davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
"DIED, YESTERDAY"

Every day is written This little sentence:
"Died yesterday, so and So" Every day
q flower is plucked # ON some sunny home;
a breach made in some happy circles jew
ell stolen from the summer fields of life,
some harvester dissppears-yes, every hour
some sentinel falls q. his post, and is thrown
from the ramparls Of Time into the surgee
Of Eternity. Even as we write, the fune-
Ial Of one who died yesterday, winds like q
winter shadow along the street.
"Died yes,erday!' Who died? Per-
haps i! was gentle babe, snless as an
angel, pure as the zephyr's hymn-one
whose laugh was as The gush Of summer
rils lettering in q bower of loses
whose little life was perpetual li.auy, a
May time crowned with the passion flow
ers that never fade. Or mayhsp, i. was q
youth, hopeful and eenerous-one whose
path was hemmed by flowers, with no. SER
pent lurking unjernea,h-one whose soul
painted after communion with the great and
good,;and reached forth with earnes. s.rug-
gle for the guerdon in the distance. Blu,
sha. hear. Of his is still now, for he died
yesterday"
"Died yesterday" A young girl, pure
as the orange-fowers that clasped her fore
head, was stricken down as she stood OF
the altar, and from the dim aisles Of the
temple she was borne to the garden of
slumbers." AT all Drowned man. cir, with
the halo Of victory, and at the days close,
under his own vine and fig tree felpto dust,
even as the anthem trembled upon his lips {;
and he, too, was laid "where the rude fore
father Of the hamlet Sleep" An aged pa
lfiarch, bowed with years and cares, even
as he looked on. upon the distan, hills for
The coming of the angel host, sank into
q dreamless slumber, and on his doo:-post
was next day written, "Died yesterday"
"Died yes,erdayw Daily, men, woman
and children are passing away, and hourly
in some graveyard, the soil is flung upon
the dead. As often in the morn we find
some flower that blushed swee.ly in the
sunse, has wilhered forever, SO daily, when
we rise from The bivouac TO stand against
our posts, we miss some brother soldier,
whose CHEEKY cry in the seiges and strug-
giles Of the past, has been as fire from Hea-
ven upon our hearts. Each day some
pearl drops from the jeweled thread of
friendship some Tyre TO which we have
been won't to listen, is hushed forever
But wise is he who mourns no. the pearl
and music lost, for life with him shall pass
away gently as an Eastern shadow from
the hills, and Death be triumph and q
gain.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY Z. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROF PRIZE r r.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Fo one year, paid within six months, $l.5O
:" &C ifnot paid within six months, zoo.
ADvERrIsEMENTs.-Sl per square for two inscr-
tlons-l2 lines ofsnal type or IA of large type
constituting squarc-apd 25 cents for every sub
sequent Insertion. If the number of insertions BIO
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who adj
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

A contemporary has 'devil," who
thinks this is grea. world. He says" shas
a. the office they charge him with oil the
p1 they End, while 9, The house they charge
him with ell they don't find. He seems 10
doubt the propriety Of the proceedings.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

A VERY USEFUL REcEIPT.-Hot dishes
sometimes leaves whiIish marks on varnish-
ed tables when set, as they should no. be,
carelessly upon them. To remove it,
pour somelamp oil on the spot and rub it
hard with sof. cloth, then pour on little
spirits and rub i. dry with another cloth,
and the white mark will disappear, leaving
The table as bright as before.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20
P o E Il r Y.
LAW VERSUS SAW.

LAW VERSUS SAW.
Sitting in the office was lawyer
Standing in the street was sawyer,
On the lawyers anxious face
You could read a knotty case,
Needing law;
While the sawyer gaunt and grim,
On rough and knotty limb,
Ran his saw.
Now the saw-borse seemed to me
Like double X in fee;
And the saw,
Which ever way twas thrust,
Must be followed by the dust,
Like the law
And the log upon the rack,
Like the client on the track,
Played its part
As the tempered teeth Of steel
Made wound that would not heal,
Through the heart.
And each severed stick that fell,
In its falling seemed to tell,
All too plain,
OF the many severed ties,
That in lawsuits will arise,
Bringing pain.
Then methought the sturdy paw,
That was using axe and saw
On the wood
Held a yielding mine of wealth.
With its honest toll and health
Doing good.
If the chips that strewed the ground,
By some stricken widow found
In her need,
Should by light and warmth impart
Blessings to her aged heart,
Happy deed!
This conclusion then drew,
That no exercise of jaw,
Twisting India rubber law.
Is as good
As the exercise of paw,
On the handle of saw,
Severing wood
We copy the above poetry from one of OF
Western exchanges, the Georgetown Heral
colt County, Ky.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

An Asa,ic chief, being asked his opinion
as TO wine remarked that he though! i, was
a Juice extracted from woman's tongue
and lions heart, for after he had drunk
enough of i. he could talk forever and fight
tue devil. ....
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

GLOW well he plays for one SO young"
exclaimed Mrs. Par.ipgton, as the organ
boy and his monkey performed near
her door,-''and how much his LILLE broth
er looks like him,-,o be suIe."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

WoMEN.-The following passage is from
Rural Hours, by Miss Cooper, daughter OF
the late J. Fennimore Cooper. !. beau'i-
fully expresses the sentiments Of all pure
feelings and correct principles
We American women certainly owe
debt Of gratitude to our countrymen for
their kindness and consideration of US, gen.
rally; CALAMITY may no. always take a
graceful form in this part Of the world, and
mere fauery may be worth as little els
where, but there is glow of generous feel
ing toward women in the hearts Of most
American men which is highly honorable
to them as q nation and as individuals. In
no country is the protection given to wo-
mans helplessness more full and free in
no country is the assistance she receives
from the strong arm so general and no.
where does her weakness meet with more
forbearance and consideration. Under such
circumstances i. must be woman's own faul!
if she be not thoroughly respected Also
The position accorded to her is favorable.
|, remains for her to fill it in manner wor-
thy her own sex, gratefully, kindly and
simply; with truth and modes,y Of hear.
and life, unwaveriDg fidelity Of feeling end
principle !; with patience, cheerfulness OF
temperate unf, return to those who
smooth the daily path for her,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

When your wife begins 10 scold, let her
have i. out, Put your feet costly over the
fire place, Toll back in your chair, light one
your best cigars and let the storm rage on.
Say nothing, do nothing, know nothing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

Keep on. Of bad company, for The cbance
Is that when the devil fires into flock he
will hit somebody.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

LAMPS IN THE HOUSES OF THE ARABS.
The houses of the Arabs are never without
ligh,s. No, only all the night long, but in
all the inhabited apartments Of the houses.
This custom is so we'll established in the
East tina, the poorest people would rather
re.rench part of their food than neglect it.
Therefore Jeremiah made the taking away
of the ligh, of The candle, and the total de-
s.ruc,ion Of house the same thing. job
describes the destruction of family among
The Arabs end The rendering one Of their
habi,ations desolale after the same manner.
"How of. is the candle of the wicked put
out! and how oft come,h their destruction
upon them" On The other hand, when
God promises to give David lamp always
in Jerusalem, Kings XII. 36) in this point
of view, i, is considered on assurance that
his house should never become desolate.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-07-20

A distinguished Pbrenologist has recent
" examined the ''head Of the church,
He finds i. has had, aud still possesses a
grea, many "buDps."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
The Summer IS Ended.

in commenting upon the eventful summer
from which we have just emerged, the New
York "Mirror' says that it has been hard
and hot one. Fires, failures, disease and
death have brought losses and mourning to
thousands the calamity of short crops and
high prices makes the poor man look anxious
ly to the coming winter" In cur own town
Of Harrisburg, although not scourged as others
have been by cholera and other pestilential
diseases, we have had an unusual amount OF
sickness an death. Many who began the
season in the fullness Of health and beauty,
have porished with the early flowers, and
hundreds who went abroad decked in the CAV
colors ofjoy and hope, are now robcd in the
sombre attire of grief and mourning. Autumn
has come to many heart even in the spring
time Of life, and the earth has become to the
thousands of its pilgrims literally the valley
of the shadow of death" They who have
passed through this trying season unscathci
by sickness and misfortune, whom the Death
Angel has not even brushed with his wing,
should make their lives hymn of thanks
giving to the infinite God who has dealt with
them 50 gently and so graciously, Instead
of looking on the dark side of the future, they
should look up in grateful confidence to the
Reaper whose sickle has left them TO flourish
a little longer in the field of time while thou
sands as full of health and promise as they.
have been cut down and withcred in an
hour
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
Pufaloes hv the Acre.

A member of Gov Stephens Northern
Route exploring party, in long copmuni-
catioarthe st Louis Repu blican,' written
from the head of Yellow Stone River, says of
the incidents of the party thus far:
'.On Sunday after march of some 10
miles the Bufaloes were reached. They were
before, and Oh each side Of The train. For
miles ahead it seemed one vast drove yard.
They were estimated by some as high as
500, 900. 300, 900 is considered as a very
low estimate Drawing up the train at our
usual halt at noon, a large herd were about
half a mile ahead. The hunters six insumber,
were Immediately despatched, well mounted
on spare horses reserved for that especial par
pose and the whole train had an opportunity
to witness a buffalo hunt. The hunters dash
ed in among the herd, pickedrout the fattcst
of the crowd and then separating the selected
ones from the herd, soon despatched them
In an hour the wagons were sent but 4 small
distance from the route, to receive the choicest
pieces of the buffalo In the next two days
march the hunters were kept some distance
ahead to keep off the bufaloes; it was the
only passage of the train could be insured
through the sea OF flesh.
The pack mules and spare animals follow
ing the train being to numerous to be Sc
parately led were hard to controls and de-
spite every precaution and care, one horse
and four mules were lost-they getting mingl-
ed with the herd. Every effort was made to
reclaim them-hours were spent in their at
tempted recover. But the effort was useless.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
THE RESULT.

The contest IS at last over, and we are compe!i-
ed to admit ourselves considerably worsted, though
not entirely defeated.
We have lost in all probability, the Governor
and our County ticket, and this is heavy and Sc
rious enough, bat we have the qualification to
know, that notwithstanding the combinations of
wings, KNOWN -Nothings and dissatisfied democrats
who openly ana secretly opposed them, Hon. j..
s. Black was elected to the oiice Of Supreme
Judge, and Henry s. Mott as Canal Commissioner.
AS to all the causes which led to this strange
revolution of affairs, we expect to be better able
to treat of them at some future occasion, and shall
let our readers hear from at the proper and
convenient time.
With regard to ourselves, we have the proud
satisfaction of knowing that We did our duty
throughout the whole campaign, that we spared
neither time, labor nor pains and though the re
suit has by no means justified the effort, still with
the loyal Democratic press througout the state,
we ready to
Let the dead bury its dead"
and to reopen the fight and carryit forward with
zeal untiring as the pinions of victory, asking no
better field than democratic platforms, no nobler
standard bearers than democratic nominees, nc
prouder shield than democratic principles and no
brighter beacon than the star of democratic truth
Until another canvass opens, we shall fill oul
columns as is usual after elections, with less ex-
citing political matter, and more of whatever we
can find to serve up to readers of interest and
importance.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
webser,s Ruie of or,,o,v

Daniel Webster, short time previous to
his last public reception in Boston. was
travelling from New York to this city, by the
overland-route. When the cars reached
Springfield, Mr. Waite, tie well-known ov
cellent conductor, stepped in the forward car
and, as usual, announced Springfield station
twenty minutes allowed passengers to dipe,"
Nr. Webster, VIII was sitting by him, arose
and pleasantly tapping him on the shoulder,
remarked Young man, that is one of the
most interesting speeches 1 ever heard in my
life" Yes, sir" calmly replied the conduc-
tor, tall speeches are good in which the
speaker and the hcarer heartily sympathize.''
Very true, said Mr.. Webster ''and have
always noticed that those speeches are always
considered best which are finished in good
season for dinner
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
OF RAOUSSET DE BOUL-
RON
Mexico. Sept. 10Th. 1854.

4hhAIto, sept ioti, ACc1h.
Messrs Editors You have doubtless
learned by this time the tragical fate of Count
Raousset de Boulbon 1t appears that the
kindness evincee by Gen Yanez towards the
French soldiers at Guayamus had elected their
sympathy and attachment, so much so, that
Raoussett, instead of commanding party of
devoted followers, found bsmself surrounded
by reluctant combatants Twice they refused
to be led to battle and when at length their
consent was extorted, they fought without en-
thUsiasm or ardor. Such is the true reason
for the disastrous result of the expedition.
When in the midst Of the engagement,
Yanez rushed into the melee, to arouse the
zeal Of his soldiers, unanimous cry of spare
the General arose from the ranks Of the
French. But for this universal sentiment,
Xanez would have fallen, riddled with bullets
Raoussett behaved like hero Before
surrendering, he feaght desperately, seeking
death in every direction but mysterious
Providence spared him for more ignonlinious
fate. Perceiving that his men were giving
way, he rushed alone upon the artillery near
the barracks, which was belging forth de-
struction Two Mexicans threw themselves
cpon him. one attempted to spear him, but
was shot dead by pisia. In the hands Of
Boulbon The other endeayored to seize him,
but the gallant Frenchman Glove his antago-
nists head with sabre cut and stretched him
lifeless. Blu personal courage was Of no avail.
The entire plan of the expedition was faulty,
and was in direct opposition to the sympathies
of the French. You viii see in the papers
the address sent by them to Yanez 1t is a
touching AMI handsome document, and is a
manifestation of which that noble minded
Mexican may well be proud.
Although Yanez liberated the 1877 French
men who surrendered at discretion, and der-
patched them to San Bias with SIS a piece
for their support, the Mexican Government
has refused to sanction this generous proceed
ing and gave orders to imprison the French
men on their arrival at Tepic. 1t was at
one time question whether one fifteenth 90
one tenth of the prisoners should not be shot,
as an example, but thanks to the active inter
position of the French minister, this idea was
abandoned The prisoners are on their way
to Mexico, where their destiny viii be dc
cided
General Yanez Is completely disgraced.
He has been deprived of his rank, is about to
be court-martialed, and the government has
even limited at his execution, as a traitor to
the country. He is accused of having ex-
ceeded his instructions, in pardoning the
French, and Of having occasioned the con-
flict.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
or THE STEA lHER UATON
FoUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

New YoRK, Oct 11-The steamer
Union from Southampton, arrived here at
twelve o'clock, bringing London dates to the
2!th ult.
The steamer Washington arrived out on
the 23d and the steamer Europa on thesamc
day.
The Z S. steam frieate San Jaeinto left
Southampton for the Baltic on the 27-h-
The steamer Baltic arrived out at two
o'clock on the morningof the 9th.
Everything connected with the Sevastopol
expedi ion was going on favorably for the
allies. The actual landing place was 20
miles south of Eupatoria, and only 80 miles
from Sevasropol. The allied forces marched
upon the letter place on the 18th of Scptem-
Der, and general engagement was expected
before Sevastopol a n the 2Oth
The Tartar population of the Crime sym
pathizcd with the expedition
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
Freak Of an old Han.

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 3, 1854.
Quite an excitement was created here to-
day in consequence Of a strange freak of an
old man named Lyman Hawes. The track
Of the Providence and Worcester Railroad
runs through land which formerly belonged
to him, and the price Of this land had been
assessed By commissioners at 4 valuation
which he refused to accept To-day he placed
a small house erected by himself upon both
tracks, in which he put several kegs which he
said contained powder, and then fastened him
self inside by mailing up every entrance to 1t.
The Boston and Providence train and the
Providence and Worcester train were, as they
came along, brought 10 stand-still by the
obstruction and detained for nearly two hours.
The old fellow swore that if they attempted to
run the engine through the house he would
fire the powder and blow every thing around
him in atoms After a long delay, during
which the crowd increased to over thousand
people, the North Providence and the Provi-
dence police arrived, when they fell to work,
and with well-directed blows soon smashed IN
the doors of the house, and then seized the
old man. 1t was with difficulty at first that
the crowd could be kept from injuring him.
He was hurried away to jail The crowd
then attacked the house and soon made a
complete wreck of it. About half keg of
eowder only was found.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12

gan, Fireman, Thos. brennan, assistant engineer;
John Connolly, Eng. Steward Thomas SanseD,
officers steward ). Jas. Carnaghan, Porter: Mich'l
Mclaughlin, boy, Peter McCabe.
The following were picked of the raft: wait
er; VIM. NickOls, Sicily Islands, passenAg II.
Jenkins, do. do; James Thompson, of-NsC. DO;
Capt. Paul, T. Grant. of New York, do Geo. H.
Burns of Philadelphia do; Francis DTival, of New
York, Sd officer.
Five boats which may have reached land O.
been picked up, are known to have contained =
Gavlcy 1st officer, Graham 9Th officer; Move, Of
N. Y. passenger; Rogers, chief engineer.
The following are the names Of the drowned.
First Assistant Walker; % do hIillet; Sd 90 Danl
Connolly, John 8loran, John flanagan, Patrick
McCaulsy, fireman, Wm. Dingnall, VIM Kelly,
VIM. Timpson, engineer and a young man named
Robinson under instructions in the engineers Ge-
partment besides sailors and the quarter master.
Amongst those last seen on the deck Of the
Arctic were Capt. Lace and son.
Mr. Comstock, brother of the Commander Of
the Baltic, was drowned by the capsizing Of the
boat while being lowered.
George II. Burns, Of Adams Express furnishes
the above particulars. He says the government
dispatches from France and England given him
by Mr.. Buchanan, he could not save.
The Propeller could not have been the Charity,
she being advertised to leave Quebec on the goth
inst. 1t may he the British propeller from Cana
da. with troops.
E. X. Collins, Master; Colt Collins; Miss Col
lins Mr.. Brown and Family, senior of the firm
of Brown, Shipley & Co., Liverpool Bowen of
Cincinnati; Charles Springer, Cincinnati; James
Muirhead, jr., Petersburg, Va; Mr, Hewitt, Mrs.
Hewitt and daughter, Of Fredericksburg, Va. a
nephew Of Mr.. Bloodgeod, Hotel keofer, Pbilad'a
residing in Albany Duke D'G1amont Of tic
French embassy Stewart Holm, Washington.
d. c.; j. Cock, of OIelousaE, Louisiana, and
many more.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
+ a dispsth to Mr. Collins from Halifax states
that two more boats Of the Arctic saved
The passengers have reached Halifax. Their names
viii be given soon.
Several vessels have been despatched to the
scene of disaster. Hopes entertained of pick
ing up more passengers. Ahoat are many pieces
of the wreck.
The following statement of the loss Of the Arc
tic is bp Mr.. Balham 2d officer. mr. BALKAN and
other officers with the crew and passengers were
saved il two boats and reached the shore at Broad
Cove arriving at st. Johns Tuesday.
On Wednesday the 37th ut noon, at Cape Race
while bearing \. w. 90 miles distant during 4
thick fog, she was struck on the starboard bow
about feet abaft the cutwater by the iron steam
er which made three large holes ii the ship, two
below water. one of which was 81 feet long and
= feet wide, leaving the whole cut water and stem
of the iron steamer through the Arctic's side.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
Marriage IN high Life.

x couple were married the other day on the
top of Mount Holyoke, Massachusytts-cer-
tainly an appropriate place to put on the holy
yoke, and we trust that the couple will feel
still nearer to Heaven during the welded life.
The following long sentence was evidently
composed by some one occupying a high posi-
ton: The solemnization took place in pre-
sence Of welded earth and sky hill and valley,
river and meadow, and the thousand material
forms of beauty which seem to seek each its
congenial and fitting mate, surrounded by all
natural scenery and associations which can
serve as types of the purity and JOY which God
has ordained shall flow from the relationship
which he has established, lifted far above the
ordinary level of the earth as if emblematic
of the true dignity and peace of welded life"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-10-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Col. P. SHIELDS has received large and beauti-
full assortment of goods.
Fairbanks Patent Scales by GEO. NJ. Colby.
Plank Road election by WEI. KITTEII.
List of Letters by ?. SHIELDS.
Notice in Partition by 4. DURBIS.
First arrival of the season, by EDWARD ROBERTS.