davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
Never Despair.

There is no trait Of human character so
potential for veal or woe as firmness. 10
the merchant it is important. Before It's
irresistible energy the most formidable
obstacles become as cobweb barriers In
its path. Difficulties, the terror of which
causes the pampered sons OF luxury 10
shrink back with dismay, provoke from
the man of lofty determination only a
smile. The whole history of our race
all nature, indeed--leems with examples
to show what wonders may be accom-
plished by resoluie perseverance and pa
tIenl trial.
1t is related of Tamarlane, the celebra-
ted warrior, the terror of whose arms
spread through all the Eastern nations,
and whom victory attended al almost ev-
cry step, that he once learned from an in
sect lesson OF perseverance, which had
striking effect on his future character
and success. When closely pursued by
his enemies, as a contemporary tells the
anecdole, he took refuge in some old ru-
ins, where, left to his solitary musings,
he espied an ant tugging and striving 10
carry single grain Of corn. His unavail-
ing efforts were repeated sixty. nlEe times;
al each several time, so SOON as he reach
ed certain point of projection he fell
back with his burden, unable 10 surmount
it !; but the seveniieth time he bore away
his spoil in triumph, and left the wander
ing hero reanimaled and exulling in the
hope of future victory.
Resolution is almost omnipotent. Sher-
idan was at first tmid, and obliged 10 sil
down in the midst Of aspeech. Convln-
ced and mortified al the cause of his TAIL
ure, he said one day TO friend, "lt Is IN
me, and il shall come out" From that
momen: he rose and shone, and trlum-
phed in s consuma,e eloquence. Here
was true and moral courage. And II was
well observed by heather moralist thai
it was not because things are difficult that
we dare not undertake them. Be then
bold in spirit. Indulge no doubts-ihey
are traitors. In the practical pursuits ol
our high aim, let us never lose sight OF II
! i'm the slightest instance for II is more
II by disregard Of small things than by
open and fragrant offences that men come
short of excellence. There is always a
right and a wrong, and if YOU ever doubt,
be sure you take not the wrong. Observe
;his rule, and every experience will be to
you means Of profit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

still loosens--he is abou, 10 dart Move
not. but beware F.! Churchill, lie falls OH
that way. ., this agony is too hard TO
bear Another and am @tad NO
he relaxes = At tha, momen. poor Max
ey ventured to look down, and the snake
had nwound himself, the last coil had
fallen, and soon the reptile was making
for the milk.
al am saved saved = and Maxey
bounded from his chair, and fell senseless
/ into the arms of one Of his servants.
In another instant, need il DE added,we
were all dispersed, the snake was killed,
and our poor friend carried more dead
than alive 10 his room.
That scene can never forget, it dwells
on my memory still, strengthened by the
fate OF poor Maxey, who from that hour
pined in hopeless imbeciily, and sunk
into an early grave.--HOurS in Hindoos-
fUn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
Men with Tails.

All the scientific research bestowed on
Africa fails 70 confirm the reported exist
ence OF eaudated race. of negroes IL the
interior OF Africa. Mr.. Il. ]. Bowen, who
spent severa! years in tie interior Of Cen
trail Africa, as a missionary of the South
ern Baptist Board, makes the following
references to the subject in bis recently
published narrative. In speaking of Ma
samu, the execution of the King of Llorin
IAN interior city of at least 70,000 inhabi.
lanls,) and others with whom he c0nvers.
ed, he ssys:
The Moors and Arabs who had been
every where, had told them wonderful sto'
ries of still other countries aud tribes far
off in the east. Somewhere on the other
side of Yakobu is tribe of people called
Alakakere, none of whom are more than
three fee, in height. The chief are lit
tie taller than the common people. The
Alakeres are very ingenious people, espe'
cially in working iron, and they are so in
dustrious that their towns are surrounded
by iron walls. Beyond these ale tribe
called Alabiru, who have short infiexible
tails. As the stiffness of their tails pre-
vents he Alabiru from sitting fiat on the
ground, every man carries sharp point
ed stick, with which he drills hole in the
earth 10 receive his tail while sitting
They are industrious manufacturers OF
iron bars, which they sell TO surrounding
tribes. All the fine swords in Soudan are
made of this iron. The next irite in or
der are the Alabiwoe, who have small
goai-like horn projecting from the middle
of their forehead.
For all that, they are a nice kind Of
black people, and quite intelligent. A
woman of this tribe is now in slavery III
Offa. near Horrin. She always wears
handkerchief around her head because she
is ashamed of her horn. There are other
people in this "Doko" region who have
four eyes, and others who live entirely in
subterranean galleries. These wonders
were aitested by natives and Arabs.
Rather tough. Bowen does not seem
10 regard this testimony as conclusive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
C203CB 208355.5l :. = Z,
FEAR NOT FOR THE FUTURE.

Why rack thy weary brain with fear
OF dreaded future woe,
And cause the bitter useless tear,
For unseen ills 10 flow.
Is not the evil of to-day
Enough for thee TO beat !
Then cast those anxious thoughts away
Nor for tomorrow care.
Ills vain to spend thy noblest powers,
Trembling DER ills unsen;
'fis wrong 10 waste these golden hours
With foolish discomfort.
Seek hot TO lift the veil which hides
The future from our view,
Since in the present hours abides
All we're required TO do.
The High Power which rules above.
Needs not thy puny arm,
10 guard the Objects of his love-
Or keep his works from harm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
A Thrilling Story.

The New York Commercial Advertiser
tells the following thrilling tale
Las. fail. woman residing in the vicn-
i,y of Worcester was picking blackber-
res in field near the house, having with
her her only child. a bright-eyed little fel-
low Of less than year old. The babe
sat upon the ground amusing itself with
grasping at clumps Of yellow weed that
grew within reach, and eating berries
brought him from time to tune by his
mother.
The latter at length, intent upon gath
erng the fine fruit, passed around a rock
which hid her child from view. She
was about to return to him, when hearing
him laughing and growing in great glee,
and thinking he mus, be safe as long as
he was SO happy. she remaired little
longer where she was.
Suddenly the little voice ceased, and af.
ter moments delay the young mother
stepped upon the rock and looking over,
expecting to see her boy asleep; instead
of which, he was sitting perfectly mo-
iionless. his lips parted, and his wide o.
pen eyes fixed with singular expression
upon some object which al first she was
unable TO discern.
But who can Judge of her horror when,
on closer scrutiny, she perceived, some
four or five feet from her infant rattle
snake, win its gIltering eyes fastened
upon his, and nearing him by an almost
imperceptible motion.
The sight Of her darhng's peril so near
ly paralzed her, that for an instant she
half believed the dreadful fascination had
extended 10 herself; but The certainty that,
unless she was the instrument of saliva
lion TO her child. he was inevitably lost, lin
some degree restored her power. She
glanced wildly round for something that
night be used as weapon, but nothing
appeared, and already the venomous rep
lille had passed over half the space which
divided it and its victim. Another mo.
nent and all would be lost. What could
be done.
In her hand she held broad tin pan,
and springing from the rock, quick as
thought she covered the snake with ii,and
stood upon it to prevent its escape.
Xhe charm was broken--the child mo-
we'd swayed TO one side, and began 10 sob.
At the same time the mother recovered
her voice and screamed for aid. retained
her position Until il arrived, when the
cause Of her terrible frigh! was dispatch
cd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
HOOPS VS.. COATES.

A female Hoosier thus Indignantly hurls
back the ridicule of hoops by the mascu-
inc bipeds. We copy from the Franklin
Mr.. Editor The great mania of the
times seems to be, who can say the most
silly things about "hoops," just as if il
was any body's business about them, save
hose who choose to wear them. Scarce
paper comes TO hand that has not some
hing about "Hoopiana" in it, written by
some some brainless editor, or some one
Of his less gifted correspondents. To
these snarling bipeds will reply under
The most suitable cognomen Of which !
can employ, viz:
WOOLY JIMMIES.
Talk not to us about OUR hoops,
Or of our skirt. nor what of hoops
Well wear just what we please,
For ev'ry lady now doth need,
Pro.ection from the wooIly breed,
If she regards her ease.
Was ever earth more cursed with trash,
Than you who grow the vile mouslache!
And with no sparlng hand,
Deal out to US in endless rhyme.
That wearing hoops is all crime,
But this we understand.
There's some of you look quite feline /;
Whilst othefs look somewhat canine,
And some seem both combined.
Just as il seems to suit the taste,
OF would -be-MEN, in hottest haste,
If they but had mind.
Then, too, in this progressive age,
A woolly face is all the rage,
A filthy face to mask
Which makes one look SD very prlm,
Like every other woolly jim;
But here just lei me ask,
Is there a place about your head
In which you putyour daily bread
If so, where is the p lace -!
For | declare, no one can see
Where such place can fairly be,
About your woolly face.
And if you have, it is in use,
And filled with vile tobacco juice
All ready for a squirt,
Upon some lsdy's fancy dress,
Or in the face of love!iness,
What don't fall on your shirt.
TO smoke and chew, and raise a crop,
OfFAG END WOOL. and act the fop,
With time and money spent.
Just fills your cup Of USEFULNESS;
While too YOU are Of fillhlness,
A walking monument.
And as you walk the streets about,
Like some great awkward, lazy Iout,
With long nine 10 puff.
You think yourself most wond'rous wise
= And like the TOAD, quite large in size,
But hold I've said enough.
Franklin, Ind. HooPIANA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
(From the Portland (Me.) Transcript
The Angel in Disguise;

Or How TO Choose Husband.
A ROMANTIC AND YET TRUE STORY.
beautiful young heress had become
so disguised with hattering set of soft
pa,ed, proma-haired. moustache-lipped,
strongly peIfumed suitors for her hand,
that she shut herself from the fashionable
world, turned all her property into mon
ey, deposited il in banks donned cheap
wardrobe, pu, on mask, and wen. pedes-
trian like through the city in which she
had hitherto moved with so much display
and magni6cence. She asked alms OF
those who of late had knelt at her feet and
sued for her hand. They knew her not,
and casting a look of scorn upon her veil
ed face and coarse wardrobe, bade her be-
gone. She entered The country--here
she met with derision and scorn. A few
kind hearted people, il is true. bestowed
aid, but these we're Of the poorer class,
who had hard work to procure their own
daily bread !; but they could not turn fel'
low creature hungry from their door and
therefore gave small piitance from their
scanly store.
One summer day, large party met on
beach. They were mostly from The
city. The disguised heiress from some
cause or other had wandered there. She
asked aims of some termed "upper tens. y
They spoke tauntingly, but gave moth
ing.
Wha, they said had been heard by
quite number of their company. Mosl
of them laughed or looked as if they tho
it "served her right" The beggar wo'
man tIrned about and was walking sadly
away. when good looking gentleman
stepped forw ard, and catching hold of her
arm, thus spoke
"Stay, my good woman--tel! me what
you want"
She replied in low, trembling tone,
IL want sixpence--only sixpence."
"You shall have ten times that sum-
"Here," he added, drawing from his
pocket an eagle and placing il in the
sloved hand Of the woman, "take this, and
| if it is not enough, | will give you ,anoih'
er."
The heiress returned the eagle, exclam.
ing 81 want siXpence--only six
pence
Seeing that she could not be made to
take the coin, the gentleman drew forth a
sixpence and give il TO the strange being
beside him, who, after thanking the gener.
Gus donor. walked slowly away. After
being laughed at for So doing by his com,
rades, he set out in pursuit OF the beggar
woman. saying "Perhaps she is an heir.
ess--or an angel in disguised mean 10
ascertain"
Not that he though, this. He wished
to show his indifference TO what his COM
rades said, besides satisfying himself a.
bout the strange female whom he had aid
ed. He soon overlook her, and address
sed her thus: "Pardon me, madam, for
pursuing you. would know more about
you
AS the speaker ceased, the mask drop
ped from the face of the female, and the
beautiful heiress was portrayed before the
as lonished gentleman.
That they were afterwards married, the
reader has already imagined, for the heir
ess used this meanssaf procuring worthy
husband. and the generous gentleman had
long been looking for ian angel in dis
guise.'
The happy husband is often heard TO
saw that he got an "leiress for a six
pence"
HORRIBLE ExEcUTIoN..--A fearful mur-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16
Big. Brindle.

In Nashville, many years ago, there re-
sided gentleman of great hospitality
large fortune, and though uneGucaIed, pos
sessed OF hard knot sense. COL w. had
been elected TO the Legislature and hac
also been Judge of the county court. His
elevation had made him somewhat POM
pous, and he became very fond Of using
big words. On his farm he had large
mischievous OK, called "Big Brindle, y
which frequently broke down his neigh
boris fences and committed other depreda-
lions, much to the Colonel's annoyance.
One morning, after breakfast, in presence
of some large gentlemen who had staId
with him the over night, and were on
their way to town, he called his overseer,
and said to him:
"Mr. Allen, desire you TO impound
Big Brindle, in order that may hear no
more animadversons on his eternal dePre-
dalions." !"
Allen bowed and walked off, sorely
puzzled 10 know what The Col. meant. So
after Col. W. left for town he wentto has
wife and asked her what Col. w meant
by telling him 10 ''impound" The OK.
"Why." she said, "lhe Colonel meant
to tell you to put him in a pensS
Allen left TO perform the feat, for II was
no inconsidcrabIe one, as the animal was
very wild and vicious, and after great
deal Of trouble AID veXation, he succeed
ed.
"Well," said he, wiping the persPira-
lion from his brow, and soliloquizlng'
'.lhis is lmpounding is it! Now I'm
done, sure the old Colonel will ask me II
have impounded Big BrlndIe, and bet
I'll puzzle him as bad as he did me.
The next day the Colonel gave DIN
ncr party and as he was not arisiocfaIlc,
Allen, The overseer, SAT down with the
company. After tie second or third glass
was discussed, the Colonel turned 10 Iht
overseer, and said {:
"Eh, Mr.. Allen, dil you imPound Bi!
| Brindle, sir =
Allen sraightcned himself, aad looking
around at The company, said
Yes, ] did, but old Brindle transcende'
the impaneI Of the impOund, and scaiierlo
phisticaled all over tie cquanimity OF lh'
forest"
The company bust into an immoderai'
fit of laughter, while The COlonels face
Redeemed with discontinue
"Whal do you mean by that, slI : SAT-
he.
"Why mean. Colonel" said Allen
''that Old Brindle, being prognosiicaIet
with an idea Of the cholcry. tipped and
tared, snorled and paved dirt, jumped The
fence, tuck TO the woods and would not be
impounded no how"
This was too much, the company roar
ed again. in which the Colonel was forced
to JON, and in the midst Of the laughter
Al'eA left the table, saying 10 himself as
he went, II reckon The Colonel won't ask
me to impount any more oxen
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

The following, by lady, is candid'y
recommended TO the peTusaI of all bachel.
ors, that they may mend their ways, ere
it is too late
"Is there an individual belonging 10 this
institution, that can lay his hands on his
heart and say he is answering the end Tor
Which he was got up! Is there one that
supnoses that he was created for the pur-
pose Of using up woolen manufacturers,
tobacco, cigars, lalors and livery stable
keepers If he does, lie is sOuliess, and
when he dies, Will simply be snnIhiIated,
rot into dust, and turn up in time as part OF
the terra frma OF cabbage orchard
Mans destiny is TO govern Ito ruIe--to
command--,o add 10 the numerical
strength Of his district, as much as elrcum-
stances and good health will allow him
and it is an indisputable fact, that every
great man has, in the midst of his great
ness, part of his time devoted 10 the cul-
ture of a wife, TO the tending OF babies,
and 10 the study of medicine, as far as ihe
disease Of young children are concerned.
So, ye bachelors, ye that have not wi'her-
ed INTO sapless, sinewless, hopeless sell
Gshness, brush up the charms of mind and
person, that are wasting and fading, and
make one grand attempt for bIissful days,
comfortable nights, poslerty, and an hon
est future"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

A daguerrotype taker. few days ago,
exhibited likeness of lady which he
had taken 10 her husband, and asked him
if i, was not very good one. avery"
was the reply, "apd only wish my wife
was like it--silent."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

HORRIBLE ExEcUTIoN..--A fearful mur-
der has been perpetrated by the Chinese
authorities in The province of Kwang-si.
on Rev. NJ. Chap de laine, a Roman Cath
olic missionary, who was supposed TO be
melting the people to rebellion. lie Was
seized by the authorities. and received
one hundred bloss on the sw from The
sole OF shoe /; three hundred blows were
men administered with rattan, and the
ole OIL OF dog sprinkied over him. He
suffered intensely from these outrages for
hve days. when he was. decapilaled, his
mead hung 10 tree. and the boys amused
themselves by throwing stones al it until
il fell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

person was boasting that he had
sprung from high family in lreiand.---
YES" said bysiander. 81 have seen
some Of the family so high that their feet
could not touch the ground"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

An enthusiastic gentlemen IN speaking
Of the courage of his "adored" said /:
"Sbe would walk up to cannon's or a
lovers aouih. without shrinking a mus
ele = Brave gTI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

A Young woman purchasing cups and
saucers not thousand miles from here,
vas asked what color she would have,
"Why. sin'r particular" said she, 'any
color that won't show dirt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

'rhe eldest son of Governor Wise is
studying DIVINITY al the Theological Sem
mary, near Alexandra, and will probably
be ordained an Episcopal Minister nexl
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

We understand, says HE States, THAI
he President has not yet thoroughly iri-
umphed over The NaIionaf Hotel disease.
We regret 10 state ne has bad another,
though not very severe, attack.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

Mrs. Elizabeth Goldizen, wig resided
on the Norihlork, 10 Hardy County. di-
Cd a few days since, having reached tho
extraordinary age Of one hundred and
e ghieen wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

Becky BIchbrd iilinss IL provoking
for woman abe has been working all
day mending her husbands old coat, 10
find love.leuer from another woman in
the pocket. af-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

Why is aslady sweetest when she is just
on, Of bed in the mo.nlng !---Because
she's arose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

Why do old maids wear aii,lens ITO
keep off The chaps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16

A Yankee no lunger msrries young
crllier now, he "annexes" her.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-07-09

NEW DIRK, July 9th.
Several riots occurred in this city OH
Saturday, the most serious of which oc-
Cured in the Bowery. The fight contin-
ued with great ferocity for an hour-clubs,
stones, bottles and firearms were freely
used The Five Pointers were gradually
driven back and beaten.
Eight persons were killed in this city,
and about 30, including several policemen
wounded. At one time the rioters had the
streets barricaded, dcfying the policemen
of whom more than 100 were present.
Three regiments of State troops were or.
dered out and kept in reserve, but their SER
vices were not required, as the riot was
finally suppressed by the exertions of the
police.
At the minor riots which occurred du
ring the day, two persons were killed anC
20 or 80 badly wounded. In nearly all tn,
disturbances the ex-policemen were con
spicuous actors. With the exception o
these riots among the rowdies the day pass
ed off finely. The weather was propitious
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-07-09

A few days since son of Mr., Jacob
Reinhart. about twelve years of age. while
walking along West Conocheague Creek,
near Upton, PennesylvanIa. saw a youn-
ger lad than himself, who had been fishing,
suddenly fall backward into the creek
Young Rcinhart got pole, with which he
fished the other lad out of the water and
landed him safely, when he found that a
black snake about four and half feet long
was wrapped around the child's body. His
pocket knife soon freed the lad from the
snakes embrace, and the latter suffered no
further damage than bath and good
fright.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-07-09

There appears to be considerable differ
ence Of opinion among our farmers relative
to the growing Wheat crop in this conn
". Some think there will not be much
over half crop. Others that there will be
about two-;hir,ls, and some few that there
will be nearly an average There was, no
doubt. much larger quantity sown last fall
than ever before, which will, we hope, make
up for any deficiency in consequence of so
much getting winter killed
The Dat crop. we learn. promises well.
Corn Is small aAI backward. but stands well
on the ground, and such as is clean looks
thrifty. The weather for two days past
has been warm and favorable Should
this continue the balance of the season we
viii doubtless have splendid corn crops,
notwithstanding its backwardness.
The Wheat harvest will probably COM
mencc here in week or ten days.