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Den,ocra,ic Incapaaci.y.

1t ought to be enough, if party does
not mean to govern well. Still more, il
ought to be enough, if party cannot
govern at all. But the Democratic par
ty seems bent upon respects. Its pur.
poses are bad, its methods vicious and
demoralizing, and its aims subversive OF
freedom in self-government. 1t ought to
be beaten, therefore, because of what il
means and tries to do. but it ought to
be beaten even more because it shows
itself absolutely incapable of doing any
thing. 1t does not mean to govern at
all. In practical life, King Stork is Of
ten preferable to King Log. But par
ty which combines all the rapacity of
King Stork with all the incapacity of
King Log, has no business to expect the
support either of friends or foes. Men
who oppose its principles ought to vote
against it, becauseit means and tries to
do mischief. Men who approve those
principles ought to vote against it, be-
cause it merely cumbers the ground, by
getting in the way of some other orgaii-
zation which might have the capacity
to do something. 1t brings additional
disgrace, even upon a bad cause, by
persistent blundering and phenomenal
incapacity. Z H3 aa'.l u =
If this criticism seems harsh to any
Democrat, let him reflect that it embod-
les only what is openly said of his party
by its. own organs. Some of them con
demn, in the strongest terms, the aims
and the controlling spirit of the party.
Others hold it up to scorn because it can
not do anything that it attempts to do.
The more sober and decent organs of
Democratic opinion declare that its rev.
tendencies, its disloyal spirit,
its leaning toward reputation, and its
readiness to wink at any fraud or crime
which promises some temporary party
must he icurbed and sup
or the party will not deserve
The support of decent and lay-abiding
men, AT the same time, the other Dem.
'cratie organs point out the fact that
he patty is continsally thwarted in
very effort, defeated in every aim, and
'orced to humilating retreat from every
assault by the resistance of few con-
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seryatiye members to the will of its ma
jority. These say that the party is con-
stantly disgraced by its inability to get
anything done, and that the blame lies
with those who exhaust all their infiu-
ence in defeating the desires and efforts
of its voters. Now, the country knows
that both of these complaints are we'll
founded and just. The aims of the party
are mischievous and revolutionary.
Whatever disposition its members real
ly manifest is bad disposition; when
ever the majority of the party tries to
do anything, it tiles to do something
bad. But its few conservative and pru-
dent leaders do succeed in so curbing
and defeating its majority that it gets
nothing done, good or bad. Their power
is exhausted in stopping mischief. The
force of the majority, as long as the par
ty still has part of the law-making
power only, and can do little until it has
prevailed in Presidential election, is
expended in wanton and wicked attemps
which only serve to make its purpose
known.
AS long as the Democratic party IS
curbed by sensible minority, and by a
Republican President and Supreme
Court, it is powerless to do the mischief
II desires. But it is by no means GER
tain that the worst elements of the par
ty would be restrained any longer, if it
should succeed in Presidential election.
Its most conservative men have some
influence, even now, only because they
persuade their associates that proposed
measures would tend to defeat the party
next Fall They can prevent mischief
only so long as there is the fear of i'm
pending defeat, and loss Of offices and
spoils, to hold in terror over the heads
of revolutionists and repudiators. But
what would serve to keep these creatures
in check, if a President of their own
making should at length exercise ex-
ecutive power? Let men who have
property interests make terms, said
Mr.. Henry Watterson, before the devil
is loose" Would not the devil be loose
on the instant, if Democracy should ever
elect President?
These questions are asked very serious
ly, at this time, by thousands who have
supported the Democratic party. They
cannot conceal their contempt for the
marvellous incapacity shown by the
Democrats in Congress, and frankly con.
fess that the party seems to have entire
Iy lost the faculty of governing. But
they dread the success of their own par.
ty. Instead of shame, there comes a
shudder when they consider what such a
party would be likely to do, if it should
get unrestrained power. These citizens
may be found in every State. Many OF
them hate the Republican party, but
will vote for its candidates, because
they know the Democracy too well, and
do not dare to see it turned loose upoT
the country. By the votes of such citi
Lens, it is not improbable, the next Pres
idential election may be decided.-[N
| Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08
UNIONTOWN.

ELECTION DAY passed off very quiet
ly, the Democrats electing as usual.
There were only I72 votes polled-the
usual tally being about 800. There was a
general scratching of tickets, and it was
hard to determine the true vote. The
Republicans seem to be gaining ground,
and if full vote had been cast would
probably have elected one or two of their
candidates.
TRACK LAYING on the T. V. Rail-
road is almost completed. only perhaps
two miles. until connection is made at
Mr.. Taylor's. From the west trains are
running as far as Mr.. James Bells.
DR.. WORKMAN has been appointed
Infirmary Physician for the, coming
term, and is in every way worthy Of the
position. He has won reputation du-
ring his practice here, that promises to
make him popular on his true merits as
physician. Gs - lsv Gssfa ii =
Mr.. JAMES Tyson has taken charge
of the UniOntown FIGURING Mill, and
will use every effort to recall lost pa.
tronage. The b1rrs in this mill are
claimed tc be the best in this lDcslity.
A SAMPLE of neat and honest work
manship can be seen at the shop of Mr.
WIS. Bethel, in the form of a nice farm
wagon. Mr.. B. made the iron work
and the wagon was builded to his order
by Mr.. James Rudefuss, of Loydsville
As sample of home industry it i:
worthy of notice.
STEAM ENGINES and good horses ar,
what the Kilgore Bros. delight to han
die, and the very best of either can bt
seen at their place of business. Wishing
to excel in the way of horses, Mr.. j. c
Kilgore planned little journey to loci
up something particularly nice in tha
line, and brought home with him par
ticularly nice 6-year old Clydesdale. II
hands high and weighing 1000 pounds
color nice roam. In a few days he viii
call at THE CHRONICLE Office, suppose
and have full description given fo
those who wish it. - A -
WIN. LEE, ESQ. formerly of this vi
cinity, passed through town few day
since ON his return home from a brie
visit. When Mr.. Lee moved away W
lost one of our best citizens, and It'll
pleasant to see him retnrn to the oil
locality occasionally. hse9a' Gag
Mr.. WELTY has moved to town, ant
will take charge Of the hotel vacated b.
Mr.. Thos. Morrow. II.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

THE Supreme Court of Illinois has e.
nally decided the question of permitting
the reading of the Bible in the public
schools, in favor of such reading. The
issue was raised in a school where the
directors ordered fifteen minutes read
ing of the Bible each morning, and di-
rected all scholars, during its reading.
to refrain from other studies. Mr.. Nc
Cormick, Catholic, regarding the read
ing as religious instruction, and not
contemplated by the public school sys-
tenn, directed his son not to refrain from
studying during the reading of the BIZ
BILE, whereupon he was expelled from
school. The case was decided in favor
of the directors by Judge Pillsbury, and
the decision is affirmed on Mccormick s
appeal to the Supreme Court.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08
Texas for Sherman.

A Washington special to the CONNER
cial says that private letter received
there from Texas Republican who took
an active part in the proceedings of the
Republican Convention of that State,
says that the result there did not by any
means come up to the expectations of
these gentlemen who had been working
to send a solid Grant delegation to Chi
cago, to be voted under unit instruc-
tions; that careful canvass of the del
egation discloses the fact that six are
Sherman men. five are disposed to re-
gard the preference as binding, and five
may be set down as wavering or scat
tering. This state of affairs, he says
gives the control of the delegation to the
Sherman men. and under the applica-
tion of the unit rule at Chicago, will
give the Secretary the sixteen votes
from this State.
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BRIDGEPORT.


Lewis Jones, manager of Ktna Mill,
was suddenly Frustrated with spasm OF
stomach on Monday, but we are glad TO
say is now better. s7'''' s-'i 81.
Our friend A. J. Baggs, who has rem
'dered such efficient service on the T. v.
Railroad, has been honored unsolicited
ly with the appointment of general
agent, freight and otherwise, Of the
road, including all its interest here,
West Wheeling and at Wheeling, at a
handsome salary-an appointment emf
nently fit and worthily bestowed.
The finishing touches, are. being put
on the new railroad at this end Of the
line, preparatory to opening it UP for bn-
sinesS, which it is confidently predicted
will be done by May 1st. Already, pro-
posals await the opening up for, vast
quantities of freight from the Lakes
and elsewhere. '"'' RI = i'4sll iAl -
A railroad meeting was held Satiir-
day night last, to make arrangements
for a grand jubilee on the occasion of
the completion of the road. A commit
tee was empowered to make suitable ar
rangements. ~ ~ =! a4lgs 19i
The Etna Mill has been quiet anoth-
er week, and the prospects don't,scem
flatteriIig to an outsider for an immedi-
ate resumption of business,
Our Municipal Election, though a
very spirited one, passed off quietly af-
ter all. The inteRsest interest was MAN.
ifested by the friends of the respective
but when the smoke of battle
is fully blown away, all will feel better
as they grow easier. The principal fight
was on; n;MayoI Marshal and School Di-
rectors. Some pig-mies Undertaking to
dictate who should fill some of these
got their answer. Frank Rob
inson, present incumbent, was reelected
over his principal compeiitori, Charles
Wright, Workingmen's candidate, by IS
Jos. NJ. McConaughey, pres
ent official, was reelected Marshal, over
Henry Koehlien, by 40 maj.ili bH..
A. j. Baggs, School Director, no op 4s9. |
]. NJ. Todd y. =. -. ..sit!i.sp ll.lga.A. 400. |
D. NJ Davis, Todd's opponent s.4.,. s 81. |
1--WE don't want him in the board. > |
But "we'. were too small potatoes to
hinder It. -'-.y3't ''Hsi
"We"-re a-great feiler, amt we're?
The plank remains on shoreT"wer-rei
nay get HweDre box ready fer next
pring fgs9f 30 s9gf; II II ,,r |
"we"+rs got our answer, didn't "we"re
800 to s4.--how do, yopl like the fig
lreSI .ylinqnfipo9aj Nsgsaer me- iaifpI
WtIed lying whelPs bark at a mans
leels it attracts the attention. of the peo7l
lie to his support. How VERY infiuen-
ial some chaps think they are-but are
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08
COURT REPORT.
Judge WM. OKEY, Clerk A. C. DARRAIi,
Sheriff SAMUEL HILLEs, present.
Spring Term, 1890.

State of Ohio VS.. James Williams
Burglary and Larceny. Verdict OF
Guilty" Motion for new trial over
ruled and defendant sentenced to serve
three years in Penitentiary.
State of Ohio VS.. Moses Kline. In
dictment for keeping a place of public
resort for the unlawful sale of liquor.
Plea of mot guilty, and defendant held
in sum of 500 for his appearance at
next term of Court.
State of Ohio vs.. Moses Kline indict-
rnents for selling liquor to be drank
where sold. Pleas of mot guilty" enter
ed, and defendant held in sum of 800
in case for his appearance.
State of Ohio VS.. Moses Kline. Indict-
ment for selling liquor to a person in
the habit of getting intoxicated.,, Plea
of mot guilty.; defendant held in the
sum of 800 for his appearance.
State of Ohio VS.. John Nixon. In
dictment for Rape. Plea OF mot guilty"
entered, and defendant sentenced to
serve three years in the penitentiary.
James P. Ferguson VS.. The Board of
Home Missions of the Presbyterian
Church of the u. S. of America. The
Court finds the equities of this case with
the plaintiff, and that under the will of
John S. Major he has the right to be-
come tile purchaser of the property de-
sscribed In the petition at the appraised
value. 1t is ordered by the Court that
Master Shannon deliver a deed to the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

THE Senate committee have reported
a resolution directing the Secretary of
the Navy to organize board of survey,
to examine the four double-turreted
monitors, Amplitude, Terror. Puritan
and Monadnock, to determine and report
whether in their Judgment they should
be completely broken up. In making
this report Senator Randolph took occa-
sion to review our naval history for the
past fifteen years. Attention has been
called to the fact before that of the 142
vessels ON our naval register but forty
three are available for active service,
and but few, if any. of these are the
equals of the second-class men-of-war of
European nations. In other words, we
are spending millions of money annual
ly to keep atloat navy which, in case
we should need the services of a navy,
would be absolutely valueless for often
sive warfare, and inadequate even for
defensive war.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08
One Way 10 Economlzc.

Many poar man, if required to ac-
count for the manner in which he has
expended his income, would fnd bills
of his family physician for medical SER
vices" among the leading items. In sew
en- cases out of ten, acute diseases are
the result of some neglected chronic
disease. Thus, fevers invariably. result
from diseased conditions of the blood
and liver, and a timely use of Alternative.
or blood-purifying, and cathartic reme-
dies would have averted the prostrating
illness, that often leaves the system ir-
reparably Injured. DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purga-
tive Pellets are the best Alternative and
cathartic medicines yet compounded.
Full directions are given for admins
tering them, together with an accurate
description of the symptoms demanding
their use. They win not cure all human
ills (as some medicines are advertised to
do), but they will cure the diseases for
which they are compounded and recon-
Fgu had .,-i g., - a.rfa .i-f
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

The Cincinnati Commercial says that
the general effect of the visit OF Secre-
tary Sherman to Ohio will be for good.
The speech at Mansfield was one that
increases the pride that the friends of
Sherman feel in him. 1t was full Of
mlnliness and all sorts of good sense.
1t was coincident in time with the an
nouncement of the reduction of the pub
lie debt nearly fifteen millions CT dol
lars during the month, so that the prac-
tical platform of Shermanizing the coun-
ty is reduction of the interest on the
public debt at the rate of fourteen mil
lions per annum, and the reduction of
the principal at the rate of fifteen mil
lions a month.
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corpus; to allow widows three months
in which to make election in certain ca-
ses.
Bills passed: Senate bill to authorize
sheriffs' sales of property to be adver-
tised in city or village where situate;
House bill relative to listing real estate
in villages not incorporated; House bill
requiring assessors to administer oaths
to persons listing property, under pen
atty of from $50 to $500; Senate bill to
perpetuate testimony.
A joint resolution for an adjournment
from April II, 1880, to January 4, 1881,
was passed. .------
House-Bills passed: Senate bill to
authorize the election of an additional
Judge in the Second subdivision Of Fifth
judicial district; Senate bill to author
ize railroad companies to locate princi-
pal Office on branch line; Senate bill to
enable the commissioners of Franklin
county to issue bonds for Broad street
bridge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08
MARRIED.

GRIFFITH-WATKINS-March 2I,
1880, by Rev. S. Y. Kennedy. James R.
Griffith, Of Martins Ferry, to Miss
Emma Watkins, of Bridgeport.
GRAHAM-ALI4EN-March 2S, 1880,
by Rev. Thos. Love, d. D., Mr.. Brier
A. Graham and Mrs. Margaret Allen
both of Belmont county, Ohio.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 80, 1880. at
NJ. Z. Parsonage, MorristOwn, by Rev.
c. B. Henthorne, Chas. w. Lyon, and
Jennie Bowles-both of East Rich
land, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

pot THERE is now no probability of an
early adjournment of Congress: The
bnsession will be prolonged until the lst
-iaoraIniddle of july so as to increase the
- Supply of campaign material for use
r., after the ,June conventions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

THE use of ST. JACOBS OIL is indeed
deed followed by the most wonderful re-
suits. More than. a dozen eases have
come to my knowledge where st. Jacobs
Oil effected speedy cures. but will only
nention one instance. A man suffering
for twenty-four years from Rheumatism
was induced to try the St Jacobs Oil. He
used few bottles of this truly wonder
full remedy, and is now entirely well
once more. w. REINHARDT,
ElmOre. Wis.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

a sPEcfkIPfroms Galveston, Texas, to
the New y ORR Herald states that amy
lingering belief there may be that Gen.
Grant will Withdraw his name from the
contest before the Chicago Convention
is not well founded. Gen. Grant himself
is as silent as only, he knows how to be,
but his family and the friends who 'ac-
companied him ON bis journey in Mexi-
co are outspoken upon the subject. They
confess their desire that the General
NAV return to the White House, and
thew have no good will to waste upon
those who are opposed to the plan.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

,iiid SECRETARH SHERMAN, in his Mans
Is field speech the other night, said, in sub
- stance, that his being candidate for
ylb President depended upon the Republi-
cans of Ohio. If they do not give him
sat their hearty support in the Chicago con-
ia ventionih his name will not go before that
ud odytWith his CONSENT.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

,=J A. CYCLONE struck Ottawa, Kans., on
Friday night, completely demolishing or
i damaging score or more of dwellings,
Killing one child and seriously injuring
: number of people. Horses, cattle and
wagons were hurled through the air.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08
Guard Againt Disease.

F, If you find yourself getting bilious,
head heavy, mouth foul, eyes yellow,
kindeys disordered, symptoms of piles
tormenting you, take at once a few do
ses Of Kidney-Wort 1t is natures great
assistant. Use it as an advanced guard
don't wait to get sick.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

AN international Exhibition of sheep,
w6oi and wool products viii be held in
Pililadelphia, under the auspices Of the
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society in
the Permanent Exhibition building in
the Park commencing September 81,
1880. Immediately after the State Fair.
The list of awards will be very attrac-
tive, and the judges will be selected from
among the most expert and efficient res
idefits Of the several States of the. Union
and of foreign woolsgrowing countries..
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

lTuB narrative of the quarrel between
E4ilfa B. Washburne and Mr.. Conkling
in the House of Representatives nearly
twenty years ago is being told over
again. The language of Washburhe TO
eenkling was: "You lie.S Eliciting no
response, he waited a few moments and
repeated; @I don't know that you un-
ierstood what,I said, and | don't wish
to have any mistake made. said, You
lier Since that time the two men
have been strangers to each other.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

~ {. THE Democracy of Nebraska, in State
FnOo8Ventionl assembled, resolved that
SAM Tilden was elected in 1876, and
that he, was defrauded out of his seat by
- the 4. Republican party. Accordingly
, stlley silats 1insnucted their delegates at
tsiatge to vote for Mr.. Tilden at .Cincin-
nad first, last, and all the time. sa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

-2Ns fnE esult of the San Francisco cleo
ton shows that Kearneyism as politi-
cal element is about played out" 1t is
gratifying to = good people of all classes
TO know that thereaction has set in.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

THE Republicans at the elections on
Monday carried Cincinnati, large part
II Of the ticket in Columbus, and made
heavy gains in many other cities in the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

ZANEsvILLE ACCOMMODATIONS leaves Zanes
villc daily except Sunday at 8 90 A. NJ, and
arrives at Columbus at 9.20 A. N. Stopping
at all Stations.
MIXED ACCOMMODATIONS leaves Bellaire dali
ly except Sunday at 500 A. NJ, and arrives at
Newark at A. IS p NJ, stopping at all Stations.
.ia MIXED AooosMopATIoN leaves Deshler at
3 42 A. NJ, daily, except Monday, and arrives
at Garrett at 9.00'A. N. stopping at al Sta.
Figures West of Bellaire inclusive are Co
lumbus time; except at Chicago. 81 tI
Express trains run daily. Fast Line trains
run daily on Central Ohio Division and Main
Line; daily, except Sunday, on lake Erie and
Chicago Divisions. Accommodation Trains
run daily, except Sunday. sI
ah9s. I. 1sARAS' " esseru rSss 7 As = Oin-
T.. NJ CoLk, Gen1 Ticket Ag't, Baltimore.
q. H. HuDsoN, Sup't Trans. Ohio Diyisien
Chicago.
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f'HE Sbripe6eld Republican deyotes

q : fHE Springfield Republican devotes a
Column or more to summary of what it
considers the political situation in its
sown State of Massachusetts,, and the con-
Elclusion 1t comes to is that the respecta-
1bility and the brains of the Republican
party there are equally opposed to the
= candidacy,of either Blaine or Grant and
that Edmunds is growing stronger every
- ~ srs.
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81. If the Grant boom should be converted
to the Sherman or Edmunds interest, it
would afford remarkable example OF
bringing good out of evil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

%, Iris charged that Garfield does not
actively assist the Sherman interest, and
that his advocacylof it by letter writing
was purely perfunctory. sR lvg
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% fR.Hnn.1iF. D.gMoRaAN. {

York, has given The. Union Theological
Seminary in that city one hundred thou
20 sand dollars, to be used as the Edwin
. d. Morgan Library Fund" in the forma-
d ,tien of an excellent theological library
ssllfor the use of divinity students, minis
Q sEters, and authors generally. ,. ii
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

If any candidate in Belmont county
is ever in doubt of his election we ad-
wise him to come to Bridgeport and pro-
cure the eminent services of "our own"
Dennis Kearney, No. 27, to fight him at
the polls, and his success is assured.
This advice is cheap-but not so cheap
as the instrument, nor yet so much of o
boomerang.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

THE Rhode Island Democracy have
declared for "Tilden and Reform"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-04-08

. The Kansas Republican convention
instructed its delegates for Blaine.