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north and south line are numbered by figures
1st, ID Sd, &C.: and the streets crossing these at
right angles are designated by the letters OF the
alphabet, a, B, CSC. This was the idea OF Mai )r
L'Enfant, and the French minister, punning
on the name. said he was a chitd feniantJ. In
name as We'll as education, for he seemed to
know nothing but /, 2, 3. and A. 3, c.. These
rectilinear streets are interSected at different
angles by numerous avenues. radiating from
the Capitol and Presidents House, and named
after the states.
There are over two hundred miles of streets:
there are siXty-t1ve miles or avenues the area of
the streets and avenues is over 5000 acres and
the building ground, including the government
reservations. is less han $500 acres. Many of
the avenues and streets are from 1870 to 1860 feet
wide and none OF the original streets are less
than 80 ftet In width.
MAGNIFICENT PLANS FOR THE CAPITAL CITY.
The intentions of the commissioners may well
be called magnihcent-w1Uh even more pro-
priety than the distances. The following were
some of the principal designs:
There was to be an equestration statue OF
George Washington, to carry into effect the
provision of the continental Congress. The site
assigned for that purpose was that now occu-
MED by the Washington NatiOna; Monument
An historic column. also intended for a mile
or itinerary column from whose station-at
mile from the Federal house-all distances and
places through the continent were to be calcu-
lated The site for this was east of the Capi.
toll, at the Intersection OF East Capitol street,
North Carolina, Massachusetts, Kentucky and
tennessee avenues.
naval Itinerary column to celebrate the
first rise of a navy land to stand a ready mon
ument to perpetuate its progress and achieve
ments."
several states of the Union for each of them to
improve. the centers OF these squares designed
for statues, columns, o6elisks, &C.. such as the
different states might choose to erect
A Pantheon, or National Church for national
PURPOSES as public prayer, thanksgiving, fun
eral orations, &C.. assigned TO rne special use OF
dan nroty,o
omen to ali. 1t was Intended likewise for the
reception of such monuments as were voted by
the Continental Congress for the heroes who
fell in the Revolution and for others that
mated for this structure is now occupied by Ghe
Patent ONCE.
Five grand fountains. These were to be sftu
ated at reservation IL, In front OF the budding
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OF the city were extremely liberal. Much OF the
government land was given to Georgetown and
columbian Colleges, st. Vincent de Paurs and
to other religious associations, which accounts
for the large amount OF real property now DOS
sesSed by some OF them. The policy of gratutt-
GUS donations OF lots to foreign ministers for
the purpose OF residence was approved both by
Washington and Adams Such offers were
made TO all friendly powers, and General Wash
1Dgton himself located site for the queen of
Portugal and the deed was executed, endorsed
with his appreciation. 1t Is true that these
grants did not take effect, because Congress
alone had the power to authorize such con-
veyance but 1t shows the policy of inducing
Improvements.
But these liberal views did not long prevail.
and Washington remained until after the close
reasons which operated to retard its growth.
In the first place, there was the uncertainty OF
Its remaining the permanent seat of govern.
ment; then there was no 1nducement in the
way OF manufactures or commerce to bring In
capitalists. The lottery plan for building the
City Hall fixed debt OF 500, 900 and the vision
airy scheme, which then excited such a furore
OF building canal to connect the waters of the
Potomac. at Washington, with those OF the
Ohio river, LETT another debt upon the city or
over half million. These were large sums for
of the city, the extent of the parks and the
enormous area of the streets and avenues and
the swampy condition OF the ground, was such
chat any material improvement was far beyond
the means OF the city. The views OF
THE STRICT CoNsTRUCTIoNIsTs.
which then prevailed, could find no authority
In the Constitution to permit Congress to make
any appropriations; nor indeed was there any
disposition to do so even by those who did not feel
hampered by such constitutional scruples The
consequence was that Pennsylvania avenue
itsef-not 10 speak OF less important thorough
fares-rema1ned for many years an ugly mOrass
intersected by deep ravines. Jefferson took a
great interest In the City, and succeeded In get
ting four rows of LOmbardy poplars planted
along tie Avenue; but his Recommendations
were no more needed than had been those of
MIR. Adams before him. During General Jack
sons ADMINISTRATION small appropriation was
made to MI up the ravines, remove the poplars
and macadamize the street. This was a6onf ali
ever done by Congress, who seem to have ex-
pected the municipal authorities to raise money
oy taxation, TO improve and keep in repair
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
A Little More Care, if You Please.

Friday evening some young men OF
this town tied a valuable horse belong
ing to Buffers livery, alongide Wheeling
creek, moth of town, while they engaged
in fishing. In some way the animal got
loose and was run down and killed by
train on the Tuscarawas Valley road.
An examination of the track Saturday
morning developed the fact that the
horse was chased about three hundred
yards before he was struck. The par
ties who had charge of the animal were
near, and declare there was no call for
brakes nor attempt to check the train.
If this be true, it Is piece of culpable
recklessness and wantOn cruelty that de-
mands the immediate dismissal of the
man driving the locomotive. The horse
was an unusually fine livery animal, and
was great fayorite with towns people.
This is the second instance that has
come under our observation wherein a
good horse has been unnecessarily killed
on that road within few weeks, and if
the managers of the road would preserve
the good feeling that exists toward their
road in these parts they will see that it
is not repeated soon.
The law allows railroad companies to
operate their roads one year before
fencing. The fact that that road is not
fenced should require greater care on the
part of employees on trains, and the com.
pany should sternly exact this of indi.
viduals in charge of trains or of locomo
tives.
Mr.. Baggs, the general agent at this
end of the line, will appreciate what
we have said above, and he will do 6
popular thing and render the public and
his company good serviceif if he will have
this matter thoroughly sifted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Teachers Institute.

The County Teachers Institute con-
vened last week at Belmont. About one
hundred and fifty teachers were enrolled
during the week; among which were
Profs. Shreve of Martins Ferry, Var
nell of GAINESVILLE, Orr of Bridgeport,
and Hitchcock of st. Clairsville. The
Instructors were Prof. T. w. Harvey of
Painesville, Ohio, and Sup't E. F. Moul-
ton of Warren, Ohio.
Prof. Harvey's lectures on Grammar
showed that he had given much study
and thought to the subject of language
and Philology. His long connection
with the schools of the State in the Ca
pacity of Superintendent, Commissioner
and Author, has eminently fitted him for
Institute work. Prof. Moulton's expert
ence as Superintendent of some of the
best graded schools of the State, render
ed his lectures on the Theory and Prac-
tice of teaching pregnant with sugges-
tions and useful hints to the teachers
The Instructors were listened to
throughout with that close attention on
the part of the teachers that evinced
their desire to avail themselves of any
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and all information tending to make
them more efficient and successful in
their profession. Several evening lee
lures were delivered during the week.
Prof. Harvey delivered his lecture on
odd Probabilities, showing the origin
and use of the U. S. Signal Service.
Prof. Moulton lectured on Country
Schools Defects and Rene
dies, in which he showed the many de-
fectS of the sub-district system, and the
remedies to lie in an efficient system of
County Supervision.
Thursday evening Commissioner Burns
and Col. De Wolf the Republican candi-
date for State Commissioner, were both
present. Mr.. Burns lectured on "The
Boy" and Col. De Wolf on "Our Rela-
tions to Progress"
At the close of the session it was de-
cided to hold the next Institute at St.
Clairsville, and to extend the time to
four or five weeks, giving time for re-
view of the branches commonly taught,
and Normal instruction therein.
Resolutions were adopted compli-
mentary to the Instructors and thanking
the people of Belmont for their hospital
ity and the use of their church.
The officers elected for next year are
For President, Prof. Shreve of Martins
Ferry; Vice Presidents, Prof. Or of
Bridgeport with some four or five 9TH
erS; Secretary, Prof. \. A. Clark of st.
Clairsville; Executive Committee, Prof
Yarnell of GAINESVILLE, Prof. Hitchcock
of st. Clairsville, and Prof a. S. Haney
of Hendrysburgh. Prof. Hitchcock was
elected Treasurer
Rev. Alexander, of st. Clairsville, led
in singing the Doxology and closed the
Institute with BenedictiOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Legal Notice.

T OUIS WOODMANSEE, who resides in
IL Wheeling, w. Va, Catharine Easter
and Daniel her husband, who reside in Evans
ton, Cook county, Illinois; Phebe NJ. Emer-
son and George her husband, who leside in
Chicago, Illinois, and Harrison Woodmansee,
who resides in FreepOrt &C. H., Stevenson
county, Illinois, Of the heirs at law of Joseph
Woodmansee, decd, will take notice that on
the 10Th day of July, 1880, George Brown and
Hannah Woodmansee, Executors of the last
will and testament of the said Joseph Wood
mansee, decd, filed in the Probate Court OF
Belmont county, Ohio, a petition alleging
that the said Joseph Woodmansee in his life
time entered into written contract with
Matthew Davis, agreeing to convey to said
Davis about acres of land in said county,
more fully described in said petition, upon
the payment at the rate of 800 per acre
that $50 of the purchase money has been
paid; that said Davis is ready and willing to
paw the balance as soon as deed can De
made to him for said premises, and plaintiffs
ash for authority to make the deed above re-
ferred to, upon payment of the residue OF
said purchase money.
The persons first above named will also
take notice that they are made defendants in
said action, and that they are required to an
swer on or before September 9, 1880.
GEORGE BROWN.
HANNAH WO0DMANSEE.
Executors Of Jos. Woodmansee, deed.
7-22, 80 Gt.l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Mt. Union College.

Students can get a full college year,
and still earn their expenses by teaching
Winters, without losing a term or class
es. Terms begin: Fall, August 81 /;
Spring, Feb. 22d; Summer, May 5; while
a special Winter term, beginning Nov.
3Oth, accommodates others for teaching.
Students enter at any time no incidental
or contingent fees Tuition but a trifle
in any Course and Modern
Classical. Philosophic, Scientific, Normal,
Music, Commercial, Preparatory. Ap-
paratus and Museum worth $251, 200.
Attendance last year, 645; for past "a
years, 1922; of whom S,72S are teachers.
Good board, with furnished rooms So
per week; table club, and self-board, 81
to 81. For Catalogue, address President
o. n. Hartshorn, LII. d., Mt. Union, or
Alliance, o. Location moral, healthy,
pleasant, accessible. Large Faculty of
experienced Professors. This College is
specially adapted to the NEEDS of self
dependent yound men and ladies.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19

The September Atlantic bring the
concluding chapters of The Saltwater
Tragedy Richard Grant White de
scribes visit to Oxford and Cambridge
J. T. Trowbridge writes charming
poem on 'Twoscore and Ten;' and other
poems, which will attract all lovers of
poetry, are The Perpetuity of Song by
James. I. Fields, Each Side the Bridge
by \. B. Street, and West Wind 10y
Celia ThaXter. There are two political
articles-one ON the Progress of the
Presidential Canvass the other on the
important subject of the Political Re-
sponsibility of the Individual Mark
Twain contributes characteristic story
of Mrs. McWilliams and the Lightning
L. S. Perry writes inStructively Of Sir
Walter Scott. Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells
discusses Women in Organizations
Other essays, criticisms of new books,
and a bright Contributors Club COM
plete Il thoroughly enjoyable number of
this magazine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Legal Notice.

JAMES JOHNSON, whose residence is
C unknown, one of the heirs at law of James
johnson, deceased, will take notice that A.
NJ. Carter, administrator, with will annexed
of the estate of said James johnson, deceased,
on the 10th day of August, A. D., 1880, filed
his petition in the Probate Court within and
for the county of Belmont and State OF Ohio,
alleging that the personal estate of said de-
ceased is insufficient to pay his debts and the
charges of administering his estate; that he
died seized in fee simple of the following de
scribed real estate, situate in said county of
Belmont, Ohio, and known as the east half Of
the southwest quarter of section twenty>three
(23), township seven (7), and range six (6).
The prayer of said petition is for a sale OF
said premises, for the payment of the debts
and charges aforesaid
The person first above mentioned will
further take notice that he has been made
party defendant to said petition, and that he
is required to answer the same on or before
the 10Th day of October, A. D., 1880.
A. NJ CARTER,
G. w. Carroll, atty. 12-6t Admir-.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Semi-CentenniaI Anniversary.

There will be held Sept. 9th, 1880, a
Selni-Centennial Ami versary of the or
ganization of the United Presbyterian
congregation of st. Clairsville, Ohio.
An invitation is hereby extended to
all who, in the past, were connected
with the church, to return and partici-
pate in the reunion. All ministers of
the Gospel who were, in connection with
this congregation, are specially invited
to attend.
A Historical paper will be read. The
ex-pastors of the congregation, all of
whom are still living, will he present
and address the meeting. Addresses
will be delivered by representatives of
the Presbytery of Wheeling, the minis
ters reared in, or connected with the
congregation, and the community.
No pains will be spared by the con-
gregation to make the occasion one of
interest, pleasure and profit. Let all re-
turn to the church in which they were
born and "born again." and revive the
sacred memories of the past, improve
the present, and gather new strength for
the future.
By order of the committee of arrange
montS
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On Saturday afternoon the Republi

On Saturday afternoon the Republi-
cans at Lewis Mills in considerable num-
bers assembled and erected pole nine
ty feet high and flung to the breeze a
handsome Garfield and Arthur flag
After the poll-raising the crowd having
assembled on the lawn in front Of Ira
Lewis residence, Hugh McMillen, Esq,
called it to order and nominated Rev.
John Moore chairman. Mr.. Moore, upon
taking the chair, made a few pleasant
remarks and introduced Hon. L. Dan
ford, who spoke to the meeting in his
happiest vein for over an hour. His re-
marks which were forcible and eloquest
were listened to with the closest atten-
tion. Considering the fact that the
meeting was held in township intense
ly Democratic upon short notice, it was
a great success, and demonstrated that
the Republicans are alive to the respOn-
sibilities of the hour. All the gallant
men and women of that section who
to the success of the meet
ing are entitled to thanks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19

"R. C. F." the Bellaire reporter for
the Wheeling Intelligencer, was born and
raised in St. Clairsville, and yet, strange
it may seem, he is never so happy as
when fiinging mud at the place of his
birth or at its people. The following
from his notes in Tuesdays Intelligen-
Ger concerning St. Clairsville man is a
pleasant surprise:
Conrad Troll, the owner of the lots
north of the postoffice, has given the Re
publicans permission to put up their
stand on the lots. He says they may
put whole house there if it will help
the Republican cause any. A new stand
will be built and the old one abandoned
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
NOTICE.

THERE will be petition presented to the
i Honorable Commissioners of Belmont
Ohio, AT their September SESSION,
praying that honorable body to grant a view
and alteration of the county road Leading
through the lands of F. NJ Acton, in Kirk
wood township, said county, commencing at
or near an apple tree at the foot of the hill;
thence southwest 40 or 80 rods at or near a
stake intercepting the road leading from c.
II. Reynolds; thence east so or 90 rods to or
near a beech tree intercepting the old road.
c. II. II. AND OTHERS,
s 12>4t Petitioners.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Equalization Notice.
Rules Adopted by the Board.

AUDTToK's OFFICE, BELMONT COUNTY,l
ST. CLAIRsvILLR, o.. Aug. Q, 1885,
The following rules have been adopted by
the County Board of Equalization now in
session:
Rule 1. All applications for change in the
valuation of individual property or of town
ships as returned by the district assessors will
be made in writing.
Rule 2. All applicants for reduction in the
valuation of property will be required to state
who, in their opinion, have been assessed too
low in their respective townships.
Rule 8. No change in the valuation of in
dividual property will be made, except upon
inequality being made clearly to appear to
the Board, and no additions to individual
property will be made until after the party
or parties have been notified and given an op-
pcrtunity for hearing.
Rule 4. All applications or complaints to
the Board will be requiredto be made within
the next ten days.
HENRY FRASHER.
Pres't County Board of Equalization.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19

Mr. TELFoRD PATTON, who has been
among the mines of Colorado for two
or three years, returned home Monday
evening. Mr.. Patton reports that the
opinion prevails that Leadville has
reached its zenith, and that henceforth it
will go backward. The Gunnison country,
situated on the snowy range and on the
Pacific slope, is now the chief point of
attraction with miners and prospectors.
Mr.. Patton expects to remain here for
some time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Master Commissioners Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
Lewis Sutton,
VS..


VS..
Joseph B. Butler, ct al
DY VIRTUE of an order of sale in the
- above case issued and to me directed
from the Court of Common Pleas, of Belmont
county, Ohio, l will offer for sale at the front
door of the Court House, in said county, on
Tuesday, September 2Ist, 1850,
at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the following
described premises, to-wit:
Situate in the county of Belmont, Ohio,
and in the Stubenville land district and begins
ming for the same at stone from which a
locust tree about nine inches in diameter bears
west 119 links, and an elm tree seventeen
inches in diameter bears south 500 east 103I
links, said stone being on the line dividing
the lands of John Thompson, decd, from the
present described tract and running from said
stone west SO. 81 poles to a stone planted on
the line of James Clemins near gate; thence
north 10. rs poles; thence south $3.50 east So
poles to a stone; thence north 63l9 east g. 10
poles to stone; thence south 113. Is poles to
place of beginning, being part of the south>
east quarter of section No. 5, of township No
z, of range No. a, and being the same tract
of land conveyed by Levi Pickering and wife
to David Phillips and recorded in records of
deeds, volume Al; page 420, and containing
81 acres, more or less.
Appraised at "a, $3.50.
Term-Cash. j. W. SHANNON,
Master Commissioner.
Hennon, plffs atty. 19>td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
THERE are eight members of the

THERE are eight members of the
Board of Managers of the Belmont
County Agricultural Society who have
absolute control over the Fair Grounds.
Seven of these are Democrats. The
Gazette says the colored people
were refused the use of the grounds for
camp meeting. We presume that the
gentlemen of the Board in this matter
as in others, decided as they thought
best for the interest of the Society
whose business they manage. The re.
sponsibility rests with this Board and
the miserable attempt of the Gazette to
shift it to the shoulders of the very ex.
cellent and conscientious President OF
the Board, who, although a Republican
never permits politics to interfere. in the
slightest with his official duties, j:
simply contemplate.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
Summers Heat

RelaXes the system and renders us liable
to attacks of diarrhea, dysentery, bloody
fux, cholera morbus, cramps in stomach,
collie, and other painful and dangerous
affections for which DR.. Pierces Com
pound Extract Of Smart Weed-com-
pounded from the best French brandy,
Jamaica ginger, smart-weed, or water
pepper, anodyne, soothing and healing
gums and balsams, is most potent spe-
cific. 1t is equally efficacious in breaking
up colds, fevers, and infammatory at
tacks. Every household should be sup
piled with it. Fifty cents by druggists.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
To NIAGARA for 81 20

An excursion over the L. V. railroad
to Niagara Falls starts next Wednes-
day afternoon from Bridgeport at S:15,
Barton AZ, Fairpoint AS, Lafferty :2S,
Flushing 4:41, arriving at the Falls at
700 Thursday morning. Returning, the
train will leave the Falls Friday even
ing, arriving at Bridgeport about noon
on Saturday. Parlor sleeping coaches
and hotel car will be run with the
train, and an agent of the R. R. company
will accompany the excursienists. Fare
for the round trip to Niagara 81 so, and
for 81 90 more Toronto may be visited.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
THE attention of Republicans in the

THE attention of Republicans in the
localities for which meetings are an
nounced the coming week, is called to
the Importance of turning out and CIV
ing the canvass good send off. Hon. j.
Oglevee is goodspeaker,a ,and worth hear
ing. He was member of the Ohio
House for several terms, and bore the
reputation of being among the leaders
of his party. He is a pleasant talker,
and should be greeted with full houses.
Mr.. Jones is prominent attorney of
Youngstown, and is known as popular
and able speaker.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19

REPORTS from Burr's say that the
camp meeting which began on Tuesday,
opened auspicieusly. The tents are all
taken, wieh quite demand for more. A
larger number of preachers than usual
at the beginning are on hand. A num-
Der of families have been on the grounds
for weeks, and have enjoyed themselves
greatly. On Friday Rev. ]. M. Thoburn
and Miss Bella ThOburn, Missionaries to
India, will be present, and remain over
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-08-19
SOUTH BEND PLOWS
Al JepsOn's.

The best general purpose plow in use
Ask Samuel Finney, VIM. Hardesty Hen.
ry Morgan, A. C. Hammond, Joshua
WorIey, Robert Pollock, w. B. Meek
Jas. Henderson, or any one who has used
them, and try it yourself. If not the
best plow you ever walked behind, il
won't cost you anything. A full line OF
CASTINGS on hand. GEO. JEPSON.
S-5 4w