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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

IT is settled that no amendment to
the Constitution of the State, either for
license or prohibition, will be submitted
to vote of the people of Ohio this year.
The Republican members, having plant
ed themselves on the basis of the Scott
law, did not see fit to assist the DemOc
racy in their dilemma, and no amount
of bulldozing, denunciation and swear
ing on the part of the Democratic man
ayers disconnected or disturbed them.
Ryals amendments were, one after am
other, defeated and hung up for The rest
of the session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

A NEW YORK firm applied to Abraham
Lincoln some years before he became
President, as to the financial standing
of one of his neighbors. Mr.. Lincoln
replied as follows: Yours of the 10th
inst. received. l ana well acquainted
with Mr.. -. and know his circumstan-
ces. First of all, be has a wife and baby;
together they ought to be worth $4,000
to any man. Secondly, he has an Office
in which there is a table worth $3.50,
and three chairs worth say ST.. Last of
all there is in one corner large rat hole
which will bear looking into. Respect
fully yours.-A. LINCOLN"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

LARGE numb. rs of people, many of
them old soldiers, are now making pill
grimages to the site of Andersonville
prison. A veteran recalls the scene at
the hanging of six prisoners by their
comrades after they had tried them by
court martial within the stockade. "The
same rope" be says, "was used for them
all, but it broke with the last man. He
struck the ground unhurt, and. springing
up, ran around the prison with the rope
dangling from his neck, anG all the crowd
of prisoners after him. They caught him
and led him back to the gallows, got
new rope and hanged him."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

A CORRESPONDENT of the Pittsburgh,
(Pa.) Dispatch, writing from Georgia,
expresses the belief that, with the growth
of manufactures in that State and the
ydvance of business ideas, break will
come in the party lines, and Georgia may
60 Republican four years hence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

EVER since Lamar said that no one
could say in his presence that JEFF Davis
was traitor without meeting a stern
and indignant denial, Cleveland. who sat
by hot stove during the war and proph-
esied the triumph of Robert E. Lee, has
looked upon him as his long lost and long
haired brother.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

IN regard to the question of Manning's
eligibility to be Secretary of the Treasu
ry, inasmuch as he is National Bank
officer, Judge Lawrence, First Comp
trolller of the Treasury, says: "The
same question was raised in regard to
Judge Folger, who was director in the
Geneva National Bank, and John Sher-
man, who was interested in railroad
company, and was decided to be without
weight"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
AMONG the many monuments to Wasl

AMONG the many monuments to Wash
ington is one on the Cape Verde Isles,
which is one of the most colossal and
marvellous freaks of natural sculpture in
existence. Along the further side OF the
harbor of San Vincent (the principle
town. rises a bold ridge of dark gray
volcanic rock, the crest of which forms
an exact likeness of Washington, lying
face upward, as if in sleep or death
The hero's large, bold features, the hack
ward wave of his hair, the sweep of his
massive shoulders, and the very fril of
his shirt are all reproduced on gigantic
scale with singular fidelity. This
strange monument, sharply outlined
against the deep rich blue of the sky, is
one of the first objects that meets ones
eyes on approaching the island, and pre-
sents, with the boundless ocean for its
appropriate background. tableau of
such overpowering magni6cence as might
well drive any sculpture to despair.
In Philadelphia the other day Kellar.
sleight of hand man, performed several
of the experiments which Slade ascribes
to the work of spirits. Those present
sat around a table and within two feet
of the performer. Placing a pencil be,
tween two states he held them aloft in
full sight. A scratching sound was
heard, the states were opened, message
in plain writing was seen saying that
these manifestations were a conjurer
trick and could be traced to natural
causes. Two other states were then held
by the performer under the table, his
thumb visible all the time. After the
necessary scratching message from
SOudan announced that Gordon was
alive and would return safely to Eng
land. A third slate contained message
signed with the performers name in
Chinese characters, and asking why with
such evidence of spirit would people
persist in doubling it. A question which
the Professor was not allowed to see, as
to the, height of the Washington monu-
ment, was placed upon the slate and held
beneath the table as before. The answer
was: Not having visited the monument
we cannot tell" The circle then Joined
hands and spirit rappings were produc-
ed. This is the conjuror who offers $1O,-
900 if be cannot reproduce any of the So
called spirit manifestations.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

A Methodist minister residing near
Boston had, as guests, two fellow-preach-
ers who were deaf. On asking one of
them to lead in prayer" at family wort
ship each supposed he was the one In
vited, and so both kneeled down and
commenced. Both being deaf, the host
had no little difficulty in stopping one
and explaining the precise state of the
ease,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

THE Mormons have decided to boycott
the Gentle business men of Salt Lake
City until the alleged prosecutions
against polygamy cease. Whom the
gods would destroy. they first make
mad" This is an evidence of increas-
ing madness
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

The body of an unknown man was
found Wednesday of last week, near St
Clair Station, on the Pennsylvania Rail>
road. He had evidently been killed by
falling from train, and his body COW
cred by the heavy snow that fell Two
weeks ago. Considerable money and
through ticket for the West were found
on his person.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
suck,en,s ArnIca saIve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles OF no pay
required; it is guaranteed to give perfect sat-
isfaction or money refunded; price e5c' per
box. For sale by PATTERSON y Sons, st.
Olairsyille. Ohio. 2 19-1y
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

THERE is no necessity for the Demo-
Gratis in Congress to seek to reduce the
force of United States marshals. Their
brethren in the South are eliminating
them as fast as they come within range
of shotgun.-Washington Republican.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
Belmont County onIoIaI Director.

Common Pleas Judge-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Isaac q. CASTOR.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. B. Cash.
Sherif-Leroy c. Sedwick.
Auditor-R. r. Barrett.
Treasurer-EdWard L. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. Z. Kennon.
RecOrder-W. 8. Hobbs.
Commissioners-Owen Mehan, Morris Cope,
VIM. j. Berry.
Surveyor-John H. Mitchell
Coroner-P. o. CriswelL
lnfrmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, James
B. Ritchey, John sidebottom.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

FRANK JAMES, the Missouri outlaw,
has again escaped the penalties of out
ragged law, the case against him for OBJ
structing a railroad train and robbery,
for which he was recently brought from
Alabama, having been quietly dismissed.
The reason assigned by the prosecuting
attorney for this action was that the
principal witness against James had
died since his arrest, and that other ev-
idence was missing, and he had not,
therefore, sufficient evidence to convict
him. There are now no other charges
against the notorious rascal in Missouri,
and tbe farce of two years ends by his
being turned loose upon society. Such
is Missouri justice.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

THE city of Baltimore invited Cleve+
land to be its guest, on his way to the
Inauguration. This is quite different to
the treatment of the Presidens-elect of
"a years years ago.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

SCOTT obtained $53O,O00 for IL novels
and nine volumes of tales; Lord Bea-
consfeld was offered $4,000 for "Edny>
mion;" George Eliot received $4,000 for
"Romola," and it is reported that her
Life" has already put $4,000 into the
pockets of the publishers. The profits
of several continental authors have, how
eyer, been equally substantial. Lamar
tine received 100000 for his history
and $4,000 for La Chute dun Ange; :"
for the manuscript Of "Notre Dame"
Victor Hugo was paid $4,000; Chatau-
BRAND made $4,000 by his books;
Theirs disposed of his History of the
Consulate and Empire" for $4,000; and
even Lamennais obtained on an average
of $4,000 for each of his volumes. Judg-
ed from the pecuniary point of view, M.
Emile Zola is probably the most success.
full of living authors. A Paris paper,
to which he is an occasional contributor,
states that his income from literary
work has during the past FIVE years av-
ragged 100000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

Rosa is back in his Office and says
the war against England must go on no
matter who falls by the way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
lss4s-BeImont County, Ohio.


I'd Saturday of Jan at st Clairsville.
I'd Saturday of-Feb at Bridgeport.
LIST Saturday o. Mar at st Clairsville.
4th Saturday of Mar al Barne5ville.
Sd Saturday of April at Bellaire.
Sd Saturday of May at st Clairsvil1e-
Sd Saturday OF June at st ClairsvilIe.
Bsrnesville at close OF Institute.
Examinations begin at o'clock q. m.
Testi nlouials of character are required II
applicant is not known to the Board
Certificates will not be antedated nor ex~
Tests in the higher branches will be given
at close OF Institute ONLY.
Certificates will be dated and Issued by the
Board in adjourned session on saturday IoiN
owing each examination.
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES.
A hrst-class Is years. certificate is granted
higher branches with no grade below 70, pro-
vided applicant has bad five years experience
in teaching.
A secondsclsss a years. certificate is grant
ed upon an average OF 20 per cent Se heoz 3
provided applicant has had four year expert
ence in teaching.
A third~ciass q years. certificate is granted
upon an AVERAGE Of IS Per cent, ihclnaing ln nl
provided applicant has had three years exper-
jence in teaching.
A fourth class q years. certificate is granted
below 60, provided applicant has had two
years experience in teaching.
fifth class q year, certincate is granted
upon g d average of s. per cent, with No grade
below 55.
Z. Z. .A.GkANPEA' A GfARK. Board of Ez.
]. A. HENDERSON,
s~6ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
Church Directory.

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
Il Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, II; evening
service, 2. Sabbath School, 900 am. Young
mems prayer meeting; Tuesday pm; gen.
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday z pm.
Strangers welcome to all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
IuRev. W. II. Haskell, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; 7p.m. Sabbath School:
2:30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday z
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday z p m.
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
United PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
" Rev. Thomas Balph, pastor. Sabbath
School 10 am. Public worship: ii am.
Weekly prayer meeting: Friday pm.
Monthly prayer meeting: Last Saturday of
each month, pm. Woman's Missionary
Society: Last Saturday each month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, Q pm. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05

Forty-two tourists are said to have
made the complete ascent of Mont Blanc
between the S0tb of June and 26th of
September of last year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
limited PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & Am.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
ROBT. M. EATON, W. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
CT. CLATRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II,
- Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday Of each month.
j. B. MEYER, 81. P.
Y. l.. HAWTHORNE, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL. No. "a, ISM.
ID Meets second Tuesday of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, T. I'M.
]. B. MEYER, Secy.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 90, K. T.
IL Stated conclaves, first Tuesday of each
month ]. B. RYAN, E. G.
]. B. MRyER, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1885-03-05
BelIIlOntChr0niCle
w. A. HUNT,
Editor and Proprietor.
Published Every Thursday
Terms of Subscription:
Two Dollars Per Year In Advance.

If not paid within the year Is per cent will
be added for each year it remains unpaid.
OFFIoR oR-South side Main street, nearly op-
poeite Public School building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
WEDDINGS.

At No. la East Twenty ffth st. yesterday
Afternoon Miss Adele Van Worst Osborn dau ghter Of j.
W. Osborn, was married TO George W. Dwenger. The
parlors and hallway prettiy ornamented with
palms cut flowers and over two hundred guests
were present The bride entered the parlors With her
father who gave her away, and the bridegroom was ct
tended by his brother, Charles l. Dwenger as best man.
There were bridesmaids The Rev. DIR. Satteres, Of
Calvary Church, performed the ceremony and after
ward there a reception Among those at tho wed
ding Mr. and Mrs George H. Murray, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Sawyer Mr.. and Mrs August j. Dwenger, MI and
Mrs II. A. Hotohkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dwonger
Miss COnchita de la Mesa. daughter OF Dr. and Mrs. C.
n. Terry married last evening at her home No $40
Washington.ave.. Brooklyn, TO Lieutenant Samuel h.
Allen OF the 9th United States Artillery. The wedding
was attended by only few relatives and intimate
frends The bridesmaids the Misses Lola and Leila
dc Ia Mesa her sisters Lieutenant g. p TowDsloy. of
the 3th Artillery. the beat nan and tho ushors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
A "ROSE" BALL ~ BROOKLYN.

The first "Rose" ball took place last even
ing in Reinsen Hail. at Romsen and Court sts, Brook
Iyn and was attended by about $50 guests. The pail
was arranged by the young ladies' living the Heights
Their chaperons, who present last evening and
celved guests Mrs. Henry d. Brookman. NJ rs. r.
NJ Stuart Mrs. Joseph willets, Mrs. Charles A. Rob
bins. Mrs. Watson b. Dickerman, Mrs. Cortland Z.
Dixon Mrs Peter W. Lynch, Mrs. H. HolbrOOk Curtis.
Mrs W. s. +. Prentice Mrs William C. Sheldon jr, and
Mira Gilbert II. Turner The large dancingroom where
the ball was given situated the Dime Savings
Bank Building and is large and has fine
floor for dancing 1t handsomely decorated with
plants draperes and flowers the decorations being
under tho direction OF Miss Talmage. MISS Marion
Brookmau and Miss Ward. POrtieres drapcd the door
ways and rich tapestries and hangngs were placed at
regular intervals the walls between which were
placed large pacques OF palm leaves festOoned with gar
lands Of laurel The music stand was hidden Dehhd ta
ported flowers and the two upper corners were con,
Verted into parOrs with large embroidered screens ana
furnished with rugs lamps and sofas - M
Tie ball opened shortly after O'Clock ana at lI'oO
supper served. The cOtilOn began at IL and con-
tiuUed until O'Clock. II led by Frank >. Benson
dancing with Miss Marion BrOOkman, and Arthur NJ
Hatch WITH Miss Annie Ward. Among others present
Miss Saltres, Miss Berard Miss Stockwcll, Miss
Muller, Miss Nichols Miss Haslehurst Miss Van Wyck
". L. SageI T. Robbins Charles T. Bill and A. hlbley
CSrhart. Another" Rose" ball Will be given toward the
tnd OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
SAILORS LIVING on cocOiyUrS

The bad weather along the coast and in the
Gulf has resulted in the loss Of sails and spars to
he vessels canght In IT, and has caused several vessels
to be wrecked Tho schooner T. A. Warner was twenty
four days coming from Baracoa with fruit and was so
hort OF provisions that the lived principally on
cocoanuts the last four days OF the voyage
The ship Corlnga. from London, or November Il
sighted the Norwegian bark Nora flying signals Of dis
trcss She found TO be unInased and watorloggcd
the pumps being inadequate TO free the hold from
wnter. Captain Hansen and his crew, eighteen III
all were taken OF and brought 10 this port CAPTAIN Han
sen SAID that Nora sailed from Quebec ON October ~
for London, with OF deals She had succession
Of westerly gales that caused the vessel to labor >"
heavily as to spring leak, but by working at the pumps
she was KEPT from ilng with water. ON NOVemDef 10
and IG owing "A terrific northwest gale the leak pc
cam. greater aud spite OF continuous pumping inc
bark filled with water. When Rescued by tue CO.
riuga the crew nearly exhausted. The vessel was
then re, she was In the track OF transatahtic
VOydgers. 80 III.
The schooner Relief from Jacksonville. Fla. with
lumber IN gale December 3, had two OF her sailors
swept overheard by the heavy SEAS ana they "eIo
dr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
THE LOCAL STAGE.

The festivities incident to the Christmas
reason have begun engross the public attention. and
n. Is usual under such circumstances the theatres are
iev TO be somewhat neglected Nevertheless they put
forth various and strong attractions Several changes
ore to DO recorded this week. Mr.. DAILY lays aside
"Tbe Magistrate" which has had long and prosper
- .oron,vave performances-and last
,Icbt effected a revival Of that most amusing play
untitled Night Of" This was one Of the best sue
e.sses of a previous time and IL is very
snnroprlate to a season OF rejoicing MINIS
Iotta comes forward this week at the Standard
Theatre presenting version OF "The Ola curiosity
ohon t. made for her by Charles Dickens. Jr. She
resents Little Nell and the Marchioness. Sentiment and
fro,ic arc combined in these performances ana the
versatility and animal spirits OF the Hto c'csS arc
well displayed by them. Mile. Aimee Is AZ INC
Grand Opera House. acting in English and presenting
farce entitled "Mamzelle." Herr hlttehwurzer' VINO
for two weeks has playing at the Star Theatre goes
now TO the Thaa Theatre, where he Is to DO
.een I'm q round OF parts including the we'll
known NarciSSc. Colonel McCauIs Opera company
meanwhile, to the Star Theatre aud roproduces
"The Black Hussar." In Brooklyn Miss Rosina Nokes
and her professional associates act at tho Criterion
Theatre presenting In Honor Bound" My Millner's
Bin" The Tinted Venus" and "Tho Parvenue." In
other quarters established attractions will continue to
prevail Saints and Sinners" Is In Its second
month atithe Madison Square Theatre, ana Is
growing in public favor. I" Hoodman Blind "
has drawn good houses at waacks Theatre and
no doubt will keep that stage for
many weeks. Niblo's Garden is fortunate
which with It's scenery Its abundant music and It's
glittering ballet appropriate holiday feature MI
Garrigans new play OF :" The GRIP" has made hit In
the Park Theatre audit will hold is place there for
long time Mr.. DiXey Is still playing AdOnis
ct the Bijou Opera House. and merry and
prosperous nonsense will doubtless go forward
70 the end of the dramatic year Mr. kear, the magi-
can is established success at the Comedy Theatre
and the fortunes OF that house are made
secure by his astonishing talent ana
amazing exploits. Miss Margaret Mather
IS industriously pushing forward tho run OF Romeo
and Juliet" at the Union Square Theatre where that
tragedy Will reach its seventyttth representation on
Christmas nisht. Tho buriesque OF "Evangeline,
performed by Mr. Rce's company, maintains itself III
the Fourteenth Theatre and peases the lovers OF
mrth aud laughter. Mr. Bronson HOwards comedy OF
"One of Our Girls has peculiarly attracted the atten"
ton and Of New York society, and IT. Is nightly
witnessed by large and fashionable assemblies Mr.
NJ b. Curtis appears at the Third Avenue Theatre this
week as SAINT Of Tosen. assisted by Miss Albina
de Mer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10

for foreign countries nee1 BE- specially al
dIspacI Oy particular steamer oxcsD. lel
desired 20 send duplicates Of banking aul
documents letters not specially addressed bong
vessels available.
mails Tor the week ending December ~ viii
PRoMPTLY In all cases AZ this ONCE rs follows.
THURSDAIAt 4S0 a. m for Europe. per Celtic. via
a. Newfoundland. per
POra. at p H. for Nassau ". T., per CieniuesOs;
nj p. for Bermuda ana for Turks Island
muda, 4. Trinidad; at 1880 IN. for spanish
duras, per 3. s. Il. b. Ward, Jr, from New. Orleans
from Halifax at 80 IN. for British Honduras spanish
Honduras and Guatemala. per Ellie knght, from
NewOreans.
SATU RDAI-At $50 m for Europe per Aurania via
Queenstown: at J:3U a M. for scotland dlroot
EurnessIa, via glasgow Oetters must be directed
Furnessla"6 at 3Su a. m Tor Bel ZlIn dIre;G per 4
Bslgenand via Antwerp Oetters directed r
W. A SchOlten, Rotterdam (letters uu,t Ds
dlrec.ec W \. Scholten AZ a m for IA
Isaca, Central America and the south
Nertumnus, via Kingston (ettcrs for Mexico must
be directed per Vertumnus"l
Masfor Australia New.Zeaand, sandwich. FIJI and
az y. w. Tor Now OF = Re
public with British mails for Australia Mails fer China
and Japan. per san PABLO from san Francisco close
here neoemOer ~ at D.. Mails for tho society
Islands per steamer from san Franciicol s.oso hoss
December go at p m, Mails for tlbl by rail- 20
Tampa. Fla. and thence by steamer. from hey WcsS
Fla. close at this Office daily At 2:J0 a. H.
Tho schedule CT closing Pacific mail, col
on the presumpuonof their uninterrupted Overland Transit
san Francisco tho day OF sailing OF steamers iis
'"N'NN HENRY q. PEARSON. Pcstr,asiss
Post ONCE. NowYork, NJ " December 4 1854