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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

GEN. JEFF. C. DAVIS, died suddenly
at Chicago, Sunday, of pneumonia. He
presided at the late meeting of the So
ciety of the Army of the Cumberland at
Washington, a few days ago, and his
death will be learned with surprise and
regret, not only by his old comrades, but
by the country at large. General Davis
was Colonel of the Twenty-thlrd q. s.
Infantry and brevet igadier-General
in the Regular army. He was a rative
of Indiana, and was born in 1928. He
enlisted as volunteer in the Mexican
war, and was afterwards appointed a
Second Lieutenant in the regular army.
He was on duty at Fort Sumpter with
Major Anderson when that fort was
fired upon by the rebels in 1861. After
the war of the rebellion commenced, he
was promoted to the rank of Captain,
and afterwards made Colonel of the
Twenty-Second Indiana Volunteers. In
1852 he was appointed Brigadier-General.
At Louisyill he got into a pereonal alter
cation with General Nelson, which re-
suited in the killing of the latter. He
was arrested for the offense, but was re-
leased without trial. His services in
the Army of the Cumberland were of a
high character, and he was distinguished
for bravery and capacity on many bat
tle-feld, for which he was made a Major
General of Volunteers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
Distrusfed.

The Democratic party seemed in
fair way to win, little more than yeal
ago. But its jobbers and repudiators
swarmed in Washington; its ravenous
horde of plaee-hunters crowded manned
soldiers from their seats; its ruffians
Dragged of the power gained by the
bludgeon and the shotgun at the South
its knaves conspired to abolish OF to
cripple the Federal election laws; and
its rebels cast off all disguise and show
ed that they were as dangerous, ma
lignant and vindictive as ever, and just
as hostile to any Union of equal rights
and equal justice. The consequence we
have seen. A complete revolution in
public opinion has been effected by one
look at the Democrat party.
Does any Democrat fancy that this
profound distrust of his party extends
only to its leaders? On the contrary,
the plain people of this country know
full well that the Democratic party has
many worthy men in its array. The IA
tai difficulty is that its rank and tile can
not be trusted. From them come the
worst impulses which the most danger
Gus leaders obey. Until the party has
radically changed its character-that Is
to saw. until the Democratic party has
ceased to exist-that distrust will prove
a load too heavy even for the most popu-
lar candidate to bear.-lN. J. IrlDune'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

On the first day of November Comp
troller Knox says the amount of curren-
cy in circulation was Sligo, ,553, ,5O4-or
1880, 100000 in excess of the highest
point reached between the suspension
and the resumption of specie payment
That is, the New York Post says, there
is about fifty per centum more currency
than there was when prices were high
est and speculation and other business
were most evtravagantly active during
and after the war. The figures cover
with ridicule the prattlers about con-
tarction and the prophets of the results
of resumption.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
GRANT TALK IN WASHING.
TON.
His Friends Divided Upon the
Question of Nominating Him.
Special Correspondence Gin. Gazette.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 26-The gather
ing crowd of politicians have much to
say about Grant. In general the Demo
Gratis fear him. Some of their shrewdest
men, however, profess the greatest con-
fidence in being able to defeat him if
nominated. They base this expectation
mainly upon the strength they assign to
the anti-third term sentiment in this
country, to the Independent Republican
vote which once before showed itself so
strong as to compel the abandonment of
the third term scheme.
Republicans in generl look upon his
nomination as inevitable, provided he
desires it. In regard to election after
nomination, there is not universal conf
dence among some of those who, beyond
question, are his friends. AS to the
much talked of strength for Grant
among Southern Democrats, the leaders
from that section ridicule it. They ask
significantly whether any considerable
body of Democrats have been known to
bolt national ticket since the war, and
whether it is to be expected now when
the very crisis of final settlement of the
War is upon the South.
There are many Republicans who note
with alarm that the old crowd which the
country knows so well and so unfavora-
bly, are making themselves prominent in
all sections in the boom" In this re-
spect the signs are altogether diScou ra-
ging here; more so, perhaps, than in any
other city.
There are, however, among the very
warmest friends of Gen. Grant quite a
number who are strongly opposed to his
accepting the nomination. They say,
with truth and force, that Gen. Grant
now stands on height never before at
tanned by any American. His military
success is without parallel in our his
tory. His military command ranked
with that of the great captains of mod
ern times. He has twice occupied the
Presidential chair, and his administra-
ton, on account Of the period it covered,
and the events with which it had to
deal, will occupy the most notable place
in our history. He has been received
around the world with honors never be-
fore bestowed upon a private citizen.
Upon his return to his country. he is ey-
cry where recognized as its most promi-
nent and hOnOred citizen. With this
general statement of his present posi-
tion, these friends go on to say that an
other term in the Presidency, even if it |
could be certainly obtained, can not in
crease, and may diminish, these honors.
Many of them feel that if the old crowd |
should succeed in restoring themselves, !
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

as they fully expect to do in case Grant
is nominated and elected, another term
would detract largely from what is Sc
cure in the past. and thus prove disas-
ter which every true friend of the Gen.
eral would deeply deplore. They are al
so cool headed enough to see that the
Electoral vote is so evenly balanced now
that nomination is by no means eQuiva-
lent to election for any Republican can
didate.
They look upon nomination and sub
sequent defeat as an event which would
in so large measure destroy the mag
nificent and unparalleled standing which
Gen. Grant has attained that the risk
should not be lightly assumed. Above
all they feel, and say that Gen. Grant is
also decided in the opinion, that he can
not afford to enter into a contest, or, as
they express it, into scramble for NOM
ination. If other prominent Republi-
cans are to be candidates, and remain so
until the ballOting decides the matter,
these friends are altogether opposed to
Gen. Grants entering the field.
These are views which are held by
some of Grants truest friends, and
which they express freely in private con-
Yersation.
There are many Republicans, friends
of other candidates, who feel that the
time has fully come for the General to
cause it to be clearly understood wheth-
er he desires a nomination or not. They
think this is due to the party, to Others
who may becume candidates in case he
is not, as well as to his own reputation
for fair and open dealing. They feel
and say, that there is no longer any force
in the suggestion that Gen. Grant must
await proper opportunity to speak
that he cannot, as yet, assume to accept
or reject that which he has not been of
fered. The case has certainly passed
quite beyond that stage, and to hold to
that position is regarded by many as OF
doubtful propriety, since it is calculated
to create the impression that he regards
himself as having acquired a pre-emp-
ton right to the nomination, which ex.
cludeS all others, unless he sees fit to
abandon his title. 1t is not strange that
the friends of other candidates should
feel so, and this feeling is already shared
by large body of Republicans, who be
lieve in fair play for all, and open deal
ing with all. H. B.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
Louisiana Elections.

New ORLEANS, December 2.-The
election in this city passed off quietly. A
very light vote was polled, probably less
than two-thirds vote. The Ring ticket
in this parish is generally elected.
Special dispatches to the Democrat
from all the telegraph stations in the
State show heavy Democratic gains
these reports giving estimated gains in
eleven parishes and the Democrats claim
gains of $4,000, compared with the Dem.
ocratic count of '76. The same parishes
gave Hayes 1900 majority. All dis
patches say the election passed off qui-
etly. and most of them report the ne
groes as voting the Democratic ticket
and for the Constitution.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE chivalry at Blackville, South Car
olina, have had some more sport. Two
months ago they tried to kill the Post
moster, Frederick Nix, because he did
not suit them exactly politically, and
his color was not of the Bourbon shade
The assassin missed his aim, and the
Postmaster still lives, although strenu-
Gus efforts have been made to secure
his removal from Office. Last week a
white ruffian attacked and shot William
A. Nix, brother of the Postmaster,
and he is supposed to be mortally
wounded. The cause of this murderous
attack is not stated.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04
School Statistics.

School Commissioner Burns has pre-
pared a tabulated statement of schoo
statistics which gives the number o.
school children between the ages of si1
and twenty-one years in the State:
The number of white pupils in attend
anee is boys, 552,795; girls, 497,164. To
tai, 1,019,649.
The number of colored pupils is boys
12,509; girls, 12,02l. Total, 24,59O.
Whole number between the age of ST,
and twenty-one years of age, 1,044,479
between the ages of sixteen and twenty.
one. 273. 900.
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HURD says Ewing did it; Ewing lays
it all on Thurman; Thurman says 1t
was Tilden; Tilden says it was the ex-
ira session, and Warner holds the bloody
shirt responsible. Out of the mouths of
MANY witnesses is the truth ascertained.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

SENATOR LAMAR thinks the Demo-
cratic chances of success are in Bayard,
and that Bayard could not only carry
New York, but could carry Massachu-
sets against Grant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

If the liberties of the people were
menaced as the Democratic falsehood
that the law authorized the stationing OF
troops at voting places, asserted, the
outcry of the last campaign should be
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Democratic investigators of Sen
ator Kellogg find themselves as badly
defeated in New Orleans as they were in
Washington. If they had determined to
oust kellogg, it better have been done
without the Investigation, which has
shown that Spofford has not the slight
est title to Kellogg's seat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

CONGRESS convened on Monday, and
no general rejoicing was INDUCED in
save by the keepers of hash establish
ments and the jobbers and lobbyists at
the Capital. 1t would be just as well for
the business interests of the country,if it
would pass the necessary appropriation
bills and adjourn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

The Philadelphia North American is
of the opinion that if a broad and une-
quivocal issue is made in 1880, on the
subject of thefostering of domestic indus
try by a protective tariff, there will be
no sectionalism remaining in our Ma
tional Dolitics
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Cincinnati Commercial is pub
fishing the views of politicians in vari'
GUS parts of Ohio on the Presidential
question, and the sentiment appears, SC
far as the diagnosis of that journal is
concerned, to be pretty generally in ia
Yor of Secretary Sherman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

AN appeal is made to Southern Dem
ocratic Congressman to oppose tooth
and nail any more investigating COM
mittees. They injure the party and
make farce of reform.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Cincinnati Commercial thinks
there should be no delicacy about
striking the name of Honorable Blk
Gorham from the list of the National
Republican Executive Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

In another month the Ohio Legislature
will meet and proceed to fix up the mis-
takes of the last General Assembly
Quick work and no foOlishness, is the
peoples demand of the next Legislature
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Pittsburgh Christian Advocate
expresses the opinion that the General
Conference will do nothing in the way
of changing or abolishing the presiding
eldership.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

WILSON-FIELDS.- On Tuesday eve
ming. Dee. 2d, in NJ. E. Parsonage, by
Rev. ]. Ii. COnkle, Mr.. James Wilson
and Miss Mary Fields; both of st.
ClairSVille,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THANKSGIVING DAY was generally OBJ
served on Thursday in most States of
the Union, the larger cities celebrating
the holiday with parades, socials and
hafis
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

WE hope to hear of Representative
Updegraff doing his utmost to shut on
the wind of the 46th Congress before the
4th of March.
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THE second session of the Forty-Sixth
Congress has begun. The only question
of interest regarding it just now, is,
when will it end?
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

under the .Etnaville stable where some
bad fellows had put them. The proper
ty was evidently brought from abroad
as no such amount of this kind of goods
has been missed in the petty thieying:
hereabouts. The plunder is being held
for Identification.
S. & F. Milligan's meat shop, with r
Burr's shoe shop. at Martins Ferry,wer
again robbed on last Saturday. This i:
the third time within month the meal
shop has been plundered.
A letter passed the p. o. here, bound
for the Honorable Board of Education
Pease-BridgepOrt Precinct
Township.
(St. Clairsville
p. o. Belmont co.,
Ohio"
We hope it got theIe.
Another sayS-'If it is not received
will he please return it to the writer"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

IT is refreshing to know that Senator
Thurman is pleased with the Presidents
message to Congress, and with Secretary
Sherman's report.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

THE Nicaragua canal comes in for
favorable notice in the message.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

NEW YORK has reduced the rate OF
legal interest from seven to six per cent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

INDIANA will open the campaign next
year on February %, when her State
Convention will be held.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

STATE Treasurer-elect, Turney, has
fled his official bond in the sum of $780,
OOO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

Mrs. SARAH ANN SCOTT, wife of
Bishop Scott, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, died at Odessa, Del, on Tues
day in the 74th year of her age.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-12-04

1t was twenty years ago on Tuesday,
since the hanging of John Brown, and
still his soul goes marching on"
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