davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1855-10-26
pa- The English papers in enumerating

p9- The English papers in enumerating
the vessels comprised in the allied Baltic
feet, make the English division to consist
of 20 ships of the war line, mounting 1873
guns, 25 frigates and corvettes, with 447
guns, % smaller steamers and gun boats,
carrying 81 guns, and Is mortar boats,
&c.;y with 81 guns; making total of IS
ships and zoos guns. The French divis-
ion consists of 8 line Of battle ships, with
$50 guns, 6 frigates and corVettes, with l07
guns, and gun boats, with 2l guns, being
grand total of lOl ships, and 2sAguns;
Of which l6 ships, with 4OS g are
French. '- r... r ~
, 1855-10-26
TrutbS well Told.

The ROeheter Democrat, though rank
abolition paper, hits of his Know Nothing
allies of the North, after the following
manner" most glorious to behold :"
The parrot phrases no north, no
south, no east, no west and Americans
must rule America are repeated over and
over again by the Know Nothings as
though they were new, original and stri-
king, aud as though Know Nothings were
the only true Americans, and the only men
devoid of sectional feeling, when they have
just come from convention that has
adopted a most odious platform-so odious
as to force nearly half the delegates to Sc
cede from the body and form a new party
upon more liberal basis. Americans al
ways have ruled America, and probably
always will. They have not all Of them
been American born, but they have been
baptised into the faith upon which our DO.
litical edifce was founded, the right of man
to selfgovernment. Some. even Of the
signers Of the immortal declaration were
Of foreign birth England, Scotland, and
Ireland were represented; and, to bigot-
ed Know Nothing, most incredible of all,
Charles Carroll of Carrolton, q Roman
Catholic, boldly put his hand to the docu-
ment which secured America to Alneri-
cans The true American principles
strong attachment to Liberty--a love of
Justice and Equal Rights found else
where as well rs the natiye-born, and we
have, too, conclusive evidence that their
opposites are often found among those who
arrogate to themselves virtues they are Of
ten strangers to. 1t is still more absurd
to claim that Professionalism is an exclu-
siye American doctrine. 1t had its birth,
its defenders, and its martyrs before the
American name was dreamed Of It is
known to exist upon every continent of the
globe, and, though IN many places pro-
scribed, under every civilized government
on earth, Its most enduring and most
glorions conquests have been achieved by
following the example Of the Prince of
Peace, rather than arousing the most hate
fnl passions Of the human heart, or ava
keniug terrible fires of mingled religious
bigotry and fanaticism. This is not the
Christianity taught by our Saviour-it is
not the Professionalism Taught by the found
ers of the American Republic. Sacred
names and principles are seized upon by
demagogues for selfish ends-to attain po-
litical power, and to extend the bounds Of
slavery" ''l' " p
, 1855-10-26

A DIscoyEM,-The Clea, Gland papers
give on account Of a discovery by Or. Tay-
lor, OF that city, Of a process for the pro
duction of brilliant light by the decompo-
sition Of water.O The apparatus is said to
be wholly unlike that of Mr.. Paine Of
Worcester, which attracted so much attens
ton afew years since. Distinguished chem
lists have examined the process and it's re-
suits, and pronounce it triumph. The
cost of the apparatus is SMALL the machinery
simple, and the cost Of materials CONSUMED
almost nothing. f-ol + no,i ts.
, 1855-10-26
A Lesson for Fanatics.

Amongst the many good things which
appear in the Chicago Times, we have met
with nothing that better illustrates the
spirit of fanaticism which pervades certain
portions Of the North, than the following
truthful article -ia.s ll. .e,r.4r yffr4
CRUELTY OF ABoLIrIoNIsM. Mr..
Henry, of Virginia, arrived in Pittsburg
with a number Of negroes, on his way to
Ohio, where he proposed to purchase them
homes and put them in way to support
themselves comfortably. While in Pitts
burg the poor negroes wero induced by,
the abolitionists TO believe that Mr., Henry
bad an intention to keep them as slaves,
and they not only abandoned him, but
have become scattered over the northern
parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr..
Henry made no effort to capture them, as
by their own act they had relieved him Of
on arduous task, imposed on him by the
will of deceased friend, who ordered that
upon his death his slaves should be taken
to Ohio, be there mannmitted, and each of
them provided with a good, comfortable
home, to be paid for out Of his estate. By
the laws Of Virginia, slaves cannot be
manumitted and remain in that State, and
it was while these poor Africans were on
the way to receive the bounties Of their
deceased master, the abolitionists stepped
in and defeated all the kindness. The abo-
lition press and clergy are exciting over
the successful robbery of the slaveholderI
Alas itwas the negroes and not the Vir-
ginian who has been robbed, The estate
retains the price which would have been
paid for their farms and habitations, and
the negroes arc turned loose upon the
world with no hand to aid or encourage
them. Experience has shown that an es-
capped slave, or suffering, perishiug negro
can hope for but little actual help from
the abolitionists. 10 They win help 10 steal
him FROM his master, and THAT done wiz
let him perish BY the roadside fOr,waut Of
bread. IN. r.. ..,.s -, -, ,....,.
For all the suffering and want 10 which
these poor Africans may be subjected, the
sentimental liberty mongers, and ,crackl
Drained zeslots who deal out condemnation
to all who would not make war upon the
south, will be held responsible before q inst
God. This case is very fair example OF
the real charity abOlltionism Is capable Of
dispensing aai go1M g30 imlw VI
, 1855-10-26

p9- The Russian war, says the Calais
{ Me. )Adcertiser, seems to have good ef-
feet on the lumber business on this river,
as we learn there are two large vessels now
being loaded by the MeSsrs. Porters with
lumber for France and Spain, and that
they have shipped several cargoes to France
previous to this, this season, amounting in
all TO over one million Of feet -'' '1
, 1855-10-26

pS- In 1855, Eve Methodis's settled In
the city Of New York, and formed the first
society in America. In 1855, just CEN
tury later, the Methodist church insthe
United States numbered over four millions
of worshippeFs. a'-
, 1855-10-26

BT When we wouId show any one that
he is Mistaken our best course is to observe
on what side he considers the subject, for
his view of it is generally right on this side,
and admit to him that it is right so far
He will be satisfied with this judgment but
only ina9gertent in not looking at the whole
Of the e6se7 s.. l' Pascal.
, 1855-10-26

SAULr SrE. MARIE SHIP CANAL. The
Sanlt Ste. Marie Journal, July Esd, says
that the ship canal is in excellent condition
A mouths trial proves 1t to be fully equal
to the service required Of it. The ship
ments Of copper from the Albion, Portage,
Cliff, Minnesota and Toltec mines, for week
ending July 2Ist, amounted to 663,74
pounds. H' %
, 1855-10-26

WIscoEsIN.--A census of Wisconsin has
been in progress this season, and the Mil
waukie SeHtiMsl gives returns from various
localities which five years ago had an ag-
gregate population Of 3l,2ll, and now
have 1895. The Sentiacl thinks that
this rate Of increase will hold good through
out the state, in which case the aggregate
population will be $4,000.
, 1855-10-26
POETRY.
Ffom MooTs's Rural Netr YORKER.
paddle Thine Own Canoe"

When sailing on placid lake,
Near the protecting shore,
Thou't trust an inexperienced hand
To lightly ply the oar;
But II, perchanee, dark tempests ri-e,
And land be far from view,
Thout grasp an oar with all Thy might,
And paddle thine own canoe"
Thus while meath ehildhoods sunny SKY,
Thy tiny bark may glide
Kind hands may ply the oar for thee
Aud loving hands may guide;
But when thy chIldhood's seas are passed,
There's work for thee to do,
For loving friends must leave thee then
To paddle thine own eanoe.7
Has wealth powerful charm for thee?
Wouldst call the treasure ihinel
Success will Vigorous e1Jrts crown,
And gold for thee will shine;
But thou thyself must win the prize;
Others may aid 'tis true
But Others too the gold might gap,
So paddle thine own canoe"
Does glory lure thee, woud'.t thou climb
The topmost round OF Pamel
And there in burning letters write.
Where all might read thy name
Toll hard; and Hhould'st thou fall at fst
Again thy toll reneW;
For fame will bless thee only when
Thoult paddle thine own canoe"
Thy childhood passed thou'lt glide no more
Meath cloudle's. sunny ,kics.
But on a stormy sea must sail
Where billows oft will ric;
And should'st thou trust another guide,
That guide may prove untrue
Thou must thyrelf the pilot be,
Must paddle thine own canoe.''
MATTE.
Nilida, february 1855.
, 1855-10-26

pa~ An old lady looking at the curiosi-
ties in Barnum's Museum, came to a couple
of large sea dogs, and after gazing at them
with wonder, inquired Of a wsg who stood
near if they ever barked. "No madam,
said he, mot now; their bark is on the sea. "
, 1855-10-26

b6S- Some Of the New York owners Of
ocean steamers seem desirous Of dipping
deeper into the public treasury in the way
Of mail contracts. There are no less than
six candidates for the Presidency Of the
United States named from that public spir-
tied body. With steamship President,
the extra allowance would go through
without fear Of veto. r.r
, 1855-10-26

MANuMsSoN OF SLAVES. IA gentleman
Of Tennessee, Mr.. Nathaniel Haggot, arri-
we'd in Cincinnati, on Monday week, with
nine slaves, whom he caused to be manu-
mitted, having deeds drawn up for that
purpose, before one Of the courts Of that
state. .p, ii F ,.731 a1taia 1on13
, 1855-10-26

B6- 1t is positively stated that England
will, at not distant period, metamorphosc
the Island of Heligoland into fortress Of
the first rank, which will command the
North Sea, as Malta and Gibraltar do the
Mediterranean. -. ..
, 1855-10-26

p1- Gerritt Smith and other radical
abolitionsts have resolved to establish q
monthly periodical in New York, to be I'M
der the control Of Arthur Tappan.
, 1855-10-26

''opa- A grizzly bcdf from the Rocky
Mountains weighing five hundred pounds,
was received at the Smithsonian Institute,
Washington, last week. ,li r.1- ,-rsf
, 1855-10-26

Ra- What is the life of man? Is it not
to shift from side to side?-from sorrow to
sorrowY-to button up one cause of vexa-
tion and unbutton another.
, 1855-10-26

D6rThere is an oak tree, near Raleigh,
North Carolina, which at the high merid.
ian, covers with shade a space Of 1000
feet 1t would afford shelter for 1900
men.
, 1855-10-26


TIE Missouri OuTRAGE.7-The opposition
papers kave been loud aud boisterons about
what they called the 2" AIiss6wfi Oatrdee,1
meaning the operations in Missouri TO send
men into Kansas to vote and commit other,
depredations on the rights Of the citizens,
OF Kansas-not only loud and boisterous,
but have undertaken to abuse the democ-
racy. assuming that it appreciated II, while
all over the country it condemned IT,. Tho
real facts are, this whole proceeding has
been conducted by ,knOioN0thing councils,
with, Atchison at the head That has been
shown to the satisfaction Of all who have
taken pains TO investigator and now, 10
make political capital the knowAothingi
papers undertake 70 heap the odium = Of
that transaction on, the democracy. This
is a fair specimen Of the tactics Of this
would.be-mysterious party let the dis
grace arising from this outrage rest where
il belongs lin the camp Of the .Hindooss
We ask no favor on the score Of party IN
tegrity, and expect to grant nothing but
justice Take back y01f !" Missouri Out
rage" and smoke II IN your pipe, aud when
you recover from your lintoxicati0h, learn
to be q better set ofmen. u Kseknk Dispatek,
, 1855-10-26

BS- A writer has compared worldly
friendship to our shadows, and a better
comparison never was made; for while we
walk in the sunshine tsticks to US, but the
moment we enter the shade it deserts u.s.
, 1855-10-26

BS- Frankncss is not rashness, nor is Il
vehemence. 1t is not pctulant nor dicta-
torial, 1t is modest as it is undistinguish-
ed. 1t is not obstreperous. Yet it dares
to lift the veil and show unpleasant truth.
, 1855-10-26

LAUGHrER.-It is good thing to laugh
at any rate says Dryden, and if straw can
tickle man, it is an instrument Of happi
ness. SIS ~
, 1855-10-26

BEJ- A magnificent sword for the king
of the Sandwich Islands has been Inandfac-
tured at Newark, New Jersey, VIZ 20"
, 1855-10-26

sSy- A Yankee in Iowa has taught
ducks to swim in hot water, and with such
success, that they lay boiled eggs. -l
, 1855-10-26

p6y- The Scientific American gives it'as
its opinion that railroad trains will yet be
running at 100 miles an hour .........
, 1855-10-26

16- The height Of imagination accord
ng to a contemporary, is to tie mackerel
10 your coat tail and fancy yourself mer
, 1855-10-26

p6~ The mother Of Horace Greely died
at Wayne Eric county, Pa, on the 9th
ult, His father still lives.
, 1855-10-26

Sgr The following is from an English
paper:
WANTED, a man and bis wife, TO look
after farm, and dairy with religious
turn of mind without iucumbrance.'
, 1855-10-26

. Upon the world dim darkness did display,
And In her vanity Drson slowed the day.

N And IN her vanity prison slowed the day" -.7-
but this, as well as an account Of a very
eyentful trip down the Chehalis riverr must
be deferred till a "morc convenient sea-
son." dNH0I uHs' .I''l REGGIO.
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WATER GOLOEss.

WATER COLOEss. -.-~..
Newman's, Aekeman's,
Reeves Sons. osborne's.
YUST received large stock of above CoLoRs, cakes
e1 and in mahogany and rosewood boxes. with lock
and key. Also, German CoIors, in cakes and boxes
fine assortment. --l . ~ -.=.-=-s. - + a. .-
Oil colors, in tubs English and Americana
Canyases for Portraits in frames Of SKI 1Oto42x56
Canvas in rolls, from So to 66 inches wide;
Strechers for canvases, CT ell sizes; -H
400 doz fine sable and camel hair pencils;
l60 g paint and varnish brushes all sizes;
50 packages gold and silver leaf;
100 bundles of duck metal white and yellow;
Tin foil. in sheets and books; -N ''
5eT Tinsel of all the usual colers.5 -.z a5 .t..
/ = French and American PAPER HANGINGs. a..
Doors, Window Sash and Blinds, of all sizes and des
.# cription, for sale cheap. g-5
......WIND0W GLASS, Ac....... .
= 5000 bxs American Window Glass, all sizes;
700 do English and French, from 8xl0 to 33x65
y 800 lights fine Plate Glass; sZ 'w~~f v=.~mH
II 100 bxs double fhick American, from Sxl0 to 2Ox30
1000 lights colored glass; ~ ,- ....'
100 Glazier Diamonds;
500 bundles gazer tins;
.5 10 tons White Lead, III 25 to roo fb kegs;
5000 cansters and kegs colored paints, in OF to
s ,gz 100 fb packages; E -
$500 fbs fine French Green, dry and ground in oil;
1000 bbls Whiting and Paris White, of my man
ufacture, fire dried
Paint Mills of all sizes and every article usually kept
in general Paint Oil and Color Store will found at
al@.. .D- s..ss4fIza. u.. E.ssaa. R. CLANNON's,
r nov 2. 1853 46 Canal street, New Orleans
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CHINN & BOLTON,
WhnlasaIn and Retail Druggists.


Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
No. 81 ST. CHARLES sTEEET-( Corner above the St.
.E Charles Hote)-New Orleans.
OFFER for sale to Planters PHYSICIANS and Mer-
" chants, extensive stock OF
Pure Medicines. Chemicals, Oils,
rars AND PATENT MEDICINES,
of the past years importation. Physicians and Plan
will find in their establishment every article OF
Medicine: also every description of Instruments that
they may require. 5@ .m.E
Merchants will find Fancy Soaps, Colognes, Medi-
cine Chests, and Patent Medicines at MANUFACTURERS
prices and terms. E.,......s.. w. s8
Persons visiting the city will, application be fur
nished with book containing list of every article in
their lne the number and variety of articles too
great for newspaper publication. @#
Their terms and prices will be reasonable as any
house in the southern country, and their goods will be
packed and marked to suit the requirements of
planters.
u constant supply of FRENCH BRANDIES and
WINES for medicinal purposes always on hand.
New Orleans, January 25, 1855, % "
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c.. NJ. SIMP SO N,
DEALER I'm DRY GOODS,

II6 Canal street, (Touro's Row. New Orleans.
I N referring you my card above, would respect
Il fully invite your attention my large and well
ected stock of G-,.q.4-. .r...z-,s- r.. -s z..s ~.
Staple, Domestic, Silk, sz sz,zsz
And Fancy Dry Goods,
Also-Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, all Of which have
been selected with great and with view to the
of the southern trade which enables place
before my larger and better assorted stock
than can be found elsewhere in this city.
Particular attention has been paid in the selection
of Plantation and Housekeeping Goods, an assortment
of which will be found complete, thereby saving the
necessity Of making purchases in several houses fill
orders for dry goods An early call respectfully
licited. G.. NJ. SIMPSON,,
II6 Canal street, Touro's Row,
dec 6, 1854 A5f+1F zs@ New Orleans.
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H. p BUCKLEY.
y 80 -IT-- ---
8 Camp street, New Orleans,
Matchmaker. JeWelIer & SiIyerSmith,

u - E g SeIIl0 SIEeet, new orleans,
Matchmaker. JeWelIer Il SiIyersmith,
ie5A Importer Of fine Watches for la .@4Ga
eaasgA dies and gentlemen, Of the most x e=Ss
celebrated makers Of England and Switzerland, made
to his own order expressly in heavy gold and
silver,) and warranted standard fneness. f.5sts E
Ladies' chatelaines and neck chains;
Gents guard, fob and chains, seals, keys, etc
Finger rings, earrings breast pins cuf-pins, etc.
Diamond pins and rings, ~
spectaces fer every age, in gold silver steel and
a#v tortoise shell frames; s f ada 5s
SlverWare, warranted pnre coin, consisting Of
Bile, tea and dessert spoons; IA
Silver table and dessert forks, ladies' butter knives,
mustard and salt spoons, sugar tongs, etc.
Plated ware, consisting of castors, candlesticks,
# walters, etc. 5s4#t$55$5 &are a=s4
Having been always engaged in the mechanical part
of the business all watches sent for repairs will have
the strictest personal aenton and having every fac
ity for making any portion of watch, he will be
bied to work very reasonable terms. gAH taa
II Jewelry made to order and repaired Diamonds
reset in the latest style. Canes mounted in gold and
silver. 1912 @f nov Is, 1854 II
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Drugs. Medicines. SC,

rF1HE subscriber having recently been supplied with
i large and fresh stock Of Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals, Perfumery, etc. would respectfully notify
all country merchants, planters and physicians that
every thing in my line will be sold at very small ad-
vance for cash. or city acceptances. Below few
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New Orleans s. Texas d. s. Mail Line,
1LEEtaa lzNfEAa lzflLziag
Every Sunday and Thursday

LOUISIANA. Captain w. II. Talbot
MEXICO, John LawIess ~
PERSEVERANCE, Capt. Henry Place. t
CHAkLES MORGAN, Capt. j. Y Lawless
one OF the above new and magnificent steamships will
leave tor Galveston, Indianoa and Matagorda Bay
every Sunday and Thursday, O'Clock, A. NJ, pune
tually.
For freight or passage, (having elegant accommo-
datlons,1 apply to HARRIS & MORGAN
Foot OF Julia street, opposite steamship landing.
nov l5 1854
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LEEDS FOUNDRY,

CORNER OF DELORD d. TOUGHER STREETS,
an y@ r.. NEW ORLEANS. @ ~
.-aE q IS prepared to furnish vertical and hor-
aAke15 izontal Steam Engines, Sugar Mills,
VI " Vacuum Pans, Sugar Kettles, Clarif-
5| III @ ers, Filters, steam and horse power
p z L~~ Draining Machines, Saw Mills, Gin
= Vs.u99 Geering, Iron Columns and Fronts for
buildings Furnace Mouths, Crate Bars,
ETC., and all machinery required for the South.
They respectfully call the particular attention of the
planters of Louisiana and the adjoining States to their
style Of Steam Engines, Sugar Mills, Vacuum Pans
and Draining Wheels, which for strength, durabil
ity and convenience, have not been excelledz
New Orleans, February 8, 1854. 1y.
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MAISON DE SANTE.

Corner of Canal and Claiborne streets, N. Orleans.
Il THIS Institution now under the direction
===ssz=b of the SISTERS OF CHARITY, has been
4@=e=Ms put in complete order and is ready for the
reception of patients. The rooms spacious, well
ventilated. and have every convenience for the sick
Persons visiting this Institution for medical treatment
will receive, under the of the Sisters of Charity
all the attentions and comforts of home. e.. A.
DR.. WARREN STONE still continues his eonnexion
with the Institution. and patients will always have
his advice and attention as heretofore. f5@f . IT..
Visiting Physician and Surgeon, Dr. J. G. p. Wed
ERsTRANDT. -.t Is lgss "g rf9. Esg-..ly Do ,+
Resident Physician and Surgeon, DR.. P. C. BOYER.
The terms of admission are from to five dollars
per day. Patients deposiing in advance for the time
they remain in the Institution. Capital Surgical Oper
ations charged for extra. ~ :fzT TsslEEs9 .rs
g For further information, apply to the SISTER SU
sican. jan 25, 1854
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DAVID TAYLOR & Co,
Boots, Shoes and Hats.

y u EoSIlE I1I5 AICeII6,
rrsas DAVID TAYLOR g. Co, inform their
E@S friends, country merchants, and other |.
- customers, that they are occupying -
their and spacious store, Ne Al Magazine street
opposite Banks Arcade, and have on hand large and
weselected stock of Boots Shoes, Brogans and Hats
of every description, to which they are constantly
receiving additions by the latest arrivals from the
eastern cities. We offer to buyers advantages over
the eastern markets, taking into consideration the
time consumed in Shipments with the extra expenses
attendant upon such purchases. Purchasers are in
sted TO call and examine the large stock of the above
named goods, which will BE- sold on the most liberal
ieFtns. N, Orleans, Feb. s. 1e55-ly
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you-but she has worn concealment long to
fulfil the vow she made by that sisters death
bed And whilst the conscience stricken
Howard rushed madly from the room, Florence
turned with smile of softened feeling to the
noble and gifted Osmond, who had sought her
long, and who. with all others, deemed that the
retribution was just, and that he who delibe-
rately wins woman's love to castit from him as
worthless thing, deserves his punishment
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The conclusion of the treaty with Ecuador
for guano deposits has been frustrated, it is
stated, by the interference of England and
France, but it is suggested by cotemporary,
II there is no other obstacle than the one thus
named to the treaty, the United States govern
ment ought to insist uponits conclusion. The
principle upon which the treaty project is based
is very fair one. We are to deposit in the
treasury Of Ecuador the sum of three millions,
and she is to permit us to take her guano de-
posits. She is to return our money, but we are
not to return her guano. We are to lend her
three millions, and take lien on the island for
security, and be entitled TO receive the guano
at a nominal rate of duty A sample Of this
guano has been submitted by the state depart
ment for chemical analysis to professor Horfs-
ford, Of Harvard university, Mass In his re-
port, the professor shows that this new variety
of guano contains more ammonia than the best
specimens Of Peruvian.
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- -=--- -IIIONIIto W ITN y TGE, - 49,
~ ENERAL COLLECTOR, No. % Campst, New
~ Orleans. Bills collected in any part of the city
it. vicinity, and the proceeds Immediately remtted
Refer to Dr. Warren Stone, DR.. Boyer, and L. c. Dill
lard ESQ EgEi Ee# m9fy