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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

GEN. SHERMAN, in his annual report
to the Secretary of War, which is pub
lished, renews his recommendation that
the army be increased to $4,000 enlisted
men of the line. He calls attention to
the fact that the present legal strength
of the army is 10000 men. and that the
increase can be effected simply by omit
ting the proviso restricting the number
IN the next appropriation bill. General
Sherman also recommends that the coast
defenses and interior forts be put in or
der against the possibility of a foreign
invasion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

An old and bitter feud in Gallia coun-
ty, Ohio, between John J. Jeffers and
Col. Il. NJ. Montgomery ended Saturday
in the fatal shooting of Jeffers by Mont
go1nery. The murderer served with
distinction in the late war, has served a
term in the Legislature, killed two men,
and was the Democratic candidate for
the State Senate last Fall.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

THE official count of the vote for Pres
idential electors in Ohio shows that the
Republican electors received 375,O4S
votes and the Democratic electors 34O,-
S7l. J. NJ. Lewis, the candidate from
this district, received the highest vote of
any elector on the ticket, 375,O74, one
higher than the next lowest man. Hav-
ing received the highest vote and being
the highest man in stature, he should be
chosen as messenger to carry the vote of
Ohio to Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

A WASHINGTON special says that the
Hon. Alex. H. Stephens has arrived in
that city. He freely crlticises.t the con-
duct of the leaders Of the Democratic
party in the late campaign, and says that
the disaster that followed is clearly at
tributable to mismanagement. He sums
upthe whole campaign by calling it
"nlad rush for the hog trough
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

THE list of candidates for the New
Jersey Senatorship embraces ex-senator
Robson, ex-senator Frelinghuysen, Mr..
Potts, the defeated Republican candidate
for Governor, Mr.. Sewell. an attorney
for the Pennsylvania railroad, and half
dozen others of less prominence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

BARNUM, Hewitt, and the other Chi
nese conspirators have, in solemn ses-
sion, in behalf of the Democracy, resolv-
ed on the appointment of committees as
follows: "On Frauds and Coercion" "On
Federal Intimidation" on Prevention of
Frauds in the Future"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

and it seems probable that, although our
shipments of hreadstuffs for the month
of September were considerably below
those of the same month last year, the
demand during the year will not be
greatly behind that of the year 1S79.-
BALTIC. American, 18th inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

A WASHINGTON correspondent pa
thetically informs the country that the
next Congress Will be SO close that it
will be dangerous for member to go
out to take drink without previously
nairino off
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

BARNUM, Randall, Hewitt are the
men who stand prominently before the
country as responsible for the forged
Chinese letter. A, number of lesser
lights, some of whom are in this region,
were aiders and abettors. All those who
advised, aided or abetted this infamous
fraud, should carry the brand of dis
prara
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

In the next House of Representatives
a Republican majority will have the
opportunity to reinstate the crippled SOL
diers who were ousted from their posi-
ton as doorkeeperS, &c, by the Bour-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

THE Raleigh On. c. News is another
disappointed newspaper, which causes it
to remark that it "looks forward hope
fully to the time which will eventually
restore the Union and the Constitution
to the hearts of the Northern people as
it has to the hearts of the Southern peO-
D1e"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

THOMAS PRIOR, the express messen-
singer at Newark, o., was found IN his
room dying early Monday morning,wit
a pistol ball in his brain. He only said:
81 don't know whether shot myself or
whether they shot me. There were two
men in the room after me-"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

4 STARK COUNTY scoundrel, convict
ed ofa crime, is said to have revenged
himself by burning the home and peril
ing the lives of the family of juror.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
Baltimore.

The most complete institution in the Unit
ed States for the thorough practical education
of young and middle-aged men. Students
admitted at any time. For circulars giving
full particulars, address j. &. SMITH, A. M,
Pittsburgh, Pa. II 1S-Sw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
Polly Cologne.

and 1T will be very fresh and fanny. At least
one hundred and twenty illust rat 'Ons will
accompany it, Those famous twin boys, the
Jimmy>johns. are prime actors in Poly's
wonderful adventure.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
LIVE STOCK MARKETS
East Liberty.

Nov. 16 -Battle-Receipts to-day l.
700 head. Selling a full qurrter better
than the fist of last week.
Hogs-Receipts $500 head. Philadel-
phiaS 81 75a4 So. Workers 81 50a4 IS.
Sheep-Receipts 1920. Selling fair at
last weeks prices.
Baltimore.
Nov. 16-Cattle-S Sales 1900 head
market active; prime So OOa6 25; good
) 371sa5 S715; medium 81 75a5 25; COM
mon 6219a4 621a.
Sheep--Market active; 4ales 10000
herd; prime IS 25a5 40; good 81 S71aa
121a; medium 371aa4 70; common
81 00a4 25.
Hogs-Market fair; sales $500 head !;
prime SO T5a7 700; medium SO 25a6 80 |;
ST O0a6 12lI.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

AS AGAINST the suggestion that Mr..
Tilden would have been a stronger can
didate than General Hancock, it is no.
ticeable that the counties in New York
that are bossed by the TiIden faction
show the heaviest Democratic losses.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
Thursday, Nov, 18. 1880.

WADE HAMPTON regards the Presi-
Dental election as settled. His address
is Columbia, S. c.
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
Rocky Fork.

Story OF tne Ohio Hill County, by Mary
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II Is as gay and sparkling as q wild mountain
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18

NOTICES hereby given that in the Probate
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A New Story by Geo. Macdonald,

the Publishers having recently completed ar
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
THE MOREY LETTER.
Decision of Judge Davis I'm the
Trial OF Philip.
THE PRISONER COMMITTED.
Envelope and Letter Proven Forge
ries.
Democratic National Committee Part
ners in a Conspiracy.

New YORK, Nov. 13-The fact that
Chief Justice Noah Davis was to deliv-
er his opinion to-day in the case of Ken
ward Philip, charged with criminal libel
on Gen. Garfield, drew crowd Of spec
tators this morning to the Supreme
Court in which the decision was to be
announced. Before the Judge took his
place on the bench nearly all the seats
provided for the general public were Oc-
cupied, and the chairs within the railing,
reserved for members of the bar and
other privileged persons were also filled.
The press was largely repre- tened.
During the delivery of the opinion the
room was very quiet, the auditors list
ening with close attention to every word.
Amusement was manifested by smiles
during some passages portraying the ut
ter failure of the attempts to show that
the person, Henry l.. Morey, ever had an
existence, and there was slight rustic
as many of the spectators turned to look
at one another during the comments of
the court on Mr.. Hewitt's connection
with the case.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-11-18
Or. "A. .SHERUlAR1

Isl Broadway, Murray
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Administrator Notice.

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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-08-06
Haneoek's Letter 10 sherman.

This letter was written IN reply 10 two letters on
the situation received from Gen sherman
cARoSDELEr ?. o. st. Louis, Mo, Der q, 1876.
M DsD GsAerai Your favor Of the fih inst
reached me In New Yotk the day before len for
the West. intended 10 reply 10 II before leaving.
but cares incident to departure interfered; then
again since my arrival here have been 80 corrupted
with personal Affairs OF business nature that /
have deferred writing from day TO day until this
morning, aud now lind myself In debt to you an-
other In aeknow Judgement OF your favor Of the
i7ih; received few days since. have concluded
10 leave here on the 29th (to-m0rrow), ?. NJ, 80
that may he expected In New York on the alst
inst. Il has been cold and dreary slncs my arrival
here have worked "like a Turk" q presume
that means hard work in the eou niry In making
leneing, eutttng down trees, repairing buildings,
ETC.. and al least able 10 say that ~. Louis is
the coolest place in the winter and Il Is the hottest
In the summer Of any that have encountered Ia
a temperate zone. I have known ~. Louis In De-
eember 10 have genial weather throughout the
month"; this December hes been ffigid and the
river has been frozen more solid than I have ever
known II.
When heard the rumOr that was ordered To
the Pacific coast thought II probably true, con
sldering the past discussion on that subject The
possibilities seemed TO point that way. Had il
been true, should have Of course have presented
no complaint nor made Resistance 0fany kind.
would have gone quickly, II not prepared TO go
promptly. certainly would have heen relieved
from responsibilities aud anxieiies concerning
Presidential matters which may tall 10 those near
the throne or Ia autholty within the neat iour
months as well AS from otheI incidents or matters
vhch would MOI control action, concerning which
1 might not approve. vas not exactly prepared
10 - 10 the Pacific, aud l therefore elt relieved
~hen received your note Informing me that there
was mo- truth in the rumors. Then ala not wish .
10 appear 10 he escaping from responsibilities and /
possible danger which may cluster around niiiary I
Ia the East, especially Ia the critical
l,eiiod lasi approaching. "All's we'll that ends .
sell" The ~hoe matter Of the Presidency seems /
10 nae 10 he simple aud 10 admt of peaceful solu-
lion. The machinery Tor such contingency a.
threatens 10 pressnt Itself has been all carefully I
pscrarcd II only requires fabrication owing 10 /
iisuse. The army should haze nothing 10 DO with
he eleciion OF Inauguration Of The President.
The people elect The rresidenti the Congress de-
lafes in joint session Who be- VI we Of The nrnY
save only 10 obey his mandates, and are projected
a 10 doing only 10 far a. they may he lawful our
commissions eaPress that like Jeiisr,on's way
4 Inauguration. u suits our system. He rode
lono hoTssi al N the Capital ielri Was the
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-08-06

-MoSraoNrRy,' ALA August 2--The
election to-day was the most quiet and or-
detls ever held IN The sistc IN ihis city
the vote Is unusually large. The Derio-
Gratis have swept the State by from cO,0O0
to 10000 majority The entire State tick
ct, including the Legislature and county
officers, Il elected Many Of the negroes
vent to the polls and openly voted the full
Democratic ticket. The Greenbacker-In-
dependents are no more in Alabama. There
is great rejoicing here, and guns are firing
in honor Of this great Democratic victory.
R u. Lovely, son Of J. V. Lovely,
Esq met with horrible death At Paris,
Nv, saturday afternoon. When the north
bound fast train was nearing the passenger
depot he was leaning against the fence on
the outer edge Of the track, and when the
engine was within few feet Of him he de-
liberaiely threw himself across the track.
The engine and baggage car passed over
him. the ash pan crushing his body and
legs, while the drivers cut oil an arm, a
portion Of the right foot and severed an
ear. lie was conveyed home in a wagon
aud was conscious until death, which oc-
cured about P. N. lie has been deranged
for scme time, and in a reply to a question
from hiPfather, aaid that he did II on pur.
pose.
- Saturday an imprisoned balloon that
had been used at Youngstown, Ohio, by
man named Henry, broke loose from the
guy-ropes and started skywsrd. In the
ssisll basket attached to the gigantic air
ship we're two persons, man and wo-
man, from the neighboring country. The
balloon darted upward with msrvelou,
rapidity. At first the occupants Of the
frail car did not realize that the balloon
had broken away from its moorings, hut
when they glanced down and saw the earth
rapidly receding, they gestured piieously
to the crowd below, as II imploring assis-
lance. When the balloon had reached
high altitude il drifted in a north.easterly
direction. 1t was followed by many PEG.
pie with telescopes, and finally disappear
ed in that direction.
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PRESS OPINIONS


or Hancock's LETTER Of Acceptance.
NEW YORK Sun: II is rather a states.
Inanlike document to emanate from a
mere soldier" as our Republican friends
call him, in the acknowledged absence Of
Judge Black. II is as broad and compre-
hensive as the continent, as elastic as India
rubber, and as sweet az honey.
WASHINGTON Con. CouRiER-JoURSAL:
Gen. Hancock's letter of acceptance is a
severe disappointment to the Republicans
here. They had hoped that he would say
something which they could use to hi.
detriment. Its brevity, liberality and pa
triotie spirit commend the letter strongly
to the favor Of the people. The sentiments
contained in the document inspire conf
dence in the writer.
ST LOUIS TIMES II is admirably short.
plain and to the point. There is no effort
al tine writing about il. Every voter in
the country who understands the English
language eau understand every PROPOSE
ton il contains. 1t is Just such a letter as
was to be expected from the frank cl.arac-
ter Of the man Just such letter as the
gravity Of the occasion demanded. With
out oircumlocution he accepts the honor
and trust of the nomination, and expresses
his devotion la the principles enuneiated
in the platform Of the Convention.
CouRIER-JouRSAL: Gen. Haneocks let. |
ter Of acceptance is model confession Of
faith, explicit, direct and to the purpose.
II leaves nothing to be said on the sub
ecis named. The Republicans may wrestle
md wres lie with il, but the more they do I
The worse of they will find themselves.
There is another point, too, which they can
not get away with it is lIancock's letter,
not Blacks or rilden's, As they have been
pretending il would be. From first to last
{ breaihes the same spirit, speaks the
anne language, which ran through those
amous orders to which the soldier-states.
nan owes hi' present position. Now let
he work go bravely on. The author OF
his noble contribution TO our current pol
ties deserves TO he the next President Of
he United States, and by the grace Of God
md the will Of the American people, he
hall he.
PnLADELrnIA TIME, lNp.; Gen Han.
ocks brief but pointed discussion Of the
'ublic policy that most directly affects our
ireat but long languishing material in
eresis j. replete with philosophy aud
iaiesmanship The declaration that pub.
ic office isa trust, not bounty bestowed
Ipon the holder, is not 80 elaborate as I
George william Cunir would make il TO
Spress his views Of ciyiissiyiye reform, I
IA, IL has The merit Of telling the truth in
he blunt way that gives the air Of sin I
Gritty, aud when he next reminds the
ountry that civil service reform must first {
e established by the people in filling the
lecloral Offices he admonished the sincere I
riends Of better civil service how 10 ,
trike the only deadly blow that can be d. I
ecled gainsl the present evil The tens {
I thousands az intelligent voters who !
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have been panied Al Gen. Gardelds pracii.
cal surrender Of civil-sersicc reform hy his
invitations TO political nadcn To control
bis appointments, will gratefully welcome
the conspicuous absence Of all such studied
irimm ing or cowardly qualification in
Gen. IIancock's Interpretation " the civil
service Of the nation.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-08-06

On the recommendation Of large num-
Der of Democrats, NJ. d. Hughes, Esq, has
been appointed County Elector for Lin
County for the Hancock and English tick
ct. T. W. HIGGISs,
Chmn Dem. Co. Com. Of Lincoln Co.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-08-06

THE supporters Vt Garfield are
compelled to admit that Zen. Han.
cock is q brave soldier, who shed his
blood for the Union in the late war
but they say he was nominated by
the Southern delegates at CINCINNATI
and therefore is unworthy Of Northern
support Neither the premise nor
the deduction Of these directors is
sound. At the end of the roll call
on the second ballot, aud before
there had been any change Of votes,
more than two.thirds Of the votes cast
for Hancock came from Northern
States. But suppose it to he true
that the Southern States are specially
friendly to the nomination Of Han
cock: what then, In his famous
speech at Cairo, Gen. Grant said that
in his recent travels in the South he
had passed over portions Of every
State that entered into the rebellion,
and he had found the Stars and
Stripes floating everywhere; and that
a great portion Of the speakers who
addressed him had worn the gray in
the conflict; and that the speeches
they made showed their present de.
vOtion to the flag for which we
fought; land this, added Grant, sis
all we ask of them" No wonder,
then, that Grant thinks Hancock is
very strong candidate. --[sun.
HAVING seen so many different
pictures of Hon. W. II. English, our
candidate for Vice President, and be.
lieving that none Of them did him
Justice, we wrote to him for a correct
likeness of himself. In answer, we
received a splendid photograph, cabi-
net size, taken by Bogardus, of New
York; and, as We expected, the aver
age newspaper cut bears hardly any
to the correct picture.
He is a noble.lOokipg man, with high
forehead and every feature good; and
together with Hancock, presents the
Presidential ticket we've
ever had.
The letters of Hancock and Eng
Iish accepting the nomination for
President and Vice President are
given on our first page and speak for
themselves. Hancock's is brief and |
10 the point, and is additional proof
hat he is a genuine statesman as well
is superb soldier English's is a
little more lengthy but it is tip.top
reading.
We publish this morning that !
Unreasonable" letter that Gen. Hancock .
wrote to Gen. sherman in 1876. /
The Republicans are now no doubt
iorry they called for its publication
or, instead of its being detrimental
% Hancock, it will raise him still
higher 10 the estimation of the people.
We HAVE received postal card
rom Mr.. c. +. Kincaid, one Of the |
Railroad Commissioners, saying that
he item we copied from the True Ken
uckian last week, in regard to the
commissioners holding meetings at
jrab Orchard Springs, was without
in fact.