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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

YESTERDAY, i'll accordance with the
second section of a law passed by Con-
gress and approved March Ist, 1892. the
presidential electors in the colleges of
each State in the Union met and cast
their votes for President and Vice Pres
ident for the ensuing four years. The
history of the Electoral College is full of
interest, and its growth in numbers is
the history of the growth of the nation
From 1879 to 1904 the electors voted on
the same ballot both for President and
Vice President, the candidate receiving
the second highest number of votes be-
ing declared elected to the latter Office
The law was changed by the addition of
the twelfth amendment to the Constitu-
tion after the election in 179S, when JEFF
ferson and Burr receiving a tie vote in
the college, the election was thrown in
to Congress, Jefferson was declared
President on the thirty-Sixth ballot, and
Burr became Vice President In 1879.
at the first meeting of the college, there
were sixty-nine votes, all of which were
cast for Washington. North Carolina
and Rhode Island had no vote, not hav-
ing yet adopted the Constitution, and
New York was left out on account of
the absence of any State law providing
for presidential electors. The votes cast
were distributed in the following man
MaccaOhncoffc Donncu1x-an,o
Virginia, 10 each Connecticut and South
Carolina, each; Maryland and New
Jersey, each; Georgia and New Hamp-
shire, each; Delaware, 5. In 1892
the number of votes had increased to
1872, and during the next eight years six
more were added by the admission to the
Union of Tennessee. By 1904 the num-
Der had increased to 176-JeffersOn and
Clinton were elected President and Vice
President by all but fourteen of the
votes. Ohio and several other States
were admitted previous to 1912, and the
number of members then stood at 2lS.
The next twenty years showed an in
crease of 10 votes; the next two decades
only eight more, and the whole number
of votes was 296, which brings US up to
1852. During the interval there had
been several interesting and exciting
meetings of the college. In 1886 Van
Buren, had been elected President, and
R. NJ. JOhdson had fallen one vote short
of being chosen to the second position,
and was elected by the Senate. In 1910
the clean sweep of the Wing party Oc-
CURED, and Harrison and Tyler were
elected by an overwhelming majority.
From this on to 1860, when Lincoln was
elected, the meetings of the college were
not characterized by any unusual event,
and the number of members had grown
to 303. At the vote taken in 1864, du-
ring the war, 233 only were east, a va
cancy of 81 being caused by the absence
of the seeding States. The transactions
of the college since then are sufficiently
familiar to need no recapitulation.-
Bait American. I'd inst
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

turn up in Ohio. 1t is said, however,
that only once in the history of the state
has an EIectOr cast his ballot for a can
didate other tEan the one for whom he
was expected to vote.
One of the Electors scored a point on
the Morey letter to-day by asking during
the session of the college, and while the
ballots were being written for President,
if the "r" in Garfield's name should be
dotted?
All the members of the Electoral Col
lege, accompanied by the Governor, Sec
retary of State, and Auditor of State,
Treasurer, Attorney General, and Clerk
of the Supreme Court left at 80 P. NJ.
for Cleveland, and will go to Mentor to-
morrow
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

GENERAL WALKERS annual report
shows that the work of the census has
been pushed forward with great energy.
and is near completion. Only seven
enumeration districts out of more than
$1,000 are now unrepresented in the re-
turns. In three weeks the Census Office
will be able to present complete returns
of the population of the United States.
The special Investigations, also, respect
ing wealth, debt, and taxation, statistics
of the Indian tribes, churches, schools
and libraries, etc, have made such pro-
gress that their success is assured Last
ly, the work of paying the enumeratOrs
has been done SO Systematically that
$4,000 out of the 81 900 accounts have al
ready been settled.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE gifts of Mrs. Valleria G. Stone
from her late husbands estate to vari-
Gus colleges, seminaries, missionary and
charitable societies, needy students, and
for the redemption of mortgaged homes,
are princely in amount. Oberlin College,
i'll Ohio, gets $4,000; Chicago Theolog-
ical Seminary, 10000; WELLESLEY College,
100000; Bowdoin College, $4,000;
Dartmouth, $4,000; Southern educa-
tional institutions, $l5O,OOO, etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

Hon. ADRIAN S. HEWITT has written
letter of regret at his action in the
matter of the Morey letter. He declares
that he was at first deceived into believ-
ing that the letter was in General Gar
fields own handwriting, but that subse-
quent developments have sufficed to
change his mind. He declares, with ev-
ident truth, that the letter has done him
more injury than it has General Gar
field, and he now joins in the cry. Hunt
the rascal down"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

Masonic Directory.

pELMONr LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. NJ
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
GEORGE BUMGARNER, w. NJ.
NJ. T. COPELAND, Sec'Y.
or. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No II,
- Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
c. w. CARROLL, H. P.
EssE B. MEYER, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. "a, R. 6 S. M.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
Ii. r. BUMGARNER, G. Nj.
GEO. MITCHELL, Secy.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, K. T.
LII Stated conclayes, first Tuesday of each
month. F. d. BAILEY, E. G.
l. l.. SRDwICK, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09
Creosote for Bronchitis and Catarrh

CfeOSOLe IOf DfOnCIIIlS anu OdtdrTH.
When going from Switzerland to Italy
via Mont Gents, some years ago, the wri-
ter contracted sudden severe cold,
which, in the chill air of Turin. soon
brought on a severe attack of Bronchitis.
We FASTENED over to the genial air of
Genoa, but it afforded little relief, and
the advice of DIR. Paccioci, Professor in
the noted italian Medical College there,
was called in. He prescribed very
simple remedy, which was at once eff
fectiye, as it has been with many others
to whom we have since recommended
it. Put into a pint or larger bottle
about three gills of water, and add two
drops of good Wood CreOsote. Shake
very thoroughly, take mouthful, garg-
ling itawhile in the throat, and swallow
it. Repeat this frequently, so as to use
up the mixture in the first "a hours, al
ways shaking we'll before taking. After
the first day, use THREE drops OF Creo-
sote and the same amount OF water du-
ring "a hours, so long as it is needed
The same mixture has often proved very
useful in Catarrh. In this case hand
full or two of the well-shaken Creosote
and water is Snuffed up through the nos
trils until it reaches the throat and is
spit out. A teaspoonful or more is also
gargled in the throat and swallowed. AS
Catarrh is an Inflammation of the nasal
passages, accompanied with a mncus
deposit. the creosote, which is largely
carbolic acid, would seem to be useful
here lust as dilute carbolic acid Is eff
fective in cleansing any putrid sores.
Catarrh is the result of weakness, and is
promoted by cold. a tOning up of the
system and any simple remedy like the
above is effective, unless the Catarrh is
severe and of so long continuance as to
have permanently disorganized the nasal
cavities. 1t is folly to spend money for
the much advertised catarrh remedies,
which are usually the sheerest medical
quackery.-[ American Agriculturist for
Dec. /.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

ACCORDING to some of the Indiana
Democratic congressman who have ar
rived in Washington, Mr.. English actu-
ally gave only $4,000 out of the $780,
900 he had promised to the campaign
fund, and Landers panned out but a pet
ty $500. These are the kind of gentle
men who propose to get the most goods
for the least money.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

A Washington lady who had been
married objected to the certificate she
received because it was in writing and
not printed. She wrote letter 10 the
clergyman who had performed the cere-
mony. declaring that she would not COLI
slider herself married and would remain
at home with her parenas until print
ed certificate Was furnished her. An
other certificate, really handsome one,
was subsequently given to her, satisfy
ing her scruples; and she is now enjoy
ing the honeymoon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

Four Chicagoans, headed by Mr.
Keith, have paid out 100000 for lands
in Tennessee and founded town on the
River, intending to colo
nize their tract with Northwestern
naOnla
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

William Beach returned to his home
in Plumas, Cal, after q years wOIk
in the mines, to find that his wife had
fallen in love with another man during
his absence. She confessed her fault.
and he procured q divorce, which, how
ever, was kept secret, and she lived in
the house so as not to be separated from
her children. She was grati6ed for the
concession, but sorrow drove her crazy,
and she had to be removed to an insane
asylum.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

TIE principal subscribers to the ex-
Presidential fund are Jay Gould, $4,000;
W. H. Vanderbilt, $4,000; John NJ.
Forbes and others of Boston, $4,000;
Mackay, of Nevada, $25.OOO;, and ten
other contributors, $1,000 each. The re-
mainder, it is said. is to be raised in
Pennsylvania by Don. Cameron and his
friends
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE publication that Mr.. Samuel J.
Tilen has ordered mortuary monument
has created some fear that he expects
shortly to 60 over to join the great 81
lent majority. That fear may be al
layed by the corrected statement that
the monument is intended for another
family of the same name.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

SECRETARY SCHURZ in his report, ad-
vocates the breaking up of the Indian
reservation system and the allotment to
the Indians of lands in severalty, to pre-
pare the way for their final incorporation
into the body polite as Independent and
>elf-felying men. He thinks this can be
done
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

Capt. Frederick G. Cameron, who COM
manded the ship Macedonia, which sail
ed from New York with provisions and
supplies for the famine stricken suffer
ers of Ireland, in rs, is dead. Capt. Cam
eron also commanded the ship Robert
Bound, the first vessel that sailed for
San Francisco. carrying first class pass
engers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE Electoral Colleges in all the
States in the Union but one met We'd
nesday, and cast their votes for the can
didates receiving the highest popular
vote. In Georgia, for some reason, no
meeting of Electors was held, and it is
thought by leading lawyers and officials
at Atlanta that the vote of the State is
lost to Hancock and English.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

IT is demonstrated by the New York
Tribune thOt the expenditures of New
York City, under Democratic misman-
agement, have increased six times as
fast during the past ten years as the
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE will of Prof. Watson. the astron-
omer, which left $4,000 to his wife and
100000 to science, is explained. 1t is
stated that the deceased and his widow
had large private estates, and had long
cherished the idea of leaving their
wealth mainly to scientific institutions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

IT is IA question whether the old law
which prevented Mr.. A. T. Stewart
from becoming Secretary of the Treas
ury will also apply to Mr.. Levi p. Nor
ton, the banker, whe has been mentioned
for that position in General Garfeld's
cabinet
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THERE are twenty-five Republican
Senators and sixty-seyen Republican
Representatives in the Ohio General As
sembly-eigbty-nine in all. 1t will there
fore take forty-five votes to nominate
candidate for United States Senator.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

IT will not do to assume that the De-
mocracy is moribund. The party that
has just polled 4,436,OOO votes for its
presidential ticket may live long while
yet if it reforms its ways.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE eternal fitness of things is shown
by the fact that petroleum comes from
the Black Sea. An American in Tamin,
Caucasus, Russia, controls 100000
acres of petroleum lands, stretching from
the Straits of Kertch and Hurkali in a
southeast direction along the northern
tlanks of the Caucasian Mountains
about $50 miles. He has wells flowing
200 barrels day. He has reineries and
all the modern improvements" for turn
ming out 10000 barrels day of refined
oil.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

IT was undoubtedly very generous i'll
Gov. Foster to pay out of his own pock-
ct $4,000 of Mr.. Sherman's expenses at
the Chicago Convention, but nobody
seems to see very clearly yet who is 60
ing to be helped by it in the Ohio senate
rial contest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE two treaties which have been ne
gotiated with China relate respectively
to Chinese immigration and the COM
mercial relations of the two countries.
The decision in regard to immigration
is practically to leave the whole subject
to the control of the United States. In
return for this, new and important COM
mercial privileges are accorded to
China
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

DEMOCRATIC leaders are sagely dis
cussing civil service reform. Perhaps
they would not have felt so strongly on
the subject if the election had gone the
Way it didn't 60.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE demand for freight cars for the
movement of grain is prodigOus. Thou
sands more are wanted than can be sup
piled. This is healthy sign and indi-
Gates bountiful crops.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

WOMEN that have been bedridden for
years have been entirely cured of fe-
male weakness by the use of LYDIA Z.
PINKnAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
Send to Mrs. Lydia Z. Pinkham, 2SS
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pam
phlets. 1923 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

A HEAVY snow storm Obstructed trav-
el in New York and the New England
States Wednesday. Snow fell to depth
of from six inches to a foot and drifted
badly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

IT is known in Washington that Gen.
Garfield, during his recent visit, did
nothing looking to the retention of Sec
retary Sherman in the Cabinet. The
understanding is that Mr. Sherman will
take his chances in the race for the Ohio
Senatorship and abide by them. If he
is elected he will not resign the Senator
ship for the Treasury portfolio, and if
defeated he would not accept the ap-
pointment-Cincinnat Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

Gold is found in thirty six counties of
Georgia, silver in three, copper in thir-
teen, iron in fortY-three, diamonds in
twenty-six and whisky in all Of them.
The last is said to get away with all the
rest.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

A FIRE in the Capitol at Washington,
Monday night, last week. caused damage
to the walls and ceiling of the House
barber shop.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09
BelInOntChrOniCle
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year II Advance.

If not paid within the year % per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFICE South side Main street, nearly op.
posite Public School building.
Belmont Co urty Official Directory.
Common Pleas Judse-Wm. Okey.
Probate Judge-1homas Cochran.
Clerk of Courts-Alex. c. Darrah.
Sherif-Samuel Hilles.
William n. Coffiand
Decentralization Eaton.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred H. Mitchell.
Recorder-James A. Barnes
Commissioners-OwenM Mehan, |. J. Potts,
Henry Frasher.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
COroner-E. B. Kennedy.
lnfirmary Directors-Nathaniel Taylor,
Wn. Parkinson, James B. Ritchey.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE annual session of the National
Council of the Union League of Ameri-
ca, will be held in Philadelphia, Decem-
Der 9th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

A LEGISLATIVE investigation into the
abuses alleged to exist in the manage
ment of the insane asylums of New
York is in progress.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

GEN. THOMAS J. BRADY and others
have purchased the National Republican
of Washington from Col. A. NJ Clapp.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

THE London Economist says that the
fact of consols getting above par raises
the question whether it is possible to
lower the rate of interest. Three per
cent is not much. to be azure; still, if the
public can borrow at 22I, its agent, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer. should
place its loans at that rate. Mr.. Glad
stone attempt to place "a 21a per cent
stock in 1858 failed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rey. r.
Il Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, IL; evening
service, z. Sabbath School, 800 a. N. Young
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday p.m; gen.
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday pm.
Strangers welcome to all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
IlRev. j. Fl. Conkle, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; pm. Sabbath SCHOOL,
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday 2
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday z p m.
Strangers are cordially invited TO all our
services.
NITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
~ Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School. 10 am. Public worship: II am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday 8 pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday of
each month, pm Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each mcnth, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, 2 pm Young wOmen's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09

The receipts of hogs at Chicago du
ring November were 1,1100O0 head-a
larger number than were ever received
in one month at any market.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-12-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

IS8o-8I.
Belmont County, Ohio.
4th Saturday of August, 81. Clsirsville;
2d Sept, Bellaire;
LIST October, GAINESVILLE.
iih 80 October, Martins Ferry;
ID Now, Morristown;
lat Dec. 81. Clairsville,
lst January, ReLaire;
lsI 90 February. GAINESVILLE;
lst March, Belmont;
lSt April. bridgeport;
Sd april. Glencoe;
I'd May, Flushing;
lst " Juue. 81. ClairsYille;
4th June, Bellaire.
Also al close of Institute at st. Clairsville.
Examinations begin ats. am.
Testimonials of character are required If
applicant is not known 10 the Board; and
evidences of success in teaching are allowed
their proper weight
X. ALEXANDER.
A. A. CLAK. Ex. Boar
]. NJ. YAkNELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-03
Old Settlers Meeting.

Thursday, the 18th day OF June, 1850, is
fixed upon as the day for the meeting Of the
old settlers of Grant county, Wis, to meet at
the Court Hoese in Lancaster, the county
seat of Grant county, for the purpose of hold
ing a reunion and friendly greeting of bott
ladies and gentlemen.
Time is removing from our midst the early
settlers OF our rich and beautiful county, and
there are many, very many, now in health and
inhabitants of the county, who may not have
another opportunity to assemble with this
Society another year therefore we 90 urge
and insist that all of the early settlers who
resided in the county or state prior to May
ls4s, do devote that one day, Thursday, the
18th of June, 1850, to this very inter es,ing
reunion Of old settlers. We feel assured
that the enJoyments will be deeply impressed
upon all who do attend. We expect at least
one address by an early settler, and expert
ences of many early settlers that viii be Of
deep interest. Attend as early in the day as
practicable, at least by IL O'Clock, a. m. An
are expected TO bring their dinner as il is in
tended 10 enjoy picnic in the Court House
park. JoHN u. RouNrREE,
Pres. Of Old Settlers Society Of Grant Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-03
Cassville Brewery Property
for Sale at Auction.

The undersigned will sell at public auction for
cash In hand on the sth day OF July. A. D., 1850.
erty, both real and personal, known aud apper-
tanning TO the Cassvilis Brewery, situated in the
village Of cassville, county OF Grant and state Of
Wisconsin, and now owned and operated by VIM.
Schmitz and Hugo Grimm, under the firm name Of
5chmitz Grimm consisting of, and comprising the
following described realty, viz Lots No and 10
partly frame dwelling one story. 1882 feet, with
good cellar also on the lot 10 ice house
2ox32 feet, 10 feet high and containing at present
100 tons of ice On lot number 10 is situated
Portable two story frame dwelling, 32x32 feet with
stone basement under IT and good well and cistern
Also lots Nos !, 5,6,7,s,9 and loin block hrty.
(5), sill in the village Of Cassvills aforesaid aud
all Of said lots in blocks 10 and 81 known the
the Brewery building 36 feet long and 20 WIDE
rock basement and tive story brick; ia IL 10 con-
storage for barley. malt &c. To this is added
a one stsry, 1920, stone addition, used for office.
Back Of the aforesaid Brewery building is situated
the lager beer cellar running at right angles into
the bluff, 1890 feet and mainly blasted out of the
rocks. The above Brewery contains a good engine,
new boiler, suficieaoy Of casks. tubs hose Kegs,
patent beer cooler aud numerous other fixtures
not here enumerated, all In order for brewing beer
Of which parties who desire to purchase at any
time get inventory, and the same will be read
the DAY OF sale before sale.
The above will be offered all together In one lot
will also offer for sale the following meadow
land, to-wt The undivided half OF lot in section
D,
and between 400 and 500 bushels of Taalt 400 s os
hops, about so cords of wood nd lot of other nrew
ers' stock such as cors, pitch, shsyings, &C. 10 be
seen on schedule on the day of sale.
Also the following stock and utensils belonging
to said firm, to-wit: Three work horses two mules
two set OF double harness. one heavy and one light
beer wagon, one set OF bob-sleighs one new hoy
RACK nne hogs, six cows eleven head Of young stock
inc luding four sucking calves.
Also one iron safe, one set Of scales, one McCor-
mick mower. one sniky hay rake, and meIous
minor articles not here enumerated. These latter
articles including the meadow land will be Offered
In separate parcels
The above property is all in tie best of ORDER the
Title perfect.
forfurther Information inquire Of the undersigned.
Sale TO commence at ten O'clock. .. m on the day
Dated Cassyills, May 10th. 1880.
WILLIAM sCHMITZ.
HUGO GRIMM.