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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
A Costly Redemption.

When certain States in the South were
redeemed" from carpet-bag rule, the
Bourbons felicitated themselves that
they. were about to enter upon an era of
prosperity hitherto unknown to them.
1t cost the sacrifice of thousands of
lives to overthrow Republicanism and
bring the negroes into subsection by the
use of the bull whip and the shotgun,
but it was done. The monstrous crimes
committed in the name of "honest Gov
ernment" in that section have ever since
been bearing their legitimate fruit, and
one of the most alarming results of
white supremacy is the gradual melting
away of the labor element.
1t is not merely because the black man
has been bulldozed out of his political
rights that he seeks a home elsewhere.
He could stand the loss of the ballot if
his personal and property rights were
secured to him. But white men, claim
ing to constitute the better element of
society, set a fearful example to the
lawless when they disfranchised the
blacks through violence and fraud.
Now, whenever a white tough or rOwdy
takes offsnse at a colored man he either
makes false accusation against him,
burns his shanty over his head, or shoots
him down in cold blood. The law, hav-
ing condoned the outrages peTpetrated
by the Intelligence and culture" of the
South, must likewise overlook the Grim
inal acts of the lower classes. 1t would
not do to "sympathize" with the blacks
or to enforce the law against white
man at the suit of "nigger."
1t is not strange, under such circum-
stances, that colored men SHOULD emi-
CRATE; nor is it remarkable that the old
tactics should be resoTted to in or
der to prevent their going. la parts
of South Carolina and Louisiana they
have announced the policy of shooting
negroes who attempt to leave the State,
and treating as kidnappers or pirates
those who aid and assist colored persons
in getting out of the State. The leading
newspaper of Charleston has taken up
the subject and insists that brutal crimes
perpetrated against coIored men shall be
punished. An intelligent business man
declares that if the State authorities do
not protect the negroes in their rights,
the section in which he lives will lose
half its laborers next winter. The most
fragrant outrages go unpunished. and the
blacks have no alternative except to
leave. What else could the Bourbon
leaders expect? Having sown the wind
they mast reap the whirlwiHd. They
have redeemed" the South politically
at the expense of their social and indus+
trial interests, and costly redemption
Il is. indeed.-Pitts. Com. Gazette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
COLERAIN.

Thegolden harvest has once more beer
gathered in: the wheat crop was almost
"a failure, and the hay crop very light;
there will be large yield of oats and
the corn crop was never more promising
The crop of grasshoppers is increasing
every year, and will soon be considered
destructive pest unless some ingenious
fellow can invent some plan to have
them manufactured into some salable
article or palatable dish.
Messrs. w. n. Stilwell and Amos Hill
tried an experiment last spring, by each
sowing field of the new Fife wheat and
are much pleased with the result. Ow-
ing to the wheat being delayed on the
way, 1t was not s9wed till very late, but
will average 1873 bushels OF good plump
wheat to the acre.
A box social was announced for HOge'S
school house last Thursday eve, but ow+
ing to majority of the people being
prejudiced against the boxes, only q
small number were received which were
not disposed Of A liberal supply OF
candy. nuts and fruits was supplied by
". 5. Taggart at wholesale prices; he
also donated two barrels of ice. A large
supply of cakes and douation ice cream
were disposed of. Rev. Gray delivered
a eulogy on Gen. U. S. Grant. A Bohe
mian glass butter dish was voted to the
most popular young woman, who proved
to be Miss Emma Grimes, of Kidd. The
net proceeds were S32.
A large flock of d. s. Adams sheep got
on the c., L. & W. railroad last Sabbath
morning, to repose. A coal train soOr
came along, and manipulated nine OF
them into mutton.
Mr.. Henry Lash sold his farm contain
ing 1054 acres, situated on the Bridge
port & Cadiz pike, to Milton Yost, oi
Harrisville, for $4,000. This is one Of
the best improved farms in the township
Mr.. Lash started last Monday to Ben
nington, Kansas, to purchase a home
The family will remain here until the
FIRST of March.
Mr. W. n. Stilwell will take charge OF
the store at Kidd the first of September
Our postmaster. Mr.. VIM. Kidd, was
recently married tosMiss Fannie Hutch
inson, of Quincy. His many friends here
extend congratulations, and wish fol
them long and prosperous life.
4 union picnic will be held in the
grove near Maynard next Saturday
Some of the best speakers in the county
and several brass bands will be present
good time is anticipated.
The embryo buckwheat cake is in full
bloom. Its fragrance floats on the
breeze-it will be ripe about Thanks
giving.
A large number of the miners at May.
nard refused to accept the reduction
consequently strike is now in progress
The miners at Kidd accepted the reduc,
tion and went to work
The Sabbath School at Pennington
will picnic at Cope's grove next Satur.
day
A large number of miners at Maynard
started to England last week to visit
| friends.
John Handel and brother. of Pasco
attended the social last Thursday eve
Their liberality always makes them very
welcome at church social.
COUNTRY COUSIN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
NeighbOrhOOd Notes.

Charles McCabe, aged ten, of Whee-
ling, played with matches Friday morn
ing, and succeeded in burning himself
almost to death.
The occupants of the city hall, Whee-
ling. moved out last week, with the city's
furniture, for fear the building would
fall in on them.
The Harrison county teachers insti-
tute opens at Harrisville on Monday of
next week.
Work on the new city prison at Steu~
benville was commenced on Monday.
Ex-U. S. Minister John A. Bingham
will be at the 9Sth o. V. l. reunion, at
Scio, Harrison county, on the 9th.
The Guernsey county teachers insti+
tute begins on the oath inst, at Quaker
City.
Tuesday, August 25, has finally been
decided upon as the time for holding the
Republican convention of Guernsey
county. 1t will be held at Cambridge.
A Rechabite lodge has been organized
at Cambridge.
Whooping cough is almost an epidemic
dG Cdm UTluR6.
Michael Rowen, of Noble county, work
ing on the new government building at
Columbus. was the victim of fatal sun,
stroke, during the recent hot spell.
Vim. Fleutke & Co., potters at East
Liverpool, assigned last week, with large
liabilities. The workmen were made
preferred creditors to the amount OF
| 50 900.
Wm. Moore. of near Cambridge, took
refuge from storm under tree. He
was struck by lightning and killed.
The nailers and feeders have come to
terms at Steubenville. The latter will
not take the formers places.
The Cambridge jeff. is making fight
against the superintendent of the Guern.
sey county inirmary. The other Cam
bridge papers deny the allegations made
against that official.
Joshua Williams, farmer of Deep
Run, was run over on the c. Il 2. Friday
night, at Portland station. and received
injuries from which he died in few
hours.
A class of young ladies in wood carvr
ing and brass pounding is being organ,
lied at Cadlz.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
THE HERO SLEEPS.

Never in the history of this Western
world was there witnessed as imposing
funeral ceremonies as were those in
New York. on Saturday, in honor of the
great Union soldier, General .. S. Grant,
and never did Nation exhibit so spon>
taneous and general grief as was shown
in every city, village and hamlet of the
land in mourning over the bier of Grant.
Never before was there such universal
respect shown to the memory of the
illustrious dead. The people of the
great American Nation standing uncoY>
cred beside the open coffin, realized as
never before, that personal loss to each
citizen of the Republic bad been sustain
ed in the death of Gen. Grant, and at
once all animosity was husbed, and
even his enemies we're forced to ac-
knowledge the superiority of the man,
the nobility of his nature, and the great
pess of his character.
To the imperfect vision Of mortal eye
there seems no fitting time when man
whose career illumines the most glorious
page of his country's history, and in
whose character the best type of man.
hood is developed, can be spared from
among people he has served in the
highest interests of mankind.
To the Great Disposer of events, the
time to die is when life's mission is end
ed, and the fact that Gen. Grant has
been called to bivouac on the other shore,
speaks in no uncertain tone, that his life
work had been accomplished, and that
his fame would be perpetuated in all the
future. In the full maturity of manhood
with glorious past, having reached the
highest honors nation could bestew,
and bright future, in Ibis simplicity
sublime" he faced serenely the untried
world, and was gathered to rest with
the fathers of the Republic.
The "Old Commander" is at rest, but
the mention of his name will kindle the
zeal and patriotism of Americans as long
as the Nation lives, and the lessons of
lis life will be an inspiration to those
| who live after him for all time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
A Queens Opinion.

]. M. Queen writes from Johnston, w,
Va, that he has been sorely afflicted fo-
several years, but he was urged to try Pc.
RUNA, which he did, and he now feeIi
that he is about over his trouble, and con.
siders it the greatest medicine in the
world. He says he has to go or send
distance of fifteen miles to obtain PERU
MA, but it will repay him for this.
Ellwood Shallcross, former editor Of
the Saturday Journal, Wheeling, w. Va,
says: Gentlemen: Some time ago 1
was afflicted with apain in my back in the
siderably. Having read your advertise
ment, went to Logan & Co., of this CITY,
and purchased bottle of PERUNA, which
took, and it resulted in the complete re-
moval of the pain. think l can safely
recommend it as superior panacea for
pains"
Mr.Aaron Shreff1er, Alma, Marion coun-
ty, ILL.,, writes: CDR. S. B. HARTMAN il
Co., Columbus, o. Dear .SiyS: Myself and
wife have taken three bottles of your med
icines and received much benefit by the
use of them. My wife was troubled with
neuralgia, headache and weak stomach.
Her headache has not troubled her for the
last two weeks, and her stomach is much
better. She took only PERUNA. 1 used
both medicines, and my general healthis
so much improved that l feel like new
man. My stomach is very much better,
and the MANALIN keeps my bowels all
right. We intend to keep taking the med
icines until we are permanently cured"
Evans 7. Jones, Prospect, Marion Co.,
O., says: After having taken medicine
from different physicians of this place
without any relief, was induced to try
your PERUNA, which 1 purchased of Cook
Bros, druggists, of this place, and after
using some six bottles of the same, feel
very much benefited. Am sure it will
finally work an entire cure"
7. ]. Ewing, Cattletsburg, KY, writes:
In the early part of last winter l con-
tracted a severe cold, attended with bad
cough; then, being exposed during late
flood, added to my disability. 1 have
taken your PERUNA with good results.
My cough has entirely left, soreness is
gone, and am increasing in flesh.
Thomas Bradford, 3I4 Western Ave-
nue., Allegheny City, Pa, writes: 81 have
had liver complaint for three years: |
thought | would have to quit work; have
taken two bottles of your PERUNA, and
am we'll"
S. Wolf & Son, Wilmot, Ohio, write
" We handle your goods, and they give
good satisfaction"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
EAST RICHLAND.

Quite a storm passed over this place Satur,
day night. There were two buildings burned
in sight of here.
Mrs. F. 81. Crago and family, of Wheel,
ing, are visiting her brother E. j. Carman.
Mrs. Eliza Carman, of Benwood, W. Va,
is visiting her son in this place.
Miss Mary Barnes spent Saturday with her
sister at Badgersburg.
Mr.. Sam. Taylor, who broke his leg siI
weeks ago, can walk On crutches.
Miss Birdie Pickering, who has been sick
for long time, is slowly recovering.
Mr.. S. L. Gregg and family have been Wis.,
iting at his brothers near Chestnut Level.
Mr.. David Wallace had about 40 lbs. of
butter stolen the other night.
Messrs. William and Howard Cordner are
painting at Flushing.
Mr.. shannon Wright will teach the school
at Vineyard Hill during the coming winter.
Misses Lulu Stephens and Laura Ferren
spent Monday in East Richland, while on
their way to Fairview, o. RENADEE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
UNIONTOWN.

THE house of Mr.. John c. Brokaw was
entered by burglars on Sabbath las!,
while the family was at church, and 4
thorough and deliberate search was
made for money and valuables, in all ths
rooms, both above and below stairs. All
that has been missed to this time was a
revolver, taken from bureau drawer,
and a penknife from the cupboard
drawer. Entrance was effected by re-
moving pane of glass from the kitch-
en- window, and reaching up took out :
stick placed above the sash to keep it
from raising. They took the rolls from
the bread basket, sugar from the cup
board and milk and butter from the
cellar. Then repairing to the orchard
enjoyed their meal in the cool shade Of
of the apple trees. Every one should
use effort to discover the thieves, as the
protection of property should be com.
mon interest in any community.
REV C. C. HAYS, young and talent,
ed minister from Bridgeport, assisted
Rev. G. s. Hackett in dispensing the Sac
rament at Crabapple church, on Sabbath
last.
"REv. W. NJ. R. DENNY" colporteul
for the American Bible Society, has
commenced his work in Wheeling town
ship. He desires me to state that con-
tributions have been liberal, and that be
has been kindly received.
Miss MARIA T. ROGERS, of Brilliant
Ohio,and formerly citizen of this town.
is the guest of Mrs Matte Taylor. Her
friends in this locality would all be glad
to meet her, and hope that her visit will
prove an extended one. Two daugh1
ters of Mr. VIM. H. Rogers accompany
her. -.
WE regret to announce the death
of child of Mrs. Dobbins, of Colorado,
who was telegraphed for during the IA
tai illness of her mother, Mrs. Arm
strong. She arrived On Monday after
the funeral. In a few days she re-
ceived a dispatch that her child was
dangerously ILL., She started immedi-
ately, but it died the day before she
reached home.
IT'S NOT necessary for US to advertise
the Personal Memoirs of Gen. Grant
as we presume all are acquainted with
its worth, and all able to purchase are
desirous of doing so. Mr.. ]. W. McNa-
ry is the agent for Wheeling township,
and has commenced his work. He is a
young man of honor and honesty, and
will deal fairly with the public. When
we met him he had solicited from eleven
persons and received nine orders for the
book.
REvs. SCoULLER, Weaver and Brown
lee, and Messrs. J. Fulton, Milton Coff+
land and John Allowing will camp out
at Chippewa Lake for two weeks. and
will enjoy the time hunting. fishing
and boating. They started for that
place on Tuesday. H.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
Additional Local.
Marriage.

AAuA
On Tuesday. the 4th inst, Miss NJ.
Aurilla, daughter of DR.. and Mrs. VIM.
Piper, of Glencoe, was married to Rev.
A. E. Johnson, of Hocklngport, Athens
comfy, Ohio. The ceremony was per-
formed by Presiding Elder King, of Del
aware, Ohio.
Notwithstanding the gloominess in
which the night of the Sd closed down,
the morning of the 4th dawned clear
and cool; no one could wish brighter
bridal day. About eighty guests were
present and our quiet little village has
seldom seen as gay an assemblage of the
brave and fair. The young pair were
well worthy to be the central attraction
of such company. The bride was
dressed in cinnamon brown Jersey silk,
with silk lace collarette, and as she
stood with smiling grace beside the
groom, the universal verdict was,
'Fairer as bride than she ever was be
| FORE" which was indeed compliment.
The groom wore the conventional black;
the pride with which the young ladies
b0asted of having kissed him, indicated
that he was sweet as the bride. They
we're married at 1 80 p. m. The cere-
mOny over, hSV. anu MIS-. a. L. JOnn-
son, now fairly launched upon the matt
rimonial sea and waited from port by
good wishes, were conducted to the Ia
bic, which was loaded with super
abundance of delicaeies, sweet as fair
words and far more substantial. Here
we must let the epicurean reader picture
the scene in his imagination; our pen
cannot describe it. Roast turkey, roast
chicken. cakes, ice cream, watermelons,
oranges, lemons. ETC., can not be proper
ly painted with ink.
The happy pair were the recipients of
large number of handsome and valua-
able presents.
In the evening the newly married
couple, accompanied by a number of
friends, left on the o'clock train for the
home of the groom's parents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
KEEP IT PURE
The Life is the BIOod-Prevent Disease Sur
gerry the Last Resort-A Telling Letter.

gerry the Last ResOrt-A Telling Letter.
Here is a fact for you to think over, viz
Medical science proves that diseases, no mat
ter how great a variety they seem to have
procede from comparatively small causes II
is tJr this reason that some single medicines
relieve or cure so wide q range of complaints
some of then appearing almost opposite In
their natures, when medical preparation
acts at once upon the digestive and urinary
organs, and also purifies the blood, the list
of difficulties subject TO its control is aston
ishing; but while many things are said q
posiess this power, these which actually dc
exert 1t are very rare.
ORITE REMEDY, of RondOut, n. Y. is the
most effective preparation now in use for all
diseases arising from foul or impure state OF
the circulation; hence IL is more than likely
that If the writer of the following letter
had habftually taken 'FAVOBITE REMEDY
ten years ago, he would never have suffered
i-O'-- Pittsfield. Mass, March D. 1884,
DR. d Kennedy, ROndout. New York:
Dear Sir-About six years ago 1 was Obliged
to resort to external treatment for the remov-
al of a cancerous growth on my lip; on my re-
needed a thorough cleansing; my whole sys-
tenn too required toning up; while casting
about for the best medicine to do this, your
'FAVORlTE REMEDY was so highly com
mended in my hearing that l resolved to try
IL: did so. and the result surprised met IL was
effected so quickly and completely: 1 soon
got over the depression produced oy Ine oRs,, oRI
alton and since the 'FAVORITE HEMEDi
which 1 have continued to take IN small
Doses has kept me in such health en9
strength as / never had before nor exPected
to have; 1t is the best blood puriner IN the
world; am sure of that. Yours, Co.,
"a Adams st MATTHEW FAhhELlA.
In all cases when q consultation II oeemed
desirable, -. -
Y But. II you have not done so, adopt FAV~
ORITE REMEDY as q household friend.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

AUSTRIA refuses to be bothered with
Mr.. Kelley as their U. S. Minister, and
don't even condescend to give any rea,
son why. 1t is not feared that Mr., Bay
ard will resent the action of the Austri+
an authorities with the whole power OF
the bloody usGrpation" of the govern
ment of tile United States, as Mr.. Kelley
terms it. 1t is anticipated that the great
rejected will be compelled to retire to
his home on the "Jeems."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

The St. Clairsville Fair will be
held on the I'd, Sd and 4th of Sept.
liberal amounts being offered in
purses for trotters and PAGERS. The
grounds and track OF which this
Fair is to be held are unquestiOn-
ably the finest of their kind in the
land, and the facilities for reaching
them cannot be excelled, and once
there, exhibitors will find every
thing conducive to their comfort
and convenience.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

THE unfinished cruisers in the ship
yards of John Roach, are to be taken
possession of by the Navy Department
and completed under the direction OF
the Bureau of Construction and Engi-
neering. The distinguished sea-dog,
Whitney, has probably discovered that
after all, Mr.. Roach has binding con-
tract with the government.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13
Republican Senatorial Convention,
XXth DISTRICT.

The Republicans of the Goth Senatori,
al District of Ohio, composed of the
counties of Belmont and Harrison, will
meet in Delegate Convention, in
FLUSHING. O., AUGUST 20, 1885
at / o'clock p No., to nominate a candi
date for State Senator for said Senatori-
al district.
W. 3. HEARN,
J. NJ. SCOTT,
J. NJ. GARVIN,
Harrison Co. Com.
GEO. ROBINSON,
s. B. PIPER,
A. II. MITCHELL,
Belmont Co. Com.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

IT is said that Mrs. SartOris, General
Grants only daughter, will make a short
visit to England this fall, and will then
come back to this country with her
children for the purpose of educating
and bringing them up as Americans. 1t
was the wish of General Grant that the
children should be so educated. Besides
this, Mrs. Sartoris is anxious to be with
her mother for some time, at least. Mrs
Grant wishes to have her children about
| her
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

IT is unfortunate for the Democratic
spoiIsmen that President Cleveland, du>
ring his summering in the Adirondaeks
has not empowered Mr.. Eugene Higgins
to act temporarily as President, with the
power to make removals and appoint
ments. In such an event the ofice-seek
ers would have glorious picnic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

NOTICE is hereby given that petition will
N be presented to the commissioners of Bel
mont county, at their next session in Sep
tember, A. D. 1885, praying for the establish
ment of county road on the following line, to-
wit: Beginning at crook in the road running
between the lands of Theodore Hogue and A. S.
and N. L. Hogue, and running due east by the
school house of district number l, Union town
ship, and thence through the lands of Taylor
Vail to the road known as the Vail road. Said
road to run or the least Objectionable and
shortest route possible.
8 6-4t MANY PETITIONERS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

BRICK PoMERoY is already in the field
with his ticket for 1888. In the late is>
sue of his paper he nominates for Presi-
dent Thomas A. Hendricks; for Vice
President, Fitzhugh Lee, and presents
his declarations of principles: 'The right
of the people to elect, and the right of
the elected to dismiss and appoint"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

THE official guillotine is being worked
vigorously in New York, Virginia and
Ohio-States where important elections
are to occur this fall. Of course, the
changes have no Political significance
Democrats are displacing Republicans
merely to give the latter chance IL
rest. and go to the polls on election day
without being considered Extensively
DartiSan
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-08-13

THE Governors of many of the States
and their staffs, attended the funeral of
Gen. Grant. The Governor of Ohio, the
native State of the henored dead, was
too m uch engaged with his "coal OIL in
terests to allow him to join in the gener>
al sOrrOW