davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05
~A lady tells this story. Ihad

E%A lady tells this story. had been
out in Indiana on visit, and while there
found a kitten. which l brought home
for plaything for my two children. T"
prevent any dispute about the ownership
of puss, proposed, and it was agreed.
that the head should be mine. that tha
body should be baby's, and Eddie, tho
eldest-but only three years old-should be
the sole proprietor of the long and beaut i
full tail. Eddie rather objected at first To
this division, as putting him off with ex
ceedingly small share Of the animal. bus
soon became reconciled to- the division,
aud quite proud OF his ownership in the
graceful terminus ofLhe kitten. One day,
soon after. heard the poor puss maku. :,
dr-adtuI mewing, and l called out -
Eddie: There, my son, You are hurting
my par, of the kitten; l heard her n,y.''
No / didn't. mother; tIoI oA nay pa. ;
and your part hotiered'
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

PORTRAIT OF FANNY FERN.-The Utica
"Herald's'' New York correspondent
says:
met Fanny Fern upon Broadway yes
terday leaning upon the arm other beloved
James He is a tall, cadaverous indi-
vidual, with melancholy expression, and
askew-but with good expression withal
Fanny has passed her hey-day; ''no longer
young" is stamped upon that somewhat
care worn brow. A sanguine tempera-
ment, large perceptive faculties, sandy,
wavy hair, falling low down upon her fore
head-prominent features. People meet
ir.g her even in a crowd, say, "what a
strange looking woman!" 1t is marked
but not bad face. 1t is not homely, but
a strange face. 1t says: 81 have known
some bitter things, anguish, anger, solicit
tude." 1t is not wholly good, aud it could
not be entirely bad. 1t hints at ugliness
it suggests its nobility. 1t IS self-as-
sured, but vain; proud but not hauty. 1t
says: "I have lived more years than are
recorded for me- Her daugher, woman
grown. is in appearance fine second edi-
ton of herself.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

@-"Judge, say, if punch a man in
fun, can he take me up for assault and bat
tery?" Yes, sir, said that, and what
1 said repeat. If you punch man. you
are guilty of breach of the peace, and
can be arrested for it, "Ain't there no
exceptions whatever?" Now, Judge, l
guess you are mistaken--suppose. for in
stance, l should brandy punch him, W bat
then?" "No levity in court, air. Sfer-
iff, expose this man 70 the Atmosphere
Call the next CASE
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

o BRANCH ~ CO., Dealers IN Dry
c,,, c,oceri.s HarJwnre, Qucensware, Ct
East side Of Z ,ur1 street, three doors above the
corner Of Front, -
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

STEAM SAW MILL, Front street, Pom
.rovn near Karr's Run. Nal X. Sye, Proprietor,
Lumber saw ed to order short notice. Pl"sterlng
lath constantly on hand, for sale. =
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

ISAAC TALLER, Ciohier, Grocer and
Dry Goods Dealer, first store above honna'iE "
Jsnpiuy' near tho Roiing-Mill. P"meroy, p
Country Merchants respectfully rcqutsleh 10
emil and examine my stock OF G;oceries, ms ar"
rnnAhrni TINT | rHnmOt be underSOlh. 10
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

J. ". JONES, Proprietor Mlddleporl SASH
v,orv and pln ,,nr Mill will MI all orders in his
line .f business punctnaly, and ut low rates b!
ndArc .,ing or applying to him at Mddlrnnrt. -
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05
ST0YES-T!NW AXE.

". j. PRALL, Manufacturer of Ilnware
aud Dealer in every variety OF sto'o", e'e'' N"1F'
street, POmcrOv. -
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

KEYGERVILLES Steam Grist MIlI-N. !.
Stewart, Proprietor-has been re Gently IeDW'' an"
isnow prepa red to do good work promptly. IL
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

JOHN S. DAVIS, has his Planning Ma.
chine on Sugar Run, Pomeroy, in good order, ana
constant operation. FlolIong, wIather-ooaIni,nng'
&C., kept constantly on hand, to MI oraers. L-Lo
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-04-05

D. q. WHALEY. Surgeon DENTIST,
Hnmmer's Building 2nd Story, Rutland street,
Hiddleport, q. An operations pertaining 70 the
upon at their Residence. II desired. Ill
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28
A LAW-ABIDING PEOPLE.

The Washington States, the Douglas organ,
copies an article from the Columbia South Car
Gilman, rejoicing at the result of the trial of the
pirates at Charleston who were caught in the
very act of landing cargo of slaves upon our
coasts. This result is heralded forth as the
triumph of popular sentiment over law; and so
generous is the South Carolinian, that he is
willing that the North shall in future refuse
the delivery of fugitive slaves. The States
heads the article, Federal Impotency against
Public Sentiment" The writer saws:
20 AS the Charleston Mercury says of the
slave-trade cases, so say we of all attempts to
force any Federal measure against public sen
timent; it will be idle, expensive, and vain. ,
Whether at the North or at the South. in the
East or West, show us anywhere an American
community, and we will show a community
which may be so influenced that it will cleave
TO sentiment, and sacrifice law
!" Congress may pass fugitive slave laws, anti
siaye-trade laws Territorial slave laws, but they
are worth nothing against public sentiment.
Perhaps some may say that this is a tendency
TO anarchy, and should be remedied-that these
laws should be enforced. 1t can only be done
by changing our Federal Government. and re-
A. UPON luOTt cenIrauZeQ plan.
That Is the only remedy. Let those who 3D.
Yose us assume it, and we shall meet them on
IT, The slave-trade men of the South
have achieved their object what can thew com.
PLAIN OF? The anti-fugitive-save.law men of
| the North have achieved theirs; should they
not be satisfied? In either, we recognise
| practical higher-taDiSm that rule of action
which makes public sentiment "a law unto
ITSELF
| Shareholders, of all people in the world, are
the last who should appeal to the higher law.
1t may be convenient, for the present, to main.
tain doctrine which it is supposed will Justify
| the perjury of Southern jurors, but it will not
| work well in the long run.
| 1t was the fashion, few years ago, for South
ern editors and politicians to teach very diff
!. ferent doctrine. Until very recently, they pro-
/ fessed to be the most law-abiding people in the
i world. Nothing was so sacred as law, and tc
] set up the individual consciences of men, a:
1 the Christian martyrs did of old, against the
/ laws of the land, was denounced as crime o.
the deepest dye. The Northern apologists o.
Slavery still inculcate these sentiments, when
a human being is to be returned into Slavery
under the fugitive slave law B't when the
slaves are to be manufactured Of freenlen in
violation of law, their Southern fr.eads cry out
: for the higher law, or the law OF public opin
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

Mr.. BoTTs'S LETTERING transfer to our
columns an interesting letter from the Hon.
John NJ. Bolts, of Virginia, upon the Slavery
issues of the day. 1t is but a reiteration of the
sentiments expressed by him in a speech made
at Powhatan courthouse in 1850. The letter
is far from being what we could wish, but
it is nevertheless creditable to the manl-
ness of its author. 1t is honorable to Mr..
Bolts that, in these days Of Virginia's degener-
acy and political prostitution, he has the moral
courage to stand by the sentiments which he in
common with Henry Clay, entertained nine
years ago.
The worst enemy of Mr.. Bolts cannot deny
to him the merit of bold and courageous
adherence to his principles against pressure
of the popular current which has swept away
the moral independence of nearly every public
man in the State. For this manly trait, we
honor him. 1t will be seen that Mr.. Bolts de-
nounces the idea of reviving the slave trade in
unmeasured terms that he disclaims being a
friend to Slavery propagandism, and would be
glad to see the curse of Slavery removed, from
a conviction of its inutility. We rejoice that a
prominent politician in Virginia at this day
has the independence to maintain these po-
sitionS
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

gEg- SCHOOL TROUBLES IN BosToN.-Last
week, in our Boston correspondence, occurred
paragraph in relation to the School Troubles
in Boston, which deserved word of comment.
1t is not yet too late. We have not particle
of sympathy with the narrow regulations and
intolerant spirit that gave rise to the con-
troversy. If men would but regard the rights
of conscience, and act with little common
sense, such collisions might easily be avoided.
We are a Protestant, by education and on
deliberate examination, whole-souled and de-
termined, throughout soul, body, and spirit,
and therefore we protest against the slightest
approach to the invasion of the rights of con-
| science. If the majority insist upon having the
Bible, or appropriate portions of it, read in the
opening of the Common School, very well-but
why should there be any controversy Why
not recognise the right of any parent, who from
conscientious motives is opposed to this
usage, to request that his children be per-
mitted to remain out of the school till the ex-
ercises have been completed?
If l were a teacher in Public School, !
A~NA SA'N " PioOCj anu ulS III q
livelihood, than be the instrument of compel
ling child to read the Bible, or hear it read,
in violation of the parents command.
We point out a very easy method, by which
Protestant and Catholic, if both single heart
ed, might easily be satis6ed-the religious
sense of the former satisfied, without the re-
ligious sense, of the latter being violated.
Beyond all this, we are aware, there is the
great question, whether the State ought to un-
dertake the secular education of all its chill
dren, combining itself to that. By large
portion of Protestants in England, an answer
has been returned in the negative. In this
country, Protestants generally, and many Cath
olics, practically have decided it in the afirma-
tive. But it cannot be denied that the Catho-
lie Church, as a body, deprecates the idea OF
such education. 1t is not friendly to our Com
mon School system, and would infinitely prefer
not only to con6ne its own youth to strictly
Catholic institutions of learning, but to gather
under their influences as many Protestant chill
dren as possible. On this question we stand,
where we have always stood, by our noble
| Common School system.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

"The Republicans of Ohio have called a
State Convention, to assemble at Columbus on
Thursday, the I'd day of June next, to nominate
candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
Auditor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Supreme
Court Judge, Member of the Board of Public
Works, and Commissioner of Common Schools
The ratio of representation will be one delegate
to each five hundred votes for Judge Peck at
the election of 1858, with an additional dele
gate for each fraction over two hundred and
fifty votes. In accordance with this rule, the
Convention will be composed of three hundred
and sixty-four members"
Judge Piatt, of Cincinnati, is spoken of as
candidate for the Lieutenant Governorship.
The Judge was formerly member of the Dem
cratic party, but has since been distinguished
by his devotion to the Republican movement.
He has large heart, fine intellect and much
political experience.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

tories from excluding Slavery, by direct or in
direct legislation, and he admits that the
South has a moral and constitutional right to
insist on the revival of the African slave trade"
On such platfarm, Mr. Douglas will go before
the Charleston Convention with the most fat
tering prospects of success; and Governor
Wise, whom we had supposed to be ahead of
his competitors, should look to his laurels.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

shows the heroic, selfsacriGcing spirit which
animated the heroes Of the Revolution. The
review of ison's " History of Mexico is cut
ting and severe. See advertisement
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

MIscONcEPTIoN.-The Neuc York Ledger,
commenting on our article in relation to the
morals of advertising, says:
"The Era, in addition, has sheer at thrill
ing stories. Now, when we state that DR..
Bailey, the editor of the Era, is the man who
brought out Mrs. Southworth, published her
first novelette, in his paper, has always, we un-
derstand, spoken kindly and encouragingly of
her literary efforts, and that the thrilling
chapters at which he now sneers are taken
from her story of The Hidden Hand, we think
our readers will concur with us in the opinion
that he is about as consistent in one case as be
is fair in the other"
This is an entire misconception. We intend.
ed no sheer at Mrs. Southworth, or any other
contributor to the columns of the Ledger. Mrs.
Southworth is writer of rare power and won
derful industry; we respect her as highly and
regard her with as friendly feelings as when we
brought out her first novel.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

The following gentlemen accredited agents for IL
Era: @. w Light, Boston, Mass J. A Innis, Salem,
Mass. Thomas Wheeler, Cincinnati, Ohio L. T. Park,
Mount Union, Ohio
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

ion. 1t remains to be seen Wheeler the North
ern allies of Slavery will change eir tune, and
justify the infamous verdict of ISouth Caro-
lima jury, setting aside at once th laws of God
and man.
The South has everything to lde, and moth
ing to gain, by this appeal to pubic sentiment
against law. If the Northern peSle act upon
it, the border slave States will los their best
fux of African barbarism.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28
MR.. DAVIS.
WooNsocKEr, Apra 20, 1859.

WooNsoCEEr, AprI 20, 1859.
To the Editor Of the National Era:
l see by your paper that you appear to be
very anxious for the Black Democracy, as YOU
call them, land name very appropriated to
be beaten in 1860, and you also favor the cleo
ton of Thomas Davis to Congress from our
district in this State; and suppose that the
reason that you want Davis elected is, because
he sails under the Republican flag. So he does
in part, but he is trying to ride two horses; and
they are twins, looking so nearly alike you can
not distinguish the difference-the mis-named
Republican horse, and the Black Border Ruff
fan horse; and to convince you that am not
so prejudiced that cannot state facts, I send
you one of the Honest Tom tickets, so that
you can see that Republicanism and Border
Ruffianism in Rhode Island are twin brothers,
and both contemplate humbugs.
Yours, for Robinson every time,
DEXTER CLARK.
We know Thomas DAVIS intimately, and can
testify to his honesty, The charge that he is
attempting to ride two horses should be made,
not against him, but against those who persist
in their efforts to combine Know Nothingism
and Republication. Thomas Davis when in
Congress before, acted throughout his term like
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

an honest welinformed, practical man. 1t
was no credit to his district that Know Moth
ingism was strong enough to prevent his re-
election. As to the ticket that Mr.. Clark sends
us, show us the evidence that it was got up at
this election by Mr.. Davis. We do not believe
it can be produced.
We repeat-Rhode Island occupies rather an
anomalous position among Republican States,
and the sooner she subordinates Old Whiggery
and Native Americanism, the better.-Ed. Era.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

To ADvEKrsSRs-Business men VIII find il greatly &c
their advantsge 70 advertise IN the Era.
Messrs. Peungill Co, s. B. Niles, and Joy, Coe.
Co, ssthOrized advertising ens for Boston
New York and Phiadelnhia
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

THE NATIONAL ERA.-What with he One
Dollar Weeklies, and the thousands of Repub-
lican local papers, what with the 7Filune, the
Century, the Independent, the New York Led
ger, and other mammoth periodicals Issued at
the great Commercial Metropolis of the Union,
the National Era quite naturally has hard
time of it. and we hope its friends will bear in
the part of those who appreciate its Importance
to the Republican cause, can enable it to hold
its own against competition so formidable.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

The CENTURY, is the name of Mr.. NJ Elrath' s
new paper, lately started in New Yok. 1t is
handsomely printed in large quarto firm, and
dedicated to politics, commerce, fnanG, econo-
my, literature, science, and art. Its tone is
elevated, its ability marked, and its principles
are in harmony with the Republican moement.
1t looks solid, respectable, and vital, AID with
great pleasure we enter it on our lis of ex-
changes
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

New York EVENING PosT.-Fhe NJ Y
Ereairg Post, already one of our Argest Re
publican dailies, has been constraied by the
pressure of advertisements to enlsge its di
mansions. The proprietors announe that It's
prosperity, since the first number ts issued,
now more than ffty-eight years ago,Eas never
greater than it is at present, nor itsprospects
for the future more fattering."
The Post deserves success. Its sonsisten,
cy, independence, dignity, and abilit, give it
great weight as an authority and guie in the
political world.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

The Atlantic Monthly Boston: Phillips, Sampson, & Co
The contents OF this Magazine for May are
as spicy and interesting as usual, The article
ON the gymnasium and that on the tab
Expedition are worthy of most attentive peru
sal. A Bundle of Old Letters " takes us
PACK 10 the " tune that tried mems souls" and
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-04-28

Alice and Adolphus or Worlds moi Realized, with Prov
erbs Illustrated or the Emblem Book also, Notes
in the Sunbeam, and other PARALLELS from Nature and
the Circle OF Blessing and other PARALLELS from Ma
ture; all by Mrs Alfred Gatty, author of Aunt Judy's
Tales &c New York Robert Carter x Brothers,
1859. For sale by William BlIlanyne Washington
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-19
THE SOUTHERN AURORA.

Rouge new Democratic Journal entitled the souTHERS
that s adhere
duerated by maintained in the days
Macon Taylor of Carolina and successfully
bsss or instrument national consolidation central power
o IL
ss ad
hs false which has around 70
before the people in the power and brancy Of its own sim
It will oppose all compromises by Congress involving the
CONSTITUTIONS as assumptions which !. has no right to
5 90 he pass % sa
else Of official for political ends and viii earnestly
Snmsn. The hat M country shall nssr Be-
s III I a sn ak
extraordinary Of Southern exports all other
o.
within this Union that can no submit be aea
rights mmunites which constitute their vitality and
and aggressons which shall detract from their dignity and
ton Of seatern territory slavery
be and
increased and enlarged to her ultimate capacity But
those miserable and by which Cuba has pc
rodcay been made the sport political and tn
has been manifested the people Of Cen
nentn
il will demand strict Observance Of all the guarantees
property, in the other kinds OF properly
whether within the Territories Of the Federal Government
the possession Of s czen under It's flag the high
Its position il commercial vew and the magnificent
Of its growing prosperity and greatness It will encourage
liberal system of State improvements that its agricultural
and facilities developed to the utmost extent
whilst at the time will contend for economy in the Stat
and looping of Of I'LL useless
nal shall the highest interests and welfare of the
pie of Louisiana in ali things -
1t is designed for the Aurora eminent and abb
contributors from all sections the South and regular
nications from talented citizens every parish OF ~
State that all subscnes may each become amiiar
the condition. progress Incidents feelings and dongs Of TN
| people of every other section Of the State
The Aurora" will be Weekly Journal, OF large size, ant
published 81 advance and In order to secure 10
general extended circulation among All classes
the people it will be clubs Of Twenty 81 80 each
| copy. -,
Der next provided the number Of subscribers is sufficient
IT, and object the undersigned intends
vass the whole State hoping with liberal welcom
from The people, tie meantime communications may be
| dressed TO him at Clinton La. EDWARD DELONY.
| July LIST, 1859. !ylb
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-19
JAS. a. OfhINbt
Secretary Board Assistant Aldermen.


Secretary Board Assistant Aldermen.
NouvELLxORLHAss, II mai 1853.
lhonorabls Conseil Comman do Ia
Vile de IL Nouvele-O Orleans:
MASSACHUSETTS, s0ussignes, prOprletai.
1vl faisant face Ia 'front.' des Canal Race
peonnen honorable cODfor
ement Ia section io do Ia charte de la vile peet de
vepdre apes vng jours davis cotat sveer
'front.' des Canal Race des blocs
mns Dc dix de sur douse
de long nj de plus de douBe de large dixhut
pouces long ct pas dix pouces depasseur,
Les dts blocs etre de grant do premiere qua
ayan les 6e les bouts Ia bisn tses 81 dresses dc
surface unie esnt pores ct etro
vage solde Ie dit pavage pose dagonaement
quare pouce depsisseur de sable du lac ct de
deshus pavage surface de qustre
a. sable du lac e gravois dc mdres les
perres dc hordures de depasseur
ournes quand Voyer de la vile uges convenabe dc chan
ger vee ain de fae ssde Les pierres de
les dsu1 eotAs Dc Ia dc Canal Race
ct les banquettes eevees ct fses plates
Ls Intersections de toues les seront de
peres de Ia rvere du Nord de premiere Quae ct de
large Ct les blocs Dc deus peds Dc
tout eeve centre ct nvee Dc manere bep ondre 10
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-19

new ORLEANS, May II, 1859.
IL sosn .':s :np
the r,s most respectfully petition your honoaoe b9iy
s'i ss pese
" 1 Rp sos s nc. ss s t. a
inches long no, than twelve inches wide by eighteen
Sad quality Hsae having tn.
ns and oR well Ella Sc as to form an even ssrace when
to Eona on inches o, sharp
q ea1e
properly filled and rolled with suitable roller until well
The usual curbsons four i.che thick b furnished
my sds ~o to change the
Tas + ss c.g %
such free he Of rat.r in tho most speedy
ssf u" 40 as h .s
CENTRE and s S,1ds s,s T. the road pavement o
sssssi
se "a
rue ID Rebn Dc IA rue euve des Bloc. d.
sG &c s.s - oss
pas moin Din, Dc 10 poaces depssseur
les les bouts Is BE" ss
L Oh qs Ds sp s
fond poucss dspaissenf Dc sabis
s % les
renplis ct 10 tout b I'm assujeti par nn roneau.
de bordures de depasseur seront four
yover de la Vile ugera convenabc de changer
les vieles, am de faire I'M sol de Outrage.
bordues les denx de la Robin dc
Ia du Camp feuye seront elvees invoices de
Mere lsser bre les bauquettes
elvees Of fxes perres plates.
passages intersections de outes les seront DE-
perres rpere du Nord premiere qua quatr,
pds ct les bocs seront de denx ped large
peds moips de six depAitseur lie
relieve dams e centre, nveler de manere bien jonds
paw. &c dc Ia rue
JAMES A. HOPKINS. secretaire
je22 1aw8w Consel des Assistants Aldermen.