davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
An Ingenious Expedient.

Scacazzone, celebrated Italian wit, re.
turning one day from Rome, found himself
when within a short distance of Sienna
without cash enough to purchase dinner.
But resolved not to go without one if he
could avoid it, he very quietly walked into
the nearest i'm, and appearing quite stran-
ger, he demanded room in which to dine
alone. He next ordered whatever he con-
sidered most likely to prove agreeable to
himself, wiihou: the least sparing his purse
as the good host believed, and eat and drank
everyt ling of the best. When he had al
length finished his wine, and refreshed him.
self with short nap for his journey, he
rang the bell. and with a very uEconcerned
air, asked the waiter for his bill. This be-
ing handed to him, "Waiter," he cried
''can you tell me anything relating to the
laws OF this place!"
sob, yes, signor, dare says" for wait.
er is never at loss.
"For instance" continued Scacazzone
"what does a man forfeit by killing an.
olher!''
"His life, signor, certainly" said the
waiter.
"But if he only wounds another badly, moi
mortally, what ihenr'
"Then," returned the waiter, "as it NAV
happen, according 10 the nature of the pro-
vocation and the injury"
Sand lastly" continued the guest, al
you only deal the fellow a sound box upon
the eur, what do you pay for thatl"
"For that" echoed the waiter, ait is here
about ten Iivres, sigpor; no more"
"Then send your master to me-" cried
Scacazzone. "Be quick, begone!"
Upon the good hosts appearance, his
willy guest conducted himself in such n
manner, utterng such accusations against
eytCrtion, such threats, and such vile asper-
pensions upon his hosts house, that on Sea-
cozzone purposely bringing their heads
pretty close in contact, the landlord, unable
longer to bear his taunts, lent him rather q
severe cuff
81 am truly obliged to you" cried the
happy ScacaZzOne, taking him by the hand;
"this is all wanted with you-truly obliged
to you. my good host, and will thank you
for The change. Your bill here is eight
livres, and the ine upon your assault is ten;
however, if you will have the goodness to
pay the difference to the waiter, as find
shall reach the city very pleasantly before
evening, it will be quite right"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
About that Boy who was Disguised
with Hunting up Cows.

A certain distinguished citize n Of
who has filled the highest Office in the State
was once in the employ of a farmer in wss-
tern New York. Among other things it
was his duty to ''bring the Cows. One
evening the COWS and the boy "came up
missing" Some years after, the farmer
was passing d.wn Water Street, Milwau-
kee, and saw the name OF his COW boy over
the door of one of the largest hardware
houses in the west. He walked in and found
his boy in the counting room. He stared a
moment upon the truani, and then broke out
with, "Hsllo, Len, have you found them
cows yet1' One can imagine what followed
"a mutual recognition. 1t is said the old
farmer was pacifed without breach of the
peace e.-JaneSuiue Gazette.
The Lem referred to is Leonard ]. Farm
well, late Governor of this State, and ares
ident of Madison.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

the short connecting pipe, and withdraws
the stopper The initiation proceeds with
marvellous celeriiy, and in few moments
madame, to her extreme delight, has attain
ed greater breadth than ever before
But, alas. suddenly the poor wowan feels
herself drawn upward from her feet by some
mysterious power. Shrieking vainly for
/ help, she is waited cut o. the open DOR IN
to the garden, and then the frantic servant
mid air, disappearing finally.
| Just then Valdemont returned to his
home. He hears the screams of his ser
vant-girl and iIastens to enquire the cause.
She points to the suspicious air-receiver. yet
lying upon the floor. In one moment the
dreadful truth flashes across his mind The
receiver used conta ined not air, but HYDRO
gen gas, very highly compressed, intended
for the inflotion OF monster balloon His
Jeanette, by his own criminal carelessness,
had misapplied the dangerous gas, and was
now, alas! floating away at random through
space.
Walking along the Paris Boulevards of
late, you may see forlorn-looking man,
staring with vacant soulless eyes toward
the heavens, as though hoping to descry
some extraordinary thing in the clouds. 1t
is the unfortunate Valdemont, who, 6ereft
at one fell blow, of his senses, and the
wife of his bosom, now vainly gazes after
the loved one lost.
1t is known that there are certain laws
which govern comets, and other slightly lu-
minous bodies moving in eccentric orbits
These laws of motion being applied by a
d stinguished French astronomer to the case
of Madame Valdemont, he has determined
that she will be again visible to the unas-
sisted eye of observers, in three years. two
months, and twelve days. 1t is hoped that
on the occurrence OF that event, measures
NAV be taken to secure the unfortunate lady
and prevent her further rambling through
space. But as ere that time arrives, crino- |
line will be gone out Of fashion, it is feared |
she will, on behoGng the comely shapes of !
the fashionable ladies Of that sensible day,
die of modification at the reccolle cIion OF
her former inflated folly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
Parson BroWnlow on Democracy.

u
Parson Brownlow discourses IN the last.
number of the Knoxville Wing. on the sub
ject of the late election in Tennessee. He
acknowledges the fact that his party has
suffered complete 'rout' but at the same
time is indisposed to coclesce With the Dem
ocracy. HIS reasons for the refusal he gives
in the following brief extract:
We recognize in the ranks of the Demo-
cratic party, thousands of high-miLded men,
ardent patriots. and true lovers of thei,
country; but before we viii fall into the
support OF what we believe TO Be the reck-
less and ruinous policy-the low dung hum
buggery, and villanous designs of this self
styled National Democratic Party,' we
would see that unwashed, unterrified, un-
combed. uncircumcized, and un'egenerate
organization, as far down in Hell as Forge
hammer would fall in thousand years.
Let no one suppose this language too strong
without considering to what sort of an or
ganization it is applied. We apply it to
the Foreign Catholic, Psuper-loving. Anti
American, Wet-nurse Democracy, who d if
fesipg among themselves, widely and ma
terial!y,c ,cn every quest on of national policy,
affiliate, and fratern:ze, in elec ions, for the
sake of the spoi's-with all the parties, oil
all colois, and of al religions, embracing
in paternal hug, all the ODDS and ends of
Gods creation, They are party whose
leaders hunted down 10 the grave the purest
patriots and nobIest fntellects of the land.
slandering their characters, misrepresenting
their acts, an vlliIying ashes in. their
graves; party that has traTpled the Con-
ct tuition, and Laws, and Treaty obligations,
is well as the settled usages of the country
and with them all, the sacred Precepts of
the Christian Religion, under their unhal-
lowed feetr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
Science and the Detection of Crime.

Science and the DetectlOn OF Crlme.
In an able and well-written article on the
crime and execution of Nation, for the
murder near Taunton, the circumstances Of
which are full of dramatic Incidents the
Sherborne ss(Eng.) Journal remarks:
The most remarkable feature in the case,
and that on which. as public moralists, we
would lay most emphasis, is the scientific
evidence which removed the last shade of
doubt rom the guilt Of the prisoner, and
entirely demolished the miserable excuse
that cunning had devised. Upon the pris
oner's knife was found blood, beth on the
blade and halt. He averred tina: it arose
| from having cut some raw beef with II at
! the fair; but science has made gigantic
| strides of late, and one of its discoveries is;
that the little discs in blood vary in size in
different animals. By the aid Of very
powerful microscope--such a one as will
magnify u single inch to the size of thirty
feet-the shape, size, and number Of these
discs can be very accurately ascertained;
and Mr. Herapath. the eminent surgeon, BY
the use of such a microscope, found, from
the smallnes5 of the discs, the blood could
not be that Of either the OK, the sheep, or
the pig, ali the discs of which are larger
Another fact discovered was, that the blood
upon the knife must have been living blood.
for It had coagulated where it was found
Among the blood was found some ibers Of a
textile fabric; and again, these 6bers were
Eta tho decoacad,s chirr
ard neckerchies. But with the blood
and the cotton was fourth evidence of
guilt Science has discovered that in the
mnrus that lines the body, and in the mucus
membrane itself, from Viii ch the muCus ex-
udes, there are thrown off, as waste material
minute scales, called by anatomists ePithelia.
They are so small that they can not be dis
covered with the naked eye, and yet, under
powerful microscope, they look, to use Mr..
paths words, like great paving stones.'
tut they weary in shape, according to the
,art Of the body from whence tie mucus is
AIKEN. Thus the epithe LA of the throat are
esselated, or arranged like pavement.-
Those at the eoot of the tongue are arrang-
d in columns, and are termed columnar,
Vhile those of the intestines are called
lila, from their likeness to hairs. Now, as
lr. Herapath found tesselated epithelia up
n the knife, it is quite clear that the mucus
pom the blade had its or gin in the throat.
'lood, living blood, fbers, cotton fbers,
lucus tesselated eplia-such were the
nks of the chain of cogent evidence that
cence furc ed Grodnd the murderer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

Gran old faImer-one who feared Meth
er Iiod nor man-had hired a devOat negro
and, .o.rrt some Sunday work oSt OF hjrt
would always plan Ease of necessity IN
Saturday, and on Sunday morning wout6
mn, inns point to the mau's conscience l.
Oue morning Sambo proved refrac,ory-,,hs
wouId work no. more on Sunday The
master argued with him tha: it was a csse
of necessity--,hat the Scripture allow'cf =
IN n to get out OF pit On the Ssbbath-dSy
beast that had fallen in. Yes, tmassa,
rrioined the black, 'bu, Rot it he spent Sai'r
1ar an digging de Fit for dc lerry Purr rose
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
"General jackson "

Among the patients in the Marine Hospi-
tal, below Manchester, Pa, IS coIored m1n
called General Jackson. He was 4 servant
TO the hero of New Orleans. Twenty years
since he was liberated by his generous mas
ter, but since that time he has become in
sane, and now he raves about his former
friend with all the force and vigor character
istic of one in his condition. a gentleman
told him that he knew Jackson-that he had
been at the Hermitage, and had noticed the
kindness and charity displayed by the old
hero. The stalwart negro melted. In
mo nent he was in tears. The past rushed
upon him and once more he was amid the
scenes of his boyhood. How potent the in
fiuence of mind!-Pihsburgh Chronicle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
sles.S15

There is TIE effect OF Democratic admin
istration on the record, rnat shows kog
the Sham Democracy charge home upon
the Treasury How do the people IKE the
Nine Mi3ion Fywr? Although the returns
tor the counties are not yet made for 1857,
II is obvious that the taxes were s18 kJs
than they were in 1886. The people will
bear in mind these things when thsv' charge
home at the ba lot box next 0ctober.-
C.sreiagd Leader.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

OESpeak with calmness on all occasions.
especially in circumstances which tend to
irritate.
GIVE seek tor. yiches and do not find
themi we do not seek FOR Death. but. alas!
he comes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
Charge IIomei

! Payne told the Slave Democracy at Co.
/ lnmbus that they must charge home upon
| Chase and the Republicans that they had
robbed the treasury and increased the taxes
OF tie people, Mr. Sparrow, being DEM
Vcrat, charged very soon after this appeal
! OF Nj. Payne's, but charged in the wrong
direction, completely unhorsing the Democ-
racy through their campaign, Mr.. Breslin
| showing that he, and he only, was guilty,
of the absolute defaIcation. So much forrob-
bing the treasury. But it was al
so TO be charged home that the Republi-
cans had been guilty OF increasing the taxes
OF the people Let US see about thatI The
Columbus Journalipublishes the following
facts taken from the Record in the Auditors
office:
LOtal tax es for 1856 last year of Medill's
terml. s3,954,5Il
Total taxes for 1857 3,OOo,5l3
Less taxes in Is56 ss44,sIO
Here is a falling of Of nearly one million
of dollars during the first year OF Republican
rule.
1t may be claimed, in explanation, that
this difference arises from decrease in the
local taxes only. This is no, true. The local
taxes IRE decreased. but the taxes for State
purposes have decreased in about the same
ratio.
Total taxes for 1855 S275.,S0T
lo56 2,sS6, ,l33
Less State tax in 1855 sles,S
(See Governors Message, p. l63
That the people OF Ohio may have before
them at glance the gradual approach that
has oeen maJ g TO our present amount cf tax
alton. We compile from The message Of Gov.
Medill to this Legislature OF 1894 and SO,
the following table:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

GLiberality and generosity OF feeling
are the surest tests of gentleman.
6FSuain the bow and the arrow swerves
such is the case with the mind.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

0SyNo man was ever infected by nNiterY
who did 10, love and crcousasc ,Hr otterirg
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24
NOISE OF THE MACHINERY.

The name given to the paying-out ma
chine was ''the coffee mill" as its noise,
which could he distinctly heard in all pYrts
of the ship, resembled that OF mill for
grinding coffee AS long as this noise was
heard ali on board were assured that every
thing was safe Although it might appear
to have been a disagreeable racket, it IS
Stated that such was the intense interest Of
all on board in the enterprise, that it was
characterized as more pleasing than the
best of music.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

When the Niagara was only two miles
from Valenla The cable gave way, in con.
sequence of becoming caught in the paying.
out machinery. The vesse! was stopped as
soon as possible; but the strain was more
than the cable could bear, although it was
calculated that in length Of two miles it
would stretch considerable distance. The
two miles under water was safely regained,
however, and the two following days the
paying-out continued in the most satisfac-
tory manner.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-09-24

GAINESVILLE, July 25th, 1857.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28

RECIPE ron GROWING BIG MHs.-Recently
some wise Frenchman published a learned treatise
on the means Of getting rid of hideously large
paunches, which, reduced to q point, Ia nothing
but to use animal food, especially lean meat, and
indulge In vegetables as little as possible. But
the greatest discovery Of all has been made by
DR.. w. Holmes, who tells us that the reason why
the human race deterorates in some regions is
the lack Of material in the soil TO produce bone
He instances New England as not furnishing lime
stone in sufficient quantities, except in Western
Vermont, where 1t is abundant, and where the
men grow large In proportion. We copy from an
exchange paper the following description Of the
new theory
"In Kentucky, Ohio, and Western Vermont,
men grow TO larger sizes because Of the limestone
formation under the soil. Parts of families have
emigrated to these regions, and the result In the
next generation has been larger bone develop.
ment in those who left Massachusetts, than in
those who remained. Kentucky, Ohio, and Iowa,
will grow great men. The finest figure In the
world viii be found in the Valley Of the Misss-
sippi, 10 a few generations. Indoor labor, 90
unnatural for men, will weaken the vital powers
and stop the growth in large cities; but the great
and glorious West, with It's broad prairies, will
compensate for the growing feeblenees Of the
Eastern States"
Acting on the limestone theory, we shall expect
some Of the agricultural societies 70 offer prize
for the biggest man Of limestone growth.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28

NO ga. NO. 544.
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
VARIETY AND PROVISION STORE.
I'm the Northern Liberties.
THE SUBSCRIBER has just opened new store
- OF the above description at .Hr tF
No. ga north NJ street, between 9Th and
9th streets west,
and respectfully solicts the patronage of his friends
and the public The articles are all fresh and will
be sold as Low at any other store In this CITY His
stock consists Of such articles as are usually kept in
Family Grocery. Also J.
COMBS,
Brushes, r,@.-.
TOILET POWDERS, s.g..
PINS, NEEDLES,
SEWING SILK,
az COTTON, THREAD,
SUSPENDERS, PINS,
INK, PAPER, CAKES CANDIES, &C.
Also ..'
@ Segars, Tobacco, and Snuff
of the best brands and mandatory in short almost
everything generally kept in such store for family
use.
FOR RENT-A brick stable, with hay-loft and
room for carriage and two horses.
Don't forget the place, No 544 NJ street
THOS. N. ADAMS
NorE.--The country trade will find it greatly to
their advantage TO call and examine for themselves
before purchasing elsewhere every article is fresh,
new, and cheap.
O22-lm r,s..-
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28
AMERICANS

You are requested to meet at your Hall, Anne
rican Office, corner of Louisiana avenue and Tenth
street, on Thursday evening next, at o'clock
1t is hoped that every genuine Native Ameri
can will be present. Come from every ward in
the city. Do not fail, as you will hear something
that will make you feel as in former days. Come!
OomsH ComeiH
SHORT CREDITs.-The merchants of Whining.
ton, Del, like many others, are about to adopt
measures for cash payments or short credits.
This is doctrine for which the Sun has for years
contended, and 1t is gratifying that at last that
what many have heretofore ridiculed Is now be-
coming 80 popular. Fortunate for all of us if it
had been adopted long ago.--Baltimore Sun.
The Sun always claims to have been the origi.
nator of every popular movement, or suggestion
that operates we'll We have, for years, noticed
this popularity. We are forcibly reminded, every
time we read an instance Of this substitution of
credit on the part of the Sum-" of certain all
wise deacon, who, whenever a proposition was
made, would jump up and advocate the measure,
asserting that he was just thinking Of that very
thing. On one occasion brother deacon, struck
with this peculiarly of his fellow member, who
was always thinking but never acting, except
"ncA INC way was Ciedr anu bmOOtn ana the pros
pect Of profit certain, rose in his place and sug-
gested that, as salt was very scarce and dear and
entered 30 largely into the consumption of every
family, that the farmers in that neghborhood be
recommended to sow each bushel Of salt, that
they might raise crop. No sooner was the sug-
gestion made, than up jumps the deacon, ex.
claiming, can excellent suggestion; was just
thinking of it." The laughter of his associates
made him aware of his blunder.
1t is just 80 with the Baltimore Sun. 1t is al
ways claiming to have done--yet never doing
anything but dirty work.
0DEoN BUILDINGS. --Reader, if you desire any
thing in the book line anything, grave, or gay,
caustic, witty, farce or tragedy, you will find it at
Joe Shilngton's, northeast corner of Pennsyl.
vania avenue and Four-and-a half street. Do you
know Joe? Well, we thought every body knew
Joe Shiington. We. will be happy to introduce
him to you. You can't mistake him. Enter his
Depot of knowledge, and if you see man upon
whose countenance Good Nature has set his SEAL
one whom you feel disposed to fall in love with at
s'ght--whose pleasant visage and obliging manner
tempt you to linger while, after you have made
your purchase, that is Joe Shillington.
Look around you Is there anything you want
in bis line9 Ask for it, pay for it, and make
room for others.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28

A TROUBLESOME GAs-LEAK.-While boring an
artesian well in the basement of paper mill near
Watertown, New York, and when depth of sixty
feet had been reached, the drill working badly, a
light was brought to discover the cause, when an
infamable gas issued from the hole and igniting
shot up fame which reached the floor overhead.
Two streams Of water were turned on from ny.
drants, but could not check the flames until the
whole force of a fume was let into the building
and saved it. The gas, however, kept burning
until plug was made by winding blanket around
handspike, and thrust into the hole. nv
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28
GROCERY STORE,
Corner Maryland Avenue and Seventh ST.,
1850 ISLAND

I,l ISLAND
HAVING BOUGHT OUT THE STORE FOR
In merly kept by Mr.. Robert T. Knight shall
keep on hand select assortment of FINE GROCE-
RES, comprising among Others, the following arti-
Giles:
Sugars, such as crushed, clarified, pulyerized and
brown; Teas, such as Imperial Gunpowder, Young
Hyson, Black and Colony; Rio, Maracaibo and Java,
roasted and ground, Cofees; Refined Syrup; Segars
and Tobacco, various brands; Hams Bacon, Flour,
Liquors, Wines, Crockery, Wooden-ware, Hardware,
Vegetables Eggs, Butter, Nuts of various kinds,
Horse Feed, DC, together with many other articles
usually kept in Grocery
would most respectfully ask those living on the
Island, as well as the citizens generally, TO call and
examine for themselves they then will see that
there is ne necessity 70 20 further am determin-
ed not TO be outdone both as to prices and articles
Call therefore and examine, and you will find il to
your advantage, for intend to sell cheap for cash.
EV Do not forget the store, sos, Maryland Av.
Goods delivered to any part of the city free of all
charge
aug s-tf ~ea JOHN f. b. PURSELI.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28
. PROSPECTUS .-
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS "TRAMPS;'
r. ....: ... "BIG BEN" a...g ,.'.
PROSPECTUS

A JOurneyman Shoemaker.
PROPOSE TO GIVE AN ACCOUNT OF MY
u "TRAMPS" in different States, with the scenes,
characters Incidents events sprees and adventures,
with which have met, or in which l have particle
pated, including one year spent at sea and three
years in the United States Army, in war service.
have had vicissitudes and troubles enough to try
any mans SOUL and almost ruin his understanding;
and now that am waxing old, and my thread Of
life is nearly spun out take this method of trying
to get something that will make all my latter days
last in comfort to the end. .. '.'..'
My Cramps" will form neat volume of one
hundred pages, at least which will be furnished to
subscribers hereto at fifty cents, and will be issued
as soon as the subscriptions will justify.
My old shop-mates, members of the craft, and
Others trust, will occasion" for me by subscribing
to this Friends to whom this prospectus is sent
are requested to procure subscribers and forward
their names to b. Il. STARK,
s26 IF - Washington, ID. c.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-28

HOUSEKEEPING IN KANsAs.-A Kansas letter saws
there is great scarcity Of servant girls in the ter.
ritory, and wages are very high, while the matri-
monial market is still more active, and female
domestics readily obtain situations" where there
are but tao in the family. A married lady can
hardly keep a servant more than month or two,
before there is an announcement that wedding is
10 como of, and her servant Is to be the bride.