereby secure United States
Senator. But what prnaiSe have we
fulfilled to the people? We answer
not one ~
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

Mr.. PoTTER's committee at
New Orleans has resolved mot to take
any testimony respecting the intimids-
tion of voters" in the Felicianas, but is
greedily taking the testimony of all
Democratic witness who will swear
that no intimidation was practised.
That, you see, is a very different thing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

DURING the four months between
the passage of the silver bill and the lst
of July there were coined $685. 1868 of
the new silver dollars. On the 1st OF
July there was in the Treasury vaults
the sum of 7,l09, ,399 in these dollars,
leaving only 1,GS3,664 outstanding.
Somehow the dollar of the dads is not
sought after to an alarming extent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

THERE is report that the Republi-
cans of Mr.. Randall's district will nom-
mate against him for Congress Mr..
VIM. Ruddiman, one of the best cam
paign workers in Philadelphia, and an
able and popular man. That is the
kind of candidate wanted for the place
Mr.. Randall is doing his best to defeat
himself, and the Republicans will be
simply stupid if they do not make ev-
cry possible egort to help on the good
work
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

Mr.. =. L. WEBER says that Sherman
did write the letter, and that he saw 1t,
and not only saw it, but destroyed the
original. But inasmuch as Mr.. E. L.
Weber also testifies that he is in the
habit OF lying, he will excuse the peo'
pie if they do not put much faith In
what he saws.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

NORTH CARNLINA has been gerry
wandered to order by the Democrats,
and it is said they will certainly elect
their Congressional candidates in the
Third, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
districts. The Republicans will elect
their candidate in the Second district.
with possibilities in their favor in the
Fourth district there are about 400
Quakers, who voted against the Re.
publican candidate in 1876, but who
will vote the Republican ticket this
fall. The Republicans will probably
nominate Joseph II. Martin, who will
call out the full Republican vote. The
majority for the Democratic candidate
In 1876 was 1,1S8.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

THE cry of Caesar against Grant ::is
the cry of those who are afraid of him
not because they believe him am mbitious
of taking 'the reins Of government"
into his own hands, but because they
know that he is brave and genuine
patriot, and as President of the Uuited
States could not be trified with. There
is nothing the Democratic leaders,
North and South, are 80 much afraid
OF to-day rs that Gen. Grant will be
be the next Republican candidate for
President Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
Keep This Point Before the Peo.
Philadelphia Inauirer.

PhlIadelphla Inquirer.
The Democrats deserve to be defeat
ed for their impolitie attempts to nega-
tive the will of the people by gerry
Wandering, and our citizens should
remember at the same time that the
Democratic snakes known as the 'tar'
if for revenue Southern claims and
peaceful political revolution have on
ly been scotched, not killed. They
will be revived and forced through
Congress il the Democrats elect q ma
jority of the next House of Representa-
tives. There is something more than
party success to be gained in the COM
ing contest, and Americans should
prepare for the conflict in good time,
that the victory OF the people may be
assured in advance,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

HILL, of Defiance, the Democratic
nominee for Congress in the Sixth dis
trict, is to make his canvass, in gen.
eral way, on the alleged greenbsck
issue; but it is said he will be immense
on the fraud yell in. the back townships
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
paign Is o

SPEAKER RANDALL says "extrava-
gance on the part of the peoples servants
Is an objectionable crime" Then what
shall we do with the Democrats of the
late session of Congress, the most ex-
trsvagant, save one, for ten years?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

THE returns of the Postofice Depart
ment show a great increase in mail
matter transported and handled, and
the authorities consider this an indica'
tion of revival Of business throughout
the country. u.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

Figures West of Bellaire inclusive are
Columbus time; figures East of Wheeling in
elusive, Baltimore time.
GAINESVILLE ACCOMMODATION leaves Zanes-
vile daily except Sunday at 6. .15 A. M, andar-
rives at Columbus at 9.15 A. NJ. Stopping at
all Stations.
Fast Express runs daily. Express daily on
Central Ohio Division; daily except Sunday on
Lake Erie and Chicago Division. Other
Trains daily except Sunday.
THos. P. BARRY, Western Pass'r Ag't, Gin
cinnati.
L. NJ. COLE, Gen'l Ticket Ag't, Baltimore.
G. II. HUDSON, Sup't Trans. Ohio Division,
Chicago
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

Mr.. ROBERT NJ. DOUGLAS, who has
just been reappointed United States
Marshal for the District OF North
Carolina, is growing into close
physical resemblance to his famous
father, the Little Giant"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

To THOSE PEOPLE who like to look
over the political horizon in the hot
weather, we commend the careful OBJ
servation OF the Grant movement for
1880. The Cleveland Herald says that
it is by far the strongest movement
that there is to-day toward the opening
of the campaign. The name is the
strongest that can be put before the
public today, and when it is spoken,
hats fly in the air. All the politicians
give it aid and comfort, and it is looked
upon with favor by scores of newspa-
pers in this country. 1t is early yet,
but this is sign of the times worth
watching.
Two HUNDRED MILLIONS OF capital
are mt this moment hidden away await
ing the hour when it can be brought
from its hiding place without having
its safety imperilled by the spirit OF
and Democratic mis-
chief makers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

NEARLY three weeks withouta a Dem.
ocratie treasury defalcation in Ohio.
The boys are holding back till the cam
paign is over. 1870 it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

1T has probably occurred to Mr.
Tilden that the man he Feeds especial
ly to keep aH eye upon is Senator Thur
man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
.Sanford's
JAMAICA
Ginger.
new Rich BLOOD!

Parsons Purgative Pills make New Rich
Blood, and will completely change the blood
person who will take pill each night from
to IL weeks may be restored to sound health,
If such a thing is possible. sent by mail for s
Me.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
Thurman Us. Tilden. Hey !?

THE Pennsylvania Republicans are
evidently determined to make 9
vigorous and harmonious fight this
Fall. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

The only combination of the
true Jamaica Ginger with
choice Arometics and French
Brandy for Cholera Morbus
Cramps and Pains, Diarrhoea
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ulency, Want OF Tone and AcS
tivity in the Stomach and
Bowels, and avoiding the dan
gers of Change of Water, Food
and Climate. Ask for
SanfOrd's Jumaica Ginger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

THE Congressional Record for tho
last session of Congress will make
1890 pages OF printed matter, and ak
bound volumes Of light and cheerful
reading.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
PIANOS g. ORGANS kAEEI kAEEIdE.5 gAoT1EY E2ss.

FIHNU0 O UhuHNS PRICES. Great
Reduction to close present stock of 500 New
and Second hand Instruments of five f1rstclass
makers, fully warranted and at prices that
Defy Competition for this class of Instru>
ments. Agents Wanted for WATERS Supe-
rior Bell Organs and Pianos, Illustrated Cata-
logues Mailed. HORACE WATERS & SONS,
Manufacturers and Dealers, 40 EasG 18th st,
New York. Also General Agents for SHO-
NINGER'S Celebrated Premium Organs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18
pIhNn Beautiful Concert Grand oPcAN

PjAN1 Beautiful Concert &c Grand ORGAN
1925. Superb Grand square Pianos. price 81. .1eO
only s255. Elegant Upright Pianos, price $500
only Sl55. New style Upright Pianos, price
sII2 50. Organs S25. Organs. IL stops, 81 50.
Church iOrgans, 16 stops, $500 only Sll5. Ele-
CANT s275 Minor Top Organs, only slQ5. Buyers
come AID see me at home If L am not as repre-
sented, r. r. Fare paid both ways and Piano
or Organ given free. Large illustrated News
paper with much informatlo on about cost of
Pianos and Organs set free. Please address
DANIEL F. BEATTY, Washing. N. ]. SIS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

$50 s! s.: u
erences, Henry Wells, Esq, Wells,
Fargo & Co, Aurora, n Y; VIM
Bowen, Esq, Mediation, Grant &
Bowen, ST Louis. Testimonials
$50 !! :?E# -; J: s
Mass. LAW.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

pIANn Another battle on high ORGAN
! IHSO prices; War with monOp-OnufAN
olists renewed. See Beatty's latest Newspa-
ANO or ORGAN read my latest circular,
Beatty's celebrated Pianos and Organs, beau>
tiful instrumental Challenge COmparisonl
Rivals are jealous of my successl Most sue
cessfui house in Americal Commenced few
years ago without a dollar, sales now nearly
81 100000 annually. Lowest prices are given,
elegant Rosewood Pianos S135 l6 Stop Church
Organs, Sis, tremendous bargains now
MI q ready. Address DANIEL F WAP
W4n BEATTY, Washington, N. ]. stHn
lI-4W.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

EVANSVILLE ACCOMMODATION will leave CC
lumbus daily except Sunday at 5. 15P. NJ, an
arrive at GAINESVILLE at 8. 10 P. NJ, stopping &
all Stations
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-07-18

THE CROP OF PLUMs promises to be
very abundant-nOt only the standard
damson, but the ''blue gage" and the
marrow gage" and good old fashion,
ed egg plum, and sugar plum and
plum butter. FL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-18
HELP FOR THE ROSS FAMILY.

CooPERsrowN, N. Y, Feb Is, 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
AZ you arc we'll aware, there Is deep and tender
sympathy felt s this country the parents Of
Charley Ross This feeling has, II Il possible been
Increased by their recent disappointment moi Hnd.
ing their lost boy in Baltimore. The opinion very
generally prevails that Charley Is not nov alive II
Is understood that Mr. Ross has expended handsome
fortune In seeking nnd his chilli, has been literally
aided by friends and relatives, and is now poor
compelled " earn hts living by acting as clerk
or agent Cannot something be dono to throw o
little sunshine into homo that has been strang ely
and sadly coudsd?
With your concurrence l would like to suggest
through paper so widely circulated and having 80
large exchange list as the HERALD, that subscrip.
ton be opened At the post offices throughout tho
Union the LIST day OF March 10 the Gross iund, Tor
contributions OF ten cents to 81 EACH the
to be invested In United States bonds for tho benefit
OF Mr. Ross and his family. believe there arc
thons OF persons who would be pleased 70 give
expression to their sympathy that manner. Should
approval oil tue press thor influence would
soon bring II TO the favorable notice OF the people
Men, women and children will gladly contribute
SAMUEL. N, SHAW.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-18
"ENGLIsH JOE" RECAPTURED.

Joseph thompson. alias "Eugsh Joe," was i'm
10 the First precinct station At Jersey City
yesterday awaiting the action Of the staten Island
authorities Joe relieved the captain Of coast
wrecking stsamtug at StapIeton OF gold watch and
chain. He sold the watch 10 joweller on Broadway
for $50, and the cnan, which very large one he
melted down and disposed oil. He was caught ana
locked up In Staten Island but made his escape on
Thursday night, jumped INTO carriage held In read-
ness by his confederates and escaped across
the Kills 10 Bergen Point Had no remained Tor o
time Ia retirement he might have avoided the consc
qucnces but he appeared IN Jersey CITY Saturday
night In Meyers cigar store corner Montgomery ana
Greene Streets and nourishng revolver, threatened
the proprietor because he would give him
cigars and moIoy. He then crossed the street to
Rockies saloon and tried similar experiment Meyer
m dnigbt
He figured In Jersey CITY two years ago before
United states Commissioner Romano, 10 connection
with heavy diamond smu Cling case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-18
FIRE IN EAST THIRTEENTH STREET.

About haf-past nine o'clock while tho Ore in
Twenty-third street WIS At It's height. flames we're
discovered issuing from the top floor Of the four story
brown stonc house No 2l3 East Thirteenth street,
between Second and Third avenues, owned
aud occupied by Dr. Marina Betancort Most
Of the engines oil tho district being
engaged ut the Twenty. third street Ore, 1t was
found necessary TO o second alarm, which
brought tho needed assistance. The flames, which
con6ned 10 the two upper floors spread rapidly,
aud soon comm nicated with the adjoining houses,
Nos 2l1 and 2l5, owned ana occupied by MIRA F. n.
smith and Mrs. Ramsey, respectively.
Despite the redoubed efforts OF the hremen the
flames continued 10 spread, aud In q snort time th Q
upper doors Of No. 2l7, owned aud occupied ny s..
DoucKsr, were In famea Tho Are got under
control aud Ia comparatively short time put
out The houses were estimated TO be damaged by
Gre and wstor to the extent OF about 900 each.