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Hay Fever CATARRH

Is attended by an in
famed condition OF
the lining membrane
OF the nostrils. tear
ducts and throat, at.
fecting the lungs. Al
acrid mucus is Secre
ted. the discharge i.
accompanied with q
burning sensation
There are severe
spasms of sneezing
frequent attacks OF
headache, watery and
inf:amed eyes. Ely's
Cream Balm is a real
cure for this disease
and can be depended
upon.
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agent OF the p, W. y B. Railroad, and Miss
Sarah Mackey, oil Newark, Del, formerly prcccp,
tress OF the North East Classical Institute We're
married on Wednesday OF last week.
A number of our citizens weAt on the excursion
to Atlantic City ON Thursday. July -. They rr-
port as having had a delightful time.
NArpI.EtsS
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ORDER NISI.

William FItzgibbon vs.. Thomas FitZgibbOn.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county, No. 129S
Equity.
ORDERED, this 23d day of July. 1885,
Deposit, in Cecil county aforesaid, belonging to
the estate of Thomas Fitzgibbon, person OF I'M
sound mind. made and reported by John E. Jack
son, committee Of the person and estate of said
Thomas Fitzgibbon, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the 18th day OF September next: provid-
paper. printed and published in Cecil county.
once week for one month before the 10Th day OF
August next.
The report states the amount Of sale to he $3.50.
JAMES A. DAVIS.
True Copy: Clerk.
July 25-1m Test-JAs. A. DAVIS, Clerk.
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Ladies' silk dress patterns at Mrs. Litzen-
bergs millinery store. All millinery goods
she is selling off at reduced prices 1870
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EHE uHRKETS.
Elkton Markets.

REPORTED BY ID. SCOTT & BIO.
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REMOVED FROM HIS COMMAND.

Immediately after the capture of FA-t
Donelson Grant fell under Halleck's dis
pleasure, and was removed from his ttm-
niand. The story is best told by himself in
his article on the Battle of Shiloh" in the
February number of The Century:
After ehe capture of Fort Donelson with over I5-
900 effective men and all their mum lions of war
believed much more could be aecomplis he'd without
Donelson and Nashville, In the stat. of Tennessee
and the east bank o. the Cumberland, was garrf
soned by the enemy. Nashville was also garrisOned
and probably the best provisioned depot at the
time in the COnfederacy. Albert Sidney Johnston
occupied Bowling Green. KY. with large force. ]
that these places would II Into hands without
battle, IL thr atcned pro nptly. / determined not
to miss this chance But being only district com.
mander. and under the immediate orders of Gen.
Halleck, whose headquarters were at st. Louis IL
my duty to communicate to him ali proposed
to do, and TO get his approval If possible. did
communicate and, receiving no reply. acted upon
my own judgment The result proved that my in.
formation was correct ami sustained my Judgment
What, then, was my surprise, after so much hal
been accomp lished by the troops under my immedl
ate command. between tn time OF leaving Cairo
early in February and the 4th Of March, to receive
from my chief dispatch of the latter date saying
you will place Maj. Gen. C F. Smith in command
Of expedition, and remain yourself at Fort Henry
Why do you not obey my ~ iers to report strength
and position OF your cOmua DIP Twas left virtually
in arrest on board a steamer, without even guard
for about week, when wa, released and ordered
to resume my command.
Hesagain took command on the 18th Of
March, and few day. later removed his
headquarters to Savannah, his army consist
ing of five divisions
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HOW THE WAR FOUND HIM.

The breaking out of the civil war found
Grant, the future leader of our armies, an
obscure citizen, working industriously to sup
port himself and family in a small inland
town. He was wholly unknown, without in
fuence, and apparently without ambition.
He was unacquainted with men of position
and power, and had no personal knowledge
of great affairs. Even in his own field, the
Military, his knowledge was limited. He
had never commanded more than company
Cf soldiers. He had served UNDER Scott and
Taylor, but only as a subaltern, and had not
been brought INTO intercourse with them. He
had cast but one vote for president, and knew
no politicians. Army officers and western
traders comprised his whole acquaintance.
Even the congressman of his own district,
who had been nine successive years in con-
gress, was unknown to him, though he after
wards became one of Grants warmest
friends.
At this time Grant was 80 years old. the
father of four children, the eldest of whom
was IL. He lived in little house on one of
Galena's many hills, and devoted his time to
leather. Thus did the war and his destiny
find him. Few of his countrymen even knew
Of his existence. For him the future held
fame and honor in unstinted measure
wrapped in its impenetrable folds. But none
saw the light of his star before it rose; none
read the riddle of his romantic DESTINY. soon
to reveal itself in events that were to shake
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He wanted to take Columbus, an impor-
tant point on the river twenty miles below
Cairo, but not until the 9th of November was
he ordered todnove down the river He had
8, 100 men on transports, conveyed by two
gurf6oats. A section of artillery, two
squadrons of cavalry and five regiments
constituted his force. Some of his men had
only been in possession of their arms few
days. and were as raw as children and as un-
disciplined as cowboys McClernand was
the only general officer in his command, and
he had never heard the ping of an unfriendIy
bullet. Logan, now so well known, was
with him as colonel On the 7th he landed
at Hunters Point, ON the Missouri side, and
marched on Belmont. near which the Con-
federates had pitched their camp. By 8
o'clock his entire command, except one
battalion guarding the transports, was in q
warm engagement, the gunboats being en-
gagged with the batteries at Columbus The
fight lasted four hours, Grant with
the skirmish line. His horse was
shot under him. McClernand lost three
horses, and every colonel, as well as the raw
recruits, fought furiously without finching
They drove the Confederates to the river
bank, took several hundred prisoners, cap
tured all the artillery and broke up the
camp. Victory, however, was TOO much for
the Federal troops. They became disor-
ganized, and instead of following up the
enemy as he covered on the river bank, the
soldiers set about plundering, while their Of
hcers, untaught in the proprieties of military
life, made patriotic stump speeches. To
stop the plundering Grant ordered his staff
officers to set the camp on fire. The men re-
turned to the ranks and the march to the
transports began. Meanwhile Confederate
re-enforcements arrived, and, combining with
the defeated, cut Grant off from his trans
ports. 1--WE are surrounded said an Of
ficer of his staff, riding up, somewhat agi-
tated. "Well," said Grant, ''if that is so, we
must cut our way out as we cut our way inn-
one of the condensed speeches of wisdom
and determination for which he afterward
grew famous. He charged and dispersed
the enemy, meeting with but slight re-
sistance.
The danger Of this, his first fight, was not
yet over, however. He pushed on to the
landing, got most of 3 force aboard, seeing
to everything in person, his officers being too
inexperienced to execute his orders without
special directions. A force Of men had been
sent to gather up the wounded, and when the
main body was nearly embarked he rode
back to withdraw the rear guards, which
were to have covered the men bringing in
the wounded. They, being unsophisticated
in military observances, had thought fit to
retire, and had returned to the transports
Grant found himself outside of his own
troops with the enemy advancing upon him
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PADUCAH.

The young commanders first military
achievement was the seizure of Paducah
Kentucky, which commanded the navigation
of both the Tennessee and the Ohio. Kentucky
had been halting on neutral ground, which
had not been recognized by the United States,
but which General Polk, the Confederate
commander in that region, was the first to
break Polk seized Columbus and Hickman,
on the Mississippi, and threatened Paducah
within three days after Grant assumed his
new command. Grant heard OF Folks ad-
vance and at once notified the Kentucky legis-
lature and telegraphed Fremont at st. Louis:
II am getting ready to go to PadUcah; will
start at 6:30.n Still later: 81 am now nearly
ready for Paducah should no telegram arrive
preventing the movement"
No reply reached him, and at 1890 that
night, the 5th of September, he started up
the river with two regiments, light battery
and two gunboats. Landing at Paducah at
$50 the next morning he seized the city with
out gun having been fired Brig. Cen
Tilghman and his staff, of the Confederate
army, hurried out of town toward the south
by the railroad while Grant was getting
ashore. Sixteen miles away a force of 3, 500
Confederates were stationed, and Confederate
flags and stores were numerous in the town.
Grants promptitude saved Paducah and the
control of the Ohio river. 1t also Strengthened
the backbone of neutral Kentucky, whose
legislature at once passed resolutions favor
able to the Union and spoke of neutrality no
more.
In this movement Grant defined the deters
mination which afterwards was so marked
and commonted upon in his generalship. He
-left -Paat .ah in charge of a garrison at noon
the same day and returned to Cairo, where
he recei5ed Fremonts permission to take
Paducah ''if he felt strong enough
For two months afterwards he held the
country at the junction of the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi and disciplined bis forces, which by
November numbered nearly 10000 .men.
Being subordinate to Fremont he was al
lowed to make no movement of Importance.
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WOman's Province.
THE DUTIES OF THE GENTLER SEX
HOW BEST FULFILLED.

HOW BEST FULFILLED.
What great task is assigned to wo-
man. It's dignity can not be elevated. 1t is
not her province to make laws, to lead
armies, nor to be at the head of great en-
terprises, but to her is given the power to
form those by whom the laws are made,
to teach the leaders of mighty armies and
the governors of vast empires. She is
required to guard against having the
slightest taint of bodily infrrnity touch
the frail creature whose moral, intellect
ual and physical being is derived from
her She must instil correct principles,
inculcate right doctrines, and breathe into
the soul of her offspring those pure senti-
ments which in time to come will be
part of themselves, and bless generations
yet unborn. Yes, to woman is given the
blessed privilege of aiding the sufferer in
all the various stages of his existence. She
smiles serenely at the christening, and
weeps at the burial, while she soothes the
bereaved heart. This is Der province and
duty. Yet how can she fulfil her mission
unless possessed of strong and healthy
body? The preparation of DIR. S. B.
Hartman, and known as PERUNA, is Just
the thing for persons suffering from ma
jority of the complaints incident to this
climate. 1t is invaluable to women, and
Mrs. J. w. Reynolds, of New Lisbon,
Columbiana county, Ohio, is noted ex-
ample of what the medicine can do. She
says che has suffered for years with con-
gestion of the lungs, catarrh in the head,
and was troubled with bad cough. She
had tried a number of physicians, but
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ana nrlng on MS transports. He saw unat
the men in search of the wounded could not
be saved and rode slowly back to the trans
ports. As he wore private's overcoat he
was not recognized as an officer. Getting
near the transports he galloped swiftly to the
river, his horse sliding down the bank on its
launches; plank was put out for him, over
which he trotted his horse aboard through
rain of musketry. His convoy of guaboats
then opened on the Confederates With great
distinction, and small loss themselves and
by 5 o'clock the transports were out OF range.
This battle confirmed Grant in his policy Of
mo delay" on which he always afterwards
acted This engagement strengthened the
confidence of his soldiers and made them
courageous for the future. Long afterwards
the Belmont men" were among the sturdiest
soldiers in the army of the Tennessee.
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conceive 10 be the True organization or VIC
tory and military combination to end this
war was declared in few words in Gen.
Grants message to Gen. Buckner: L propose
to move Immediately on your works. From
the moment Fort Donelson surrendered Gen.
Grant had national fame. He was assigned
to the new military district OF West Tennes
see, with ''limits not defined, " on the 18th Of
February, and Sherman to the district OF
Cairo They had been at West Point to-
gether, but Sherman had graduated three
years earlier, and they had not, up to thai
time, been intimate. The siege of Fort Don
elson brought about their first official inter
course, Sherman forwarding Grant troops
and, supplies. An exchange of letters after
the surrender of the fort was the beginning
of warm friendship between them whicA
neither time nor change has diminished
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his BIRTHPLACE AT POINT PLEASANT, OHIO.
He was born at Point Pleasant, Clermont
county, Ohio, on the 9th of April, 1922. No
one dreamed then, nor for many years there
after, that he was to be the man of destiny
who would bear our banner through the
storms of war TO peace and freedom
The boyhood of Grant was not more re-
markable than that of any child in the same
circumstances. Indeed, the anecdotes of his
childhood in no way convey the idea that
he manifested any precocity. He was the
eldest of six children. His early surround
ings were severely plain, his father, who was
of Scotch descent, beinc dealer in leather,
neither rich nor poor, but ranking among the
hard workers of young and growing state.
The humble home where Grant was born is
not unknown to the public through the en-
grayer's Skill
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A ChanceIlors's Opinion.

Hon James Harlan, ex-vice chancellor Of
Louisville, Ky., a brother of Justice Harlan,
Q. 5. supreme court, says of st. Jacobs Oh:
4 use it and know full well whereof / speak,
pronouncing it most extraordinary cure for
all that is claimed for it by its proprietor,
Every family should have it.
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FROM MEXICO TO THE CIVIL WAR.
The Fourth infantry was his regiment. He
remained in the army II years, and, accord
ing to Gen. Adam Badeau, was in every bat
tie of the Mexican war except Buena Vista.
He received two brevets for gaIlantry, and
was later stationed at several posts on the
Canada frontier, and finally in California and
Oregon. In 1913 he married Julia T. Dent,
daughter of a merchant of st. Louis. In
1854, being then a captain, he resigned his
commission in the army and removed to
Gravois near st. Louis, where he operated a
farm. There his daughter Nellie, now Mrs.
Sartoris, and one or two of her brothers were
born. The place was known as the Wish-ton-
Wish While RESTING there Grant made an
effort to obtain The position of county sur
veyor, and was deeply disappointed at not
succeeding. He removed his family to st.
Louis after an experience as an agriculturist
which could scarcely be called brilliant
There, in wee cottage, the young soldier
wrestled with the pecuniary problem of life
with very Indifferent success. He could find
no employment, and being but sparingly sup
piled with cash, saw the exchequer diminish
without prospects of corresponding increase.
Like many others who were destined to per-
form great things, he was made acquainted
with the menaces of poverty and consequent
anxieties. He tried the real estate business
and failed. In 1860 he went into the leather
trade with his father and brother at Galena,
Illinois. He had four slaves, which he pre-
sented to friend before leaving Grant was
not an abolitionist. His achiev aments during
the war were inspired by his desire to crush
the rebellion and preserve the Union, and not
from any prejudice against slavery.
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FAC-SIMILE OF PORTION OF THE REGISTER
AT WEST POINT.
The authorities at West Point and the secre-
tary of war were petitioned by the young
cadet to correct the blunder, but no notice
was taken Of the request. Ulysses S. Grant he
had been recorded and Ulysses S. Grant he
remained, the name now so worldwide in its
fame having been bestowed through a con-
gressman's defect Of memory. The initials
U. S. suggested ''Uncle SAM to his comrades,
a nickname he never lost, and one peculiarly
prophetic in view of his extraordinary career.
During the war he was not infrequently nick
named Omitted States Grant" and ''Uncon-
ditional Surrender Grant" the o. S. seeming
to have special significance in those days
which tried mems souls.n He graduated in
1S4S, twenty-first in class of 43, his commits
sion of brevet second lieutenant and his
diploma both styling him Ulysses S. Grant.
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AT WEST POINT.

AT the age of II Grant entered the Military
Academy at West Point. Those who believe
that name has much to do with the destiny
of its owner viii find confirmation q their
theory in the accident which gave hiln the
-Iss4.4e- -4v fIr1s-1-Irrcfe ramors. be bad been
christened Hiram Ulysses, but the congress
man who procured his appointment, by mis-
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Belmont County onlciai Director.

Common Pleas Judge-St. Clair Kelly.
Probate Judge-Issac 81. CASTOR.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. b. Cash.
Sheriff-Leroy G. Sedwick.
Au6itor-R. K. Barrett.
Tressurer-Edward l.. Feeley.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. K. Kennon.
Recorder-W. S. Hobbs.
COmmissioners-0wen Mehan, Morris Cope,
VIM. J. Berry.
Surveyor-John q. Mitchell
Coroner-P. o. Criswell.
lnfirmary Directors-Joseph Bailey, James
B. Ritchey, John sidebottom.
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MISUNDERSTANDING GRANT.

MlSUNDERST LANDING GRANT.
In July Halleck was assigned to the COM
mand of all the armies, superseding McClel-
Ian He went to Washington, and Grant was
left in command Of the army of the Tennes
see, a little more independent than when Hal
leck had been present in the field. He di-
rected the movements in the battles of 1uka
and Corinth until the troops arrived in the
presence Of the enemy, though he was eight
Continued on fourth page.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Iss4-5-Belmont COUNTY, Ohio.


Sd Saturday o. Jan at st Clairsvtlle-
ID SATURDAY of Feb At Bridgeport.
LIST Saturday Of Mar st st Clatrsville.
4th saturday OF Mar at GAINESVILLE.
Sd Saturday of ApIi at Belisire.
Sd Saturday Of May a. st Clairsvllle.
Sd Saturday O. June at st Clairsville.
BarnesvflIe st close OF Institute.
Examinations begin at 9 o'clock a. m.
Testi imolials Of character are required II
applicant is not koown to the Board
Certificates will not be antedsted nor ex~
tended.
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 fols
owing each examination
SCALE OF GRADES FOR CERTIFICATES
A nrst-cIass Is years) certificate IS granted
upon an average OF 80 per cent, including hve
higher branches. with no grade below 20. pro-
vtded applicant has bad I've years experience
. In teaching. -.
ed upon al average OF 80 per cent, including
three higher branches, with no grade oeloT ~.
provided applicant has had four years expert
ence in teaching.
a tnird>class e years. certificate is granted
three higher branches. with no grade below o.
provided applicant has had three years exper-
jence In teaching.
A fourth-class q years. certificate is granted
below 50, provided applicant has mao Two
years experience IN teaching.
A fifth-class q year, certificate ls granted
upon n average of s. per cent, with no grade
below 55.
r. ALEXANDER.
A. CLARK, Board OF Ex.
]. a. HENDERSON,
s-6ly
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Church Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev. R.
4 Alexander, pastor. Public worship every
Sabbath; morning service, IL; evening
service, 7. Sabbath School, 500 am. Young
mems prayer meeting: Tuesday pm; gen
eral prayer meeting: Wednesday pm.
Strangers welcome TO all services.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
U1Rev. w. II. Haskell, pastor. Sabbath
preaching: II am; Ip.m. Sabbath School:
2;30 pm. Young mems meeting: Friday
pm; general prayer meeting: Thursday pm.
Strangers are cordially invited to all our
services.
United PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
~ Rev. Thomas Belph, 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 month, pm.
District prayer meetings: First Tuesdays,
Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays each
month, 2p.m. Young women's prayer meet
ing: Second Saturday each month at the
Parsonage, pm.
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ORGANIZING VOLUNTEERS.

On the 18th of April, 1861, Fort Sumter
fell. On the 18th President Lincoln made his
call for troops. and on the 18Th Grant was
drilling a company of volunteers in Galena-
Four days later he took it to Springfield.
From there he wrote the adjutant general of
the army, offering his services to the govern
ment in any capacity in which it cared to
make use of him. This letter, which would
now be valuable historic document, called
forth no reply and was not considered impor-
taLe enough to preserve. This neglect, in the
words of an Armandale peasant much quoted
by Carlyle, could nae hinder him of Gods
providence"
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the world. He himself saw not the signs
that augured his future. He carved out his
career blIndly, as all do.
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